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Renovated West Side stadium gives students pride, CPS says The Rockne Stadium in Austin is getting a new turf field, an upgraded track and other renovations to modernize the outdated CPS athletic facility By PASCAL SABINO Block Club Chicago

A West Side stadium used by Chicago Public Schools sports teams will be brought up to date with renovations to the fields, track, locker rooms and other outdated parts of the facility. The $10.7 million upgrades to the Knute Rockne Stadium at 1117 S. Central Ave. will be completed in two phases between this summer and next. The improvements are part of a Chicago Public Schools campaign to modernize district facilities, including the six stadiums owned by the district. Rockne Stadium is dedicated to elementary through high school athletics programs, and it See ROCKNE STADIUM on page 4

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Mural tour showcases power of community, partnerships

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West Side residents, artists and community leaders boarded a bus May 15 at the 15th Police District to take a tour led by police officer Danielle Brown and Sgt. Jermaine Harris of Austin, North Lawndale and Humboldt Park. Participants saw eight of the 10 murals that have been installed to beautify the streets and visually represent West Siders’ spirit and vibrancy. Last month’s tour was just one of many ways the 15th Police District engages with residents as part of their strategy to increase safety through community-based initiatives. The murals came about from an initiative that brought together block clubs, nonprofit organizations and the 15th District. “This could not have been done without the support of so many people,” Alexandra Auguste said. “And first and foremost, is the residents. So, thank you for being honest and open and sharing.” Auguste is co-founder of the Community Leadership Fellows, a program that partnered with block club presidents and the local nonprofit Taproots to host peace circles on 11 blocks on the West Side last year. The peace circles focused on themes of leadership and hope for the future, but most importantly, they provided an opportunity for the residents in each block to engage in conversations about the vision they want for their neighborhood. “That’s really what it’s about, being able to take care of yourself through creation – through creating the things that you wanna be and see in your life,” Chris Thomas, founder of YourPassion1st, said. “Without community, none of this is possible.” These conversations inspired the creation of murals representing the collective vision of the residents in each block. Artists and leaders of the local art orga-

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A May 15 mural tour led by Chicago Police officers allowed participants to enjoy eight murals installed to beautify the streets on the West Side. nizations Paint The City, Antidote and YourPassion1st joined the tour to share how the project provided local artists an opportunity to use their talents to benefit their communities. “I really enjoyed doing something like this. I don’t really do anything for the community, so me being a part of, you know, youth, I feel like I should be more involved. And this is the first step to do so,” artist Brenda Dickerson said. Dickerson, a visual artist and a participant of YourPassion1st’s youth program, created the mural for the 3300 West Lexington block club. In all, 12 artists from Paint The City, Antidote and YourPassion1st also worked in the creation of the murals. Murals were also installed on the following blocks: 3900 West Grenshaw, 3300 West Lexington, 3300 West Monroe, 1000 North Monticello, 1100 North Monticello, 1000 North Harding, 800 North Keystone, 4900 West Race, 300 North Lotus and 300 North Pine. Beyond admiring the beautiful artwork that was created for each block, the tour gave attendees the opportunity to learn

from each other, observe the work that block clubs have achieved and listen to the stories of residents who have lived in Austin, Humboldt Park and North Lawndale for generations. Velda Brunner, president of the block club in the 300 of North Lotus, shared how they created an urban farm where they grow free produce for residents. The farm also has eight land plots available for residents. “Each plot was donated to a person in the community [for] free,” Brunner said. “So they’re able to come out, plant on it, harvest it, and they also put stuff on the table for other people to get.” Participants also celebrated the positive impact of community and teamwork, highlighting the effect that communitybased organizations can have when they engage with residents to find out their needs and work together to address them. “This is what happens when you actually talk to community, talk to residents and you ask them what they want,” Auguste said. “This is simple, just ask.”

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ROCKNE STADIUM No small plans from page 1 is also heavily used for summer sports. Each stadium hosts around 1,000 games each year, though Rockne Stadium was long overdue for an upgrade, said David Rosengard, executive director of sports administration for the district. “It’s dingy. It needs a lot of work, which it’s getting,” Rosengard said. “I want our student athletes to come in there with a sense of pride.” The first phase of the renovations will lay down a turf field and install an eightlane track. Construction on the track and turf field has already begun and is expected to be finished by fall, Rosengard said. The grass field at the stadium “was lumpier than a roller coaster,” and the track was beat up to the point of being nearly unusable, so the improvements will allow better programs to be hosted at the stadium, Rosengard said. “This is going to provide our kids a track program in the neighborhood … that they don’t have, because there was no track that you could run on,” he said. Phase two of the overhaul will renovate the bathrooms, locker rooms, add a new scoreboard, improve the lighting and add a parking lot to the facility. The stadium will also be getting a concessions stand. Construction on phase two will begin in 2023. “Our sports teams go out to the suburbs and they come back and say, ‘Why don’t we have a facility like this?’ Our kids deserve it,” Rosengard said. “Our kids will walk into this and go, ‘Wow, this is cool.’” The 8.5-acre stadium was last renovated in 2007. At that time, the stadium

