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Disgusted with Aramark, D209 explores food options Parting ways with billiondollar company could mean legal battle

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is exploring the feasibility of cutting ties with its food service provider, Aramark Education Services, as complaints of molded and spoiled food pile up.

During a Nov. 7 regular board meeting, though, school board members learned that severing its relationship with Aramark might mean picking a legal fight with the billion-dollar conglomerate or even confronting the powerful Illinois State Board of Education.

The State Board oversees the arduous bid process for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the federally assisted program that offers free and reduced price breakfast and lunch meals to students.

In July, the D209 school board begrudgingly approved a 1-year, roughly $1.1 million food services contract with Aramark to provide free breakfast and lunch despite many complaints from students and district officials about the quality of the company’s food and services, and the program’s low participation rate.

At D209, 63 percent of students participated in the program in the first two months of this school year, according to district officials, who explained that the participation rate “is too low given the fact that all students can receive a free lunch and are required to eat on campus.”

But the district needed to hire a vendor before the start of this school year and Aramark was the lowest of four bidders.

See ARAMARK on page 5

Courtesy Quinn Community Center

HANDS ON LEARNING: Students engage in some interactive learning during a summer program held at the Quinn Community Center in Maywood this year. The center is looking for a new executive director. For more info on the position, visit quinncenter.org/about-us/careers/.

Maywood clears path for 5th Ave. development The board voted for redevelopment agreement with Interfaith on Nov. 21

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

During a regular meeting on Nov. 21, the Maywood Board of Trustees unanimously approved a redevelopment agreement that allows for the construction of a 68-unit, 5-story apartment building on the site of a vacant lot at 800-820 S. 5th Ave. in Maywood.

The building will include 4,500 square feet

of first-floor commercial space. Trustee Antonio Sanchez was absent due to a death in his family.

As part of the agreement, the developer, Interfaith Housing Development Corporation, will purchase the land on which it will build the development from the village for $200,000, which is the amount at which the property was appraised in

July.

In September, when the village board was discussing the redevelopment agreement, village attorney Michael Jurusik said that, once the land is sold, the revenue from the sale will go back into the Madison St. TIF fund.

See 5th AVE. DEVELOPMENT on page 3

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Village Free Press | November 22, 2017

OUT and ABOUT the village free press Editor & Publisher Michael Romain Strategic Consultant Kamil Brady Advertising Director Dawn Ferencak Editorial Designer Debbie Becker Advertising Design Support Andrew Mead HOW TO REACH US Village Free Press c/o Wednesday Journal 141 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 PHONE: 773-626-6332 FAX: (708) 467-9066 thevillagefreepress.org Twitter: @village_free Facebook: @maywoodnews The Village Free Press is weekly by Michael Romain. It is distributed free of charge at locations throughout Maywood. © 2017 Village Free Press We’re proud to partner with Wednesday Journal, Inc.

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—John Dewey

Maywood-Proviso Rotary helps hurricane victims On Saturday, Nov. 25, the Maywood-Proviso Rotary Club donated $500 to Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico. The club also worked with Grace and Peace Church in Chicago to help prepare items to be shipped out to the island.

“Now, the time has come for us to act as it relates to lending a helping hand to those who have been hit by Hurricane Maria,” said Rotarian and Maywood Trustee Isiah Brandon, who led the relief effort.

“Several islands have been without power for an intolerable period of time, infrastructure has been destroyed, and, most tragically, people have died. It is the mission of Rotary International to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.”

Moms honored at District 89 On Nov. 21, Garfield Elementary School, 1514 S. 9th Ave. in Maywood, hosted a MotherDaughter dance, while on Nov. 17, Emerson honored moms with a breakfast of muffins during its Muffins with Moms event.

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VILLAGE people

Janis L. Curtis, 65, Maywood native and Harvard-trained health expert before going to Macalester College, which is a Over the summer, I had a long interview with small liberal arts college in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Janis L. Curtis, a 65-year-old Maywood native I went there on a scholarship, but I only stayed who was visiting from out of town. Curtis went for two years. This was during the time of the from Proviso East to Harvard’s graduate school Vietnam War. They cut back on scholarships. I of public health before eventually becoming the associate director of Clinical Data Research was raised by a single mother, Dorothy Lindsey, Networks at Duke University in North Carolina, so I had to leave and come back home. where she currently lives.

I transferred to Western Illinois University, If you’ve ever seen a pharmaceutical where I majored in biology and minored in commercial announcing the recommended dosage psychology. When I graduated, I came back to of a particular medicine, say Tylenol, then you’ve Maywood and worked at Triton College as a seen Curtis’ work. She’s responsible for making guidance aid. We were the aids to the actual sure that medical researchers are provided the guidance counselors and would help students knowledge base necessary for them to do research. register for courses.

JANIS L. CURTIS For over an hour, Curtis talked about her I did that for two years, but after the first year, I journey from Maywood to become the first in her knew I needed to do something else. So, I started family to attend college, how she overcame her researching and found out about public health. I initial trepidation at Harvard, the difference between a job and a decided I would apply to graduate school in the area and was career, and the legacy of Henrietta Lacks. accepted into Harvard’s graduate school of public health in Boston, where I was for two years.

My family has deep roots in Maywood. My sister is former It was an interesting experience, because I knew nothing trustee Audrey Jaycox. My grandparents helped start Rock of about public health and my classmates were intimidating, Ages Baptist Church in Maywood. We used to live at 641 S. 14th because their parents were doctors and lawyers and brokers. I Ave., which is where I grew up. I went to Washington, where was the first person in my family to go to college, so I didn’t have some my favorite teachers were Mrs. Frazier and Mrs. White. a lot of mentors and people to coach me and tell me what to do. I Mrs. Frazier introduced me to the love of reading.

