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Hoskins calls ICE arrest of cemetery workers ‘egregious’

Despite ICE incident, no residents have been detained so far

Forest Park mayor holds a press conference to condemn ICE following Oct. 7 incident at Concordia Cemetery By JESSICA MORDACQ and DAN HALEY

Hoskins says village police are helping Broadview officers with traffic and crowd control

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At a press conference Monday afternoon at Constitution Court on Madison Street, Mayor Rory Hoskins addressed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and what he called its “poorly trained” agents who are “shattering constitutional norms” while causing “irreparable damage” to Forest Park and its neighboring communities. Hoskins was backed by Betty Alzamora, a park district commissioner and immigration advocate. She explained the rights every person in Forest Park has as they confront ICE and border patrol agents. “All people, regardless of immigration status have rights,” Alzamora said. She added that it is the job of ordinary citizens to “document, protect and bear witness” to See ICE on page 14

By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter

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Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins with Concordia Cemetery workers Danny Greer, Cordell Walls and Darren Eichler at a press conference after the three men were detained by federal agents using physical force on cemetery private property

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As the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers amps up across Chicago and in Broadview, Forest Park officials say they don’t know of any Forest Park residents who have been detained. Mayor Rory Hoskins told the Review that the village’s Oct. 8 statement reporting the update comes at a time when the number and intensity of incidents at the Broadview ICE detention facility See CEMETERY on page 14

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10 townhomes built on what was once Ed’s Way

The first unit has sold, and a second is under contract By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter

After the locally owned grocery store Ed’s Way was demolished last May, 10 townhomes were built on the property at 946 Beloit Ave. Nearly a year-and-a-half later, the townhomes started the first of their certificate of

occupancy inspections last month, according to Mehdi Mova, principal agent and a team founder at Compass. Mova said he and his team started showing the townhomes this summer and have since closed on one and another is under contract. “One of the highlights of the project was having a large group of Ed’s family come in and view the townhomes,” Mova said of the owner of Ed’s Way. “Of course, it was a melancholy experience, but they seemed proud of the work we had done.” Each townhome is nearly 2,300 square feet and has three levels with three bedrooms

and two-and-a-half bathrooms. The townhomes are being sold for a range of price points from $599,000 to $675,000. “Our goal is to be competitive with a recently sold-out townhouse project in Forest Park that had prices from $599,000 going as high as $725,000,” Mova said. “Our median price is still in the low 600s, which provides competitive pricing for the area, but with great value and luxury.” Mova said that the project developer partnered with a lender to provide incentives for buyers that will increase the townhomes’ affordability.

The new homes in Forest Park are located across the street from Field-Stevenson Elementary School and blocks away from the Park District of Forest Park — an accessible location, even when the property was still Ed’s Way. “Ed’s Way was a pillar of the community, and we recognize it is missed,” Mova said. He added that the townhomes’ development team sees Forest Park as a suburb of opportunity. “We hope to get a few buyers from the neighborhood in our beautiful complex,” Mova said.

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Man reports woman jumping into Des Plaines River, but officials don’t find anyone

By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter

Around 7:30 on Oct. 3, a man approached police while an officer was on patrol. The man said that, while crossing the bridge connecting Maybrook Courthouse to Concordia Cemetery, he heard a woman say she couldn’t take it anymore, then saw her climb the railing and jump into the Des Plaines River. Police asked the witness to show where the woman jumped in, but the man refused further cooperation, appeared agitated and left the scene. Backup came to the bridge, and officers searched the area with lights, but didn’t find a victim. The Forest Park Fire Department deployed a watercraft to search the river, and the Cook County helicopter surveyed the area with spotlights and imaging, but neither could locate a victim.

Missing person A woman came to the police department on Oct. 4 and said that her adult son was admitted to Riveredge Hospital three weeks ago and was released by staff on Oct. 2 but hadn’t returned home. The woman reported that hospital staff said the man didn’t want his family to be contacted to pick him up, so staff gave him a bus ticket. Before being released, the man reportedly met with a social worker

and was given a month’s worth of medication. The man was last observed wearing a white tee shirt and khaki pants.

Open alcohol On Oct. 4 after 1 a.m., police were on patrol when they saw two people in front of Mugsy’s Tavern on Madison Street with open alcohol. As police approached, one person dumped the contents of two red Solo cups on the ground, but there was also an open bottle of tequila nearby. Both people were cited for having open alcohol. Police were on patrol on Oct. 5 around 11:30 p.m. when they saw a man sitting on a window ledge at 152 Des Plaines Ave. with a White Claw on the ground. Police said the alcoholic beverage was open, partially full and still cold. The man was given a local ordinance citation for open alcohol.

In-state warrant On Oct. 5 at 1 a.m., police were on patrol when they saw a man in the 7200 block of Harrison riding a bike while transporting another bike. Police pulled the man over, and he told officers that he recently bought the second bike from a friend in Maywood and was returning home. Police asked for his name and birthday, which he gave. But when

they ran the information, which yielded negative results, the man dropped the bike and started running on foot. Officers performed an emergency takedown and placed the man into custody. On his person, they found pipes commonly used to ingest narcotics and a gun that the man claimed was a replica gun. Police discovered the man had an active warrant out of Cook County. They did not have the bikes’ serial numbers on file. The man was charged with three counts of resisting or obstructing police, an in-state warrant and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Fights and disturbances Police were dispatched to the Chicago Bulk Mail Center on Roosevelt Road on Oct. 5 because employees were involved in a disturbance. Police report that, upon arrival, they saw a woman who was clearly upset with abrasions on her face. The woman told police that she was working when another female employee approached and confronted her about a male employee who they are both dating. The argument turned physical, and the first woman said the other employee punched her and kicked her while she was on the ground. That employee told police that the first woman approached her and started the altercation, so she hit her to defend herself. Both women said they wanted to sign

complaints against the other. One witness said the two women were mutual combatants. Police said they weren’t going to arrest anyone at this time, pending review of video surveillance.