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The district did not have an extensive process for gathering resident input since the Rockne Stadium project was focused on bringing the stadium up to standard rather than redesigning the building for a new purpose, Rosengard said. In any case, it would be a “huge budget lift” to build an indoor stadium, and the district wouldn’t have the funds to do so, he said. Even without the indoor stadium that some were hoping for, the improvements will still be great for neighborhood kids, Clay said. But parents need to feel like they have a voice in the school system, especially on the West Side where many are enrolling in charters and suburban schools out of dissatisfaction over a lack of investment in local schools, Clay said. “It will be beneficial. But where’s the community buy-in? It will be beneficial for kids who play there, but think of all the kids whose parents are frustrated … and will send their kids to suburban high schools,” Clay said.

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IDGAF Generation transcends all

am a member of the Baby Boomer generation (b. 1946-1964). The generations that followed are: ■ Generation X (b. 19651980); ■ Generation Y (b. 19811996); ■ Millennium, aka Generation Z (b. 1997-2012); and ■ Generation Alpha (b. 2013-2025). However, missing from the list is the generation that transcends every one of those eras. I call them the IDGAF (I Don’t Give a F***) generation. These are the individuals who create havoc, and their response to anybody that critiques them is the literal translation: IDGAF. Tell them that they’re running the community and their response is: IDGAF. When they create havoc and commit crimes, even with the knowledge that they may go to jail for the rest of their lives, their response is: IDGAF! These are individuals who you cannot threaten with anything because they truly don’t care (or they maintain a false charade of bravado, not caring while committing their heinous acts, but once caught, to try and save their butts, they lie and pretend that they are/have repented). But in reality, they are diehard IDGAF members. They are cold-blooded and heartless. Their thought processes are warped because of their self-centered ideologies. And as such, when they threaten to do dastardly deeds, everyone who hears their proclamation, should believe them 1,000%! An example of members of the IDGAF generation shows in an incident that happened here a couple of weeks ago. The initial news report out of Skokie was simply that gunfire had occurred within an apartment and that two children had been shot. But as the story unfolded, the stench from it was overwhelming. Anyone who watched the news conference and followed the story, knows there’s a lot of smelly

parts to the entire debacle. The only innocent victims in all of this were children, who paid the premium for the adult mess that they were placed into. One child, 9-year-old Jeremiah Ellis was shot a total of 11 times while committing the horrific crime of lying on the floor watching TV. His brother was shot once in the foot. A total of 35 bullets were fired at those young children on purpose as part of an act of revenge for a killing from last year in August. What kind of people could do that? It’s the IDGAF generation. They act without logical thinking. They’re so focused on the cause that they don’t consider the illogic of their decisions. The police have apprehended the alleged suspects. A female, 32, who is the alleged ringleader, along with her alleged accomplices, who are males, 22 and 16. I told you the IDGAF generation transcends eras when one of them is old enough to be the mother of the youngest! Other parts of the stories that have come out are that the female ringleader had sent messages to the family members of the deceased child prior to his death declaring, “Ho, I’ll smoke you and your kids, yeah b----, I said your kids.” The threat was taken seriously enough that the grandparents did not attend the 9-year-old’s birthday party in Chicago. But when he went to their house, that is where the ringleader and her accomplices allegedly carried out her threat. Adult mess! On everyone’s part! That is what these folks did and got into so that the children had to suffer. It is time we reclaim our entire community, promote punishments/situations and realities that will make the IDGAF generation GAF, and stop using language, by calling young criminals “babies” when they are truly young criminals, which then has the unintended consequences of being supportive of the IDGAF generation.

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Loretto Hospital offering free summer screenings

First of four planned events took place June 3 in hospital’s parking lot By AUSTIN TALKS Publishing Partner

The Loretto Hospital and Loretto Hospital Foundation announced the return of its free summer screening series designed to heighten community awareness and intervention against the health risks disproportionately impacting Chicago’s West Side. The first of four planned monthly events took place June 3, in Loretto Hospital’s physicians’ parking lot, 645 S. Central Ave. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., residents were invited to take advantage of a range of free health screening opportunities, speak with hospital staff, and gather health education materials and other informational resources.

