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ANDY SHALLAL Andy Shallal, a firstgeneration IraqiAmerican and the owner of Busboys and Poets, said that, as an immigrant, he had to speak up for immigrant rights in the current political climate in the U.S. “Staying on the sidelines in these times is no longer an option,” said Shallal.

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MASS DEPORTATION WOULD COST U.S. ECONOMY BILLIONS, EXPERTS SAY

By Barrington Salmon (NNPA Newswire Contributor)

Immigration and labor experts say that mass deportation would cost the federal government nearly $900 billion in lost revenue over 10 years and would immediately reduce the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 1.4 percent.

That GDP shortfall would grow by 2.6 percent, and reduce the cumulative GDP over 10 years by $4.7 trillion.

Overall, the U.S. economy would lose $434.4 billion in GDP every year in losses in the construction, manufacturing,

and leisure and hospitality industries, if unauthorized immigrants were forced to leave the country.

“This would cripple the economy,” said Rita Medina, the immigrant campaign manager for the Center for American Progress Action Fund (CPAF). Medina said that a state law in Alabama forced agricultural workers to leave their jobs, which had a negative effect on crop yields and the economy.

“It takes a toll on communities. People are moving, because of the fear of [Immigration Customs Enforcement] and taking their children out of school. Small businesses and the housing market will be deeply affected.”

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By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) n 1827, with the publication of the “Freedom’s Journal,” John Russwurm and Reverend Samuel Cornish established the Black Press and boldly declared their mission: to be the voice the African-American community, standing up for victims of injustice, and championing the unsung.

Dedicated, resilient and strong Black women, who account for a significant number of the 211 African-American owned newspapers and media companies, that are members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), stand at the forefront of that mission, today.

As Women’s History Month concludes, NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., said that it’s important to recognize publishers like Rosetta Perry of “The Tennessee Tribune,” Elinor Tatum of the “New York Amsterdam News,” Janis Ware of “The Atlanta Voice,” Joy Bramble of “The Baltimore Times,” Brenda Andrews of the “The New Journal and Guide” and the many Black women that own and operate media companies in the United States and around the world.

Chavis said that it’s also important to acknowledge the role that women play as leaders in the NNPA. “Four out of five members of the NNPA executive committee are women and, in 2017, that shows that NNPA, as a national trade organization, is out in front of all other organizations in putting women in the top positions,” said Chavis.

Denise Rolark Barnes, the publisher of “The Washington Informer,” serves as chair of the NNPA; Karen Carter-Richards, publisher of the “Houston Forward Times” holds the position of first vice chair; Atlanta Voice publisher Janis Ware serves as treasurer; and Shannon Williams, the president and general manager of the “Indianapolis Recorder” works as the organization’s secretary.

“For the Black Press, Women’s History Month becomes more noteworthy because of the women of the NNPA and their very important roles,” Chavis said.

Still, the pressure of operating a newspaper isn’t lost on publishers like Richards of the 57-year-old Houston Forward Times.

Richards took over after the death of her mother, Lenora “Doll” Carter, whom she shadowed at the paper for more than 30 years.

“The business isn’t for the faint of heart and being a female publisher requires you to be even stronger,” Richards said. “Because of what my mother taught me, Forward Times Publishing Company has grown to become a multimedia company and award-winning national publication.”

Chida Warren-Darby, managing editor and co-publisher of the “Voice & Viewpoint” in San Diego, said that being a female publisher has proven to be an “amazing experience.”

Warren-Darby also offered advice to the next generation of women. “[Women publishers] should always remain true to themselves and never conform. There’s a lot of authenticity missing in the world of journalism and the media industry as a whole,” Warren-Darby said. “I believe it’s slowly returning, but it will take the next generation to maintain that authenticity. I would also encourage them to know that their voices and ideas matter, to never underestimate what they bring to the table, and to never feel like it’s too late.”

Others have spelled out what the Black Press has brought to the table.

“The New York Times” noted that, well before the Civil War, publications and, more recently, radio and television stations owned and operated by African-Americans have provided an important counterweight to mainstream media, simultaneously celebrating and shaping Black culture—from politics and government to fashion and music.

It all starts with the Black Press and many of its talented and savvy female publishers.

“The Black Press has been the heartbeat of Black America since its inception,” said Tatum, publisher and editor-in-chief of the New York Amsterdam News, one of the most influential Black-owned and operated media businesses in the world, which ran its first edition in 1909. “From the abolition movement, to the Civil Rights movement to the Women’s Rights movement, the Black Press has been our voice, a voice not heralded anywhere else.”

Tatum continued: “A voice so true to itself that our community

still heeds the call today. A voice in many cases owned by women, run by women and nurtured by women.”

About 190 miles south of New York, Bramble founded The Baltimore Times on the premise that they’d publish only positive stories about Black people. After more than 30 years, Bramble said that The Baltimore Times paper, and its companion, “The Annapolis Times,” haven’t wavered.

“I am extremely proud to be a part of the long tradition of respected women publishers. My challenges as a publisher have not come from my gender, but rather my race,” Bramble said. “Black newspapers must jump through ridiculous hoops to receive or even be considered for advertising and promotional dollars.”

Women are changing the world and represent an important audience that should not be taken for granted, said Natalie Cole, publisher and CEO of “OurWeekly Los Angeles” which was formed in 2004 and boasts a readership of more than 200,000 weekly.

“As an African-American woman publisher, readers and investors and supporters should not get caught up on my ethnicity as the driving force to their decisions as to do so would be to sell themselves short,” Cole said. “Therefore, the challenges that exist today are challenges to doing business successfully in our global marketplace. Yes, racism and, in many cases institutional racism is evident…some will never buy what we are selling.”

Cole continued: “However, we must continue to educate our loyal readers as to major players or companies that support our communities as well as those that don’t support us with an emphasis on companies to which African-Americans are their core customers.”

With the diligence of the NNPA member papers, news, information and commentary have been delivered each week to more than 20 million readers.

Since, its founding, the NNPA has been lauded for consistently being the voice of the Black community, reporting news that makes history.

“Our papers are trusted, read from cover to cover and are a vital part of the community—190 years and still going strong,” Bramble said. “I am sure that we will still be around another 190 years, as we continue to be the standard bearer for all the good news that’s happening in our communities.”

Cook County Board Passes New Tax Incentive Ordinance The Cook County Board recently approved a new Tax Incentive Ordinance that will work in tandem with the recently passed Workforce Ordinance for any tax incentives processed by the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development (BED).

“This ordinance is a result of a major effort by municipalities, businesses and property owners throughout the County to reactivate vacant property,” said Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle.

“It is designed to improve the business climate, stimulate job growth in Cook County and ensure that those who receive the incentives comply with their commitments.”

Moving forward, tax incentive recipients processed through the County’s

BED must enter into an agreement with the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership for the term of the tax incentive.

Recipients will work directly with the Partnership to fill job openings and vacancies for a period of at least seven business days from the date job vacancies are opened.

