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No Justice For

Rekia

Boyd

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Earth Day: Acting Local, Thinking Global

The Soul Music Movement – Leela James

Money Smart Week

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Fair or Foul: Chicago’s Black Owners Speak Out By: Mary L. Datcher A great deal of the attraction to the Windy City centers around the restaurants and nightlife culture. In the African American community, a long legacy of some of the most iconic brands has been created by Black ownership. The two worlds of nightlife attraction and Black ownership have laid the groundwork for building solid business people in the African American community.

In the 1970’s, some of the most famous Black-owned nightclubs included High Chaparral, The Club, Guys and Gals, and the Golden Peacock among many that were the pride and joy of the Black community. Most of these clubs no longer exist and in their place are empty lots or other big box businesses. Two of the first Black-owned nightclubs that moved closer to downtown were The Cotton Club and Chic Rick’s in the early 1980’s, both located in the underdeveloped South Loop area at the time.

Since then, several clubs and restaurants have been created, owned and operated by Black business people outside of the familiar confines of the West Side and South Side where smaller watering holes are still thriving. The tragic occurrence of the most popular venue, E2, with 21 club patrons losing their lives suffocating in the staircase of the club, permanently closed the establishment.

The City of Chicago has used this situation as a blueprint for tightening guidelines for establishments seeking various permits and licenses in protection of public safety.

In a string of the latest upsets have been violent crimes involving shootings, resulting in patrons being shot outside of clubs. Most of these violent crimes have occurred at Black-owned venues or venues that host predominately Black patrons. Two venues have closed as a result of violent crimes: the Buddha Lounge, a long running club located in the River West neighborhood, and Sawtooth Restaurant and Lounge in the West Loop.

Although, the Buddha Lounge was not Black-owned, it often hosted events that attracted Black and Hispanic patrons.

Residents in the surrounding neighborhood circulated a petition demanding the venue’s closing which landed on 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett’s desk following the latest shooting near the club.

According to state records, Sawtooth Restaurant and Lounge LLC is owned

by Rana Mack as of December 2014, but city officials list Dzuy Dao as owner of the business and holder of the liquor license. In addition to complaint calls to authorities from neighboring businesses and the Randolph Fulton Market Association demanding the business’s license be revoked, the building’s owner also issued an eviction notice.

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“I tried to advise the owners of Sawtooth that they were not a club, but they operated like a club and there’s a thin line between a restaurant and club. Now, most of the White establishments sometimes operate as both a club and restaurant. The problem with Sawtooth is that they had a predominately Black crowd lined up the street in a mostly White neighborhood along with bouncers and a doorman. A restaurant should be where I can take my son and be able to eat without having to show an I.D. and be frisked to enter,” said Burnett. “The challenge becomes when owners try to get as much money out of these places as a restaurant by hiring promoters – that’s when the violations come into play. It’s the same scenario that occurred with Plush Lounge,” he added.

Was this discrimination towards Black-operated businesses in an area that has increasingly become gentrified? Or is this a case of non-business practice in an industry that is closely watched due to the level of “easy” entry and cash liquidation?

In the River North area, Nouveau Tavern is the latest casualty having to close its doors on April 11. The restaurant, located at 358 W. Ontario St., catered to a predominately Black crowd, premiered Creole-inspired cuisine and often hosted private events that turned into a club environment after 10 p.m. on weekends.

Ever since the business opened, management

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has had a series of road blocks with complaints from residents and the city. Last summer, the message ‘N*GG*R’ was spray painted on the outside brick wall of the front entrance of Nouveau Tavern.

Struggling with their liquor license renewal being denied and operating without a food and liquor license resulted in a shut down by the Chicago Police Department. The Chicago Defender’s calls and e-mail requests to the Chicago Police Department went unanswered by deadline.

Just recently, the restaurant re-opened under the strict guidelines of the City of Chicago that the business must close at 11 p.m.

Nouveau Tavern’s marketing manager, Teddy Gilmore, explained, “The city used the ‘gang and drug’ ordinance to abruptly close us down. We were closed for a week and went back in front of a housing judge who allowed us to open without a DJ. We need to do this for two weeks and then we go back in front of the judge. Unfortunately, these actions are a direct result of some of the violence that has been occurring around the city -- we’ve never had a shooting or stabbing. Yes, disorderly conduct from drunk patrons, but it happens to everyone that owns a nightlife business.”

The diversity of integration through nightlife is nothing new but it was rare before See Black Owners speak out , Page 15

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Earth Day:

Acting Local, Thinking Global

By Kellen Marshall DEFENDER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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oday April 22 the world celebrates Earth Day marking its 45th anniversary. Many associate environmental degradation with industrialization. In Chicago, we know all too well that there is a legacy of social injustice that is coupled with development. What is known as Environmental Justice or EJ, began in Chicago with the efforts of one woman -- Mrs. Hazel Johnson -- who is credited with being the mother of the EJ movement. Her passion for protecting the environment was a direct result of how the hazardous waste, landfills and industrial facilities negatively and disproportionately impacted the health and well-being of residents in Altgeld Gardens and African Americans in general.

Mrs. Johnson was a life long resident who emerged from Altgeld Gardens, to become an environmental activist. She championed the underserved, southside community with the highest concentration of hazardous waste sites in the nation, including 50 landfills and over 300 industrial facilities that surround it, thus giving rise

to the descriptive name the “toxic doughnut.”

Her plight to fight Chicago housing officials on asbestos, blasted corporate polluters and rallied residents to protest contamination spawned a generation of environmental activism around the nation.

Her legacy continues through her successor and daughter, Cheryl Johnson who leads the organization she founded in June 1979, People for Community Recovery.

Chicago’s unique story of environmental protection is personal and ever evolving. Chicagoans should be extremely proud of this by giving continued attention and support, especially with the threats of climate change on Chicago’s communities of color today. Earth Day reminds us of the work we have accomplished and the work we have ahead. Our environmental “sheroe,” was a champion of change who had an attitude of acting local but thinking global. That is the message for this year’s Earth Day. Mrs. Johnson made her actions extremely local, focusing on improvements close to home, but never forgot that there are other communities similar to Altgeld Gardens in the Rust Belt Cities of the Midwest, in the First Nations com-

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munities on reservations and in the towns across the oceans in countries her eyes would never see.

It’s easy to be disconnected from nature living in an urban city like Chicago. However, reconnecting to the environment can position each of us to be a part of the solution and not the problem.

Adjusting our lifestyles to reflect the morals and values that show reverence and respect for the life-giving resources our earth provides us is necessary. Acting local is easier than you think and we can be a part of the legacy of ensuring a healthy Chicago for generations to come.

Making the Chicago and the world/ earth a healthier place is a lifestyle choice: Be an environmentally informed consumer Who you buy from absolutely matters!

Locally produced products require less travel and contribute less pollution as they don’t have to be transported as far. They also provide employment, which helps our local economy.

Upcycle Get creative! Before buying new, consider repurposing something old. Anything can be upcycled such as clothes, furniture and household items and this helps reduce waste going into landfills.

Recycle • Separate glass and plastic, from paper, from metal, from garbage and trash.

• Use alternate transportation • Cars pollute. Using mass transit or car-

pooling can reduce the number of cars on the road. Look into electric vehicles for your next purchase or pull out that 10-speed bike. With Chicago improving its bike lanes you can get healthy and keep our air cleaner year round.

Invest in green technologies Solar panels for your home can save you about $40 on your monthly bill.

Some folks have solar charged batteries for their smartphones. There are also solar powered coolers for the beach. And some folks even use the sun to make sun tea!

Eat local Growing your own food is healthy and can save you money. You can visit local farmers’ markets to support the growers in the Midwest as a perfect alternative.

Chicago has many dining options where the restaurant owners grow their own food or work with local farms to source their menu items. That’s “farm to table” in action!

Support native wildlife Rock gardens and manicured lawns are beautiful, but consider supporting birds, bees, butterflies and yes, even moths, by planting native plants. Or if you have cats, keep them indoors because they prey on ground nesting birds. Chicago is a stopping point for almost a million birds during migration season and we want to keep it that way.

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Today, half of Illinois’ power comes from nuclear energy plants operating in our state. Let’s make sure these plants keep operating in the future.

Some of our state’s reliable, state-of-the-art nuclear plants are at risk of closing for economic reasons.

According to a State of Illinois report*, here’s what that would cost Illinois families, businesses, and communities: $1.8 billion in annual economic activity

Nearly 8,000 jobs Up to $437 million in increased wholesale electricity costs in northern Illinois in the first year Up to $18 billion in economic damages through increased carbon emissions.

However, legislation now being considered by the General Assembly in Springfield could help preserve

these facilities. This legislation would establish the Low Carbon Portfolio Standard, requiring that a portion of our energy come from sources that emit zero or low amounts of carbon, including nuclear energy.

Include Zero Carbon, Reliable Nuclear Energy In Illinois’ Energy Future.

Join our campaign: NuclearPowersIllinois.com /NuclearPowersIL *Source: Illinois Commerce Commission, Illinois Power Authority, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity: “Potential Nuclear Power Plant Closings in Illinois: Impacts and Market-Based Solutions,” January 7, 2015

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New Charges, New Trial for Servin?

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By Kai EL’Zabar

Defender Executive Editor Just when I resolved to talk about the beauty of spring that brings us graduations, engagements, weddings, returning college students home from school with news of job offers, baby births and warm days with sunshine, Chicago had to go do something so unforgivable that it sickened my stomach. As I watched the news, observing the courtroom, no one moved.

Then Cook County Judge Dennis Porter announced his verdict on Monday. He dismissed the four felony counts including involuntary manslaughter against the Chicago Police officer accused in the March 21, 2012, shooting death of Rekia Boyd.

And even though Porter had warned against any outbursts before delivering the verdict chaos erupted briefly as Boyd’s brother Martinez Sutton screamed: “You want me to be quiet? This m______f_ _ _ killed my sister!”

While Dante Servin, 46, hugged family and his attorneys, Sutton and maybe twenty-five or more supporters were herded out of the courtroom surrounded by Cook County sheriff’s deputies.

Real quick, as if I have to remind you, but Servin, was off-duty when he opened fire and fatally shot Boyd, 22, as a result of aiming at her friend Antonio Cross, who was injured during a confrontation with four people three years ago.

There was certainly enough evidence to prove recklessness on Servin’s part so we laymen think.

But reckless defined in the legal sense is not the dictionary meaning.

The problem is that he was charged

with the wrong thing. Servin’s effort to shoot and kill someone was not reckless but intentional therefore in a legal sense, he shot and killed someone in the first degree.

Servin’s attorneys had said Cross reached into his waistband, pretending he had a weapon and charged toward Servin.

I mean who does that? What Black male would pretend to have a gun, especially given the track record of Backs dying at the gun barrow of White police officers?

That would indicate that Servin shot to kill particularly if he feared for his life. Earlier in the trial, a Chicago Police detective and Cook County prosecutor both testified that Servin told them he opened fire because he believed he saw a gun pointed at him. Cross on the other hand maintained he had a cellphone on him, not a gun, which by the way was never found.

So bottom line, whether Cross had a gun or not Servin thought he did and reacted with intention to kill the assumed armed person.

He aimed, he shot, he killed Boyd.

Servin told his attorney that he shot only in self-defense when he saw a gun pointed at him. Again, a gun that never surfaced. How often have we heard that? `Though Porter justified his decision stating that the charge of involuntary manslaughter requires a judge or jury to find the accused acted recklessly. Porter definitely sent a message that most of us missed and that’s that the crime was one of first degree murder not involuntary manslaughter.

“Illinois courts have consistently held that when the defendant intends to fire a gun, points it in the general direction of his or her intended victim, and shoots, such conduct is not merely reckless and does not warrant an involuntary-manslaughter instruction, regardless of the defendant’s assertion that he or she did not intend to kill anyone,” Porter said in his ruling.

Porter went on to say: “The absence of any evidence of reckless conduct renders it unnecessary for this court to consider whether the defendant was justified in his actions.” However in his decision citing Illinois case law, Porter wrote that intentionally firing a gun at a person “is so dangerous it is beyond reckless; it is intentional and the crime, if any there be, is first degree murder.’”

