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Marlene Quandt, former village clerk, dies at 90 PAGE 2
JULY 15, 2026
Commissioners call for movement on village-owned Altenheim property
Little headway on Harlem and Madison landmark
Requests for action come after unsolicited draft proposal from developer
The historic 7200 Madison St. building sits largely untouched since Feb. 6 notice
By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
In May, a new developer threw its hat in the ring to build on the village-owned Altenheim land, pitching a spread of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, along with some green space. The unsolicited draft proposal has caused commissioners to call for movement on the village-owned Altenheim property and transparency in the process as staff work with a newly contracted village planner to bring him up to speed. At the July 13 village council meeting, Commissioner of Public Property Jessica Voogd said during her commissioner’s comment that she met earlier that day with Village Administrator Rachell Entler and the new village planner, Pete Losue of Teska Associates. The village brought on Teska Associates in May after Muse quit working with the village in March because
By EMMA BRADFORD Intern Reporter
When Forest Park police delivered the official notice of condemnation to 7200 Madison St. on Feb. 6, the village put demolition plans on hold to let the owner make any necessary repairs. But in the five months since, barely any progress has been made. On June 18, Steve Glinke, Forest Park’s health and safety director, told the Review the village is ticketing the building owner regularly for multiple violations. He said the building’s owner has reportedly engaged an architect, but the village is waiting on restoration drawings. FILE PHOTO
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O B I T U A R I E S
Marlene Quandt, 90
Charles Cairo, 81
Little progress
Judith Arnold, 93
Former village clerk
Bishop, devoted to helping others
Nurse at Loyola Medical Center
Marlene Joyce Quandt, 90, died peacefully on July 7, 2026. Born on Jan. 30, 1936 in Oak Park, she was a lifelong resident of Forest Park and devoted many years of her career to serving the village of Forest Park as the village clerk. Her dedication and professionalism left a lasting impact on the community she served so faithfully. She was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church and also for many years on the board of The Altenheim. She traveled the world throughout her life and finally traveled to the best destination of all. She had a zest for life that was evident to all. She loved going out to lunch or dinner with friends or family, sharing laughter and stories over a meal. Shopping was another passion — she especially enjoyed visiting Von Maur and delighted in finding treasures for herself and others. Family gatherings were among her favorite occasions. She traveled the world and loved talking about all her travels. Marlene is survived by her sister, Barbara Reiche; her nieces and nephews, Bradley Reiche (Laura), Dawn Johnson (Brad), Andy Reiche, Adam Reiche (Anita), and Marchelle Reiche; her cousins, Beth Ann Prueter, Jim Prueter (Debbie), Rita Hatcher (Galen), Rob Robison (Diane) and Kenneth Giesow; and many great-nieces and great-nephews who will carry forward her legacy of love and kindness. Her caring spirit will never be forgotten. A graveside service will take place on Thursday, July 16 at noon at Chapel Hill Garden West, 17W201 E. Roosevelt Road, Terrace, IL 60181 Donations to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, 305 Circle Ave., Forest Park IL 60130 (https://www.stjohnforestpark.org) are appreciated.
Rev. Dr. Charles Emil Cairo, 81, died on June 18, 2026, in Maywood. Born on Oct. 2, 1944, in Chicago, he was a Christian whose life reflected a deep commitment to helping others, and he carried that calling into every role he held. He will be remembered as a loving, passionate, and funny man whose presence brought warmth, wisdom, and encouragement to all. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a reconnaissance photographer, and after his military service, he worked for many years as a signature photographer. His career path also included serving as an adult probation officer for the Cook County Department of Corrections and encompassed meaningful ministry and counseling work, serving as head chaplain at Madden Mental Health Center, Bishop Overseer at the Evangelical Free Baptist Convention, and as a therapist, life coach, and pastoral counselor at Fire Escape Counseling Services. He earned a doctorate in theology from International Seminary, was a dedicated scholar of comparative religions and new religious movements, and approached his studies with the same curiosity and discipline that shaped the rest of his life. His inquisitive mind is reflected in his many thoughtful writings. A former commander of the American Legion, he valued the fellowship that came with that association. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Emil Lawrence Cairo; his mother, Louise A. Cairo, née Condux; and his sister, Roseanne Clark née Cairo. He is survived by his wife, Jane Nakashima Cairo; his children, Charles (Karen), Charlene Emme (Michael), Jeanie Cairo (Mike Colella), and Joel (Eileen); nine grandchildren, Katie, Dominic, Anthony, Giorgio, Lily, Violet, Zachary (Yessenia), Jacob, and Grace; and five great-grandchildren, Kevin, Michelle, Isabella, Zachary, and Amelia.
Judith Arnold (nee Amundsen), 93, a longtime resident of Forest Park, died on July 4, 2026. Born on Oct. 10, 1932, she graduated from Triton College with a degree in Nursing and spent her entire 30-year career as a registered nurse at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. She happily volunteered with the Forest Park Historical Society. Judith was the wife of the late William D. Arnold; the mother of David (Penelope), Christopher (MaryJean) and the late Kathleen (Robert); the grandmother of Katie (Matt), Will, Josh (Natali), David, Jesse (Eric), Lisa (Philip), Michael; the greatgrandmother of 10; and the aunt, friend and neighbor of many. She was preceded in death by many relatives and lifelong friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home, 7319 W. Madison St., Forest Park, where a service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Forest Park Historical Society (https://www. forestparkhistory.org/donate.html) are appreciated.
from page 1 Glinke later told the Review on June 26 that his office was “working with ownership to restore the damaged roof.” When Forest Park police visited USA Beverage Company — the retail tenant on the first floor — to deliver an official notice of condemnation for the property and business, the cashier working at the time made a call to the property owner. The owner arrived to sign the condemnation notice. Employees and residents of the apartment upstairs were evacuated, and the fire department secured the building with padlocks. In January, the Review obtained records of an inspection of the building that revealed the fire alarm system and many of the smoke detectors were disabled due to water damage, the exterior exits were blocked with materials, and there was defective or exposed electrical wiring, and holes in the ceilings, floors and walls. According to the inspector, the building wasn’t structurally sound enough to be approved for occupancy. This wasn’t the first time the owners were given a warning over the stability of the building. In 2017, the village gave the building’s previous owner a long list of violations. While many repairs were completed, the previous owner never replaced the roof or fixtures on the top floor, and multiple areas of the exterior need brick and mortar repair. Rachell Entler, Forest Park village administrator, told the Review in February that for the building to be cleared of its condemnation status, the owner needed to guarantee the building was structurally sound. Jessica Mordacq contributed to the reporting of this story. Emma Bradford is an intern for NEWSWELL CHICAGO through Report for America’s Local News Internship Program.
