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Wednesday – Tuesday Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 2015

Taxpayers take the hit

By Mary L. Datcher

Defender Senior Staff Writer

The skyline of Chicago is one of the most beautiful skylines in the world. It’s one of the first things visitors notice whether their traveling by air, by water or by ground transportation. The modern architecture of today perfectly aligned with the timeless architecture of Wright, Burnham and Sullivan glistering along our gorgeous Lake Michigan shoreline. The delicate manicured trees running down Michigan Avenue, the beautifully curated public art gracing the frame of the city backdrop as tourists navigate through traffic visiting Millennium Park— taking pictures in front of the ‘bean’ Is deeply inhaled. It is a wonderful sight to take in because it captures the soul of the city. And Chicagoans feel a sense of pride when describing the city to non-residents.

The cosmetic make-up of the City of Chicago is like a tight, sculptured face that has had a few too many lifts and Botox injections—sooner or later what’s underneath the facade will fall apart. Over the years, the city, known as the ‘City that works,’ budget has had many contractual changes to appease everyone from the Chicago Teachers Union to the Fire and Police pensions. It has become a very bad facelift. While patching the aging programs to continue looking good the inner erosion was pushing the splendid city to near financial ruin.

Things were steadily breaking down Mayor Rahm Emanuel in his second term has presented the 2016 City of Chicago Budget Recommendations, which includes $170 million in savings and reforms will save the city over the next 5 years up to $600 million. It may be hard to take but it had to be done. None of us like taxes. We don’t like our taxes increased, so the question becomes, ‘Where will the money come from?’

Leaders have to bite the bullet and bear the back lash of any choice they make which will come under scrutiny. So Mayor Emanuel has thrown back his head butting it forward to push through one of the worse financial deficits ever.

So, let’s review what this means to people who reside and pay taxes in the city of limits of Chicago: $544 million property tax increase over the next four years This means the City of Chicago must meet its obligations to both the Police and Fire pensions and the only way to pull monies is to increase taxes on property owners. It also can mean life or death for residents in emergency responder situations. No pay, no play.

Breakdown for property owners: $318 million (2015), $109 million (2016), $53 million (2017) and $63 million (2018).

Establish a $9.50 monthly fee per household for garbage pick up Although, residents are billed within their property taxes for garbage 2 Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 2015 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

pick-up, the City is breaking down the fee to individual homeowners and residential properties with over 3-unit apartment buildings. Seniors will be protected that are on a fixed budget by a 50 percent discount.

This doesn’t mean much for an already struggling monthly income and an unapproved State budget.

Increasing the fees for building permits to raise $13 million This will increase the wait time for building permits. All new construction projects or renovations should be prepared to dig a little deeper in their pockets for fees.

Access new rideshare and taxi fees that will create $60 million in 2016-- the rideshare industry will be responsible for more than 80 percent of this revenue.

The excitement of not paying those drastic commercial taxicab fares was a relief for many discovering the benefits of Uber and Lyft.

Riders will be charged an additional tax to each ride almost making it just as much as calling a Yellow or Checker cab.

Create a new tax on e-cigarettes that will discourage youth from vaping. The tax will generate $1 million in revenue in 2016 with a portion dedicated to support community health services.

Any cigarette smoker will tell you increasing the taxes does not prevent reduction of smoking. For young vapers on the rise, if they can find the funds for the latest sneaker pimps, Lolla tickets or hottest Apple watch—then they will ‘vap’ to their heart’s desire.

The tax will include both $.25/ml of e-liquid and $1.25/container of e-liquid.

We can throw daggers at Mayor Rahm Emanuel for the huge and financially discomforting budget proposal but it’s the hot mess that was left behind from Mayor Richard M. Daley’s administration. It has been a constant ‘elephant’ in the room but one that our city council incumbents are also responsible for supporting over Daley’s 23-year reign.

For many Blacks, the decline in our residency has been a blueprint put in place before the tall housing projects of Cabrini Green and the Robert Taylor homes met their destruction. As we muddle through every bad hiccup from the last administration’s decision to pimping off our Indiana Skyway Toll Bridge, to the 75-year parking meter contact handled by the firm in, which he/Daley??? is currently an investor We are deeply up the creek.

This 2016 budget will also include funding for the Chicago Police Department to hire professionals to fill administrative roles in order to deploy 319 officers back to the street to fight gun violence. Out of the 319 police officers: 154 officers are currently assigned to districts on administrative duties See Budget, Page 3

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FRONT PAGE Budget from Page 2 60 officers will be assigned to Area Saturation Teams giving Area deputy chiefs discretionary resources to help combat violent crime.

105 officers will be evenly distributed and assigned to areas that have high crime and issued straight time to cut down on overtime as District Impact Officers.

Between January 2015 and September 28 there have been 2,271 shooting victims and 389 homicides due to violent crimes.

At press time, the top three communities most affected by gun violence: Austin (36 homicides), Englewood (24 homicides), Garfield and North Lawndale are tied (22 homicides).

The problem remains how many of the officers assigned to predominately African American areas are Black? How many minority officers have the Chicago Police Department hired in the last four years since Mayor Emanuel have taken

office? In the budget proposal, the District Impact officers will also foster community engagement among residents. This has been the main complaint by the Black community that feel the lack of connection between them and CPD. Although, familiarity is important placing officers that can relate culturally and understand the ‘lay of the land’ can bring down heighten tension.

The education and youth component is outlined throughout the budget proposal as it lists the City investing an additional $1.5 million in afterschool programs, which brings the total investment to $16 million. The increase has doubled since 2011 when Emanuel took office serving 27,000 youth in various programs throughout the city. With youth programs being the latest victim slashed in the Illinois State budget cuts, it is vital that these programs continue and the City of Chicago has included this into the 2016 Budget Proposal. $50 million overall in programs

for youth social services $15 million to support preschool programs $15.5 million invested to support the summer jobs for 25,000 youth This is a good program for the summer but questions have been raised at the short length of time for many young adults seeking employment to assist in financial independence in their junior and senior year of high school. $2 million investment over the next 5 years for school-based health centers (SBHC) for students. Only 13 out of 30 locations provide healthy beyond students. By 2019 the City will be adding 5 more locations.

Will there be a consideration for mental healthcare facilities to be a part of the new budget? In 2012, the City closed six mental health clinics most of, which were in Black communities. The increase in the number of Cook County jail inmates is due in part to the lack of mental

health treatment according to Cook County Sheriff, Tom Dart.

Some of these programs will also be supported by philanthropic grants and City funds in order to support the needs of many Chicago youth. In the 2016 budget proposal, 15 Chicago Public Library Early Learning centers will be added across the City but no breakdown provided as to where they will be placed.

Although, there are key points in the 2016 Budget Proposal presented by Mayor Emanuel which break down the obvious concerns of where monies are being pulled from in order to chip away at a $456 million deficit, it is not clear how beneficial this budget will be for residents that are currently struggling trying to turn a dollar out of fifteen cents.

“With this budget, we will build on our progress in charting a new course for Chicago’s future and secure the retirements of our police and firefighters in a way that does not hurt those who can least afford

it,” Mayor Emanuel said.

As it stands now, the City’s 2016 Budget Proposal lists everything from eliminating 150 vacant positions ($14.1 million), sale of excess City-owned land ($4.8 million), Debt and revenue collection from new auditors ($23.4 million) and getting rid of the old IT, hosting and mainframe system that has plagued departments ($3.9 million) that would bring them up-to-date. Decreased healthcare funding for City of Chicago retiree benefits will also be phased out saving the City $30 million.

No matter how you see it or break down the benefits and the woes—Chicago residents will eat the costs. The city’s beauty and cultural diversity truly separates us from other cities around the world.

Although, the City of Chicago will hold dear in many hearts – this next chapter in history of the City that works will carry a deep hole in our pockets.

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BUSINESS

Business Enterprise Program: More Inclusive Program Excludes Blacks

BY MAZE JACKSON Defender Political Editor When the topic of wealth is discussed, the state budget of Illinois is not typically the first thing that comes to mind. But when you consider the fact that the state of Illinois has an operating budget close to $55 billion and spends over $10 billion annually for goods and services, the state budget plays a major role in building wealth in certain communities. While the Black community primarily focuses on social services and jobs, when dealing with state government, the role of business and contracting opportunities cannot be ignored in the discussion of building wealth in the Black community.

It ‘s no secret that historically, White males have dominated all aspects of business throughout the country. It is the institutionalized racism that was targeted by the affirmative action programs of the 60’s and 70’s that lasted through the 90’s. Those laws ensured that discrimination in the workplace was illegal, regardless of race, creed, color, or religion. Critics argued that affirmative action laws were unfair because they created racial quotas, “unfairly” denying Whites opportunities because of their race. In spite of years of systemic discrimination, many White’s argued they were victims of “reverse discrimination.” In 2001, the Supreme Court ruled that affirmative action programs were illegal, in the Grutter v. Bollinger case.

With that ruling, affirmative action programs around the country were dismantled, and Blacks saw their numbers drop at educational institutions, in the workplace, in contracting, and business.

As those levels began to drop across the board and Black people complained to their elected officials, states attempted to address the issue by creating more “inclusive” programs. Those programs included other groups that had been subjected to discrimination at the hands of White males. While White women, Latinos, Asians, Veterans, and the disabled have not suffered the same level of 4 Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 2015 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

discrimination as Blacks, they were all included in the more “inclusive” programs, diluting Black participation in a program that was initially intended for Blacks and fought for by Blacks.

The State of Illinois attempted to address the affirmative action issue by creating one of these more “inclusive “ programs.

They called it the Business Enterprise Program, and more commonly referred to it as the BEP. The BEP establishes minority contracting goals for the more “inclusive” group at state agencies and state funded institutions, colleges and universities.

These agencies are required to report the progress toward those goals annually. Based on the more “inclusive” minority group, one would think the Business Enterprise Program was a smashing success, but upon further examination, that success does not translate well for the Black community.

During fiscal year 2015, CMS Acting Director Tom Tyrell, reported that BEP vendors did $425,822,468, which was 38.5% of the $1,106,236,144 subject to that goal. Of the 1,712 businesses in the BEP program, only 301 are Black.

