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New digital docuseries explores ins, outs of gun violence

‘Firsthand: Gun Violence’ goes beyond the headlines, explores lives of five survivors By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

Reality Allah, an outreach worker with READI Chicago, an organization dedicated to lowering the number of shootings and homicides in the city by engaging the people most likely to shoot or be shot, walks into the home of a prospective client who is on house arrest and notices something. “Is that a bullet hole?” Allah said, pointing to the living room window. India Hart, a teenager in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood, lives on a manicured block but attends a school eight blocks away where students play cards to pass the time because the teachers keep quitting. Hart has Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the result of witnessing family members get shot during a balloon release in 2018, held to celebrate the birthday of her uncle, who was killed the previous year. Hart said her father and the mother of her uncle’s 3-year-old child were both wounded during the shooting. “After this event, I couldn’t sleep at night,” she said. “I kept replaying everything in my head. It was crazy to me. I was worried about where I was going. I was nervous in school. See FIRSTHAND on page 2

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Instructor Levette Haynes, of Chicago, stands in a room surrounded by artwork on Nov. 15, during an open art theater for the West Side Cultural Arts Council at the Garfield Park Gold Dome in Weat Garflield Park. More photos on page 6.

How to preserve the black middle class Federal Reserve holds conference to explore the question, possible solutions By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

The group of academics, real estate professionals, business owners and government officials sounded an alarm about the ongoing decline of historically middle-class neighborhoods on the South and West sides and argued that it would take significant changes to reverse the trends.

Preserving Chicago’s Middle Knighthoods Conference, which was held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (230 S. LaSalle St.), was organized by the bank’s consumer and community affairs division, as well as the Metropolitan Planning Council, which is currently helping to develop strategies for preserving affordability in East Garfield Park and the Greater Chatham Initiative, which works to encourage economic

growth in the area in and around that South Side, traditionally middle-class, African-American neighborhood. While the topic primarily dealt with middleclass black and brown neighborhoods that have seen declines since the early 2000s, it also touched on the broader decline of minority home ownership in general and the well-documented struggle of families

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Northerly Island is located at 1521 S. Linn White Drive, on the Museum Campus.

• Tour Northerly Island Natural Area during winter • See Siberian huskies, wolves and other live animals • Make nature inspired winter craft • Sip hot cocoa while strolling across the prairie • Raffle prizes and giveaways provided by Coca-Cola For more information visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or call 312.742.7529 or 312.747.2001 (TTY) Parking is available for $3, cash only.

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5701 W. Madison Ave. Phone: 312-743-1495 • CAPS015District@chicagopolice.org Tuesday, November 5 6:30 pm Beat: 1531 & 1532 West Branch Library, 4856 W. Chicago Ave.

Thursday, November 7 6:30 pm Beat: 1512 & 1523 PCC Wellness Center, 5425 W. Lake St.

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Loud noises made me nervous.” Allah and Hart are among five people profiled in Firsthand: Gun Violence, a 15-part documentary directed and produced by Oak Park native and 1992 Oak Park and River Forest High School graduate Dan Protess. The serial documentary began streaming online at wttw.com/firsthand on Nov. 12. The documentary is part of WTTW’s new multiplatform initiative that also includes six stories reported in partnership with The Trace, the nonprofit news outlet that covers gun violence; it includes five “Talks” by experts who have proposed a series of community solutions to the city’s gun violence epidemic; a discussion guide; and a series of public screenings and dialogues with experts and policymakers. “There’s a gap in the coverage of gun violence in Chicago,” said Protess during a recent interview. “Maybe you get to meet one person in an article, but often you open the paper on Monday morning and there’s a death toll with little explanation about what happened in these shootings, let alone follow up about how this person has been impacted. “As a journalist, I get to have the most remarkable experiences that transform me in a way that our audience will never fully experience,” Protess said. “One of my goals with this project was to make sure there was as little behind the scenes as possible, so the second we showed up, the camera was rolling and we tried to capture everything.” That embeddedness may account for the ever-present anxiety the viewer may feel while watching each episode (each no longer than 12 minutes). You cannot understand Hart’s trauma if you don’t know how arbitrarily and suddenly death can intrude on an ordinary, sunlit afternoon — during a celebration of life, no less. The series opens with Allah and another man reacting to a shooting that happened 15 minutes ago during a scene shot in broad daylight. A grown man on a bike, a bystander, breaks down crying. The man who was shot (seven times, it turns out) was a friend of his. The man survived. That opening scene (we see a man walking and talking and in the next moment witness the aftermath of the shooting that nearly took his life) underscores Hart’s accounts of her own experience with gun violence and its attendant trauma later in the series. It’s downright gut-wrenching to learn that, in the weeks leading up to prom and graduation, Hart experiences yet another tragedy. Protess said the experience of embedding himself in the lives of these survivors taught him there are no clear-cut heroes and villains in the city’s sad saga of gun violence. He said he also learned just how deeply divided the Chicago area is. “It’s so valuable to get out of your comfort zone and get to know people,” Protess said. “For this series, we were filming at someone’s house who just lost her son, and I was liter-

