West Side couple has high hopes for its vampire TV series
History and myth part of the stor y
By DEBORAH BAYLISS Contributing Reporter
A husband and wife duo on Chicago’s West Side, already making notable strides in the film industry, are now working to get a media outlet to pick up their supernatural, vampire-based television series.
Created and directed by Margaret Mojica, the wife portion of the West Side team, the film “Shadows, Chicago Underworld” features a cast of Black vampires with a storyline that fuses history and myth while following the story of twins Zaria and Kofi Waya who were tur ned into vampires during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
The vampire twins find themselves in a city divided by supernatural factions and corrupt politicians pulling them into a dangerous fight for survival, power and identity.
Inspiration for the series stems from Margaret’s love of vampire movies and learning that
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Douglass Park festival last week drew about 50,000 but some residents wish it would go away
By HECTOR CERVANTES Contributing Reporter
To some it’s a joyous music festival that encourages fun and community engagement. To others it’s a noisy threeday event in their back yard that they
wish would go away Rock Fest returned to Douglass Park Sept. 19-21, bringing about 50,000 fans to Chicago’s West Side. The three-day festival, known for punk, rock, and alter-
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The 10th annual Austin POWER 5K took place Saturday
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By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
On Sept. 20, locals, organizations and elected officials gathered on Chicago Avenue to run through the Soul City Corridor for the tenth annual Austin POWER 5K race.
A decade ago, the 15th District Chicago Police Department and Austin African American Business Networking Association created the race acronym for People Organizing Wealth and Economic Resources. The 5K is designed to promote health and unity in Austin and prevent crime and violence. The Austin POWER 5K is for all fitness levels. This year’s theme was family reunion, encouraging past participants and volunteers to join new ones in an event to empower the West Side neighborhood.
Brandon Johnson with State Representative Camille Lilly (Below) County Commissioner Tara Stamps joins other runners.
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Open House Chicago adds new Austin, North Lawndale locations
Chicago Architecture Center’s free annual October event includes 30 new sites this year
By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
Every October, the Chicago Architecture Center hosts Open House Chicago, a free city-wide tour of over 200 sites of architectural, cultural and historic importance. Locations include the likes of schools, museums and mansions, many of which are rarely open to the public
This year, on Oct. 18 and 19, Open House Chicago participants have 30 new locations to see, including the Aspire Center in Austin, Chicago Sukkah Design Festival at James Stone Freedom Square in North Lawndale and Starling by Duo in Nor th Lawndale
For Open House Chicago’s fiftieth year, CAC is launching a pilot prog ram for neighborhood headquarters. This year, participants can go to Starling by Duo, Koval Distillery in Ravenswood and Ramova T heatre in Bridg eport to ask CAC officials questions, pick up materials and access restrooms and free Wi-Fi.
“Whether you’ re learning more about your own neighborhood or discovering a part of Chicago you’ve never visited be-
fore, Open House is the ultimate way to g et to know Chicago,” Eleanor Gorski, CEO and president of the Chicago Architecture Center, said in a news release. “It’s a natural fit for Chicago, the city of architecture,”
T he Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation in Austin opened in June and has resources for trade training, banking and financial planning. T he Aspire Center is located where Emmet Elementary School, built in 1893, once was. It includes many elements from the school, like ornamental trims and wide hallways lined with wooden seats from the auditorium.
e Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation is one of three new West Side sites added to the Chicago Architecture Center’s annual Open House Chicago this year.
T he Chicago Sukkah Design Festival is an organization that convenes North Lawndale residents, organizations, artists, young people and faith leaders inspired by the Jewish tradition. T he festival celebrates the neighborhood’s Black and Jewish history by building third spaces for communities to gather.
T he Starling by Duo in North Lawndale is a community hub a few blocks west of Douglass Park that opened last year
Other Open House Chicago houses in Austin include the Austin Community
BUILD Headquarters, 5100 W. Harrison St.
