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Austin’s matriarch, Lillian Drummond, turns 104

Lifelong community leader is celebrated at the senior center she helped open

By JESSICA MORD Staff Reporter

Lillian Drummond, a prominent activist and advocate for Austin, turned 104 on Oct. 13. Community members and public officials celebrated Drummond birthday with her the following day the Austin Satellite Senior Center, 5071 W. Congress Pkwy — a space she helped create.

Drummond helped build Satellite Senior Center, wh 2004, as a place for seniors to access essential resources and support.

Mary Futrell helped Drummond launch the senior center. At Drummond’s birthday celebration, she told Austin Weekly News how Drummond went to for mer Mayor Richard Daley office to petition for the center and waited hours until he was available to speak with her.

Kina Collins enters race for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District

“She wasn’t afraid,” Futrell said. “If you have a problem, talk to her and she’ll know who to call.”

Joyce Gallagher was working as the City of Chicago’s head of aging when, in 2003, she said Drummond marched into her office and demanded a senior center in Austin.

City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Erv in and 29th Ward Alderman Chris Taliaferro with Lillian Drummond at her 104th birthday party at the Austin Satellite Senior Center on Oct. 14.

Progressive voice from Austin wants to build a working-class economy

By HECTOR CERVANTES Contributing Reporter

Kina Collins, a longtime community organizer and progressive voice from Austin, has announced her candidacy for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District.

Collins has previously challenged Rep. Danny Davis, the retiring incumbent, in two primary races and is now entering the contest for an open seat. The primary will take place March 17, 2026.

“Everyone said, ‘Watch out, Ms. Drummond’s coming.’ I had no idea who she was,” Gallagher said. “She told me if I did not build a senior center, she was going to march.”

gher said, adding that her favorite qualities of Drummond include “her tenacity, her willingness to put herself on the

“We’ve been friends ever since,” Galla-

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She emphasizes grassroots organizing, building a working-class economy and championing issues like voting rights, healthcare and housing. Her campaign, she said, is committed to rejecting corporate PAC money and advocating for policies that reflect the district’s diverse communities.

“I’m back in the race on a mandate from the

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ird City Studio marks a milestone for the North Austin Arts District

Focus on giving local creatives resour and a space to thriv

By HECTOR CERVANTES Contributing

The ribbon was Studio, marking the first visible milestone in the creation of trict.

Community leader ers gathered to celebrate the transformation of two long-vacant vibrant gallery and Vanessa Stokes, lery & Cafe, partnered with Third City Properties, to bring an arts dis trict to North Avenue in executive director of lead programming that highlights artists while sharing the diversity of Chicago art with the Austin community Together, they aim to transform the 5500 block of West North Avenue into a creative hub

Womack reflected on how the project began five and a half years ago he and his partners purchased the building. As a newcomer to the neighborhood, he was introduced to community leader Leotis Thomas, who encouraged him to connect with the Austin African American Business Networking Association and its director, Malcolm Crawford. Through that network, he met collaborators, contractors and local officials who played key roles in bringing the project to life.

After meeting supportive community members, the group began revitalizing two long-vacant commercial spaces, envisioning one as a cafe and the other as a gallery.

“We’re creating the North Austin Arts District and this is the first major step. The district is designed to include three main components to advance arts and culture. We’re working to build out art studio spaces, with six planned in this middle building and we’re also developing additional spaces across the street so artists have dedicated places to create and art organizations have a place to call home,” Womack said.

The North Austin Arts District aims to strengthen arts and culture through three main initiatives: The first focuses on de-

veloping art studio spaces, providing resources such as grant support, marketing and partnerships with local schools for arts programming. The second centers on economic development by revitalizing vacant commercial spaces, creating jobs through the cafe and gallery and attracting more visitors to support nearby businesses. The third initiative prioritizes affordable housing for artists, with plans to keep 35% of apartments at affordable rates and ongoing efforts to secure funding for construction of long-vacant buildings

Stokes emphasizes the importance of multiculturalism and community collaboration for both the Austin organization and local residents.

“This is what community looks like, right? This is something I’ve spoken about many times. This is what inclusivity looks like and this is what really attracted me to working with Jon. We’re all from different parts of the city. Jon isn’t even from Chicago; he’s from Oklahoma,” Stokes said.

William Baker III, a visual and textile ar tist with roots in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, works with mixed media and textile pieces that highlight creativity and com-

munity. He first learned about Third City Studio through meetings with Womack and Stokes and was drawn to the space as an opportunity to showcase his work and support other West Side artists.

