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CLASSIFIEDS The Telegraph 4C Wednesday, October 17, 2018 LEGALS 18-0298A IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 3RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT MADISON COUNTY - EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- DARRYL MCELROY, et al Defendant 17 CH 609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judg- ment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpora- tion, will at 11:00 AM on November 9, 2018, at the Administra- tion Building, 157 North Main Street main entrance lobby, ED- WARDSVILLE, IL, 62025, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: A TRACT OF LAND OF EVEN WIDTH OF 45 FEET MEAS- URED NORTH AND SOUTH OFF THE EXTREME SOUTH SIDE OF LOT 32, BLOCK 1, IN MILTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVI- SION, LESS 55 FEET MEASURED EAST AND WEST OFF THE EXTREME EAST AND OF SAID TRACT, IN THE SOUTH- EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RE- CORDER'S OFFICE OF MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PLAT BOOK 6 PAGE 78; SITUATED IN MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1207 WILLARD AVE, ALTON, IL 62002 Property Index No. 23-2-08-07-16-405-009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will re- ceive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest com- munity, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry in- to our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county ven- ues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor- ney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-13675. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: [email protected] Attorney File No. 14-17-13675 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 609 TJSC#: 38-7809 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt col- lector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3100393 Wanted NOW HIRING PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVERS Apply: schneiderjobs.com Call: 800-44-PRIDE UP TO $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS Earn up to $0.50 per mile Weekly performance pay up to $0.04 per mile No-touch freight Paid orientation and time off Medical, dental and vision insurance NEW DEDICATED BUSINESS Auctions ANNUAL FALL FIREARM CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Sunday October 21st 9am – Edwardsville Moose Lodge, Edwardsville, IL LONG GUNS – HAND GUNS ANTIQUE FIREARMS AMMUNITION - KNIVES HUNTING EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES - MORE!!! Auctions Mitch Webster Auctioneer 217-320-3676 www.mitchwebsterauctions.com PUBLIC AUCTION - SATURDAY, OCT 27 AT 9AM 905 BAY ST, BEARDSTOWN ANTIQUES, 2 HONDA PUSH PULL SCOOTERS GIVEN OUT BY HONDA DEALERS IN THE 1960'S, HOUSEHOLD, COINS AND VINTAGE WATCHES, TOYS (TRACTORS, TRUCKS, PEDAL CAR), RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT, LAWN MOWERS AND EQUIPMENT, ATV AND LAWN MOWER LIFT, TOOLS, OUTDOOR, CARGO TRAILER, LARGE COOKER ON WHEELS WITH TONGUE TO PULL BEHIND TRUCK OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY OCTOBER 26TH. FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. Notices 618-463-2500 Classifieds Department TODAY! Call Julie ext. 1381 [email protected] A D V E R T I S E ----- I T P A Y S LEGALS 18-0307A IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIR- CUIT MADISON COUNTY - ED- WARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage As- sets Management Series I Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. William R. Rekowski; United States of America - Department of Housing and Urban Development; State of Illinois-Department of Healthcare and Family Services; John J. Rekowski; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Estelle M. Rekowski; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; John David Rekowski; Michael Diaz, as Special Representative for Estelle M. Rekowski (de- ceased) DEFENDANTS 2018CH000497 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Leg- atees of Estelle M. Rekowski Unknown Owners and Nonre- cord Claimants That this case has been com- menced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage convey- ing the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1 Chapel Drive Collinsville, IL 62234 and which said Mortgage was made by: Estelle M. Rekowski the Mortgagor(s), to Mort- gage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Financial Freedom Acquisi- tion LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Madis- on County, Illinois, as Docu- ment No. 2009R62410; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UN- LESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appear- ance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Mark Von Nida Clerk of the Circuit Court 155 N. Main Street Edwardsville, IL 62025 on or before November 9, 2018, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN AC- CORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COM- PLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-18-08285 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I3101140 18-0695 Invitation for Bids The City