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Lightfoot pledges $500K in fight for abortion rights

At May 9 news conference, experts outlined impact on West Side if Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin said she was “shocked, devastated” when she learned about the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.

The 1973 Supreme Court ruling protects the ability of pregnant women to choose to have an abortion without strict government interference.

Conyears, a West Side resident married to 28th Ward Ald. Jason Ervin, spoke for most of the women gathered around her inside a press briefing room in City Hall on May 9, for the launch of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Justice for All Pledge.

The Pledge allocates $500,000 from the Chicago Department of Public Health for a wide range of services, including transporting women in and out of state to reproductive health clinics around the city, paying for their lodging and shoring up the security of reproductive health clinics.

“Reproductive rights are a fiction without access to healthcare and access to healthcare cannot be a commodity only available to the wealthy,” said Mayor Lightfoot.

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Mini-golf coming back to Douglass Park in style

A new grocery store is in the works, page 6

JB Lewis, one of the teens that helped redesign and revive the Douglass 18 mini-golf course, sinks a putt at the course reopening.

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The mini-golf course at Douglass Park will reopen June 4 equipped with concession stand and dining area, organizers say

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The bird-themed mini-golf course at Douglass Park will soon reopen for the season, along with a concession stand and dining area for visitors.

The mini-golf course was in shambles for more than a decade until community members, artists and local youth

banded together to resurrect the attraction, which relaunched last year as the Douglass 18.

Building off last year’s successful launch, the Douglass 18 mini-golf course will expand with a casual al fresco dining experience and music in Douglass Park, said Sheila McNary, chair of the North Lawndale Community Coordinating See MINI-GOLF on page 4

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First City Colleges, then off to the races

Austin resident Jemese Marks, a graduate of Malcolm X College, is headed to pursue a bachelor’s in Georgia

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Jemese Marks walked the Wintrust Arena stage earlier this month to receive her associate’s degree.

She was one of about 1,400 students who attended City Colleges of Chicago commencement ceremonies at their seven colleges to celebrate their achievements.

Marks, an Austin resident, earned her associate in applied science degree in early childhood education from Malcolm X College.

Passionate about working with children, Marks knew she wanted to go into the field of education. “I find myself at my best around children.”

Going to Malcolm X College, just a few miles east of Austin, provided her a pathway to achieve that goal. The affordable cost of their programs, proximity to her home and support provided by the college faculty factored into her decision.

“I always knew about [Malcolm X College]; my mom went there years ago,” Marks said. “It seemed like an affordable plan.”

Hundreds of West Side residents are attending City Colleges of Chicago. In 2022, there were 921 students who listed an address within the ZIP code 60651 earning credit, and 568 enrolled credit students from the ZIP code 60644.

Marks, like many enrolled students at City Colleges of Chicago, juggled work and college. She initially worked in her field, but because of COVID-19 lost her job in childcare. Then she switched to a retail job before finding an opportunity to go back to her field for practical training.

She credits her instructors for providing the support she needed outside of school.

To get her certificate, she needed to complete 250 observation hours in a school setting. With the help of her instructor, Marks found a school where she was able to do it while gaining valuable experience.

“The school has great people … I just found the help that I needed,” she said.

This is not the end of Marks’ college journey. In January 2023, she will move to Georgia to start a bachelor’s degree program in education and social work – with the goal of becoming a third grade teacher.

“I feel good, like I worked hard for it.”

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Night Ministry expands footprint in North Lawndale The Night Ministry has quietly grown its social footprint in the community by expanding homelessness services to teens

on the verge of getting kicked out. They worked with the Old. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 700 W. Adams St, and the Night Ministry to provide a place that would be a stepping stone toward students getting their own housing. When it opened, the house could accommodate up to eight students.

In May 2019, the Night Ministry revamped the arrangement. The newly minted Pathways Transitional Living program

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter still accepts NLCP students, but the eligibility opened to all area young people ages The Night Ministry, a West Town-based 16 to 23. nonprofit that helps homeless youth and Jenny Merritt, the Night Ministry’s comadults, has been quietly expanding its pres- munity engagement manager, said that ence in North Lawndale over the past five they first opened the opportunity to other years.

