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December 17-23, 2020 | Illinois Times | 1 2 | www.illinoistimes.com | December 17-23, 2020 OPINION Christmas was low-key in the A-twitter over Twitter Lincoln White House Let’s try free speech GUESTWORK | Tom Emery UPON FURTHER REVIEW | Bruce Rushton Christmas in the White House in the 1860s was a far cry from the ornate displays of I once worked for a company that published lies. that could lead to real-world harm.” decor familiar to Americans today. During First, there was “Give Piece A Chance,” That might be one way to increase the Lincoln administration, the holiday was an expose on Second Amenders who thought readership. “Banned in Boston,” after all, has celebrated in low-key fashion. finances shouldn’t be an impediment to long been a way to boost books to bestseller lists. Celebrations of Christmas in those years constitutional rights and so distributed firearms On the other hand, who wants to be lumped were far less prevalent than today, and the and ammo to the homeless. Then came “Xtreme in with Donald Trump, whose tweets, also, White House was no exception. The first Cuisine,” a discourse involving a secret supper have been blocked by Twitter on the grounds indoor Christmas tree at the White House did club where well-heeled diners enjoyed salads of that what the president had to say about the not appear until 1889, and the first outdoor saguaro cactus and sausage crafted from flanks November election “might be misleading about tree lighting was not held until 1923. For of wild hippopotamus, plus monkey brain stew an election or other civic process.” It is a good President Lincoln, December 25 was often a and tenderloin of Bichon Frise. thing that he’s the rare politician who fibs. working day. All lies, and published by a respectable, I don’t regularly read The Center Square, Those who did celebrate Christmas in the or at least profitable, newspaper with a flair a nonprofit that leans conservative and won’t era often viewed the day as a social occasion. for pranks. There were no pugs-taste-better- disclose donors, but lots of other people do. For As president-elect in 1860, Lincoln was than-pigs banquets, nor did do-gooders good or ill, papers throughout Illinois publish consumed with a steady stream of visitors at supply the destitute with Glocks. Folks back the outfit’s content, and The Center Square, his Springfield home. Reporter Henry Villard, then were gullible. In addition to dozens for good or ill, has a desk in the Statehouse one of many seeking Lincoln’s attention, either condemning or praising street-level press room, which is supposed to be reserved wrote that “a party of St. Louis gentlemen gun giveaways, a handful called a fake hotline for respectable, objective news operations like all but monopolized the attention of the seeking free firearms. A producer for “60 Illinois Times. To their credit, legislative leaders president-elect.” Minutes II” was put in touch with the paper’s have refused Bishop credentials on the grounds Still, Lincoln found the time for a little editor, who posed as Pete Whippit, founder that he works for an organization driven by an shopping. On Christmas Eve 1860, he of Arm The Homeless, and penned a truthful agenda. purchased some “yard goods,” or fabric, for his follow-up piece titled “Disarm The Clueless.” Chris Krug, president and publisher of wife, as well as 11 handkerchiefs for gifts. Good fun, maybe, back when rumors and The Center Square, says that 100 or so Center falsehoods didn’t spread like they do these days. Twitter blocked a news story by Greg Bishop on Square tweets recently have been blocked by In Lincoln’s first White House Christmas Stakes are higher now – the truth, everyone grounds that it might be dangerous or misleading. Twitter. It is not, per se, censorship, Krug rightly in 1861, much of Dec. 25 was spent in PHOTO BISHOPONAIR.COM knows, is sacred. This is why we have outfits like notes: Twitter, as a corporation, is free to allow dealing with the Trent affair, a diplomatic Twitter. or ban anything it desires. “I’m not mad at crisis with England and France. The On Thanksgiving eve, Greg Bishop, who story also included a link to the documents to Twitter, I’m just confused by Twitter,” Krug evening, however, was spent in celebration, works both for WMAY radio and The Center help the curious decide for themselves whether tells me. “Twitter took a story down that was a as the Lincolns welcomed many family and Square, an internet media outlet, reported for the most powerful man in Illinois government well-written story that advanced a story that was friends from Illinois and Kentucky at a Center Square that a state House investigative is a crook. years in the making.” Christmas dinner. committee established to probe corruption Bishop’s scoop did not pass muster with While The Center Square sits in Twitter’s “Christmas for the presidents of the mid- allegations involving Speaker Michael Madigan, Twitter. “Warning: This link may be unsafe,” penalty box, trustworthy media companies such 19th century was generally a quiet time,” said had released documents received from ComEd, read a warning label that showed up instead of as The New York Times have free reign, even Dr. William Bushong, historian of the White which is paying $200 million to settle bribery Bishop’s story when would-be readers clicked on when promoting fibs. The 1619 Project, which House Historical Association in Washington, accusations. the link in his tweet. “The link you are trying earned the Times a Pulitzer Prize last year, is one D.C. “For most First Families, it was a quiet, It was straight news delivered in a straight to access has been identified by Twitter or our example. A central premise of the endeavor, family occasion.” way, with hardly any adjectives or adverbs. partners as being potentially spammy or unsafe.” that the Revolutionary War was fought to The Civil War and the plight of soldiers Bishop was first to report the release of Among other things, Twitter warned that the preserve slavery in America, has been credibly weighed heavily on Lincoln’s mind. On documents, and his story included comment link to a story about Statehouse corruption discredited by credible historians. Making Christmas afternoon in 1862, President and from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The might include “violent or misleading content matters worse, a fact-checker for the paper was Mrs. Lincoln visited “many hospitals” to warned prior to publication that the premise meet sick and wounded soldiers. The next wasn’t accurate. Making matters even worse, year, 10-year-old Tad Lincoln, the president’s Editor’s note the paper, after winning the Pulitzer, edited the youngest son, sent many soldiers gifts of books story, without alerting anyone, to soften the and clothing with the simple identifier, “From Gov. JB Pritzker is right that had his fair-tax constitutional amendment passed, allowing a discredited claim that colonists went to war progressive income tax, the budget deficit Illinois now faces wouldn’t be as dire. The incomes of Tad Lincoln.” to keep slaves. Founding fathers, if they were Lincoln spent part of that same Christmas Illinois’ wealthiest one percent have ballooned from an annual average of $411,177 in 1979 to alive today, might have a legitimate libel suit. Day discussing the constitutionality of the over $1.45 million by 2017, while they still pay the same income tax rate as everyone else. Now For more information, go to #1619Project on draft with one of his personal secretaries, the governor has proposed $700 million in budget cuts, and the non-wealthy will bear most of Twitter, where supporters and critics of a flawed John Hay. The president also looked ahead, the burden. Pritzker gets it, but his one failed effort is not enough. The tax structure is a big part newspaper story throw rocks at each other. discussing preliminary plans for amnesty and of this state’s problem, and must be addressed. –Fletcher Farrar, editor and CEO And pass the hippopotamus. reconstruction for those in rebellion. Cover art is by Felicia Olin. Contact Bruce Rushton at [email protected]. continued on page 5

December 17-23, 2020 | Illinois Times | 3 OPINION Support and challenges for Madigan POLITICS | Rich Miller

Outsiders may not get it, but it makes some a legislative redistricting plan that isn’t “fair” Maybe the Democrats will get lucky and sense that the majority of House Democrats which was defined (by me) in March of 2018 the Republicans will nominate unelectable still back House Speaker Michael Madigan’s as any proposal “that is in any way drafted or far-right candidates, but basing your plan on reelection. created by legislators, political party leaders your opponent collapsing is never a wise idea. He’s been a genius at getting things done and/or their staffs or allies.” So, it’s just difficult to see how Speaker for his caucus. He is loyal to his people and So, when Madigan told the House Black Madigan can keep all the reelection campaign has infinitely more institutional memory and Caucus during a recent private meeting that promises he’s making. can pull more strings and push more buttons he is the best person to draw the new map, If he wants to avoid the risk of a new than anyone alive. he guaranteed that Pritzker had to veto it. district map being possibly drawn by the In his nearly 50 years in office, Madigan There will be no finessing Pritzker’s pledge. Republicans after a losing veto fight, he’ll has been heavily involved with four legislative And overriding a veto will be hugely difficult likely have to submit to a new process remap processes and has been in the House because suburbanites who ran as good which won’t be nearly as advantageous to for five of them. government types in swing districts and true- his members. A Madigan-backed tax hike Madigan has played a decisive role in blue progressives are gonna be in a major is pretty much out of the question. Same every income tax increase (temporary and quandary. It’s pretty difficult to see how this goes for a gimmicky Madigan budget. And permanent) since the tax was established fight gets as far as an override showdown. while he’s been the patronage and fixer in 1969 – and he was a delegate to the Speaker Madigan also said during the king for decades, how much can he actually constitutional convention which created it. meeting that he was prepared to pass another accomplish for his members when he’s under He has also negotiated dozens of budgets income tax increase if the governor requests this horribly dark cloud? since he became House Speaker in 1983. it. Like with his remap pledge, his statement No matter what, Madigan still has his His campaign operation meticulously likely killed the already very slim prospects unmatchable campaign prowess going for tracks the number of knocked doors in for a tax hike. him. But if he somehow manages to flip contested races and every contact made, Just imagine the governor (or any enough votes to get reelected in the first place and he reviews that data each week and calls vulnerable Democrat) running in 2022 with and the feds don’t take him out, the reality candidates to provide his feedback. He knows Madigan still in office, a Madigan-drawn going forward will be much different than how to win. district map in place and a Madigan tax hike. he’s making it out to be. 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Bushong notes that Christmas in the White House in that era was usually overshadowed by a larger celebration. “The New Year’s Day reception in the White House was a really big deal at the time,” remarked Bushong. “Thousands of people came, and the White House was decked out in grand décor. New Year’s Day was a much larger celebration in the mansion than Christmas.” By comparison, Bushong said that Christmas decorations in the White House were rather simple, usually consisting of greenery, bows, holly and wreaths. LETTERS the Constitution or to Donald coup or form of coup d’etat in The last Christmas Eve of Lincoln’s life, in pastime poem #6 We welcome letters. Please include Trump? Apparently, due to his which a nation’s leader, despite 1864, brought much-needed good news. Fresh your full name, address and telephone support of the Texas lawsuit coming to power through off his successful March to the Sea, William T. we take our entertainment in these times number. We edit all letters. Send them filed to overturn the legal vote legal means, dissolves or Sherman famously telegraphed Lincoln, “I beg to [email protected]. of covid where we find it – today’s activity in four battleground states, the renders powerless the national to present to you as a Christmas gift the city of is hacking through a pale green gourd answer to that is to Trump. legislature and unlawfully Savannah, with one hundred fifty heavy guns tall, broad, bulgy as I am we have to hold it Trump won District 18 by assumes extraordinary powers and plenty of ammunition, also about 25,000 with clamps it’s called opo in the philippines DON’T SUBSIDZE SOLAR in italy cucuzza it has many other names 276,000 votes to 201,000 not granted under normal bales of cotton.” the next challenge will be to scrape out the Very well-written article by Jerry votes for Biden. Those Trump circumstances.” Two days later, Lincoln hosted a Christmas Nowicki (“Renewable energy seeds bake the monster see if it’s tasty with voters have been convinced by I wonder if this has been reception at the White House and also took salt and butter would feed a church supper faces a funding cliff,” Dec. 10). a delusional Trump and various an ongoing agenda by the time to write Sherman, expressing “many, many if it turns out inedible or all pith or woody Here is the problem with the conspiracy theorists that Joe leadership of our country and thanks for your Christmas gift – the capture there are always the chickens who won’t turn current funding solution. As Biden won the 2020 election by what it says about us? Has up their beaks or it could be opo fertilizer for you drive around Springfield, fraud. Yet reports from Attorney what has come to be called of Savannah.” The president complimented this nevada garden I am currently visiting you will see solar panels on Sherman for his success, writing “the honor is all I will report on this unfinished activity later General William Barr and Brian “Trumpism” so infected the wealthy people’s homes. They Krebs, head of the Cybersecurity Republican Party that this is yours.” 2020 Jacqueline Jackson are getting a huge government and Infrastructure Security what it now is? Why did the However, the pragmatic Lincoln quickly put subsidy to make this completely Agency, state that this was the Texas attorney general (who holiday cheer aside. “But what next?” inquired uneconomical power solution most secure election ever and may have his own personal the president as to Sherman’s plans, adding, “I somewhat affordable. This there was no fraud. reasons) file a frivolous lawsuit suppose it will be safer if I leave Gen. Grant and government subsidy is being Questioning the results of with the Supreme Court? Did yourself to decide.” paid for by a lot of people who this election is questioning our he want a pardon? What of Lincoln and other Americans took comfort will never be able to afford democratic institutions. LaHood the 18 other attorneys general? in the drawings of artist Thomas Nast, who panels on their roof as they live received 72.6% of the absentee They didn’t have to join the is credited as the first to depict Santa Claus as paycheck to paycheck and are votes in his district. Perhaps lawsuit, nor did the more we know him today. Nast, who also drew the struggling to make ends meet. the attorney general of New than 120 GOP members of Now the solar providers York needs to file a lawsuit to Congress. symbols of the present-day Democratic and are clamoring for an increase check to see if they were signed So where does this leave us Republican parties, offered a sketch of Santa in of another 2%, on top of the and counted properly? Has he as a country? We live under a the Jan. 3, 1863, issue of Harper’s Weekly that existing 2%, to be paid by decided to only represent the system that requires not just showed him in patriotic garb, distributing gifts electric users who are already Republicans in his district? Has that we follow the law, but to Union soldiers. struggling. So poor and middle- he decided to not honor the that we act in accordance with An obvious piece of propaganda, Nast’s class people are paying money constituency of the 201,000 our shared sense of democratic original Santa is shown holding a marionette of that is then given to wealthy people that voted for Biden? values. Do we need to take a Confederate President Jefferson Davis, with a people to lower their electric The Texas attorney general look at our institutions and rope tied around its neck as to mimic a lynching. bills in their oversized houses. is being accused of sedition. rules and ask ourselves if our Some have asserted that Lincoln requested, or You can try and spin this Is LaHood willing to join an current system is capable of even commissioned, this original Santa sketch, funding any way you want, but act of sedition to placate the withstanding the kind of when you analyze it truthfully misled Republicans in his authoritarian control we have though many scholars dispute that claim. that is what is happening. What district? Apparently so. It’s a experienced throughout our Nast drew Santa in other military and a crazy world we live in that this low moment for central Illinois current president’s term in political surroundings in subsequent years, some stealing from the poor to give representation. office? Worse, what do we do of the many pro-Union sketches he produced. to the rich is not reported in a Larry Sears when one of our two major Lincoln clearly saw the value of Nast’s talents truthful manner. Springfield national parties is complicit and both at Christmas and year-round, reportedly Ray Sitki willing to go along with what is, declaring him “our best recruiting sergeant.” Via illlinoistimes.com IT’S A COUP in fact, an attempted autocoup? While reading an article, I We may be able to survive this Tom Emery is a freelance writer and researcher from SHAME ON DARIN LAHOOD came across an unfamiliar one. But what about the next? Carlinville. He may be reached at 217-710-8392 Did Representative Darin word: autocoup. So, I looked Phillipa Carroll Porter or [email protected]. LaHood swear allegiance to it up. It was defined as “a self Springfield

