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Defender Contributing Writer For the public to fully grasp what is currently taking place not only in Chicago but across the country when it comes to disciplining wayward police officers, one has to look no further than the Fraternal Order of Police contract with the city as the tail wagging the dog and controlling events whenever there is a police shooting or allegation of misconduct involving a police officer in Chicago, or mostly anywhere in America for that matter. By way of background – The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is a non-profit group organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 7, 1915. On January 7, 1963, the Grand Lodge granted a charter to the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7, as a subordinate lodge with “full power” under its jurisdiction for the City of Chicago. On August, 19, 1981, Chicago police officers chose the FOP as their collective bargaining agent and its union for its current membership of 8,202 police officers, according to their website. The Fraternal Order of Police is a national fraternal organization of sworn law enforcement officers with a reported membership over 325,000 strong, spread amongst 2,100 chapters. There are local and state chapters (lodges) organized under the auspices of the Grand Lodge in Pennsylvania. The FOP has both labor lodges and fraternal lodges and calls itself a “full service member representation organization.” It not only provides labor representation, it also promotes legal defense for its members and even lobbies Congress and regulatory agencies on their behalf. The FOP contract is one of four contracts that the city has with the police unions, with each rank having its own contract. There is the: • Sergeants’ contract with the Policemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association of Illinois, Unit 156 contract (107 pages); • Lieutenants’ contract – Policemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association of Illinois, Unit 156 contract (97 pages); • Captains’ contract – Policemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association of Illinois, Unit 156 contract (101 pages); • And there’s the rank and file’s contract with the FOP, Chicago Lodge 7, which is 159 pages.

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But appropriately titled “Bill of Rights” – Articles 6.1-6.12 and 8.1-8.8 are considered highly controversial by some and governs the discipline of police officers. In the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald, former-police Supt. Garry McCarthy admitted in a CBS interview that he immediately stripped the shooting officer, Jason Van Dyke, of his police powers. And, legally, that’s all he could do. “I couldn’t fire him. I couldn’t put him in a ‘no pay’ status. I couldn’t discipline him. That’s the law,” McCarthy stated. McCarthy’s actions could have been limited Devil’s In The Details due to Article 8? Entitled – Employment SecuThe Chicago Defender has examined the rity – Section 8.1 states: “No Officer covered FOP contract and looked at some of its per- by this Agreement shall be suspended, relived ceived controversial provisions. from duty or otherwise disciplined in any manReferred to as the “Articles,” some legal ex- ner without just cause.” perts and defense attorneys point to them as underwriting the perceived “impunity” and “corArticle 6.1F states: rupt police culture” that is closely associated “The length of interrogation sessions will with police brutality in Chicago and nationally. be reasonable, with reasonable interruptions The current FOP contract with Chicago runs permitted for personal necessities, meals, telefrom July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2017. It is a legally phone calls and rest.” binding agreement that dictates what the Illinois Police Review Authority (IPRA), the Internal AfArticle 6.1H states: fairs Department (IAD) and the Chicago Police “An Officer under investigation will be proDepartment (CPD) can and cannot do during an vided with a copy of any and all statements he investigation that falls under their jurisdiction. or she has made that are audio recorded or in The FOP contract is 159 pages and contains writing within seventy-two hours of the time the 33 Articles that govern every aspect of an of- statement was made. In the event a re-interroficer’s career. Like any other standard labor gation of the Officer is required within the sevcontract, you’ll find provisions for wages and enty-two hour period following the initial interroovertime pay (Articles 26 & 20), life and health gation, the Officer will be provided with a copy provisions (Article 25) and dispute resolution of any prior statements before the subsequent (Article 28) – nothing unusual. interrogation.” 02 January 06 - 12, 2016 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Article 6.1L states:

“If an Officer provides a statement during the investigation conducted promptly following a shooting incident and then is later interrogated by the Employer, IPRA or IAD as part of an investigation related to such incident, the Officer shall be provided with a copy of the portion of any official report that purportedly summarizes his or her prior statement before the interrogation.” Attorney Jon Loevy of Loevy and Loevy, one of the nation’s top civil rights litigators, has won his firm’s clients millions in settlements against the City of Chicago in police brutality and corruption cases. Loevy says, “When ordinary citizens are accused of serious crimes such as killing people, the police aggressively interrogate their suspects, often obtaining incriminating information. When the police are accused of using inappropriate deadly force, they are treated very differently. “For example, the contract provides that they are only to be interrogated while on duty, preferably during daylight hours. An officer must be given breaks to use the bathroom, eat, make phone calls, and rest during an interrogation. The length of the interrogation must be ‘reasonable.’ “Two interrogators may not question an officer simultaneously, with the secondary interrogator only speaking when invited to by the primary, and only for follow-up questions. No more than two investigators may be present. See F.O.P., Page 07

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POLITICS Robert T. Starks Defender Contributing Writer In his 1970 book Future Shock, Alvin Toffler describes “future shock” as the “shattering stress and disorientation induced in individuals by subjecting them to too much change in too short a period of time.” In the world today, the future is dictated by the pace of the march of science and technology, which accelerates the rate of social change and the negative reactions to it. Many White people who have less than a college education and are living in the shadows of the recent recession are now facing a suicidal push against the change that is coming in 2016 and beyond. Future shock occurs when cultural and social changes are out of sync with the scientific and technological changes. The most evident sign of this disjuncture is the political cry of White Americans that “We want to take our country back!” First and foremost, these Americans identify themselves as the only real Americans and as a result, always see their rights and privileges as superior to those of any others. America has elected an African-American president who has entered into trade agreements that have resulted in the importation of jobs overseas, watched the immigration of thousands of non-Europeans who have different cultural values, and entered a post-industrial era that has sped up the pace of change by a factor of 50 compared to just 20 years ago. The political response to this group of Americans is to hitch their political fortunes to the candidacy of Donald Trump and the Republican right-wingers, who have promised to perform the miracle of reversing the tide of future change and assist them in “Taking back America!” In Chicago, future shock and its “shattering stress and disorientation” is evident in the loss of population and the change in demographics. According to Chrissy Mancini Nichols of Reboot Illinois, Chicago gained 14,000 inhabitants in 2014, but brought in smaller households – it’s likely that singles are moving to the city or larger families moving out are replaced by a single person or a non-married couple with no children. Further, according to Nichols, “Of the top 20 (cities), most had higher rates of family household growth than Chicago, especially those cities whose population grew above five percent, which makes sense because family households tend to be larger than non-family households.”

2016 Predictions An increasingly larger portion of White, college educated non-family households means that these residents are more likely to distance themselves from that White lower-middle-class family household population that is reliant on manufacturing, government employment (police and fire department), and the few working class jobs left in the city. These educated Whites are not in competition with Hispanics and Blacks for working class jobs, thus they will leave the competition for these jobs to Blacks, Hispanics, and the working-class Whites. They are unlikely to share the political and social attitudes of their fellow White working class and family householders. It is with this background that we begin the task of predicting the outcomes of 2016 in Chicago and the rest of the nation.

