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“Some teens, they were so shy when they started out, and when they put on their song they became a whole different person,” he said.
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Construction on the $33 million “tactical scenario village” used for police and re training will include a fake city block and a six-story burn tower
Chicago Police and firefighters will conduct training exercises in a mock neighborhood at the controversial cop academy on the West Side, raising the total cost of the project to $128 million.
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As the Aug. 25 open mic got underway, 17-yearold James Evans, who performs as Tankoo the Goat, smiled sheepishly and ke pt looking away. But as the music played, his voice became clear and confident, and he moved around the stage without a second’s hesitation. This was the first open mic since the pandemic. Kinsey said he revived the platfo rm because people in the community need to express them-
Construction on the $33 million, state-of-the-art “tactical scenario village” used for police and fire training will include a fake city block, a six-story burn tower, a car crash rescue area and other settings and props to simulate real-life emergencies. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer.
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Hidden Talents open mic held every fourth Thursday of the month at Richard M. Daley branch library
Roy Kinsey, a rapper and librarian at the Rich ard. M. Daley branch library, 733 N. Kedzie Ave., said that one ofthe major reasons he started the Hidden Talents open mic back in 2017 was to give people, especially youth, a place where their talents could blossom.
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We ran into Austin resident Mimi Hunley at Congressman Danny K. Davis’ 43rd Annual Back to School Parade on Aug. 20. Hunley spoke briefly about her time on the West Side and her family. On coming to Austin I’m from the north side of Chicago and we have been here 33-plus years, right here in this building. What made us move here was my mom had to move out of her place due to her rent being doubled. I believe the g entrification was happening then, so we decided to go in to g ether and buy this building so that she would have a place to live T he area has changed over the years, but I still consider this a good area. I don’ t plan on moving but what we are going to do is renovate our building. As a matter of fact, we’re happy here. My children grew up here and both them are young professionals. My daughter has lived in three different states and has moved back to Chicago. She does not want to move to the suburbs. She wants to buy herself a place and renovate it from the ground up. She’s actually in the Insurance business and loves the West Side. She knows this is where she was raised, and she wants to be able to contribute to the Austin or Lawndale community by purchasing property and renovating it. My son is also doing quite well for himself. He has a bachelor’s de gree in geog ra phy and wo rks for the CHA. On watching the parade We love coming out here. My heart is broken because [my mother] can’t make it down the stairs and the parade is one of her joys. Hopefully, she’s sitting in the window watching it, even though her vision is not that well. She’s 96 years old.
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“She’s just really driven,” McClenton said. But everything changed in an instant for Ross on Aug. 11, when she was shot in her leg outside a friend’s home in Garfield Park. Ross and her friends were outside when someone fired shots She tried to run for cover but realized she could not get up — a shot to her le g shattered her tibia, accord ing to the GoFundMe campaign.
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McClenton — who works as a medical assistant and hairdresser and runs a cheer leading camp — said she wasn’t expecting to have to be at home and away from work for as long as she has been to care for Ross She isn’t getting paid for her time of f to care for her daughter, she said.
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Every little bit helps when it comes to the GoFundMe campaign for Ross, Mc Clenton said. “I’m just still trying to put my faith in God and let him work,” she said.
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By KATIE FINLON Block Club Chicago Markhasia “Jarae” Ross is “a very outgoing kid” who “always loves to be involved,” especially when it comes to her academics and athletics, said her mom, Marshetta Mc Clenton.Now,though, it’s neighbors who are trying to step up to help the 17-year-old honors student and basketball player from Nor th Lawndale who attends Trinity High School in River Forest. A shooting this month caused extensive injuries to the young athlete’s le g and forced McClenton to take a leave from work so she could care for her daughter.AGoFundMe campaign to help Ross as she recovers — and to help McClenton pay the bills while she cares for her daughter — has raised about $700 of its $5,000 goal. Ross plays basketball for the high school and a travel team, and is always happy to help out, especially with a cheer camp her mom runs, McClenton said.
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Ross won’t be able to physically attend school for a while, and she’s struggling mentally, McClenton said. A few days ago, she overheard her daughter “crying her hear t out” in her room.
“This bullet was not meant for her,” Troy Tucker, the GoFundMe’s org anizer, wrote on the campaign page. “Jarae is a hardworking young lady who has two summer jobs.”McClenton had to take an indefinite leave from her job to help Ross with rehab, sheMcClentonsaid. “is devastated” by the tumultuous tur n of events, and the money will be used to help the fami ly until she can retur n to work, Tucker wrote on GoFundMe McClenton said Ross is “doing pretty OK,” all things considered. She’s expected to start occupational therapy this week, McClenton said. “I’m just trying to keep her out of her room so she doesn’t get too barred up in there,” McClenton said. But McClenton said she is navig ating her own ups and downs while trying to be there for Ross “I can be superwoman,” McClenton said. “And then there’s the strong breakdown.”
McClenton said she coaches cheerlead ing with Tucker, and Tucker was one of Ross’ cheer coaches growing up. It was Tucker’s idea to star t the crowdfunding campaign for Ross, who is now a senior in high school, McClenton said.
“I didn’t realize we’d be in the hospital for eight days — and even coming home, I still need to wait on her hand and foot,” McClenton said. “It’s going to be me be ing at home for a long while, getting her to therapy and getting done what needs to be done around the house.”
“You still need to pay your bills and do what you need to do — for me and her,” Mc Clenton said. Even ordinary daily experiences, such cooking or grocery shopping, aren’t like they were before Ross’s life-altering shooting, McClenton said. “My everyday routine has been altered because of this situation,” McClenton said.Academic ar rangements still needed to be worked out with Trinity High School as of Tuesday, McClenton said, and she’s trying to pay for her daughter’s tuition for the private school.
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“She keeps on having flashbacks,” Mc Clenton said. “Whenever she’s dreaming … it always ends in someone getting shot.”
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Markhasia “Jarae” Ross’s leg was shattered in a shooting “not meant for her,” now a GoFundMe aims to help with the teen recover
Police and fire personnel currently train at seven different locations throughout Chicago’s city limits, including a vacant Chicago Public High School in South Shore that the city leases for $1 a year from the Board of Education. The police also train in a residential building called a “Safe Entry training home” across the street from the main police acad emy at 1300 W. Jackson Blvd. Each of the seven training locations are slated to close once the new campus opens Construction on the mock tactical buildings is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022. The mini-city is being designed and constructed by a joint venture between construction companies Berglund and Brown & Momen. The contractors did not respond to Block Club’s request for comment.