“I’m from the West Side, and I haven’t seen many opportunities for West Siders to create, showcase or receive support. I want to see more artists of any demographic or background have the chance to share their work, whether it’s fiber, textile, visual or any medium, anyone with vision and creativity,” Baker said.

Baker emphasized the importance of having a platform where artists can showcase their work and engage their communities, noting that art should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background. He expressed strong support for initiatives that bring diverse voices into Austin’s creative spaces

“We want to show Chicago to Austin and Austin to Chicago. That’s what this is all about, bringing Chicago here to Austin. It’s not just about beautifying with art; this community deserves art. Communities need art, they have the ability to appreciate it, and that’s what we want to provide here,” Zalani said.

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Trade fair o ers opport unity, connection and growth

Oct. 24 event is sponsored by BUILD

By DEBORAH BAYLISS Contributing Reporter

A well-known gang intervention, violence prevention and youth development organization will host a free trade fair on Chicago’s West Side this Friday.

Titled “Next Stop: West Side Community Trade Fair, A Day of Opportunity, Connection, and Growth,” it aims to connect participants directly with resources and training opportunities.

It is sponsored by BUILD Inc., a nonprofit based in Chicago’s West Side since 1969. The organization works to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenged neighborhoods by wrapping them in integrated services that help them stay safe, unlock potential and build positive futures.

The nonprofit planned the fair as a way to connect the West Side talent pool to opportunities for career exploration and networking. Participants will also have access to take professional headshots, join in on workshops for career readiness and job training.

“This event is about creating access to op-

KINA COLLINS

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people who supported my campaign in previous election cycles. But the impetus for my run this time is not just that we need new leadership. We need someone who will not only challenge the chaos from the Republican Party in Washington D.C., but also push the party to support an economy built from the ground up, reject big money in politics and truly serve as a champion of the people,” Collins said.

Her political coalition began the ef fort to win the congressional seat nearly five years ago, noticing a slowdown in organizing and overall inactivity in the district.

“Over these past few primaries, I’ve worked not just with the hope of winning the seat in Illinois’ 7th District, but also with the goal of organizing politically,

portunity, to connections, and to a stronger future,” said Khadijah Lanier, Career Pathways Manager at BUILD. “It’s a celebration of what’s possible when we invest in our own community.”

According to a 2025 West Side Forward analysis utilizing projections about job turnover and retention, it will take at least 63,000 residents employed in skilled jobs making $36,000/year to move the West Side from poverty to low income. In over 10 years, this work is projected to generate about $1.2 billion in new annual wage income for the West Side West Side Forward’s website states that it recognizes thriving communities have five core elements such as opportunity, access to resources and healthy social networks, stability, and safety.

BUILD’s West Side Community Trade Fair will take place Friday, Oct. 24 at the BUILD Campus, 5100 W. Harrison St.

The event will feature two sessions:

■ Morning session: 10 a.m. to 12 noon (Registration opens at 9:45 a.m.)

■ Afternoon session: 1 p.m. to – 3:00 PM (Registration opens at 11:45 a.m.)

Participants can register for their preferred session at: https://bit.ly/WestSideTradeFair2025 .Registration also gives attendees a chance to share their voice to help BUILD shape future events and bring the right re-

building a base and raising name reco gnition ment when Rep. step down,” Collins said.

She grew concerned that the Democratic Part tening to work dents in neighborhoods like her own in Austin and feared that Trump-era Republicans re gain power if the party failed to respond.

Participants in a prev ious BUILD automotive workforce development prog

sources and opportunities to the West Side. Attendees will have the chance to:

■ Explore job, training, and education opportunities

■ Connect with community organizations and local resources

■ Meet employers and leaders making a difference

■ Take free professional headshots

Inflation and the high cost of living are other issues that Collins is addressing, as she advocates for building an economy from the ground up that includes af fordable healthcare for all.

Investment in a green economy to create good-paying, union jobs with livable wages for communities like Austin, which have been affected by environmental injustices and severely impacted by flooding is another core message she wants voters to associate with her campaign.

““We are a campaign that wants to stress

the importance of building an economy from the ground up. means people in our district, especially in communities like Austin, should have access to healthcare, housing and a wage. They should be manage the cost of living without being pushed out of their community because they ford it,” Collins said.

She said: “We fight for housing as a human right. We also oppose endless wars across the globe, including in the Middle East and Europe and believe that money should be invested back into the people of Illinois’ 7th Congressional District to improve their quality of life, rather than serving as a blank check to continue these conflicts.”

