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Candidate filing started Monday, signaling official start of 2024 election cycle A lottery drawing to be placed atop ballots scheduled for Dec. 13

By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois

Nov. 22 marked the official beginning of the 2024 election cycle in Illinois, opening up the week-long period when candidates for local, state, congressional and judicial races are required to turn in the signatures they’ve spent the last two months collecting to get on the ballot.

The first day of petition filing has traditionally taken on a party atmosphere, as candidates and staff line up outside the Illinois State Board of Elections office in Springfield, where the See CANDIDATE FILING on page 2

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A Santa breakfast and more holiday events Page 5

SHANEL ROMAIN

Bears quarterback Justin Field helps feed families in need in Broadview on Nov. 22. The quarterback partnered with Rev. Teddy Matthews and Empowerment Church to host the food giveaway.

Westchester lands state’s third senior-only DMV

But the village board was conflicted about paying $160,000 to add more parking lots around Village Hall, where the new site is located

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

The state’s third senior-only driver services location is coming to Westchester

after the village board unanimously approved an agreement with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office at a special meeting on Nov. 22.

There’s just one kicker. The village has

to foot the bill for adding more parking spaces around Village Hall at 10300 W. Roosevelt Rd. The new senior-only site will be in See DMV on page 3

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CANDIDATE FILING

November candidate filing in 2021, the Board of Elections pushed it to March 2022.

Dietrich said it was necessary as candidates needed the new maps — which had been challenged in court — finalized before from page 1 they could start passing petitions for the new districts they sought to run in. line often reaches past the Chuck E. Cheese Even before petitions were filed, election storefront, roughly 100 yards down from the authorities in Illinois were trying to get board’s entrance in the capital city strip mall. ahead of both conspiracy theories and genuThose who got in line before 8 a.m. were en- ine questions about election security and intered into a lottery drawing to be placed atop tegrity that have continued to circulate and the ballot for their respective position. The evolve on social media during the past sevlottery drawing is scheduled for Dec. 13. eral election cycles.

Though many candidates line up before In late September a number of downstate filing opens, elections board spokesperson county clerks hosted a series of coordinated Matt Dietrich said he hasn’t seen any stud- news conferences to send the message that ies proving that being first on a primary bal- if constituents are concerned about election lot provides any advantage. integrity, they should visit “Primary voters tend to be their local county clerk’s ofthe most informed voters,” he fice to learn how the process said. “So these are the voters is actually handled from start most likely to know which canto finish. didates are on their primary In a Capitol Cast interview ballot and they’re the voters this fall, Tazewell County who are most likely to have Clerk John Ackerman said already made up their minds that since 2016, county clerks before they go into the polling throughout the state of Illinois place.” have seen “unprecedented atStill, “political candidates, tention focused on elections.” if they sense that there may “A lot of misinformation [is] be any type of advantage to being placed out there,” Ackersomething, they’ll go out of man said. “Two presidential their way,” Dietrich said. cycles in a row. Before we got to Some candidates also try for the third one, if you just keep another myth of advantage by doing the same thing, you’ll get waiting until the last hour of the same result.” the last day of the filing periAckerman said he tries to od, Dec. 4, from 4 to 5 p.m. This tell people, “you know who pool of candidates is entered we are, we’re in the commuinto a lottery to be at the botnity, our kids go to the same MATT DIETRICH tom of the list in their respecschools, we shop at the same State elections board spokesperson tive races. supermarkets.”

Candidates can file petitions On the podcast in Septemto be on the ballot from Nov. 27 ber, Dietrich emphasized that through Dec. 4 at the elections office for any of the work of running elections is largely decenthe 17 U.S. House of Representatives seats, 141 tralized; the Board of Elections only provides Illinois General Assembly seats, or 77 judicial administrative support to Illinois’ 108 local vacancies. election authorities.

After filing, the board opens a period for ”They do all of the voter registration, they challenges to candidate petitions. Typically, do all of the voter list maintenance on a daily opponents or party operatives will attempt to basis, they recruit the election judges, they knock a newcomer off the ballot for signatures rent out the polling places,” he said. that may not have been collected properly, or in One increased security measure required some cases are proven to be fraudulent. that no one except Board of Elections emThe board will certify the primary ballot at ployees and candidates filing their signaits January meeting and the primary election tures were allowed in the petition filing is scheduled for March 19. room on Monday.