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CTA, IDOT sign off on design prep for long-awaited Blue Line improvements Transit board also approves Austin/Division bus facility refresh By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter
The Chicago Transit Board, the governing board for the CTA, has unanimously approved two intergovernmental agreements that have implications for the West Side and western suburbs. The board, at its July 8 meeting, approved an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to allocate $18 million toward the design phase of the longawaited improvements of the section of the Blue Line that serves North Lawndale, East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, Austin, Oak Park and Forest Park. IDOT is currently in the process of applying for federal funding to help cover the costs of the actual construction. Once completed, the improvements are expected to significantly speed up service, which has been plagued with delays due to track conditions. The board also approved an agreement with the City of Chicago to improve the bus turnaround at the southeast corner of Division Street and Austin Boulevard. The goal is to make the facility safer and more hospitable for passengers and bus drivers alike. Construction is expected to begin this fall. Blue Line’s Forest Park branch is the section of the line that runs either in the median or alongside Eisenhower Expressway. CTA and IDOT have been working on improving the tracks and the stations as part of the broader Eisenhower Expressway rehab. So far, they have completed work on the section between UIC-Halsted and Illinois Medical District stations. Now, they are trying to tackle a portion between IMD station and the
Forest Park terminal. That part of the line has been notorious for “slow zones,” sections where CTA has the ‘L’ trains slow down due to deteriorating track conditions. According to the transit agency, “more than 84% [of the branch] is under a slow zone.” During the July 8 meeting, CTA acting president Nora Leerhsen acknowledged that “it is s place where we lost riders because of slow zones.” She added that, as a Green Line rider, she could attest to some riders who would normally take the Blue Line taking that line instead. CTA budgeted $28.2 million for the design phase. The latest agreement directs $18 million in federal funding IDOT secured on CTA’s behalf toward the project. CTA will cover the rest using the combination of state and federal sources. The design work is expected to begin this fall, but CTA spokesperson Maddie Kilgannon indicated that there is no firm deadline for when it might be completed. The design phase would pave the way for the first complete track replacement since the Forest Park branch opened in 1958, as well as drainage systems and power upgrades. On the longer run, CTA is planning to make Western, Pulaski, Cicero, Austin, Oak Park and Harlem stations fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The project does not include any funding towards restoring the Central Blue Line ‘L’ station and the rehabbing the Cicero station’s Lavergne Avenue entrance – an unfunded mandate included in last fall’s NITA Act transit funding bill. In a recent interview with this newspaper, Camille Lilly (D-78th), a major supporter of
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the two projects, didn’t rule out some state funding – but she indicated that those discussions likely won’t happen until the new transit boards are sworn in and the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (a rebranded Regional Transportation Authority) will assume more authority over infrastructure projects this fall. In the statement to the media, Leerhsen and Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi hailed the agreement as a major milestone. “This agreement is a testament to what strong partnerships can accomplish,” Leerhsen said. “Thanks to IDOT securing federal funding on CTA’s behalf, we can all look forward to this project moving ahead.” “We look forward to this next step in modernizing the Blue Line and improving the overall I-290 corridor,” Biagi said. “Reaching this stage has required tremendous teamwork and will ultimately make the corridor more accessible, safe and reliable for everyone who relies on it.” The Austin/Division bus turnaround is a spot where, as the name suggests, CTA bus route 70/Division turns around and heads back east. Riders can transfer to CTA route
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91/Austin. Work will include replacing the existing canopy used to shelter passengers, repairing concrete, sidewalks and curbs, upgrading the windbreak and gutters, and renovating the employee restroom. The funding for the project will come from Austin Commercial TIF, the district that spans most of the portion of Central Avenue between Ferdinand Street and Nroth Avenue, as well as most of the Austin sections of Chicago Avenue, Division Street and North Avenue commercial corridors. It is currently scheduled to expire in 2031. Under the terms of the agreement, the city will use the funds to reimburse the CTA for up to $1.066 million in construction expenses. The CTA Board approved the agreement without discussion. In the press release following the meeting, Leerhsen touted the project as “an investment into our employees and our riders.” “The planned repairs and renovations will enhance accessibility, comfort and the overall rider experience while ensuring this neighborhood transit hub continues to serve the community for years to come,” she said.
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Maria Maxham ahead of the July 13 council meeting, when she said that she wants more transparency around the unsolicited bid received in May and to determine next steps and a timeline for the village-owned Altenfrom page 1 heim property, immediately. “Even if our answer is ‘No,’ this isn’t of multiple stalled projects. Voogd said they primarily discussed the village-owned Alten- the process we want. I think we need to tell heim property, next steps in developing the people that we got this. …Let’s just put it out land, and that there’d be a new agenda item there. We’ve been talking about this for 25 regarding the process at a council meeting in years. Here’s another option. Do we want to the coming weeks. consider it?” Maxham told the Review. “I reiterated to our consultant how impor“I think the mayor is afraid to take any actant it is for this process to be open to the tion on the property at all,” Maxham added. public and transparent as we move forward,” “He’s afraid that any action taken is going to Voogd said during her commissioner’s com- make some people angry, and that’s true. … I ment. “I’m not inclined to consider unsolic- think not really doing anything, not commitited draft proposals or bids for a few impor- ting to any path at all, is a very safe political tant reasons. That approach falls outside of path,” Maxham said. “But I don’t embrace the normal competitive bidding process, and that at all. We’ve made zero progress on this. I support following a normal bidding process Zero. I find that really frustrating, and I think to ensure that it’s fair, transparent, equitable, that we have to cost-ef fective take action. … and competiAny decision tive. I strongly is going to be a caution against mixed bag of working outsome people are side of a norsatisfied and mal bidding some aren’t, but process. Doing I think those are so may appear the decisions biased, sparkthat are probing accusations EMMA BRADFORD ably the best of insider dealing or favorit- The Forest Park Village Council meeting decisions in the ism, or having end.” conflicts of inHoskins later told the Review that the vilterest.” lage has been making way to rebuild on AlAfter the village council meeting, Entler tenheim land for years. The first year he was confirmed that, earlier that day, she and mayor in 2019, the village tore down four Voogd spoke with Losue about the Alten- decaying buildings on their portion of the heim’s request to buy back small portions property. of the village-owned land two years ago and “Demolition prepared the land for developnext steps to put out an eventual request for ment. It’s been a long road,” Hoskins said. proposals or request for qualifications from “We’re working with Teska to develop a fair developers. and transparent process for evaluating po“We’re still working on putting it all togethtential developments.” er, but my goal is to have our planner come Maxham told the Review that she’s repeattalk with the council [at a public meeting] edly asked Hoskins and Entler to put discusand discuss what the plan would look like gosions on the agenda for council meetings to ing forward,” Entler told the Review. “I know review the village’s finances and examine that’s kind of vague, but that’s really what it new sources of revenue, including a potential was.” At a July 8 budget meeting, Mayor Rory sale of the village-owned Altenheim property. “I have said this before, and I’m going to say Hoskins said, “There’s not a consensus on it again: I believe that we need aggressive and the council to fully entertain an unsolicited immediate action on all available sources of proposal. …We’re also going to have a very transparent process, where no one’s going revenue we have in order to get ourselves in to have a chance to cut the line, so to speak. a better financial situation,” Maxham said I still get calls about the Altenheim property during her commissioner’s comment at the July 13 meeting. “The problem hasn’t been from real estate interests.” The Review spoke with Commissioner fixing itself and is not going to fix itself.”