I went to Proviso East High School, where I graduated in 1970 See CURTIS on page 8

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Village Free Press | November 22, 2017

5TH AVE. DEVELOPMENT Green light from page 1 Jurusik said at the time that the village would be approving a redevelopment agreement that calls for an exact buildout, which means that Interfaith would be obligated to construct the building based on the specifications — including the design, building materials, etc. — laid out in the agreement.

Angela Smith, Maywood’s business coordinator, said that the development could generate upwards of $124,000 in property tax revenue a year. Interfaith officials said that the development would cost about $20 million.

Interfaith had introduced a similar development pitch in Maywood in 2012, but was turned away after many residents rallied against the proposal.

During various community meetings about the proposal held earlier this year, Perry Vietti, Interfaith’s president, said that much of the dialogue about the proposal five years ago was driven by misconceptions and confusion about what Interfaith was trying to do.

Courtesy Interfaith

GOING UP: The site of the Interfaith Housing Development, above. Bottom, an architectural rendering of the proposed complex.

Back then, he explained, many people thought that Interfaith was trying to build the equivalent of a public housing project in Maywood; this wasn’t the case, he said.

Vietti said that Interfaith will target

tenants who make no more than 60 percent of the area median income. All of those tenants, Interfaith officials said, are required to have some kind of income.

Interfaith said that, consistent with the

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community’s desires, Interfaith will try looking for a grocer to fill the first-floor commercial space in the proposed building, although they explained that they can’t guarantee that they’ll land a grocer as a commercial tenant.

According to the redevelopment agreement, Interfaith will install 18 residential parking spaces behind the building and an additional 14 on-street parking spaces will be installed for use by non-residents.

At the Nov. 21 meeting, Joe Wilson, who owns T&JJ’s Supreme Steak and Catering, 718 S. 5th Ave. in Maywood (and which is located across the street from the development site), said that construction on the development could adversely affect his business, sending his customers’ parking arrangements into flux.

Jurusik said that the village will not turn over the property until Interfaith has secured financing, completed building plans, applied for a building permit and are ready to build.

In September, Vietti said that that Interfaith could secure financing, and construction could start on the development, within a little over a year from now.

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Maywood eyeing 3% levy increase Staff has recommended a 5 percent increase, pension payments lower

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

During a Nov. 21 regular meeting, the Maywood Board of Trustees voted unanimously for a resolution approving an estimated property tax levy of $19,470,830, which is the money that the village raises from property taxes in order to fund necessary government services.

This year’s levy represents a 3 percent increase over the 2016 levy, which totaled $18,891,952. Village officials said the yearover-year increase in the cost of village government is pretty tame compared to last year, when the total 2016 tax levy was 13 percent higher than the 2015 levy.

The increase was primarily driven by the significant amount of money the village had to pay into its police and fire pension funds, which are separate from the village’s corporate fund.

Due to a state law requiring municipalities to make annual contributions that would increase pension funding levels to a 90 percent “fully-funded” threshold by 2040, the tax levy requirements for Maywood’s fire pension fund increased from $2,428,188 in 2015 to $2,601,079 in 2016 — an increase of 7 percent. Tax levy requirements for the police pension fund increased from $2,533,343 in 2015 to $4,013,846 in 2016 — an increase of 58 percent.

Those increases, village officials explained at the time, were based on unfunded liability, which reflects the amount of money that should have been included in the funds, in addition to factors such as newly hired employees, retiring employees and salary increases that drive up the cost of pensions year to year.

Last November, Maywood Village Manager Willie Norfleet said that the levies for the village’s pension and debt service funds are virtually set in stone and the board has no power to alter them.

This year, however, the village wasn’t required to pay nearly as much into its police and fire pension funds. For 2017, the required fire pension fund payments increased by just 2.6 percent over last year’s payments — from $2,601,079 to $2,691,888 — while required police pension fund payments increase by roughly 2 percent — from $4,013,846 to $4,136,079.

This year, the village board members are looking to levy $12,560,363 for its corporate fund, an increase of 3 percent over last year’s levy of $12,194,527. Village staff members, including Village Manager Willie Norfleet and the village’s finance director, Lanya Satchell, had recommended a 5 percent increase in the corporate fund.

In each year since at least 2015, village board members have opted for 3 percent increases in the corporate fund, against recommendations by village staff to go with

5 percent increases.

Board members have argued that going above a 3 percent annual increase in the corporate fund would place an additional tax burden on residents who, they have argued, are already overtaxed.

But staff has argued that by opting for 3 percent increases, the board is only covering its contractual obligations, such as mandatory pension payments, with barely any new revenue raised to cover money that may be needed for service improvements, fleet upgrades and other expenses — which come from the corporate levy.

The difference between staff ’s recommended 5 percent increases and the 3 percent increases voted on by the board in 2016 and 2017 is nearly $500,000 in revenue.

Although the village is required to present a balanced budget each year, the board can spend beyond what it has allocated in its corporate levy by passing budget amendments. Typically, those additional expenditures come from other, noncorporate, funds, such as the village’s rainy day fund or its TIF funds.

“We need to work with 3 percent and not add anything to this,” Mayor Edwenna Perkins said during a Nov. 7 regular meeting where the preliminary levy was discussed.

“We have to figure out what we can cut back on to at least stay with 3 percent [and] not go more than 3 percent.”

Some trustees, such as Ron Rivers and

Antonio Sanchez, said that the village should consider the needs of the fire and police departments in discussions about the corporate levy.

“We need to talk to our fire chief, we need to talk to our police chief, [they] might need cars and equipment, and those have to be allocated for us to do it or otherwise you have to dig into other revenue streams,” Rivers said on Nov. 7. “At least have some input into upgrading our fleet.”

