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2 | www.illinoistimes.com | February 11-17, 2021 OPINION Young writers Go Scorpions put fears aside to write This I Believe And good luck GUESTWORK | Liz Murer UPON FURTHER REVIEW | Bruce Rushton

At nearly six feet tall and topping 300 pounds, that it’s never fi led lengthy IRS disclosure forms pride in my word and my work,” Johnson says. “I Let me start off by saying, the Dameon Johnson is big. And he thinks big. required from charities realizing more than don’t want anything to diminish that. Whenever I thought of writing this 700-word For years, the former Springfi eld High School $50,000 in annual revenue. Th e commission has do something, I set out to do the best job I can.” piece somewhat scares me. Yep, that is lineman pleaded. Can we scrape together $60,000 a $10,000 annual budget, according to its grant Never having run a program this size, the East right, it scares me. Both our son and or so for a feasibility study to help create STAR application. Organizations with small budgets, Springfi eld Community Center Commission daughter are excellent creative writers. Village, a $300 million sports complex with no experience managing grants or that are new to plans four meetings with a Peoria-based prison Surely it is a trait they inherited from outdoor ballfi elds and indoor playing areas and a proposed endeavors weren’t penalized when nearly ministry that helps ex-inmates, as well as meetings their father. My most recent writing water park somewhere near Dirksen Parkway? 400 applications were scored by the state. Johnson, with prison offi cials and city officials, according to date has been composing a few He asked Sangamon County. He asked the to the grant application, which mentions the thank you notes for various Christmas Springfi eld Park District. He asked the Springfi eld commission’s experience with youth athletics and gifts, and I haven’t quite fi nished City Council. Everyone said no. mentoring programs. those yet. Last month, the state of Illinois said yes. Nearly 20 years ago, Johnson formed the Words and thoughts fl ow easily In a state grant package worth $809,000, the Springfi eld Scorpions, a youth football team that through my head, but never transfer East Springfi eld Community Center Commission, started out at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central quite as eloquently to paper. I a nonprofi t Johnson created in 2012, has been Illinois. “He created his own team and he raised get tangled up with the need for awarded money for STAR Village, which his own money,” recalls former Ward 2 Ald. Frank perfection and thus end up giving up. would employ 2,000 people, according to the McNeil. “I think he had some assistance from the Let me just say that if any of these commission’s grant application. Hotel and Leisure Boys and Girls Club, but he did most of it himself, young Th is I Believe writers share my Advisors, an Ohio company slated to produce a and by organizing the parents. Th ey were a good fear, it wasn’t in the least bit evident. feasibility study, is budgeted for $30,000. A budget little football team. Th ey were tough – nobody in Th ree years ago, I joined the in the grant application also includes $206,000 for Springfi eld would play them. Th ey were driving Sunrise Rotary Club of Springfi eld. architectural and engineering services. No site has to Bloomington and East St. Louis to get games. Our weekly Wednesday morning been identifi ed, nor has fi nancing, aside from the Th ey were well-coached, and Dameon had them meetings invite speakers from state grant, been secured, although the commission under control.” Th e team, McNeil recalls, lasted throughout the community to share in its grant application says that it has “a great about seven years. their thoughts, expertise and wisdom fi nancial partner” that will help secure capital. “A lot of them went on to college,” Johnson on a variety of topics. I learned about In addition to STAR Village, the grant includes says. “Some of them went to trade school. such topics as horse therapy, Route 66 money for helping 30 ex-inmates fi nd housing and Unfortunately, we had some losses along the way.” landmarks, the importance of adding jobs. Johnson, an internal investigator with the Dameon Johnson, head of the East Springfi eld Community Th e day after we fi rst chatted, Johnson called micro greens to my diet, philanthropy, state Department of Human Services, will be paid Center Commission, has big plans and money from the back. He wanted to know how I’d gotten a copy of the Kidzeum of Health and Science, state. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAMEON JOHNSON a monthly salary of $5,555 as director of workforce the grant application. I explained that it’s a public owning and running a small business development. record, given public money is involved. Johnson, during COVID, the World War II Th e money is coming from marijuana – state who’s also trying for a state license to grow pot Memorial, and even the importance law requires that 25 percent of pot taxes go for who is the commission’s chief executive offi cer, says near the Wabash Avenue-Interstate 72 interchange, of chalk. grants aimed at helping communities ravaged that he was optimistic, but he confesses surprise pointed out that applications to grow pot aren’t In addition to the above, Sunrise by the war on drugs. Johnson’s nonprofi t, when the Illinois Criminal Justice Information public records: How is this any diff erent? Rotary has partnered with NPR headquartered in his east side home, landed more Authority announced the winners. “A lot of people are having a lot of questions Illinois and the Th is I Believe project. state weed grants than all other local applicants – “I almost fell out of my chair when I saw the about how we did it,” Johnson said. “Anyone Th is project invites high school seniors including the City of Springfi eld, the Springfi eld press release,” Johnson recalls. “We knew our could get that (application) and copycat what to write a statement of personal belief. Urban League and Illinois Legal Aid – put together. chances were good, but not really this good.” As we’re trying to do.” He also disputed that Th ere are few limitations to the essays, Th e East Springfi eld Community Center the city’s biggest pot-grant winner, he acknowledges marijuana tax revenue is public money. Only 20 beyond a limit of 350-500 words. Commission, created in 2012, is small enough feeling pressure. “If anybody knows me, I have percent of the population, he said, uses pot. “It’s Th ey can be about almost any subject not like it’s property taxes or sales taxes,” he said. matter that addresses their belief. “It’s just from the people who bought the product Remember my opening paragraph Editor’s note in Illinois. … Th ese things (applications) should that expressed my fear of writing? be further protected than they are.” He requested Th ese young writers put their fears With so much else going on, Abraham Lincoln seems almost forgotten on his birthday my help. aside, if in fact they had any, and this year. A few brave Republicans are trying to rescue his party from Trumpism, and the “I would appreciate anything your wrote powerful, moving, informative, president from Springfi eld is still the one most quoted in House and Senate speeches, organization could hold in secrecy as much as intimate, at times funny, at times gut- but we’ve gotten so used to Lincoln he rarely awes us anymore. Yet he remains a quiet you can,” he said. wrenching, honest essays. Th eir beliefs inspiration. He was a white male typical of the day, who grew stronger over time in his anti- Journalists shouldn’t keep secrets. I’ll be happy are bold, creative, diverse and perhaps racist views, and then when he had power used it to enlarge freedom for others. Now is the to report how this all turns out. even similar. We adults need to listen to these beliefs, even if our own view time to continue the work of Lincoln. –Fletcher Farrar, editor and CEO Contact Bruce Rushton at [email protected]. continued on page 5

February 11-17, 2021 | Illinois Times | 3 OPINION Is vaccinating legislators now a good idea? POLITICS | Rich Miller

Th e immediate partisan reaction to the you can’t get big things done if you treat the Pritzker’s chief legislative aide last week, governor’s reversal on whether legislators General Assembly purely as a nuisance or an according to a FOIA fi led by WCIA TV. should be allowed to be vaccinated during obstacle. Kifowit pointed to Mayor Lightfoot’s Phase 1B was fairly predictable. And you can’t get anything at all done decision to vaccinate aldermen and pointedly “Governor Pritzker is prioritizing young if lots of legislators say they don’t want to noted, “Th e longer the Governor denies the healthy felons and Springfi eld politicians return to Springfi eld unless and until they’re legislature a safe way to work, the longer it over high-risk adults,” the Illinois Republican vaccinated. With the cancellation of most will take to pass signifi cant legislation that Party seethed. However, no such press release of last spring’s session and the entire fall the state needs.” was issued the week before when Republican veto session due to the pandemic, and the So, on balance, this policy change US Rep. Darin LaHood (age 52) cheerfully possibility that much of this spring’s session should help. And perhaps allowing a few announced that he’d been vaccinated. could be in jeopardy, the governor needed to key staff members who must regularly be And not a harsh word was uttered by the fi nd a way to drag his voluminous legislative on the House and Senate fl oors access to Illinois GOP when federal prisoners were agenda out of a very deep ditch. vaccinations could also help. No formal receiving vaccinations during the Trump And it didn’t go unnoticed when Chicago request was made to the governor’s top staff administration. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who doesn’t have the about legislative staff vaccines, but there Senate Republican Leader Dan greatest relationship with her city council, may have been a conversation with one of McConchie’s offi ce fi rst denounced Senate not only allowed aldermen to get vaccinated the leaders about it. You’ll recall that the President Don Harmon’s decision to cancel but seemed to advance their place in line, only name released of anyone who caught fl oor sessions and hold committee hearings even though the city council meets remotely. the virus during the lame duck session was online this month, saying it was time to get Remember, multiple COVID-19 cases were Speaker Chris Welch’s chief of staff . back to work. Th e very next day, McConchie reported after January’s in-person lame duck And, while nothing huge can change called allowing legislators to be vaccinated state legislative session. until more vaccine is manufactured, a better, “ridiculous,” without any apparent sense of “It is beginning to feel like the Governor faster distribution system and some eff ective irony. is purposely working against the legislature member education has to happen PDQ Th ere’s more, but you get the idea. It’s returning to do the work of the people,” because legislators are getting pretty darned the outrage of the day and the arguments Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) emailed fed up with all the frantic constituent calls. 1240 S. 6th, Springfi eld, IL 62703 don’t have to be consistent because it’s about PO Box 5256, Springfi eld, IL 62705 generating heat. Plus, almost nobody ever calls Offi ce phone 217.753.2226 them out on contradictory logic, so it’s a free Fax 217.753.2281 shot. 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4 | www.illinoistimes.com | February 11-17, 2021 OPINION This I Believe continued from page 3

is diff erent. Th ese young authors have the ability to fi ll pages with suck-you-in topics. Let me share just a few with you. Th ey write about: dreams, acceptance, diversity, abandonment, music, living life to the fullest, instinct, tolerance, doing the right thing, death and family. Th ere are 10 judges from throughout Open letter to senators on impeachment: “Our kids understand. But 57 million American citizens still believe Trump’s lies.” the community given the challenging task of taking 175 essays that have been divided among teams of two. Each judge LETTERS and others were threatening to kill are poor people who have been narrows their list down to fi ve top choices, congress poem #2 We welcome letters. Please include people.” victimized and exploited by the from which will be selected 10 winners. your full name, address and telephone Our kids understand. And as criminal justice system because of I chose to read each essay a minimum number. We edit all letters. Send them well here’s an idea: now that we have to [email protected]. senators, you know the truth. But the cash bond system. of three times. Th ere were times that three legislators brazenly carrying weapons 57 million American citizens still We must remember that in reviews were more than enough. I had two into congress why not post a soldier believe Trump’s lies. Some are still America, we are supposed to be essays in my initial pile that I knew after beside that member all the time she/he motivated by those lies and may innocent until proven guilty. just one read, would end up in my fi nal is in the capitol hmm I could write a book commit more acts of violence. Th is right of due process comes list of fi ve. the soldier gets radicalized for instance SENATORS, DO THE RIGHT You are among the few leaders from the Constitution. Money I won’t reveal the essay or topic, or to be impartially fair every senate THING in this country who are in a should not be the determining but one piece had me choked up with house member has to have a personal As grown-ups, you probably did position to speak truth to that factor for people to be treated emotion. It was an exceptional piece guard – or members moving their offi ces not read the article about the group of misguided true believers. fairly. Th is right has been denied of writing. I can’t begin to describe the to secret spots around town or out of it attack on our democracy in the Th e impeachment trial will off er by the police, prosecutors and depth and emotion this high school senior even – or maybe the guards need a guard New York Times Magazine for kids. you an opportunity to challenge judges from all over the country. conveyed in a few hundred words. I have you get the idea I’ll let you take it from here But you should. Here are some the evils of presidential lies, Poor people who are not educated continued to think about this essay for the though what’s going to actually happen? excerpts: racism, white supremacy, insane and do not have money to hire past few days. Th e content has stayed with “When Donald Trump was conspiracy theories and violence. lawyers end up being abused and me and I have read it more times than I 2021 Jacqueline Jackson president, he told a very big lie. If you feel you must vote become victims of this unfair care to mention. And he told it many times. He said to acquit Trump on procedural practice. Th ere are examples of I could go on and on. I hope my he had won the presidential election grounds, be courageous enough people who have spent years in enthusiasm is contagious. I believe that against Joe Biden, which was not to share the truth about the jail awaiting a trial to prove their we have extraordinary teachers who are true. He insisted that the election election with the 57 million, even innocence. People have been encouraging and challenging students to results, which showed he had lost by if you believe you might lose their put on a GPS ankle bracelet and share their beliefs in extraordinary ways. more than seven million votes, were support in the future. If you forced to pay $10 a day until Th ere were 175 essays submitted to ‘rigged’ or purposely interfered with remain silent, malicious divisions they can have a trial, which NPR Illinois. Th ese essays come from to make Biden come out on top. will only grow deeper. Our can be months or years away. diff erent communities, high schools, Many adults believed this lie. democracy is fragile. Th ese practices are wrong and backgrounds and genders. Ten of these And on Jan. 6, thousands of those Do the right thing. unconstitutional. essays are chosen as fi nalists, and each of believers came to Washington, where Ron Ettinger Passing this act will correct a these selected essayists will receive a $500 Trump repeated his lie yet again at a Springfi eld broken system and allow people scholarship for their Th is I Believe piece. rally and told them to go to the U.S. to be presumed innocent until Essays air on NPR Illinois 91.9: Feb. Capitol building. Th at’s where MAKE IT FAIR proven guilty. Th is new law will 15-19 and Feb. 22-26 at 7:45 a.m. and members of Congress were about to Th e Pretrial Fairness Act protects prevent poor people from taking 4:45 p.m. Th ere will be a culminating formally confi rm the results of the poor people from the criminal a please deal to prevent being event on March 18 at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. election so that Biden could offi cially justice system. Governor JB locked up without proof of guilt. For further event information go to: www. become president on Jan. 20… Pritzker should sign this act into I feel the Pretrial Fairness Act nprillinois.org If you were watching these events law, because it is long overdue. is the beginning of many steps When you read or listen to these essays on TV, or heard about them later Over the years, poor people in the right direction to reform you won’t be disappointed. Th ey will have Th is I Believe. from your parents or others, you may and people of color have been the criminal justice system and an impact on you. For have felt afraid. Many people did. unjustly treated because of their recommend the governor sign the Liz Murer of Springfi eld is an active Inside the Capitol building that day, fi nancial status. Th ey can’t aff ord act into law. Roy Williams Jr. community volunteer, Th e Outlet tutor lawmakers felt afraid. When the a bond, so they are left in jail and President, Faith Coalition for the and Sunrise Rotary board member. She is mob broke in, they had to run to criminalized before they even go Common Good passionate about youth and education. safety: some of the rioters had guns, to court. Most of those in jails