Damage to property On Oct. 6, police responded to the 100 block of Belvidere for a fallen tree. There, a man said that he was in his truck with his son when a tree fell on the vehicle. Police reported that the truck sustained damage to its roof and tailgate and that neither the man nor his son were injured. They also reported that the top of the tree was resting on another car. The Public Works department was contacted to remove the tree. These items were obtained from Forest Park Police Department reports dated Oct. 3 - 6 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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Emergency room doc Thomas Fisher runs for Congress

The former Obama administration fellow wants to reimagine the policies that affect his patients By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter

Come March, residents of the 7th congressional district will vote in a Democratic primary on the successor to Congressman Danny Davis, who, in July, announced he was retiring after nearly 30 years. One candidate running for the seat is Dr. Thomas Fisher. The Greek Town resident is an emergency medicine physician at the University of Chicago Medicine. He said his experience as a doctor in an emergency room for nearly 25 years largely inspired him to run for Congress. “I can treat illness, and I can stop the bleeding when people come to me, but I can't fix what's coming down the pipe,” Fisher said. “I've seen too much suffering at this point to remain silent and to continue to simply patch up the wounds once they've already been inflicted. I've decided to move upstream to bring moral leadership and public service to try to solve the things that bring waves of my neighbors to me, sick and injured.” As Fisher helps patients affected by gun violence, housing insecurity, mental health crises and insurance denials, he’s seen how the country’s systems and policies have put the lives of his neighbors in jeopardy every day. “I have seen all of the ills that have been created by society,” Fisher said. “I've held the hands of families who are grieving after a young person has been unexpectedly shot down. I know the toll of fentanyl when it hits our street . . . I know what health is, and I know the stakes.” That health spans beyond the care Fisher provides on the South Side, where he grew up. While, if elected, Fisher would advocate for lower health care costs and expanding access to care, he said the way to address the root causes of the poor health that he sees daily is by “creating an economy that honors our lives.” “Right now, we see costs for things like housing, utilities and food higher than ever, while wages have stagnated. Folks can't get ahead. They can't plan for the future or stay healthy,” Fisher said. “We can bring federal dollars to those problems.”

Fisher also wants to see more funding for public education. He attended Kenwood Academy High School, and his mother worked as a social worker at Chicago Public Schools for over 30 years. “I know the value of a public education, and we need those things bolstered so that we're not dependent on property taxes and the vagaries of one community having great public schools, and the next not because of how those things are funded,” Fisher said. He added that community colleges and public universities need more federal money too. Fisher also has experience on the boards of the Cook County Forest Preserve, where he worked to incorporate people into local green spaces and improve environmental justice, and Chicago Public Media, where he helped bolster public sources of information. “I am not an elected official. I see this as public service,” Fisher said of running for Congress. “This is an opportunity to bring expertise from outside of government to government at a moment of crisis.”

Creating and reimagining policy During Barack Obama’s administration in 2010, Fisher was chosen to be a White House Fellow and was paid to assist senior White House staff and government officials by participating in interagency meetings or designing and implementing policies. Fisher experienced his fellowship while the Affordable Care Act was rolling out, and he delivered the 2011 HHS Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. Fisher has both helped write policies and implemented Affordable Care Act policies for Blue Cross plans in five states. “It’s given me an understanding of how these systems are created, how they're deployed, how they work, how they don't work, the language and the communities that are involved,” Fisher said. Nearly a decade ago, while leading NextLevel Health — a former Medicaid managed care provider once based on Chicago’s West Side — Fisher helped launch a Medicaid plan that aligned incentives to address health inequities.

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Thomas Fisher “We grew to almost 80,000 members, we hired hundreds of people from the community, and we were based in the community to solve those problems,” he said. But today, Medicaid cuts are impending with the passing of President Donald Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill in July. The federal government is “creating plans right now that are going to kick millions off of health insurance, and it's going to have disruptive effects — not only to the people who need health care, but to the providers that serve people,” Fisher said. He added that there will likely be hospital closures, which will affect everybody, not just those who lose health care coverage. Fisher’s goal isn’t to revisit the way things were before Trump took office, but rather to reimagine the possibilities of policy. “How do we go forward and build a future we've never had before? One that honors our humanity, one that anticipates challenges of the environment, one that centers our bodies and lives, one that creates equity,” Fisher said. “This may be one of those moments where when we see so much disruption, we have the opportu-