Working together, the newly amended Tax Incentive Ordinance and Workforce Ordinance will: · Facilitate faster processing of incentive applications in Industrial Growth Zones and designated retail corridors. · Make tax incentive recipients more accountable for upholding their end of the agreement with the County. · Increase transparency by requiring

tax incentive applicants to submit an Economic Disclosure Statement to their municipality. · Create avenues for revoking tax incentives for businesses that do not comply with their development agreements. · Clarify and expand the scope of the County’s Living Wage requirement to ensure that employees who work at properties that receive a tax incentive are paid a living wage regardless of ownership.

These new standards primarily apply to tax incentives reviewed by the BED and sent through to the Assessor for approval, and will promote overall accountability for the tax incentive and job creation process in Cook County, Preckwinkle said.

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Trotter: Antiquated, unfair bond process hurts the poor To end a system that punishes the poor, State Senator Donne Trotter is sponsoring a proposal that eliminates the state’s antiquated monetary bond process. The legislation is Senate Bill 552 which is in the Senate Criminal Law committee.

“Rather than providing all persons arrested an equitable opportunity to leave custody, it is only afforded to those who can pay the bond,” said Trotter, D-Chicago “This antiquated bond process only increases the likelihood of low income people being arrested for petty crimes and enduring harsher conditions than people from affluent backgrounds who commit the same crime.

These trends of partiality toward people with wealth are prevalent in the justice system.”

Illinois Department of Insurance Places Public Service Insurance Company into Rehabilitation An Agreed Order of Rehabilitation has been entered against Public Service Insurance Company (“Public Service”) and its parent corporation Public Service Mutual Holding Company by the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois (“Supervising Court”). Jennifer Hammer, Director of Insurance of the State of Illinois, has been affirmed as the statutory rehabilitator (“Rehabilitator”) for the companies.

As of December 31, 2016 Public Service had a statutory surplus of $28,264,847 as it relates to policyholders. The Order of Rehabilitation provides that coverage under policies in force will remain in place through the expiration of their terms, and authorizes the Rehabilitator to continue to pay claims by or against the Public Service policyholders as well as assumed reinsurance claims in the ordinary course of business as they come due. In accordance with Illinois law, the Rehabilitator is preparing a plan of rehabilitation for the companies that will be presented to the Supervising Court for public hearing and approval.

Public Service is an Illinois domestic stock property & casualty insurance company located in New York City, New York. Public Service was previously organized as a mutual insurance company that, upon its conversion to a stock company, became a subsidiary of Public Service Mutual Holding Company.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY’S DIGITAL SKILLS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPED AT LEAST 1,000 CHICAGOANS SECURE JOBS IN 2016 Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently joined Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon to announce that in 2016 at least 1,000 patrons secured jobs with assistance from the CPL’s CyberNavigators. The CyberNavigator (CN) program, available citywide at CPL locations, offers patrons one-on-one computer help from a CyberNavigator, including job support and online application services.

In April of last year, Mayor Emanuel announced an expansion of digital skills access and training resources across the city, including an expansion of the CyberNavigator program at CPL. The expansion increased CNs from 48 public library branches to every neighborhood in the city, creating an additional 350-400 new training hours per week across Chicago.

The library locations with the highest number of self-reported jobs secured are Kelly in Englewood, Douglass Branch in North Lawndale and Whitney M. Young Jr. in Chatham. The actual numbers of jobs secured may be higher, in these communities and citywide, as numbers were only self-reported by returning library patrons.

“We see Chicago Public Library as a resource for Chicagoans to strengthen their ability to develop digital skills, be successful in today’s labor market, and help support Chicago’s economic development,” said Commissioner Bannon. “We are so proud to be having an impact on the patrons we serve by guiding them to successful job resources.”

CyberNavigators provide patrons the opportunity to work oneon-one with a digital tutor who helps navigate their questions on computer basics, email and Internet basics, online job searching and resume writing, CPL website and online resources, and eBooks and other digital content.

The CyberNavigator program is privately funded by the Chicago Public Library Foundation. Hours for CyberNavigators vary by location and more information can be found at chipublib.org/ computer-help-cybernavigator.

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Medina continued: “It’s pretty scary. It’s said that his restaurants serve about 4,000 also important to make sure that we’re not to 5,000 people every day. causing panic.”

“We’re sending a clear message that Medina said that the updated 287(g) to hurt one is to hurt all. I stand with my program in President Trump’s memo customers, employees and immigrants,” said on undocumented immigration, which Shallal. “All of us come from different parts. deputizes state and local law enforcement It’s not possible to lose this. There are always officers to act as ICE agents, is basically like people seeking sanctuary, refugees fleeing the original program on steroids. war and conflict. If you build a 20-foot wall, “With some of the policies, you can’t say they’ll find a 21-foot ladder. are they’re unconstitutional, because they’ve Shallal’s restaurants are sanctuaries been in place for a while,” Medina explained. and bastions of progressive thought and “I’m sure there are those in legal circles who politics in the Washington, D.C., metro area. are looking at options and ways to counter Shallal, who once hosted former President administration policy.”

Barack Obama, said that the Trump According to the National Restaurant Administration’s rhetoric has produced a Association and Restaurants Opportunities hostile and dangerous environment.

Centers United, estimated 1 in 4 restaurant “All of us have concerns about going workers is foreign-born. Immigrants home because of the heated rhetoric, even comprise a significant majority of farm those who didn’t think about it. My wife workers and is nervous about many of them are home to “We’re sending a clear message going undocumented. see her family that to hurt one is to hurt all.

During during the Iranian protests over New Year. It still I stand with my customers, President feels like we’re employees and immigrants.”

Donald Trump’s outsiders,” said immigration Shallal. “I don’t policies, know what’s going hundreds of to happen with the immigrants and their families marched administration...” to the White House, instead of going Veteran trade unionist Dwight Kirk to work, shutting down more than 100 agreed with Shallal, echoing his friend’s area restaurants in the Washington, D.C. position that people of good conscience were metro area, to show what a day without being compelled to stand up to the forces immigrants in the workforce would look like. of regression and oppression seeking to Demonstrations took place in cities around rollback more than half a century of social, the country. In the district, protestors sought political and economic gains. assurances from city officials that they would “It’s very, very inspiring to see what’s refuse requests from ICE to arrest and hold happening. The struggle over immigration undocumented immigrants, demanded a flows out of the ‘Fight for $15’ movement, halt to unchecked police violence committed where immigrants and other workers are against immigrants and asked for a fund to employed and being underpaid,” Kirk pay for a sanctuary program in the district. explained. “These struggles have been For Andy Shallal, owner of Busboys generated over the past two years and flow and Poets, standing in solidarity with the naturally into immigrant rights. Around the protesters was a no-brainer. He closed his six country, labor unions are supporting these locations, gave his employees a paid day off efforts.” and also gave them the option of coming into Kirk said the detention and deportation the restaurants to partake in other activities of undocumented immigrants would on that day. “definitely be a hit to people’s pockets and “As an immigrant myself, I have to speak lower-income people would pay more for up,” he said. “Staying on the sidelines in products. these times is no longer an option. We need “This will lower the standard of true immigration reform that considers the living in the U.S. I think we’re going to human aspect of immigration— not just see a gut check,” said Kirk. “I anticipate building walls, hiring agents, and expanding restrictions on the workforce and reduction prisons.” in the standard of living. Even under Shallal, a first-generation Iraqi-American ‘Reaganomics,’ there wasn’t this scale of who is married to an Iranian immigrant, pullback.”

