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Lawmakers pass $46.5B budget

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In Proviso, rents spike while affordable housing vanishes

Package includes temporary tax cuts to soften impact of inflation

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers worked until the early hours of Saturday, April 9 to pass a $46.5 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as a $1.8 billion package of mostly-temporary tax cuts that Democrats said are intended to soften the impact of inflation on working families.

The final proposals surfaced around 9 p.m.

Friday, the same time the bills were being discussed by the Senate Executive Committee.

Republicans took issue with the late filing of the more than 4,700 pages of legislation outlining spending and tax policy for the upcoming fiscal year that begins July 1.

“Everybody in this room knows it’s damn near impossible to know what’s actually happening here without a bill being filed,” Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, said at the hearing that concluded after 10 p.m. “How do you possibly begin to ask questions about something that doesn’t yet exist?”

Democrats didn’t directly answer, but the numbers discussed at the evening hearing and later in floor debate were generally the same ones announced by Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic leaders in the General Assembly during a Thursday afternoon news conference.

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A home for sale in Westchester. Housing prices and rents across Proviso Township are rising.

Zillow

Investors grabbing more and more homes, driving prospective homebuyers to rent

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

If you’re the average prospective buyer looking for a house in the Proviso Township area, good luck with the search.

New data from a range of real estate

experts show that the housing stock across the country, including in Proviso, is in increasingly short supply and being snapped up by investors at an ever faster clip, driving more and more would-be homebuyers to rent. That dynamic, in turn, is contributing to ever rising rental rates.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median existing-home sale price in February rose to nearly $360,000, up 15% from a year ago — marking “120 consecutive months of year-over-year price increases, the longest-running streak on record.”

The median home price in eight Proviso suburbs included in Crain’s Chicago Business listings demonstrates just how starkly prices rose locally.

In 2020, median housing prices in Bellwood, Berkeley, Broadview, Hillside, Maywood, Melrose Park, Northlake, Stone Park and Westchester ranged from a low of $179,000 in Stone Park to a high of $259,000 in Westchester, according to Crain’s, which compiled data provided by the Chicago Association of Realtors, Midwest Real Estate Data and Showing Time.

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Maywood’s new lawyer introduces herself

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The new village attorney for Maywood introduced herself during a board meeting on April 5. The introduction comes amid a nasty feud between Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker and Village Manager Chasity Wells-Armstrong, which has gotten so bad that the village board has launched an investigation into the matter.

Felicia L. Frazier, a managing partner with the Evergreen Park-based law firm of Odelson, Sterk, Murphy, Frazier & McGrath, will replace Michael Jurusik, with Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins (KTJ).

Wells-Armstrong said she made the change, which is within her statutory authority in Maywood’s village manager form of government, after “a number of things transpired with the mayor and the former attorney” that crippled her ability to oversee the village’s day-to-day operations.

Wells-Armstrong did not disclose those issues, but the feud between her and Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker is no secret and has, at times, spilled out into the open.

Wells-Armstrong, the former mayor of Kankakee, was hired last year based on Booker’s strong recommendation, but they’ve since fallen out over what some village officials who know about the situation have described as Booker’s tendency to micromanage and his creation of a hostile and confusing workplace for the manager and other employees.

An attempt in March by Booker to force the village manager’s resignation failed after a board majority blocked the move. Since then, the board has directed that an investigation be conducted into the situation between the manager, the mayor and the former attorney.

The board has also directed that Booker’s office be moved to the Maywood Multipurpose Building at 200 S. 5th Ave. When he got elected last year, Booker moved the mayor’s office from its longtime location on the second floor of the police station at 125 S. 5th Ave. to a conference room inside of the village manager’s office suite at Village Hall, 40 Madison Street.

During the meeting on April 5, Dawn Williams, a Maywood Park District commissioner, said that moving the mayor’s office to the Multipurpose Building would trample on an intergovernmental agreement the village has with the park district, which allows the park district to manage the facility’s operations for its various programs.

Wells-Armstrong attributed the ongoing controversy and the board tension, which has prompted criticism from residents who regularly attend board meetings, to the “growing pains” that accompany any change in administrations.

“Anytime you have a change in administration, there’s going to be growing pains, as you all have witnessed over the last nine months,” she said. “We are having growing pains.”