“I’m exactly there with you, which is why staff has recommended 5 percent,” Satchell responded. “That way we won’t have to take from what we already have for the contractual obligations.

“So, we’re already working on fleet, that’s something that’s in process right now. Public works has been fully upgraded and police is partially, we plan to finish that before the end of this fiscal year. I’m not pushing, I’m just stating what the needs are. Certainly whatever you decide, we’ll work within those means. ” Satchell said that the village has also made steps to reduce the amount of money spent on outside contractors. She added that the upgrades to the village’s public works fleet should help reduce the need for outside contractors.

The village Board of Trustees has scheduled a public hearing on the 2017 tax levy on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

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Village Free Press | November 22, 2017

NEWS briefs Autopsy of teen found dead in Maywood on Nov. 21 pending

Maywood police arrest three teens suspected in April murder of Lyft driver The Maywood Police Department has arrested three teenagers who were wanted in the fatal shooting of a Lyft Driver that happened in Maywood back in April, according to a statement that the department released on Nov. 22.

Trevon Thomas, 19, Denarvis Mendenhall, 19, and an unidentified 16-year-old (all from Maywood) were arrested earlier this month.

They were each charged with one count of first degree murder and denied bond.

Maywood police said that the department’s investigators along with the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force executed arrest warrants for the three suspects. Thomas and the 16-year-old were arrested on Nov. 15 while Mendenhall was arrested on Nov. 22, according to police.

Maywood police credited “the public

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for their assistance in this case, which led to certain leads that assisted in the apprehension of these offenders,” according to the statement.

On April 26, at around 1:30 a.m., at the corner of Oak Street and 14th Ave. in Maywood, police found Adaranijo Adekunte, a 53-year-old Lyft driver from Des Plaines, inside of his vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head. Adekunte was rushed to Loyola University Medical Center, where he died.

According to Maywood investigators, Adekunte was the victim of a robbery. They say the suspects lured him to the location where he was shot.

Maywood police are currently investigating the death of a 14-year-old white male who was found unresponsive on Nov. 21 at his home on the 200 block of South 12th Ave. in Maywood.

According to Deputy Chief Elijah Willis, relatives of the young man had tried waking him up, but he was not responding.

Emergency medical responders were then called to the home, Willis said.

According to the Cook County medical examiner’s office, the boy was pronounced dead at 7:36 a.m. Police didn’t say whether or not the teen was rushed to the hospital. As of Nov. 22, autopsy results were still pending.

An official with District 89 confirmed that the teen, a freshman in high school, graduated from Irving Middle School.

Willis said that no foul play was suspected and that police are currently conducting a routine death investigation.

Maywood man’s Nov. 19 death ruled a homicide The death of a Maywood man, who according to initial reports had accidentally shot himself, was later ruled a homicide, according to autopsy reports released by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

The incident happened at around 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19 in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, according to Chicago police, who initially had said that the man shot himself. The results of an investigation, however, revealed that someone fired, shooting him in the groin.

According to the Cook County medical examiner’s office, Anthony Collins, 30, of the 1900 block of S. 6th Ave. in Maywood, was pronounced dead at around 2:28 p.m. after being rushed to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.

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Maywood home now local landmark

1001 N. 2nd Ave., a model of Prairie Style, fits the mold of Frank Lloyd Wright’s protégé

By MICHAEL ROMAIN

Among those elements are features common to Van Bergen, including the wood trim on the ceilings; a long, low cast concrete fireplace mantel; and a “continuous horizontal band of wood trim above the windows and doors on all walls” (a feature also common to Wright).

Editor

During a Nov. 21 regular meeting, the Maywood Board of Trustees voted unanimously to grant local landmark status to 1001 N. 2nd Ave. in Maywood. The village’s Historic Preservation Commission unanimously recommended the home for landmark status on Nov. 2.

Contrary to earlier reports, the house’s date of construction, architect and builder is unknown, but members of the commission said that the home shares many characteristics that belong to the Prairie School of architecture made famous by Frank Lloyd Wright.

The commission pointed out, however, that according to a 1922 article in an Oak Park newspaper, the home’s design is attributed to John Van Bergen, a protégé of Wright. But no other documentation supports that claim.

Maywood has a relatively high concentration of Prairie School homes, including the Cluever House at 601 N. 1st Ave., the Stahmer House at 704 N. 4th Ave. and the Mrs. Henry Akin House at 801 S. 8th Ave. “The inability at this time to be able to identify the architect, date of construction, and original owner in no way detracts from the superb integrity, craftsmanship, and strong Prairie School design elements 1001 N. Second Avenue exhibits,” according to the commission’s nomination report.

“Additional research may yet unravel the mysteries surrounding the building of this house,” the report adds. “Even so, there

Photos courtesy Village of Maywood

THE WRIGHT FIT: The home at 1001 N. 2nd Ave., top, is now a local landmark. The house has many Prairie School features, including horizontal wood trim above the windows and doors. is no denying the elements throughout [the home], inside and out, firmly display the work of a true master of prairie-style architecture, and contribute greatly to the cultural context of Maywood.”

The exterior of the home features “simple geometric art glass designs,” a side-facing front entry (a borrowing of Japanese design that is common to the Prairie School) and a southern wall that is capped with a

limestone band.

The house, which was originally built by Edward and Noreen Brizzolara, perhaps in the early 1920s, will be named after the original owners, the report notes.

The architecturally significant home used to belong to the late Eugene “Gene” Moore, a lifelong Maywood resident who was the first African American to represent the 7th District in the Illinois House of Representatives and the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from 1999 until 2012.

Currently, it’s owned by Marshall High School girls varsity basketball coach Dorothy Gaters, a member of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and among the winningest basketball coaches in Illinois High School Association (IHSA) history.