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DOCUMENTING, ADDRESSING TRAUMA: Austin native Sgt. Jermaine Harris, top, led an expert discussion about the challenges documented in Dan Protess’ docuseries. ally in view of [West Suburban Medical Center], where I was born. That’s just the reality.” The multifaceted engagement of the WTTW docuseries is reminiscent of Kartemquin’s outreach efforts for the 10-part docuseries America to Me, which aired last year on Starz, and included a series of public screenings, community discussions and online guides about racial equity. The film, directed by Oak Parker Steve James, was about OPRF’s long struggles with racial inequity. “Community engagement is absolutely a trend in filmmaking, as well as in the nonprofit world,” Protess said. “In the old days, you’d put your film out there and hope people would discuss it and ask the right questions, but over time we’ve realized that we can be part of that process. We can lead the discussion about issues surrounding our films.” The expert discussions have allowed community members like Jermaine Harris — a Chicago Police sergeant who works in Austin, where he grew up and currently lives — a platform to talk about solutions to the problems that Protess’ docuseries illuminates. “Our idea was to take the core principles of social justice (such as equity, access, participation and rights) and use them to develop a crime prevention strategy,” Sgt. Harris said, adding that officers have connected at-risk individuals to mentors and employment opportunities. He noted that even the district commander facilitates casual conversations with young men on the street in order to understand the deeper reasons for why they do what they do. “These projects are really opening our eyes to the stories behind the numbers,” Harris said. To watch the series, visit: https://interactive.wttw.com/firsthand/gun-violence. CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

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‘The Oval’ is not the Obama White House

watched a special about Tyler Perry’s new studio in Atlanta, Georgia a few weeks ago. To know that a black man now owns the land that once housed a Confederate fort filled with those who fought and died for their belief in the continuation of the institution of slavery filled me with pride. One of the special features of the new studio is a complete replica of the White House. It was built to be the backdrop for a new show that Perry was producing: The Oval. The storyline is about the first interracial family in the White House. The white father has become president of the United States. His Harvard-educated wife, the First Lady, is black and they have two biracial children. This family is the antithesis of the Obamas. The initial three episodes were unlocked by cable channel BET so everybody could see it. (SPOILER ALERT FROM THIS POINT FORWARD) To get everyone’s attention, the show started off with something sensational, and it did. The husband approaches his wife, and she tells him to leave her alone. They get into a confrontation, and she rears back and spits in his face. I admit, I was dumbfounded watching that scene. What kind of relationship could exist between two people if one spouse literally spits in the face of the other? Can someone ever overlook that? Then the couple get into a real knockdown, drag-out fight. The president is a womanizer — no surprise. The First Daughter is a smart-mouth little witch who the mother

calls a “bitch,” and the First Son appears to be a sexual pervert. It was a lot to take in during that first episode. I posted on Facebook that it had to be some of the worst acting in the world, and the actress playing the First Lady looks like a transvestite. I like the casting of everyone but her. There are a number of other storylines going on at the same time. We have the head butler who is black, his wife and son. The son’s baby mama has been lured off to join a cult (one of the better and more fascinating story lines) and the son has custody of the child, whom the mother is constantly coming by to visit. The head secret service agent is married to a younger woman who also designed the First Lady’s inaugural dress, which has a big diamond-shaped cut out in back. If the press went ballistic over Michelle Obama’s strapless dress and baring her arms, I can imagine what they would say about a dress that was just a tad above the woman’s behind. The designer is on a flight back to Washington, and for some reason she decides to have sex in the bathroom with a complete stranger. The man turns out to be a psychopath who robs her as a way to make sure she doesn’t forget their encounter. At some point I turned off the show because it was just too much. I had a cooling-off period and decided to re-watch it without the judgmental aspects. Plus the initial shock value had worn off because I was prepared for what I was going to see. Four episodes later, to my amazement, I can finally say it’s a good show and I want to see more.