International • In the last 12 months of his administration, President Obama will be consumed with outlining his presidential legacy. Thus, he will finalize the Iranian nuclear agreement, finalize the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Treaty, and make some major inroads in the war against ISIS. • Further, he will give some major financial and military assistance to Nigeria and other African nations that are at war with ISIS affiliates and Boko Haram in Africa. • Immigration from the Middle East and North Africa will increase, while European nations will continue their efforts to discourage and legally bar African immigration to Europe.

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“2016 will be a year of real and meaningful movement towards political and economic power for Black Chicagoans.” National • President Obama will succeed in the passage of gun control legislation. • He will be able to persuade the Congress to reform the legal system and lessen the number of persons imprisoned for nonviolent offenses, as well as increase the number of pardons, commutations, and prison releases of nonviolent offenders. • He will make a last ditch effort to reduce the cost of college for students attending public schools. • He will announce the placement of his presidential library in Washington Park and award the design to African architect David Adjaye. • He will make some major strides in reforming the Affordable Health Care Act to make it less costly and more attractive. It will be listed as one of his most popular domestic legacies. • Hillary Clinton will continue to have to defend her actions in the fallout from her e-mail scandal. It will plague her throughout her presidential campaign.

• Hillary will be pushed further to the left in her policy pronouncements by the candidacy of Bernie Sanders. However, she will win the nomination and face a rightwing Republican opponent, likely Ted Cruz. • Dr. Ben Carson will withdraw his candidacy after losing the Iowa Caucuses. • The national economy will continue to improve slowly, but African Americans will feel few of the benefits. Black unemployment will remain in the double digits overall and continue to threaten the stability of the Black community. • Mass shootings by White assailants, domestic terrorists, and ISIS-inspired terrorists will continue and increase despite stepped-up intelligence efforts of federal agencies. • Mexican and South American illegal immigration will decrease, and the deportation of illegals will increase dramatically. President Obama’s efforts to reform the immigration system will fail in the Congress.

Chicago And Illinois • Illinois will continue to lose population in 2016 due to out-migration, and the 2020 Census will drop Chicago to fourth place amongst big cities behind New York, Los Angeles and Houston in population. • Governor Bruce Rauner will continue to stall on the state budget until he has received some major concessions on social programs budget items. He will make some minor concessions on higher education, but the budget will not reflect the previous levels.

• Attorney Andrea Zopp, candidate for U.S. Senate, will win the endorsements of all of the major Black elected officials and political leaders, however, she will struggle to gain wide support of voters downstate. • Clerk of the Circuit Court Dorothy Brown will be re-elected. • Kim Foxx will be elected Cook County State’s Attorney. • There will be an increase in the number of Black judges elected in Cook County and in the Municipal Court. • There will be a major change in the juvenile justice system’s detention of Black youths and their education while in detention. • An announcement will be made of the establishment of a major African-American research and policy institute in Chicago that will have a national impact. • The DuSable Museum will announce some major improvements in its physical plant and its programming shortly, including its move towards archival collections. • The Black United Fund of Illinois will receive an increase in its funding that will enable it to expand its philanthropy and social programming. • Mayor Rahm Emanuel will not resign. • Rahm, however, will be forced into some major changes in his administrative approaches to policing and his overall policies towards African Americans due to the continuing demonstrations, petitions for his resignation and recall, and the criticism that he is receiving from every corner or the nation. • Mayor Emanuel will appoint a Black Chicagoan as Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department in an attempt to appease the Black community and dampen the protests and demonstrations. • Demonstrations and protests will continue throughout all of 2016 because of continued exposure of police misconduct, abuse, and killings of innocent Black people. • Younger Black activists that are gaining valuable lessons from their elders, who manned the frontlines in the Civil Rights Era of the 1960s, will emerge from 2016 as veterans. The Chicago demonstrations and its young leaders have attracted international attention. • 2016 will not be a great and altogether pleasant year in Chicago for Blacks, but it will be a year of struggle, reflection, planning and practicing for the eventuality of a real and meaningful movement towards political and economic power. Ten years from now the world will note that 2016 was the year of the turning point for Black Chicagoans. www.chicagodefender.com

POLITICS Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer As we move into the New Year with a fresh outlook on life, positive affirmations and personal resolutions, political candidates have begun to put their campaigns in high gear for the Illinois March primary elections. One of the most highly anticipated political races is for the Cook County State’s Attorney Office, in which incumbent Anita Alvarez is being challenged by candidates Kim Foxx and Donna More. After the release of the dashcam video in November of Laquan McDonald being shot 16 times by police officer Jason Van Dyke, public outrage was heightened. The stalling tactics of Anita Alvarez’s office in bringing charges 400 days after the 2014 incident was just another example of the long history of the office sweeping police misconduct under the rug. The persistent demand for Alvarez’s resignation has shined a spotlight on candidates Kim Foxx, former Chief of Staff to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and Donna More, a managing partner for the law firm Fox Rothschild. Since both candidates announced their run for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s seat over the summer,

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Eyes The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Seat things have heated up dramatically with the release of the McDonald tape. Now each candidate is building momentum, with considerable financial and community support, to give Alvarez a run for her money. In September, the Chicago Defender sat down and spoke with Foxx about her bid for the State’s Attorney’s office. We recently had an opportunity to do the same with Donna More and spoke to her about her candidacy, criminal

justice reform and her familiarity with enced by her father, she took a detour from being a professor and followed his the legal system. footsteps in becoming a lawyer. “I grew up seeing him handling calls Legal Background and cases,” More said. “As a sole pracMore is a native of Evanston, where titioner, he would from time to time she attended Evanston Township High School before moving on to Boston’s help one of his clients or their kids if Tufts University and majoring in history. they had a criminal problem. I saw my She came back home to Northwestern dad argue a case and give a voice to University to receive her master’s de- someone who didn’t have one. I just gree in political science and acquired became enthralled with the whole her law degree from Georgetown. Influ- thing.”

Her first job out of law school was working at the Cook County State’s Attorney Office. She worked in the Appeals Division and eventually became the Supervisor in Appeals. As a young attorney, she was asked by then State’s Attorney Richard M. Daley to work on special projects in the Financial Crimes investigation office. After a couple of years, she was promoted to work as a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District in the Criminal Division. After working as a prosecutor for almost 8 years, More had tried countless bench trials and one day received a call from a colleague urging her to consider a career move to the Illinois Gaming Board. “I got a call from a former first assistant, Bill Conklin. They had just passed riverboat gambling. I was asked to come over to be the first General Counsel for the state agency. I went over and at that point in time, there was only Nevada and New Jersey,” More explained. “I had to learn the substance so that I could write the rules and regulations. I made sure it was clean and made sure the bad guys stayed out. We put 10 boats in the water, along with putting in disciplinary procedures. They’ve added to the rules, but they are still in place today.” See Donna More, Page 13

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Robert S. Abbott (Founder) 1905 – 1940 John H. Sengstacke (Publisher) 1940 – 1983 Frederick D. Sengstacke (Publisher) 1983 – 2000

2015 In Review E NOTES By Kai EL’Zabar

Defender Executive Editor

The year 2015 was loaded with one situation after another. We began on the fumes of the Bill Cosby scandal and opened up with it again in 2016!

