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Maywood residents think downtown Regional Transportation Authority held first transit-oriented development public meeting Oct. 7

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

During a public meeting held Oct. 7 at the Maywood Multipurpose Building, 200 S. 5th Ave. in Maywood, roughly 50 residents gathered to provide their opinions on the future of the village’s downtown corridor, particularly the area near the Maywood Metra Station, located on 5th Ave. and Main St. The Regional Transportation Authority announced last October that Maywood was one of nine municipalities selected to receive funding and technical assistance for projects that support local transit, help reduce congestion and improve air quality.

The village received a similar grant 15 years ago to create what’s called a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) plan. This See DOWNTOWN MAYWOOD on page 9

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Fire destroys Maywood home, PAGE 3

ORANGE TAKEOVER: Young Maywood Fine Arts dancers perform during the annual Pumpkin Patch Parade on Oct. 12 in Maywood. The parade’s grand marshal, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, announced that MFA would get more than $200,000 in state funding. More photos on page 6.

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Maywood cuts ribbon on newest park The park, at 1015 S. 10th Ave., named after state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch (7th) had a full-circle moment on Saturday, when Maywood Park District officials unveiled a brand new park in his name at 1015 S. 10th Ave. in Maywood. The new park is the village’s twelfth.

“My dad taught me how to ride a bike

about a block away from here,” Welch said, as his father, Emanuel Welch, stood feet away. “I lived on Madison in a garden apartment. Riding that bike changed my whole life. I rode a bike everywhere.”

“Even to Northwestern!” Welch’s wife, ShawnTe Raines-Welch, said, referencing the state lawmaker’s alma mater.

Welch, a Maywood native, was

surrounded by family members, including his wife and two children, who baked cookies for the occasion. When the ribbon on the new park was cut, Welch’s children ran toward the park bearing his name.

Welch said that the park was the result of the examples set by his father and his mother, Willie Mae Welch.

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Suburbanite kicks off water reclamation bid in Proviso Eira Corral Sepulveda launched campaign in Forest Park last month

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

Eira Corral Sepulveda, 34, may be the clerk in northwest suburban Hanover Park, a village of roughly 40,000 people that spans Cook and DuPage Counties, but she decided to launch her campaign for a seat on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago in Proviso Township—the entity responsible for treating wastewater and managing storm water in the county.

Surrounded by roughly 50 of her supporters at Urban Pioneer Group in Forest Park on Sept. 24, Sepulveda framed her candidacy diverse representation and climate resiliency.

“I’m running to represent the county as a whole, but this would be the first time we have an opportunity to have representation on MWRD from the western and northwestern suburbs,” Sepulveda said in an interview moments before she spoke at her kickoff. “Most of the elected officials [on MWRD] are from Chicago and a few are from the North Shore.”

Sepulveda, who is married to Melrose Park native and wellknown community leader Roberto Sepulveda, said that her family often visits Forest Park.

“I spend a lot of family time here,” she said. “Even though I live in Hanover Park, we spend our Mother’s Days here. We like to eat ice cream at the Brown Cow and walk downtown. It’s a wonderful suburb.”

Sepulveda is one of three candidates running for three open seats on the MWRD in the 2020 elections who were slated by the Cook County Democratic Party. The other two candidates endorsed by the party, Cam Davis and Kim Du Buclet, are incumbents.

Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins and Cook County Clerk Karin Yarbrough were both on hand during last month’s launch.

“Eira is a personal friend,” Hoskins said. “I met her through

her husband, Roberto, around 2009. It was around the time she became clerk of Hanover Park. She’s a great person and I think she’ll bring a lot to the MWRD.” “We were really excited about her credentials and her abilities,” said Yarbrough. “We look forward to her taking a seat with MWRD.” Sepulveda, who was 23 when she was elected clerk, was for a time the youngest elected official in the state, she said.

“I think they saw an opportunity to have a dynamic leader, a Latino elected for 10 years and who has experience in local government and environmental justice,” she said. “Being clerk taught me to stay connected to people.”

Sepulveda touted her part in making Hanover Park more economically resilient, explaining her role in bringing nationally acclaimed Arbor Day and recycling initiatives to the suburb. She said that, if elected, she’ll be particularly focused on ensuring that the district is moving forward on climate resiliency initiatives equitably.

“We’ve become much wetter, which puts more strain on the infrastructure and capacity of our system,” she said. “We need to build resiliency to against climate change to ensure people’s sewers aren’t being flooded. It’s very important we address that in an equitable way. Data shows that the zip codes that are primarily impacted by wetter climate through increased flooding are in black and brown communities.”

Sepulveda said she’s had personal experience with flooding.

“When I first bought my home, I was a single mom and it was very difficult having to deal with the flood and the insurance process,” she said. “It was emotionally and financially difficult.

This a critical issue many of our residents face. Instead of enjoying the rain, people are freaking out because they’re basements might get flooded.”

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NEWS briefs Broadview held zoning hearing on proposed cannabis district Oct. 15 Broadview’s Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on the proposed creation of an overlay district allowing for the operation of non-dispensing cannabis businesses during the board’s regular meeting on Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m., at Village Council Chamber in Village Hall, 2350 S. 25th Ave. in Broadview.