“This is one of our very significant homes around here,” said Tom Kus, the Historic Preservation Commission’s chairman during a Nov. 7 regular meeting of the Maywood Board of Trustees.

Kus said that Gaters has “put a lot of money into improving this house.” The home is the 24th structure designated a local landmark in Maywood. Seventeen Maywood homes are currently on the National Register of Historic Places, according to Kus. The local landmark designation, Kus said, will allow the current owner of the home to apply for a property tax freeze. The owner may also be eligible for “income tax credits for historically appropriate renovations,” according to the commission’s web page.

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ARAMARK

Other food options? from page 1 With few exceptions, the state requires school districts to give contracts that are more than $25,000 to the lowest bidder.

Since July, the board has fielded many complaints, including instances of spoiled milk, which Aramark officials confirmed and addressed in October. The collective frustration with Aramark was perhaps most potent during the public comment portion of the Nov. 7 meeting.

A Proviso West student distributed to board members a bound packet full of photos of bad food, including molded pizza.

The Proviso West’s student isn’t alone. Her complaints are in line with other studentdriven protests against Aramark, such as the School Lunch Project created by civics students at a school in Chicago.

In 2015, the students launched a website featuring photos of the Aramark food that they’re served. The photos included meat patties that appear to have plastic pellets in them and overly bruised fruit.

“Aramark has stated on their website that they serve food inspired by the people we serve. It is quite evident that Aramark finds the people of Proviso uninspiring [based on] the quality of food that they serve us,”

SPOILED ROTTEN: A bruised pear, right, and a hamburger patty that appears to have plastic pallets inside of it – both served by Aramark to students in a Chicago school. The students started a website in 2015 to document Aramark’s food quality.

Courtesy The School Lunch Project

Village Free Press | November 22, 2017 the Proviso West student said, adding that she was speaking on behalf of the student council. “Aramark continues to serve your students food that is unhealthy, unsanitary and inedible.”

The student’s concerns lent a heightened sense of urgency to the possibility of severing ties with Aramark, but district administration officials said that doing away with the company before this school year is out would be virtually impossible.

For one, said Todd Drafall, D209’s chief financial officer, the bid process for seeking a vendor for the national lunch program typically takes between three to four months to complete. And further, he said, each step of the bid process, from issuing the bid to finalizing the contract, must be approved by the State Board.

School districts that participate in the national lunch program are only required to bid food service contracts every five years, according to a district report detailing the status of the food service program.

According to the report, the market place for food service vendors is limited and the district’s frequent bidding on vendors could alarm the few vendors in the state that can provide free lunch and breakfast.

“If the district bids again for the 2018 school year, it will be the third year in a row,” according to the report. “The concern is that given the format of the state bidding process, if a lower bidder does successfully bid the job and the district receives less than the current vendor, it will be bidding out again in a year. The district runs the risk of ‘scaring off ’ vendors from participating in the process.”

The report added that, in Illinois, “the bidder with the lowest meal rate is the lowest bidder.”

That’s unlike in neighboring states, where the bidder with the lowest management rate can be recognized as the lowest bidder — a process that may result in better food and service quality.

Many food service vendors that operate nationally don’t participate in Illinois, partly because of the unique way the State Board sets up the national lunch program bidding process, the report explained.

“The way [the bid process] is formatted is very frustrating,” said Drafall.

Drafall and D209 Supt. Jesse Rodriguez said that, since July, the district has pressed Aramark officials to improve their services.

Rodriguez said that he’s been in direct communication with Aramark about food service and that the company’s management team meets regularly with building principals.

“I hear from principals that there have been improvements over what has taken place in the past,” Rodriguez said. “They’re still not meeting standard, but there has been significant improvement to what we had in the past. This doesn’t excuse the fact that we have [these problems].”

Outside of pressing Aramark officials to improve its food service quality, the district’s report stated that district officials made changes to the bid process “to increase quality, service, and participation in the program.”

The district, for instance, tried to “add an evaluation process, which included a taste testing of the food,” but one of the bidders protested to the State Board staff and the requirement was removed.

The report recommended that the board engage with legislators and other school districts to change how the national lunch program’s bidding process is structured.

Many board members, however, were frustrated that, outside of complaining to Aramark, there didn’t appear to be much that they could immediately do about what many students and district officials consider to be the company’s sub-par performance.

Some explored the possibility of ending the Aramark contract and even of leaving the national lunch program, if staying in the program means having to continue with Aramark.

“Is it possible for us to opt out of this state-funded [school lunch program],” board member Rodney Alexander asked Drafall, who said, ‘No.’ “If Aramark isn’t meeting the requirements of having healthy, clean, nonrotten food that [won’t] cause death, you’re saying that because you’re in this contract,” asked board member Della Patterson, “We can’t come out of [it]?”

Drafall said that he was just explaining the bid process and wasn’t aware of “the legal process of ending a contract and how that works.”

“At some point, you draw the line,” Patterson said. “If that means we get on a bus and go down to Springfield and show them these pictures [of spoiled food], then that’s what we do.”

Alexander said that, although he was in favor of ending the relationship with Aramark, he didn’t want the district to be dragged into a legal battle with the company.

“I don’t want a legal battle with Aramark,” he said. “I want minimum to zero [legal] exposure. Real options. If we’re stuck, then we’re stuck. I just want it plain. Is there something we can do? But it would be fiscally irresponsible to get into a legal battle with people serving students bad food.

I don’t want to upset the person making the burger for my kid.”

Patterson, however, pushed back

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somewhat, explaining that, while she sympathized with Alexander’s concerns, “I also don’t want our children to become deathly ill because we’re thinking about how we’re doing things legally. I don’t want it to be on my conscience that [a student told us] the food is not good and we sat here worried about a contract.”