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Retiring alderman defends bargain price land purchase Departing Ald. Michael Scott and his wife are on track to benefit from a city-backed land deal to buy a pair of vacant lots adjoining their North Lawndale home By ALEX NITLIN

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Departing Ald. Michael Scott (24th) is on track to benefit from a city-backed land deal in his own ward shortly after he leaves office that would allow him to and his wife Natashee Scott to buy a pair of vacant lots adjoining their North Lawndale home. The alderman has defended the move as above board, saying he had no personal involvement in the pair of land sales that his wife pursued through Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration so that his young children can enjoy a safe outdoor play space in the shadow of their home. And planning officials in Lightfoot’s administration also say the pending sales cross no legal or ethical lines. Still, the Scotts were able to take advantage of a city-led appraisal that undercut nearby property values, and of a city program that offers discounts to property owners who buy publicly owned parcels next door to them. Lightfoot introduced a pair of ordinances to the City Council this week on behalf of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development that would sell a pair of vacant city-owned lots on the west edge of Douglass Park to Natashee Scott for a combined $8,000. Natashee Scott is a senior deputy to Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. One ordinance (O2022-1697) calls to sell the lot at 1254 S. Albany Ave. in the 24th Ward to Natashee Scott for $1,000 through the city’s Adjacent Neighbors Land Acquisition Program (ANLAP). The lot was appraised at $7,000, according to the language of the ordinance. ANLAP allows property owners to buy neighboring lots from the city for as little as $1,000 as long as each lot is appraised at $10,000 or less. The other ordinance introduced this week (O2022-1698) sketches a plan to sell the cityowned vacant lot at 1256 S. Albany Ave. to Natashee Scott for $7,000, which the ordinance lists as that property’s fair market value as well.

Ald. Michael Scott, Jr. (24) and his wife Natashee Scott are set to pay $8,000 to buy a pair of vacant city-owned parcels next to their home in the 1200 block of South Albany Avenue. The city has owned the parcels since 1992, Cook County property records show. The Scotts, who live at 1250 S. Albany Ave., would be required by the ordinances to transform the empty lots into “landscaped open space” within six months of the sale. “It’s just to green the space and create a garage area for us, and that’s it,” Michael Scott told The Daily Line of the sales last month. Natashee plans to plant a garden, manicure the grass so their teenage daughter can practice soccer and add “maybe a little playset” for their younger sons, he said. Natashee Scott submitted applications to buy the properties on March 14, 2021, according to Peter Strazzabosco, a spokesperson for the Department of Planning and Development. Strazzabosco wrote in an email that both properties were “publicly advertised and there were no alternate proposals,” and that the city’s Board of Ethics “reviewed the procedures for both sales.” Chicago ethics rules prohibit elected officials from having any financial interest in the purchase of city-owned property. But the rules carve out an exception for real estate that is “sold pursuant to a process of competitive bidding following public notice.” “The City’s land sale programs are intended to repurpose surplus land for productive private purposes and each transaction is subject to multiple review and approval procedures,” Strazzabosco wrote. “Both of these sales are compliant with program requirements, review procedures, and ethics considerations.” The alderman said he intentionally kept his distance from the entire application process and had no communication with the planning department or any other mem-

bers of Lightfoot’s administration about the deals. “I have not talked to any of them about anything,” Michael Scott said. “I’ve had my wife do this so that it wouldn’t go through me. I have not called on her behalf, I have not sent an email on her behalf. I have not done any of those things, because I did not want it to look as if me as the alderman had my hand in doing any of this.” A graduate of Northeastern Illinois University, Roosevelt University’s Heller College of Business and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Natashee Scott has served as Stratton’s general counsel and deputy chief of staff since last November, and she has been president and CEO of the Westside Cultural Foundation since 2017, according to her LinkedIn page. She handwrote on the public economic disclosure tied to both land purchase applications that she is “married to 24th Ward Alderman Michael Scott, Jr.” Natashee Scott declined a request for comment on Wednesday. Multiple vacant lots near the Albany Avenue properties have within the past year been assessed, listed or sold at values far higher than $7,000, which was the value for which the city’s planning department appraised them. A vacant lot at 1839 S. Fairfield Ave., across the park from the Albany properties, was listed for $74,900 as of Wednesday. The two Albany Avenue lots lined up for sales have not been assessed in recent years because taxes are not charged on city-owned lots. But four privately owned vacant lots on the 1200 block of South Troy St., one block to the west, were most recently assessed at fair market values of $36,710 each, according to

