Richard Linyard, the former president of Seaway National Bank, once one of the country’s largest and most prominent banking institutions, died on Aug. 3 at 93.
Richard Linyard, Black Banking Pioneer, Dies At 93
Linyard, a Maywood native, was president of Seaway National Bank, once one of the largest Black-owned banks in the country
By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor
Richard Linyard—a Maywood-born graduate of Proviso High School who worked his way from a porter at a clothing store to the president of one of the nation’s largest Black banks and a pioneer in the national effort to bring credit and capital to America’s inner-cities—died on Aug. 3. He was 93. His daughter, Linda Linyard, confirmed
his passing. His wake and funeral service were on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13.
Born on Nov. 16, 1930, roughly one year after the stock market crash of 1929, Linyard was the seventh of Charles and Novella Linyard’s 10 children. Richard had a twin who died at birth. He attended Washington Elementary School and Proviso High School, where he played basketball and set
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Maywood To Pave All Of Its Gravel Alleys
Village spends $850,000 to repave 63 gravel alleys with blacktop
By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor
The Maywood village board voted unanimously on July 18 to pay $850,000 to repave 63 gravel alleys with blacktop. The village hired Bellwood-based G.A. Paving to do the work, which started in July and is expected to be completed by Aug. 20.
Village officials said the alley construction has been happening in the following phases:
■ Phase 1: St. Charles Rd. to Washington Blvd./9th - 21st Ave.
■ Phase 2: Washington Blvd. to Madison St./9th Ave. - 21st Ave.
■ Phase 3: St. Charles to Harrison/1st Ave.9th Ave.
■ Phase 4: Madison St. to Harrison/9th-21st Ave.
The project is being funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package that took effect in 2022. The legislation provided direct relief for Americans recovering from the COVID-19 virus, with much of the funding sent to municipalities across the country.
Some residents in Maywood have had to endure rock alleys while others have fully paved cement alleys with drainage systems, which has been a source of frustration and even resentment in the village for decades.
At a regular meeting on Aug. 6, the village board was split between those who thought the paved alleys were a solid temporary solution as the village works to install more expensive concrete alleys equipped with drainage systems and
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The Taste of Bellwood featured bounce houses and activities for kids.
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featured a range of local food vendors from area restaurants and catering companies.
This year’s Taste featured a range of local food vendors from area restaurants and catering companies.
A vendor works two large grills during the Taste on Sunday. The Taste featured vendors of all ages and backgrounds.
A young boy rides a mechanical bull at the Taste of Bellwood on Sunday.
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Bellwood Mayor Andre Harvey, far left, mingled with Taste of Bellwood participants throughout the three-day event.
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a state record as a high jumper on the track and field team.
Richard was enterprising at an early age. He told Chicago businessman and author Dempsey Travis that he didn’t own a new suit until he was 17 years old. He bought it for his high school graduation with money he had earned as a Chicago Tribune paper boy. After graduating from Proviso in 1947, Richard got a job working as a porter at the Bond Clothing Store in Oak Park, the same suburb where his father, Charles, chauffeured for a wealthy white family. Among his duties as a porter was washing windows, an experience Richard shared with Travis. “A white gentleman, enroute to work across the street at the Oak Park Trust and Savings Bank, would often stop and chat with me for a few minutes as I washed the windows,” Richard recalled. “Ernest Wagner, the vice president of the bank, frequently signed my $2 money order checks when I went to the bank on Fridays. One
day, while he was signing my money order, Mr. Wagner told me, ‘We’ve got a very fine colored janitorial force working here. How would you like to work for us when we get an opening?’”
About six months later, Wagner called Richard and offered him a janitorial job at Oak Park Trust and Savings, increasing his pay from $98 a month at Bond Clothing to $198 a month at the bank. His duties at the bank included operating the passenger elevator for a few hours every evening.
“I used to see the directors of the bank come in and out of the building,” Richard recalled. “I got to know them by name, and they knew me as the man with a pleasant smile.”
He was eventually promoted to full-time elevator operator before the bank sent him to the American Institute of Banking, which sent him their registration card without knowing he was Black.