North Lawndale high schools before exIn September 2018, it opened the Phoenix panding to youth who have either graduHall, a transitional housing facility for stu- ated or dropped out of school. dents attending North Lawndale College “We really wanted this program to be Prep (NLCP) high school, 1615 S. Christia- connected to the community and we saw na Ave., inside what was previthat a lot of students were gradously a two-flat at 1922 S. Avers uating, and they didn’t have inAve. dependent housing set up and Since then, the facility’s misthey weren’t ready to live on sion has expanded to accepting their own,” she said. teens and young adults from Four beds at the Phoenix across the community. They House are now reserved for also started working with area community residents who are landlords, renting a pair of referred to by local schools and apartments where they could nonprofits such as the Fireplace clients that don’t need as house Art Center and the LawnAYANA BUFFORD much support. Each apartment dale Community Health Center.

NLCP junior has two rooms, so it can house The other four are reserved for two clients at a time. eligible youth who are applyThe Night Ministry officials ing for housing with the City of said that they changed the modChicago and want to stay in the el in response to the demand on community. the ground, but they still proAustin Weekly News recently vide shelter and support sergot a tour of the Phoenix Hall. vices for the youth to help them find jobs The first floor contains Night Ministry and housing. staff offices and common spaces, including While Night Ministry currently doesn’t a kitchen, a lounge and a laundry room. have a plan to expand any further, they There is another recreational space in continue to build relationships with North the basement and a computer lab that fell Lawndale landlords and nonprofits to help into disuse during the pandemic. The secensure that their clients are able to stay ond floor is a living area, with eight small in the community once they leave the pro- rooms and shared bathrooms. gram and to make sure more young people Henry Merrill, the Pathways program know their program is available. supervisor, said that the clients have The Phoenix Hall came about because to keep their room clean and do chores NLCP teachers noticed around 50 to 70 stu- around the house. The staff cooks meals, dents either didn’t have a roof over their but clients can buy their own food. Merrill heads, slept on friends’ couches or were said that the youth get a chance to practice

“I’m able to go to school, thanks to what they did for me.”

life skills, such as cooking their own meals or making their own budgets.

The clients also get on-site services provided by staff and local nonprofits. Cara Ugolino, the program case manager, said that they get therapy and assistance with employment, education and finding permanent housing. The clients living in apartments get similar services, and they are able to go to Phoenix Hall to do laundry or get food.

Ugolino said that youth who start out at the house can move up to the apartment if they show that they’ve developed the skills necessary to live more independently.

Merrill said that they can stay in the program for up to two years, but an average stay is eight to nine months. Allison McCann Stevenson, the Night Ministry’s assistant director of long-term residential services, said that once the youth leave the program, the staff checks with them within the first 90 days, quarterly and biannually until they are 27 years old to see if they need any help.

Ayana Bufford is a NLCP junior who has been living in the Phoenix Hall for a month.

She said that her home situation made it difficult for her to get to school. She added that she was grateful for the support she got when she moved in and that the staff made it a smooth transition.

“I’m able to go to school, thanks to what they did for me,” she said.

While Merritt said that Night Ministry currently has no plans to expand the Pathways program, she didn’t rule out future expansion plans. In the meantime, they are building connections with “small, local landlords,” who help them place clients in permanent housing when they leave the program.

McCann Stevenson said that they are always looking for volunteers “We’re looking for community members who would like to partner with the Night Ministry to provide career and job readiness,” she said.

For more information about Pathways and other Night Ministry housing programs, visit https://www.thenightministry.org/ housing. To volunteer, contact Jenny Merritt at Jennifer@thenightministry.org.

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PHOTOS BY COLIN BOYLE/Block Club Chicago

The new mini golf course at Douglass Park on August 6, 2021.

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Reopening soon from page 1 Council’s arts and culture committee, a partner behind the golf course.

“Once we have a concession stand, it will be more of a venue where people can stop and get some food for their kids … and have a picnic and play golf,” McNary said.

The Douglass 18 mini-golf course reopens June 4. The concession stand will be completed by summer.

The development of the concession stand was funded by a $100,000 grant from the Mars Wrigley Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation.