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I took a stand that was unpopular that prompted a CNN interview where I publicly stated that Bill Cosby was a victim of a media lynching. I took a lot of flack for that. They called me again right after his charge. I stated that my stance has not wavered. I don’t care if a hundred women come forth, I still believe that people/Bill Cosby has to be tried in a court of law and is innocent until proven guilty. They did not have me appear on air this time around. Empire premiered on Fox television on January 7, 2015 as the new Lee Daniels’ brainchild drama and gave television writer/producer Shonda Rhimes a run for the number one spot. Filmed in Chicago, Empire has created employment opportunities for Chicago-based talent and continues to hold its own. Also hot last year at this time were the state and local elections, which left Chicago and Illinois reeling. The elections seemed tampered with after Cook County election judges received a call over the weekend before the Tuesday voting, which left many polling places closed on election day. This had to impact the votes and yet incumbent governor Pat Quinn let the matter pass. Bruce Rauner won the gubernatorial seat and here we are facing the worse budget cuts in the state of Illinois ever, which has led to the loss of significant social service funding and much more. The Black community in general is up in arms with Black community leaders who supported Rauner. The mayoral race was pushed to a run-off between Chuy Garcia and Mayor Rahm Emanuel, with a shocking third-place finish for dark horse candidate Willie Wilson, who took that as an omen to enter the 2016 presidential race. That hasn’t been as great for him. In February, the Chicago Defender launched its CD Magazine and announced its annual “Journey to Empowerment Exhibition” at the Harold Washington Library. Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West Little League team was stripped of its United States World Series Champions title – it was no fault of the young players, but rather rules broken by the team’s leadership. There was much ado about where President Obama’s Presidential Library would go and the South Side of Chicago got it! The movement of “Black Lives Matter” continued, sparked as a reaction to the murders of Black men

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President/Publisher: Cheryl Mainor nationwide by White police officers, with no legal retribution. In the news related to Black Lives Matter, unfortunately, were Michael Brown, Akai Gurley, Tamir Rice, Eric Garner, Freddie Gray, Sandra Bland and the list continues. Meanwhile, trouble brewed after Chicago Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Byrd Bennett made front-page news when she chose a leave of absence in lieu of her contract renewal. Eventually she admitted guilt and chose to cooperate with investigators around fraud she perpetrated at the school board. It left the Black community very disappointed.

In July, Chicago’s Chosen Few hosted its 25th annual July 4th weekend, bringing more than 30,000 out to a peaceful lakefront picnic. The Defender celebrated 110 years at a South Shore Country Club reception with its public. In August, the Defender celebrated our 86th Annual Bud Billiken Parade and more than one million citizens participated. Chicago native Sandra Bland died in a jail cell in Waller County, Texas and it was deemed a suicide. How did a routine traffic stop escalate to her imprisonment?

“In 2016, we must be the change!” The “Bloody Sunday” March re-enactment in Selma, Alabama captured the nation’s attention as it commemorated the 50th anniversary of that eventful day. Chicagoans Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rep. Robin Kelly, Cong. Danny Davis and the Obamas were amongst the prominent present for the historic celebration of what it accomplished. Friends and family expressed shock that someone as highly regarded as Martese Johnson, a brilliant Black Chicago college student, could wind up bloodied on the ground after a run-in with police outside a pub in Virginia. But he did. It happens to Black men all the time. In April, Freddie Gray made national news as another Black man dead while in the custody of police. Maryland State’s Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby announced indictments against six Baltimore city police for their alleged role in Gray’s death. Chicago hosted the NFL Draft weekend and it was a huge financial win. It went over so well that Chicago may become the NFL’s permanent Draft Town.

eaths And Budget D Catastrophes May showed a surge in killings in Chicago Black communities, an issue we continue to battle. In June, the battle with Springfield continued and Maze Jackson, Chicago Defender political editor, asked, “What’s in it for Black people?” Nine Blacks were killed in a South Carolina church shooting by a White Supremacist…Obama attends funeral services and sings.

The Dyett 15 took on a hunger strike to protest the closing of Dyett High School. Ken Dunkin breaks with Mike Madigan and the Black aldermen, creating major uproar and resulting in the finger being pointed at him for sacrificing Senate Bill 1229. Two days before Thankgiving the Laquan McDonald tape released over a year after his murder by White police revealed that police lied. Victim did not threaten police. Public uproar led to protests; major protest on Black Friday impacts Magnificent Mile revenue. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy’s resignation. U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announces a federal investigation of Chicago police practices. December, another tape released of Ronald Johnson’s killing by a White police officer … more questions. Still another tape is released showing the excessive tazering by police officers of mentally disturbed Phillip Coleman while in his jail cell; it led to his death. Two Blacks, Quintonio LeGrier and 55-year-old innocent neighbor Bettie Jones fatally shot the day after Christmas by police … and the Chicago beat goes on. Once prominent corporate attorney Stanley Stallworth tells his story of how he was railroaded like a common criminal on a trumped up charge. He was found innocent after two years and after spending a lot of money on legal fees. As a Black person, it can happen to you! Lesson: In 2016, we must be the change! www.chicagodefender.com

NATIONAL NEWS Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer President Barack Obama Tuesday held his first press conference of the New Year announcing his plans to make gun control regulations already in place stricter. In light of the random mass shootings around the country in the past five years, the President addressed the nation, the press and victims of gun violence and families present in the room. Obama discussed how more than 30,000 Americans have lost their lives by gun violence that includes suicides, domestic violence, accidents and gang shootings. He noted that the United States is not the only country with violent and dangerous people, but the U.S. frequency of violence surpasses other advanced countries. He said, “Instead of thinking about how to solve the problem, this has become one of our most polarized, partisan debates, despite the fact that there’s a general consensus in America about what needs to be done. That’s part of the reason why, on Thursday, I’m going to hold a town hall meeting in Virginia on gun violence. Because my goal here is to bring good people on both sides of this issue together for an open discussion.” The announcement is an historic milestone for those who have fought for stricter gun control laws. Although opponents have challenged the President’s stance on suppressing 2nd Amendment rights, he said 90 percent of Americans supported that idea. “Ninety percent of Democrats in the Senate voted for that idea. But it failed be-

President Obama: Stricter Gun Control and Background Checks cause 90 percent of Republicans in the Senate voted against that idea,” Obama said. Although Congress will still need to pass stricter laws, Obama is putting forward a series of executive actions to tighten up the rules and systems that are currently in place. He says commercial and independent owners selling firearms must be required to have a license and conduct background checks, or be subject to criminal prosecutions. This includes gun shows and Internet purchases. Background checks will expand to cover violent criminals and those applicants that suffer from mental health. Federal medical health records on file that trigger mental