December 17-23, 2020 | Illinois Times | 5 6 | www.illinoistimes.com | December 17-23, 2020 NEWS Mayor sets date to reopen restaurants Also says Winslow Guns in crosshairs might get second raise FOID needs revision, cops, gun activists say GOVERNMENT | Bruce Rushton GOVERNMENT | Bruce Rushton Mayor Jim Langfelder says that police chief Kenny Winslow is in line for a second raise next Republican lawmakers, gun enthusiasts and in the Mississippi conviction being flagged. year in addition to a 5% bump this year. Illinois State Police agree: The state’s system But there is no evidence that state police The mayor this month offered Winslow a for keeping firearms out of dangerous hands contacted local police, who have authority 5% raise, the maximum allowable without city is broken. to take guns from holders of revoked council approval, to keep the chief in Springfield According to state police who issue FOID cards. Lawsuits against Illinois and after Winslow accepted a lower-paying job in firearm permits, average waiting times for Mississippi filed by survivors of the shooting Tennessee. The chief subsequently announced firearm owner identification (FOID) cards as well as relatives of the deceased are that he’ll stay in Springfield. have stretched to four months; under state pending. After Tuesday’s city council meeting, law, cards, which are required to purchase “Aurora showed to everyone that Illinois Langfelder, whose current term ends in the guns and ammunition, are supposed to be should be using less of our resources on an spring of 2022, acknowledged that he’s spoken issued within 30 days. The average wait for a antiquated, outdated, inefficient, ineffective with Winslow about both raises this year and concealed weapons permit, state police say, is renewal process from the 1960s and more next, including a 10-percent raise over two years 145 days. on enforcement against real threats to public if he remains chief. “These outcomes are unacceptable to ISP,” safety,” Kelly said in a written statement. “That’s a possibility, if he stays on two years – the agency says in a recent press release. ISP “Our people believe in building a system that that’s a possibility,” the mayor said. Winslow last director Brendan Kelly, a former downstate makes it hard for the bad guys and simple year earned $145,433. The raises would cost the Democratic prosecutor, is calling for an and safe for the good guys. The Illinois State city about $15,000 over two years, Langfelder overhaul of the state’s gun permitting laws, Police will keep pushing hard, but frankly said. long a target of conservatives. we will need authority from the legislature Citing decreasing positivity rates in Wait times have been exacerbated by to untangle, streamline and integrate the coronavirus test results in Sangamon County, surges in requests for FOID cards and aging patchwork of FOID, concealed carry, the mayor also said that he wants restaurants to concealed weapons permits. In 2017, firearms transactions, and records checks if resume indoor dining on Jan. 12, with capacity the agency received 166,649 FOID card we are going to fulfill this mission.” limited to 25 percent. applications; through November, ISP this During a Dec. 9 press conference Hours earlier, the Sangamon County year has received 445,945 applications. conducted via Zoom, House Republicans Department of Public Health reported that Even before 2020, state police have failed to told reporters that constituents have been three people had died from COVID-19 during timely process applications while fees paid waiting as long as a year for FOID cards and the prior 24 hours. On Wednesday, the New by applicants have been diverted to purposes that some retailers have been reluctant to York Times published a database showing that other than processing applications. unconstitutional and that the director says is sell guns and ammo to people with expired 80% of Springfield’s intensive-care unit beds “It’s like going to McDonalds and paying dysfunctional. cards, even though the state has said that were occupied during the week ending Dec. them $20 for a Coke and hamburger and Kelly’s call to revise gun-permitting laws expired cards are valid due to the backlog. 10, above both state and national averages. The all you get is an empty tray – you’re still comes after a truncated legislative session “Why would a retailer want to take seven-day positivity rate in Sangamon County hungry,” says Richard Pearson, executive during which lawmakers failed to enact the risk of being held liable for bad actors was 13.2% on Dec. 1; on Tuesday, the rate was director of the Illinois Rifle Association. the director’s recommendation to require when that is what the state of Illinois is 8.4%, a 30% reduction. “This is a fee for service: You pay the fee, fingerprinting of FOID card applicants to specifically supposed to be doing through If necessary, Langfelder said, dine-in service and you don’t get the service.” The FOID help ensure that guns won’t get into the the (FOID) program?” Rep. C.D. Davidson, could be limited to immediate families, with card application fee is $10; the state charges wrong hands. Legislators also have failed R-Jacksonville, said. “If they (state police) identification checked to ensure that everyone $150 to apply for a concealed weapons to enact proposals that would increase the can’t do it through this program, we should lived in the same household. “I think the permit. The rifle association has sued the FOID application fee from $10 to $50 while get rid of it.” restaurants deserve some certainty,” the mayor state in federal court, contending that delays shortening the time that a card is valid to five Pearson says he trusts the Pritzker said. Bars, he suggested, could start reopening in in issuing FOID cards amount to denial of years from 10 years. administration, at least for now, to fix the February. Second Amendment rights. Problems with controlling access to guns FOID mess. “Until they give a reason not The mayor said that Jan. 12 is an apt date Gov. JB Pritzker hasn’t diverted persist nearly two years after a workplace to trust them, I’m going to trust them,” he to reopen restaurants because it falls nearly two application monies. Since last March, shooting in Aurora that resulted in the says. “We’re going to do what we have to do weeks after New Year’s Eve, when experts fear state police have hired 21 people to help deaths of five people, plus the gunman, who to get it fixed. If you don’t work with the private gatherings might spread the virus. He ease the application backlog and expects was killed by police. The gunman legally other side, who are you going to work with? noted that Springfield School District 186 plans another 11 new people to start work in purchased his weapon but shouldn’t have You can’t just fold your arms and stamp your to start limited in-person classes on that date. January. Employees from other divisions been allowed to own a gun by virtue of a feet.” Langfelder said that masks have kept the have been temporarily assigned to process felony conviction in Mississippi. Authorities Still, Pearson says the FOID program virus in check, although he also acknowledged applications, and 17,000 hours of overtime in Illinois say Mississippi failed to enter may be at an existential point. that the surest way to avoid spreading the virus have been logged, state police say. But that information on the 1995 conviction into a “If this isn’t fixed, the FOID card system is by people not coming into contact with other isn’t sufficient, according to Kelly, who is database. State police realized the gunman is going to collapse,” he said. people. calling on lawmakers to revise the state’s shouldn’t have had a firearm after he “Restaurants are struggling,” the mayor said. gun permitting system, including the law applied for a concealed weapons permit Contact Bruce Rushton at “You have to have strict guidelines. If someone establishing FOID cards that critics claim is and provided fingerprints, which resulted [email protected]. does stretch the limits, you close them down.”

December 17-23, 2020 | Illinois Times | 7 8 | www.illinoistimes.com | December 17-23, 2020 NEWS U of I’s plan to stop the state's tech brain drain Calls for investment in public-private research network TECHNOLOGY | Raymon Troncoso, Capitol News Illinois and Report For America

University of Illinois faculty say an ongoing California and Washington, which have seen statewide investment in a public-private research similar levels of academic success as Illinois but network is key to boosting the state’s economy. have reaped larger growth in the private sector. The Discovery Partners Institute, a UI-led The solution, according to UI’s presentation, research and workforce development hub based is continued investment in computer science in Chicago, is the flagship program of the Illinois classes and computer science teachers in public Innovation Network that seeks to invest in 15 schools zoned for underserved communities. regional hubs affiliated with the UI system to They also promote programs that target Black spur economic growth with state funding. The and Latino K-12 students to establish a pipeline goal of IIN is to create technology jobs in Illinois for earning computer and data science degrees at and train the state’s workforce to fill them. Illinois universities. UI representatives testified before the state DPI’s Chicago campus, in a development Senate Higher Education Committee during a area called The 78, is scheduled to be completed subject matter hearing on Dec. 14, claiming that by 2025. Most of the other hubs are situated despite Illinois’ success in business and STEM on public university campuses and in existing education, the state hasn’t seen the economic structures and are scheduled to be operational boon to match its academic output. over the next few years. “So, broadly, the great thing about Illinois Hubs will have an established focus based is it is a place where talent gets created, it has on their region and the university that houses tremendous capabilities in creating tech talent,” them. Focus areas include computing and data, DPI Director Bill Jackson said in his testimony. food and agriculture, entrepreneurship and According to UI’s presentation, Illinois is environment, and water. second nationally in computer science graduates An economic impact statement crafted by and food research and development, fourth the Boston Consulting Group in late 2019 in MBA graduates, and fifth in data science claims DPI and IIN will generate $198 billion graduates. in economic activity and create or fill 48,000 But this hasn’t translated to the private sector, jobs over the next 10 years. The study says that leading to a “brain drain” of Illinois-educated by the 2029 fiscal year, the project will create or tech workers, he said. fill more than 9,500 jobs annually, with 4,500 “But, our issue, right, is we lose that talent,” of those going to individuals from underserved Jackson said. “It goes to the coast, it goes other backgrounds. places and it doesn’t stay within the state. We do DPI and IIN were originally approved under all the development and we don’t get the essence former Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2017 but had of all that great capability we’re building.” funding delayed over the course of his term. The Illinois is 31st in state economic growth, state released $500 million in state funds for DPI 46th in private job growth, and 62 percent and IIN in February, with another $501 million of computer science graduates leave the state in non-state funds being committed to both after receiving their degree, according to the projects. university’s representatives. On top of that, half At the senate committee, UI system of all start-ups that raise more than $5 million representatives said half of the state funds will go relocate. to DPI and the other half to the 14 other hubs The UI’s tech programs are also not racially in the network. University of Illinois Springfield equitable. has been named as one of the 14 hubs, but the In Chicago, Black residents and Latino program has released no funding for UIS yet. residents each make up around 30 percent of According to UI representatives, only a the city’s population. Cumulatively, they make portion of that money has been distributed for up 12 percent of Chicago’s tech workforce, the planning and construction of DPI and five despite accounting for 60 percent of the general other hubs so far. population. Those hubs include Eastern Illinois In 2019, less than 2 percent of UI system University, Governors State University, computer and data science graduates were Chicago State University, University of Illinois Black, while 5 percent were Latino. The UI at Chicago and University of Illinois at representatives contended that this disparity Urbana-Champaign. limits the workforce that can be developed to address personnel shortfalls in the tech industry Contact Raymon Troncoso at rtroncoso@ and keeps Illinois behind other states like capitolnewsillinois.com.

There’s no sugarcoating it. COVID-19 has been the catalyst for a nightmare year. Bars and restaurants were and continue to be among the hardest hit. In the second month of new mitigations, many plan to voice their concerns at a rally on Dec. 19. Too soon? A prevailing attitude among Springfield bar and restaurant owners is that the first shutdown came too early for central Illinois. “We followed all the rules at the beginning,” said Ryan Bandy, owner of Win, Lose, or Draught in Springfield and vice president of CILBA (Central Illinois Licensed Beverage Association). “It got really frustrating in early April into May and June, because we didn’t really have any big outbreaks in our area but were still shut down. The governor decided to be overly cautious, which was his prerogative, but it didn’t work.” “This all started after the governor put out all these warnings not to go out on St. Patrick’s weekend, and then all these pictures and videos came out showing people partying in the street and at bars in Chicago,” Bandy continued. “Then he closed everything down the day before St. Patrick’s Day. To me, it felt like he was punishing the whole class.” The first shutdown was rough, but state and federal aid provided sustainability for owners and employees. Rent, utilities and other bills weren’t going anywhere, but there was a support system. Businesses closed and waited. Attempting a comeback Outdoor service was permitted beginning May 29. Businesses adapted. At the end of June, The empty bar at Dew Chilli Pub & Grill on North Grand. PHOTO BY JOHN LESKOVISEK customers were allowed back indoors at 50% capacity. Restrictions were frequently frustrating. “The rules and regulations, they change every Chris Hanken, owner of several businesses Round two president of CILBA. “COVID is real. We week. You figure out a way to work with in Sangamon County, was amazed by the Nov. 1, Gov. Pritzker announced new get it. We understand, and that’s why we’ve them, and then they change again,” said Brian outpouring of support upon reopening at the mitigations, banning indoor service. Despite spent a fortune on keeping customers and Shirley, owner of Harry’s Adult Daycare in end of May. “Our customers? Wow! Talk about Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder’s attempt employees safe, and yet we’re told that we’re Springfield. “It’s like, where does it stop?” a community,” he recalled. “We had people at to find a way to circumvent the gubernatorial to blame for all this.” There was a gradual return to something Public House 29 and Lake Pointe Grill who order, the majority of businesses complied. Ebben Moore, owner of Arlington’s like normality. Employees were happy to used to come in once a week coming in three Owners felt like scapegoats. “That’s what in downtown Springfield, thinks it be back at work, especially after enhanced or four times a week, and people who used to the frustrating thing is on this,” said Mike unreasonable that bars and restaurants be in unemployment benefits expired at the end of come in once a month were coming three or Monseur, co-owner of nine DEW Chili the spotlight: “When you walk into a bar or July. four times a month.” Parlor and Godfather’s Pizza locations and restaurant, everything you touch has been

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sanitized, and you’ve got staff staying on large gatherings where it’s unsupervised?” top of that. There’s no one in aisle 17 doing Bandy cited statistics released by the that. Nobody’s constantly cleaning the gas Illinois Department of Public Health to pump handles.” support Monseur’s assertions: “Bars and While owners capitulated during the restaurants are 6.52% (of Illinois Region 3 first shutdown, this second round of COVID exposure locations as of Dec. 5). mitigations was harder to swallow. They feel That’s our exposure contribution, and we blamed for the spread of the virus but want deal with 100% of the mitigation.” The to be part of the solution. breakdown of these statistics can be found “During the first shutdown, bars and at https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/ restaurants were with it,” said Monseur. location-exposure?regionID=3 “We didn’t like it, but we were with it. Among the disheartening impacts When you shut things down, you drive owners face during this second round of people to other avenues like private parties mitigations is the absence of enhanced and house gatherings. That’s where spikes unemployment benefits for their employees. are happening. Why not let us be part of “I get calls from my staff daily, and I the solution by giving people an option to try to tell them things will be OK, but I go someplace that’s sanitized by professional just don’t know,” Monseur said. “Elected staff who have been trained in safety officials are fighting a PR war, and they’re aspects, instead of spreading to these other trying to show the general public that they

Bars and restaurants got creative during the summer when the governor and the weather allowed outdoor events. Pictured here, “The Pop! Does Comedy,” a socially distanced outdoor standup event by Staunztastic Art outside Anvil & Forge. PHOTO CREDIT MIKE ZERKLE

12 | www.illinoistimes.com | December 17-23, 2020 are doing something – that they are taking Trying to find a balance action and shutting these places down. And Owners see a silver lining. “I feel like we that’s frustrating, because it feels like we’re as an industry have come together more being used. I don’t know what the endgame now than we ever have before,” said Bandy. is. It seems like everyone is so dug in that “There’s such camaraderie between local they won’t look at it in a different way. It’s businesses. I actually feel less alone than their way or no way, and it’s the workers I ever have before, being a small business who suffer. ” owner here in central Illinois.” “It’s not about making money right This sense of unity is ubiquitous in now,” Moore explained. “It’s about having the Central Illinois Licensed Beverage the money to pay your staff, and that’s what Association. “We’ve brought the industry they don’t think about. The people I had to together,” explained Monseur. “If there’s let go have kids and families and mortgages. one good thing that came from all this, it’s I don’t know why one job is more that now one of the biggest industries in important than the other, but it certainly our area has a voice. All too often, I’d talk seems to be.” to elected officials, and I’d be so frustrated. The comment I got back a lot was, ‘If you guys would get your act together, you would be listened to. But we know you’re not united, so you’re not listened to that much.’” “My biggest thing is that there’s two sides to every story,” said Will Hoecker, owner of multiple Springfield restaurants. “I just wanna get our side out. I’m not asking to go full-fledged 100%. At some point, the cure becomes worse than the disease…it’s having massive catastrophic effects on people.” CILBA plans a peaceful “Save Our Jobs Rally” outside the Governor’s Mansion on Dec. 19. They plan an “Eat-In” at 1 p.m., in which they urge supporters to bring food bought at local businesses to eat on the sidewalk surrounding the mansion, Anvil & Forge co-owner Mike Zerkle: “We will get followed by a rally on the Y-block in front. through this thing together.” Here co-owner John They ask that attendees wear masks while Zerkle transfers 18-month barrel-aged porter to a not eating and that they avoid using vulgar brite tank to carbonate it. signage or language. Details can be found on the CILBA43 Facebook page. Some see hope in vaccine availability. “We’re asking for the community to Mike Zerkle, co-owner of Anvil & come support us and to stand with us Forge Brewing & Distilling Company in and to help us save jobs in these small Springfield said, “I think [the vaccine] businesses,” said Monseur. “We’re the will be a large step forward in combating same people who have been helping in our the pandemic. I’ve always had faith in our community for years, and we were happy community. We will git through this thing to do it. Lately, though, a lot of us have felt together.” like we’re standing alone, and we’re asking Frustration endures. “Bars and people not to forget us.” restaurants have been singled out,” said Josh Ebben Moore summarized the Flanders, co-owner of Buzz Bomb Brewing argument for reopening: “I get it. You Co. in Springfield. “They are a potential get 300 people together (inside a bar), source of virus spread, but so are schools and they’re not wearing masks? That’s and churches and other places where people gonna be a problem. We’re not asking gather together. I think the real reason is for 300. We’re asking for 30. Then we it’s easier to get people to accept bars and can survive it until the vaccine comes restaurants being shut down.” out or the numbers drop. Places have to Harry’s owner Brian Shirley agrees: “I have something, or they’re gonna close feel like there are people that are getting permanently. Once everybody’s closed, it’s tested and are asked, ‘Well, where have you gonna just be a bunch of people coming been?’ And they’re more likely to say they off unemployment and no jobs.” went to such-and-such bar the other day than they would to say, ‘Well, I went to all Jay Wheeler is a Springfield transplant these other places,’ where they go all the from the Chicago suburbs. He is a freelance time. We get the backlash from that more writer and bar manager. Contact him at than the others.” [email protected].

