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West unveils new logo, PAGE 3

Lightford named senate majority leader Maywood state senator becomes first black woman in the role

JANUARY 16, 2019

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MUTE POINT: Protesters gather outside of R. Kelly’s Chicago recording studio on Saturday, a week after the Lifetime docu-series, ‘Surviving R. Kelly,’ aired. The six-hour film has started a nationwide dialogue.

More on page 8.

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By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

A longtime Maywood lawmaker is making her own history just as Democrats are set to begin a historic era of dominance in Springfield. State Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-4th) was recently named Senate Majority Leader, making her the first African American female to hold the position and among the highest-ranking elected officials in state governance.

The Jan. 9 appointment also solidifies what may have already been the case — the Maywood resident, whose district includes much of Proviso Township, is arguably the most powerful black elected official in Illinois not named Preckwinkle.

During an interview on Jan. 13, Lightford, 50, described how her new position fits into the larger Senate hierarchy.

See LIGHTFORD on page 3

D209 board votes on master facilities plan The board approves the plan, which could cost over $100M and take 10 years to complete

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

After more than a year of conference calls, committee meetings and public hearings, the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board of Education voted unanimously to accept the scope of work in the district’s master facilities plan, which is roughly 120 pages, during a regular meeting on Jan. 8.

The range of capital improvements in the

master plan runs the gamut, encompassing basic life safety maintenance projects to relatively obscure improvements like electrical upgrades and air conditioning installation to work like classroom and lab upgrades and re-positioning athletic fields.

As a whole, the master plan encompasses possibly the most extensive capital improvement campaign in the district’s history and likely its costliest and lengthiest.

District officials estimate that the full plan could cost upwards of $100 million and take nearly a decade to complete.

The vote on Jan. 8 would set in motion a series of events, such as the initiation of predesign and design phases of construction and the selection of a construction manager to oversee the capital work, that would See D209 MASTER PLAN on page 6

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Byran J. Stewart, Maywood’s first black treasurer, gets lifetime achievement award Byran Stewart, Maywood’s first African American treasurer and a pioneering financial administrator who has served a range of roles across state government, was recently presented the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.

The prestigious award is given out by the New Jersey-based Marquis Who’s Who Ventures, a company that produces Who’s Who in America biographies that chronicle the lives of accomplished people in a variety of sectors, including politics, medicine, law, business, art, religion and entertainment.

Stewart, a graduate of Proviso East High School, earned an associate’s degree from Triton College in 1977 before obtaining bachelor’s degree in finance from Easter Illinois University in 1980.

His career spans more than 30 years, over which time he’s invested millions and managed billions of public/private

dollars, according to the press release announcing the award.

In addition to being Maywood’s first black treasurer, Stewart was also the first black director of appropriations for a former Illinois Senate president and the first black chief financial officer for the Illinois Department of Transportation.

In his retirement, Stewart serves as CEO of The Stewart Group, a consulting company that advises business, governments, nonprofits, conglomerates and investors on fiscal matters, according to the release.

Stewart is a longtime deacon at Second Baptist Church in Maywood and serves on a range of boards.

“I’m grateful to God, family friends, relatives and a network of professionals whose support I cherish,” said Stewart.

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Maywood Rotary hosts former Whole Foods co-CEO On January 10, at Thatcher Woods Pavilion in River Forest, the Maywood-Proviso Rotary Club was among three area Rotary clubs to host Walter Robb, the co-CEO of Whole Foods. Robb was interviewed by Hermene Hartman, founder and editor of N’Digo magazine.

Before the roughly hour-long talk, Robb and Hartman were both received Paul Harris Fellow recognition — a high honor established in 1957 that acknowledges people “who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International,” according to rotary.org.

During the conversation, Robb dropped a slew of knowledge nuggets. Below are some excerpts from the conversation:

How he got into his start in whole foods I started reading some books by author Frances Moore Lappé and in college I started messing around, making my own bread … it was a time during and after the Vietnam War, when people were thinking about our generation making a mark in the world. That’s how we came into whole foods — whole foods with a small ‘w’ not a big ‘W.’ Whole foods are healthier for you and the world.

We never could imagine where we ended up. When we sold the company last summer, we were at $16.5 billion in sales.

It’s been an extraordinary journey. And it all started with me making my own bread.

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After I taught for a year, I farmed for a year.

I wasn’t very good at it. I told myself, maybe I’d be better at selling my own food rather than trying to grow it. So, I decided to open my own natural foods store. The first place was called Mountain Marketplace. I asked my father for a $10,000 loan, he said, ‘No way.’ I asked my stepfather for a $10,000 loan, he got his checkbook out and wrote me a check on the spot.

I tell that story because when somebody believes in somebody like that, there’s real power in that. I paid him back in Whole Foods stock, so it was a pretty good deal for him. I put $3,000 in inventory in that store. Put a wood stove in and a plywood sign that said open and I did $200 my first day in 1978.

Sold that store in 1987 and started another store, which I sold in 1989 to John Mackey of Whole Foods. That store was store number 12 for Whole Foods. The rest is history. By the time we sold to Amazon, we had more than 475 stores.

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Report Says Sears Headed To Liquidation If Sears liquidates, store would be second anchor tenant to leave North Riverside in a year

By BOB UPHUES Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Sears, the retail giant started in Chicago in 1886, appeared to be on the verge of liquidation Tuesday, after a bid to save Sears by the company’s chairman appeared to fall short.