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REP. SHEILA JACKSON LEE TO BLACK PRESS: TRUMP HAS ENDANGERED AMERICA

Report shows Black Millennials are the most optimistic DALLAS -- PRNewswire/ -- In a unique collaboration within the advertising industry, Richards/ Lerma joined forces with The University of Texas at Austin, Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations to decode “Millennials,” the generation set to define the future of our nation.

The “Millennials Deconstructed” initiative was supported by a nationally representative online research study conducted among 1,000 Millennials aged 18 to 34, with representation across White, Black, Hispanic, and Asian ethnicities. The quantitative findings were enhanced with qualitative ethnographic interviews, a comprehensive social media listening effort, and academic desk research to provide an in-depth look into the subtle differences among today’s highly diverse multicultural Millennial groups.

Richards/Lerma and The University of Texas at Austin, Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public

Relations will provide free access to all findings through the release of a series of research reports. The first report, “New Political Beat” on Millennial political beliefs was released last October, and the unrestricted release of the second report, “American Dreams,” released recently centered on Millennials’ varied aspirations and attitudes toward the American Dream.

Findings are eye-opening and often counterintuitive to what is portrayed in mainstream media: Expecting to uncover at least hints of despair, apathy, and hopelessness in Black Millennials, we found the opposite. They are the most optimistic segment. With a heightened sense of control over their future, they have the most faith that their hard work will pay off.

Many Hispanics feel misrepresented as cultural intruders, blamed at least in part for what some see as a deteriorating American society and culture. But the data suggests that there’s been a misdiagnosis.

Hispanic Millennials are the most traditional keepers and seekers of the American Dream.

The minority Millennial segments will contribute the most energy toward pursuing and keeping alive the American Dream. Their racial setbacks fuel their motivation and oddly their optimism and traditional values as well.

With more achievement in their family history, White Millennials are less energetic about the American Dream and future aspirations than the other three ethnic segments.

In the coming months, the third and final report will be released by Richards/ Lerma and The University of Texas at Austin featuring findings about Millennial media behavior broken out by various ethnic segments.

To learn more about the “Millennials Deconstructed” research project and download the comprehensive second report, “American Dreams,” visit www. millennialsdeconstructed. com

U.S. Army Partners with National Society of Black Engineers for 43rd Annual Convention – “Engineering Your Foundation” ARLINGTON, VA--Recognizing the vital importance of developing our nation’s next generation of engineers, scientists and technical professionals, the U.S. Army continues its partnership with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) for the sixth year. The partnership includes the Army’s participation at the NSBE Annual Convention March 29 – April 2 in Kansas City, Mo. as a member of the organization’s Board of Corporate Affiliates (BCA).

At the convention, the Army will provide students with information about educational resources and career opportunities available in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This effort to better support tomorrow’s brilliant leaders in STEM helps the Army to lay a stronger foundation

for success for young African-American professionals.

The five-day conference kicks off on Wednesday, March 29 at the Kansas City Convention Center. Through its participation in meetings such as the Senior Executive Leadership Forum, the Army will work with NSBE and fellow Board of Corporate Affiliate members to support ongoing initiatives impacting African-American youth, including NSBE’s 2025 campaign, “Be One of 10,000,” which aims to increase the annual number of African-Americans earning bachelor’s degrees in engineering to 10,000 by 2025. In addition, the Army will host an interactive exhibit to allow participants to experience Army technology, including robotics and a Tube Ultra display.

Jackson Lee’s statement rang loud, because she is also a member WASHINGTON, DC—On a day of the House Judiciary and that honored a stalwart of the Black Homeland Security Committees.

Press and saw a liaison of the Trump Some have expressed concerns Administration walk out on a breakfast that an impeachment of Trump with members of the Black Press, it was would leave the nation under the the words of Representative Sheila Jackson control of Vice President Mike Lee (D-Texas) in a university library that Pence, who is seen as a staunch rang the loudest. conservative with far right-wing Rep. Jackson Lee delivered remarks views. Jackson Lee does not share in on March 23 in memory of Lenora those concerns.

“Doll” Carter, long-time publisher of the “At least he understands “Houston Forward Times,” who was just government,” said the Texas enshrined in the National Newspaper representative. “And I’m focused on Publishers Association (NNPA) Gallery getting him (Pence) out in 2020, anyway.” of Distinguished Publishers at Howard Jackson Lee also remembered “Doll” University’s Founders Library. The Carter, fondly. enshrinement ceremony is one of the “Doll was larger than life,” remarked signature events of Black Press Week, an Jackson Lee. Carter lived in Jackson Lee’s annual celebration in Washington, D.C., district. attended by NNPA members, partners, Carter, who died in 2010, also Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) said that she has considered pursuing impeachment proceedings for sponsors and Black Press contributors. served as the treasurer of the NNPA. President Donald Trump, during a ceremony honoring a Lenora “Doll” Carter, former publisher of the The NNPA is a trade group of more She was remembered as a powerful Houston Forward Times. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA) than 200 Black-owned media companies businesswoman and a loving friend. operating in 70 markets in the United president including his potential ties to Russia and its Colleague and close friend Dorothy States. interference in November’s election, but she also said Leavell said Carter lived up to her nickname.

During her impromptu talk after the America is unsafe under Trump.

“I know why they called her ‘Doll,’” said Leavell, “She was enshrinement ceremony, Jackson Lee dropped a “I’m concerned about our nation. I’m concerned beautiful on the outside and she was beautiful on the inside, as bombshell. In talking about the nation’s current about what happens when we get that call about North well.” president, Jackson Lee minced no words.

Korea in the middle of the night,” said Jackson Lee. Insight News is a member publication of the National Jackson Lee said there are a litany of reasons “You have in office an individual that is unread and Newspaper Publishers Association. Learn more that should disqualify President Donald Trump as unlearned.” about becoming a member at www.nnpa.org.

By Harry Colbert, Jr. (Insight News/NNPA Member)

“The U.S. Army is at the forefront of many of today’s innovations in science and technology, making NSBE the ideal partner to elevate professional opportunities for AfricanAmerican youth,” stated Lt. Col. Michelle Nhambure, program manager for the U.S. Army Marketing and Research Group.

“The Army is proud to invest resources that will lead to longterm success for these students and benefit our nation.”

The Army’s partnership with NSBE is consistent with its continued focus on leadership development and education.

Last year, the Army awarded more than $280 million in ROTC scholarships to students at more than 275 colleges and universities across the country.

Additionally, the Army has more than 150 career paths, including in-demand fields such as information technology, engineering and health care, among others. For more information, please visit www.goarmy.com.

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Van Cleef Hair Studio, stylist for Michelle Obama relocates CHICAGO, IL- Van Cleef Hair Studio (http://www.vancleefhair. com) a fixture on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and River North neighborhoods for more than 30 years, has relocated to University Village Maxwell Street (http:// www.uvmaxwellstreet.com) on the South Suburban of the University of Illinois at Chicago campus.