February 11-17, 2021 | Illinois Times | 5 NEWS Springfield cannabis workers seek to unionize SCHOLARSHIPS RELIEVE STRESS LABOR | Rachel Otwell CAP The Illinois Department of Children CITY and Family Services is accepting applications for this year’s DCFS Scholarship Program. The scholarships allow “youth to Workers at a cannabis dispensary in down- concentrate on their studies and prepare for town Springfi eld are seeking to unionize. their futures without the stress of worrying Th ey say bullying, a lack of paid sick time, about how they are going to pay for school,” limited hours and a lack of transparency Illinois DCFS acting director Marc D. Smith regarding COVID-19 are reasons why. said in a news release. The scholarship Ascend Springfi eld employees at the provides colleges with tuition and academic downtown location, 628 E. Adams St., are or- fee waivers on behalf of students for up to ganizing under the umbrella of the Local 881 fi ve consecutive years. Awardees also receive chapter of Th e United Food and Commercial state health care coverage and medical cards Workers International Union (UFCW) which until the age of 25. A $1,235 monthly stipend includes employees of cannabis cultivation is granted to scholarship recipients for living centers and dispensaries. expenses as well. Full stipends will begin in In a “fact sheet” provided by the union, September for the fall semester. Students complaints from employees include that there can receive stipends in June and July but they must enroll as a full-time student in is no paid sick time and paid holidays were summer school or participate in an approved canceled days before Th anksgiving last year. internship program, according to a DCFS Th ere are also claims about a lack of clar- transition services administrator. Applicants ity and transparency regarding COVID-19. selected for the 2021 DCFS Scholarship Employees who tested positive for the virus Program will be announced on May 1. Forms have allegedly been prevented from com- can be found at: tinyurl.com/azd6q7hq. municating so with other staff . Management allegedly told staff not to “play the COVID card,” according to the document. Ascend's downtown Springfi eld location is on the corner of East Adams and South 7th streets. “It is important to us that our employees PHOTO BY RACHEL OTWELL feel valued and safe. We are committed to ensuring that lines of communication are al- ways open and that we are available to answer “People are talking about donating plasma, workers at a Chicago dispensary, Windy City questions and address concerns of our staff ,” people are getting part-time jobs,” he said. “It’s Cannabis/Curaleaf, will participate in a mail-in POLITICS a spokesperson for Ascend Wellness Hold- sad.” Craddock said he is paid $15 per hour and election. Around the end of 2020, workers at a ings, LLC provided in an emailed statement. CAP We confess ourselves confused. wants to make a career out of the cannabis in- Cresco Labs in Joliet – “one of the largest can- CITY Ascend has dispensaries in fi ve states includ- How can Ward 3 Ald./state Sen. dustry, an industry that has grown exponentially nabis companies operating in Illinois” – voted Doris “Huey Long” Turner hold two offi ces ing Illinois, with two in Springfi eld. Th e other throughout the state. to ratify the fi rst cannabis union contract in is at 3201 Horizon Drive, off of Dirksen at the same time? After being picked to According to an article in the Chicago the state, according to the release. Th e union replace former Sen. Andy Manar over Parkway, next door to Hooters restaurant. Tribune on Dec. 29, 2020, the Illinois canna- negotiated for wage increases, more paid leave the weekend and being sworn in for her Eric Craddock of Springfi eld is an Ascend bis industry was “on pace to top $1 billion in and other changes in policy it said are better for state gig, Turner on Tuesday participated employee who is part of the eff ort to union- 2020, including medical marijuana sales. Th e workers. in the Springfi eld City Council committee- ize. He said employees want COVID-related industry could get a lot bigger in 2021 with Craddock said there are about 40 “non- of-the-whole meeting. As of press time, policies that show management takes the more municipalities welcoming weed retailers management workers” at Ascend’s downtown she hasn’t resigned from her city offi ce. health of staff seriously. Craddock said work- and 30 dispensaries yet to open under the state’s location and about 60% of them supported The Illinois Constitution says this: “No ers can communicate via an app. He said inaugural legislation.” the eff ort to unionize. He said employees have member of the General Assembly shall some have tried to use the app to share news “Th is job requires a skill, a know-how,” said explored multiple avenues to raise issues but receive compensation as a public offi cer they tested positive for COVID. “Every single Moises Zavala, Local 881 UFCW director of were ignored. For example, Craddock said he or employee from any other governmental time that’s happened, those (messages) have organizing. “We believe that the industry can had inquired about pay through the Families entity for time during which he is in attendance as a member of the General been deleted” by higher-ups, he said. give way more than what they are giving to First Coronavirus Response Act after taking Assembly.” The state Senate is scheduled Craddock said staff also want more employees,” said Zavala. “Th e industry early on time off to quarantine while awaiting results to convene on March 2. Is that Turner’s potential for raises and promotion with the bragged about bringing great jobs to Illinois. from a COVID-19 test. After raising that and company, and more benefi ts, such as retire- deadline for turning it in as a member of We want to make sure that these jobs are careers other issues with human resources, he said the Springfi eld City Council? She couldn’t ment or savings plans. He said he and other where employees are receiving good wages, he was told by a manager to quit contacting full-time employees have had hours cut, with be reached for comment. Meanwhile, Frank benefi ts and everything that comes along with HR. Craddock said he was “shocked” by the McNeil, a former Springfi eld city council little to no explanation from management a career.” On Feb. 2, Zavala said a petition has response. “I don’t feel comfortable talking to member who lives in Ward 3 and had tried as to why. “I’m not alone in being the sole been fi led on Ascend workers’ behalf, and that management,” he said. “I don’t know what for the Senate appointment, says that he breadwinner of a household, thanks to the the union is waiting on a response from Ascend other voice I could possibly have than a considered trying to replace Turner on the COVID pandemic, which makes that extra to give to the National Labor Relations Board union.” council but will take a pass. “I thought pressing.” Cutting several hours per week off before there would be an election. about seeking the appointment,” McNeil someone’s schedule makes a notable diff erence According to a Feb. 3 press release from Lo- Contact Rachel Otwell at said. “I just think it’s time for me to let in income, said Craddock. cal 881 UFCW, the labor board confi rmed that [email protected]. someone younger go ahead.”

6 | www.illinoistimes.com | February 11-17, 2021 February 11-17, 2021 | Illinois Times | 7 NEWS New juvenile center to keep youth closer to home

JUSTICE | Madison Angell

Renovations are underway at the Lincoln discrimination.” During the news confer- Development Center in Lincoln. State ence, Pritzker said 70% of all incarcerated offi cials say after being closed for nearly a youth in Illinois were Black despite the decade, the future Illinois Youth Center fact that 15% of all youth in the state are will keep youth closer to family and spur Black. Punishment and strict probation economic activity. measures have had no eff ect on juvenile Th e new center will take approximately recidivism, he said. Instead, a “tough on two years to complete, according to the crime” approach to juvenile adjudication Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice and has exacerbated trauma, making com- partners. It “will require not only con- munity reintegration diffi cult for youth, struction and renovation, but recruiting, according to state leaders who attended the hiring and training staff as well,” an IDJJ conference. spokesperson wrote. It will have space to Th e 21st Century Transformation house up to 30 youth in dorm-style units Model, developed by the Justice, Equity and and renovation plans include designated Opportunity Initiative in partnership with areas for food, recreation and education, the IDJJ, outlined plans for the new center according to state offi cials. When it opens, opening in Lincoln. Th e model utilizes “de- residency in central Illinois will be a re- cades of evidence from across the country, quirement for admittance. Th e department and within its own system” and reduces will also look at factors such as risk level, “the harm of incarceration by transitioning age, vulnerability and educational needs. youth to small, regional residential centers,” Treatment needs will also be considered. according to IDJJ. Removing children Th e announcement was made Feb. 1 from communities breaks support systems, during a Lincoln city council meeting. strains friendships and creates obstacles for Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch said in a state- families. ment the center will “better serve those Future renovations will move away from committed youth from central Illinois concrete walls, confi ned rooms and wire and their families by having them located fencing that are similar to adult prison closer to home.” Th e plan has also gained designs. Plans released by IDJJ last year em- bipartisan support for projected economic phasized a shifting focus to create safer and development, such as jobs and revenue that healthier climates for youth and staff . could be used to repair infrastructure and Last year during the project’s announce- strengthen public services, the mayor said. ment, former state Sen. Heather Steans Th ere are currently fi ve IDJJ youth said the model does three things better. centers and 16 juvenile county facilities in “It provides better accountability for kids the state. Th ree state centers are located in and helps them achieve positive behavioral or around the Chicago area, one is located change, it helps dismantle our persistent near St. Louis in the city of Grafton, and racist disparities in how we treat children another is in Harrisburg, serving coun- and helps us more equitably treat people of ties in the southern region of the state. color – and it has a better return on invest- Depending on the county and center as- ment,” she said. signment, IDJJ committed youth in central In a recent news release, state Rep. Tim Illinois can be placed hours away from Butler, a Republican from Springfi eld, called support systems and hometowns. the model forward-thinking and innovative. Last July, Gov. JB Pritzker called In addition, the project is “an investment in juvenile detention centers “large, stark the juvenile population of our state as well as a razor-wired warehouse-like facilities built commitment” to the community, he said. far away from the homes and families” of youth. He said the impact of the cen- Contact Madison Angell at ters is “yet another example of systemic [email protected].

8 | www.illinoistimes.com | February 11-17, 2021 Clean Energy Jobs Act reintroduced Sponsors pledge to pass legislation before end of session STATEHOUSE | Grace Barbic, Capitol News Illinois

Following the admission in court by utility opportunities. hikes with a performance-based rate setting, giant Commonwealth Edison to a yearslong Th e 900-page bill, fi led by Williams as meaning the ICC could only approve utility bribery scheme, lawmakers are reintroduc- House Bill 804, would increase develop- investments, programs and rates that are ing the Clean Energy Jobs Act in the 102nd ment of renewable energy sources, such as cost-eff ective and contribute to the greater General Assembly with an increased focus wind turbines and solar power, by com- goal of a renewable energy electric grid. on holding utility companies accountable. mitting Illinois to 100 percent renewable It also features a restitution piece, specifi - Th e Clean Energy Jobs Act, or CEJA, energy by 2050, cutting carbon from the cally for ComEd, which would require a which was introduced in 2019, is an over- power sector by 2030, reducing pollution majority of the profi ts it made through its haul of the state’s energy industry crafted from gas and diesel vehicles in the transpor- admitted criminal activity be refunded back with a focus on carbon reduction as well as tation sector, and creating jobs and econom- to ratepayers. Th e refund amount would be social and environmental justice. ic opportunity across the state. determined by an assessment conducted by Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, House Although the original version of CEJA the ICC. sponsor of CEJA, joined Senate sponsor included provisions to protect consumers “Another big part of that is to codify Sen. Cristiana Castro, D-Elgin, and other and prevent utility corruption, Williams many of the items in the deferred prosecu- advocates Tuesday, Feb. 9, in pledging to said the bill now contains stronger language tion agreement...to ensure that those ac- pass CEJA by the end of May. in response to the deferred prosecution countability practices, the best practices that Th e Future Energy Jobs Act of 2016 agreement in which ComEd admitted to a were required of ComEd moving forward, made clean energy one of the fastest yearslong bribery scheme aimed at infl u- are applicable to all utility companies,” Wil- growing job sectors in the state and laid encing the state’s former House speaker, liams said. the foundation for the future of energy Michael Madigan. More accountability measures, beyond effi ciency in Illinois by creating renewable Currently, along with paying utility rates, what is required of ComEd by the fed- energy credits, among other provisions. consumers spend over $1.8 billion a year eral government outlined in the deferred CEJA is an attempt to build on that existing on capacity payments to acquire coal-fi red prosecution agreement, have been added to legislative framework. power, Williams said. Capacity is a sort of CEJA to make these provisions even stron- Over one year ago, in Gov. JB Pritzker’s insurance policy through which companies ger, Williams said. State of the State address, he promised that are paid to guarantee they are able to pro- Andrew Barbeau from the Environmen- he would prioritize clean energy legislation. duce enough energy to handle peak usage tal Defense Fund said lower electric rates for But amid the ongoing bribery scandal and times for a number of years into the future. consumers are written into the legislation. the COVID-19 pandemic, CEJA took a “Th at’s a complete bailout of the fossil “We pay for the renewable energy devel- back seat to other matters in the General fuel industry,” Williams said. “So Illinois, if opment as part of this bill and that’s signifi - Assembly while advocates continued to push we implement CEJA, will stop paying $1.8 cant primarily by redirecting excess profi ts for passage of the energy overhaul. billion on fossil-emitting coal plants and that are currently being paid to out-of-state Yet with the election of President Joe that’s something we’ll be able to tangibly see fossil fuel companies,” Barbeau said. “We Biden, tackling climate change has become the impacts of on day one.” pay for supporting a just transition for fossil a national priority, and advocates say it’s Th e bill would remove Illinois from a fuel communities by making those polluting the perfect time to put CEJA back in the multistate capacity auction conducted by power plants that cause the problem also spotlight in Illinois. the federally regulated PJM regional trans- foot the bill for solving it.” CEJA supporters expressed urgency mission organization, instead giving the Illi- Another main focus of CEJA is on the Tuesday amid state budget pressures caused nois Power Agency the authority to procure transportation sector, considering that the by the COVID-19 pandemic and recent an- capacity. Th e IPA could then emphasize the transportation system is the largest source of nouncements of the impending or potential purchase of renewables, rather than fossil carbon emissions. If CEJA passes, there will closure of nuclear and coal-fi red power fuels, in its capacity auctions. be more activity in terms of the electrifi ca- plants in the state. CEJA also aims to end automatic rate tion of the transportation sector in all com- Th ey say CEJA would push for a “just hikes for utility delivery services. munities across the state. transition” to renewable energy for commu- In 2011, the General Assembly passed “Th e next time a bus or train is replaced, nities aff ected by the closure of plants that the Energy Infrastructure Modernization hopefully it will be with an electric model,” not only provide jobs, but act as a tax base Act, which created a formula rate for utility Williams said. “Not everything is going for school districts. companies. Th is meant that utility compa- to happen overnight, but over time you’ll It would do so by creating Clean Jobs nies, including ComEd and Ameren, were see trends and those trends will be toward Workforce Hubs, which the Illinois Clean able to increase rates for consumers year af- renewable energy and away from coal-fi red Jobs Coalition describes as a network of ter year without having to fully demonstrate power.” frontline organizations that provide direct to the Illinois Commerce Commission why and sustained support for minority and the increase was necessary. Contact Grace Barbic at disadvantaged communities, including job CEJA would replace automatic rate [email protected].