Rodriguez said that he’ll consult with the district’s legal counsel and come back to the board in December with a range of options for dealing with Aramark.

“We understand there is a problem,” he said. “That’s very clear. If this is something you want us to aggressively pursue, let me know. If you want us to be cautious, let me know.”

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Village Free Press | November 22, 2017

Triton touts over $1M in grants in two months They’ll fund sex assault and domestic violence training, geoengineering scholarships, more

that will allow Triton to partner with The Oak Park-based Equity Team, Inc. (E-Team) Editor and the Oak Park Public Library on a new college and career readiness initiative.

Since October, Triton College has The initiative, formally called announced a succession of large grants that “Triton College Activating Community will fund initiatives both on and off of the Opportunities,” began on Oct. 1 at the Oak college’s River Grove campus.

Park library. Students from two mentoring In October, the college announced that programs at Triton have been working with it was awarded a 2017 national leadership Oak Park and River Forest High School grant from the Washington, D.C.-based students each day at the library.

Institute of Museum and Library Services In addition to tutoring and mentoring, the initiative also offers activities like health and career fairs, family engagement seminars and financial planning seminars — all designed to eliminate the achievement and opportunity gaps between white and black students in the Oak Park area.

In November, Triton announced a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women, which will Courtesy Triton College fund the implementation of additional educational GEO JOB GROWTH: An environmental remediation profesprograms and training sional at work. related to sexual assault and

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Triton has partnered with the River Grove Police Department and the Oak Park-based Sarah’s Inn, a domestic violence resource center, on this initiative. The DOJ grant will help “support the newly formed Triton College Coordinated Community Response Team (TCCRT), which will implement mandatory sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and a stalking prevention program for all incoming Triton students,” according to a statement released by the college on Nov. 21.

“This grant will assist in the coordination of on-and-off campus victim services organizations and the local criminal justice system to provide holistic support and services for our students,” stated Corey Williams, Triton’s dean of student services.

Earlier this month, Triton also announced that it had been awarded a $650,000 grant to support students pursuing careers in geology, environmental science, engineering and similar fields.

The 5-year grant comes from the National Science Foundation, an independent federal agency designed to promote scientific progress and that funds basic scientific research at colleges and universities across the country.

Nearly $400,000 of the grant funds will go

to giving students scholarships while the rest of the money will cover equipment, mentoring services, research and other supports. The scholarships will address the need for more geoengineering professionals in the region. In Illinois, the occupations in the geoengineering field will grow by 15 to 20 percent over the next decade, according to a Triton statement announcing the grant funding.

“There’s a big workforce need,” said Dr. Sheldon Turner, the grant’s principal investigator. “There is a growing number of environmental science jobs out there and we are excited to take the lead on preparing students to succeed in those roles.”

Turner said that environmental remediation efforts are driving the need for geoengineering workers.

“One of the big things in the Chicago area is finding all of the leaking tanks left behind by closed factories and gas stations and getting them out of the ground to protect our groundwater, as well as our rivers and Lake Michigan,” he said.

Students interested in enrolling in the scholarship program can contact Turner at (708) 456-0300, ext. 3008 or by email at sheldonturner@triton.edu.

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Village Free Press | November 22, 2017 Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Cook County Commissioner Richard R. Boykin will read a proclamation celebrating the bicentennial and raising the celebratory flag.

The public is invited. The village of Broadview thanked United Airways for sponsoring the bicentennial flag program and to the Illinois Municipal League.

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December 1 – 8

Big Week

Have breakfast while seeking solutions to gun violence Help Broadview celebrate the state’s 200th birthday On Monday, Dec. 4, 12 p.m., at Broadview Village Hall, 2350 S. 25th Ave. in Broadview, the village of Broadview will fly the commemorative bicentennial flag to mark the beginning of a year-round celebration of the state of Illinois’ 200th birthday.

Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, state Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford, state

On Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Maywood Multipurpose Building, 200 S. 5th Ave. in Maywood, Maywood Youth Mentoring will hold their monthly youth breakfast. The event, held on the first Saturday of each month, is open to youth of all ages, parents, mentors and chaperones.

The breakfast is primarily for youth.

This month’s theme: Together We Can Prevent Gun Violence. The breakfast will feature a Vision Quilt Art Project, raffle prizes and community service hours. For more info, contact: (708) 344-3577.

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Start the holiday season with a Maywood Christmas tree lighting On Friday, Dec. 1, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Maywood Metra Station, near 5th Ave. and St. Charles Rd., the village of Maywood and the village’s Environmental/Beautification Commission will host the annual Christmas

tree lighting ceremony.

The event will feature Nadeau’s Ice Sculpting, caroling, live reindeer, s’mores, the Proviso East Band, PMSA’s drama group, Maywood Fine Arts dancers, Vernell Brown tumblers, a warm gear giveaway and much more. For more info, contact Ms. T. Rand: (708) 508-6516.

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Seeking renewal, a Maywood group looks to artist lofts Local community leaders trying to land an Artspace development

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

If a group of community stakeholders in Maywood have their way, the village could be home to a redeveloped building that could include living and work space for artists, similar to developments that have been cropping up around the country over the last three decades. Granted, the prospect, even if it becomes successful, is several years off.

The committee, facilitated by Maureen McKenna — a community development officer with Community Reinvestment Fund, USA — has been looking to tap a Minnesota-based nonprofit real estate development organization called Artspace to replicate in Maywood what it started doing in Saint Paul in the late 1980s, when the organization embarked on transforming old warehouses and factories into live/work spaces for artists.

By 1990, Artspace had transformed a sixstory warehouse built in 1908 by a railway company into the Northern Warehouse Artists’ Cooperative — “52 affordable live/ work units (some of them as large as 2,000 square feet) for artists and their families on its upper four floors,” according to Artspace’s website.