The village manager touted Frazier’s legal background, adding that she’s the first Black and female partner in her law firm and has been recognized on a range of prestigious lists, including the Crain’s Chicago Business list of notable women lawyers and among Chicago Lawyer Magazine’s top 50 women in law.

Frazier, who said she’s lived in Proviso Township for the past

17 years, manages 22 attorneys and heads up the firm’s labor employment division. She said the firm represents more than 20 municipalities, including Matteson, Markham and Calumet Park. The firm also represented Kankakee while Wells-Armstrong was mayor.

Booker criticized the new legal arrangement, arguing that the board was not consulted about the new counsel outside of an email they received. The mayor also said he was concerned about Odelson’s reputation, adding that he had gotten phone calls from the mayors of suburbs that the firm has represented in the past warning him about Odelson. “[Odelson] was part of [Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School] District 89, they’re not there anymore. They were part of [Proviso Township High School] District 209, they’re not there anymore. They were part of Robbins. They’re not there anymore.”

But Frazier pushed back against Booker’s characterization, pointing out that it’s common for law firms to come and go with political administrations.

“That’s not fair,” she said. “When elections happen, people want their own attorney … You mentioned Robbins. They asked us to leave and now they just asked us to return. It’s not fair to speak on things in which you’re not 100% sure of what the facts are. That’s not fair, because it goes to the character of my firm. My name is on the outside of that awning.”

There was also a motion on the April 5 agenda to discuss an ordinance to hire another attorney for the village board, but Booker pulled that item, “because I’m still waiting for the actual contract to come from [Odelson]. While we have a letter of engagement, there is actually no contract to discuss and approve. So I’m going to hold that conversation to be part of [the Odelson] conversation at the same time.”

Frazier will serve as village counsel at the will of the manager. She said contrary to Mayor Booker’s claims, the firm will not serve under a contract.

“Attorneys don’t have contracts, we have letters of engagement, because we’re employed at will. The manager can get rid of us anytime in a manager form of government and we can say to the manager, ‘We don’t want to do this anymore.’”

Wells-Armstrong said she negotiated rates with Odelson that are lower than the rates charged by KTJ. Frazier will work for $200 per hour per attorney “for all work related to litigation, labor and employment matters and TIF matters,” according to the letter of engagement. KTJ charged $220 an hour.

During the April 5 meeting, Wells-Armstrong said Odelson worked with her for two years while she was mayor of Kankakee, during which time the firm helped establish Tax Increment Financing [TIF] districts, adopted a cannabis ordinance and “brought to justice” a consultant “who stole $2 million from the taxpayers of Kankakee.” Wells-Armstrong said the man was federally indicted and sentenced last year.

“I am confident in this firm,” she said. “I trust this firm. I trust the work they’ve done for me and the residents where I’m from in my hometown and I trust they will continue to provide great service here, as well … Women’s History Month is over, but I’m proud to have her join our team and work with us to move Maywood forward.”

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Bill would require schools to offer vegan, vegetarian options House Bill 4089 Bill clears Senate, will soon head to governor

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Public schools in Illinois may soon be serving a lot more vegan and vegetarian meals, thanks to a bill that cleared the General Assembly on March 29.

House Bill 4089 requires school districts to provide a plant-based lunch option that complies with federal nutritional requirements to any student who submits a prior request to the district asking for such an option.

Sen. David Koehler, D-Peoria, the lead Senate sponsor of the bill, said the proposal was meant to accommodate students with certain religious, cultural or health concerns.

But the bill drew some opposition from Republicans who called it an unfunded

mandate on schools and argued that it could lead to even more dietary mandates.

Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, said schools already have the authority to offer plant-based food options because there is nothing in state law prohibiting it.

“And so if we’re going to embrace the notion of local control in allowing our local units of government to make their own decisions, here lies an example of where we can put that to work,” he said.

Sen. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy, pointed out that earlier in the day, the Senate Education Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 4147 that would require schools to offer halal food options. That’s food deemed permissible under Islamic law.

“It makes you ponder, could you then have a Jewish kosher school required option, or one that is specific to any religious following,” she said. “So it seemed to us, the Republicans in the Education Committee, that perhaps a task force to study this and how much it costs for a school district to do this, how much of a need there is, should be explored.”