February 11-17, 2021 | Illinois Times | 9 NEWS Doris Turner fills Senate seat vacated by Andy Manar

POLITICS | Rachel Otwell

In a unanimous vote on Saturday, Feb. 6, Doris holding elected offi ce makes her a good t fi for Turner of Springfi eld was chosen by Democratic the job. Party offi cials to represent state Senate District Turner served on the Sangamon County 48, which includes all or parts of Springfi eld, Board before serving on the Springfi eld City Decatur, Taylorville and Litchfi eld. Th e seat was Council, where 2023 would have been her last vacated by Andy Manar earlier this year. year due to term limits. She is the fi rst African State Sen. Doris Turner is a lifelong resident American person to represent Springfi eld and of the capital city. Her parents were both from Sangamon County in the state Senate. In 2012, Texas. Her mother was a beautician and her she was elected as party chair for the Sangamon father worked for a factory that manufactured County Democrats. “When I was elected heavy construction equipment. “We have always party chair, I was the second woman and the been a very strong union family, and I continue fi rst African American to hold that position. to always have those union ties throughout And I was actually the fi rst African American my entire political career,” Turner told Illinois woman to be elected a county chair in the Times in a Feb. 8 interview. Turner is one of four entire state of Illinois,” she said. “I’ve been the siblings. She lives on the east side of Springfi eld fi rst African American or the fi rst woman to with her husband. Th ey have three children and do a lot of things, but that doesn’t excite me, 10 grandchildren. because I don’t take joy in being the fi rst or Turner graduated from Lanphier High only anything,” said Turner. “What I want to School and took political science classes at do is open those doors and be a mentor and Sangamon State University, now University an inspiration and a hand back to bring others of Illinois Springfi eld. Her career began at the along with me.” Illinois Attorney General’s offi ce, when Neil As Sangamon County Democratic Party Hartigan was in offi ce. From there she worked chair, Turner recused herself from the vote for for state Sen. Emil Jones Jr. In the 1990s, she Manar’s replacement. She beat out seven other went to work for the Illinois Department of candidates for the spot, including Springfi eld Public Health. After more than 20 years, she Park District board member Lisa Badger and retired from the agency as chief of the center for former Springfi eld Ward 2 Ald. Frank McNeil. minority health services. Over the past year, Turner participated in Turner said addressing “the defi ciencies Black Lives Matter demonstrations and rallies in our health care system that COVID has in the city. “I was very happy to participate and exposed” will be a priority in her new legislative happy to be able to, in whatever way, elevate that position. “Right now, everybody’s priority is conversation,” she said, adding that her goal was getting the state’s economy open and running to shift conversation and marches into policy. and getting our businesses open and getting She noted that she and Ald. Shawn Gregory our kids back in school.” Turner said she looks introduced ordinances aimed at addressing forward to more conversations with Manar, systemic racism. who served the 48th District for eight years. He “I have known Senator Turner for decades, resigned in January to become a senior adviser from her time of service on the county board, to the governor. Manar congratulated Turner city council, and now as senator for Springfi eld on social media, calling her “a compassionate, and Sangamon County. Even though she is leav- accomplished leader who gets things done” and ing her seat at the city council, we look forward someone who “knows the turf.” to continuing our work together on issues Turner said in previous government positions important to Springfi eld,” Springfi eld Mayor she represented diverse populations, including Jim Langfelder said in a statement. Th e mayor those in rural areas, which is much of what the would be in a position to appoint someone to 48th District currently includes. Turner said she fi ll Turner’s seat temporarily before a special elec- plans to run for the seat in the 2022 election. tion for the spot, though in the Feb. 8 statement Turner said while she had not anticipated serv- he said he was waiting for a resignation letter ing in the state Senate before some suggested she from Turner before moving forward. apply upon Manar’s resignation announcement, her experience in drafting state legislation and Contact Rachel Otwell at [email protected]

10 | www.illinoistimes.com | February 11-17, 2021 BOOKS Love and communism UIS professor’s book explores the connection BOOKS | Rachel Otwell

Richard Gilman-Opalsky is a radical on the real people. I know that love is widely regarded the word and idea of communism is a very the exploitation in everyday life of regular, prairie. He came to teach at University of Illinois as a great power in human aff airs, as a universal important and useful idea that we still need working-class people, his attention to govern- Springfi eld from New York City, where he earned positive force. Everybody wants to experience it, to think about. Th e way I think about com- ment was minor. He did think a lot about a Ph.D. from Th e New School. He said upon yet it’s a bit scary to say what love is and what it “Gemeinwesen” – a German word for the graduating, he realized most universities were not means. Th at drew me to it, because my whole ca- nature of human community. Th e word com- keen on hiring political theorists and philoso- reer as a writer has been one of gravitating towards munism shares the same root: communities. phers, and were “even less interested” in hiring subjects that frighten me. Marx’s major interest in thinking about ones interested in criticizing capitalism while Th e way I defi ne love in the book is that it communism was about creating a kind of so- exploring social movements, radical politics and is not something that we get or give, like private ciety that we don’t yet have, but should have. revolution. Gilman-Opalsky has been in Spring- property. Rather, it is an active way of relating to Th e community, basically, is blown apart fi eld since 2006, when he started a position at other people. So, if you think about how to defi ne in the historical development of capitalism. UIS where he can research and teach his interests. love in a romantic relationship, or in relation to For Marx, the project of communism is the He said Springfi eld is “one of the very few places a brother or a sister, or a mother or a child, or revolt of the community against that which in all of North America that wanted me as I was.” between friends – it manifests as our active partici- harms it, against a system that ruthlessly pits His new book, published late last year by AK pation in the other person’s becoming what they us against each other in a competitive frame- Press, is titled Th e Communism of Love: An Inquiry want to be, or what they could be and should be. work of self-interest. So, I understand a sort into the Poverty of Exchange Value. It explores Th is participation in the becoming of another of communism that searches for a healthy the “meanings and powers of love from Ancient person is not limited to interpersonal relation- community. Greece to the present” and in it, Gilman-Opalsky ships. It also extends out into social movements “argues that what is called ‘love’ by the best think- and political struggles, where people participate in How do you show people you love them in ers to have approached the subject is in fact the society becoming something that it is not yet. For ways that align with your philosophy? Is beating heart of communism – that is, commu- example, in the fi ght to abolish white supremacy there room for fl owers and chocolates and nism as a human aspiration and a form of life, not or abolish sexism, we want to create the world general tradition? as a form of government,” according to the book’s that we know we should have, but that we do not My partner prefers coff ee to fl owers. So, I back cover. yet have. have vowed to make her coff ee every morn- We asked the professor of political theory and ing until the fi rst of us dies. And you might philosophy to break down some of these heady, Why communism – a scary word by many ac- The book is dedicated to the author's children and his say that’s romantic in a conventional way controversial themes for us at a time when love counts – and what sort of communism are you partner, "who isn't with me for the money," he wrote. of some kind. Th ere’s nothing intrinsically is in the air, and echoes of the Red Scare are alive talking about here? PHOTO BY RACHEL OTWELL wrong with fl owers, chocolate or cards. My and well. Th e following interview excerpts have My approach to the idea of the word of work is really not about excluding the con- been edited for clarity and length. communism is to explore whether it off ers ventional ways that people practice love in something that is appealing, useful and per- munism is not a form of government. It their lives, but it is against reducing love to Why write about love? And how do you defi ne haps necessary. If it does, then we should not refers to active relationships that challenge only those most conventional expressions. it? abandon good words and ideas just because or oppose other forms of human relations. As an author and a philosopher, I try to think they are misunderstood and vilifi ed. In the amount of time that Karl Marx Contact Rachel Otwell at and speak about what love does in the world, for In my work, and in my research, I fi nd spent thinking about human relations and [email protected].

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February 11-17, 2021 | Illinois Times | 11 12 | www.illinoistimes.com | February 11-17, 2021 Millions of words have been written on the subject of love, whether in books, poems, plays or songs. In Little Love honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked Illinois Times’ readers to share their own love stories with us, but in 100 words or less. The responses encompass not only romantic love, but stories of family members, dear friends and even furry (or feathered) loved ones. These little love stories run the gamut from happy to sad and funny to sweet, but all speak to the universal Stories truth of our human experiences of love.

She was right It started at the theater proposal, followed by a wedding and receptions Sibling love I was not sure about the future, but she was, How lucky I am that our paths crossed. I in four diff erent places with four diff erent I love my sister, Cecilia, because she is and it has been wonderful. I was reluctant to met Michael Frye nine years ago at a local groups of relatives and friends. We celebrated adventurous, outgoing and I know she will have children, but she said I would love it. theater. I was onstage and he worked in the our fi rst anniversary in Guatemala, and we always be a friend to me as we grow up. I love She was right! I did not want to travel and do sound booth. I followed him around and we returned to the site of one of those wedding my brother, Leo, because he makes me laugh adventurous things. She told me to get over snuck kisses backstage. Warm summer nights receptions for our 10th and 25th anniversaries when he closes his eyes and purposely runs into myself and enjoy it. She was right. I said I was were spent laughing under the stars and cold to revel with life-long friends. We visit that things. sorry, and she said everyone makes a mistake. winter nights were spent cuddled up under same inn every fall. Grace Shovlin, age 10 She has been the perfect COVID partner. So blankets. He followed me away to college, and Sheila Walk much more, but all because she said yes over 47 after graduating, he proposed to me at the I love my sister, Grace, because she helps me years ago. same theater where it all started. Now married An ice cream cone make my bed. Also, she is sometimes nice to me. I love my brother, Leo, because he shares Jesse McDonald and still deeply in love, I can’t imagine a day Th is love story started over 80 years ago his toys with me. He makes me laugh when without him, his kindness, his immeasurable between my grandparents, Vic and LuLu he puts pants on his head and runs around the love. I am forever grateful to be his. Lanzotti, who celebrated their 80th wedding house. A blind date Amy Cantrall Frye anniversary on Feb. 1 of this year. LuLu asked Blind dates never work out, right? Wrong! My Cecilia Shovlin, age 6 Vic to buy her an ice cream cone 82 years blind date drove himself to pick me up, got out ago and they have been together ever since. of his car with sunglasses, a white cane and in A faded orchid Th ey still live together, he still calls her baby a Cubs jersey. When I answered the door, he My parents were married in an Army chapel in Cuckoo clock and she still talks about how handsome he is said, “Hi, I’m your BLIND date!” For just a Texas, six weeks before my father shipped out Opal and Stanley were my neighbors, and their (he turned 100 on Feb. 10). Th ey had three second, I was very concerned, then I burst into for World War II. My mother had taken the house was fi lled with delightful toys bought for perfect children, nine grandchildren and 13 laughter. He took off his glasses and presented train – traveling by herself for two days from grandchildren who did not visit. But I visited. great-grandchildren (and counting). A picture me with a gift of memorabilia of my favorite northern Illinois to Texas. My father, her high Th ey welcomed me with soda and candy. I of them should be in the dictionary to defi ne team, the St. Louis Cardinals. Almost 37 years school sweetheart, met her holding an orchid played the piano and with the toys. Stanley lovebirds. later he still makes me laugh, and we’re still corsage. For an offi cer on training pay, that was always set the time on the cuckoo clock to 12 Victor Lanzotti disagreeing on which is the better baseball expensive! She was married in the same clothes p.m., while Opal would send me home with team! she had worn on the trip. Only the orchid fragile knickknacks. Stanley died shortly after Jean Oesterreich showed that she was the bride. In 2020, I was Dandelion hair we moved, and when I got my driver’s license, to have been the bride again after many years, My 3-year-old son had just come in from I went to see if Opal might still be alive. She and then COVID intervened. It was hard to playing in the snow and I couldn’t stop staring welcomed me with soda and candy and pressed Inspiring women give up my plans. I remembered my mother’s at his hair. Filled with static from his stocking the cuckoo clock into my hands as I departed. My little love story is about a lady who writes faded orchid, pinned to the edge of her dressing cap, it stuck out in a million directions. Carey Smith poetry, shares family stories, enlightens us, table mirror. If she could do it, I could. We Watching him, my heart exploded with love. inspires us and who recently surprised me were married by a judge. I wanted to freeze time and remember exactly with a book I received in the mail. Th is lady Sara L. Lieber how I felt, sitting beside him and his fuzzy little The COVID cupid reminds me of another amazing woman, boy hair, for the rest of my life. When we think COVID was our cupid. We were introduced by my grandmother, Martha Jane (Adams) about love, we often think about grand gestures acquaintances, liked each other, but remained Hawthorne, and also of my dear friend, Kay Shared adventures and moments, but for me it’s always the little friends as our lives were going in diff erent LeSeure, who passed away unexpectedly last He came to talk with students at Ursuline moments that fi nd a way to settle deep inside directions. Dinners and lively conversations for summer. I am grateful for clever and funny Academy about his time as a journalist in my heart. companionship at each other’s house ensued women who have enriched my life and I count Central America and visited the faculty room. Lana Shovlin – our only pandemic meeting option. We Ms. Jacqueline D. Jackson among them. I was there, researching a play I was directing discussed everything and laughed often. During Happy Valentine’s Day! based on George Orwell’s 1984. We had one dinner, she said her life plans changed Carol Mullen dinner together that night. More dates, and she wanted a relationship; I professed fi lled with wonderful conversations, led to a wanting to continue my online dating. Th e