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Dispersing draft proposals Commissioner Maria Maxham told the Review that, in May, a real estate agent asked her if she’d gotten the developer’s draft proposal that he dropped off with staff in her commissioner mailbox. Maxham said that, when she asked the staff member who received the draft proposal where her copy was, she responded that she was instructed to not put them in commissioners’ mailboxes until Mayor Rory Hoskins and Village Administrator Rachell Entler reviewed them. “I operate under the expectation that, if someone leaves something for me or the other commissioners with my name on it, that it gets put in [my mailbox] directly without anyone else needing to review either the contents of mine or the contents of their similar packets,” Maxham told the Review of how upset and angry the situation made her. RFPs, RFQs and available use In developing the village-owned Altenheim property, Forest Park will eventually need to put out a call for either a request for proposals or request for qualifications, or RFPs and RFQs, respectively. While an RFP asks developers to share a plan for a space during a more-straightforward bidding process that evaluates various developer approaches, RFQs examine builder qualifications and their past projects. Often, RFQ submissions don’t include a full project proposal and are a more collaborative approach for the village to draft a project with a developer. “This is the kind of project you want to partner with somebody,” Steve Glinke, head of the village’s building department, told the Review ahead of the last council meeting. “Either way, the process is going to cost us money,” he said of the price of the planner writing an RFQ or RFP document and
helping organize developers’ responses. At the July 8 budget meeting, Entler said she asked the planner to host an educational forum about RFQs and RFPs involving the Altenheim for both the village council and public “so that we fully understand when we go into this next process, whether it’s an RFP or an RFQ, which is better for the village.” At that meeting, Maxham said there was a public discussion about the difference last August, when the village hosted a special meeting to discuss the future of the villageowned portion of the property. “I think that’s something that could be communicated in a quicker way, instead of waiting to hold a whole meeting dedicated to that,” Maxham said. She later told the Review that, nearly a year after that meeting, the village still doesn’t have any action items or a timeline for future plans for the property. “I’m not saying we need to rush it, but this is slower than a snail’s pace, and we’ve gone over the basics we need to go over.” The Altenheim has restricted covenants that limit what the village can do with the property, mainly that the land is zoned as R1 or R2 residential districts, or that the village can build government buildings there. Glinke told the Review that the village would get the best dollar-per-square-foot agreement with multi-family residences, which are only allowed in R3 districts. He added that the Altenheim has told the village it would evaluate a potential project zoned for an R3 district. “Anything outside of restricted covenants, the Altenheim has absolute first rights of refusal,” Glinke said. “They’ve been very cooperative and patient with a process that has taken a quarter-century.”
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No consensus on new restaurant tax as council debates new revenues Entler summarizes cost cutting measures in the new budget plan
By EMMA BRADFORD Intern Reporter
The Village of Forest Park has been facing financial issues for years, and its latest efforts to address that problem have conjured tension, not just between residents and the village, but between elected commissioners themselves. At a July 8 Special Budget Meeting, designed for the village to gain headway on discussing new revenue sources, no real progress was made on how the village can have a sizeable impact on fixing the budget and reducing debt levels. In fiscal year 2026, the village incurred a $1.8 million deficit and projects a fiscal year 2027 budget deficit of $5.5 million, Village Administrator Rachel Entler said at the budget meeting. There will be a 9% increase in legal costs, a 5% increase in IT expenses, a 20% increase in health insurance, a $500,000 increase in operating expenses and a loss of $52,000 a year over a water tower lease termination, according to Entler. Anticipated needs and expenses that might come up this fiscal year are police and fire pensions, a new fire engine, lead service line replacements and possibly a new water reservoir, Entler said at the budget meeting. “We are here today to talk about revenue, but I want to make it clear that, as we went through the budget, we also looked at every which way we could possibly save some dollars,” Entler said. The village has already implemented a Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) – a program that allows public and non-profit EMS providers to receive additional reimbursement for Medicaid patients, saving an estimated $50,000 a year by offsetting the gap between service costs and standard Medicaid reimbursements. The village has also opted to skip Groov’n in the Grove this year to save $10,000 and encourages the community to bag compost and mulch rather than using a leaf pick-up service, saving $4,500, according to Entler.
“What this does is it takes the strain off the general fund, for sure,” Entler said. “However, it’s reflected in this year’s budget we still are going to experience a pretty sizable deficit, but again, the goal is to return operating expenses to the general fund when available.”
Places of Eating Tax The revenue source most talked about during the meeting was the places of eating tax, a 1-to-2% tax charged at establishments in Forest Park where prepared food is sold and seating is provided. Commissioner Maria Maxham has been a big proponent of the places of eating tax. She urged the council to reconsider looking into it after their audit in February and vocalized her support in the last budget meeting. Both Mayor Rory Hoskins and Commissioner Michelle Melin-Rogovin expressed their dislike of this specific revenue source, suggesting the council needs to meet with business owners before making any decisions. “The places of eating tax, that could actually bring in money at a million dollars a year, which would be a significant amount,” Maxham said. “We have a known and real source of income, probably the biggest and only real thing we can act on now, sitting right here, and nobody wants to support it.” Both of the public commenters attending the meeting voiced their concerns about the tax: Fatduck Tavern & Grill owner Dennis Miller and O’Sullivan’s Public House General Manager Anthony Crawford. With the resumed fighting between the United States and Iran in the Middle East, prices of food and gas continue to increase, putting more and more financial strain on restaurant owners, Miller said, pressuring them to offset the costs by raising their prices. Incorporating the places of eating tax will further increase prices, he added, driving business away. “People are so self-conscious about pric-
ing,” Miller said. “Everyone seems to complain every time (they) go out to dinner how expensive things are, and this added 2% would hurt business.” Commissioner Ryan Nero, who supports the places of eating tax, suggested helping businesses offset the burden of increasing prices by loosening up on licenses and fees as well as later business hours.