Since the approval of the plan, organizers from No Cop Academy have continued to protest surveillance and over-policing, said No Cop Academy organizer Citlali Perez.
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“This is one of the clear ways that military training and operations have influenced po lice training,” Schrader wrote in an email. “It’s no coincidence that in the wake of wars including both Vietnam and Iraq, we see in creasing adoption of this sort of training for police.”Officials have defended the academy, saying it will play an important role in training officers and recruits so they’re better able to respond to emergencies. The village is a pa rt of that training, officials said. The campus will allow the Police Depart ment to “strengthen our collaboration with fellow public safety partners and continue enhancing training for our officers,” a spokesperson said in a statement. “This facility will also provide [the Police Department] with the tools and resources needed for mod er n, 21st-century policing based on national best practices.”
“These buildings are intended to be used for tactical maneuvers and are intended to give simulation for practice within real-life situations,” Scanlan said during the presenChicago Ave. is nearly complete, and includes a building with classrooms, administrative offices and an auditorium. Renderings for the tactical village show a typical neighborhood block in Chicago, in cluding multiple two- and three-flat residential brick buildings complete with fences, curbs, sidewalks and yards. Each building will have back stairways, porches and a twocar garage One of the “homes” will have a basement. An alley with mock dumpsters will separate those buildings from a multi story structure with mock shops and busi nesses on the ground floor with apartments above.The $33 million price tag for the “mini city” scenario village is in addition to the $95 million cost of the rest of the Joint Public Safety Training Campus, bringing the total cost of the project $128 million. The Public Building Commission increased the budget for this portion of the project from $20 to $33 million in September 2021 without community input orDespiteopposition.facing strong opposition from ac tivists and organizations like No Cop Academy when it was announced five years ago, City Council approved plans for the new West Side cop and fire academy in 2019. Instead of pouring more money into the police budget, activists wanted City Hall to spend the money on housing, social services and schools to address root causes of violence. Those organizers are now drawing parallels between Chicago’s scenario village and a $90 million safety training center set to be gin construction in Atlanta, which is facing fierce public opposition.
Destiny Bell, another organizer with No Cop Academy, has struggled to find housing for more than a year “To find out that they’re building a scenario village when there are thousands of people, homeless, with nowhere to go … it’s sickening,” she said.
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Renderings from the Public Buildings Commissio n’s website show the outdoor scenario structures
4 Austin Weekly News, August 31, 2022 hoods,” Bell said. Model towns and neighborhoods have been used as training methods by the police and military at least since the ’60s, said policing scholar Stuart Schrader.
The residential-style buildings will not have water or gas service, and the interiors will be stage sets, Elizabeth Scanlan, deputy managing architect at the Public Building Commission, said during a presentation to potential contractors in July 2021.
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“The reason that so many people got in volved in the campaign, and not just West Garfield Park, is because of the historic disinvestment of our neighborhoods on the West and South sides,” she said.
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$95 million Phase 1 part of the cop academy is nearly nished and consists of this building for classrooms and o ces. Phase 1 also consists of a parking lot, a shooting range, a one story tactical building, a two-story tactical building, and a six-story drill hall. Chicago, IL 60644
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A rendering shows what the mock neig hborhood at the police academy w ill look like . provide practice.
There will also be a dedicated area for training on how to respond to car crashes and provide emergency medicalapfiretionsduringtreatmentextrica-Thelivebuildings,drivertrainingcourseandres-cuepropareasareexpectedtobefinishedbyearly2023.“Thecam-puswillex-andthecity’sbilitytopre-parefornewandemerg-ingthreatsthroughjoint-trainingex-ercisesandaddressinad equacies of the city’s existing training facili ties,” a Public Buildings Commission spok person said in a statement. The commission is responsible for planning, designing and overseeing the construction of municipa buildings. “The ability to stage accidents ideal for advanced training and can be uti lized to conduct multi-department training that improves communication and Police and Fire as well as other city agencies.”
Current and future firefighters will train in a live fire commercial training tower meant to simulate high-rise and low-rise scenarios, such as putting out a blaze in an office building, warehouse, hotel, retail or industrial building. Mounted to the top of the structure will be heavy-duty, bomb-proof anchors for tying off ropes for rappelling and other training exercises.
“… They are actually better described as structures or even props. These are not completeBesidesbuildings.”the“neighborhood block” part of the village, there will be a six-story burn tower, a multi-story mixed-use live fire building, a haz-mat transportation area, a rail prop area, a car crash rescue area and a driver training courseThe twostory technical rescue prop is designed to resemble a collapsed park ing structure or train station. The rescue prop will have a series of angled and partially broken slabs of concrete inandtopsacrificiawithlanelsmeantberemovedputbackplace.Thepropwill have a series of vaults and pipes to create confined space training opportunities for Fire Department cadets and other first responders. The prop will also serve as a training scenario for parking garage incidents, confined spaces, trench rescue and collapsed building rescue
On Aug. 26, Community Narrative Re por ter Shanel Romain was among a group of people who took a tour of the interior of the new police and fire training facility on the West Side Once it’s completed, the facility will in clude a six-story burn tower, a lower level community room, an area designed to simulate real city blocks and administrative of fices, among other things.
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“With OPS operating, there would be fewer people on the street actually dying right before our eyes, getting high on the street where our kids and families actually see it,” Ford said.
At Aug. 25 meeting hosted by West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force, nonpro t that operates NYC’s Overdose Prevention Sites explained their merits
State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (8th), who launched the Task Force in 2016, expressed support for the sites in a statement.
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“People are going to use no matter what,” Rivera said. “If they’re going to use, we want them to come and do it safely and stay alive One-hundred percent ofour participants have been to detoxing treatment numerous times. We’re not saying they don’t work, but a dead user can’t go to detoxing treatment. We need them alive. We’re loving on people until they’re ready to love on themselves.”
“The participants are able to take selfies ofthemselves in side a booth and sent it to relatives, which shows they’re safe and alive,” See said. “The beautiful thing about this work is that, through these sites and through the stabilization that comes when someone engages with the site regularly, we’re seeing a restoration of relationships that had been fractured and tense.”
The first legal Overdose Prevention Sites (OPS), also called supervised injection sites, in the United States opened in New York City last year. Now, Rep. La Shawn K. Ford’s West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force is exploring the possibility of bringing them to Chicago. The Task Force hosted an OPS Blitz Day Meeting on Aug. 25 at the Lawndale Christian Health Center Skyline Room, 3750 W. Ogden Ave.Representatives with OnPoint NYC, the nonprofit that operates the two injection sites in Manhattan, were at the meeting to make the case for the sites.