An overlay district is a special zoning district that’s placed over an existing zoning area. The area for the proposed overlay district lies between 25th Avenue and 17th Avenue to the east and west, and between the railroad tracks and Cermak Avenue to the north and south. The area is currently zoned for office and industrial establishments.

If the village creates this overlay district, non-dispensing cannabis businesses — such as cultivation centers, craft growers, processors and transporting organizations — will also be allowed to operate in the area.

According to a notice of public hearing posted to the village’s website, there are more than 120 properties in the affected area.

In June, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law that legalizes recreational adult use cannabis. Starting Jan. 1, 2020, adults over 21 years old will be able to lawfully purchase recreational cannabis from licensed dispensaries in Illinois.

Below is an illustration of the proposed overlay district on a Google Earth map.

Underneath that image is a cutout of a portion of Broadview’s current zoning map. Purple indicates office and industrial while yellow and red indicate single-family residential zoning and general commercial zoning, respectively.

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Fire destroys Maywood home Oct. 12 No injuries were reported after a fire destroyed a vacant house on the 800 block of South 17th Ave. on Saturday afternoon, according to Maywood Fire Chief Craig Bronaugh. Emergency responders were still working to put it out several hours after they responded to it.

Firefighters arrived at the house at around 3:03 p.m., Bronaugh said. By then, the home was already engulfed in flames. Around 20 minutes later, the house had collapsed on top of itself.

“We’re still trying to put the fire out now,” Bronaugh said at around 4:57 p.m. on Saturday. “When the house collapsed on itself, there were a lot of hot spots. We can’t get to them right now, so we’re waiting on assistance from public works. They’ll come out with a machine to pry the structure

apart to get to the hot spots.”

The house is on the same block as Irving Middle School, 805 S. 17th Ave., and Global Business Center, 840 S. 17th Ave. It’s also a few doors down from the childhood home of civil rights icon Fred Hampton.

No other structures in the area were significantly affected by the fire, Bronaugh said, adding that a structure immediately to the north of the house experienced some exposure from heavy smoke.

At least six other fire departments are assisting Maywood, the chief said. He explained that, so far, the department is still investigating what may have caused the fire.

Broadview gets $90K grant for alley improvements The village of Broadview recently received a federal grant that will go toward improving its alleys. During a regular meeting on Oct. 7, the Broadview Board of Trustees unanimously voted to accept a 2019 Community Development Block Grant worth $90,000 for the reconstruction of the north-south alley between 17th Avenue and 16th Avenue, from Fillmore to Harvard; and the north-south alley between 17th Avenue and 16th Avenue, from Harvard to Lexington.

The village board also unanimously authorized and approved an agreement with Edwin Hancock Engineering Company for professional design and construction engineering services related to the alley improvements. A representative with the company said that work on the alleyways should be completed by early 2020.

Broadview wants to create bank account for sponsored events During a meeting on Oct. 9, members of the Broadview Board of Trustees’ Finance Committee voted unanimously to direct village staffers to draft an ordinance that would create a separate bank account for sponsored activities, such as the village’s annual health fair.

Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, who requested the new account, said that it would create “transparency and accountability, so we don’t get into discussions about what certain expenses are for, because they’re outlined and detailed.”

Tom Hood, the village’s treasurer and budget officer, said that the new account would essentially clarify what have in the past been deemed miscellaneous expenditures and revenue items.

“They’re not something that you can really budget for,” Hood said. “For instance, DUI funds. Sometimes you might get $2,500 for something and you might spend that money, but if you don’t get it, you don’t spend it. We don’t have the revenue or expense budgeted,

because it only happens if it occurs.”

The new account would be established through Chase bank. Thompson said that similar accounts are already established in the fire and police departments, and that the money would still be spent from the village’s general fund.

“We’ll be able to see the money collected and expended out of that for those activities,” Thompson said. “We can give the board of trustees a list of events we’ve been sponsoring for the last two years and how we ask our local businesses and those who support Broadview for sponsorship donations.”

Trustee Judy Abraham, the finance committee chairman, said that the drafted ordinance will be presented to the full Board of Trustees for a final vote at its next regular meeting.

Broadview promotes, swears in firefighters, police officer The village of Broadview recently swore in two firefighters and a new police officer, in addition to promoting a new fire captain.

During a regular meeting on Oct. 7, the Broadview Board of Trustees authorized the promotion of Broadview Fire Captain Ned Thoma to the rank of deputy chief.

The board also authorized the hiring of two new firefighters: Duncan Lanzirotti and Jose Toledo. Both of the firefighters were sworn in on Oct. 7.

In addition, Tony Mathew was sworn in as a new Broadview Police officer.

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Maywood church taking donations for Hurricane Dorian victims

After 25 years in town, Maywood Appliance is moving to Brookfield

On Sept. 1, Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 hurricane, touched down on the Bahamas.

So far, more than 60 people have died and hundreds more are still missing. The devastation has prompted a Maywood church to get involved in relief efforts.