Other potential revenue sources This meeting was designated for the village to come up with additional ideas for added revenue source, but almost no progress was made besides a new understanding of where commissioners stand on the places of eating tax and potential headway on an offer for the land previously owned by the Altenheim. A few ideas for potential revenue sources were floated and tabled for another time. During his public comment, Crawford brought up parking permits as a potential revenue source to replace the places of eating tax. Village officials found it to be a good proposition to look into and pursue. Maxham said the Traffic and Safety Commission has previously recommended there be passes for on-street parking and overnight parking. It has become an increasingly common practice within many of the west suburban municipalities, she added. “It’s about time that we have a serious look at overnight parking, and maybe selling permits to allow for overnight parking,” Hoskins said. At another point, Melin-Rogovin suggested that, instead of going through with the places of eating tax, the village should entertain a streaming and amusement tax. “Riverside just implemented this. The estimates for what it’s going to mean to them are not yet known, but I’m told that’s something that we can implement here,” she said. Emma Bradford is an intern for NEWSWELL CHICAGO through Report for America’s Local News Internship Program.
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Woman charged with DUI at Woodlawn Cemetery By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
Late on July 10, a man waved down police from the Portillo’s parking lot, where he said he saw a woman stumble out of her car. Police followed the woman’s car as it exited the parking lot without a turn signal. The car pulled into Woodlawn Cemetery, and police pulled the car over. Police reported that the driver smelled of alcohol and there was vomit on the outside of the car door. The woman told police she was drinking beer at the cemetery on the oneyear anniversary of her nephew’s death. The woman showed multiple signs of intoxication during field sobriety tests. During the tests, police asked the passenger of the car multiple times to exit the vehicle, and he refused. After police threatened to taze him, police removed him from the car and handcuffed him. He was charged with three counts of resisting an officer. The woman was placed into custody and charged with failing to signal, driving under the influence of alcohol and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Criminal damage to property Just before 2 a.m. on July 11, a man held in custody — because he resisted police as a passenger in a car where the driver was charged for a DUI hours earlier — in one of the Forest Park Police Department cells clogged the sink drain “with toilet paper and other unknown items,” according to the police report. The man flooded his cell and caused water damage in other areas on the police department, including the women’s locker room wall, plus the ceiling and a wall in the basement hallway. Police reported the damage to Sal Stella, head of the public works department, who estimated the cost of damage to be $1,285. The man was charged with criminal damage to government supported property and given a court date before being released, due to the non-discretionary pretrial release conditions.
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Police were dispatched to Circle and Harlem the afternoon of July 10, where a man reported that, in a road rage incident, another driver hit him in the face. The man told police that he was in traffic at the intersection, when the driver in front of him exited his car, approached his window, and punched him, causing him to hit the car in front of him. No one was charged at the time of the police report.
Theft Police were dispatched July 7 to Waldheim Cemetery after a groundskeeper reported that bronze doors to some of the mausoleums were stolen. Each door is estimated to cost $10,000. Cemetery staff said they’d contact owners of the privately owned mausoleums and requested extra patrol in the area.
Cannabis possession After several complaints from locals living in the area, police are conducting increased stop sign enforcement near Harrison and Beloit. While patrolling July 7, police saw a car run through a stop sign and pulled it over. Police reported the smell of cannabis in the car and saw a lit blunt in the center console. When police asked if there was cannabis in the car, the driver handed them a bag from the center console. The man was cited with disregarding a stop sign and unlawful possession of cannabis in a car. These items were obtained from Forest Park Police Department reports dated July 6 through July 12 and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Anyone named in these reports has only been charged with a crime and cases have not yet been adjudicated. We report the race of a suspect only when a serious crime has been committed, the suspect is still at large, and police have provided us with a detailed physical description of the suspect as they seek the public’s help in making an arrest.
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A hero of the Iroquois Theatre fire
Dozens of the 600 killed buried in Forest Park
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hicago has been the site of several infamous disasters: The Chicago Fire in 1871, the capsizing of the Eastland in 1915. But perhaps the most heart-breaking of them all was the Iroquois Theatre Fire of 1903. Promoted as “absolutely fireproof,” the opening of the Iroquois Theatre on Randolph Street in the Loop was very much anticipated. Newspapers contained breathless a c c o u n t s of the “the largest, handsomest, and most complete theatre in Chicago, if not America.” The inaugural show was the extravaganza, Mr. Bluebeard (also spelled Mr. Blue Beard), with an advertised cast of hundreds starring Eddy Foy, a well-known comedian and vaudevillian. A highlight of the show was a “a beautiful young woman [who] makes a flight from the center of the stage, over the heads of the audience at 75 feet, circling like a bird … all while scattering roses and carnations.” An article marveled at how quickly the building had been erected, “Such rapid work has never been performed in connection with any building enterprise.” Sadly, in order to complete the theatre in time for holiday crowds, the builders rushed construction with catastrophic consequences. On December 30, 1903, Mr. Bluebeard had been running for five weeks, and there was a full house for the matinee. More than 1,700 people were seated in the audience, mostly women and children, with an overflow crowd of around 200 standing at the back of the house and in the aisles. At the beginning of the second act,
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around 3:15 in the afternoon, an arc light that was close to a hanging border of scenery, caught the fabric on fire. Stagehands tried in vain to put the spark out. Flames soon spread to other pieces of scenery, which dropped to the stage, scattering actors. Eddie Foy, backstage and getting into costume, heard the commotion. He ran out onto the stage in his tights and urged the audience not to panic, saying, “Don’t get excited … Don’t stampede, it’s all right.” He called for the fire curtain to be dropped (an asbestos curtain that is intended to protect an audience in case of a fire on the stage.) He also asked that the orchestra play the overture to calm the crowd, but most of the musicians were too scared. All watched in horror as the fire curtain became jammed halfway down, basically creating a vent. As cast members ran out of exit doors backstage, the rush of cold air caused a huge ball of flame to shoot out through the opening under the curtain and over the heads of the audience. Panic and pandemonium ensued. Many of the exits were blocked or locked to prevent people from sneaking into the theatre without a ticket. Some exits had mechanisms to open the doors that were difficult to maneuver, especially in the dark. Other exits opened inward and, in the chaos, it was impossible to get people to back up to allow the doors to open. On the upper floors, fire escapes were narrow or not installed correctly. People jumped or fell from the upper floors. Workers and students at Northwestern University across the alley placed ladders and boards between the buildings to try to save people. Some made it across. Many fell to their deaths. Almost a third of the audience would not make it out alive. All told, the official death toll was 602 (with at least 250 injured.) For comparison, 250 people died in the great Chicago Fire of 1871. The only cast member to die was Nellie Reed, the “beautiful young woman” who was high above the auditorium waiting to drop flower petals. One of the audience members standing near an exit was William McLaughlin, 19. His home was in Buenos Aires, where his father served as pastor at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. William was in
town for his cousin’s wedding. William was a sophomore at Ohio Wesleyan University. He decided to go sightseeing in the Loop, and as his uncle’s church was scheduled to have a service at the Iroquois Theatre, he stopped in to see the new theatre. He was standing near a rear fire escape when the fire broke out. Witnesses said he could have easily escaped, but he stayed to assist 17 women and children out of the building. Sadly, McLaughlin’s clothing caught fire and he was badly burned. He was taken next door to Northwestern but insisted that doctors attend to women and children first. He asked a reporter to let his uncle know where he was and that he knew he was not going to survive his injuries. He died the next day at the Presbyterian hospital. Headlines struggled to find adequate words to describe what happened – “Horror,” “Calamity,” “Chamber of Horrors,” “Charnel House,” “Holocaust.” Messages of sympathy poured in from around the world. President Theodore Roosevelt sent condolences. On Dec. 31, 1903, Architect B.H. Marshall blamed a panicked audience. One of the theater owners, Samuel Nixon, refused to believe the initial reports saying, “We spent at least 100% extra for the cost of construction in order to prevent such an accident.” In the investigation that followed, it was clear that the theatre was anything but “fireproof” The asbestos curtain had never worked perfectly and wasn’t repaired before the opening, the theater did not have a shaft at the back of the stage to carry away flames and smoke, fire-proofing of the balcony and gallery was defective, the fire alarm was inadequate (there was no fire alarm box outside of the theatre), there were no automatic sprinklers, nor effective fire extinguishers, and exits were not marked. William is buried in Forest Home Cemetery under a headstone stating he was “A Hero of the Iroquois Fire.” Another elaborate marker is erected for William at his family burial plot in Buenos Aires. We continue to benefit today from improvements made in fire safety regulations as a result of this catastrophe, including illuminated exits, limits on theatre capacities, automatic sprinkler systems, flame retardant fabrics on stage, and exit doors that open outward with panic bars that stay unlocked.