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Sam Rivera, OnPoint NYC’s executive director, said the sites allow people to use drugs in a safe, clean space. The sites’ staffers intervene immediately ifan overdose happens. The nonprofit also connects users to medical care, housing, drug treatment and other services.
Supervised drug injection sites explored at public meeting
Kailin See, OnPoint’s senior director ofprograms, said the sites also provide some comfort to the relatives ofusers be cause they at least know their loved one is safe.
SHANEL ROMAIN/Sta Kailin See, the director of programs for OnPoint NYC, speaks about the bene ts of authorized injection sites during a meeting in North Law ndale on Aug. 26.
Although OnPoint’s Manhattan sites are authorized by New York City, they’re still illegal under federal law and, therefore, not eligible for public funding. According to a June article published by National Public Radio, the sites would cost about $2 million a year to operate if they were open 24/7.
“When we opened, the community members asked, ‘Why did you do this?’ I said, ‘I responded to your request,’” Rivera said. “They said, ‘We didn’t make this request.’ And I said, ‘Oh, but you did. You said you didn’t want users in the street. You said you didn’t want users in your public bathrooms or in the alleys or restaurants. We are courageous enough to bring them in … and they can deal with us.’”
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“I’ve been on [the Chicago Police Depart ment for] 25 years, I’ve never even heard of anything like like this, especially for our higher-crime districts,” Parham said in an interview later with AustinTalks
Shootings in Austin down this summer, CPD says
Considering that crime hits its peak in the summer months an increase in crime, a drop in shootings by more than 50% is significant, especially for Austin residents.
The number of people shot this summer is down by almost 72% in Austin compared to last year, Chicago Police 15th District’s Commander Andre Parham said at this month’s 15th District faith-based meeting
It means fewer people were hurt and fewer people were impacted by the loss ofa family member to gun violence, which has emotional, social and economic consequences. Everytown for Gun Safety reports that after losing a family member, survivors often face financial barriers, stigmatization and challenges accessing the services they need. Last year, Austin ranked No. 1 among the 15 neighborhoods that experienced the most violence, according to Our City, Our Safety‘s violence reduction plan. In their analysis, the city of Chicago ranked the neighborhoods with the most violence by calculating the average number ofserious victimizations – number ofhomicides and non-fatal shootings –for the period between 2018 and 2020. This year, Austin is less violent, according to an analysis by the Chicago Sun-Times that compiles the current number ofvictimizations per 10,000 residents and compares it to last year’s numbers. By this time last year, the average victimizations per 10,000 resi dents was 20.8, while this year it averages 12.5 victimizationsThischange is consistent with the drop in shootings and homicides citywide this summer, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times earlier this month. Across the city, the Chicago Police Department reported the number of shooting victims in July fell 28% from last July, down to 447 from 595. However, not all neighborhoods have seen the same trends, as homicides have increased in the two districts that cover the downtown area.
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The number of people shot in the 15th District was down to 19 from 67, between May 30 and Aug. 2, according to police data shared by Parham.Parham also said there have been fewer shooting incidents –instances where a shooting was reported, but there may have been multiple victims. This summer just 13 shooting incidents were reported between May 30 and Aug. 2, down from 48 shooting incidents last“Ayearreduction like that is not seen … it’s nothing short ofhistoric,” the commander said. He thanked West Side faith leaders, adding “it’s not the 15th District’s success, it’s all of us Parhamtogether.”noted that this year’s numbers are the lowest in eight years.
In Austin, Commander Parham credited the 15th District’s team and cooperation with community groups and elected officials for the “unprecedented” reduction in violence this summer In the interview with AustinTalks, the commander said Austin is a “very unique community” where the ties between community-based organizations are key. “Everybody has a motion into the game, we’re all really pushing for success.”
At this month’s 15th District’s faith-based meeting, faith leaders and officers who work together were enthusiastic about the drop in shootings and homicides. Beyond the community policing strategy, the 15th District’s police force has a strategy to prevent crime that is constantly updated based on information and input from community partners.
Sgt. Edgar Brown said some ofthese ideas include holding job fairs at hot spots, an example ofthe CAPS office collaborating with local community groups that focuses on increasing residents’ access to opportunities that deter them from engaging in criminal activities.”
“We encourage people to think outside the box and think ofsolutions … and see what would work to help the community,” Parham said. “I learned a long time ago, you cannot arrest your way out of these problems.”
“We just try to develop a crystal ball … and try to stop things as much as we can before they happen,” Parham said. He said after returning from training at the FBI academy earlier this year, he was able to implement “fresh progressive ideas that have been very successful to this point.”
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Nollywood lms are a must My movie watching palate varies from day to day. If someone were to peruse my Netflix list of the shows I’ve watched, they would see that I’ve enjoyed action, drama, comedy, romanc and my favorite of all, documentaries.Lately, I’ve been watching several productions that have come out of African countries. In particular, Nigeria. That film industry has been given the sobriquet “Nollywood.” It is the fastest growing movie industry in the world, putting out more films annually than Hollywood I’ve found myself fascinated by both the storylines they have covered as well as watching people from the diaspora on the big screen to see the similarities/differences between them and the descendants of enslaved Africans. The films’ topics that I have watched have ranged from skin bleaching to children kidnapped at birth and later discovered to social issues like the effect of mining on the health of villagers Interesting that very few of the productions I’ve seen havedwelled on apartheid or even the prior domination of those countries by European nations. Most of the films are sub titled although the characters do speak in English. Subtitles have never bothered me. They improve one’s reading skills tremendously as you need to quickly take in what is being said even if they are speaking English. The accents by the actors have not been very heavy either So while perusing Netflix a while back, I came upon a two-season drama series called Sons of the Caliphate. It tells the story of three friends from norther n Nigeria, all rich, who grew up together and even attended school together One is the son of an industrialist, the other is the son of a political godfather, and the third is a prince and heir to the throne of the caliphate. The series has all the usual characters. The scheming stepmother, the idiotic half-brother, the other woman, the dutiful wife, the good guys going after the bad guys, political intrigue, etc.What has been most pleasant about watching the series is the lack of profanity. Women are not disrespected by being called “bitches and hoes,” the men are not the product of single parents, so fathers are very active in their lives, and the n-word is not spewed out of ev erybody’s mouth as an adjective, verb, noun, pronoun, prepositional phrase, etc. I am enjoying the fashion for both the men and the women. One of the female charac ters in the series I’m watching has some of the prettiest head wraps and African dress styles I have ever seen. The men even wear their fula (a type of African hat) reminiscent of the way Black men in America cock their brims a certain way. What is amazing is the number of different languages they will use in speaking to one another. They go from English to native tribal languages to Swahili and Pidgen English.Itisgood to see Africa portrayed in such a very positive light. Modern cities, beautiful homes, no different from anything in the West. Removing the stereotype of savages, starving children and the jungle is a priority andSonecessity.checkout Sons of the Caliphate and then tell me what you think.