Family Center, Austin Harvest by By the Hand Club For Kids, Build headquarters, Christ the King Jesuit Colle ge Preparatory School, Fraternite Nortre Dame, Assumption Greek Or thodox C hurch, and the Third Unitarian Church
Other sites in Garfield Park and North Lawndale include Revolution Workshop,
345 Art Gallery, Central Park Theater, Herban Produce, Le gacy Charter School, Stove Temple Baptist Church, Farm on Ogden, Nicholas Tower at Homan Square, and Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica and National Shrine.
To see all of this year’s Open House Chicago sites, visit openhousechicago.org.
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New grant-funded programs start this week at Nash Elementary School of Fine & Per forming Arts, including gra ti and African dance
By MICHAEL LIPTROT Block Club Chicago
Students at Nash Elementary School of Fine & Performing Arts are beginning new after-school art programs with the help of a local nonprofit, including classes in graffiti, drumming and African dance.
The school, 4837 W. Erie St., is receiving the programs via the Chicago Arts Par tnerships in Education, a Bridgeportbased nonprofit. The classes are funded by a $200,000 grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority as part of a violence prevention strateg y.
“The students at Nash are very at-risk and face a lot of challenges, and by providing these additional after-school programs they’ll be more engaged in learning,” said
Amy Rasmussen, executive director of the arts partnership. “They’ll have artists who will be working with them, get to know them, understand their needs, academic challenges and even the needs that are facing their families.”
At least 80 Nash Elementary students will receive 27 weeks of after-school programs that will run throughout the school year. Professional artists will work with
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Richard Boykin is running for 7th District seat
Formerly ser ved as Congressman Danny Davis’ chief of sta and Cook County commissioner
By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
With primary elections in March, candidates are lining up to throw their hats in the ring for the seventh district congressional seat, which Danny Davis announced he’s retiring from in July after nearly 30 years.
An Oak Park resident who owns his own law firm, Richard Boykin announced his candidacy on Sept. 6, hoping to take over the position of the man whose congressional career he helped launch.
Boykin was Davis’ chief of staff from 1997 to 2006, starting when Davis was first elected to the position. Boykin was responsible for 22 staff in Chicago and Washington D.C. and served as Davis’ liaison to federa and local officials.
“All of his legislative activities and successes for the first 10 years, I helped lay a foundatio for his 30-year career in gress,” Boykin said.
While working for Davis hi first year, in a Republican gress, Boykin helped pass amendment that increased ac cess to jobs funding from $175 million to $750 million. money provided grants to local gover nments and nonprofits transportation that connects low-income people, often in inner cities, to employment and support services in suburban communities. If elected, Boykin said he’d advocate to bring more money for transportation back to the seventh district.
staff of the Congressional Black Caucus on multiple issues
“None of the other candidates have congressional experience. I do,” Boykin said. “I know Washington. I know where the bathrooms are. I know the people in Washington. I have relationships, and I’m going to leverage those relationships on behalf of the people of the seventh congressional district.”
After over 13 years in Washington D.C., Boykin worked at Barnes & Thornburg law firm, where he represented clients who had issues with the federal gover nment before Congress and agencies.
In 2014, Boykin was elected as Cook County commissioner of the first District, which covers Chicago’s West Side and the near west suburbs. As ommissioner, Boykin was the first Democrat to oppose the Cook ounty sweetened beverage tax in 2016. The tax was championed ook County Board President oni Preckwinkle, who Boykin told CBS Chicago worked to ush him out with her union alho funded Brandon Johncampaign to successfully succeeded him as commissioner in 2018.
ouldn’t go along with it beause I had held town hall meetings throughout the district, eople said that they didn’t want that,” Boykin said of the sugar tax. “About four months later, I led the effort to repeal it. The reason why we were successful in repealing it is because people had begun to leave their pop, their juices, all of that stuff at the counter once they heard how much it cost.”
violence taskforce to better coordinate with Chicago and state police. Boykin also helped establish the requirement to have a medical examiner provide an oral and written report at board meetings on the number of people who are shot and killed in the county, location of incidents, and their ethnicities
“Before I required this, the medical examiner used to group Hispanics and whites together,” Boykin said. Even with the adjusted breakdown, Boykin said he wants to change the fact that over 75% of people killed in Cook County are Black, while making up only 22% of the county’s population.