the Cook County Assessor’s Office, A vacant residential lot at 2821 W. Congress Pkwy, one mile northeast of the Albany Avenue properties, sold last June for $60,000, county property records show. A double-wide empty parcel at 313-15 S. California Ave. that is zoned for business uses about 1.2 miles to the northeast, sold in April 2021 for $110,000. Vacant residential lots at 1501 S. Kostner Ave. and 1532 S. Kildare Ave., both in the western part of North Lawndale, were assessed last year at fair market values of $44,410. The planning department commissioned real estate appraiser Michael F. Walsh in March to appraise the parcels that are lined up for sale to the Scotts, Strazzabosco said. The 35-page appraisal report includes data on four nearby vacant lots that recently sold for $13,000 or less. “That report considered a variety of metrics, including recent sales prices for comparable sites, and concluded the fair market value of both sites was $14,000,” Strazzabosco said. Scott said he was surprised at the higher values for comparable vacant lots, saying he has “never ever had anything assessed for $36,000 that is a [vacant] residential property” in North Lawndale. “We pay fair market value for anything that is over there,” he said, noting that assessments and appraisals are both “done by an independent person” with no input from aldermen. He added that he and his wife could have gone through other available programs to buy each lot for $1, but they chose to pay $8,000 total because he “wanted to buy it at fair market value.” “I can see how, if I bought it for a dollar, it could look unfair,” Scott said. “I didn’t want to do that, because I thought that would be improper.” Scott has lived on Albany Avenue in North Lawndale since 1987, he said. He and his wife bought their two-flat graystone at 1250 S. Albany Ave. from the Cook County Land Bank Authority in 2018. Lightfoot introduced the property sale ordinances to the City Council last month, one day before Michael Scott announced that he would resign his public role so he could spend more time with his family and take a community relations job with Chicagobased film studio Cinespace. Read the full article at blockclubchicago. org.

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Austin student musicians showcase their skills at Ravinia The students performed on May 21, as part of Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play: Play Programs By SAMANTHA CALLENDER Community Narrative Reporter

Sistema Ravinia, part of Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play: Play Programs, a music education program for students in the third through eighth grades across Chicago and Lake County public schools, has been serving students in Austin for nearly 10 years. On May 21, West Side students were able to showcase their skills at the famous Ravinia Pavilion in Highland Park. Students arrived at the site by bus, and parents and family were also welcome to take a program-sponsored bus ride. Although this recital was only open to family and friends of performing scholars, Alex Rodriguez, the site manager at Sistema Ravinia Austin, said they hope to be able to put on more community performances in the future. Rodriguez said the program also hopes to enroll more students next academic year. “The instrument and lessons are free of charge to families,” Rodriguez said. “Our goal is to make education ac-

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West Side students playing at Ravinia Pavillion in Highland Park on May 21. cessible and engaging without worrying about cost.” Currently, the program is available throughout the academic year to students at Catalyst Circle Rock and T.M. Clark Elementary schools in Austin. This year marked the first time since 2019 that students have been in-person for the program. “It’s been so amazing to be able to teach scholars in per-

son again,” Rodriguez said. “Our virtual programming was amazing but it’s exciting to be able to engage scholars in live music again.” Last month, scholars showcased what they’d been practicing all year at Ravinia’s Spring Celebration. “We want to engage scholars more outside of the daily ensemble and the recital,” Rodriguez said. “We hope to do more community performances and we want to have students performing at open-houses to hopefully encourage their peers to join.” While music education is the goal, Rodriguez said that there have been students enrolled in Sistemia Ravinia who have gone on to pursue music beyond elementary and high school. “We’ve had scholars who have gone on to become part of the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative (CMPI), whose goal is to prepare gifted orchestral students for conservatory programs,” he said. CMPI, like Ravinia, also aims to eliminate the financial barriers for low-income students in order to give them access to music education, creating a pathway for a career in music. For those interested in Sistema Ravinia and Ravinia’s other Reach Teach Play: Play Programs, visit: www.ravinia. org/RTP_Play.

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Stepping up from page 1 5463 W. Chicago Ave. in Austin. Bassett and her life partner initially sought to launch an initiative to feed people experiencing homelessness, but they soon realized that there weren’t many resources available for the transgender/non-binary (TGNB) community. “There are many social services agencies on the West Side, but none seemed to care about being of service to us,” Bassett said. “No one wanted to place a safe haven on the West Side for TGNB folks,” said Bassett. “I come from a background of people who take action, so I knew I had to do something for my people.” That something bloomed into what is now the Life is Work Community Resource Center, which provides a range of services, including housing referrals, career readiness wear and job training, among others. Bassett, who is CEO of the center, said the organization soon plans to provide HIV and STI testing and resources as well. “Black and Brown people in this city already struggle with inequalities related to food, housing and jobs, and for those who are also trans and non-binary it’s even more of a challenge,” Bassett said. “It’s important that

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Zahara Bassett, the founder of Life is Work in Austin. when providing services to these groups that you have a certain level of cultural competency and empathy in order to be able to truly help.” Another element of Life is Work involves creating a community for TGNB people and their allies on the West Side.