A little later, Servin in all of his arrogance stood before reporters in the lobby of the courthouse, saying justice had been served, “Any reasonable person, any police officer especially would have reacted in the exact same manner that I reacted, and I’m glad to be alive. I saved my life that night. I’m glad that I’m not a police death statistic.” Maybe he’s right that he reacted as any other white police

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officer would have. That’s a problem. We have got to change how they view Black men—Black people. After all this time, all the protests, the commentary and confronting of the law ‘Black lives’ are still viewed as expendable.

I know that, Servin’s statement, “I was afraid for my life” has got to stop. It is the catchall, code for White police. It gives them the untouchable license to murder Black people without explanation, proof, responsibility or guilt. And let me say this, ‘they count on it.’ They walk into a confrontation with Blacks like it’s a gunfight. Yet history shows us that when they confront whites in hostile situations they take care and every step in the book to avoid killing the suspect. Even after a white suspect has shot and killed an officer. Black people want to know where is our leniency?

We have to stay open in order to receive knowledge and information. Only then can we move empowered as an informed force. So I paid close attention to Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s issued statement in, which she said she is “extremely disappointed” with the ruling.

In charging Servin with involuntary manslaughter, prosecutors had alleged he acted recklessly in March 2012 when he fired five shots over his shoulder from inside a car in the direction of four people who had their backs to him in a dark West Side alley. So explain how he feared for his life. Rekia Boyd was shot in the back of her head, while other rounds grazed Cross’s hand and hit a signpost. Cross was the only one charged initially, but the misdemeanor aggravated assault charge was dropped the same day the city awarded the Boyd family a wrongful-death settlement. Was that a sign of truce? We will give you two because we’re taking one.

“I believe that my office had provided sufficient evidence before the court to not only demonstrate, but also to prove, that Officer Servin’s conduct was clearly reckless in the senseless fatal shooting of Rekia Boyd,” Alvarez said. “Justice was denied today for Rekia Boyd and her family, and I extend my deepest sympathies as they struggle to come to terms with this unexpected decision.”

But the truth is that her office charged Servin incorrectly and cost the public the loss.

Porter’s ruling drew mixed reactions among legal experts.

“Timothy P. O’Neill, professor of law at the John Marshall School of Law and an expert in criminal law said, “I think he’s wrong.”

“I see where Porter is coming from,” O’Neill said after reading the judge’s written opinion. “But I don’t think it was legally impossible for this to be involuntary manslaughter. To throw the case out — I respect

his decision, but I don’t think he needed to do that.”

“If I were the judge, I don’t see why it’s so difficult to say [Servin] intentionally fired the shot, but the result was in killing someone he didn’t intend to hurt.

That’s a reckless result,” O’Neill said.

Here’s the thing about the law, it’s ‘just’ when you really know it—really understand it. If you don’t we are lead by our emotions as to what we feel and what we think. Law is all about context. So in the situation of the Servin verdict, our first reaction is that we don’t understand how the judge could do this. However, when looked at from the legal perspective within the context of the [involuntary manslaughter] statute, which requires that a person unintentionally kill an individual, the judge could very well be correct in his ruling,” according to some legal minds.

According to legal experts the prosecutors can’t retry Servin on the same facts because of his constitutional protection against double jeopardy. The charge would have to be different and the presentation of facts would have to not only be different but support the charge. Perhaps he needs to be charged with first degree murder as referred to by Judge Porter.

Servin remains stripped of his police powers and limited to desk duty pending the outcome of an investigation by the Independent Police Review Authority.

This trial marked a critical moment in criminal prosecution of a Chicago police officer for a fatal shooting as the first in nearly two decades. A Chicago police officer has not been convicted of fatally shooting a civilian since 1997. And though the issue of race never became a major issue or component of the trial itself it loomed over the proceedings as national attention to the blatant police abuse resulting in the deaths of numerous unarmed Black men in Ferguson, New York, Cleveland, Marlon Horton of Chicago and elsewhere filtrated the spirit of the trial.

Did Porter hand Rekia Boyd’s family a gift to pursue new charges of first degree murder?

(Sources: Associated Press and Chicago Tribune)

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ComEd Builds New South Side Training Center

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel participates in ground breaking of new ComEd training facility in Bridgeport.

By Mary L. Datcher Anyone who’s had a chance to commute along Halsted Street in Chicago’s Bridgeport community, has probably noticed a huge construction project underway at the corner of South Halsted and Iron Street. ComEd has started construction to erect a $13 million training center facility which is scheduled to open at the end of December or the beginning of 2016 as weather permits.

In an effort to continue its commitment to increase the company’s Smart Grid and Smart Meter technology to service Illinois residents, ComEd will train a local workforce and boost economic opportunities for those involved. Overseeing the construction for ComEd is Kevin Brookins, senior vice president of Strategy and Administration.

Located at 3535 S. Iron St., the new training center, as well as its sister center in Rockford, Ill., is part of the Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act which was passed by the Illinois General Assembly in 2011.

“It was passed to ensure that ComEd has an industry-leading workforce to implement our $2.6 billion investment in Smart Grid and Smart Meter technology.

Construction has begun on the facility which will employ 40 full-time staff. We completed the foundation at the end of March. That’s our most recent milestone and we’re expected to receive the pre-fabrication walls to install along with the structures this week,” said Brookins.

‘In addition, we expect to have the shell, exterior walls and roof completed by the end of July,” he added.

At the peak of the construction of the building, ComEd will have 300 people working at the site. The overall construction is expected to cost the company $13 million contracting African American-owned firm Burling Builders to oversee the build-out. Burling Builders was selected in a competitive bidding process as the general contractor. The company also has subcontracted to at least 89 percent of minority-owned businesses to assist on this major project.

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flecting a decrease of approximately $50 million compared to 2015 and resulting in a decrease of about $1 on the average monthly residential bill starting in January 2016. A great deal of customer savings will be due to the installation of smart meters to 3.3 million ComEd customers in Northern Illinois and assisting government agencies to avoid outages in emergency and catastrophic situations.

Brookins is excited about ComEd’s commitment to bringing employment opportunities to Illinois residents.

“In order to build out the Smart Grid and Smart Meter technology, we need to also have a world-class workforce to go along with that. We thought that the training centers would be an important part of that. When it’s completed, we expect to have trained 4,000 employees each year in the Chicago training center alone.”

In addition, the training facility will have an educational center for students and members of the public to learn ComEd’s delivery system. Currently, they have partnered with the City of Chicago to develop an after-school vocational program to provide high school students with basic training to become future utility workers. Over the years, ComEd has partnered with City Colleges and Dawson Technical Institute to train students on how to become overhead electricians or ComEd linemen which includes pole climbing classes.

The training center will be opened to the public and is expected to have 6,000 visitors each year to learn the smart meter and smart grid components, as well as the importance of energy distribution.

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POLITICS

Ford Works to Restore Justice & Criminal Justice Reform

By Elizabeth Ewes

There’s a new energy in Illinois politics heating and shaking things up. A sure thing that change is afoot.

Recently this month the Illinois House Restorative Justice Committee of which State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is the Chairperson hosted the 2015 Chicagoland Restoring Justice Summit in Chicago. The goals of the summit are: to educate members of the community about their legal rights (on matters such as housing, criminal, family law, immigration, etc.). The summit is designed to provide Chicagoland residents with the opportunity to learn about legal resources in their own neighborhood; and to bring together Illinois’ public officials with community residents and organizations to discuss ideas and recommendations for justice reform. State Rep. Ford says, “It’s difficult for Black people to thrive in America but it’s even more so for those who have a criminal record. The American penal system is suppose to rehabilitate those sentenced to time and prepare them to matriculate back into society. The hypocrisy is that when they return society rejects them.

They’re not hired for work, they’re not elgible for college grants and left with no opportunity to succeed in life. Most often they slip back into they’re past lifestyle and return to prison

or die in the streets. We have to change how the system works if we want to change the outcomes.”

Topics were carefully selected to address issues that directly affect the lives of those with a criminal past. Re-entry and recidivism, juvenile justice, sentencing, and community-police relations are among the topics that were highlighted. The day began with a Justice Reform Session moderated by WVON’s Cliff Kelly, at which participants met with elected officials. Workshops and presentations by resource vendors followed.

“The feeling nationwide is summed up well by singer John Legend in his Oscar speech, ‘… the time for JUSTICE is NOW….period’,” said Ford. “Too many people in our communities have suffered from, and are still suffering from, the effects of unjust laws in our system.

In an effort to generate true reform, we must listen to people who, along with their family members, are directly impacted by the laws, policies, and practices that are put into place. And, we must be willing to make changes when necessary. We invited presenters to the Justice Summit to share their recommendations for real justice reform with their federal, state, and local officials and to provide a platform for those who have been silenced and have no place to voice their experiences. Be clear that Summit has a clear

purpose to share the ideas from those who attended. Their suggestions will not sit in a file on a desk. Their recommendations will be shared with legislators and teams like the governor’s Criminal Justice Reform Commission to create policies and laws for real change in our communities.

Residents were encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to learn about their rights at workshops presented by volunteer attorneys who practice in various areas of law, and to meet and network with others who offer resources that can assist those who are confronting legal issues. Thousands have been helped to seal their records with the new sealing law–this was a great advantage for people to present their rap sheets and arrest records to work with lawyers in the process of sealing eligible records. This event held in our own backyards, and was an opportunity for our community to make the most of such a ‘rare moment. It was the beginning of our efforts to restore justice in our communities together; if you weren’t there we hope to see you at the next Restoring Justice Summit!”

In retrospect Honorable Dorothy Brown said, “I was honored to serve as a panelist for the Criminal Justice Reform Hearing held as the Clerk of the Circuit Court, I am one of Cook County’s criminal justice system stakeholders. It was enlightening for me to hear

various citizens’ comments and suggestions regarding criminal justice reform.

African-Americans are disproportionately affected by our criminal justice system, and the negative impact of mass incarceration, recidivism, and the un-employability of ex-offenders bears heavily on our communities.”

In keeping with that view, State Rep. Mary Flowers said, “It was an excellent informative event that provided our community with power packed information provided hands on by people who can really assist them. They all left with something of value that empowered them.”

Judge Tim Evans, who participated as a panelist was able to introduce and share the various innovative programs initiated under his leadership to assist ex-offenders. “We have a proven track record of assisting 5000 home owners through foreclosure who could not afford legal counsel and actually resolving many of the cases through mediation.” Judge Evans is doing what we should do as marginalized people. He has created innovative solutions within the legal system to assist our community who lack the knowledge and wherewithal to do mange it themselves.

Stayed tuned for the upcoming Expungement Summit & Ex-Offender Job Seminar, June 6, 2015.

‘50’ 4 ‘50’ Musicians Perform For AACM’s 50Th Anniversary

By Eleana Elan The DuSable Museum hosts the year-long 50th anniversary celebration of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), which heats up on the weekend of April 22-26 with master classes and concerts that promise to demonstrate just how the organization continues to transform the musical landscape. “Together: A Power Stronger Than Itself” is the theme anniversary theme captured in the exhibition celebrating the AACM. The AACM conjures a magical weekend of Music, history and creative expression that kicks off Wednesday but the 50 for 50 concert that reunites 50 of the most cutting edge musicians in contemporary music, including Grammy nominees Steve and Iqua Colson, Chico Freeman premiere tenor saxophonist and son of jazz saxophonist Von Freeman, legendary drummer and jazz studies professor Thurman Barker and multi-instrumentalist and Shinshu Buddhist priest Shaku Joseph Jarman an original founder of the Chicago Art Ensemble.

“We are a creative music organization rooted in the musical traditions of our people and we embrace all of the evolutions that we’ve had since the first notes on the planet,”

by the DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Place before the concert and view the exhibit, “Free at First: The Audacious Journey of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.” The exhibit runs through September 6, 2015.

In addition to reserved seating at the concert, VIP ticket holders will attend a post-performance reception with the artists.

Following is the exciting weekend line-up for the AACM 50th Anniversary Festivities: TOGETHER: A POWER STRONGER THAN ITSELF said AACM chairman Khari B. “One of our members, George Lewis, was one of the earliest innovators of electronic music in the 70’s that EDM and electronica are doing now.

The Chicago Art Ensemble were the first modern group to paint their faces as ceremonial mask. KISS imitated them. All these things are a nod to AACM. We don’t make divisions.

We play music. We make art.”

2/AACM CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH 50 MUSICIANS The centerpiece of the 50th Anniversary Celebration weekend is the reunion concert on Sunday,

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April 26 at University of Chicago’s Mandel Hall, co-presented by the AACM and the Logan Center for the Arts. This groundbreaking concert will reunite 50 powerful musicians and artists in a spectacular celebration of 50 years of creative output.