Kinsey worked as a teen librarian at Richard M. Daley library from 2013 to 2021, when he became an adult librarian. In 2017, he was asked to do pop-up open mics at several libraries. The experience convinced Kinsey to do something more permanent at his branch.
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While Richard M. Daley library is ed in Humboldt Park, near the community’s traditionally more African-American west half, it officially serves as a branch library for East Garfield Park, too. Kinsey said the library gets patrons from all three communities and the crowd at the open mic has usually been fairly diverse.
10 Austin Weekly News, August 31, 2022 selves and the open mic is an opportunity for them to do. The event also brings people together, he said. As many as 30 people showed up to last week’s open mic. Evans was the only pe for mer but three ofhis friends and relatives attended to support him. Kinsey said he hopes to build on the momentum.
Kinsey reached out to East Garfield Park’s Westinghouse Colle ge Prep high school, 3323 W. Franklin Blvd., and Humboldt Park’s Chicago High School for the Arts, 2714 W. Augusta Blvd.
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“I wanted to come back here and take everything I learned while traveling to branches,” he said.
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“I wanted the library to be a space where people felt comfortable performing and building confidence,” he said. Kinsey said that creating a safe space was especially important for the Black, working-class communities they serve. He said that the crowd has always attracted a mix ofteens, adults and even younger kids. Since the pandemic, many library programs were either suspended or moved online. Kinsey said that, in recent months, the library has been trying to bring in or add more programs. With so many people isolated during the pandemic, he felt it was important to bring the open mic back.
“I feel like this community is longing to express themselves,” Kinsey said. “People here just kind ofsuf fered in isolation and I wanted to them to come out and make friends. Being able to invite people back to the library after years of isolation and being shut out is one of my duties as the librarian.”Kinseysaid he was worried about how many people would attend the open mic but was excited to get it going. Evans, who had the stage to himself, rapped for about half-an-hour. He rhymed about self-confidence, his grief for his mother and the random cruelty of gun violence. After his performance, he expressed satisfaction. from page 1
By LEEN YASSINE Block Club Chicago Just weeks before Riot Fest, West Siders are ramping up opposition to major music festivals in Douglass Park, which they’ve said bar them from using the park and dis rupt their daily lives. Nor th Lawndale residents have for months talked about their concer ns with three major music festivals being held in Douglass Park over the summer and early fall. The Pa rk District hosted a community meeting on Aug. 24 to discuss the events and the park’s future — and do zens of at tendees reiterated called for the removal of the festivals, while some people who spoke in favor of the festivals were booed. Douglass Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Drive, has hosted Riot Fest in mid-Se ptember since 2015. In more recent years, it became the grounds for Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash and Heatwave, two summer music festivals At last week’s meeting, neighbors told parks CEO Rosa Escareno private corporations should not be profiting at the expense of the people who live there. They said the festivals disrupt their lives by creating in tense traf fic, obstructing access to hospitals and disrupting youth programs
West Siders grill city about festivals in Douglass Park
“When the park is locked down for 47 days in the summer, our kids have no place to go,” one neighbor said during Aug. 24 park district meeting
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“People are coming into this community and acting very disrespectfully to the people of this community,” Castille said.
Fire cannons ignite as Above and Beyond performs during the rst day of the inaugural Heatwave Music Festival at Douglass Park on July 16, 2022.
Lifelong resident Denise Ferguson said the neighborhood’s children should not be displaced because of major cor porations. “We use the park every single day. We use the park for the purpose of walking. We eat in the park. We play in the park,” Ferguson said. “That’s our only green space. And when the park is locked down for 47 days in the summer, our kids have no place to go.”
The meeting marked the latest clash as neighbors, of ficials and festival org anizers debate what to do next. Some residents have said the events bring revenue to local businesses and help neighbors, while others have said they create headaches for residents and damage the popular park.
“The festivals have dominated everything,” neighbor Katherine Sullivan said at the meeting. “We lose access to our homes; we can’t come and go freely. … Ambulances just blow their sirens and nobody moves because there’s no place to move to. It’s not working. And I just really hope that it’s going to Rchange.”esident Sandra Castille said it took her two hours to get to the hospital and visit her son when Riot Fest was taking place.
Several residents voiced support for the festival — saying it brings jobs, money and tourism to the neighborhood — but they were often met with loud boos from others in theAroom.spokesperson for Riot Fest said the orga nizers appreciate that residents came out to talk.“As part of our ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the community, it was important to hear the concer ns and questions of resident’s and local businesses,” the spokesperson said. “We look forward to continuing these types of gatherings so that we can have an open and positive dia logue on how to make our community better, together.”Festival organizers host cleanup events and offer perks, like free tickets, to the park neighbors. Riot Fest also recruits residents for temporary festival jobs and organizes beautification events, and Lyrical Lemonade hosts park cleanups. The companies behind the festivals must also pay to repair the parks after their events. But neighbors have said the festivals, in cluding the time to put them up, tear-down and clean up after, block them from accessing the park for weeks Resident Karina Solano said the neighborhood “is not only disinvested, but it is disre spected by the fest organizers themselves.”
One longtime resident who spoke at the forum said she’s not opposed to the festivals, but officials are neglecting Douglass Park neighbors“It’ssoessential to ask us what we need,” she said. “Give money back to this community Give money back to this park Give money back to the programs.”
Even when the festivals are gone, Douglass Park is often left in poor condition, neighbors said. Members of a local soccer team had to move to other parks after a play er was injured by glass left in the grass after Summer Smash.
2. Configure, test, and deploy network systems, such as, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless equipment, network servers and storage arrays.
6. Test, configure, deploy, and support security systems, such as, facility access system, video & audio system.
11. Prepare, create and update user/technical solutions.recommendation13.datanetwork,12.computerdocumentationsprocedureandprovidetraining.Assemble,test,andinstalltelecommunicationandequipmentandcabling.Participateinresearchandoftechnology
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1. Train users in the area of existing, new or modified computer systems and procedures.
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.
2. Participate in the preparation of various activity reports.
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.