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Former city attorney Mathew Piers, who worked in Harold Washington’s administration and was there shortly after the very first FOP contract was signed, saw potential problems originally and fought the unions, but to no avail. “(Police) misconduct could cost the city millions with there being no repercussions for you as an individual (officer). That disconnect, I found it troubling then and I find it troubling now,” Piers said in an interview with the Chicago Reporter. Thomas Pleines, General Counsel to the FOP from 1993 to 2011, and legal advisor to the Union’s negotiating team for the current contract said, “The media and the politicians were blaming ‘the FOP contract’ as being www.chicagodefender.com

tion, Cong. Kelly is the Vice Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force for the Democratic Caucus, as well as a member for the Congressional Black Caucus task force along with Michigan Rep. Brenda Lawrence. “This will show that mental health should not get the blame for every gun shooting. One thing that people don’t realize – suicide is really very prevalent. There are mental issues there, but we tend to blame mental health for everything, which is not true. It’s really access to guns and they are so free-flowing,” Kelly said. Mayor Rahm Emanuel issue a statement regarding his fight to put in place stronger

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“Interrogators may not say anything that “threatens” an officer (e.g., transfer, dismissal, or other disciplinary action) or offer a reward for providing information. A copy of all officer statements must be given to the officer within 72 hours. If he/she is interrogated again during that period, the officer must first be given a copy of his previous statements.” Loevy noted that many of those same protections are not respected by the police when interrogating non-police officers.

health history will be submitted to the background check system and remove barriers that prevent states from reporting relevant information. There will be a $500 million investment to expand access to more treatment around the country and to provide assistance to people who are at higher risk for inflicting harm on themselves and others. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL) was pleased with today’s announcement. “The thing that is great about this is that we tend to blame mental health for everything and we want money for more research and more health,” Kelly said. An advocate for gun violence preven-

gun control mandates. “The President’s actions in the face of Congressional inaction send a forceful signal that this challenge is too important to ignore,” Emanuel said. “While we have taken important steps in the City of Chicago to keep guns out of the wrong hands, we are not an island. Our gun safety laws will only be as effective as our federal laws and the laws of our neighboring states. “So while I strongly support the President’s actions, I continue to urge Congress to put politics aside and adopt common-sense gun safety measures that will save lives and make our communities safer and stronger.” As President Obama faces his final year in office, this is one of many gestures that will force executive actions on his part before the White House. As he recognized the young victims whose lives were taken too soon – from college students in Blacksburg and Santa Barbara, to the high schoolers at Columbine, to the first graders in Newton – he paused, wiping tears away. He said, “Every time I think about those kids, it gets me mad. And by the way, it happens on the streets of Chicago every day.” Chicagoans noticed the Obama’s reference to the loss of lives due to gun violence in his hometown. Kelly said, “I was very pleased that he mentioned the ‘every day’ part, because often times we always talk about national things, but don’t talk about the every day murders that occur. “There’s more that has to be done, like straw purchases and gun trafficking, but as much as we can keep guns out of dangerous hands or away from people with mental problems – that will help. It won’t stop everything, but we have to do everything we can.”

responsible for these perceived problems. “Specifically, the procedural protections of the contract (primarily Articles 6 & 8) were touted as tying the hands of the City in its efforts to prevent excessive force incidents, as well as questionable police shootings. “The City negotiators proposed various changes to the contract to address the concerns of the (City) Council and the Reverends. The Union put forth various proposals desired by its membership.” The Chicago Defender reached out to the City of Chicago’s chief negotiator at that time, Attorney Darka Papushkewych, to gain insight into the process and to ask the questions: Who represented the interest of the People? And how did the city end up with a contract that some consider skewed in favor of the Union? Attorney Papushkewych has retired from the city and now is the General Counsel at Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority. As of the Defender’s press time, she had not yet responded with answers to our questions.

IPRA Is A Problem

Official documents the Chicago Defender received through the FOIA, in short, state that to initiate an investigation of an excessive force complaint or police-involved shooting, a CPD Supervisor or Commander prepares a report

containing the allegations and refers it to IPRA. Created in 2007 as an independent agency of the City of Chicago, separate from the CPD, IPRA’s mission is to “conduct fair, thorough and timely investigations into allegations of excessive force, domestic violence, weapons discharges, etc.” Once IPRA receives a complaint, it creates a CR (Complaint Register) number; it then collects and reviews evidence, interviews witnesses and even has the power to subpoena. In general, IPRA can take up to six months to conclude its investigation and submit its findings and recommendations back to the Police Superintendent, who can then agree or disagree, triggering another process which can add 90 more days to the investigation. According to Attorney Loevy, “One of the most serious problems with the system for disciplining police misconduct is that the process is far too protracted. The IPRA investigations take too long, and reject all but a tiny percentage of the allegations. Even in the rare case where IPRA does recommend discipline, there are a number of opportunities to appeal, which not only takes years, but there are too many opportunities for police officials (such as the Supervisors or the Chief of Police) to overturn the recommendations.”

On page 106 of the contract is a letter from the FOP’s General Counsel, dated November 17, 2000, addressing the possibility of a DOJ investigation into “Pattern and Practice” litigation. In the letter addressed to Darka Papushkewych, the Lodge shares its concerns that DOJ investigations in other cities has led to consent decrees being entered that impact the “collective bargaining agreement in effect.” FOP’s Attorney Pleines said that at the time, “the city was dealing with some high profile and controversial events. In 1998 Officer James Comito and Matthew Thiel had an encounter with Jeremiah Mearday, which resulted in Mearday sustaining serious injury and allegations of excessive force after the officers beat him. Additionally, in 1999, there were two police shooting incidents involving LaTonya Haggerty being shot and killed by Officer Serena Daniels and a motorist named William Russ who was also shot and killed. There was a lot of media coverage of these three incidents and the community and the City Council were very vocal with their concerns about a lack of discipline and transparency.” The conclusion of the matter is that no DOJ investigation ever occurred.

ity Council Bought C Bill Of Goods

same junction, but now with an actual DOJ investigation currently underway. Dean Angelo, the FOP’s current president, stated in an interview taken from the Chicago Reporter with Adeshina Emmanuel, that he wondered why aldermen were complaining about an FOP contract that they themselves approved. Angelo asserts that the City Council had the opportunity to review the contract and stated, “I didn’t hear a word from any of them. I don’t know if those people read what they voted on. But if they didn’t read this contract before they voted on it and now are blaming us, shame on them.” Attorney Loevy, when asked if he had hope that the current contract would be changed said “I have been asked that question for more than 10 years, and my answer has always been the same: Things will change only when the politicians decide it is worth spending the political capital to enact a more effective and efficient system for weeding out problem police officers. “The result is a disciplinary system that doesn’t work, which means that misconduct occurs more than it should. (But) people have finally had enough, and are literally in the streets. The Mayor says he’s ready to make changes. I hope he means it.”

(The public can download the contracts at http://directives.chicagopolice. However, 15 years later, we’re at the org/lt2015/data.)

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CD Around Town

Montrelle & Jamillah Reese w/bridal party Cute little ring bearer P.J Rose with uncle Montrelle

Weddings:

Mark and Grace LaJoy Henton

Mark and Grace LaJoy Henton with Pastor Corine Little, Mother of the bride.