The concession stand is being designed and built by artists Omar Magana of the Open Center for the Arts and Haman Cross.

“I’m excited that the project so far has been really good, really fruitful with a good response,” Cross said. “It continues to be a highlight and a guide to what’s possible in our community. I think it’s really cool that this continues to vibrate forward.”

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to restore the dilapidated and unusable mini-golf course behind the Douglass Park Cultural Center, 1401 S. Sacramento Drive.

Cross worked with Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) to bring together a group of young people to work on the project as a way to use art to bring opportunities to the neighborhood. The team partnered with the Lincoln Park Zoo, LL Bean, the Trust for Public Land and the Firehouse Community Arts Center and Site Design.

The teens designed and prototyped obstacles for the course based around a wildlife conservation theme inspired by the birds that live in Douglass Park. The park is a destination for birdwatchers who come to see more than 200 bird species that migrate through the park, including barn swallows, blue herons and indigo buntings.

Each hole in the course is based on a Douglass Park bird. The hole’s design, the obstacles on the course and the decorations all relate to a bird’s appearance, diet, habitat or behavior. Each hole has an educational placard about the relevant bird.

After years of work planning out the course, building partnerships, collecting feedback from the community and creating life-size models to prototype the obstacles, the mini-golf course was fabricated and installed on colorful turf put-

ting greens last year.

“We have people from all over coming to play this course, and they’re really impressed. And the bird watchers especially are impressed because every hole is accurate to the birds,” McNary said.

Keeping with the tradition of the Douglass 18 being a youth-driven project, the concession stand will be staffed by West Side youth so they can learn job skills and have a productive activity throughout the summer, McNary said.

For young people working at the course and concession stand, and for youth who come to enjoy playing mini golf, the Douglass 18 project has been a powerful way to get youth involved in shaping the future of their community, McNary said.

“We don’t want our children to be idle.

We want them to have things to do and things to look forward to. And with all the violence in our communities, we want to have safe spaces for them,” she said.

The golf course is also serving as a venue for several events for neighborhood groups, colleges and local schools like KIPP Academy, which hosted an end-ofyear celebration there.

“The goal is to bring the investment back into the park and make it a destination spot for the community and for other people, as well,” McNary said.

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West Side clergy endorse congressional candidate Members of the Leaders Network gathered in Austin to endorse 1st District Congressional candidate Jonathan Jackson, son of Rev. Jesse Jackson

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

A contingent of influential West Side clergy members have endorsed Jonathan Jackson, the son of Jesse Jackson Sr. and a candidate running for the 1st Congressional District held by Congressman Bobby Rush.

The pastors and ministers gathered on the steps of the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd., on May 10, to deliver their rousing endorsement, framing Jackson as the most prepared and seasoned candidate in the crowded 17-person field.

“He’s been fighting for us,” said Rev. Ira Acree, a co-chair of the Leaders Network, the faith-based social justice organization that’s located on the West Side. “He’s been a champion for equitable education.

He’s been fighting [for] criminal justice.

He’s been fighting to bring sensible gun legislation to our state. He’s been a voice across the nation.”

Acree, who pastors Greater St. John Bible Church in Austin, has also served in multiple leadership roles within Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.’s Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Rev. Marshall Hatch, the pastor of the New Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Garfield Park and a co-chair of the Leaders Network, emphasized Jonathan Jackson’s preparedness. ““There is nobody more ready on day one to do our community the most good than Jonathan Luther Jackson,” Hatch said, adding that Jackson has been “mentored and trained by his father in faithbased social justice work. There would be no Leaders Network if there were no Rainbow PUSH.” David Cherry, the president of the Lead-

ers Network, said his first congressperson as a young man growing up in Harlem was Rev. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. “He was a larger than life minister and congressman and someone who fought for the community,” Cherry said.

Cherry recalled meeting Rev. Jackson in 1984, while the latter was visiting Harlem during his presidential run that year. Cherry said he even shook Jackson’s hand, a gesture that symbolically sealed his decision to register to vote.

“And here it is, 38 years later and I can stand with his son,” Cherry said on May 10. “I know Jonathan Jackson will fight for the people who are stuck at the bottom.”

