EXTRA-EXTRA-EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT THE BRIDGEPORT NEWS IS WORLDWIDE... See the Bridgeport News weekly online by visiting our website www.bridgeportnews.net VOLUME 78 NO. 21 Free Home Delivery 773 927 0025 J. Racinowski, Editor/Manager Dinner With Santa and Open House at St. Jerome Saint Jerome School will be holding its annual Dinner with Santa on Saturday, December 2, from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. Dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children. There will be raffles, prizes, Split the Pot and plenty of fun for the entire family. And yes, Santa is available for photos for a nominal fee! Interested in enrolling your child at Saint Jerome? Join Mr. Segvich, Principal, for a personal tour of the school during our Dinner with Santa! Please call the school office at 312 842 7668 by Friday, December 1 to arrange a time for the tour. Pictured with Santa from 2016 is Lia Lazo, Ariella Link, Iva Marusic, Sophia Zaukas, Domenica Liberti, Jaidyn Bennett, Mia Cantore and Isabella Fratto. 11th Ward Sponsors Thanksgiving Art, Poetry and Essay Contest Cook County Commissioner John P. Daley and Alderman Patrick D. Thompson sponsored the annual 11th Ward Thanksgiving Art, Poetry and Essay Contest. The contest awards night was a great success that showcased the creativity of some gifted young students. The theme for this year s contest was Thanksgiving and the contest was made available to all grade school children within the Ward, ranging from Pre K through 8th Grade. Pre K through Grade 2 submitted a Thanksgiving Drawing, Grades 3 5 submitted Thanksgiving Poems, and Grades 6 8 submitted Thanksgiving Essays. The 11th Ward congratulates all those who participated in this event. Cook County Commissioner Daley and Alderman Thompson are pleased to announce this years winners: Pre K: 1st Place Cadence Kenneally Bridgeport Catholic Academy, 2nd Place Siena Scalise Bridgeport Catholic Academy, 3rd Place Leila Carrero Bridgeport Catholic Academy; Kindergarten: 1st Place Nathan Eng St. Barbara; 2nd Place Max Serpico Bridgeport Catholic Academy; 3rd Place Bianca Lucente Bridgeport Catholic Academy; Grade 1: 1st Place Omega Su Holden; 2nd Place Rita Dong Holden; 3rd Place Jacqueline Cabral St. Barbara; Grade 2: 1st Place Aishani Roy Holden; 2nd Place Natalia Ostiguin Bridgeport Catholic Academy; 3rd Place Henry O Toole Bridgeport Catholic Academy; Grade 3: 1st Place Jack McCarthy Bridgeport Catholic Academy; 2nd Place Julianne Lacy Bridgeport Catholic Academy; 3rd Place Aojia Wang St. Barbara; Grade 4: 1st Place William Hughes Bridgeport Catholic Academy; 2nd Place Noel Covarrubias St. Barbara; 3rd Place Frank Mitchell Bridgeport Catholic Academy; Grade 5: 1st Place Angeleo Alonzo St. Barbara; 2nd Place Emilee Panczuk St. Barbara; 3rd Place Quorra Keating St. Barbara; Grade 6: 1st Place Claire Slattery Bridgeport Catholic Academy; 2nd Place Dylan Broderich Bridgeport Catholic Academy; 3rd Place Maylen Dunagan St. Barbara; Grade 7: 1st Place Madeline Breunig Bridgeport Catholic Academy; 2nd Place Francesca Giacone Bridgeport Catholic Academy; 3rd Place Christian Cardenas Graham; Grade 8: 1st Place Claudia Jimenez St. Barbara; 2nd Place Allana Parron Bridgeport Catholic Academy; 3rd Place Shaylee Cichy Bridgeport Catholic Academy. Pictured are some of the contest winners with Alderman Thompson & Cook County Commissioner Daley. BRIDGEPORT NEWS 3506 S. HALSTED ST. 773.927.0025 FAX: 773.337.6995 CHICAGO, IL. 60609 THE MAN WHO ADVERTISES HIS BUSINESS...HAS ONE GOOD CIRCULATION MEANS MORE READERS, MEANS BETTER RESULTS! CIRCULATION 25,300 VIEW CURRENT ISSUE AT WWW.BRIDGEPORTNEWS.NET A NON-PARTISAN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SERVING BRIDGEPORT, BACK OF THE YARDS, CANARYVILLE, ARMOUR SQUARE, CHINATOWN AND MCKINLEY PARK Songs of the Season at St. Gabriel Church The St. Gabriel Choir is thrilled to present an evening of Songs of the Season on Saturday, December 2 at 7PM in the Church at 4522 S. Wallace. For the first time, the St. Gabriel Choir will present an evening of songs of the Christmas season. They will partner with Kenned and Carl singing sacred as well as secular Christmas favorites. Admission is Free however a Free Will Offering will be gladly accepted. This Offering will benefit the St. Gabriel Choir. There will be light refreshments offered in the School Hall after the Concert. Please join the Choir and Kenned & Carl for this celebration of the Christmas spirit through song. For more information, call 773 268 9595. Benton House Tree Giveaway On Saturday, December 2 from 1 3 p.m. Benton House, with the kindness of Ada McKinley Foundation, will be providing 75 trees to the families within our community who are experiencing difficult times. Please bring a valid ID to show proof of residency. We do not deliver or hold trees, they will be distributed on a first come, first served basis with 1 tree per family. Please bring helping hands and a rope to secure the tree. If you have any questions, call Benton House between 9 3 p.m. at 773 927 6420. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies The South Loop Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the 11th Ward Democratic Party, Commissioner John P. Daley & Alderman Patrick D. Thompson, will be hosting two Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies on Monday, December 11th. The two Christmas gatherings in the 11th Ward will be taking place at; Bake for Me (4305 S. Halsted) at 6:00pm and at the Richard J. Daley Library (3400 South Halsted) at 7:00pm. Our offices are excited and hope to see you and your families participate. Secret Santa Shop Kids can buy a quality Christmas gift for their loved ones at a reasonable price of $12 or less from the Secret Santa Shop being held at Santa Lucia School! The shop will be open in the Church Hall, located at 3022 S. Wells St., on weekdays from 3 6pm, Saturdays from 1 6pm, and Sundays from 9am 1pm. The shop will run December 8th until the 17th. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th, 2017 De La Salle Hosts 5th and 6th Grade Girls Volleyball Tournament Pictured: (1st Place) St. Jerome 6th: bottom row: Giuliana Graczyk, Mia Liberti, Larisa Link, Gabriella Passarelli, 2nd row: Annabella Molloy, Nicole Ziemys, Francesca Martella; top row: Coach Lisa Link and Coach Robert Graczyk. (2nd Place) St. Gabriel 6th: bottom row: Jennifer Falk, top row: Samantha Falk, Reese Geers, Mia Babuskow, Gabriella Pena, Sara Galey, Edith Lopez, and Maura Babuskow. (Silver Champion) Walsh: bottom row: Coach Blake Franczak, Karma Wilner, Sahmera Fernandez, Ariana Ramirez; top row: Sara Guerra, Athalia Alvarado, Jacinda Miranda, and Julixa Reyes. Congratulations to St. Jerome 6 and Walsh for capturing the Gold and Silver Bracket Championships at the annual De La Salle Institute 5th and 6th grade girls volleyball tournament on Sunday, Nov. 19. In the Gold Bracket Championship match, St. Jerome 6 defeated St. Gabriel 6 in two sets 28 26; 25 17. In the Silver Championship, Walsh Elementary defeated Mark Sheridan 5, 25 10; 25 9. The Gold Championship bracket had very competitive semi final matches, with St. Jerome 6 outlasting St. Jane de Chantal, 23 25; 25 20; 16 14 and St. Gabriel 6 beating Mark Sheridan 6, 25 10; 25 20. The Silver bracket was also very intense, with Walsh beating St. Andrews 5, 25 7; 25 8 and Mark Sheridan 5 in a 3 set thriller over St. Richard 5, 26 24; 18 25; 15 7. 