This filing day signals a return to normal The 2024 Illinois general primary election from the last state election cycle, which was is March 19. Registered voters can begin reslowed by delays in 2020 U.S. Census data questing mail-in ballots on Dec. 20, accordthat caused a chain reaction — slowing the ing to the Illinois State Board of Elections process of redistricting in 2021 and chang- calendar. ing Illinois’ typical mid-March primary to a June primary last year. Instead of the usual Hannah Meisel contributed.

Off to the races

“Primary voters tend to be the most informed voters. So these are the voters most likely to know which candidates are on their primary ballot and they’re the voters who are most likely to have already made up their minds before they go into the polling place.”

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DMV

Quick turnaround from page 1 the Village Hall’s Community Room.

Village officials allocated up to $160,000 to pave over the existing surface and create room for nearly 50 parking spaces on the east and west sides of Village Hall. Village officials said they don’t have any immediate plans to pave the north lot on the side of Public Works due to excavation challenges that would delay the project’s completion.

The price tag for adding the parking spaces and the short time window for approving and releasing the funds, which the village would pay from its reserves before getting reimbursed from the Roosevelt Road TIF (Tax Increment Financing) fund, dampened the board’s otherwise warm reception of the idea.

Village staffers said they were in a hurry to get the parking lot paved because of the urgency of the Secretary of State’s request. Matthew Welch, the village’s attorney, said the Secretary of State approached the village roughly a week before the Nov. 22 special meeting about the opportunity to land the new senior-only site and that they wanted it operational by Nov. 27.

But that explanation didn’t satisfy everyone on the board.

Trustees Gia Benline and Peter Marzano voted to apROBERT MORALES prove the agreement to bring Westchester trustee the new senior-only location to the village, but both voted against the village paying for the parking lot with its reserves.

“I support the DMV (Driver and Motor Vehicle facility) being here in the Village Hall for senior citizens, but I just don’t believe Westchester should have to pay $160,000 for the parking lot,” said Trustee Gia Benline. “I mean is there any way we can get anything from county or state to help us? It’s coming out of our reserves.”

Trustee Peter Marzano shared Benline’s criticisms, adding that he would have preferred the Secretary of State pay for the parking lots instead of the village.

“Going into reserves on such short notice is not a plan,” Marzano said.

“I understand Trustee Benline’s concerns in terms of the reserves and having to use it so quickly and not having any other options for reimbursement for parking (besides TIF funding),” said Trustee Victoria Vann. “I totally get it it. I’m just wondering if there are other alternatives.”

Village staffers said municipal tax revenues have been delayed due to property tax bills going out late, but they explained that the revenue will come nonetheless and they anticipate around $500,000 going to the TIF. Most board members said the cost of paying for the park-

“A lot of seniors the Secretary of State is dealing with now have problems and challenges accommodating the online appointment system.”

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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that the next senior-only DMV would be somewhere in Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s district at Welch’s annual Senior and Veterans Resource Fair on Oct. 28. Above, Speaker Welch speaks at the Oct. 28 event at PMSA in Forest Park. ing lots is worth the benefit of having the state’s third senior-only driver services site in town. Village staffers said Secretary of State representatives estimate the new location could attract between 200 and 1,000 visitors daily.

The senior-only site will provide the usual DMV services, including administering driving tests, renewing Driver’s Licenses and issuing Real IDs. Secretary of State officials said the estimated hours for the new Westchester site will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

While the Secretary of State’s office won’t pay for parking, they will be responsible for necessary equipment and security personnel at the Westchester site. The agreement between the state and Westchester is for a year, with the Secretary of State’s office indicating that they’ll be willing to move the location into the village’s new municipal headquarters whenever that facility is completed. The one-year term will automatically renew unless either party terminates the agreement by providing at least 60 days written notice.

Trustee Robert Morales, who abstained from voting on Nov. 22 because he works for the Secretary of State, said he fully supports the new location coming to the community.

“I think it will help not only Westchester but surrounding seniors in the area,” Morales said. “I know there will also be another facility similar to this in Addison … A lot of seniors the Secretary of State is dealing with now have problems and challenges accommodating the online appointment system.”

Westchester staffers said they’ll continue to talk with the Secretary of State’s office about possible reimbursements and contributions in the future. But for now, they said, they just wanted to seal the deal.