But Sen. Mattie Hunter, D-Chicago, ar-

gued that plantbased diets are generally healthier for people and that passage of the bill could help promote healthier lifestyles.

“It doesn’t matter what ethnic group, what your religious background is. The fact of the matter is, it’s simply healthy eating,” she said.

Koehler said the impact of the bill might be minimal Lawmakers in Springfield have approved a bill that requires school districts because there may to provide a plant-based lunch option. The bill complies with federal be some districts nutritional requirements. in which no stuAnnie Spratt/Unsplash dents ask for plantbased option. He also said there is little difference in the cost 42-10, and next will be sent to Gov. JB Pritzof plant-based foods compared to meat- ker for his consideration. based meals.

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NEWS briefs Broadview explores creating new TIF district

Westchester village manager could be going on paid administrative leave Paul Nosek, the village manager of Westchester, could be going on paid administrative leave.

The village board is expected to vote on a motion to place Nosek on leave and to appoint Greg Hribal as acting village manager during a meeting on April 12, 6 p.m., at Village Hall, 10300 Roosevelt Rd. in Westchester.

The board is also expected to vote on a motion to retain an outside counsel at that meeting. So far, it’s not known if the two matters are related.

Westchester officials could not be immediately reached for comment over the weekend.

The village of Broadview is exploring the possibility of creating a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district in town.

During a regular meeting on April 4, the village board voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance that allows Teska Associates, an Evanston-based planning firm, to conduct a feasibility study into the possible creation of a new TIF. “The [Roosevelt Road TIF] is getting ready to expire and we want to create a new TIF,” said Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson.

She said the feasibility study will cost up to $30,000, $5,000 of which will be attributable to an analysis on the impact of residential properties in the area.

Pete Losue, a senior planner with Teska who will conduct the analysis, said the housing study will only be necessary if the designated area under consideration affects at least 75 residential units.

The Roosevelt Road TIF district is the largest and most critical of Broadview’s three TIF districts. It was created in 1999 and is slated to expire at the end of this year.

In a TIF district, which has a lifespan of 23 years, the property taxes that would usually go to fund schools and other public functions are set aside to pay for activities

such as public infrastructure improvements and tax incentives designed to attract more private investment to the area.

Losue said the $30,000 that’s allocated for the TIF feasibility study will be paid for by revenue coming from the existing Roosevelt Road TIF. Maywood Historic Preservation Commission recommends Hampton House for landmark nomination During a meeting on April 7, the Maywood Historic Preservation Commission voted to recommend that the childhood home of Fred Hampton be designated an official local landmark.

The commission’s recommendation sends the nomination designation to the Maywood Board of Trustees, which will vote on final approval at a later date.

During a commission meeting in March, a spokesperson for the Hampton family said that the family may also move to get the Hampton House listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Northlake to kickoff $6M 2022 Infrastructure Program The city of Northlake will begin the first phase of its 2022 Infrastructure Program.

R. W. Dunteman Co.’s $5.9 million winning bid was the lowest among nine submitted to the City Council.

On an April 1 Facebook post, the city outlined the extent of this year’s Infrastructure Program: § New water main and street resurfacing on 45th Avenue; § Resurfacing of Alvin Avenue; § New water main and resurfacing for the 400 blocks of Armitage and Major; § New water main and resurfacing of Palmer Avenue from Wolf Road to Roy Avenue; § Lining of the 12 inch water main on Fullerton Avenue from Wolf Road to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks; § Resurfacing of the 400 block of LaPorte Avenue (water main was replaced in 1998); § Resurfacing of 200 block of Belle Drive (water main replaced early 2000’s); § Resurfacing of 100 block of North Harold (water main replaced early 2000’s); § Resurfacing of Prater Avenue from North Avenue to Country Club Drive; § Lining of 12 inch water main on Roberta Avenue from North Avenue to Country Club Drive;

§ Additional lighting on Parkview Drive from Prater to Wiltse Drive; § Additional lighting for Mink Farm Park and pathway from South Caryl to Roy Avenue.

“Continual investment in infrastructure is the key to long term vitality of our community,” Northlake officials said. “The investment made in water mains, for example, are 100 year investments.”

City officials added that over the last 20 years, Northlake “has been able to replace virtually all four inch water mains with eight-inch water mains to better meet the demand for water use and fire protection.