15 teams participated. They were: Bridgeport Catholic Academy 5 & 6, Our Lady of Grace 5, St.Andrew 5, St. Barbara, St. Gabriel5 & 6, St. Jerome 5 & 6, St. John the Baptist 5, St. Richard 5, Sheridan 5 & 6, and Walsh. 12 All Tournament members selected: Gabriella Passarelli, St. Jerome 6 MVP, Larisa Link, St. Jerome 6, Maura Babuskow, St. Gabriel 6, Samantha Falk, St. Gabriel 6, Haley Chavez, St. Jane de Chantal, Molly McInerney, Mark Sheridan 6, Francesca LaCoco, Bridgeport Catholic Academy 5, Sophia Sosinski, Bridgeport Catholic Academy 6, Emma, Hermle, St. Gabriel 5, Lydia Hernandez, St. John the Baptist 5, Lilyana Gonzalez, St. Richard 5, and Julixa Reyes, Walsh. Honorable Mention All Tournament members also selected: Nora Hartford, Francesca Burrows (BCA 5); Taylor Brennan (BCA 6); Marissa Mancine, Kate Luce (Mark Sheridan 5); Claire Clancy, Samantha Scalise (Mark Sheridan 6); Sofia Maldonado, Emma Boyer (Our Lady of Grace); Dehlia Medero (St. Andrew 5); Maylen Dunagan (St. Barbara); Lily Yocum (St. Gabriel 5); Jennifer Falk, Mia Babuskow (St. Gabriel 6); Ally DiPasquale (St. Jane de Chantal); Isabella Rodriguez (St. Jerome 6); Sophia Nowacki (St. John the Baptist 5); Olivia Bernal, Adriana Vallecillo (St. Richard 5); and Alliana Ramirez (Walsh). De La Salle will host Spikin with Santa, a volleyball tournament for 2nd 4th grade teams, on Saturday, Dec. 16. Schools interested should contact Coach Anna Marassa, head varsity volleyball coach at marassaa@dls.org. Christmas Concert Bridgeport Catholic Academy is happy to welcome to Nativity of Our Lord Church, located at 37th and Union Ave., the VanderCook College of Music on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 7:00 PM. Their choir and orchestra will present a holiday concert to our community. A free will donation and/or a new unwrapped toy are suggested as a donation to Catholic Charities. Please join us for this special evening. EDITORIAL POLICY Editorial material is published at the sole discretion of the editor and on a space available basis. There is a charge for some editorials such as fundraising events and they must be paid for in advance. Please call for pricing and further details: 773.927.0025 J. Feldman, Publisher 3506 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL. 60609 You Better Watch Out... Only 25 Days Until Christmas Day! Registration for the 2018 Chicago Polar Plunge, Benefiting Special Olympics Chicago, Now Open Registration for the 18th annual Chicago Polar Plunge is now open, offering thousands of cold weather champions the opportunity to brave the icy waters of Lake Michigan for one incredible cause. The Chicago Polar Plunge will take place at North Avenue Beach on Sunday, March 4, 2018, and is one of the largest and coolest fundraisers in the city. Monies raised helps to support the activities and events enjoyed by the 7500 athletes of the Special Olympics Chicago program. In the last several years, the Chicago Polar Plunge has attracted national attention with the participation of city of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon, actors Vince Vaughn and Dax Shepard, musician and artist Lady Gaga, the casts of Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med, and The TODAY Show personalities Al Roker, Tamron Hall and Dylan Dreyer. Registration is available by visiting www.chicagopolarplunge.org. At the Polar Plunge website, plungers will have the opportunity to create their own fundraising page to help jump start their efforts. Registrants are asked to raise a minimum of $200. Participants are welcome to fundraise and plunge with a team or individually. Prizes will be awarded to the top three individual fundraisers; best three individual costumes; best team costumes; and largest team. All participating Plungers will receive free parking at Lincoln Park Zoo, or a free bus for groups of 20 or more; a souvenir t shirt; warm towel when exiting the water; free photo downloads; and complimentary food at the Melt Down Party. The Special Olympics Chicago program is the largest in the State of Illinois, with over 7500 athletes who compete and train in 22 sports throughout the year. Special Olympics Chicago has programming in over 122 Chicago Public Schools throughout the city and in 23 parks through the Chicago Park District. The Special Olympics Chicago programs that are implemented at the Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Park District are modeled across the country. The Chicago Polar Plunge will officially mark the start of a year long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics, which began on July 20, 1968 at Soldier Field with 1000 athletes participating. This summer, Chicago will be the epicenter of a nearly week long celebration from July 17 21, in honor of the organization s 50th anniversary. Scheduled activities include the first ever unified cup tournament, a star studded concert, and the dedication of a Special Olympics Eternal Flame at Soldier Field. For more information on the Chicago Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Chicago, please call 312 527 3743 or email polarplunge@sochicago.org. Park #571 Events Cookies with Santa! Join Park #571, at 2754 S. Eleanor St, for cookies with Santa on Saturday December 2nd from 11am 1pm. We ll have cookies, crafts, and more! Pre registration is required; this is a free event. Flow & Glow Join us December 12th at 6:30pm for a 60 minute glow in the dark vinyasa yoga flow! We will have refreshments and snacks to follow along with an Instagram giveaway! Pre registration is required; this is a free event. Register online at chica goparkdistrict.com. Congressman Lipinski Takes Part in Senior Outreach Fair Congressman Daniel Lipinski pictured to the left with Bridgeport Senior Margaret Oman, who attended the 3rd District Congressmans Senior Outreach Fair in conjunction with Commissioner John P. Daley & Alderman Patrick D. Thompson. It was held at the Bridgeport Art Center on Monday, November 20th. Lots of great information was available for the seniors who attended the fair.
Page 2 BRIDGEPORT NEWS Visit www.dls.org.org for more information or call 312.842.7355. 3434 South Michigan igan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616-3885 Pizza & Pasta YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY is near but have no fear... PUNKY S CATERING IS HERE! Everything is homemade, and you ll have no stress! Just name your dish and Punky s will grant your catering wish. Give your guests a delicious meal to eat and you will love our prices - they can t be beat! Call us now for all of your Catering Needs! We Want You to Test with Us! DE LA SALLE ENTR RANCE EXAM Saturday, December ember 2, 8:00 am Events at McKinley Park Library Games Day McKinley Park library, located at 1915 W. 35th St., will host a Games Day on Saturday, December 2nd, 1:30 4:30 pm, for all ages. Bring a friend or bring your favorite game to share. Come and play the following games: Barbarossa; Chromino; Clue, Electronic Talking Clue FX version, Dragon Slayer, Escape the Curse of the Temple, Flash point: Fire Rescue, and Imhotep. We will also have the traditional games for those who simply want to have fun for an evening. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Chess Chess games at McKinley Park Branch will be held twice per month: Friday, December 1st at 2 p.m. and Thursday, December 7th at 3 p.m. for ages 14 and up. All levels are welcome. Senior Computer Workshop McKinley Park Branch at 1915 W. 35th Street will offer an introduction to computers workshop on Friday, December 8th at 2:30 p.m. Participants will learn computer basics: how to start a computer and how to operate the mouse and keyboard. This workshop is mainly for seniors but everyone is welcome. Please call 312 747 6082 to register. Irish Fiddle Company of Folk presents The Art of Work with Liz Carroll on Saturday, December 9th at 1 p.m. Liz Carroll was born in Chicago of Irish parents and grew up with Irish music all around her. She became the first Irish American musician nominated for a Grammy in 2010. In 2011 she became the first American born composer honored with the Cumadóir TG4, Ireland s most significant traditional music prize. All studen ts seeking admission to De La Salle should t ake the entrance exam on Te est Day. De La Salle Honor Society On November 1, De La Salle Institute welcomed 14 young women and men into the Br. J. Richard Rush, FSC, Chapter of the National Honor Society. Lauded for their achievements inside and outside of the classroom were Antelma Acosta 18; Diego Avila 19 Cristian Cortez 19; Madison Gagen 19; Dominic Gallagher 19; Elijah Hamilton Perkin 18; Juliana Hernandez 19; Miriam Madriz 18; Tiffany Pang 19; Michael Spurlock Davis 19; Makenzie Steele 19; Benjamin Tassone 18; Amaya Utreras 19 and Xavier Vicenteno 18. With the induction of the newest members, there are now 72 young women and men who maintain membership in De La Salle s Br. J. Richard Rush, FSC, Chapter of the National Honor Society. We congratulate each of these students on their many achievements and wish them every future success. Pictured: Front: Dominic Gallagher, Benjamin Tassone, Tiffany Pang, Cristian Cortez, Madison Gagen, Elijah Hamilton Perkin, Amaya Utreras, Juliana Hernandez. Back: Makenzie Steele, Xavier Vicenteno, Michael Spurlock Davis, Diego Avila, Miriam Madriz, Antelma Acosta. Second Presbyterian Church Sing Along and Coat Drive The annual Sing Along Messiah will be held at Second Presbyterian Church, located at 1936 S. Michigan Avenue, on Sunday, December 10 at 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. Maestra Catherine O Shaughnessy directs the Sounds of the Loop Orchestra, sung by professional soloists and accompanied by organist Jay Yau. Bring your own score (or purchase one at the door). A festive holiday reception will follow. Second Presbyterian Church is a National Historic Landmark. For more information, call the church office at 312 225 4951 or see the church website: www.2ndpresbyterian.org Second Presbyterian Church hosts its annual Winter Coat Drive during the months of December and January. Donations of warm socks, coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, gloves, scarves, caps and mittens are welcome. Bring your items by the church from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, please call the church office 312 225 4951. Angelina s Kitchen Forgotten Jambalaya 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) beef or chicken broth 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 3 celery ribs, chopped 2 medium green peppers, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 pound smoked sausage, halved and cut into 1/4 inch slices 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Hot cooked rice Directions: In a 5 qt. slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, broth and tomato paste. Stir in the celery, green peppers, onion, garlic and seasonings. Stir in chicken and sausage. Cover and cook on low for 4 6 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook 15 30 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled stew in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Yield: 11 servings.time: Prep: 35 min. Cook: 4 1/4 hours Permission granted: Taste of Home GOOD CIRCULATION MEANS BETTER RESULTS! ***** Don t ask for anyone s advice unless you are prepared to use it. Sammy Davis Jr. ***** DID YOU KNOW? That every Wednesday THE BRIDGEPORT NEWS delivers more papers in our area than all other newspapers combined. www.foreverbeautifullife.com 3635 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL. 60609
7 08-447-8081 Bridgeport s Only BINGO! St. Barbara Thursday - Nov. 30th Win Ca$h for Christma$! Lion s Pride Odd/Even 2859 S. Throop St. 6:35 PM Start &" $ 500 COVERALL (*!)- )!-$#,$*#!- %$'!** (*!)- )!-$#,'#!- %$'!**,'#!-!**$*!+,)#!-! Kelly Students Learn First Hand About Chicago History and Architecture Chicago is a city blessed with interesting history and world renowned architecture. They go hand in hand as students from Mr. Oswald s Chicago History class learned on their field trip in conjunction with the Chicago Architecture Foundation on October 26th. In fact, many people consider Chicago the architectural epicenter of the country. From the Home Insurance Company building designed by William Le Baron Jenny in 1885, a building considered the first skyscraper because of it steel skeletal frame, to the Sears Tower, the tallest build ing in the world for many years, Chicago architects pioneered new architectural methods, materials, and styles that arose from the need to rebuild the city after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The need to rebuild the city offered work to draftsman and architects who flocked to the city as Chicago became a clean slate for architects to practice their craft. As a result, architecture flourished in Chicago like no other city, and architecture became something that Chicago excelled at in a way that even New York could not compete. That tradition of cutting edge architecture continues today. Hallmarks of Chicago history and architecture can be found all over the city, and in virtually every neighborhood if one knows where to look, and that is exactly what students at Kelly High School are learning in their Chicago History class. Chicago History is a senior elective class that focuses on the past, present, and future of the city in a way the brings the city to life through weekly discussions focused on current events in Chicago, fields trips, and in depth projects and activities that focus on different aspects of Chicago. The class is taught by Mr. Oswald, who has been teaching for twenty years with the last twelve years spent at Kelly High School. Mr. Oswald holds a Master s degree in history from De Paul University, but Chicago History is his real passion. In 2003 he wrote a history of the Beverly/Morgan Park community where he lives that was published by Arcadia Publishing as part of their Images of America series and has done radio and television interviews about the book and the his tory of Beverly. He took over teaching the Chicago history class in 2011 and wanted to focus on ways to make learning Chicago history fun and interesting for all students. The field trips are a major aspect of the class because they bring to life many of the topics students learn about in class. The first field trip of the year is either an architectural walking tour of downtown or one of the architecture cruises on the Chicago River. Other field trips in the course have included Jane Addams Hull House, the Chicago History Museum, Colonel Robert McCormick s mansion at Cantigny, a walking tour of