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In honor of Black History Month, South Suburban College is hosting a series of events which included a discussion about “African American History 101,” by Award-Winning Author Art Burton. Burton is a Retired South Suburban African American History Professor and a prestigious advisor, who gave a 50-minute educational lecture on unknown facts about African Americans. Burton has released three award-winning books entitled “Black Gun, Silver Star: The Life and Legend of Frontier Marshal Bass Reeves,” “Black, Buckskin, and Blue: African American Scouts and Soldiers on the Western Frontier” and “Black, Red, and Deadly: Black and Indian Gunfighters of the Indian Territories, 1870-1907.”

Photo Courtesy of Art Burton.

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LEGISLATION SEEKS TO BAN JUVENILE SOLITARY CONFINEMENT Washington, D.C. Reps. Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Mia Love (R-UT), Raúl Labrador (R-ID), John Conyers (D-MI), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY) and Karen Bass (D-CA) introduced the Maintaining dignity and Eliminating unnecessary Restrictive Confinement of Youths Act of 2017 (MERCY Act) recently.

The MERCY Act would prohibit the solitary confinement of juveniles who are tried in the federal system and held in pretrial facilities or juvenile detention facilities, barring some extremely exceptional temporary circumstances.

Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Rand Paul (R-KY), Mike Lee (R-UT), James Lankford (R-OK), Richard Durbin (D-IL), and Bob Casey (DPA) introduced the bill in the Senate.

“When our youth are incarcerated, they are often already forced to reckon with the stark reality of the consequences of their actions—such as being separated from their friends and family and grappling with uncertain futures,” Cummings said. “Compounding incarceration with solitary confinement can break a young person’s spirt beyond repair, and it can have devastating long-term impacts on their mental and physical health. The MERCY Act will take a strong step toward eliminating this barbaric > SEE MORE PAGE 3

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Chicago Students Respond to CPS Budget Crisis

By Chris Shuttlesworth

Dr. Paige travels the world to help people discover where they’re from and who they are.

Dr. Kittles is the Co-Founder of African Ancestry and is the lead geneticist. Photo courtesy of African Ancestry

Know Your Heritage

By Monique Smith

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hile studying Black History in school, many of Blacks were educated about the more famous members of the black community, like Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and their contributions to society.

But what about a focus on one’s own family ancestors. Admittedly, some Blacks say they don’t know their relatives past one or two generations.

Quora.com is a website dedicated to answering questions posted anonymously. The website uses experts in the subject matter being broached to best answer questions.

Some asked, “I hope this doesn’t sound racist, I’m genuinely curious. I come from a (non US) country that has many immigrants in it, and almost everyone knows where their forefathers came from, even ten generations back. I’m curious if African Americans know the land their family came from, or if it’s even documented anywhere?’

The question was answered by Alvin Grissom II, Computational Linguistics Ph.D. Candidate, University of Colorado Boulder. He said, “Our slave predecessors were violently stripped of their heritage as a means of control after being taken from Africa.

As far as their slavemasters were concerned, slaves were basically cattle — cattle that they could rape, adding to the complexity to our ancestry. There was no “documentation” beyond that of the transactions inherent to buying and selling the slaves.

Families were commonly separated, when the slavemasters would sell the children of slaves to other slavers at a young age, making any chance of a

“For a stronger sense of identity, Belonging and Community: We are a displaced people. We know all about the AMERICAN in “African American,” yet, we know so little about the AFRICAN in our American. coherent genealogy impossible.” In a 2016 interview with National Public Radio, Alondra Nelson, Dean of Social Science and professor of sociology and gender studies at Columbia University recently said that using DNA technology to find one’s African roots is becoming increasingly popular among Black people. Nelson who wrote The Social Life of DNA: Race, Reparations, and Reconciliation after the Genome, estimates about 1 million have taken the test so far.

DNA ancestry testing has been popularized through Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates’ show Finding Your Roots, which traces the family history of famous African Americans like Chris Rock, Oprah Winfrey and Samuel L. Jackson.

Tracing your roots has become a huge phenomenon, but before their commercial success, Dr. Rick Kittles and Dr. Gina Paige were pioneers in the industry when they started African Ancestry in 2003. In an interview with Dr. Paige she said, “AfricanAncestry.com is the pioneer of genetic ancestry tracing for Black people.

But we haven’t stopped there. We are in the business of Black identity, which means our efforts are more than

just selling a product.

We take to our communities across the world to help educate on the importance of knowing who they are and I’m proud that we’ve not only demystified roots, but have enhanced the identities of more than 150,000 families across the globe. We have helped transform the way that Black people view themselves and Africa,” she said. Paige goes on to explain why this is important.

“For a stronger sense of identity, Belonging and Community: We are a displaced people. We know all about the AMERICAN in “African American,” yet, we know so little about the AFRICAN in our American.

Much of how we live today is influenced by the AFRICAN in us from philosophy, science and religion; to food, music and other cultural traditions. When we learn about the specificity of our African lineages, we open our minds to the complete picture of our greatness and the greatness of our communities,” she said.

Beatrice Hurey, a hair stylist and business owner in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood decided to trace her roots after receiving several questions and comments about her unique features. She said, “In this country, we’re only considered black or white and while I was dating, people would also aske me what my ethnicity was. So I would say, ‘in this country I can only be considered one thing, and that’s black.’

They would say ‘well aren’t you mixed’ and I would say,’ yes I am’. They would then ask ‘with what?’ and I would say ‘I don’t know’.

So I began to wonder, so I decided to see what it is that other people would see. My general results were that I was 70% African, 20% European and 10% South American.” Hurey was able to learn which side of the family her different ethnicities came from when she had her mother tested. After learning she was part Irish, she plans to visit Ireland in the fall.

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In light of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s new $46 million dollar budget cut in Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS’) funding, the Chicago Students Union (CSU) decided that enough was enough and decided to hold a press conference called, “Students Fight Back,” at the James R. Thompson Center located on 100 W. Randolph St. Chicago students, along with CSU sought out a meeting with CPS officials where students and the CSU board could help “implement [better] solutions to the budget crisis,” according to a CSU press release.

CSU President George Vassilatos said their primary goal of the protest was to publicly document their request to CPS and make sure their voices were heard.

“We contacted [Rauner’s] office, we sent [CSU representatives] to the Chicago’s Board of Education and we released a press release [statement] to CPS requesting a meeting,” Vassilatos said. At the Citizen’s press time, the group was waiting for a response.

According to FairTest.org, almost 10 percent of schools in the United States are facing “the first level of sanctions under the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).” The U.S. Department of Education (DoE) stated in a July 1, 2016 press release that, “the schools failed to meet sufficient progress on state assessments. For example, 179 of Illinois’ 232 “failing” schools are in Chicago and of the 179, all but one is predominantly minority,” according to FairTest.org.