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The Village of Oak Park is seeking a qualified candidate for the posi tion of Fire Inspector Part-Time in the Fire Department. This serves the public through enforcement of Village fire & life safety codes and ordinances; through inspections of residential, commercial and industri al properties; and provides consul tation and information to residents, architects, attorneys, fire services personnel and builders regarding laws, rules, regulations and policies relating to fire and life safety. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s web site http://www.oak-park.us/jobs.
4. Operate, administer and manage the Village and Public Safety computer systems, including E-911 center, in-vehicle computer 5.systems.Prepare Modernscripts.office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Technical writing, office productivity tools and database packages.
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5. Configure, test, and deploy end-user systems, such as, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and software.
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.
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3. Configure, test, and deploy system servers, such as, file, print, Internet, e-mail, database, and application servers.
The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator in the Health Department/Village Manager’s Office. This position will coordinate disaster response, crisis manage ment and medical countermeasure dispensing/ distribution activities for the Village of Oak Park, pro vide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technolog ical (e.g., nuclear power plant emer gencies, hazardous materials spills, biological releases) or disasters. This single class position is also respon sible for the complex administrative duties required for state, federal and local response processes and grant management. Applicants are encour aged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website tionsapplication.mustInterestedhttp://www.oak-park.us/jobs.andqualifiedapplicantscompleteaVillageofOakParkFirstreviewofapplicawillbeAugust5,2022.
8. Perform and participate in disaster recovery activities, such as, backup procedures, data recovery, and system recovery 9.planning.Assistend-users with computer problems or queries. Troubleshoot systems as needed and meet with users to analyze specific system 10.needs.Ensure the uniformity, reliability and security of system resources including network, hardware, software and other forms of systems and data.
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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.
clear and logical reports and program documentation of procedures, processes, and 6.configurations.Completeprojects 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. KnowledgeQUALIFICATIONSof: Principals and procedures of computer systems, such as, data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing and critical commandandcomputerPrinciplesauto-attendant.PBX,communication,technology,TelecommunicationsandserialCAT5/6,CablingswitchesincludingconfigurationNetworkOS,OSofincludingserversconfigurationHardwareanalysis.andsoftwareof.computers,andmobiledevices,computingenvironmentWindowsServerandDesktopandapplications,Unix/LinuxVMware,iOS/Android.protocols,security,andadministration,firewalls,routers,andwirelesstechnology.andwiring,includingfibernetwork,telephone,communication,termination,punch-down.theoryandincludingVoiP,serialwirelessprotocols,analog,fax,voicemailandandmethodsofprogramming,codingtesting,includingpowershell,scripting,macros,and VB
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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.
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The Village of Oak Park is seek ing qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This posi tion will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regu lations; and to provide general infor mation 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 com plete a Village of Oak Park appli cation.
12 Austin Weekly News, August 31, 2022 CITY RENTALS 3 CHICAGO911BEDROOMSNLECLAIR60651 3bd, dining room, kitchen, living room, bathroom, closed in back porch. Heat included.$1150 per month. 1 month security. • Call 773-626-5751 RENTALS & REAL ESTATE FOROFFICERENT OAK PARK THERAPY OFFICES: Therapy offices available on North Avenue. Parking; Flexible leasing; Nicely furnished; Waiting Room; Conference Room. Ideal for new practice or 2nd loca tion. Call708.383.0729foranappt. 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.
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 -assistanceWorking 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 Experience:Guidelines 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 PossessionNetworking.of a valid Illinois Driver License is required at the time of Vaccinationappointment.against COVID-19 strongly preferred.
JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago IL, 60606 312-541-9710 E-Mail: berg.comilpleadings@johnsonblumAttorney File No. 21 9098 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2022 CH 00340 TJSC#: 42-2972 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 # 2022 CH 00340 I3201304 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY NEIGHBORHOODDIVISION LENDING SERVICES, INC. RICARDO-v.-Plaintiff, DE MENDONCA JORGE FILHO, NATALIA ESCOTO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2021 CH 03922 3033 S KILDARE 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 June 29, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 3, 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 Commonlyestate: known as 3033 S KILDARE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-27-426-013The0000real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-2 ROBERT-v.-Plaintiff, J. RUFFING, SR., BERNADINE RUFFING, TIMOTHY TRAVERSA, MORTGAGE ELECRTONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR IMPAC FUNDING CORPORATION DBA IMPAC LENDING GROUP Defendants 2020 CH 00966 5206 WEST NEWPORT AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60641 NOTICE OF SALE
By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 12, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 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 5206 WEST NEWPORT AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL Property60641 Index No. 13-21-311-032The0000real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was Sale$295,668.38.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 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, be opened 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: 127 3DR A/B C/D SERVICE TUNNEL REHABILITATIONPHASETHREE, STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT Voluntary(RE-BID) Technical Pre Bid Conference: Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 10:00 am CST, via ZOOM Link Bid Opening: October 11, 2022 Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D,V,K, and the Multi Project Labor Agreement are required on this Contract. Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Neither the State of Illinois nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this invitation for bids or any resulting contract.
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The procurement will be subject to regulations contained in the Procedures for Issuing Loans from the Water Pollution Control Loan Program (35 IAC Part 365), the Davis-Bacon Act (40 USC 276a through 276a-5) as defined by the United States Department of Labor, the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (30 ILCS 570), IL Works Jobs Program Act (30 ILCS 559/20-1) Apprenticeship Initiative, DBE Policy per 40 CFR Part 33, as amended, and the “Use of American Iron and Steel” requirements as originally contained in Section 436 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. This procurement is also subject to the loan recipient’s policy regarding the increased use of disadvantaged business enterprises. The loan recipient’s policy requires all bidders to undertake specified affirmative efforts at least sixteen (16) days prior to bid opening. The policy is contained in the specifications.
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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 inMetropolitanterest. Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management PUBLIC NOTICES Chicago, Illinois August 31, 2022 Published in Austin Weekly News August 31, 2022 PUBLIC INVITATIONNOTICENOTICETOBID 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 Notice for Request for Proposals, up to 11:00 A.M. (Chicago time), on the proposal due date. CONTRACT 22 RFP 15 STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES Bid Opening: September 23, 2022 scriptionversionofThe*****************************************aboveisanabbreviatedversiontheNoticeInvitationtoBid.Afullwhichincludesabriefde-oftheprojectand/orservice can be found on the District’s website, www.mwrd.org; the path is as follows: Doing Business � Procurement and Materials Management � Contract Specifications,Announcements.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.),
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 23, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 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 Commonlyestate: known as 3053 S. TRUMBULL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-26-427-022The0000real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was Sale$23,943.76.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).