New Beginnings Montrelle Reese and Jamillah Farrakhan Chicago natives married in Panamá City, Panama. The union united Montrelle Reese, son of Michael Reese and Pamela Blackman-Reese, and Jamilah Farrakhan, daughter of Mustafa & Karen Farrakhan, granddaughter of Minster Farrakhan and Mother Khadijah Farrakhan. The Apostle’s Son Marries the Bishop’s Daughter.As the baton was passed from the recently deceased Apostle RD Henton, founder of Monument Of Faith Evangelistic Church, to son Pastor Mark Henton, a powerful union for Chicago ensued. Pastor Mark Henton married Grace LaJoy Little, daughter of the late Bishop Charles L. Little, founder of God’s House For All Nations. Pastor Corine Little, widow of Bishop Little, now serves as head of God’s House.

(Bridal Party L to r:) Cheryl Burton, Ilyasah Al-Shabazz, Markeyla Henton, Vece Pigee, Dara LaJoy Terry, Best man John Henton, Pastor Anthony Pigee, Bishop Liston Page, Apostle Mark Webb, Paul Knapp, P.J. Rose

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Montrelle & Jamillah Reese

(L to r:) Michael Reese, Montrelle & Jamillah Reese, Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, Evelyn Tinsley, Pamela Blackman-Reese, Karen Farrakhan and Mustafa Farrakhan

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LOCAL NEWS (From Defender wires) A year-end fatherhood symposium empowered single fathers and provided community leaders and ministers with survival strategies for single dads to help in their direct interaction with them. The event was the tradition free annual fatherhood symposium held by the Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood (ICRF) at the Oak Park library, moderated by ICRF Chairman and Attorney Jeffery M. Leving. Statistics indicate that positive paternal involvement helps to improve academic test scores, reduce teenage pregnancy, and encourage confidence in children. “The ICRF functions to provide a solution to absentee fathers by promoting positive father involvement and contributing resources to support all dads in all communities,” said Leving. “Justice should not be a luxury only the rich can afford.” The symposium presented professionals who spoke on a wide range of critical fatherhood-related topics focused on keeping children safe. ICRF council members want to ensure that fathers are provided the essential support and parenting tools to assume the important role they play in their children’s lives.

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Single Dads

and Community Leaders Inspired at Fatherhood Symposium Chicago Matrimonial Attorney Maureen Gorman lectured on successfully appealing DCFS findings against fathers falsely accused of abuse. She has a track record of four consecutive wins of these complex and difficult appeals. Fatherhood Educational Institute board member and Father’s Rights Private Investigator Det. Wayne Halick also presented. The organization promotes a positive fatherhood environment across all

communities. The detective discussed how to keep children safe from harm in the Internet age. Wayne has saved children from harm, abuse, and human trafficking. ICRF council member Lois Rakov presented a topic entitled “Outreach for Fatherhood Involvement” that provided helpful tips on promoting responsible fatherhood. Intellectual property attorney Mark Petrolis encouraged the fathers at the

had lost faith. The support and insight it provides often changes the life of both father and children for the better. The Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood is made up of experts from various facets of the professional world, all dedicated to supporting single and divorced dads in Illinois. The Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood is a state commission established by the Illinois State Legislature to promote the positive involvement of both parents in the lives of their children. The mission of the Council is to significantly increase the number of children in Illinois that grow up with a responsible father in their lives. It aims to accomplish this goal through: • Raising public awareness of the impact of fathers’ absence on children. • Assisting state agencies and other service providers with the resources they need to promote responsible fatherhood. • Reforming perceptions within state agencies and other service providers regarding the role of fathers as parents. • Advocating for programs, policies and legislation that will encourage the positive involvement of fathers.

symposium not to give up hope and to fight for their rights as parents despite the injustices of the legal system. Leving is a respected leader in the fathers’ rights movement. He is author of the book How to Be a Good Divorced Dad, which has been acclaimed by President Barack Obama and was endorsed by Cardinal Francis George of the Archdiocese of Chicago. (For more information, visit responICRF has made a significant differ- siblefatherhood.com.) ence in the lives of men, many whom

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HEALTH

Put Yourself On Top In 2016

OFFICIAL INFORMATION REGARDING APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES OFFICIAL INFORMATION REGARDING APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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3. Create Community Join a group activity that creates excitement in your life. It can be a drawing class, book club, walking group, a beauty session, or volunteer time with others. It’s a commitment that you make to interact with others. This pushes you into conversation and interaction outside of the work, family or church realm and expands your horizons.

4. Learn to Say No So many of us, particularly women, feel obligated to say yes to everything just not to let others down. However, in order to take care of everyone else, we have to first be able to take care of ourselves. That means learning to say no sometimes. Yes, it can be difficult in the beginning and you will probably feel some level of guilt the first couple of times. To make this happen it is important to establish boundaries. And once you master the art of saying no, it can actually be quite empowering. Remember, every adult is responsible for himself or herself, including those asking something of you.

5. Take time for yourself.

Set aside at least 15-20 minutes a day just for you. Use this time to unwind and do whatever it is that makes you feel rejuvenated, relaxed and happy. Go for a walk, take a warm bath, watch a movie, call up an old friend, get a massage, it real. cook that meal you’ve been dying to try, or you Draw up a contract with yourself: “I Joan UponUpon an an offer of apprenticeship, you must be able to demonstrate that you can can simply do nothing at all and that would be Doe or John Doe commit to follow the new offer of apprenticeship, you must be able to demonstrate that you can diet and exercise regime established on the perfectly fine, as well. perform the essential functions of an apprentice electrician with or without a perform the essential functions of an apprentice electrician with or without a following pages…” reasonable accommodation. In addition, a drug screen, physical exam, and 6. Ask for help. reasonable accommodation. In addition, a drug screen, physical exam, and Create it yourself or ask your doctor, look background check will be required. online for healthy meal ideas and exercise Everyone needs assistance and anyone background check will be required. programs that will put you back in the Game of who has made it has had those who have Life. At the end of the contract, sign it. Place helped them, even those who deem themThe recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices it shall be where you can access it easi- selves self-made. somewhere The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices shall be it weekly as a reminder to yourself. As much as you pride yourself on being inwithout discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin,ly. Review or sex. without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. Establish a reward and penalty system for dependent and doing everything on your own, EJATT will provide equal opportunity in the apprenticeship program,yourself and based will on whether or not you keep know that smart people know that there’s no EJATT will provide equal opportunity in the apprenticeship program, and will your word. operate as required under all applicable laws and regulations. harm in asking others for help when they need operate as required under all applicable laws and regulations. Listen, no one knows about this but you and it. In fact most successful people have help. 10 January 06 - 12, 2016 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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Black America Donna Battle Pierce Syndicated Columnist, (Black Press Syndicate) Good for you if you’ve watched Oprah’s new Weight Watchers’ commercial or have been similarly encouraged by other post-holiday diet and exercise guidelines. You have a head start over those of us with Creole or other Gulf Coast roots. For us, holiday indulgences are on an upswing. But Weight Watchers isn’t the only solution. Those who have broken bread with me and teased me about cooking so much and not gaining weight have likely heard me repeat my fashionista grandmother’s philosophy about maintaining a healthy weight by limiting indulgences to only the most delicious food with small bites. “There’s plenty of time for seconds tomorrow,” I still hear her whisper when I’m tempted to overdo. January 6 (the 12th night after Christmas) marks the beginning of Carnival Season.