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Who is buried in Forest Park? Many of the victims of the Iroquois Theatre fire are buried in Forest Park including: Ethel Barker (14); Herman Bein (18); William Beutel (24); Rose Bloom (32); Norine Boettcher (32); Miriam Cohen (52); Florence Corrigan (20s) and her friend Viola Delee (20s); Margaret Dotts (32); Rose Elkan (13); Caroline (42) and her daughter Marjorie (14) Edwards; sisters Sabine Eger (29) & Marian Reiss (35) and her children Erna (10), Ernest (11), Rose Elkan (12); Rosina Ernst (11); siblings Emil (32) & Rosa Espen (25); Ada Folke (20); Clara Graves (26) and her niece Sophia Gudehus (6); Adeline Hoffeins (24); Mary (36) & Allen (13) and Gertrude (10) and Amy (8) Holst; Viva Jackson (18); sisters Frances Kercher (22) and Florence White (25), Augusta (38) and Jacob Kochems (17), Matilda C. Johnson (58) and her grandchildren Laura (12), Matilda (10), Josephine (7) Larose; Frances Lehman (29); Millie Lowitz (22); Erle Martin (7); Lawrence McClure (13); Amy (25) and Bernard (3) McKenna; Lucile Mead (10); Anna Menzer (46); Helen Miller (23); Floy Olson (32); Ruth Payson (15); Edith Pridmore (32); William Rattey (25); Myrtle (14) and Theodore (12) Shabad; Bessie Stafford (30); Edith (35) and Bernice (9) Vallely; Simon Waldman (51); Irma Weiskopf (15); Paul (17) and Barry (12) Winder; Yetta Witkofsky (32). References: The Inter Ocean, Epworth Herald, Chicago Daily Tribune, Iroquoistheater.com, Oak Leaves, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Live Stock World, Commercial (Bangor, ME), The Evening Telegram, Philadelphia Inquirer, The Daily Times, The Evening World, The Atchison Daily Globe, The History Channel, Smithsonian Magazine, Chicagolog
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What independence looks like: You do it
he Fourth of July was 11 days ago. The official name, of course, is Independence Day. Did you re-read the Declaration of Independence? Did you meditate on the meaning for your life on “verses” like: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights … deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” I confess I did not until I started writing this column, but I did think about three organizations in our area that are trying to play out the meaning of independence in concrete ways: Progress Center for Independent Living Their website (my italics) states: “Progress Center is a community-based, nonprofit, non-residential service and advocacy organization, proudly operated for people with disabilities, by people with disabilities. Independent Living … is a way of life … embraces a philosophy that the person, regardless of their disability, has the potential to exercise individual self-determination … is having the freedom to fail … means that we demand the same choices and control in our everyday lives that nondisabled neighbors take for granted. We need to be in charge of our lives, think and speak for ourselves. The Progress Center’s contact info: 7521 Madison St., Forest Park; 708-209-1500.
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L’Arche L’Arche is an international network of communities where people with and without intellectual disabilities live and work together as equals. The term “L’Arche” is French for “The Ark.” It symbolizes a safe space of belonging and inclusion. The organization was created as an alternative to the institutionalization of people with disabilities. It strives to change society by showing that every person’s unique gifts are valuable. Core members (people with disabilities) and assistants (caregivers) share a daily life of meals, chores, and recreation. Members advocate for disability rights, inclusive social entrepreneurship, and adequate pay for direct support professionals. L’Arche serves the area with its office, located at 7507 Madison St. in Forest Park (phone 708-660-1600). The local branch operates three integrated homes in the Chicago area where community members with and without disabilities share a household with their assistants. PTMAN From the PTMAN website: PTMAN stands for the Proviso Township Ministerial Alliance Network. It is a local group of faith leaders and community partners in the Forest Park and Proviso Township area. This organization unites clergy across different religions to work on community issues. PTMAN connects churches with schools, local government, and community programs. The group aims to solve big community problems by working as a united team. Comments of Bishop Reginald Saffo, PhD: Bishop Saffo is the chairman of PTMAN and a conservative in the traditional sense of the word. I’m quoting him at length because I think he sheds some light on the meaning of independence: My basic premise is that we as a community should minimize our dependence on government in our lives and the economy of our communities. We have to regain the ability to be more self-
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sufficient, especially in economic development and community transformation, youth development activities and employment opportunities. In my opinion, our dependence on government handouts and our consistent complaints about the lack of government intervention in resolving many of our community issues, has diminished our capacity to innovate and solve our problems. We go as far as we can and if it requires government support to get us across the bridge, then I can see the use of government support. But the heavy lifting should be done by us! We can become partners in resolving some of the many community issues. At the end of a recent PTMAN meeting Bishop Saffo gave a mini-sermon in which he kept repeating, “You do it.” If you are worried the youth having nothing to do during the summer, don’t wait for someone else to organize a youth soccer program. You do it. If you are wanting to transform the business district by attracting new businesses to town, don’t wait for someone else to take the first step. You do it. Around the turn of the century, Art Jones, Jerry Vainisi and Carl Schwebel saw that the Madison Street business district was in sad shape. They did something. They formed Mainstreet Redevelopment, an organization which sparked the transformation we enjoy today. If the rust on the bridge bothers you, step up and organize a paint-the-bridge day. Mad at President Trump? Organize a No Kings rally on Roosevelt Road. Independence for this country meant that we stumbled sometimes as we were learning to walk. One of the hard lessons of becoming an adult is that along with independence goes responsibility and accountability … or at least it should. Perhaps we should all print out the words “You do it” and tape them to our refrigerators. Follow Pastor Walter Mitty’s spiritual adventures on Tom’s substack — https://tomholmes10.substack.com.