The salon, known for its highprofile clients -- including former first lady Michelle Obama, actresses Kerry Washington and Jennifer Holliday, and TV journalists Merri Dee and Muriel Clair – is open for business at 1255 S. Halsted St. It’s the newest addition to the dining, retail, and service offerings on the former site of the historic Maxwell Street open air market.

Van Cleef Hair Studio offers a wide range of hair services for men and women with all hair textures and types. As an introductory offer, the salon is offering UIC students, faculty, and staff a 20% discount off their first visit. University IDs must be presented, and appointments are required.

“We love it here, and are excited to continue to offer our services in a fresh, contemporary setting in this vibrant, growing neighborhood,” said Daryl Wells, co-owner and salon manager.

The salon’s creator and proprietor, Michael “Rahni” Flowers, began his career at Vidal Sassoon before leaving to pursue his vision of providing women of color with a sophisticated, professional, and luxurious environment in which to relax and enjoy their beauty treatments. He opened the original

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Pfizer and the National Newspaper Publishers Association Collaborate to Raise Awareness of Sickle Cell Disease and Need for Improved Patient Care NEW YORK--(Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a trade association of more than 200 African-American–owned community newspapers from around the United States, are collaborating to raise awareness of sickle cell disease, a lifelong and debilitating genetic disorder that affects red blood cells.

People with rare diseases, like sickle cell disease, have unique and complex challenges. The first initiative under the collaboration will be a national poll, conducted in partnership with Howard University’s Interdisciplinary Research Team in Washington, DC. The goal is to assess the awareness of sickle cell disease, the challenges of living with the disease, and the importance of clinical trial participation in helping researchers succeed in developing potential new treatments. In a review of 174 sickle cell disease trials, difficulty enrolling patients was the stated cause in nearly half of the 30% of the trials that were

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“This collaboration with Pfizer provides an opportunity for NNPA to inform and educate the readers of our 211-member Black-owned newspapers in more than 70 markets across the country on sickle cell disease, an often misunderstood disease that has a profound impact on the health and well-being of those affected,” said Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., NNPA President. “Together with Pfizer, we look forward to providing sickle cell disease education that can underscore the importance of improving quality of care in the community.”

Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States, affecting nearly 100,000 Americans. Although it affects many different ethnic groups, the majority of people with sickle cell disease are of African descent. In the United States, sickle cell disease occurs in approximately 1 out of every 365 African-American births. Access to care

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Studio Movie Grill Chatham Hosts 6 Weeks of Community Events

Chatham’s resident first-run movie theater Studio Movie Grill (“SMG”), is celebrating the completion of its nearly $3 million recent remodel with a six-week lineup of special screenings and events. Residents of Chatham and communities across the city are invited to experience nearly two months of special community activities at Studio Movie Grill Chatham, 210 W. 87th Street.

On March 29, there will be a Black Star Project film screening and discussion.

Flashback Café will present “Love & Basketball” on Thursday, March 30. Watch for live events on the SMG Live stage in the lobby for performances by local musicians, spoken word artists during cocktail hour at the bar, DJ appearances and the King of Poetry Blaq ICE and The P.O.E.T. Movement on April 2 from 5:007:00pm.

During Spring Break, help young Jahkil Jackson create Blessing Bags on April 10 starting at 9:00am and see a screening of “The Boss Baby.” Participants must RSVP to info@iamnaeem.com.

On April 8, there will be a Special Needs Screening of “The Boss Baby” at 11:00am.

H FOUNDATION’S KICK OFF EVENT FOR THE 17TH ANNUAL GOOMBAY BASH

The H Foundation will kick off their 17th Annual Goombay Bash with “An Evening with the H Foundation” at 6 PM on Thursday, March 30 at the La Buona Vita Restaurant located on 15 Calendar Court in La Grange. For a tax deductible $100 donation, guests will support basic cancer research while enjoying a Prosecco toast, two glasses of wine, appetizers, along with pasta, salad, a choice of steak or shrimp kabobs with risotto, and cannoli tray for dessert. Space is limited, to make a reservation, or for any additional questions please call (708) 352-5240.

The event will also include an inside look at the H Foundation from details about their upcoming 17th Annual Goombay Bash in July to a presentation by featured keynote speakers from the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University Director Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD and Associate Director, Basic Sciences Research Kathleen J. Green, PhD on current basic cancer research funded by donations from the foundation.

Last year the Goombay Bash raised $638,705 to fund basic cancer research.

The renowned Caribbean-themed “un-gala” was hosted by CBS 2 Chicago lead sports anchor Ryan Baker and drew thousands over 1,000 people to Navy Pier’s Grand Ballroom. This year, the 17th Annual Goombay Bash on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Navy Pier’s Grand Ballroom. For more information please visit www.

GoombayBash.comor visit their Facebook www.facebook.com/thehfoundation.

Event at Art Institute To Aid Farms, Good Food Startups With Once-In-A-Lifetime Chef Lineup

To mark the 30th anniversary of his beloved Frontera Grill, Chef Rick Bayless is partnering with FamilyFarmed to throw the Good Food party of the year!

On Sunday, April 30, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.The celebratory evening will feature renowned chefs from around the globe along with an inspirational forum exploring the Good Food movement!

The event is a joint effort of Chef Rick Bayless’ Frontera Farmer Foundation, which has made nearly $2 million in grants to Midwestern local farmers since 2003, and FamilyFarmed, a nonprofit that works with farm and food entrepreneurs to build the market for delicious, healthy, locally and sustainably produced food.

Held in Griffin Court in the Art Institute of Chicago’s Modern Wing — one of the most awe-inspiring spaces in Chicago — this celebration will be a memorable precursor to the James Beard Foundation Awards the following day. Guests will enjoy food and drink from top-flight chefs from Chicago and beyond — all invited personally by Rick Bayless — transforming the beautiful venue into a Culinary All-Star Food Court.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m., The Good Food Forum: A Bold Vision for the Future kicks off the evening in the Art Institute’s Rubloff Auditorium. Featuring a keynote speech by Rick Bayless, the high-impact panel discussion of the transformation of our nation’s food system will feature culinary luminaries including New York City’s Marcus Samuelsson, Chicago’s Paul Kahan and Washington D.C.’s Nora Pouillon. Other top chefs joining this Good Food affair are Ming Tsai, Stephanie Izard, Matthias Merges, Jason Hammel, Mindy Segal, Michael Mina, Abe Conlon and Adrienne Lo, Josefina Santacruz, Frontera alum Anselmo Ramirez and more.

In addition to the all-star chef lineup, all of Bayless’ Chicago restaurants will be offering tastings throughout the evening!

Proceeds from the event will benefit both Frontera Farmer Foundation and FamilyFarmed — two groups working to promote family farming and a healthier, more sustainable food system.

The Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago is located at 230 S. Columbus St., Chicago, Illinois 60603. Individual tickets are priced at $500. To purchase tickets or for more information regarding host committee memberships and sponsorships, please visit www.frontera30.org.

THE COST OF A VOTE

EVENT OF THE WEEK

AKILAH TOWNSEND HIGHLIGHTS GROUND-BREAKING STEM PANEL: ‘GENIUS HAS NO GENDER’ Environmental scientist Akilah Townsend, a 2010 graduate of the Young Women’s Leadership Charter School of Chicago, is one of the five powerful women executives participating in the first-ever “Girl Power” panel discussion on science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, sponsored by the city’s only all-girl public school.