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Abundance There was a variety of items on display during the West Side Cultural Arts Council’s art theater, including African masks, paintings and figurines. (Left) Instructor Levette Haynes, left, and Lorriell Lockhart, check out the students artwork.

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Austin residents celebrate Veterans Day at new park

Austin Veterans Peace Garden marks first Veterans Day By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

Falling snow and cold weather didn’t stop 15 veterans and five members of South Austin Neighborhood Association (SANA) from marking Veterans Day at Austin Veterans Peace Garden, 5413 W. Madison St. This was the kind of event the garden was built for, and the first time it hosted a Veterans Day ceremony since it opened this summer. Veterans raised the American flag and the POWMIA flag, and Murray Williams, co-president of the recently formed Austin Veterans Community Organization (AVCO), gave a speech emphasizing the importance of remembering the veterans who didn’t make it home. Because of the weather, the attendees didn’t stay outside for long. But all the veterans who spoke to this newspaper said it was important to commemorate Veterans Day. AVCO and SANA are currently planning a Christmas party for Austin veterans, but the details weren’t settled by deadline. The peace garden was meant to be a place of contemplation and a place to honor Austin’s veterans. While it was originally supposed to open in November 2018, in time

for this year’s Veterans Day, it ultimately opened in June 14, 2019. SANA treasurer and U.S Air Force veteran Terry Redmond said Austin veterans often met there to hang out and barbecue. In September, they decided to formalize the group, and AVCO was born. Since then, the group has been meeting at MacArthur’s Restaurant, located across the street from the garden, at 5412 W. Madison St., every Wednesday at noon. The group wants to reach out to veterans of more recent wars, connect all veterans to benefits and resources, and generally provide support. Williams served in the army during the tail end of the Vietnam War. He and the other veterans appreciated the garden for several reasons. “[It’s a place where] they can come and talk about their service and any kind of problem they have, [which] they don’t want to discuss with regular civilians because we veterans are there for each other and know what we’ve been through,” Williams said, noting that the garden helps the community by providing a calm, peaceful place for people to gather. It gives residents a chance to meet veterans. And the fact that Chicago police officers and other law enforcement officials stop by the garden as well, it creates opportunities for positive interactions that may not otherwise be possible.

“It’s an outlet for the community and the police to sit down and converse,” Williams said. “There’s so much conflict between police and the black community. When [residents] see us talking, they have hope that not everything is bad.” Redmond said veterans and SANA members agreed it was important to do something for Veterans Day, cold weather or no cold weather. “And so, on 11/11, at 11 o’clock, we raised the POW-MIA flag in honor of all solders who are still missing in action,” she said. “I gave a little speech about POWs and MIAs, that they’re never going to be forgotten,” Williams said, adding that families of prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action are always welcome at the garden. Redmond said that, after the speech, everybody headed to MacArthur’s. “Everybody sat around and talked a little bit,” she said. “Some veterans, some soldiers talked about their experience in Vietnam and so forth. And one guy brought a picture of himself from the day he enlisted.” Williams said he appreciated the event. “It’s making connections to the veterans within our ward,” he said. “It’s an outstanding event, and I think it served purpose of getting the message out that veterans in the Austin community recognize we still have POWs and MIAs [who haven’t come home].” John Tibbs, of Cicero, served in the army

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PAYING RESPECT: The South Austin Neighborhood Association commemorated Veterans Day at Austin Veterans Peace Garden for the first time last week. from 1986 to 1991. He said he participated in the ceremony because it was important to honor POWs, and it gave him a chance to connect with area veterans. “[Veterans] know what it is not to be able to make it back or be captured and not released, not being able to contact anyone,” Tibbs said. “So it’s one of those things you respect as a military person. People back home, people just watch on TV, so they don’t get the essence.”