of Alton will re- ceive bids for asbestos removal at 1110-1112, 1114-1116, & 1118- 1120 East 7th Street for the Building & Zoning Department until 2:00 pm Monday, October 29, 2018, when at the hour of 2:15 pm they will be publicly opened and read. Specifications may be obtained in the Comp- troller s Office, 101 E Third St, Alton, IL. City reserves the right to waive any informality and to reject any or all bids. This is a prevail- ing wage project. LEGALS 18-0315A 18-087441 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MADISON COUNTY, ED- WARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK PLAINTIFF, -vs- CHARLES STEPHENS; UN- KNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RE- CORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 18 CH 464 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for pub- lication having been filed, no- tice is hereby given you Charles Stephens; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Unknown Occu- pants. Defendants in the above en- titled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Madison County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mort- gage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 50 IN BRANDON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL ME- RIDIAN AS PER THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PLAT BOOK 47 PAGE 160, IN MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EX- CEPTING THEREFROM THE COAL, GAS, OIL AND OTH- ER MINERAL RIGHTS CON- VEYED, EXCEPTED OR RE- SERVED IN PRIOR CON- VEYANCES. Commonly known as 5149 Buena Street, Granite City, IL 62040 Permanent Index No.: 18-2- 14-33-02-202-070 and which said Mortgage was made by Charles Stephens Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys- tems, Inc., as Nominee for Summit Home Lending, Inc. as Mortgagee, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Madison County, Illinois, Document No. 2009R19851. And for other relief; that sum- mons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named de- fendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your ap- pearance therein, the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Madison County, in the City of Edwardsville, Illinois, on or before the 30th day after the first publication of this no- tice which is November 16, 2018. Default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Asso- ciates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 [email protected] THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE AD- VISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EX- TINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANK- RUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DIS- CHARGED PERSONAL OB- LIGATION. I3100703 LEGALS 18-0682 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2014-00358 TO: LACY L MCCALLISTER OCCUPANTS TENANTS SPOUSES County Clerk of MADISON County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Un- known owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of MADISON County, Illinois as Case # 2016TX5 . Property located at 26 SIMPSON ST., COLLINSVILLE, IL 62234 Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 13-2-21-31-03-302-005 Said property was sold on 02-22-2016 for delin- quent taxes for the year 2014 . The period of redemp- tion will expire on 02-22-2019. On 03-22- 2019 8:30 AM the peti- tioner will make applica- tion to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed. Cory J. Johnson, Petitioner 18-0683 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2014-01164 TO: ARRON ADAIR ARRON L. ADAIR SR. AND LORETTA A. ADAIR %MADISON COUNTY TITLE CO., INC. LORETTA ADAIR % GREENSFELDER, HEMKER & GALE,P.C. OCCUPANTS TENANTS SPOUSES County Clerk of MADISON County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of MADISON County, Illinois as Case # 2016TX5 . Property located at 504 N OLD ST LOUIS RD, HARTFORD, IL 62048 Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 19-2-08-33-16-402-012 Said property was sold on 02-22-2016 for delinquent taxes for the year 2014. The period of redemption will ex- pire on 02-22-2019 . On 03-22-2019 8:30 AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed. Cory J. Johnson, Petitioner Reliable Cleaning Service, Dependable & Professional Cleaning With A Personal Touch Call Today For A Free Quote 618-465-6534 LEGALS 18-0684 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2014-01202 TO: LARRY D & ROBERTA L GANNON OCCUPANTS TENANTS SPOUSES County Clerk of MADISON County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Un- known owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of MADISON County, Illinois as Case # 2016TX5 . Property located at 6209 WENZEL RD., ALTON, IL 62002 Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 20-2-02-19-03-301-002 Said property was sold on 02-22-2016 for delin- quent taxes for the year 2014 . The period of redemp- tion will expire on 02-22-2019. On 03-22- 2019 8:30 AM the peti- tioner will make applica- tion to such court in said county for an Or- der for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed. Cory J. Johnson, Petitioner Advertise it here!