Neighborhood United Methodist Church, 1817 Washington Blvd. in Maywood, will be accepting relief items throughout October.

Anyone interested in donating can drop off a variety of items at the church, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, until Friday, Nov. 1. Please bring supplies to the church in boxes. For alternate drop-off times, call Magnolia at (708) 681-5887.

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Maywood Appliance, 2 N. 5th Ave. in Maywood, is moving to another location after roughly 25 years in town. Owner Clarence Reed said that he should be relocated to 9136 31st Ave. in Brookfield within a few months.

Reed said the move was prompted by the village’s high property taxes and the fact that “it’s hard to get people to shop in Maywood.”

The company — which specializes in selling and repairing used refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves, among other things — does most of his business online.

He said he has a strong client base in places like Brookfield, Lisle and Countryside.

“The internet is where the business is right now,” he said. “Why have all this retail space when I can just cut it down and put the rest of it in the warehouse.”

The building is currently up for sale, Reed said, before answering one last question.

Will he miss the village after all these years?

“No,” he said. “You can’t miss a place when you’re paying [property taxes] in the high forties. You can’t miss it. That’s like having a bad marriage.”

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Maywood considers red-light camera at 1st and Roosevelt The village could contract with controversial firm Safespeed LLC

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

The village of Maywood is looking into placing a red light camera at the intersection of 1st Avenue and Roosevelt Road that would be operated by Safespeed LLC — a controversial red light camera firm with lots of political clout in Chicago and the suburbs, but that is currently a focus of inquiry in an ongoing federal investigation.

Maywood Police Chief Valdimir Talley stated in a Sept. 23 memo that his department conducted a traffic study with “assistance from a Chicago-based vendor on several areas in the village.” The memo doesn’t mention the vendor, but Talley said on Oct. 8 that the vendor is Safespeed.

During a presentation before the Maywood Board of Trustees on Oct. 1, Talley said that the department is obligated by state statute to “make statistical analyses related to

automated traffic law enforcement systems,” but that the village is currently behind and hasn’t completed such an analysis since 2008.

“We have been able to come up with a plan to start that analysis and we’re about ready to post it to our website, as required by the state statute,” Talley said.

Last year, the Maywood Police Department released data showing that red light camera citations in Maywood increased from 2016 to 2017. In 2016, Maywood police issued 4,445 red light citations while they issued 7,539 in 2017. Roughly half of the citations issued for each year were paid.

In 2016, the village board voted to reduce the number of red light traffic cameras in Maywood, from nine to five. That year, the village also negotiated a 4-year contract with American Traffic Solutions, a private firm based in Mesa, Arizona.

Talley said in 2016 that he recommended the village reduce the number of red light cameras, because they weren’t generating any ticket revenue of their own and several of the cameras were installed in places where they weren’t particularly useful.

During the Oct. 1 regular board meeting, Talley said the first traffic study the department conducted with Speedway LLC showed a total of 262 red light turn violations over a 24-hour period on June 4 and June 5.

All of the captured violations were reviewed by a technician for accuracy, Talley said, adding that the traffic safety in the area was of “grave concern” to him.

“The vendor will do another study that was supposed to have occurred right after Labor Day, but Roosevelt Road is undergoing construction,” Talley said. “There’s a big hole over there. Once that hole gets filled, they can conduct a study.”

Once the village attorney reviews a contract with Safespeed, the village board could vote on the terms at a future meeting.

Two years ago, a Chicago Tribune investigation found that state Sen. Martin Sandoval, “the chairman of the powerful Senate Transportation Committee — had interceded with the Illinois Department of Transportation on Safespeed’s behalf while also taking tens of thousands of dollars in campaign donations from the company and its owner.”

On Sept. 24, FBI and IRS agents raided Sandoval’s home, along with his Springfield and Cicero offices.

“Agents were seeking information about Safespeed, among other companies and individuals, according to the source, who declined to discuss the specific nature of the evidence being sought,” the Tribune reports.

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Support building for ban on red-light cameras Bipartisan support in Springfield could spell doom for revenue-raisers

By STAFF Capitol News Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Bipartisan support appears to be building in the Illinois General Assembly for a statewide ban on red-light cameras.

Those are devices that some municipalities install at intersections to detect drivers running through red lights or turning without coming to a full stop.

Critics of those devices, however, argue they serve only to generate revenue and are a potential source of political corruption.

“Studies have shown that it does not improve safety. In fact, that it increases rearend collisions,” Rep. David McSweeney, R-Barrington Hills, said in an interview.

“So this is really a revenue grab by local governments. And, as we’ve seen recently, this is obviously tied up, but likely with corruption.”

McSweeney was referring to recent news reports indicating that one private company, SafeSpeed LLC, which supplies red-light cameras to several Chicago suburbs, is the focus of a federal probe that led to raids on the offices and home of state Sen. Martin Sandoval, chairman of the powerful Senate Transportation Committee.

In 2017, the Chicago Tribune reported that Sandoval had personally interceded, on SafeSpeed’s behalf, with Illinois Department of Transportation officials to get approval for a red-light camera in Oakbrook Terrace while accepting tens of thousands of dollars

in campaign donations from the company.