nity to again create something we've never seen.” The first example Fisher gives is universal health care. He added that, if elected, he’d like to explore emulating how California is working with generic medication companies to make affordable insulin. Fisher also mentions one of his colleagues who is working on a policy that makes gun manufacturers and sellers pay into a victim fund for those impacted by crimes using the guns that they made or sold. “I would love to support policies like that moving forward,” he said. The federal government is “destroying things that we need. And that might mean that there will be an opportunity — with vision, moral leadership and courage — for us to build something transformative in the near future.” Though Fisher said he admires Congressman Danny Davis’ tenure, he said his mindset about reimagining policies would set him apart from his hypothetical predecessor. “Congressman Davis has large shoes to fill,” Fisher said, specifically mentioning his successes with the Second Chance Act that improved reentry resources and in creating health care accessibility. “I am impressed by the legacy of leadership and service that he's delivered,” Fisher said. “I'd love to update those experiences with my specific knowledge, network and track record in both health care and public service in the private sector because we need to build something that we've never seen before. We need to build a future.” Fisher has been endorsed by the 314 Action Fund, the only national organization that helps recruit, train and elect doctors and scientists. According to the Federal Election Commission, other candidates who are running for Davis’ seat in the Democratic primary include Richard Boykin, Jerico J. Brown, Melissa Conyears-Ervin, Jason Friedman, La Shawn Ford, Rory Hoskins, Danica Leigh, Tekita Martinez, John McCombs and Emelia Rosie — who’s not registered with a political party. “I'm encouraged by the fact that there are so many people running,” Fisher said. “That is the sign of a robust democracy.”

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Ford announces Jesse White endorsement, strong fundraising

16 candidates crowd Democratic primary to replace Danny Davis in Congress By BILL DWYER Contributing Reporter

State Rep. LaShawn K. Ford, one of 16 people vying for the Democratic nomination for Congress in Illinois 7th district, announced Thursday that he’s been endorsed by former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. White, a legendary political figure in Illinois statewide politics who is widely liked and respected, joins a powerful group of political figures who have thrown their support behind Ford, including retiring incumbent Danny K. Davis and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. White’s endorsement for the March 2026 primary comes as Ford also said he raised about $250,000 through the first month of his campaign. “That was in just 30 days, without a fundraising company” Ford said, adding

that he expected to hire someone soon. “We have a lot of work to do,” he said. “I haven’t made a lot of (fund raising) calls yet.” Ford started his fourth quarter with a fundraiser at a private home in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood Oct. 2. “It was well attended, we had about 80 people in the house,” he said of the event, which both Welch and Davis attended. Official 3rd quarter fund raising totals will be released by the Federal Election Commission on Oct. 16. Asked about the muscular fund raising by some of his opponents, including Jason Friedman and Dr. Thomas Fisher, Ford replied, “I’m not conceding to being out fundraised, but if I am, I’m committed to working hard to win, and show I’m the best candidate.” Friedman, a Chicago businessman has a strong lead in fundraising, having raised over $1 million so far, including 243 donations for $3,500 each. At the end of the 2nd quarter on June 30, he had $905,687 on hand. On Oct. 7, Dr. Thomas Fisher, an emergency physician, announced his campaign had raised “over $375,000” in the seven weeks since launching his campaign in mid-August. Fischer said in a statement that the money “will help the campaign expand direct voter

contact and communicate Dr. Fisher’s vision to ensure affordable, accessible care and greater economic opportunity across the district.” And while Richard Boykin hasn’t announced his 3rd quarter figures yet, he did air his first campaign ad on WGN television on Wednesday. In it, Boykin touts his roots in Englewood, his overcoming economic challenges to become a lawyer, and his 10 years as Rep. Davis’s chief of staff, during which, he said, he “help(ed) pass major legislation” with Davis. Ford says his main focus so far has been canvasing neighborhoods and circulating petitions. The campaign had a “Canvass the Community Party” on Saturday, Oct. 4, and expects to file “between 13,000 and 15,000 petition signatures.” But he’s taking nothing for granted. “Every day we have someone at the Board of Elections validating the (petition) signatures,” Ford said. “We’re making sure they’re good.” Ford said he’s confident that his record as a state legislator and social activist with deep roots in the community will resonate with an electorate looking to replace a veteran 16 term congressman. “There’s no one else in this race that has the accomplishments as a community leader

and passing bills,” he said. “For 18 years.” He said the largest segment of current House members come from state and local elected office. (In fact, 70 percent, 305 current US House members, do.) “They say it’s a great training ground for Congress,” Ford said. He said he learned early on in Springfield that legislation doesn’t get passed just because it’s a good idea. “You know how difficult it is to pass bills?” he asked. “It takes time to build trust with colleagues. Your first job is to build relationships (with legislators). You have to convince people to vote for your bills. You have to build coalitions.” Ford also expressed confidence that he has strong political ground support going into an exceedingly crowded 16 candidate Democratic primary on March 17. “Jesse White has a strong (political) base, He’s well respected in the state,” Ford said. “We have Welch (in Proviso Township), and hopefully we can do well with the Democratic Party of Oak Park, and the alderpeople in the city.” Ford said his campaign also has a ground game geared up, with motivated volunteers. “We’re going to hit every door,” he said. “Emails, texts, phone calls.”

Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests scheduled for Oak Park and Forest Park Protests will be held on Oct. 18 amid increased federal presence in West Cook suburbs By BRENDAN HEFFERNAN Staff Reporter

Protestors will gather in Oak Park, Forest Park and more than a dozen other Chicago-

land communities to demonstrate against President Donald Trump’s federal government on Saturday, Oct. 18. The “No Kings” protests are just the latest set of anti-Trump demonstrations sched-

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Forest Park’s Habrae and its Kaeng Kua

Seasonal special Thai curry that both the owners and diners crave By RISÉ SANDERS-WEIR Eats Reporter

Habrae restaurant, 7230 Madison St. in Forest Park, opened four years ago with the intention to feature desserts from Thailand. Owners Jumpol Prasitporn and Ussamee Sanmueanqchin live in Berwyn but are originally from Bangkok. They named their business by combining two words, hab and rae, which reference how street vendors carry food in Thailand. RISÉ SANDERS-WEIR “We carry food in the basket. Kaeng Kua – Pork belly curry special The basket is called ‘hab.’ And ‘re’ means travel,” Sanmueanqchin too sweet. And coconut milk. I love the curry so much, like said. “So it’s like me put everya coconut curry.” thing from Thailand in the basket Kaeng Kua is a traditional curry dish. and carry to you guys.” “We try to use the original ingredient,” Prasitporn said. The desserts immediately gen“If you go to Thailand, you’re going to have the same taste.” erated interest with vibrant col“It is perfect for the customer who can handle spicy and ors, unique textures and balance love the coconut curry flavor, but it’s not too hot. The texture of sweet, salty and sometimes is chewy and you will get a little bit sweet taste in there too,” sour flavors. Sanmueanqchin said. “The desserts are very unique habrae.com The owners noted that other diners have balked at the for the typical American palate,” 7230 Madison St., Forest Park smell of fish sauce. But for Russell Jaffe it was just the sort said Oak Parker Russell Jaffe. of culinary adventure he was looking for. “People in this area not familHours: Everyday “It is very strong and very pungent. It’s very fishy. Spoiler iar with the Thai dessert that 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. alert, it’s from a fish! This is a dish where you can taste that much,” Prasitporn said. “So we ingredient, but it still is sweet, flavorful, I mean, it’s just so add more food. We keep increasgood. And it’s sweet; it’s sour; it’s spicy. This is a recipe, like, The dish is a specialty, made ing the menu.” when the chef can get her hands baby’s first fish sauce.” On the first of several trips Upstairs from Habrae, the couple has another restaurant on fresh betel leaves, which have to the restaurant, Jaffe and his a warm, peppery, but slightly bit- concept going. Happy Izakaya opened in the past month family picked savory dishes that ter taste – something similar to serving sushi and other Japanese dishes in a festive, lanthey recognized from other Thai RISÉ SANDERS-WEIR tern-filled space. It fills a culinary gap on Madison Street. menus. Habrae owners Ussamee Sanmueanqchin and arugula. “Thai food have a lot of Coming to the end, we find ourselves where we startingredients and very complicat“Usually if I get Thai food, I get ed,” Sanmueanqchin said. “Like ed: with dessert. Jaffe says he has tried several, but the penang curry, which by the way Jumpol Prasitporn with diner Russell Jaffe. chili, like a ginger. And for the sweet plus salty ones are his favorite, especially the saltHabrae’s penang curry is insanely good,” Jaffe said. “I started with that. Then I wanted to paste, have a lot of herbs in there. And shrimp paste and ed egg croissant. “It’s very unique. It is very sweet and it is very, very salty. try something different. Kaeng Kua? This sounds good. fish sauce and palm sugar. Palm sugar is different from Pork belly curry. I love pork. Who doesn’t love pork belly?” the taste of regular sugar. You will get like a smooth – not I’ve never had anything like this. I loved it,” Jaffe said.

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‘Village of Cemeteries’ is dead serious about annual Casket Race taking place this Saturday ‘Pure joy,’ says Laurie Kokenes, Chamber leader By LEAH SCHROEDER Contributing Reporter

Forest Park, where the dead outnumber the living 56 to one, sure feels alive when residents crowd Beloit Avenue each year to watch the annual Casket Races. The tradition, which has been carried on since 2012, involves different teams creating a “casket car” with four handles and wheels, four runners and one rider. “It’s a nod to our unique cemetery history and it adds to that fun vibe that Forest Park is so well known for,” said Laurie Kokenes, executive director of Forest Park Chamber of Commerce and Develop-

ment, in an email statement to the Forest Park Review. “It brings the community together, celebrates art and creativity and it’s pure joy.” Kokenes said the event, which will be held the morning of Oct. 18, is one that Forest Park residents anticipate all year long. Many homeowners along Beloit Avenue hold Casket Race viewing parties in their homes. Vendors selling beverages, breakfast sandwiches and desserts also line the street. “It’s just plain fun,” Kokenes said. “See it once and you’ll be back every year, perhaps Continued on page 10

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as a participant. It’s a great time to chat with neighbors and meet some new ones.” Trophies handcrafted by Forest Park Arts Alliance artists are awarded at the end of the race for first, second and third place, as well as “dead last,” funniest casket, creepiest casket and best house party along the course. This will be Forest Park resident Ian

Pfaff ‘s fifth year participating in the race. He said his team, with the motto “all show, no go” consistently aims to win the award for creepiest casket. “(The casket is) typically way too heavy and way too big to be fast,” Pfaff said. “But we always make sure to come up with a new design each year and try to be bigger and crazier than the previous year.” Pfaff said his team enjoys encouraging crowd participation each year and seeing all of the “different personalities” of each casket. As for the team’s casket this year? Pfaff

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Prior to that, there will be vendors selling food and a parade of the caskets. After the race, there will be a kids and pets costume parade and trick or treating on Madison Street. “I love the creativity but mostly I get joy from the sea of smiling people all along the racecourse and the kids in costume all having a great day in Forest Park,” Kokenes said.