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CLASSIFIEDS The Telegraph4C Wednesday, October 17, 2018

LEGALS

18-0298A

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 3RD JUDICIAL DISTRICTMADISON COUNTY - EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOISPACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLCPlaintiff,-v.-DARRYL MCELROY, et alDefendant17 CH 609NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judg-ment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause onNovember 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpora-tion, will at 11:00 AM on November 9, 2018, at the Administra-tion Building, 157 North Main Street main entrance lobby, ED-WARDSVILLE, IL, 62025, sell at public auction to the highestbidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:A TRACT OF LAND OF EVEN WIDTH OF 45 FEET MEAS-URED NORTH AND SOUTH OFF THE EXTREME SOUTHSIDE OF LOT 32, BLOCK 1, IN MILTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVI-SION, LESS 55 FEET MEASURED EAST AND WEST OFFTHE EXTREME EAST AND OF SAID TRACT, IN THE SOUTH-EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTHRANGE 9 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ASSHOWN ON THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RE-CORDER'S OFFICE OF MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, INPLAT BOOK 6 PAGE 78; SITUATED IN MADISON COUNTY,ILLINOIS.Commonly known as 1207 WILLARD AVE, ALTON, IL 62002Property Index No. 23-2-08-07-16-405-009.The real estate is improved with a single family residence.Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds atthe close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certifiedfunds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. Thesubject property is subject to general real estate taxes, specialassessments, or special taxes levied against said real estateand is offered for sale without any representation as to qualityor quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "ASIS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by thecourt.Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will re-ceive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to adeed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiffmakes no representation as to the condition of the property.Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file toverify all information.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unitat the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay theassessments and the legal fees required by The CondominiumProperty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property isa condominium unit which is part of a common interest com-munity, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale otherthan a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by TheCondominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOUHAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOISMORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.You will need a photo identification issued by a governmentagency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry in-to our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook Countyand the same identification for sales held at other county ven-ues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosuresales.For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor-ney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTHFRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630)794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-13675.THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONOne South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650(312) 236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation atwww.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100BURR RIDGE, IL 60527(630) 794-5300E-Mail: [email protected] File No. 14-17-13675Attorney ARDC No. 00468002Case Number: 17 CH 609TJSC#: 38-7809NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, youare advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt col-lector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtainedwill be used for that purpose.I3100393

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LEGALS

18-0307A

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE THIRD JUDICIAL CIR-CUITMADISON COUNTY - ED-WARDSVILLE, ILLINOISBank of New York MellonTrust Company, N.A.as Trustee for Mortgage As-sets Management Series ITrustPLAINTIFFVs.William R. Rekowski; UnitedStates of America -Department of Housing andUrban Development;State of Illinois-Department ofHealthcareand Family Services; John J.Rekowski; UnknownHeirs and Legatees of EstelleM. Rekowski; UnknownOwners and NonrecordC la ima nts ; John Dav idRekowski; Michael Diaz, asSpecial Representative forEstelle M. Rekowski (de-ceased)DEFENDANTS2018CH000497NOTICE BY PUBLICATIONNOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:Unknown Heirs and Leg-atees of Estelle M. RekowskiUnknown Owners and Nonre-cord ClaimantsThat this case has been com-menced in this Court againstyou and other defendants,praying for the foreclosure ofa certain Mortgage convey-ing the premises described asfollows, to-wit:COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1Chapel DriveCollinsville, IL 62234and which said Mortgage wasmade by:Estelle M. Rekowskithe Mortgagor(s), to Mort-gage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc. as Nominee forFinancial Freedom Acquisi-tion LLC, as Mortgagee, andrecorded in the Office of theRecorder of Deeds of Madis-on County, Illinois, as Docu-ment No. 2009R62410; andfor other relief; that summonswas duly issued out of saidCourt against you as providedby law and that the said suit isnow pending.NOW, THEREFORE, UN-LESS YOU file your answeror otherwise file your appear-ance in this case in the Officeof the Clerk of this Court,Mark Von NidaClerk of the Circuit Court155 N. Main StreetEdwardsville, IL 62025on or before November 9,2018, A DEFAULT MAY BEENTERED AGAINST YOUAT ANY TIME AFTER THATDAY AND A JUDGMENTMAY BE ENTERED IN AC-CORDANCE WITH THEPRAYER OF SAID COM-PLAINT.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES,P.C.Attorneys for Plaintiff15W030 North FrontageRoad, Sui te 100Burr Ridge, IL 60527(630) 794-5300DuPage # 15170Winnebago # 531Our File No. 14-18-08285NOTE: This law firm is a debtcollector.I3101140