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Historical Society annual garden walk drew hundreds
‘Tea time in the garden’ theme included a tasting of tea By JILL WAGNER Contributing Reporter
The weather was perfect this weekend, as hundreds got a taste of Forest Park’s gorgeous gardens – and tea as well – part of the 9th annual Forest Park Garden Walk. Two public spaces, eight private gardens and one interior were showcased along the walk. The theme “Tea time in the Garden” encouraged visitors to sample tea from Todd and Holland, coffee from U3 coffee roasters, admire tea pots, sample honey and enjoy home-grown pickle relish and hot sauce along the way. All proceeds went to support the local Historical Society of Forest Park. The garden walk attendees bestowed the “Best in Show,” designation to a wellestablished curated pollinator garden at the handsome 1888 home of Christian Altman and Enrique Zuniga. It featured a pergola, deck and a collection of native stunners including maiden grass, joe pye weed, wild bergamot, butterfly milkweed, an Illinois columnar white pine as well as hydrangea, hosta, and tomatoes. Kristen Lyons, the chairperson of the walk, scouts for homes and gardens all year round. “Some people approach us and ask to be on the garden walk, some people recommend neighbors and friends,” she said., “I drive really slowly casing homes that would be great to feature.” She added: “This year was a perfect divide of north and south side of Forest Park with four north of Eisenhower and four locations south of the Eisenhower. I was so proud of the collaboration between the public services, library, Park District, non profits like Arts Alliance, and Historical society and local businesses “ including April Baker Homes, Jeanine Guncheon’s Gallery Etcetera, U3 coffee and Todd and Holland Tea Merchants. Among the homes was that of Gallery Etcetera and James Robinson, who opened their home for visitors to admire their artistic and eclectic interior and their welcom-
ing yard space. The engaging outdoor space of artist Gretchen Jankowski was back on the walk, designed using transplants from her grandmother’s garden in Dixon, IL, ceramic art and pocket oasis areas for people, bees and butterflies to rest and restore. Kate and Mark Linne’s deep back yard offered flowering beauties like hydrangea, blue globe thistle, native culver’s root, echinacea, milkweed, calendula and a show stopping fragrant plumeria. Overseeing the hollyhocks and tall grasses is a captivating armadillo on Dunlop which welcomed visitors to a stunning yard filled with vegetables, fruit, a beehive and an active green house. Mr. Lee and Dr. Lory Maltby guided guests through a teapot collection among a healthy canopy of cantaloupe, swiss chard, squash and zucchini. Around the corner Shannon Sandlin and Adam Hubell engaged explorers through a delightful flagstone path that lead to a treasure trove of hot sauce and pickles. This was among a thoughtfully appointed yard with pear trees, lilacs and Japanese meadowsweet shrubs which work together for beauty, food, reflection, and fun for a pair of energetic dogs. Returning to the walk was the storied garden of Tom O’Connell and Cameron Wilson whose exploration of color, movement and texture fills the yard’s pallet which delights and surprises from every corner. The Arts Alliance artists shared their garden posts among the “Art of Landscaping” design by IZZO at the Park District of Forest Park maintenance facility, which features a blend of urban meets nature. Large tree trunks become the accents and features among an inter play of blend of plants and shrubs. While the Wild Ones of the Forest Park Library feature attract more than people – visiting humming birds, butterflies and finches joined in the hustle and bustle of corner of Des Plaines and Jackson. The Hoopers on Des Plaines have built a stunning garden over the past decade using local seed swaps and whimsical touches. Prairie dock, black eyed Susan, dill, edible bergamot and a large hosta from mom’s cottage garden in Pennsylvania grace the sanctuary that surrounds a generous patio that was filled with locals when I stopped by.
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ALONG A LINE THAT IS 97 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH SAID MOST NORTHERLY MAIN TRACK OF THE CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY, PER SAID DOCUMENT 0406946023, A DISTANCE OF 400 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE MOST NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 3 IN “BROWN STREET STATION” RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN SILVER MOON SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 1996 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 96-722111 AND RESUBDIVISION OF PLAT RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 97833582; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE MOST NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3 IN “BROWN STREET STATION” RESUBDIVISION, A DISTANCE OF 88 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE MOST NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY AND EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3 IN “BROWN STREET STATION” RESUBDIVISION TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3 IN “BROWN STREET STATION’ RESUBDIVISION TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY OF BROWN AVENUE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE, TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FRANKLIN STREET AND THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BROWN AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH AT RIGHT ANGLES WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FRANKLIN STREET, TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FRANKLIN STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FRANKLIN STREET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF DES PLAINES AVENUE; THENCE EAST ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE INTERSECTION POINT OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FRANKLIN STREET AND THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BROWN AVENUE; THENCE CONTINUING EAST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF FRANKLIN STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING
for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois. The proposed Redevelopment Plan and Project proposes to facilitate the redevelopment of the proposed Redevelopment Project Area by utilizing tax increment financing to fund various eligible project costs to stimulate private investment within the proposed Redevelopment Project Area, and includes a budget and provides for the acquisition and conveyance of land in the Redevelopment Project Area, demolition, clearance and related site preparation activities, the construction, acquisition and installation of certain public works and improvements, if any, including, but not limited to, streets, storm sewers, water mains, sanitary sewers, traffic signalization, curbs, gutters, landscaping and public facilities including parking areas and related costs and expenses, all as provided in the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, as supplemented and amended. Eligible project costs may include, but shall not be limited to: studies, surveys, professional fees; property assembly costs; rehabilitation, construction, repair, and/or remodeling of existing public or private buildings, structures and fixtures; construction of public improvements and facilities; financing costs and interest costs; job training/retraining; relocation costs; taxing districts eligible reimbursement and capital costs; acquisition and reconveyance of land in the proposed Redevelopment Project Area; environmental remediation, demolition, clearance, and related site preparation activities; all as provided in the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, as supplemented and amended.
VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FRANKLIN STREET/BROWN AVENUE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Notice is hereby given that on August 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Park Village Hall, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, a public hearing will be held to consider the approval of a redevelopment plan and project (“Redevelopment Plan and Project”) for the designation of a redevelopment project area (“Redevelopment Project Area”) to be known as the “Franklin Street/ Brown Avenue Redevelopment Project Area” and the adoption of tax increment allocation financing therefor. The Redevelopment Project Area consists of the territory legally described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF- WAY LINE OF CIRCLE AVENUE AND THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF FRANKLIN STREET; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF FRANKLIN STREET TO A POINT THAT IS OPPOSITE AND ADJACENT TO A POINT BEING 606.9O FEET, MORE OR LESS, WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID NORTHWESTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY OF CIRCLE AVENUE AND THE NORTH RIGHT-OFWAY OF FRANKLIN STREET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH, ALONG A LINE, TO SAID POINT BEING 606.9O FEET, MORE OR LESS, WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE AFORESAID NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF CIRCLE AVENUE AND SAID NORTH RIGHTOF-WAY OF FRANKLIN STREET; THENCE NORTH ALONG A LINE AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID FRANKLIN STREET, A DISTANCE OF 324.79 FEET TO A POINT 9 FEET NORTHERLY, AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE CENTERLINE OF SPUR TRACK I.C.C. NO.760 OF THE CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY, AS NOW LOCATED AND ESTABLISHED, PER DEED DOCUMENT 0406946024 RECORDED MARCH 9, 2024; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH ALONG SAID LINE AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE NORTH RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF AFORESAID FRANKLIN STREET, A DISTANCE OF 145 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT THAT IS 97 FEET SOUTH OF AND MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE MOST NORTHERLY MAIN TRACK OF SAID CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY, AS LOCATED AND ESTABLISHED, PER DEED DOCUMENT NUMBER 0406946023 RECORDED MARCH 9, 2004; THENCE WESTERLY,
The Redevelopment Project Area is generally described as the area located on the northwest corner of the intersection between Franklin Street and Brown Avenue and bounded by Franklin Street to the south, the CTA/UPPR rail tracks to the north, industrial properties to the east, and residential condominiums to the west, and includes all adjacent rights of way. There will be considered at the public hearing the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Redevelopment Project Area. The Redevelopment Plan and Project, including Eligibility Report, as proposed, is on file and available
Prior to the date of the public hearing, each taxing district of which taxable property is included in the Redevelopment Project Area and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (f/k/a Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs) may submit written comments to the Village, to the attention of the Village Clerk, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, 60130. There is hereby convened a joint review board to consider the proposed approval of the Redevelopment Plan and Project designation of the Redevelopment Project Area and adoption of tax increment allocation financing therefor. The joint review board shall consist of a representative selected by each community college district; local elementary school district and high school district or each local community unit school district; park district; library district; township; fire protection district; and county that has authority to directly levy taxes on the property within the Redevelopment Project Area; a representative selected by the Village; and a public member selected in accordance with the Act. The first meeting of said joint review board was held at 2:00 p.m. on the 9th day of July 2026, at the Forest Park Village Hall, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, 60130.
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At the public hearing, all interested persons or affected taxing districts may file written objections with the Village Clerk and may be heard orally with respect to any issues regarding the approval of the Redevelopment Plan and Project, the designation of the Redevelopment Project Area, and the adoption of tax increment allocation financing therefor. The hearing may be continued by the Village Council without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes of the hearing fixing the date, time and place of the continued hearing.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of the Broadview Public Library District for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year (FY27).
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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK I, CARLA TAYLOR, CLERK OF THEVILLAGE OF FOREST PARK, DO HEREBY STATE, that on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 6:45 PM at the Forest Park Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, a public hearing will be held to consider the proposed adoption of the Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the Village of Forest Park. At the public hearing, all interested persons may provide comments concerning the appropriation of the sums of money the Village of Forest Park deems necessary to defray all its necessary expenses and liabilities. The appropriation document will be available for public inspection no later than July 17, 2026, in the Village Clerk’s Office at the Village of Forest Park, 517 DesPlaines Ave., Forest Park, Illinois. Dated this 15th day of July, 2026
Notice is hereby given to the Public that, pursuant to Section 30-85 of the Illinois Public Library District Act of 1991 (75 ILCS 16/30-85), on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the hour of 6:30 P.M., the Broadview Public Library District will hold a public hearing on the annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for the Broadview Public Library District, Cook County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, at 2226 S. 16th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155. Members of the Public will be allowed to comment and give testimony on the proposed Ordinance at the Public Hearing. The annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance may be considered by the Board of Trustees of the Broadview Public Library District at the meeting to be held immediately after the meeting. Notice is further given that the tentative budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Broadview Public Library District, at the Library office, located at 2226 S. 16th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155, and will be available for at least thirty (30) days, and may be reviewed or inspected prior to said hearing by the Public. Published in Forest Park Review July 15, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING ON Friday, August 7, 2026, AT 9:00 am, a virtual meeting will be conducted by Proviso Township High School (PTHS) District 209 via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plan for providing special education services to students with disabilities, who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 20026-2027 school year. If you are the parent of a homeschooled student, who has been or maybe identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of PTHS District 209, you are urged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Vanessa Schmitt, Director of Specialized Services, at (708) 338-5904 or vschmitt@pths209.org. Published in Forest Park Review July 15, 2026
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.MIGUEL A. TINAJERO AKA MIGUEL ANGEL TINAJERO; ILLINOIS HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; Defendants. 2025CH11380 905 Joyce Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 3/19/2026, an agent of Auction. com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 8/3/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 905 Joyce Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-29-317009-0000 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $219,678.74 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 905 Joyce Ave. into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www. auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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)(l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC (630) 453-6960 please refer to file number 6766-224946. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St.,
Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 6766-224946 Case Number: 2025CH11380 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. I3289795 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JRT COMPANY LLC, IRA CLUB, ADMINISTRATOR AND MERIDIAN BANK, CUSTODIAN FBO DANIEL WYNN SOLO 401K #4000060 Plaintiff, -v.YOUNG STAR LEGACY, LLC Defendants 2026 CH 02095 226 13TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 4, 2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 27, 2026, 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 226 13TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-403029-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $90,719.48. 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 POSSES-
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SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(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 Noah Weininger, THE WEININGER LAW FIRM LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 11757 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL, 60463 (312) 796-8850. 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. Noah Weininger THE WEININGER LAW FIRM LLC 11757 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY PALOS HEIGHTS IL, 60463 312-796-8850 Fax #: 312-248-2550 E-Mail: nweininger@weiningerlawfirm.com Attorney Code. 63307 Case Number: 2026 CH 02095 TJSC#: 46-1413 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 # 2026 CH 02095 I3289865
The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563. (630) 4536960. 6706-220643 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3289955
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 151701(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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1820, Chicago, IL, 60606. 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 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1820 Chicago IL, 60606 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2314770IL_906039 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2024CH03113 TJSC#: 45-3070 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 # 2024CH03113 I3289982
Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 3, 2026, 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 1-5 WESTBROOK CORPORATE CENTER, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-30-200047-0000, 15-30-200-048-0000, 15-30-200-049-0000, 15-30200-050-0000, 15-30-200-0420000, 15-30-200-043-0000, 15-30-200-037-0000, 15-30200-044-0000, 15-30-200-0450000, 15-30-200-046-0000 The real estate is improved with a commercial property. The judgment amount was $91,993,686.80. 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 151701(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 Mark Silverman, TROUTMAN PEPPER LOCKE LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 111 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 443-0243. 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. Mark Silverman TROUTMAN PEPPER LOCKE LLP 111 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4100 Chicago IL, 60606 312-443-0243 E-Mail: Mark.silverman@troutman. com Attorney Code. 44058 Case Number: 2025 CH 10321 TJSC#: 46-1458 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 10321 I3289921