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MIDDLE CLASS Reversing decline from page 1 to keep their homes. Several speakers, including elected officials, suggested major changes, such as revamping the property tax system to help longtime homeowners stay in their homes, come up with more comprehensive, citywide strategies and do more to directly tackle racial biases that are present in politics and finance. And while everybody involved acknowledged it would take a lot of political will to accomplish it, they felt it was worth the effort. According to the reports prepared by the Federal Reserve Bank, there is significant racial disparity in terms of who gets mortgages. While African-Americans make up 30 percent of the city’s population, only 10 percent of black Chicagoans who applied for mortgages actually got them. And while Austin had the second-highest number of black homebuyers in the city, the number elsewhere within this newspaper’s coverage area was below 12 percent. As noted during the conference, majority-black neighborhoods were harder hit by the collapse of the real estate bubble, in part due to the fact that homeowners in those neighborhoods were more likely to have subprime mortgages. WBEZ Public Radio reporter Natalie Moore, who reported extensively on the effects

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of segregation on black neighborhoods, moderated the “Safeguarding the Housing Market” panel. She didn’t mince words, describing systemic racism that needs to be confronted — something, she said, that there wasn’t a lot of political will for. Robert Rose, executive director of the Cook County Land Bank Authority, which works to promote redevelopment by buying up vacant, abandoned, foreclosed or taxdelinquent properties, clearing the tax debt and other issues and eventually selling them or renting them out, agreed with Moore. “It’s not rocket science about what [the residents] want,” he said. “The question is if we’re prepared, as a region, [to give] the Knighthoods the tools they need to reach full potential.” Vickie Lakes-Battle, executive director of the IFF nonprofit lender, said coming up with those tools is only half the battle. The other half, is getting a buy-in from skeptical financial institutions, which requires her to overcome racial biases that lead them to subject ideas coming from minorities to more scrutiny than ideas coming from whites. Marisa Novara, Chicago Housing commissioner, agreed, recalling that she tried to do a study on how living in majoritywhite neighborhoods affect white people, only to be met with incredulity from organizations that couldn’t imagine there was anything negative about that. And she said that, as a commissioner, she was committed to doing more on the city’s end. “[There are] really small things that we

look at [in the] Department of Housing — legalizing accessory units, making it easier for people who are longtime homeowners and who might be feeling squeezed by property taxes [to add a basement unit],” Novara said. She wanted to expand the existing programs that provide grants from roof and porch repairs. “We got thousands of people applying and we wind up doing 300 roofs and porches,” Novara said. Finally, she said she wanted to develop a citywide, affordable-housing plan instead of having a ward-based approach. “We never had citywide vision for affordable housing; we haven’t had a citywide plan since 1960s.” Novara said. “Instead, we have 50 little fiefdoms.” Christopher Berry, a professor at University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy, called for a fundamental shift in the way the city and the county handle property taxes. “If we really want to help those neighborhoods, why not have community preservation zones?” he said. “Property tax exemptions for people who’ve been there for a long time, and maybe the longer you stay in neighborhood, the bigger the exemption becomes. Maybe that exemption can pass down [in the] family. I hear a lot from the community —m the family doesn’t want to inherit the house because of taxes.” And Rose suggested scrapping the property tax scavenger sale system, arguing that it’s fundamentally discriminatory against African Americans and hurts black communities.

“Right now, [the county is] relying on a small group of private buyers [to make up the difference] between what we bill and what we collect, which is already rife with all types of biases.” Rose noted that what has been a persistent issue in the black community was the lack of access to information. Lakes-Battle agreed, saying that people who are most impacted by the issues they were discussing weren’t at the conference — which was why it was important to do events like this, or at least set up information sessions, in the community. “They shouldn’t have to travel downtown [to get the information],” she said. Later during the meeting, Maurice Cox, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development, touted the recent Invest South-West plan, which will focus city investment on 10 minoritymajority community areas, including Austin and North Lawndale. When asked about how much tax increment financing districts actually benefit such communities, Cox said he had his own concerns about that. “Chicago has this tradition of using tax increment financing, which builds in a system of winners and losers,” Cox mused. “If you have a lot of economic development, it gets a lot of revenue. If you have little development, it generates little. I think the whole TIF process needs reform, and I’ve only been observing it for 60 days. I can tell you there’s something fundamentally wrong with the city’s reliance on TIFs.” CONTACT: igorst3@hotmail.com

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CPS announces makeup days

Board of Education to vote on amendment to calendar, budget on Nov. 20 By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