Attorneys for Sears Holdings Corp. were in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in White Plains, New

LIGHTFORD

Making history from page 1 “It’s like the Illinois Senate’s equivalent of president and vice-president,” she said.

“You have the senate president [Sen. John Cullerton] and he has his majority leader.

Under the majority leader are five assistant majority leaders while underneath them are the caucus chair and the caucus whip.”

Before stepping into her new role, Lightford, who was first elected to the senate in 1998 as a Maywood village trustee, was a longtime assistant majority leader. Earlier this month, she was recently re-elected to head the powerful Illinois Legislative Black Caucus With Democrats holding supermajorities in both the Illinois House and Senate, along with the governor’s office, Lightford is poised to wield significant influence in a time of perhaps unprecedented Democratic power in Springfield.

Much of the party’s focus right out of the gate, she said, will be attempting to undo damage caused by former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, who didn’t sign a full state budget in the three fiscal years of his fouryear term.

“We have to figure out how to generate revenue,” Lightford said. “We’re discussing a capital bill, minimum wage legislation that I introduced, fixing the pension system and paying down a lot of old debt.”

Lightford said that the Democrats will also focus on rectifying what had become a crisis

liquidation firms, for Sears’ assets. The formal auction of the company’s assets is scheduled for Jan. 14.

Sears Holdings Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October and a month later the company announced plans to auction off 500 stores, including the one in North Riverside Park Mall.

Sears leases about 90,000 square feet of space in the upper level anchor space at North Riverside Park Mall from Seritage Growth Properties, a firm created in 2015 to buy Sears’ real estate holdings and make them profitable by closing or downsizing Sears retail outlets and replacing them with other tenants.

In North Riverside, Sears originally occupied both the upper and lower levels of the north anchor space at the mall. In late 2017, Sears consolidated the North Riverside store into the upper level.

Since that time it has leased half of the lower level to Round One, a family bowling/ entertainment complex that opened its doors on Dec. 22, 2018. It has started building

out part of the other half of the lower level in order to attract more tenants.

If Sears’ liquidation goes through, it would be the second of the North Riverside Park Mall’s anchor tenants to vanish in the past year. Carson Pirie Scott, which occupied the west anchor space, closed its doors last summer.

That would leave J.C. Penney as the sole anchor tenant at North Riverside Park Mall.

Late in 2018, J.C. Penney stock crashed to below $1 per share, though it has since recovered somewhat. As of Tuesday, J.C. Penney stock was selling at around $1.40 per share.

Meanwhile, on Dec. 28, Sears Holdings Corp. announced the closure of 80 more Sears and Kmart stores in addition to the 182 stores the company announced would close back in October and November.

The latest round of closures, which includes two Sears locations in Illinois, are expected to be completed by the end of March.

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of mass proportions in the state that hit convictions from their record, if they get a lower-income communities the hardest — judge’s permission. that of absurdly late payments to childcare “Lawmakers decriminalized possession providers. of small amounts of marijuana in 2016,” The state has historically been late paying out money owed to childcare providers, but the problem only worsened under Rauner, Lightford said.

Before Rauner, she said, the state took between 90 and 100 days to pay childcare providers. When Rauner came into office, “that number grew to over 365 days.”

The new senate majority leader said that the state is already making headway into speeding up those deferred payments. She said that Comptroller Susana Mendoza had already started to make payments that the former comptroller, Leslie Munger, had been withholding.

The fundamental issue, however, is that the state must start generating revenue in order to pay down its debts, Lightford said, adding that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s approach to revenue growth includes taxing a range of previously untaxed or even non-existent revenue streams like legalized medical and recreational Submitted marijuana.

Lightford recently drafted a ELEVATED: State Sen. Kimberly Lightford became the bill that would allow residents first African America female Senate Majority Leader in to remove low-level marijuana Illinois history on Jan. 9.

according to the Illinois News Network.

“When the law changed, possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana in Illinois became a civil matter rather than a criminal one. The 2016 change didn’t address those who had already been convicted of the crime.”

Lightford said that the Senate was unable to address the bill during its short lame duck session.

“Hopefully, we’ll have more support and understanding as it moves through the chamber,” she said.

Lightford said that her promotion in the Senate will allow her more leverage to keep fighting the fight she’s been waging since she was first elected more than 20 years ago — even though the job doesn’t generate many headlines.

For instance, she said, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus was responsible for releasing more than $35 million in funds for summer youth employment, after school and supplemental programs even as the state’s coffers contracted under Rauner.

That money, Lightford said, translated into real opportunities for young people in communities like Maywood.

Despite her new position, Lightford said that she doesn’t necessarily feel that she’s reached her pinnacle.

“I don’t know that I’ve reached a pinnacle that would cause me to stop grinding for communities in need,” she said. “To be present at the table, where decisions are being made, is so important. It’s important that we make sure the voices of the vulnerable and the voices of those in diverse groups, in particular those in the African community, are heard.”

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York, on Jan. 8 where they were expected to ask Judge Robert Drain for permission to liquidate after company officials rejected Eddie Lampert’s $4.4 billion plan to save more than 400 Sears and Kmart stores and tens of thousands of jobs, Reuters and CNBC reported Tuesday morning.