“The first night I showed up for class, and they saw that I was Black, there were looks of both surprise and shock on everybody’s face. The administrator of the school called the president of the bank the first thing the next morning and yelled, ‘We have never had a Negro here.’ Remember, this is 1955. ‘Well, you have one now,’ the bank president
Richard Linyard, seated center, with members of the Chicago Urban League. John H. Johnson, the famous founder of Johnson Publishing Co., can be seen standing fourth from right.
rejoined and slammed down the telephone.”
On the second night of class, the students rose and gave the names of their institutions and the departments they worked in, such as trust, credit, and bookkeeping.
“When it came my turn, I said my name is Richard Linyard, and I am an elevator operator at the Oak Park Trust and Savings Bank. Everybody looked at me with big grins on their face and started to laugh. They laughed, and they laughed. It seemed to me like they must have laughed for hours. I was so humiliated that I could have jumped into a six-foot grave and buried myself without any assistance.”
But Richard had the last laugh when, by the end of the term, he received the secondhighest grade in the class (years later, he would be elected president of the Institute’s Chicago chapter).
Richard worked as an elevator operator for several months after receiving his accreditation. The president of the Oak Park bank kept quietly positioning Richard for his future advancement, assigning him to work late on the nights the board of directors met and scheduling him to work extra hours whenever the bank had stockholder’s meetings.
“Finally, one day [the bank president] said, ‘We got another opening at the bank, and we’d like to have you try out for the job.’ So I got my first white-collar job in 1956 when I was promoted to a bookkeeper,” Richard recalled.
Despite persistent racism, Richard was promoted again to teller and, seven months later, to a position “where his responsibilities included consolidating the bank’s ac-
counts and compiling its daily financial report,” Travis writes in his 1991 book, “Racism: American Style,” where he published his interview with Richard. By 30, Richard was appointed a bank officer at Oak Park Trust and Savings with the rare authority to sign checks and other documents. He told Travis his intentions were to stay with the bank for 11 more years and become eligible for a pension at 45. Since 45 seemed too young to retire, Richard figured the post office would be his next career move. After 20 years working there, he’d have two pensions by the time he retired at 65. His plans were interrupted when a small group of Black investors confided to him that they were planning to open a Blackowned bank on the South Side of Chicago. Travis said there were only about three other Blacks in the city who had more banking experience than Richard. In the 1960s, Black banks were rare. Black bank presidents were even rarer, with possibly the last Black bank president in the city being the great Jesse Binga, founder of the first privately owned Black bank in Chicago.
Richard reluctantly left his job at Oak Park Trust and Savings Bank in 1964 to join Seaway National Bank of Chicago as a cashier. The following year, he was promoted to vice president and director.
His presence at the bank put him in the company of some of Chicago’s most prominent Blacks. When a young Chicago Cubs baseball player was hired as a banker at Seaway in 1966, the bank’s president, Harold R. Algar, assigned Richard to the task of scouting him. The ballplayer was future
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Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, who lived near the Linyards on the South Side.
Richard was appointed president of Seaway after Algar resigned due to illness in 1973. As president, Richard introduced a raft of innovations at the Black-owned bank, including the construction of an offsite, drive-up, and walk-up facility at 825 E. 87th St. and a “See-Your-Way Account” that offered checking account customers 12 different banking services in one account. His position also put him at the center of Black banking in the United States. According to Black Enterprise magazine’s 1974 ranking of the nation’s 100 largest Blackowned firms by sales, “Chicago led all other cities with six banks and three savings and loan associations,” the Chicago Tribune reported that year.
With 105 employees, $41 million in total deposits in 1973 ($290 million today), and $45 million in total assets ($318 million today), Seaway ranked the second-largest Blackowned bank in the country.
As head of the Bank, Richard was listed in Black Enterprise magazine’s ranking alongside Black cultural icons like John H. Johnson, head of Johnson Publishing Co. (and publisher of Ebony Magazine), and John H. Sengstacke Sr., head of Sengstacke Publications, Inc. (publisher of the Chicago Defender and owner of the Bud Billiken Parade).