Many Austin residents share the sentiment that creating a community is a challenge. Bassett echoes the sentiment, especially when it comes to rallying around for trans lives. “We only seem to get visibility in the news when a trans person is murdered, but there’s never any action to follow that media sensation,” the West Side CEO said. “It cycles out of the news and we’re forgotten about until another one of us is killed.” Bassett said that trans murders on the West Side go largely unreported and of those that are reported, only 23% are solved. Bassett believes that these statistics are why people are unafraid to take trans lives. “When I was younger I was involved in a bad relationship with a guy and he told me that he could kill me and no one would care,” she said. “And the most frightening thing about that was that he was right. People don’t really care when we are killed.” She added that connecting and engaging with the West Side is important to her, since the cultural divides ultimately lead to the violence among trans folks, especially Black trans women. “My vision is to have a united West Side. We’re all Black and Brown people. There’s not a lot of unity,” Bassett said. “We [trans people] are your people too. We are here. We are human.”

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Galewood community members seek to nurture and nourish

Galewood Neighbors and Trinity Galewood Church’s Need 2 Feed outreach events will take place on first Saturday of each month until at least next year By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

When Galewood Neighbors community organization and Trinity Galewood Church, 1701 N. Narragansett Ave., held their first Need 2 Feed community outreach event on May 7, they didn’t advertise it much, so they didn’t expect many people to show. But 31 people did show up and most of them came from right there in Galewood. The idea came from a Galewood Neighbors board member, Wanda Gilmer, who owns the Fatso Hard Kitchen catering company and wanted to figure out a way to make sure the

leftover food didn’t go to waste. After the discussions with the church, they decided to expand it to offer legal aid and mental health resources as well. The organizers decided to hold the event monthly at Trinity Galewood Church, on the first Saturday of the month, from noon to 6 p.m., until at least September 2023. They hope that the events will be platforms for community-building. Steve Green, the chair of Galewood Neighbors, said that catering companies ending up with “excess food” isn’t unusual. Gilmer brought the issue to Galewood Neighbors, because she wasn’t sure the best way to handle that food. Galewood Neighbors member Chisoni Davis, a member of Galewood Trinity Church, reached out to her church. “[We thought] why don’t we create something really special, not just handing out food, which is important, but also [providing] other services, such as legal aid, counseling and nutrition advice,” Green said. Those services are delivered by professionals who live in Galewood and volunteer their time. Gilmer said that they had

50 meals ready to go. They handed out 31 of them. The remaining 19 were donated to the “Love Fridge” free food distribution points. Green and Gilmer said most people who took the meals during the May event live in Galewood. A few came from north and central Austin, and one came from the neighboring Montclare community. Gilmer emphasized that they didn’t impose any kind of geographic restrictions on the event. Anyone who needs help is welcome to come. “This event is for anyone in the community experiencing hardship, whether longterm or temporary,” Gilmer said. The fact that they distributed as many meals as they did, Green said, even without much outreach, shows that there is a need in the community. And he was struck by the fact that, while most of their volunteers are young, the people getting services tended to be older. “We were pleasantly surprised with the number of people who did show up and we think it’s going to continue to grow as word gets out,” he said. “There’s food insecurity throughout Chicago, so there’s definitely a need.”

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Since they got a few Spanish-speakers attending in May, Green said, they made a point of creating Spanish-language versions of the fliers to advertise future events. Gilmer said that they always envisioned the Need 2 Feed as something that would evolve based on the residents’ needs. Over the next three to six months, they will survey the attendees and adjust their offerings based on feedback. Gilmer said that they want Need 2 Feed events to be spaces where the community can gather and feel supported. “The goal is to provide a safe space for our community to come and be nurtured and nourished,” Gilmer said. “And this is not just food. We want them to be nurtured and nourished by our community.” Anyone interested in volunteering for future Need 2 Feed events should contact Chisoni Davis at chisonidavis@yahoo.com. For this and other Galewood Neighbors events, visit https://galewoodneighbors.org/.

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HELP WANTED BUSINESS LICENSE OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Business License Officer in the Development Customer Service Department. This person will perform a variety of technical duties in the processing and approval of business licenses and permits; and provide assistance and support to the Department. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park. us/jobs. First review of applications will be May 9, 2022.

HELP WANTED

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INTERN

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Environmental Health Intern in the Health Department. This full-time seasonal position will provide assistance to the Environmental Health Practitioners in the inspection and local businesses, homes and other establishments to enforce state and local laws and ordinances related to public Health safety; to respond and resolve citizen complaints regarding nuisances and reported epidemics. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/jobs.