“Also, when a water main is replaced, the existing 5/8 inch service to the residence is replaced with a 1 inch service to the B-box which will allow residents to upgrade the remainder of the service should they improve their property with additional bathrooms.”

Officials said the second phase of the 2022 Infrastructure Program will involve “the total rehabilitation of the city’s main pumping station which was originally put into service in 1960. Also in the works is the replacement of the Parkview Drive and Palmer Avenue bridges over Addison Creek.

“The bridge replacement is made possible through the use of State funding which will cover the cost of 80% of the work. In the last 10 years, the City has replaced the bridges on Whitehall, Lemoyne, Roy, Prater and King Arthur Parkway. We expect that contracts for these projects will be awarded later this year.”

Paisans Pizzeria eyeing Northlake location Paisans Pizzeria, a family-owned restaurant chain that has seven locations in Illinois, has expressed interest in opening a location in Northlake.

According to the minutes of a Northlake City Council meeting held March 7, representatives with the restaurant company “gave a presentation summarizing their business plan for a restaurant at 101 E. North Avenue.”

The location is the site of an old Title Max store.

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NEWS briefs Berkeley Public Library hosting resource fair The Berkeley Public Library is partnering with several local organizations to host a free community-wide resource fair on Monday, April 18, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., library officials said.

The resource fair will take place in the lower level meeting room of the library, 1637 Taft Ave. in Berkeley.

“There will be a number of local community groups in attendance that will be able to provide assistance with a wide-variety of social services concerns,” library officials explained in a statement.

“You can stop by and get free information on any needs related to food, housing, healthcare, job, or mental health,” they said.

“Representatives from Housing Forward, Oak Street Health, Proviso Township Senior Services, Westlake Urgent Care, Westchester Food Pantry will be in attendance along with the library’s Community Desk contact. Light refreshments will be served and there is no registration required.”

For more information, visit the Berkeley Public Library’s website at www.berkeleypl.org, call (708) 544-6017 or visit their social media page at @berkeleylibil.

Maywood gearing up for Village Pride, Village Wide Maywood officials are planning for the annual Village Pride, Village Wide community cleanup — the annual event that allows residents to pick up litter and beautify the village.

This year’s event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 30. Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker said the cleanup will be at 19 different sites across the village.

Residents will be provided materials such as gloves and paint. The cleanup will last from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Booker said this year’s Village Pride, Village Wide will culminate with a community health fair at the Quinn Center of St. Eulalia, 1832 S. 8th Ave. in Maywood. The fair will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about Village Pride, Village Wide or to register, visit: bit. ly/vpvw2022.

Easter events happening in Proviso Egg My Yard | Monday, April 11 – Friday, April 15 | Westchester-wide | Join the Westchester Park District for Egg My Yard.

Egg your family, friends, neighbors and more with a surprise at-home Egg Hunt!

Each registered household will receive eggs filled with toys and candy placed in their front yard and a “You’ve Been Egged” sign on the door. Families will receive a phone call to let them know when the house will be “egged.” | NOTE: This event is limited to Westchester residents only; however, there will be kits that may be purchased as well for those who do not live in town or if you would like to add your own flair or personal delivery date to your EGGing. | Registration: $20 Egg-stra Easter Egg Hunt | The Hillside Youth Commission’s annual Easter Egg Hunt and donuts with the Easter Bunny will be held on Saturday, April 16, 9:30 a.m. at the Hillside Commons, 4950 Washington St. in Hillside.

Memorial Park District Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m. | Sharp Park, 1609 36th Ave. in Melrose Park and Stevenson Park, 3105 Washington Blvd. in Bellwood | Ages 8 and under | The Easter Bunny will toss out candy and prize-filled eggs early in the morning for little kids | Easter bags provided. Bring your cameras. | Event is free to park district residents only.

Broadview to host health fair April 16 The village of Broadview will host a health fair, COVID-19 clinic and blood drive on April 16 at noon, at Schroeder Park, 2600 S. 13th Ave. in Broadview. Free health screenings include blood sugar testing, HbA1c testing, lipid panel testing, diabetes education, hemoglobin anemia testing, blood pressure screening, BMI testing and health counseling. In addition to the blood drive and COVID-19 testing, there will be COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots. For more info, call Lilly at (708) 681-3600.