Collins is also taking a firm stance on the abolition of ICE, saying that U. S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security should not receive any federal funding until humane practic-

■ Join career readiness workshops

event

■ Enter to win raffles and giveaways

The West Side Community Trade Fair is made possible with support from National Louis University Accelerate U. Participating trades include: Jane Addams (JARC), Fastlane, Renewable Energy Noun, Associated Builders and Contractors, Ravina, Revolutionary Workshop

es are implemented and a true pathway to citizenship, including a clean Dream Act, is established

Collins also wants voters to associate her campaign with protecting voting rights, ensuring everyone can participate in democracy, and championing democratic values.

“I think people are concerned and it’s a valid concern that our voting rights could be stripped from us. We want to let people know that I will be a champion for our democracy and for protecting our fundamental right to vote,” Collins said.

Voters are urged by Collins to be leery of attacks against candidates, especially in the open primary for Illinois’ 7th District. She emphasizes that candidates should focus on strengthening the party rather than targeting one another.

“The issues we’re fighting are not just internal; there are also significant external issues that we should be addressing together. We want to run a clean campaign, and we hope everyone else does the same,” Collins said.

Report: West Suburban owners owe $69 million to state

Tribune reports that hospital owes state millions in payments and nes

By BRENDAN HEFFERNAN Staff Reporter

Reports emerged Oct. 16 that ownership of Oak Park’s troubled West Suburban Medical Center owes nearly $70 million to the state of Illinois.

The Chicago Tribune reported that Resilience Healthcare — the for-profit management company that’s operated West Sub and the recently-closed Weiss Memorial Hospital since 2022 — owes $69 million in unpaid monthly hospital assessment payments and late penalties to the state. Department of Healthcare and Family Services spokesperson Melissa Kula reportedly told the newspaper that Weiss owes the state $27.7 and that West Sub owes the state $41.6 million.

The newspaper also reportedly obtained 18 letters sent from DHFS to Resilience related to the money owed

The report follows months of dysfunction at the safety-net hospitals which have spilled out into the public eye.

Since July, Wednesday Journal has covered problems at West Sub including accounts of unsafe high temperatures inside the hospital building and the abrupt dismissal of the hospital’s entire Family Bir thplace nursing staff.

A recent Wednesday Journal FOIA request also revealed that the hospital had failed more than two dozen Oak Park elevator inspections since the start of 2023 and had failed an Oak Park fire safety inspection in August.

On Aug. 8, Resilience Healthcare shuttered Weiss Memorial in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood — citing financial woes. Weiss had been terminated from the federal Medicaid and Medicare systems following safety issues uncovered by state investigators at the hospital.

At a press conference tied to that announcement, Resilience Healthcare CEO Manoj Prasad broke a media silence and acknowledged that West Sub is in bad enough financial straits that leaders make spending decisions based on how much cash arrives on a given day.

Resilience is reportedly appealing the

Weiss Medicaid and Medicare decision, a process that Prasad said could take up to a year.

At that press conference, Prasad said the organization assumed $81 million in debt when it took control of the hospitals.

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DRUMMOND

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line, her colorful language and humility.”

Eileen Lynch, the Chicagoland director for Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, said she met Drummond when the centenarian was working at Austin Senior Satellite Center.

“Every time we came in here, she’d pull us aside into her office and give us our todo list, always filled with gusto, enthusiasm, and mostly love for her community,” Lynch said. “She’s a profound and deeply committed advocate, full of energy.”

Angela Bailey, associate vice president at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, said she met Drummond because Catholic Charities is contracted through the city to operate some senior centers, like the one in Austin.

One day, Bailey said Drummond told her to come into her office and asked if she knew who she was.

“She told me to sit down and she handed me several newspaper articles and had me read all about her and all the accomplishments that she made. And that’s how our friendship started,” Bailey said. “She’s very committed to serving the community and ensuring that this is a community that gets the support of the city and all elected officials.”

“She’s just a joy to know,” Bailey added. “She genuinely cares about people and their rights and their environment. She’s a wonderful person.”

“Drummond is a shining example of what it means to be a model citizen. Her commitment to fighting for the rights and needs of others is commendable, and I am proud to celebrate her 104th birthday,” State Representative La Shawn K. Ford said in a statement. “May her le gacy inspire future generations to engage in their communities and make a difference.”

Ms. Drummond’s legacy

Drummond has accomplished decades of advocacy work in Austin.

In 1997, Drummond helped found the South Austin Coalition Community Council, which works to assist and unite Austin residents.

Ellen Craig met Drummond 40 years ago through SACCC, when Craig was working for the government.

“We’ve been friends ever since,” Craig said. She added that she and Drummond

of America, not just here.”

Brian Drummond, Lillian’s grandson, said he was inspired to make some lifestyle changes because of his grandmother. Currently, Brian is a statewide program director for medical transitional services, working with the Illinois Department of Corrections to help connect recently released prisoners with care services like those for diabetes, HIV, or gender affir ming care.

