Arika Linton describes her journey as non-traditional. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a goal to write television shows and direct. After having a taste of that life, she moved back to Chicago, where she reconnected to purpose.
Arika Linton is the author of Creative Disruption: 7 Effective Strategies For Millennials To Lead In The Workplace. PHOTO BY
TWO SOUTHLAND COLLEGE PREP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Awarded More Than $750,000 Total in Full Scholarships to Top Universities by National QuestBridge College Match Program
RICHTON PARK, Ill. — Two Southland College Prep Charter High School seniors, Rickaiya Bernard and Mofoluwake Arogundade, earned a cumulative total of more than $750,000 in full four-year scholarships to top universities from the QuestBridge National College Match Program.
Bernard will attend Northwestern University. Arogundade has been matched to Brown University. The students have earned full four-year scholarships, including room and board, books and supplies, fees and travel expenses with no loans.
Out of over 25,500 applicants, 7,288 Finalists were selected to be considered for the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship. This year, 52 college partners matched with 2,627 Finalists, who are recognized as Match Scholarship Recipients. This is the highest number of Match Scholarship recipients to date for QuestBridge.
“The QuestBridge Scholarship is an extraordinary recognition of the dedication and focus of these students,” said Dr. Blondean Y. Davis, Southland College Prep CEO.
Dr. Davis praised the QuestBridge program’s mission of connecting high-achieving high school seniors with scholarships to the nation’s top colleges granting the “greatest of opportunities for our talented young people.”
Collectively the scholarships to Northwestern and Brown Universities are valued at close to $750,000, according to Robert Lane, Southland’s Director of College Admissions and Alumni Relations.
“Our students continue to make history,” said Lane, noting that this is the eighth year that Southland students have been matched in the QuestBridge Scholarship program.
Southland students have been matched and went on to attend prestigious institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, Emory University, the University of Chicago, Duke University, Brown University, Washington University and Vanderbilt University. This year marks the fourth time that multiple students from Southland have been chosen.
QuestBridge is a national program that connects high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds to the program’s college partners which include top liberal arts colleges and research universities.
Typically, awardees write as many as 100 essay responses to earn their QuestBridge awards, Lane said.
ONE OF CHICAGO’S MOST STUNNING CREATIVE SPACES OPENS ITS DOORS FOR “CREATOR DAYS”
Chicago’s vibrant creative community is in for a treat as The Studio Chicago kicks off 2025 with the return of its highly anticipated Creator Days event series. Aimed at fostering connection, creativity, and growth, this dynamic series provides a welcoming space for creatives of all backgrounds to network, collaborate, and spark new ideas.
The first event of the year took place on January 22nd, and the next Creator Day is set for February 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — an unmissable opportunity for photographers, videographers, designers, creative directors, and artists to engage in an inspiring atmosphere.
What to Expect at Creator Days:
�� Network with fellow creatives—from up-andcoming talents to industry professionals.
�� Collaborate & exchange ideas in an uplifting, supportive environment.
�� Accessa stunning 4,800 sq ft daylight studio designed for limitless creativity.
“When I created The Studio Chicago, I wanted it to feel like home—a space where creativity flourishes, dreams grow, and collaborations come to life,” says the founder. “Picture sunlight streaming through open windows, cozy brainstorming corners, and a community that truly supports one another.”
Want in? Get your ticket now! Visit: The Studio Chicago at tinyurl.com/5xbdsr99.
Come create, connect, and leave inspired!
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Linton became Dean of Students at a school, where she used her non-traditional, creative background to approach her role. What she thought was her deficit in not having a background in education became a benefit to her, the students and staff at the school where she worked. Having a creative background led her to partner with outside entities to bring opportunities for the students that they had never experienced.
Linton pivoted again, this time working as the Director of Secondary Success at OneGoal, a postsecondary nonprofit organization. In this role, she often asks the students she works with “what do you want to accomplish?” and “how do I set that up for you?”
“It’s always, for me, rooted in authenticity and connection to their higher purpose,” she said.
Linton wrote the book, Creative Disruption: 7 Effective Strategies For Millennials To Lead In The Workplace, based on a TED Talk she gave at Columbia College Chicago in Spring 2024. During the talk, she talked about her journey after graduating from Columbia College Chicago and how she found success in the creative, education and non-profit field, by building a network, trusting her gut, being authentic and trusting that she had everything she needed to grow and move forward. After the talk, she decided a book was the most tangible way to engage audiences and give strategies for making pivots work for people.
“This book is a playbook for those who coach millennials, those who manage millennials,” she said.
need to understand how millennials operate in the workplace. She said the book is for millennials who are sure they are looking to move upward on their path and are not looking to move into entrepreneurship, as well as for those who want to know when it is time to pivot out of a situation.
Linton believes that millennials need to understand what to ask for when they are hired and people who manage millennials
She said the book is a guide for people who know what they have to offer, for them to trust their authenticity and position themselves as a high value employee to get the things they need.
The book gives actionable strategies for discovering and harnessing their authentic leadership style, fostering and driving change within their industry, while giving real-life examples and lessons on how to rise above challenges and make a lasting impact. She said with the book, readers will be able to create experiences that will build their inner self and outer self in the workplace, because the two work together.