Those 301 businesses do a total combined business of $76,269,333 between state agencies and state funded universities, approximately 20.48% of the BEP. Comparatively, Latinos do $69,305, 191 or 18.61%, while Asians do 64,058,131 or 17.2%. But the most striking figure is the fact that White female own businesses do $156,410, 883, or 41.99% of the BEP. Essentially, a program that was initially created to address inequities Blacks face in business due to institutional racism, has been taken over by White women who are often married to White men in similar businesses. In fact, White women do at least twice the amount of business as Blacks or any other group in the more “inclusive” program, effectively selling the reverse discrimination argument with the BEP to the detriment of Black businesses. If Black businesses are not able to participate

in the state business that they pay taxes into, they are not able to take part in the wealth that that comes for institutions that should spur economic growth.

This is exemplified by Chicago State University, which by all accounts, is the state’s HBCU (Historically Black College and University). Located on Chicago’s south side, Chicago State University sits in the heart of the Black community, and is a shining jewel of the community. Black legislators like former Senate President Emil Jones, Jr. and State Senator Donne E. Trotter have spent years directing dollars to Chicago State to ensure Black students have access to world class learning facilities. Having expended so much Black political capital on Chicago State, the logical assumption is that like most universities, CSU would become the economic engine and anchor for the local business community.

With an annual budget of $88,061,276 and a BEP goal of $12,566,846, Chicago State only has a total of 7 Black contactors, with contracts totaling a miniscule $318,856. While institutional racism is an issue throughout the state, the lack of wealth building opportunities at Chicago State is baffling. With a Black President, a predominately Black board, and administration, Blacks participating in the BEP program at a Black institution should not be a problem. But according to the BEP report Chicago State is one of the worst offenders in the program as it relates to Black people. But Chicago State University is only one example.

Consider the Illinois Department of Corrections, which has a 65% Black population has an annual budget of $1,303,767,800 (billions) of which $30,125,105 is subject to BEP goals. Black businesses have a total of 10 contracts totaling, $951,367 while White women have 47 contracts totaling $5,900,920. The story is the same at the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), which has a $1.2 billion dollar budget.

At DCFS, Black businesses do $377,867 in business while White women owned businesses do approximately 10 times that amount with $4,129,479 in business. DCFS has a $1.2 Billion dollar budget.

Nowhere is the irony of Black business opportunities in the state of Illinois more obvious than in the agency titled Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), which has a $3.3 billion budget. Black businesses have a total of 8 contracts totaling $89,160, while White women do 16 times that with $1,482,427 in business.

There is plenty of business and economic opportunity in Illinois, just apparently not for Black businesses.

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OPINION

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By Kai EL’Zabar

Defender Executive Editor In what has been touted at another horrendous weekend of violence in Chicago there’s much to be said about last week. Black folks were riding high doing wonderful things making a difference in the lives of other Black folks and the world because I know that when Black folks are well and are doing well we contribute such a huge energy force in the universe that impacts the world.

If you don’t know that then all the more reason we must become once more enlightened.

So listen while six people were killed and eight others wounded the Historic Black Colleges and Universities, The Chicago Football Classic, The National Congress of Black Women, Metro Chicago Chapter were out and about the business of recruiting, raising money, marketing and promoting their programs, awarding and receiving scholarships. And that’s just the tipoff the iceberg. There were fathers spending playing ball with their sons, mothers combing their daughters’ hair, grandmothers baking cookies for the family, sisters laughing and cooking together, families playing together and simply being together.

My point? Where was the news about that?

The news flashed about the flurry of gun violence in Chicago steady rising bringing a to 21% surged in homicides and a 20% increase in non-fatal shooting incidents so far in 2015. It makes you want to scream.

Deputy Chief Eugene Roy told reporters that gunfire was the cause of death for two women (mother and daughter) and wounded three others including an 11-month old baby boy as they returned from a family outing around 7:15 PM. The pregnant 24-year-old Patricia Chew and her 46-year-old mother Lolita Wells were the mother and grandmother respectfully of the 11-month-old boy.

As Chief Roy stated so poignantly, “In a second, two generations of that child’s family were wiped out.

The other two victims were men, both 25 who suffered nonlife threatening injuries. Almost five hours alter and less than three miles away, another woman and two men were murdered, while two others were wounded on the South Side. The shooting happened near a playground when the reported two gunmen opened fire from a nearby alley. The 22-year old Ayanna Northern was shot in the chest and pronounced dead at the scene.

The two men shot have not been identified died of shots fired to their heads. The additional two wounded were a man and a woman.

Yes they all those described here were Black victims and it just angers me so that after all this time this is where we find ourselves; this is what we have come to? Honestly, I get it. I am full of compassion and empathy to the plight of our people.

I get that we have grave wounds from our past, that slavery has done a psychological number on us, I am familiar with and understand the Willie Lynch programming, I understand the ravage that racism and its terrorist tactics have wreaked upon my people, the mental and emotional scars of oppression; how it has our men repressed unable to be themselves alpha males that they are with so many gifts to give and no where for them to live~ Gregory Porter. It’s a horrible thing to be despised by others just because you are who you are. Yet observe them mimic and adopt your style, be their creative muse, and cop your self-expression, steal your rituals however great or small and yet still hate you.

In an editorial meeting this past summer one of our interns so innocent and naïve asked the question, “why do they hate us?” as we discussed growing numbers of the police brutality against Blacks captured on video.

I was in awe at what they didn’t know, what they don’t know. As journalist, it’s imperative to be well read, to be knowledgeable and exposed to more than your myopic view of life based on your individual experience. How can you begin to talk about this horrific position or state that we find ourselves in if you have no understanding frame of reference of Emmett Till, Malcolm (Little) X’s father? Or the thousands of lynching’s, the mutilation of Black men’s bodies, the brutal rapes and abuse of Black women and the total disregard of both the men and women as human beings. I under-

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stand it all, I get it.

Yet I want to say, we matte, we are valued, yes Black lives matter

but we must matter first to ourselves, we must value ourselves and it is challenging when we experience

what they have done to us to make us so disrespect of ourselves, so hateful towards ourselves, so self destructive.

And still As Maya Angelou would say . . .and still I rise. Yes we must rise from the ashes they would have us suffocate in. The fumes that smother us is the oppression that presses heavy against our chest so unbelievably heavy that we can hardly breathe. So I am not surprised that our youth chose to use “I can’t breathe” as the expletive to capture the aggressive violent behavior towards our people by white police.

We don’t deny our crimes against one another but we can’t expect others to solve our problems.

We have to accept responsibility for that just as we must accept responsibility for educating and preparing our youth for adulthood. We are responsible for our own.

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NATIONAL NEWS

Michelle Obama Unveils Congressman John Lewis Passes Campaign Focusing on Torch To New Class Of Civil Rights Girls’ Education Leaders In CBC Address

By Claudette E. Defender Contributing Writer

Last week first Lady Michelle Obama introduced a new campaign focusing on education for girls around the world at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City.

Michelle Obama appeared in a video Saturday at the event starring Beyoncé, Hugh Jackman and others.

She spoke about the 62 Million Girls campaign in front of an excited audience in Central Park.

Mrs. Obama cited her travels throughout the world and the many young women with whom she met who have not had an opportunity to receive an education. She said “I see myself in these girls. I see my daughters in these girls. … For me this is truly a moral issue.”

She asked the audience to tweet photos of themselves with the hashtag #62MillionGirls and say what you learned in school. Obama said she learned how to “speak up” in school. She said the photos will “show the power of education.”

“We are helping adolescent girls worldwide go to school,” Obama also said.

Performers at the event include

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Pearl Jam, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay.

Later, super star and women’s advocate Beyonce introduced Michelle Obama and invited her to join her on the stage she had performed an energetic set.

“Let’s give it up for the amazing Beyoncé,” Obama said. “I am thrilled to be here tonight … and honored to follow a woman who I admire and adore.”

The First Lady went on to stress the seriousness of the 62 Million Girls campaign as she earned a loud applause from the crowd.

Driving it home, Michell Obama said, “Right now 62 million girls are not in school … they deserve the same chances to get an education as my daughters and your daughters.”

What was not said is what Malcolm X said so many decades ago, “When you educate a woman, you educate a nation. Women as mothers are the first teachers and educated women are more likely to instill and impress upon their children the value and importance of education.

The more young girls and women are educated the more likely we are to change the world.

By Kenon White Defender Contributing Writer Congressman John Lewis reflected on the importance of non-violent movements and the lives of three civil rights champions — Rep. Louis Stokes, Mr. Julian Bond, and Mrs. Amelia Boynton Robinson — and implored the next generation of civil rights activists to pick up the baton passed to them in this week’s edition of the CBC Message to America.

“These great men and this woman are part of a long and tireless legacy of leadership in the continued struggle our people have waged to help to make us a more fair, more just democracy,” said Lewis.

Congressman Lewis reminded Americans that despite all the negativity we hear in the news regarding Blacks, dealing with police brutality, mass incarceration, low graduation rates, inter-community violence, and health disparities, the stories of African-Americans’ sacrifice and “struggle on behalf of every American to make this a better nation” fail to see the light of day.

Rep. Lewis said that as one generation of “nonviolent warriors” fades away, it passes “the torch of transformation [and] change” to the next generation of civil rights activists.

“Democracy is not a state, but is involvement, participation, sometimes confrontation and agitation to make sure that we as a nation live up to the divine mission of this nation,” said Lewis. He added to ensure that our society is made into a true democracy and not “just a legacy of inspiration,” the torch, “the symbol of our contribution as a people is passed to you.”

Representative Lewis closed his remarks saying, “You have heard that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, ‘I have a dream,’ but did you know also he said at the end of the Montgomery bus boycott, ‘if you protest courageously and yet with dignity and love, when the history books are written in future generations, the historian will have to pick up pen and pause and say there lived a people, a Black people, who injected new meaning and dignity into the veins of our civilization.”

Michelle Obama Knocked Them off their Feet in A Vera Wang Gown Defender Staff Contributors Saturday night the White House held a state dinner in honor of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan. The president looked good as always in his tuxedo coupled with his own brand of swag. But it was Michelle Obama’s dress that stole the spotlight. Without question she wore it, it did not wear her and she brought it to life with her stunning statuesque physique.