Boykin’s priorities
Public safety is a top concern for Boykin. In running for Congress, Boykin recently released his eight-point plan to stop gun violence. He said this iteration advocates for smart gun technology, which only allows an authorized user to fire a gun, and the regulation of ghost guns made with unregulated parts. He also wants to amend the statute for terrorism to include shooting into crowds
“We’ve got to make sure that people are safe in their neighborhood, that seniors can sit on their porches without fear of being shot. Kids can walk down the street and play in the neighborhood without fear of being shot as well. That’s what I’m trying to do here. I’m hearing this is a major concern from Black people, from white people, from Latino people that I talk to. They’re concerned about this issue of public safety.”
“I bring a level of energy that is going to be much greater than the congressman’s energy,” Boykin said. “I’m going to make sure that every community counts, and that means the communities that I’ve heard who feel like they’ve been ignored,” which he said he’s heard from residents of Oak Park, River Forest, plus the River North, South Loop and West Loop neighborhoods in downtown Chicago. “They feel like the congressman has paid most of his attention to just the West Side of Chicago. Well, the district is bigger than the West Side of Chicago, and I’m going to be a voice for every side of Chicago.”
But Boykin says he’d continue standing up for the West Side, too, if elected. He lived with Davis and his wife in Austin for about five months before moving to Oak Park
“Things have not changed on the West Side of Chicago greatly since the ‘68 riots. There are places on the West Side of Chicago that are still undeveloped that have been bur ned down,” Boykin said of unrest in the area when Martin Luther King Jr. was killed. He added that he’ll address the West Side’s vacant lots and bring industry and jobs back to the area.
“I’m privileged to have represented the West Side of Chicago when I was a Cook County commissioner,” Boykin said. “I took care of every part of the district, and I’m going to bring the same level of energy, commitment and tenacity to make sure that everybody’s voice is heard and everybody counts.”
“We’re going to make sure that Illinois gets its fair share, especially the seventh district, of transportation dollars, so that we can have good roads and infrastructure,” Boykin said. Boykin also worked to help Davis develop the Second Chance Act, which funds grants for state and local gover nment, plus nonprofits, that go toward reentry support and reducing recidivism.
But Boykin’s Washington experience isn’t limited to his potential predecessor.
He also worked for Carol Moseley Braun — the first African-American woman elected to the U.S. Senate and the first female U.S. senator from Illinois — and Bobby Rush, a congressman from 1993 to 2023 who co-founded the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party. Boykin has worked with members and
He added that instances like this are proof he’ll hold the Trump administration accountable.
“There’ll be others who will tell you that they will hold Trump accountable, but I hope that you will ask them, ‘How can you hold Trump accountable when you haven’t even held people within your own party accountable?’” Boykin said. “They’re going to say they’re going to stand up to Trump They won’t even stand up to Preckwinkle. I did, and I got the political scars to prove it.”
Also as Cook County commissioner, Boykin sponsored the initial ordinance to eliminate the tax on feminine hygiene products. And he had a seven-step plan to reduce violence. Some of those steps were acted upon, including the creation of the sheriff’s office gun
Public health is another main priority for Boykin, who said he wants to keep the cost of health care down by restoring cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, and research dollars to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He added that he’ll fight to keep hospital doors open.
“Health care is a big issue for the district,” Boykin said. “The district has more hospitals and healthcare stuff, like federally qualified health centers, than any other congressional district in the country, but one in New York.”
Boykin is currently creating a health care task force of doctors, nurses and industry professionals who will be laying out a plan for the seventh congressional district soon.
When it comes to what he’d do differently from Davis, Boykin said he’d bring more vitality and spend more time in his district outside Chicago’s West Side
Boykin grew up in Englewood, so he says he understands the people of the South Side He added that he’d like to open a satellite office in Oak Park to better connect with constituents looking to access congressional resources in the wester n suburbs.
“I’ve been someone who disrupts the status quo. I’ve also been a coalition builder. I’ve been someone who brings people together and who gets things done,” Boykin said. “I’ve been preparing for this job all my life, quite frankly. Congress was made for me, and I was made for the Congress.”