February 11-17, 2021 | Illinois Times | 13 14 | www.illinoistimes.com | February 11-17, 2021 awkwardness of these revelations led to into my living room. I love these old, forbidding Lots of love Fifi the wild cat laughter, the baring of souls and an acceleration ancestors – at least their pictures; they probably Our cats love me. Our dogs love me. Our pig, not If cats have nine lives, you certainly lived yours out of the “friend zone” by the end of the had good sides, not captured by the artist. My so much; our chickens, sort of; our donkeys and to the fullest. You had multiple names before you evening. We’ve avoided COVID, but it still problem now is to fi nd homes for John and Maria goats like me (I feed them), but our turkeys are made me your companion. You carried an untold brought us together. Trever as I downsize. What gr-gr-gr-grandchild David Blanchette enamored with me. Toodles sits on the porch with amount of histories. I knew you were wild from will cherish them? “Th ey wouldn’t be much fun at me, leans on me, talks to me and shares snacks the beginning. You were a skilled escapee who a party,” one has already remarked. Jackie Jackson with me. Oakley loves hugs, grape tomatoes, looked out windows most longingly. But you Abraham Lincoln & Ann Rutledge laying his wattled head on my shoulder and always came back, sometimes with battle scars. A forlorn face - a plodding gait ... dancing for me. Th ey come to the door, look in For a brute, you were also soft and tender. And In solitary form ... An eternal sun the windows and follow me around the yard. while I couldn’t have known your age, I am so Eluding fate - to contemplate ... Th e photo of the young family pops up in my It feels like love, but maybe it’s just a state of grateful you shared your last 12 years with me. An unrelenting storm ... phone’s memories. Th e man and woman grin in comfort, knowing we aren’t serving them Wherever you are now, beyond the veil, may you the golden light of the setting sun. Th e baby sleeps for dinner! be still wild and well. Remorseful gaze upon the plight ... peacefully. Th e man’s beard is grayer now. eTh Karen Stroemer Rachel Otwell An unforgiving role ... woman’s face has a few more lines. Th e baby is a A desperate pause in calm of night ... long, lean colt of a boy. But the gleam in their eyes A life of love Roasted chickpeas To soothe a weary soul ... is the same, as is the joy in their hearts. Together, Walter Lee Flood and Annize Marie Matern My favorite childhood treat, roasted chickpeas, wherever they are, they are home. At the end of were married Feb. 24, 1934. She, a green-eyed could only be found in the kitchen of a local Peers longingly toward stars above ... my life, my best idea of heaven will be for us to girl who’d just celebrated her 18th birthday. He, widow. We children would trade raw chickpeas Life’s mirrors stilled in rhyme ... meet on the beach in the light of an eternal sun a tall, eager youth of 20. What does she dream for her roasted ones. She profi ted because the Refl ections of a long-lost love ... once more. Erika Holst of in her gown and fl owing veil? What are roasted chickpeas, after she soaked them in Warm memories steeped in time. his expectations, this dapper fellow in his new water overnight, would double in size and had Joseph Mason suit and boutonnière? Children of the Great more volume than raw chickpeas. She carefully Calvin and Hobbes Depression, they surely dream of better days. piled up the raw ones in a cup until they formed Religion and politics Can you love a comic strip? Calvin, his wildness First comes hard work and good times, then the a neat pyramid. But when she measured out and plotting schemes I tolerate, while his evil confl agration that was World War II. Surviving roasted chickpeas, she fi lled the cup quickly and Religion and politics – two topics to avoid in snowmen I admire. But I love how his dad takes that, they then raised two daughters and lived to a few would fall out. If you tried to intervene polite conversation. Apparently, my parents with equanimity, say, Calvin’s poll of 6-year- see great-grandchildren. What the photo cannot to get more chickpeas, she would slap your didn’t abide by that rule. When they married in olds who fi nd Dad scores low in the bedtime show is a love that lasts 61 years until death hand and cuss you out. Even now, those their late 20s, my dad was an ardent Democrat and allowance divisions. And, Dad’s occasional separates them. roasted chickpeas remain a favorite memory. and Methodist. My mom came from a long remark that Calvin was a “special” at Sears, so they Nancy Flood-Golemback Eliseo Aznarte line of staunch Republican Lutherans. What got him cheap. Hobbes, though, I love best. He to do? As a mark of true love, my dad became goes along with Calvin’s escapades, but most often Twenty-fi ve years later a faithful Lutheran and my mom, one of the with rolling eyes and twiddling thumbs, his advice most devoted Democrats around. I always I was out with my friend on my 21st birthday. At ignored. Th ough often he turns Calvin’s tricks midnight, at the last place, I was shocked to see marveled at that compromise, one that served back on to the perpetrator! What’s not to love? them well during their nearly 60 years of Gillian Jackson Ferranto it was a biker bar. We went up the steps, through marriage. the heavy doors, and I was overwhelmed. Th e Brent Bohlen music blared while people showed IDs to several We persevered bouncers. My friend explained to them that it Full of sunshine 2020 was frustrating and scary. It was also was my birthday as my eyes fell on the love of my inspiring and uplifting. I lost my job, my daughter life. I knew he was my soulmate, but he wasn’t Today, it has been exactly one year since we missed 45 days of school, my wife’s schedule got convinced. It was months before he’d even buy me said goodbye to our happy, golden, goofy girl. changed to the point that she was basically only dinner. Twenty-fi ve years later we’re still together, Some might say she was only a dog, but to seeing us on the weekends. We found out our and I’m still always right! know Bernie was to love her. She never knew daughter had a lesion on her brain. 2020 made Tiff any Lapp a stranger, and we joked that she would be our relationships stronger. We all made it through useless against a robber, bringing them toys a very tough year. Our daughter’s lesion is gone. instead of teeth. She was my running buddy, How lucky am I? She is back in school. My wife’s job is back to How lucky am I to be in love with my best friend, my husband’s hiking buddy and everyone normal. I have a growing photography business, who knew her was her very best friend. Not my wife, Lisa Tomasino? We have an amazing life and all this showed us that as a family we can with a daughter who is our pride and joy, ador- everyone gets to know a pure soul, but she was make it through anything! the color of sunshine, and she was sunshine, Zach Adams able furry babies and friends who are like family. and who doesn’t love sunshine? We are truly blessed. For so long I took life for Rexann Whorton granted, but your battle with cancer has made PJ (Possum Junior) me realize just how precious every day is. Th ere is The ancestors Oh PJ, where do we begin? You are the sweetest nothing more important than every minute I have kitten, always longing for attention and love, but with you. I refl ect on our 20-plus years together In 1868, my great-grandparents emigrated when the presence of food is sensed, that is all you and I pray for 20 more. Always remember – just from England with their large family; my can think about. Jumping on countertops and breathe. grandma was a baby. Th ey brought along two climbing up legs just to get a little piece of chicken Jonna J. Cooley large portraits of the parents they were leaving. or beef has always been your way. I love you with Where these were for the next 100 years I don’t all my heart, but wonder if you love me or just know, but I found them in my parents’ attic. want a little sneaky snack? Th ey promptly went on my walls and now look Karen Stroemer down with disapproval on those who venture

February 11-17, 2021 | Illinois Times | 15 16 | www.illinoistimes.com | February 11-17, 2021 FOOD Happy new year Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Gua Bao, steamed buns FOOD | Peter Glatz

It’s time to celebrate the Lunar New Year to suspension of indoor dining, the steamed and 2021 is the Year of the Ox. In Asian buns became a hot-selling curbside pick-up communities around the world, families come item. together and celebrate over food. Th ough I Premade steamed buns – labeled as “Lotus don’t have Asian roots, I love Asian cuisine, and Leaf Buns”– can be found in the frozen food though we’re not holding big family gatherings section of most Asian stores, but they are during the pandemic, I still like to celebrate. actually quite easy and fun to make at home. Th is year my tiny Lunar New Year celebration I’ve scaled down Miss Kim’s recipe to make a will be centered around Taiwanese steamed dozen buns – a more manageable amount for buns known as Gua Bao. Th ese bread-like home kitchens. Th ey are traditionally made in folded buns, fi lled with grilled pork and pickled bamboo steamers set atop a wok. Steamers can vegetables, are a popular Asian street food. be purchased for under $30 at Asian grocers Similar in concept to a Mexican street food or from Amazon. If you don’t have one, a taco, steamed buns have been appropriated steamer rig can quite easily be “MacGyvered’’ by other cultures and adapted to the regional with some aluminum foil, a dinner plate and cuisine. a lidded stockpot: in a stockpot big enough to I fi rst had steamed buns 15 years ago at fi t a plate into, fi ll with 1 inch of water, place Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York’s East 3 balls of foil on the bottom of the pan, insert Village. At that time Momofuko was the city’s the dinner plate and press down until it rests “hot” new restaurant. It was tiny and nearly about an inch above the surface of the water. impossible to get into. Restaurant critic Ruth Be sure there is space between the perimeter Reichel had been gushing praise for David of the plate and the sides of the pan to allow Chang’s new restaurant and had written: “Th e the steam to rise. fi rst bite felt as if David Chang had reached Filling options are endless. Proteins can inside my head, seen my secret fantasies, and include barbecued pork, sliced steak, roasted conjured up the perfect dish for me.” His pork chicken, duck or shrimp. Vegetarian versions Steamed buns PHOTO BY ANN SHAFFER GLATZ belly buns, a reinterpretation of the traditional can be made with grilled portobello slices, steamed buns he had enjoyed on the streets of sauteed shiitakes, or fried tofu. If you’re China, became wildly popular and launched planning a party and want to serve stuff -your- David Chang to culinary stardom. Gourmet own buns, try to include something crunchy, Also needed: fl attened-out paper cupcake liners.) magazine wrote: “We knew Chang was some fresh herbs and something pickled. Steamer Dust your work surface with fl our and something special when we tasted his signature You’ll also want to include some sauces such Ring mold or biscuit cutter, 3.5-inch diameter roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it’s dish. He plays with the classic Chinese pork as hoisin sauce or sriracha mayo. Garnishes (or substitute a similarly sized drinking glass) about a quarter-inch thick. Using the ring mold bun, retaining its pillowy white wrapping, can include quick-pickled veggies, scallions, Parchment paper or biscuit cutter, punch out individual buns. adding crisp cucumbers and scallions, and cucumber and jalapeno slices, kimchi and Lightly brush the top surface of buns with transforming it into an American original with cilantro sprigs. Preparation canola oil to prevent the sides from sticking pork belly.” In a small bowl, combine the water, yeast, together. Fold each bun over into a semicircle. I learned how to make steamed buns this Gua Bao – Taiwanese Steamed canola oil and sugar. Set aside until yeast is With your rolling pin, gently roll buns to fl atten past summer at Miss Kim’s, a Korean restaurant foamy, about 10 minutes. them slightly and smooth out the surface. Place in Ann Arbor. Wednesday mornings I would Buns In a medium bowl, combine the fl our, each bun on a paper square and arrange on a arrive at the restaurant at 6 a.m. to begin the Makes 12 buns baking soda, baking powder and salt. Slowly sheet tray, leaving space in between to allow for process of shaping 250 of these little buns – a add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients, one expansion. Cover tray with plastic wrap and single week’s worth. I would join up with a Ingredients spoonful at a time. proof buns for 30 more minutes. co-worker who had already been there since 4 3 cups all-purpose fl our Mix and knead by hand for 10 minutes. Bring water in a wide pan or wok steamer a.m. starting the leavened dough. After shaping 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (Or, if using a stand mixer with a dough hook, to a boil. Place the buns with their papers onto the buns and letting them rise, we would 3 tablespoons kosher salt mix on low setting for 8-10 minutes until the steamer trays. Carefully place steamer trays steam them in perforated trays stacked atop ¼ teaspoon baking powder dough gathers together into a ball.) atop the pan of boiling water, cover, and allow a giant wok of boiling water. After steaming ⅛ teaspoon baking soda Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and to steam for 10-15 minutes. and cooling the buns, they would be frozen 3/4 cup water, just above room temperature cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Transfer steamed buns to a sheet pan. and rewarmed to order. Miss Kim’s steamed 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Allow the dough to proof at room temperature Once they’re cool, cover the sheet pan with buns are fi lled with a choice of slow-roasted 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for until it doubles in size – about one hour. plastic wrap or a towel until serving. If using pork belly, sauteed mushrooms, fried tofu, or brushing While dough is rising, cut parchment later, freeze buns in a zip-close bag. Th aw and Korean fried chicken. When the pandemic led ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar paper into 4-inch squares. (You can substitute steam again for 5 minutes to rewarm.

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Bonjour, my music friends, and welcome to the year when Mardi Gras nearly coincides with Valentine’s Day. We are celebrating in a somewhat diff erent fashion in 2021, but things are looking up. Th ere is hope at the end of the tunnel, as a friend prone to beautifully mixing metaphors said the other day. Even with some loosening up happening in the live music world both in town and around the world, restrictions are still in place at most Mardi Gras celebrations. Th e info page at MardiGrasNewOrleans.com clearly states that the worldwide-recognized home of the big party will not be having parades or street celebrations in 2021. In Soulard, the Saint Louis neighborhood that hosts the next best Mardi Gras gathering in the country, the hoopla is on hiatus as well. On the STLMardiGras.org site, there’s a specifi c section just for rumors, and it states that even though Facebook pages are The Tangents, Tiffany Riech and Casey Cantrall, are making music this Valentine's Day weekend. out there touting events for the masses, it is not happening. Th e most telling and slightly humorous rumor says some nefarious folks indicated there will be beads galore, with your King Cake, a dish portable toilets -- the Johnny on the Spots of crawfi sh etouff ee and Hurricanes in a and Porta-Potties we’ve grown to know, glass, plus sporting a diff erent type of mask need and if not exactly love --- put out for than the ones of 2020 fashion. public use. But the rumor guards say, nay, Now moving backwards in time to the there will be no such thing. If the absence Valentine’s Day portion of our show, we of these most valuable tools of public know that Sunday, Feb. 14, is offi cially participation in keeping things decent and the day for lovers. If you want live music clean doesn’t tell you all you need to know in your love life, how about hanging out about municipal involvement in this event, with a happy couple of music-makers I don’t know what would. making music together. Th e Tangents, We do have a Mardi Gras party Tiff any Riech and Casey Cantrall, play happening in town, featuring our very all kinds of cool songs and sing them own Mary Jo Curry and her fabulous wonderfully well while emanating a band at the Curve Inn on Tuesday, Feb. beautiful stage chemistry that comes from 16. Th is would be a good place to again a true relationship based on love and congratulate MJC and the guys for respect. Th ey’ve got lots of gigs coming up recently receiving the Sean Costello Rising this spring and summer, with this lover’s Star award from Blues Blast magazine and weekend especially packed, including for spending a good amount of time on evening shows at Golden Fox Brewery in various well-known blues radio charts last Decatur on Friday and the Boars Nest by year as well. Now go enjoy a fun and safe Athens on Saturday, plus fi nishing up on Fat Tuesday, remembering that the reason Valentine’s Day proper with an afternoon the Tuesday is called Fat is because the gig at Hill Prairie Winery near Oakford. Wednesday after is called Ash, and that’s Th at should warm up your heart, and the beginning of the Lenten season. maybe other parts of your body too, on Looking forward to next year, because this upcoming, bitterly cold weekend set that’s what we do a lot these days, Mardi aside for those in love. Enjoy safe and Gras shows up a little later, landing on sound celebrations, keep warm enough and March 1, 2022. I hope to see you then, in see you next week.