In addition to Lampert’s bid there are reportedly two other bids, both from

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NEWS briefs Bellwood man killed in Jan. 13 crash on I-294

Bellwood chamber elects new officers

Maywood hiring new police officers

A Bellwood man died on Sunday after his vehicle collided with a truck on I-294, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

Maurice Raymel Chears, 20, of the 400 block of 23rd Ave., was pronounced dead at 1:46 a.m. on Jan. 13, the medical examiner’s report noted.

According to the autopsy results, Chears died from multiple injuries from a “motor vehicle collision” with a “stationary truck.”

Officials with the Illinois State Police could not be reached for comment on Sunday afternoon.

A report by 23 WIFR noted that the crash happened “near Western Springs” and that investigators said that an “an Illinois Tollway snow plow was stopped in a lane at mile marker 29.3 with emergency lights on while they were helping with traffic control for a previous crash.”

According to the 23 WIFR report, Marzale Hughes, 21, “was driving a Chevrolet with two other passengers inside when he lost control and hit the back of the snow plow.”

Chears was a passenger in the back of the vehicle and was “pronounced dead at the scene.” The front-seat passenger “was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.”

Neither Hughes nor the driver of the snow plow were injured, WIFR reports.

The Bellwood Chamber of Commerce recently elected new officers for the 2019-20 year, according to Chamber officials.

Christopher Parker, the sitting chamber president and vice president of commercial lending for Proviso Community Bank (Wintrust), was re-elected to another term as president.

Stephen Richards, of Richards Graphic Communications, was elected board vice president.

Lee Werner, of L.E. Werner and Associates, Inc., was elected board treasurer.

Nathaniel George Booker, of Astute Culture Consulting, was elected board assistant treasurer.

The new elections come months after the 60-year-old chamber hired Robert Truman to be its first-ever executive director.

“Our chamber board has really worked hard to solidify and expand our presence in the local marketplace and we are simply now focused and ready for impact throughout the Bellwood and western region,” Parker said at the time.

The village of Maywood’s Board of Fire and Police Commissioners started accepting applications for entry level police officers on Jan. 9.

The applications, which cost $35 each, are available online at: jobsource.copsandfiretesting. com. They’ll be available for purchase up until 2 p.m. on March 6. The applications are due by 4 p.m. on March 6.

The board is also currently offering opportunities for test preparation and study sessions on Jan. 26, Feb. 9 and Feb. 23. The total cost for all three sessions is $30.

For more info and/or to register for the prep and study sessions, call the commission’s office at (708) 450-4488, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.

Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation and test on March 23, 8:30 a.m., at Irving Middle School, 805 S. 17th Ave. in Maywood.

Starting salary for entry level officer positions is $42,140. Candidates must resident within a 15-mile radius of Maywood’s boundaries within one year

Maywood police, FBI arrest man on weapons charges

$6.5M truck parking facility proposed for Melrose Park

A man was arrested Friday after local and federal law enforcement officials conducted a joint raid that was the result of a long-term investigation, Maywood police said.

On Jan. 11, the Maywood Police Department’s Tactical Unit, along with the FBI South Gang Squad and the Justice Police Department, conducted a raid inside of an apartment at 8635 S. 87th Ave. in Justice.

Jonathan Gilbert, formerly of Maywood, was arrested “without incident” on federal weapons charges and transported to a jail by the FBI. “The federal weapons charges stem from a longterm investigation from an April 8, 2018 search warrant in Maywood,” said Maywood Police Lt. Dennis Diaz in a statement released Jan. 11.

Diaz said that the case has since been turned over to the FBI.

According to a Jan. 7 article in RE Journals, an industry magazine for Midwestern commercial real estate, a developer is looking to build a truck parking facility in Melrose Park.

“Martin Siegel of Wool Finance Partners has arranged $6,500,000 in acquisition and construction financing for a proposed 12.5-acre, 277-space, monthly overnight truck parking facility in Melrose Park,” the article explains.

“The borrower will be acquiring and demolishing an existing 300,000-square-foot industrial facility to create a gate-secured, fence-enclosed and lighted monthly parking facility for 277 tractor-trailers.”

The loan is structured over 24 months, with a floating interest rate. The article did not specify the address of the industrial facility or go into any more details about the company behind the proposal.

Village officials with Melrose Park were not available on Saturday afternoon to comment on the proposed development.

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Bellwood Library seeking applicants to fill board seats The Bellwood Public Library, 600 Bohland Ave. in Bellwood, is currently seeking candidates to fill a vacant seat on its sevenmember Board of Trustees.

The seat is currently held by current library trustee Janet English. Dorothy Clark-Smith, the library board president, said English hasn’t been to a meeting in over a year.

The candidate who is appointed will continue in the seat until English’s term ends in 2021.

Candidates for the voluntary position must submit a completed candidate questionnaire and a resume to Amy Crump, the library’s new executive director, by Jan. 25. Candidates will be interviewed by the board.

For more info on the vacancy, call (708) 547-7393.

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of being hired; have proof of a high school diploma, GED or high school proficiency statement; have attained their 21st birthday

by March 6; possess a valid driver’s license at the time of application; and be a U.S. citizen, among other requirements.

Roosevelt Road store sells winning lotto ticket A store in Proviso Township was one of two that sold a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in the Jan. 9, midday drawing.