Deborah Williams, a well-known West Side organizer, activist and member of the Leaders Network, lauded Jackson’s work with Operation PUSH’s oratory program.

“My daughter went through the program and she had a great role model in the program in Jonathan Jackson,” Williams said. “He always comes prepared, he has the right information, he knows his information.”

In brief remarks, Jackson said he’s anxious to help 7th District Congressman Danny K. Davis, who has also endorsed Jackson, in Washington. The 1st Congressional District, Jackson said, is the “longest independently serving seat in Congress held by an African American,” adding that a Black has held the seat since 1929.

“When I come to the West Side, I think [about how] there are more African American men housed in Cook County Jail than in any university in the state of Illinois. We can do better than that. We can turn that around.”

Jackson is the national spokesperson for his father’s Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

He’s also a partner in River North Sales and Service, a Chicago beer distributorship. In addition to Davis, Jackson has also landed the endorsement of 4th District Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.

Congressman Rush has endorsed Karin Norington-Reaves, the CEO of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership.

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West Humboldt Park getting large grocery store, city says

Central Park Foods will soon fill the old CVS at Grand and Central Park avenues, which has been closed for nearly a decade

By MINA BLOOM Block Club Chicago

A grocery store is expanding in West Humboldt Park, an area that’s struggled with grocery options.

After more than 35 years of business, small grocer Central Park Produce at 3604 W. Grand Ave. is moving into a much larger location across the street, Ald. Roberto Maldonado (26th) announced last week.

Central Park Foods will fill the old CVS at 3552 W. Grand Ave., which has been closed for nearly a decade, Maldonado said. A sign recently went up at the property.

The store is owned by “Jimmy” Bousis and his family, who run more than 10 grocery stores in the Chicago area, including Cermak Fresh Market locations.

Maldonado didn’t respond to multiple requests

for comment. In a video posted to Facebook, he said the West Humboldt Park “mega store” is expected to open within six to eight months.

Maldonado said Bousis has been trying to expand the 2,500-square-foot Central Park Produce, the family’s first store, for more than a decade.

Attempts to reach Bousis weren’t successful.

“We are going to have such a beautiful market in the center of our community that is going to make us feel so proud,” Maldonado said.

The large grocer will fill a void in West Humboldt Park, which is among a group of West Side neighborhoods that lack grocery stores and access to fresh food. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated food insecurity in already struggling communities like West Humboldt Park.

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Central Park Foods is opening in the old CVS at 3552 W. Grand Ave.

After violence, city moves up weekend curfew for minors The weekend curfew has long been 11 p.m., but Mayor Lightfoot said she will sign an executive order to move it to 10 p.m.

By KELLY BAUER Block Club Chicago

Following another violent weekend that saw a 16-year-old shot dead in Millennium Park, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced she’s moving the weekend curfew for minors up an hour to 10 p.m.

The weekend curfew has long been 11 p.m., but Lightfoot said she will sign an executive order to move it to 10 p.m. Lightfoot has also banned youth from Millennium Park on weekend nights following weekend violence there.

“I’m urging parents, guardians and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure you know what the rule are,” the mayor said at a Monday morning news conference.

Lightfoot said the city will partner with the school system to publicize the new policy, and said Chicago Police will “exhaust all other options before they take law enforcement action” with the new curfew.

“We will continue to encourage parents and guardians to further ensure their children are conducting themselves appropriately and safety at all times,” she said.

The earlier curfew comes on the heels of a new ban on unaccompanied minors in Mil-

lennium Park after 6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday.

Children are still allowed if they are with a “responsible” adult, and the policy will be “strictly enforced and violations will be dealt with swiftly,” Lightfoot said in a statement.

The ACLU quickly criticized the ban, saying it limits the park’s availability.

“The mayor’s announcement suggests that our city’s showcase park should not be available for all residents of Chicago,” Ed Yohnka, ACLU of Illinois director of Communications and Public Policy, said in a statement to WTTW. “Curfews and bans create group culpability for all young people — whether they are there to enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown or something else.

“The vague description — relying on an undefined ‘responsible adult’ – allowing young people to be present in the park and the promise of strict enforcement will result in unnecessary stops and arrests and further strain relations between CPD and young people of color.”