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Vassilatos said the word “failing,” is a term that isn’t being utilized in a clear way and at times is often a phrase CPS Officials use when they want to strip funding from schools.

“Failing is an interesting word because the message is often not accurate,” Vassilatos said. “Failing is often the kind of term used

by CPS officials to describe schools they just want to take funding from. So, [CPS officials] will say ‘this school is failing and as such, we should close it down because that will fix the problem.’ When the solution would be to give [these] schools more funding…this would be a leg up to get on the level of other [CPS or Charter] schools.”

Vassilatos acknowledged that he knows CPS officials and Rauner are moving in the direction to open more Charter schools because it allows them to use public taxpayer’s money to facilitate private profit to the owners.

Due to Rauner’s $46 million dollar budget cut, CPS was forced to let school principals know that there would be a major hold on “the remainder of schools’ non-salary funds, including new textbooks, technology investments, field trips and non-salaried staff,” according to a CPS press release.

Member of CSU Sabah Hussain said it’s time for everyone including CPS students to come and band together to fight and push the city and state to implement policies that work for CPS schools and ultimately gain a sustainable source of revenue.

“The State and the city need to do a better job and work to make sure budget cuts like this [stop] happening,” Hussain said. “The first step in doing this is balancing the budget, then looking for a sustainable source of revenue and allocating the sources of revenue.”

The Chicago Student Union (CSU) protested and took a stand recently against Gov. Bruce Rauner’s new $46 million dollar budget cut in Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS’) funding. CSU board said they would like to speak with CPS and Rauner to determine better solutions across the board. Photo courtesy of the Chicago Student Union (CSU).

Legislation Seeks to Ban Juvenile Solitary Confinement practice, so that we can ensure our youth have a chance to be rehabilitated and become contributing members of their communities.”

“Our corrections system should not just administer justice but also aim to rehabilitate – not create new or exacerbate existing problems,” Love said.

“Unfortunately, extended solitary confinement is linked to a host of long-term psychological issues. By ending its long-term use, this legislation preserves the dignity of individuals and protects their mental health. I am proud to join with my colleagues in introducing this legislation and look forward to helping move these reforms forward.”

Labrador said, “Reforming our criminal justice system demands a focus on long-term outcomes. Solitary confinement of juveniles presents serious risk to the mental and physical health of young offenders who will return to our communities. We must ensure that incarceration practices don’t hinder their development as we work to set them on a path to become responsible, law-abiding members of society.”

Conyers said, “We must reinforce actions taken

by President Obama last year with respect to solitary confinement of juveniles in the federal system by enacting legislation to address this serious issue. As he noted, solitary confinement has the potential to lead to devastating, lasting psychological consequences, and this is particularly so with respect to juveniles.

Over time, we have come to recognize these negative impacts and it is time that Congress act. Pursuing smarter strategies for dealing with challenges posed

by individual prisoners, especially juveniles, will lead to more effective prison administration, a reduction in recidivism, and safer communities.”

“I am glad to see meaningful criminal justice reform incorporate the valuable insights offered by the MERCY Act in the pursuit of policy change to remedy the inhumane and harsh treatment suffered by juveniles and youth involved in our justice

“Our criminal justice system is broken, especially when it comes to how we approach juvenile offenders – focusing on retribution instead of rehabilitation,” Maloney said.

system,” Jackson Lee said. “I am delighted to be an original co-sponsor of this critical legislation and much needed effort to alleviate the cruel, brutal and inhumane conditions of confinement that prevent adolescent rehabilitation and participation in reentry programming. As I have often stated in the past, ‘meaningful criminal justice reform must look at all the ways the system touches the lives of our young people and communities and recognize that restoring their vulnerable population requires trauma-informed and age appropriate care. This legislation is a step toward

catapulting this nation into action on criminal and juvenile justice reform.”

“Our criminal justice system is broken, especially when it comes to how we approach juvenile offenders – focusing on retribution instead of rehabilitation,” Maloney said. “Holding children and adolescents in solitary confinement is barbaric, detrimental to their health and can be extremely harmful to their development both mentally and physically. The MERCY Act takes an important step towards breaking the cycle of incarceration and gives young offenders the opportunity to become contributing members of our schools and community after they have served their time.”

“The MERCY Act rightly calls attention to the need for smart reform and traumainformed care for all justice-involved youth and is a necessary piece of legislation that aims to eliminate harmful and dangerous confinement practices for this vulnerable population. It is time we start addressing the underlying issues of trauma and abuse, as well as the emotionally damaging triggers of adolescent behaviors in a humane and medically informed way. The bottom line here is that cruel and inhumane conditions of confinement for youth in America must stop,” Bass said.

In 2013, the Department of Justice found that 47 percent of juvenile detention centers locked youth in solitary confinement for more than four hours at a time, and some held youth for up to 23 hours a day with no human interaction.

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Deciding What to Do With Your Old 401(k) Fidelity Investments. “That’s NEWSUSA- Just started a new money you won’t have for job with an employer who thinks you’re retirement.” as visionary as Steve Jobs? Or maybe Yes, the government you’re between gigs and “exploring other must have its cut. Specifically, opportunities.” Either way, you need to 20 percent in federal income decide what to do with your old 401(k). taxes, 10 percent in an “earlyIt’s been estimated that there are withdrawal penalty” for those about 15 million such accounts left under age 59?, and -- wait, behind by former employees, mainly we’re not done yet -- whatever because of either inertia or plain additional percentage your confusion over strict rules for moving the individual state may or may money. And since the IRS doesn’t allow not assess. procrastinating on a key decision -- if you Translating that into withdraw even a dime, you’ve got just 60 real money, Fidelity’s website days to reallocate into a different tax(fidelity.com) uses the advantaged account -- here’s a rundown hypothetical example of a of your options to avoid what could be a costly mistake: The wrong move could prove costly for those with 36-year-old who decides to cash out the $16,000 balance * Option No. 1: Cash Out accounts left behind at their former jobs. in her account. After deducting Unless you’re in dire financial straits just the federal taxes and penalties, she’d be left with only and really, really need the bucks to live off, the consensus is $11,200. this is a bad idea.

Feel free to imagine how much you’d be out if your “Cashing out comes with an immediate price, both in account is fatter. terms of giving up potential future gains in your portfolio * Option No. 2: Move the Money to Your New and in the IRS taxes the company handling your 401(k) Employer’s Plan for your former employer is legally obliged to withhold,” Doing what’s called a “rollover” is an easy way to keep explains Nupur Bahal, vice president for retirement at

your 401(k) savings together and growing tax-deferred.

But bear in mind: Investment options vary from plan to plan -- as do fees. (And not all employers even accept rollovers.)

Which means you might want to do some comparison shopping before committing. * Option No. 3: Move the Money Into an IRA As with the previous rollover, you get to avoid the tax bite of cashing out. The difference here, though -; and these could be major plusses -- is that not only do IRAs offer more investment choices than the typical 401(k), but you’re also able to make penalty-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses or up to $10,000 for a first-time home purchase.