A pandemic, a civil rights uprising, economic turmoil, an historic election – this year has brought many hardships. It has made the inequalities and divisions in our society more clear. It’s also been a time for reflection and change. Social service providers and community activists, already making due with a lack of resources, have been forced to find new solutions for increasingly complex problems. Illinois Times and NPR Illinois asked various community leaders about lessons learned and hopes for the future. A health and equity perspective “We’re in a season where we have seen insurmountable trauma,” said Dr. Wendi Wills El-Amin, a family physician and associate dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. The medical school committed to being an anti- racist organization in January before the Black Lives Matter resurgence began. Response to the pandemic from the medical school and its health care arm, SIU Medicine, has focused on increasing access to services and care to marginalized people. In September, SIU Medicine moved its COVID testing site from the parking lot of the Sangamon County Department of Public Health building on South Grand Avenue to Abundant Faith Christian Center on Taylor Avenue. It operates three days a week, and SIU also brings the screening service to different churches and community centers on Fridays. “We understand that you can’t just open your doors and expect everybody to come,” she said. PAINTING BY FELICIA OLIN Attention is now shifting to education efforts around the vaccine. Wills El-Amin said the reckoning over racism this summer has opened who are in that state, it means that they’re not Philando Castile. The group has found it hard and Pierre Menard from the Statehouse lawn, up the conversation on some of medicine’s going to access health care,” she said. “And that’s at times to be heard. That changed when several as well as a change to the name of Douglas racist history, such as the Tuskegee Syphilis why we have to get our mental health in a more thousand people participated in the vehicle Park. Both efforts were successful. “It’s unfair to Study, from 1932-1972, where Black men with robust state.” parade it organized on May 31 to demonstrate glorify people from our past – who were leaders syphilis were not given treatment options as She said she was inspired by the Black Lives against police brutality, after the police killing of at that time – but were slave owners or direct they became available. A report later called it Matter car parade through Springfield in late George Floyd in Minneapolis. beneficiaries of slavery, and expect people who, if “ethically unjustifiable.” “Those are real things May, where she witnessed kids and adults on BLM Springfield has worked to balance safety slavery were in place today, would be enslaved, to that have happened, and bringing that into the the east side standing on their porches, smiling during the pandemic with civic engagement, frequent those places and be comfortable there,” conversation is going to allow us to navigate in a and waving. “It’s like they were being seen for noting that COVID has disproportionately said Clemons. different way,” she said. the first time,” Wills El-Amin said. “That type of infected and killed people of color. Since the Mayor Jim Langfelder recently recommended Wills El-Amin wants more mental health solidarity is what’s going to help Springfield.” parade, co-founders Sunshine Clemons and Clemons be appointed to Springfield’s Police resources to address the trauma experienced Khoran Readus have met with police to discuss Community Review Commission. And both this year. Often, experts discuss a fight or flight Movement for Black lives potential reforms. she and Readus were awarded as Humanitarians response to difficult situations. But this year, she’s Black Lives Matter Springfield started in 2016 With others, BLM Springfield advocated for of the Year for 2020 by the Greater Springfield seen many people freeze. “When you see people after the police killings of Alton Sterling and the removal of statues of Stephen A. Douglas Interfaith Association.

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“What gives me hope is knowing that my partner and I have the passion to keep doing the work that we’re doing. And we have a good support system in place to help us continue,” said Clemons. Readus said they’ve made great strides over the past several months from where they started back in 2016. “A lot of people did not want to have any relationships with us or have anything to do with us. Fast-forward now to 2020, those relationships are now present,” said Readus. Services for LGBTQ community The Phoenix Center canceled its PrideFest this year, an annual downtown event to celebrate and increase the visibility of the local queer community. Its LGBTQ support groups meet online these days, and staff have worked remotely. Harm reduction and housing remain priorities, said Cooley, the center’s executive director. Harm reduction includes a needle exchange program for intravenous drug users as well as STI testing. Reaching those in need, including LGBTQ people in rural areas, has been difficult. The center created a walk-up window at its offices and started doing deliveries. It hosts two housing programs, one for LGBTQ people and another for those living with HIV. Residents have faced isolation. “With the type of living we have, and people sharing community space, we’ve had to put some pretty strict rules Khoran Readus (left) and Sunshine Clemons at the BLM Springfield car parade on May 31. in place. So it’s been a challenge for them to PHOTO BY RACHEL OTWELL basically stay put, and it’s been a challenge for us then to make sure that they have all that they that focuses on healing and recovery. “You with isolation and poverty, unhealthy coping need, including social support,” said Cooley. do tend to see, when we’re talking about mechanisms could set some on the path to Cooley has also dealt with pandemic-related people experiencing chronic homelessness, co- homelessness. challenges in her personal life. Her wife has occurring mental health issues and substance For now, Helping Hands is focused on stage four cancer. Cooley has to be especially use issues.” making emergency shelter accessible and safe. mindful of not spreading any additional “We have to make sure that we’re helping For the long term, Smith said she’s aiming for illnesses to her. people who are unemployed now, or who are stronger programs that deal with people’s social Once the pandemic is over, Cooley said, precariously employed or underemployed and emotional needs while helping them gain she is looking forward to “phenomenal social because of COVID.” Mental, behavioral independence. events” for the LGBTQ community. Expanding and emotional health are all important access to services, perhaps with satellite offices considerations, said Smith. As many people deal Supporting Black businesses in other parts of the state, is also a possibility, Black-owned businesses often have a hard she said. time accessing capital to start and sustain their operations, and can struggle to expand their Helping the homeless reach to a wider customer base. Meanwhile, Erica Smith heads Helping Hands of Black businesses and institutions “have always Springfield, which serves people experiencing been at the forefront of trying to drive change homelessness. “Even before COVID, our in their community, as well as the greater organization was working on providing more community as a whole,” said Dominic Watson, housing opportunities for people. We know president and CEO of the Springfield Black that the answer to homelessness is housing. Chamber of Commerce. And while emergency shelter is very important, The chamber organized Black Restaurant housing is the answer,” said Smith. One Weekend in early June, highlighting eight silver lining this year has been COVID-relief restaurants and celebrating Juneteenth weekend funding that has gone toward a rapid rehousing with the goal of building community through program, where clients are provided apartments. food. Watson said several restaurants saw “We knew housing is health care before revenue from the weekend exceed $30,000. COVID. And now we really know housing The Black Lives Matter movement has is health care. Having your own house allows started conversations on race in Springfield you to quarantine and protect yourself and and led to more of an interest in funding and other people.” Smith said she is also committed supporting Black businesses and organizations. to taking a trauma-informed approach – one Erica Smith PHOTO BY DEBORAH YOGGERST Watson said he hopes this continues. “We didn’t

16 | www.illinoistimes.com | December 17-23, 2020 close that much of the gap. But if we continue people clearly see food as an issue of climate, with this momentum, and try to overcome the careers and community. “We all need to eat barriers that exist, we’ll be on the path,” he said. to survive. But I think the more important Still, with the Springfield Rail question now is what do we do for all of us to Improvements Project well underway, Watson thrive?” and other community activists worry it could further divide the city. That’s one reason he’s Artists ponder their place advocating for an east side business hub. He’s Allison Lacher heads exhibitions for the optimistic we’ll learn from the turmoil of 2020 University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery. An artist herself, she’s a co-founder of the DEMO project. It was an alternative art space on the Springfield Art Association campus, in an old house that was demolished in 2018. Lacher is an advocate for the arts, especially of the contemporary and conceptual variety. She said for herself and many of the artists she has spoken with about the year, “It’s been a real time of assessment and reevaluation.” In the midst of the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, the question of who art is for and why has been central. “Artists are wondering, what is this work for? Who is my audience? How am I reaching people with my work? Is my work important right now, in the context of what’s happening in the country?” The social component of art has been largely lost, though creativity abounds with virtual art tours and auctions, and socially distant Piero Taico PHOTO BY KATHERINE SARSFIELD exhibitions. Springfield has a robust arts scene, though groups often work in silos. “I keep and from those who have long done the work wondering about what would happen if the of community organizing. “We have some of visual artists in Springfield organized en masse,” those who have shown us what not to do. And we have a lot of those who are offering counsel on what we can do moving forward,” Watson said. Food for community Piero Taico is a self-proclaimed “hustler of all things local foods.” He’s a communications coordinator for the Illinois Stewardship Alliance, which supports farmers and consumers with a local-first and environmental approach. He’s also worked this year with the Environmental Protection Agency and city of Springfield on a Local Foods, Local Places initiative for a community kitchen. Taico, a first-generation American who has baked and sold Peruvian goods with his family, has envisioned a community kitchen in downtown Springfield for years. This year has made the cracks in our food system more visible, said Taico. “A lot of folks Allison Lacher PHOTO COURTESY ALLISON LACHER forget the cracks we’re talking about are people experiencing food insecurity.” This year has said Lacher. brought about an increased focus on locally “It’s not always the artists who are carving produced food staying in the state, he said. out the structures and opportunities that And more people seemed to take a hyper-local we work within, or the objectives of those approach to food, via gardening. The trick will structures and opportunities. So what do we be whether that energy lasts. “I’m never one for all need, as an arts community in Springfield? lack of hope,” said Taico. What do we prioritize? And how do we “I’m a firm believer that when people are advocate for that together?” Looking ahead, more connected to their food, something very Lacher envisions organization among the arts fundamental is fulfilled physically, mentally and community to start answering those questions spiritually.” Taico envisions a new year where collectively.

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Michael Phelon (far right) with two former Outlet mentees, now mentors for the program themselves. PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL PHELON

Compassionate care for immigrants dignity, and we need to honor them by serving young guys that I work with, they are already Since 2017, members of the Springfield them well.” coming from hard situations,” said Phelon. Immigrant Advocacy Network have pushed Learning online comes at a higher cost to for a “Welcoming City” declaration to Entrepreneurs adapt students from low-income households where honor immigrants and their contributions to Katie Davison, executive director of Innovate access to the internet and meals isn’t always Springfield. SIAN offers legal and language Springfield, said 2020 forced new ways of a given. “My personal grocery bill went up interpretation assistance, and has organized thinking. She said entrepreneurs the business double and I have a stable home. So imagine rallies against family separation policies. incubator serves have been able to handle a mother who may not have what God But Veronica Espina, co-founder of the the shift in normal operations and demands, has blessed me and my wife with.” Phelon group, said after seeing immense need in the “because they’re already dealing in a kind of said more than ever, the focus has been on immigrant and refugee community in central volatile market and situation anyway … or addressing basic needs. The Outlet has a new Illinois brought on by the pandemic, the all- they were already working in a space that was on-site food pantry, for instance. volunteer organization had to shift focus. In virtual.” Phelon resigned from his position at March, it started raising money to buy diapers, Innovate Springfield, part of University Lincoln Land Community College so he baby formula and food, and to help people pay of Illinois Springfield, also shifted its own could focus on The Outlet full time. He said rent. The change was about more than meeting operations, closing its workspace for part of he feels that puts him in a distinct position, basic needs. the year and moving its workshops, events and as a Black male leader of a nonprofit in “We recognize that xenophobia is at the programs online. Some of those changes may Springfield. And he’s heartened by an increase core of racism – anti-immigrant sentiment is stay, as the convenience has meant better access. in charitable giving, including a $40,000 at the core of racism. So how do we approach The year also brought a renewed focus on donation from the Asian Indian Women’s serving our communities from a bias-free mental health, specifically in avoiding burnout Organization. approach?” All SIAN volunteers and members and finding work/family balance. These have Phelon said he is looking forward to must complete training on anti-racism and the always been issues for entrepreneurs as they when it is safe enough to resume The Outlet’s democratic principles of organizing. Espina’s launch and nurture new businesses. But civil rights road trips. Destinations include motto is, “Do no harm.” Davison said there is now more demand for Memphis, Selma and Chicago. “I believe Espina said relationship building and resources and more open discussion. “Many these guys have to dream. And they’ve been listening are at the core of SIAN’s work, a of us were working at a level that is not somewhat stuck in situations that they had break from what she calls paternalistic forms sustainable,” she said. “And this time, this kind no control over.” of charity. “Organizations traditionally decide of great pause, has encouraged us to think about Phelon said he’s grateful to those in for the communities what this community the core functions that we must do.” Springfield who make his work possible and should be needing or eating. And that is not he wants to see increased civic engagement. what SIAN does,” Espina said. This shows, Mentoring and meeting needs “I hope we come out of 2020 with our for example, in the choices of what food the Michael Phelon started The Outlet mentoring eyes open and ready to take action in our organization offers to families. SIAN puts program in 2004. It’s located on South 12th community,” he said. “We can’t wait for the tortillas, fresh fruit and pork in their weekly Street, though this year, the 30 mentors are next person to solve what’s going on. And it’s deliveries that serve up to 300 people. mostly connecting with youth remotely. The not going to take an outside person. It’s going Nonprofits, foundations and volunteer program serves 48 youth from in and around to take us to change Springfield.” groups have found ways to share resources Springfield with a focus on boys and young men during the pandemic, and Espina hopes this from fatherless households. Mary Hansen is a reporter for NPR Illinois, continues. She said too often resources are This year, Phelon has seen an enormous Springfield’s public radio station, and can be restricted to serve one demographic versus amount of personal loss. His mother and uncle reached at [email protected]. You can hear audio another. “The work that we do is intrinsically died, as did his mentor, Dr. Clarice Ford, and components of this reporting at NPRIllinois.org. connected, and it is connected because we his “right-hand man” at The Outlet, Marcus Rachel Otwell is an Illinois Times staff writer. believe that our communities have human Butler Sr. “It’s been rough for us. Most of the Contact her at [email protected].

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A few months back I was up way past my Chateau La Gabarre Bordeaux Blanc $16.99 bedtime, doom-scrolling through social media, A blend of sauvignon blanc and semillon, when an ad for a wine subscription service this is a quintessential example of white wine popped up on my feed. Seduced by the promise from the Bordeaux region of France. The nose of new and interesting wines at rock- bottom is full of fresh cut melon and herbs, followed prices delivered right to my door, I took the by a bracing minerality and full, rounded bait and clicked. Not long after, a box appeared mouthfeel. at my door, and I must admit it was kind of exciting. Inside were six bottles of wine, each Jaffers Viognier $32.99 accompanied by big, glossy tasting cards. That Aromas of tropical fruit and white flowers lead evening I eagerly opened a bottle and poured the way to juicy finish on the palate of this rich myself a glass of what turned out to be a rather viognier from Santa Barbara. 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Berry hues give way to tart selections are waiting right around the corner? cherries on the nose and a medium-bodied, Since the start of the pandemic, I’ve sadly juicy wine with a cocoa finish. opted out of leisurely visits to the wine shop and I’ve missed taking the time to slowly peruse Vollereaux Champagne $44.99 the racks, wine glass in hand. However, I’ve had A perfect to wine to help ring in the New almost as much fun calling up The Corkscrew Year, this delightful French sparkler has a light on Chatham Road in Springfield to chat with golden hue, fine bubbles and delightful stone the owner about what I’m after, and let them fruit flavors. Blended from all three champagne choose for me. Each time I bring home a box grape varieties (chardonnay, pinot meunier and filled with old favorites and new surprises for pinot noir), it was aged on the lees (residual a better value than I would get from an online yeast) for four years, yielding appealing aromas subscription program or the grocery store. Their of brioche and honey. website is also well laid out, making it easy to peruse the inventory from the safety of your Ashley Meyer studied winemaking and marketing couch. at Lincoln University on the South Island of New There can be certain advantages to joining Zealand. While New Zealand is widely known a wine club, advises Nancy Sweet, owner of It’s for it’s fruity sauvignon blanc, they produce a All About Wine in Springfield. “We have a wine range of excellent styles, including world-class club that offers curated selections and discounts gewürztraminer riesling, pinot noir and syrah. on wines that we have here in the shop. In normal times we have a little party for wine club members whenever we do a pick-up. In addition to tasting notes, we come up with recipes to pair with each wine and offer some of those dishes Recipes online for to sample that night along with the wines.” Whether you are a seasoned wine drinker or a are available at www.itsallaboutwine.net. “They’re just so approachable and delicious, and food with your wine novice, these sorts of programs are an excellent Both IAAW and the Corkscrew have online Desperada is a producer that I’ve been in love Jacob Thornton works for the State Board way to broaden your horizons. “Some people ordering available on their websites, making with since discovering this area. Female-owned, of Education by day and part- time at have a tendency find something they like and safe shopping (and gift giving) a breeze. The all-female staff and the wines are just amazing. It’s All About Wine, guiding folks to keep buying it over and over,” Sweet points out, world is a little crazy right now, so why not try The winemaker does a lot with Italian varietals their favorite bottle. He was kind enough “and our wine club provides a great excuse to try something new? Here are a few fun selections, that you don’t often see in California, as well as to give us his recipe for crispy latkes, as new things.” IAAW has recently partnered with perfect for celebrating the season. Rhone-style blends.” Sackcloth and Ashes is a well as his top 15 ways to whip up simple Luminary Kitchen and Provisions, the newest powerhouse Bordeaux blend filled with aromas yet glamorous nibbles at home. Find the project from chefs Jordan and Aurora Coffey, to Desperada Sackcloth and Ashes $49.99 of black fruits and earth, and would be perfect recipes at www.Illinoistimes.com. offer wine pairings to complement Luminary’s “I’ve recently fallen in love with wines from the paired alongside a well marbled slice of prime exciting cuisine. More information and details Paso Robles region (California),” said Sweet. rib.