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ICE detains workers from page 1 the actions of the federal deportation effort. The press conference was put on after increased ICE activity in the Chicagoland area and an incident on Oct. 7 at Forest Park’s Concordia Cemetery. Three cemetery employees attended the press conference. The afternoon of Oct. 7, ICE agents came to the private grounds of Concordia Cemetery. According to reports, ICE told four cemetery employees who were there legally with their employer’s consent to open a gate so agents could pursue a man in the Des Plaines River, who the cemetery employees attempted to rescue. ICE then unlawfully assaulted and detained the workers for five hours, later releasing them without charges. Hoskins visited the ICE detention center in Broadview for the first time on Oct. 10 following the assault on the four workers in Forest Park by about 18 ICE agents. “They entered the cemetery’s restricted area,” Hoskins said about ICE in a video at the

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Confusion reigns in Broadview from page 1 are increasing. “There’s a lot of confusion about what’s happening,” Hoskins said. “We wanted to show the residents that were cognizant of their concerns and that we’re closely monitoring the situation.” Hoskins said there may have been a recent incident involving ICE at Rush Oak Park Hospital and local officials are trying to confirm if federal agents detained a worker at Concordia Cemetery on Oct. 7. In the village statement, Forest Park offi-

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Protest rally on Oct. 18 from page 5 These protests come as the Chicago area endures weeks of ramped-up federal immigration enforcement efforts via what Trump has called “Operation Midway Blitz,” regular

Broadview facility that was posted to Facebook. “They were instructed by the workers that they were on private property. Rather than letting the workers call their boss and get permission to let the federal agents enter, they forced their way onto the property . . . Their rights were clearly violated.” Hoskins said that, once ICE gained access to the cemetery, they detained workers with zip ties for hours and subjected to excessive physical force, including the use of pepper balls. Three of the workers were taken to a Homeland Security Investigations facility in Lombard, and one was taken to the hospital. “What happened this week was egregious,” Hoskins said in the Oct. 10 video. “One of the worst details I’ve heard is that the federal officers actually tried to delete their phone images. These men videotaped the abuse, and the federal officers tried to delete the video of it.” “They were fingerprinted prior to being released. They were brutalized. They were intentionally pepper sprayed,” Hoskins told the Review after speaking with three of the workers. “They described the ICE agents as unprofessional. Most of the agents were masked.” Hoskins said the village is helping the workers find legal representation.

The Village of Forest Park also released a statement on Oct. 9 detailing its commitment to the community at a time when federal agents are attacking people in the Chicagoland area. “The village’s focus remains on the well-being of everyone involved and on maintaining trust between residents, workers and all levels of public safety agencies. Forest Park has always taken pride in being a community that looks out for one another, especially in moments of uncertainty,” officials TODD BANNOR said in the statement. “We supForest Park activist Betty Alzamora speaks at a press port continued coordination among all responding entities conference. and reaffirm our commitment Hoskins said peaceful protesters were surto ensuring that every situation is handled rounded by law enforcement with helicopwith compassion, professionalism and reters overhead. He added that federal agents spect.” According to Hoskins, the village is explor- filmed the protesters. “It seems like there’s an effort to intimiing ways to support Know Your Rights traindate, and that’s something we’re going to deing events. At the Oct. 10 protest in Broadview, mand ends,” Hoskins said.

cials said that, under the Illinois TRUST Act, village police are prohibited from helping with federal immigration enforcement. Police are trained in the requirements of the act. “Our officers are here to protect and serve the community, not to enforce federal immigration laws,” officials said in the Oct. 8 statement. They added that, when residents call 911, village police respond without ICE involvement and will not ask about immigration status or detain a resident because of that. According to the statement, village officials are collaborating with neighboring communities to ensure that their communities are informed about the nearby presence of ICE. Hoskins said that, though he hasn’t yet been to the Broadview ICE facility, he recently stood at a press conference with Broadview

Mayor Katrina Thompson. He said he’s a part of an active group chat with other local mayors, where they discuss reports of ICE activity and their veracity. Hoskins said Forest Park police officers have, on about four occasions over the past couple weeks, responded to Broadview mutual aid requests to provide help with traffic or crowd control measures around the nearby ICE facility. Though there was activity at the long vacant, former Armed Forces Reserve Center building at 7402 Roosevelt Rd. last month, the property is just undergoing construction before the Illinois National Guard moves in, likely next year. Hoskins said the village has reached out to the Illinois National Guard to see whether the building will be used as the National Guard is

reportedly deployed to the Chicagoland area. “They tell us that, as of now, there are no plans to use that for the current National Guard call-up, but those things can change in a heartbeat,” Hoskins said. “We’re closely monitoring what happens there and we have a plan in case there’s activity in Forest Park.” Hoskins added that the village’s emergency operations team is in the loop about the locations of federal agents and has close contact with local law enforcement agencies and the Cook County Office of Emergency Management and Regional Security. Forest Park residents seeking legal guidance or resources can contact the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights at (855) 4357693. Those participating in protests can refer to guidance from the National Lawyers Guild of Chicago.

confrontations between federal agents and protestors outside the ICE facility in nearby Broadview, the specter of out of state National Guard troops being deployed in the city and ongoing feuds between Trump and state and local leaders that have played out both in court and in the media. The Oak Park protest will take place in Scoville Park and along Lake Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Protestors will gather in Forest Park at the same time in front of the Chicago

Bulk Mail Center, not far from the currently unused Illinois National Guard headquarters on Roosevelt Road. As with the previous protests held in the villages, Saturday’s protests are part of a national series of demonstrations against Trump’s administration. More than 2,200 communities across the country will participate in the “No Kings” protests that day, according to Indivisible, one of the organizing groups behind the series of demonstrations.