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the Mortgagee’s attorney. than mortgagees will be required to pay Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). Upon payment in full of the amount bid, any assessment and legal fees due under For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a 605/18.5(g-1). Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Deed to the real estate after Confirmation If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney of the sale. The successful purchaser has Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled file number: 19-031051. the sole responsibility/expense of evicting only to a return of the deposit paid. The Alan S. Kaufman any tenants or other individuals presently Purchaser shall have no further recourse MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC in possession of the subject premises. against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or Attorneys for Plaintiff The property will NOT be open for inspec- the Mortgagee’s attorney. One East Wacker, Suite 1250 tion and Plaintiff makes no representation Upon payment in full of the amount bid, Chicago, IL 60601 as to the condition of the property. Pro- the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Telephone: 312-651-6700 spective bidders are admonished to check Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Fax: 614-220-5613 the Court file to verify all information. Deed to the real estate after Confirmation Attorney. No.: 6289893 IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- of the sale. The successful purchaser has Email: [email protected] OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO the sole responsibility/expense of evicting 19CH296 REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS any tenants or other individuals presently AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- in possession of the subject premises. SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION The property will NOT be open for inspec- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH Real Estate Foreclosure 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE tion and Plaintiff makes no representation JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FORECLOSURE LAW. as to the condition of the property. Pro- SANGAMON COUNTY - SPRINGFIELD IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH For information: Examine the court file spective bidders are admonished to check ILLINOIS JUDICIAL CIRCUIT or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & the Court file to verify all information. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, SANGAMON COUNTY - SPRINGFIELD, Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- vs. ILLINOIS Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO Abdelrouf Samhan, AKA Abdelrouf A. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS Samhan; Unknown Owners and Non- PLAINTIFF number 14-19-09806. AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- Record Claimants Vs. I3163769 SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION Defendants. Tanya M. Brawner; et. al., DEFENDANTS 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE Case No. 2018CH000405 2019CH000365 FORECLOSURE LAW. 2505 Somerton Road, Springfield, IL NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH For information: Examine the court file 62702 ESTATE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Judge Adam Giganti PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SANGAMON COUNTY - SPRINGFIELD, Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage NOTICE OF SALE pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure ILLINOIS Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pur- and Sale entered in the above cause on PNC Bank, National Association, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and 01/29/2020, the Sheriff of Sangamon PLAINTIFF number 14-19-11495. Sale entered in the above entitled cause County, Illinois will on March 16, 2021 Vs. I3162760 on January 27, 2021, Jack Campbell will at the hour of 9:00 AM at in the Second Dayton Leazenby; et. al., DEFENDANTS on March 16, 2021, at the hour of 9:00AM Floor Boardroom of the Sangamon 2019CH000409 at the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, County Courthouse 200 South 9th Street NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH Sangamon County Courthouse, 200 South Springfield, IL 62701, or in a place ESTATE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 9th Street, Second Floor, Springfield, IL otherwise designated at the time of sale, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SANGAMON COUNTY - SPRINGFIELD 62703, sell to the highest bidder for cash, County of Sangamon and State of Illinois, pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure ILLINOIS the following described mortgaged real sell at public auction to the highest bidder and Sale entered in the above cause on loanDepot.com, LLC, Plaintiff, estate: for cash, as set forth below, the following 02/26/2020, the Sheriff of Sangamon vs. Commonly known as 2505 Somerton described real estate: County, Illinois will on March 2, 2021 at Joseph Reinders, II, AKA Joseph H. Road, Springfield, IL 62702 PIN 14-32.0-260-015 the hour of 9:00 AM at in the Second Reinders, II; Lisa M. Reinders; Unknown Parcel Number(s): 14-23.0-229-066 Improved with Single Family Home Floor Boardroom of the Sangamon Owners and Non-Record Claimants, The real estate is improved with a Single COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1555 West County Courthouse 200 South 9th Street Defendants. Family Residence. Lawrence Springfield, IL 62704 Springfield, IL 62701, or in a place Case No. 2019CH000296 Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the Sale terms: 10% down of the highest otherwise designated at the time of sale, 25 Birch Lake Drive, Sherman, IL 62684 time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check bid by certified funds at the close of County of Sangamon and State of Illinois, Judge Adam Giganti for 10% of the successful bid amount. the auction; The balance, including sell at public auction to the highest bidder NOTICE OF SALE The balance of the successful bid shall the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned for cash, as set forth below, the following PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pur- be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. Residential Property Municipality Relief described real estate: suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and The subject property is offered for sale Fund, which is calculated at the rate of PIN 22-02.0-277-013 Sale entered in the above entitled cause without any representation as to quality $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of Improved with Residential on December 4, 2019, Jack Campbell will or quantity of title and without recourse the amount paid by the purchaser not to COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2600 Willow Dr on March 16, 2021, at the hour of 9:00AM to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The exceed $300, in certified funds, is due Springfield, IL 62703 at the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, sale is further subject to confirmation by within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject Sale terms: 10% down of the highest Sangamon County Courthouse, 200 South the Court. The property will NOT be open property is subject to general real estate bid by certified funds at the close of 9th Street, Second Floor, Springfield, IL for inspection. taxes, special assessments, or special the auction; The balance, including 62703, sell to the highest bidder for cash, If this property is a condominium unit, the taxes levied against said real estate and the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned the following described mortgaged real purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure is offered for sale without any representa- Residential Property Municipality Relief estate: sale, other than the mortgagee shall tion as to quality or quantity of title and Fund, which is calculated at the rate of Commonly known as 25 Birch Lake Drive, pay the assessments and the legal fees without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of Sherman, IL 62684 required by the Condominium Property IS” condition. The sale is further subject the amount paid by the purchaser not to Parcel Number(s): 07-30.0-326-029 Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). to confirmation by the court. exceed $300, in certified funds, is due The real estate is improved with a Single For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, If the property is a condominium and the within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject Family Residence. Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, property is subject to general real estate Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. purchasers other than the mortgagees taxes, special assessments, or special time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney will be required to pay any assessment taxes levied against said real estate and for 10% of the successful bid amount. file number: 18-034041. and legal fees due under The Condo- is offered for sale without any representa- The balance of the successful bid shall Alan S. Kaufman minium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) tion as to quality or quantity of title and be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC (1) and (g)(4). without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS The subject property is offered for sale Attorneys for Plaintiff If the property is located in a common IS” condition. The sale is further subject without any representation as to quality One East Wacker, Suite 1250 interest community, purchasers other to confirmation by the court. or quantity of title and without recourse Chicago, IL 60601 than mortgagees will be required to pay If the property is a condominium and the to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The Telephone: 312-651-6700 any assessment and legal fees due under foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, sale is further subject to confirmation by Fax: 614-220-5613 the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS purchasers other than the mortgagees the Court. The property will NOT be open Attorney. No.: 6289893 605/18.5(g-1). will be required to pay any assessment for inspection. Email: [email protected] If the sale is set aside for any reason, the and legal fees due under The Condo- If this property is a condominium unit, the 18CH405 Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled minium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure only to a return of the deposit paid. The (1) and (g)(4). sale, other than the mortgagee shall Purchaser shall have no further recourse If the property is located in a common pay the assessments and the legal fees against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or interest community, purchasers other required by the Condominium Property