A nudge from Speaker Welch The new senior-only locations are part of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ plans to address the overwhelming demand for services at Illinois Driver and Motor Vehicle facilities (DMVs) across the state. Secretary of State officials said in October that between Sept. 1 and Sept. 21, Illinois DMVs saw more than 165,000 customers by appointment.

Last month, Giannoulias’ office implemented a “Skipthe-Line” program for senior citizens at DMV facilities, increased the number of available appointments at Chicago area DMVs by over 40%, added a call center for seniors aged 70 and over who require a road exam.

Giannoulias opened the first two senior-only driver services locations inside SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview and the Evanston Civic Center. Seniors at those locations won’t need appointments.

Village Free Press previously reported that Giannoulias indicated his office planned to open the next senior-only driver services location in Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s 7th District. Westchester Village Hall is about a half-mile west from Welch’s constituent services office.

Giannoulias announced his intentions at Welch’s annual Senior and Veterans Resource Fair at Proviso Math and Science Academy, 8601 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Forest Park, on Oct. 28.

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COURTESY VILLAGE OF BELLWOOD

After the parade, attendees enjoyed warmth and fun inside the Stevenson Center..

COURTESY VILLAGE OF BELLWOOD

Bellwood’s village board pose for a photo during the village’s first Christmas Parade and Festival of Lights.

Bellwood hosts inaugural Christmas Parade and Festival of Lights

Small businesses across Proviso grab the spotlight during Small Business Saturday

Community members lined Washington Boulevard to see the village of Bellwood’s first Christmas Parade and Festival Lights.

Attendees basked in the holiday brightness of Washington Boulevard before getting some warmth, food and drinks inside the Stevenson Center.

Nov. 25 was Small Business Saturday and there wasn’t a shortage of opportunities for community members to recognize local entrepreneurs that day. In Westchester, more than a dozen woman-owned small businesses participated in the Westchester Food Pantry’s annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Market.

Meanwhile, the village of Maywood and Proviso Township partnered on an initiative that allowed community members the opportunity to get paid in return for shopping locally.

If you spend at least $50 shopping at local Maywood businesses from Nov. 25 through Dec. 24, you can enter into a drawing for a gift card or local business voucher. Village officials ask that you keep receipts from those shopping trips and deliver them to the Maywood Community Development Department at Maywood Village Hall, 40 Madison St., between Jan. 2, 2024 and Jan. 8, 2024.

Maywood man’s passion for tech and digital literacy on display at Maywood Public Library

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Larry Stafford shows his presentation on display at the Maywood Public Library in Maywood.

Maywood resident Larry Stafford has long held a passion for sharing the benefits of technology with his fellow community members. Recently, that passion has been fully displayed at the Maywood Public Library, 121 S. 5th Ave. in Maywood.

The display focuses on the need for technical and digital literacy across the Chicago area and explores how 7th District U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis’ committee has addressed the challenge.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING NOV. 29 - DEC.5

bit.ly/vfp-community-calendar There’s a lot happening across the Proviso Township area in the coming days. We’ve provided a list of some of the community events that will take place in our area. Don’t see yours on the list?

Get in touch with us.

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Eisenhower Center, 700 Speechley Blvd. in Hillside The Memorial Park Spartans will host a Cheer Showcase. $5 entry fee except for athletes and staff.

Thursday, Nov. 30, 4 to 5 p.m., at Westchester Public Library, 10700 Canterbury St. in Westchester Embrace the spirit of giving with a holiday card-making session, perfect for students in grades 3 and up. Spread the joy of the season by crafting personalized cards that will warm the hearts of your loved ones. Registration is required.

To register or for more info, visit westchesterpl.libcal.com/ event/11289504

Friday, Dec. 1, 5 to 9 p.m., at Berkeley Park, 5900 Electric Ave. in Berkeley Join the village of Berkeley for their annual Electric Lights Festival. Enjoy a walk through the holiday experience on the historic Illinois Prairie Path in Berkeley Park. For more info, visit facebook.com/OfficialBerkeleyIL

Saturday, Dec. 2, 4 to 6 p.m., at 5th Avenue and St. Charles Rd. in Maywood Join Maywood for its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Bring the whole family for a fun and festive afternoon filled with holiday treats, activities and special appearances by Santa Claus, Stairway of the Stars and other performers. For more info, contact (708) 450-6366 or visit maywood-il.gov

Sunday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to noon, at Divine Providence School, 2500 Mayfair Ave. in Westchester Join the Divine Providence Family School Association for Breakfast with Santa featuring pancakes, scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage and more. $10 per adult and $5 per child.