Linton said she was grateful to have truth tellers around her to guide her through the editing process. She said people who have read the book have told her that the book is a transformative guide to disrupting norms, driving innovation, and creating a meaningful impact. Others have said the book is a dynamic, pragmatic approach to leadership, flavored with a sense of humor.
Linton said the workplace is ever-changing and it is important that millennials are at the forefront of the transformation. She said the book is from her heart and are things that worked for her and helped her accomplish the things that she is most proud of.
The e-book, Creative Disruption: 7 Effective Strategies For Millennials To Lead In The Workplace costs $4.99. It is available for pre-order at arikalinton.com. The book will be widely released on Feb. 28th.
After School Matters to Provide Thousands of Teens Paid Programs This Spring
CHICAGO – Teens can apply to hundreds of programs across the city this spring through After School Matters®. Program opportunities are available to teens in the arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM. The 11-week spring session begins the week of February 24th, and all participants earn a stipend. Interested teens can apply by visiting afterschoolmatters.org.
After School Matters offers opportunities aimed at providing a safe, enriching environment where teens can engage with their peers in educational, creative, and skill-building activities that contribute to their personal and academic development. Participants work and learn from instructors who are experts in their field and often become lifelong mentors to teens.
“At After School Matters, we create spaces where teens can explore their interests, build meaningful relationships with peers from all backgrounds, and feel supported,” said Tony Diaz, Chief Programs Officer. “These programs have become a lifeline for young people, offering them tools to navigate challenges like stress and loneliness while fostering personal growth.”
A few of the exciting programs offered this spring include: Advanced Tumbling Into Fitness
Teens learn tumbling skills and strength training in this program. They will also study nutrition and learn to create healthy meal plans for themselves and their families.
Bon Appetit
Teens learn culinary skills and basic cooking techniques in this program. Participants receive the training necessary to obtain jobs in the culinary and hospitality industry or simply to prepare healthy and sustainable meals for themselves and their families.
Code Your Dreams
Teens learn how to code and build mobile apps that make a difference in their communities. They will also learn about different career paths in this program.
Community Actors Program
Teens explore acting techniques and hone their voices as actors in this program. They will create a play that inspires positive change in their communities.
Craft & Culture Lab
Teens explore and create art with materials such as textiles, wood, paper, and clay, as well as new technologies like computers, 3D printers, and laser cutting machines.
Gardeneers
Teens learn about nutrition, the community, and the environment through hands-on lessons in gardens. Participants plant, harvest, and eat the produce they’ve grown.
Teens can search and apply for spring 2025 programs at afterschoolmatters.org. All After School Matters programs are free and open to Chicago high school students. Teens interview with program instructors to discuss their interests as part of the application process. Teens are encouraged to apply early, as program opportunities fill up quickly.
For questions about programs and applications, call 312-7424182 or email applications@afterschoolmatters.org.
For more information, visit www.afterschoolmatters.org. These programs are supported by the City of Chicago and the
Creative Disruption: 7 Effective Strategies For Millennials To Lead In The Workplace, written by Arika Linton, provides strategies for millennials to use to position themselves as high value employees. PHOTO BY AMBER MARIE GREEN.
Gift of Hope surpasses milestone for life-saving donation for third consecutive year
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network
reports record numbers for organ donation in Illinois and northwest Indiana.
ITASCA, Ill. — Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network announced today that Illinois and northwest Indiana surpassed milestones for life-saving organ donation for the third consecutive year with more than 500 individuals and their families in the region who said yes to donation.
The gifts from 526 organ donors made possible 1,495 life-saving transplants, an increase from 1,422 the previous year. In addition, 1,936 tissue donors donated bone, skin and other tissue to save or heal countless patients in need.
100,000 people waiting on the national transplant waitlist for a second chance at life.”
Among its strategic initiatives, Gift of Hope began operations at the Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center at RUSH in September 2024, as Illinois’ first medical and surgical unit specifically dedicated to managing the recovery of life-saving organs from deceased organ donors.
Honoring Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller: A Legacy of Diversity in Alzheimer’s Research
In recognition of Black History Month, Dr. Carl V. Hill of the Alzheimer’s Association is shining a light on the contributions of Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, M.D., a pioneering figure in dementia research. Dr. Fuller, the first known Black psychiatrist in the United States, played a critical role in early Alzheimer’s research, and his legacy underscores the ongoing need for diversity in dementia science today.
A Trailblazer in Alzheimer’s Research
Gift of Hope and its work with donors, their families, hospitals, coroners, funeral directors and others involved in the process contributed to record donation and transplants across the country in 2024.
The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) reported 48,149 organ transplants took place nationally in 2024 thanks to the selfless gifts of 16,988 deceased donors and 7,030 living donors.
The need for organ donation remains critical. More than 100,000 adults and children in the U.S.—including more than 5,000 in Illinois and Indiana—are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant.
A single person can save up to eight lives as an organ donor, enhance the lives of more than 75 people as a tissue donor, and help restore sight for up to two people.
Everyone is encouraged to learn the facts about donation and register their decision as a donor to offer hope to people in need of life-saving transplants.