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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 Forsales.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 21 9098. 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.
Austin Weekly News, August 31, 2022 13 CLASSIFIED BY PHONE: (708) 613-3333 BY FAX: (708) 467-9066 BY E-MAIL: EMAIL@GROWINGCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG PAINTING DECORATING& CLASSIC PAINTING Fast & Neat Painting/Taping/PlasterRepair Low Cost - 708.749.0011 HOME SERVICES HAULING BASEMENT CLEANING Appliances & PickupRemovalFurniture&Delivery.773-722-6900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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 Forsales.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 20 7762. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago IL, 60606 312-541-9710 E-Mail: berg.comilpleadings@johnsonblumAttorney File No. 20 7762 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2020 CH 00966 TJSC#: 42-2959 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 # 2020 CH 00966 I3201285 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF CVF III MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST RUBEN-v.-Plaintiff,II MARTINEZ, ADRIANA ZAVALA, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, CITY OF DefendantsCHICAGO 2022 CH 00340 3053 S. TRUMBULL AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE
ELECTRICALELECTRICAL A&A ELECTRIC Let an American Veteran do your work We install plugs for battery-operated vehicles We fix any electrical problem and do small jobs We install Surge Protectors • Home Re-wiring • New Plugs & Switches Added • New circuit breaker boxes • Code violations corrected Service upgrades,100-200 amp • Garage & A/C lines installed Fast Emergency Service | Residential • Commercial • Industrial Free Home Evaluations | Lic. • Bonded • Ins. • Low Rates • Free Est. 708-409-0988 • 708-738-3848 Sr. Discounts • 30 Yrs. Exp. Servicing Oak Park • All surrounding suburbs • Chicago area Ceiling Fans Installed PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC INVITATIONNOTICENOTICETOBID 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
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LOUIS D. BERNSTEIN THE BERNSTEIN LAW FIRM, LLC 350 N CLARK ST, SUITE 400 CHICAGO IL, 60654 advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector at tempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that
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ALVARADO, HEIDI AGUILAR, ASHLEY BORYS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOSEPH BORYS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JOSEPH BORYS (DECEASED), JULIA A. 37222021DefendantsMITCHELLCH04180WESTLYNDALE STREET CHICAGO, IL 60647 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 23, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 26, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One
14 Austin Weekly News, August 31, 2022 CLASSIFIED BY PHONE: (708) 613-3333 BY FAX: (708) 467-9066 BY E-MAIL: EMAIL@GROWINGCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY UNKNOWN-v.-Plaintiff,CITIMORTGAGE,DIVISIONINC.HEIRSAND LEGATEES OF LARUE EVANS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LARUE EVANS (DECEASED), KATONDRIA 34172020DefendantsROBINSONCH01798WEST FRANKLIN CHICAGO,BOULEVARDIL 60624 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 24, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 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 Commonlyestate: known as 3417 WEST FRANKLIN BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-11-227-0020000, 16-11-227-003-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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 residen tial 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 represen tation as to quality or quantity of title
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For information, contact JAMES D. TRAIL, THE BERNSTEIN LAW FIRM, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 350 N CLARK ST, SUITE 400, CHICAGO, IL, 60654 (312) 645-6096. THE JUDICIAL SALES OneCORPORATIONSouthWacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236YouSALEcan also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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 assess ments 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 identifi cation for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure Forsales.information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) THE794-9876 JUDICIAL SALES OneCORPORATIONSouthWacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) You236-SALEcanalso 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 Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a collector attempting to any CH 03922 CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY METROPOLITANDIVISION LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY BRANDON-v.-Plaintiff,
IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 23, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 30, 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 Commonlyestate: known as 321 N. LONG AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-303-006The0000real estate is improved with a multi-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 bal ance, 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 twen ty-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 resi dential 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 assess ments 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 identifi cation for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure Forsales.information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) THE794-9876 JUDICIAL SALES OneCORPORATIONSouthWacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236YouSALEcan 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
CollectionNOTE:TJSC#:CaseAttorneyAttorneyAttorneyE-Mail:630-794-5300pleadings@il.cslegal.comFileNo.14-19-09801ARDCNo.00468002Code.21762Number:2019CH1352142-2298PursuanttotheFairDebtPracticesAct,youare
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 Casepurpose.#2019 CH 13521 I3199903 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 mort gagee, 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 IF605/18.5(g-1).YOUARE 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 (driv er’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) 794THE9876 JUDICIAL SALES OneCORPORATIONSouthWacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236YouSALEcan 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
CollectionNOTE:TJSC#:CaseAttorneyAttorneyAttorneyE-Mail:630-794-5300pleadings@il.cslegal.comFileNo.14-19-08426ARDCNo.00468002Code.21762Number:2020CH0179842-2397PursuanttotheFairDebtPracticesAct,youare advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector at tempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that Casepurpose.#2020 CH 01798 INI3199785THECIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTMECHANICS LIEN SECTION MIDWEST REAL ESTATE PARTNERS INC. Intervenor Plaintiff, AMCORE-v.- BANK, N.A., HARRIS N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTREST TO AMCORE BANK, N.A., DIM 2121, INC., ASSET GROUP, INC, UKRANIAN BUILDERS UNION, LLC, CODEX GROUP INC., OZINGA CHICAGO RMC, INC, U LOGISTICS, INC., YAROSLAV KOT, VYACHESLAV YAKONSKYY, MOHAMMED A. ZAHEDI, PATRICIA 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 Commonlyestate: known as 3722 WEST LYNDALE STREET, CHICAGO, IL Property60647 Index No. 13-35-111-028The0000 real estate is improved with a Saleresidence.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 residen tial 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 repre sentation 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 Uponcourt.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 al lowable 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 rep resentation 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 mort gagee, 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 fore closure 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 (driv er’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and admonished to check the court file to verify all information.If this prop erty is a condominium unit, the pur chaser 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 con dominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the pur chaser 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 (driv er’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.