Known for her choice of colorful, yet conservative cut or designed gowns, she choose to switch-up as she opted for a black Vera Wang sassy gauzy, off-the-shoulder form-fitted fish tail skirt. In fact her style often compared to Jackie Kennedy, seemed more akin to Princess Diana. Black was a favorite of the Princess as was the more body fitting dress. It was tailored to perfection and showed off her devotion to cult fitness. The strapless dress-showed off her fabulous shoulders and neckline and her most envied asset—those toned arms. He Just a normal couple, looking really hot on date night.

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LOCAL NEWS

Black Folks Say Holy Cross Trauma Center Is Not Enough

BY ROBERT T. STARKS Defender Contributing Writer On September 10th, the University of Chicago Medicine announced a partnership with the Sinai Health System to designate Holy Cross Hospital as the new Level 1 adult trauma center to serve the South and Southwest side communities. Holy Cross located at 68th and California Avenue is west of the Dan Ryan Expressway and according to most of the demonstrators who carried on protests for the last five years, this is not enough to satisfy the needs of the south side communities where most of the traumas occur. Holy Cross Hospital is part of the Sinai Health System.

Mr. Toussaint Losier, one of the leaders of the Trauma Care Coalition, was clear in stating that the coalition was happy to have achieved partial victory for the south side and the fact that “It’s happening because of young Black people and allies,” who were persistent in their demands and carried out protests year round over the last three years!

“It’s still not enough, U of C hasn’t done enough to show that Black lives matter. There are still large swaths of the south side that will not be adequately served by the new trauma center. South Shore, East Woodlawn, Kenwood, and other South side neighborhoods with higher gun violence rates are still more than five miles away from an adult trauma center,” says Losier and the Coalition. The Coalition organizations that carried on the protests includes Fearless Leading by the Youth, Southside Together Organizing for Power, Kenwood Oakland Community Organization, Students for Health Equity, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, the Interfaith Leadership Council and the National Nurses United.

According to a WBEZ April 18, 2013 report, “Dr. Marie Crandall, a professor in surgery/trauma care at Northwestern University, analyzed 11,744 gunshot patients from 1999-2009. The data found 4,782 people were shot more than five miles from a trauma center. Those patients were 8 Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 2015 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

disproportionally Black and less likely to be insured.” Thus, because of the costs to those hospitals, many are reluctant to treat these trauma patients.

The most important conclusion of the Crandall study is the fact that those trauma patients that are injured and are taken to a hospital that is more than 5 miles away are less likely to survive. In 2010, youth activist Damian Turner was shot in the Hyde Park-Kenwood neighborhood near the University of Chicago Hospital. He was transported to Northwestern University Hospital, eight miles away where he died ninety minutes later. The U of C closed its adult trauma unit in 1988 after they claimed that they were losing some $2 million a year. They have maintained a pediatric trauma center and raised the age of child trauma patients and applied to the State of Illinois to raise the age to 18 years.

Ms. Jasmine Harris and Veronica Morris-Moore of the Fearless Leading by the Youth organization have stated that “If the U of C had had a trauma center in 2010, Damian Turner would have gotten treatment sooner and lived.”

Toussaint Losier and the Coalition, joined by U of C doctors and faculty members stated “After five years the University has still yet to engage in a process that values the young Black voices that resiliently pressured them to making this decision. This decision says to those young people that the University of Chicago is willing to spend $40 million to keep Black victims of gun trauma off of their sacred lands.” Further, “The U of C cannot renege on raising the age limit (of the trauma center), in fact they should raise it further to 21.”

The Coalition has vowed to hold the university to the commitment to provide community input into the planning process. Dr. Kenneth Polonsky from the university has agreed to maintain communication with the Coalition and allow their input in further planning in the trauma process.

This promise is important given the fact that the Coalition was not involved in the decision to partner with the Sinai System. Veronica Morris-Moore of Fearless Leading by the Youth said “the Coalition was not privy to the negotiations between U of C Medicine and the Sinai Health System.”

When J. R. Fleming a fellow protester and cohort of Losier was asked why the U of C did not consider partnering with the Cook County Health System and place the trauma center at Provident Hospital, he gasped. He answered that “Given the manner in which they made the Holy Cross decision that is an indication to me that they did not want Black gunshot victims anywhere close to the U of C sacred ground! Many of us who protested have been barred from the campus. Keep in mind that Provident is only a stones’ throw from the university medical center.”

At the same time, Dr. James Doherty, head of the Trauma Center at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, lamented the fact that they receive the bulk of the gunshot victims from the South side of the city and “We do our best, but we are unable to save them all.” Many die because Christ Hospital is more than 10 miles from the epicenter of the gunshot area on the South side of the city.

The Coalition members, especially the Fearless Leading by the Youth, have remained in touch with the parents and family members of those who have died because of long distance travelled to a trauma center.

The Coalition has not announced any renewed protests, however, they have been encouraged by Congressman Bobby Rush who has introduced legislation to provide $100 million to entice another hospital on the South Side to add a trauma center. Chicago has 7 trauma centers in the Chicago area, 6 adult Level 1 and one Level 1 for children, none of the adult Level 1 trauma centers are on the South Side.

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HistoryMakers: Partner With CPS to Engage Students with Black Leaders The HistoryMakers is doing its part with the 6th Annual Back to School with The HistoryMakers program, which took place on Friday September 25th in 67 cities in 32 states throughout the nation. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, national program chair, has been supportive of the program since its inception. This year he traveled to Chicago for the first time to attend the program at Paul Robeson High School. Joining him at the school was Robeson graduate and former advertising company founder Tom Burrell and news anchor Cheryl Burton. Julieanna Richardson and CEO of Chicago Public Schools Forrest Claypool were also in attendance.

“Navigating the demands of school can be challenging for any young person. Students in Chicago and across the nation face many obstacles outside of the classroom,” Duncan said. “Hard work, determination and resolve will carry these students through so that their education can create a brighter future, as many of

the HistoryMakers stories demonstrate.”

Those challenges, like homelessness and the seemingly endless threats of violence, that the HistoryMakers addressed directly in addition to sharing their own life journeys. They also related how pursuing an education, living a life of meaning, hard work and purpose is possible, and they encouraged students to commit to their education. “So many of these young people don’t have the benefit of repeatedly hearing and absorbing the lessons and wisdom those life stories provide,” said Richardson.

When the HistoryMakers shared their stories, they essentially are partaking in an oral tradition that taught generations dignity in the face of slavery, institutional racism and countless other barriers.

In the Kenwood neighborhood, Little Black Pearl Art and Design Academy hosted a HistoryMakers ceremony where speakers included media and television producer, Don Jackson of Central City Productions and Don

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Happy Birthday Miss Porter People are living longer true and yet we still are amazed when someone lives past their 70th birthday.

We are a happy to share that Miss Corinne Porter celebrated her 101 birthday this past August 29. She has been an avid reader of the Chicago Defender for most of her life. You can say that she grew up with us. We are celebrating our 110th year making us just 9 years older than her. Like us she has much to celebrate.

She is a graduate of Wendell Philips High School and went onto spend 35 years at DuSable high school where she worked in the food service department making sure that students received healthy meals. She was a member of the Englewood community where she was a resident for 50 years. She continues to own a home there however has recently joined her nephew’s household who keeps a close watch on her.

According to Miss Porter everyday is a blessing and we wish her many more days of blessings. Happy Birthday every day Miss Corinne Porter!

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The First lady isn’t new to Disney. In May of 2014 she appeared in an episode of Disney Channel’s Jessie in a special guest appearance.

This time Doc McStuffins goes to the White House to meet First Lady Michelle Obama in the October 5 episode of the Disney Junior cartoon, titled “Doc McStuffins Goes to Washington,” the NY Daily News reports.

Doc, along with other children doing important work in their communities, are honored by the First Lady, who names Doc the official toy doctor for the White House in a special ceremony.

According to the News, First Lady Obama also gets the opportunity to push her “Let’s Move” campaign, which focuses on healthy eating and exercise for young people.

She will appear as an animated image of herself.

Representation matters and this should be a great episode to watch with your children, especially daughters who so rarely get the opportunity to see girls and women who look like them portrayed in a positive and powerful way.

Don’t forget to tune in Oct. 5!

Wycliff, a former reporter and columnist for the New York Times and Chicago Tribune. Founder and Executive Director of Little Black Pearl, Monica Haslip hosted the special event for over a 100 students in attendance.

At Robeson High School, the HistoryMakers and CEO Forrest Claypool announced the donation to the Chicago Public Schools and to public schools across the nation of The History Makers Digital Archive. “We are grateful to the The History Makers for providing our students both to understand our past and imagine their own exciting future,” said Claypool.

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SOCIETY NEWS

The National Congress of Black Women, $3,000 in Scholarships at 6th Anniversary & Scholarship Benefit

BY ELENA ELAN Defender Contributing Writer Last Saturday was the Sixth Anniversary and Scholarship Benefit hosted by The National Congress of Black Women, Metro Chicago Chapter (NCBW-MCC) awarded three conscientious and community-oriented students with $1,000 scholarships. One of the recipients, Brittney Ward said, “The event was very

exciting and emotional for my family and me.

I was able to mingle and meet some talented people who will be very helpful to me in the future.” Two of the recipients were away at their respective colleges, however they were represented by their parents.

Harvey, IL native Actor LaRoyce Hawkins of NBC’s “Chicago P.D.” show was a featured guest. The son of a hairstylist and a lawncare-business owner, the 6-foot-3 former high

school basketball player got into acting through standup comedy (he won two state speech championships, for original comedy and humorous duet acting, while at Thornton Township High School). He majored in theater at Illinois State and in 2008 landed his first (small) film role in the Dennis Quaid football drama The Express. In 2012, he auditioned for Chicago Fire.

He didn’t get the part (“They changed the race of the character”) but was memorable enough

to nab a spot on the spinoff.