When Dr. Alois Alzheimer assembled a team of international researchers in Germany, Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller was among them. Born in Liberia in 1872, Dr. Fuller was the grandson of formerly enslaved Americans who had secured their freedom and moved to West Africa. He later pursued his education in the United States, earning his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, one of the few institutions at the time that welcomed students of all racial backgrounds.
After medical school, Dr. Fuller worked in Dr. Alzheimer’s lab, conducting anatomical research and analyzing brain tissue samples. His contributions helped lead to the 1906 discovery of the disease that would later bear Dr. Alzheimer’s name. Dr. Fuller’s groundbreaking work produced some of the earliest American publications on dementia, laying the foundation for future Alzheimer’s research.
The Ongoing Need for Diversity in Research
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As the non-profit organ procurement organization responsible for organ and tissue donation in the northern two-thirds of Illinois and Lake County, Ind., Gift of Hope is responsible for coordinating donation when an individual dies and is medically eligible. This includes carrying out the individual’s registered decision to be a donor or speaking with the family about the opportunity if the decision was left to them.
“I am grateful to all those who made the decision to be organ and tissue donors and the families we worked with in 2024. I honor each and every one of them for saying ‘yes’ to donation to save the lives of others,” said Harry Wilkins, MD, Gift of Hope President/CEO. “It is through the compassion and generosity of others that we are able to offer hope to the more than
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Visit giftofhope.org and join the Illinois Organ/Tissue Donor Registry or Donate Life Indiana registry. A link is provided for residents of other states to find the donor registry where they live.
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network is the nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) that coordinates organ and tissue donation and provides public education on donation in Illinois and northwest Indiana. As one of 55 OPOs that make up the nation’s organ donation system, Gift of Hope works with 180 hospitals and serves 12 million people in its donation service area. Since 1986, its work has saved the lives of more than 29,000 organ transplant recipients and improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of tissue transplant recipients. For more information, visit giftofhope.org.
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Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools, and other generous public and private donors.
After School Matters is a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality, after-school, and summer opportunities to Chicago high school teens to explore their passions and develop their talents while gaining critical skills for work, college, and beyond. After School Matters programs are
project-based, led by industry experts, and provide a pathway to progress in skills development and independence. Teens earn a stipend while participating in programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Over the span of three decades, After School Matters has engaged more than 400,000 teens throughout the city of Chicago.
Dr. Fuller’s presence in early Alzheimer’s research highlights an enduring truth: diversity is essential in scientific discovery. Today, researchers acknowledge that a wide range of perspectives is critical for addressing complex medical challenges like Alzheimer’s disease. Yet, racial and ethnic minorities remain underrepresented in both clinical trials and the research workforce.
The Alzheimer’s Association is working to bridge this gap by prioritizing diversity in dementia research and clinical trial recruitment. Dr. Carl V. Hill notes that African Americans, Latinx, and Native American communities are often excluded from critical studies, making it difficult to determine how effective treatments will be for these populations. To combat this disparity, researchers are engaging communities, building trust, and creating inclusive research frameworks for the future.
Addressing Health Disparities in Dementia
Statistics reveal that older African Americans are about twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s or other dementias as older white adults. However, traditional research methods have not always accounted for sociocultural and environmental factors that may contribute to these disparities. Barriers such as limited healthcare access, historical mistrust in medical research, and stigma must be addressed to ensure that all communities benefit from advances in Alzheimer’s science.
The Alzheimer’s Association is actively funding diverse early-career investigators, supporting research that explores racial and ethnic disparities in dementia risk. By fostering inclusivity in research, the Association aims to develop culturally informed best practices for clinical trials and treatment approaches.
A Legacy That Inspires Future Generations
Dr. Fuller’s impact on Alzheimer’s research serves as an inspiration for today’s scientists. His work demonstrates that representation in research is not only a historical fact—it is a necessity for progress. The next generation of researchers must follow his example by committing to diversity in their labs and clinical trials, ensuring that Alzheimer’s treatments and prevention strategies work for all populations.
As we celebrate Black History Month, the Alzheimer’s Association reaffirms its commitment to research, inclusivity, and health equity. Through strategic initiatives, outreach efforts, and funding opportunities, the Association continues to empower diverse communities in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementias.
Contact: Lionell Martin, Public Relations Manager, Alzheimer’s Association, lrmartin@alz.org, 773.593.4211.
After a Year of Significant Growth, Pronghorn Welcomes New President Ron Cole
ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- In 2024, Pronghorn made significant progress towards reaching its 10-year goal to place 1,800 Black candidates in industry roles, investing in 57 Black-owned spirits brands, and creating $2.4 billion in economic value by 2032. As Pronghorn continues to ac celerate its pursuit of economic & industry impact, they are excited to announce the appointment of Ron Cole as the Company’s new President.
Cole brings a wealth of expertise in consumer goods from leadership roles at Nestlé Purina, Kerry Foods, and Reckitt, where he drove business impact through P management, market expansion and developing brands that consumers love.