Among the performers are Nicole Mitchell, Thurman Barker, Joseph Jarman, Renee Baker, Iqua Colson, Steve Colson, Douglas R. Ewart, Mwata Bowden, Khari B, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Saalik Ziyad, Earl Chico Freeman, Maia Sonjia Hubert Harper, Rita Warford, Sar Abshalom Ben Shalomo, Rasul Siddik .

Concert goers are invited to stop

Wednesday, April 22 Hanah Jon Taylor Artet at The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Featuring Hanah Jon Taylor, Yosef Ben Israel and Dushun Mosley, plus Saalik’s Epoch Zed: Ancestors’ Spirits, Far and Beyond and a solo performance by Tomeka Reid Friday, April 24 – 7:30 pm The Colson Group at International House, 1414 E. 59th St Adegoke Steve Colson, Iqua Colson, Ernest Dawkins, Rasul Sadik, Dushun Mosley

Saturday, April 25 Master Classes (Chicago State University) – Open to Musicians Only Sunday, April 26 Aacm Celebrates 50Th Anniversary With 50 Musicians 50th Anniversary Reunion Concert, Mandel Hall – Reynolds Club, 1131 E. 57th 7-9 PM General Admission $35, $15 Students/Seniors w/ID VIP Reception/exhibition viewing/ reunion Concert ($100 VIP ticket) Sunday, April 26 – 1-3 PM FREE Creative Music Summit with Nicole Mitchell and Renee Baker at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), 220 E. Chicago Ave Nicole Mitchell and Renee Baker discuss their upcoming music premieres commissioned by MCA EXHIBITION: Tuesday – Sunday Thru September 6, 2015 FREE AT FIRST: The Audacious Journey of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Place Hours: Tues – Sat. 10am – 5 pm; Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm - $10; $7 students/seniors FREE on Sundays www.chicagodefender.com

ARTS & CULTURE

Carousel!

By Candace Hunter Between the opening of Carousel at the Lyric Opera House on Saturday and the Teen filled matinee on Tuesday, three gals I love saw the musical. There was the little girl I was when I first saw the musical starring Gordon McCrae and Shirley Jones in the film version of 1956 (not that year however!), the girl I grew into who watched it on Saturday, and then, the teen girl who I have the pleasure of raising who saw it with her class.

In 1945, the creative team of Rogers and Hammerstein adapted the play, Liliom, into a musical. There were difficulties – the playwright, Ferenc Molnar had refused up until then to have his play changed and that backers felt the ending of the play was just too sad for a musical.

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The team persevered and created what is considered by many to be the greatest musical of the 20th Century. But, how does it fare in the 21st?

The film version has played over and over again for decades, making sure that the songs, “If I Loved You”, “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone” have become a part of the American lexicon – being performed at 8th grade ceremonies, high school productions, church choirs, and as lullabies to the small ones – all over the country. Nearly everyone has a memory of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” at the very least. But the rest of the story?

Do we remember it?

A carnival Barker, who is a bit handsy with the patrons and the owner of the Carousel, is let go from his job, sweet talks a pretty young thing – one he had been a bit handsy with earlier – and somehow they marry. She works hard, he, hardly, and then! The slap.

One. One slap. And the whole town is abuzz with gossip of how he beats her. And just as we are thinking this might be the end of them, she tells him of their child on the way. His tune changes. He’s got to be responsible for this new life. And so, he goes to pull a heist with the community knockabout. The heist does not go well

and instead of being captured by the police he takes his life by jumping from a roof. But it is not his end. We find him in the next scene in Limbo or Purgatory.

We are told that he has gone through the back way and therefore he will not see the Pearlie Gates.

He is made an offer to do one good thing on earth – he’ll have a day to do so – and, if he is able to do so, he can ascend to heaven.

The carnival barker Billy Bigelow, is played with spunk by Steven Pasquale and his love, Julie Jordan is played by Laura Osnes. Jenn Gambatese plays Julie’s friend, Carrie Pipperidge. Ms. Gambese’s crystal voice rings true in the very first song of the evening. All three are well known faces on the cabaret stages of New York and on Broadway. If network television is still your friend, then you will also know Pasquale and Gambese from “The Good Wife”.

Most of the performers are musical theater artists except for mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves who plays Nettie Fowler. Chicago audiences were treated to the brilliance of Ms. Graves in the title roles in “Carmen” and “Samson et Dalila” on the same stage. Though her voice was at its best singing, “You’ll Never walk Alone” and “Spring is Busting Out All Over”, her vocal performance seemed out of place amid the musical theater voices surrounding her.

She was an aural treat, she just didn’t fit with the rest of the sound and that was an injustice – to both Ms. Graves and her fans.

The Carousel owner, Mrs. Mullin, is played by Charlotte D’Amboise, a two-time Tony winner and dancer extraordinaire. The lovely thing

about seeing her in this role, is that her father, Jacques D’Amboise choreographed the film version in 1956.

They both continue to give back to community by creating Arts Camps.

Paolo Ventura did the set design and he did not disappoint! Known chiefly as a fine art photographer, he makes his theatrical debut with this production. Seemingly simple at first look, the visual world that he creates takes on a whimsicality that is hard to resist. When you go, please make sure to spend time with his framed sketches and miniatures on the lower level – it is like visiting a lovely gallery in Milan.

So, the little girl who is left in me enjoyed the nostalgia of remembering these songs, though the grown gal in me felt at times that the musical was so very dated, so many steps behind the times. But just as I started to feel that way, I would get caught up in its inherent charm - the same charm that has made Carousel a favorite work for nearly 65 years.

The answer would really come from my fifteen year old. Asked how she liked it the performance and her response was, “…well, I was confused by the gender inequality issues, but when the one woman sang about sometimes they’re good and sometimes they’re bad (the men), I guess it wasn’t all that different from today.

It did make me a little sad though, but I liked it and didn’t need my Nintendo once”. Any musical that allows a teen to be engaged and not want to dive into their tech toys is fine with me.

Carousel runs until May 3 at Lyric Opera of Chicago

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Defender Community Calendar, April – May 2015 Now – May 10th – Steppenwolf’s Ma-

rie Antoinette by David Adjmi, directed

by Robert O’Hara presents an interesting twist. Marie Antoinette is played by a Black actress in David Adjmi’s contemporary take on the young queen of France.

Marie is a confection created by a society that values extravagance and artifice. But France’s love affair with the royals sours as revolution brews, and for Marie, the political suddenly becomes very personal. For tickets, go online to http://www.steppenwolf.org/ Plays-Events/productions/index.aspx?id=624.

Now – June 28th – Chicago Defend-

er’s “Journey to Empowerment” exhibit celebrates 110 years of the legendary newspaper at Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, in the Special Collections Gallery!

April 23, 2015 – Earth Day Community

Action Plan Forum - Participants will engage in dialogue with our Green Teens about a solution to an environmental issue they’ve identified that impacts the community. Free refreshments; honest dialogue; YOUR input counts. One lucky guest will win “Carrot Cash” redeemable at this summer’s GCYC Harvest Table for fresh produce grown on our rooftop. Free Parking is available. For more information, contact Aaron Levine at alevine@gcychome.org

April 23rd-24th - 48th Annual Chicago

Business Opportunity Fair at Navy Pier- Corporate buyers, government agencies, minority business enterprises and key stakeholders in the Chicago-area converge for two days of education, networking, awards, and business development at the 48th Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair being held at Navy Pier.

April 25th - Foreclosure Intervention Rights & Options Day- Are you at risk of foreclosure and don’t know what to do? Do you live in Proviso Township? Join District State Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch for free foreclosure intervention. 10055 Roosevelt Road, Suite D, Westchester, IL 60154. For more information go to omonroe@themonroefoundation.org

April

25th

– The Most Powerful Voices Gospel ConcertFeaturing CeCe Winans, Celebrity Chef Judson Todd Allen, Walt Whitman and hosted by Art Norman of NBC CeCe Winans 5 Chicago and Sonya Blakey of Inspiration 1390 and V103.

Taking place at the House of Hope, 752 E 114th St, Chicago 60628

April 25th – The Black Star Project’s

Spring College fair-This is the largest spring College Fair in the Midwest. The College Fair will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2015 between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm at the Chicago Lake Shore Hotel located at 4900 S. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois. Please call with any questions about this College Fair at 773.285.9600.

April 26th – Carolyn’s Kids FoundationHelping Children Move Right Along - Hosted by

The Soul Music Movement: Leela James

By Mary L. Datcher Who doesn’t love a good soul song? The heart of a great song is about what emotion it strikes within you -- the emotional chord it hits.

Soul music is not about color, age or gender; it’s often defined by how the song is delivered.

A young singer from South Central Los Angeles found a way to deliver her style of soul in a way that makes music lovers remember her voice.

Leela James has been compared to some of the greatest singers of our time from sultry Etta James to the raspy deep tones of Mavis Staples – but in her own style. She was first introduced to us in 2005 with the debut album of A Change is Gonna Come and since then has released a sophomore album My Soul and the recent indie release Fall For You. During the last few years, she’s gone from having a major record label home to the creative freedom of being on her company label, Shesangz Music.

Coming off of a 20-city tour and finishing the third season of R&B Divas: LA, Leela James is never bored by the energy of her audience.

Chicago is one of her favorite cities to visit and we talked with her during her latest tour with Ledisi and Raheem DeVaughn.

CD: What is it about Chicago that draws you in?

LJ: It’s so soulful, it’s so black, it’s so me.

The only thing that it doesn’t have is a palm tree. From day one when I came to Chicago a few years ago, this city has always shown me love. I truly appreciate it. I just love seeing the beautiful black faces here. Even the beautiful architecture of the city - it’s soulful.

CD: Why do people compare you to some of the legendary women of soul music -- Etta James, Mavis Staples and even Betty Wright?

LJ: I think it came about because I’m a little, petite size lady with a big voice. Some of these women you mentioned were perceived as having these big, strong voices and small bodies which hadn’t been seen for a while. So, when I came onto the scene, it was reminiscent of a different time and these types of artists. I think it truly stood out and it wasn’t a lot of artists with that kind of huskiness in their voice.

CD: What makes Los Angeles different from the rest of the country in regards to the soul music scene?

LJ: It’s a matter of who you talk to. For me, we have the best weather but when you live in an environment where your weather and your Comedian Damon Williams. Tickets are $65. Serbian Social Center, 18550 Stony Island, Lansing, IL. 3:00pm-6:00pm

April 29th – Diversity Employment Day Career

Fair- Meet with Chicago’s Top Employers! Hundreds of Jobs and Careers! Admission is free. Hours 11am-3pm at Embassy Suites Chicago-Downtown/ Lakefront 511 North Columbus Drive , Chicago, IL 60611

April 30th-May 2nd – 2015 NFL Draft - Fif-

ty-one years after it was last held in Chicago, the National Football League (NFL) will present the 2015 draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt

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seasons are all the same – your perception on life is pretty much ‘everything is everything.’

When you hear the soul in a song, it may be a little different in the ways someone may hear the soul in the Midwest and it’s snowing outside. They may think, ‘This sounds bluesy and I’m sad’ versus if the sun is shining and you’re feeling good. That same soul song could be a bluesy song, but it doesn’t sound so sad. So, it’s a ‘funked up’ type of soul versus a blues type of soul.

CD: Tell us about your current project, Fall For You and your collaborations?

The album Fall For You, I believe to be my best work to date. The title song was a song that I wrote simply because I wanted the listener to be open to my voice and nothing else.

A stripped down version of the song and all of the vulnerabilities that I have in my vocals as an artist. I thought it would be a great project.

The first single I released, Say That, was with Anthony Hamilton and that was a long time coming because people had always wanted us University. Round 1 will take place on Thursday, April 30 while Rounds 2-3 will be held on Friday, May 1. The Draft will conclude on Saturday, May 2 with Rounds 4-7.

May 1st - 2nd - Red Clay Dance Company pres-

ents its annual spring concert “ri’flekSHEns in 6,” a world premiere and first evening length work by Founder and Executive Artistic Director Vershawn Ward. Beverly Arts Center 2407 W. 111th Street | Chicago, IL 60655 Tickets: $10-50. VIP Ticket includes Paint the Town Red Post Reception on May 2nd.

to work together. They would say, ‘Oh, she’s a female version of Anthony Hamilton.’ To finally come together to do a song was exciting and for our fans it was very soulful.