December 17-23, 2020 | Illinois Times | 21 KEEP IT LOCAL. Support local businesses.

22 | www.illinoistimes.com | December 17-23, 2020 MUSIC LIVE MUSIC Live music within 40 miles of Springfield.

Dates, times and locations are subject to change, so we suggest calling before attending an event.

Attention bands, bars and musicians: submit your shows and photos online at www.illinoistimes.com or by email [email protected].

Thursday Dec 17 Take a break The Deep Hollow live streams their annual Happy Hollowdays concert, Thursday, Dec. 7 from 7:30-9 p.m. with Cowboy Randy Facebook with Randy Erwin, 7pm Hollows, ships and streams The Deep Hollow Facebook with The Deep Hollow, NOW PLAYING | Tom Irwin 7:30-9pm

Since the now playing aspect of this Now virtual tips are generally done through PayPal Playing column generally revolves around live or Venmo, but other platforms are sometimes music, and as our in-person live music is on used as well. I know some patrons of the arts Friday hold for a time, how about we continue to who even write on these little pieces of paper pursue our never-ending quest for the good called checks and use a thing called the post Dec 18 stuff in the forms now available at this time in office to send rewards of currency through our current world situation. In other words, the U.S. mail to express their enthusiasm for Tom Irwin’s Friday Frolic let’s go wherever the music takes us, and for a music show. And while we’re here, why not Facebook with Tom Irwin, now that would be into the online world of send any musician doing a livestream a gift 8:37-10:53pm livestreaming. of the green, if you can? Believe me, it will be It would hardly be the holidays in appreciated. Just try to think of it as spending Sunshine Daydream Springfield without The Deep Hollow some of that money you’ve saved by not going Facebook with Sunshine tradition of their Happy Hollowdays concert, out to bars, concerts and festivals over this past Daydream, 7:30-9:30pm and lo and behold, in the marvelous makings year. of a Christmas miracle, it’s going to happen. On Saturday, get ready for another Hickory Of course, nothing can be normal in 2020, Ridge Concerts virtual version as magical so this edition of the popular gathering, musician Chris Vallillo again conjures up usually held upstairs at Arlington’s, is going another top-notch, grade A, lifelong performer Saturday to be online via Facebook Live. If you want when singer, songwriter, folklorist and to join in real time and participate in the musicologist Lee Murdock streams live for us Dec 19 lively comment section, the gig goes from on YouTube and Facebook. Lee is quite well 7:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17. Now that’s known in the Chicago area and around the Midwest Avenue tonight, for you snappy IT readers who pick Midwest for his presentations of Great Lakes- Boar’s Nest, Athens, 8pm up the paper the day it comes out, but if you’re based traditional and original folk songs. Those reading this later, never fear, the Facebook familiar with a past community organization Jambalaya Jazz Live events usually remain available to view known as the Prairie Grapevine Folklore with Frank Parker long after their initial showing. I’m not sure Society might remember Mr. Murdock as a Buzz Bomb Brewing Co., how TDH is handling this, so if you miss the regular performer. One of his best-known 6-9pm Thursday date, just check on FB to see if the songs, The Christmas Ship, tells the tale of a concert is still up. My money says it’s hanging real schooner that brought Christmas trees into around for a while. Chicago every December in the early part of And speaking of money, the show is free to the 20th century. You better believe Lee will watch, but please send some seasonal gifts in be playing that song, along with a few other Tuesday the monetary way – you know, the kind that seasonal tunes, while joined by his pal Chris, always fits, is the correct color and never goes to make for a very merry, holiday show. Dec 22 out of style – to these extremely talented, hard- Donate what you can, enjoy when you will working folks, who are singers, songwriters, and be thankful for what we have now for our Tom’s Turtle Tank Tuesdays musicians, entertainers and good people that music performances. Keep up the ha-ha-has Facebook with Tom Irwin, 8:30pm haven’t had a live gig in quite some time. The for more fun during the ho-ho-ho season.

December 17-23, 2020 | Illinois Times | 23 THE CALENDAR Bring Your Own Book Club Old Capitol Farmers Holiday non-competitive event, hosted Thursdays. What have you Market by Jr. Historians Live! Visit the been reading lately? Hosted by Sat., Dec. 19, 9am-12pm. The website for more information. Lincoln Library. Call for Zoom market will be held both inside presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. information. 217-753-4900. and outside to accommodate Free. 217-558-8844. social distancing. Anvil and Forge Brewing and Distilling  Dance Company, 619 E. Washington  Nature, Science & Environment Through Clara’s Eyes St., 217-494-6200. Every Friday-Sunday through Old Capitol Holiday Walks Winter Holiday Floral Jan. 3. It’s an exciting Saturdays, 10am-7pm. See Show behind-the-scenes journey of Santa in his office (1-4pm), take Through Dec. 21. Make a virtual more than forty years of the a free carriage ride and shop visit to the Washington Park Springfield Ballet Company’s local. downtownspringfield.org. Botanical Gardens to see 500+ annual production of The Downtown Springfield, South poinsettias nestled among the Nutcracker. $30-$48. 217- Second Street and East Capitol garden’s tropical collections 544-1967. Avenue, 217-544-1723. and decorated evergreens. See the Facebook page for more info. 217-546-4116.  Film & Television  Fundraisers Virtual Star Party with Route 66 Film Festival Coalition of Rainbow Jupiter and Saturn Dec. 18-28, 12am. Alliances food collection Mon., Dec. 21, 5-6:30pm. The Independent films from around Saturdays, 10am-12pm. UIS observatory will offer a live the world. Nine sessions, Coalition of Rainbow Alliances view of Jupiter and Saturn until $7.50 each or $50 for all. is taking donations to help they set. It will be the closest route66filmfestival.net. 217- stock the micro pantries at the the two planets have been in 494-1279. Boys and Girls Clubs and Fifth more than 800 years. Access Street Renaissance. Visit their the Zoom link at go.uis.edu/ History Facebook page for more info. starparties. 217-206-8342.  First Church of the Brethren, Little Lincoln Firesides Tales: 2115 Yale Boulevard, 217-523- Holiday 5212.  Lectures & Meetings Route 66 Film Festival Tue., Dec. 22, 10-11am. Hear FILM | Independent films from around the world MLK Day of Service: Winter Springfield Philatelic Society Dec. 18-28 short stories and engage (Postal Stamp Club) Since 2002, the Route 66 Film Festival has brought in short activities between Wear Drive $7.50-$50 Through Jan. 12, 2021, Third Monday of every month exciting, independent films from around the world to each. Then enjoy themed arts via Zoom. Visit the Facebook route66filmfestival.com and crafts activities. Online. 8am-5pm. Donate new and 217-725-9058 Springfield and provided a venue for new filmmakers to unused winter outerwear for page for more information. showcase their work, share ideas with other filmmakers and presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. 217-341-4838. Abraham Lincoln Presidential local organizations that serve entertain audiences. Many of the films shown at the festival Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 217- those in need. Call for more have earned recognition, including nominations for Academy 558-8844. information. Senior Services of  Bulletin Board Awards. This year the festival will be delivered online via the Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason Film Festival Flix platform. Nine film sessions, including St., 217-528-4035. APL pet adoptions  Faith & Philosophy Saturdays, 11am-4pm and short films, drama features and foreign language features, will Sundays, 12-3pm. apl-shelter. be released for viewing for 48 hours each. Tickets are $7.50 Candle Lighting Service  Children’s Corner org. PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans per session or $50 for access to all nine. All film sessions will Sun., Dec. 20, 5:30-6:30pm. Pkwy., 217-544-7387. Join Unity of Springfield Project HOWL also be available on Dec. 27-28, to allow viewers to screen Sat., Dec. 19, 1pm. Help Out missed sessions. Films may be viewed by all household for a special Christmas candle-lighting via Zoom. Wild Life! Use science to  Health members on any internet-connected device. This year’s Love offerings accepted. investigate how animals live, festival winners will be announced at a free awards ceremony unityofspringfieldil.org. 217- act and adapt. Registration is Healthy Living for Your Brain via Zoom at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26. More information 523-5897. 217-523-5897. required at least 24 hours prior and Body and the festival program book are available at the website to the class. Masks required. Thu., Dec. 17, 2-3pm. Learn Call or visit the website to route66filmfestival.net. Vespers Service about research in the areas of Wed., Dec. 23, 5-6pm. register. springfieldparks.org. nutrition, exercise, cognitive A quiet, contemplative $20-$25. Henson Robinson activity and social engagement, service honoring the holiday Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., and how to incorporate these season. Email office@ 217-585-1821. recommendations into a plan THE CALENDAR Presented by the First Conversation. Watch on the unityofspringfieldil.org for for healthy aging. alz.org. Free. Presbyterian Church. Free. 217- YouTube channel or Facebook online meeting details. Love Winter Camp Registration required. Register Send us your events! Deadline: 5pm Fri. Mon., Dec. 21, 7:30am-5:30pm. Submit online at: www.illinoistimes.com. 528-4311. page. ilsymphony.org. 522- offering. Unity of Springfield, online or by phone. 1-800-272- 2838. 417 Cordelia, 523-5897. A fun, safe place for winter 3900. Email: [email protected] Dates, break. Arts and crafts projects, times and locations are subject to last-minute Lee Murdock Sat., Dec. 19, 7pm. A live- recreational activities and field changes, so we suggest calling before trips. Bring a cold sack lunch attending events. streamed Christmas program  Books & Authors  Holiday Happenings  Sports & Fitness with Chicago folksinger and and drink each day (no candy guitarist Lee Murdock. Free. ALPLM Reading Club Light up the Park or soda). Health guidelines will Let’s Get Fit Donations welcome. Facebook Mon., Dec. 21, 4-5pm. The Through Dec. 27. Drive be strictly followed. $26-$32. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Hickory Ridge Concerts, 309- Vanderbeekers of 141st Street, through over a mile of Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 9-10am. Online exercise  Special Music Events 224-8210. by Karina Yan Glaser. Join the 100,000+ brilliant holiday 4965 S. 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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 subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 20-021394. Michael A. Phelps MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6297416 Email: [email protected] 20CH187

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR LVS TITLE TRUST 2018-3, Plaintiff, -v.- ANTHONY L. CATENCAMP, Defendant 2020 CH 000004 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 19, 2020, the Sheriff of Sangamon County will at 9:00 AM on January 12, 2021, at the Sangamon County Courthouse, 200 S. Ninth Street, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62701, sell at public auction to the highest bidder Real Estate Foreclosure for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2013 STOCKTON IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH DR., SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Property Index No. 22-23.0-129-028 SANGAMON COUNTY - SPRINGFIELD The real estate is improved with a single ILLINOIS family residence. Oceanside Mortgage Company, Plaintiff, The judgment amount was $203,281.70. vs. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest Jennifer M. Roe; Unknown Owners and bid by certified funds at the close of the Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. auction; the balance, including the Judicial Case No. 2019CH000187 sale fee for Abandoned Residential Proper- 2 Interlacken Road, Springfield, IL 62704 ty Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu- Judge Adam Giganti lated on residential real estate at the rate NOTICE OF SALE of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that of the amount paid by the purchaser not pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due and Sale entered in the above entitled within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject cause on August 2, 2019, Jack Campbell property is subject to general real estate will on January 12, 2021, at the hour of taxes, special assessments, or special 9:00AM at the Sangamon County Sheriff’s taxes levied against said real estate and is Office, Sangamon County Courthouse, 200 offered for sale without any representa- South 9th Street, Second Floor, Springfield, tion as to quality or quantity of title and IL 62703, sell to the highest bidder for without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” cash, the following described mortgaged condition. The sale is further subject to real estate: confirmation by the court. Situated in Sangamon County, Illinois. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, Commonly known as 2 Interlacken Road, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Springfield, IL 62704 Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a Parcel Number(s): 22-06.0-127-002 deed to the real estate after confirmation The real estate is improved with a Single of the sale Family Residence. The property will NOT be open for inspec