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Popular Madison Street food market to close Chef Gaetano’s Artisan Foods will permanently close after selling down its inventory

By MELISSA ELSMO Forest Park Eats

In mid-March, Chef Gaetano Di Benedetto announced his namesake market, Chef Gaetano’s Artisan Foods, 7636 Madison St. in Forest Park, will permanently close after selling down its stock of pastas, sauces, cheeses, and house made limoncello. An exact date the niche Italian market will go dark has not yet been determined as the pace of sales will drive the decision-making, but according to Di Benedetto that date is likely coming soon.

The artisan market opened in October

STATE BUDGET Tax credits coming from page 1 public safety, it funds our pension liabilities, and it continues investing in our priorities,” Sen. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, said during floor debate Saturday morning.

Lengthy negotiations between the governor and the leaders occurred throughout the week. A House proposal containing a budget framework was introduced Tuesday night and brought to a House committee Wednesday. But it was not the package that passed by the time lawmakers adjourned.

After 3 a.m. Saturday in the Senate and 5:30 a.m. in the House, lawmakers approved House Bill 900 appropriating funding, House Bill 4700 as what is called the budget implementation bill, and Senate Bill 157 laying out the tax relief proposal and revenue-related measures. The spending plans passed the House. It passed both chambers without Republican support, while the tax relief proposal passed with all but a handful of lawmakers supporting it between the two chambers.

Tax relief plan Sen. Michael Hastings, D-Frankfort, in the Senate Executive Committee hailed the tax relief package as “probably one of the largest savings to taxpayers that we’ve seen in the last decade.”

Chef Gaetano Di Benedetto 2020 after Di Benedetto closed the fine dining establishment bearing his name in response to pandemic volatility. He swiftly

All but a handful of Republicans voted for the measure, but the GOP criticized it for consisting of mostly temporary tax relief.

The package would include $50 checks sent to Illinoisans earning less than $200,000 annually for single filers and $100 checks for those filing jointly and earning less than $400,000. Families would also receive $100 per dependent up to three.

It would also permanently expand the earned income tax credit to 20 percent of the federal credit, up from 18 percent, at a cost of roughly $100 million per year. It would extend EITC eligibility to noncitizens who have an individual taxpayer identification number rather than a Social Security number.

It also calls for doubling the property tax rebate to qualifying homeowners, up to $300 per household, suspending a 2-3 cent motor fuel tax increase for six months, and suspending a 1 percent grocery tax for a year.

The motor fuel tax is the main funding source for road construction projects, so revenues lost from it would be replaced from other state funds.

The budget would also suspend the sales tax on back-to-school items and qualifying clothing items for a 10-day period, Aug. 5-14.

Previous debt relief A surplus from the current fiscal year funded a large portion of some of the tax-

transformed the same space into a gourmet carry-out market known for peddling prepared foods including house-made breads, artisan sandwiches, bakery pizzas and pasta sauces. The pivot proved to be successful until pandemic restrictions started to ease.

When mask mandates lifted and people started to dine in restaurants again, Di Benedetto experienced a noticeable drop in business.

“This is a story of a pandemic and then not a pandemic,” said Di Benedetto matter-of-factly. “This is like experiencing a death in a way. First, I killed the restaurant and now I am killing the market.”

The emotional chef was quick to express gratitude for his longtime customers and appreciates having had a place where he could “use his creativity” rather than churning out the “Alfredo sauces and chicken Vesuvio” commonly found on Ital-

payer relief measures and was also the source for an earlier debt reduction plan passed last month.

That plan included $1.4 billion to pay down state debts and allocated $2.7 billion in federal funds to partially pay down a $4.5 billion hole in the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.

That debt repayment action directed nearly $900 million from a current-year budget surplus to paying down past-due group health insurance bills, as well as $300 million in added pension payments and $230 million to pay off the debts of the state’s College Illinois program.

The budget approved Friday would add another $200 million to the pension fund beyond statutory requirements, bringing the total added investment this session up to $500 million.

Still, the proposal left an unaddressed $1.8 billion hole in the Unemployment Trust Fund, and lawmakers did not take major action to address it. They did, however, push back major insurance premium hikes on employers and benefit cuts to people collecting unemployment until January to allow more time for negotiation.