the Pullman neighborhood, and guided tours of Chicago Board of Trade. Mr. Oswald tries to pair up each field trip with lunch at an ethnic restaurant in a neighborhood students learn about in class, such as Little Italy, Greektown, Chinatown, etc. For many students who usually do not have the opportunity to venture out of their own neighborhoods, the field trips are a real highlight of the course. According to Mr. Oswald, the course is taught in a very student centered way, using a variety of methods and materials, which include projects, discussions, writing assignments, student presentations, and outside readings. Students read novels and selections of novels related to Chicago history, such as The Jungle, The Devil in the White City, There Are No Children Here, and many more. The course covers topics such as the glaciers from the last ice age that created the Great Lakes, the Great Chicago Fire, Chicago architecture, the Union Stockyards, the two World s Fairs that were held in Chicago, the important people in Chicago history from Marshall Field to George Pullman, labor history, neighborhood histories, and concepts such as immigration and gentrification. According to Mr. Oswald, The class basically explores the history, culture, people, and events that trans formed Chicago from a marshy swamp land on the prairies of the Midwest into a truly dynamic and world class city known for its ethnic neighborhoods, prominent architecture, world class institutions, controversial politics, and appetizing cuisine. We hear so many bad things about Chicago in the news, but Chicago is unique in so many ways, and I want to the class to focus on all the positive aspects of the Chicago and for students to come away with a new found appreciation of their city. In addition to learning about Chicago history the class also focuses on many skills students need as they leave high school and enter adulthood. Students are expected to research many topics in Chicago history and prepare presentations they will give to the class, discuss current events in the city, research and analyze Census data using Microsoft Excel, read a lot of college level material, and work on their interpersonal and communication skills through their presentations and discussion groups. The recipe seems to be working. The course started out with just a few sections being offered with a small number of students in them to Kelly High School now offering five sections of the class filled with all kinds of students, from IB and AP students to special needs students who enjoy learning about their city. One year Mr. Oswald took 100 students on the architectural river cruise, and he continues to get many younger siblings of students who already graduated who tell their younger brothers and sisters to take the class. With so much his tory around us, the students at Kelly are fortunate to be able to take such as class because many CPS high schools do not offer a Chicago History course of any kind. BRIDGEPORT NEWS Page 3 NLEI Adult Education Classes PSA " " % " " Free Classes for GED and ESL We are currently offer ing FREE Adult Edu cation Classes. GED and English as a Second Lan guage courses are offered in the morning and the evening for your conven ience. Seats are filling fast, take advantage of this great opportunity. Call us today at 773 247 0707 ext. 200, or visit us, no appt. necessary. $ 4+!4,234-002 *47**/ '-34*),45'/,(' 6* # & $ ( 777 02,*/4'- 4+*2'18(*/4*2 (0. S PECIALS!!! # # "# 7,4+!! #"!! "!! 33026 S. 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Page 4 BRIDGEPORT NEWS EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PUBLISHER S NOTICE: All real estate/rental advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate/rental which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. (CTFN) BRIDGEPORT ARMOUR SQUARE CANARYVILLE MC KINLEY PARK FREE Property Evaluation FREE Property Search HELP WANTED EDITORIAL DEADLINE IS FRIDAY NOON I AM LOOKING TO PURCHASE PROPERTY in the neighborhood. Mark B. 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DIXON, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FLORENCE DIXON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS 16 CH 13447 149 WEST 74TH STREET Chicago, IL 60621 October 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 13, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described Commonly known as 149 WEST 74TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20 28 227 004 0000. The real estate is improved with a multi family The judgment amount was $120,780.12. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the by 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15 1507(c)(1)(h 1) and (h 2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g 1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g 1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453 6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.anselmolindberg.com. Please refer to file number F16090207. report of pending Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453 6960 E Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F16090207 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 16 CH 13447 TJSC#: 37 10132 (#21) BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 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For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605 3500 Please refer to file number IL 004579. report of pending WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605 3500 E Mail: intake@wmlegal.com Attorney File No. IL 004579 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 12 CH 025071 TJSC#: 37 10186 (#21) THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET BACKED CERTIFI CATES, SERIES 2006 13 JORON BURNETT, KENTON BURNETT 15 CH 7618 5311 SOUTH WINCHESTER AVENUE Chicago, IL 60609 June 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described Commonly known as 5311 SOUTH WIN CHESTER AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20 07 417 005 0000. The real estate is improved with a multi family The judgment amount was $218,048.71. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the by 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15 1507(c)(1)(h 1) and (h 2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g 1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g 1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453 6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.anselmolindberg.com. Please refer to file number F15020019. report of pending Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453 6960 E Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F15020019 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 15 CH 7618 TJSC#: 37 10157 (#21) NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JENNIE L. CAMPBELL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF HOUS ING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, KEITH CAMPBELL, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTA TIVE FOR JENNIE L. CAMPBELL (DECEASED), CITY OF CHICAGO 17 CH 003404 5703 S. MAY STREET CHICAGO, IL 60621 August 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described Commonly known as 5703 S. MAY STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20 17 217 002. The real estate is improved with a by estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other 