The ban came just a day after Seandell Holliday, 16, was shot dead at The Bean during a night that saw large groups of young people gathering Downtown.

The shooting happened about 7:30 p.m.

Saturday in the 200 block of East Randolph

Street, police said. Holliday was shot in his chest and taken to Lurie Children’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A 17-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in connection to the shooting, police said. The teen was arrested “moments” after he shot Holliday, police said. He was scheduled to appear in juvenile court Monday.

“Tragically, a young person — a teenager — lost his life last night in Millennium Park,” Lightfoot said in a statement. “We, as a city, cannot allow any of our public spaces to become platforms for danger. Anyone coming into our public spaces should expect to enjoy them peacefully and must respect and exhibit basic community norms of decency. We simply will not accept anything less.”

Overall, officers arrested 26 juveniles and four adults during that night, police said.

Seven guns were found, and two officers were injured, police said.

Lightfoot said she thinks the “overwhelming majority” of the young people who were at the park were there for a “good time and [to] enjoy a summer evening,” but the “scene devolved into one of chaos and unnecessary violence.”

The mayor said the ban is in effect immediately. She did not say when it could end, nor has the city explained what consequences people will face for not following the ban.

Lightfoot said the city will partner with local school systems to educate youth about the policy.

“As a city, we must ensure that our young people have safe spaces to congregate and that in those spaces they are peaceful and actually safe,” Lightfoot said. “I am calling on all parents, guardians, and caring adults to step up at this moment and do whatever it takes to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again and to encourage appropriate behavior when our young people gather anywhere in this great city of ours.”

The Downtown area and beaches have for years seen large groups of youth getting together periodically the spring and summer.

Last week, a gathering at North Avenue Beach attracted more than 400 young people.

Such events have led to concern about safety from some officials.

As of May 16, this was a developing story.

Please go to blockclubchicago.org for more updates.

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Remaining a criminal is the disgrace

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ack in 1963, upon learning of the assassination of then President John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X said it was, “merely a case of ‘chickens coming home to roost.’” Fast forward to 2022, and looking at the daily stories of crime coming from out of the Black community or committed by Black people, it looks like our own “chickens are coming home to roost.”

There has been an absolute failure among a certain segment of the Black community in raising their young people. Too much emphasis has been placed on their superficial appearance, and especially an addiction to designer clothes, and not enough on the moral character of the individuals. Anybody for the past couple of years, who has really been paying attention, knows that Black teenagers and young adult children have been going downtown and acting like complete jerks. Worse are the folks who try to defend it.

This past weekend has had more accurate reporting on the situation in a long time. From the illegal huge gathering at North Avenue beach that then spilled out onto the streets around Clark and LaSalle, to the moronic behavior down at Millennium Park and The Bean, the ignorant behavior of our young people has been on public display. And it’s not a pretty sight. Girls bending over like dogs in heat shaking their butts in the air. Boys jumping and hopping on cars and fighting amongst each other, proving that they have no home training. And sadly more often than not, when our young people gather, gunfire is now an expected occurrence. We have a segment of them living down to every derogatory comment that the Ku Klux Klan

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Black leadership, be it political or religious, has been very quiet about denouncing their behavior. Instead they come up with all the excuses that never offer any real solution.

Chicago needs a show of force to get these folks to calm down.

We need a day, a week and especially a weekend without any killings. There is a major need for some of these, “I don’t give a F***” folks to have to understand that they will soon need to “give a damn. We cannot as a society be tolerant of the behavior and expect it to get better. It won’t. We’ve given them an inch and they’ve taken several miles!

The state of Illinois built Tamms Prison as a show of force against inmates who wouldn’t behave. No sooner did it open and

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placed individuals there, then our community activists were out crying and complaining. And because leadership in this state had no fortitude, they caved in. We need to reopen Tamms. We need to have crimes that are Tamms Prison eligible.

We need to place individuals there and let it be known that they will be in their cell 23 hours a day. Visitation is limited. We also need to offer a prisoner exchange with other states. No longer will you go to jail in Illinois.

Let’s see how they feel knowing they’ll end up in Montana, Idaho, or down in Arizona.

They won’t be going to Statesville, Pontiac, or any other downstate prison where they meet up with their homies. They will truly be serving a sentence!