“My motivation for doing the things that I do stems from a lot of the work that she’s done in the community,” Brian said. He added that he’s proud his grandmother has helped other seniors, worked with politicians in Washington D.C., and stands for social justice. At his grandmother’s 104th birthday celebration, he said he felt “hope, prosperity, and most importantly, having a purpose.”

Drummond’s great granddaughter, Makeitah Pullen, teared up when asked what emotions were coming up for her at Drummond’s birthday celebration.

“It is truly a blessing to be able to say she reached 100, let alone 104, and have her still be able to be in her right mind and know who we are and know who everybody else is,” Pullen said.

Henry said Drummond lives across the street from the senior center and still cooks for herself.

“It’s a testament to her resolve,” Henry said. “She is the mother in this community. She is the matriarch in this community.”

Pullen said one thing she’s most proud of about Drummond is that she has “this many people love her and care for her all of this time. She touches someone with this every year,” Pullen added of the birthday celebration. “I’m grateful for everyone who continues to put these together for her because she enjoys it.”

Recognition

speak on the phone weekly. “She’s fearless and smart . . . She’s so committed to helping people,” Craig added. “Whoever was the mayor, they knew her.”

Perhaps one of Drummond’s biggest advocacy projects was for utility assistance for seniors and low-income residents — a cause she fought for well into her 90s. SACCC supported the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps people struggling to pay utility bills.

“If you couldn’t pay your light or water bill, you didn’t get your utilities turned of f,” said Janice Henry, a community

health nurse at Loretto Hospital, who has known Drummond for over 30 years and met her through SACCC.

“The South Austin Coalition has generated a LIHEAP program not just for this community, but for the whole country,” Congressman Danny Davis said at Drummond’s birthday celebration. “A lot of people don’t know that, when you talk about CRA — the Community Reinvestment Act that made banks start putting money in communities where they were located — it was the South Austin Coalition that generated that activity all over the United States

When Drummond was 95, the City of Chicago renamed a street after her at the corner of Congress Parkway and Leamington Avenue — a few houses away from where she lives.

In 2023, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution honoring Drummond for her 102nd birthday as “a beacon of light and longtime resident of the Austin community” and “a living example to all for her dedication, sacrifice and advocacy.”

Drummond has also been reco gnized with the 2006 Edward Bailey Lifetime Community Service Act and the Illinois Senior Citizen Hall of Fame Award.

7th Congressional primary fundraising begins sorting out contenders from pretenders

Latest nancial disclosure lings for March 2026 Democratic primar y

By BILL DWYER

Contributing Reporter

Money may not buy happiness, but it an essential if not determinati in political campaign s, along with factor like name reco gnition, endorsements and an org anized volunteer base

T he latest candidate filings with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) give an idea of the strength of candidates in the 7th Cong ressional field which on Oct. 14 increased to 18, then back to 17 on the same day. T will take place March 17, 2026

way Broadcasting, which owns radio stations WVON and WRLL.

■ And Anabel Mendoza raised $24,475, including a $13,450 loan to her campaign, and had $6,413 as of Sept. 30. None of the remaining announced primary candidates has managed to raise $10,000, and FEC records show five have raised zero dollars so far.

■ T he newest to enter the race, Kina Collins, showed no cash raised or spent on the FEC website. She enters the test with good name reco gnition her having r un against retiring incumbent Re p. Danny Davis three times previously. T he question will be w can raise the level of funding needed to g et her message out across a arena that r uns the near north Chicago to Chicago Lawn on the south, and from Chicago’s lakefront DuPage County border, and do it against far better funded opponents.

■ Real estate professional Jason F man expanded his cash advantage the rest of the field, finishing the 3r quarter with $1,086,551 in the bank after raising approximately $595,000. His cash on hand is currently more than the rest of the primary field combined.

T he Real Deal, an online real estate news publication, re ported that more than 200 of F riedman’s donations “have been tied to real estate professionals.” Other notable donors include Craig Duchossois, Mario T ricoci and restaurateur Rich Melman and his wife Mar tha. F riedman has staffed up his campaign and spent more than $90,000 on consultants, research and polling so far, the filing shows.

■ Thomas Fisher, a medical doctor in Chicago, showed strong fundraising in the 3rd quarter after entering the race in midAugust. He raised $377,898 and had $323,217 available Sept. 30.