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. condominium unit which is part of a common For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCI ATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100,, (630) 794 9876 Please refer to file number 14 17 02915. report of pending 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 Attorney File No. 14 17 02915 Case Number: 17 CH 003404 TJSC#: 37 7730 I3065426 (#21) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. RUBEN FLORES, BLANCA PEDROSA A/K/A BLANCA E. PEDROSA, BERTHA FLORES, ECTOR PEDROSA A/K/A PEDROSA ECTOR, TCF NATIONAL BANK 17 CH 6996 4326 SOUTH CAMPBELL AVENUE Chicago, IL 60632 September 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial December 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales described Commonly known as 4326 SOUTH CAMP BELL AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19 01 405 034 0000. The real estate is improved with a single family The judgment amount was $293,846.86. real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or the real as to the are admonished to check the court file to verify of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the by shall pay the assessments required by For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 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 17 083153. report of pending SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291 1717 E Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17 083153 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 6996 TJSC#: 37 8263 I3067209 (#21) Animal Care Technician Basic Function: Individuals in this position support evaluation of the safety and/or toxicity of pharmaceutical and biotechnology products by ensuring the health and welfare of research animals. Duties & Responsibilities: 1) Performs or assists in performing standard animal husbandry procedures, including (but not limited to): receiving and housing research animals, feedings and caring for animals, cleaning animal rooms, cages, equipment as appropriate, keeping appropriate inventory levels of needed supplies (e.g. feed, bedding, etc.), & working with colleagues to maintain the animal facility in the best condition at all times to ensure the health and welfare of study animals. 2) Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must be a high school graduate and have one to two years of college education. However, a BS degree in Lab Animal Science is highly desired and so is prior experience working with research animals. Candidates must be observant and interact with their co workers in a professional manner. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits including 401K retirement plan, health insurance, and profit sharing. Qualified candidates can forward their resumes to: experimur@gmail.com (PHW #22) COUN DITECH FINANCIAL LLC ERNEST E. WALKUP, III AKA ERNEST EUGENE WALKUP, III, EAST SIDE LOFTS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 16 CH 01998 1601 S. INDIANA AVE, UNIT #108 CHICA GO, IL 60616 October 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial January 5, 2018, at The Judicial Sales following described Commonly known as 1601 S. INDIANA AVE, UNIT #108, CHICAGO, IL 60616 Property Index No. 17 22 303 031 1008; 17 22 303 031 1134. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $363,873.41. check the court file to verify Act, 765 ILCS MORT foreclosure HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422 1719 Please refer to file number 2120 11890. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. status report of pending HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422 1719 Fax #: (217) 422 1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120 11890 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 01998 TJSC#: 37 9199 I3064785 (#22) COUN NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, INC. ROSEMARY GREEN, NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, INC. 14 CH 007950 6415 S. WOOD STREET CHICAGO, IL 60636 September 28, 2017, an agent for The on January 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales following described Commonly known as 6415 S. WOOD STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20 19 212 005 0000. The real estate is improved with a check the court file to verify Act, 765 ILCS MORT foreclosure For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794 9876 Please refer to file number 14 13 04682. status report of pending 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 Attorney File No. 14 13 04682 Case Number: 14 CH 007950 TJSC#: 37 9159 I3067032 (#22) COUN WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDI VIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST ANTHONY G. CIARAVINO, MICHELLE M. CIARAVINO, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A., AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK 16 CH 15896 4183 S. EMERALD AVENUE Chicago, IL 60609 April 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 18, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real Commonly known as 4183 S. EMERALD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20 04 118 031. The real estate is improved with a single family The judgment amount was $394,941.44. by estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other taxes, special 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 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 a government agency (driver's license, passport, 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 POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263 0003 Please refer to file number 101898. Chicago, IL 60606 4650 (312) 236 SALE report of pending POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263 0003 E Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 101898 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 16 CH 15896 TJSC#: 37 10239 I3068241 (#22) DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2005 HE3 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CER TIFICATES, SERIES 2005 HE3 SEFERINO BOYZO, ROSALVA BOYZO, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICI PAL 17 CH 6838 4832 SOUTH THROOP STREET Chicago, IL 60609 September 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial December 22, 2017, at The Judicial Sales described Commonly known as 4832 SOUTH THROOP STREET, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20 08 113 039 0000. The real estate is improved with a multi family The judgment amount was $144,222.39. by estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other condominium unit which is part of a common For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 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 17 083047. report of pending SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291 1717 E Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17 083047 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 6838 TJSC#: 37 8701 I3067207 (#21) COUN U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST HANLEY H. SMITH, JR., HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC., MIDLAND FUNDING LLC 2017 CH 8168 5307 SOUTH LOWE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60609 October 3, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 4, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real Commonly known as 5307 SOUTH LOWE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20093190030000. The real estate is improved with a single family The judgment amount was $130,432.08. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., LPA, 180 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2400, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 782 9676 FAX 312 782 4201 Please refer to file number WWR#10144063. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. report of pending WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., LPA 180 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2400 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 782 9676 Fax #: (312) 782 4201 E Mail: ChicagoREDG@weltman.com Attorney File No. WWR#10144063 Attorney Code. 31495 Case Number: 2017 CH 8168 TJSC#: 37 9016 (#22) See how much you can save: Member FDIC Hablamos Español EQUAL HOUSING LENDER www.pacificglobalbank.com 2323 S Wentworth Avenue 312-225-2323 x 123 Call Ann Hung ahung@pacificglobalbank.com NMLS#750128 BUY OR REFINANCE WITH A FIXED RATE MORTGAGE 15 & 30 Year Loans FHA Financing First-Time Homebuyers Wells Plumbing & Heating Supplies Company is looking for a Warehouse Helper. Full Time, Experience preferred. Email resume to: hr@wellsplumbing.com COUN HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIA TION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES, MORTGAGE ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007 PA3 WILLIAM V GRIFFIN A/K/A WILLIAM V. HEN DRIX GRIFFIN, SIMONE G GRIFFIN, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMER ICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS 17 CH 09691 1451 WEST 57TH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60636 November 6, 2017, an agent for The Judicial January 3, 2018, at The Judicial Sales described Commonly known as 1451 WEST 57TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20 17 118 001 0000; 20 17 11 002 0000. The real estate is improved with a red brick, two story multi unit home, attached one car garage. 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. For information: Visit our website at service.atty pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416 5500. Please refer to file number 259454. report of pending McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416 5500 E Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 259454 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 09691 TJSC#: 37 10101 (#23) COUN VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LAMAR MOORE, CITY OF CHICAGO, RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC, MARKEC CARTER, ROSA CARTER, OMANA CARTER, ELIO ESQUIVEL, ERICA ESQUIVEL, NASTA DUNKINS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS 16 CH 13766 922 W. 53RD PLACE Chicago, IL 60609 September 19, 2017, an agent for The on January 2, 2018 at The Judicial Sales following described Commonly known as 922 W. 53RD PLACE, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20 08 419 031 0000. The real estate is improved with a single family The judgment amount was $133,493.66. to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the check the court file to verify Act, 765 ILCS MORT foreclosure For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WASINGER DAMING, LC, MAGNA PLACE, 1401 S. BRENTWOOD BLVD., SUITE 875, ST. LOUIS, MO 63144, (314) 961 0400 status report of pending WASINGER DAMING, LC MAGNA PLACE, 1401 S. BRENTWOOD BLVD., SUITE 875 ST. LOUIS, MO 63144 (314) 961 0400 E Mail: acondren@wasingerdaming.com Attorney Code. 56674 Case Number: 16 CH 13766 TJSC#: 37 10512 Plaintiff s (#23) COUN JOSE A. ADAME DAVID A. EPSTEIN COOK COUNTY PUB LIC ADMINISTRATOR, SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ARNOLD LYNCH, DECEASED, JPMOR GAN CHASE BANK, N.A. 2017 CH 01345 5440 S. LAWNDALE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60632 NOTICE OF PARTITION SALE pursuant to an Agreed Judgment Order for Partition Sale entered in the above cause on November 7, 2017, an agent for The on December 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described Commonly known as 5440 S. LAWNDALE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19 11 331 046 0000. The real estate is improved with a single family The value of the real estate at 5440 S. LAWNDALE AVENUE is appraised at $130,000.00. The starting bid shall be in an amount not less than two thirds of the Appraised Value or $86,666.67. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to a mortgage held by Chase, general real estate taxes, special to Plaintiff and in â œas ISâ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the An Order of Court confirming the sale shall include a judgment for possession which judgment for possession shall become effective seventy five (75) days after entry. check the court file to verify foreclosure For information, contact Plaintiffâ s attorney: Tim Hammersmith, MASUDA, FUNAI, EIFERT & MITCHELL, LTD., 203 NORTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2500, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 245 7500 status report of pending Tim Hammersmith MASUDA, FUNAI, EIFERT & MITCHELL, LTD. 203 NORTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2500 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 245 7500 E Mail: thammersmith@masudafunai.com Attorney Code. 90523 Case Number: 2017 CH 01345 TJSC#: 37 10484 Plaintiffâ s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for (#23) COUN AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPA NY AS SUCCESSOR TO COLE TAYLOR BANK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JULY 12TH, 1977 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 77114, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SEC RETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 17 CH 08029 1644 W. GARFIELD BLVD CHICAGO, IL 60609 September 18, 2017, an agent for The on January 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales following described Commonly known as 1644 W. GARFIELD BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20 07 430 042 0000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $175,615.59. 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. check the court file to verify Act, 765 ILCS MORT foreclosure HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422 1719 Please refer to file number 2120 13712. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. status report of pending HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422 1719 Fax #: (217) 422 1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120 13712 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 08029 TJSC#: 37 8872 I3063770 (#23) COUN SILVERLEAF FUNDING, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF WOODBRIDGE MORTGAGE INVEST MENT FUND 1, LLC, ESCROW SECURITY JLD MRB, LLC, LEE HOLLIDAY; AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, OCCUPANTS AND LEASEHOLDS,, 14 CH 13118 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real P.I.N. 20 18 412 016 0000. Commonly known as 6050 S. Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636. The mortgaged real estate is a multi family The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Kristine M. Kolky at Plaintiff's Attorney, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, 111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601 3713. (312) 527 4000. I3068562 (#23) COUN THE MONEY SOURCE, INC.; MICHAEL MARSHALL AKA MICHAEL C. MARSHALL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;, 17 CH 6082 Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 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 P.I.N. 20 20 402 035 0000. Commonly known as 6728 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60621. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563 1890. (630) 453 6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to F17040143 I3068546 (#23) COUN HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIA TION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST NLC TRUST 2005 4 MORTGAGE BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005 4 RAMON AREVALOS, LILIA L. PEREZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENREALLY, AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, 16 CH 14718 Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 25, 2017 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 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 P.I.N. 20 07 228 027 0000. Commonly known as 5038 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60609. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi family 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 Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236 0077. I3068530 (#23) COUN U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION LUIS F. MAGANA; MARITZA MAGANA; STATE OF ILLINOIS, 17 CH 2247 pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 4, 2018 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 P.I.N. 17 19 318 036 0000. Commonly known as 2326 West 21st Place, Chicago, IL 60608. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a 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. 17 002214 F2 I3068695 (#23) Hamburger Heaven Express $12 $15/hr Only Looking for Exp. Waitstaff and Cooks. Must be able to work nights & weekends. Apply Within 3001 S. Archer Ave. NOTICE TO OUR ADVERTISERS If you find an error in your ad in the Bridgeport News, or if your ad was omitted, YOU MUST notify the Bridgeport News on the first week of the error. A correction will be made as soon as the deadline and publishing schedule permits. If the error continues and the newspaper has not been notified the first week the error is made, the responsibility will be on the part of the advertiser. The Bridgeport News shall not be liable for failure to publish an ad, or for a typographical error/errors in publication, except to the extent of the first week s publication. 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COUN WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR HILLDALE TRUST FANNIE DANTZLER, MORTGAGE ELEC TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FREDRICK DANTZLER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, THOMAS P. QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR FREDRICK DANTZLER (DECEASED) 17 CH 09896 5148 SOUTH LOWE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60609 November 9, 2017, an agent for The on December 22, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described Commonly known as 5148 SOUTH LOWE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20 09 302 047 0000. The real estate is improved with a single family check the court file to verify Act, 765 ILCS MORT foreclosure For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794 9876 Please refer to file number 14 17 09813. status report of pending 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 Attorney File No. 14 17 09813 Case Number: 17 CH 09896 TJSC#: 37 10429 I3068446 (#22) U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SPECIALTY UNDERWRIT ING AND RESIDENTIAL FINANCE TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CER TIFICATES, SERIES 2006 BC2 RODRIGO LOPEZ, IRENE LOPEZ, CAPI TAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. 17 CH 000456 4418 S. WHIPPLE STREET CHICAGO, IL 60632 October 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 12, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real Commonly known as 4418 S. WHIPPLE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19 01 311 029 0000. The real estate is improved with a duplex. by estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other condominium unit which is part of a common For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCI ATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100,, (630) 794 9876 Please refer to file number 14 17 00180. report of pending 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 Attorney File No. 14 17 00180 Case Number: 17 CH 000456 TJSC#: 37 9432 I3068331 (#23) COUN DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. VALENCIA HOLMES, VALENCIA HOLMES, SOLE TRUSTEE, OR HER SUCCESSOR IN TRUST, UNDER THE VALENCIA HOLMES LIVING TRUST, DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2008, CITY OF CHICAGO 17 CH 06006 6216 S. ADA ST. CHICAGO, IL 60636 September 18, 2017, an agent for The on January 11, 2018, at The Judicial Sales following described Commonly known as 6216 S. ADA ST., CHICAGO, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20 17 329 023 0000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $259,102.48. check the court file to verify Act, 765 ILCS MORT foreclosure HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422 1719 Please refer to file number 611078494. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. status report of pending HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422 1719 Fax #: (217) 422 1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 611078494 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 06006 TJSC#: 37 8579 I3063001 (#23) PERSONALS HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, stay with me, be my teacher, friend. Fill me with gifts of wisdom, knowledge, love, and awe in God s presence. All that I do be in perfect will. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen Pray 3 days in a row to obtain wish. Publish after it is received. J.L.R. MEMORARE Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.. ARV MEMORARE Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. T.A.B. FOR RENT 36th & Paulina $700 2 BR W/ APPLIANCES, LAUNDRY IN BLDG. CREDIT/CHECK REQD GARAGE FOR RENT 32nd & Racine $200 773 544 6090 (PFR #21) NICE & SUNNY 4 RM 3rd fl. apt. Stove, fridge, microwave, hdwd. flrs., ceiling fans, $850 + $850 sec. dep. Credit check. Ten. pays utils. Free laundry facilities Vic. 33rd & UNION Call after 4PM 312 388 9525 / 312 848 4055 (PFR #22) Deluxe Bridgeport Studio Close to IIT & UIC, Heated Floors, Util. 