The largest of the metro area protests is expected to take place at Grant Park in Downtown Chicago beginning at noon. Other suburban communities holding protests include Arlington Heights, Evanston, Palatine, Gurnee, Elgin, Park Ridge, Wilmette and others. A “No Kings” protest is also scheduled for the Broadview ICE facility at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson signed an order last week requiring demonstrations at the facility to be over by 6 p.m.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR MAYWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Maywood Public Library District for 2024 will be held on November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Library, 121 S. 5th Avenue Maywood, Il 60153. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Daniela Martinez, Library Director, 121 S. 5th Avenue Maywood, Il 60153 (708) 343-1847. II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended for 2024 were $ 1,751,861.75. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2025 are $1,911,000. This represents a 9.1% increase over the previous year’s extension. III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2024 were $0. The property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2025 are $0. This represents a 0% increase over the previous year. IV. The total property taxes extended for 2025 were $1,751,861.75.

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Thugs from ICE

hen you hear the story of what unfolded last week — as ICE agents descended on Concordia Cemetery, entering private property without a warrant, using bolt cutters to open a locked gate, detaining four citizens who work for the cemetery, using pepper balls on them, sending one to the hospital, holding them for five hours before releasing the workers without charges — one is left with a simple conclusion: These ICE agents are thugs. Unrestrained by the U.S. Constitution, inept in making an arrest safely, determined to always ratchet up confrontations with peaceful protesters or, in this case, working people asking for time to talk with their bosses about how to respond to ICE demands, the provocateurs unleashed on the Chicago area by Donald Trump demand that we stand up to them. Mayor Rory Hoskins and Betty Alzamora, a park district commissioner and advocate for immigrants, did just that on Monday at a press conference at Constitution Court on Madison Street. Standing with three of the four men taken into custody by ICE last week at the cemetery, these elected leaders were plain spoken in describing the ways this encounter violated constitutional norms and demonstrated full disregard for the law. Alzamora was clear when she said, “All people, regardless of immigration status, have rights.” And she said the responsibility each of us has is to “document, protect and bear witness” to the actions of these federal agents. Hoskins said Monday that this was the only known incident of ICE turning up in Forest Park. So far. But let’s be vigilant. Let’s show up for our neighbors. That’s Forest Park. That’s America.

Two ways to spend Saturday

Compare. Contrast. Combine. This Saturday morning in Forest Park, Illinois, we will see the beauty of our quirky community with two concurrent events. With Halloween approaching, it is time for the Casket Races, the ultimate Forest Park event. Caskets on wheels, racing each other for the glory of being the fastest, creepiest, or slowest team. Huge, weird fun. Followed by trick-or-treating on Madison Street. Small-town goodness. Meanwhile on Roosevelt Road near the currently vacant Illinois National Guard facility, Forest Park will stand up with its own “No Kings” rally. This is the local version of what is expected to be several thousand peaceful protests across America. Each will allow neighbors to raise their voices in opposition to the Trump administration’s assault on American values. Another version of small-town goodness.

OPINION

What nature cures

y wife and I just got home from five days of camping at Point Beach State Park, 70 miles north of Milwaukee, 3,000 acres of woods, 6 miles of pristine beaches, and the immense Lake Michigan, so wide that I can’t see the shoreline hidden beyond the eastern horizon. One of the five Great Lakes which together hold one-fifth of the world’s fresh water, Lake Michigan alone holds 1,299,318,247,194,382 gallons. Lake Michigan, geologists tell us, was created when two tectonic plates moved away from each other 1.2 billion years ago, creating a huge depression and then an enormous glacier finished the job during the most recent ice age by scraping it even deeper and then filling it with water when the temperature moderated at the end of the big chill. I try to find words to describe how staring at the lake from a parking lot along the beach affects me, Searching for words what finally came to mind was “beautiful beyond words, holy, sacred space, inspiring reverence, making me feel small and vulnerable, blessed. Words I never associate with the steel, glass, cement, density, and air pollution I experience in urban environments. In 1972 the tallest structure in Manitowoc where I grew up was the grain elevator at the Rahr Malting Company. After that it was church steeples, so when I moved to Chicago that year to go to seminary, I was fascinated by the Chicago skyline. I’d drive down to the point where the Shedd Aquarium stands and stare in amazement at what we humans — in this case architects and engineers — could create. We are created in God’s image, the Bible declares in the very first chapter, an affirmation that we are something special. But big cities filled with humans, it turns out, are twoedged swords. Recent statistics and studies published in 2024 highlight an increased risk of mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. While urbanization offers economic and social opportunities, it also creates stressors linked to higher rates of mental illness. The beauty and the immensity of nature, in contrast, stir my soul because, perhaps paradoxically, nature makes me feel small and vulnerable — in the way I felt as a little child in the presence of my parents who I had learned to trust would take care of me. On a sunny day at Point Beach, a turquoise sky the