According to the Federal Election Commission, other candidates who are running for Davis’ Democratic seat include Jerico J. Brown, Melissa Conyears-Ervin, Jason Friedman, La Shawn Ford, Rory Hoskins, Danica Leigh, Tekita Martinez, John McCombs and Emelia Rosie — who’s not registered with a political party.
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hool teachers to develop a curriculum ased around projects and arts integration, ving academic and social-emotional ning with various art disciplines. the artists inspiring students’ creativity and helping them to delanguage to express whatever they want to, whether it’s identity issues or neighborhood issues or academic content,” Rasmussen said. he arts partnership already offers courses during the day at Nash Elemenparate grant. we do is very important students come from exy and they have a lot of issues
pecially the programs after school.”
Nash art teacher Hailey Rodden said she is excited to teach graffiti as an afterschool art course this year alongside a teaching artist from the partnership. Last year, most of the school’s after-school programs were cut by CPS. Schools on the West Side overall receive less art resources compared to North Side schools, Rodden previously told Block Club. Students at Nash Elementary previously received a full, hot meal before after-school programs but are now only served snacks because of budget cuts
“When we see that there are still schools that don’ t have arts instruction in their re gular school day, CAPE is a great way for them to have arts incorporated into their classes,” Rodden said. “Ar ts inte gration is all about expression and how you can build confidence through your learning, your art making … and we do see through that a lot of their skills and those
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native music, was headlined by Blink-182, Green Day and Weezer.
Besides the music, Riot Fest continued its ‘Beyond the Fest’ initiatives, supporting local residents, businesses and cultural programs in North Lawndale year-round. This community engagement program focused on job creation, youth development, small business support and local investment in North Lawndale and Little Village Despite its popularity and community involvement, Riot Fest has faced controversy over noise levels, crowd size, and its impact on local residents, sparking ongoing debates about the festival’s presence in the neighborhood. These concerns highlight the balance between cultural events and community comfort.
Semetrius Holmes, a lifelong North Lawndale resident, is in his third year with Riot Fest and currently serves as the lead intern for the festival’s “Beyond the Fest” program. He focuses on community engagement, media work and hospitality, connecting with attendees and documenting their experiences to help improve future events. Holmes is also building his skills and network to pursue a career in media, aiming for opportunities with outlets like ESPN or Fox.
“With (Beyond the Fest), it’s helping us build our resumes for future jobs and careers we want to pursue. For me, in media, I’ve been doing it for two years, and now I feel more comfortable with public speaking and other related skills,” Holmes said.
Dr. Latasha Adjaye has served as president of the Douglass Park Advisory Council since 2016, leading the community for nearly a decade. Adjaye will be stepping down in October as new leadership is elected to carry on her work
Adjaye said Riot Fest has become a valued part of the community, with residents embracing it far more than they did a few years ago. She noted that through its ‘Beyond the Fest’ work, the organization consistently listens to community feedback and makes improvements based on residents’ concerns.
“(Riot Fest) still has work to do. But you can see them moving in a positive direction. They’re listening to the community, and that’s all we ask,” Adjaye said.
Adjaye noted that the community area for ‘Beyond the Fest’ was not here three years ago. This space is dedicated to the local com-
anonymous, was sitting on her porch several blocks away from Riot Festival and remarked that the music sounded as if it were coming from a nearby radio. She added that she couldn’t imagine how loud it would be to stand right next to the concert stage.
“People have recently heard in the news that Chicago isn’t a nice place to visit and that this concert brings so many people it increases violence in our neighborhood,” the anonymous source said.
North Lawndale resident Brenda Dobbs said that while she isn’t familiar with punk rock and might not attend, she recognizes that the festival brings music and culture to the neighborhood. Dobbs also mentioned that the event benefits the city by helping pay taxes, though she was not sure how it responds to community needs.
While some residents noted the festival’s broader cultural and economic impact, local businesses also found ways to engage with the weekend’s crowds and support the community directly.
munity, providing opportunities for residents and businesses to engage with Riot Fest year-round
Adjaye emphasizes that Riot Fest stands out from other festivals such as Lollapalooza or Summer Smash because they remain actively involved in the community yearround.