Richard quickly established himself as one of the most trusted fiduciary stewards for some of Chicago’s most vital institutions. When Operation PUSH got into financial trouble, the human rights organization’s leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson, called Richard.
After learning that PUSH had a bank balance of only $6,000 and debts of $62,000,
Richard and other Seaway directors, as well as representatives of several Chicago corporations, met to hatch a plan. Speaking to a crowd of 2,000 people at Operation PUSH headquarters in November 1973, Richard said that Black companies in Chicago “soon will be asked to make it possible for their employees to have donations to PUSH deducted from their paychecks,” the Chicago Tribune reported. Richard urged people to donate one day’s pay to PUSH.
“I’ve brought my day’s pay along with me,” Richard told the crowd.
Richard also chaired the Chicago Urban League’s membership campaign for at least two years in 1974 and 1975. In 1975, with a little help from legendary singer-actress Diahann Carroll, Richard led the campaign to its most successful result since the first one in 1972. The campaign raised $50,000 ($354,000 today) and added over 3,000 names to the membership rolls.
Richard served on the boards of some of the city’s most prominent civic, professional, and religious institutions, including the American National Red Cross’ Mid-American Chapter, the Chicago Sunday Evening Club, the American Institute of Banking (of which he was once president), and Urban Ministries.
For his work, Richard received a host of recognitions, including an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Wheaton College in 1975. That year, he was one of two people honored with doctoral degrees. The other honoree was Ruth B. Graham, the wife of famous evangelist Billy Graham.
Richard had become not only a nationally recognized businessman but also a potent political force. In 1976, Seaway was one of six banks participating in an initiative by the Chi-
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A clip of an Oct. 13, 1977, article in the Daily Calumet newspaper announcing the unveiling of an artist’s conception of the First Federal Savings and Loan branch on Chicago’s South Side, the first in a minority area by a major financial institution. Richard Linyard was tasked with overseeing its creation.
In 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. makes a deposit at Seaway National Bank in the name of his organization, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, as Richard Linyard, far right, looks on. Linyard would become the bank’s president in 1973 and lead a critical effort to bring financial resources to the inner-city.
cago Urban League and the People’s Coalition Campaign to register 100,000 voters.
The Chicago Tribune reported that thenGov. Jimmy Carter’s 1976 presidential campaign named Richard to a 26-member Task Force on Minority Enterprise that “will shape policy on urban concerns if Carter is elected in November.”
Richard would pioneer another area of Black banking when he left Seaway in 1976 to become vice president and assistant to the chairman of First Federal Savings and Loan Association, the biggest S&L in Illinois.
First Federal tasked Richard with overseeing the opening of the “first savings and loan branch in a minority area by a major financial institution,” the Daily Calumet reported in 1977. The Chicago Tribune predicted that the roughly $2 million branch office at 87th Street and Stony Island Avenue on Chicago’s South Side, an inner-city area with a rising middle class, “could have profound implications for other financial institutions that are eyeing similar areas.”
After his appointment as senior vice president responsible for coordinating First Federal’s minority network, Richard was promoted to senior vice president of lending. First Federal was bought by Citcorp in 1984.
Richard matched his professional and civic
engagement with a consistent dedication to his lifelong church, Second Baptist Church, 436 S. 13th Ave. in Maywood, where he was a Sunday school teacher, superintendent of the Sunday school department, treasurer, and chairman of the deacon board.