McSweeney has introduced several bills in recent years to ban the use of red-light cameras. One of those passed the House in 2015 but died in the Senate. Another one, House Bill 323, introduced in January, is still pending in the House, and last week it picked up two new Democratic co-sponsors, Reps. Rita Mayfield, of Waukegan, and Sam Yingling, of Grayslake.

And on Monday, Rep. Grant Wehrli, R-Naperville, introduced a virtually identical bill, House Bill 3909.

In a news release, Wehrli also claimed the devices are a source of political corruption.

“As the FBI’s federal investigation into Senator Sandoval’s shady dealings intensifies, it’s time to re-examine the use of red-light cameras in Illinois and consider the type of ban he has repeatedly blocked,” Wehrli said.

Sandoval, who has not been charged with any wrongdoing, did not respond to a request for comment.

McSweeney, meanwhile, said that even without the alleged corruption, he would still oppose the use of red-light cameras.

“My issue is that I think the red-light cameras, again, are designed for a specific purpose of raising revenue,” he said. “I believe that they’re unreliable in a number of cases that have been shown. I don’t believe they increase safety. In fact, actually, I believe they increase rear-end collisions based on the studies. But of course, if a policeman sees a person violating the law,

that person should be ticketed, but it should be done like any other traffic violation, not through an automated system that is

designed to produce revenue.”

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Gov.’s task force proposes consolidating downstate, suburban police, fire pension funds

A task force Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker formed in February is recommending the state consolidate 649 suburban and downstate police and firefighter pension funds into just two, saying the move would generate billions of dollars in additional earnings over the next 20 years while cutting administrative costs.

But it stopped short of recommending consolidation of other state retirement funds, or the Cook County and Chicago pension funds, saying those are issues that should be reviewed at a later time.

In a 22-page report released Thursday, Oct. 10, the Pension Consolidation Feasibility Task Force urged lawmakers to consider its plan in the upcoming veto session.

“One of the most critical long-term challenges (for the state) is the need to address unfunded pension liabilities for local governments and the surging property tax burdens that they create,” Pritzker said at a news conference in Chicago.

Authors of the report argued that because most of the local pension plans are relatively small, they don’t enjoy the same kind of investment opportunities as larger funds. On average, their annual earnings are about 2 percentage points lower than larger funds. And because each fund has its own board of trustees and investment managers, they are more expensive to administer.

On average, the 649 funds are only 55-percent funded, with 88 of the plans funded at 20 percent or less.

Combined, they have a total unfunded liability of $11.5 billion.

By consolidating them into two funds – one for police and one for firefighters – the new funds could generate between $820 million and $2.5 billion in additional earnings in just the first five years, assuming they earn at roughly the same rate as the larger Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

Put another way, the report noted, the 649 local pension funds are missing out on roughly $1 million a day in lost earnings potential.

“We know that every dollar we can raise in interest is a dollar that doesn’t have to be raised in taxes or a dollar that doesn’t have to be made in cuts,” state Treasurer Michael Frerichs said during the news conference.

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Audition for Proviso Idol

Attend the D89 Education Foundation’s scholarship banquet On Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Stevenson Middle School, 1630 N. 20th Ave. in Melrose Park, the School District 89 Education Foundation will hold its annual scholarship banquet. Proceeds go toward providing financial aid to students of color who are enrolled in college and seeking to earn a teaching degree. Scholarships will also go to D89 teachers to encourage classroom innovation.

Keynote speaker is Dr. Karen Walker — a Maywood native, Irving alum and Rockford

On Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. at Schroeder Park, 2600 S. 13th Ave. in Broadview, the second round of open auditions for Proviso Idol will take place. Youth between the ages of 8 and 21 will have the opportunity to showcase their singing talent for a chance to win a cash prize up to $700.

For more information or a list of contest rules, please feel free to contact Mr. Lorenzo Webber, Assistant Director of the Youth Services department at (708) 449-4309 or lwebber@provisotownship.illinois.gov.

Get empowered at a prayer walk On Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m., starting at Irving Middle School, 805 S. 17th Ave. in Maywood, the Broadview Missionary Baptist Church, Strengthening Proviso’s Youth, District 89 and the village of Maywood will host a Smart Routes Prayer Walk. The walk starts at Irving and ends at

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Light refreshments available. For more info, call (708) 449-4309.

Participate in a discussion of ‘Black Against Empire’

Watch ‘The Murder of Fred Hampton’

On Monday, Sept. 21, 4 p.m., at the Maywood Public Library, 121 S. 5th Ave. in Maywood, the library will host the second part of a three-part discussion series on Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Waldo E. Martin Jr. and Joshua Bloom, which is the One Book, One Proviso selection this year.

For more info on One Book, One Proviso, visit: 1book1proviso.com. For more info on the discussion series, call (708) 343-1847.

On Saturday, Oct. 19, 3 p.m., at the Maywood Public Library, 121 S. 5th Ave. in Maywood, the library will host the first of two screenings of the documentary “The Murder of Fred Hampton.” The second screening will take place on Oct. 23 (same time and location). This is event is part of the One Book, One Proviso initiative.