She emphasized that the festival supports local organizations and events, staying hands-on even after the main event ends.
According to her, this commitment truly embodies their “Beyond the Fest” motto, setting Riot Fest apart from other festivals
“As far as infrastructure and everything else, they listen to the community and say, ‘Hey, before we come back out here next year, these are the things we need to address, and this is what the residents want to see.’ Every year, they’ve proven themselves, and the community has started to embrace them,” Adjaye said.
Devin Murphy, director of operations for Boxing Out Negativity, highlighted how the organization participated in Riot Fest’s Beyond the Fest program, noting the festival’s support for their initiatives and plans to host boxing sessions for youth ages 14–18.
Despite this, some residents would be happier without the festival. Flyers were posted on the streets and sidewalks outside the festival, expressing that Riot Fest was not needed and highlighting concerns from community members.
Block Club Chicago examined the controversy surrounding Riot Fest’s multi-year
agreement to remain in Douglass Park through 2027. While the festival promises $1 million in investments and opportunities for local businesses and residents through its Beyond the Fest program, some neighbors criticize the deal, citing disruptions, park damage and limited community input.
Shops like Monday Coffee took advantage of the Riot Fest weekend by offering unique programming and staying open later than usual, extending their hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the weekend. They welcomed both festival-goers and neighborhood residents, creating a safe and inviting space for those seeking a break from the crowds. Felton Kizer is the co-founder and head roaster of Monday Coffee, a Black-owned café in North Lawndale
“I wanted to give people another option: a clean place to sit, somewhere with Wi-Fi, and a spot to grab a coffee. I’m always thinking about the non-alcoholic consumer and what their experience is like after hours. Since I knew there would be a lot of people around after we normally close, it made sense to stay open a bit later to see if passersby might want coffee or something else to do,” Kizer said.
Open Books, a local nonprofit in North Lawndale participated in ‘Beyond the Fest’ to raise awareness about its literacy programs funded by used book sales, while helping amplify community voices through engagement with festivalgoers. Martin Corral, the director of book operations at Open Books was at the festival to showcase their literacy programs and engage with the community.
“Riot Fest has understood that if you’re going to be in a community, there has to be a positive outcome after you leave. I’m not going to say Riot Fest is the best for the community right now, but it is definitely much better than it was before, especially by including organizations that are active in this community,” Corral said.
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the Lincoln Park Zoo is built on top of what was the Chicago City Cemetery, a key factor in the story-line.
“They moved the cemetery because the bodies were contaminating the lake in the late 1800s which is where we were getting our drinking water from,” Margaret’s husband, William Mojica, explained. “They only moved the bodies that were close to the water. There are still thousands of bodies under the Lincoln Pa rk Zoo. There’s actually one mausoleum that was left standing because it was too expensive to move at the time.
The vampire character Kofi is based on one of the people who still rests on the zoo grounds.
“Shadows is more than just a vampire film, it’s about histor y, le gacy and the power struggles that shape our communities,” Margaret clarified.
Chicago itself is a character in this story.
“We’ve been filming throughout Chicago,” Margaret added. “It’s one of the projects of our Mojica Media House which f alls under our Kingdom Business Builders company, the parent company of Mojica Media House, our Artist Room Café, 5125 W. Madison St. and our Picture Perfect Hair Studio, which is next door.”
Most of the actors are from Chicago or
Filmmakers and entrepreneurs, Margaret and William Mojica at their Artist Room Cafe, 5125 W. Madison St.
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Actor, model and social influencer, Bola Osundairo — who was involved in the Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax scandal some years ago and the more recent documentary that revisits the matter – plays Kofi, a main vampire character based on one of the people who still rests on the zoo’s property.
“I connected with Margaret through our
first film that I did with her which I believe she was the producer of, ‘Friends, Family and Lovers,’ that’s on Amazon Prime,” Osundairo told the Austin Weekly. “I was the main character in that film. What attracted me to the role in Shadows was, when I look at the character Kofi, it reminds me of exactly who I am. The character is very strong and powerful and very observant.”