“The lower two floors provide office, studio and commercial space for nonprofit

arts organizations, commercial artists and other tenants, including a coffeehouse and an art gallery,” the website notes.

By 1993, Artspace had transformed two more old commercial buildings into live/ work artists’ space. And by 1999, it had redeveloped an old school in Chicago’s West Garfield Park area into the Switching Station Artists’ Lofts — a $5.3 million, 24unit, roughly 37,000-square-foot artistic live/ work community.

Switching Station, according to the Artspace website, features “off-street parking, a fenced-in play area on the building’s sunny south side and a lower level suitable for meetings and other events.” It also features a central courtyard and units that feature high, loft-like ceilings and large, airy windows.

The West Garfield Park development is one of four Artspace developments in the state. In all, Artspace has over 35 projects in operation across the country and an additional dozen in development, according to its website.

A recent report commissioned by ArtSpace touted the numerous community benefits that come with the redeveloped artistic spaces, which include expanded public access to art, the revitalization of “deteriorated historic structures and/ or underutilized spaces,” increased area

property values and the fostering of “safety and livability of neighborhoods without evidence of gentrification-led displacement.”

According to the report, the Tashiro Kaplan Artist Lofts in Seattle “grew from an appraised value of $2.8 million in 2003 to $16.9 million in 2010, and went from paying less than $500 in property taxes in 2003 to more than $28,000 in 2010. Over a 2 1/2 mile radius, the Tashiro Kaplan increased property values by an estimated average of $14,679 (one-time per house or condo).”

McKenna said that, currently, the Maywood committee is in the first phase of its effort to land an Artspace development. She said that the group includes various community leaders in the local artistic scene, including Maywood Fine Arts co-founder Lois Baumann, several MFA board members, Housing Helpers Executive Director Sara Lira, Proviso Partners for Health co-founder Lena Hatchett, and Firebrand Arts Network co-founder Brandie Booker, among others.

McKenna said that the Maywood Chamber of Commerce and Maywood Mayor Edwenna Perkins are also supportive of the effort.

“Like Artspace, the home office of [Community Reinvestment Fund, USA] is also in Minnesota,” McKenna said.

“We seek to bring wealth to underserved communities and to be able to help revitalize

neighborhoods in different ways. One of our main missions is job creation, so toward that end, we’ve been working in the Proviso Township area for over a year trying to find opportunities to help revitalize the community.”

McKenna said that landing an Artspace development could take four to five years and takes place in several stages. The steering committee is still in stage one, which includes attempting to secure around $25,000 in order to fund a study that would explore the feasibility of an Artspace coming into Maywood or a neighboring community.

Mckenna said that the committee has raised about half of that money and is looking to raise the other half by sometime in January 2018. Only after the feasibility of locating an Artspace in the area is established can the group move on to other stages, such as marketing the project, picking a site and raising money for the development efforts.

“We’re excited about the outcome and believe we’ll see a positive result,” McKenna said.

Fore info on Artspace, you can access the ‘frequently asked questions’ page on its website at: http://www.artspace.org/about/ frequently-asked-questions.

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Village Free Press | November 22, 2017

PERSPECTIVES

What the pop-tax fracas taught us about county government

By RICHARD BOYKIN

Cook County Commissioner (1st)

The budget amendment put forth by the Preckwinkle administration to close Cook County’s $200 million dollar budget gap represents a real victory for working families in Cook County.

Throughout this turbulent budget season, Cook County commissioners have labored under the question of whether it was truly possible to balance the budget and maintain service levels without the projected revenue from the unfair and regressive sweetened beverage tax.

Advocates for the tax said it was impossible. But the Preckwinkle administration’s amendment - filled with tough choices between those positions and programs that are discretionary, and those that are necessary - proves that it is indeed possible to serve the interests of the county taxpayers, as well as those residents that county government exists to serve.

If the question is whether it is possible for county government to be both fiscally responsible and morally responsive to the

JANIS L. CURTIS

Maywood to Harvard from page 1 made it through, though.

I was dating a guy from Chicago, Larry Curtis, who is now my husband (next year we’ll be married for 40 years). We have an 18-year-old daughter who just graduated from high school and getting ready to go to college.

What got you through Harvard?

I partnered with some really good friends and with a few other African-American students who were there. We had a good support group with each other. Another person who became a lifelong friend was a Ph.D. student at the time. She was working on her Ph.D. in public health at Harvard, so she knew how things worked. She already had two master’s degrees in social work and public health and she had an apartment.

One day, during my first year at Harvard, I was so frustrated and it was exam time. I wrote her a note about how I didn’t belong there and all of this. Well, she kept that note, had it laminated and put it on a piece of wood. She gave it to me as a graduation gift when I finished.

The other thing that motivated me was I really believed in public health. My goal was to become director of a neighborhood health center. I wanted to ensure the delivery of services to people in need.

As it turned out, I didn’t do that. I got married and started working at Blue Cross,

most vulnerable, high-need needs of our most vulnerable populations, and that these citizens, the answer is a objectives will be met while resounding yes. at the same time achieving Pitting the needs of the meaningful savings. What poor and the sick against is more, these savings will the imperative to keep be achieved without laying Cook County affordable for off any prosecutors, public all residents was always defenders, essential front line a false choice. If the law enforcement officers or administration’s amendment correctional guards. passes, Cook County will And while many will finally have a budget that focus on the elimination of demonstrates the falseness of certain vacant and middle that choice. management positions, Simply put, if we RICHARD BOYKIN it is also worth taking a enact a budget that Cook County Commissioner (1st) pause to note the addition includes Preckwinkle’s of one very important proposed amendment, the position: An investigator in administration and the Board the Office of the Inspector General that of Commissioners will have provided the will be empowered to look specifically citizens of Cook County with a blueprint of into allegations of sexual harassment. what fiscal reform in county government I introduced the amendment to create can look like going forward. this position, as an acknowledgment that The amendment ensures that the county county government, just like all levels will fulfill its twin missions of providing of government, is long overdue for an for the public safety and health of our

Blue Shield in Chicago. I did that for five years. I was a social policy analyst before moving up to a director position, but that was a little removed from what I really wanted to do.