erty 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) (l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: MDK Legal (312) 6516700 please refer to file number 25-003906. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction.com. Attorney File No. 25-003906 Case Number: 2025CH02564 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. I3290230
tate 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 151701(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. 14-25-08080 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2026CH00059 TJSC#: 46-1120 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 # 2026CH00059 I3290118
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff vs. ESTELA PATINO DE SANCHEZ AKA ESTELA PATINO DESANCHEZ; CESAR P. IZURIETA; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 25 CH 7385 CALENDAR 63 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 August 10, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-05-214-019-0000. Commonly known as 312 East Le Moyne Avenue, Northlake, IL 60164. 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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIGURE LENDING LLC Plaintiff, -v.MELISSA COLEMAN A/K/A MELISSA Y COLEMAN A/K/A MELISSA Y WHEATLEY, TRACY COLEMAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LUCILLE COLEMAN, LUCILLE COLEMAN, LAW TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD Defendants 2024CH03113 645 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 18, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 10, 2026, 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 645 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-321018-0000 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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION 1-5 WESTBROOK CORPORATE CENTER HOLDINGS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.WESTBROOK CENTER ILLINOIS REALTY LP, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2025 CH 10321 1-5 WESTBROOK CORPORATE CENTER WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 17, 2026, an agent for The Judicial
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MidFirst Bank Plaintiff, -v.Marcus J. Young; The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Defendants. 2025CH02564 233 Granville Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/23/2026, an agent of Auction. com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 8/3/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 233 Granville Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-08-225-0170000 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $200,138.97 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 233 Granville Avenue into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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 prop-
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.MARCELA PORRAS, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED JULY 13, 2011 A/K/A TRUST NO. 800235774, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED JULY 13, 2011 A/K/A TRUST NO. 800235771, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2026CH00059 2237 MAYFAIR AVENUE WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 1, 2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 10, 2026, 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 2237 MAYFAIR AVENUE, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-29-214-0100000 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 es-
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.BEATRICE JONES A/K/A BEATRICE R JONES; ILLINOIS HOUSING DE-
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VELOPMENT AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 22 CH 02589 229 EASTERN AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/8/2025, an agent of Auction. com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on 8/3/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and closing on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. Commonly known as 229 EASTERN AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-202024-0000 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $203,245.79 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 229 EASTERN AVENUE into the search bar. If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, the winning bidder must pay the full bid amount within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction’s end. All payments must be certified funds. No third-party checks will be accepted. All bidders will need to register at www.auction.com prior to placing a bid. 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) (l) 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. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP (312) 346-9088 please refer to file number 22-09427IL. Auction.com, LLC 100 N LaSalle St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602 - 872-225-4985 You can also visit www.auction. com. Attorney File No. 22-09427IL Case Number: 22 CH 02589 NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT,
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Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-112-033-0000. Commonly known as 1009 S. 24th Ave., Bellwood, IL 60104. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a common interest community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-22-07537 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3290311
cuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1820, Chicago, Illinois 60606. 312-3469088. 25-24008IL INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3290321
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 151701(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 CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 6400 SHAFER CT, STE 325, ROSEMONT, IL, 60018 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 24-225141. 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. CHAD LEWIS ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 6400 SHAFER CT, STE 325 ROSEMONT IL, 60018 561-241-6901 E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM Attorney File No. 24-225141 Attorney ARDC No. 6306439 Attorney Code. 65582 Case Number: 2025 CH 01328 TJSC#: 46-446 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 01328 I3290326
set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 437 FREDERICK AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-301024-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $202,777.39. 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 151701(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 25-103626. 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. 25-103626
Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 25 CH 8344 TJSC#: 46-942 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 # 25 CH 8344 I3290327
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff vs. Corinne Bundy; Marla Heflin, as Trustee of the CYDNUB Land Trust; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Defendant 25 CH 11013 CALENDAR 60 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 August 12, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-20-121-040-0000. Commonly known as 1557 Highridge Pkwy., Westchester, IL 60154. 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 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the circuit court case record, property tax record and the title record to verify all information before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-25-06590 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3290025 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff vs. Helen Tate; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Defendant 22 CH 9984 CALENDAR 57 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 August 17, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m.,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff vs. JOSE ANTONIO MARRUFO; JOSEPHINE C MARRUFO A/K/A JOSEPHINE CRYSTAL MARRUFO; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendant 25 CH 12969 CALENDAR 59 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 August 17, 2026, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-14-313-021-0000. Commonly known as 1912 South 3rd Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a common interest community unit, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection(g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% (or 25% if so ordered in the Judgment of Foreclosure) down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property is sold AS IS subject to all liens or encumbrances. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the cir-
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANNIE J. WILLIAMS, DECEASED, RONNIE WILLIAMS, DANNY WILLIAMS, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ANNIE J. WILLIAMS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2025 CH 01328 4919 CYPRESS DR HILLSIDE, IL 60162 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 11, 2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 17, 2026, 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 4919 CYPRESS DR, HILLSIDE, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-07-420020-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $228,061.03. 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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC S/B/M NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.DENESE VINSON, EDNA R. WELCH A/K/A EDNA R. WELCH, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., FXI TWG HI FINANCE CO I, LLC Defendants 25 CH 8344 437 FREDERICK AVENUE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 14, 2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 17, 2026, 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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.MONIA L. CONNERS, MONJAI M. BROWN Defendants 2025CH09551 753 CROMWELL AVE WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 11, 2026, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 17, 2026, 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 753 CROMWELL AVE, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-16-309026-0000 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).
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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 151701(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. 14-25-03270 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2025CH09551 TJSC#: 46-1167 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 # 2025CH09551 I3290401
Property Index No. 15-10-401023-0000 The real estate is improved with a 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 151701(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. 14-24-07262 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2024CH10706 TJSC#: 46-1597 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 # 2024CH10706 I3290565
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 151701(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. 14-23-07574 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2023CH09980 TJSC#: 46-1598 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 # 2023CH09980 I3290571
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-KS3 Plaintiff, -v.LARRY BROWN, PATRICE LOVE-COLEMAN, STATE OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2024CH10706 218 SOUTH 15TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 30, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 17, 2026, 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 218 SOUTH 15TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SUSAN BEARD, JOHN BEARD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 2023CH09980 1325 WESTCHESTER BLVD WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 14, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 17, 2026, 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 1325 WESTCHESTER BLVD, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-21-107009-0000, 15-21-107-010-0000 The real estate is improved with a 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required
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