RECIPE

Cooks

In other words, this launches the high season for gumbo, friend oysters, shrimp creole and the Mardi Gras culinary mascot: king cake, an oval pastry decorated with the Mardi Gras purple, green and gold colors. The 12th night always stays the same on the calendar, but Fat Tuesday is measured back from Easter (the first Tuesday more than 47 days before Easter.) This year, an early March 27 Easter means an early February 9 Mardi Gras followed by 40 days of Lent, a time for spiritual reflection and fasting, beginning February 10. Until then…let the good times roll with these King Cake Cookies….one small bite at a time.

King Cake Cookies 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup each: confectioners’ sugar, granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 cup peanut or other vegetable oil 2 1/2 teaspoons almond extract Grated zest and juice of 1/2 orange 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon each backing soda, salt, cream of tartar Sugar Cookie Icing Glaze, recipe follows Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat the butter, confectioners’ sugar and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until light and fluffy. Reduce the mixer speed to low. Slowly pour in the peanut oil, mixing until combined. Add the almond extract and grated zest of half an orange. Set aside. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. With a mixer on low speed, add to the batter, beating just until combined.

To make the Purple, Gold and Green Cookie Icing, add 1 1/2 cups of confectioners’ sugar to a medium bowl. Stir in about 2 teaspoons of orange juice, milk or cream. (Do not add any more liquid until you have stirred in this amount.) Because this has a tendency to become too creamy too fast, add more liquid only by the drop full until the icing has reached the consistency you want. Because Icing/Glaze hardens quickly, spread immediately on cookie. Quickly spread light-ly on cookie. Sprinkle with purple, green and gold sugar crystals (available from the supermarket baking section or specialty spice markets.

Use the size scoop of your choice (or tablespoons) to transfer dough to a parchment lined cookie sheet. (I use a 1/4-cup scoop (#16) for very large cookies. Lightly flatten the cookies with the lightly buttered Donna Pierce is a 2015 recipient of a Harvard bottom of a glass or your hand. Transfer to Nieman Foundation Visiting Fellowship who is the oven. currently working on a cookbook about historic Reduce the oven to 325 degrees. Bake until Black recipes and cooks. She is the former Ascookies are firm lightly brown on the bottom, sistant Food Editor and Test Kitchen Director about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size for the Chicago Tribune and Contributing Editor of the cookie. (I baked my large ones for about for Upscale Magazine. 14 minutes.) Transfer to a wire rack to cool before icing.

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Jan - Feb 2016 Jan 07

The Cook County Bar Association presents a Town Hall Meeting at Trinity United Church of Christ, 400 West 95th Street, from 7-9 p.m. Leaders in the local and national legal community will be available to propose the next steps for addressing police brutality in Chicago. Voter registration will be available on site.

Jan 07

City Colleges of Chicago and in particular, Malcolm X College will have Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Reception on Thursday, January 7th at 11am located at 1900 W. Jackson Blvd. City Colleges of Chicago will open the new Malcolm X College, a state-ofthe-art facility that will prepare Chicagoans to seize the 84,000 healthcare jobs coming to the region.

Jan 09

Representatives LaShawn Ford and Mary Flowers are hosting a “Recall” Town Hall Meeting from 2-4 p.m. at 4926 West Chicago Avenue. On December 9, Ford filed Bill 4356 to establish the procedure for an election to recall the Mayor of Chicago. Seven other sponsors have since signed on. Come speak to elected officials, absent of media filters or spokespersons, to discuss your views and hear theirs.

Jan 15

The City of Chicago hosts its 30th annual Interfaith Breakfast celebrating the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 8 a.m., at the

Jan 16

The Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago presents its 88th Academy Awards Nominations Panel on Thursday, January 14. Associate Artistic Director of the Chicago Humanities Festival Alison Cuddy moderates a lively panel discussion about this year’s nominees, along with Chicago film critics Marilyn Ferdinand (Ferdy on Films), J.R. Jones (Chicago Reader), Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune), Steve Prokopy (Ain’t It Cool News), and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky (MUBI Notebook and The A.V. Club). This free event will be held at the Siskel Center from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by a post-event reception.

Jan 16

Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz Gospel Messiah January 16-17, at 3 p.m. at the Auditorium Theatre marks its 11th annual appearance honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Often called a high-octane version of Handel’s Messiah, this annual tradition always has audiences up on their feet singing and dancing in the aisles! Named a Don’t Miss Pick in Chicago Magazine’s Chicago Guide, join us for this annual Chicago tradition over MLK weekend.

Jan 16

HOPE IS VOTE Event hosted by IVI-IPO South Chapter & DuSable Museum. “Educating Young Adults to the Power of Their Voting Rights,” 3-5 p.m. at the DuSable Museum, 740 East 56th Place. Participating organizations and sponsors include Jack and Jill of America, Inc., R&J Productions, CPS Students, Prologue

Calendar Spotlight

Defender Community Calendar,

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Regency Ballroom located at 2233 South King Drive. Limited seating, so RSVP by January 8.

Future City Competition

Trash has become a major point of discussion not only across the nation but throughout the world. Trash keeps piling up and the type of trash unique to modernization just keeps growing as the world becomes more modernized. So landfills once limited to the civilized world has now broadened its horizons as third world countries have evolved and joined the modern world adopting the cosmopolitan life styles of New York, Paris, Milan, Berlin, London, Barcelona etc. Dumping trash into landfills, burning it in incinerators or shipping it off in trucks and barges have increased creating a major problem in the world. So engineers around the world are focused on the four R’s of waste management (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot). New solutions to waste management is critical to the very survival of urban environments globally. So the timing of the 2015-2016 Future City Competition is perfect. Underway now the national project based learning experience where students in 6th through 8th grade imagine, research, design and build cities of the future. Participating students are asked to address an authentic real world question: How can we make the world a better place? to keep the engineering design process and management front and center. This years theme, Waste Not, Want Not, encourages students to design waste management systems for residential use and small businesses by examining issues like collection, sorting, processing, recycling, health and safety, energy efficiency, environmental impact and cost. Students learn how engineers and city planners address and deal with sustainability and solid waste management. They also research cutting edge technologies and apply their imagination to design plausible and futuristic solutions that can exist for generations. They work as teams with an educator and engineer mentor. Students present their solutions and vision of their future city in a virtual city design (SimCity™ software); a 1500 word city description; a scale model of city; and a short presentation. Teams from 37 regions will take place Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the University of Illnois-Student Center West, 828 S. Wolcott, Chicago, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

The event is free and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA with WYNTON MARSALIS Symphony Center • January 22 & 23 FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 8:00 scp jazz series Jazz in the Key of Life SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 1:00 Jazz for Young People®: Who is Duke Ellington? SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 8:00 Battle Royale: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra Use promo code JAZZSWING at check out and receive $5 off! For tickets, visit cso.org/swing.