Earlier this month, Chicago Public Schools announced that it had made some changes to the calendar and budget for the 2019-20 school year to account for the 11 school days that were missed due to the teachers’ strike that ended on Nov. [XX]. The district has agreed to make up five of the 11 days that were lost, CPS officials said. The first proposed makeup day starts Nov. 27. “Schools throughout Chicago have picked up where they left off prior to the strike and are working to build on the progress that has made CPS one of the top big city school districts in the country,” said CPS CEO Dr. Janice K. Jackson in a Nov. 5 press release. “Today, we are proposing an updated calendar and budget that will ensure we make the most of this school year and prepare all of our students for success.” The district proposed the five makeup days as part of the agreement it hammered out with the Chicago Teachers Union in order to end the strike. “The make-up days must be scheduled

on days on which teachers and CTU staff would not otherwise be paid, which severely limited the district’s scheduling options,” CPS explained in the release. “The following proposed make-up days are spaced over a series of dates during the school year that were not previously scheduled as student attendance days and a small number of additional school dates at the end of the school year.” The proposed makeup days include: ■ Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 ■ Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 ■ Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 ■ Wednesday,

June 17, 2020 (previously scheduled as a School Improvement Day for staff, which has been moved to June 19) ■ Thursday, June 18, 2020 (previously scheduled as a School Improvement Day for staff, which has been moved to June 22) “We understand that modifications to the school calendar can create real challenges for our families, and we have worked to add make-up days in a manner that prioritizes student learning and minimizes disrup-

tion to the fullest extent possible,” said CPS Chief Education Officer LaTanya D. McDade in the Nov. 5 release. “Care was taken to schedule multiple days in advance of key academic milestones, including spring AP exams, while also preserving as many scheduled breaks as possible and not extending class beyond the final week of the school year. We believe this proposed calendar effectively manages those challenges and reflects the best compromise for our families.” The district also released proposed amendments to it’s nearly $8 billion budget in the form of “additional revenue and cost savings” that are designed to “support additional investment,” CPS officials said. Those changes include $68 million in reduced costs resulting from the six school days that were cancelled due to the strike and that won’t be made up. The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote on the calendar and budget amendments, in addition to the tentative contract agreements with CTU and SEIU, at a meeting on Nov. 20. CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

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State passes law capping RX insulin costs

Bill headed to Gov. Pritzker’s desk caps at $100 out-of-pocket price insurers can charge those with state-regulated insurance By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois

SPRINGFIELD — A cap on prescription insulin costs for some health insurance plans is headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said on Nov. 14 he looks forward to signing the measure. Supporters of the bill gathered at the Illinois State Capitol on Nov. 14 to celebrate the passage of Senate Bill 667 and make clear the legislation was only part of a larger effort to hold prescription drug manufacturers and insurance companies accountable. “It’s time to fix this broken system. It’s time to stop the tweaks. It’s time to stop the half measures. It’s time to stop passing the buck. That will not lower drug prices,” said William McNary, co-director of Citizen Action Illinois. “We need policies that will hold drug companies accountable and make medicines affordable and to take away the corporation’s power to put profits over people’s health.” McNary said drug companies have artificially run up the price of insulin. The bill will not affect the price drug man-

ufacturers set for insulin, however. Rather, it caps, at $100, the out-of-pocket price insurers can charge for the drug for those who have insurance regulated by the state. This includes those purchasing their insurance on the marketplace, and state employee insurance plans, among others. The bill takes effect in January 2021. The bill’s House sponsor, Rep. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, said it would not apply to plans offered by large employers governed by the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act because the state cannot preempt federal law. It is estimated to affect approximately 20 percent, or 260,000, of the state’s 1.3 million insulin users. While McNary called the Illinois bill a “significant step,” he said federal action is still needed to address rising prescription drug prices across the board, and Guzzardi agreed. His bill passed with significant bipartisan majorities in each chamber, as representatives of the prescription drug and insurance industries listed themselves as “neutral” on the measure. Guzzardi said he negotiated amendments

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to the bill to bring industry groups to a point of neutrality in order to strengthen the roll call. One of those concessions was including an annual increase to the $100 price cap at the same rate of the medical care component of the Consumer Price Index of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The amendment also removes “intravenous” insulin from the cap and shifts the responsibility of creating a report on the cause of rising insulin prices to the Illinois Department of Insurance from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. Guzzardi also said that, beyond the amendments, public pressure helped get the industry advocates to a neutral position. “They knew that this was coming. And they saw the power and the movement behind this bill, and they realized that it was not going to be a good look to stand in its way,” Guzzardi said. “That’s how we beat them on this issue. And that’s how we’re going to beat them on all the issues to come.” In floor debate Wednesday, however, Rep. Deanne Mazzochi, R-Elmhurst, said industry groups were neutral because they knew