During his presentation he delivered heart stirring remarks about the impact his grandfather, Dr. John Bradley, has had on his life. Throughout the event, NCBW-MCC presented awards to five individuals who were selected because they are making a difference in their communities. Awards bear the name of accomplished individuals such as Dr. John Bradley-Lifetime Achievement Award; Dr. LaMenta Conway-Humanitarian Award; Rev. Theresa Dear-Advocacy Award; LaRoyce Hawkins-Performing Arts Award; and Cecil Wilson-Entrepreneurial Award.

The evening included exciting and stimulating entertainment from Chicago native and international R& B recording artist, Julian Keyz; and the very talented Rodgers Family.

In the spirit, Dr. LaMenta Conway gave an impromptu and very moving rendition of “I Won’t Complain,” a song for which she is well known. It was an authentic moment that rewarded all.

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The National Congress of Black Women, Metro Chicago Chapter’s Founding Chair, Mamie Rodgers, said, “Education is an important aspect of NCBW’s mission so we are very pleased to make an investment in the education of our scholarship recipients Kennedy Davis, Kyler Sumter and Brittney Ward who are shining stars in the academic arena and also spending their time uplifting communities and other individuals, just as the five honorees who we shined a light on at the Benefit. Our goal is to continue to identify role models and do what we can to encourage them to keep shining brightly.” www.chicagodefender.com

“If Not Us, Then No One”

By Mr. Josiah Young

invite you to join us in this effort and ensure that the efforts to reform our schools are driven by the community for the community.

Defender Contributing Writer

Most Americans still believe in the American Dream: if you work hard and do the right things then you can be anything you want to be.

So how is the dream going for Americans today? Not too dreamy: almost 66% of poor children will remain poor as adults and only 4% of Americans raised at the bottom of the economic ladder will rise to the top as adults. The children growing up in our country today will be the first generation of Americans who are less well educated than their parents.

Most of us believe in education as the great equalizer. Most of us believe that education is the vehicle to move you where you want to go in life, no matter where you started.

Under these beliefs, the American public education system is one of the most important institutions in the world.

Is it delivering? The answer, unfortunately, is “no.”

Consider the data: Nationally, 4 out of 5 African American students are not reading at grade level by 4th grade; about 6 out of 7 African American students are not performing math at grade level by 8th grade; and only 1 out of 25 African American students finish high school college-ready in their core subjects.

When we look at Tennessee specifically, the numbers are equally grim. In 2013, only 1 out of 7 African American 4th graders were proficient in reading. That same year, only 1 out of 7 African American 8th graders were proficient in math.

The numbers tell one of the sad-

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Violence? Crime? Poverty?

While we can focus on any of these players as part of the problem, the reality is that we can’t spend time assigning blame. Our students deserve better and it’s our responsibility, as adults, to drive toward solutions. We all acknowledge that social environments and the challenges of poverty disrupt the abilities of parents, teachers, and leaders to educate our children. Unfortunately, we can’t do a lot to alleviate these conditions. But there is one environment where we can have a great deal of control: our schools.

If we can improve the quality of services and education provided within our schools, we have a chance to make sure that more than four out of every 100 African American students are actually ready to make something of themselves in college. If we can exercise the courage to expect more of our students academically, to expect more of our teachers professionally, and to expect more of our parents socially, we have a chance to balance our communities of the future.

What will it take to do what so many have tried to do for over 60 years? Just as no one person or community has the answer, no one school has the model for all stu-

dents. That means families need choices. No family should ever feel as if they’re trapped in a failing school without options. We must ensure that we’re utilizing every possible opportunity for our children to have access to an effective school.

Now is the time. We can no longer wait. And our children certainly can’t. As leaders in this community, we’re ready to answer the call. We

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Morgan State and Howard U. football players on the field.

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ENTERTAINMENT

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer Redd Foxx once said, ‘Certain things should be yours when you work your way to the top.’ Simply put, the life of a comedian can often be considered simple, straight with no chaser. The end result is making people laugh.

The Black comedy circuit was built upon the bar that Foxx had created and breaking some serious barriers for the next generation of working comedians. Today the new wave of talent on the entertainment business radar reeks of ‘Chicago’. In fact, for the first time in a long time—being Black from Chicago is not about ‘Chi Raq’, it’s about comedy.

Who better than Lil Rel Howery to ride that wave of being on the ‘Chicago Comedy Hit List’. He joins a great list of comedy power hitters as NBC premiere fellow-Chicagoan, Craig Robison’s “Mr. Robinson” sitcom.

Lil Rel enters into the primetime network arena on the “Carmichael Show,” co-starring with veteran comedian/actor David Alan Grier.

“The Carmichael Show is a Black American family conversation on television. It’s the kind of conversation that you have with your mom, dad or siblings about everything that’s going on. We’re going to try our best to represent that family voice and have all of these opinions,” Rel explains.

He plays the character, Bobby Carmichael, the oldest son of David Alan Grier and Loretta Devine’s characters on the show. “Bobby will have a bunch of different jobs as he goes through the season because he still hasn’t discovered what he wants to do yet. He has a lot of heart, he’s caring and he’s still in love with his ex-wife,” said Rel. The show premiered in August as part of the NBC mid-summer sitcom line-up but this is not the only show that sports his credits. In July, Lil Rel entered a second season of “Friends of the People,” which he shares co-writing credits. He has been working non-stop outside of the Chicago market for the past three years.

From humble beginnings his hustle is an ongoing mix of faith, education and balance.

“I attended Crane High School and before that, I went to Providence St. Mel on the West Side. Providence St. Mel was a key place for me from 5th grade to my freshman year. My parents couldn’t afford to send us both so my time was up and it was time for my younger brother.

They wanted him to experience Providence St. Mel too so my time was up and his St. Mel experience began.

St. Mel impressed upon me that my dreams could come true,” Rel said. “That’s what they teach there--anything is possible if you work hard at it.”

Although, both schools were drastically different, shifting from a private institution to a Chicago Public School—he made it work to his advantage. “ While at Crane I made a decision to do comedy. We did a senior talent show in high school. It was my first time writ-

ing jokes and creating a script. I had seen the students heckle people who’ve come to speak to the class,” He laughs, “I was nervous but the first roar of laughter I received – that was it for me. I was addicted.”

After graduating from high school, Rel pursued comedy working the clubs and taking on every show and promoter. Slowly, he began to make a name for himself, hosting open mics, fashion shows, and large scale comedy shows. Although, he was keeping his head above water, none of it would have been possible if it wasn’t for the support of his parents. “My mom just told me that if comedy is what I wanted to do, I would have to work hard. When I first started doing comedy and I didn’t have any money, she paid my rent. She saw how hard I worked at it. She believed in me. Later, I found out that my dad helped out as well,” Rel said.

Just like Redd Foxx had created a standard for Chicago base comedians such as Bernie Mac, Robin Harris, Corey Holcomb, Adele Givens and others—Rel looked up to Bernie Mac as his inspiration. “Chicago is such a unique city. I remember in the beginning, some people would compare me to Bernie Mac and I would think, ‘I’m not Bernie Mac, I want to be Eddie Murphy,’” he laughs. “Since then, I’ve matured in the game and began to realize how great Bernie Mac actually was.”

After the good fortune of a long stint as the weekly host at Bronzeville’s comedy club, Jokes N Notes—he decided to quit. Within a month, Rel was asked to join the Rickey Smiley comedy tour and opportunities began to flood in leading up to working on the new “In Living Color Show” with creator Keenen Ivory Wayans. Although, the series never made it to the air, it opened the door to pitch “Friends of the People” to TRU TV. As Lil Rel’s star continues to rise, his one-man comedy show on Comedy Central, “Lil Rel Howery RELevent” presented by Kevin Hart as executive producer is a hit among viewers. With his rigorous schedule and new goals of creating his own production company, his most important role is fatherhood. “Being a father is the most important thing to me, it changed my mindset about what my next move is about to be. The family is still in Chicago. For the last two years I’ve been in New York and now, I’m in LA. This is my hustle season and I’m on fire.”

No matter where he travels, his home is Chicago and the pride that comes with joining a line-up of comedy greats. Still he knows that there’s more work to do overall to bring more spotlight on the city.

“All of these great people come from Chicago yet we don’t do anything in our hometown together. It’s very

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interesting. I don’t know when that mindset will change,” He adds, “ But I’d love to be a part of this change. We have some great stories that we have to tell ourselves. I don’t want to see an outsider try to tell a ‘Chicago’ story when we have talented actors and writers from our city.”

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COMMENTARY ASK CHERYL is a monthly column written by Cheryl Pearson-McNeil, a senior vice president at Nielsen, the global performance management company that measures what consumers watch and what consumers buy in more than 100 countries around the world. Cheryl responds to readers’ questions with relevant facts and insights about African-American issues and trends.

Dear Cheryl: Will African-Americans continue to dominate primetime, or is it just a fad?

Dear Cheryl: Last year seemed like an epic year for African Americans on television. As a fellow Gladiator, I was one of the proud viewers cheering on not just diverse casts, but relatable topics and storylines. I will never forget the episode of How to Get Away with Murder when Annalise’s mother (Sicily Tyson), came to visit and oiled her scalp with that oversized comb my mother used on my sisters growing up! But Cheryl, is it too good to be true? Is diversity on the small screen here to stay, or just another fad?

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Dear Chicago Gladiator: Viola Davis’ historic win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama at the 67th annual Emmy Awards was incredibly well deserved and that scene on How to Get Away with Murder – one of my favorites, too! – was such a culturally significant moment for so many African-Americans enjoying this moment in TV history! That scene, like so many others on shows like Scandal, Black-ish and Empire, not only explore cultural nuances, but help to tear down stereotypes of what it means to be Black in America. For the first time in a long time, we’re seeing Black culture, not just Black people, represented on television. For me, that’s refreshing. Even with the dramatic and outrageous plots, the characters are relatable and the emotions, if not the storylines, feel real.

However, I do understand your concern, Chicago Gladiator.

Black culture seems to be trending in more than just primetime. Fashion, music, beauty have all been impacted greatly

by Black culture. So much so that cultural appropriation has become an important area of concern for many African-Americans. It’s easy to clump television into the mix, especially when these shows have such an enormous crossover audience as evidenced in the Twittersphere last year. In our recently released 2015 African-American consumer report, Increasingly Affluent, Educated, and Diverse, we reveal that Empire and Scandal were ranked fifth and sixth of all 2014-2015 national broadcast series on Twitter. Our impact is far and wide, and aligns with what we know about Black culture and its influence on mainstream.

