Foreclosure case against Michael Alexander Shirley's estate and unknown claimants.
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Deadline · Response Deadline
May 20, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Chicago
- Case #
- 2025CH05152
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What to do next
- 1
File Appearance
Submit your Appearance document to the court by May 20, 2026.
- 2
Prepare Answer/Response
Draft your Answer/Response to the complaint, if required, and file it with the court.
- 3
E-file Documents
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- 4
Contact Court Clerk
Reach out to the Circuit Court Clerk's office for information on attending court dates.
Frequently asked questions
- What should I do if I received a foreclosure notice?
- You must file an Appearance and Answer/Response with the court by May 20, 2026.
- How can I file documents for my case?
- You can e-file documents or request an exemption to file in-person or by mail.
- What happens if I don't respond to the notice?
- If you do not respond by the deadline, a default judgment may be entered against you.
- Where can I get legal help for my case?
- You can contact Illinois Court Help at 833-411-1121 or visit ilcourthelp.gov.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. AMIR MOHABBAT, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MICHAEL ALEXANDER SHIRLEY, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; ANDREA C RAMOS-SHIRLEY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL ALEXANDER SHIRLEY, DEFENDANTS. NO. 2025CH05152 6430 SOUTH RICHMOND STREET CHICAGO, IL 60629 CALENDAR 57 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Michael Alexander Shirley defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THE SOUTH 2 FEET OF LOT 12, ALL OF LOT 13 AND THE NORTH 7 FEET OF LOT 14 IN BLOCK 3 IN EAST CHICAGO LAWN, BEING SWANNELL'S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 6430 South Richmond Street Chicago, IL 60629 and which said Mortgage was made by, Michael Alexander Shirley a/k/a Michael Shirley Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Cross Country Mortgage, LLC Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 2031162031; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case, on or before May 20, 2026, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. You have been sued. To participate in the case, you MUST file an official document with the court within the time stated on this Notice called an "Appearance" and a document called an "Answer/Response". The Answer/Response is not required in small claims or eviction cases unless ordered by the court. If you do not file an Appearance and Answer/Response on time, the court may decide the case without hearing from you, and you could be held in default and lose the case. After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court. To e-file, you must create an account with an e-filing service provider. For more information, go to ilcourts.info/efiling. If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees. It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case in-person or remotely by video or phone. Contact the Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. Need help? Call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-411-1121 or go to ilcourthelp.gov for information about going to court, including how to fill out and file documents. You can also get free legal information and legal referrals at illinoislegalaid.org. All documents referred to in this Notice can be found at ilcourts.info/forms. Other documents may be available from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or website. ¿Necesita ayuda? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Illinois Court Help al 833-411- 1121, o visite ilcourthelp.gov para obtener información sobre los casos de la corte y cómo completar y presentar formularios. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 333 W Wacker Drive, Suite 1820 Chicago, IL 60606-1220 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 25-20892IL-1208489 I3285690 Apr 20, 27; May 4, 2026