The breakfast includes a printed picture with Santa and fun crafts for kids.

Monday, Dec. 4, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Broadview Public Library, 2226 S. 16th Ave. in Broadview Music historian Gregory Alexander (Professor Moptop) will be visiting the library for a “Holiday Music Party. The Professor will discuss many of the different types of music we hear in December, including songs about Christmas, about Winter, Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman and many others. Join us for this free and family-friendly festive party.

To reserve your spot or for more info, visit broadviewlibrary. org/event/professor-moptops-holiday-music-party/

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m., Alpine Banquet Haus, 11141 Roosevelt Rd. in Westchester All Westchester residents are welcome to attend the Westchester Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Luncheon where the Chamber will elect officers and directors. $40 per person.

Space is limited. Paid reservations are required. To register, email info@westhesterchamber.org or visit rb.gy/so1jw8

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Berkeley Park, 5819 Electric Ave. in Berkeley The village of Berkeley will host the Ozinga Merry Mixer Light Show and the Village Tree Lighting. For more info, visit facebook.com/OfficialBerkeleyIL

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS OF THE MEMORIAL PARK DISTRICT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO SELL $750,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LIMITED TAX PARK BONDS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Memorial Park District, Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), will hold a public hearing on the 19th day of December, 2023, at 4:30 o’clock P.M. The hearing will be held in the Board Meeting Room at The Center at Stevenson Park, 3101 Washington Blvd., Bellwood, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in the amount of $750,000 for the payment of land condemned or purchased for parks, for the building, maintaining, improving and protecting of the same and the existing land and facilities of the District and for the payment of the expenses incident thereto.

By order of the President of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Memorial Park District, Cook County, Illinois.

DATED the 21st day of November, 2023.

Pamela Cobbs Secretary, Board of Park Commissioners, Memorial Park District, Cook County, Illinois Published in Village Free Press November 29, 2023

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.WAYNE WASHINGTON, DESRI H. WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 2022 CH 11715 1444 MORRIS AVENUE BERKELEY, IL 60163 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 31, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 2, 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 1444 MORRIS AVENUE, BERKELEY, IL 60163 Property Index No. 15-08-105-0360000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE $253,946.41.

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 22-0025.

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

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JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650 Chicago IL, 60602 312-541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 22-0025 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2022 CH 11715 TJSC#: 43-3171 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 # 2022 CH 11715 I3232030 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.JACQUELINE DESHANA GILES, DEBRINA TARINA RANSON, RICKY R GILES, HELEN GILES, OSCAR GILES, NAPOLEON GILES, JR, CHERYL GILES, VICTOR GILES, RODNEY GILES, PATRICIA GILES, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NAPOLEAN GILES, DECEASED, DAMON RITENHOUSE, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF NAPOLEON GILES, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2022 CH 04195 1916 S 17TH 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 June 28, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 19, 2023, 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 1916 S 17TH AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-315-0230000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $130,546.93.

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

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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 22-022095.

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. 22-022095 Attorney ARDC No. 6306439 Attorney Code. 65582 Case Number: 2022 CH 04195 TJSC#: 43-2768 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 # 2022 CH 04195 I3232973 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHASE MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, INC. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO JPMC SPECIALTY MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ARNULFO MARRON A/K/A ARNULFO M. MURILLO, MISAEL VENCES-OCAMPO, LAURA Y. NEGRETE A/K/A LAURA Y. NEGRETE

ROMERO, DINORA JUDITH MARRON A/K/A DINORA NEGRETE A/K/A DINORA NEGRETE ROMERO Defendants 2023 CH 02004 11353 W. GRAND 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 September 25, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 27, 2023, 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 11353 W. GRAND AVE., MELROSE PARK, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-30-201-0050000 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. 14-23-01184 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2023 CH 02004 TJSC#: 43-3780 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 02004 I3233185 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff, -v.BARRY N. MARKS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 2022 CH 06135 3222 PARK AVE BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 20, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 22, 2023, 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 3222 PARK AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 Property Index No. 15-34-208-0270000 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 allow-

able 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) 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. 14-21-04423 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2022 CH 06135 TJSC#: 43-3764 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 # 2022 CH 06135 I3232696

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