At one point, his family switched membership to another church, St. John Church Baptist in Chicago, due to the lengthy commute. At St. John, Richard was active as a Sunday school teacher and chairman of the deacon board. After moving to Florida, Richard and his beloved wife, Maggie, returned to the Chicago area, and he resumed his membership at Second Baptist, where he returned to teaching Sunday school and was a deacon until his health deteriorated.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Novella Linyard; his wife, Maggie Lee Robinson-Linyard; his son Lance; his siblings: Charles Jr., Bernice, Venida, Frances, Janet, David, and Barbara; brothers-inlaw Henry, George, and Frank, and sister-inlaw Velma.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving daughter Linda; son Timothy; grandchildren: Melanie, Lance, Richard, Damien, and Kyle; many beloved great-grandchildren; sister Patricia (Solomon); and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
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Pritzker Signs Law Allowing Digital Driver’s Licenses Among Hundreds Of Other Bills
Official state mushroom, fluorescent light bulb ban among other laws signed
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed a measure designating the “giant puffball” as the state’s mushroom after signing hundreds of bills on Aug. 9, completing action on legislation sent to him by lawmakers this spring.
Pritzker has now signed more than 460 bills without issuing any vetoes. Below is a recap of some of the more than 260 bills he signed on Aug. 9.
Human remains chain of custody
A Carlinville funeral home director sparked outrage when the public learned he had for years mishandled human remains. At least 80 families were given the wrong remains.
Senate Bill 2643, which passed unanimously in May, tightens regulations on the “chain of custody” for human remains handled by funeral home directors and lays out requirements for identifying remains.
“Families who lost loved ones experienced what no one ever thought was possible – receiving the wrong remains,” bill sponsor Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, said in a news release. “It’s past time that we hold bad actors accountable.”
Digital driver’s licenses
House Bill 4592 lays out regulations for the secretary of state to offer Illinois residents the option to have a digital version of their driver’s license or state ID.
The cards would be issued “in addition to, and not instead of” a physical ID, under the law, which takes effect in 2025. The law allows agencies and private entities to choose if they want to accept electronic IDs in place of physical ones, but “upon request by law enforcement, a credential holder must provide the credential holder’s physical credential.”
“Other states already have mobile driver’s licenses and ID cards, and this bill gives our residents the same ability to have a mobile card if they want one, while still providing them with the option of a traditional physical card,” bill sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, said in a news release.
Despite some concern during legislative debate over potential privacy issues with the technology, the measure passed unanimously in May.
Higher education changes
Several measures signed on Friday outline changes to higher education.
Senate Bill 462 bans public colleges and universities in the state from considering an applicant’s relation to any past, current or prospective donors during the application process. It also bars those schools from considering an applicant’s “legacy status,” or whether they are related to former students.
Senate Bill 3081 requires public universities to provide information about transfer fee waivers to students transferring in from a public community college. It also encourages those universities to automatically waive transfer fees for low-income students.
A third measure is aimed at lowering tuition costs for noncitizen Illinois residents.
Senate Bill 461 requires public universities to charge in-state tuition for Illinois residents who attended an Illinois high school for at least 2 years or who graduated from an Illinois high school. It also would require universities to offer in-state tuition rates to some students who attended a high school, any college or university or a combination thereof for a combined three years.
The measure passed 73-40 in the House and 42-16 in the Senate.
Exoneree benefits
Senate Bill 3771 allows the spouse or child of someone who was wrongfully convicted of a crime and later exonerated to access their state-funded benefits. This includes covering up to four years of educational costs.
“Wrongful convictions impact not only the individual, but also their families and loved ones. It is imperative that we look for ways to support them as well,” said bill sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago.
The measure passed 71-38 in the House with one member voting present and 45-11 in the Senate.
Illinois courts have overturned more convictions than any other state in the country, but the state lags behind in compensating those exonerees, offering about $15,000 per year they were wrongfully imprisoned for up to 14 years. Other states offer higher payouts, such as Connecticut which offers $281,566 per year.
Single-use plastics in hotels
Under Senate Bill 2960, hotels will no longer be allowed to offer their patrons singleuse plastic soap and shampoo bottles.
The industry has been voluntarily moving away from single-use plastics and the legislation had the backing of the state’s hotel association. Large hotels with 50 or more rooms would have until July 1, 2025, to comply with the law, while smaller hotels would be given an additional year.
The measure passed 73-40 in the House and 42-17 in the Senate.
Opioid laws
Several measures signed into law last week are aimed at reducing the harms of the opioid epidemic.