color of Navajo jewelry meets the deep blue of the lake at the horizon, the white cumulus clouds, the white foam created by waves crashing in shallow water, the white herring gulls, the khaki tan sand of the beach 100 feet wide this year because of low water levels; the rich green of the forest which begins at the top of a 40-foot-high dune rising from the beach — colors the creative artist chose to complement each other in beauty as one of many ways to communicate divine love for creation. I finally figured out why Point Beach is always a spiritual experience and the Chicago skyline is not. The skyline is an achievement and Point Beach is a gift. The buildings give glory to the humans who built them, whereas the sky, the sand on the beach, and the trees in the forest have been created by a force or forces whose origin is unfathomable to the reason and imagination of mortals. Things spiritual are always inherently gifts, not achievements. I watched an elderly couple slowly amble along the shore. Their aim was not to reach a destination but to just be in beauty. Call it spiritual loafing in which you don’t move very fast lest you miss the surprises the Creator has hidden along the way. My wife and I often drive a gravel road that winds for a couple miles through a patch of woods, looking for deer. We drive five miles an hour because they are hard to spot in the woods. We don’t always see even one because nature does not operate on our schedules. On the other hand, wisdom knows where to hang out, where surprises often do happen. I don’t always see eagles when I canoe the Wisconsin River but my chances of being surprised by their majesty are much greater than if I hang out in Constitution Court. Finally, some quotes from Henry David Thoreau: Ah dear nature — the mere remembrance, after a short forgetfulness, of the pine woods! I come to it as a hungry man to a crust of bread. (Journal, 12 December 1851) Ah! I need solitude. I have come forth to this hill at sunset to see the forms of the mountains in the horizon — to behold and commune with something grander than man. Their mere distance and unprofanedness is an infinite encouragement. (Journal, 14 August 1854) All nature is doing her best each moment to make us well — she exists for no other end. Do not resist her. With the least inclination to be well we should not be sick. (Journal, 23 August 1853)

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: M25000940 on September 30, 2025 Under the Assumed Business Name of SWEETS IN SESSION with the business located at: 406 N. 3RD AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: AMY WEISBERG 406 N. 34D AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153, USA Published in Forest Park Review October 8, 15, 22, 2025

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.FELICIA DEGRAFFENREID, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 20 CH 01174 1540 N. ROHDE AVE. BERKELEY, IL 60163 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 6, 2023 and amended on June 12, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 30, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1540 N. ROHDE AVE., BERKELEY, IL 60163 Property Index No. 15-08-113-0500000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $137,055.10. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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

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of the sale.The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. Please refer to file number 403024. 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. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719 Fax #: 217-422-1754 E-Mail: CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney File No. 403024 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 20 CH 01174 TJSC#: 45-1639 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. I3273985

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/30/2025, an agent of Auction. com, LLC will conduct the Online Only auction at www.auction.com, with the bidding window opening on November 3, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. CDT and closing on November 5, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. subject to extension, and will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate. LOT 11 (EXCEPT THE PART COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT, THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF, THENCE EAST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF, THENCE IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION THROUGH SAID LOT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING) ALL OF LOT 12 AND THE SOUTHERLY 1/2 OF LOT 13 IN BLOCK 158 IN MAYWOOD, A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF SECTION 2, 11, AND 14, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1316 S. 8th Ave., Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-124-0120000 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. The judgment amount was $218,383.29 Sale Terms: Full Sale Terms are available on the property page at www.auction.com by entering 1316 S 8Th 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.ANNETTE MUNGUIA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants. 24 CH 4165 1316 S 8Th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153

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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: LOGS Legal Group LLP (847) 291-1717 please refer to file number 24-101043FC01. 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. 24-101043-FC01 Case Number: 24 CH 4165 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. I3273840

ders 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 24-100782. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. LOGS Legal Group LLP 2801 LAKESIDE DRIVE, SUITE 207 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 24-100782 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 24 CH 8493 TJSC#: 45-1871 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 24 CH 8493 I3273762

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 18, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 A.M. on November 6, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 20 IN BLOCK 7 IN CUMMINGS AND FOREMAN’S REAL ESTATE CORPORATION, GOLF CLUB SUBDIVISION IN PROVSIO LAND ASSOCIATION ADDITION TO MAYWOOD IN SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 833 SOUTH 21ST AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-328-0110000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $130,452.34. 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 informa-

tion call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 24-101013. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. LOGS Legal Group LLP 2801 LAKESIDE DRIVE, SUITE 207 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 24-101013 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 24 CH 10945 TJSC#: 45-2288 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 24 CH 10945 I3274074