But let’s be real here for a second. This is showbiz, key-

word “biz.” I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again, filling roles with multicultural faces is not just about balancing the scales in the entertainment world, it’s just good business. Do I think we will continue to see diversity on television? Yes. Why? Because it makes dollars and sense. Yes, it is the right thing to do, but when shows do well, they attract the attention of top brands looking to advertise. Marketers and the entertainment industry know that multicultural consumers are younger, living longer, increasing their buying power and staying connected to their ethnic roots. If brands and networks want to continue to make an impact, they will continue to give the people what they want. And as we have seen, the African-American community has been vocal about what we want. As we’ve seen with primetime television, what we collectively support tops the charts. So whether it’s the returning classics or new shows featuring diverse casts like Truth Be Told or Minority Report starring Meagan Good, my bet is that diverse programming will become the new normal.

Have a question or interested in facts and insights on African-American trends? Send it to AskCheryl@nielsen.com, or Tweet it to @NielsenKnows with #AskCheryl. Next up: What questions do you have about our new report, Increasingly Affluent, Educated, and Diverse, African-American Consumers: The Untold Story? Haven’t read it? Check out at: http://www. nielsen.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en/reports-downloads/2015-reports/african-american-consumer-untold-story-sept-2015.pdf Follow Cheryl on Twitter @PowerfulPenny

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CHICAGO POLITICS

What Increased Taxes Mean to Property Owners and Renters

By Ken Hare Defender Consumer Advocate Writer If Rahm Emanuel’s enormous, 543 million dollar, proposed property tax increase gets approved and goes into effect next year; it will be the largest tax increase in Chicago’s modern day history, Cook County and the state of Illinois.

To be phased-in over the next four years, this massive property tax hike is bound to have a deleterious effect on low-to-moderate income homeowners and tenants, residential landlords, and especially senior citizens. Real Estate Attorney LaOuida Glover of Glover Law Office, states that, “Some clients have complained that any additional property tax is beyond their budgets. My response encourages them to address their concerns directly to their alderperson who will vote yes or no on October 8, in the city council. I encourage all concerned that their elected official carries the voter’s voice to the table where the decision will be made. I make it clear that otherwise their voices will not be heard.”

According to the official press release, the reasons being cited for such a huge increase is to fund the police and fireman’s pensions which are currently facing a deficit due to decades of neglect; despite Rahm Emanuel’s campaign promises not to raise property taxes. Yet another broken promise.

What you might find surprising, in case you missed it, is this is only the beginning of a series of property tax increases that are going to be sold to the public as “unavoidable” and “necessary.” Going back to the recent Daley administration, Chicago’s annual payments to its public servant pensions were deliberately allowed to be postponed into the future and mandated this way by law. Can you spot the flaws and inherent deception in this logic? Where did we all expect the money to come from?

On top of the 543 million dollar proposed tax increase will be an additional 170 million property tax levy to pay the school district’s annual pension costs. And behold, the storm that has been brewing over the years, violently churning and gaining momentum in the background, has just arrived in all its glory; replete with super-charged thunder, lightning and hell. No misprint here.

“The problem with property tax hikes is that not all homeowners will receive any benefits from the hike. Instead, these funds will go to years of pension deficits and not necessarily to improve the schools or neighborhood services,” says Valerie Wright, Independent Real EstateBroker of The Wright Group in Hyde Park.

Welcome to the future of Chicago! In what I’ve newly

coined as, ‘TAXIFICATION,’ which means gentrification through taxation. The collateral damage that’s about to sweep through Chicago again, will permanently wipe out complete groups of the African American and people of color communities..

Here’s an example of how this Taxification could potentially play out; first, starting with property owners whose properties are valued at $250,000 or above, would see an increase of $500.00 added to the annual tax bill. If you’re a senior citizen on a fixed income, where will the extra monies to pay the higher taxes come from? Take a moment to think about that. Unpaid taxes can lead to the dreaded tax sale, or worse, foreclosure, triggering the loss of the home.

That’s Taxification.

Tenants Take A Hit - The Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance affords most but not all tenants protection from scrupulous landlords, but a rent increase is not one of them. So when the landlord receives a new bill increased by thousands of dollars, they can justifiably pass it along to you in the form of a rent increase, without limitation, as long as they’ve given a thirty days advance written notice.

By now you should be asking the rather obvious question. What can I do to help myself or those I care about?

As a Consumer Advocate I suggest that you attend two budget town hall meetings presented by the Progressive Reform Caucus organization. The first will take place on October 1, 2015, at Amundsen High School, 5110 N. Damen Ave., and the other is set for October 6, 2015, at Southside Occupational Academy High School, 7342 S. Hoyne Ave. I highly recommend you attend one of these meetings starting at 6:30pm, to gain insight regarding how the tax increase will impact you as a homeowner, landlord, tenant or concerned citizen. Ask questions, voice your opinion then act further if you must.

Cook County reassesses the tax value of property every three years and its happening right now. So the timing might just be perfect for you but may not apply to everyone. I’ll explain what I mean in my next article, which will introduce you to the appeals process in print, followed by step by step details online in my soon-to-be blog.

Renters, should obtain a copy of the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance. Knowing your rights can earn you a peace of mind, potentially save you thousands of dollars and you’ll discover a few surprises.

Contact information is: www.chicagoprogressivecaucus.com and the hotline for Chicago Rents Rights is 312.742.7368. You can go line and download a copy of the ordinance and a complimentary copy of the paper, Mon.Fri., 10am – 5pm.

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Prostate Cancer Affects Black Men Differently

By Kayenne Earmes Defender Contributing Writer Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men and African American men have the highest rate of prostate cancer in the world, with incidence rates and mortality rates twice that of Caucasian men The question however that we want to examine is “Why do African American men have a higher incidence of prostate cancer?” Some have proposed that it may be a function of genetic or hereditary factors. African American men have been shown to have significantly higher levels of testosterone compared to Caucasian men. Because prostate cancer is stimulated by testosterone production, this higher level of testosterone in African American men may lead to a higher incidence of prostate cancer.

However, factors other than hereditary factors may also contribute to the higher rates and more aggressive forms of prostate cancer observed in African American males.

Not only do African American men tend to have an increased incidence in prostate cancer, African American men also tend to have more aggressive disease at the time of their diagnosis, which may play some part in the disparity in increased mortality rates from prostate cancer in African Americans.

However, it is unknown whether the higher mortality rates of prostate cancer observed in Black males is due to the more aggressive forms of the cancer itself occurring more often in African American males, or the fact that African American men have historically been those less likely to be screened for the early detection of prostate cancer and therefore have more advanced prostate cancer at diagnosis due to delayed presentation.

Currently there is no proven way in which to prevent prostate cancer; however, based upon certain observations some suggest that risk reduction for developing prostate cancer may be possible.

As discussed, the rate of prostate cancer is highest in the United States, and the incidence of prostate cancer is increasing in other countries where Western diets and lifestyles have been adopted, suggesting that nutritional factors may contribute to prostate carcinogenesis. Specifically, culture and race-specific differences in dietary intake and nutritional factors may play an important role in prostate cancer risk in certain racial minorities. With the observations that obesity and high fat diets are more prevalent among African-Americans, these data support the linkage between diet and cancer risk.

A nutritional factor related to prostate cancer risk is vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency is more common in African Americans compared to Caucasians and is believed to be due to deficient nutritional intake (i.e., due to lactose intolerance in many African Americans) as well as to the fact that increased skin pigmentation decreases vitamin D production in the skin in African Americans. More importantly, not spoken is the fact that the majority of people of African www.chicagodefender.com

descent living in America do not live in warm climates, which their bodies are naturally acclimated to and where the sun shines from which they receive adequate Vitamin D. It has thus been suggested that lower levels of vitamin D could contribute to the elevated rates of prostate cancer in African Americans.

Low fat diets and vitamin D supplementation may lead to risk reduction of prostate cancer in African American males.

There is no question that disease or being at dis-ease with ones body is directly related to ones diet, lifestyle and mental health.

To be better informed note the symptoms and take care to get diagnosed to catch it early so that you may have a greater chance to beat it. The responsibility of your health is on you so take charge.

Urinary symptoms of prostate cancer Because of the proximity of the prostate gland in relation to the bladder and urethra, prostate cancer may be accompanied by a variety of urinary symptoms. Depending on the size and location, a tumor may press on and constrict the urethra, inhibiting the flow of urine. Some prostate cancer signs related to urination include: •Burning or pain during urination •Difficulty urinating, or trouble starting and stopping while urinating •More frequent urges to urinate at night •Loss of bladder control •Decreased flow or velocity of urine stream •Blood in urine (hematuria) Other prostate cancer signs & symptoms Prostate cancer may spread (metastasize) to nearby tissues or bones. If the cancer spreads to the spine, it may press on the spinal nerves.

Other prostate cancer symptoms include: •Blood in semen • Difficulty getting an erection (erectile dysfunction) •Painful ejaculation •Swelling in legs or pelvic area •Numbness or pain in the hips, legs or feet • Bone pain that doesn’t go away, or leads

to fractures

RECIPE

Black America Cooks

©2015 Donna Battle Pierce

My mother used to add the phrase “quiet elegance,” when she spoke of the female cousin we all called, “Charlie.”

Now, as an adult, I understand Mom’s tremendous compliment.

Charlie’s senior year scrapbook from Fisk is highlighted with photographs of Charlie surrounded by demure girls dressed in designer silks and lace. There’s an image of her best friend playing the harp in a formal dress.

As an adult, Charlie lived in both St. Louis and Guthrie Oklahoma, where oil had long-ago been discovered on family land.

Not having children of her own, my father’s first cousin included my sisters and me when she shared both resources and guidance.

Just like the movies, we sat beside her in the early 1960’s during private department store fashion shows as she selected her season’s wardrobe and added little girl school dresses to the mix. During our visits to St. Louis or Oklahoma, she reminded us about proper ways to cross our ankles and gently scolded us if we arrived without white gloves in our suitcases.