Now, we’re releasing the third song on the album which is one of my favorite songs, Set Me Free. I’m just so ecstatic because I wrote and produced it. It’s self-explanatory, but it’s such a powerful record because I think both males and females can relate to it.

CD: You’re still in that young demographic coming up, any advice to share with younger people?

LJ: I don’t know if I have all of the answers.

As Kayne would say, ‘You don’t have the answers!’ (She laughs.) I don’t have all of the answers because I’m still figuring things out to this date. What I have learned thus far is it’s not all about the music. It’s one thing to have the talent, but now you have to also have the pieces in place -- the business, the team around you, doing your homework and having the whole package.

May 3rd - Artist talk with Susan Giles - The Hyde

Park Art Center- Join artist Susan Giles, Sunday May 3rd from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. as she discusses her re-creation of the world’s four tallest observation towers and her exploration of aerial perspective as a source of visual power. The Hyde Park Art Center is located at 5020 South Cornell Avenue in Chicago. For more information call 773-324-5520 or visit www.hydeparkart.org.

May 9th - Real Deal Tour with Mike Epps and

Dominique- at the Arie Crown Theatre. Tickets are available at the Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

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Buying your first home as a couple? Check out these 5 tips Are you and your significant other gearing up to be first-time home buyers? If so, you’re not alone. More couples are living together than ever before, which is changing the demographics of first-time home buyers. A 2013 study from Coldwell Banker concluded that a quarter of married millennials (ages 18–34) are buying their first home together before tying the knot, and more than two-thirds (68 percent) of married Americans purchase their first home with their spouse.

Buying a home with two incomes could potentially help you afford a more expensive property and make paying your monthly mortgage easier. But before you go out hunting for your dream home, it’s important to take the following steps in order to thoroughly understand each of your finances and how they’ll impact the home-buying decision.

Agree on ownership By law, married couples are considered equal owners of any property they buy jointly, but unmarried couples do not have the same legal protection, according to the American Bar Association. It is very important to discuss and agree how you want to take ownership of a home. You have three options: one of you solely holds the title, or both hold the title either as joint tenants (equal ownership) or as tenants in common (with assigned ownership percentages based on how much each contributes).

You may also want to discuss this issue with a lawyer, as cohabitation rights can vary by state, and you want to be prepared for any contingency down the road.

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your score, the more likely that a lender will approve your home loan at a favorable interest rate. You and your partner can obtain individual credit reports at no cost every 12 months from the big three national credit reporting companies — Equifax®, Experian® and TransUnion® — at annualcreditreport.com or creditkarma.com.

If you and your spouse each have a good credit score, it may make it easier to qualify for a joint loan together, because you’ll be able to list your combined income on an application.

If one of you has a less-than-stellar credit score or hefty debt-to-income ratio, the spouse with the better rating can apply alone for the loan, according to Realtor.com. Just remember that the loan amount may likely be less, since it will be based on just one income.

If you’re not married, some lenders may want each of you to qualify before approving

a joint loan, and while it may be possible to get approved with just one partner’s income, just remember that the person who signed the loan would be responsible for paying it off.

Budget for now and later Your monthly mortgage payment may be more than you’re paying now for your rent, plus you’ll need to plan for property taxes and possibly higher maintenance and utility costs. To figure out what you can spend each month, determine what your current expenses are compared to your combined income.

Use a monthly budget worksheet (you can download one at freddiemac.com) to help you clarify where your money is going. Then, use a down payment calculator (we have one at bmoharris.com) to determine how much money you want to put down. Lastly, to be sure you’re ready, you’ll want to factor in these other expenses that are often overlooked: one-time costs, like a home inspection and

appraisal; and ongoing expenses, such as utilities, assessments (if applicable), property taxes, homeowner’s insurance and maintenance and repairs.

Build up your joint reserves As you budget for homeownership, you may find that you need to save for a down payment or put aside more to cover some costs. Try to figure out ways to trim some of your expenses from your current budget to add to your savings. Business Insider recommends having at least $10,000 to cover any costs that arise in the first year after you buy your home.

Get preapproved It’s smart to take one last step before you start shopping for homes: Get preapproved for a loan by a lender. This is different from getting prequalified, which is a lender’s estimate of how much you should be able to borrow but doesn’t guarantee you the loan, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Preapproval typically means the lender is ready to issue you a loan, based on documentation you provide, and is a much more concrete indication of the amount you’ll be able to spend on a new home and how much you can borrow.

According to U.S. News & World Report, some real estate agents won’t even take you to see homes if you aren’t preapproved. Ideally, the New York Times recommends getting a lender preapproval letter within 30 to 60 days of your expected purchase date because some expire in 90 days.

For more home-buying resources and tips, check out bmoharris.com/YourFinancialLife, or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau website at consumerfinance.gov.

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Dave Ramsey Celebrates National Financial Literacy Month with The Financial Literacy Challenge Grand Prize Winner Receives $36,000 Scholarship Sponsored by Fifth Third Bank Act Today: Challenge Ends on April 24, 2015 To celebrate National Financial Literacy Month, New York Times best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio talk show host Dave Ramsey is inviting high school students across the country to test their personal finance knowledge by taking The Financial Literacy Challenge. Students who score 100 percent on the online quiz are eligible to win prizes, including one $36,000 college scholarship for a high school senior.

The scholarship is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, a leader in financial empowerment Click to tweet: $53,000 in #scholarship money & prizes is up for grabs courtesy of @DaveRamsey & @FifthThird. Details: 53schools.com #53schools.

The contest runs from April 7 to April 24 and will be hosted on http://www.53schools.

com. Second and third prize scholarships of $5,000 and $2,500, respectively, will also be awarded to two high school seniors, along with three Chromebook 2 laptops for underclassmen. Each of the prize winners’ schools will receive a set of Foundations in Personal Finance High School Edition curriculum for their classrooms. See official rules for details.

“Fifth Third has sponsored Dave Ramsey’s curriculum in high schools for more than five years because we know how vital it is for teens to learn personal finance before they graduate to college and careers,” said Maria Veltre, senior vice president and Chief Marketing Officer. “The Financial Literacy Challenge gives us an opportunity to fund a $36,000 scholarship to college for a deserving student—a significant assist to a young person embarking on their adult life.”

Teachers can also register throughout the month of April at daveramsey.com/teacher

to win an all-inclusive vacation for two, $500 gift cards for their classroom and Foundations in Personal Finance High School Edition curriculum.

Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance is offered in high schools all over the country to teach students how to manage their finances and have a solid financial future. To find out more information about Foundations in Personal Finance, go to http://www.daveramsey.com/school.

Fifth Third Bank’s L.I.F.E. (Lives Improved through Financial Empowerment) programs are designed to help

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Your Financial Do-Over

If you didn’t do it right last time, often, it is just better to do it over.

Though interest rates are still at near historic lows, they are expected to creep upward. The three trillion dollar questions are, how much and when.

Wall Street fears that a goliath influence is lurking waiting to wreak havoc on bank accounts. Like the mythical Godzilla trounced Tokyo in movies, this force evoked fear of rising interest rates which pounded the stock market down 625 points off its peak in early March. This powerful force is known as the bond market.

Bonds are essentially loans. People and institutions lend money for a set period of time to corporations, banks, and our various levels of government and receive interest payments in exchange. The bond is the written agreement, an “I owe you” note. Pun intended. Like landlords collect rent, bond buyers collect interest payments as a steady income.

When interest rates go up, typically the dollar is stronger. Also your credit card rate, your home equity line of credit, even your student loan rate are pressured upward taking your monthly payment up too. These days probably aren’t the best times to max out your credit card.

A technical note, as interest rates rise, bond prices fall, probable cause to put bond buying on pause.

Do-Over: What You Own, Where You Live Many have lost their homes and re-entered the renters market. However, current housing market conditions couldn’t have been kinder to potential home buyers. March numbers peg the average Chicago-area rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage between 3.5% to about 4%, while home prices in Chicagoland are still about 30% lower than their 2007 peak.

The Seattle-based internet realty marketplace Zillow reports that while many markets around the country have been steadily rising, Chicago’s average home price fell 3.3% from a year ago, and they predict that Chicagoland home prices will fall another 1.1% within the next year.

Do-Over: Home Modification Home loan modifications, when used properly, can sometimes keep a sinking ship afloat just long enough for a bad financial position to change.

In short, modifications work by changing the terms, or rules, of your mort-

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gage to give you a chance to catch up. These modifications can be permanent or temporary.

Brought to you by the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), a federal program, guidelines require loan servicers to offer home loan modification before starting foreclosure. Miss a mortgage payment, a flood of phone calls come offering variations of home loan modifications.

But don’t hide behind caller ID, they service your home loan, they know where you live. Answer the phone, the last thing a lender or loan servicer wants is to foreclose.

There are many ways that a mortgage can be modified. Common modifications include temporary mortgage payment reduction, where your monthly payment is temporarily reduced, but your loan term is extended; and principle reduction, where part of your outstanding loan balance is simply eliminated.

In HAMP’s early days, many who attempted to modify their home mortgages fell into a nightmare of misinformation, scam operations, and okie-doke red tape runarounds. It seemed as if all those scammers that lost their jobs selling unaware folk the glut of bad mortgages and over-appraised homes cloaked in housing bubble-wrap, took up jobs trying to get those same folk to pay big money for bogus mortgage modifications.

Until December 31st, 2015, HAMP is touting a streamlined modification option that is supposed to improve the long, repetitive, and tedious modification process that hampered the HAMP program when it was first rolled out in 2009.

When lenders forgive $600 or more of debt, they are required to report the canceled debt to the IRS on a 1099-C tax form. However, thanks to the extension of the Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 which expired on December 31st, 2014, homeowners who received debt cancellation on their primary residence will not have to claim the debt cancellation as income on their 2014 taxes.

It is up to Congress to extend this tax relief benefit into 2015.

Do-Over: Refinance When You Thought You Couldn’t Refinance Home mortgage upside down? How about way, way upside down? As long as you are current on your Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac mortgage, The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), can allow you to refinance for a much lower interest rate, even if your credit is weak. You can apply for a HARP loan at your neighborhood bank or credit union.

HARP is scheduled to end December 31st, 2015.

Do-Over: All Over Again Besides HAMP and HARP, the Treasury Department and HUD have ten other special programs to help homeowners keep their homes.

There is even a Home Affordable Unemployment Program that offers to reduce mortgage payments up to 31%, or better yet, suspend monthly mortgage payments for up to 12 months for qualified unemployed applicants. The key is that you first must know that the program exists, which now you do, and then you have to apply. What you didn’t do, didn’t get done.

Fixing your mortgage woe is a do-over that can work you like a second job. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recommends calling the Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline at 888-995-HOPE (4673) to find information and free counseling from trustworthy, government affiliated homeowner assistance agencies. This number is featured on the federal government’s www.makinghomeaffordable.gov website.

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Our past present future The Chicago Defender is celebrating 110 amazing years in the media industry and would like to invite you to celebrate with us!!

Please join us as we embark on our 110th Anniversary celebration. Our Journey to Empowerment is a historic exhibit is located at the Harold Washington Library at 400 S. State Street, Chicago 60605 which features notable moments throughout Chicago Defender’s 110 year history. This exhibit will continue from March 11, 2015 through June 28, 2015.

1905-2015 11O years of serving Chicago’s Black community

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Butter Roll

Butter Roll 1/2 cup shortening, cold 2 cups self-rising flour 1/2 cup, plus 2 cups whole milk, divided 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature 1/4 cup, plus 2/3 cup sugar, divided 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 vanilla bean, seeds removed and saved Heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cut the shortening into the flour with a pastry cutter or 2 butter knives until it has the consistency of cornmeal. Stir in 1/2 cup milk.

Place the dough on a lightly floured surface; form into a ball.

Roll out the dough ball to a rectangle about 7-by-10-inches.

Spread 1/2 stick of the softened butter on the dough. Fold the dough in half lengthwise and roll it out again into a rectangle shape. Spread the remaining 1/2 stick of butter on top. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon.

Fold the dough into thirds by folding 1/3 the width of the dough on top and 1/3 the dough under the bottom of the rolled dough. The dough will now have 3 connected layers; one on top, one in the middle and one on the bottom. Place the folded dough into a buttered 8-by-8-inch ceramic baking dish. Set aside.