“Pronghorn is in growth mode. Ron is coming onboard at the perfect time to accelerate that growth and ensure our impact is long lasting. Equity is driven by Economics. Under Ron’s leadership, Pronghorn will continue to drive the spirit of principled capitalism forward,” said Dia Simms, Pronghorn Board Member and Co-Founder.
Conceived in 2020 and launched in 2022 by Co-Founders Dia Simms, Erin J. Hall, and Dan Sanborn, Pronghorn was created to develop a template to diversify any industry – starting with the spirits industry and the Black community. Pronghorn serves as a hybrid accelerator and industry-wide change agent by providing new opportunities for Black founders, entrepreneurs, and executives in the spirits industry.
Based in Pronghorn’s Atlanta
headquarters, Cole will be integral in ushering the next phase of Pronghorn’s growth and impact. “I believe diversity is a growth engine for organizations. It allows you to connect deeper with consumers and enables innovative thinking,” said Cole. “Joining Pronghorn is especially exciting for me because it provides the opportunity to invest and close the knowledge, access to equity and ownership gap within an underrepresented community in the spirits industry.”
As Cole steps into his new role as Pronghorn’s President, he inherits a momentum that has been building since Pronghorn’s inception—a momentum now crystallized in its 2024 Impact Report which reveals a year of remarkable growth and impact.
Key highlights include:
28 new brand investments with additional ones on
Ron Cole brings 20+ years of building high performing teams and brands.
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the horizon.
Expanded career development efforts through the Talent and Bridge Building program leading to:
The placement of 11 student interns
25+ completions of Pronghorn’s mid-career Spirits Prep program
400+ mentorship hours completed
These efforts have ignited a wave of opportunity, propelling a 10% surge in Black American representation at the supplier tier since 2021.
2025 marks a pivotal year for Pronghorn, propelled by its achievements in 2024. With the appointment of Cole, and recent investments in Mocktail Club and Kingston Imperial Sorrel, Pronghorn stands poised to make an even greater impact in 2025.
Pronghorn is a standalone business unit focused on creating a template for effectively diversifying any industry. Starting with the spirits industry and the Black American community, Pronghorn is laying the groundwork to develop a scalable methodology that can be applied to other industries and additional communities in the future.
By leveraging capital investment, incubation, and recruitment initiatives, Pronghorn is actively building this template by accelerating access to the spirits industry for underrepresented businesses and individuals. Co-founded by industry veterans Dia Simms, Erin J. Hall, and Dan Sanborn, Pronghorn embodies the endurance and speed of its namesake, the fastest land mammal in North America. Pronghorn believes creating meaningful, lasting change is a marathon, not a sprint.
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Hip-Hop Icon RAKIM Enters Fintech Space as a Founder of Notes Technology
(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK, NY – RAKIM, widely regarded as one of the greatest emcees of all time, is breaking new ground with Notes. This innovative financial technology and AI-powered platform merges ‘music, money, and knowledge’ to address the unique challenges faced by independent urban music artists and creators, redefining access to capital to fund their creative projects, while providing financial literacy, and entrepreneurial and music business education to build sustainable careers. Notes is designed to empower these creatives with financial independence while retaining control over their careers in an industry often marked by exploitation.
Hip-Hop Legacy Meets Fintech Innovation
Blending RAKIM’s cultural legacy with cutting-edge technology, Notes combines cultural relevance with practical solutions to reimagine financial and career empowerment for today’s urban music creatives.
Notes provides:
Membership-focused access.
Connections to loan and credit providers for access to capital.
AI-powered financial literacy and entrepreneurial education content.
Exclusive “Ask RA” feature, an AI voice assistant and agent in the iconic voice of RAKIM purpose-built for independent urban music artists and creators.
“Independent urban music artists and creators
often struggle to gain financial stability despite their market impact,” RAKIM says. “With Notes, we’re building a community- and lifestyle-driven platform that combines cultural connection, technology, and empowerment to give them the tools they need to thrive.”
A New Chapter In Financial Empowerment
Notes sits at the intersection of fintech, urban music and culture, and the creator economy—a space worth billions annually.
Led by RAKIM and longtime associate DIVINE, the platform unites decades of expertise in urban music and culture, entrepreneurship, and technology to empower the next generation of urban music creatives.
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DIVINE says, “The opportunity to partner with RAKIM and build a platform like Notes, to empower and support artists and creators in the urban community who have been underserved and exploited for so long, is unprecedented.” Future Vision
The platform is poised to expand its offerings, introducing business banking and debit cards, P2P payment services, cryptocurrency solutions, and other features to drive deeper engagement and long-term value for its users.
Independent urban music artists and creators can join the waitlist to be notified when Notes is available for early access at www.notestechnology.com.
From revolutionizing HipHop lyricism to influencing Hip-Hop’s global ascent, RAKIM is synonymous with creativity, innovation, and empowerment. As a Co-Founder of Notes, RAKIM transitions from a cultural pioneer to a fintech visionary, cementing his legacy across industries.
Known for his work with Solvent, a financial empowerment platform, and being a former professional Hip-Hop/Rap recording artist and executive, DIVINE bridges urban music and culture, technology, and financial empowerment as CEO and Co-Founder of Notes.