During her exotic vacations with her “club women”, she sent educational postcards, describing museums and tours, reminding us that she looked forward to the day we would join her travels.

Years later, Mom was the first one to notice Charlies’s memory slips before she and Dad arranged for the testing that revealed Alzheimers. I lived in San Francis-

co at the time, and remember how sad I was when I flew home for a visit to find my once self-composed aunt on the other end of the emotional spectrum speaking as if she was still attending Fisk.

Charlie didn’t have much of an appetite. But during my visit, Mom used her new slow cooker and Charlie’s favorite prepared barbecue sauce to make tiny brisket sandwiches, which is one of the reasons my sisters and I insist our mother invented the trendy slider several decades ago.

“Now it’s your time to be generous,” I remember my mom saying, unaware she was passing down a lesson that has guided and supported me ever since.

“Treat her the way you would want someone to treat you.”

Donna Pierce is a 2015 recipient of a Harvard Nieman Foundation Visiting Fellowship who is currently working on a cookbook about historic 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. Find more recipes and information by joining Donna on BlackAmericaCooks.com.

Forget-Me-Not Sliders 3 tablespoons barbecue rub 1 brisket roast, from the flat cut, about 4 pounds, trimmed 3/4 cup apple juice 2 tablespoons each: liquid smoke; Worcestershire sauce 1 cup barbecue sauce Brush the inside of a slow cooker with oil using a pastry brush or paper towel. Rub the barbecue spice rub over the brisket. Place the brisket in the slow cooker, fat side up. Whisk together the apple juice, liquid smoke and the Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. Place the brisket in the slow cooker, fat side up. Pour the mixture around the sides of the brisket roast.

Cover; cook on HIGH 1 hour; reduce heat to LOW. Cook until meat is fork tender and an inserted fork slides out easily with no resistance, about 6 to 7 hours. Turn the cooker off; adjust the cover one quarter turn to uncover some of the pot. Let stand 30 minutes.

Gently remove the brisket roast from the slow cooker and transfer to a cutting board. Trim off any excess fat. Cut thin slices across the grain, without cutting all the way through the meat to leave the brisket in one piece. (Cut across the grain by identifying the long fiber lines running through the meat; cut ”against the grain” across these fibers.)

Return the roast to the slow cooker; pour barbecue sauce over the roast, using your fingers or a wooden spoon to let the sauce soak down through the still-connected slices. Cook on LOW 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let rest 20 minutes before serving in thin slices. Makes about 8 servings. To make BBQ Sliders: brush small homemade or purchased southern-style rolls with barbecue sauce and layer with chopped leftover brisket for appetizers or snacks.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Defender Community Calendar,

Sept.-Oct., 2015

Sept. 30 National Wildlife Federation (NWF) will hosts its Environmental Justice dinner, through its Regional Urban Initiatives during the 11th Annual Great Lakes Restoration Healing Our Waters Conference where it will recognize organizations commitment to conservation at 5:30 pm- 8:00 pm at the Shedd Aquarium; reception 5:30- 6:00 PM; 6:00 dinner begins, 1200S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL.

Oct. 1 Special in Studio Guest author Nathan Thompson joins Radio Personalities Nathan Larry and Wayne Ziff at 7 pm at FACEBOOK>COM/ BBXFPAC or www.ZIFFLARRYPOLITICALREPORT.BLOGSPOY.COM and press the arrow in the circle . Topics: Will Black people Get any contracts; on $20 million Hotel on 87th z& Greenwood,

Oct. 2-4 The 11th Annual Cavalcade of Authors Tour, The Premier Literary event of Chicago. You can still register go to www.thecavalcadeofauthors.com features Brenda Jackson, Beverly Jenkins Naleighna Kai, Lutshla Lovely The tour opens with dinner Friday at the Aloft 7PM – 9:30PM & 10PM -12 AM; Saturday’s agenda is a full day of events and Sunday closes out with an Inspirational Brunch. Most events are sold out but tickets at $20 + tax for the Fire & Ice Party 10.3.15 are available.

Oct. 5 Doc McStuffins goes to the White House to meet First Lady Michelle Obama in the October 5 episode of the Disney Junior cartoon, titled “Doc McStuffins Goes to Washington.”

Tune in 10.5.15

Calendar Spotlight The Chicago Defender is pleased to extend an invitation to you to join us at our Annual Fall free Living Well Health Fair Saturday, October 31 from 10 AM to 2:00 PM. Add the date right now to your electronic device calendars and save the date.

Mark it as a family outing. It’s great way to spend the day with the entire family because there’s something for every one of all ages not to mention that it’s fun. Where else can you go, learn hoe to prevent strokes, heart disease, diabetes—those diseases that Black people tend to have a propensity for and suffer with in huge numbers. If you think you know all about that, then

Oct. 10 The 20th Anniversary of Million Man March 10.10.15 will convene in Washington D.C. , at National Hall under the theme: Justice or Else! Contact Chicago Organizing Committee at 7351 South Stony Island, Chicago IL, 60649/773.324.6000 or email: chicagoloc@justiceorelse.info To register go to www.justiceorelse.com Buses are leaving, car pooling and of course you have the choice to fly or go by train. Just plan and we’ll see you there.

Oct. 6 Unspeakable, A Dramatic Fantasy, inspired by the life of Richard Pryor. Directed by Rod Gailes OBC Kicks off Tuesday Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut for limited five-week engagement Oct 6- Nov. 8. Group tickets 10 + now on sale by calling Broadway in Chicago Group Sales at 312.977.1710. Individual tickets go on sale at a later date. For more information go to www.

BroadwayInChicago.com

The 2015 Collectors Home Tour is a premiere event allowing for the rare opportunity for art lovers to actually see the private collections of five different Diasporal Rhythm’s members. The tour meets at UC’s Logan Center of the Arts in advance of the tour time and boards Trolley buses to the homes on the tour.

Oct. 17 Care givers Expo from 10 AM – 3PM, at the Ray & Joan Kroc Center , 1250 West 119th Street, Chicago IL, Free parking Free

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come for the Wellness Sessions and workout in the jazzercise or line dancing or obstacle course and get your exercise grove on. Available are free health screenings including, diabetes and blood pressure, confidential HIV testing, flu shots and more.

Cancer survivors and others will be on board to share their experiences and report their status--how they are living healthy lives.

This event is open to the Public at Charles A Hayes Family Investment Center located at 4859 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago I 60615 . . . Of course church buses are welcome.

workshops, 50+ exhibitors, ‘Ask the specialist- Medicare & Medicaid answers and free giveaways. A Mid way Broadcasting Corp., WVON1690AM event; BlueCross BlueShield of IL sponsor

Oct. 18 Little Skillet productions Peace And Love Concert at South side Unity Center, 9320 S. Ashland, at 93rd Place. A $10 donation is asked/$15 at the door. Talent: Mr. ShowBiz, Dena Allen Spivey, LyghtSkin and Sher’nell La Fleur

Oct. 20 WBEZ91.5 25th Anniversary Gala; 25 Years Chicago: Amplified at the Four Seasons Hotel 6 PM reception, 7 PM dinner; Presenting Sponsor BMO Harris bank

Oct. 24 ‘Remembering Mahalia Jackson’ concert, is presented by The Worship, Music and Arts Ministry of Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church, at 600 East 35th Street on Sunday

at 3:30 PM. A $10 donation is asked. Call Lessie Mallory at 312.225.5300

Oct. 24 Quad County Urban League request your support in celebrating 40 years of service to the community at its Annual Equality Gala, ‘A Magical Evening Saturday 10.24 at the Marriott Oak Brook Hotel, 1401 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Il 60523. 6:50 PM VIP Reception- Invitation only; 7:30 PM Program/Dinner; 8:30 PM Entertainment followed by After party, Plated/seated dinner

Oct. 29 Fifth Annual Community Sustainability Awards, given annually by HHCD to a private sector individual who has played a significant role in building healthy communities in Chicago. Event begins at 5:30 PM ends at 7:30. Award Presentation at 6:30 PM, at Lawson House, 30 West Chicago Avenue. complimentary parking. www.chicagodefender.com

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SIMPSON Ashton Simpson…..Visitation was held: Friday, September 25, 2015; 6:00pm-9:00am @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Memorial: 1:00pm -3:00pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

COLLINS Lucille Collins..…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 9:00am-10:00am @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:00am-11:00am Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DAUGHERTY Louise Daugherty.…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 9:00am10:00am @ West Point B.C., 35th Cottage Grove Funeral: 10:00am-11:00am Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BURKE Henrietta Burke.…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 9:00am10:30am @ Christ Temple B.C., 41 W. 95th Street Funeral: 10:30am-11:30am Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

PETERSON Florence Peterson..…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 9:00am-10:00am @ Roberts Temple C.O.G.I., 4021 S. State St. Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HUNTER Marilyn Hunter.…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 10:00am11:00am @ Martin Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, 6930 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Chicago Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BOND, JR. Robert Bond, Jr..…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ California Gardens Christian of Love Baptist Church, 13911 Coopers Grove Rd. Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Washington Memory Gardens Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WOLF Brandon Wolf.…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ St. Lawrence O’Toole, 4101 St. Lawrence Ave. Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WALTON, JR. Clayborn Walton, Jr...…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ Holy Temple Evangelistic COGIC, 15912 Lincoln Ave. Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

STOKES Eula Stokes...…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 10:00am11:00am @ Greater St. John A.M.E. Church, 6207 S. Throop St. Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BOYD Irene Boyd.…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ St. Ailbe Catholic Church, 9015 S. Harper Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GADDIS Akim Gaddis.…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ St. Andrew Temple Church, 1743 W. Marquette Rd. Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

EDGEWORTH, III George Edgeworth, III..…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ Restoration of Faith, 2801 School Street Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Washington Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LEE Corlene Lee..…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 10:00am11:00am @ Bethlehem Star M.B. Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