Senate Bill 3350 creates a state program to distribute fentanyl test strips. The strips allow people to test whether a drug contains fentanyl, a potent opioid. Unknown fentanyl ingestion contributes to many cases of overdose.
House Bill 4942 requires coroners to notify law enforcement when they find suspiciously high levels of fentanyl during an autopsy. Currently, hospitals are required to notify coroners of unexplained fentanyl-related deaths, but not law enforcement.
Another measure, Senate Bill 3779, allows social workers to carry and administer opioid antagonists such as naloxone, which is commonly known by the brand name Narcan. These drugs can reverse an opioid overdose if administered in a timely manner.
“Social workers have the experience and work closely with individuals at risk, which makes them essential in combating this crisis,” bill sponsor Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, said in a statement.
House Bill 5028 allows the state to provide opioid antagonists at state agencies and shields employees from liability if they administer the medication.
“Jordan’s law,” contained in Senate Bill 3137, requires prompt notification of deaths in drug rehabilitation facilities. The law was crafted in response to a story of a man who died while undergoing rehab and whose family was not immediately notified.
“It is heartbreaking to lose a loved one, and
it is unconscionable that there would be a delay in notification,” bill sponsor Sen. Laura Fine, D-Glenview, said in a statement. All five measures were passed unanimously this spring.
Light bulb ban, more
House Bill 2363 bans the sale of screw- or bayonet-base compact fluorescent bulbs after Jan. 1, 2026. It also bans pin-base and linear fluorescent bulbs after Jan. 1, 2027. The law’s stated goal is to reduce pollution and health risks associated with mercury in these types of bulbs. It passed 73-37 in the House and 37-19 in the Senate.
Senate Bill 3501 will require new types of lighting fixtures at Illinois Department of Natural Resources facilities. These standards are aimed at reducing light pollution.
“Light pollution is not as often discussed as other forms of environmental contamination, but excess artificial light poses serious health threats to animals, insects and humans,” said Sen. Laura Ellman, D-Naperville, said in a statement.
That measure passed 71-39 in the House and unanimously in the Senate.
Local journalism initiatives
A measure backed by former journalist Sen. Steve Stadelman, D-Rockford, is designed to aid local journalism.
Senate Bill 3592 creates a state-funded scholarship to journalism students planning to work in Illinois for at least two years after they graduate. While that measure did not receive funding in the fiscal year 2025 budget, lawmakers did allocate $5 million for a tax credit program for news outlets beginning in 2025 and claimable the following year. It provides $15,000 per employee for certain newsrooms and another $10,000 for new hire.
SB 3592 also requires a news publisher to notify employees, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, its county government, and any Illinois nonprofit “in the business of buying local news organizations” within 120 days prior to a potential sale.
The measure passed 73-39 in the House, with one person voting present, and 43-16 in the Senate.
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Politicians and community leaders in front of the newly unveiled Centennial Mural in Berkeley on Aug. 11.
The Centennial parade on Aug. 11 featured many entrants, including the U.S. Navy Marching Band.
Westchester residents Anthony and Rosemary Ditusa pose in their 1959 Cadillac, one of many cars that participated in the classic car show on Aug. 11.
Hundreds ‘Come Home To Berkeley’ For More Centennial Festivities
Sunday, Aug. 11 was a busy day for Berkeley. The village continued its Centennial celebrations with a parade, Family Fun Fest, classic car show, and the unveiling of the Centennial mural on the wall of LeDonne’s Hardware, 1750 N. Taft Ave.
Local government officials, including Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Congressmen Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Danny K. Davis, Cook County Commissioner Tara Stamps, and Hillside Mayor Joe Tamburino, joined Berkeley Mayor Robert Lee for the mural unveiling.
Longtime Berkeley residents Jimmy and Cynthia Johnson said the mural, painted by Chicago artist Eulojio Ortega, reflected
the town’s history and character.
“I recognize some things that we still have today like the cemetery on St. Charles Road,” Cynthia said. “You can also see the skyline of Downtown Chicago.”