“Especially if you already have other, non-401(k) accounts elsewhere, it may be simpler and more effective to consolidate everything under one roof,” says Bahal. * Option No. 4: Leave It With Your Ex-Employer Penalty-free withdrawals are allowed for those who leave their jobs at age 55 or older -- as opposed to 59? for IRAs -- and unique investment options might warrant just letting things ride. But some people forget the account exists with the passage of time -- no, really -- and further contributions are verboten.

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PRESIDENT TRUMP NEEDS TO TWEET ABOUT THE SOLAR PANEL INDUSTRY

By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist)

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s a progressive who worked hard to help get Secretary Hillary Clinton elected, it is challenging for me to accept Donald Trump as President. But, he won. At least for now, I have to make the best of a bad situation. Which means progressives like me will have to both resist the Trump administration’s odious policies, and also pressure — and even cooperate with — the administration to implement policies that reflect our worldview.

This is why I was interested to see a recent letter sent to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by three Democratic members of Congress. Signed by Congressmen Henry Cuellar of Texas, Emmanuel Cleaver of Missouri and Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, the letter urged the CFPB to look into bad actors operating in the rooftop solar industry.

What we are talking about here are those salespeople that go door-to-door or bombard consumers with telemarketing calls, urging them to put solar panels on their rooftops. Now, for some people, rooftop solar makes both environmental and financial sense. This is why I generally support the industry.

What concerns me, and those three Democratic Congressmen, are the shady operators that mislead potential customers about the cost saving benefits of installing those panels. The letter outlined three major concerns.

First, that new customers may be unaware that the panels can cost upwards of $15,000 and that they will have to pay that money back. This purchase can generate an additional lean against their home making it harder to sell their house, which also decreases its value. For those Americans, who are barely getting by and counting on every dollar of equity in their house, this is problematic. This is especially true, if they hope to sell

their home to fund their retirement.

Second, salespeople sometimes tell customers that they will save a lot of money on their utility bill, because the price of electricity from utility companies is going up. That simply is not accurate. In reality, electric bills are coming down, stabilizing or increasing only slightly. This is because of cheap and abundant natural gas used to produce electricity. Solar panel customers don’t see any savings on their electric bills, but have to pay back the cost of buying or leasing the panels. Every month, people are out of pocket more money, not less.

Third, the letter to the CFPB points out that many of these solar panel sales pitches include promises of “no money down” and other high-pressure sales tactics. Anyone who has ever dealt with a shady salesperson, whether for solar panels or a used car, knows that these tactics are not the tools of an honest broker.

Plus, as the Wall Street Journal exposed this January, we know many solar panel salespeople are pitching so-called government loans that can be used to help make homes more energy efficient. In reality, these Property Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE loans, are a type of loan which gives creditors top priority on securing repayment – even priority over a

mortgage. No wonder, according to the Journal, that PACE loans are likely “the fastest-growing type of financing in the U.S.” The title of the article should make us all fearful: “America’s Fastest-Growing Loan Category Has Eerie Echoes of Subprime Crisis.”

While there have been rumblings that the Trump Administration would curtail the CFPB, the letter from Congressmen Cleaver, Cuellar and Thompson illustrates why this regulatory agency is important. Action against these shady rooftop solar companies, who seem to target communities of color, is one way that this administration could showcase its commitment to the working people who supported it. Indeed, as President Trump hosted a “listening session” with some Black Republicans “in honor” of Black History Month, he made no specific policy commitments. It would have been fantastic had he taken this small issue on, signaling that he understands the exploitation that some communities experience, because of this solar chicanery.

The solar industry generates more than 200,000 jobs across the nation. While Donald Trump might not be concerned about producing clean energy, he says he cares about protecting American workers. That is why I am urging his administration, and the CFPB, to take steps to eliminate the bad actors in rooftop solar. Unless we do, people will catch on, and walk away from solar. That will hurt our economy and our fight to beat climate change. Hopefully, one out of two of those concerns is enough for the new Administration to take action to protect consumers.

Julianne Malveaux is an author, economist and Founder of Economic Education. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available to order at www. juliannemalveaux.com at Amazon.com. Follow Dr. Malveaux on Twitter @drjlastword.

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Toyota Donates Winter Boots, Socks BALTIMORE - PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures fluctuate this winter across the country, one thing for sure is snowy, icy and even cold rainy days are here through March and warm winter boots and socks are still a “must have” in Baltimore. To protect families from the cold and rain, on Saturday, February 4, 2017, Toyota Motor North America through its “Toyota Walk In My Boots”community outreach project held in conjunction with the Motor Trend International Auto Show-Baltimore activities, stepped in to help Baltimore families by providing new insulated boots and socks to more than 200 participants of The Salvation Army (TSA) Booth House Shelter, a homeless shelter for women, men and families with children; and TSA Boys and Girls Club’s of Franklin Square and Middle River.

“With the need greater than ever because of the often cold winter days, we are blessed to have support from good corporate citizens like Toyota, who are ‘Doing the Most Good’ by raising awareness of our mission to feed, shelter and clothe those who are less fortunate,” said Major Gene A. Hogg, area commander, The Salvation Army of Central Maryland.

Toyota also donated $15,000 to The Salvation Army of Central Marylandenabling them to continue to provide refuge for children and families in times of crisis. They also treated the families to a “Thanksgiving-style” buffet luncheon catered

by JD’s Catering. Baltimore Native MESHELLE, the IndieMom of Comedy, gave the families some encouraging words as she grew up in Baltimore and understands the many struggles that families are facing right now.

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On Feb. 4, more than 200 low-income and homeless residents of greater Baltimore received new boots and socks from Toyota Financial Services. The event took place at The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club at Middle River. Right Side from Front to Back: John Ridgeway of Toyota Financial Services, Jade Merrick of Toyota Financial Services, Tim Hale of Toyota Financial Services, the comedian.

Young Entrepreneur Breaking New Ground With Custom-Designed, Gold-Trimmed, Multi-User Mobile Phone (Tallahassee, Florida)- At age 9, Freddie Figgers took a part an old IBM personal computer five times that his father bought at a local Goodwill Store.

On the sixth time, he got it working. He was thrilled – and has never looked back.

Now, the 27-year-old is founder and owner of Figgers Communication, one of the nation’s fastest growing AfricanAmerican-owned telecommunications companies.

Figgers’ privately held company provides cellular, mobile broadband, home phone, and international calling services. He owns four patents with an additional two others pending. He has developed a custom-designed phone the Figger1 phone that has gold trim, highdef display, dual SIMM capability, multiuser capability, automatic anti-texting functionality and super-fast charging.

“I’ve had a pretty good life,” said Figgers who was raised by his adoptive parents in Quincy, Florida, a small community just outside of Tallahassee.