S. ZAHEDI, CITY OF CHICAGO, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS Plaintiff and Defendants; AMCORE BANK, N.A., DIMv.Plaintiff,2121, INC., VYACHESLAV YAROSLAVTAKONSKYY,KOT, MOHAMMED ALI PATRICIAZAHEDI, S. ZAHEDI, CITY OF CHICAGO, OZINGA CHICAGO RMC, INC., CODEX GROUP, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NONRECORD DIMv.Counter-plaintiff,ASSETSDefendantsCLAIMANTSGROUP,INC.,2121,INC.,MOHAMMED, ALI PATRICIAZAHEDI, S. ZAHEDI, CITY OF CHICAGO, OZINGA CHICAGO RMC, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD 21192009Counter-defendants.CLAIMANTS,CH36564W.GrandAve.,2121 W. Grand Ave., 2129 W. Grand Ave. CHICAGO, IL 60612 NOTICE OF MECHANICS LIEN PUBLICSALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 18, 2013 and amended May 19, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 16, 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 Commonlyestate: known as 2119 W. Grand Ave., 2121 W. Grand Ave., 2129 W. Grand Ave., CHICAGO, IL 60612 Property Index No. 17-07-127-0060000; 17-07-127-005-0000, 17-07The127-002-0000realestate is improved with a commercial properties. The judgment amount was Sale$573,619.50terms:25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in cluding 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 residen tial 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 tax es, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quan tity 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
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CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 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 Casepurpose.#2019 CH 02163 I3199817 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) 794THE9876 JUDICIAL SALES OneCORPORATIONSouthWacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236YouSALEcan also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
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CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 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 L AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60634 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 27, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 29, 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 Commonlyestate: known as 3748 N OKETO AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60634 Property Index No. 12-24-220-0310000 (VOL. 314) The real estate is improved with a Saleresidence.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
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that Casepurpose.#2021 CH 04180 INI3199591THECIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY NATIONSTARDIVISIONMORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER SANDRA-v.-Plaintiff,
CRAVENS-MINTZ, FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY BANK, N.A., ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 37482019DefendantsCH02163NOKETO
REAL ESTATE 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 Uponcourt.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) 794THE9876 JUDICIAL SALES OneCORPORATIONSouthWacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236YouSALEcan also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
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CELEBRATING THE MOMENT PAGE 3 | AUSTIN EATS : A TIMELINE PAGE 4 FROM A FOOD DESERT TO A FOOD OASIS PAGE 7 THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY PUBLISHED ITS FIRST QUALITY-OF-LIFE PLAN CALLED AUSTIN FORWARD. TOGETHER. (AFT) IN 2018. THIS QUARTERLY PUBLICATION DESCRIBES HOW AUSTIN COMING TOGETHER (ACT) IS SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY TO IMPLEMENT AFT AND OTHER EFFORTS. August 31, 2022 Distributed by AUSTIN FORWARD. TOGETHER. 2022 QUARTER 3 How the community is revitalizing the food ecosystem to sow and grow a healthier Austin THE FIGHT FOR EQUITYFOOD Special thanks to these Austin Forward. Together. quality-of-life plan legacy investors:
2 Austin Weekly News • August 31, 2022 AUSTIN FORWARD. TOGETHER. 2022 QUARTER 3 ACT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers CHAIR Larry Williams Broker, State Farm Insurance VICE-CHAIR Angela Waller Community & Government Relations Director, Advocate Aurora Health SECRETARY Bradly Johnson Director of External Affairs, BUILD Inc. TREASURER LaDarius Curtis Senior Director of Community Engagement & Health, West Side United EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Darnell Shields Austin Coming Together Directors Sharon Morgan Director of Graduate Support & Community Outreach, Catalyst Schools Reverend Reginald E. Bachus Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church Tenisha Jones Senior Director of Strategy & Operations, West Side United Reginald Little Mortgage Loan Originator, Fifth Third Bank Dawn Ferencak Senior Marketing Strategist, Chicago Parent Deborah Williams-Thurmond Community Outreach & Engagement Specialist, Habilitative Systems, Inc. Ruth Kimble Founder & CEO, Austin Childcare Providers Network Jerrod Williams Law Clerk, Illinois Appellate Court Max Komnenich Associate Principal, Lamar Johnson Collaborative In Memoriam BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jack Macnamara 1937–2020 FOUNDING BOARD CHAIR Mildred Wiley 1955–2019 A House in Austin Academy of BecauseBeatBeAustinAustinAustinAchievementScholasticChildcareProvidersNetworkCommunityFamilyCenterWeeklyNews(GrowingCommunityMedia)StrongFamiliestheStreetsChicagoICare Bethel New Life Beyond Hunger BUILD Inc. By The Hand Club For Kids CatholicCara Charities Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures Chicago Community Loan Fund City of Refuge Defy Ventures Illinois Erikson Institute Friends of the Children Friendship InstituteIFFi.c.starsHousingGreaterofDevelopmentCommunityCorp.AustinWestTownCommunityDevelopmentProjectForwardforNonviolenceChicago Jane Addams OAI,NewMercyMaryvilleMaryManufacturingLegalLearningKRAKidsCorporationResourceFirstChicagoWestsideAmericanJobCenterEdgeTutoring(fkaClusterTutoring)AidChicago(fkaLAF)RenaissanceShyreseDaycareAcademyHousingLakefrontMomsInc. Oak Park Regional Housing PCCOpenCenterBooksCommunity Wellness RenaissanceProjectCenterExplorationSocial Services, Sarah’sInc. Inn South Austin St.St.AssociationNeighborhoodJosephServicesLeonard’sMinistries Stone YouthWorldvisionWestWestsideVOCELUICTowersTheTheTheDevelopmentCommunityCorporationCatalystSchoolsJourneyForwardNorthAvenueDistrict,Inc.ofExcellenceJaneAddamsCollegeofSocialWorkHealthAuthoritySideForwardGuidanceACT MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Since 2010, Austin Coming Together (ACT) has facilitated collaboration to improve education and economic development outcomes in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Today, we serve a network of 50+ organizations committed to improving the quality of life in the Austin community. Our strategic plan is called Thrive 2025 and outlines how we will mobilize our resources to achieve four impact goals by the year 2025: Quality Early Learning, Safe Neighborhoods, Living Wage Careers, and Stable Housing Markets. Leadership Darnell Shields Executive Director Deirdre Bates Director of Operations Andrew Born Strategic Advisor *Also part of the ACT Leadership Team Strategic Initiatives Sandra Diaz* Service AustinEnhancementDeliveryManager,CommunityHub Janelle Martin Austin Community Hub Specialist Emone Moore Engagement Coordinator, Austin Community Hub Dollie Sherman Engagement Specialist, Austin Community Hub Aaliyah Phillips Engagement Associate, Austin Community Hub JeVon D. Moore* Planning & Investment Manager, Austin Forward. Together. Ethan Ramsay Lead AustinOrganizer,Forward. Together. Grace Cooper Project Specialist, Austin Forward. Together. Natalie Goodin Micro Market Recovery Program Coordinator Nicholas Galassini Micro Market Recovery Program Intern Marketing Development& Alicia Plomin* Director of Marketing & Development Scott Prywitch Marketing & Development Coordinator Maria Romero Luther Marketing & Development Associate ACT STAFF
These accomplishments are just the beginning of what our community partners can create to improve food access and equity in Austin. We know that the commitment demonstrated and actions taken thus far cannot be overlooked. They must be recognized. Although the road ahead is long, we are walking in the right direction, together.