MIELLE LAUNCHES KALAHARI MELON & ALOE VERA HAIR COLLECTION
MERRILLVILLE, Ind., PRNewswire -- One good hair day can make a world of difference—imagine the confidence and creativity unlocked with five consecutive days in a row. Mielle, an award-winning textured haircare brand, introduces its newest innovation–the Kalahari Melon & Aloe Vera collection. With this innovation, Mielle continues the brand’s commitment to develop science-backed formulas that help solve the most pressing needs within the textured hair community–like moisture retention and hydration–with products that look, smell, and feel superior.
According to a quantitative brand study with 1,000 African American consumers, 92% revealed the importance for long-lasting moisture on wash days, and enhanced hydration and nourishment between washes to combat dryness and breakage1. Using 4C textured hair as the design inspiration—the most coily texture often underserved yet one of the most common and beautiful expressions of hair within the Black community—the Kalahari Melon & Aloe Vera lineup harnesses nature to deliver an ‘extended stay’ barrier that increases lasting moisture retention for up to five days of deep hydration. From wash day to wash day, this collection delivers soft, hydrated results for curly, coily, and heat-styled hair helping to reclaim time and gain more confidence in hydrated hair.
This formula is infused with specific ingredients to deliver solutions like intense moisture and hydration, absorbency, and moisture loss prevention–key benefits consumers seek. The benefits echo the incredible origin story and breakthrough benefits of Kalahari Melon seed oil. Renowned for thriving in Southern Africa through its desert environment’s arid conditions and relentless sunlight, the Kalahari Melon seed oil is celebrated for its intensely hydrating properties.
Inspired by the Kalahari Melon’s resilience, the prod-
ucts are formulated to deeply hydrate — making them an excellent solution for textured hair. The Kalahari Melon & Aloe Vera Deep Hydration 2-Minute Conditioner rapidly revitalizes dry, brittle hair with intense hydration. The Multitasking Leave-In Conditioner serves as a continuous spray, detangler, and curl refresher, locking in moisture for hydrated tresses. The Curl Forming Glaze is a creme-gel that defines curls, adds shine, and provides a moisturizing hold, enhancing curl life for hydrated, juicy, curls. Finally, the Weightless Oil is a lightweight finisher that delivers shine without weigh down.
“From day one, Mielle’s foundation has been deeply rooted within the Black community. We learned from our Mavens and Mavericks and listened to their challenges to understand that hydration and moisture were their top concerns. It means everything that we can provide science-based solutions that address our community’s most pressing hair challenges, freeing them to spend less time managing their hair and more on their passions,
ambitions, and living life to the fullest,” said Monique Rodriguez, CEO and Founder of Mielle.
On the screen and behind the camera the brand highlights more than just a product, showcasing a new national ad campaign that boldly celebrates 4C textured hair. Mielle partnered with an all-Black, female-led production team to address the unique challenges of maintaining moisture for Black hair – particularly 4C textures. The creative process was a collaborative journey involving stylists, writers, directors, and production teams who understood the lived experience necessary to tell a story that celebrates the beauty and versatility of Black hair. Directed by contemporary visual storyteller Sage East and captured by editorial photographer Jessica Petty, the process of assembling the team behind this spot and campaign creative was both thoughtful and deeply intentional.
This campaign will connect with audiences via LTV, OLV, Social, and OTT channels. In addition, Mielle hosted beauty editors, influencers, and consumers at the “Hydration Haven” a five-day immersive experience showcasing the collection’s moisturizing benefits. Guests enjoyed curated activities, including personalized salon experiences led by celebrity stylist, Suzu Oludele, where they received the ultimate Kalahari Melon & Aloe Vera experience and natural hairstyle of choice.
The Kalahari Melon & Aloe Vera collection is a time-saving hair care routine with five game-changing hair care solutions: Deep Hydration Shampoo, 2-Minute Deep Conditioner, Multi-Tasking Leave-In Conditioner, Curl Forming Glaze, and Weightless Oil. Mielle’s Kalahari Melon & Aloe Vera collection is available at major retailers across the U.S. for $15.99 per product. Pricing may vary by retailer.
1 Quantitative Max-Diff survey fielded in May 2024 with N = 1,000 Female AA consumers
Sally Beauty Continues Commitment to Education & Events Supporting the Textured Hair Community
DENTON, Texas,
PRNewswire -- Sally Beauty, the industry-leading destination for professional-quality hair color and care, is proud to announce the continuation of its Rooted in Success event series and the expansion of its spokesperson lineup to include celebrity hairstylist, Monaè Everett. Together, these moves reaffirm the retailer’s yearround commitment to empowering individuals and fostering community in meaningful and authentic ways.
Sally Beauty is proud to sponsor and serve as the exclusive beauty retailer for Impressions of Beauty’s Black Girls Matter Meetup Tour throughout Black History Month and Women’s History Month. Impressions of Beauty is the authority in multicultural marketing and is known for connecting students with brands. The Black Girls Matter Meetup Tour is a unique on-campus expe-
rience that celebrates and empowers Historically Black College and University (HBCUs) students. This inspiring event series will travel to nine HBCU campuses across the Southeast throughout February and March, offering young Black female students a space for inspiration, empowerment, and growth. Participating students can expect:
Vibrant On-Campus Brunch*: Six campuses—Albany State University, Alabama State University, Clark Atlanta University, Howard University, Florida A& M University, and North Carolina A& T State University will host an immersive brunch in a welcoming atmosphere where students can connect and celebrate with peers while meeting impactful industry leaders and community members. Students from neighboring HBCUs, Bennett College, the University of the District of Columbia, and Tuskegee University, are welcome to register and attend.