December 17-23, 2020 | Illinois Times | 25 tion and plaintiff makes no representation the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Court. SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703 as to the condition of the property. Pro- Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a MARTIN T. FAHEY, DECEASED, THERESA M. the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled Upon payment in full of the amount bid, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that spective bidders are admonished to check Deed to the real estate after confirmation FAHEY, LINDSAY MICHELLE FAHEY SMITH only to a return of the purchase price the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of pursuant to a Judgment of the above the court file to verify all information. of the sale. and JOEL MARTIN FAHEY, Defendants. paid. The Purchaser shall have no further Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Court entered in the above entitled cause If this property is a condominium unit, the The property will NOT be open for inspec- CASE NO. 20-CH-124 recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort- Deed to the real estate after confirmation on September 16, 2020, the following purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure tion. Prospective bidders are admonished PROPERTY ADDRESS: gagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. of the sale. described real estate, to-wit: sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay to check the Court file to verify all 2022 S. 4TH ST. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- The property will NOT be open for inspec- Permanent Index Number: 22-21.0- the assessments and the legal fees information. SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703 OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO tion. Prospective bidders are admonished 231-007 required by The Condominium Property For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS to check the Court file to verify all Commonly known as: 4124 Clearwater Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East pursuant to a Judgment of the above AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- information. Ln., Springfield, IL 62703 this property is a condominium unit Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) Court entered in the above entitled cause SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: will be offered for sale and sold at public which is part of a common interest com- 422-1719 on November 24, 2020, the following 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East vendue on January 5, 2021, at 9:00 AM, munity, the purchaser of the unit at the The purchaser of a condominium unit described real estate, to-wit: FORECLOSURE LAW. Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) in the Sangamon County Complex, County foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than Permanent Index Number: 22-04.0-430- Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection 422-1719 Board Room, 2nd Floor, Springfield, shall pay the assessments required by a mortgagee, who takes possession of 006 fka 22-04-430-006 Practices Act you are advised that the Law The purchaser of a condominium unit Illinois. The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS a condominium unit pursuant to a court Commonly known as: 2022 S. 4th St., Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than The Judgment amount is $113,072.73. 605/18.5(g-1). order or a purchaser who acquires title Springfield, IL 62703 deemed to be a debt collector attempting a mortgagee, who takes possession of The real estate is improved with a single IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- from a mortgagee shall have the duty will be offered for sale and sold at public to collect a debt, and any information a condominium unit pursuant to a court family residence. OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO to pay the proportionate share, if any, of vendue on January 5, 2021, at 9:00 AM, obtained will be used for that purpose. order or a purchaser who acquires title Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS the common expenses for the unit which in the Sangamon County Complex, County HEARTLAND CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, from a mortgagee shall have the duty by certified funds at the close of the sale AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- would have become due in the absence of Board Room, 2nd Floor, Springfield, Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney to pay the proportionate share, if any, of payable to The Sheriff of Sangamon Coun- SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION any assessment acceleration during the 6 Illinois. Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC the common expenses for the unit which ty. No third party checks will be accepted. 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE months immediately preceding institution The Judgment amount is $43,054.63. Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) would have become due in the absence of The balance, including the Judicial sale FORECLOSURE LAW. of an action to enforce the collection of The real estate is improved with a single HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC any assessment acceleration during the 6 fee for Abandoned Residential Property For information, contact Plaintiff’s attor- assessments, and which remain unpaid by family residence. Attorneys at Law months immediately preceding institution Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu- ney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, the owner during whose possession the Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid P.O. Box 740 of an action to enforce the collection of lated on residential real estate at the rate 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chi- assessments accrued. If the outstanding by certified funds at the close of the sale Decatur, IL 62525 assessments, and which remain unpaid by of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof cago, IL, 60602, (312) 239-3432. Please assessments are paid at any time during payable to The Sheriff of Sangamon Coun- Send Notice/Pleadings to: the owner during whose possession the of the amount paid by the purchaser refer to file number 19IL00316-1. E-Mail: any action to enforce the collection of ty. No third party checks will be accepted. Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) assessments accrued. If the outstanding not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or [email protected] assessments, the purchaser shall have no The balance, including the Judicial sale Email: [email protected] assessments are paid at any time during wire transfer, is due within twenty-four case # 2020 CH 000004 obligation to pay any assessments which fee for Abandoned Residential Property Telephone: (217) 422-1719 any action to enforce the collection of (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the accrued before he or she acquired title. Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu- Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 assessments, the purchaser shall have no mortgagee acquiring the residential real If this property is a condominium unit lated on residential real estate at the rate R20CH124 obligation to pay any assessments which estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale NOTICE OF SALE which is part of a common interest com- of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof accrued before he or she acquired title. or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, STATE OF ILLINOIS munity, the purchaser of the unit at the of the amount paid by the purchaser If this property is a condominium unit or other lienor acquiring the residential IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or NOTICE OF SALE which is part of a common interest com- real estate whose rights in and to the JUDICIAL CIRCUIT shall pay the assessments required by wire transfer, is due within twenty-four STATE OF ILLINOIS munity, the purchaser of the unit at the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the COUNTY OF SANGAMON SPRINGFIELD, the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee sale. The subject property is subject to SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS 605/18.5 (g-1). mortgagee acquiring the residential real JUDICIAL CIRCUIT shall pay the assessments required by general real estate taxes, special assess- HEARTLAND CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale COUNTY OF SANGAMON SPRINGFIELD, the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS ments or special taxes levied against vs. the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS 605/18.5 (g-1). said real estate, and is offered for sale JOHN POTTORF AKA JOHN L. POTTORF only to a return of the purchase price or other lienor acquiring the residential CHARLES E. LEE AND LINDA G. LEE, If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, without any representation as to quality AKA JOHN LEE POTTORF, Defendant. paid. The Purchaser shall have no further real estate whose rights in and to the Plaintiff, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled or quantity of title and without recourse to CASE NO. 20-CH-79 recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort- mortgaged real estate arose prior to the vs. only to a return of the purchase price the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The PROPERTY ADDRESS: gagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. sale. The subject property is subject to LEE EDWARD WILLIAMS, JR., Defendant. paid. The Purchaser shall have no further Sale is further subject to confirmation by 212 S. 8TH STREET IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- general real estate taxes, special assess- CASE NO. 20-CH-103 recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort- the Court. RIVERTON, IL 62561 OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ments or special taxes levied against PROPERTY ADDRESS: gagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS said real estate, and is offered for sale 1205 CONVERSE AVE. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of pursuant to a Judgment of the above AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- without any representation as to quality SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702 OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Court entered in the above entitled cause SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION or quantity of title and without recourse to PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pur- REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS Deed to the real estate after confirmation on November 24, 2020, the following 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The suant to a Judgment of the above Court AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- of the sale. described real estate, to-wit: FORECLOSURE LAW. Sale is further subject to confirmation by entered in the above entitled cause on SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION The property will NOT be open for inspec- Permanent Index Number: 15-15.0- Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection the Court. October 14, 2020, the following described 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE tion. Prospective bidders are admonished 105-040 Practices Act you are advised that the Law Upon payment in full of the amount bid, real estate, to-wit: FORECLOSURE LAW. to check the Court file to verify all Commonly known as: 212 S. 8th Street, Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Permanent Index Number: 14-22.0- Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection information. Riverton, IL 62561 deemed to be a debt collector attempting Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a 477-013 Practices Act you are advised that the Law For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: will be offered for sale and sold at public to collect a debt, and any information Deed to the real estate after confirmation Commonly known as: 1205 Converse Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East vendue on January 5, 2021, at 9:00 AM, obtained will be used for that purpose. of the sale. Ave., Springfield, IL 62702 deemed to be a debt collector attempting Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) in the Sangamon County Complex, County HEARTLAND CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, The property will NOT be open for inspec- will be offered for sale and sold at public to collect a debt, and any information 422-1719 Board Room, 2nd Floor, Springfield, Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney tion. Prospective bidders are admonished vendue on January 19, 2021, at 9:00 AM, obtained will be used for that purpose. The purchaser of a condominium unit Illinois. Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC to check the Court file to verify all in the Sangamon County Complex, County CHARLES E. LEE AND LINDA G. LEE, at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than The Judgment amount is $181,684.25. Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) information. Board Room, 2nd Floor, Springfield, Plaintiff, a mortgagee, who takes possession of The real estate is improved with a single HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Illinois. Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney a condominium unit pursuant to a court family residence. Attorneys at Law Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East The Judgment amount is $54,056.46. Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC order or a purchaser who acquires title Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid P.O. Box 740 Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) The real estate is improved with a single Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) from a mortgagee shall have the duty by certified funds at the close of the sale Decatur, IL 62525 422-1719 family residence. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC to pay the proportionate share, if any, of payable to The Sheriff of Sangamon Coun- Send Notice/Pleadings to: The purchaser of a condominium unit Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid Attorneys at Law the common expenses for the unit which ty. No third party checks will be accepted. Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than by certified funds at the close of the sale P.O. Box 740 would have become due in the absence of The balance, including the Judicial sale Email: [email protected] a mortgagee, who takes possession of payable to The Sheriff of Sangamon Coun- Decatur, IL 62525 any assessment acceleration during the 6 fee for Abandoned Residential Property Telephone: (217) 422-1719 a condominium unit pursuant to a court ty. No third party checks will be accepted. Send Notice/Pleadings to: months immediately preceding institution Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu- Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 order or a purchaser who acquires title The balance, including the Judicial sale Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) of an action to enforce the collection of lated on residential real estate at the rate 20CH79 from a mortgagee shall have the duty fee for Abandoned Residential Property Email: [email protected] assessments, and which remain unpaid by of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof to pay the proportionate share, if any, of Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu- Telephone: (217) 422-1719 the owner during whose possession the of the amount paid by the purchaser the common expenses for the unit which lated on residential real estate at the rate Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 assessments accrued. If the outstanding not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or NOTICE OF SALE would have become due in the absence of of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof 20CH103 assessments are paid at any time during wire transfer, is due within twenty-four STATE OF ILLINOIS any assessment acceleration during the 6 of the amount paid by the purchaser any action to enforce the collection of (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH months immediately preceding institution not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or assessments, the purchaser shall have no mortgagee acquiring the residential real JUDICIAL CIRCUIT of an action to enforce the collection of wire transfer, is due within twenty-four NOTICE OF SALE obligation to pay any assessments which estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale COUNTY OF SANGAMON SPRINGFIELD, assessments, and which remain unpaid by (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT accrued before he or she acquired title. or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS the owner during whose possession the mortgagee acquiring the residential real OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT If this property is a condominium unit or other lienor acquiring the residential HEARTLAND CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, assessments accrued. If the outstanding estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale COUNTY OF SANGAMON SPRINGFIELD, which is part of a common interest com- real estate whose rights in and to the vs. assessments are paid at any time during or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS munity, the purchaser of the unit at the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the LINDSAY MICHELLE FAHEY SMITH, AS IN- any action to enforce the collection of or other lienor acquiring the residential CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee sale. The subject property is subject to DEPENDENT CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE assessments, the purchaser shall have no real estate whose rights in and to the vs. shall pay the assessments required by general real estate taxes, special assess- ESTATE OF MARTIN T. FAHEY, DECEASED, obligation to pay any assessments which mortgaged real estate arose prior to the DOUGLAS W. PALME AKA DOUGLAS the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS ments or special taxes levied against JOEL MARTIN FAHEY, AS INDEPENDENT accrued before he or she acquired title. sale. The subject property is subject to PALME, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACT- 605/18.5 (g-1). said real estate, and is offered for sale CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF If this property is a condominium unit general real estate taxes, special assess- ING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, without any representation as to quality MARTIN T. FAHEY, DECEASED, UNKNOWN which is part of a common interest com- ments or special taxes levied against OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled or quantity of title and without recourse to HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARTIN T. FAHEY, munity, the purchaser of the unit at the said real estate, and is offered for sale and TIMBERLINE TRAIL HOMEOWNERS only to a return of the purchase price the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee without any representation as to quality ASSOCIATION, Defendants. paid. The Purchaser shall have no further Sale is further subject to confirmation by LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF shall pay the assessments required by or quantity of title and without recourse to CASE NO. 19-CH-323 PROPERTY AD- recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort- the Court. MARTIN T. FAHEY, DECEASED, UNKNOWN the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The DRESS: gagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST 605/18.5 (g-1). Sale is further subject to confirmation by 4124 CLEARWATER LN. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME-

26 | www.illinoistimes.com | December 17-23, 2020 OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO of the sale. lowing described real estate and personal corporation, Plaintiff, REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS The property will NOT be open for inspec- property associated therewith described v. AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- tion. Prospective bidders are admonished more fully in the Judgment Order: JEFFREY JOSEPH LANGBEHN, UNKNOWN SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION to check the Court file to verify all Commonly known as 101 E. ADAMS ST. OWNERS, and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE information. AND 125 E. ADAMS ST., SPRINGFIELD, Defendants. PUBLIC NOTICES FORECLOSURE LAW. For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: IL 62701 IN CHANCERY Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Property Index No. 14-33-22-7-032, 14- Case No. 2020CH000164 Practices Act you are advised that the Law Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 33-228-011, 14-34-101-007 NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Clerk of the Circuit Court Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is 422-1719 The real estate is improved with a hotel. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Sarah Delano Pavlik – 6269250 deemed to be a debt collector attempting The purchaser of a condominium unit The judgment amount was pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS DELANO LAW OFFICES, LLC to collect a debt, and any information at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than $18,622,614.64 as of September 30, entered by the court in the above‑entitled In Re the Estate of: Attorneys for Administrator obtained will be used for that purpose. a mortgagee, who takes possession of 2020. cause the property hereinafter described MARTHA ROSE SMITH, Deceased. One Southeast Old State Capitol Plaza CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, a condominium unit pursuant to a court Sale terms:10% down of the highest or so much thereof as shall be sufficient Case No.: 2020-P-638 Springfield, Illinois 62701 Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney order or a purchaser who acquires title bid by certified funds at the close of to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to CLAIM NOTICE Telephone: 217-544-2703 Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC from a mortgagee shall have the duty the sale payable to The Judicial Sales the highest bidder. NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of Martha Fax: 217-544-4664 Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) to pay the proportionate share, if any, of Corporation. No third party checks will be (A) The name, address and telephone Rose Smith, of Sangamon County, Illinois. [email protected] HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC the common expenses for the unit which accepted. The balance in certified funds/ number of the person to contact for infor- Letters of Office were issued on December Attorneys at Law would have become due in the absence of or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four mation regarding the real estate is: 1, 2020, to Robert Bradford Smith, as IN THE CIRCUIT COURT P.O. Box 740 any assessment acceleration during the 6 (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the Suzanna Scherf Independent Executor, whose address is OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Decatur, IL 62525 months immediately preceding institution mortgagee acquiring the residential real BANK OF SPRINGFIELD 6767 Tipple Road, Rockford, Illinois 61102, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Send Notice/Pleadings to: of an action to enforce the collection of estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale 3400 West Wabash Avenue and whose attorney is Barry O. Hines, In the matter of the estate of: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) assessments, and which remain unpaid by or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, Springfield, IL 62711 1224 Centre West Drive, Suite 200A, Jean Ann Orr Carlson, Deceased Email: [email protected] the owner during whose possession the or other lienor acquiring the residential (217) 529-5555 Springfield, Illinois 62704. Case No. 2020-P-661 Telephone: (217) 422-1719 assessments accrued. If the outstanding real estate whose rights in and to the resi- (B) The common address and other The Estate will be administered without Claim Notice Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 assessments are paid at any time during dential real estate arose prior to the sale. common descriptions, if any, of the real Court supervision, unless under Section Notice is given of the death of Jean Ann 19CH323 any action to enforce the collection of The subject property is subject to general estate is: 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28- Orr Carlson. Letters Testamentary were assessments, the purchaser shall have no real estate taxes, special assessments, 2224 South College Street 4) any interested person terminates issued to Richard W. Carlson, as Executor, obligation to pay any assessments which or special taxes levied against said real Springfield, IL 62704 independent administration, at any time, whose attorney is Mark Cullen. Claims NOTICE OF SALE accrued before he or she acquired title. estate and is offered for sale without any (C) The legal description of the real estate by mailing or delivering a petition to against the Estate may be filed in the Of- STATE OF ILLINOIS If this property is a condominium unit representation as to quality or quantity of is as follows: terminate to the Clerk. fice of the Circuit Court at the Sangamon IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH which is part of a common interest com- title and without recourse to Plaintiff and The South 5 feet of Lot 53 and the North Claims against the Estate may be filed in County Courthouse, 200 South 9th Street, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT munity, the purchaser of the unit at the in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further 35 feet of Lot 52 in Charles S. Wanless’ the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Springfield, Illinois 62702, with the Ex- COUNTY OF SANGAMON SPRINGFIELD, foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee subject to confirmation by the court. South First Street Subdivision. Except all Sangamon County Complex, 200 South ecutor, or with the attorney, on or before, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS shall pay the assessments required by Upon payment in full of the amount bid, coal and other minerals underlying said 9th Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701, or January 17, 2021. Any claim not filed on TOWN AND COUNTRY BANC MORTGAGE the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS the purchaser will receive a Certificate lands, together with the right to mine and with the representative, or both, on or or before that date is barred. Copies of the SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, 605/18.5 (g-1). of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to remove same. Situated in Sangamon before June 17, 2021, and any claim not claim filed with the clerk must be mailed vs. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, a deed to the real estate and associated County, Illinois. Commonly known as: filed on or before that date is barred. Cop- or delivered to the Executor within 10 days RANDY SHAW AKA RANDALL P. SHAW the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled personal property identified in the Judg- 2224 South College Street, Springfield, ies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be after it has been filed. JR. and BANK & TRUST COMPANY, only to a return of the purchase price ment Order after confirmation of the sale. IL 62704 mailed or delivered to the representative Paul Palazzolo Defendants. paid. The Purchaser shall have no further The property will NOT be open for inspec- Parcel Number: 22-04-407-007 and to the attorney within ten (10) days Clerk of the Circuit Court CASE NO. 20-CH-157 recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort- tion and plaintiff makes no representation (D) Description of the improvement on the after it has been filed. Attorney for Estate: PROPERTY ADDRESS: gagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. as to the condition of the property. Pro- real estate is as follows: Dated this 2nd day of December, 2020. Mark K. Cullen 2522 SOUTH 13TH ST. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- spective bidders are admonished to check Single-Family Residence Robert Bradford Smith 3022 Panther Creek Drive SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703 OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO the court file to verify all information. (E) The real estate will not be open for Independent Executor Springfield, IL 62711 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS If this property is a condominium unit, the inspection prior to sale. Barry O. Hines - 01220918 pursuant to a Judgment of the above AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure (F) The time and place of the sale are: Attorney at Law Court entered in the above entitled cause 1224 Centre West Drive, Suite 200A SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH on November 24, 2020, the following Springfield, IL 62704 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE the assessments and the legal fees in the Sangamon County Board Chambers JUDICIAL CIRCUIT described real estate, to-wit: Telephone: (217) 698-8444 FORECLOSURE LAW. required by The Condominium Property (2nd Floor) of the Sangamon County SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Permanent Index Number: 22-10.0-203- Email: [email protected] Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If Courthouse, 200 South Ninth Street, In the Matter of the Estate of: 010 fka 22-10-203-010 Practices Act you are advised that the Law this property is a condominium unit Springfield, Illinois. Ellen Marie Kumle, Deceased. Commonly known as: 2522 South 13th Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is which is part of a common interest com- (G) The terms of the sale are cash or certi- No. 2020-P-610 St., Springfield, IL 62703 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT deemed to be a debt collector attempting munity, the purchaser of the unit at the fied funds at time of sale. NOTICE TO HEIRS AND NOTICE BY PUBLI- will be offered for sale and sold at public OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT to collect a debt, and any information foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee (H) The subject property is sold subject to CATION OF CLAIM DATE vendue on January 5, 2021, at 9:00 AM, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS obtained will be used for that purpose. shall pay the assessments required by all general real estate taxes which are a Notice is given of the death of Ellen Marie in the Sangamon County Complex, County In the Matter of the Estate of: TOWN AND COUNTRY BANC MORTGAGE The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS lien upon the real estate, all general real Kumle, of Springfield, Illinois. Letters Board Room, 2nd Floor, Springfield, JoAnn Bokamp, Deceased. SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, 605/18.5(g-1). estate taxes which have not yet become Testamentary were issued on November Illinois. No. 2020-P-503 Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- due and payable, with special assess- 12, 2020, to Nicole E. Kumle, 111 Acklen The Judgment amount is $33,161.48. NOTICE TO HEIRS AND Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ments, if any, and easements and restric- Park Drive, Apt. 531, Nashville, Tennes- The real estate is improved with a single NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF CLAIM DATE Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS tions of record, and existing leases, if any, see, 37203, as Independent Executor, family residence. Notice is given of the death of JoAnn HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- applicable zoning laws; property is sold whose attorney of record is DELANO LAW Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid Bokamp, of Springfield, Illinois. Letters Attorneys at Law SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION “AS IS, WHERE IS, and with no warran- OFFICES, LLC, One Southeast Old State by certified funds at the close of the sale Testamentary were issued on November P.O. Box 740 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE ties”, and without any representation as to Capitol Plaza, Springfield, Illinois, 62701. payable to The Sheriff of Sangamon Coun- 30, 2020, to JR Evans, 2325 Eastview Decatur, IL 62525 FORECLOSURE LAW. quality or quantity of the title and without Notice is given to all known and unknown ty. No third party checks will be accepted. Drive, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 as Send Notice/Pleadings to: For information, Ann E. Pille, REED SMITH recourse to Plaintiff. The sale is further heirs of Ellen Marie Kumle of the entry of The balance, including the Judicial sale Independent Administrator, whose attorney Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 10 SOUTH subject to confirmation by the Court. the Order as set forth above and of the en- fee for Abandoned Residential Property of record is DELANO LAW OFFICES, LLC, Email: [email protected] WACKER DRIVE, 40TH FLOOR, Chicago, IL, IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- try of an Order declaring Nicole E. Kumle Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu- One Southeast Old State Capitol Plaza, Telephone: (217) 422-1719 60606 (312) 207-1000. OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO and Brian R. Kumle as the only heirs of lated on residential real estate at the rate Springfield, Illinois, 62701. Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS Ellen Marie Kumle. of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof Notice is given to all known and unknown 20CH157 One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- The estate will be administered without of the amount paid by the purchaser heirs of JoAnn Bokamp of the entry of the Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION court supervision, unless under 28-4 of not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or Order as set forth above and of the entry You can also visit The Judicial Sales 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE the Probate Act, 755 ILCS 5/28-4, any wire transfer, is due within twenty-four IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH of an Order declaring JR Evans and Jim Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day FORECLOSURE LAW. interested person terminates independent (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Evans as the only heirs of JoAnn Bokamp. status report of pending sales. BANK OF SPRINGFIELD, Plaintiff administration at any time by mailing or mortgagee acquiring the residential real SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS The estate will be administered without REED SMITH LLP By: /s/ Brian D. Jones delivering a petition to terminate to the estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale ARENA LIMITED SPV, LLC, Plaintiff, court supervision, unless under 28-4 of 10 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, 40TH FLOOR One of Its Attorneys Clerk. or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, -v.- the Probate Act, 755 ILCS 5/28-4, any Chicago IL, 60606 Sorling Northrup Claims against the estate may be filed in or other lienor acquiring the residential VCHP SPRINGFIELD, LLC, PACKARD HOS- interested person terminates independent 312-207-1000 Stephen A. Tagge, of Counsel – Reg. the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, real estate whose rights in and to the PITALITY MANAGEMENT, LLC, UNKNOWN administration at any time by mailing or Case Number: 2019 CH 177 #2793369 Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. 9th mortgaged real estate arose prior to the OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, delivering a petition to terminate to the TJSC#: 40-2453 Brian D. Jones, of Counsel – Reg. Street, Springfield, Illinois, or with the sale. The subject property is subject to Defendant Clerk. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collec- #6286510 representative, or both, within 6 months of general real estate taxes, special assess- 2019 CH 177 Claims against the estate may be filed in tion Practices Act, you are advised that Attorneys for Plaintiff the first day that this Notice is published, ments or special taxes levied against NOTICE OF SALE the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt One North Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite and any claim not so filed within that said real estate, and is offered for sale PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. 9th collector attempting to collect a debt and 200 period is barred. Copies of a claim filed without any representation as to quality pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure Street, Springfield, Illinois, or with the any information obtained will be used for P. O. Box 5131 with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered or quantity of title and without recourse to and Sale entered in the above cause representative, or both, within 6 months of that purpose. Springfield, IL 62705 to the representative and to the attorney the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The on November 25, 2020 (the “Judgment the first day that this Notice is published, 19CH117 Telephone: (217) 544‑1144 within 10 days after it has been filed. Sale is further subject to confirmation by Order”), an agent for The Judicial Sales and any claim not so filed within that E-Mail: [email protected] Paul Palazzolo the Court. Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January period is barred. Copies of a claim filed Clerk of the Circuit Court Upon payment in full of the amount bid, 12, 2021, at the Sangamon County Court- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered Sarah Delano Pavlik – 6269250 the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of house, 200 S. Ninth Street, SPRINGFIELD, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT to the representative and to the attorney DELANO LAW OFFICES, LLC Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a IL, 62701, sell at a public sale to the SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS within 10 days after it has been filed. Attorney for Executor Deed to the real estate after confirmation highest bidder, as set forth below, the fol- BANK OF SPRINGFIELD, an Illinois banking Paul Palazzolo