Of Nigerian descent, Osundairo is from the Chicago Lawn area.
“He’s a good actor,” Margaret said.
Filming took place at several well-known Chicago spots including Wicker Park, the One Way Boxing Club in Goose Island, Dearly Beloved, a cocktail lounge and restaurant in River North, and a Fulton Market alley.
With filming wrapped with the actors, the Mojicas now have to get what’s called BRoll, (supplemental or alternative footage intercut with the main shot), scenery shots, and then editing.
“It’s possible to do it ourselves but because of how complex the storyline is, the proper funding will take it to a whole di erent level especially with the special e ects, the vampires, the choreographed ght scenes.”
They’ll shop the proof of concept to cable and television networks, like ABC, Tubi, Netflix, Starz. If by chance the series is not picked up, the couple will fund it themselves
“It’s possible to do it ourselves but because
of how complex the storyline is, the proper funding will take it to a whole different level especially with the special effects, the vampires, the choreographed fight scenes,” said William. “The goal of the proof of concept is to show where we’re trying to go with the story and to get a network to fund us and we still own the project.”
However, if a network really likes the story, they will buy the intellectual property and the couple would have to work out a contract where they’re kept on board as creative consultant and writer.”
The Shadows series is such a complete, layered series,” said William who refers to himself as creative advisor who reads through the scripts and offers his input.
“It’s probably her best work.”
Writing and creating for more than 10 years now, Margaret’s portfolio includes a hor ror short film titled “Fetch”; “Friends, Family, and Lovers” which she produced and is on Amazon and Tubi, stage plays, and multimedia projects that spotlight authentic voices and bold storytelling.
The couple’s mission is to create spaces and stories that inspire, uplift, and connect communities.
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Actor, model, social in uencer Bola Osundairo in a proof of concept scene.
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Chicago West Side lmmaker Margaret Mojica lms a scene for a vampire-based telev ision series set in Chicago titled, ‘Shadows, Chicago’s Under world.’
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-HE4, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.-
MAURICE ASHFORD, MICHELLE ASHFORD A/K/A MICHELLE LANE, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
Defendants 24 CH 4284 1001 NORTH KARLOV AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 25, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 A.M. on October 28, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
LOT 11 IN BLOCK 2 IN MILLS AND SONS RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1 TO 4 IN TELFORD AND WATSON’S ADDITION TO CHICAGO, A SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 3 AND 4 OF FOSTER’S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1001 NORTH KARLOV AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651
Property Index No. 16-03-414-0200000
The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $98,085.29.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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,
AM on October 28, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5849-51 WEST OHIO STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60644
Property Index No. 16-08-217001-0000
Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 24 CH 7295 TJSC#: 45-2355
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 # 24 CH 7295 I3273636
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.
765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP
Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2801 LAKESIDE DRIVE, SUITE 207, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 24-101070. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. LOGS Legal Group LLP 2801 LAKESIDE DRIVE, SUITE 207 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717
E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com
Attorney File No. 24-101070
Attorney Code. 42168
Case Number: 24 CH 4284 TJSC#: 45-1971 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 # 24 CH 4284 I3273488
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERITAGE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.-
RONNIE A. BARNES A/K/A RONNIE
BARNES A/K/A RONNIE BARNES SR, AETNA FINANCE COMPANY D/B/A ITT FINANCIAL SERVICES, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS
Defendants 24 CH 7295
5849-51 WEST OHIO STREET CHICAGO, IL 60644
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 5, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30
The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments.
The judgment amount was $119,860.64.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition.
The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2801 LAKESIDE DRIVE, SUITE 207, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 24-101651. 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. LOGS Legal Group LLP 2801 LAKESIDE DRIVE, SUITE 207 Bannockburn IL, 60015
847-291-1717
E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com
Attorney File No. 24-101651
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC Plaintiff, -v.-
THOMAS QUINN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF JULIUS W HARRIS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JULIUS W HARRIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, MARY L LANE
Defendants 24 CH 07692 563 NORTH LAWLER AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60644
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 25, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 14, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 563 NORTH LAWLER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60644
Property Index No. 16-09-219-0010000
The real estate is improved with a three unit multi family home. Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).