Coordinated by Angie Villafana, the parad featured over a dozen classic cars, the Jesse White Tumblers, Shriner Cars and the U.S. Navy Marching Bard, among other entrants. Berkeley native and professional sports broadcaster Tom Stocker emceed the parade from the viewing stand.
“It was just beautiful,” said Mayor Lee. ““Come home to Berkeley is our mantra and it speaks volumes today. There was just terrific community spirit.”
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Financial Planning Tool Offers Free Online Help To Budget Late Tax Payments
Property owners who were unable to pay their tax bills in full by the Aug. 1 due date need not worry about losing their home – at least not right away.
As a homeowner you have time to pay off your late taxes, though you will be charged additional interest costs. Now you also have access to a free online financial planning tool to make smaller payments over time.
We call it the Payment Plan Calculator and it’s available at cookcountytreasurer.com. The calculator lets you:
■ Set up a schedule to pay off a tax bill in smaller increments instead of all at once
■ Choose between making payments once a month or twice monthly
■ Create a personalized plan for catching up on
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those who thought blacktopping alleys were an inadequate short-term fix.
“This is a good solution and a fair solution so everyone in Maywood can have a paved alley,” said Maywood Village Manager Frank Torres on Aug. 6.
Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker said the idea to blacktop the alleys came after the village’s Public Works department purchased grading machines to smoothen the rock alleys only to have the same potholes appear after heavy rains. Booker said Hancock Engineering has estimated that it would cost $250,000 per alley to install a cement alley, totaling $25 million if the village were to do all of the gravel alleys in town.
Trustees Aaron Peppers and Isiah Brandon said the blacktop on the rock alleys wasn’t adequate, while Trustee Miguel Jones said residents should know that the repaved alleys are only temporary solutions.
“It’s sad that, as a Maywood resident and homeowner since 1997, I’ve had rock alleys,” said Trustee Aaron Peppers. “We’re going to do an asphalt alley, and you look to youth north and west, and they have alleys with sewers [...] We know how the concrete works. We understand the money wasn’t there [...],
delinquent taxes if you owe more than $100 I hope the calculator eases taxpayers’ concerns about losing their homes, businesses or other property because of unpaid taxes. If you were unable to pay in full by the due date, you have about 13 months to pay off your bill before your unpaid tax debt is offered for auction at the Annual Tax Sale.
Remember: The goal is to avoid the Annual Tax Sale – period!
During those 13 months you will be charged interest of 9% a year, or 0.75% per month. That’s a modest annual cost of $90 for every $1,000 in delinquent taxes you owe. The annual interest rate was 18% before this year, but I won legislative reforms that slashed the rate by half.
If your unpaid residential taxes are purchased by a tax buyer at the Annual Tax Sale, you have about two and a half years to redeem your taxes. That
means paying your unpaid taxes plus interest in full, in one lump sum. The vast majority of delinquent taxes are redeemed because people want to keep their homes and other property.
In a few instances, tax buyers can take possession of property — but not until about four years after the initial due date. That’s how the system works. Those delays are designed to give property owners every opportunity to pay their taxes and keep their property.
The new Payment Plan Calculator is our latest effort to help people stay in their homes. Other initiatives, such as promoting refunds and exemptions through my “Black Houses Matter” and “Latino Houses Matter” radio programs, also aim to give people the opportunity to build generational wealth through their most important financial asset – home sweet home.
An alley newly paved with blacktop on Oak Street, between 14th and 15th avenues, in Maywood.
but I feel as a resident, I pay the same [taxes] as another resident, and they have an alley they can depend on. I’m not going to down-
grade [the blacktop alleys]. But it’s not the same quality. It’s just not fair. There are no incentives involved, and no tax breaks are offered. We’re
saying, ‘You’re getting better [with asphalt] so be quiet.’ I don’t think it’s right.”
“It most certainly is putting a bandaid over the alley,” said Brandon. We do not know how long they’re going to last.”
“Anyone would appreciate their alley being resurfaced,” said Jones. “My question is, in the long-term, is this a quick-fix type of thing?”