18-0695

Invitation for Bids

The City of Alton will re-ceive bids for asbestosremoval at 1110-1112,

1114-1116, & 1118-1120 East 7th Street forthe Building & ZoningDepartment until 2:00pm Monday, October29, 2018, when at thehour of 2:15 pm they

will be publicly openedand read.

Specifications may beobtained in the Comp-troller s Office, 101 E

Third St, Alton, IL. Cityreserves the right towaive any informality

and to reject any or allbids. This is a prevail-

ing wage project.

LEGALS

18-0315A

18-087441IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUITMADISON COUNTY, ED-WARDSVILLE, ILLINOISMIDFIRST BANKPLAINTIFF,-vs-CHARLES STEPHENS; UN-KNOWNOWNERS AND NON-RE-CORDCLAIMANTS; UNKNOWNOCCUPANTSDEFENDANTS18 CH 464PUBLICATION NOTICEThe requisite affidavit for pub-lication having been filed, no-tice is hereby given youCharles Stephens; UnknownOwners and Non-RecordClaimants; Unknown Occu-pants.Defendants in the above en-titled suit, that the said suithas been commenced inthe Circuit Court of MadisonCounty, by the said Plaintiffagainst you and otherdefendants, praying for theforeclosure of a certain Mort-gage conveying the premisesdescribed as follows, to wit:L O T 5 0 I N B R A N D O NHEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AS U B D I V I S I O N I N T H ENORTHEAST QUARTER OFSECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 4NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST OFTHE THIRD PRINCIPAL ME-RIDIAN AS PER THE PLATTHEREOF RECORDED INTHE RECORDER'S OFFICEOF MADISON COUNTY,ILLINOIS IN PLAT BOOK 47PAGE 160, IN MADISONCOUNTY, ILLINOIS, EX-CEPTING THEREFROM THECOAL, GAS, OIL AND OTH-ER MINERAL RIGHTS CON-VEYED, EXCEPTED OR RE-SERVED IN PRIOR CON-VEYANCES.Commonly known as 5149Buena Street, Granite City, IL62040Permanent Index No.: 18-2-14-33-02-202-070and which said Mortgage wasmade by Charles StephensMortgagors, to MortgageElectronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc., as Nominee forSummit Home Lending, Inc.asMortgagee, and recorded inthe office of the Recorder ofDeeds of Madison County,I l l i n o i s , D o c u m e n t N o .2 0 0 9 R 1 9 8 5 1 .And for other relief; that sum-mons was duly issued out ofthe said Court againstyou as provided by law, andthat the suit is now pending.Now therefore, unless you,the said above named de-fendants, file your answer tothe Complaint in the said suitor otherwise make your ap-pearance therein, the office ofthe Clerk of the Circuit Courtof Madison County, in the Cityof Edwardsville, Illinois, onor before the 30th day afterthe first publication of this no-tice which isNovember 16, 2018. Defaultmay be entered against youat any time afterthat day and a judgmententered in accordance withthe prayer of said Complaint.ClerkShapiro Kreisman & Asso-ciates, LLCAttorney for Plaintiff2121 Waukegan Road, Suite301Bannockburn, IL 60015(847) [email protected] IS AN ATTEMPT TOCOLLECT A DEBT AND ANYINFORMATION OBTAINEDWILL BE USED FOR THATPURPOSE. PLEASE BE AD-VISED THAT IF YOURPERSONAL LIABILITY FORTHIS DEBT HAS BEEN EX-TINGUISHED BY ADISCHARGE IN BANK-RUPTCY OR BY AN ORDERGRANTING IN REM RELIEFFROM STAY, THIS NOTICEIS PROVIDED SOLELY TOFORECLOSE THEMORTGAGE REMAININGON YOUR PROPERTY ANDIS NOT AN ATTEMPT TOC O L L E C T T H E D I S -CHARGED PERSONAL OB-LIGATION.I3100703

LEGALS

18-0682

TAKE NOTICECERTIFICATE NO.