Townsend, a 2010 graduate of YWLCS, is currently a scientist at Environmental Design International, Inc. The Chicago native will share her story of how she broke through several glass ceilings to excel in her field, and why other young girls should pursue careers in STEM fields.

The Ninth Annual YWLCS “Girl Power” Luncheon and fundraiser will take place on Thursday, April 6 at the Drake Hotel, located at 140 E. Walton Place in Chicago.

The event’s first-ever panel format will offer YWLCS students and an audience of business professionals the opportunity to hear the successful women executives describe how they have emerged as leaders in their mostly maledominated industries.

Participants in the panel discussion, aptly named “Genius Has No Gender,” also include: Nelda J. Connors, founder and president, Pine Grove Holdings, LLC; Caralynn Nowinski Collens, chief executive officer, UI-Labs; Dr. Opella Finley Ernest, senior vice president, HCSC chief clinical officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois; and Anne Pramaggiore, CEO of ComEd. Kimberly E. McCullough-Starks, president of the school’s board of directors, says the luncheon is important not only for operational

Prospective Students Invited to April 4th Spring Open House at City Colleges of Chicago The City Colleges of Chicago is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 for prospective students at the following campus locations:

reasons, but it also allows students to see examples of individuals who worked hard to achieve great success.

“By partnering with businesses and entrepreneurs we make sure that our students have a front row seat to what they can expect when they graduate,” according to McCulloughStarks. “Our mission is to provide every available resource so that our girls can excel beyond their dreams and leave their own indelible marks in the world.”

The “Girl Power” luncheon is the largest fundraiser for the 17-year-old high school, which reports 100 percent graduation and college placement rates, as well as 85 percent college retention rates among its mostly African American girls.

School officials hope to raise $650,000 from the luncheon’s proceeds. The cost is $16,000 to educate each student per year, and while there is funding from Chicago Public Schools, there is a $4,000 gap per girl that must be raised from private contributions.

For more on the “Girl Power” luncheon, including information on purchasing tickets, visit www.ywlcs.org, or call 312-949-9400.

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made and to push forward in our effort to build a more perfect union. For Annie Harper and for every American denied a vote in our democratic process, I will be speaking out!

Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-Ala.) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama’s 7th District.

By Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-Ala.)

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ifty-one years ago, on March 24, 1966, the United States Supreme Court struck down the last poll taxes in this country.

It was a victory for the American people and for the case’s lead plaintiff, Annie A. Harper, an elderly African-American woman who could not afford to pay Virginia’s poll tax to cast her ballot.

That spring, it looked like the United States was on its way towards a democracy where all voting-age Americans would have access to the polls. The Supreme Court’s 1966 decision to strike down the Virginia poll tax knocked down one of the last pillars of the Jim Crow era. And just the year before, in August of 1965, Congress passed the Voting Rights Act (VRA), our nation’s most powerful tool for protecting the vote.

Now, in 2017, more than fifty years later, the same racial and economic discrimination continues to haunt our elections.

Old battles have become new again. As minority voters and low-income Americans face new barriers to participating in our democracy, the anniversary of Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections is less of a celebration and more of a reminder that our fight for voting rights is far from over.

Since the Supreme Court gutted the VRA in its 2013 Shelby v. Holder decision, states across the country have enacted a new set of discriminatory voting restrictions: voter ID laws. After decades of progress, it is open season for erecting new barriers to voting. Voter protections in states with a history of discrimination have been erased, and as states implement voter ID laws limiting access to the polls, the impact of these policy changes is eerily

Rep. Sewell is the lead sponsor of the Voting Rights Advancement Act, a bill that restores and advances the Voting Rights Act of 1965. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Ways and Means Committee.

Rep. Terri Sewell says that more than 50 years after Congress passed the Voting Rights Act, racial and economic discrimination continues to haunt our elections.

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familiar.

When Annie Harper brought her case to the Supreme Court in 1966, her lawsuit asked the Court to rule on a $1.50 poll tax charged by the Virginia Board of Elections. For a lowincome senior like Harper living on a fixed income, that fee was out of reach.

The price of today’s barriers to voting is just as debilitating and restricting as Annie Harper’s poll tax.

Consider the cost of today’s voter ID laws.

In my home state of Alabama, some rural voters have to drive over an hour to acquire a stateissued photo ID, which can often mean taking time off of work. There are also rural voters who don’t have birth certificates or the verifying documents necessary for getting proper identification, and those documents cost money to acquire. For many voters, the hidden costs of obtaining a voter ID create modern barriers to voting.

No democracy should ask voters to make these sacrifices in order to be heard. The impact is to deprive certain Americans, often voters from minority communities and disabled voters, of a voice in our democracy. The strength of our democracy lies in the ability of all its citizens to vote. If one person’s vote is denied, it goes to the very integrity of our democracy.

In addition to fostering a more responsive, more diverse democracy, the

right to vote and engage in our elections is a right that runs to the core of who we are as a country.

It is a right embedded in our Constitution. For me, the right to vote is a fundamental principle of our democracy, and one we have a sacred obligation to protect.

That’s why I was outraged when the Trump Administration announced recently that it would drop its support for a challenge to discriminatory voter ID laws in Texas. For six years, the federal government stood side by side with plaintiffs against Texas’ voter ID law because it targets African-American and Latino voters. Federal courts have consistently ruled that the law is unconstitutional and petitioned Texas to fix it, a decision which the Justice Department’s new position now puts in jeopardy.

For those of us watching the attack on voting rights unfold, we have a responsibility to speak up and speak out. We stand on the shoulders of giants in the voting rights movement and we will never be able to repay the debt we owe to those individuals.

However, we must each do our own work in protecting the precious gains those individuals fought, bled, and died for.

The price of freedom is not free, and every generation must do its part to protect the gains

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from Rev. Dr. Derrick B. Wells,

Senior Minister of Christ Universal Temple

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eadership is an important quality and we need good leadership like never before. As both good and bad examples of leadership seem to popup all around us, many leadership experts will tell you, it is difficult to move a family, community, city, or country above the level of its leader. I particularly enjoy reading about the leadership challenges and opportunities faced by many of the transformational leaders found in scripture.

Now, just as then, transformational leadership remains a valuable commodity. Whether you’re leading department, division, company, family or just yourself, when it comes down to people deciding whether you are worth following, remember that people first listen to the words you say, then they watch the things you do. People want to make sure that the talk of the leader matches the walk of the leader.

Accordingly, leaders are largely considered credible only after their words and deeds match. Before you can lead others, you must first be willing to lead yourself well. When leaders practice what they preach, people are more willing to trust and trust is one of those invaluable qualities that give leaders the ability to move.

Transformational leaders understand how to use their influence to share their vision and improve their environment. One of the responsibilities of transformational leaders then is to develop the trust that leads to the ability to see into the distant future with clarity and vision. Transformational leaders develop this essential ability and eventually master the skills necessary to envision a preferred future and lead into an enlarged territory.