I wasn’t happy. I had a good job and a good salary, but I needed something else. So I decided to apply for a policy fellowship at the University of North Carolina. I moved there and did research on teen pregnancy, looking at the factors that contributed to it. While doing research, I worked for the North Carolina state Medicaid program as a policy analyst. This was when Medicaid first started to pay for organ transplants and extended eligibility to children and mothers.

After that, I was recruited to the North Carolina Database Medical Commission.

I setup a statewide database comparing hospital charges and utilization in North Carolina. So, while I didn’t do what I set out to do, which was be an administrator at a neighborhood health clinic, my career has always been focused on how do you use data to make decisions to improve the delivery of healthcare services.

I believe that everybody has a right to good healthcare, a good education and good housing. Everybody deserves that, regardless of who they are. For me, public health aligns with that vision.

How have race-based health disparities informed your work?

I recently read a book at Henrietta Lacks [an African American woman whose cancer cells helped lead to many breakthroughs in medical research]. I manage Duke’s Clinical Data Research Networks program, which

additional level of scrutiny on this issue.

During the heated debate over the sweetened beverage tax, many suggested that county government was incapable of closing a $200 million dollar budget gap without decimating services or reaching into the taxpayer’s pocket. They said the history of patronage, bloat and waste was simply too entrenched to overcome.

They said that “Cook County” and “fiscal discipline” were two terms that could never be uttered in the same breath.

Well, they were wrong. The fiscal year 2018 budget season has taught us a clear lesson. When we work together, we can accomplish the difficult reforms that many once thought were impossible. This budget is just a first step and these achievements do not come without sacrifice. But the administration and my colleagues deserve praise for taking a decisive first step in the direction of fiscal reform. I look forward to building on this progress going forward.

Richard Boykin is a Cook County Board Commissioner representing the 1st District.

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takes the electronic health record data currently available across the country and helps researchers do their jobs.

Lacks is a good example of how black people and other minorities were used as guinea pigs. They’d give us health services when they needed people to do research on but they wouldn’t allow us to benefit from the fruits of that research. My work helps to ensure that this medical research benefits everyone.

One of the projects I’ve helped to support is looking at how race and ethnicity are coded in these data records, to make sure that researchers who are doing what they call health equity, health disparity research have data they need to be able to easily isolate populations of people, in a good way. So they can say, ‘These are the people being treated compared to other people, these are the outcomes.’

On the difference between a job and a career

When I was growing up, if you were going to be a biology major, you did it because you were going to be a doctor, nurse or dentist. As a matter of fact, I was a biology major, but all the other folks in my class were premed majors. The expectation was that you were going to apply to medical school. And I did apply and had been accepted into Howard, but I didn’t want to be a doctor.

That wasn’t my thing and, to be honest, I can’t stand the sight of blood.

I love working at Duke and for an academic medical center, because we don’t just deliver care, we create clinical knowledge and for

HENRIETTA LACKS me that’s just over the top. A lot of it has to do with exposure. We just don’t expose black kids to other kinds of careers and we don’t make a distinction for our kids between having a job and having a career. I have a career. I don’t just have a job. I think that we have to expose our children so they can understand that there are lots of things you can do besides just be a doctor or nurse if you have a biology degree.

— Michael Romain

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Village Free Press | November 22, 2017

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Public Notice: Your Right to Know REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JASON P. FAUST, BRENDA CHANDUVI-FAUST, CITIBANK, N.A. Defendants 17 CH 001530 11117 SHAKESPEARE 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 September 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11117 SHAKESPEARE STREET, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-20-316-0150000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.

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For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-00990.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-00990 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 001530 TJSC#: 37-9023 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-04127.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-04127 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 007203 TJSC#: 37-7729 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $290,646.74.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 12-2818.

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. 12-2818 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 12 CH 34715 TJSC#: 37-8990 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 col-

lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-16236.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-16236 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 015412 TJSC#: 37-9217 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 DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.PAMELA BENNETT A/K/A PAMELA J. BENNETT, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 17 CH 007203 622 HULL 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 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 26, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 622 HULL AVENUE, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-16-303-0610000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.MARIA GUZMAN, JUAN GUZMAN, MARTA ELIZABETH GUZMAN, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 34715 3118 WILCOX STREET Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3118 WILCOX STREET, Bellwood, IL 60104

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTINE V. O’BRIEN; LEWIS MORTON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 10829 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, December 15, 2017 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. 15-05-223-013-0000.

Commonly known as 206 44th Avenue, Northlake, IL 60164.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-020286 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3067149 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JUAN G. MUNOZ, GUADALUPE RODRIGUEZ, DALIA RODRIGUEZ, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA–DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 15 CH 015412 815 N. 7TH 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 October 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 4, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 815 N. 7TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-02-324-0020000; 15-02-324-003-0000.

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 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR SPRINGLEAF MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2013-2, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2013-2 Plaintiff, -v.GREGORIO SOTO, MARIA GUADALUPE GODINEZ A/K/A GUADALUPE GODINEZ, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS, N.A. Defendants 17 CH 809 1022 RICHARD AVENUE Berkeley, IL 60163 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 5, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1022 RICHARD AVENUE, Berkeley, IL 60163 Property Index No. 15-06-304-0440000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $192,206.66.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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

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15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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

Please refer to file number 17-081922.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-081922 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 809 TJSC#: 37-9187 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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condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 212013356.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13356 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 03151 TJSC#: 37-8434 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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cause on April 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 4, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2445 N. NEWCASTLE AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60707 Property Index No. 13-30-330-0040000.