The tickets were sold at JD Food and Liquor, 10147 W. Roosevelt Road, in Westchester, and Shell, 2404 E. Lincolnway, in Sterling, Illinois Lottery officials announced in a statement.

The two winners will split the $250,000 jackpot, with each receiving $125,000 each, said officials, who indicated that the winners still may not have claimed the tickets.

“If you bought a Lucky Day Lottoticket in Westchester or Sterling, you may want to check it right away!

“Both tickets matched all five numbers – 23 – 25 – 35 – 39 – 43 – to win the jackpot. Each retailer will receive a bonus of $1,250, or one percent of the prize amount, for selling one of the winning tickets.”

In the statement, Illinois Lottery urged the winners to “sign the back of their tickets and keep them in a safe place until they visit one of the Lottery’s five Prize Centers in Chicago, Des Plaines, Rockford, Springfield or Fairview Heights. Winners have one year from the original drawing date to claim their prize.”

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Meet new Bellwood library director Amy Crump On Wednesday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bellwood Public Library’s lower level meeting room, 600 Bohland Ave., area residents will be able to meet the library’s new executive director, Amy Crump.

Back in November, the library board voted unanimously to hire Amy Crump, a former administrative librarian at Homewood Public Library, to replace the old director, Jacqueline Spratt, who had resigned.

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Enjoy a spelling bee On Friday, Jan. 18, 8:45 a.m. and 10 a.m., Lindop Elementary School will host its annual Lindop School Spelling Bee. The winner from the first spelling bee will compete in the second competition to determine the school’s winner.

From there, the school winner will compete at the 9th Annual West 40 ISC Scripps Spelling Bee in Western Springs.

Get on the path toward homeownership On Saturday, Jan. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Second Baptist Church, 436 S. 13th Ave. in Maywood, West Side entrepreneur Phyllis Logan, the executive director of Universal Housing Solutions CDC, will host a free forum on homeownership that will feature information on a range of housing and financial topics.

Logan said that there will be a series of workshops in a range of areas, including credit, budgeting, rehab lending (FHA 203K), tenants rights and insurance, savings, preapproval, down payment assistance, taxes and earned-income taxes.

To pre-register for this FREE event, contact Logan at (708) 612-8518 or email her at ploganuhscdc@gmail.com. You can also contact Eric Stith at (312) 956-2945.

Celebrate King’s legacy with the Maywood Library On Saturday, Jan. 19, 12 p.m., at the Maywood Public Library, 121 S. 5th Ave. in Maywood, the library will be showing the documentary, Martin Luther King: I Have a Dream, and afterward will host a trivia on King’s life and legacy.

Snacks and prizes available.

Children must be with an adult to participate.

Celebrate MLK with Operation Uplift On Saturday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m., at the Diplomat West Banquet Hall, 681 W North Ave. in Elmhurst, Operation Uplift, Inc., will host its 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Community Awards Gala. Tickets for the event are $80. For more info, call (708) 516-2637.

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Root on East and West at MLK Dream Classic From Jan. 19 through Jan. 21, 9 a.m., at Marshall Metropolitan High School, 3250 W. Adams, legendary Marshall basketball coach Dorothy Gaters will host her annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Classic co-ed basketball tournament.

The Proviso West boys’ varsity team plays Austin at 4 p.m. on Jan. 19 while the Proviso East girls’ varsity team plays Nazareth at 1 p.m. on Jan. 21.

For more info, visit MLKDreamClassic. org or follow @chi_MLK on Twitter and @ MLKClassicChi on Facebook and Instagram.

Look ahead to Bellwood’s Seniors Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball Tickets are now on sale for the village of Bellwood’s Seniors Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball, which will take place on Feb. 16, 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.

Tickets are $35 each and must be purchased

by Jan. 31. To purchase tickets, call (708) 5473500 ext. 1103. Adults only. No tickets sold at the door. No reserved seating.

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West unveils new logo, touts academic progress Tardiness is down while achievement’s up at the high school, said principal

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

Proviso West has a new look and some new data to boast about. The school’s principal, Nia Abdullah, unveiled the school’s new logo to Proviso Township High Schools District 209 school board officials during a regular meeting on Jan. 8, inside of the high school’s cafeteria.

Abdullah said the logo was created with student, staff and parent input, and will soon start appearing on school apparel and merchandise. The new logo is part of a more comprehensive plan to “re-brand” the “entire school over time,” she said.

But the new design wasn’t all that West

D209 MASTER PLAN Green light from page 1 directly apply to the master plan’s initial phase — the first, and most extensive, of three phases.

During earlier conversations, district officials and architects with Perkins and Will, the firm hired last year to facilitate the master planning process, said that the first phase of work would feature projects that were listed as highest priority among a consensus of community members, students and building administrators at the three campuses.

That first phase would cost an estimated $77 million and includes work at all three schools that could take until 2022 to complete. Around $48 million of that total expenditure, or 62 percent, would go toward improvements at Proviso East while $24 million, or 31 percent, would go toward improvements at Proviso West, and $5 million, or 7 percent, would go toward improvements at Proviso Math and Science Academy.