February 11-17, 2020 | Illinois Times | 23 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH representative and to the attorney within issued on December 22, 2020, to Nikki Matthew J. Cate - 06272040 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 10 days after it has been filed. R. Voss, whose address is 196 Golf Road, Barber, Segatto, Hoffee, Wilke & Cate, LLP SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Dated this 28th day of January, 2021. Springfield, IL 62704, as Administra- P.O. Box 79 HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, PUBLIC NOTICES Randall W. Segatto - 06193211 tor, and whose attorney is GATES WISE Springfield, IL 62705 as successor to STATE BANK OF LINCOLN, Barber, Segatto, Hoffee, Wilke & Cate, LLP SCHLOSSER & GOEBEL, 1231 South (217) 544-4868 Plaintiff, P.O. Box 79 Eighth Street, Springfield, IL, 62703. [email protected] v. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on Springfield, IL 62705 Claims against the Estate may be filed in EXTREME CLEAN CAR WASH, LLC, an OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT January 21, 2021, to David C. Marr, 11 (217) 544-4868 the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Illinois limited liability company, PAUL SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Shekelton Road, Modesto, Illinois 62692, [email protected] Sangamon County Courthouse, Spring- JUDICIAL CIRCUIT R. BEYER, DANIEL L. SPLAIN, DAVID E. In the Matter of the Estate of: as Executor, whose attorneys are Barber, field, IL 62701, or with the representative, MACOUPIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS JACOBS, DENISE L. JACOBS, UNKNOWN Jo Anne Maurer, Deceased. Segatto, Hoffee, Wilke & Cate, LLP, P.O. or both, within six (6) months from the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEV- IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON- No. 2021-P-4 Box 79, Springfield, Illinois 62705. date of the first publication of this Notice ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JEANETTE SHACKLEFORD, Deceased RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE TO HEIRS AND Claims against the estate may be filed in and any claim not filed within that period SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS NO. 2021-P-6 No.: 17-CH-261 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF CLAIM DATE the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Estate of DEATH AND CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE OF COURT SALE Notice is given of the death of Jo Anne at the Sangamon County Courthouse, 200 Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the WESLEY L. BETSILL, JR., Deceased. Notice is given to claimants of the Estate PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Maurer, of Springfield, Illinois. Letters South Ninth Street, Springfield, Illinois representative and to the Attorney within NO. 2021-P-47 of JEANETTE SHACKLEFORD, Deceased. pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure Testamentary were issued on January 62701, or with the representatives or ten (10) days after it has been filed. CLAIM NOTICE Letters of Office were issued on January entered by the Court in the above entitled 7, 2021, to Karen A. Danner, 4401 both, on or before July 26, 2021, and any DATED this 22nd day of December 2020. Notice is given of the death of Wesley James R. Enlow(#6199891) 25, 2021 to CHRISTIE SHACKLEFORD, cause the property hereinafter described Primrose Lane, Riverton, Illinois, 62561, claim not filed on or before that date is L. Betsill, Jr. of Springfield, Sangamon 130 Gladstone Avenue, Raeford, NC as Independent Executor, whose attorney barred. Copies of a claim filed with the GATES WISE SCHLOSSER & GOEBEL or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to County, Illinois. Letters of Office were is- 28376 as Independent Administrator, of record is DELANO LAW OFFICES, LLC, Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Attorneys at Law satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the sued on January 27, 2021, to Kathleen A. whose attorney is Alex B. Rabin of Sgro, One Southeast Old State Capitol Plaza, representative and to the attorney within 1231 South Eighth Street highest bidder. The sale shall be subject Dewey, 1220 Jeffrey Court, Northbrook, Hanrahan, Durr & Rabin, LLP, 1119 S. Springfield, Illinois, 62701. 10 days after it has been filed. Springfield, Illinois 62703 to Court approval. Buyer will be entitled Illinois 60062, as Executor, whose at- Sixth Street, Springfield, IL 62703. Notice is given to all known and unknown Dated this 21st day of January, 2021. Telephone: (217) 522.9010 to possession 30 days after the sale is torneys are Barber, Segatto, Hoffee, Wilke Claims against the Estate may be filed in heirs of Jo Anne Maurer of the entry of Randall W. Segatto - 06193211 Facsimile: (217) 522.9020 confirmed by the Court. & Cate, LLP, P.O. Box 79, Springfield, the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Order as set forth above and of the Barber, Segatto, Hoffee, Wilke & Cate, LLP Email: [email protected] (A) The name, address and telephone Illinois 62705. Macoupin County Complex, 201 E Main entry of an Order declaring Robert L. P.O. Box 79 number of the person to contact for infor- Claims against the estate may be filed in St #3, Carlinville, IL 62626, or with the Maurer and Karen A. Danner as the only Springfield, IL 62705 mation regarding the real estate is: the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Representative, or both, on or before July heirs of Jo Anne Maurer. (217) 544-4868 Timothy J. Rigby at the Sangamon County Courthouse, 200 SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SANGAMON 24, 2021 or six (6) months from the date The estate will be administered without [email protected] Hart, Southworth & Witsman South Ninth Street, Springfield, Illinois COUNTY, ILLINOIS the Representative mailed or delivered court supervision, unless under 28-4 of Suite 501, One North Old State Capitol 62701, or with the representatives or Estate of a Notice to Creditor, whichever is later. the Probate Act, 755 ILCS 5/28-4, any Plaza both, on or before August 3, 2021, and JAMES A. ATHERTON, Deceased. Any claim not filed within that period is interested person terminates independent IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEV- Springfield, Illinois 62701 any claim not filed on or before that date NO. 2021-P-44 barred. Copies of a claim filed with the administration at any time by mailing ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Telephone: (217) 753-0055 is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the CLAIM NOTICE Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the or delivering a petition to terminate to SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS (B) The common address and other Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Notice is given of the death of James Representative and to the attorney within the Clerk. Estate of common description, if any, of the real representative and to the attorney within A. Atherton of Springfield, Sangamon 10 days after it has been filed. Claims against the estate may be filed PATRICIA JONES, Deceased. estate is: 10 days after it has been filed. County, Illinois. Letters of Office were Dated this 29th day of January, 2021. in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit NO. 2021-P-29 Dated this 27th day of January, 2021. issued on January 26, 2021, to Courtney Alex B. Rabin 2620 Adlai Stevenson Drive, Springfield, Court, Sangamon County Complex, 200 CLAIM NOTICE Randall W. Segatto - 06193211 Kaye Schien Kincade, 14 N. Cotton Hill Sgro, Hanrahan, Durr & Rabin, LLP Illinois 62703 S. 9th Street, Springfield, Illinois, or with Notice is given of the death of Patricia Barber, Segatto, Hoffee, Wilke & Cate, LLP Lane, Springfield, Illinois 62712, as Inde- 1119 S. Sixth Street (C) The legal description of the real estate the representative, or both, within 6 Jones of Riverton, Sangamon County, P.O. Box 79 pendent Administrator, whose attorney Springfield, IL 62703 is: months of the first day that this Notice Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on Springfield, IL 62705 is Matthew J. Cate, Barber, Segatto, 217-789-1200 Tax ID Number: 22-14-204-016 is published, and any claim not so filed January 21, 2021, to Matthew Chastain, (217) 544-4868 Hoffee, Wilke & Cate, LLP, P.O. Box 79, (D) A description of the improvements on within that period is barred. Copies of a 751 E. Argonne, St. Louis, Missouri [email protected] Springfield, Illinois 62705. the real estate is: claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed 63122, as Independent Administrator, Claims against the estate may be filed in IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH The property contains approximately or delivered to the representative and to whose attorney is Bernard G. Segatto, the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 29,316 square feet of land or 0.67 acre the attorney within 10 days after it has III, Barber, Segatto, Hoffee, Wilke & Cate, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEV- at the Sangamon County Complex, 200 SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS improved with two, one-story buildings been filed. LLP, P.O. Box 79, Springfield, Illinois ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT South Ninth Street, Springfield, Illinois In re the Estate of containing a total gross building area of Paul Palazzolo 62705. SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS 62701, or with the representative or both, ZELDA M. DAVIDSON, Deceased. 2,462 square feet. The main building is Clerk of the Circuit Court Claims against the estate may be filed in Estate of: on or before August 2, 2021, and any Case No. 2021-P-23 a two-bay automatic car wash containing Sarah Delano Pavlik – 6269250 the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court LINDA L. HEISSINGER, Deceased. claim not filed on or before that date is DEATH AND CLAIM NOTICE approximately 1,862 square feet. The DELANO LAW OFFICES, LLC at the Sangamon County Complex, 200 NO. 2021-P-71 barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Notice is given of the death of Zelda M. second is an office/equipment building Attorney for Executor South Ninth Street, Springfield, Illinois CLAIM NOTICE Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Davidson. Letters of office have been containing approximately 600 square feet. One Southeast Old State Capitol Plaza 62701, or with the representative or Notice is given of the death of Linda representative and to the attorney within issued to Eunice M. Davidson, 504 W. The buildings are constructed on concrete Springfield, Illinois 62701 both, on or before July 28, 2021, and any L. Heissinger, of Rochester, Sangamon 10 days after it has been filed. Wisconsin Ave., Grantsburg, WI 54840, slab foundations. Telephone: 217-544-2703 claim not filed on or before that date is County, Illinois. Letters of Office were Dated this 26th day of January, 2021. as Executor , whose attorney is R. Phillip (E) No times have been specified in the Fax: 217-544-4664 barred. Copies of a claim filed with the issued on February 4, 2021 to Mark Matthew J. Cate - 06272040 Reed, Attorney at Law, 1129 S. Seventh judgment of foreclosure for inspection of [email protected] Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Stevan Heissinger, 1905 Young Road, Barber, Segatto, Hoffee, Wilke & Cate, LLP St., Springfield, IL 62703. Claims against the real estate prior to sale. representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Mechanicsburg, Illinois 62545, and Beth P.O. Box 79 the estate may be filed in the office of (F) The time and place of the sale are: A. Winning, 7935 Hendrickson Road, the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Dated this 21st day of January, 2021. Springfield, IL 62705-0079 Time: 9:00 a.m. on March 2, 2021 Rochester, Illinois 62563, as Co-Execu- Room 405, 200 S Ninth St., Springfield, OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Bernard G. Segatto, III - 06190753 (217) 544-4868 Place: Sangamon County Courthouse tors, whose attorneys are Barber, Segatto, IL 62701, or with the Executor, or both, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Barber, Segatto, Hoffee, Wilke & Cate, LLP [email protected] Second Floor Boardroom Hoffee, Wilke & Cate, LLP, P.O. Box 79, on or before July 28, 2021, and any In the matter of the estate of: P.O. Box 79 200 South 9th Street Springfield, Illinois 62705. claim not filed on or before that date is Violet Hampton, Deceased Springfield, IL 62705 Springfield, Illinois 62701 Claims against the estate may be filed in IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Case No. 2021-P-33 (217) 544-4868 (G) The terms of the sale are: the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SANGAMON Sangamon County Circuit Clerk must be Claim Notice [email protected] Cash at the time of sale. at the Sangamon County Complex, 200 COUNTY, ILLINOIS mailed or delivered to the Executor and Notice is given of the death of Violet (H) Title will be conveyed subject to South Ninth Street, Springfield, Illinois Estate of: to the attorney within 10 days after it has Hampton. Letters of Office were issued to any liens or encumbrances prior to the 62701 or with the representatives or BETTY RUTH SIDENER, Deceased. been filed. Lydia Stringham, 600 Rainbow, Athens, IL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEV- mortgage of Heartland Bank and Trust both, on or before August 11, 2021, and NO. 2021-P-8 E-filing is now mandatory for documents 62613 as Representative. Claims against ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Company, as successor to State Bank of any claim not filed on or before that date CLAIM NOTICE in civil cases with limited exemptions. To the Estate may be filed in the Office SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Lincoln, all general real estate taxes, spe- is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Notice is given of the death of Betty Ruth e-file, you must first create an account of the Circuit Court at the Sangamon Estate of cial assessments if any, easements and Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Sidener of Sangamon County, Illinois. with an e-filing service provider. Visit County Courthouse, 200 South 9th Street, SHERIDAN S. BETSILL, Deceased. restrictions of record, and all encroach- representatives and to the attorney within Letters of Office were issued on January http://efile. illinoiscourts.gov /service- Springfield, Illinois 62702, with the NO. 2021-P-52 10 days after it has been filed. 14, 2021, to Raynette Manley, 200 providers.htm to learn more and to select ments, if any. Representative, on or before, August 11, CLAIM NOTICE Dated this 4th day of February, 2021. Cantrall Street, Cantrall, Illinois 62625, a service provider. If you need additional HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, 2021. Any claim not filed on or before Notice is given of the death of Sheridan Bernard G. Segatto, III - 06190753 and Gail Ann Rexroad, P.O. Box 111, help or have trouble e-filing, visit http:// as successor to STATE BANK OF LINCOLN that date is barred. Copies of the claim S. Betsill of Springfield, Sangamon Barber, Segatto, Hoffee, Wilke & Cate, LLP Dawson, Illinois 62520, as Co-Executors, www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. Timothy J. Rigby (ARDC #6225930) filed with the clerk must be mailed or County, Illinois. Letters of Office were is- P.O. Box 79 whose attorneys are Barber, Segatto, asp or talk with your local circuit clerk’s Kristina B. Mucinskas (ARDC #6290296) delivered to the Representative within 10 sued on January 28, 2021, to Kathleen A. Springfield, IL 62705 Hoffee, Wilke & Cate, LLP, P.O. Box 79, office. Hart, Southworth & Witsman days after it has been filed. Dewey, 1220 Jeffrey Court, Northbrook, (217) 544-4868 Springfield, Illinois 62705. R. PHILLIP REED Attorney at Law Suite 501, One North Old State Capitol Paul Palazzolo Illinois 60062, as Executor, whose at- [email protected] Claims against the estate may be filed in 1129 S. Seventh St. Plaza Clerk of the Circuit Court torneys are Barber, Segatto, Hoffee, Wilke Springfield, Illinois 62701 & Cate, LLP, P.O. Box 79, Springfield, the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Springfield, IL 62703 Telephone: (217) 753-0055 Illinois 62705. at the Sangamon County Complex, 200 (217) 528-7333 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEV- [email protected] IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEV- Claims against the estate may be filed in South Ninth Street, Springfield, Illinois [email protected] ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT [email protected] ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court 62701 or with the representative or both, ARDC No. 2300478 SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTE: This communication is made for SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS at the Sangamon County Courthouse, 200 on or before July 21, 2021, and any IN THE MATTER OF: the purpose of collecting a debt. Any Estate of South Ninth Street, Springfield, Illinois claim not filed on or before that date is JIMMIE VOSS, Deceased. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH information obtained in response to this CHARLES E. MARR, Deceased. 62701, or with the representatives or barred. Copies of a claim filed with the No. 2020 P 700 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT communication may be used for that NO. 2021-P-36 both, on or before August 4, 2021, and Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the CLAIM NOTICE representative and to the attorney within SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS purpose. CLAIM NOTICE any claim not filed on or before that date Notice is given of the death of Jimmie ESTATE OF Notice is given of the death of Charles is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the 10 days after it has been filed. 17CH216 Voss of Springfield, Sangamon County, TERRY L. IMPSON, Deceased. E. Marr of Chatham, Sangamon County, Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Dated this 14th day of January, 2021. Illinois. Letters of Administration were Case No. 2021-P-038