The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments.

The judgment amount was $139,499.83.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 212012621.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-12621 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 09969 TJSC#: 37-10118 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 CITIBANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DEYANIRA DIAZ, NORTHBROOK BANK & TRUST COMPANY Defendants 16 CH 006993 1713 N. SAYRE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60707 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1713 N. SAYRE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60707 Property Index No. 13-31-317-016.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-06114.

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. 14-16-06114 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 006993 TJSC#: 37-10250

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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(847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm.

Please refer to file number 05-9217.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 05-9217 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 06 CH 25237 TJSC#: 37-10312 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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foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3881.

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. 16-3881 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 10111 TJSC#: 37-10322 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 AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF EMMA J. HORNE AKA EMMA HORNE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF EMMA J. HORNE AKA EMMA HORNE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF EMMA J. HORNE AKA EMMA HORNE, DECEASED, DUANE HORNE, CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MANOR CARE OF HINSDALE IL, LLC, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF EMMA J. HORNE AKA EMMA HORNE, DECEASED Defendants 17 CH 03151 1534 MORRIS AVENUE BERKELEY, IL 60163 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1534 MORRIS AVENUE, BERKELEY, IL 60163 Property Index No. 15-08-112-0500000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $119,102.40.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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”

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DAVID PEREZ, BMO HARRIS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, FKA HARRIS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, FKA HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK, CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT Defendants 16 CH 09969 2445 N. NEWCASTLE AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60707 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY F/K/A BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MAY 1, 2001, MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2001-NC1 Plaintiff, -v.GARY J. ECKARDT A/K/A GARY ECKARDT, CITY OF NORTHLAKE, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, EMPIRE COOLER SERVICE, INC. Defendants 06 CH 25237 365 EAST DICKENS AVENUE Northlake, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 15, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 365 EAST DICKENS AVENUE, Northlake, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-32-210-0180000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $269,328.92.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL BURRELL, ANNA BURRELL Defendants 16 CH 10111 807 S. 4TH 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 November 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 20, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 807 S. 4TH AVE., Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-353-0160000 Vol. 162.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $218,628.69.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.WILLIE S. WINTERS, FRANCES A. WINTERS, WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL BANK, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 5112 3621 MADISON ST. Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 31, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 20, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3621 MADISON ST., Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-321-1050000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $186,998.24.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 17-4672.

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. 17-4672 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 17 CH 5112 TJSC#: 37-10355 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C15-28961.

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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C15-28961 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 15 CH 16454 TJSC#: 37-10397 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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sociates, P.C., 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. C14-06702 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068512

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs.

KARAL EWING; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; WESSEL PRENDERGAST; Defendants, 17 CH 6525 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 Wednesday, January 3, 2018 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. 15-16-417-037-0000.

Commonly known as 1102 Manchester Avenue, Westchester, IL 60154.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-032837 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068489

spect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-02590.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-02590 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004165 TJSC#: 37-9429 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 judgment amount was $264,444.37.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm.

Please refer to file number 17-082213.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-082213 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 3362 TJSC#: 37-9979 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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1320 N. 35TH AVENUE Melrose Park, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein, will at 10:30 AM on December 20, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1320 N. 35TH AVENUE, Melrose Park, IL 60160 Property Index No. 15-04-304-010.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $153,886.81.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-92334.

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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C13-92334 Case Number: 1 : 12 CV 7588 TJSC#: 37-10353 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 HSBC BANK USA N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-D1 ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.LATROY DIVELL JONES Defendants 15 CH 16454 1501 S. 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 August 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1501 S. 6TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-143-0010000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $155,781.21.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCREDIT LOANS, INC. MORTGAGE ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-QS14; Plaintiff, vs.

RAFAEL AURIOLES; BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 15 CH 2471 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 Wednesday, January 3, 2018 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. 15-10-410-004-0000.

Commonly known as 415 S. 17th 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 Ms. Nicole Fox at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Potestivo & As-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR PARK PLACE SECURITIES INC. ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-WCH1; Plaintiff, vs.

LILLIE LITTLE AKA LILLIE O. LITTLE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LILLIE LITTLE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 5692 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 Wednesday, January 3, 2018 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. 15-15-217-015-0000.

Commonly known as 909 Adams Street, 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 the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 WA17-0214.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068502 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION KONDAUR CAPITAL CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs.

PEDRO MALDONADO; MAYRA K. PONCE; PROSPECT MORTGAGE LLC; Defendants, 16 CH 13939 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 Wednesday, January 3, 2018 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. 15-09-211-020-0000.

Commonly known as 328 31st Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-001438 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3068485

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JEFFREY R. STIEBER, MAGDALENA M. STIEBER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA–DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 004165 3020 N. 78TH AVENUE ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 12, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3020 N. 78TH AVENUE, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 Property Index No. 12-25-111-1040000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with re-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF ROBERT D. LINZER, DECEASED, JULIE E. FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ROBERT D. LINZER, DECEASED, DANIELLE LINZER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 17 CH 3362 97 EDWARDS AVENUE Northlake, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 97 EDWARDS AVENUE, Northlake, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-32-407-0090000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF AEGIS ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-5 Plaintiff, -v.KELVIN JACKSON, BENDETRESE JACKSON, ADVANTAGE ASSETS II, INC, FATHER & SONS HOME IMPROVEMENT II, INC JUDGE HARRY D. LEINENWEBER Defendants 12 CV 7588

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