To quote Malcolm X a second time, he said, “To have once been a criminal is no disgrace.

To remain a criminal is the disgrace.” As a society, our job is to make sure the latter is occurring!

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Let’s make every month Mental Health Awareness Month In America today, approximately 1 out of 5 Americans is suffering with a mental health issue; and approximately 1 in 25 adults is experiencing a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with one or more major life activities. The pandemic has further compounded the impact on mental health.

Admissions to ERs have increased by 24%; the rate of suicides has increased; fatal overdoses have increased. Seventy-six percent of workers have indicated they are struggling with mental health challenges, up from 59% in 2019. Left unaddressed, the negative impact will increase. The time to act is now.

As CEOs of Riveredge Hospital, Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System, Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital and Hartgrove Behavioral Health System, we and our staff have the privilege of serving many members of our community who are experiencing some of the most challenging times of their lives – mental illnesses that are often invisible to the casual observer in ways that physical illnesses are not. As a behavioral health industry, we must build capacity to serve the need… attracting new providers, expanding our workforce, investing in prevention, and reducing barriers to care.

May is Mental Health Awareness month, providing an opportunity for reflection and collective action to address the stigma preventing individuals from getting the care they need.

The good news is that there is hope and available resources for recovery. Today, positive outcomes are not only possible, they are experienced every day.

Like chronic physical illness, mental illness can be diagnosed and effectively managed. Individuals who were once in despair can go on to live their best lives.

This is highly rewarding and one reason I chose to work in this field.

What can we do within our communities to recognize the signs of mental health challenges and assist those in need of care and treatment?

■ In case of acute emergency, dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Suicide is often preventable when people at risk receive the support that they need.

■ Our schools should encourage students to pursue careers in mental health fields, whether through nursing, medical or vocational programs. We need to inspire the next generation of talented professionals.

■ Listen and show understanding: If you suspect a loved one is struggling, offer to listen and encourage them to seek professional help.

■ Share the Lifeline number (800-273-TALK) – a 24/7, free and confidential support line. Military veterans may press ‘1’ for dedicated support.

■ Learn about implementation of the new 988 crisis line in your community this summer.

— Allison M. Davenport, MBA, CEO, Riveredge Hospital | Ronald J. Weglarz, Psy.D., CEO, Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System | Steven Airhart, Group CEO, Hartgrove Behavioral Health System and Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital

Our community must align for the best outcomes to support these vulnerable individuals. Working together, we can improve the lives of Americans suffering with mental health concerns, not just during this month, but every month in every community across the country.

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ABORTION RIGHTS from page 1 During the press conference, a range of women’s reproductive health advocates and experts said if the Court overturns Roe, women in states with strict abortion laws will come into Illinois, where the reproductive health system is already under enormous pressure.

That influx of what state Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (14th) called “medical refugees” into Illinois could make it harder for women on the West and South sides to access abortions and other reproductive health services.

Qudsiyyah Shariyf, the deputy director at Chicago Abortion Fund — an organization that provides “financial, logistical and emotional support to people seeking abortion services,” according its website — said that Illinois has “long been a receiving state for people who are traveling from the surrounding Midwestern states for abortion care.”

Last year, about 77% of people calling Chicago Abortion Fund for assistance were outside of Illinois “and that number has only increased this year,” she said.

Jennifer Welch, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Illinois, said, if Roe is overturned and federal abortion protec-

tions fall away, Illinois will be surrounded

by Republican states with strict reproductive rights laws.

“Illinois will be a haven in the Midwest,” she said. “It will be the only place where patients can still get the care they need and deserve, when the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.”

Welch said Planned Parenthood Illinois is preparing “to seek double to five times the number of patients that we currently see for abortion care. That is staggering to continue and, at the same time, we have a deep commitment to our existing patients — people who come to us for family planning, every form of legal birth control, STI [sexually transmitted infections] testing and treatment, HIV prevention, gender-affirming hormone therapy.”

Welch said the funds provided by the Justice for All Pledge would help Planned Parenthood continue to “serve the health needs of the people in Englewood and Austin.”