For more info on One Book, One Proviso, visit: 1book1proviso.com. For more info on the screening, call (708) 343-1847.

WELCH PARK Full circle from page 1 “My mom is the one who taught us to love and help everybody, and to just work hard,” the lawmaker said. “She drove school buses during the day and worked at the Maywood Post Office at night, but somehow she found time to go to school at Triton to become a nurse. So, I’ve had examples right here.”

Lonette Hall, the executive director of the Maywood Park District, said in an interview in September that work on the park started last year and is being paid for out of the district’s general fund.

“We started [building the park] last year, so it’s been a work in progress,” Hall said, adding that the district has contracted with local businesses on the park construction.

The new park features a playground unit with (soon-to-be-installed)) swing sets, as well as picnic tables.

“I was told there was a park there 20 years ago,” Hall said. “There are children in that area and the lot was vacant, so the district thought it was a perfect fit. It will also discourage kids from crossing a busy main intersection.”

Hall said that the new park is a tribute to Welch’s service in Maywood and surrounding communities.

“Rep. Welch has served as an invaluable resource for our community and has accomplished so much for families in Maywood,” Hall said last month.

Anthony Harris, the president of the Maywood Park District Board of

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FATHER AND SON: State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch and his father, Emanuel Welch, unveil a sign for the new Emanuel Chris Welch Park in Maywood on Oct. 12.

Commissioners, said that he hopes the new park inspires other children to follow the example set by Welch.

“Every time the young people come to play in this park, they can look at that sign that says Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch and be inspired to become better,” Harris said, before recalling his own memories of the park.

“When I was a kid, we’d come straight through here,” he said pointing to an area in the park. “There was a big, old spaceship out here. It was white and blue. We had a ball.

You slid inside and you had to crawl out to the other side.”

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Maywood Mayor Edwenna Perkins said that her late cousin stayed in a home right next door to the new park.

“It’s been years since this was a park,” Perkins said. “Now they need to get together and take care of the ones they said they would do.”

The mayor was referencing a 2006 ballot measure that called for 10 of the 11 parks in Maywood to be under the consolidated ownership of the Maywood Park District.

The village still operates six of the parks.

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transferring ownership.

Vincent McClarien, 46, lives across the street from the new park. He said that he anticipates bringing his young daughter to play in Welch Park soon.

“I’m glad that they did this and I hope that they keep it up,” he said. “I hope we don’t have the wrong element hanging out in the park. That’s what I care about.”

Von Neal, 29, also lives on the block where Welch Park is located and, like McClarien, has high hopes for the new park. As the ribbon-cutting crowd dispersed, her 5- and 6-year-old children were on the playground set. Neal said that before Welch Park was completed, she’d take her children to play in parks a few blocks away.

“It’s been a slow process getting this new park, but I’m happy the kids have it now,” Neal said. “Hopefully, it’s maintained. I also hope that they get a speed bump on this block for this traffic, because I don’t want kids to be hurt or injured.”

Terrance Jones, a former Maywood Park District commissioner, said that the new park is part of a continuum of progress for a district that, in the last four years, has overseen the construction or renovation of at least three different park spaces in the village — including the park district’s 9th Avenue headquarters.

“All of you guys who have great ideas, bring them to the park district,” Jones said.

“This park is for the kids and for the future of the village of Maywood.”

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This year’s annual Pumpkin Patch Parade, held Oct. 12 in Maywood, had more spice than usual.

During the event, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford (7th), the parade’s grand marshal, announced that Maywood Fine Arts, the venerable nonprofit that hosts the annual parade, will receive $212,500 in state funding for capital projects.

Lightford said that she requested a grant for MFA in a 2014 capital bill — money that was partially released. The state will release the remaining balance of $112,500 next week, the senator said, adding that the nonprofit will get an additional $100,000 as part of this year’s capital bill.

The announcement capped a full day of events for MFA that included performances from MFA participants and guests, and the walk that included hundreds of people.

Here’s more of this year’s Pumpkin Patch Parade in photos.

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North Riverside’s Forever 21, Old Navy staying put

Forever 21’s bankruptcy, national closure, Old Navy’s additional store in Berwyn won’t affect mall tenants – for now

By BOB UPHUES Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Women’s clothing retailer Forever 21, which operates a 16,000-square-foot store at the North Riverside Park Mall, announced it could close up to 178 of its U.S. locations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware on Sept. 29.

In a court filing on Oct. 1, lawyers for the company submitted a list of stores it intends to close, including eight in Illinois.

The North Riverside location, which the company nearly tripled in size in 2014, was not on the list.

“They are closing stores that not performing,” said Harvey Ahitow, general manager of the North Riverside Park Mall, which is owned by the Feil Organization.

“But, Forever 21 is doing well in our center, far above the average.”

Among the high-profile locations slated for closure in Illinois are the Forever 21 stores in Water Tower Place on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, at 10 S. State St. in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, Yorktown Mall in Lombard and Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie.

In a letter to customers posted on Forever 21’s corporate website, the company held out hope that not all of the 178 locations would close as a result of the bankruptcy

proceedings.