The most expensive phase one capital projects at East include nearly $12 million in second- and third-floor electrical upgrades, $3.5 million in parking improvements (including new parking on the east side of First Avenue) and a stadium reconstruction project costing $7.4 million (and that would include demolishing both the auto shop

officials touted. During the Jan. 8 meeting, Abdullah and other West administrators updated the D209 board on the school’s transformation plan.

One of the highlights of the progress report was Abdullah’s presentation of in-house data showing marked improvement in student attendance and freshman enrollment from the first semester of the 2018 school year to the first semester of the 2019 school year.

For instance, freshmen enrollment at West jumped by nearly 18 percent, from 420 to 494, in a year, while the number of students arriving tardy to school decreased by 20 percent.

Abdullah said that she’d need to do more digging into the data to understand why more students were arriving on time, but added that several factors may contribute to the improvement.

She said that officials have “been putting consequences into place,” in addition to utilizing other measures.

“A lot of late students were being dropped off, so we started doing robocalls to let parents know [that students] need to come on time,” Abdullah said.

In other data, freshmen course failures

decreased by 5 percent while the percentage of freshmen on track to graduate in four

building and the current stadium before building a new stadium with an artificial turf field and a new running track).

At West, the biggest phase one project is $15.6 million in third-floor improvements,

including the installation of buildingwide air conditioning, upgraded electrical systems and modernized classrooms, among other work.

At PMSA, the biggest phase one project

years increased by 9 percent within a year.

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D209 waives PE requirement for IB, college prep students During a regular meeting on Jan. 8, the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board of Education unanimously approved a recommendation from D209 administrators to excuse some juniors and seniors from the state’s physical education requirement.

According to a notice released by D209 officials last week, those students will be exempt from the PE requirement “in order to take courses required for completion of an International Baccalaureate diploma or leading to early college credit, with prior approval from the superintendent.”

During the Jan. 8 meeting, D209 board member Della Patterson said that officials should clarify for members of the public that not all three schools offer full IB courses, yet.

Nicole Howard, D209’s assistant superintendent for Academics and Student and Family Services, said that there has not been any “recent discussion” about

implementing an IB Diploma Programme at East or West, although West officials are looking to turn in the necessary paperwork to land the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCC) by 2021.

The IBCC program is more career-oriented than the IB Diploma Programme at Proviso Math and Science Academy, with the former program leading to a certificate.

“It appears as though there will be this big IB program for all three schools,” said Patterson. “If I were on the outside looking in, and didn’t know any better, that’s what I’d be thinking.”

Howard said that the IB-related waivers applicable only to students at PMSA, as well as the early college credit waivers applicable to students at all three schools who are taking AP and dual-credit courses, will be available next academic year.

is $4.5 million in parking lot and traffic control improvements, including the reconfiguration of the parking lot.

During a regular meeting on Dec. 11, D209 Supt. Jesse Rodriguez said that the district already has on hand around $60 million to fund the phase one projects.

He said that the other $17 million would be available through allocating three years of budget surpluses.

The second and third phases of the master plan could take construction work into 2028. District officials estimate that the second phase could cost $20 million and last from fiscal years 2023 to 2025.

District officials did not attach a cost estimate to the third phase, which could last until 2028, because it was too far out.

Architects and construction experts say that it’s difficult to determine cost estimates that are so far into the future, since factors like inflation and material costs could change tremendously.

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NO SMALL PLANS: Proposed first phase improvements at East that are listed in the master facilities capital plan.

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Community rallies to keep East grad in college Community members helped Kiana Walker raise money to stay enrolled at Southern Illinois University

By NONA TEPPER Forest Park Review

Kiana Walker spent the holidays this year working as a life skills trainer at Restorative Rehab Service in Carbondale, a firm that helps those suffering from neurological trauma live independently and develop life skills. When she wasn’t working at the rehabilitation firm, she was working as a cashier at Party City. But it wasn’t enough.

Southern Illinois University, where Walker is enrolled as a full-time student, in addition to working two jobs, has a strict policy that students who owe the school more than $200 cannot register for classes.

“It’s ridiculous. My tuition is $20,000, how are we going to get it under $200?” she said.

“My freshman year I think it was like $500 and I didn’t have it, so my mom had to work endless hours to give me at least $400. She was still homeless at the time.”

In December, Walker, a Proviso East High School graduate, reached out to Theresa Kelly, a District 209 school board member, to see if there were any resources available to help. Kelly put her in touch with 209 Together, a local service group that had awarded Walker a $1,000 scholarship in 2017, the year she graduated from high school. Officials from 209 Together partnered with the Best of Proviso Township community group and decided to start a GoFundMe to help Walker raise the money she needed to stay in school.

“I don’t like to ask people for anything; I don’t like things given to me. I’ll usually just struggle until I get it for myself,” Walker said. “When they first gave me the idea, I was like ‘Uhh, I don’t know; it feels weird. I don’t know if this is going to work out.’ But then they convinced me to give it a shot and step out of my little shell.”

209 Together and Best of Proviso Township set up the GoFundMe, and Walker watched as contributions increased to $300 and then $500. But then after a few days, Walker received a text telling her that an anonymous individual had pledged to match donations of $250. Walker said she has no idea who it was.

“I was just really shocked; it was really, really amazing. I bawled my eyes out the whole day,” she said.