Diana Parker, the executive director of Midwest Access Coalition, an organization that provides accommodation and support for women in the Midwest seeking legal abortions, said the Coalition supports about 120 to 150 people a month. She said those clients went to 69 clinics around the country last year, but “over a third of them came to Chicago.”

Parker said “because of the economic and

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racial inequities in this country, most of the people reaching out to us are people of color and most of them are parents,” adding that the country’s lack of living wages and universal child care make the barriers to access services for those parents “immense and cruel … and they’re going to become crueler.”

Parker said the need for the Coalition’s services will grow if Roe is overturned, estimating that 100,000 people across the country will be unable to get abortions next year.

On May 2, Politico broke the news that the Court voted to strike down the landmark case in a draft majority opinion written by conservative Associate Justice Samuel Alito that the publication obtained. Since then, the Court has launched an investigation into the leaked draft, the first in the Court’s history experts say.

Meanwhile, Mayor Lightfoot said she’s urging mayors in cities across the country, as well as other elected officials in Illinois, to join her in pledging to protect access to safe and legal abortions and other reproductive health services.

The mayor said those seeking to support can donate to organizations on the frontline of protecting women’s reproductive health rights, adding that the Court’s draft opinion overturning Roe could foreshadow other attacks.

“I want to emphasize that this is not only

about reproductive rights. If you read that draft opinion, [you’ll see] they’re coming for the rest of us, as well,” the mayor said.

“Particularly my brothers and sisters in the LGBTQ-plus community. They’re coming for our rights,” Lightfoot said. “The [amicus brief] on the behalf of the appellants and that horrible, mean-spirited draft opinion call our rights ‘phony rights.’ They want to undermine the right to same-sex marriage, the right to interracial marriage, the right to be free of sodomy laws across the country.”

Rep. Cassidy echoed Lightfoot’s concerns, saying that “we are watching in real time as our rights are being stripped away,” adding that “every single group that is not straight, [cisgendered], male and Christian — We’re all on the menu, y’all.”

Cassidy said she’s working on a bill in the General Assembly that would create “comprehensive safe have language” designed to protect medical refugees from other states.

Lightfoot urged other lawmakers from various levels of government to join the fight.

“All people of goodwill who say they care about equity and inclusion … if you care about those things, this is your moment to stand tall,” the mayor said. “We’ve got to be prepared to fight at all levels of government […] They want a culture war, but they are messing with the wrong people.”

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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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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

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.

POLICE RECORDS CLERK

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.

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, modify-

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River Forest Public Schools District 90

Student Support Services - Vacancies for the 2022-2023 School Year District 90 is seeking qualified and experienced student support educators for the following positions: • School Social Worker - Grades 5th - 8th • School Social Worker - Grades PreK-4th • Special Education Support Teacher - Grades PreK-4th • School Psychologist/Facilitator - Grades PreK-4th For detailed qualifications requirements and job duties, please visit our website at https://www.district90.org/ about/employment for our complete list of employment opportunities.

Qualifications: Valid Illinois Professional Education License with endorsement in field of study, a Master’s Degree is preferred and successful teaching experience with students in a classroom setting is preferred.

General Duties: Provide excellence in education by developing and implementing activities that encourage students to be life-long learners. Possesses knowledge of District policies and regulations relating to areas of responsibilities. Create an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental maturity and interests of each student.

Application: Apply online at www.district90.org.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should complete the online application available at district90. org. Please do not send hard copies of supporting documentation, i.e. cover letters, resumes, licensure, etc. to River Forest Schools District 90; instead, upload these materials onto the online job application system for proper processing.

ing, 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.

COVID-19 RESPONSE INTERN

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of COVID-19 Response Intern in the Health Department.

This position will perform a variety of responsible and complex professional COVID-19 response support, as well as routine documentation of related tasks in support of the Emergency Preparedness & Response Coordinator. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

COVID-19 RESPONSE COORDINATOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of COVID-19 Response Coordinator in the Health Department. This position will perform a variety of responsible and complex professional COVID-19 response support, as well as routine documentation of related tasks in support of the Emergency Preparedness & Response Coordinator. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

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.

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.oakpark.us/jobs. First review of applications will be May 9, 2022.