Early adjournment Final budget bills are typically among the last bills lawmakers pass before adjourning a legislative session, and this year as no different. What was different

ian American restaurant menus. Both incarnations of the Gaetano’s brand allowed Di Benedetto to cook the food he was most passionate about making. He considers the market closure to be a matter of survival and has started a GoFundMe to help support his staff as they brace for the eventual closure of the market.

Though the closure is a sad milestone in a long career, Di Benedetto is gearing up for his next food-focused endeavor — Lazy Food Ventures. The new business model focuses on bringing chef-driven, shelf-stable, plant-based meals to the public. Di Benedetto and managing partner, Nakul Napoor, are just weeks away from their beta launch featuring “Gaetano’s flavors for home cooking.”

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was the fact that the session ended in early April rather than the end of May. The shortened schedule was largely due to this year’s election calendar being pushed back because of delays in releasing 2020 U.S. Census data, which in turn caused a delay in the decennial redistricting process.

As a result, this year’s primary elections, which normally would have been held in March, were pushed back to June 28. The shortened legislative session now gives lawmakers and other candidates for state offices more time to campaign ahead of the primaries.

And Republicans charged that the majority party’s budget conveniently scheduled much of the tax relief to expire after the election season.

“Let’s call this budget what it really is— an attempt to buy your vote,” Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie, of Hawthorn Woods, said in a statement.

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No longer affordable from page 1 suburbs ranged from a low of $220,000 in Bellwood to a high of $289,950 in Westchester, Crain’s reported.

“Housing affordability continues to be a major challenge, as buyers are getting a double whammy: rising mortgage rates and sustained price increases,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist. “Some who had previously qualified at a 3% mortgage rate are no longer able to buy at the 4% rate.”

Yun said the increasing mortgage rates, coupled with high inflation, “is taking a heavy toll on consumers’ savings,” making it harder for people to buy homes.

According to NAR, 84% of houses sold in February were on the market for less than a month, with properties typically sold within 18 days.

About a third of housing sales this year have been attributed to first-time homebuyers, with individual investors or people buying second homes — a group that comprises many cash sales, NAR reports — making up about 20% of home sales.

And the share of housing sales going to investors seems to be growing, according to Redfin, the realty company. Last year “investors bought nearly one in seven homes sold in America’s top metropolitan areas,” the Washington Post, referencing the Redfin data, reported in February.

“Investors were even more aggressive in the final three months of the year, buying 15 percent of all homes that sold in the 40 markets,” according to the Post, which created an interactive map that allows readers to explore the Redfin data in 40 metropolitan areas, including Chicago.

The map shows suburbs in Proviso Township have some of the highest shares of homes bought by investors in the entire Chicago metropolitan area.

Among Proviso Township suburbs, Forest Park leads the way, with 45% of homes purchased last year going to investors — significantly lower than the 7% average for the Chicago metropolitan area.

Maywood and Bellwood also experienced high rates of investor housing purchases last year, with 17% and 13%, respectively.

In Hillside, the share was 11%.

“Real estate investors can be large corporations, local companies or wealthy individuals, and they generally don’t live in the properties they are buying,” the Post

reported. “Some look to flip homes to new buyers, while others rent them out.”

And communities that are predominantly Black have been particularly ripe targets for investors, the paper reported.

“Last year, 30 percent of home sales in majority Black neighborhoods [was] to investors, compared with 12 percent in other Zip codes, The Post’s analysis shows.”

Forest Park’s roughly 57% white population makes it something of an outlier in that respect.

LaShonda Williams, a real estate broker who owns Living Well Realty, a firm based in Westchester, said another factor that could stifle prospective homebuyers looking to settle in Bellwood and Maywood are the high property taxes.

“I can see why there’s way more investors than homeowners — it’s because of the property taxes,” she said. “Although the homebuyers may be able to afford the house price-wise, the extremely high taxes make it impossible for an average homebuyer to own in Maywood.”

Williams said investors typically pay cash for properties or have private mortgages that make them much more attractive buyers for sellers.

“There are so many strikes against buy-

ers, particularly if they’re using FHA [Federal Housing Administration] loans and they’re competing against conventional buyers,” she said.

Williams said FHA loans, or loans backed by the federal government, often come with more regulatory hurdles that slow down home sales.