After two weeks, residents raised the $1,000 Walker needed — and more. The GoFundMe account is currently trending on the site at https://bit.ly/2H239ht and, as of press time, had raised nearly $1,100. The money will be used to pay down Walker’s account balance, so she can register for classes for the last semester of her sophomore year.

“I really just want to thank every single person who has helped me since the beginning

until now and who will continue to help me in the future. I’m very grateful to have such generous and blissful souls to do it out of the kindness of their hearts. I’m not their child, I’m not a person from the neighborhood, I’m just a random college student.

“I honestly don’t know if I could thank them enough. They’re just giving me a chance at life to make something of myself and not go through any more of the hardships I went through in the past. It’s honestly just a true blessing.”

Walker’s hardships began her sophomore year at Proviso East, when her mother’s partner left the family. Nedra wasn’t able to keep up with her bills and the family was evicted from their Maywood home.

“There would be times she thought about giving up on herself, so I had to stop her and witness that. It was very difficult,” Walker said.

By her senior year, Walker was living with friends in Chicago but still commuting to Proviso East every day. The school’s social worker arranged for a cab to get her to and from school, Walker said. She would wake up at 4 a.m. and then return to the house more than 12 hours later.

The friend’s family didn’t believe that Walker’s mom was working hard enough to support them and started bullying Walker.

“I like almost committed suicide at their house. They made fun of my situation,” Walker said. “So I left her house and then I basically admitted myself at a hospital because I had a breakdown.”

She stayed in the hospital for about a week “and then when I went back to school, everyone was very, very helpful and everything,” Walker said.

To stay focused, Walker reached out to her grandmother, Sandra, and the two would pray together, asking God to help her, her mother and brother get through this difficult time in life. But the experience still took a toll on Walker’s grades. By the time she graduated from high school, Walker was just above a 2.0 grade point average. She still dreamed of going to college and earning a degree in social work or psychology.

Walker reached out to school counselors and the community, asking for help with the college application process. She applied to SIU, and is the first person from her family to pursue an advanced degree.

Her mother continues to work two jobs but has found a stable apartment in Maywood.

This Christmas, Walker paid one of her bills as a present.

“Life is still hard, I try and help them as well as helping myself,” she said. “Without the love of my friends and community, I would never be where I am today.”

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D209 hires new asst. supt. for finance and operations Michael Tanner gets 1-year, $164,000 contract

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

During a regular meeting on Jan. 8, the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 school board unanimously voted to approve an employment contract for Michael Tanner to become the district’s new assistant superintendent of finance and operations.

The board voted on the contract as part of a consent agenda that included a range of other action items.

Tanner’s performance-based contract runs from Jan. 7, 2019 through June 30, 2020. He’ll receive a salary of $164,000. The board will pay “the entire contribution” on Tanner’s behalf “to the Teachers’ Retirement System (“TRS”) of the State of Illinois from” that salary, according to the contract.

Tanner’s responsibilities include serving on the district’s leadership team as its chief financial officer and school treasurer, officials stated in district documents.

Tanner will oversee the administration

of the district’s budget process, provide financial plans for the district and work closely on construction projects in the district, among other functions.

Tanner comes to D209 from Fremont School District 79, where he served as associate superintendent for finance and operations.

He’s also been a financial administrator for Glencoe School District 35, Prairie Grove School District 46 and Mascoutah District 19. He’s been a contingency airlift director with the United States Air Force since 1997.

Tanner has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in natural resources management from Southern Illinois University and Michigan State University, respectively; and an MBA in finance and marketing from Northwestern University’s Kellog School of Management.

Tanner replaces Todd Drafall, D209’s former chief business officer who resigned last year.

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The troubling truth that ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ reveals about how society values black girls

By SHARHONDA DAWSON Contributor

As the black mother of two black girls, I am always acutely aware of how black girls are harmed in this society. However, there are some moments in America when it is amplified that me and my girls are truly at the bottom of the totem pole of those deemed in need of protecting.

This weekend, the Lifetime docu-series, Surviving R. Kelly dug deep into R. Kelly’s alleged predatory behavior and abuse of mostly black high school girls, some of whom he met inside Chicago’s Kenwood High School, where he attended.

I went to high school in Chicago in the 1990s — peak R. Kelly — and remember his predatory behavior being normalised.

I have to believe that if so many students were aware of R. Kelly’s hitting on high school girls, surely at least some school adults would have been aware, as well. Yet, nothing was done to protect us.

Just to be clear, the abuse and neglect of black women and girls isn’t new, and it isn’t unique to schools. Since the founding of America, black women and girls have been taught that our bodies don’t belong to us — that we are not human. While enslaved, black women and girls were raped in massive, and uncounted, numbers by their slave owners and any white male who desired access.

The proof of this history can be found in the DNA of black people today. The New York Times reported on a recent study that showed the average black American’s ancestry is 82 percent African, 1 percent Native American and 17 percent European.

Researchers estimate the European DNA was introduced in the decades before the Civil War, as a result of white male slave owners raping black women slaves.

There is a cultural component to the

sexual abuse of black girls. Black girls aren’t considered children. They are made into little adults and hypersexualized.

They are considered “fast,” assumed older than their real age and thought to be lessinnocent than their white peers. They asked for it, by wearing the wrong clothes. But children are not adults. Children cannot consent to adult relationships. Black girls do not ask to be abused.