Combine the remaining 2 cups milk, 2/3 cup sugar, vanilla bean and vanilla seeds in a medium stainless saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to gently bubble, about 10 minutes. Remove the vanilla bean; pour the sauce over the Butter Roll. Bake until the roll turns lightly brown on top, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand a few minutes at room temperature before serving to allow the roll to soak up more sauce. Spoon sauce over each serving.

Makes 6 servings.

By Donna Battle Pierce Black America Cooks

As a long-time collector of Butter Roll recipes, it’s been my experience that nearly everyone with a family recipe for this legacy dessert made with butter, milk, cinnamon and biscuit dough also has a Mississippi ancestor! Since it rarely appears in cookbooks, you can imagine my delight when I opened up Chef Jennifer Hill Booker’s Field Peas to Foie Gras: Southern Recipes with a French Accent (Pelican Publishing Company, $26.95) and found her chef’s take on this well-loved dessert.

Later, I learned that Chef Booker was trained in Paris at the Cordon Blue after growing up on a family farm near Charleston, Mississippi.

After reading Chef Booker describe the Butter Roll dough as “similar to croissant dough,” I tested Roasted Chicken and Dumplings and Lemon Chèvre Cheesecake from the book.

The result? I’m planning this book as special occasion gifts, including Mother’s Day. And, I’ve added it to my kitchen shelf of “working cookbooks.” Field Peas to Foie Gras: Southern Recipes with a French Accent is available from bookstores, amazon.com and pelicanpub.com.

The adaptation of this Butter Roll recipe and photo are used by permission of Pelican Publishing Company.

Donna Pierce is a 2015 recipient of a Harvard Nieman Foundation Visiting Fellowship who is currently working on a cookbook about his-

toric black recipes and cooks. She is the former assistant food editor and test kitchen director for the Chicago Tribune and contributing editor for Upscale Magazine.

Send questions or share your favorite original recipe to dpierce@ BlackAmericaCooks.com or Donna Pierce 535 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3105, Chicago, Ill. 60611. (Include

your name and telephone number.)

If we print your recipe in this column, you will win a new cookbook.

Plus, you will be eligible to have your recipe included in BlackAmericaCooks.com and SkilletDiaries. com. Find more recipes and information by joining Donna on twitter. com/BlackAmerCooks and facebook.com/BlackAmericaCooks.

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Loop. Some residents give African Americans a harder time when it comes to obtaining a liquor license.

For example, when I applied for one of my licenses; the residents upstairs from my establishment started to write to the liquor commission after they saw me. They had never been inside my place, talked to me about what the concept was or who would be coming,” said Kenny Johnson, owner of The Velvet Lounge.

He added, “They wrote the Liquor Commission a list of things they thought I would be doing like ‘gang banging,’ urinating on sidewalks, selling drugs, etc.” Johnson said a neighbor told him his business would have a deleterious effect but moved above an existing business with a liquor license prior to his arrival.

The Riff Music Lounge located at 2239 S. Michigan Ave. was a victim of an isolated incident of crime, recently being closed for 60 days when a club patron was killed and another man wounded. Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd Ward) is currently working with the business owners to educate them on the correct licenses and permits to operate. Although, the Riff is not Black- owned, a great deal of their patrons are African American.

“If you want to own a tavern or club, my recommendation is to be upfront with the elected officials and the city about the type of business you would like to have so that we can work with you to help make the business successful,” said Alderman Dowell “In 2008, there was a promoter ordinance that the City Council was working on, but it didn’t get anywhere. Currently, Alderman Brendan Reilly is working on an ordinance that is designed for business owners as opposed to event promoters; it’s centered on accountability. I’m working with him on it,” Dowell added.

the early 1990’s to many Black patrons partying North of Roosevelt Road and East of Damen. With the growth of house and hip hop music -- the common thread has created an outreach beyond the comfort zones of the South Side and West Side neighborhoods.

Restaurant proprietors Dawn and Wilbur Millhouse own and operate MVie Restaurant in the River West neighborhood which has been opened for three years, building a loyal and professional customer base. They credit the success of the restaurant to staying true to their targeted audience.

“The goal for MVie Chicago is to provide a comfortable atmosphere for professionals to enjoy great food, excellent craft cocktails and superior service. We are not a tavern or dance club, nor will we become one. Behind the brown door, we practice keeping the ‘main thing the main thing’ while focusing on consistency with the food quality, preparation and service. Although we host a variety of private events such as our signature Sweet 16 celebrations, we are first and always a restaurant,” explains Dawn Millhouse.

Other Black-owned nightlife businesses have created a niche and understand how to maintain an ongoing relationship with the community and public officials. The Velvet Lounge, located in the South Loop area, carries the rich tradition of ownership in an area that has drastically changed from its days when The Cotton Club and Mr. Ricky’s once dominated as the only Black nightclubs in the neighborhood.

“I feel there are certain areas of the city that do not want Black nightlife. I cannot say there is discrimination with the process of obtaining a liquor license. I’ve had three liquor licenses in my name in the South

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By Effie Rolfe Defender Contributing Writer

Recently, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum honored the late gospel music legend Andrae’ Crouch during the Rock My Soul: Gospel Music Celebration. Crouch was known as the “Godfather of modern gospel music” with songs that transcended cultures reaching beyond the walls of the church and throughout mainstream entertainment. His legacy lives on as his music is still being sung in churches around the world.

Some of Crouch’s longtime friends were on hand for the special occasion and everyone who turned out was there to remember all that he contributed to the music industry. The seven-time Grammy winner was honored by musical greats Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans and Marvin Winans who all acknowledged Crouch as the person who paved the way for them.

“He set the standard so high for us and we’re still trying to reach that level,” said CeCe Winans.

What was billed as a tribute concert turned into touching moments filled with stories of humble beginnings, laced with laughter and tears as God’s presence settled into the atmosphere. “Andrae’ Couch made an indelible impression on the way we write, the way we do harmonies, chords and structure,” said Marvin Winans.

“Where would Donnie McClurkin be today had a man named Andrae’ Crouch not stopped to pray for an 11-year old boy after a concert simply stating, ‘God give to him what you gave to me,’” McClurkin shared. “After he prayed for me, God gave me the gift to play the piano and that’s how I learned to sing.”

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ets available to the public as well as rolled out the red carpet. According to sources, tickets were sold out in 12 minutes and the venue was packed to capacity.

Moving to the nation’s capital — gospel music’s best were invited to the White House to serenade President Obama and the First Lady with songs of praise. The recent event was part of the In Performance at the White House series to pay tribute to the fundamental role gospel music has played in the American musical tradition and the important artists and repertoire that have marked its vibrant history. Legendary gospel artists included Bishop Rance Allen, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Aretha Franklin, Rodney Crowell, Rhiannon Giddens, Emmylou Harris, Darlene Love, Lyle Lovett, Tamela Mann, the Morgan State University Choir and Michelle Williams with T Bone Burnett as executive music director and Billy Maxwell as music director. The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House is the 14th such program during President Barack Obama’s administration. The program will be aired on Friday, June 26 at 9:00 p.m.

(ET) on PBS stations nationwide and will also be simulcast on TV One (check local listings).

As with previous White House music events, the First Lady also held a special daytime workshop for students. Mrs. Obama welcomed more than 130 middle school, high school and college students from across the country to take part in an interactive student

workshop titled “The History of Gospel Music.” Beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the State Dining Room, Robert Santelli, executive director of The GRAMMY Museum® in Los Angeles, gave participating students an overview of the origins of gospel music, discussed important artists and explored the unique elements of gospel that have inspired the sound of other American musical genres. Featured performers from the evening event were scheduled to share their experiences and answer student questions about the music and entertainment worlds. Students participated from 24 schools across the country, including Los Angeles and Oakland, CA; Kahuku and Waipahu, HI; Sandy Spring, MD; Cleveland, MS; Asbury Park and West Long Branch, NJ; Somers, NY; Memphis, TN; and Falls Church, VA. Congratulations to Frank Walton and his lovely wife, Pam Morris Walton who were recently married. Happy belated birthday to Bishop Carlton Pearson, Dr. L. Stanley Davis and Tiffany Joy McGhee — 2015 Stellar Award Winner for “Song of the Year.”

“Remember—You are Blessed by the Best!”

Effie Rolfe is a speaker, media personality and author of A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking. You may also contact her at effierolfe.com or on twitter.com/effiedrolfe.

Listen to her show on urbanpraiseradio.org (Stellar Award Winner for Best Internet Radio Station 2015). www.chicagodefender.com

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D15141828 on the April 13, 2015. Under the Assumed Name of M.A.G.I.C. PRODUCTIONS with the business located at 1335 IMPERIAL AVE., CALUMET CITY, IL 60409. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: GAIL L. REID, Complete Address: 1335 IMPERIAL AVE., CALUMET CITY, IL 60409, USA Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D15141691 on the April 6, 2015.

Under the Assumed Name of BNOTEMUSIC GROUP with the business located at 3605 W. BELMONT, CHICAGO, IL 60618. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: TOMMY BRADFORD, Complete Address: 3605 W. BELMONT, CHICAGO, IL 60618, USA Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D15141647 on the April 2, 2015.

Under the Assumed Name of DÉJÀ VU CONSTRUCTION with the business located at 2215 S. WOLF RD., SUITE 178, HILLSIDE, IL 60162.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/ partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: BRANDON HARRELL, Complete Address: 2215 S. WOLF RD., SUITE 178, HILLSIDE, IL 60162, USA Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D15141767 on the April 9, 2015. Under the Assumed Name of VIVACIOUS IMPRESSIONS BOUTIQUE with the business located at 9240 S. KEDZIE AVE., EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: MICHELLE LAVENDER, Complete Address: 9240 S. KEDZIE AVE., EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805, USA

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SUB BIDS / SUPPLIER QUOTES REQUESTED

Day Shift: 6:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Night Shift: 4:00 pm. - 12:00 am.

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Walsh Consturction Company II, LLC, requests subcontractor and material supplier quotes including Disadvantage Business Enterprises, Minority, Woman, Small Business Enterprises and Veteran Small Businesses listed and certified by The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority for the following Project:

Professional FT CDL A drivers, needed for Daily and Nightly Deliveries. We can offer great hourly pay with daily overtime.. Must have 2 yrs. of recent verifiable exp, clean MVR, pass a phys/ds and be reliable and dependable. To apply, call Janette or Robert at 877-219-5270

Contract No.: I-13-4629 Elgin O’Hare (IL 390) Park Blvd to Arlington Hgts. Rd Bids Due to Walsh Construction Company II, LLC up to May 4, 2015 5:00 PM (CST) Owner: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Quotes are to be submitted to:

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE To patrons of Commonwealth Edison Company: Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”) hereby gives notice to the public that on April 15, 2015, it filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission (“ICC” or “Commission”) its annual formula rate update, including updated cost inputs, a revenue requirement reconciliation, and supporting testimony and other information, all for the purpose of determining, pursuant to Section 16-108.5 of the Illinois Public Utilities Act (the “Act”), updated rates for delivery services applicable throughout ComEd’s service territory in northern Illinois to be applicable beginning with the first monthly billing period of 2016.

As provided in Section 16-108.5 of the Act, the updated costs are based on final historical cost data for calendar year 2014 reflected in ComEd’s most recently filed annual FERC Form 1, plus projected plant additions for calendar year 2015, as well as the associated adjustments to accumulated depreciation (change in depreciation reserve), depreciation expense, and accumulated deferred income taxes. In addition, ComEd’s 2014 actual costs, which are now known, are reconciled with the corresponding costs that had been used as part of the calculation of the revenue requirement for rates effective in calendar year 2014. Those updated costs and other inputs, and that reconciliation, collectively result in a distribution revenue requirement on which new delivery services rates are to be based (referred to in the filing as the “2016 Rate Year Net Revenue Requirement”) of $2,531,558,000. This is a reduction of $50,456,000 from the analogous revenue requirement approved by the ICC in last year’s annual update.

For residential customers receiving bundled fixed price electric service from ComEd, the delivery services charges are only a portion of the total bill. The remaining portion includes the cost of the electricity supply and other services, which are subject to the procurement process established by Section 1-75 of the Illinois Power Agency Act and the provisions of Section 16-111.5 of the Public Utilities Act and/or to regulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Using rates applicable with the April 2015 billing period for such other components, the estimated total bill impacts of changes in the delivery component are provided herein. Increases are denoted by a + sign and decreases are denoted by a – sign.