“This being a seller’s market, they have the advantage of saying they don’t want to be involved with the FHA and have to wait an extra 45 to 50 days, as opposed to a conventional buyer who can close in 30 days or less, or a cash buyer who can close in [a week],” Williams explained.

Critically, she added, prospective homebuyers with FHA loans are much more likely to be Black and Brown.

So what are those homebuyers who can’t find housing to do? They rent — either in houses owned by investors or in apartments. That, in turn, creates other problems, namely ever rising rents.

According to a data by Zillow, the real estate firm, rents have skyrocketed since February 2020.

“Typical rent in the U.S is about $1,883 per month, $283 per month higher than in February 2020,” Yahoo Finance reported, referencing the Zillow data.

“Making matters worse, a spike in mortgage rates is pricing would-be first time home buyers out of the market, and into the rental pool, exacerbating the upward pressure on rents amid ever tighter inventory.”

Stessa, a real estate software firm, ranked U.S. states by median rent. Illinois ranked 21st, with an estimated median rent of $1,301, according to Stessa. The median rent for a studio is an estimated $975 and $1,071 for 1- and 2-bedroom units.

If you’re looking for an apartment in Maywood, for instance, a recent Trulia search shows that you won’t find anything much lower than $1,000 a month, with a 4-bedroom unit located within a three-flat on the 1000 block of South 13th Avenue going for $1,900 a month.

Vera Gibbons, a Yahoo Finance contributor, told the outlet that people should get used to the rising cost of housing.

“The economic conditions that drove rents up so rapidly last year are still present. This year is trending very similarly to 2021 and could end up being worse,” she said. “The madness is not temporary. It’s the new reality.”

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A screenshot of the Washington Post’s interactive map showing the share of purchased homes bought by investors in the Chicago area in 2021. With 45%, Forest Park had the highest share in the area, followed by Maywood at 17%, Bellwood at 13% and Hillside at 11%.

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GAETANOS

Closing for good soon from page 7 varieties including Bolognese, Italian Ramen, and Pistachio Pesto. All the meals are plant-based, high in protein and cook in 10 minutes. For example, a pouch of Lazy Food Venture’s Carbonara boasts pea

protein, vegan bacon, vegan eggs, vegan pecorino, almonds, coconut oil, brown rice, pepper, and cauliflower. The meals are designed to be healthy for both people and the planet.

Chef and co-founder, Di Benedetto also serves as head of research and development for the company. He will retain the Forest Park building and transition it into a food lab where he will continue to develop new recipes for Lazy Food Ventures. He will be assisted in the food lab by Alicia

Carlson who started as an intern at Gaetano’s market and just one other employee.

“This has been a long-time dream. I have been acting like a scientist since 2004,” said Di Benedetto who has a long history perfecting vegan meat and cheese alternatives. “I won’t have to worry about production; I can just close myself in a room and play.”

The business will have a robust e-commerce platform, but Di Benedetto and Napoor are clear the launch will have distinct

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local appeal. Folks interested in participating in the beta launch should sign up at lazycooker.com. Di Benedetto and Napoor have committed to donating 25% of sales during the launch to Gaetano’s GoFundMe. The official launch of Lazy Food Ventures is expected later this summer. In the meantime, pay a final visit to Chef Gaetano’s Artisan Market to stock up on your favorite items and wish Di Benedetto well on his next reinvention.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW BEFORE THE CORPORATE AUTHORITIES OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS (FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING MAY 1, 2022 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2023) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Broadview, Cook County, Illinois (the “Village”), will hold a public hearing on the 28th day of April, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. The hearing will be in person in Village Chambers and broadcast on the Village’s website. The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the tentative Annual Budget for the Village of Broadview for the fiscal year commencing on May 1, 2022 and ending April 30, 2023 and to receive public comments on the same.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2007-3, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 Plaintiff, -v.JOHN T. HOWZE Defendants 2019CH06487 2113 SOUTH 10TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 4, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 6, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2113 SOUTH 10TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-431-0060000 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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-04386 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019CH06487 TJSC#: 42-601 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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erty 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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-11094 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 013397 TJSC#: 42-1244 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 16 CH 013397 I3191672

Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 2, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 4, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 127 EDWARD AVENUE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-32-407-0020000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence with a detached two car 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,

Public comment requests for the meeting must be written and filed with the Village Clerk prior to the scheduled meeting either in person or one hour prior via email to kmcgrier@broadview-il.gov.