Leadership and vision go hand-in-hand.

When we have leadership without vision, we get lost without a place to go. When we have vision without leadership, we get people excited about some place we cannot take them.

Leading well leads to being better.

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LIFE IS GOOD® LAUNCHES SECOND ANNUAL T-SHIRT ART CONTEST FOR KIDS TO INSPIRE OPTIMISM

CHRISTIAN APPAREL COMPANY DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY Ramseur, NC -- As an apparel company, Christian Strong™ is doing things differently by offering ways to give back to their local communities while also serving a mission to offer highquality and inspirational Christian clothing to all Christians. Offering a wide range of apparel for men, women and kids, Christian Strong™ makes Christian T Shirts and a host of other fashion apparel that inspire Christians to talk about their faith and share Christianity in everyday life.

After Christian Strong™ started, they were already selling Breast Cancer Awareness apparel and then came up with a line called Pray for a Cure™, that helps spread awareness and supports women’s fight against breast cancer with fashion. Christian Strong™ donates proceeds to Randolph Hospital Mammography Fund which offers free mammogram screenings for uninsured and struggling women in Randolph County, North Carolina. Since its establishment, the fund has provided over 2,400 mammograms.

Another innovative addition to what Christian Strong is doing for Churches across the country is offering custom Christian apparel for church events, youth groups, church retreats and other events at prices that are well below the leading online provider for custom t-shirts.

“Our goal is to make it easy for churches to represent themselves in tasteful ways that clearly emphasize their church’s identity and their members. Offering this service at a 33% lower cost allows low-funded churches to more easily afford promotional campaigns and church involvement with their own designs,” according to Scott Gartner the President and CEO of the company.

As the company’s success grows, they are able to offer more products and brand awareness too. The website now includes Christian Baby™, a new brand of Christian Strong that is offering Christian baby onesies at affordable prices for all Christian families.

Rather than offering generic baby onesies, devoted Christian parents now have a Christian-based faith company where they can buy baby clothes.

THEME: WORRY

Matthew 6:25-34 - Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Four finalists will have BOSTON --Positive their drawings featured on Life lifestyle brand Life is is Good T-shirts with 100% of Good® recently launched the net profits benefiting the its second annual T-Shirt Life is Good Kids Foundation.

Art Contest for kids They will also be awarded and teens, sparking a a $2,000 scholarship, a meaningful exercise for suite of art supplies, and kids about focusing on more. Like-minded partners the good and inspiring across the nation will join an optimistic mindset the art contest by sharing at a young age. This is entry forms, giveaways and the brand’s second year more: Friendly’s, National asking young optimists to Geographic Kids, Junior draw why life is good and Achievements, WGBH, make life better for kids and various Life is Good in need. Once again, $1 Kids Foundation partner will be donated for every organizations. entry. Last year, Life is “Last year, we asked Good received over 7,500 Kids and teens are invited to hand draw what makes life good for a chance to win a college scholarship and have their kids across the country to entries and turned three draw what makes life good. The finalists’ drawings into actual design sold on Lifeisgood.com - all supporting kids in need. To learn more about the contest, view the ever-growing gallery of entrants’ art, and to see last year’s finalists, visit: www.lifeisgood.com/artcontest. response? Not video games, T-shirts, with 100% of the candy, or even Snapchat – but net profits going to the Life is philosophy that good can be found in themselves, family, love, nature, and earth,” said Steve Gross, Good Kids Foundation. others, and the world around them. We can’t wait to Chief Playmaker of the Life is Good Kids Foundation.

“At Life is Good, we have always viewed kids see the creativity, positivity, and fun this year’s contest “Art came from every corner of the country, and the as the ultimate optimists, as they tend to greet the will surely bring!” world with arms wide open. With this effort, we Now through May 1, 2017, kids ages 4 - 17 can get results were eye-opening, especially when the news headlines don’t often highlight all the good going on invite children to teach us,” said John Jacobs, Chief involved by going to www.lifeisgood.com/artcontest. in the world. Our next generation may be the most Creative Optimist & Life is Good co-founder. “After For every entry received, Life is Good will donate $1 optimistic yet.” last year’s incredibly enlightening contest, full of fun to the Life is Good Kids Foundation, which partners To learn more about the contest, view the everideas, inspiration, and thought-provoking designs, with frontline caregivers who dedicate their careers to growing gallery of entrants’ art, and to see last year’s we decided to expand the contest to include teens. helping children heal from early childhood trauma, finalists, visit: www.lifeisgood.com/artcontest.

We hope to instill even more young people with the such as poverty, violence, and illness.

FRANK M. ZUCCARELLI Supervisor, Thornton Township Trustee, South Suburban Community College (SSC), District 510

Dear Registered Voters: I am a resident of South Holland, Illinois. I attended Thornridge High School, earned two Associate Degrees from Thornton Community College (currently SSC) and earned a Bachelor Degree from Governor State University. I am a United States Air Force Veteran.

I bring an unmatched history of over 34 years of public service and leadership to the South Suburbs. Because of my commitment to people and my passion for helping others, I was elected Supervisor of Thornton Township in April 1993.

I served on the Thornton Township Youth Committee Board for 16 years; a member of the South Suburban College Board of Trustees since 1978, serving as Chairman since 1987; and served nine years as President for Foundation I, Center for Human Development, a substance abuse rehabilitation program.

I was awarded Supervisor of the Year in 1996, 2007 and 2012; and most recently, Thornton Township has earned the Township of the Year award in 2016, 2008 and 2004 by the Township Officials of Illinois Educational Conference, held in Springfield, Illinois annually.

In 2001, I was elected to serve as the Democratic Committeeman for Thornton Township, the largest township in the State of Illinois responsible for the coordination of election judges for 124 precincts. I served on the Cook County Economic Development Advisory Board; and was the former board member of the Cook County Employee Appeals Board; and Habitat for Humanity.

As a long-standing elected official, I am the recipient of numerous awards and honors during my years serving as a public servant; most recently received the Village of South Holland's Community Humanitarian Award; Chicago Food Depository awards for War on Hunger and Quality Service, Community Leader; Civic Responsibility Award; Diversity Inc. Award; and the Distinguished Service Award from the Illinois Committee for Honest Government.

I appreciate your support and ask you to vote for the following candidates provided on the Sample Ballot.

Thank you in advance of Election Day, Tuesday, April 4, 2017.

Frank M. Zuccarelli

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Naya Rivera Becomes New Celebrity Brand Ambassador WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.NIOXIN®, the #1 Globally Selling Salon Brand for Thicker, Fuller-Looking Hair, recently announced actress, singer and author Naya Rivera as the brand’s new Celebrity Ambassador. Together, NIOXIN and Rivera will help give a voice to the 75% of Americans who are worried about losing their hair* and the 46% of Americans who think there is nothing they can do to prevent their hair from thinning. NIOXIN encourages and empowers men and women to talk openly about thinning hair, and Rivera will lead the charge in helping normalize this otherwise taboo and embarrassing subject.

Speaking to the 59% of women who do not know that

giving birth can cause hair loss, Rivera will also help educate consumers, specifically new mothers. As a new mom herself, Rivera knows firsthand about the struggles of postpartum hair loss and the effect it can have on a woman, both physically and emotionally.