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HELP WANTED • NETWORK SPECIALIST Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. DEFINITION To perform various network/system administration, computer support, and operational activities for the Village including computer system setup, configuration, and testing. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Reports directly to the Information Technology Services Director. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential duties and responsibilities 1. Ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embrace, support, and promote the Village’s core values, beliefs and culture. 2. Configure, test, and deploy network systems, such as, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless equipment, network servers and storage arrays. 3. Configure, test, and deploy system servers, such as, file, print, Internet, e-mail, database, and application servers. 4. Configure, test, and monitor server and end-user systems for security, such as, user accounts, login scripts, file access privileges, and group policy management. 5. Configure, test, and deploy end-user systems, such as, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and software. 6. Test, configure, deploy, and support security systems, such as, facility access system, video & audio system. 7. Monitor and auditing of networks, systems, and user activities to ensure security and efficiency of systems. Create scripts and reports of detail activities for regular review. 8. Perform and participate in disaster recovery activities, such as, backup procedures, data recovery, and system recovery planning. 9. Assist end-users with computer problems or queries. Troubleshoot systems as needed and meet with users to analyze specific system needs. 10. Ensure the uniformity, reliability and security of system resources including network, hardware,

software and other forms of systems and data. 11. Prepare, create and update user/technical procedure documentations and provide computer training. 12. Assemble, test, and install network, telecommunication and data equipment and cabling. 13. Participate in research and recommendation of technology solutions. Other important responsibilities and duties 1. Train users in the area of existing, new or modified computer systems and procedures. 2. Participate in the preparation of various activity reports. 3. Travel and support remote facilities and partner agencies. 4. Operate, administer and manage the Village and Public Safety computer systems, including E-911 center, in-vehicle computer systems. 5. Prepare clear and logical reports and program documentation of procedures, processes, and configurations. 6. Complete projects on a timely and efficient manner. 7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principals and procedures of computer systems, such as, data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing and critical analysis. Hardware and software configuration of. computers, servers and mobile devices, including computing environment of Windows Server and Desktop OS and applications, Unix/Linux OS, VMware, iOS/Android. Network protocols, security, configuration and administration, including firewalls, routers, switches and wireless technology. Cabling and wiring, including CAT5/6, fiber network, telephone, serial communication, termination, and punch-down. Telecommunications theory and technology, including VoiP, serial communication, wireless protocols, PBX, analog, fax, voicemail and auto-attendant. Principles and methods of computer programming, coding and testing, including power shell, command scripting, macros, and

VB scripts. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Technical writing, office productivity tools and database packages. Ability to: Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: - Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time - Operating assigned equipment - Lift 50 pounds of equipment, supplies, and materials without assistance - Working in and around computer equipped vehicles Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: - Making observations - Communicating with others - Reading and writing - Operating assigned equipment and vehicles Maintain mental capacity allowing for effective interaction and communication with others. Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance. Work overtime as operations require. Experience and Training Guidelines Experience: Three years of network/system administration in the public or private sector, maintaining a minimum of 75 Client Workstation computers. AND Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or a related field. Certifications in Microsoft Server Administration, Networking, Applications and Cisco Networking. Possession of a valid Illinois Driver License is required at the time of appointment. Vaccination against COVID-19 strongly preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS Work in a computer environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; continuous exposure to computer screens; work in and around computerized vehicles outdoor and garage facility; lifting heavy equipment, communication cabling and wiring into walls and ceilings.

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• At least 21 years of age and have not passed their 35th birthday by closing date for application

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• Possess at least 60 hours of college credit at a fully accredited college or university, and also possess a minimum grade average of “C” by application deadline • Possess a valid driver’s license • Successful completion of the POWER Test within one year prior to the application deadline

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We are hiring a part-time Bookkeeper/Office Manager to oversee the day to day operations of our busy community publishing nonprofit. Flexible hours (25 per week), a hybrid of in-office and work from home options, and a salary in the low $30s. Among the key roles for this are: • Bookkeeping entries; QuickBooks proficiency desired • AR and AP management • Payment processing for donors, advertisers and subscriptions

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The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Records Clerk in the Police Department. This position will perform a wide variety of specialized clerical duties in support of the Police Department including processing and maintaining documents, correspondence and coding reports; and to provide information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http:// www.oak-park.us/jobs.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

BUDGET AND REVENUE ANALYST

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Budget and Revenue Analyst in the Development Customer Service Department. This position will Serve the public with professional administrative and analytical duties in the areas of budget preparation, purchasing, payroll, data analysis and process improvement. Provides, prepares and maintains records, and financial and statistical reports and analysis which assist in the Village’s ability to improve business processes and gain efficiencies through better use of technology. Budget duties include assisting in the development, analysis and application of performance measures with regard to Village services and resources; preparing, modifying, tracking and monitoring Village expenses and transfers; and conducting budget-related research and analysis. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/ jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

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SEASONAL FARMERS’ MARKET ASSISTANT

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Seasonal Farmers’ Market Assistant in the Health Department. This position will provide administrative support to the Farmers’ Market Manager to allow growers and producers of food to sell directly to the public within established guidelines. This position requires work in inclement weather conditions; some heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds; walking or standing for sustained periods of time. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www. oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. Open until filled.