POINDEXTER Tyjuan Poindexter..…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ Kenwood United Church, 4600 S. Greenwood Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ROBINSON, JR. Gus Robinson, Jr...…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 1:00pm-2:00pm @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00pm-3:00pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LEWIS, JR. Charles Lewis, Jr....…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 1:30pm2:30pm @ Friendship B.C., 5200 West Jackson Blvd. Funeral: 2:30pm-3:00pm Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GLOVER Jamal Glover..…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 5:00pm-6:00pm @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 6:00pm-7:00pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HARPER Lewis Harper...…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @Chapel Lunford Funeral: 11:00am-1:00pm Interment: Monday, September 28, 2015; 10:00am @ Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BRYAN, JR. Edward Bryan, Jr.....…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ Greater New Mt. Eagle, 12301 S. Michigan Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Monday, September 28, 2015; 8:00am @ Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

KING Henry King....…..Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 10:00am11:00am @ Pentecostal Temple C.O.G.I.C., 415 W. 111th Street Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WEATHERSPOON, JR. George Weatherspoon, Jr.....…..Wake was held: Monday, September 28, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00am- 12:00pm Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ZINN Christine Zinn......…..Wake was held: Monday, September 28, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GOOSBY Deborah Goosby.....…..Wake was held: Monday, September 28, 2015; 6:00pm7:00pm @ Bethlehem Star M.B. Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Funeral: 7:00pm-8:00pm Interment: Tuesday, September 29, 2015; 9:00am @ Sunset Memorial Lawns Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SMITH Nedra Smith.....…..Wake was held: Tuesday, September 29, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BITOY Rudolph Bitoy......…..Wake was held: Tuesday, September 29, 2015; 10:00am@ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00am Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LOFTIS Charmaine Loftis......…..Wake was held: Tuesday, September 29, 2015; 5:00pm-6:00pm @ Maple Park United Methodist, 117th Elizabeth Funeral: 6:00pm-7:00pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

YOUNG, JR. Clarence Young, Jr........…..Wake was held: Tuesday, September 29, 2015; 6:00pm-7:00pm @ Chapel Funeral: 7:00pm-8:00pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MCCARTY David McCarty.......…..Wake was held: Tuesday, September 29, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ Covenant United Church of Christ, 1130 East 154th St. Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SINGLETON Cora Singleton.......…..Wake: Wednesday, September 30, 2015; 10:00am-11:00an@ Chapel Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CANNADY, JR. John Cannady, Jr........…..Wake: Wednesday, September 30, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LEWIS Betty Lewis....…..Memorial was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 1:00pm-2:30pm @ Progressive Comm.

Center, 56 East 48th St. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MOORER Pauline Moorer.......…..Wake: Thursday, October 1, 2015; 6:00pm-7:00pm @ Sureway B.C., 12001 S. Halsted Funeral: 7:00pm-8:00pm Interment: Friday, October 2, 2015; 10:00am @ Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

REASON Cynthia Reason....…..Wake was held: Monday, September 28, 2015; 9:00am-11:00am @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

TALBERT Irvin Talbert.........…..Wake: Thursday, October 1, 2015; 6:00pm-7:00pm @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 7:00pm8:00pm Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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ALCHERALD Juanita Alcherald.......…..Wake: Friday, October 2, 2015; 9:00am10:00am @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:00am-11:00am Interment: Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GOLDMAN Joyce Goldman.......…..Wake: Saturday, October 3, 2015; 9:00am-11:00am @ New Faith Baptist Church, 25 S. Central Ave. Funeral: 11:00am12:00pm Interment: Washington Memory Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MURFF Joyce Murff.......…..Wake: Saturday, October 3, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ South Park B.C., 3722 S. King Drive Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Washington Memory Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CHEPHUS Willa Chephus.......…..Wake: Saturday, October 3, 2015; 10:00am11:00am @ St. Andrew Temple Church, 1743 W. Marquette Rd. Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HARRIS Lillie Harris.......…..Wake: Tuesday, October 6, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ St. Andrew Temple Church, 1743 W. Marquette Rd. Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

FIELDS Bernice Fields........…..Wake: Thursday, October 8, 2015; 10:00am-11:00am @ Mt. Pleasant M.B. Church, 947 N. Cicero Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm Interment: Queens Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BELL Hattie B. Bell…..Wake: Saturday, October 3, 2015; 10:00am @ Chapel Funeral: 10:30am Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

ADAMS Lula Adams…..Wake: Saturday, October 3, 2015; 10:00am @ Mars Hill Baptist Church, 5916 W. Lake Funeral: 11:00am Interment: Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

CALAHAN Funeral Home MCCLENDON IIa Jo McClendon…...Wake was held: Monday, September 28, 2015; 10:00am @ Lillydale Progressive MB Church, 107th & Michigan Funeral: 11:00am Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

CHANDLER Addie Chandler…..Wake was held: Monday, September 28, 2015; 10:00am @ Original Holy Ark, 5336 South Morgan Funeral: 11:00am Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

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Vermadel Bruce….. Memorial: Thursday, October 1, 2015; 7:30pm @ Chapel Funeral: 8:00pm Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

SAILES Michael Sailes…..Prepast was held: Monday, September 28, 2015; 9:00am Wake: 10:00am Funeral: 11:00am @ St. John Baptist Church, 4821 S. Michigan Interment: Evergreen Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

MCGEE James E. McGee.…..Interment was held: Monday, September 28, 2015; 12:00pm @ Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

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RATCLIFF Annie Ratcliff….. Wake was held: Saturday, September 26, 2015; 10:00am @ New Covenant M.B.C., 754 East 77th Street Funeral: 11:00am Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

Willis Coleman….. Wake: Thursday, October 1, 2015; 10:00am @ Holy Rock Baptist, 5854 South Morgan Funeral: 11:00am Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

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JONES James P. Jones….. Wake: Saturday, October 3, 2015; 10:00am @ New Covenant M.B.C., 754 E. 77th Street Funeral: 11:00am Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

WILLIAMS Michael Williams….. Wake: Wednesday, September 30, 2015; 10:00am @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00am Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

THOMAS James Spencer Thomas.…..Memorial was held: Tuesday, September 29, 2015; 6:00pm @ Chapel Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

DOWDELL Richard Dowdell…..Wake was held: Tuesday, September 29, 2015; 10:00am @ St. James A.M.E., 9250 S. Lafayette Funeral: 11:00am Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

BURNEY Nazarieth Burney…..Wake: Wednesday, September 30, 2015; 11:00am @ Chapel Funeral: 12:00pm Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

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This letter is to notify that on October 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at South Shore Self Storage, Inc., located at 7843 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

This letter is to notify that on October 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Hyde Park Self Storage, Inc., located at 5155 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT September 23, 2015 CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES TARGET MARKET PROGRAM

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LEGAL NOTICE The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will be accepting applications for the following classification(s):

Bidding Restricted to City of Chicago Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) With Appropriate Specialty Area Designation.

Sealed Responses will be received by the City of Chicago, on the date and time, stated for those specific Responses listed below, in the Bid & Bond, Room 103, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602, 312-744-9773.

Responses will be received for the following: NOTICE OF ADDENDUM: Addendum #1 will be e-mailed to all bidders on the Bid Opportunity Take-Out List DESCRIPTION: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING

SERVICES ROOF INSPECTION

AND ROOF CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION BID DOCUMENT CAN BE DOWNLOADED AND PRINTED FROM URL ADDRESS: www.cityofchicago.org/bids SPECIFICATION NO: 131774 PROPOSAL OPENING DATE: October 6, 2015 TIME: 4:00 p.m., Central Time CONTACT: Gary S. Bell, Senior Procurement Specialist Email: gary.bell@cityofchicago.org

Associate Mechanical Engineer (Original) Application Filing Period: September 25, 2015 through October 23, 2015.

Examination Date: November 7, 2015. Location: To be announced. Scope of Examination: Knowledge of associate mechanical engineer practices.

Nature of Position and Duties: Under general supervision, performs ordinary mechanical engineering work in connection with mechanical design layout and calculation or construction, or the maintenance and operation of mechanical equipment in wastewater treatment plants or pumping stations. Pay: $73,089.90 per year Applications can be submitted online only at www.mwrd.org.

Additional information may be found at www.mwrd.org or call 312-751-5100.

Mailed, Emailed, Hand delivered or Faxed Applications Will Not Be Accepted.

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The Habitat Company as a private management firm for the Chicago Housing Authority seeks bids from qualified firms to provide services for Snow Removal at Various Sites.

For additional information or a copy of the Bid document (#2015-157), please contact bidsandproposals@habitat.com.

Bids are due no later than Friday, October 9, 2015 by 2PM CST.

SUB BIDS / SUPPLIER QUOTES REQUESTED Walsh Construction Company II, LLC requests subcontractor and material supplier quotes including Disadvantage Business Enterprises listed and certified by Illinois State Toll Highway Authority for the following Projects: Contract No I-15-4235 I-290/IL 53 to Arlington Hgts Rd Contract No I-15-4236 Arlington Hgts Rd to Oakton St. Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) Cook County, Illinois

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This letter is to notify that on October 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Aaron Bros. Self-Storage, Inc., located at 4034 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1.100 Roy Rogers 2. 127 Farah Maalik 3. 202 Mary Robinson 4. 228 Bethany Pickens 5. 229 Willie Howell 6. 231 Kiesha Bland 7. 447 Candice Palmer 8. 517 Loys Holland 9. 530 Juandalyn Holland

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F15080035 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs.

Kwasi Agyekum; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 13328 6052 South Honore Street, Chicago, Illinois 60636 Senechalle Calendar 64 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Kwasi Agyekum, 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 546 IN E. A. CUMMING’S AND COMPANY’S 63RD STREET SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 20-18-410-045-0000 Said property is commonly known as 6052 South Honore Street, Chicago, Illinois 60636, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Kwasi Agyekum and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 1106912295 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 OCTOBER 30, 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 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR FOR ITS RESPECTIVE CLIENTS AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-10 Plaintiff, -v.EFREN GONZALEZ, MARIA E. GONZALEZ, TOWN OF CICERO, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 20792 3721 W. 57TH PLACE Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 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 8 (EXCEPT THE EAST 12.492 FEET THEREOF) AND THE EAST 18.738 FEET OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 23 IN CAMPBELL ADDITION TO CHICAGO, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST (EXCEPT THE EAST 50 FEET THEREOF) IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3721 W. 57TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-14-122-066-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $388,960.25.

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: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number 09-0449.

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.