December 17-23, 2020 | Illinois Times | 27 One Southeast Old State Capitol Plaza the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630- UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KEN- Springfield, Illinois 62701 Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. 9th In the matter of the Petition of 428-4620 (fax) NETH E. STINNETT, deceased, JASON Telephone: 217-544-2703 Street, Springfield, Illinois, or with the STATE OF ILLINOIS CARLY MARIE SPURLOCK Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage K. STINNETT, WILLIAM R. STINNETT, Fax: 217-544-4664 representative, or both, within 6 months of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH For change of name to 293191, Kane 031-26104, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD [email protected] the first day that this Notice is published, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SAI MARIE SPURLOCK Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL CLAIMANTS and THEODORE J. HARVATIN, and any claim not so filed within that SANGAMON COUNTY Case NO.: 2020-MR-981 03126232 As Special Representative for KENNETH E. period is barred. Copies of a claim filed Re: the marriage of PUBLIC NOTICE [email protected] STINNETT, Deceased. Defendants. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered Dwayne Lewis Hunter. Petitioner Public Notice is hereby given that on THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT No. 2020CH000188 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT to the representative and to the attorney and February 2, 2021 I will petition in said COLLECTOR. 3021 S. Park Avenue SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS within 10 days after it has been filed. Kala Angela Hunter, Respondent Court praying for the change of name 20CH173 Springfield, IL 62704 In the Matter of the Estate of: Paul Palazzolo Case No. 2020-D-330 from CARLY MARIE SPURLOCK to SAI TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF Muriel Baker, Deceased. Clerk of the Circuit Court NOTICE BY PUBLICATION MARIE SPURLOCK KENNETH E. STINNETT, Deceased: No. 2020-P-609 Sarah Delano Pavlik – 6269250 Notice is given you Kala Angela Hunter, pursuant to the statute in such case made IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH Notice is given of the death of Kenneth E. NOTICE TO HEIRS AND NOTICE BY PUBLI- DELANO LAW OFFICES, LLC Respondent herein, that this cause has and provided. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Stinnett. The Court has appointed CATION OF CLAIM DATE Attorney for Executor been commenced against you in this court Dated: December 17, 2020 SANGAMON COUNTY - SPRINGFIELD Theodore J. Harvatin as Special Notice is given of the death of Muriel One Southeast Old State Capitol Plaza asking for a dissolution of marriage and ILLINOIS Representative for Kenneth E. Stinnett, Baker, of Springfield, Illinois. Letters Springfield, Illinois 62701 other relief. Oceanside Mortgage Company, Plaintiff, deceased, Testamentary were issued on November Telephone: 217-544-2703 Unless you file your response or otherwise F20080021 PNC vs. in the above entitled cause seeking a 12, 2020, to Brett Baker, 2013 Hood Fax: 217-544-4664 file your appearance in this cause in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH Jennifer M. Roe; Unknown Owners and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale on Street, Springfield, Illinois, 62703, as [email protected] office of the Circuit Clerk of Sangamon JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. property Independent Executor, whose attorney County, in Springfield, Illinois on or before SANGAMON COUNTY—SPRINGFIELD, Case No. 2019CH000187 located at 3021 S. Park Avenue, Spring- of record is DELANO LAW OFFICES, LLC, the ILLINOIS 2 Interlacken Road, Springfield, IL 62704 field, Illinois and legally described as: One Southeast Old State Capitol Plaza, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH 17th day of January, 2021 a judgment of PNC Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, Judge Adam Giganti The North 70 feet of the East 5 feet of Lot Springfield, Illinois, 62701. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SANGAMON COUNTY, dissolution of marriage and other relief vs. NOTICE OF SALE 12 in Call and Landgrebe Subdivision Notice is given to all known and unknown ILLINOIS may be granted as prayed for in the Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Judith PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pur- also part of Lot 37 in West Grand Place in heirs of Muriel Baker of the entry of the ESTATE OF Petition. P. Ward; Peter J. Ward, Individually and suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Order as set forth above and of the entry ANNA JEAN WANLESS, Deceased Paul Palazzolo as Independent Administrator of Judith Sale entered in the above entitled cause Quarter of Section 8, Township 15 North, of an Order declaring Brett Baker and Case No. 2020-P-608 Circuit Clerk K. Ward; Joseph Ward; Michael Ward; on August 2, 2019, Jack Campbell will on Range 5 West of the Third Principal Brian Baker as the only heirs of Muriel CLAIM NOTICE Kathleen O’Brien; Unknown Owners and January 12, 2021, at the hour of 9:00AM Meridian, the boundary of said part being Baker. Notice is given of the death of ANNA Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. at the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, further described as follows: The estate will be administered without JEAN WANLESS. Letters of Office were IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH CASE NO. 20 CH 173 Sangamon County Courthouse, 200 South Beginning at an iron pin, 105.0 feet North court supervision, unless under 28-4 of issued on November 24, 2020 to MARSHA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 511 West Allen Street, Springfield, Illinois 9th Street, Second Floor, Springfield, IL of a concrete monument on the East line the Probate Act, 755 ILCS 5/28-4, any FOGLEMAN, 2305 Mascouten Dr., Spring- SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS 62704 62703, sell to the highest bidder for cash, of Lot 37, said concrete monument being interested person terminates independent field, IL as Independent Executive whose In the matter of the Petition of NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION the following described mortgaged real 175.0 feet South of the Northeast Corner administration at any time by mailing or attorney is Donald M. Craven, 1005 N. 7th GABRIEL SEBASTIAN DEMARCO RIGGS- The requisite affidavit for publication hav- estate: of Lot 37, thence Westerly 143.80 feet delivering a petition to terminate to the Street, Springfield, IL, 62702. LUNA ing been filed, notice is hereby given you, Lot Ninety-five (95), Except the North 20 parallel to and 70.0 feet Southerly from Clerk. Claims against the Estate may be filed For change of name to Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Judith P. feet, in Charles S. Wanless’ Country Club the Claims against the estate may be filed in in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit GABRIEL SEBASTIAN WAYNE RIGGS- Ward, UNKNOWN HEIRS and LEGATEES of Acres. North line of Lot 37, thence Easterly the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Court, Sangamon County Courthouse, BLOOMFIELD Judith Ward and UNKNOWN OWNERS and Except any interest in the coal, oil, gas 143.70 feet along said North line of Lot Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. 9th Springfield, Illinois 62701, or with the Case NO.: 2020-MR-984 NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants and other minerals underlying the land 37 to Street, Springfield, Illinois, or with the Representative, or both, within 6 months PUBLIC NOTICE in the above entitled cause, that suit has which have been heretofore conveyed an iron pin at the Northeast Corner of Lot representative, or both, within 6 months of from the date of the first Publication of Public Notice is hereby given that on been commenced against you and other or reserved in prior conveyances, and 37, thence Southerly 70.0 feet along the the first day that this Notice is published, this Notice. Any Claim not filed within that December 8, 2020 I will petition in said defendants in the Circuit Court for the all rights and easements in favor of the East line of Lot 37 to the Point of Begin- and any claim not so filed within that period is barred. Copies of a Claim filed Court praying for the change of name Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying estate of said coal, oil, gas and other ning. period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court must be from GABRIEL SEBASTIAN DEMARCO for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage minerals, if any. PIN: 22-08.0-253-040 with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered mailed or delivered to the Representative RIGGS-LUNA conveying the premises described as Situated in Sangamon County, Illinois. The address of the Special Representa- to the representative and to the attorney and to the attorney within 10 days after it To GABRIEL SEBASTIAN WAYNE RIGGS- follows, to wit: Commonly known as 2 Interlacken Road, tive is: Harvatin Law Offices, P.C., 1100 within 10 days after it has been filed. has been filed. BLOOMFIELD pursuant to the statute in LOT 25 IN BLOCK 2 IN ALEXANDER Springfield, IL 62704 So. Fifth Paul Palazzolo /s/ Donald M. Craven such case made and provided. STARNE’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF Parcel Number(s): 22-06.0-127-002 Street, Springfield, IL 62703. You may Clerk of the Circuit Court Donald M. Craven (#6180492) Attorney for Dated: December 3, 2020 SPRINGFIELD. The real estate is improved with a Single direct any questions you have to him, or Sarah Delano Pavlik – 6269250 Independent Executor EXCEPT ALL COAL, MINERALS AND MIN- Family Residence. you may DELANO LAW OFFICES, LLC Donald M. Craven, P.C. ING RIGHTS HERETOFORE CONVEYED OR Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the retain counsel of your own choosing, or Attorney for Executor 1005 North Seventh Street RESERVED OF RECORD. time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check represent yourself, or do nothing. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH One Southeast Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62702 SITUATED IN SANGAMON COUNTY, for 10% of the successful bid amount. E-filing is now mandatory for documents JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Springfield, Illinois 62701 Telephone: (217) 544-1777 ILLINOIS. The balance of the successful bid shall in civil cases with limited exemptions. SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Telephone: 217-544-2703 Facsimile: (217) 544-0713 P.I.N.: 14-33.0-451-031 be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. To e-file, In the matter of the Petition of Fax: 217-544-4664 Email: [email protected] Said property is commonly known as The subject property is offered for sale you must first create an account with CORTNI MARIE BASFORD [email protected] [email protected] 511 West Allen Street, Springfield, Illinois without any representation as to quality an e-filing service provider. Visit e-file. For change of name to 62704, and which said mortgage(s) or quantity of title and without recourse illinoiscourts.gov/ TYLER JAMES BASFORD was/were made by Judith P. Ward and to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The service-providers.htm to learn more and IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Case NO.: 2020-MR-988 recorded in the Office of the Recorder of sale is further subject to confirmation by to select a service provider. If you need JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SANGAMON COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE Deeds as Document Number 2013R06917 the Court. The property will NOT be open additional help or have trouble e-filing, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS ILLINOIS Public Notice is hereby given that on and for other relief; that Summons was for inspection. visit www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. In the Matter of the Estate of: In the Matter of the Estate of January 19, 2021 I will petition in said duly issued out of the above Court against If this property is a condominium unit, the asp. Judy A. Sporrer, Deceased. ANNA MARIE GRAVES, Deceased. Court praying for the change of name you as provided by law and that said suit purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure /S/ THEODORE J. HARVATIN No. 2020-P-583 IN PROBATE from CORTNI MARIE BASFORD to TYLER is now pending. sale, other than the mortgagee shall As Special Representative for Kenneth E. NOTICE TO HEIRS AND NOTICE BY PUBLI- NO. 2020-P- 642 JAMES BASFORD pursuant to the statute NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said pay the assessments and the legal fees Stinnett, Deceased. CATION OF CLAIM DATE DEATH AND CLAIM NOTICE in such case made and provided. above named defendants, file your required by the Condominium Property THEODORE J. HARVATIN Notice is given of the death of Judy A. Notice is given to claimants of the Estate Dated: December 3, 2020 answer to the complaint in the said suit Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). Attorney Reg. #06180268 Sporrer, of Springfield, Illinois. Letters of ANNA MARIE GRAVES, deceased. or otherwise make your appearance For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Harvatin Law Offices, P.C. Testamentary were issued on November Letters of Office were issued on therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH 1100 So. Fifth Street 5, 2020, to Lorie A. Sporrer, 7204 Royal November 25, 2020, to Jacqulyn Graves, Court at Sangamon County on or before Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Springfield, IL 62703 Troon Court, Springfield, Illinois, 62711, Administrator, whose attorney is Dwight January 4, 2021, a default may be taken Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Tel. 217-525-0520 as Independent Executor, whose attorney O’Keefe, Brown, Hay & Stephens, 1000 US against you at any time after that date file number: 20-021394. In the matter of the Petition of Fax. 217-525-0901 of record is DELANO LAW OFFICES, LLC, Bank Building, P.O. Box 2459, Springfield, and a Judgment entered in accordance Michael A. Phelps CATHERINE ADAM [email protected] One Southeast Old State Capitol Plaza, IL 62705. with the prayer of said complaint. E-filing MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC For change of name to 20CH188 Springfield, Illinois, 62701. Claims against the estate may be filed in is now mandatory for documents in civil Attorneys for Plaintiff CATHERINE ADAM-ALBARRACIN Notice is given to all known and unknown the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Case NO.: 2020-MR-458 heirs of Judy A. Sporrer of the entry of the Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. Ninth you must first create an account with an Chicago, IL 60601 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH PUBLIC NOTICE Order as set forth above and of the entry Street, Springfield, IL 62701, or with the e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile. Telephone: 312-651-6700 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Public Notice is hereby given that on of an Order declaring Lorie A. Sporrer, representative, or both, on or before June illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm Fax: 614-220-5613 SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS February 2, 2021 I will petition in said Cindy S. Miller, Shane A. Sporrer, Ronald E. 1, 2021, or three months from the date to learn more and to select a service pro- Attorney. No.: 6297416 UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT Court praying for the change of name Sporrer, Jr. and Michael C. Sporrer as the the representative mailed or delivered a vider. If you need additional help or have Email: [email protected] IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY from CATHERINE ADAM to CATHERINE only heirs of Judy A. Sporrer. Notice to Creditor, whichever is later. Any trouble e-filing, visit www.illinoiscourts. 20CH187 AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR LVS TITLE ADAM-ALBARRACIN The estate will be administered without claim not filed within that period is barred. gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. TRUST 2018-3, Plaintiff, pursuant to the statute in such case made court supervision, unless under 28-4 of Dated this 25th day of November, 2020. This communication is an attempt to col- -v.- and provided. the Probate Act, 755 ILCS 5/28-4, any Dwight H. O’Keefe lect a debt and any information obtained IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH ANTHONY L. CATENCAMP, Defendant Dated: December 10, 2020 interested person terminates independent Brown, Hay & Stephens will be used for that purpose. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2020 CH 000004 administration at any time by mailing or 1000 US Bank Building Steven C. Lindberg SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE delivering a petition to terminate to the P.O. Box 2459 UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, an Illinois IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Diaz Anselmo Lindberg, LLC PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Clerk. Springfield, IL 62701 banking corporation, Plaintiff, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure Claims against the estate may be filed in (217) 544-8491 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 -vs- and Sale entered in the above cause on