For such customers, the delivery portion of electric bills represents approximately 39% of the total electric bill, on average, while the supply portion accounts for about 49%, the transmission portion accounts for approximately 8% and other charges such as taxes account for the remaining 4%. As a result, all other things being equal, the updated rates for the delivery portion result in an overall change in the total residential bills, on average, of -$1.05 per month or an estimated -1.2%. Total bill impacts for residential customers vary by delivery class and electric usage. For example, the estimated total bill impact, on average, for multi-family residential customers without electric space heat utilizing on average 351 kilowatt-hours (“kWhs”) per month, is -$1.78 per month or -3.3%. Likewise, the estimated total bill impact, on average, for single-family residential customers without electric space heat utilizing on average 765 kWhs per month, is -$1.02 per month or -1.0%. Furthermore, the estimated total bill impact, on average, for multi-family residential customers with electric space heat, utilizing on average 837 kWhs per month, is +$2.24 per month or +2.3%. Additionally, the estimated total bill impact, on average, for single family residential customers with electric space heat, utilizing on average 1,799 kWhs per month, is +$3.46 or +1.8%.

ComEd does not estimate total bill impacts for residential customers supplied by Retail Energy Suppliers and ComEd does not have the supply costs associated with such residential customers.

The updated delivery service rates for nonresidential customers in the WattHour and Small Load delivery classes (100 kilowatts (“kW”) or less of demand), with varying usages result in an overall percentage change in the total bill in the range of -3.8% to -0.8%. Nonresidential customers with larger electric loads (greater than 100 kW) have a wide range of electric load characteristics in addition to electricity supply costs that cannot be estimated; therefore, the overall effect of the updated delivery service rates on an electric bill for such customers cannot be determined.

The updated delivery service rates include ComEd’s updated costs of delivering electricity through its distribution system and apply to all ComEd customers independent of whether electricity supply is procured and provided by ComEd or by a third party (i.e., a Retail Electric Supplier). These updated rates will take effect beginning with the first day of the January 2016 monthly billing period.

A copy of the materials filed with the Commission and supporting data and documents may be inspected by any interested party at ComEd’s office located at Three Lincoln Centre in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. In addition, Commonwealth Edison Company will place an electronic version of this Public Notice with estimated bill impacts on its Internet website www.ComEd.com.

Customers are advised that the Commission may alter or amend the rates after hearings held pursuant to Section 16-108.5 of the Act and 83 Illinois Administrative Code Part 200, and may increase or decrease individual rates in amounts other than those requested by ComEd. All parties interested in this matter may obtain information with respect thereto either directly from ComEd or by addressing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62706.

COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY By: Anne R. Pramaggiore President and CEO

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WALSH Construction Company II, LLC 929 W. Adams, Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 563 5400 Fax: (312) 563 5447

LEGAL NOTICE

We request a proposal from your firm for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.

All aspects of construction opportunities are available including but not limited to roadway, bridge, retaining wall, noise abatement construction, drainage improvements, guardrail and concrete barrier, pavement marking, signing, lighting, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) elements, all electric tollowing (AET) erosion and sediment control, earth excatation, grading and maintenance of traffic during construction.

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL No. 3126 BUDGETING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) invites you to submit a proposal for a Budgeting and Business Management System. The contract to perform this service will be awarded on the basis of competitive proposals.

The RTA has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR Part 26. The RTA strongly encourages DBE participation. A listing of certified DBEs can be accessed at www.dot.state.il.us/ucp/html.

Subcontractors and suppliers can access plans and specifications online at the Walsh Group Site, https://newforma.walshgroup.com or are available to review at Walsh Construction Company II, LLC office located at 929 W. Adams Street Chicago, IL 60607 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Questions regarding DBE participation and Affirmative Action requirements should be directed to LaToya Redd, Regulatory Compliance Officer (312) 913-3212. All other questions should be directed to Karen Y. Thurmon atthurmonk@rtachicago.org. Questions are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2015.

In order to assist certified Minority, Woman, Small Business Enterprise and Veteran Small Business Contractors and Suppliers, we will divide total requirements into smaller activities or quantities and establish delivery and construction schedules which will permit maximum participation of disadvantaged and Veteran businesses where feasible.

One (1) original copy and one (1) CD or DVD of your proposal must be submitted to the RTA no later than 3:30 p.m. local time on Friday, May 15, 2015.

Proposals submitted after the designated time and date will be rejected.

All subcontractors and material suppliers are required to execute our standard “Subcontract Agreement” and/or “Purchase Order”. We do require 100% Performance & Payment or supply bonds. Please feel free to contact us about this project.

We are Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Request for Proposal is available at the offices of RTA, located at 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1650, Chicago, Illinois 60604-2705, or can be downloaded from the RTA website at www.rtachicago.com.

OUTREACH NETWORKING EVENT

Austin Power Partners (“APP”), the Construction Manager for the Joint-Use Consolidated Rental Car/Parking Facility and ATS Extension Fixed Facilities at O’Hare International Airport (“O’HARE CONRAC”) project, is holding an outreach session for parties interested in teaming with pre-qualified subcontractors who will submit bids to be received for Bid Package 2.

The overall project is estimated at $414,000,000.

The networking session is scheduled for April 23, 2015; 10:00 a.m. at the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Apprentice and Training Center, 2121 S. Union Street, Chicago, Illinois. The trade areas in Bid Package 2 is the largest of the trade packages for this project. Bid package 2 covers a wide range of specialties as listed below.

This federally funded project has an overall minimum Disadvantaged Business-Owned Enterprises (“DBE”) participation goal of 25%. Austin Power Partners is committed to ensuring that DBE firms are engaged and included in all construction-related procurement opportunities on the project.

There are over 30 prequalified subcontractors that have been selected to bid for the scope under Bid Package #2. This event is to encourage teaming opportunities with DBE’s and the pre-qualified subcontractors.

The following are the trade packages and estimated value for bid package #2: Bid Package # 2 SCOPE

ESTIMATED VALUE

Drilled Caissons

$14 – 22M

Site Electrical

$4 – 6M

Site Utilities

$6 – 7M

Earthwork/Excavation

$9 – 10M

Cast in Place Concrete

$12 – 14M

Vertical Transportation ATS Extension Mannheim Road Bridge

$5 – 6M $18 – 19M $6 – 7M

We strongly encourage certified DBEs not to miss this opportunity and to meet with APP prequalified subcontractors. Please RSVP your attendance at this networking event by contacting representatives from Trinal, Inc., the Diversity Consultant working with Austin Power Partners on this project, at info@trinalinc.com or call 312-738-0500.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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F15020183 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs.

Kimberly A. Benson aka Kimberly Benson; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 3450 707 South Tripp Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60624 Simko Calendar 58 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Kimberly A. Benson aka Kimberly Benson, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 23 IN BLOCK 1 IN WILLIAM HALE THOMPSON’S SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING NORTH OF BARRY POINT ROAD IN COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 16-15-404-017-0000 Said property is commonly known as 707 South Tripp Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60624, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made

by Kimberly A. Benson and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0835208283 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Cook County on or before MAY 15, 2015, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232

NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, (38245) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1800 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ss – In the Circuit Court of COOK County, County Department - Chancery Division, PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. NICOLE DURHAM et. al., Defendants, Case No. 15 CH 4738.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you Unknown Owners-Tenants and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of COOK County, County Department - Chancery Division, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 82 IN E.B. SHOGREN AND COMPANY’S JEFFERY HIGHLANDS IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED AS NO. 65981 FILED IN THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE ON OCTOBER 26, 1916, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 20-36-405-0300000. Commonly known as: 8322 S. OGLESBY AVE, CHICAGO IL, 60617, and which said Mortgage was made by NICOLE DURHAM, as Mortgagor(s) to ANDERSON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 1117557112, and the present owner(s) of the property being NICOLE DURHAM, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of COOK County, 50 W. Washington, Chicago IL 60602 located at 50 West Washington, Chicago, IL 60602, on or before MAY 15, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated, Chicago, Illinois, April 7, 2015.

Dorothy Brown, Clerk.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.MARIA IGLESIAS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 17491 3048 S. LOCK STREET Chicago, IL 60608 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 4, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 26 IN RAILROAD SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 29 IN CANAL TRUSTEE’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH FRACTIONAL HALF OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3048 S. LOCK STREET, Chicago, IL 60608 Property Index No. 17-29-321-051-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $240,992.36.

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 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 DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 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.

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 14 CH 17491 TJSC#: 35-1962 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.LUCIANO GONZALES A/K/A LUCIANO GONZALEZ, CARMEN GONZALES A/K/A CARMEN GONZALEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 05756 2304 S. DRAKE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTH 17 FEET OF LOT 42 AND THE SOUTH 16 FEET OF LOT 44 IN BLOCK 6 IN KING SCOTT AND WILSON ADDITION TO CHICAGO IN THE WEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2304 S. DRAKE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-26-208-021-0000.

The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

The judgment amount was $264,444.11.

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 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 DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 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.

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 14 CH 05756 TJSC#: 35-5940 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.PABLO SALGADO A/K/A PABLO SALGADO-COLIN A/K/A PABLO S. SALGADO, MARTA CHAVEZ A/K/A MARTA CHAVEZ-CHAVEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 11835 6620 S. RICHMOND STREET Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 5, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 20 IN KELLER’S PARK VIEW SUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 TO 14 BOTH INCLUSIVE AND LOTS 29 TO 46 BOTH INCLUSIVE IN REED’S 67TH STREET SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 7 OF SWANNELL’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6620 S. RICHMOND STREET, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-24-128-019-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $199,635.67.

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 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 DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 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.

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 14 CH 11835 TJSC#: 35-3835 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JEFFREY E. WEBER A/K/A JEFFREY WEBER, LISA D. WEBER A/K/A LISA WEBER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 13 CH 27257 5717 SOUTH NORDICA AVENUE Chicago, IL 60638 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 20, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTH 40 FEET, 4 INCHES OF NORTH 80 FEET 8 INCHES OF LOT 5 IN BLOCK 93 IN FREDERICK H. BARTLETT’S 6TH ADDITION TO BARTLETT HIGHLANDS A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5717 SOUTH NORDICA AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Index No. 19-18-119-011-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story single family residence.

The judgment amount was $405,217.05.

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 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. only Please refer to file number 13-070273.

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.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Attorney File No. 13-070273 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 13 CH 27257 TJSC#: 35-5966 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.ALEXANDER CHAVEZ, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. A NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN Defendants 11 CH 39283 3640 W 67TH PL Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 2, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 22, 2015, 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: Lots 31 and 32 in Block 1 in Hedding College Subdivision of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 38 North, Range 13 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 3640 W 67TH PL, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-23-303-028-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $300,032.22.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 11IL01482-1.

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.

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 Attorney File No. 11IL01482-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 11 CH 39283 TJSC#: 35-5847 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOISCOUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, as assignee of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver for ShoreBank Plaintiff, -v.CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY NOT PERSONALLY, BUT AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 4, 2003, AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 131978, CYNTHIA M. RICHARDSON, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2014 CH 00636 11901-11909 S. STATE STREET Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 2015, 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: LOTS 28, 29, 30 AND 31 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 66.41 FEET OF THE EAST 84.54 FEET OF LOTS 29, 30 AND 31), IN BLOCK 1, IN YOUNG CLARKSON’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 9, IN FIRST ADDITION TO KENSINGTON, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF SECTIONS 22 AND 27, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 11901-11909 S. STATE STREET, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-27-100-039-0000.

The real estate is improved with a mixed-use commercial / residential property.

The judgment amount was $230,446.69.

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: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300 Please refer to file number 21457.44933-SLB. 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.

CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Attorney File No. 21457.44933-SLB Attorney Code. 70693 Case Number: 2014 CH 00636 TJSC#: 35-5799 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT – CHANCERY DIVISION Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. PLAINTIFF VS Jennie Hoskins a/k/a Jennie Mildred Hoskins (Deceased); Eugene Wright as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Jennie Hoskins a/k/a Jennie Mildred Hoskins (Deceased); Deloris Boone; Lorraine Sardin; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Jennie Hoskins a/k/a Jennie Mildred Hoskins (Deceased); Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, , DEFENDANT(S) 14 CH 17025 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Jennie Hoskins a/k/a Jennie Mildred Hoskins (Deceased); Eugene Wright as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Jennie Hoskins a/k/a Jennie Mildred Hoskins (Deceased); DELORIS BOONE; LORRAINE SARDIN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JENNIE HOSKINS A/K/A JENNIE MILDRED HOSKINS (DECEASED); UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 32 (Except the South 10 feet thereof) and Lot 33 (Except the North 3 feet thereof) in Block 60 in South Chicago being a subdivision by the Calumet and Chicago Canal and Dock Company of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 and parts of the East fractional 1/2 of fractional Section 6, Township 37 North, Range 15, East of the Third Principal Meridian, North of the Indian Boundary Line and that part of the fractional Section 6, Township 37 North, Range 15, East of the Third Principal Meridian, South of the Indian Boundary Line lying North of Michigan Southern Railroad and fractional Section 5 North of the Indian Boundary line all in township 37 North, Range 15, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as: 9035 S. Mackinaw Ave., Chicago, IL 60617 and which said mortgage was made by, Matthew Hoskins and Jennie Hoskins, Husband and Wife, Joint Tenants; Mortgagor(s), to Genworth Financial Home Equity Access, Inc. ; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 1029312104; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, 50 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60602 on or before MAY 22, 2015 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 File No: 14IL00433-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT – CHANCERY DIVISION Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. PLAINTIFF VS Harry Gayles; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15 CH 2877 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: HARRY GAYLES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 7, lying North and East of the Private Alley in O.R. Hillstrom`s Resubdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Block 9 in Kensington being a Subdivision of the Southwest 2/3 of an acre lying West of the Illinois Central Railroad of the North 60 Acres of the Southeast Quarter of Section 22 and Lot 1 and 4 of the Assessors Division of the North 60 Acres of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, North of the Indian Boundary line in Township 37 North Range 14 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County Illinois.

Commonly known as: 11576 S. Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628 and which said mortgage was made by, Harry Gayles, a single man; Mortgagor(s), to Urban Financial Group; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 0823447028; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, 50 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60602 on or before MAY 15, 2015 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 File No: 15IL00036-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK AS TRUSTEE, FKA BANK ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES, INC. ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-1 Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROSEMARY TRIPLETT, ELIZABETH TRIPLETT INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE OF ROSEMARY TRIPLETT, MAHALIA TRIPLETT AKA MAHALIA BOLDEN INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE OF ROSEMARY TRIPLETT, PAMELA TRIPLETT-JORDAN, MICHAEL TRIPLETT, GEORGE TRIPLETT, JR., LIONEL TRIPLETT, CHRISTOPHER TRIPLETT, MARVIN JONES, BERNARD JONES, OLYMPIA REED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 32984 1432 SOUTH MILLARD AVENUE Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 4, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 23 DOUD’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 125 FEET) OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1432 SOUTH MILLARD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-23-120-025-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $118,374.71.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (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 department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com.

Please refer to file number X10070051.

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.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. X10070051 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 10 CH 32984 TJSC#: 35-5111 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION STATE BANK OF TEXAS, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, AS RECEIVER FOR THE NATIONAL REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO Plaintiff, -v.- KATHLEEN M. BERTUCCI A/K/A KATHLEEN BERTUCCI, AN INDIVIDUAL, PHILLIP BERTUCCI, AN INDIVIDUAL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 24493 6101 SOUTH PARKSIDE B Chicago, IL 60638 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 8, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 5, 2015, 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: PARCEL 1: THE WEST 22 FEET OF THE EAST 73 FEET OF LOT 44 IN BLOCK 1 IN THE THIRD ADDITION TO CLEARING, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE EAST 9.34 FEET OF THE NORTH 21.60 FEET OF LOT 44 IN BLOCK 1 IN THE THIRD ADDITION TO CLEARING, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6101 SOUTH PARKSIDE B, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Index No. 19-17-423-046-0000.

The real estate is improved with a townhouse.

The judgment amount was $209,581.74.

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: ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP, 120 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 1200, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 876-7100 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.

ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP 120 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 1200 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 876-7148 Attorney Code. 25188 Case Number: 13 CH 24493 TJSC#: 35-5237 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.HENRY M. SOLTYSINSKI JR., CATHERINE G. SOLTYSINSKI A/K/A CATHERIN SOLTYSINSKI, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 16062 12756 S. EXCHANGE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60633 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 13, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 16 IN BLOCK 3 IN FORD CITY SUBDIVISION NO. 5 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 5, 6, 7 AND 8 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 4 ACRES OF BLOCK 8) IN THE SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 15, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPT THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CALUMET WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY), IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 12756 S. EXCHANGE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60633 Property Index No. 26-30-313-021-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $128,920.08.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is 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 DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 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.

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 14 CH 16062 TJSC#: 35-1041 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CATHAY BANK F/N/A NAB BANK Plaintiff, -v.LAM LE, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 11954 1200-1210 W. 69TH Chicago, IL 60636 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 7, 2015, 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: LOTS 206, 207 AND 208 IN WEDDELL AND COX’S ADDITION TO ENGLEWOOD, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1200-1210 W. 69TH, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-20-315-040-0000.

The real estate is improved with a mixed-use commercial / residential property.

The judgment amount was $76,892.36.

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: ASHEN FAULKNER, 217 N. JEFFERSON STREET, SUITE 601, CHICAGO, IL 60661, (312) 655-0800 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.

ASHEN FAULKNER 217 N. JEFFERSON STREET, SUITE 601 CHICAGO, IL 60661 (312) 655-0800 Attorney Code. 39733 Case Number: 14 CH 11954 TJSC#: 35-5292 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.BETH D. WINEFIELD, BARCLAY CONDOMINIUM HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants 11 CH 00299 4940 SOUTH EAST END AVENUE, UNIT 12E Chicago, IL 60615 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 12, 2015, 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: UNIT 12-E, IN THE BARCLAY COURT CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS ‘’PARCEL’’): THAT PART OF BLOCK 6 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, BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 6 WHICH IS 125 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK RUNNING THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST BLOCK LINE A DISTANCE OF 38.84 FEET TO A CORNER OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK, A DISTANCE OF 116.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID NORTHEASTERLY BLOCK LINE A DISTANCE OF 41.13 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH A LINE 107 FEET EAST OF AN PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO A POINT 125 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK, A DISTANCE OF 107 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘B’ TO DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP (HEREIN REFERRED TO AS THE DECLARATION) MADE BY AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF CHICAGO, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 9, 1972 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 77232 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS DOCUMENT NO. 22467238, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4940 SOUTH EAST END AVENUE, UNIT 12E, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-12-102-007-1079.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $221,647.78.

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, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (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 department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F10120202.

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.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F10120202 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 11 CH 00299 TJSC#: 35-5530 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE’S FINANCIAL REALTY MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST, SERIES 2006-1 Plaintiff, -v.DORIS HILL A/K/A DORIS DIANE HILL A/K/A DIANE HILL, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC, SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLE’S CHOICE HOME LOAN, INC, PEOPLE’S CHOICE HOME LOAN, INC, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 11 CH 28676 6446 SOUTH TALMAN AVENUE Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 23, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 26, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 19 AND THE NORTH 7 1/2 FEET OF LOT 20 IN AVONDALE, SAID AVONDALE BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 6446 SOUTH TALMAN AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-24-210-036-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $255,947.65.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-95888.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-95888 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 11 CH 28676 TJSC#: 35-3524 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.VALERIE CARPENTER A/K/A VALERIE A. CARPENTER A/K/A VALERIE ANN CARPENTER A/K/A VALERIE ANN GATOR, CARMEL FINANCIAL CORPORATION, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 14 CH 11982 8051 SOUTH ARTESIAN AVENUE Chicago, IL 60652 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 25, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 27, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 26 IN BLOCK 2 IN FIRST ADDITION TO HINKAMP AND COMPANY’S WESTERN AVENUE SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8051 SOUTH ARTESIAN AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60652 Property Index No. 19-36-215-017-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story, single family residence.

The judgment amount was $210,547.93.

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 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. only Please refer to file number 14-072972.

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.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Attorney File No. 14-072972 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 14 CH 11982 TJSC#: 35-3603 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, as assignee of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver for ShoreBank Plaintiff, -v.SAMUEL UMUNNA, CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT, MARVIN FAULKNER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 38032 10736 S. VERNON AVE. Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 21, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 11, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 2531 IN BARTLETT’S GREATER CHICAGO SUBDIVISION NO. 5 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART LYING WEST OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY OF THE EAST 3/4 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 AND OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 10736 S. VERNON AVE., Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-15-400-028-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $199,517.85.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300 Please refer to file number 21457/49540 MAE. 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.

CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Attorney File No. 21457/49540 MAE Attorney Code. 70693 Case Number: 12 CH 38032 TJSC#: 35-5418 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ROSIE LEE MCGEE A/K/A ROSIE L. MCGEE, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS S/I/I TO BANK ONE, N.A. Defendants 10 CH 45923 1748 East 83rd Place Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 4, 2015, 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 1748 East 83rd Place, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 20-36-301-031-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $170,350.95.

Sale terms: 25% of the bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. 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 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 10 CH 45923 TJSC#: 35-4688 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ERIC WILLIAMS, SONYA WILLIAMS, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK, TRAUSCH INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED AS SURETY AGENT FOR LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Defendants 12 CH 25525 7622 SOUTH WINCHESTER AVENUE Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 10, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 1, 2015, 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 7622 SOUTH WINCHESTER AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-30-412-028-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $196,406.16.

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 Sales Department, THE WIRBICKI LAW GROUP, 33 WEST MONROE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 360-9455 Please refer to file number W12-1670.

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.

THE WIRBICKI LAW GROUP 33 WEST MONROE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 360-9455 Attorney File No. W12-1670 Attorney Code. 42463 Case Number: 12 CH 25525 TJSC#: 35-5118 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TIFFANY JACKSON, THE CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 12 CH 38708 11224 S. Union Ave. Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 5, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 2, 2015, 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 11224 S. Union Ave., Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-21-109-022-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $213,197.30.

Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale.

The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. 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 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 12 CH 38708 TJSC#: 35-5399 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.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N � P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � WILLIAM S WOODS, AKA WILLIAM WOODS, TOWN OF CICERO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendants, 13 CH 26990 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 Friday, May 8, 2015 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: Commonly known as 3807 South Union Avenue, Chicago, Il 60609.

P.I.N. 17-33-323-003-0000.

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 Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

13-037756 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I651436

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE F12100376 Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-WFHE3, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-WFHE3; Plaintiff, vs.

CLARENCE PARKS; DELAWARENCE BAYMON; PARKS- BAYMON, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 41739 Calendar 63 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 Monday, May 18, 2015 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: Commonly known as 8112 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60619.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

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 605631890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

F12100376 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-A, MORTGAGE-BACKED CER� TIFICATES, SERIES 2005-A � Plaintiff, �-v.SHIRLEY WILLIAMS, FIRST SECURITY TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Defendants 1 : 12 CV 9668 12846 SOUTH LOWE AVE Chicago, IL 60628 JUDGE Rebecca R. Pallmeyer NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 5, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein, will at 10:30 AM on May 5, 2015, 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 12846 SOUTH LOWE AVE, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-33-112-047.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $144,352.33.

Sale terms: 10% 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 Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-96329.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-96329 Case Number: 1 : 12 CV 9668 TJSC#: 35-5166 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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 BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-4 Plaintiff, -v.HARVEY JOE, FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. FKA MBNA AMERICA BANK, N.A. Defendants 2013 CH 08606 8636 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE Chicago, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 2015, 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 8636 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-34-320-047-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $159,066.87.

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, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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 department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F13030216.

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.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F13030216 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 2013 CH 08606 TJSC#: 35-3446 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION RED BRICK, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AS ASSIGNEE OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, INC. Plaintiff, -v.FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, PROTIUM REO I, LP, CHAD HOUSE, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., GERAR, INC., CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 14201 1400-02 EAST 67TH PLACE/6715-17 SOUTH DORCHESTER AVENUE Chicago, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 8, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 2015, 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 1400-02 EAST 67TH PLACE/6715-17 SOUTH DORCHESTER AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-402-023.

The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

The judgment amount was $55,390.20.

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: THE LAW OFFICES OF NEAL M. GOLDBERG, 20 N. Clark, #800, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 332-3735 FAX NUMBER: 312-332-6523 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.