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The celebrant will be the Rev. Joseph McCormick, OSA. All are invited. Events at Brighton Park Branch Library Here are some events for adults that the Brighton Park Branch Library, 4314 S. Archer Ave., will be hosting during the month of December: English Conversation Group Thursdays at 1:00pm, beginning December 7th Would you like an informal and relaxing place to practice your English language skills? We will supply the coffee, you supply the conversation. All experience levels of English are welcome and you will leave feeling better about your conversational skills. College 101: English and Spanish Presentations Thursday, December 7th. (Presented in English at 5:30pm; Presented in Spanish at 6:30pm) These English and Spanish presentations will cover detailed information about after high school options for young people and adult students including: types of colleges, college visit checklists, criteria to compare when researching colleges and making final decisions. Co sponsored by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Graphic Novel and Manga Club Thursday, December 21st at 5:30pm Be a part of the Brighton Park Branch's graphic novel and manga club. Each month we will read and discuss a graphic novel and a manga selection. Come for the books, stay for the conversations that can be anything from the details of the books of the month to the latest happenings in comic book culture. This month's titles are Logicomix by Apostolos K. Doxiades and Real by Takehiko Inoue. Copies of each title are available at the circulation desk. (Ages 14 and up.) CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING 75 BRIDGEPORT NEWS Page 5 CONTRACTORS CORNER V & V CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION, INC. 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Members of Troop 475 sponsored by St. Daniel the Prophet and members of Troop 671 sponsored by St. Jane De Chantal participated. Any boys ages 7 to 17 from any school, interested in scouting can have a parent contact Ed Melkonian at 312 316 5825 for more information. Pictured: Scouts salute during ceremony honoring local Veterans. Homeless Veterans Coat Drive The 11th Ward Democratic Party, Commissioner John P. Daley and Alderman Patrick D. Thompson, in conjunction with the Canaryville Veterans Association are hosting their 4th Annual Homeless Veterans Coat Drive. Donations of new and/or used coats can be dropped off at the following locations throughout the Ward: Canaryville Canaryville Branch Library, Taylor Lauridsen Park; Bridgeport 11th Ward Office, Richard J. Daley Library; Pilsen/University Village 12th District Police Station. Donations will be accepted until December 14th and then donated to the Homeless Veterans at the Pacific Garden Mission. De La Salle Entrance Exam this Saturday, Dec. 2nd De La Salle will be holding its entrance exam for young women and men in eighth grade who are interested in becoming members of the Class of 2022 on Saturday, December 2nd, at 8:00AM at our campus at 3434 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago. Students are asked to bring $25 for the test fee and two No. 2 pencils. Registration is not required; however, if you wish to pre register, you may do so online at www.dls.org/ examregistration.jsp, by email at broganj@dls.org or by calling our Director of Admissions, John Brogan, at 312 842 7355 ext. 147. New Sea Creature Sculptures Arrive at Shedd Aquarium, Spill into the City Chompers the Shark lands at The Shops at North Bridge as Shedd expands Washed Ashore traveling exhibit Just like debris washing up on a beach, a new, massive sculpture made completely out of plastic marine trash has landed at The Shops at North Bridge on Michigan Ave. Chompers the Shark, comprised of chemical containers, cigarette lighters, flip flops, boogie boards, paint buckets and more, is one of the six latest sculptures to arrive in Chicago as part of Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, a traveling exhibit hosted by Shedd Aquarium to draw attention to the issue of plastic pollution. Five additional sculptures added to the current collection at the Aquarium include Steve the Weedy Seadragon (16 feet long and 10 feet tall) a Sea Jelly Bloom (made up of 15 sculptures), SeeMore the Sea Lion Pup (7 feet long and 6 feet tall), Zorabelle the Rockhopper Penguin (6 feet tall) and Daisy the Polar Bear (10 ft tall and weighing one ton). Expanding Washed Ashore into the community provides an opportunity to engage more people beyond Shedd s walls with an artistic, powerful message that single use plastic trash is one of the deadliest predators for our lakes, rivers and oceans, said Kris Nesbitt, senior director of exhibits and experience development at Shedd Aquarium. Chompers the Shark is a giant reminder of human impact on our oceans and waterways. Our hope is that by seeing him at The Shops at North Bridge, Chicagoans and tourists alike will think twice about singleuse plastics and take simple actions like using a reusable shopping bag at a store or carrying a refillable water bottle whenever possible. The first 10 sculptures of Washed Ashore arrived at Shedd in September, making the exhibit s debut in the Great Lakes region. In April 2018, Shedd will welcome three more, bringing the grand total to 19 sculptures that will stay in Chicago until September 2018. Chompers is the first and only sculpture from the exhibit to find a home outside of the aquarium. With thousands of shoppers visiting our stores each day, especially during holiday season, we are in a unique position to amplify an important message on ways our shoppers can be more sustainable and reduce their use of single use plastic, said Erica Strama, senior marketing manager at The Shops at North Bridge. Chompers is a reminder that we can all do our part to protect the environment, and ties in well with our own sustainability initiatives here at North Bridge. Washed Ashore is a non profit community art project founded by Angela Haseltine Pozzi in 2010. The project is based in Bandon, Oregon, where Pozzi first recognized the amount of plastic washing up on the beaches she loved and decided to take action against this worldwide problem. They have now processed over 21 tons of marine debris into over 70 sculptures, engaged over 10,000 volunteers and have 4 traveling exhibits. Over the past two months, we ve been delighted to see and hear the initial reactions from Chicagoans about the exhibit and sculptures at Shedd, said Pozzi. We hope the newly arrived sculptures continue to capture the attention of visitors and inspire action to protect waterways and the aquatic animals that call them home. We are proud to partner with Shedd Aquarium during this year. The arrival at Chompers also punctuates the end of the Year of Public Art in Chicago, a city initiative designated by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). Chompers and the other Washed Ashore sculptures are a terrific example of the collaborations happening across Chicago during the city s Year of Public Art, said Mark Kelly, DCASE Commissioner. Public art should inspire and challenge us and these sculptures lend artistic expression to an important issue. The statistics concerning plastic pollution are staggering, with some scientists predicting that by 2050, the amount of plastic in the ocean will outweigh the amount of fish pound for pound. A bit closer to home, it s estimated that 22 million pounds of plastic flow into the Great Lakes each year. The amount of plastic debris entering Lake Michigan alone each year is equivalent to 100 Olympic sized swimming pools full of plastic bottles. ***** If you always attach positive emotions to the things you want, and never attach negative emotions to the things you don t, then that which you desire most will invariably come your way. Matt D. Miller GOOD CIRCULATION MEANS BETTER OUR PLEDGE Only the Good News About Your Family, Your School, Your Club, Your Neighborhood... Your Community in YOUR NEWSPAPER The Bridgeport News Your Wednesday MUST READ!
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