RIVER FOREST PARK DISTRICT PARK SPECIALIST

Starting Salary Range: $17.50 - $20.38/HR plus full benefits Working Hours: The Park Specialist is a full time non-exempt position working 40 hours per week, plus overtime. The scheduled work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, including ½ hour unpaid lunch. Hours may be shifted occasionally to accommodate specific tasks. Summary: The Park Specialist is responsible for assisting the Director of Parks with the maintenance operations of the Park District grounds, facilities, and equipment. The work includes, but not limited to: 1. Landscape maintenance operations for the Park District. This includes but not limited to: a. Turf maintenance: Mowing, irrigation, fertilizing, seeding, weed control, and trash removal. b. Athletic field maintenance: Baseball diamond infields, soccer fields, football fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, and installation and maintenance of necessary apparatus of each field use. c. Landscape maintenance: Soil grading and preparation, tree planting, tree trimming, tree spraying, tree watering, mulch bed maintenance, and flower bed maintenance. d. Construction: Installation of park/ playground equipment, park benches, park signage, retaining walls, and drainage systems. 2. Assist with the custodial maintenance of all Park District facilities. 3. Assist with any equipment repairs for the Park District. This includes but not limited to vehicles, tractors, any facility, or program equipment. 4 Assist the recreation department in set up, construction, and repair of all special event props. Qualifications: 21 years of age. A valid Illinois State Driver License (Class A). In good physical condition with sufficient strength to lift and hold 50 pounds. Interested candidates shall submit an application in person or by email: John Beto, Director of Parks 401 Thatcher Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708-366-6660x103 jbeto@rfparks.com

GRANTS COORDINATOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Grants Coordinator in the Development Customer Service Department. This position will develop and coordinate CDBG and other grant-funded programs for the department; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Development Customer Services Neighborhood Services Division Manager and department director. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Animal Control Officer in the Health Department. This position will perform a variety of duties involved in enforcing Village ordinances governing the care and keeping of animals in the Village; and to impound, care for and assist with redemption of animals as appropriate. Applicants are encouraged to apply using the following link: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6141780.careers?ApplyToJob=218333253. For additional information on the position please visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. This position is open until filled.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE II

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Customer Service Representative II in the Development Customer Services Department. This position provides customer service to the public by providing a variety of responsible and difficult customer service and receptionist work including high volume telephone traffic; and to perform the more difficult and complex customer service duties depending on the department including but not limited to service requests, permits, parking passes, block party permits, accounts payable processing and vehicle stickers. This position is cross-trained with the other Customer Service Representative IIs in the Village. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. This position is posted until June 13, 2022.

PARKS DISTRICT OF OAK PARK PRINCIPAL COACH & PROGRAM SPECIALIST

The Park District of Oak Park is hiring a Full-time Principal Coach & Program Specialist with a starting pay of $20.46 hourly to view the full job description and apply online please click the following link: https://www.paycomonline. net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ ViewJobDetails?job=410 11&clientkey=41D83001849 06117978771C10E755DC6

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE INVITATION TO BID TO METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO Sealed proposals, endorsed as below, will be deposited in the sealed bid depository located in the lobby of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Administration Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, from the date of the Invitation to Bid, up to 11:00 A.M. on the bid opening date, and will be opened publicly by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management or her designee at 11:00 A.M. on the stated bid opening date below for: CONTRACT 22-RFP-08 ON-SITE HEALTH CARE SERVICES Bid Opening: July 8, 2022 ***************************************** The above is an abbreviated version of the Notice- Invitation to Bid. A full version which includes a brief description of the project and/or service can be found on the District’s website, www.mwrd. org; the path is as follows: Doing Business  Procurement and Materials Management  Contract Announcements. Specifications, proposal forms and/ or plans may be obtained from the Department of Procurement & Materials Management, Room 508, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, Monday ‐ Friday, between 8:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Documents, unless stated above to the contrary, will be mailed in response to a fax request (312/751‐3042). The vendor may also download specifications, proposal forms and/or plans online from the District’s website, www.mwrd.org. The path is as follows: Doing Business  Procurement and Materials Management  Contract Announcements. No fee is required for the contract documents unless stated above. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1‐et.seq.), where it is stated in the Invitation to Bid Page. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals if deemed in the public’s best interest. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement & Materials Management Chicago, Illinois June 8, 2022 Published in Austin Weekly News June 8, 2022