“I am so thrilled to join the NIOXIN team as their Celebrity Brand Ambassador! Thinning hair has been misrepresented for so long and I think it’s about time we elevate the conversation.

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NIOXIN®, the #1 Globally Selling Salon Brand for Thicker, Fuller-Looking Hair, recently announced actress, singer and author Naya Rivera as the brand’s new Celebrity Ambassador.

David & Tamela Mann Star in Popular Comedy ATLANTA -- David Mann, Youngfly, Blue Kimble, Vanessa Fraction Tamela Mann and company bring a and Brely Evans. new assortment of hysterical family Mann & Wife co-creator Roger Bobb situations and laughs in the third (House of Payne The Rickey Smiley Show) season of their hit Bounce comedy serves as executive producer and director of series Mann & Wife. Bounce doubled the series. the fun by kicking off season three with Mann & Wife has been a smash success, two new original episodes which aired setting network records for viewership in back-to-back at 9:00-10:00 pm (ET) both seasons. Bounce is the only emerging on Tuesday, March 28. All-new Mann & broadcast network producing original Wife episodes will continue to premiere scripted series, which in addition to Mann Tuesday nights at 9:00 pm (ET) & Wife includes the current mega-hit through the spring on Bounce. drama Saints & Sinners and the popular Real-life husband and wife team comedies In The Cut and Family Time.

David and Tamela Mann star and serve Bounce (@BounceTV) airs on the as executive producers of Mann & Wife. broadcast signals of local television stations Mann & Wife has been a smash success, setting network records for viewership in both seasons.

The half-hour situation comedy follows and corresponding cable carriage and their characters - newlyweds and secondfeatures a programming mix of original and Mann children. Terri J. Vaughn joins the cast chance sweethearts Daniel and Toni Mann - as off-network series, theatrical motion pictures, as Daniel’s new Lieutenant and also directs an they laugh and love their way through the ups specials, live sports and more. Bounce has episode this season. and downs of life as a blended family, each with grown to be available in more than 94 million This season sees hilarious takes on visiting two children from previous marriages. homes across the United States and 93% of family, mistaken identity, school pressure, phony all African-American (AA) television homes, In addition to the show’s popular stars, health scares, an embarrassing email leak and Tony Rock is back as Daniel’s partner on the including all the top AA television markets. even a 1970’s cop show spoof. Guest stars include Among the founders of Bounce are iconic police force with Steven Walsh (Daniel, Jr.), George Wallace, Antonio Fargas, Carl Payne, Amir O’Neil (Darren), Lauren Kennedy Hardy American figures Ambassador Andrew Young Victoria Rowell, Rod “Rod Man” Thompson, DC (Terri) and Jadah Marie (Tosha) playing the and Martin Luther King, III.

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3/15/2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-H Plaintiff, -v.LUCILLE HOLLINGSWORTH Defendants 16 CH 12616 14321 SOUTH ATLANTIC AVENUE Riverdale, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 28, 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 14321 SOUTH ATLANTIC AVENUE, Riverdale, IL 60827 Property Index No. 29-04-314-007-0000 and 29-04314-043-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $235,208.43. 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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 16-080697. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 EMail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-080697 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 12616 TJSC#: 37-779 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. I715073 __________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.- LEONORA M. MCNEAL, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 16 CH 11539 14212 INGLESIDE AVE Dolton, IL 60419 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 25, 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 14212 INGLESIDE AVE, Dolton, IL 60419 Property Index No. 29-02-302-0230000 Vol. 193. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $107,303.28. 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 16-3980. 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. 16-3980 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 11539 TJSC#: 37-1024 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.I715205 __________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (''FANNIE MAE''), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.- VERONICA JACKSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 05028 1437 WENTWORTH AVE. Calumet City, IL 60409 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 26, 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 1437 WENTWORTH AVE., Calumet City, IL 60409 Property Index No. 30-20-400-049-0000 Vol. No. 226. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $147,619.85. 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 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 16-3466. 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. 16-3466 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 05028 TJSC#: 37-1062 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. I715207 __________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.JEFFREY FLOYD, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 16 CH 11573 12817 S. RACINE AVE. Calumet Park, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 25, 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 12817 S. RACINE AVE., Calumet Park, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-32216-021-0000 Vol. 039. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $109,752.92. 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2484. 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. 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. I716161 __________________________________ 3/22/2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.HILLERY HAYES, DENISE HAYES Defendants 16 CH 7633 275 HOXIE AVE Calumet City, IL 60409 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 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 275 HOXIE AVE, Calumet City, IL 60409 Property Index No. 29-12-207-0060000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $204,746.59. 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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079585. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 EMail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-079585 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 7633 TJSC#: 37-1225 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.I715261 ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.- CAROL RINCHIUSO, NORTH STAR TRUST COMPANY SUCCESSOR TO MB FINANCIAL BANK, SUCCESSOR TO SOUTH HOLLAND TRUST & SAVINGS BANK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT, DATED THE 31ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 1978, KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 4391, VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND Defendants 16 CH 03850 17056 KIMBARK AVE. South Holland, IL 60473 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 1, 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 17056 KIMBARK AVE., South

Holland, IL 60473 Property Index No. 29-26201-006-0000 Vol. 215. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $87,356.07. 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3339. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-3339 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 03850 TJSC#: 37-1205 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. I715262 ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.GLENDA F. SMITH Defendants 16 CH 013969 14913 IRVING AVENUE DOLTON, IL 60419 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 28, 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 14913 IRVING AVENUE, DOLTON, IL 60419 Property Index No. 2910-230-061. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-13256. 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. 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. I716874 ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff,-v.- KENNETH E. BLANDIN, PRAIRIE PLACE OF MARKHAM TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION Defendants 16 CH 08140 15711 KEDZIE AVE Markham, IL 60428 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 1, 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 15711 KEDZIE AVE, Markham, IL 60428 Property Index No. 28-13-316-049-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $102,676.98. 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: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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.

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. I716938 ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, v.- ARTHUR HAYES, NANCY HAYES, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 008635 20 E. 140TH COURT RIVERDALE, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 4, 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 20 E. 140TH COURT, RIVERDALE, IL 60827 Property Index No. 29-04-222-010. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-07817.

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. 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. I717271 ___________________________________ 3-29-2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE OF THE VENDEE MORTGAGE TRUST 2008-1 Plaintiff, -v.- LYLE B. MONTGOMERY, SR Defendants 16 CH 10259 522 W. 136 St. Riverdale, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

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Real Estate pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 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 522 W. 136 St., Riverdale, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-33-311-0930000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $48,470.28. 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: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 10259 TJSC#: 37-1461 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. I715344 __________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARGARET HILL, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARGARET HILL, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARGARET HILL, DECEASED, CHERYL HILL, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ INC., CWHEQ REVOLVING HOMEEQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-C, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARGARET HILL,DECEASED Defendants 16 CH 03173 701 Ann St Dolton, IL 60419 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 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 701 Ann St, Dolton, IL 60419 Property Index No. 29-03-415-005-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $69,294.16. 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: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 03173 TJSC#: 37-1507 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. I715348 ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF AND WITH RESPECT TO AJAX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2015-B, MORTGAGEBACKED NOTES, SERIES 2015-B Plaintiff,-v.- LAWRENCE CANDERS, PATRICIA CANDERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 10599 615 YATES AVE. Calumet City, IL 60409 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 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 615 YATES AVE., Calumet City, IL 60409 Property Index No. 29-12-420-0190000 Vol. 206. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $145,534.78. 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 16-3917. 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. 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. I716036 ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff,-v.- MARGARET TAYLOR Defendants 16 CH 7439 434 YATES AVENUE Calumet City, IL 60409 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 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 434 YATES AVENUE, Calumet City, IL 60409 Property Index No. 29-12-227-014-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $80,638.40. 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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079684. 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. 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.