Expert Voices: Guests will experience an intimate panel discussion with notable campus leaders and industry professionals from Black-owned or founded
brands available at Sally Beauty, such as Camille Rose Naturals, The Doux, Design Essentials, Shea Moisture, Carol’s Daughter, and more.
Product Discovery: Sally Beauty proudly carries over 50 Black-owned or founded brands to meet the diverse needs of the textured hair community. Explore products from these fan-favorite textured hair care brands and award-winning styling tools while receiving product demonstrations and hair consultations from Sally Beauty spokespeople like celebrity hairstylists Monaè Everett and Gregory Patterson.
Campus-Wide Gifting: To reach a wider array of HBCU students, all nine campuses visited on the tour—Albany State University, Alabama State University, Bennett College, Clark Atlanta University, Howard University, Florida A& M University, North Carolina A& T State University, Tuskegee University and the University of the District of Columbia—will have ambassadors on-site handing out free products and Sally Beauty gift cards.**
Learn more about HBCU campus programming and register for the Black Girls Matter Meetup Brunch at SallyBeauty.com/events.
MIELLE KALAHARI MELON & ALOE VERA COLLECTION. PRNEWSFOTO/MIELLE ORGANICS
NNPA Launches National Public Education Campaign
Washington, DC: The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, has announced the planning and implementation of a national public education and selective buying campaign across the nation in direct response to those corporate entities that have dismantled their respective Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) commitments, programs and staffing.
“We are the trusted voice of Black America, and we will not be silent or nonresponsive to the rapid rise of renewed Jim Crow racist policies in corporate America,” stated NNPA Chairman Bobby R. Henry Sr. “The Black Press of America continues to remain on the frontline keeping our families and communities informed and engaged on all the issues that impact our quality of life.”
At a recent convening of NNPA member publishers and editors, a united resolve was reached that each member publication of the NNPA will begin a national public education campaign coupled with the release of research data on those America companies that are engaging in efforts to sanction racial injustice, inequitable polices, divisive
leadership, and economic apartheid in America.
“We note forthrightly that Black Americans spend $2 trillion dollars annually as consumers of products and services throughout the United States,” NNPA
President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. emphasized. “We now must evaluate and realign to question why we continue to spend our money with companies that do not respect us,” Chavis continued.
“This now must come to an end. These contradictions will not go unchallenged by 50 million Black Americans who have struggled for centuries to ensure equality, fairness and inclusion in our nation’s democracy.”
A selective buying campaign involves exercising the right to select what we spend our money on and who we spend our money with.
The following are some of the major American companies that have publicly retreated from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Target Lowe’s John Deer
Walmart Meta Trator Supply
Amazon McDonald’s Ford
Get Your House In Order
What’s Next?
These last few weeks this new president’s executive orders have been wreaking havoc across the world. It has caused me great concern, how about you?
When Vice President Harris officially declared the 2024 election results, I had no doubt that our nation was in for some significant changes. However, I did not expect them to be so fast, furious, and ferocious.
I must admit, not in my wildest dreams would I have ever imagined that the powers of the U S Department of Justice would be so greatly diminished that both the 1965 Voting Rights Act (which was never ratified into law) and the1964 Civil Rights Act would no longer be strictly enforced.
Bren Sheriff
Believe-it-or-not y’all, the way of life that we have known for the past sixty years may be ending abruptly. We cannot stand idly by watching our rights compromised. We must be tactical and strategic in holding on to and gaining additional control of the most valuable commodity in the world – real estate.
If you think about it, this nation became the richest in the world by the theft of land and the theft of labor from people of color. Now, these thieving ungrateful folks that have benefited from their stolen bounty for centuries, dare to think themselves superior. They had better recognize and we had better organize. In the words of the Isley Brothers, “We Have Got Work to Do.”
We as people must recognize our common-unity and work together to ensure that our ownership of real estate in our communities increases, not decreases – by any means necessary. We must no longer allow corporate scavengers or money-groveling politicians to take control of land/real estate in our communities that we currently own. We must become the LORDS over our land; our right to vote may depend on it. That’s what’s next.
Bye for now, Bren.
QUIZ: What is the” Five-Year Lookback” Rule?
Answers to last week’s quiz: The key difference between Medicare and Medicaid for nursing home care is who qualifies and the coverage: Medicare is for the care of people 65 years and older for short term care (100 days or less after a 3+ day hospitalization). Medicaid is for low-income seniors and disabled individuals with limited assets. Medicaid will pay for long term care in a nursing home for those who qualify.