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK; Plaintiff, vs. RAUL RUIZ; SHARON A. RUIZ; REGINALD GIBSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 ch 39 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, June 29, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-10-405-030-0000 and 1610-405-031-0000. Commonly known as 4242 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60624. 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. 21-028118 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3194810

party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-01159 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019 CH 02956 TJSC#: 42-1703

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019 CH 02956 I3194946

the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 21 1281. 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. IL 21 1281 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2021 CH 03622 TJSC#: 42-1641 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2021 CH 03622 I3195603

106-044-1003, 16-23-106-044-1004, 16-23-106-044-1005, 16-23-106044-1006, 16-23-106-034-0000 (underlying) The real estate is improved with a triplex. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-03192 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019 CH 07947 TJSC#: 42-1325 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019 CH 07947 I3195008

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-RP4 Plaintiff, -v.CAROLYN WILLIAMS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2019 CH 02956 4016 W 21ST PLACE CHICAGO, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 31, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 23, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4016 W 21ST PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-22-424-0310000 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION RED ROCK SAFEGUARD FUND, LP, Plaintiff, -v.A PREMIUM BOARD UP, INC, THOMAS HOOPER, CITY OF CHICAGO, ISLAND VIEW PRIVATE LOAN FUND, LP Defendants 2021 CH 03622 4732 W. Monroe Street CHICAGO, IL 60644 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 30, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4732 W. Monroe Street, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-15-100-0260000 (Vol. 561) The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $168,039.07. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to 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,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2017-6 Plaintiff, -v.YOLANDA MOORE, BUDIMIR RADOJCIC, 1234 SOUTH CENTRAL PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2019 CH 07947 1234 S. CENTRAL PARK AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 24, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 27, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1234 S. CENTRAL PARK AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-23-106-0441001, 16-23-106-044-1002, 16-23-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ROBERTA CARTER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 2021 CH 04798 1431 N LONG AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 29, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 1, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1431 N LONG AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-04-112-0080000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-21-03222 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2021 CH 04798 TJSC#: 42-1334 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2021 CH 04798 I3195386 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND

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SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST AB1 Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LINNIE J. ALLEN, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, CAROL BANKS, THOMAS P. QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LINNIE J. ALLEN (DECEASED) Defendants 2021CH04216 1011 N. ST. LOUIS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 4, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 7, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1011 N. ST. LOUIS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-02-406-0170000 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are

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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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-20-06448 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2021CH04216 TJSC#: 42-1103 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2021CH04216 I3195807 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION GREENLAKE REAL ESTATE FUND, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. PLATFORM II LAWNDALE, LLC; CODA DESIGN+BUILD, LLC; SCOTT KRONE, MARTIN TARADEJNA AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 20 CH 2969 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described

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mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 13-35-319-002-000, 13-35319-015-000 and 13-35-319-039000. Commonly known as 1750 North Lawndale Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60647. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a commercial building/ storage facility which may be made available for inspection by contacting Howard Samuels, Rally Capital Advisors at (312) 494-3627. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. For information call Adam C. Toosley at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Hirzel Law, PLC, 1001 Bay Street, Traverse City, Michigan, 49684. (231) 486-5600 x 203. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3195857 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.CHANDA FORT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CRYSTAL WEST, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JENNETTE GOODMAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, JOHN LYDON, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JENNETTE GOODMAN (DECEASED) Defendants 2021 CH 03795 911 N RICHMOND STREET CHICAGO, IL 60622 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 29, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 8, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 911 N RICHMOND STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60622 Property Index No. 16-01-315-0100000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and

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without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-21-02111 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2021 CH 03795 TJSC#: 42-1895 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2021 CH 03795 I3196054

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Plaintiff, -v.ALMARINE HAYES AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ARDELLA HAYES, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ARDELLA HAYES, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ALMARINE HAYES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2021CH04514 2914 W POLK STREET CHICAGO, IL 60612 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 25, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 11, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2914 W POLK STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60612 Property Index No. 16-13-310-0380000 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a

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Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-21-02918 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2021CH04514 TJSC#: 42-1291 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2021CH04514 I3196144 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR BRAVO MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2006-1 BRAVO MORTGAGE ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LYDIA MORAN; DORIS MARIE LASALVIA; WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF LYDIA MORAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 20 CH 5118 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 17-07-226-003-0000. Commonly known as 1855 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a commercial building. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455. W20-0307 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3196239

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