24 | www.illinoistimes.com | February 11-17, 2020 CLAIM NOTICE Dated: February 2, 2021 validity of the Will by filing a petition with Governor, Apt. #9, Springfield, IL 62704. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF SAN- from ALEA MAE HOMAN to FARREN ALEA Notice is given of the death of Terry L. Paul Palozzolo the Court within 6 months after admis- The attorney for the Independent Co- GAMON MAE ACKERMAN pursuant to the statute Impson. Letters of Office were issued Clerk of the Circuit Court sion of the Will to probate. Administrators is Rammelkamp Bradney, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF in such case made and provided. on January 26, 2021, to Susan Waldmire Thomas E. Doyle Dated this 28th day of January, 2021. P.C., 741 South Grand Avenue West, JAMES ROBERT TIBBS, SR., deceased. Dated: February 11, 2021 Impson of 6188 Waldmire Road, Roch- Attorney at Law CONNIE L. CLARK, Executor of the Estate Springfield, IL 62704. No. 2021-P-000016 ester, IL 62563, as Executor, and whose 222 W, Market St. of NANCY R. CLARK-KULL, Deceased The estate will be administered without CLAIM NOTICE attorneys are GATES WISE SCHLOSSER P.O. Box 77 BY: RAMMELKAMP BRADNEY, P.C. court supervision, unless under Section Notice is given of the death of JAMES & GOEBEL, 1231 South Eighth Street, Taylorville, IL 62568 By: Anthony J. DelGiorno Attorney 28-4 of the Probate Act any inter- ROBERT TIBBS, SR. Letters of Office were IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Springfield, IL, 62703. (217) 824-2203 Attorneys for Estate: ested person terminates independent issued on January 25, 2021, to DEBRA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Claims against the estate may be filed in Anthony J. DelGiorno administration at any time by mailing or C. STRONG, whose address is 401 W. SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS the office of the Clerk of the Court, San- IARDC: 6277358 delivering a petition to terminate to the Harpole Street, Williamsville, IL 62693, as In the matter of the Petition of gamon County Courthouse, Springfield, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Rammelkamp Bradney, P.C. Clerk of the Court. Independent Executor, whose attorneys MACKENZIE CENIZA IL, 62701, or with the representative, or JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SANGAMON COUNTY, 741 South Grand Avenue West Claims against the Estate may be filed in are KNUPPEL & LINDNER, 124 West For change of name to both, within six (6)months from the date ILLINOIS Springfield, IL 62704 the Office of the Clerk of the Court at the Market Street, Havana, Illinois 62644. MACKENZIE WILD of the first publication of this Notice. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Telephone: (217) 522-6000 Sangamon County Building Complex, 200 Claims against the estate may be filed Case NO.: 2021-MR-115 Any claim not filed within that period is CARLO CATALANO, Deceased Email: [email protected] South Ninth Street, Springfield, IL 62701, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, PUBLIC NOTICE barred. Copies of a claim filed with the NO. 2021-P-35 or with the representative, or both, within Sangamon County Courthouse, 200 Public Notice is hereby given that on Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the DEATH AND CLAIM NOTICE 6 months from the 28th day of January, South Ninth Street, Springfield, IL 62701, March 20, 2021 I will petition in said representative and to the attorney within Notice is given to claimants of the STATE OF ILLINOIS 2021, being the date of first publication or with the representative of the estate, Court praying for the change of name ten (10) days after it has been filed. Estate of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEV- of this Notice and any claim not filed or both, within six (6) months from the from MACKENZIE CENIZA to MACKENZIE DATED January 29, 2021. Carlo Catalano, Deceased. ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT within that period is barred. Copies of a date of the first publication of this Claim WILD pursuant to the statute in such case Gordon W. Gates (#6192861) Letters of Office were issued on January COUNTY OF SANGAMON claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed Notice, or three (3) months from the date made and provided. GATES WISE SCHLOSSER & GOEBEL 28, 2021, to Carlo S. Catalano, 3820 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF or delivered to the representative and to of mailing or delivery of notice, whichever Dated: February 11, 2021 1231 South Eighth Street Indian Grass Lane, Springfield, IL BETTIE L. RAPPS, DECEASED. the attorney within 10 days after it has is later, and any claim not filed within Springfield, IL 62703 62712-5810.as Independent Executor, NO. 2021-P-21 been filed. that period is barred. Copies of a claim Telephone: (217) 522.9010 whose attorney is Gregory P. Sgro, Sgro, NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - CLAIMS E-filing is now mandatory for documents filed with the Clerk must be mailed or IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH Facsimile: (217) 522.9020 Hanrahan, Durr & Rabin, LLP, 1119 S. NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES in civil cases with limited exemptions. To delivered to the representative and to the JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Email: [email protected] Sixth Street, Springfield, IL 62703. Claims Notice is given of the death of BETTIE L. e-file, you must first create an account attorney within Ten (10) days after it has SANGAMON COUNTY - SPRINGFIELD, Attorneys for the Estate against the Estate may be filed in the RAPPS, of Springfield, Illinois. Letters of with an e-filing service provider. Visit been filed. ILLINOIS Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Office were issued on January 19, 2021, https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service- DATED this 28th day of January, 2021. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. Ninth to NANCY A. RAPPS of 4119 Camomile providers.htmto learn more and to select /s/ Blake Lindner, Attorney Cooper IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Street, Springfield, IL 62701, or with the Ln., Springfield, Illinois 62711 whose at- a service provider. If you need additional KNUPPEL & LINDNER PLAINTIFF JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SANGAMON COUNTY, Representative, or both, on or before torney is Rammelkamp Bradney, P.C., 741 help or have trouble e-filing, visit http:// Attorneys at Law Vs. ILLINOIS the 9th day of August, 2021, or three South Grand Avenue West, Springfield, www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. 124 West Market Street Tanya M. Brawner; et. al.,DEFENDANTS ESTATE OF months from the date the Representative Illinois 62704. asp or talk with your local circuit clerk’s Havana, Illinois 62644 2019CH000365 MARCIA E. ROGERS, Deceased. mailed or delivered a Notice to Creditor, Claims against the Estate may be filed office. Phone: (309) 543-2291 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL CASE NO. 2021 P 48 whichever is later. Any claim not filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Dated this 28th day of January, 2021. Fax: (309) 543-6819. ESTATE CLAIM NOTICE within that period is barred. Copies of a Sangamon County Courthouse, 200 S. CONNIE E. FRITZ and ASHLEY D. MILLER, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Notice is given of the death of MARCIA E. claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed Ninth Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701 or as Independent Co-Administrators of the STATE OF ILLINOIS pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure ROGERS. Letters of Administration were or delivered to the Representative and to with the representative, or both, within Estate of JANICE M. MILLER, Deceased IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH and Sale entered in the above cause on issued on February 1, 2021 to SARAH E the attorney within 10 days after it has 6 months from the 28th day of January, BY: RAMMELKAMP BRADNEY, P.C. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 01/29/2020, the Sheriff of Sangamon ROGERS of St. Louis Missouri. been filed. 2021, being the date of first publication By: Anthony J. DelGiorno, of Counsel SANGAMON COUNTY County, Illinois will on March 16, 2021 Claims against the estate may be filed Dated this 29th day of January, 2021. of this Notice and any claim not filed Attorneys for Estate: Re: the marriage of at the hour of 9:00 AM at in the Second within six months from the date of first Gregory P. Sgro within that period is barred. Copies of a RAMMELKAMP BRADNEY, P.C. Tony E. Smith. Petitioner Floor Boardroom of the Sangamon publication. Any claim not filed within six Sgro, Hanrahan, Durr & Rabin, LLP 1119 claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed Anthony J. DelGiorno, Attorney and County Courthouse 200 South 9th Street months from the date of first publication S. Sixth Street or delivered to the representative and to IL ARDC No. 6277358 Candace White, Respondent Springfield, IL 62701, or in a place or claims not filed within three months Springfield, IL 62703 the attorney within 10 days after it has 741 South Grand Avenue West Case No. 2020-D-612 otherwise designated at the time of sale, from the date of mailing or delivery of (217) 789-1200 been filed. Springfield, IL 62704 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION County of Sangamon and State of Illinois, Notice to Creditors, whichever is later, E-filing is now mandatory for documents Telephone: (217) 522-6000 Notice is given you Candace White, sell at public auction to the highest shall be barred. in civil cases with limited exemptions. To Fax: (217) 522-6018 Respondent herein, that this cause has bidder for cash, as set forth below, the Claims may be filed in the office of the STATE OF ILLINOIS e-file, you must first create an account E-mail [email protected] been commenced against you in this following described real estate: Clerk of the Court at the Sangamon IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEV- with an e-filing service provider. Visit court asking for a dissolution of marriage LOT 74 IN WANLESS’ WEST LAWRENCE County Complex, 200 South Ninth Street, ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service- and other relief. AVENUE ADDITION. EXCEPT ALL COAL Springfield, Illinois, or with the adminis- COUNTY OF SANGAMON providers.htmto learn more and to select STATE OF ILLINOIS Unless you file your response or AND OTHER MINERALS UNDERLYING trator, or both. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF a service provider. If you need additional IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH otherwise file your appearance in this SAID LANDS, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must NANCY R. CLARK-KULL, DECEASED. help or have trouble e-filing, visit http:// JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF SAN- cause in the office of the Circuit Clerk of TO MINE AND REMOVE SAME. be mailed or delivered to the administra- NO. 2021-P-26 www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. GAMON Sangamon County, in Springfield, Illinois PIN 14-32.0-260-015 tor and to their attorney within ten days NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - CLAIMS asp or talk with your local circuit clerk’s IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF on or before the 28th day of February, Improved with Single Family Home after it has been filed. NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES office. JO ANNE TIBBS, deceased. 2021 a judgment of dissolution of mar- COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1555 West Law Offices, Donald A. LoBue Notice is given of the death of NANCY You also have the right under Section 8-1 No. 2021-P-000017 riage and other relief may be granted as Lawrence Springfield, IL 62704 2001 School House Lane R. CLARK-KULL, of Springfield, Illinois. of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) and CLAIM NOTICE prayed for in the Petition. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest Springfield, Illinois 62704 Letters of Office were issued on January pursuant to Section 6-11 of the Probate Notice is given of the death of JO ANNE Paul Palazzolo bid by certified funds at the close of (217) 522-0018 19, 2021 to CONNIE L. CLARK of 2672 Act (755 ILCS 5/6-11) to contest the TIBBS Letters of Office were issued on Circuit Clerk the auction; The balance, including lobueda@sbcglobal .net ARDC # Bunn Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703 validity of the Will by filing a petition with January 25, 2021, to DEBRA C. STRONG, the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned 1679996 whose attorney is Rammelkamp Bradney, the Court within 6 months after admis- whose address is 401 W. Harpole Street, Residential Property Municipality Relief P.C., 741 South Grand Avenue West, sion of the Will to probate. Williamsville, IL 62693, as Independent IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Fund, which is calculated at the rate of Springfield, Illinois 62704. Dated this 28th day of January, 2021. Executor, whose attorneys are KNUPPEL JUDICIAL CIRCUIT $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Claims against the Estate may be filed NANCY A. RAPPS, Executor of the Estate & LINDNER, 124 West Market Street, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS of the amount paid by the purchaser not JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SANGAMON COUNTY, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at of BETTIE L. RAPPS, Deceased Havana, Illinois 62644. In the matter of the Petition of to exceed $300, in certified funds, is ILLINOIS Sangamon County Courthouse, 200 S. BY: RAMMELKAMP BRADNEY, P.C. Claims against the estate may be filed TORI TIFFANI GUPPY due within twenty-four (24) hours. The IN RE THE ESTATE OF: Ninth Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701 or By: Anthony J. DelGiorno Attorney in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, For change of name to subject property is subject to general SUE ANN TRUAX, Deceased. with the representative, or both, within Attorneys for Estate: SANGAMON County Courthouse, South AURORA BOREALIS GUPPY WEIL real estate taxes, special assessments, Case No. 2021-P-24 6 months from the 28th day of January, Anthony J. DelGiorno 9th Street, Springfield, IL 62701, or with Case NO.: 2021-MR-103 or special taxes levied against said real CLAIM NOTICE 2021, being the date of first publication IARDC: 6277358 the representative of the estate, or both, PUBLIC NOTICE estate and is offered for sale without any Notice is given of the death of SUE ANN of this Notice and any claim not filed Rammelkamp Bradney, P.C. within six (6) months from the date of the Public Notice is hereby given that on representation as to quality or quantity of TRUAX of Sherman, Sangamon County, within that period is barred. Copies of a 741 South Grand Avenue West first publication of this Claim Notice, or March 30, 2021 I will petition in said title and without recourse to Plaintiff and Illinois. Letters of office were issued claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed Springfield, IL 62704 three (3) months from the date of mailing Court praying for the change of name in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further on January 21, 2021, to ALLEN DIEHM, or delivered to the representative and to Telephone: (217) 522-6000 or delivery of notice, whichever is later, from TORI TIFFANI GUPPY to AURORA subject to confirmation by the court. Edinburg, Christian County, IL 62531, the attorney within 10 days after it has Email: [email protected] and any claim not filed within that period BOREALIS GUPPY WEIL pursuant to the If the property is a condominium and the Executor, whose attorney is Thomas E. been filed. is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the statute in such case made and provided. foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, Doyle, E-filing is now mandatory for documents Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Dated: January 28, 2021 purchasers other than the mortgagees 222 W. Market, P.0. Box 77, Taylorville, in civil cases with limited exemptions. To STATE OF ILLINOIS representative and to the attorney within will be required to pay any assessment IL 62568. e-file, you must first create an account IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEV- Ten (10) days after it has been filed. and legal fees due under The Condo- Claims against the estate may be filed with an e-filing service provider. Visit ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DATED this 28th day of January, 2021. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH minium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) in the office of the Circuit Clerk of San- https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service- COUNTY OF SEVENTH /s/ BLAKE LINDNER, Attorney JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (1) and (g)(4). gamon County, 200 S. 9th St., Springfield, providers.htmto learn more and to select IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KNUPPEL & LINDNER SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS If the property is located in a common IL 62702, or with the representative, a service provider. If you need additional JANICE M. MILLER, DECEASED. Attorneys at Law In the matter of the Petition of interest community, purchasers other or both on or before August 15, 2021, help or have trouble e-filing, visit http:// NO. 2021-P-28 124 West Market Street ALEA MAE HOMAN than mortgagees will be required to pay which date is not less than six months www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - CLAIMS Havana, Illinois 62644 For change of name to any assessment and legal fees due under of the first publication of this notice and asp or talk with your local circuit clerk’s Notice is given of the death of JANICE Phone: (309) 543-2291 FARREN ALEA MAE ACKERMAN the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS any claim not filed within that period is office. M. MILLER, of Springfield, Illinois. Letters Fax: (309) 543-6819 Case NO.: 2020-MR-1255 605/18.5(g-1). barred. Copies of a claim filed with the You also have the right under Section 8-1 of Independent Administration were PUBLIC NOTICE If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) and issued on January 19, 2021, to CONNIE Public Notice is hereby given that on Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled representative and to the attorney within pursuant to Section 6-11 of the Probate E. FRITZ, 87 Buchkhorn Dr. Springfield, STATE OF ILLINOIS March 30, 2021 I will petition in said only to a return of the deposit paid. The 10 days after it has been filed. Act (755 ILCS 5/6-11) to contest the IL 62707 and ASHLEY D. MILLER, 1221 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Court praying for the change of name Purchaser shall have no further recourse