SYMPHONY CENTER PRESENTS CSO.ORG/SWING • 312-294-3000 The SCP Jazz series is sponsored by:

Artists, prices and programs subject to change. Media Support:

This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, the Crane Group and General Mills Foundation.

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Schools, Chicago Community College Students, COAL, NeKe’s Theatre Company, LUV Institute, Heart of an Angel, DuSable Museum Women’s Board, Community 1st Tax Services, Ace’s Business Network, Chicago Association of Black Social Workers. For organization and/or sponsorship participation, please contact Marion Batey at rrcmarion@yahoo.com, or 773/644-1785.

Jan 17

Join Pastor Chris Harris and Bright Star Community Outreach for their annual Youth Violence Prevention Fundraiser in support of Bronzeville Dream Center and to help raise money for Bright Star Community Outreach to address trauma experienced by youth and their families in Chicago. From 3-7 p.m. at 1155 Bourbon Street entertainment complex, located at 3359 West 115th Street, in Merrionette Park, IL. General admission tickets $100 & VIP $150.

Jan 18

26th Annual PUSH Excel Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast, “Keepers of the Flame,” will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast is served at 8 a.m. This year’s co-chairs are

Lyle Logan of Northern Trust and Melody Spann-Cooper, CEO of WVON. Tickets are $125 and tables of 10 are $1250. Call 773/256-2742 for tickets or sponsorship opportunities. For individual reservations by credit card call 773/256-2762.

Jan 18

The DuSable Museum located at 740 East 56th Place, 773/947-0600, presents its “King Day Celebration. The program schedule is: AMES Auditorium – Short films related to the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Show times: 10:30 a.m., 11, 12:30 p.m., 2:30, 3:30. Illinois Black Legislators Auditorium 11 a.m. Najwa Dance Corp 12:30 p.m. Najwa Dance Corp 2 p.m. RH Performing Arts School 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Covenant Children’s Choir 4:30 p.m. Young Chicago Authors “Louder than a Bomb” poetic salute to Dr. King Harold Washington Skylight Gallery I 11:00 a.m. Civil Rights storytelling with Linda Gorham 12:30 p.m. Let’s Meet Dr. King! (Actor: Marcus Gentry) 2 p.m. Songs of the Civil Rights Era with Ann Ward 3:30 p.m. Congo Square Theater Company www.chicagodefender.com

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For five years as General Counsel for the Illinois Gaming Board, More felt her time putting in policy and regulations for the gaming industry also contributed to about $1 billion in tax revenue and approximately 15,000 jobs for the state. Although there was a great deal accomplished during her time on the Gaming Board, she transitioned into private law practice, representing clients within the gaming, banking and medical marijuana industry. “I’ve also done some pro bono work, where I’ve helped three young men who each has had a brush with the law when they were younger. They’ve really turned their life around, yet they couldn’t get a job because of a felony conviction,” More says. “One case I’ve worked on for 15 years. I’m not talking about a serious crime. I’m talking about a retail theft for over $300 when he was 15 years old or something similar. I believed in these young men and their abilities to change their lives around. One is graduating this June with a double major in mathematics and physics.” She reflects on how working with these kinds of cases has helped her focuse on the bigger picture. “It has taught me a lot about reform, and about second chances,” More says. “It’s not something you get to do when all you’ve done is be a prosecutor. It’s given me a lot of perspective. That’s what I’ll bring to the office.”

On The Current Leadership The Cook County Department of Corrections has approximately 89 percent Black and Hispanic inmates occupying the facility, with many cases stemming from low-level offense cases. On her plans to rectify this, More says, “First of all, I think that you have to have the

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“The State’s Attorney must be willing to use your office and your power for good.” leadership at the top of the office. I don’t think that we’ve had leadership in any shape or form. There are prosecutions that you hear of anecdotally where in the city you might have a young man and it’s a low-level possession case. In the city, the young man gets a conviction and now he’s part of our criminal justice system. In the suburbs, they call the mother or father at the police station and they come and pick up their kids.” With the level of non-transparency that has taken place over the years in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Defender asked if she had come across John Burge cases during the time she worked for then State’s Attorney Richard M. Daley. At the time, More was new as a young attorney and she explained, “I didn’t have any cases either on appeal or at the trial level where Burge was the detective. I think the bulk of those cases were going through the system before I went to 26th and California. I didn’t have any experience with them.” She also says there was a different method and skill set that was required when she was working in the felony trial courtroom, which is not always being practiced in the current system. “The incumbent talks about meticulous prosecution,” More says. “In her office, it’s an oxymoron. You need to inspire, you need to give encouragement to get the best prosecution. Part of that is giving the assistants discretion in a courtroom.” More and her husband have come under scrutiny for donating $2,500 to the Bruce

Rauner for governor campaign. She stands firm on her belief at the time that change was needed, but admits that she was wary with that decision. She also has made it very clear that the couple also made contributions to President Barack Obama and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s campaigns. “As Democrats we always have to make sure we have good choices,” More said. “I wanted to hope that maybe with some different faces, we would get more cooperation. That didn’t happen. I’m certainly not defined by one thing. No more than we’re defined as women, or African-American women or White women. I view this as a label.”

Improving Race Relations Chicago is currently under the microscope when it comes to our critical breakdown in race relations and mistrust between the Black community and the police as well as a broken criminal justice system. More witnessed firsthand the turn out of activism and outrage at the Black Friday march in protest of the Laquan McDonald murder. “I was happy that it was a peaceful protest because had there been violence it would’ve

taken away from the message,” she said. “I think it’s unfortunate that to get the people in our county riled up about violence you have to do something as dramatic as to say, ‘Listen, people ought to be concerned about this daily.’ “But it encouraged me that people were demonstrating in what they believed in and the economic impact to this city made people sit up and take notice. If I were Cook County State’s Attorney, we would’ve charged that case back at the end of November 2014. We would’ve been in a courtroom right now.” More is married to public relations executive Hud Englehart, and they reside in Lincoln Park with their 11-year-old daughter. She sits on the Adler Women’s Board, where she works with young girls from around the city encouraging them to participate and learn science, math and physics in the STEM program. Her time also includes the Chicago Jesuit Academy on the West Side, a preparatory school that works with young male students from fourth to eighth grades. More understands that it will be gradual process in building solid relationships within the Black community and gaining trust. She’s met with various community groups, churches, and has talked with families that have been affected by crime, including parents of murdered victims. “I take an activist view on what the State’s Attorney office must be willing to do because you have to use your office and your power for good. It’s not just about crime; you can do a lot of other good things in the community,” she says.