28 | www.illinoistimes.com | December 17-23, 2020 August 19, 2020, the Sheriff of Sangamon Court entered in the above entitled cause would have become due in the absence of vendue on January 5, 2021, at 9:00 AM, deemed to be a debt collector attempting said real estate, and is offered for sale County will at 9:00 AM on January 12, on November 24, 2020, the following any assessment acceleration during the 6 in the Sangamon County Complex, County to collect a debt, and any information without any representation as to quality 2021, at the Sangamon County Court- described real estate, to-wit: months immediately preceding institution Board Room, 2nd Floor, Springfield, obtained will be used for that purpose. or quantity of title and without recourse to house, 200 S. Ninth Street, SPRINGFIELD, Part of the West Half of the Northwest of an action to enforce the collection of Illinois. TOWN AND COUNTRY BANC MORTGAGE the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The IL, 62701, sell at public auction to the Quarter of Section 15, Township 16 assessments, and which remain unpaid by The Judgment amount is $33,161.48. SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, Sale is further subject to confirmation by highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, North, Range 4 West of the Third Principal the owner during whose possession the The real estate is improved with a single Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney the Court. the following described real estate: Meridian, more particularly described as assessments accrued. If the outstanding family residence. Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC Upon payment in full of the amount bid, Lot 265 Franklin Park Estates, Eighton Ad- follows: assessments are paid at any time during Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of dition. Except all coal and other minerals Beginning at a point on the East street any action to enforce the collection of by certified funds at the close of the sale HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a underlying said lands, together with the line of Eighth Street in Riverton, Illinois, assessments, the purchaser shall have no payable to The Sheriff of Sangamon Coun- Attorneys at Law Deed to the real estate after confirmation right to mine and remove same. Situated 130.00 feet South of the North line of obligation to pay any assessments which ty. No third party checks will be accepted. P.O. Box 740 of the sale. in Sangamon County, Illinois. the aforesaid South half of the North half accrued before he or she acquired title. The balance, including the Judicial sale Decatur, IL 62525 The property will NOT be open for inspec- Commonly known as 2013 STOCKTON of the East half of the West half of the If this property is a condominium unit fee for Abandoned Residential Property Send Notice/Pleadings to: tion. Prospective bidders are admonished DR., SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703 West half of the Northwest Quarter of which is part of a common interest com- Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu- Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) to check the Court file to verify all Property Index No. 22-23.0-129-028 said Section 15; thence East parallel to munity, the purchaser of the unit at the lated on residential real estate at the rate Email: [email protected] information. The real estate is improved with a single the North line 200.00 feet; thence North foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof Telephone: (217) 422-1719 For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: family residence. 32.54 feet; thence East parallel to the shall pay the assessments required by of the amount paid by the purchaser Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East The judgment amount was $203,281.70. South line of the said Lot 24.4 feet; thence the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or 20CH157 Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid South parallel with the West line of said 605/18.5 (g-1). wire transfer, is due within twenty-four 422-1719 by certified funds at the close of the auc- Lot 184.54 feet to a point 222.00 feet East If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the The purchaser of a condominium unit tion; the balance, including the Judicial of aforesaid East street line; thence West the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled mortgagee acquiring the residential real NOTICE OF SALE at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than sale fee for Abandoned Residential 72.00 feet parallel to aforesaid North line; only to a return of the purchase price estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale STATE OF ILLINOIS a mortgagee, who takes possession of Property Municipality Relief Fund, which thence North 60.00 feet parallel to afore- paid. The Purchaser shall have no further or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH a condominium unit pursuant to a court is calculated on residential real estate said East street line; thence West 150.00 recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort- or other lienor acquiring the residential JUDICIAL CIRCUIT order or a purchaser who acquires title at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or feet parallel to aforesaid North line; thence gagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. real estate whose rights in and to the COUNTY OF SANGAMON SPRINGFIELD, from a mortgagee shall have the duty fraction thereof of the amount paid by North on the East street line 92.00 feet to IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- mortgaged real estate arose prior to the SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the purchaser not to exceed $300, in the point of beginning. OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO sale. The subject property is subject to HEARTLAND CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, the common expenses for the unit which certified funds, is due within twenty-four Except all coal, minerals and mining rights REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS general real estate taxes, special assess- vs. would have become due in the absence of (24) hours. The subject property is subject heretofore conveyed of record. AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- ments or special taxes levied against LINDSAY MICHELLE FAHEY SMITH, AS IN- any assessment acceleration during the 6 to general real estate taxes, special as- Situated in Sangamon County, Illinois. SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION said real estate, and is offered for sale DEPENDENT CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE months immediately preceding institution sessments, or special taxes levied against Permanent Index Number: 15-15.0- 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE without any representation as to quality ESTATE OF MARTIN T. FAHEY, DECEASED, of an action to enforce the collection of said real estate and is offered for sale 105-040 FORECLOSURE LAW. or quantity of title and without recourse to JOEL MARTIN FAHEY, AS INDEPENDENT assessments, and which remain unpaid by without any representation as to quality Commonly known as: 212 S. 8th Street, Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF the owner during whose possession the or quantity of title and without recourse Riverton, IL 62561 Practices Act you are advised that the Law Sale is further subject to confirmation by MARTIN T. FAHEY, DECEASED, UNKNOWN assessments accrued. If the outstanding to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The will be offered for sale and sold at public Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is the Court. HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARTIN T. FAHEY, assessments are paid at any time during sale is further subject to confirmation by vendue on January 5, 2021, at 9:00 AM, deemed to be a debt collector attempting Upon payment in full of the amount bid, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND any action to enforce the collection of the court. in the Sangamon County Complex, County to collect a debt, and any information the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF assessments, the purchaser shall have no Upon payment in full of the amount bid, Board Room, 2nd Floor, Springfield, obtained will be used for that purpose. Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a MARTIN T. FAHEY, DECEASED, UNKNOWN obligation to pay any assessments which the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Illinois. HEARTLAND CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, Deed to the real estate after confirmation CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST accrued before he or she acquired title. Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a The Judgment amount is $181,684.25. Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney of the sale. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF If this property is a condominium unit deed to the real estate after confirmation The real estate is improved with a single Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC The property will NOT be open for inspec- MARTIN T. FAHEY, DECEASED, THERESA M. which is part of a common interest com- of the sale family residence. Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) tion. Prospective bidders are admonished FAHEY, LINDSAY MICHELLE FAHEY SMITH munity, the purchaser of the unit at the The property will NOT be open for inspec- Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC to check the Court file to verify all and JOEL MARTIN FAHEY, Defendants. foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee tion and plaintiff makes no representation by certified funds at the close of the sale Attorneys at Law information. CASE NO. 20-CH-124 shall pay the assessments required by as to the condition of the property. Pro- payable to The Sheriff of Sangamon Coun- P.O. Box 740 For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: PROPERTY ADDRESS: the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS spective bidders are admonished to check ty. No third party checks will be accepted. Decatur, IL 62525 Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East 2022 S. 4TH ST. 605/18.5 (g-1). the court file to verify all information. The balance, including the Judicial sale Send Notice/Pleadings to: Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, If this property is a condominium unit, the fee for Abandoned Residential Property Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) 422-1719 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu- Email: [email protected] The purchaser of a condominium unit pursuant to a Judgment of the above only to a return of the purchase price sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay lated on residential real estate at the rate Telephone: (217) 422-1719 at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than Court entered in the above entitled cause paid. The Purchaser shall have no further the assessments and the legal fees of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 a mortgagee, who takes possession of on November 24, 2020, the following recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort- required by The Condominium Property of the amount paid by the purchaser 20CH79 a condominium unit pursuant to a court described real estate, to-wit: gagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or order or a purchaser who acquires title Lot 55 in Block 22 of PAYNE’S SOUTH IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- this property is a condominium unit wire transfer, is due within twenty-four from a mortgagee shall have the duty SIDE ADDITION, SECOND PLAT, to the City OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO which is part of a common interest com- (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the NOTICE OF SALE to pay the proportionate share, if any, of of Springfield, Illinois. Except all coal, REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS munity, the purchaser of the unit at the mortgagee acquiring the residential real STATE OF ILLINOIS the common expenses for the unit which minerals and mining rights heretofore AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH would have become due in the absence of conveyed or reserved of record. Situated SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION shall pay the assessments required by or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT any assessment acceleration during the 6 in SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS or other lienor acquiring the residential COUNTY OF SANGAMON SPRINGFIELD, months immediately preceding institution Permanent Index Number: 22-04.0-430- FORECLOSURE LAW. 605/18.5(g-1). real estate whose rights in and to the SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS of an action to enforce the collection of 006 fka 22-04-430-006 Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- mortgaged real estate arose prior to the TOWN AND COUNTRY BANC MORTGAGE assessments, and which remain unpaid by Commonly known as: 2022 S. 4th St., Practices Act you are advised that the Law OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO sale. The subject property is subject to SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, the owner during whose possession the Springfield, IL 62703 Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS general real estate taxes, special assess- vs. assessments accrued. If the outstanding will be offered for sale and sold at public deemed to be a debt collector attempting AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- ments or special taxes levied against RANDY SHAW AKA RANDALL P. SHAW assessments are paid at any time during vendue on January 5, 2021, at 9:00 AM, to collect a debt, and any information SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION said real estate, and is offered for sale JR. and BANK & TRUST COMPANY, any action to enforce the collection of in the Sangamon County Complex, County obtained will be used for that purpose. 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE without any representation as to quality Defendants. assessments, the purchaser shall have no Board Room, 2nd Floor, Springfield, HEARTLAND CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, FORECLOSURE LAW. or quantity of title and without recourse to CASE NO. 20-CH-157 obligation to pay any assessments which Illinois. Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney For information, contact Plaintiff’s attor- the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The PROPERTY ADDRESS: accrued before he or she acquired title. The Judgment amount is $43,054.63. Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC ney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, Sale is further subject to confirmation by 2522 SOUTH 13TH ST. If this property is a condominium unit The real estate is improved with a single Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chi- the Court. SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703 which is part of a common interest com- family residence. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC cago, IL, 60602, (312) 239-3432. Please Upon payment in full of the amount bid, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that munity, the purchaser of the unit at the Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid Attorneys at Law refer to file number 19IL00316-1. E-Mail: the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of pursuant to a Judgment of the above foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee by certified funds at the close of the sale P.O. Box 740 [email protected] Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Court entered in the above entitled cause shall pay the assessments required by payable to The Sheriff of Sangamon Coun- Decatur, IL 62525 case # 2020 CH 000004 Deed to the real estate after confirmation on November 24, 2020, the following the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS ty. No third party checks will be accepted. Send Notice/Pleadings to: of the sale. described real estate, to-wit: 605/18.5 (g-1). The balance, including the Judicial sale Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) The property will NOT be open for inspec- LOT 47 OF MILDRED PARK SUBDIVISION If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, fee for Abandoned Residential Property Email: [email protected] NOTICE OF SALE tion. Prospective bidders are admonished OF THE NORTH 396 FEET OF THE WEST the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu- Telephone: (217) 422-1719 STATE OF ILLINOIS to check the Court file to verify all HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER only to a return of the purchase price lated on residential real estate at the rate Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH information. OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, paid. The Purchaser shall have no further of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof 20CH124 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: RANGE 5 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort- of the amount paid by the purchaser COUNTY OF SANGAMON SPRINGFIELD, Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East MERIDIAN. gagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) EXCEPT THE COAL AND OTHER MINERALS IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- wire transfer, is due within twenty-four NOTICE OF SALE HEARTLAND CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, 422-1719 UNDERLYING THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the STATE OF ILLINOIS vs. The purchaser of a condominium unit HERETOFORE CONVEYED OR RESERVED REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS mortgagee acquiring the residential real IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JOHN POTTORF AKA JOHN L. POTTORF at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than OF RECORD. AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AKA JOHN LEE POTTORF, Defendant. a mortgagee, who takes possession of SITUATED IN SANGAMON COUNTY, SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, COUNTY OF SANGAMON SPRINGFIELD, CASE NO. 20-CH-79 a condominium unit pursuant to a court ILLINOIS. 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE or other lienor acquiring the residential SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROPERTY ADDRESS: order or a purchaser who acquires title Permanent Index Number: 22-10.0-203- FORECLOSURE LAW. real estate whose rights in and to the CHARLES E. LEE AND LINDA G. LEE, 212 S. 8TH STREET from a mortgagee shall have the duty 010 fka 22-10-203-010 Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection mortgaged real estate arose prior to the Plaintiff, RIVERTON, IL 62561 to pay the proportionate share, if any, of Commonly known as: 2522 South 13th Practices Act you are advised that the Law sale. The subject property is subject to vs. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the common expenses for the unit which St., Springfield, IL 62703 Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is general real estate taxes, special assess- LEE EDWARD WILLIAMS, JR., Defendant. pursuant to a Judgment of the above will be offered for sale and sold at public ments or special taxes levied against CASE NO. 20-CH-103