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-BC11 Plaintiff, -v.SERGE CADET A/K/A SERGE P. CADET Defendants 24 CH 8493 237 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 July 15, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 3, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 237 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-305-0120000 and 15-10-305-013-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $142,506.47. 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 bid-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF HENRY C. FLOWERS A/K/A HENRY FLOWERS A/K/A HENRY CALVIN FLOWERS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/ OR LEGATEES OF HENRY J. FLOWERS, JR., RITA ROBINSON, FRANCES PERRY, GLADYS MANCE, ANNA TOLBERT, ANNA WHITE, CAREL ROBINSON, LENNEL ROBINSON, JOHN LYDON, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF HENRY C. FLOWERS A/K/A HENRY FLOWERS A/K/A HENRY CALVIN FLOWERS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 24 CH 10945 833 SOUTH 21ST AVENUE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as indenture Trustee for American Home Mortgage investment Trust 2005-1 Plaintiff vs. Hillery Taylor-Young; Illinois Department of Revenue; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Defendant 24 CH 6313 CALENDAR 58 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 November 12, 2025, at the hour 11:00 A.M., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOTS 20, 21 AND 22 IN BLOCK 36 IN PROVISO LAND ASSOCIATION ADDITION TO MAYWOOD, IN SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 15-10-117-027-0000. Commonly known as 36 South 20th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group LLC, 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1540, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W24-0076 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3274101

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. Bank National Association, as indenture trustee, for the holders of the CIM Trust 2021-NR2, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2021NR2 Plaintiff vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Clarence McKelvin, deceased; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Washington Place Condominium; Veronica McKelvin; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Juanita McKelvin, deceased; Cammie McKelvin; Desiree Lopez; Leiloni Nash; Lonniece Nash; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Lonnie McKelvin, deceased; Juanita McKelvin; William P. Butcher, as Special Representative to Clarence McKelvin, deceased; Loni McKelvin; Lonnica McKelvin Defendant 22 CH 8083 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 November 12, 2025, at the hour 11:00 A.M., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: UNIT 601-B3S AND THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF PARKING SPACE, A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT IN WASHINGTON PLACE CONDOMINIUMS AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF PART OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST-OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED OCTOBER 30, 2001 AS DOCUMENT 0010014694 AND AN AMENDMENTS THEREOF TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. P.I.N. 15-10-317-030-1014. Commonly known as 601 24TH AVENUE, UNIT 3S, BELLWOOD, IL 60104. The real estate is: condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act.. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Altman, Strautins & Kromm, LLC d/b/a Kluever Law Group, 200 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1880, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. SPS002648-25FC1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3274102

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SEATTLE BANK Plaintiff, -v.BEVERLY FLEMING, GWEN FLEMING A/K/A GWENDOLYN SMITH, DONNA FLEMING, ROSS FLEMING III, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BARBARA J. FLEMING, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, THOMAS P. QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR BARBARA J. FLEMING (DECEASED) Defendants 2025CH03997 1840 S 7TH 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 September 12, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 7, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1840 S 7TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-301-0290000 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If

this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 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. 14-24-00918 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2025CH03997 TJSC#: 45-2414 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 # 2025CH03997 I3274351

auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described premise and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1412 South 7th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153 P.I.N.: 15-14-133-011-0000 IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PROPERTY: VACANT LOT The Judgment amount was $5,543.25 Sale terms: Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after sale. The subject property is subject to 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 or to the Cook County Courthouse and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Kaylee M. Hartman of Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd., 120 S. LaSalle St., Ste 1710, Chicago, Illinois 60603, (312) 984-6400 This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3274584

6400 SHAFER CT, STE 325 ROSEMONT IL, 60018 561-241-6901 E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM Attorney File No. 22-087686 Attorney ARDC No. 6306439 Attorney Code. 65582 Case Number: 2023 CH 02946 TJSC#: 45-2479 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 # 2023 CH 02946 I3274606

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT, FOURTH DISTRICT THE VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD Plaintiff(s) vs. STELLA STRICKLAND; UNKNOWN HEIRS OR LEGATEES OF ANNIE MAYS; UNKNOWN HEIRS OR LEGATEES OF STELLA STRICKLAND; U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee of NRZ RECOVERY TRUST; COUNTY OF COOK; COOK COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant(s). Case Number: 20244007288 Sheriff Number: 250034 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 26, 2025, the Sheriff of Cook County will on November 6, 2025 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St., Outside Room LL06, Chicago, IL 60602, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Cook and State of Illinois, sell at public

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.JOSE G. ROMERO, GEMA A. ROMERO, BYLINE BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO COMMUNITY BANK OF OAK PARK RIVER FOREST, CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC, LVNV FUNDING, LLC Defendants 2023 CH 02946 812 HUGH MUIR LN 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 10, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 10, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 812 HUGH MUIR LN, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-02-322-0160000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $183,864.65. Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact 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 22-087686. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CHAD LEWIS ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-25-00824 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2025CH01485 TJSC#: 45-2101 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 # 2025CH01485 I3274771

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.HOMER E. ARMSTRONG, PLATTE VALLEY FUNDING, L.P., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2025CH01485 639 RICE AVE 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 August 11, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 13, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 639 RICE AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-315-0500000 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. 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

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Call (708) 386-4040 to schedule an appointment. 408 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 • www.oakparkarms.com OPA_Ad_10x525.indd 1

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Rebates up to $1000 7040 West North Avenue • 773-889-7500

JOURNEY INTO SAVINGS Running from September 19 thru November 3 Stylish floors for less, April 18–June 2, 2025.

OPEN: Monday-Thursday 9am – 5:30pm • Friday-Saturday 9am – 5pm Located in the North Ave Business District

Logo/Image Area Since 1906 Chicagoland’s Oldest Floor Covering Store (Optional)

Custom Stair Runners & Rugs • Carpet • Hardwood • LVP & LVT