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• A robust community calendar houses daily events providing resources for food access
• 22 community organizations are partnered with Austin Eats to support and lead its implementation throughout the community
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Celebrating the moment
Austin Eats initiative was born out of the Community Narrative (CN) issue area in the Austin Forward. Together. (AFT) quality-oflife plan, which outlines the community’s goal to revitalize the image and spirit of Austin by creating environments that foster health and wellness and promote healthier food choices. This community-led effort was supported by the collaboration of the Christopher Family Foundation, Lumpkin Family Foundation, The Builder’s Initiative, Food:Land:Opportunity, and the Walter Mander Foundation. These funders, inspired by AFT and Austin Eats, came together to form the Austin Fresh Fund in an effort to explore what it would mean to support greater access to healthy food in the Austin community on Chicago’s West Side—a key strategy of AFT. They pooled a $1 million pledge in grant funds and awarded resources to several organizations involved in Austin Eats
• 15 gardening days each summer attract a wide variety of volunteers from within and outside the community
By Darnell Shields Executive Director, Austin Coming Together For generations, residents of Chicago’s Austin community have been challenged to have easy access to what others might consider basic resources. The community has a variety of liquor stores, mini-marts, and gas stations, yet fresh food and healthier options are often difficult to come by.
• Frequent fresh food community markets serve 500+ Austin families
The support received from these organizations has been instrumental in facilitating all that Austin Eats sets out to accomplish. The collaboration is palpable. It’s visible. We know that without it, our desire to sow and grow a healthier community simply could not be sustained. At this moment in time, we have a lot of progress to celebrate:
• A coordinated food delivery system is being developed to serve Austin’s senior residents
• A bi-annual film screening series promotes healthy food education
Austin Coming Together was awarded $250,000 in 2020 which was disbursed over two years. In the first year, a total of $128,230 was invested to support a plan to respond to increased food insecurity that was exacerbated by the pandemic. These efforts resulted in the Austin Eats Initiative, a collaborative focused on strengthening and sustaining Austin’s food access infrastructure. In 2021, the remaining investment was allocated to the following Austin Eats partners: $22,500 $12,130 $6,200 ACT MARKETING WORKING GROUP $20,000 $12,500 plan
———————— 55.4% of Austin residents have easy access to fruits and vegetables* Austin is often referred to as a ‘food desert,’ a term that does not accurately reflect the heart of the issue. Rather, ‘food apartheid’ is a better fit given the longstanding history of inequality, segregation, systemic barriers, and disinvestment pervading the Austin Socommunity.howdoes this food apartheid impact the lives of Austin residents? Before COVID-19, nearly 4 out of 10 households were making stressful tradeoff decisions between food, healthcare, transportation, housing, and education, and now the pandemic has greatly exacerbated these difficulties. In addition, Austin residents spend 85% of their disposable income in Oak Park and other neighboring areas. Access to healthy food options should be the right of every single American. Yet unfortunately, this does not hold true for many. To revitalize our community, we must change the system from within. The time is now to make change. Fortunately, the work has already begun. In response to these prominent challenges, the Austin community came together and established Austin Eats. This holistic approach to the entire food ecosystem brings together organizations already working to promote healthier food choices across Austin and creates an infrastructure geared toward food access. To accomplish this, Austin’s entire food continuum needs to be considered, from community gardens, food pantries, and grocery stores, to food cooperatives, culinary entrepreneurs, and Therestaurants.
• A network of 25+ community gardens are working together to activate and connect their spaces
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused an increased need for emergency food access. In response, the Greater Chicago Food Depository reached out to
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n Support from the Austin Fresh Fund was leveraged to attract investments,additionalincluding a $30,000 grant from Howard Brown Health.
n Fresh food markets were established in Austin. The indoor Soul City Community Market and the outdoor Austin Town Hall City Market are both coordinated by Austin Eats partner Forty Acres Fresh Market and give opportunities for Austin residents to shop for quality fresh produce at affordable prices. The Austin Fresh Fund helped expand the Soul City Community Market’s reach, attract new vendors, and boost advertising.
The Austin Fresh Fund was created after funders recognized how the critical importance of addressing food insecurity aligned with Austin Forward. Together. plan actions in the Community Narrative issue area. n ACT was awarded $250,000 through the Austin Fresh Fund to be used over 2 years. This investment helped build the foundation for the Austin Eats initiative to be created to address the immediate and long-term inequities around the food access ecosystem in Austin.
The Austin Eats initiative was developed to help coordinate existing efforts around strengthening Austin’s food access ecosystem and building a healthier Austin. Here are some highlights throughout the process:
n $18,750 from the Clara Lionel Foundation by way of West Side United and Live Healthy Chicago allowed Jehovah Jireh #1 Outreach Ministry and Hope Community Church Food Pantry to purchase a second van for food delivery, advance their emergency food access program towards creating a brick-and-mortar base in 2022.
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n In a space where grocery stores are few and far between, Forty Acres Fresh Market leveraged seed funding from the Austin Fresh Fund to help secure a $2.5 million City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grant for the development of a full-service grocery store located in the Soul City Corridor on Chicago Avenue.
n The Mildred Wiley Wellness Hub was made possible through the initial Austin Eats investment and will open on Bethel New Life’s nine-acre campus. The Hub will house a horticulture center with a garden and kitchen. Uses for the rest of the Hub building are yet to be determined, but Bethel New Life president Sharif Walker assures that the community will have a say in those decisions.
To learn more about the initiative, see the list of partners, get local food resources, or view a food-related event calendar, visit AustinComingTogether.org/AustinEats
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The opportunity to continue extending our mission and model in a hyper-local, grassroots way is at the heart of how we envision our work as “living” projects rather than just the sharing of information and ideas.
n With the support of the Austin Fresh Fund, One Earth Collective has been able to employ its unique “awareness-to-action” model in the form of a food-based educational film series. Since the series launched, hundreds have participated in the programming which includes various interactive elements such as cooking demos, post-film discussions, garden tours, and more!
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