Public Notice — Joliet (2026ED18)
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Will County has filed a condemnation suit seeking to take a small parcel (0.010 acres) along County Highway 37 (143rd Street). Unknown owners, tenants, and non-record claimants must appear by June 25, 2026, or risk a default judgment and loss of rights.
Key Takeaways
- Deadline to appear and defend: June 25, 2026
- Condemnation seeks 0.010 acres (approx. 420 sq ft)
- Filed in Will County Circuit Court, Case No. 2026ED18
- Affected parties listed as unknown owners, tenants, claimants
- Default judgment may be entered after June 25, 2026
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If you don't respond
If you do not appear and defend by June 25, 2026, a default judgment may be entered against you beginning June 26, 2026, which could result in loss of any claims to the parcel and the county taking the land.
What to do next
- 1
Appear in court or hire an attorney
If you claim an interest, file an appearance or retain counsel before June 25, 2026 with the Will County Circuit Court.
- 2
Contact the State's Attorney
Call Erika M. Hamer at 815-727-8404 or email ehamer@willcountysao.gov for case details and procedures.
- 3
Confirm property details
Review Exhibit A parcel (Index 16-05-02-301-008-0000) and chain of title to determine ownership and rights.
Frequently asked questions
- What does this condemnation notice mean for unknown owners?
- It notifies unknown owners their property is subject to a Will County suit; they must appear by June 25, 2026 to defend their claim.
- How large is the property being condemned on 143rd Street?
- The notice describes a parcel of about 0.010 acres, approximately 420 square feet.
- Who can I contact about this case?
- Contact Will County State's Attorney Erika M. Hamer at 815-727-8404 or ehamer@willcountysao.gov.
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Legal terms in this notice
- condemnation
- Government process to take private property for public use, usually with compensation.
- default judgment
- A court decision entered against a party who fails to respond or appear in the case.
- non-record claimants
- People with potential claims to property not shown in public records.
- Parcel
- A specific piece of land identified by a parcel number for legal and tax purposes.
Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WILL, A Body Corporate and Politic, Petitioner, v. JORGE TORREZ, U.S. BANK, N.A., ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AQUA FINANCE, INC., UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON- RECORD CLAIMANTS,, Respondents. Case Number: 2026ED18 Parcel No. 0058TE C.H. 37 (143rd Street) PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS that the suit entitled as above has been commenced and is now pending against you and other persons wherein the Plaintiff seeks the condemnation of lands and premises described below and other relief, to wit: See Attached as “Exhibit A” Said property is situated in the County of Will and State of Illinois, hereby releasing and waiving all rights under and by virtue of the Homestead Exemption Laws of the State of Illinois. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that unless, on or before the 25th day of June, 2026, you appear and defend said suit, a default judgment may enter against you on the day following or thereafter. Andrea Lynn Chasteen, Will County Circuit Clerk JAMES W. GLASGOW Will County State's Attorney By: Erika M. Hamer 57 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 Telephone: 815-727-8404 ehamer@willcountysao.gov Exhibit A: Route: County Highway #37 (143rd Street) County: Will Parcel: 0058TE Index: 16-05-02-301-008-0000 That part of Lot 8 in Brashler and Kall's Chickasaw Hills, a subdivision in the Southwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 36 North, Range 11 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded March 8, 1963, as Document No. 978860, in Will County, Illinois, bearings and distances based on the Illinois State Plane Coordinate System, East Zone, NAD83 (2011 adjustment), with a combined factor of 0.999956901, described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Lot 8; thence South 01 degrees 54 minutes 49 seconds East along the west line of said Lot 8 a distance of 18.50 feet, to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing South 01 degrees 54 minutes 49 seconds East along said west line a distance of 35.00 feet, to a line 53.50 feet south of and parallel with the north line of said Lot 8; thence North 88 degrees 05 minutes 07 seconds East along said parallel line a distance of 12.00 feet, to a line 12.00 feet east of and parallel with said west line of Lot 8; thence North 01 degrees 54 minutes 49 seconds West along said parallel line a distance of 35.00 feet, to a line 18.50 feet south of and parallel with said north line of Lot 8; thence South 88 degrees 05 minutes 07 seconds West along said parallel line a distance of 12.00 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel containing 0.010 acres, more or less or 420 square feet, more or less. (Published in Herald-News May 21, 28, June 4, 2026) 2325945