I716039 __________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2003-5 ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF ANN MARIE ROBINSON, DECEASED, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., JULIE E. FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ANN MARIE ROBINSON, DECEASED, LASHAWN D. ROBINSON A/K/A LASHAUN ROBINSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 15 CH 16626 438 MADISON AVENUE Calumet City, IL 60409 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 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 438 MADISON AVENUE, Calumet City, IL 60409 Property Index No. 29-12-126-0160000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $227,764.87. 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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 15-076617. 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. 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.

I716043 __________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- IVORY L. OFFORD AKA IVORY OFFORD, NETTIE D. OFFORD AKA NETTIE D. BROWN, MERS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, FREMONT REORGANIZING CORPORATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES FKA STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AID Defendants 15 CH 01384 281 Hoxie Ave Calumet City, IL 60409 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 10, 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 281 Hoxie Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409 Property Index No. 29-12-207-0080000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $279,052.91. 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: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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.

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. I717011 ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- ELI ROMERO, ENOELIA ROMERO Defendants 16 CH 004728 1202 MEMORIAL DRIVE CALUMET CITY, IL 60409 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 8, 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 1202 MEMORIAL DRIVE, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409 Property Index No. 30-07-311-0400000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-02925. 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. 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. I717261 ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. LEVI THOMAS AKA LEVI C. THOMAS; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 2319 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 30-17-126014-0000. Commonly known as 305 157th Street, Calumet City, Illinois 60409. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16020046 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I717605 ___________________________________

Weekly IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. ALICE M. FIZER AKA ALICE FIZER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 2996 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 28-01-322-030-0000.

Commonly known as 3014 141st Street, Blue Island, Illinois 60406. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 4536960.

For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16020224 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I717606 ___________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC. ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-13; Plaintiff, vs. JEROME AMOS; MICHIKO C. AMOS AKA MICHIKO C. LUSTER AKA MICHIKO AMOS; CARRINGTON COVE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; Defendants,13 CH 24271 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 28, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, April 28, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 29-24-309014-0000. Commonly known as 16813 Manor Drive, South Holland, IL 60473. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 2360077. File Number SMSX.0003 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I717630 ___________________________________

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT JUVENILE DIVISION SITTING IN CROWN POINT, INDIANA STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF LAKE IN RE THE ADOPTION OF SOPHIA ANABELLA SHEETS, d/o/b 01­21­13, CAUSE NUMBER: 45D061702AD00039 NOTICE OF ADOPTION TO MOTHER Shawna Kiowa Sheets is notified that a Petition for Adoption of a Minor Child, named Sophia Anabella Sheets born to Shawna Kiowa Sheets on January 21,2013, was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Lake Superior Court, locat­ ed at 3000 W. 93rd Ave., Crown Point, Indiana 46307. If Shawna Kiowa Sheets seeks to contest the adoption of the child, she must file a Motion to Contest the adoption in accordance with IC 31­ 19­10­1 in the above named Court not later than thirty (30) days after the date of service of this notice. If Shawna Kiowa Sheets does not file a Motion to Contest the adoption within thirty (30) days after service of this notice, the above named Court will hear and deter­ mine the petition for adoption or the validity of her implied consent to the adoption. Nothing says to Shawna Kiowa Sheets relieves Shawna Kiowa Sheets of her obligations under this notice. This notice complies with IC 31­ 19­4­5 but does not exhaustively set forth a parent's legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes.

MICHAEL BROWN, Clerk, Lake Superior Court __________________________________

IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT JUVENILE DIVISION SITTING IN CROWN POINT, INDIANA STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF LAKE IN RE THE ADOPTION OF SOPHIA ANABELLA SHEETS, CAUSE NUMBER:45D061702AD00039 d/o/b 01­21­13, NOTICE TO UNNAMED FATHER The unnamed putative father of the child born to Shawna Kiowa Sheets on January 21,2013, or the person who claims to be the father of the child born to Shawna Kiowa Sheets on January 21,2013, is notified that a petition for adoption of the child was filed in the office of the clerk of the Lake Superior Court, Juvenile Division, 3000 W. 93rd St., Crown Point, IN 46307. If the unnamed putative father seeks to con­ test the adoption of the child, the unnamed putative father must file a motion to contest the adoption in accor­ dance with IC 31­19­10­1 in the above named court within thirty (30) days after the date of service of this notice. This notice may be served by publication. If the unnamed putative father does not file a motion to contest the adoption within thirty (30) days after service of this notice, the above named court shall hear and determine the petition for adoption. The unnamed putative father's consent is irrevocably implied and the unnamed putative father loses the right to contest the adoption or the validity of the unnamed putative father's implied consent to the adoption. The unnamed putative father loses the right to estab­ lish paternity of the child under IC 31­14.

Nothing Shawna Kiowa Sheets or any one else says to the unnamed putative father of the child relieves the unnamed putative father of his obligations under this notice. Under Indiana law, a puta­ tive father is a person who is named as or claims that he may be the father of a child born out of wedlock but who has not yet been legally proven to be the child's father.. This notice complies with IC 31­19­4­4 but does not exhaus­ tively set forth the unnamed putative father's legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes.

MICHAEL BROWN, Clerk, Lake Superior Court __________________________________ 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.

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Registration Number: D17149999 on March 15, 2017 Under the Assumed Business Name of CHICAGO REAL ESTATE LAW CENTER with the busi­ ness located at: 1940 EAST 79TH,CHICAGO,IL 60619. The true and real full name and residence address of the owner is: JAMES HOOKS,III 7400 SOUTH CLYDE CHICAGO, IL 60649,USA. __________________________________ “Vertical Bridge Development, LLC would like to place on notice the pro­ posed construction of a 105­foot mono­ pole tower (587 feet above mean sea level) with dual red/white, medium inten­ sity lighting, located at 41°43’53.7096” north latitude and 87°37’24.9096” west longitude at 8935 South State Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois 60620. If you have any concerns regarding his­ toric properties that may be affected by this proposed undertaking, please con­ tact Mr. Miles Walz­Salvador, The Lotis Engineering Group, PC, at walz­sal­ vador@thelotisgroup.com or 6465 Transit Road ­ Suite 23, East Amherst, NY 14051­2232 or (314) 913­0505. In your response, please include the pro­ posed undertaking’s location and a list of the historic resources that you believe to be affected along with their respective addresses or approximate locations.” __________________________________

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