Persons submitting public comments via email are strongly encouraged to provide their name, their telephone number, and their home address to allow the Village to contact them if so merited and if such information is relevant to their comment.

Copies of the tentative Annual Budget for the Village (upon which the Annual Budget Ordinance for the Village of Broadview will be based) are and have been available for public inspection at the Office of the Village Clerk.

By order of the President (Mayor) of the Village of Broadview, Cook County, Illinois.

DATED the 11th day of April, 2022.

Village Clerk Village of Broadview, Cook County, Illinois Published in Village Free Press April 13, 2022

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF TIKI SERIES IV TRUST Plaintiff, -v.LINNEAR C. HANNA, DAVID L. RICE Defendants 16 CH 013397 10335 CAMBRIDGE STREET 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 April 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10335 CAMBRIDGE STREET, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-21-105-0500000 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 Prop-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2017-3,AS OWNER OF THE RELATED MORTGAGE LOAN Plaintiff, -v.DAVID C FREEMAN, PATRICIA FREEMAN A/K/A PATRICIA GRACE FREEMAN A/K/A PATRICIA GRACE BEALE Defendants 19 CH 08955 127 EDWARD AVENUE NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of

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shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 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. 20-03584IL_608595 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 08955 TJSC#: 42-657 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 19 CH 08955 I3191710

ration, will at 10:30 AM on April 28, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2016 S 10TH AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-422-0240000 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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-12442 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018CH15753 TJSC#: 42-1132 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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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.

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. 20-04796IL_613979 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 09624 TJSC#: 41-2988 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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es levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100

BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-20-06228 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2021CH02147 TJSC#: 42-1101 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 2021CH02147 I3191214

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.YESENIA FLECHA, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 2018CH15753 2016 S 10TH AVE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 25, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpo-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JACQUELINE THOMAS, WEST SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AGENCY Defendants 19 CH 09624 1418 SOUTH 19TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 25, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 6, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1418 SOUTH 19TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-116-0260000 The real estate is improved with a white vinyl siding, one story single family home, detached two car 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES 1 TRUST Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHN BARNER JR., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JOHN BARNER JR. (DECEASED), NICOLE REDMOND Defendants 2021CH02147 106 LINDEN 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 February 14, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 106 LINDEN AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-106-0270000 The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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 tax-

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION Plaintiff, vs.

GINA M. BRADEN; Defendants, 20 CH 3059 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 Monday, May 16, 2022 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. 15-19-101-065-0000.

Commonly known as 1207 DEGENER AVE., ELMHURST, IL 60126.

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 Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 20-00801 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3191816 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2017-FRE2, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.SHANNON HOPP, NOMINATED INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN GAGE, III, BMO HARRIS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, MARY JANE GAGE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN GAGE, III, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2019 CH 12039 136 LATHROP AVENUE, #1 FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 9, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 12, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corpora-

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tion, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 136 LATHROP AVENUE, #1, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-12-414-0020000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $341,649.80.

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, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 19 7559.

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. 19 7559 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2019 CH 12039 TJSC#: 42-889 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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that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 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 19-092106.

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.

LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 19-092106 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 19 CH 13360 TJSC#: 42-901 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.KATHLEEN MOSLEY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 19 CH 13360 1115 EASTERN 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 February 16, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 17, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1115 EASTERN AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-16-215-0390000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $107,591.02.

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 19 CH 13360 I3192175 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT L. MCCOY, ROBERT L. MCCOY, JR., VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 19 CH 8184 2128 SOUTH 11TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 16, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 17, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2128 SOUTH 11TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-429-0250000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $136,221.51.

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 Cer-

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tificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 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 18-087482.

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.

LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 18-087482

Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 19 CH 8184 TJSC#: 42-1365 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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bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-10976 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019CH14770 TJSC#: 42-819 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 U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2018-RP2 Plaintiff, -v.IRMA HENRY, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 2019CH14770 2105 S 20TH 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 February 15, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 17, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2105 S 20TH AVE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-15-329-0030000; 15-15-329-004-0000 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.

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