they could continue to rake in profits by shifting costs to other areas such as premiums and deductibles. “The reason industry players are neutral on this bill is because they know it’s really not going to cut costs, it’s going to make a redistribution of costs,” she said. “It’s going to shift them from one player to the other, but the players are still going to get paid.” Pritzker, a Democrat, has been advocating for the measure for the past month and released a statement declaring his intent to sign the bill. “It’s fitting that on World Diabetes Day, Illinois has taken bold action to protect our residents’ health, rather than force them to use lower quality medication or even ration their supply,” the governor said in a statement. “We are proud that Illinois continues to be a national leader in ensuring health care is a right and not a privilege. … I look forward to signing this legislation and continuing my commitment to ensuring Illinois residents have access to comprehensive, high-quality and affordable health care coverage.” CONTACT: thevillagefreepress@gmail.com

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, vs. OLLIE M. THOMAS; MERRICK PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; LVNV FUNDING, LLC; MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. Defendants, 18 CH 5781 NOTICE OF SALE

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-09-118-040-1016. Commonly known as 5424 W FERDINAND STREET 317, CHICAGO, IL 60644. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a 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: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 18-009932 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3136386

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.M FIDELINA RAMIREZ A/K/A MARIA FIDELINA RAMIREZ, A/K/A M F RAMIREZ, DANIEL MURILLO Defendants 18 CH 14613 2452 SOUTH SACRAMENTO AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 16, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 17, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2452 SOUTH SACRAMENTO AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-25-117-0490000 The real estate is improved with a red brick, two story single family home with detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 268132 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 14613 TJSC#: 39-5949 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 # 18 CH 14613 I3137361

lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). 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, The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm 3pm. Please refer to file number 18-086968. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 18-086968 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 18 CH 8156 TJSC#: 39-6227 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 # 18 CH 8156 I3137282

TRUSTEE FOR THE ENCORE CREDIT RECEIVABLES TRUST 2005-2, ASSET-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2005-2 Plaintiff, vs. CAROLYN THURMOND, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 19 CH 179 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-23-129-029-0000. Commonly known as 1526 S. CENTRAL PARK AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60623. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multiunit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 18-04740 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3137029

amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 270032 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 05919 TJSC#: 39-7040 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 # 19 CH 05919 I3136974

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-7 Plaintiff, -v.PATRICIA E. RADEMACHER, JAMES E. COSTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BANK OF AMERICA Defendants 17 CH 007327 1650 NORTH PAULINA CHICAGO, IL 60622 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 18, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 12, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1650 NORTH PAULINA, CHICAGO, IL 60622 Property Index No. 14-31-429-050 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, vs. LISA FUNCHES; CITY OF CHICAGO; STATE OF ILLINOIS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants, 18 CH 10297 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-15-226-031-0000. Commonly known as 4138 WEST CONGRESS PARKWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60624. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a 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: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 19-012513 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3136504

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.OSCAR VALENZUELA, ESMERALDA HERNANDEZ A/K/A ESMERALDA LAURA HERNANDEZ Defendants 18 CH 8156 1536 NORTH KEELER AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 26, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 27, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1536 NORTH KEELER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-03-205-0140000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $165,734.08. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS INDENTURE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.MARY WOLFE, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 19 CH 05919 167 NORTH LAVERGNE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60644 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 6, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 167 NORTH LAVERGNE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-416-0070000 The real estate is improved with a white stone, two story multi unit home with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the

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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(g1). 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. 14-17-05746 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 007327 TJSC#: 39-7145 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 # 17 CH 007327 I3137402

sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5328 WEST CONGRESS PARKWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16-118-0530000 The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $312,737.36. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). 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, The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm 3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079964. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-079964 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 10698 TJSC#: 39-7315 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 # 16 CH 10698 I3137813

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(g1). 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. 14-18-08283 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 10039 TJSC#: 39-6311 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 # 2018 CH 10039 I3137617

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-BNC1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BNC1 Plaintiff, -v.KIMBERLY WILSON A/K/A KIMBERLY L. WILSON, DEVON LOVE, VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendants 16 CH 10698 5328 WEST CONGRESS PARKWAY CHICAGO, IL 60644 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 25, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 19, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST Plaintiff, -v.CORNELIUS KIMBOROUGH, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ETHEL L. KEARNEY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ORA KEARNEY-JACKSON, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ETHEL L. KEARNEY (DECEASED), JOHN KEARNEY, III Defendants 2018 CH 10039 425 SOUTH HOMAN AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60624 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 26, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 30, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 425 SOUTH HOMAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-14-227-0280000 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to

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