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CLASSIFIED SANITARIAN

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Sanitarian in the Health Department. This position will perform a variety of duties including education and enforcement activities for the promotion and protection of the public health environment.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/jobs.

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.

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.

RESIDENTIAL LEASING AGENT – OAK PARK, IL

Oak Park Residence Corporation (OPRC) is seeking a capable Residential Leasing Agent to join our leasing team. You will present and lease our apartments to prospective tenants. The right candidate will be personable, flexible, informative, and well versed in multi-family residential properties. Experience with YARDI a plus.

OPRC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We offer a highly competitive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k) with employer

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ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT WITH OPRC

Oak Park Residence Corporation (OPRC) is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in the accounting field with previous experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger analysis, and budget preparation. This individual must also have excellent computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Experience in non-profit environment, property management accounting, and/ or HUD experience and YARDI software considered a plus.

For a complete job description please go to our website: Work for OPRC – OPRC (oakparkrc.com) or to apply send cover letter and resume to bswaggerty@oakparkrc.com.

OPRC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We offer a highly competitive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k) with employer contribution, FSA, EAP, paid holiday, vacation, sick leave, and PTO.

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.

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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.

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CLASSIFIED PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE INVITATION TO BID TO METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO Sealed proposals, endorsed as above, will be submitted back to the District via an electronic upload to the Bonfire Portal only, from the date of the Invitation to Bid, up to 11:00 A.M. (Chicago time), on the bid opening date, and will be opened publicly as described in the Invitation to Bid by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management or designee at 11:00 AM on the stated bid opening date below for: CONTRACT 18-254-3P CHEMICAL PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL FACILITY, CALUMET WATER RECLAMATION PLANT Voluntary Technical Pre-Bid Conference: Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 9:00 am CTS via Zoom Link Bid Opening: June 21, 2022 Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D,C, K, V and the Multi-Project Labor Agreement is required on this Contract. ***************************************** 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 and Materials Management by downloading online from the District’s website at www.mwrd.org (Doing Business Procurement & Materials Management - Contract Announcements). No fee is required for the Contract Documents. Any questions regarding the downloading of the Contract Document should be directed to the following email: contractdesk@mwrd.org or call 312-751-6643.

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 and Materials Management Chicago, Illinois May 18, 2022 Published in Austin Weekly News May 18, 2022

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Plaintiff, -v.WILLIE SMALLWOOD, DORA SMALLWOOD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 2021 CH 04794 615 NORTH CHRISTIANA AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60624 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 8, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 10, 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 615 NORTH CHRISTIANA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-11-213-0180000 The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

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

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-21-02663 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2021 CH 04794 TJSC#: 42-1086 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 04794 I3193519

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. 17-17-318-043-0000.

Commonly known as 834 S Loomis Street, Chicago, IL 60607.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multiunit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Matthew C. Abad at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever Law Group, 225 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 236-0077. SPS000527-20FC1 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3193236

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-21-02695 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2021 CH 04120 TJSC#: 42-998 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 04120 I3193620

(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) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-09586 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019 CH 12116 TJSC#: 42-1748 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 12116 I3194455

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-FRE1, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, vs.

ANNETTE VILLAPIANO, DONNA VILLAPIANO, PYOD LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 13721 Calendar 61 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, June 6, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Plaintiff, -v.CAROLYN FOSTER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF CHICAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHARLES FOSTER, THOMAS P. QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CHARLES FOSTER (DECEASED) Defendants 2021 CH 04120 1224 S KOLIN AVENUE 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 February 24, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 21, 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 1224 S KOLIN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-22-200-0310000 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 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.KIMBERLY Y. WILLIAMS, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 2019 CH 12116 1518 S KEDVALE 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 February 13, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 21, 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 1518 S KEDVALE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-22-227-0240000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

Austin Weekly News, May 18, 2022

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH WE ALL HAVE MENTAL HEALTH

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• Over 100 hours of educational presentations on mental health to River Forest residents • Over 200 River Forest high school students trained in suicide prevention In fiscal year 2022, RFT provided over $160,000 in funding for mental health, substance use, and intellectual/developmental disability services. To learn more about our work in this area, visit www.riverforesttownship.org/mhservices.asp.

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