“The decisions as to which domestic stores will be closing are ongoing, pending the outcome of continued conversations with landlords,” the company’s letter stated.

“We do, however, expect a significant number of these stores will remain open and operate as usual, and we do not expect to exit any major markets in the U.S.” The company operates 549 stores in the U.S. Many of company’s 251 stores located outside of the U.S. are also expected to close as a result of the bankruptcy action, according to published reports.

While the fact that Forever 21 did not include North Riverside’s location on its preliminary closure list, other major retailers who filed for bankruptcy and subsequently liquidated in recent years — Sports Authority, Toys R Us, H.H. Gregg, Payless Shoes and Carson Pirie Scott — also initially held onto their North Riverside

locations.

In its letter to customers, Forever 21 said filing for bankruptcy protection “allows Forever 21 to continue to operate its stores as usual, while the company takes positive steps to reorganize the business so we can return to profitability. … [The move] is a deliberate and decisive step to put us on a successful track for the future.”

Ahitow credited the opening of Forever 21 in 2008 as a catalyst for other high-profile retailers, like H&M, following suit.

“We attracted a number of national tenants because of them,” Ahitow said.

While the North Riverside store performs well, Ahitow said, Forever 21’s aggressive expansion efforts after 2010 led to its current predicament. Instead of stores sized like the one in North Riverside, the chain started taking over what Ahitow described as “mini-department store spaces” as large as 50,000 to 75,000 square feet.

“That was a huge mistake for them,” Ahitow said.

Old Navy staying put Ahitow also confirmed that Old Navy, the budget clothing retailer which has called North Riverside Park Mall home for two decades, will remain in its 15,000-squarefoot space in the lower level of the shopping center.

That news comes in the wake of Old Navy’s plans to open a similar-size store at 7085 Cermak Road in Berwyn, next to Tony’s Fresh Market in the Cermak Plaza. Michael Flight of Concordia Realty, which manages Cermak Plaza, said Old Navy hopes to open its new store before the holidays.

Old Navy is a longtime tenant of the North Riverside Park Mall and at one time occupied 20,000 square feet there. Several years ago, as part of lease renewal negotiations, the company downsized the mall store by 5,000 square feet.

“North Riverside is a good store for them, and it’ll continue to be a good store,” said Ahitow, who added that Old Navy signed a long-term lease renewal for the mall location last year.

“They’ve done this with a number of stores in different locations. We’ll see what the impact it has on us.”

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Maywood board votes down overtime pay for mayor’s asst.

A $2,500 overtime line item related to Maywood Fest failed to garner board majority

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

Maywood Mayor Edwenna Perkins said that she’s going to keep trying to find a way to get her executive assistant compensated for overtime related to planning this year’s Maywood Fest. The payment failed to garner the full approval of the Board of Trustees.

During an Oct. 1 regular meeting, the Maywood Board of Trustees voted 3-3 on a budget amendment that would have allowed for the assistant, Jonette Greenhow, to be compensated $2,500 for 64 hours of overtime that Perkins said Greenhow put into organizing the fest. The motion died for lack of a majority.

Perkins, along with Trustees Isiah Brandon and Miguel Jones voted in favor of the motion while Trustees Kimyada Wellington, Melvin Lightford and Nathaniel George Booker voted against the motion.

Trustee Antonio Sanchez was absent.

Booker said that there was no time sheet attached to the payment request and that, despite his asking for an update on the

Maywood Fest at meetings in June, July, August and September, “we never got one.” He also asked why village staffers did not ask for additional volunteers or make contingency plans if they knew that Greenhow would need to work 60 more hours.

Perkins responded that a time sheet and an update on the fest were both forthcoming.

She added that trustees were supposed to recommend individuals to volunteer — something that not all trustees, including Booker, did, she said.

“Who made this rule?” said Lightford, referencing the recommendation for volunteers. “I’ve been on this board for 10 years and I’ve not one time been asked to do that.”

“When we asked for an update in June, July, August and September, this was never once said,” Booker said. “If this was a policy, I would have had no problem volunteering my services or someone else’s. I’m concerned that we’re approving 60 hours of overtime simply because we didn’t ask anyone to help.

Was staff made aware that we’d need more

than 60 hours of overtime?”

Booker said that he was also concerned with the fact that the village had already paid 40 hours to replace Greenhow in the mayor’s office while she worked on fest activities, in addition to 40 hours of regular time for Greenhow.

Brandon said that he had questions about the overtime payment, as well. He said that after being told Greenhow’s fest-related responsibilities, the overtime payment made more sense to him.

“We’re talking about weekend hours that were spent working on this,” Brandon said.

“You’re talking about showing up earlier all that week to help out with the carnival and things like that. That’s my understanding of why this was being requested, because of the work that went into the final days of the fest.”

The village budgeted $50,000 for the annual fest, which was held Sept. 14 through Sept.

16. A final tally of actual fest expenditures has not been reported yet. Perkins said that Greenhow headed up the four-person fest committee and was the only village

employee in charge of putting it together.