I can’t help but wonder, if a popular white artist was preying on high school girls at New Trier or Naperville, would he have been allowed to get away with it for so long? If R. Kelly had targeted middle-class white high school girls instead of mostly poor, black high school girls, would he have gotten away with it? As a member of that generation, I can say Chicago Public Schools failed us.

I wonder what is being done to protect the girls in our Proviso schools, because,

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Protesters outside of R. Kelly’s Chicago studio were met by counter-protesters hold signs and read messages in support of black girls.

there is no doubt in my mind there are still predators targeting black girls at Proviso East, Proviso West and PMSA, knowing that they are easy prey.

Yet, as a parent, I continue to hope that my black daughters will have a different experience. Here are a few things that we can do to protect black girls in our school and our community.

Seeing black girls as children starts with the basics, like ending misogynist name-calling. North West, Blue Ivy, and Quvenzhané Wallis have been constantly attacked for what they look like. Even to

the point of being called a “cunt.” They are children. They deserve to have their innocence protected.

Seeing black girls as children also relates to school discipline. Children are allowed to make mistakes. Children are allowed to have “attitudes” without extreme punishment. Unfortunately, for many black girls, they are not allowed to make mistakes.

Black women celebrate black girls with the hashtag, #BlackGirlMagic. The hashtag has become popular in our circles, but not in the mainstream. Why is it only black women who are celebrating black girls?

Let’s highlight more black women in schools, in science, in literature and in life.

Celebrate black hair. Celebrate black girl names. Celebrate black girls’ strength and resilience.

Black girls who survived R. Kelly’s victimization were failed by all adults, including the adults in their community.

As a parent of black girls, I beg us all, especially adults in our community, to do better for black girls now and start protecting, valuing and loving them now.

And after we protect black girls, we can celebrate #BlackGirlMagic.

ShaRhonda Dawson is a resident of Broadview. She and her husband, Brian, have two school-aged children and their family enjoy spending time at local restaurants, libraries, and taking long walks in the forest preserve. ShaRhonda’s writings can be found on her blog, sharhondatribune.com.

Maywood’s minor role in ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ The six-hour documentary series, “Surviving R. Kelly,” which aired on Lifetime over three days earlier this month has caused a nationwide stir. And it turns out Maywood has a bit part to play in the viral production.

The Chicago singer’s former tour manager and personal assistant, described in one of the episodes his role in falsifying a marriage certificate.

USA Today summarized the incident in a recent article.

“Kelly reportedly married singer Aaliyah on Aug. 31, 1994, using a falsified Cook County marriage certificate, later published by Vibe, that listed her age as 18. (She was, in fact, just 15 at the time.) Demetrius Smith, Kelly’s former tour manager and personal assistant, who has come out previously with disturbing details about his time with the singer, shared more details about Kelly and Aaliyah’s wedding day. “‘I’m not proud of that (day),’ he said. “I had papers forged for them. Aaliyah was underage. We got the marriage license, we were at a hotel in Maywood, Illinois. It was just a quick little ceremony, nothing elaborate. Aaliyah didn’t have a white dress, Robert didn’t have on a tux, just everyday wear. Robert said ‘I do.’ Him and Aaliyah.’”

The marriage was annulled shortly afterward.

According to the actual certificate and multiple media reports, however, the place where the religious ceremony happened was the Sheraton Gateway Suite, 6501 Mannheim Rd. in Rosemont.

Smith also recounted the episode in a 2011 tell-all book he authored, in which he says that he attempted to retrieve a marriage license in Maywood.

But couples in Chicago or suburban Cook County who are seeking to obtain a marriage license must get it from the Cook County Clerk’s Office.

Another Maywood angle Rev. Jacques A. Conway, the former pastor of Neighborhood United Methodist Church, 1817 Washington Blvd. in Maywood, was among the dozens of people interviewed for the six-hour documentary series.

Conway was once the basketball coach of the young Oak Park girl who allegedly appears in the infamous sex tape that nearly sent Kelly to jail. Conway also testified at Kelly’s trial, where he confirmed the identity of the girl. A jury found the singer not guilty of child pornography charges.

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Public Notice: Your Right to Know PUBLIC NOTICES REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JULIE FOX AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF VICTOR TORRES, GUADALUPE TORRES, ISABELLA TORRES Defendants 15 CH 08884 133 NORTH 24TH AVENUE MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 7, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 133 NORTH 24TH AVENUE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 Property Index No. 15-10-101-0160000.

The real estate is improved with a brown, brick, single family home with no garage.

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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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. Please refer to file number 12128.

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.

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. 12128 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 08884 TJSC#: 38-9534 I3108619

estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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 Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 18-5623.

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 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 18-5623 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 18 CH 842 TJSC#: 38-8969 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.

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Plaintiff, -v.HUMBERTO FRANCO, MARTINA FRANCO Defendants 18 CH 3886 2712 BELLWOOD AVENUE 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 November 7, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 8, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2712 BELLWOOD AVENUE, Melrose Park, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-29-401-0140000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $301,321.46.

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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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 or-

der 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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 18-086210.

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.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 18-086210 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 18 CH 3886 TJSC#: 38-8934 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.

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in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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 or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-04591.

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. 14-18-04591 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 06740 TJSC#: 38-8696 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.