THE LAW OFFICES OF NEAL M. GOLDBERG 20 N. Clark, #800 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 332-3735 E-Mail: nmgoldberg@nealmgoldberg Attorney Code. 55349 Case Number: 12 CH 14201 TJSC#: 35-5712 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, AS ASSIGNEE OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, AS RECEIVER FOR SHOREBANK Plaintiff, -v.REGINALD T. BAKER, PAIGE MCINTOSH-BAKER, CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT, CITY OF CHICAGO, THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 06352 507 EAST 83RD STREET Chicago, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 31, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 6, 2015, 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 507 EAST 83RD STREET, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-34-401-011-0000.

The real estate is improved with a mixed-use commercial / residential property.

The judgment amount was $204,448.13.

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, contact Plaintiff s attorney: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300 Please refer to file number 2145754248-TGT. 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.

CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Attorney File No. 21457-54248-TGT Attorney Code. 70693 Case Number: 14 CH 06352 TJSC#: 35-5260 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.GERALDINE BLUE Defendants 14 CH 17081 8403 S. Paulina Avenue Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 27, 2015, 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 8403 S. Paulina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-31-413-002-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $113,173.40.

Sale terms: 25% of the bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. 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 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 14 CH 17081 TJSC#: 35-3363 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.OSCAR COBUS, ARETA COBUS, CITIBANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CITICORP TRUST BANK, FSB AS MORTGAGEE UNDER DOCUMENT 0712910173, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 25145 5813 S. KILDARE AVE. Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 27, 2015, 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 5813 S. KILDARE AVE., Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-15-225-003-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $281,073.05.

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: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 102222-15871.

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.

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste.950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No. 10-2222-15871 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 13 CH 25145 TJSC#: 35-4123 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.VERONICA MANUEL A/K/A VERONICA NEAL, ETHEAL MANUEL, VERNETTA JENKINS, VICTORIA NEAL, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF MINNIE NEAL A/K/A MINNIE L. NEAL, MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC., VERNON NEAL, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF MINNIE NEAL A/K/A MINNIE L. NEAL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 07962 10800 S. HALE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60643 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 23, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 27, 2015, 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 10800 S. HALE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Index No. 25-18-401-020-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $164,836.87.

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 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 DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 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.

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 14 CH 07962 TJSC#: 35-3367 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.CLARENCE H. TRAVIS, JR. AKA CLARENCE H. TRAVIS, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 12 CH 18072 7250 S.E. End 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 February 26, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 27, 2015, 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 7250 S.E. End Ave., Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-113-033-0000.

The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments.

The judgment amount was $365,869.12.

Sale terms: 25% of the bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. 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 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 12 CH 18072 TJSC#: 35-4222 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.GERALD P. NORDGREN SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR TOMMIE HARRIS (DECEASED), ROBERT HARRIS, MICHELLE SHELTON, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TOMMIE HARRIS (DECEASED), UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 27971 6336 S HERMITAGE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60636 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 11, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 2015, 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 6336 S HERMITAGE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-19-204-032-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $92,419.07.

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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. HOME OWNERSHIP, LLC, Plaintiff, -v.VELITA A. SANDERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 13701 6510 S. EVANS AVE. Chicago, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 11, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 12, 2015, 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 6510 S. EVANS AVE., Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-222-027-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $162,960.89.

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: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 14-3723G. 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.

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste.950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No. 14-3723G Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 14 CH 13701 TJSC#: 35-4785 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF VERDELL ELLIS ABDULLAH, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF VERDELL ELLIS ABDULLAH, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF VERDELL ELLIS ABDULLAH, DECEASED, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF VERDELL ELLIS ABDULLAH, DECEASED, CAROLITA RICHARDS Defendants 13 CH 16084 3400 W. 76th Pl. Chicago, IL 60652 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 20, 2015, 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 3400 W. 76th Pl., Chicago, IL 60652 Property Index No. 19-26-425-001-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $139,556.16.

Sale terms: 25% of the bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. 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) 4221719 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 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 16084 TJSC#: 35-3849 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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 13IL00357-1.

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.

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 Attorney File No. 13IL00357-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 13 CH 27971 TJSC#: 35-5536 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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MATTHEWS Beatrice Matthews…..Wake was held: Friday, April 17, 2015; 12pm @ Chapel Funeral: 12:30pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

POWELL Shirley Powell…..Wake was held: Friday, April 17, 2015; 5pm @ New Prospect Missionary, 3352 E. 91st Street Funeral: 6pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BOYD Robert Boyd…..Memorial was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 6pm -7pm @ Chapel Country Clubs Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

YOUNG Valerie Young…..Memorial was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am -1pm @ The Legacy, 11901 S. Loomis Street Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

OGBOMOH Basil Ogbomoh…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 9am @ All Saints Christian Assembly, 1345 Superior Ave. Funeral: 10am Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

TRIMUEL Allie Trimuel…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 9am @ New Life Covenant, 1021 E. 78th St. Funeral: 10am Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HENRY, SR. Huey Henry Sr…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am @ Chapel King Funeral: 10:30am Interment: Oak Woods Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MONTGOMERY Florence Montgomery…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am @ Avalon Park United Church of Christ, 8100 S. Dante Ave. Funeral: 11am Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

THORNTON Alexander Thornton…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am @ Maryland Avenue Baptist Church, 8058 S. Maryland Ave. Funeral: 11am Interment: Evergreen Hobart, IN Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CUNNINGHAM Alberta Cunningham…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am @ Shiloh BC, 9211 S. Justine Funeral: 11am Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WAMSBY Devante Wamsby…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am @ Christian Youth MBC, 8801 S. Hermitage Funeral: 11am Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BARBEE Charles Barbee…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11am Interment: Washington Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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KOONCE Rochelle Koonce…..Memorial was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am -11am @ Apostolic Deliverance, 2237 West 63rd Street Funeral: 11am Interment: Burr Oak Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HARPER Andrea Harper…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am @ St. Philip Neri Church, 2132 East 72nd Street Funeral: 11am Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GARNER-TOLBERT Annie Garner-Tolbert…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am @ Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 56 East 46th St. Funeral: 11am Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

TYLER Margie Tyler…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am @ New Testament, 2 E. 112th Street Funeral: 11am Interment: Beverly Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MAYS, JR. Robert Mays, Jr…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 2pm @ St. Ailbe’s Church, 9015 S. Harper Ave. Funeral: 2:30pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WINSTON Darryl Winston…..Memorial was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 4pm-5pm @ Chapel King Memorial was held: 5pm-6pm @ Chapel Jackson Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CURRY Rose Curry…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 5pm @ Chapel Funeral: 6pm Interment: Monday, April 20, 2015; Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SANDERS Theodore Sanders…..Wake was held: Sunday, April 19, 2015; 12pm @ Chapel Funeral: 1pm Interment: Monday, April 20, 2015; Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HILL Dion Hill…..Wake was held: Sunday, April 19, 2015; 2pm @ Chapel Funeral: 3pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILSON, SR. Charles Wilson Sr…..Wake was held: Monday, April 20, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Funeral: 11am Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CARTER Barbara Carter…..Wake was held: Monday, April 20, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11am Interment: Abraham Lincoln Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILLIAMS Myrtle Williams…..Wake was held: Monday, April 20, 2015; 10am @ Liberty Baptist Church, 4849 S. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Dr. Funeral: 11am Interment: Washington Lincoln Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MASON Amari Mason…..Wake was held: Monday, April 20, 2015; 10am @ Greater Mt. Pleasant MB Church, 2100 E. 83rd St. Funeral: 11am Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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GREEN, SR. L.C. Green Sr…..Wake was held: Monday, April 20, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11am Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILLIAMS Leroy Williams…..Wake: Friday, April 24, 2015; 10am @ Chapel King Funeral: 11am Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MILLER Yvette Miller…..Wake was held: Monday, April 20, 2015; 10am @ Holy Family Lutheran Church, 542 West Hobbie Funeral: 11am Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DAVIDSON Thelma Davidson…..Wake: Friday, April 24, 2015; 10am @ JLM Abundant Life, 2622 W. Jackson Blvd. Funeral: 11am Interment: Forest Home Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILLIS Walter Willis…..Graveside was held: Tuesday, April 21, 2015; @ Mt. Hope Cemetery Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ABRAMS, JR. Willis Abrams Jr…..Wake was held: Tuesday, April 21, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Funeral: 11am Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DUDLEY Vernelia Dudley…..Wake was held: Tuesday, April 21, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Funeral: 11am Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROWN, JR. Maurice Brown Jr…..Wake was held: Tuesday, April 21, 2015; 6pm @ Chapel King Funeral: 7pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

NELSON Brent Nelson…..Wake: Wednesday, April 22, 2015; 10am @ Chapel King Funeral: 11am Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HOBBS George Hobbs…..Wake: Wednesday, April 22, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11am Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HEARD Bernice Heard…..Wake: Wednesday, April 22, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 11am Interment: Homewood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JONES Carlos Jones…..Wake: Wednesday, April 22, 2015; 5pm @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 6pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LANE Mattie Lane…..Wake: Thursday, April 23, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11am Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SCOTT John Scott…..Wake: Thursday, April 23, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Funeral: 11am Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BOONE Deborah Boone…..Wake: Thursday, April 23, 2015; 1pm @ Chapel Funeral: 2pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MARTIN Ella Martin…..Wake: Friday, April 24, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Funeral: 11am Interment: Burr Oak Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MERRITT Christene Merritt…..Wake: Friday, April 24, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Funeral: 11am Interment: Homewood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BEACH-BELLIARD Lillian Beach-Belliard…..Wake: Friday, April 24, 2015; 5pm @ Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church, 8210 S. Cornell Ave. Funeral: 6pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

KELLY Willa Kelly…..Wake: Saturday, April 25, 2015; 10am @ Freedom Temple COGIC, 1459 W. 74th St. Funeral: 11am Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILLIAMS Lora Williams…..Wake: Saturday, April 25, 2015; 10am @ New Paradise MB Church, 6645 S. Evans Funeral: 11am Interment: Oak Woods Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

PICKENS Joseph Pickens…..Wake: Saturday, April 25, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Funeral: 11am Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

IVY Len Ivy…..Wake: Saturday, April 25, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Funeral: 11am Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MC NUTT Steven Mc Nutt…..Wake: Saturday, April 25, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11am Interment: Holy Sepulchre Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LAWRENCE Reatha Lawrence…..Wake: Saturday, April 25, 2015; 10:30am @ King of Glory Tabernacle Church, 2314 E. 83rd St. Funeral: 11:30am Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SCOTT Marilyn Scott…..Wake: Saturday, April 25, 2015; 1pm @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DJUMAH Wilberforce Djumah…..Wake: Saturday, April 25, 2015; 1:30pm @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 2:30pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILLIAMS Sylvester Williams…..Wake: Wednesday, April 29, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Funeral: 11am Interment: Abraham Lincoln Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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STEWART James Stewart…..Memorial: Wednesday, April 29, 2015; 5pm8pm @ Chapel Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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EASON Tessie Eason…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Funeral: 10:30am Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63rd E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

WELLMAKER Joel Wellmaker…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am @ Berean Baptist Church, 5147-49 S. Dearborn Funeral: 11am Interment: Cedar Park Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63rd E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

WARE, JR. Carter Ware Jr…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am @ New Galilee Baptist Church, 431 N. Laramie Funeral: 11am Interment: Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63rd E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

GAUSE John A. Gause…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Funeral: 11am Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63rd E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

YANCY William Yancy…..Wake was held: Saturday, April 18, 2015; 12pm @ Chapel Funeral: 1pm Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63rd E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

EVANS-EDWARDS Lenita Evans-Edwards…..Wake was held: Tuesday, April 21, 2015; 10am @ Carter Temple CME Church, 7841 S. Wabash Ave. Funeral: 11am Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63rd E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

FRANKLIN Bessie Franklin…..Wake: Friday, April 24, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Funeral: 11am Interment: Washington Memory Gardens Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63rd E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

TYLER Evelyn Tyler…..Wake: Friday, April 24, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Funeral: 11am Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63rd E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

DAVIS Betty J. Davis…..Memorial Service: Saturday, April 25, 2015; @ Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 11159 S. Loomis Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63rd E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

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MITCHELL Devon Mitchell…..Wake: Friday, April 24, 2015; 10am @ Chapel Funeral: 11am Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

CAVERL Adell Caverl…..Wake: Saturday, April 25, 2015; 10am @ Mt. Pisgah Church, 4600 South King Drive Funeral: 11am Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

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