Perkins said that more than 5,000 people showed up on Sept. 15 and that the Fest has grown over the years, from having only one vendor in its first year under Perkins’ mayoralty several years ago to featuring 20 food vendors, 20 service and merchandise vendors, and 15 nonprofit vendors in 2019.

“She deserves it and is entitled to it,” Perkins said of Greenhow’s overtime pay.

“They don’t understand how much energy and time it took to do that fest. It makes them look good. Nobody stepped up and said, ‘I’ll do it, but they benefitted, as a result of what those four people who put the fest together did.”

When asked how she would proceed since the overtime pay failed to pass, Perkins said that she’ll keep trying to secure the compensation for her executive assistant.

“We’ll move on and see what the next steps are,” Perkins said. “We’ll have to find out what those are, but I’ll keep trying to make sure she gets it.”

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DOWNTOWN MAYWOOD Ideas welcome from page 1 most recent round of grant funding would essentially update that original TOD plan, which was released in 2004.

Last year, village officials said that the budget for the most recent TOD plan is $65,000, with 95 percent, or $61,750, coming from the RTA and 5 percent, or $3,250, coming from the village.

During the Oct. 7 public meeting, Teresa Fourcher — an associate with Solomon Cordwell Buenz, an architectural, design and planning firm that will provide consulting services — briefed residents on the planning process before attendees dispersed toward different panels in the back of the room where they voiced their preferences and shared other information through sticky notes and multicolored dots.

From the outset, residents would have noticed that the study area featured in this most recent planning process was smaller than the 2004 study area, which was “roughly bounded by Huron Street on the north, 1st Avenue on the east, 9th Avenue on the west, and Pine Street on the south.”

The most recent study area excludes Maywood Veterans Memorial Park and a sliver of streets south of Main Street on either side of the portion of St. Charles Road that spans from 9th Avenue to 5th Avenue. It also hews much closer to Lake Street along the expanse between 9th Avenue and 1st Avenue.

Fourcher said that the study area focuses mainly on the commercial corridors within a quarter mile of the Maywood Metra Station, “so it really focuses on Lake Street and 5th Avenue.” Those boundaries, however, are still “loosely defined” and “not hard set,” she said.

“The border should encompass the corner of the Forest Preserve, where the boat launch is and everything on the east side of First Avenue, as well,” said resident Mike Rogers, a retired architect and former Maywood trustee.

“We can do that,” said Fourcher.

Some things have changed since the last TOD plan was released. Fifteen years ago, for instance, the site of the current Maywood Metra Station, which opened in 2017, was virtually a bus shelter. Nationally, a recession and housing crisis have come and gone, with a possible future recession now looming on the horizon, according to many economists.

The market appeal of transit oriented development has also changed, said Michael Horsting, a local planning manager with RTA. “The Great Recession is key,” Horsting said. “That really changed how folks live and work and want to get around. So, the village came to us and said, ‘We’re interested in updating the plan we did years ago.’”

Horsting added that “the younger generation is more inclined to live in areas that have a mixture of uses, as opposed to here’s where businesses are and here’s where residents and houses are — more of

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BRAINSTORMING: Maywood residents Michael Dawson and Jeri Stenson talk about ways of improving Maywood’s downtown corridor during a meeting on Oct. 7. the suburban development that took place in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.”

Horsting said that senior citizens share the millennial preference for mixed-use development. And people young and old are eschewing automobiles for bikes and public transit, he said.

“A lot of people are more interested at maybe having one car at home instead of two or three, and using other ways to get around, such as biking or walking,” he said. “In order to accommodate that need, you have to have a more compact development style.”

Some residents in attendance at Monday’s meeting seemed to reflexively echo the recommendations of the 2004 plan, which called for an “expanded civic use ‘campus’ along both sides of 5th Avenue immediately south of the Metra station, in the vicinity of the Maywood Public Library, to potentially accommodate a new Village Hall and Cultural History Museum should be considered.”

Tom Kus, a longtime Maywood resident and chairman of the village’s Historic Preservation Commission, said that he’d like to see the village move its Village Hall from 40 Madison Street to somewhere along 5th Avenue — namely the building where he stood (the Maywood Multipurpose Building was once a Masonic Temple).

Kus said that he’d like to see the Maywood Multipurpose Building turned into a village hall and community arts center on the second-floor. Kus, along with Rogers, were among a group of people who hatched the idea of studying the feasibility of such a move in 2015. That year, Frank Heitzman of Heitzman Architects in Oak Park released a reuse study his firm conducted earlier that year. “[The building] is structurally sound and fully fire protected,” said Karl Palmquist, the village’s former planner, four years ago.

“In my opinion, I feel it is a good location for the village hall to be located at … We’re nowhere near the downtown [at 40 Madison] and getting back to 5th Avenue, the heart of the village, would make sense.”

There were other ideas that those in attendance preferred for Downtown Maywood — preference was shown by the

number of red dots that people placed beside a range of possible developments. Most dots were placed beside options like a grocery store, a fine dining or casual restaurant, and an entertainment venue (such as a movie theater or music venue).