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LANTIC CAPITAL BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA FSGBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 18 CH 00876 744 MANCHESTER AVE. WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 19, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 744 MANCHESTER AVE., WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-16-407-0740000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $137,244.56.

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 Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 636258516.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Pur-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.CORETTA GATES Defendants 18 CH 842 141 MORRIS STREET, Bellwood, IL 60104 A/K/A 141 MORRIS 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 November 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 7, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 141 MORRIS STREET, Bellwood, IL 60104 A/K/A 141 MORRIS AVENUE, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-103-0580000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $108,005.65.

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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION MADISON REVOLVING TRUST 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R7 Plaintiff, -v.DELPHINE HOWARD, DANIEL T. HOWARD Defendants 2018 CH 06740 3916 WARREN AVE 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 October 29, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3916 WARREN AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-320-0140000.

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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.DIANA M. MORENO AKA DIANA MORENO, EMA RODRIGUEZ, AT-

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

chaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 636258516 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 18 CH 00876 TJSC#: 38-9020 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.

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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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 18-086487.

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.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 18-086487 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 18 CH 05489 TJSC#: 38-8441 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.

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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 or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-01874.

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. 14-18-01874 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 18 CH 05752 TJSC#: 38-9050 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.

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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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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 or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-00405.

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. 14-18-00405 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 00687 TJSC#: 38-9052 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.

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TION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2001-HE2 ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2001-HE2 Plaintiff, -v.EUGENE WARD JR., DEBRA C. WARD Defendants 15 CH 015756 3615 MADISON STREET 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 30, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 5, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3615 MADISON STREET, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-321-1070000.

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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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 or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-16488.

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. 14-15-16488 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 015756 TJSC#: 38-9971 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.

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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 or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-01970.

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. 14-17-01970 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 002735 TJSC#: 38-9977 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.THORBJORN W. HAVEMAN, CYNTHIA A. MUELLER, NOT INDIVIDUALLY, BUT AS TRUSTEE OF THE HAVEMAN RESIDENCE TRUST DATED AUGUST 21, 2014, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Defendants 18 CH 05489 1210 HAMILTON AVENUE Elmhurst, IL 60126 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 19, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1210 HAMILTON AVENUE, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Property Index No. 15-19-101-0840000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $196,969.61.

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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION NEW YORK MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.GLENDA HATCH, WAYNE D. HATCH Defendants 18 CH 05752 2003 S 22ND AVE BROADVIEW, IL 60155 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 14, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 20, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2003 S 22ND AVE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-15-319-0020000.

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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION ASSOCIATED BANK NA Plaintiff, -v.JAMES K. HARVEY, STATE OF ILLINOIS–COLLECTIONS SECTION Defendants 2018 CH 00687 478 LA PORTE AVE 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 November 14, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 20, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 478 LA PORTE AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-32-106-0210000.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES CORPORA-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.LORENZO J. POLK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA–DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 002735 300 GENEVA 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 November 6, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 5, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 300 GENEVA AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-08-231-0180000.

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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER OF U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, -v.JOSE MONTANO, BEATRIZ MONTANO, TARGET NATIONAL BANK F/K/A RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WILLMINGTON FINANCE, INC. Defendants 13 CH 007064 1643 N. 44TH 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 May 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 6, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1643 N. 44TH AVENUE, STONE PARK, IL 60165 Property Index No. 15-05-205-0080000.

The real estate is improved with a multi-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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000

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or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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 or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-10882.

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. 14-13-10882 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 007064 TJSC#: 39-24 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.

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Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 100 49TH AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-08-210-0040000.

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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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 or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-07210.

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. 14-18-07210 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 08402 TJSC#: 38-8229 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector at-

tempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-06508.

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. 14-18-06508 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 08429 TJSC#: 38-7895 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.

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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 or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-00406.

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. 14-16-00406 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 005753 TJSC#: 39-90 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.

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2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 28, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 413 BOHLAND AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-117-0160000.

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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 264304.

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.

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. 264304 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 14 CH 9055 TJSC#: 38-9462 I3109710

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.LEROY GALARZA, CARMEN GALARZA Defendants 2018 CH 08402 100 49TH AVE 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 October 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE2 Plaintiff, -v.BENITO RUBIO, ESTHER RUBIO, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 2018 CH 08429 3913 ST. CHARLES PLACE 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 September 26, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3913 ST. CHARLES PLACE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-102-0490000.

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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-BC2 Plaintiff, -v.EMILY CAMPBELL-WARD, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VICTOR L. WARD, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR VICTOR L. WARD (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 005753 2906 MADISON STREET 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 May 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2906 MADISON STREET, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-16-201-0730000.

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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION CILICI, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JOHNNIE JOHNSON, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF CHICAGO, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. F/K/ A AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS INC Defendants 14 CH 9055 413 BOHLAND 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 November 27,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CARISBROOK ASSET HOLDING TRUST; Plaintiff, vs.

GIUSEPPE A. MAZZOCCOLI AKA GIUSEPPE MAZZOCCOLI; VINCENZA L. MAZZOCCOLI AKA VINCENZA MAZZOCCOLI; CITY OF NORTHLAKE; Defendants, 13 CH 23053 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-32-404-021.0000.

Commonly known as 309 Whitehall Avenue, Northlake, IL 60164.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a 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: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 14-029012 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3110038

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination.

The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals.

To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at: 1-800-669-9777.

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