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“My parents really supported me. … I want to continue to be innovative.”

Figgers is a computer programmer, engineer, and inventor. At age 13, he started working for the city of Quincy as a computer technician and network administrator in its NetQuincy department, setting up the city’s network and helping residents. At age 16, Figgers started Figgers Computers, repairing computers and installing wireless area networks. By age 17, he created a cloudbased hosting network. By age 18, he had created his own computer operating system.

Drawing off his success and the lure of the $420 billion mobile phone industry, Figgers started Figgers Communication, which led him to design and manufacture the “Figgers F1” mobile phone in the USA for its 4G Voice over LTE Network.

“I’m using all of my capital to learn and develop new ideas,” Figgers said. “I’m reinvesting in this business.”

3rd Annual Black Fashion Week USA Returns CHICAGO, - Black Fashion Week USA continues with the vision of highlighting designers of color; promoting and exposing their brand aesthetics to the general public for the third straight year. Black Fashion Week USA events take place Feb. 19-26 and help foster the brand development and economic growth of AfricanAmerican fashion designers and professionals in the United States and abroad by serving as a platform for the Black fashion industry. Events include 3 unique fashion shows, a youth scholarship competition, a public shopping event, a “Black Fashion Matters” workshop and Business of Fashion panel discussion, in addition to a movie screening.

For more information, please visit http://blackfashionweekusa.com

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ou’ve heard of Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), Ida B. Wells, Dr. Dorothy Height, WEB DuBois and Mary McLeod Bethune. But do you know Venture Smith, Mary Bowser, James Forten, Charles Wiggins, Clara Smith, Paul R. Williams, and Jackie Ormes? These are just some of the pathfinders that Tonya Bolden has lifted up in her book, “Pathfinders: The Journeys of 16 Extraordinary Black Souls.” Her book is extraordinary, not only because it features the biographies of relatively unknown and amazing African Americans, but also because she puts their lives in context. Thus, each biography talks about what was happening historically during the subject’s life. She also highlights their contemporaries, expanding the reach of the book and, perhaps, challenging students to do their own research about other notable African Americans.

Tonya Bolden is an award-winning children’s book author, but “Pathfinders” is no children’s book. To be sure it should be ordered in every school library and purchased by many parents.

But young people will not be the only ones enhanced by a book that highlights sixteen stellar African Americans, many unknown. Bolden says, “Without denying racism and oppression,

I did not want to talk about racism, but about accomplishment.” So she set out to offer a range of occupations for the young people who will read her book. “I wanted to give kids variety,” she told me. “I also wanted to expose them to people who had done something.” Black folks have done amazing things, and Bolden says she wants to encourage young people to “dream big and take chances”. Her book reflects that, lifting up Richard Potter, a Black magician who traveled the world as a cabin boy before joining a circus, studying with a ventriloquist, and stepping out on his own to be, says Bolden, “the first magician born in the United States to have success in the land of his birth.” Or who would have thought that Sissieretta Jones, the daughter of enslaved people, would have had a successful career as a concert singer? Jones performed at Madison Square Garden and Carnegie Hall, sung at the White House for President Benjamin Harrison, and completed a European tour. Bolden says she wants young people to “think big.” Well, in spotlighting Sissieretta Jones, she encourages that dream.

While the average American earned about $400 a year in Jones’ heyday, her earnings were more than $8000 a year. She was one of the highest paid Black entertainers in the United States.

The richness of Bolden’s book lies in the fact that she does offer occupational variety. There are entertainers, but there are also women near and

dear to my heart, women that I’ve written about over the years. One is Dr. Sadie Tanner Mosell Alexander, the first African American woman to receive the Ph.D. in economics, and one of the first three to receive the Ph.D. in a single week in June 1921. Georgiana Rose Simpson earned her Ph.D. in German from the University of Chicago, and Eva Beatrice Dykes earned her Ph.D. in English from Radcliffe (now Harvard). She taught at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., Howard University and Oakwood College (now University) in Huntsville, Alabama.

Another sister Bolden lifts up is Maggie Lena Walker, the first African American woman to form and run a bank, Penny Savings Bank, in Richmond, Virginia. Maggie Lena, cannily merged her bank with others to survive the Great Depression, and the bank thrived until it closed in 2009.

On Saturday March 18, 2017, to honor those in the books and our communities’ authorless, book parties will be held around the country.

To participate or host an event contact -read@ theafricanamericanchildrensbookproject.org.

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black history events EVENT OF THE WEEK

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor)

Afro Lutheran Chicago Matters Holds 2017 SOULFUL CHICAGO BLACK HISTORY MONTH BOOK FAIR AFRO LUTHERAN CHICAGO MATTERS, a voice of Metro Chicago Synod’s Black Lutheran clergy and lay leaders will host SOULFUL CHICAGO BLACK HISTORY MONTH BOOK FAIR, Saturday, February 25th, 2017 , from 10 AM to 6 PM, at the Library Auditorium of Lutheran School of Theology, East 55th & University, Hyde Park.

The event will feature: Over 50 Black Books authors and publishers organized by genre i.e., nonfiction, fiction, and children’s’ books;

PBS Honors Extraordinary Achievements and Explores Important Conversations as Part of Black History Month Programming To honor Black History Month, and as part of its commitment to celebrate the diversity of America year-round, PBS continues with special programming that highlights the African-American experience through content on-air on PBS member stations and online through the PBS Black Culture Connection. Offerings include programs that reflect on the contributions of icons who have pushed for change.

Airing hroughout February is the second season of the PBS original series MERCY STREET (Sundays at 8:00 p.m. ET, beginning January 22), a Civil War-era drama about the chaotic world of Unionoccupied Alexandria, Virginia, and the Mansion House Hospital in the early years of the Civil War. The original PBS drama explores, among other topics, the role that African Americans — including slaves, free blacks and contraband (African Americans who fled slavery in the hope of securing their freedom behind Union lines) — played in the hospital and the city. This season introduces newcomer Charlotte Jenkins (played by Tony Award-winning actress Patina Miller), a runaway slave turned abolitionist who goes to Alexandria to help the contraband population adapt to freedom.

New on February 27 – March 1 from Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is an epic new documentary series, AFRICA’S GREAT CIVILIZATIONS, that brings to life stories of both little-known and celebrated African kingdoms and cultures, and includes a historical reflection on the slave trade to the Americas.

In addition to on-air programs, the PBS Black Culture Connection (BCC), an extension of PBS.org, features black films, stories and discussion across PBS, and provides audiences with a catalogue of more than 30 programs available for streaming. Most

A central stage for performing artists of diverse art forms; Continuous showing of the PBS documentary: “Black History Since MLK-And Still I Rise” by Dr. Henry Louis Gates and more.

For details, contact Deacon Marsha Washington, Reformation ChurchChicago, 773-996-1066.

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For more information, call 312-7474200 to register groups of six or more.