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USPS HONORS ICONIC JAZZ MUSICIAN with Black Heritage Stamp
NEW ORLEANS, PRNewswire -- The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the iconic New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint (1938-2015) as the 48th honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series. As a virtuoso pianist, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer, Toussaint played a pivotal role in shaping the unique sound of New Orleans music and introducing it to a global audience
A dedication ceremony for the stamp was held at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center in New Orleans.
“The United States Postal Service is deeply honored to dedicate a stamp to the incomparable Allen Toussaint,” said Gary Barksdale, the Postal Inspection Service’s chief postal inspector, who served as the dedicating official.
“His profound musical contributions have enriched the world with their soulful melodies and vibrant rhythms. The stamp serves as a lasting tribute to his extraordinary talent and enduring legacy.”
Joining Barksdale for the ceremony were Norman Robinson, former journalist and master of ceremonies; Quint Davis, Festival Productions, Inc. CEO; Elvis Costello, singer-songwriter; Irma Thomas, vocalist; and Toussaint’s children, Clarence Toussaint, and Alison Toussaint-LeBeaux.
“His music has touched the hearts and homes of so many, and now, through the release of a commemorative U.S. Postal Service stamp, his image will continue to inspire and connect with those same people in a deeply meaningful way,” said Toussaint-LeBeaux on behalf of the Toussaint family. Toussaint, a true son of New Orleans, possessed a unique musical talent that transcended genres. His career spanned nearly six decades, during which he collaborated with a diverse range of artists and produced countless hits. His
songs — including “Fortune Teller,” “All These Things” and “Southern Nights” — have become timeless classics, covered by numerous artists and featured in films and television shows. He seamlessly blended elements of R& B, funk, soul and jazz, creating a sound that was both deeply rooted in the city’s rich musical heritage and yet undeniably original.
He received numerous accolades throughout his career. In 2013, President Barack Obama recognized Toussaint with the National Medal of Arts. Previous honors included induction into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2012, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011, the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2009, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2022, the New Orleans City Council renamed Robert E. Lee Boulevard in honor of Toussaint, who lived on the 4-mile-long thoroughfare during the last years of his life.
Toussaint left an indelible mark on the world of music and his legacy continues to inspire.
The stamp features a photograph of Toussaint at the piano, elegantly dressed in black, with a black background set off by purplish lighting, and his name in red lettering at the lower edge.
Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp using an existing photograph by Bill Tompkins taken in New York in 2007.
The Allen Toussaint stamp is a Forever stamp issued in panes of 20. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current FirstClass Mail 1-ounce price.
News about the stamp is being shared with the hashtags #AllenToussaintStamp and #BlackHeritageStamp. A video providing more information and insights into the stamp will be posted on the Postal Service’s Facebook and Twitter pages at facebook.com/ USPS and twitter.com/usps.
OCTOBER LONDON AND TAMAR BRAXTON PRESENT “THE OCTOBER NIGHTS: CALLING ALL LOVERS” TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST, RO JAMES
NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Grammy-nominated artist October London and platinum-selling Grammy-nominated powerhouse Tamar Braxton, two of the most dynamic voices in contemporary R& B, announce their highly anticipated 24-city “The October Nights: Calling All Lovers” Tour. Produced by Black Promoters Collective (BPC), the tour promises to deliver an extraordinary celebration of music, culture, and passion, with a unique blend of soulful melodies, emotive storytelling, and high-energy performances. With stops in some of the country’s most iconic cities, this tour is a journey through the best contemporary R& B.
Kicking off on April 17th at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, VA, the tour will take these R& B stars across the U.S., hitting major cities including New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles, before concluding on May 31st at the Paramount Theater in Oakland, CA.
General public tickets are on sale at https://blackpromoterscollective.com/octobernights/.
Joining the powerhouse duo is Ro James, a Grammy-nominated and platinum-selling artist known for his smooth, sultry sound. Ro’s powerful presence and chart-topping hits will add even more magic to an already star-studded evening.
With their unmatched vocal talents and undeniable stage presence, October London, Tamar Braxton, and Ro James promise a night filled with sultry melodies, emotive storytelling, and high-energy performances that will leave fans breathless. This tour celebrates what it means to love, live, and groove—an experience no R& B fan will want to miss.
October London is quickly becoming one of R& B’s brightest rising stars. With his Grammy-nominated releases and genre-blending style, October is redefining the sound of contemporary R& B, delivering deeply emotional performances that resonate with fans worldwide.
Tamar Braxton has long been a beloved force in R& B, known for her powerhouse vocals and vibrant stage presence. With hits like the two-time Grammy-nominated “Love and War,” Tamar continues to captivate audiences with her unmatched artistry and charisma.
Ro James, the man behind the Grammy-nominated hit “Permission,” has earned a reputation for his smooth blend of soul and modern R& B. Ro’s dynamic performances and unique style will add a distinct flavor to this epic lineup.
The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) is a coalition that produces culturally relevant, high-quality live entertainment experiences for diverse audiences. Through their commitment to artists and communities, BPC continues to be a trailblazer in the live event industry.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of “The October Nights: Calling All Lovers” Tour! It’s a journey through the best contemporary R& B — passionate, powerful, and unforgettable.