Torres said the term temporary should be framed in years and, depending on how short or long an alley is, the blacktop resurfacing “might be a permanent fix for some.”
Most of the village’s gravel alleys are south of St. Charles Road. Traditionally, the village has funded paved cement alleys through Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds. Alleys outside of TIF districts have not been paved or have been paved with outside funds, such as grants from agencies like the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), for more resilient green alleys.
On Aug. 6, Mayor Booker said the blacktop alleys are a way to immediately address residents’ regular complaints about potholes and busted tires while finding the funds to build more of those $250,000 cement alleys with drainage systems. Booker and Torres said the village will continue to search for local and federal funding to pay for those more expensive alleys.
“We are going to continue to get funding for the green alleys, but this is a solution for everybody to have improvements on their property,” Torres said.
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CHURCH is seeking crafters and/ or vendors for the CRAFTERS / VENDORS / TREASURES AND TRINKETS SALE, Saturday, November 16th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.
– 2:00 p.m. This established 20 year Church Craft Sale includes homemade crafts made by the church members, Treasures and Trinkets tables, and a Raffle. We are selling a space with a table for $30.00. (If you wish to have two tables the cost is $50.00.) The table(s) is 2 1/2 ft. by 8 ft. and includes 2 chairs. Limited electrical outlets on a first come first serve basis. Contact Westchester Community Church, 1-708-865-1282, if interested or have any questions. To reserve a space, a non-refundable fee of $30.00 ($50.00 for two tables) needs to be paid by Monday, October 28th. If reserving a space on or after Tuesday, October 29th the cost of the table will be $35.00 ($55.00 for two tables).
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of Maywood Public Library District for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year (FY25).
Notice is hereby given to the Public that, pursuant to Section 30-85 of the Illinois Public Library District Act of 1991 (75 ILCS 16/30-85), on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the hour of 6:30 P.M., the Maywood Public Library District will hold a public hearing on the annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for the Maywood Public Library District, Cook County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, at 121 S. 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153.
Members of the Public will be allowed to comment and give testimony on the proposed Ordinance at the Public Hearing. The annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance may be considered by the Board of Trustees of the Maywood Public Library District at the meeting to be held immediately after the meeting.
Notice is further given that the tentative budget on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Maywood Public Library District, at the Library office, located at 121 S. 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, and will be available for at least thirty (30) days, and may be reviewed or inspected upon request prior to said hearing by the Public.
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Published in Village Free Press August 14, 2024
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.-
CHRISTINE C LOUGHRAN
Defendants
2023 CH 01986
853 N PRATER AVE
MELROSE PARK, IL 60164
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 4, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 5, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
Commonly known as 853 N PRATER AVE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60164
Property Index No. 12-29-319-0010000
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $144,900.66.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ
SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 23-093789. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CHAD LEWIS
ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID
CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810
CHICAGO IL, 60601
561-241-6901
E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM
Attorney File No. 23-093789
Attorney ARDC No. 6306439
Attorney Code. 65582
Case Number: 2023 CH 01986
TJSC#: 44-1516
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2023 CH 01986
I3249354
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT -
CHANCERY DIVISION
TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2017-6, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, -v.-
FREDERICK WITTMAN AKA FREDERICK L. WITTMAN, Defendants. 2022CH03502 1630 North 40th Avenue, Stone Park, IL 60165
NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/4/2024, an agent of Auction.com LLC will at 12:00 PM on September 11, 2024 located at 100 N LaSalle Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60606, sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as: 1630 North 40th Avenue, Stone Park, IL 60165
Property Index No. 15-04-116-087-0000
The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $215,776.25 Sale Terms:
20% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to Auction.com LLC, No third party checks will be accepted. All registered bidders need to provide a photo ID in order to bid. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. (relief fee not required) The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: Kluever Law Group (312) 236-0077 please refer to file number SPS001402.