2014-00358

TO: LACY LMCCALLISTEROCCUPANTS

TENANTSSPOUSES

County Clerk ofMADISON County:

Persons in occupancyor actual possession of

said property, Un-known owners or

parties interested insaid land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deedon premises describedbelow has been filed in

the Circuit Court ofMADISON County,

Illinois as

Case # 2016TX5 .

Property located at 26SIMPSON ST.,

COLLINSVILLE, IL62234

Legal Description orPermanent Index No.

13-2-21-31-03-302-005

Said property was soldon 02-22-2016 for delin-quent taxes for the year

2014 .The period of redemp-

tion will expire on02-22-2019. On 03-22-2019 8:30 AM the peti-tioner will make applica-

tion to such court insaid county for an

Order for Tax Deed,should the real estate

not be redeemed.

Cory J. Johnson,Petitioner

18-0683

TAKE NOTICECERTIFICATE NO.

2014-01164TO:

ARRON ADAIRARRON L. ADAIR SR.

AND LORETTA A.ADAIR

%MADISON COUNTYTITLE CO., INC.

LORETTA ADAIR% GREENSFELDER,

HEMKER & GALE,P.C.OCCUPANTS

TENANTSSPOUSES

County Clerk ofMADISON County:

Persons in occupancyor actual possession of

said property,Unknown owners orparties interested in

said land or lots.A Petition for Tax Deedon premises describedbelow has been filed in

the Circuit Court ofMADISON County,

Illinois as

Case # 2016TX5 .

Property located at 504N OLD ST LOUIS RD,HARTFORD, IL 62048

Legal Description orPermanent Index No.

19-2-08-33-16-402-012Said property was sold

on 02-22-2016 fordelinquent taxes for theyear 2014. The periodof redemption will ex-pire on 02-22-2019 .On 03-22-2019 8:30AM the petitioner willmake application tosuch court in said

county for anOrder for Tax Deed,

should the real estatenot be redeemed.

Cory J. Johnson,Petitioner

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LEGALS

18-0684

TAKE NOTICECERTIFICATE NO.

2014-01202

TO:LARRY D & ROBERTA

L GANNONOCCUPANTS

TENANTSSPOUSES

County Clerk ofMADISON County:

Persons in occupancyor actual possession of

said property, Un-known owners or

parties interested insaid land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deedon premises describedbelow has been filed in

the Circuit Court ofMADISON County,

Illinois as

Case # 2016TX5 .

Property located at6209 WENZEL RD.,

ALTON, IL 62002Legal Description or

Permanent Index No.20-2-02-19-03-301-002

Said property was soldon

02-22-2016 for delin-quent taxes for the year

2014 .The period of redemp-

tion will expire on02-22-2019. On 03-22-2019 8:30 AM the peti-tioner will make applica-

tion to such court insaid county for an Or-

der for Tax Deed,should the real estate

not be redeemed.

Cory J. Johnson,Petitioner

Advertise it here!

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CLASSIFIEDS The Telegraph6C Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Estate SalesREAL ESTATE SALES