The Chicago Park District is also planning a number of events in honor of Black History Month. For details, visit chicagoparkdistrict.com.

PBS programs are available for streaming following their broadcast via the PBS apps for iOS and Android devices and via stationbranded digital platforms including Roku, AppleTV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.

IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH ONEUNITED BANK PARTNERS WITH #BLACKLIVESMATTER A historic partnership has been born between OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, and #BlackLivesMatter to organize the $1.2 trillion in spending power of Black America and launch the “Amir” card during Black History Month.

Both OneUnited Bank and #BlackLivesMatter are strong advocates for the empowerment of Black people, and have taken special care to communicate this focus through their messaging and their work. #BlackLivesMatter was sparked by the acquittal of the killer of 17 year-old Trayvon Martin and founded in 2013 as a rallying cry to decree that while every human life matters, it is the constant devaluing of Black life that must come to the forefront of social issues. #BlackLivesMatter works to end statesanctioned violence against Black people and to vision and build the kind of world in which we want to live.

OneUnited Bank launched the #BankBlack Challenge after the summer of 2016 when America’s Black community galvanized in response to tragic events via social media, text messaging and word of mouth, answering the call to move their money from traditional banks to Black owned banks, like OneUnited Bank. The #BankBlack movement intensified when Rapper Killer Mike implored the Black community to deploy a portion of its financial resources to make a tangible difference during a town hall meeting on BET and MTV. Celebrities such as Solange,

Jesse Williams, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Queen Latifah, and others have joined the conversation urging Black people to move their money to Black owned banks.

LOS ANGELES — Eight hundred Southern California businesses have joined thousands of entrepreneurs across the country in an initiative to create jobs.

The business owners are participants in Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, a scholarship-based program that convenes them to learn critical business skills and create growth plans for their companies.

Just one of these local entrepreneurs is Patricia Watts, of FCI Management.

“I’m a year out of the program and we’ve added about three employees,” said Watts, who in 1998 established FCI, a Long Beachheadquartered company that develops and implements energy and water efficiency solutions for corporate, residential, commercial and industrial clients as well as for public and private schools, universities, and government and municipal agencies.

“We also had about a 15 to 16 percent growth in revenue,” Watts said.

Watt’s story is not unique.

The Goldman Sachs “10,000 Small Businesses” curriculum is designed by Babson College, the leading business school for entrepreneurship. Just six months after their graduation, 69 percent of alumni see revenue growth. Approximately 48 percent of the alumni create new jobs within that same timeframe. As a

comparison, 23 percent of U.S. small businesses added new jobs in 2015.

Community colleges across the country run the program in partnership with Babson College faculty, creating a direct connection between business experts and urban communities.

Southern California is the only region in the country where two community colleges jointly run the program. Los Angeles City College and Long Beach City College partner together in the region, creating a scale of impact that is unique nationally.

“We have reached 800 business owners and we have a graduation rate of 99 percent,” said Vivian Shimoyama, the regional executive director for the Southern California Region for “10,000 Small Businesses.”

“Eighty-five percent of the business owners who participate collaborate with the other owners and they are growing their businesses together,” Shimoyama said. She added that “the program has had a great impact on not only increasing revenue, but on creating jobs.”

The Goldman Sachs “10,000 Small Businesses” program offers practical business management education for entrepreneurs. Those accepted into the program experience access to the education, business support services, and peer-to-peer networking that helps grow their companies, Shimoyama said.

For Watts, the program was a key step to understanding growth opportunities for her

business.

“The year before I started the program, I ended up at the end of the year in the red with a loss,” Watts said. “However, this year, one year later, we ended up with a profit that was significant, because it was almost a $1.5 million swing from loss to profit,” she said.

While participants in “10,000 Small Businesses” hail from a wide array of industries, they engage in the program from their shared experience as entrepreneurs. Southern California alumni include businesses focused on marketing and design, health and fitness, food service, staffing, education, manufacturing, and other industries.

Through the peer-to-peer learning environment, the participants focus on overcoming universal business challenges such as human resources, access to finance, and leadership.

With an eye to the future, Watts is ready to keep growing her business.

“I’m looking forward to continued growth as a national company. I have an office in New York and an office in Atlanta and I’m looking to grow the company nationally and I’m looking at growing our business in the federal sector,” Watts said, adding that, “I’m always optimistic, the most optimistic person you’ll ever meet and my motto is ‘failure is not an option.’ I don’t accept it and I’m not having it.”

Learn more at: http://www.10ksbapply.com.

#BlackLivesMatter.

Amir, a painting by the acclaimed artist, Addonis Parker, was recently unveiled during a #BankBlack event in Miami this past July,. The Amir Visa Debit Card symbolizes the continued fight for justice and the power of Black dollars, according to a news release.

“We are honored to announce this partnership with #BlackLivesMatter during Black History Month to focus on our future,” said OneUnited Bank President & Chief Operating Officer, Teri Williams.

We can empower our community by organizing our spending power to support social and economic justice. The #BankBlack movement and the “Amir” Visa debit card provide important tools to garner our spending power and channel it back into our community to #BuyBlack and make America great…for us.”

Everyone who receives an Amir Visa debit card will receive communication on how to use their card to donate to #BlackLivesMatter!

“Black economic power is a critical piece of the Black freedom struggle.

Our partnership with OneUnited Bank during Black History Month honors the legacy of freedom fighters who walked before us, like Ida B. Wells, the architects of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and others who encouraged us to utilize our dollars intentionally as a means of making ourselves, our families and our communities strong,” said Dr. Melina Abdullah, organizer with Black Lives Matter and one of its original members. “This partnership is an important step towards building #BlackFutures and harnessing our collective economic power,” added Funmilola Fagbamila, also an original member of Black Lives Matter.

During Black History Month, iconic leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. are lauded for their contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. During Dr. King’s last speech before the morning of his death, he preached for the boycotting of businesses that had racist and discriminatory practices, and instead moving dollars to Black businesses.

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BLACK GIRL MAGIC: “HIDDEN FIGURES” OUTSHINES “LA LA LAND” AT U.S. BOX OFFICE Looks like the myth that Black films can’t make big money in Hollywood is about to become a thing of the past.

In early February, “Hidden Figures” passed “La La Land” as the top-grossing (domestically) Oscarnominated film in Hollywood this season. “Hidden Figures” focuses on three women who worked at NASA in the 1960s at a crucial time when America was competing with the Soviet Union for dominance in space during the Cold War. According to BoxOfficeMojo. com, the domestic box office total for “Hidden Figures” was $137,336,830 as of February 17; the domestic box office total for “La La Land” was $130,154,066. The movie starring “Empire” fan-favorite Taraji P. Henson made $12,948,935 at the foreign box office, while the musical, featuring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, raked in $167,671,768 outside of the United States. “La La Land” was released on December 9 and “Hidden Figures” opened on December 23.