Whether those ideas are actually implemented is another issue, some people in attendance said. An air of skepticism was palpable in the room about whether this second TOD plan will actually result in concrete development.

Edgar Lara, the village’s zoning office and planner, said that an update plan would be

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valuable in and of itself, particularly when the village is applying for certain grant funding.

“One of the things that funders ask for when we apply for grants is community input,” said Lara. “We can present this plan and say, ‘In this area, we have these goals and this project we’re proposing to get grants for aligns with these goals.”

Horsting said that this updated plan should do a better job of steering village officials toward concrete, transit-oriented action.

“Our strategy and approach to that is with the way we shape and form the recommendations of this plan,” he said.

“We’ll come up with recommendations, but then at the very end will be a very detailed implementation strategy to achieve that plan. We were seeing a lot of that with some of the older plans. You know, it’s a plan, but not a detailed strategy of how to go about implementing it. So, we’ve made that a big focus — especially over the last five to seven years.”

Horsting said that, as with the 2004 plan, RTA and the consulting firm will work with a steering committee comprising Maywood residents. Fourcher said that another community meeting is planned for early winter In the meantime, residents can provide feedback on the village’s downtown development in an online survey at: https:// bit.ly/2BauXuc. CONTACT: michael@vfpress.news

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Public Notice: Your Right to Know REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GROVER LEE; ELLIOTT ALEXANDER GOTHARD AKA ALEX GOTHARD; DORIS LEE; RAYCO LEE; THOMAS QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF GROVER LEE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 4069 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, November 5, 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. 15-15-302-021-0000.

Commonly known as 1832 South 22nd Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153.

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 Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

(312) 360-9455. W19-0287 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3132781

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. 17038322 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3132978

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, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 2630003. Please refer to file number 115033.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 115033 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 18 CH 07780 TJSC#: 39-4996 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 # 18 CH 07780 I3133196

ment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 11, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 1, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 444 N IRVING AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-07-413010-0000 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.

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) 236-SALE 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. 14-18-10118 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 11720 TJSC#: 39-6163 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 # 2018 CH 11720 I3133419

firmation 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, The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 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 19089566.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 19-089566 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 19 CH 1872 TJSC#: 39-5279 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 1872 I3133733

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 13, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 15, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 431 S 22ND AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-10-303009-0000 The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

The balance, 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, vs.

LAURA SALGADO; WILLIAM DURAN Defendants, 17 CH 15294 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 Friday, November 8, 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. 12-31-207-007-0000.

Commonly known as 506 JEROME DRIVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION QUICKEN LOANS INC Plaintiff, -v.SHARON K. YOUNG Defendants 18 CH 07780 320 31ST 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 August 5, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 6, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 320 31ST AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-211018-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $161,351.42.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.KHABEER M. FEAZELL Defendants 2018 CH 11720 444 N IRVING AVE HILLSIDE, IL 60162 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judg-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.JORGE BAHENA A/K/A JORGE BAHEDA, AURELIA NAJERA Defendants 19 CH 1872 4001 WILCOX 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 August 16, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 19, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4001 WILCOX AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-16-101050-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $85,794.07.

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 con-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIRST BANK D/B/A FIRST BANK MORTGAGE Plaintiff, -v.BESSIE ROGERS, THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK Defendants 2018 CH 13172 431 S 22ND AVE BELLWOOD, IL 60104

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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) 236-SALE 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. 14-18-10989 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 13172 TJSC#: 39-5234 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 foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

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

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

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 269677 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 04457 TJSC#: 39-4556 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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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) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 266975 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 08388 TJSC#: 39-5085 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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OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, LLC Defendants 2017 CH 16091 1939 SOUTH 6TH 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 March 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 8, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1939 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-311-015 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) 236-SALE 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. 14-17-17004 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 16091 TJSC#: 39-6359 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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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, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 4221719. Please refer to file number 295215.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719 Fax #: 217-422-1754 E-Mail: CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney File No. 295215 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 18 CH 09148 TJSC#: 39-6362 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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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.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 269527 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 03210 TJSC#: 39-6241 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 PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.GARY KREMER, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 19 CH 04457 742 BELLWOOD 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 July 18, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 12, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 742 BELLWOOD AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-320096-0000 The real estate is improved with a red brick, 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 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ANTIONETTE WALKER Defendants 18 CH 08388 2006 SOUTH 22ND AVENUE 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 August 12, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 13, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2006 SOUTH 22ND AVENUE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-15-318019-0000 The real estate is improved with a red brick, two story single family home 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1998-1 Plaintiff, -v.CHRISTINE BROUGHTON, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD, STATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.VOLETTA FINLEY, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 18 CH 09148 2118 S. 23RD 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 October 22, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 15, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2118 S. 23RD AVE., BROADVIEW, IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-15-325023-0000 fka 15-15-325-023 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $154,328.62.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION M&T BANK Plaintiff, -v.SAM CAPLES, NESHA CAPLES, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 19 CH 03210 1346 MANCHESTER AVENUE 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 August 22, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 25, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1346 MANCHESTER AVENUE, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-21-207036-0000 The real estate is improved with a red brick, 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

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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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