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 09-0449 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 10 CH 20792 TJSC#: 35-11408 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.

Bids Due to Walsh Construction Company II, LLC up to October 7, 2015 by 5:00 PM (CST) Owner: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority

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This letter is to notify that on October 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at 83rd & Halsted Self Storage, Inc., located at 8316 S. Birkhoff Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. 106 Jessie Liston 2. 158 Bianca Richardson 3. 174 Tiffany Woten 4. 234 Ilyas Faith 5. 489 Tiffany Woten

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WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY II, LLC 929 W. Adams, Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 563 5408 Fax: (312) 563 5447 We request a proposal from your firm for the I-290/IL53 to Arlington Hgts Rd I-154235 and Arlington Hgts Rd to Oakton St I-15-4236 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I90). All aspects of construction opportunities are available including but not limited to: Roadway, concrete pavement, concrete flatwork, asphalt paving, bridge construction, structural steel, reinforcing steel, retaining wall, noise abatement wall, drainage improvements, guardrail, concrete barrier, pavement marking, signing, lighting, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) elements, all electric tolling (AET) erosion and sediment control, earth excavation, grading and maintenance of traffic during construction .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.

In order to assist certified Disadvantage Business Enterprise 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 businesses where feasible.

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS, CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 200715 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-15 Plaintiff, -v.PATRICIA MUHAMMAD, KENSINGTON PARK TOWNHOME HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION A/K/A KENSINGTON PARK TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 12 CH 588 1826 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE, UNIT G Chicago, IL 60616 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 24, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 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: PARCEL 1: LOT 14 IN KENSINGTON PARK TOWNHOMES, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 9, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0020535533, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AFORESAID, AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS FOR KENSINGTON PARK TOWNHOMES RECORDED ON MAY 9, 2002 AS DOCUMENT 0020535534, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1826 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE, UNIT G, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Index No. 17-22-307-073-0000.

The real estate is improved with a 3 story single family residence.

The judgment amount was $934,587.94.

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 09-022910.

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. 09-022910 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 12 CH 588 TJSC#: 35-11040 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 OLD NATIONAL BANK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO INTEGRA BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.SEAN COSTELLO, 4216 SOUTH LANGLEY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, AJL CONSTRUCTION, INC., MANUEAL D. LAWRENCE, LAUGHILL CONSTRUCTION, INC., CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 52201 4216 S. LANGLEY, UNIT 2 Chicago, IL 60653 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 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: Unit 2 together with its undivided percentage interest in the common elements in 4216 south Langley condominium as delineated and defined in the declaration recorded as document no.

0713615070, in the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of section 3, township 38 north, range 14, east of the third principal meridian, in Cook County, Illinois Commonly known as 4216 S. LANGLEY, UNIT 2, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Index No. 20-03-225-052-1002.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $249,180.32.

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: RICHARD E. BURKE LLC, 14475 JOHN HUMPHREY DR. SUITE 200, Orland Park, IL 60462, 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.

RICHARD E. BURKE LLC 14475 JOHN HUMPHREY DR. SUITE 200 Orland Park, IL 60462 Attorney Code. 24621 Case Number: 10 CH 52201 TJSC#: 35-13217 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.FERNANDO ROBINSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 20761 7748 S. BURNHAM AVENUE 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 July 27, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 16, 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 33 feet of Lot 110 (except the West 42 feet) in division 2 of Westfall’s subdivision on 208 acres, being the east 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 and the Southeast fractional 1/4 of Section 30, Township 38 North, Range 15 lying East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 7748 S. BURNHAM AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 21-30-324-015-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $110,794.53.

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 14IL00533-1.

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. 14IL00533-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 14 CH 20761 TJSC#: 35-13283 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 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-11CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-11CB Plaintiff, -v.ANENE DIKE, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 27087 7933 S. CONSTANCE AVE. Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 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: LOT 21 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 10 FEET) AND THE NORTH 20 FEET OF LOT 22 IN BLOCK 1 IN FREDERICK H. BARTLETT’S 79TH STREET SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7933 S. CONSTANCE AVE., Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 20-36-103-017-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $142,189.72.

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: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number 11-0929.

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.

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 11-0929 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 11 CH 27087 TJSC#: 35-10487 a 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.

F15010202 Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

ALICE ABRAM; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 2251 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 Friday, October 23, 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 1449 East 71st Place, Chicago, Illinois 60619.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www. fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15010202 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OA10 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OA10 Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CURTIS JEROME HINTON, PORTIA R. GATEWOOD AKA PORSCHIA R. GATEWOOD, LATOYA MARIE HINTON, DORIS JEAN REYNOLDS, JOHNNY F. HINTON, JR., LORETTA HINTON, BEVERLY ANN HINTON, ARTURIO G. HINTON, JULIE E. FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CURTIS J. HINTON AKA CURTIS JEROME HINTON, DECEASED, HSBC BANK, NEVADA, N.A., CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 18379 7347 SOUTH CRANDON AVENUE 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 July 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 29, 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 7347 SOUTH CRANDON AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-219-011-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $330,071.89.

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, 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 F14110723.

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. F14110723 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 11 CH 18379 TJSC#: 35-11275 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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F14020035 Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

MARIA ISABEL GONZALEZ AKA MARIA I. GONZALEZ; ANTONIO GONZALEZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 2487 Calendar 58 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, October 12, 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 5616 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60629.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.Fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14020035 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

US Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee for GSMPS 2005-RP3 Plaintiff, vs.

Maria Villareal; Efren Ortiz; Antonia Villareal; Jesus Conejo; Javier Villareal; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 11 CH 22591 Sheriff’s # 150362 Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on October 22nd, 2015, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 3954 South California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60632 P.I.N: 19-01-107-046-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Multi Family Unit (Two-Six Apartments) Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. DIEHL., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

F14010135 Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs.

JENNIFER S. COOK AKA JENNIFER HOUSTON AKA JENNIFER S. HOUSTON; DARRIN HOUSTON; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 15605 Calendar 64 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, October 30, 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 3829 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60653.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a townhouse residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 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.

F14010135 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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Wells Fargo Bank , NA Plaintiff, vs.

Alejandro Pulido; Rosalva Pulido; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 12 CH 22674 Sheriff’s # 150386 F11040208 WELLS Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on November 5th, 2015, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 3944 West 68th Place, Chicago, Illinois 60629 P.I.N: 19-23-308-025-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. DIEHL., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.WANDA MANNERY Defendants 15 CH 5931 9620 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE 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 July 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 16, 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 9620 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-11-108-048-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $49,608.56.

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 5/151507(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 F14080107.

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. F14080107 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 15 CH 5931 TJSC#: 35-10802 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WMC2 Plaintiff, -v.ERICKA MUIR A/K/A ERICKA MUIR-SHIRLEY, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WMC MORTGAGE CORP., WILSHIRE CREDIT CORP., CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendants 2014 CH 14624 5710 SOUTH MARSHFIELD 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 September 21, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 29, 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 5710 SOUTH MARSHFIELD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-18-222-027-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $310,681.62.

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 14-073142.

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. 14-073142 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 2014 CH 14624 TJSC#: 35-14068 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 OLD NATIONAL BANK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO INTEGRA BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.AJL CONSTRUCTION, INC., SEAN V. COSTELLO, CITY OF CHICAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 50284 5137 S. WABASH 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 September 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 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 5137 S. WABASH, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-10-301-009-0000.

The real estate is improved with a 4 unit commercial building.

The judgment amount was $793,203.55.

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: RICHARD E. BURKE LLC, 14475 JOHN HUMPHREY DR. SUITE 200, Orland Park, IL 60462, 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.

RICHARD E. BURKE LLC 14475 JOHN HUMPHREY DR. SUITE 200 Orland Park, IL 60462 Attorney Code. 24621 Case Number: 10 CH 50284 TJSC#: 35-13219 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 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY PURCHASE FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.JOSE FLORES, SR. AKA JOSE FLORES, ANTONIA FLORES, VERONICA S. TORRES AKA VERONICA TORRES, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS REALTY C/O QUANTUM SERVICING, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE CITY OF CHICAGO, ICUL SERVICE CORPORATION, THE CITY/VILLAGE OF COOK COUNTY SHERIFF Defendants 14 CH 20880 4608 S. Avers Ave. Chicago, IL 60632 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 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 4608 S. Avers Ave., Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19-02-311-018-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $146,408.82.

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 20880 TJSC#: 35-12667 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 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE PRIMESTAR-H FUND I TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ISABEL HERNANDEZ AKA ISABELITA HERNANDEZ, THE CITY OF CHICAGO, MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 6053 721 WEST 60TH PLACE Chicago, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 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 721 WEST 60TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-308-022-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $150,648.48.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, 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 5/151507(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 F15010077.

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. F15010077 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 15 CH 6053 TJSC#: 35-11824 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 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DELORES L. TANDY, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUST TO CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR LAND TRUST #44610 DATED JUNE 26, 1962, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 26TH DAY OF JUNE, 1962, KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 44610, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 2635 7531 SOUTH KENWOOD 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 July 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 23, 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 7531 SOUTH KENWOOD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-26-402-015-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $92,594.27.

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 F14010337.

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. F14010337 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 2635 TJSC#: 35-11166 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 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20 Plaintiff, -v.CATHERINE E. MCFARLIN AKA CATHERINE ELIZABETH MCFARLIN, PLUMBERS’ WELFARE FUND, LOCAL 130, U.A., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 28709 7135 SOUTH PAXTON AVENUE 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 September 8, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 21, 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 7135 SOUTH PAXTON AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-202-006-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $378,887.70.

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 5/151507(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 F12050320.

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. F12050320 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 12 CH 28709 TJSC#: 35-13565 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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CHICAGO DEFENDER REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JAIME ROCHA AKA JAMIE ROCHA, HALYS ELVIRA ARMAS CARRERA AKA ARMAS CARRERA, MERS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR 1ST ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE, LLC, 1ST ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE, LLC Defendants 14 CH 06342 4711 W. 83rd St. 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 November 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 4711 W. 83rd St., Chicago, IL 60652 Property Index No. 19-34-321-007-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $202,179.61.

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: 14 CH 06342 TJSC#: 35-13295 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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