“Hidden Figures” was based on the book by Margot Lee Shetterly, which detailed the careers of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson played by Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle

Monae, respectively.

After working as a human computer at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), the precursor to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jackson earned her engineering degree, was promoted, and became NASA’s first African American female engineer in 1958. In 1961, mathematician Katherine Johnson worked at Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., with Jackson and Vaughan.

Though the character Al Harrison, played by Kevin Costner, was fictional, the depiction of John Glenn asking Johnson to recalculate and re-verify the IBM re-entry calculations was accurate.

According to NASA.gov, Johnson, “calculated the trajectory for Alan Shepard, the first American in space.”

The NASA.gov article continued: “Even after NASA began using electronic computers, John Glenn requested that she personally recheck the calculations made by the new electronic computers before his flight aboard Friendship 7 – the mission on which he became the first American to orbit the Earth. She continued to work at NASA until 1986 combining

her math talent with electronic computer skills. Her calculations proved as critical to the success of the Apollo Moon landing program and the start of the Space Shuttle program, as they did to those first steps on the country’s journey into space.”

Many have wondered how such a gripping story had never been told

before. “Hidden Figures” author Shetterly grew up in Hampton, Va. She began writing the book in 2010.

Her father, worked as a research scientist at NASA Langley Research Center alongside many of the subjects that would become featured in her book.

In addition to being nominated T:6.187” for an Oscar for Best Picture, Octavia

Spencer was nominated for Best Supporting Actress and the story was nominated in the category of Best Screenplay.

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BALDWIN DOCUMENTARY “I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO” RECEIVES OSCAR NOD

By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor)

On February 1, the first day of Black History Month, the National Museum of African American History and Culture premiered the Oscar-nominated documentary “I Am Not Your Negro,” which features commentary by James Baldwin. The film is a tribute to the staggering contribution of one of America’s greatest men of letters.

Director Raoul Peck spent ten years completing the film. The documentary was inspired by one of Baldwin’s unfinished manuscripts regarding his

“I Am Not Your Negro,” features commentary by James Baldwin and is a tribute to the staggering contribution of one of America’s greatest men of letters.

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friendships and views on three of his friends: Medgar Evers, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. None of the three would live to see their 40th birthday. Medgar Evers was assassinated in 1963 in Jackson, Miss.; Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965 in New York City; King was assassinated in 1968 in Memphis, Tenn.

At the heart of the film, the jarring documentary provides Baldwin’s sociopolitical observations and showcases the writer’s eloquence and directness as a communicator.

Peck credits Baldwin with changing his life after he read “The Fire Next Time” when he was a teenager.

“The starting point of the movie are the words of a person, a great author, James Baldwin,” Peck said at the The Hollywood Reporter’s Documentary Oscar Roundtable. “My job was to put myself in the background. I knew those words since I was 15 years old.

“If I can summarize the

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essential part of Baldwin, it is the ability and obligation to always question whatever truth is put in front of you.

Beginning with images, beginning with stories, beginning with cinema.

This is something that I learned very early on,” Peck told a reporter last week.

“And Baldwin gave me the words and the instruments to do that, to be able to deconstruct whatever was put in front of me—ideology, stories, narrative—very concretely.”

Baldwin was an American social critic, novelist, essayist, playwright and poet. His essays, as collected in “Notes of a Native Son” (1955), explore issues of race and class differences in a poignant, sometimes provocative way.

His books include “The Fire Next Time” (1963), “Giovanni’s Room” (1965), “No Name in the Street” (1972), and “The Devil Finds Work” (1976).

There hasn’t been anyone who has been able to duplicate the power of Baldwin since his death at 63 in France in 1987.

Baldwin confronted the “moral monsters” of racism in the United States and dealt with the complex social and psychological pressures confronting Black people in America. Baldwin often challenged White Americans on the question of racism.

“It does matter any longer what you do to me,” Baldwin said in an interview in 1965. “The problem now is how are you going to save yourselves?”

Lauren Victoria Burke is a political analyst who speaks on politics and African American leadership. She is also a frequent contributor to the NNPA Newswire and BlackPressUSA.com.

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16-5300-398 STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT – CHANCERY DIVISION THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff-vs-JOHNNY ARMISTEAD, RHONDA C ANDREWS ARMISTEAD, JANICE ARMISTEAD, LEON ARMISTEAD JR., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants No. 09 CH 5529 Property Address:432 W. 100TH PL CHICAGO, IL 60628 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, LEON ARMISTEAD JR., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s) in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the First Judicial Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT SEVEN IN GEORGE M. COLLIN'S RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK THREE (3) AND FOUR (4) IN"FERNWOOD PARK" SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST QUARTER (1/4) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (1/4)OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, INCOOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 432 W. 100TH PL CHICAGO, IL 60628 Permanent Index No: 25-09-314-016-0000 and which said Mortgage was made by, JANICE ARMISTEAD and LEON ARMISTEAD JR., Mortgagor, to The Northern Trust Company, Mortgagee(s) and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois as Document No. 0010708904. And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the said Circuit Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant(s), file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, at the Courthouse, in the RICHARD J. DALEY CENTER, 50 W. WASHINGTON STREET, ROOM 802, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602, on or before the 10TH day of MARCH, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. Attorney for Plaintiff – Atty # 04452 29 E. Madison St., Suite 950 Chicago, IL 60602 (312)372 2020. ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-TC1 Plaintiff, -v.CAROLYN D. CHATMAN A/K/A CAROLYN D. WALLS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 19918 9323 SOUTH YATES Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 20, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 14 AND LOT 15 IN BLOCK 12 IN SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 15, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9323 SOUTH YATES, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-06-314-0130000 & 26-06-314-014-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $67,851.90. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 receive 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 community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclo-

sure 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 into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 2630003 Please refer to file number C1496562. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C14-96562 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 12 CH 19918 TJSC#: 36-14650 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2004, 2004-CB7 TRUST, C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-CB7 Plaintiff, -v.APRIL CLARK, BRENDA CLARK, CHARLES CLARK, ERIC CLARK, LESLIE CLARK, STEVEN CLARK, HOMEQ SERVICING CORPORATION F/K/A TMS MORTGAGE, INC, D/B/A THE MONEY STORE, ITS SUCCESSOR AND ASSIGNS, NORTH STAR CAPITAL ACQUISITION, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 12221 9233 S. ELIZABETH STREET Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 31, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 7, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 29 IN HUNSSINGER AND WAGNER BROTHERS SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 19 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART WESTERLY OF RIGHT OF WAY OF CHICAGO ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILROAD IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 9233 S. ELIZABETH STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-315-009-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $92,056.64. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 receive 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 community, 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 into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 2630003 Please refer to file number C1495468. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C14-95468 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 12221 TJSC#: 37-1046 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ___________________________________ 2/15/2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY STRUCTURED TRUST I 2007-1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, 2007-1 Plaintiff,-v.-COLLEEN KOENIGSHOFE Defendants 14 CH 01748 3537 W. 71ST PLACE Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 29, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 108 IN WILLIAM H BRITTIGAN'S MARQUETTE PARK HIGHLANDS, BEING THAT PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 (EXCEPT THE WEST 50 FEET THEREOF) OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN LYING NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN 8 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 3/16 OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 26 IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 3537 W. 71ST PLACE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-26-202-005. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $238,804.48. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 receive 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 community, 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 into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-79253. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C13-79253 Attorney Code.