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CHICAGO'S AUTO SHOW COMES TO TOWN
Photos By L.M. Warbington Photography
CLASSIFIED
REAL ESTATE
AC 1-29-2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY
DIVISION NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT
MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff vs. FRANK J.
JAMES A/K/A FRANK JAMES A/K/A FRANK
JOSEPH JAMES, THE NEWPORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS
Defendant 20 CH 387 CALENDAR 58 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on March 4, 2025, at the hour 11:00 A.M., Intercounty's office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: UNIT NUMBER 2308-S IN THE NEWPORT CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: BLOCK 1 IN CHICAGO BEACH ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT "A" IN BEACH HOTEL COMPANY`S CONSOLIDATION OF CERTAIN TRACTS IN FRACTIONAL SECTIONS 11 AND 12, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPTING FROM SAID BLOCK 1 THAT PART THEREOF WHICH LIES NORTHEASTERLY OF A LINE 40 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY FROM AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK) (SAID PARALLEL LINE BEING THE ARC OF A CIRCLE HAVING A RADIUS OF 1568.16 FEET CONVEX SOUTHWESTERLY) IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "D" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS DOCUMENT 24730609, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 20-12-100-003-1698. Commonly known as 4800 South Chicago Beach 2308S, Chicago, IL 60615. The real estate is: condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act.. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Altman, Strautins & Kromm, LLC d/b/a Kluever Law Group, 200 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1880, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. SFL000015-20FC1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY
DIVISION Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2007-FM2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-FM2 Plaintiff vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Waverene Davis; The Huntington National Bank as s/i/i to TCF National Bank; Crystal Arrington; William G. Davis, Jr. a/k/a Billy Davis; Linda Sharon Davis; Gerald Nordgren, as Special Representative for Waverene Davis; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants Defendant 23 CH 5808 CALENDAR 62 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on March 5, 2025, at the hour 11:00 A.M., Intercounty's office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 14 AND THE NORTH 3/4 OF LOT 15 IN PERNOD`S RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 16 IN KYLE`S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 11 AND 16, OF CONSTANCE SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 20-36-330-027-0000. Commonly known as 8642 South Euclid Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617. The real estate is: sfr. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group LLC, 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1540, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W23-0205 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3259533 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. GENESIS EMERY AKA GENESIS A. EMERY; CRANDON HALL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 23 CH 1572 CALENDAR 60 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on March 10, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty's office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-24-411-021-1023. Commonly known as 6806 South Crandon Avenut, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60649. The real estate is: condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit
other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act.. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563. (630) 453-6960. 6766190968 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com
I3259842
AC 2-5-2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY
DIVISION U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-TCl Plaintiff vs. Kevin A. Williams; Lake Terrace Condominium Association; Illinois Department of Employment Security; Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services; Illinois Department of Revenue; Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp.; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Defendant 24 CH 1858 CALENDAR 60 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on March 12, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty's office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 21-30-114-029-1293. Commonly known as 7337 South South Shore Drive, Unit 826, Chicago, IL 60649. The real estate is: condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act.. Sale terms: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group LLC, 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1540, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W23-0125 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3259930
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- THEODORE BENSON Defendants 22 CH 07598 7835 S SAGINAW AVE CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 24, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 5, 2025, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public in-person sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7835 S SAGINAW AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 2130-330-009-0000 The real estate is improved with a townhome. The judgment amount was $391,979.42. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will 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 HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. Please refer to file number 1657991. 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. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719 Fax #: 217-422-1754 E-Mail:
CookPleadings@hsbattys.com
Attorney File No. 1657991 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 22 CH 07598 TJSC#: 45-149 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. Case # 22 CH 07598 I3259993 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KAREN YVETTE HARRIS; QUINETTE D. HARRIS AKA QUINETTE HARRIS; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; CLARENCE BRADFIELD, III AKA CLARENCE BRADFIELD; QUINETTE D. HARRIS AKA QUINETTE HARRIS, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN HARRIS; AYESHA M. HARRIS AKA AYESHA HARRIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 22 CH 5612 CALENDAR
62 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on March 17, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty's office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 2035-306-044-0000. Commonly known as 8453 S. Drexel Ave., Chicago, IL 60619. The real estate is: 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: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563. (630) 453-6960. 6766185647 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3260279
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2006-OPTl Plaintiff vs. Judy Cutler; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendant 24 CH 1999 CALENDAR 63 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on March 17, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty's office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-12-202-022-0000. Commonly known as 2126 East 96th Street, Chicago, IL 60617. The real estate is: 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: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group LLC, 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1540, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W23-0513 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3260313
AC 2-12-2025
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. RAYNA BOYD, RAYCHEL BOYD, RAYMOND BOYD, JR, CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ELIZABETH BOYD Defendant 22 CH 12448 CALENDAR 64 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on March 18, 2025, at the hour 11:00 a.m., Intercounty's office, 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, IL 60602, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-03-215-028-0000; 25-03-215-029-0000. Commonly known as 740E 89TH ST., CHICAGO, IL 60619. The real estate is: 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: At sale, the bidder must have 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 2215 Enterprise Drive, Suite 1512, Westchester, Illinois 60154. (312) 940-8580. 2203386 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3260378
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