December 17-23, 2020 | Illinois Times | 29 PROPERTY ADDRESS: Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT the Court. office of the Circuit Clerk of Sangamon PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 1205 CONVERSE AVE. 422-1719 OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Upon payment in full of the amount bid, County, in Springfield, Illinois on or before pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702 The purchaser of a condominium unit COUNTY OF SANGAMON SPRINGFIELD, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of the and Sale entered in the above cause PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pur- at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a 17th day of January, 2021 a judgment of on November 25, 2020 (the “Judgment suant to a Judgment of the above Court a mortgagee, who takes possession of CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, Deed to the real estate after confirmation dissolution of marriage and other relief Order”), an agent for The Judicial Sales entered in the above entitled cause on a condominium unit pursuant to a court vs. of the sale. may be granted as prayed for in the Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January October 14, 2020, the following described order or a purchaser who acquires title DOUGLAS W. PALME AKA DOUGLAS The property will NOT be open for inspec- Petition. 12, 2021, at the Sangamon County Court- real estate, to-wit: from a mortgagee shall have the duty PALME, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACT- tion. Prospective bidders are admonished Paul Palazzolo house, 200 S. Ninth Street, SPRINGFIELD, LOT 49 OF RESERVOIR PARK PLACE, AN to pay the proportionate share, if any, of ING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY to check the Court file to verify all Circuit Clerk IL, 62701, sell at a public sale to the ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. the common expenses for the unit which OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT information. highest bidder, as set forth below, the fol- Except all coal, oil, gas and other minerals would have become due in the absence of and TIMBERLINE TRAIL HOMEOWNERS For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: lowing described real estate and personal underlying said land, together with the any assessment acceleration during the 6 ASSOCIATION, Defendants. Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East STATE OF ILLINOIS property associated therewith described right to mine and remove same, hereto- months immediately preceding institution CASE NO. 19-CH-323 Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH more fully in the Judgment Order: fore conveyed or reserved of record. of an action to enforce the collection of PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4124 CLEARWATER 422-1719 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF SAN- PARCEL 1: Situated in Sangamon County, Illinois. assessments, and which remain unpaid by LN. The purchaser of a condominium unit GAMON THE SOUTH HALF OF BLOCK 17, EXCEPT Permanent Index Number: 14-22.0- the owner during whose possession the SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703 at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than MORGAN N. FOSDICK, Plaintiff, THE NORTH 8.00 FEET AND EXCEPT THE 477-013 assessments accrued. If the outstanding PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a mortgagee, who takes possession of vs. EAST 150.00 FEET THEREOF, OF THE OLD Commonly known as: 1205 Converse assessments are paid at any time during pursuant to a Judgment of the above a condominium unit pursuant to a court ANNA L. VASCONCELLES, Defendant. TOWN PLAT OF THE TOWN, NOW CITY, OF Ave., Springfield, IL 62702 any action to enforce the collection of Court entered in the above entitled cause order or a purchaser who acquires title Case No. 2020 L 141 SPRINGFIELD, will be offered for sale and sold at public assessments, the purchaser shall have no on September 16, 2020, the following from a mortgagee shall have the duty ANNA L. VASCONCELLES, Counter-Plaintiff, ILLINOIS, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7 vendue on January 19, 2021, at 9:00 AM, obligation to pay any assessments which described real estate, to-wit: to pay the proportionate share, if any, of vs. AT PAGE 10 IN THE OFFICE OF THE SAN- in the Sangamon County Complex, County accrued before he or she acquired title. Lot Seven (7) in Timberline Trail-First the common expenses for the unit which MORGAN N. FOSDICK and KELLY FOSDICK, GAMON COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS, Board Room, 2nd Floor, Springfield, If this property is a condominium unit Addition. would have become due in the absence of Counter-Defendants. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED Illinois. which is part of a common interest com- Except all coal and other minerals under- any assessment acceleration during the 6 Case No. 2020 L 141 AS FOLLOWS: The Judgment amount is $54,056.46. munity, the purchaser of the unit at the lying said lands, together with the right to months immediately preceding institution NOTICE BY PUBLICATION BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER The real estate is improved with a single foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee mine and remove same. of an action to enforce the collection of NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Counter-Defendant OF SAID BLOCK 17, THENCE NORTH 0 family residence. shall pay the assessments required by Situated in Sangamon County, Illinois. assessments, and which remain unpaid by KELLY FOSDICK, that you are hereby DEGREES 08 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS Permanent Index Number: 22-21.0- the owner during whose possession the served by publication pursuant to order ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK by certified funds at the close of the sale 605/18.5 (g-1). 231-007 assessments accrued. If the outstanding entered by the Honorable Gail Noll entered 17, SAID WEST LINE ALSO BEING THE payable to The Sheriff of Sangamon Coun- If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, Commonly known as: 4124 Clearwater assessments are paid at any time during November 16, 2020 in a pending cause EAST LINE OF AN 80.00 FEET RIGHT OF ty. No third party checks will be accepted. the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled Ln., Springfield, IL 62703 any action to enforce the collection of of action captioned Morgan N. Fosdick, WAY FOR FIRST STREET, A DISTANCE OF The balance, including the Judicial sale only to a return of the purchase price will be offered for sale and sold at public assessments, the purchaser shall have no Plaintiff, v. Anna L. Vasconcelles, Defen- 158.28 FEET TO A POINT ON A LINE 8.00 fee for Abandoned Residential Property paid. The Purchaser shall have no further vendue on January 5, 2021, at 9:00 AM, obligation to pay any assessments which dant, Case No 2020 L 141 wherein Kelly FEET SOUTH OF AND RUNNING PARALLEL Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu- recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort- in the Sangamon County Complex, County accrued before he or she acquired title. Fosdick is a named Counter- Plaintiff. WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH lated on residential real estate at the rate gagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Board Room, 2nd Floor, Springfield, If this property is a condominium unit Unless you file your Answer to the HALF OF SAID BLOCK 17; THENCE NORTH of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- Illinois. which is part of a common interest com- Counter-Claim or you otherwise file you 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 35 SECONDS of the amount paid by the purchaser OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO The Judgment amount is $113,072.73. munity, the purchaser of the unit at the Appearance in this case in the Office of EAST ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE A DIS- not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS The real estate is improved with a single foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sangamon TANCE OF 200.15 FEET TO A POINT ON A wire transfer, is due within twenty-four AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- family residence. shall pay the assessments required by County Building, 200 S. Ninth Street, LINE 150.00 FEET WEST OF AND RUNNING (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS Room 405, Springfield, Illinois, 62701 on PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID mortgagee acquiring the residential real 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE by certified funds at the close of the sale 605/18.5 (g-1). or before January 4, 2021, A JUDGMENT BLOCK 17, THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 05 estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale FORECLOSURE LAW. payable to The Sheriff of Sangamon Coun- If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection ty. No third party checks will be accepted. the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled AGAISNT YOU FOR THE PARALLEL LINE, A DISTANCE OF 158.36 or other lienor acquiring the residential Practices Act you are advised that the Law The balance, including the Judicial sale only to a return of the purchase price RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF real estate whose rights in and to the Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is fee for Abandoned Residential Property paid. The Purchaser shall have no further December 10, 2020 SAID BLOCK 17, SAID SOUTH LINE ALSO mortgaged real estate arose prior to the deemed to be a debt collector attempting Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu- recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort- Paul Palazzolo BEING THE NORTH LINE OF AN 80.00 sale. The subject property is subject to to collect a debt, and any information lated on residential real estate at the rate gagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Clerk of the Circuit Court FEET RIGHT OF WAY FOR ADAMS STREET; general real estate taxes, special assess- obtained will be used for that purpose. of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- August M. Appleton THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES ments or special taxes levied against CHARLES E. LEE AND LINDA G. LEE, of the amount paid by the purchaser OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO Attorney for Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff 13 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH said real estate, and is offered for sale Plaintiff, not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS ARDC No.: 6304584 LINE A DISTANCE OF 200.81 FEET TO without any representation as to quality Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney wire transfer, is due within twenty-four AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- Stratton, Moran, Reichert, Sronce And THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN or quantity of title and without recourse to Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION Appleton SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) mortgagee acquiring the residential real 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE 725 South Fourth Street Springfield, IL PARCEL 2: Sale is further subject to confirmation by HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale FORECLOSURE LAW. 62703 LOTS. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 AND 26 OF the Court. Attorneys at Law or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection (217) 528-2183 BULLOCKS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF Upon payment in full of the amount bid, P.O. Box 740 or other lienor acquiring the residential Practices Act you are advised that the Law [email protected] SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS AS RECORDED IN the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Decatur, IL 62525 real estate whose rights in and to the Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is PLAT BOOK 7 AT PAGE 53 IN THE OFFICE Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Send Notice/Pleadings to: mortgaged real estate arose prior to the deemed to be a debt collector attempting OF SANGAMON COUNTY RECORDER STATE OF ILLINOIS Deed to the real estate after confirmation Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) sale. The subject property is subject to to collect a debt, and any information OF DEEDS BEING MORE PARTICULARLY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH of the sale. Email: [email protected] general real estate taxes, special assess- obtained will be used for that purpose. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: JUDICIAL CIRCUIT The property will NOT be open for inspec- Telephone: (217) 422-1719 ments or special taxes levied against CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER SANGAMON COUNTY tion. Prospective bidders are admonished Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 said real estate, and is offered for sale Veronika J. Miles (#6313161), Its Attorney OF LOT 26 IN SAID BULLOCKS ADDI- Sara Gillmore, Petitioner to check the Court file to verify all 20CH103 without any representation as to quality Of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC TION, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 vs. information. or quantity of title and without recourse to Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE Pete Robinson, Respondent For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC NORTH LINE OF AN 80.00 FEET RIGHT OF Case No: 2020-OP-1879 Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East NOTICE OF SALE Sale is further subject to confirmation by Attorneys at Law WAY FOR ADAMS STREET, A DISTANCE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION P.O. Box 740 OF 240.74 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST Pete Robinson, this cause has been Decatur, IL 62525 CORNER OF LOT 21 IN SAID BULLOCKS commenced against you in this Court Send Notice/Pleadings to: ADDITION; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 11 asking for an Order of Protection. Unless Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE you file your Answer or otherwise file your Email: [email protected] WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 21, A DISTANCE Appearance in this cause in the Office Telephone: (217) 422-1719 OF 158.30 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST of the Circuit Clerk of Sangamon County, Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 CORNER OF SAID LOT 21, SAID CORNER Keep IT moving Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. Ninth 19CH323 ALSO BEING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF St., Room 405, Springfield, Illinois, on or A 16 FOOT ALLEY; THENCE SOUTH 89 before January 14, 2021, a judgment or DEGREES 58 MINUTES 03 SECONDS decree by default may be taken against Subscribe today. STATE OF ILLINOIS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID you for the relief asked in the complaint. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH ALLEY, A DISTANCE OF 240.58 FEET Paul Palazzolo JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT Get first class delivery Clerk of the Court SANGAMON COUNTY 26 IN SAID BULLOCKS ADDITION, SAID Date: December 10, 2020 Re: the marriage of CORNER BEING ON THE WEST LINE OF of IT and more... Amanda Behymer. 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ARENA LIMITED SPV, LLC, Plaintiff, OF SAID LOT 26, A DISTANCE OF 158.22 Notice is given you Jesse Behymer, -v.- FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITU- Subscribe and support at Respondent herein, that this cause has VCHP SPRINGFIELD, LLC, PACKARD HOS- ATED IN THE COUNTY OF SANGAMON, IN been commenced against you in this court PITALITY MANAGEMENT, LLC, UNKNOWN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. illinoistimes.com/subscribe asking for a dissolution of marriage and OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, PARCEL 3: other relief. 217-753-2226 • [email protected] Defendant THE EAST 150 FEET OF THE SOUTH Unless you file your response or otherwise 2019 CH 177 157.8 FEET OF BLOCK 17 OF THE OLD file your appearance in this cause in the NOTICE OF SALE TOWN PLAT OF THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF

30 | www.illinoistimes.com | December 17-23, 2020 SPRINGFIELD SANGAMON COUNTY ILLI- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Edited by J. Reynolds - NOIS ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT 8 AND THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Principal puzzle No. 667 Puzzle answers EAST 62.2 FEET OF LOT 7, BLOCK 17 OF SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE OLD TOWN PLAT OF THE TOWN, NOW BANK OF SPRINGFIELD, an Illinois banking from this week CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, SITUATED corporation, Plaintiff, IN SANGAMON COUNTY ILLINOIS. v. will appear here Commonly known as 101 E. ADAMS ST. JEFFREY JOSEPH LANGBEHN, UNKNOWN AND 125 E. ADAMS ST., SPRINGFIELD, OWNERS, and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, next week IL 62701 Defendants. Property Index No. 14-33-22-7-032, 14- IN CHANCERY 33-228-011, 14-34-101-007 Case No. 2020CH000164 The real estate is improved with a hotel. NOTICE OF SALE The judgment amount was PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursu- $18,622,614.64 as of September 30, ant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by 2020. the court in the above‑entitled cause the Sale terms:10% down of the highest bid property hereinafter described or so much by certified funds at the close of the sale thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. No third party checks will be accepted. (A) The name, address and telephone num- The balance in certified funds/or wire ber of the person to contact for information transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) regarding the real estate is: hours. No fee shall be paid by the mort- Suzanna Scherf gagee acquiring the residential real estate BANK OF SPRINGFIELD pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by 3400 West Wabash Avenue Crossword answers from #666 any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other Springfield, IL 62711 lienor acquiring the residential real estate (217) 529-5555 whose rights in and to the residential real (B) The common address and other estate arose prior to the sale. The subject common descriptions, if any, of the real property is subject to general real estate estate is: taxes, special assessments, or special 2224 South College Street taxes levied against said real estate and is Springfield, IL 62704 offered for sale without any representa- (C) The legal description of the real estate tion as to quality or quantity of title and is as follows: without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” The South 5 feet of Lot 53 and the North 35 condition. The sale is further subject to feet of Lot 52 in Charles S. Wanless’ South confirmation by the court. First Street Subdivision. Except all coal Upon payment in full of the amount bid, and other minerals underlying said lands, the purchaser will receive a Certificate together with the right to mine and remove of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to same. Situated in Sangamon County, a deed to the real estate and associated Illinois. Commonly known as: 2224 South Sudoku answers from #666 personal property identified in the Judg- College Street, Springfield, IL 62704 ment Order after confirmation of the sale. Parcel Number: 22-04-407-007 The property will NOT be open for inspec- (D) Description of the improvement on the tion and plaintiff makes no representation real estate is as follows: as to the condition of the property. Pro- Single-Family Residence spective bidders are admonished to check (E) The real estate will not be open for the court file to verify all information. inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the (F) The time and place of the sale are: 9:00 purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure a.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in the sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the Sangamon County Board Chambers (2nd assessments and the legal fees required Floor) of the Sangamon County Courthouse, by The Condominium Property Act, 765 200 South Ninth Street, Springfield, Illinois. ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property (G) The terms of the sale are cash or certi- is a condominium unit which is part of fied funds at time of sale. a common interest community, the pur- (H) The subject property is sold subject to chaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale all general real estate taxes which are a lien JoshJosh answers from #666 other than a mortgagee shall pay the as- upon the real estate, all general real estate sessments required by The Condominium taxes which have not yet become due and Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). payable, with special assessments, if any, IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- and easements and restrictions of record, JoshJosh by J. Reynolds - No. 667 Sudoku No. 667 OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN and existing leases, if any, applicable Fill the grid with digits so as not to repeat a digit in any row or column, Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER zoning laws; property is sold “AS IS, WHERE and so that the digits within each heavily outlined box will produce the every digit from 1 to 9 inclusive. ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN IS, and with no warranties”, and without target number shown, by using addition, subtraction, multiplication or ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) any representation as to quality or quantity division, as indicated in the box. A 6x6 grid will use 1-6. OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO- of the title and without recourse to Plaintiff. SURE LAW. The sale is further subject to confirmation For information, Ann E. Pille, REED SMITH by the Court. LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 10 SOUTH IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWN- WACKER DRIVE, 40TH FLOOR, Chicago, IL, ER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN 60606 (312) 207-1000. POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCOR- One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chi- DANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE cago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You can also visit The Judicial Sales BANK OF SPRINGFIELD, Plaintiff Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day By: /s/ Brian D. Jones status report of pending sales. One of Its Attorneys REED SMITH LLP Sorling Northrup 10 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, 40TH FLOOR Stephen A. Tagge, of Counsel – Reg. Chicago IL, 60606 #2793369 312-207-1000 Brian D. Jones, of Counsel – Reg. Case Number: 2019 CH 177 #6286510 TJSC#: 40-2453 Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collec- One North Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite tion Practices Act, you are advised that 200 Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt P. O. Box 5131 collector attempting to collect a debt and Springfield, IL 62705 any information obtained will be used for Telephone: (217) 544‑1144 that purpose. E-Mail: [email protected] 19CH117 Difficulty hard Difficulty medium

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