43932 Case Number: 14 CH 01748 TJSC#: 36-13853 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, v.- GERALD P. NORDGREN, SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MAGNOLIA SESSON (DECEASED), MARLON SESSON, ERIC SESSON, STATE FINANCIAL ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MAGNOLIA SESSON (DECEASED) Defendants 14 CH 19915 407 W. 77TH STREET Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 23, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot 9 in Block 12 in Auburn Park, subdivision of Section 28, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois Commonly known as 407 W. 77TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-320-009-0000.

The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $183,319.85. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 receive 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 community, 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 into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 2393432 Please refer to file number 14IL00542-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 14IL00542-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 14 CH 19915 TJSC#: 37-1308 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff,-v.WILLIE LEE OVERSTREET A/K/A WILLIE L. OVERSTREET, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., STATE OF ILLINOIS, SECRETARY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 16 CH 2628 8749 SOUTH GENOA AVENUE Chicago, IL

60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 3, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: The North 26 feet of the South 51 feet of Lot 4, as measured on the East Line, (except the East 121 feet thereof) in Block 2 in Sisson and Newman's Subdivision of South Englewood in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 5, Township 37 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, lying East of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 8749 SOUTH GENOA AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-208-017-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $130,568.04. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 receive 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 community, 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 into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 2393432 Please refer to file number 15IL00716-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 15IL00716-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 16 CH 2628 TJSC#: 37-1354 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff,-v.PERRY T. JONES, JR., CAROLYN C. JONES, ANDREA C. JONES, FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. F/K/A MBNA AMERICA BANK, N.A., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK, THE PARKSIDE SENIOR SERVICES, LLC D/B/A BELLA TERRA, LLC, STATE OF ILLINOIS, NICOR GAS COMPANY, FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, LLC, DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2010 CH 30943 428 EAST 89TH PLACE Chicago, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 13, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 37 AND LOT 38 IN BLOCK 36 IN S.E. GROSS SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 27 TO 42 BOTH INCLUSIVE IN DAUPHIN PARK SECOND ADDITION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 428 EAST 89TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 2503-216-030. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $78,777.48. 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, including the

Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 receive 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 community, 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 into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: Smith & Weik LLC, 1011 Lake Street, Suite 412, Oak Park, IL 60301, (708) 386-9540 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.

Smith & Weik LLC 1011 Lake Street, Suite 412 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 386-9540 EMail: csmith@smithweiklaw.com Case Number: 2010 CH 30943 TJSC#: 37-1292 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ___________________________________

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REAL ESTATE 2/8/2017- Accredited IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff,-v.- ALEXIAN FOLKS, AS HEIR OF BRENDA C. FOLKS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF BRENDA C. FOLKS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BRENDA C. FOLKS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 17368 1125 E. 81ST PLACE Chicago, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 22, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1125 E. 81ST PLACE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-35-119-045-0000 Vol. 270. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $151,618.08. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 receive 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 community, 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 151701(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 into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2830. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 5419710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-2830 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 17368 TJSC#: 36-14618 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I713893 ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- LAMONT R. DOMINGUEZ Defendants 15 CH 03986 9029 S. CRANDON AVE. Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 22, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 9029 S. CRANDON AVE., Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-01-230-044-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $232,206.97. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 receive 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 community, 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 151701(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 into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 14-1064. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 5419710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 14-1064 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 03986 TJSC#: 36-14619 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I713905 ___________________________________ 2/8/2017 Statewide IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- LAURA GUTIERREZ AKA LAORA GUTIERREZ Defendants 16 CH 5553 6444 SOUTH KNOX AVENUE Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 3, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6444 SOUTH KNOX AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-22-110-0340000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $204,881.79. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 receive 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, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, 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). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME-

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OWNER), 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 into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 4536960 For bidding instructions, visit www.falillinois.com. Please refer to file number F16040124. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F16040124 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 16 CH 5553 TJSC#: 37-999 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ___________________________________

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2-22-2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Margaret L. Phifer aka Margaret L. PhiferBoykin; Margaret Leandrea Boykin; The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Springleaf Financial Services of Illinois, Inc. fka American General Financial Services of Illinois, Inc.; Hudson & Keyse, LLC assignee of Bank of America, N.A.; Richard Irvin Special Representative for the Estate of Margaret L. Phifer aka Margaret L. Phifer- boykin; Laurence D. Phifer aka Laurence Douglas Phifer; Malika Mawalin aka Rasheeda Mawalin Malika; Judy Phifer aka Judy L. Phifer; Thomas Phifer; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 13CH16525 Sheriff’s # 160339 F13010619 CPN Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on April 6th, 2017, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 7932 South Ada Street, Chicago, Illinois 60620 P.I.N: 20-32-104-031-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home. Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@falillinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-4284620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. __________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Ditech Financial LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Halas T. Williams aka Halas Williams; Illinois Department of Revenue; Yvette M Cooper aka Yvette Marie Cooper aka Yvette M Williams Cooper; Richard Irvin Special Representative; Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants Defendants, Case # 14CH15763 Sheriff’s # 170005 F14090107SVTSPT GTS Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on April 6th, 2017, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 9350 South Luella Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60617 P.I.N: 25-01-421-056-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the mortgagee’s attorney, or the court appointed selling officer. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. DIEHL., Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ___________________________________

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: AMERICAN WILDLIFE ACROSS 1. Upright monument 6. Likewise 9. *Eagle’s talon 13. *Entrances to groundhogs’ burrows 14. Objective male pronoun 15. Curaçao neighbor 16. Islam’s Supreme Being 17. A in IPA 18. More silent 19. *Beaver­like rodent 21. *a.k.a Brown bear 23. Popular Thanksgiving tuber 24. SWAT attack 25. Between game and match 28. O. Henry’s “The Gift of the ___” 30. Make numb 35. ____sack 37. Drinks through a straw 39. Red Sea peninsula 40. Beyond natural 41. Single­mast boat 43. Soda pop recyclables 44. Little Boy and Fat Man 46. Way, way off 47. “Cogito ____ sum” 48. It’s meant to be 50. *Great leaper 52. Who’s from Mars?

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or trans­ action of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was regis­ tered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County.