If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088
E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com
Attorney File No. 24-18961IL_1099418
Attorney Code. 61256
Case Number: 24 CH 07692 TJSC#: 45-1766
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 # 24 CH 07692 I3272694
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF CIM 2021-R5
Plaintiff, -v.-
SEARCY CARTER, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ELNORA CARTER, SEARCY CARTER, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ELNORA CARTER, TORREESE CARTER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS
Defendants 2022CH11095 5047 ‘’C’’ W. JACKSON CHICAGO, IL 60644
NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 26, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 A.M. on October 14, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: A PART OF THE FOLLOWING TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: LOT 12 (EXCEPT THE EAST 32 FEET THEREOF) AND ALL OF LOT 13 IN BLOCK 11 IN COMMUNITY RESUBDIVISION OF CERTAIN LOTS AND PART OF LOTS IN THE SCHOOL TRUSTEES’ SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH PART OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED APRIL 22, 1946 AS DOCUMENT 13774213, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SAID PART BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 13; THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 61.45 FEET TO A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT FOR
A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 17.58 FEET TO A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT; THENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 17.58 FEET TO A POINT IN SAID EAST LINE; THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 2: THE WEST 12.50 FEET OF THE EAST 37.50 FEET OF THE SOUTH 27.18 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: LOT 12 (EXCEPT THE EAST 32 FEET THEREOF) AND ALL OF LOT 13 IN BLOCK 11 IN COMMUNITY RESUBDIVISION OF CERTAIN LOTS AND PART OF LOTS IN THE SCHOOL TRUSTEES’ SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH PART OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED APRIL 22, 1946 AS DOCUMENT 13774213, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
PARCEL 3: EASEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCELS 1 AND 2 FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION OF EASEMENTS RECORDED MARCH 24, 1972 AS DOCUMENT 21845538 AND AS GRANTED BY DEED IN TRUST MADE BY CHRISTINA KLAJA TO CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST NUMBER 58367, DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1972 AND RECORDED MARCH 24, 1972 AS DOCUMENT 21845544, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5047 ‘’C’’ W. JACKSON, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16-213-1200000
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876
THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527
630-794-5300
E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com
Attorney File No. 14-22-04713
Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
Attorney Code. 21762
Case Number: 2022CH11095
TJSC#: 45-2207
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 # 2022CH11095 I3273105
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION
ERIE CENTRE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, AN ILLINOIS NOTFOR-PROFIT CORPORATION
Plaintiff, -v.-
DAVID R. POWELL
Defendants 2025 CH 01372
375 W. ERIE STREET, UNIT 505 AND P-538 CHICAGO, IL 60654
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 16, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 16, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
Commonly known as 375 W. ERIE STREET, UNIT 505 AND P-538, CHICAGO, IL 60654 Property Index No. 17-09-127-0391062; 17-09-127-039-1391 The real estate is improved with a condominium.
The judgment amount was $112,384.03.
Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The
sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).
If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.
For information, contact Thomas M. Olson, KOVITZ SHIFRIN NESBIT
Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 640 N. LASALLE DR., SUITE 495, CHICAGO, IL, 60654 (312) 880-1224. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
Thomas M. Olson
KOVITZ SHIFRIN NESBIT
640 N. LASALLE DR., SUITE 495 CHICAGO IL, 60654 312-880-1224
E-Mail: tolson@ksnlaw.com Attorney Code. 38862
Case Number: 2025 CH 01372 TJSC#: 45-1869
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 # 2025 CH 01372 I3273322
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, Plaintiff vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARILYN WILSON, CITY OF CHICAGO, ANDRE WILSON, JAMES WILSON, FAYDRA LEWIS A/K/A FAYDRA HOUSTON, CARY ROSENTHAL AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN
OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant 24 CH 1984 CALENDAR
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on October 27, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-05-225-014-0000.
Commonly known as 1217 N. MASON AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60651.
The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3571125. 24-00375 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3273345
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