Auction.com LLC 100 N LaSalle Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60606 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. SPS001402 Case Number: 2022CH03502
NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I3247103
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Plaintiff, -v.SONIA L HERVEY A/K/A SONIA
LYNETTE HERVEY
Defendants 23 CH 02338 2125 SOUTH 3RD AVENUE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 6, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 9, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
Commonly known as 2125 SOUTH 3RD AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Property Index No. 15-14-330-0070000
The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys,
One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-
SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088
E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com
Attorney File No. 23-13996IL_881601
Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 23 CH 02338 TJSC#: 44-1609
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 23 CH 02338 I3249000
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TORREY T. RODDY SR., ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Defendants 2016 CH 13500 1906 S 7TH AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 3, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 28, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1906 S 7TH AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-309-0170000 The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 7949876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-19-11387
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Attorney Code. 21762
Case Number: 2016 CH 13500
TJSC#: 44-1484
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2016 CH 13500 I3248834
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
Plaintiff,
-v.-
BRENDA J. LEONARD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICADEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CACH, LLC
S/I/I TO PROVIDIAN NATIONAL
Defendants
13 CH 020380
424 49TH AVENUE
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 23, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 30, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 424 49TH AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104
Property Index No. 15-08-307-014-0000
The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County
and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-13-19641
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Attorney Code. 21762
Case Number: 13 CH 020380
TJSC#: 44-1935
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 13 CH 020380 I3248847
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION
FIFTH THIRD BANK N.A.
Plaintiff,
-v.-
AMANDA GREEN, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF THELMA M. HARRIS, TERRY GREEN, STEPHANIE GREEN, MICHAEL HARRIS, SEAN HARRIS, KELLY HARRIS, ANTHONY DARBY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, AMIR MOHABBAT, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THELMA M. HARRIS (DECEASED)
Defendants 2023 CH 05282 1306 S 6TH AVE MAYWOOD, IL 60153
NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 22, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 26, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1306 S 6TH AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-126-0090000, 15-14-126-010-0000
The real estate is improved with a residence.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of
the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 7949876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100
BURR RIDGE IL, 60527
630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-23-03711
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Attorney Code. 21762
Case Number: 2023 CH 05282
TJSC#: 44-1397
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2023 CH 05282
I3248661
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION CLICK N’ CLOSE, INC., PLAINTIFF VS. EDWYN E. VARGAS, ANGELICA VAZQUEZ DEFENDANTS 24 CH 1096
Calendar 56
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on September 3, 2024, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:
P.I.N. 15-08-233-051-0000. Commonly known as 346 Hyde Park Ave, Bellwood, IL 60104. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee
shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Altman, Strautins & Kromm, LLC d/b/a Kluever Law Group, 200 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1880, Chicago, IL 60601. (312) 2360077. CNC000010-23FC1
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3248684
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-WL1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WL1 Plaintiff, -v.-
RAFAEL RODRIGUEZ, RELIANT
LOAN SERVICING, LLC, CITY OF NORTHLAKE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Defendants 2023 CH 04546 553 N. WOLF ROAD
NORTHLAKE, IL 60164
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 18, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 20, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 553 N. WOLF ROAD, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164
Property Index No. 12-32-100-0060000
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $249,016.33.
Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no
representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 23 0326. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC
30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710
E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg. com
Attorney File No. 23 0326
Attorney Code. 40342
Case Number: 2023 CH 04546
TJSC#: 44-1696
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Case # 2023 CH 04546
I3249603
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, -v.ELIDIA R MARTINEZ AND RICARDO MARTINEZ, Defendants. 23-CH-03024
413 N. EAST END AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162
NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/3/2024, an agent of Auction.com
LLC will at 12:00 PM on September 25, 2024 located at Auction.com 100 N LaSalle Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60606, sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate.
Commonly known as 413 N. EAST END AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162
Property Index No. 15-07-413-0090000
The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $224,690.70
Sale Terms: 20% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to Auction.com LLC, No third party checks will be accepted.
All registered bidders need to provide a photo ID in order to bid. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. (relief fee not required) The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or
special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purch aser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property, prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(l) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC please refer to file number 1674389. Auction.com LLC 100 N LaSalle Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60606 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 1674389 Case Number: 23-CH-03024 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I3247104