Registration Number: D17149595 on February 8, 2017 Under the Assumed Business Name of STEFANIE CINADR PHOTOGRAPHY with the business located at: 4011 WHISPERING TRAILS COURT, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60192 The true and real full name and resi­ dence address of the owner is: STE­ FANIE CINADR 4011 WHISPERING TRAILS COURT HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60192, USA __________________________________ Common Law Copyright Notice 103149­03/CLC Common Law Notice: All rights reserved re: common­law copyright of trade name/trademark, EUGENE CLARKE JR© as well as any and all derivatives and variations in the spelling of said trade­names/trademarks ­ Copyright 1949 October­31st 1949, by Eugene Clarke Jr. Said trade­names/trade­ marks.©. May neither be used, nor reproduced, neither in whole nor part, nor in any manner whatsoever, without the prior, express, written consent and acknowledgment of Eugene Clarke Jr. as signified by only the blue­ink signa­ ture of Eugene Clarke, hereafter 'Secured Party.' With the intent of being contractually bond, any Juristic Person, As well as the agent of said Juristic Person, consents and agrees by this Copyright Notice that neither said Juristic Person, nor the agent of said Juristic Person, shall display, nor other­ wise use in any manner, the trade­ name/trademark, nor common­law copy­ right described herein, nor any deriva­ tive of, nor any variation in the spelling of, said name without prior, express, written consent and acknowledgment of Secured Party, as signified by Secured

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Party's signature in blue ink. Secured Party neither grants, nor implies, nor otherwise gives consent for any unau­ thorized use of EUGENE CLARKE JR©, and all such unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Secured Party is not now, nor has Secured Party ever been, an accommodation party, nor a surety, for the purported debtor, i.e. "EUGENE CLARKE JR©," nor for any derivative of, nor for any variation in the spelling of, said name, nor for any other juristic per­ son, and is so­indemnified and held harmless by Debtor, i.e. " EUGENE CLARKE JR©," in Hold­harmless and Indemnity Agreement No. 103140­04 dated the 15th Day of the 2nd Month in the Year of Lord Twenty and Seventeen against any and all claims, legal actions, orders, warrants, judgments, demands, liabilities, losses, depositions, sum­ monses, lawsuits, cost, fines, liens, levies, penalties, damages, interests, and expenses whatsoever, both absolute and contingent, as are due and as might become due, now existing and as might hereafter arise, and might be suffered by, imposed on, and incurred

by Debtor for any and every reason, pur­ pose, and cause whatsoever. Self­exe­ cuting Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use: By this Copyright Notice, both Juristic Person and the agent of said Juristic Person, hereafter jointly and severally "User," consent and agree that any use of "EUGENE CLARKE JR©", other than authorized use as set forth above; con­ stitutes unauthorized use of Secured Party's copyrighted property and con­ tractually binds User. This Notice by Declaration becomes a Security Agreement wherein User is a debtor and "Upper and Lower Case Name Here' is Secured Party, signifies that User: (1) grants Secured Party a security interest in all of User's property in the sum cer­ tain amount of $500,000.00 per each trade name/trademark use, per each occurrence of use (violation/infringe­ ment), plus triple damages, plus cost for each such use, as well as for each and every use of any and all derivatives of, and variations in the spelling of, "EUGENE CLARKE JR©,"; (2) authenti­ cates This Security Agreement wherein User is debtor and Eugene Clarke Jr. is Secured Party, and wherein User pledges all of User's property, i.e. all consumer goods, farm products, inven­ tory, equipment, money, investment property, commercial tort claims, letters of credit, letter­of­credit rights, chattel paper, instruments, deposit accounts, accounts, documents and general intan­ gibles, and all User's interest in all such foregoing property, now owned and hereafter acquired, now existing and hereafter arising, and wherever located, as collateral for securing User contrac­ tual obligation in favor of Secured Party for User's unauthorized use of Secured Party's copyrighted property; (3) con­ sents and agrees with Secured Party's filing of a UCC Financing Statement wherein User is debtor and Eugene Clarke Jr. is Secured Party; ( 4) consents and agrees that said UCC Financing Statement described above in paragraph "(3)" is a continuing financing state­ ment, and further consents and agrees with Secured Party's filing of any contin­ uation statement necessary for main­ taining Secured Party's perfected secu­ rity interest in all of User's property and interest in property pledged as collateral in Security Agreement described above in paragraph "(2)" until User's contractu­ al obligation theretofore incurred has been fully satisfied; (5) authorized Secured Party's filing of any UCC Financing Statement, as described above in paragraph "(3)," as well as in paragraph " ( 4 )," and the filing of any Security Agreement, as described above in paragraph "(2)," in the UCC filing office; (6) consents and agree that any and all such filings described in para­ graph "( 4)," and "(5)" above are not, and may not be considered, bogus, and that User will not claim that any such filing is bogus; (7) waives all defenses; and (8) appoints Secured Party as Authorized Representative for User; effective upon User's default re User's contractual obli­ gations in favor of Secured Party as set forth below under "payment Terms" and "default Terms,' with full authorization and power granted Secured Party for engaging in any and all actions on behalf of User including, but not limited by, authentication of a record on behalf of User, as Secured Party, in Secured Party's sole discretion, deems appropri­ ate, and User further consents and agrees that this appointment of Secured Party as Authorized Representative for User, effective upon User's default, is irrevocable and coupled with a security interest. User further consents and agrees with all of the following additional terms of Self executing

Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use. Payment Terms: In accordance with fees unauthorized use of "EUGENE CLARKE JR©," as set forth above, User hereby consents and agrees that User shall pay Secured Party all unauthorized­use fees in full within ten (10) days of date Secured Party's invoice, hereinafter "Invoice," itemizing said fees, is sent and received. Secured Party for engaging in any and all actions on behalf of User including, but not lim­ ited by, authentication of a record on behalf of User, as Secured Party, in Secured Party's sole discretion, deems appropriate, and User further consents and agrees that this appointment of Secured Party as Authorized Representative for User, effective upon User's default, is irrevocable and cou­ pled with a security interest. User fur­ ther consents and agrees with all of the following additional terms of Self executing Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use. Payment Terms: In accordance with fees unauthorized use of "EUGENE CLARKE JR©," as set forth above, User hereby consents and agrees that User shall pay Secured Party all unautho­ rized­use fees in full within ten (10) days of date Secured Party's invoice, here­ inafter "Invoice," itemizing said fees, is sent and received. Party, which is not in the possession of, nor otherwise dis­ posed of by, Secured Party upon expira­ tion of said twenty (20) day strict fore­ closure period. Ownership subject to common­law copyright and UCC Financing Statement and Security Agreement filed with the UCC filing office. Record Owner: Eugene Clarke Jr., Autograph Common Law Copyright 1949. Record owner: Secured Party / creditor name autograph common­law copyright. Copyright Date: February 7, 2017.

Without Prejudice/ Without Recourse EUGENE CLARKE JR Secured Party ACKNOWLEDGMENT __________________________________

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