■ Melissa Conyears-Ervin raised a reported $225,375 in the 3rd quarter. She had $223,775 on hand Sept. 30. Also as of Sept 30, Conyears-Ervin had $209,009 in her City Treasurer campaign fund, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections

■ Anthony Driver, Executive Director of the SEIU Illinois State Council, re ported $102,600 raised in the 3rd quarter, with $75,164 on hand Sept. 30.

■ Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins reported raising $101,631 Oct. 16, and had $55,655 on hand Sept. 30. He has a fund raiser scheduled in Oak Pa rk this week.

■ For mer Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin raised $129,285, and had $49,785 on hand Sept. 30. Between July 29 and Sept. 30, Boykin loaned or contributed a total of $40,500 to his campaign. He’s received eight contributions of $2,500 of

Boykin, the first candidate to go up with a TV ad, has also spent $11,268 with Mid-

In the wake of Collins entering the primary race for a fourth shot at the seat, eteran and comedian John McCombs withdrew from the race on October 15, threw his support behind Collins. Mcs, who had $997.67 on hand, called the move a “John McCombs Campaign onsolidation.”

he second phase of what may well e to be a further winnowing of the near-record primary field will come Oct. hen candidates begin filing petition signatures required to be placed on the March 17 ballot. Candidates must file a minimum number of signatures equal to 0.5% of primary voters in the district elonging to the candidate’s party, and a maximum of three times that number. he filing deadline is Nov. 3, after which opponents and other interested parties can le g ally challenge those filings with the ISBE. Any objections to a candidate’s nomination papers must be filed no later than five business days after the Nov. 3 filing deadline.

PUBLIC NOTICES REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

NOTICE INVITATION TO BID TO METROPOLITAN WATER

RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO

Sealed proposals, endorsed as above, will be submitted back to the District via an electronic upload to the Bonfire Portal only, from the date of the Invitation to Bid, up to 11:00 A.M. (Chicago time), on the bid opening date, and will be opened publicly as described in the Invitation to Bid by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management or designee at 11:00 AM on the stated bid opening date below for:

CONTRACT 25-635-22

SEPA 3 PAVER WALKWAY IMPROVEMENT (RE-BID)

Estimated Cost: Between $190,000.00 and $230,000.00

Bid Deposit: NONE

Voluntary Technical Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 9:30 am CT via ZOOM Link.

Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, Appendix V, and the Multi-Project Labor Agreement are required on this Contract.

Bid Opening: November 18, 2025 ********************************

The above is an abbreviated version of the Notice- Invitation to Bid. A full version which includes a brief description of the project and/or service can be found on the District’s website, www. mwrd.org; the path is as follows: Doing Business > Procurement and Materials Management > Contract Announcements.

Specifications, proposal forms and/or plans may be obtained from the Department of Procurement and Materials Management by downloading online from the District’s website at www.mwrd.org (Doing Business > Procurement & Materials Management > Contract Announcements). No fee is required for the Contract Documents. Any questions regarding the downloading of the Contract Document should be directed to the following email: contractdesk@mwrd.org or call 312-751-6643.

All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-et.seq.), where it is stated in the Invitation to Bid Page.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals if deemed in the public’s best interest.

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater ChicagoBy

Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management

Published in Austin Weekly News October 22, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-4, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-4 Plaintiff, -v.-

LINDA JONES, MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMIE L. JONES, SHERI JONES A/K/A SHERRIE HAYES, CARY ROSENTHAL, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JAMIE L. JONES (DECEASED)

Defendants 2022CH07329 1130 N HAMLIN AVE 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 August 7, 2025, 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 1130 N HAMLIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-02-303-0280000

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-

SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-22-05388

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2022CH07329

TJSC#: 45-2077

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 # 2022CH07329 I3274619

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION

CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AMC4, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE

Plaintiff vs. TERRY A. WATT AKA TERRY WATT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendant 20 CH 1574

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 24, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty’s office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell, in person, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-02-115-035-0000. Commonly known as 1424 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651. The real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the

Condominium Property Act. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 189.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% 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 before bidding. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563. (630) 4536960. 6710-188361

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3274780

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTCHANCERY DIVISION MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JOHN LYDON, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF SUSAN BUCHANAN, DECEASED, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ROSETTA BUCHANAN, ANTHONY BUCHANAN, JERMAINE BUCHANAN, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SUSAN BUCHANAN

Defendants 2016CH08495 911 NORTH LAWLER 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 November 16, 2016 and amended on September 22, 2025, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 14, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 911 NORTH LAWLER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651

Property Index No. 16-04-418017-0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: If sold to anyone other than the Plaintiff, 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in ‘’AS IS’’ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after con-

firmation 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 22-10434IL_806897

Attorney Code. 61256

Case Number: 2016CH08495 TJSC#: 45-2444

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.

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