February 11-17, 2020 | Illinois Times | 25 against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or will be required to pay any assessment sale, other than the mortgagee shall JUDICIAL CIRCUIT this case has been commenced in this the highest bidder. The sale shall be the Mortgagee’s attorney. and legal fees due under The Condo- pay the assessments and the legal fees SPRINGFIELD, SANGAMON COUNTY, Court against you and others, asking for subject to Court approval. Buyer will be Upon payment in full of the amount bid, minium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) required by the Condominium Property ILLINOIS foreclosure of the Mortgage held by the entitled to possession 30 days after the the purchaser shall receive a Certificate (1) and (g)(4). Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). WILLIAMSVILLE STATE BANK & TRUST, Plaintiff on the property located at 1324 sale is confirmed by the Court. of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser If the property is located in a common For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Plaintiff, N. 3rd St., Springfield, IL 62702, more (A) The name, address and telephone to a Deed to the real estate after Con- interest community, purchasers other Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East vs. particularly described as: number of the person to contact for infor- firmation of the sale. The successful than mortgagees will be required to pay Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. CHRISTINA GUFFEY-JOY AKA CHRISTINA i. The names of all plaintiffs and the case mation regarding the real estate is: purchaser has the sole responsibility/ any assessment and legal fees due under Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney R. GUFFEY-JOY and ANDREW A. JOY, number are identified above. Timothy J. Rigby expense of evicting any tenants or other the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS file number: 19-031051. Defendants. ii. The court in which said action was Hart, Southworth & Witsman individuals presently in possession of the 605/18.5(g-1). Alan S. Kaufman CASE NO. 20-CH-178 brought is identified above. Suite 501, One North Old State Capitol subject premises. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC PROPERTY ADDRESS: iii. The names of the title holders of re- Plaza The property will NOT be open for Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled Attorneys for Plaintiff 2608 SOUTH WALNUT ST. cord are: Heirs and Devisees of Clarence Springfield, Illinois 62701 inspection and Plaintiff makes no only to a return of the deposit paid. The One East Wacker, Suite 1250 SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704 T. Unthank, deceased Telephone: (217) 753-0055 representation as to the condition of Purchaser shall have no further recourse Chicago, IL 60601 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION iv. A legal description of the real estate (B) The common address and other the property. Prospective bidders are against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or Telephone: 312-651-6700 NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Andrew A. Joy, De- sufficient to identify it with reasonable common description, if any, of the real admonished to check the Court file to the Mortgagee’s attorney. Fax: 614-220-5613 fendant, this case has been commenced certainty is as follows: estate is: verify all information. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, Attorney. No.: 6289893 in this Court against you and others, ask- THE NORTH 31 FEET AND 9 INCHES OF 2620 Adlai Stevenson Drive, Springfield, IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- the purchaser shall receive a Certificate Email: [email protected] ing for foreclosure of the Mortgage held LOT 11, IN BLOCK 2, OF WESTENBERG- Illinois 62703 OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser 19CH296 by the Plaintiff on the property located ER’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST (C) The legal description of the real REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS to a Deed to the real estate after Con- at 2608 South Walnut St., Springfield, IL HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER estate is: AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- firmation of the sale. The successful 62704, more particularly described as: OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, Part of the Northwest Quarter of the SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION purchaser has the sole responsibility/ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEV- LOT 365 OF THE HIGHLANDS, A SUBDIVI- RANGE 5 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL Northeast Quarter of Section 14, Town- 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE expense of evicting any tenants or other ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SION OF PART OF THE NORTH HALF MERIDIAN, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT ship 15 North, Range 5 west of the Third FORECLOSURE LAW. individuals presently in possession of the SANGAMON COUNTY - SPRINGFIELD OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, TO USE THE DRIVEWAY AS LOCATED ON Principal Meridian, described as follows: For information: Examine the court file subject premises. ILLINOIS RANGE 5 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL THE SOUTH PART OF ADJOINING LOT 12 Commencing at the Northeast corner or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & The property will NOT be open for Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, MERIDIAN. EXCEPT ALL COAL, MINERALS IN SAID SUBDIVISION, FOR THE PURPOSE of said Northwest Quarter Northeast Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage inspection and Plaintiff makes no vs. AND FIRE-CLAY AND MINING RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS ONLY. Quarter; thence West along the North Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, representation as to the condition of Abdelrouf Samhan, AKA Abdelrouf A. HERETOFORE CONVEYED OF RECORD. SITUATED IN SANGAMON COUNTY, line of said Northwest Quarter Northeast (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file the property. Prospective bidders are Samhan; Unknown Owners and Non- SITUATED IN SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Quarter, 4.07 feet to the intersection number 14-19-09806. admonished to check the Court file to Record Claimants ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 14-22.0- of the centerline of West Lake Shore I3163769 verify all information. Defendants. Permanent Index Number: 22-09.0-127- 353-007 Drive, said point being 25.00 feet North IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- Case No. 2018CH000405 005 fka 22-09-127-005 v. A common address or description of the centerline of Stevenson Drive; OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO 2505 Somerton Road, Springfield, IL Commonly known as: 2608 South Walnut of the location for the real estate is as thence South along the centerline of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS 62702 St., Springfield, IL 62704 follows: West Lake Shore Drive, 200.00 feet to JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- Judge Adam Giganti UNLESS YOU FILE your answer or other- 1324 N. 3rd St., Springfield, IL 62702 a point; thence Westerly and parallel SANGAMON COUNTY - SPRINGFIELD, SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION NOTICE OF SALE wise file your appearance in this cause in vi. An identification of the mortgage with the centerline of Stevenson Drive, a ILLINOIS 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Office of the Clerk of this Court at the sought to be foreclosed is as follows: distance of 46.00 feet to a set iron pin on PNC Bank, National Association, FORECLOSURE LAW. pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure Sangamon County Courthouse, 200 South Names of the Mortgagors: Clarence T. the Westerly right-of-way of West Lake PLAINTIFF For information: Examine the court file and Sale entered in the above entitled 9th Street, Springfield, IL 62701-1629 on Unthank Shore Drive, a distance of 100.00 feet to Vs. or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & cause on January 27, 2021, Jack or before March 1, 2021, A JUDGMENT Names of the Mortgagee: Security Bank a set iron pin being 50.00 feet Northerly Dayton Leazenby; et. al., DEFENDANTS Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Campbell will on March 16, 2021, at the OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN Date of the Mortgage: August 6, 2014 of the North line of Lot 9 of Lake Plaza 2019CH000409 Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, hour of 9:00AM at the Sangamon County AGAINST YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED IN THE Date of the recording: August 12, 2014 Subdivision; thence West and parallel NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file Sheriff’s Office, Sangamon County Court- COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE. County where recorded: Sangamon with the centerline of Stevenson Drive, a ESTATE number 14-19-11495. house, 200 South 9th Street, Second CLERK OF THE COURT County distance of 234.00 feet to a set iron pin PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I3162760 Floor, Springfield, IL 62703, sell to the THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT Recording document identification: Docu- lying 50.00 feet North of the North line of pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure highest bidder for cash, the following TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMA- ment No. 2014R21160 Lot 12 of Lake Plaza Subdivision; thence and Sale entered in the above cause on described mortgaged real estate: TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT UNLESS YOU FILE your answer or other- North and parallel with the centerline 02/26/2020, the Sheriff of Sangamon IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEV- Lot 300, except the Westerly 5 feet of PURPOSE. wise file your appearance in this cause in of West Lake Shore Drive, a distance of County, Illinois will on March 2, 2021 at ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Charles S. Wanless’ Northgate Addition Julie Beyers (#6217185) the Office of the Clerk of this Court at the 222.00 feet to a set iron pin on the South the hour of 9:00 AM at in the Second SANGAMON COUNTY - SPRINGFIELD Fifth Plat, Springfield, Illinois. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Sangamon County Courthouse, 200 South right-of-way of Stevenson Drive, thence Floor Boardroom of the Sangamon ILLINOIS Except all coal, minerals and mining Attorneys at Law 9th Street, Springfield, IL 62701-1629 on East and parallel with the centerline of County Courthouse 200 South 9th Street loanDepot.com, LLC, Plaintiff, rights heretofore conveyed or reserved P.O. Box 740 or before March 1, 2021, A JUDGMENT Stevenson Drive, a distance of 50.00 feet Springfield, IL 62701, or in a place vs. of record. Decatur, IL 62525 OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN to a set iron pin on the South right-of- otherwise designated at the time of sale, Joseph Reinders, II, AKA Joseph H. Commonly known as 2505 Somerton Send Notice/Pleadings to: AGAINST YOU FOR RELIEF ASKED IN THE way of Stevenson Drive; thence South County of Sangamon and State of Illinois, Reinders, II; Lisa M. Reinders; Unknown Road, Springfield, IL 62702 Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) COMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSURE. and parallel with the centerline of West sell at public auction to the highest Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Parcel Number(s): 14-23.0-229-066 Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys. CLERK OF THE COURT Lake Shore Drive, a distance of 122.00 bidder for cash, as set forth below, the Defendants. The real estate is improved with a Single com THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT feet to a found iron pin; thence East and following described real estate: Case No. 2019CH000296 Family Residence. Telephone: (217) 422-1719 TO COLLECT A DEBT, parallel with the centerline of Stevenson LOT THIRTY-SEVEN (37) IN MERRY- 25 Birch Lake Drive, Sherman, IL 62684 Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL Drive, a distance of 184.00 feet to the LAND SECOND ADDITION. EXCEPT ANY Judge Adam Giganti time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check 20CH178 BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. point of beginning. INTEREST IN THE COAL, OIL, GAS AND NOTICE OF SALE for 10% of the successful bid amount. Julie Beyers (#6217185) Except the coal and other minerals OTHER MINERALS UNDERLYING THE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that The balance of the successful bid shall HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC underlying the surface of said land and LAND WHICH HAVE BEEN HERETOFORE pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Attorneys at Law all rights and easements in favor of the CONVEYED OR RESERVED IN PRIOR and Sale entered in the above entitled The subject property is offered for sale JUDICIAL CIRCUIT P.O. Box 740 estate of said coal and minerals. CONVEYANCES, AND ALL RIGHTS AND cause on December 4, 2019, Jack without any representation as to quality SPRINGFIELD, SANGAMON COUNTY, Decatur, IL 62525 Situated in Sangamon County, Illinois. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE ESTATE OF Campbell will on March 16, 2021, at the or quantity of title and without recourse ILLINOIS Send Notice/Pleadings to: Tax ID Number: 22-14-204-016 SAID COAL, OIL, GAS AND OTHER MINER- hour of 9:00AM at the Sangamon County to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The SECURITY BANK, Plaintiff, Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) (D) A description of the improvements on ALS, IF ANY. SITUATED IN SANGAMON Sheriff’s Office, Sangamon County Court- sale is further subject to confirmation by vs. Email: Non-CookPleadings@hsbattys. the real estate is: COUNTY, ILLINOIS. house, 200 South 9th Street, Second the Court. The property will NOT be open UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF com The property contains approximately PIN 22-02.0-277-013 Floor, Springfield, IL 62703, sell to the for inspection. CLARENCE T. UNTHANK, DECEASED, Telephone: (217) 422-1719 29,316 square feet of land or 0.67 acre Improved with Residential highest bidder for cash, the following If this property is a condominium unit, the UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLD- Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 improved with two, one-story buildings COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2600 Willow Dr described mortgaged real estate: purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure ERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CLARENCE containing a total gross building area of Springfield, IL 62703 Lot 86, Except the South 10 feet thereof, sale, other than the mortgagee shall T. UNTHANK, DECEASED, UNKNOWN 2,462 square feet. The main building is Sale terms: 10% down of the highest Also, the South 1 foot of Lot 87 of Birch pay the assessments and the legal fees CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH a two-bay automatic car wash containing bid by certified funds at the close of Lake Estates Second Addition required by the Condominium Property THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES JUDICIAL CIRCUIT approximately 1,862 square feet. The the auction; The balance, including Commonly known as 25 Birch Lake Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). OF CLARENCE T. UNTHANK, DECEASED, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS second is an office/equipment building the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Drive, Sherman, IL 62684 For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, JOHN L. UNTHANK, MICHAEL C. UN- HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, containing approximately 600 square Residential Property Municipality Relief Parcel Number(s): 07-30.0-326-029 Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East THANK, RICHARD A. UNTHANK, KATHY A. as successor to STATE BANK OF LIN- feet. The buildings are constructed on Fund, which is calculated at the rate of The real estate is improved with a Single Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. UNTHANK and WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS COLN, Plaintiff, concrete slab foundations. $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof Family Residence. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF CLARENCE v. (E) No times have been specified in the of the amount paid by the purchaser not Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the file number: 18-034041. T. UNTHANK, DECEASED, Defendants. EXTREME CLEAN CAR WASH, LLC, an judgment of foreclosure for inspection of to exceed $300, in certified funds, is time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check Alan S. Kaufman CASE NO. 20-CH-132 Illinois limited liability company, PAUL the real estate prior to sale. due within twenty-four (24) hours. The for 10% of the successful bid amount. MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC PROPERTY ADDRESS: R. BEYER, DANIEL L. SPLAIN, DAVID E. (F) The time and place of the sale are: subject property is subject to general The balance of the successful bid shall Attorneys for Plaintiff 1324 N. 3RD ST. JACOBS, DENISE L. JACOBS, UNKNOWN Time: 9:00 a.m. on March 2, 2021 real estate taxes, special assessments, be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. One East Wacker, Suite 1250 SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702 TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and Place: Sangamon County Courthouse or special taxes levied against said real The subject property is offered for sale Chicago, IL 60601 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Second Floor Boardroom estate and is offered for sale without any without any representation as to quality Telephone: 312-651-6700 NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Unknown Heirs No.: 17-CH-261 200 South 9th Street representation as to quality or quantity of or quantity of title and without recourse Fax: 614-220-5613 and Devisees of Clarence T. Unthank, NOTICE OF COURT SALE Springfield, Illinois 62701 title and without recourse to Plaintiff and to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The Attorney. No.: 6289893 deceased, Unknown Claimants and PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that (G) The terms of the sale are: in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further sale is further subject to confirmation by Email: [email protected] Lienholders Against the Estate of Clar- pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure Cash at the time of sale. subject to confirmation by the court. the Court. The property will NOT be open 18CH405 ence T. Unthank, deceased and Unknown entered by the Court in the above entitled (H) Title will be conveyed subject to If the property is a condominium and the for inspection. Claimants and Lienholders Against the cause the property hereinafter described any liens or encumbrances prior to the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, If this property is a condominium unit, the Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Clarence or so much thereof as shall be sufficient mortgage of Heartland Bank and Trust purchasers other than the mortgagees purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH T. Unthank, deceased, Defendants, to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to Company, as successor to State Bank

26 | www.illinoistimes.com | February 11-17, 2020 Hot drinks Edited by J. Reynolds - No. 675 of Lincoln, all general real estate taxes, commenced against you in this Court Puzzle answers special assessments if any, easements asking for an Order of Protection. Unless from this week and restrictions of record, and all you file your Answer or otherwise file your encroachments, if any. Appearance in this cause in the Office will appear here HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, of the Circuit Clerk of Sangamon County, as successor to STATE BANK OF LINCOLN Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. Ninth next week Timothy J. Rigby (ARDC #6225930) St., Room 405, Springfield, Illinois, on Kristina B. Mucinskas (ARDC #6290296) or before March 4, 2021, a judgment or Hart, Southworth & Witsman decree by default may be taken against Suite 501, One North Old State Capitol you for the relief asked in the complaint. Plaza Paul Palazzolo Springfield, Illinois 62701 Clerk of the Court Telephone: (217) 753-0055 Date: January 28, 2020 [email protected] [email protected] NOTE: This communication is made for STATE OF ILLINOIS the purpose of collecting a debt. Any IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH information obtained in response to this JUDICIAL CIRCUIT communication may be used for that SANGAMON COUNTY purpose. Britney Hicks, Petitioner 17CH216 vs. Ronald Hudgins, Jr., Respondent Case No: 2020-OP-2247 Crossword answers from #674 STATE OF ILLINOIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Ronald Hudgins, Jr., this cause has been JUDICIAL CIRCUIT commenced against you in this Court SANGAMON COUNTY asking for an Order of Protection. Unless Kyle Vicari Petitioner you file your Answer or otherwise file your and Appearance in this cause in the Office Jasmin Bolton, Respondent of the Circuit Clerk of Sangamon County, Case No. 2021-F-14 Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. Ninth NOTICE BY PUBLICATION St., Room 405, Springfield, Illinois, on or Notice is given you Jasmin Bolton, Re- before March 11, 2021, a judgment or spondent herein, that this cause has been decree by default may be taken against commenced and you are summoned to a you for the relief asked in the complaint. child custody case and for other relief. Paul Palazzolo Unless you file your response or Clerk of the Court otherwise file your appearance in this Date: February 4, 2021 case in the office of the Circuit Clerk Sudoku answers from #674 of Sangamon County, 200 South Ninth Street, Room 405, Springfield, Illinois on STATE OF ILLINOIS or before the 1st day of March, 2021, a IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH judgment or decree by default may be JUDICIAL CIRCUIT taken against you for the relief asked in SANGAMON COUNTY the complaint. Carlisa Palmer, Petitioner Paul Palazzolo vs. Circuit Clerk Danielle Crawford, Respondent Case No: 2020-OP-2137 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The Unit Storage 4823 Rodger Street Danielle Crawford, this cause has been Springfield, IL 62703 commenced against you in this Court To: Kimberly Luster, Springfield, IL Unit asking for an Order of Protection. Unless #95 you file your Answer or otherwise file your To pay past-due rents, please call Appearance in this cause in the Office 217.391.3533. Private sale will be held of the Circuit Clerk of Sangamon County, JoshJosh answers from #674 February 12, 2021 @ 8:00am at The Unit Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. Ninth Storage, 4823 Rodger Street, Springfield, St., Room 405, Springfield, Illinois, on or IL 62703. For information regarding sale, before February 25, 2021, a judgment or please call 217.391.3533. decree by default may be taken against you for the relief asked in the complaint. JoshJosh by J. Reynolds - No. 675 Sudoku No. 675 Paul Palazzolo 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 THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Clerk of the Court and so that the digits within each heavily outlined box will produce the every digit from 1 to 9 inclusive. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Date: January 28, 2021 SANGAMON COUNTY target number shown, by using addition, subtraction, multiplication or Doyle F. Boyd, Petitioner division, as indicated in the box. A 6x6 grid will use 1-6. vs. STATE OF ILLINOIS Leonardo H. White, Respondent IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Case No: 2020-OP-2288 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE BY PUBLICATION SANGAMON COUNTY Leonardo White, this cause has been Christina Hammer, Petitioner commenced against you in this Court vs. asking for an Order of Protection. Unless Adam Santos, Respondent you file your Answer or otherwise file your Case No: 2020-OP-2116 Appearance in this cause in the Office NOTICE BY PUBLICATION of the Circuit Clerk of Sangamon County, Adam Santos, this cause has been com- Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. Ninth menced against you in this Court asking St., Room 405, Springfield, Illinois, on for an Order of Protection. Unless you or before March 4, 2021, a judgment or file your Answer or otherwise file your decree by default may be taken against Appearance in this cause in the Office you for the relief asked in the complaint. of the Circuit Clerk of Sangamon County, Paul Palazzolo Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. Ninth Clerk of the Court St., Room 405, Springfield, Illinois, on or Date: January 28, 2021 before February 18, 2021, a judgment or decree by default may be taken against you for the relief asked in the complaint. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH Paul Palazzolo JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Clerk of the Court SANGAMON COUNTY Date: January 28, 2021 Uniquika Boyd, Petitioner vs. Leonardo White, Respondent Case No: 2020-OP-2289 Difficulty hard Difficulty hard NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Leonardo White, this cause has been

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