18-0298B

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 3RD JUDICIAL DISTRICTMADISON COUNTY - EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOISPACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLCPlaintiff,-v.-DARRYL MCELROY, et alDefendant17 CH 609NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judg-ment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause onNovember 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpora-tion, will at 11:00 AM on November 9, 2018, at the Administra-tion Building, 157 North Main Street main entrance lobby, ED-WARDSVILLE, IL, 62025, sell at public auction to the highestbidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 1207 WILLARD AVE, ALTON, IL 62002Property Index No. 23-2-08-07-16-405-009.The real estate is improved with a single family residence.Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds atthe close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certifiedfunds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. Thesubject property is subject to general real estate taxes, specialassessments, or special taxes levied against said real estateand is offered for sale without any representation as to qualityor quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "ASIS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by thecourt.Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will re-ceive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to adeed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiffmakes no representation as to the condition of the property.Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file toverify all information.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unitat the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay theassessments and the legal fees required by The CondominiumProperty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property isa condominium unit which is part of a common interest com-munity, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale otherthan a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by TheCondominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOUHAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOISMORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.You will need a photo identification issued by a governmentagency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry in-to our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook Countyand the same identification for sales held at other county ven-ues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosuresales.For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attor-ney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTHFRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630)794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-13675.THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONOne South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650(312) 236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation atwww.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100BURR RIDGE, IL 60527(630) 794-5300E-Mail: [email protected] File No. 14-17-13675Attorney ARDC No. 00468002Case Number: 17 CH 609TJSC#: 38-7809NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, youare advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt col-lector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtainedwill be used for that purpose.I3100393

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ABOVE LEFT: A Nazi experiment involving the grandson of Dr. Frankenstein became the subject of a costume at the ARCHON masquerade Saturday in Collinsville. The masquerade, a costume contest featuring entries ranging from children to professional costumers, is one of the high points of the convention. ARCHON is a science fiction/fantasy convention that brings approximately 2,200 people to the Gateway Center in Collinsville each year. ABOVE RIGHT: Gene Lauver, of St. Louis County, looks over books at this year’s ARCHON science fiction/fantasy convention in Collinsville Saturday. While the con is a general interest convention with activities ranging from costuming to hard science workshops, it started as a literary convention and books, authors and writing remain a major part of the event.

Photos by Scott Cousins | The TelegraphOne of several Michael Myers from the Halloween movie franchise walks the halls of ARCHON, the annual science fiction/fantasy convention held annually at Collinsvilles Gateway Center, while enjoying a tasty beverage.

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ARCHON

people, you have the hard science people, you have the people off in fantasy, and you have the painters and sculptors.

”It’s strange and interest-ing, but worth coming.”

The convention is “fan-run,” and for many years was the only convention of its type in the region. Now there are a number of oth-ers, ranging from general interest “cons” to specific sub-genres.

“It’s good and bad,” said convention co-chair Alan DeVaughan. “It’s great for the industry as a whole

because there’s more inter-est in what we do, so there are more people involved. It may be a challenge because there are more options for people, so they may not necessarily come to our convention because they’re going to another convention.”

For some it was a fam-ily affair. Lisa Prescott, of Belleville, came as Elsa from “Frozen,” while her daughter, Aria, 2, came as Olaf. However, Aria spent much of her time asleep in a stroller.

Some other friends also dressed in a “Frozen” theme.

“It’s fun,” Prescott said. “Dressing up, meeting really nice people and buy-ing fun things.”

ARCHON started as a literary convention, but has become a general “con” with programming rang-ing from costuming and cosplay to literature and social issues.

Panels ranging from costuming to Godzilla were held throughout the week-end.

Sela Carson, a writer

associated with the Literary Underworld, a local writer’s co-op, talked about using mythology in fiction.

Her talk covered a num-ber of topics including how creation myths can shape characters, and the impact of tragic love stories.

Other panels explored writing techniques, hard science, and speculating what might happen on the final season of “Game of Thrones.”

Another Literary Under-world author, Jim Gillen-tine, also participated on several panels, ranging from a talk about the direction of D.C. comics to Kaiju (large monsters like Godzilla).

“It’s just really fun to con-nect with people who have the same interest as you – whether they are writers,

sci-fi geeks, Kaiju geeks,” he said. “It’s just really fun to discuss things with fans of the same thing you love, because it feels like part of a big family.”

He noted that what had been “geek” or “nerd” culture has become more mainstream.

“For a long time if you were into anything like Godzilla, or comics, or hor-ror or anything like that, it was considered very niche,” he said. “A lot of people looked down on you like you’re a nerd, or you’re a geek. Now the geeks rule, we’re in the forefront. It’s finally become cool to be a geek.”

Reach reporter Scott Cousins at 618-208-6447.