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WILLIAMS Willie Williams.…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 02, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Mt. Eagle B.C., 4559 S. St. Lawrence Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. OVERSTREET Kermit Overstreet..…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 02, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Church of God, 4601 S. Drexel Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. RUCKER Betty Rucker..…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 02, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Providence M B C, 8401 S. Ashland Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. FORD Evelyn Ford..…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 02, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Central Memorial Baptist Church, 249 N. Kedzie Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. BROWN, SR. William Brown, Sr...…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 02, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Berean B.C., 5147 S. Dearborn Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. ROCKETT Albert Rockett...…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 02, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Bethel Evangelical, 9147 S. Jeffery Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. YARBOROUGH Virginia Yarborough...…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 02, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ New Faith, Vollmer Road & Central Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. MOORE Brenda Moore...…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 02, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Corinthian C.O.G.I.C., 4520 W. Washington Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Forest Home Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. BENDER Pamela Bender...…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 02, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. DEAN, JR. Earnest Dean, Jr....…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 02, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. TAYLOR James Taylor....…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 02, 2016; 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 5:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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EASLEY Zackary Easley....…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 02, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Independent Baptist, 380 W. Boughton Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Monday, January 4, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. FOSTER Christopher Foster....…..Visitation was held: Sunday, January 03, 2016; 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. JAMES Derrick James....…..Wake was held: Monday, January 04, 2016; 9:00 a.m.@ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. SMITH Jeweline Smith....…..Wake was held: Monday, January 04, 2016; 10:00 a.m.@ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. MORROW Patricia Morrow....…..Wake was held: Tuesday, January 05, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. GREEN Laura Green....…..Wake was held: Tuesday, January 05, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. GLINN Calvin Glinn....…..Wake was held: Tuesday, January 05, 2016; 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 7:00 p.m. Interment: Wednesday, January 06, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. JACKSON Marion Jackson....…..Wake: Wednesday, January 06, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. CURRY Versie Curry....…..Wake: Wednesday, January 06, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. SYKES Willie Sykes....…..Funeral: Wednesday, January 06, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. CHATMAN Christina Chatman....…..Wake: Wednesday, January 06, 2016; 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 6:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. MCGUIRE Darius McGuire....…..Wake: Thursday, January 07, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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MCKINNEY Steven McKinney....…..Wake: Thursday, January 07, 2016; 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 6:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. WILSON Walter Wilson....…..Wake: Thursday, January 07, 2016; 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 6:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. SIMPSON Eugene Simpson....…..Wake: Friday, January 08, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Interment: Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. ADAMS Vera Adams....…..Wake: Friday, January 08, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. DANIELS Katherine Daniels....…..Wake: Friday, January 08, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ My Holy Rock M.B. Church, 11441 S. Wentworth Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. WILKERSON Dollie Wilkerson....…..Wake: Saturday, January 09, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Washington Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. PENIX, JR. Larry Penix, Jr.....…..Wake: Saturday, January 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Christ Unity Evangelical House, 208 E. 61st Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. JAMES Addie James.....…..Wake: Saturday, January 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GIBSON Fred Gibson.....…..Memorial: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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Funeral Home BROOKS Charlene Brooks..…..Wake was held: Monday, January 04, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300. BRUMFIELD Pamela Brumfield..…..Wake: Wednesday, January 06, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Apostolic COG, 6320 S. Dorchester Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300. KEMP Juriel Kemp..…..Wake: Wednesday, January 06, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ Carter Temple CME, 7841 S. Wabash Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300. KEMP Alexis Kemp..…..Wake: Wednesday, January 06, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ Carter Temple CME, 7841 S. Wabash Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300. COLEMAN Eugene Coleman..…..Interment: Thursday, January 07, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300. MANUEL Josephine Manuel..…..Wake: Thursday, January 07, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Abundant Life MBC, 2306 W. 69th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300. EDWARDS Leroy Edwards..…..Prepast: Friday, January 08, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ St. Sabina Church, 1220 W. 78th Place Wake: 11:00 a.m. Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

WOODS Veronica Woods.....…..Wake: Saturday, January 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Bethel Apostolic Faith, 11625 S. State Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROWN Ethel Brown..…..Wake: Friday, January 08, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Mars Hill BC, 5916 West Lake Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

OLIPHANT David Oliphant.....…..Wake: Saturday, January 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Daniel’s Chapel AME Zion, 15230 3rd Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

REDMOND Willie Redmond..…..Wake: Saturday, January 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Antioch Baptist Church, 415 W. Englewood Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

LENARD Bennie Lenard.....…..Wake: Saturday, January 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chicago Embassy Church, 5848 S. Princeton Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

FREEMAN Harry Freeman..…..Wake: Saturday, January 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Homewood Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

HUTCHINSON Claud Hutchinson.....…..Wake: Saturday, January 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Mt. Zion, 1047 Kenwood St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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WILLIAMS Robert Williams…...Wake was held: Monday, January 04, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400. GALLOWAY Carl Galloway…...Wake: Saturday, January 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Grace Apostolic Church, 8257 South Exchange Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400. BARRON Sybill Barron…...Wake was held: Saturday, January 09, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ NCC, 754 E. 77th Street Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

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Brenda Easley Sims Thomas Brenda Easley Sims Thomas was born to the union of Johnny and Alice L. Easley Sims on June19, 1952. She departed this life, after a lengthy illness, on Thursday, December 17, 2015, surrounded by her husband, her mother, and special cousins (twin/sister) Ricky and Eve. Brenda attended the Howalton Day School in Chicago, Illinois from Gr 1-8. Then she attended and graduated from Evanston Township High School in Evanston, Illinois. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia and a master’s degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. Brenda worked for the Chicago Public Schools for thirty-four years. She served as a classroom teacher, music teacher, assistant principal, and was principal of the Fairfield Academy in Region 5 for her last eight years before retiring in 2007. Brenda met, dated, fell in love, and then married Maurice E. Thomas in 1992. It was a great union characterized by mutually loving, caring ways; respect; attending social events together; and traveling extensively! They formed the “MET and BET” Travel Club. MET and BET represented their respective initials. They arranged and went on weeklong cruises every other year. Brenda’s zest for travel and new experiences was contagious. The group grew to over forty faithful fellow travelers visiting, Aruba, Las Vegas, and cruising all over the Caribbean. Brenda was a faithful and very active member of the Gorham United Methodist Church since childhood. Through the years she served as member, and then chairperson of the Worship Committee; coordinator of special worship services such as Easter and Christmas programs; member of the Easlian Players; PastorParish Committee; Anniversary Chair and Co-Chair, member of the Couples’ Ministry, member of Club 27 (fund-raising); Chair, and Vice Chair of the Church Council, Financial Secretary and member of the Finance team; and Director of both choirs.

years, Brenda also directed the Chancel Choir, demonstrating her ability to sing/ direct anthems, and the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah. And, she directed all music for worship services. All members of the choirs felt the love and respect of Brenda. And they loved her back!!! Brenda dedicated her adult life to singing in choirs. While at Clark College she was a member of the Philharmonic Society traveling to various places. Then she began with James Cleveland and Thompson Community Singer, known as the “Tommies”. She and good friend Anita Gathings formed the BMCR Mass Choir. (Black Methodists for Church Renewal). This mass choir brought together young African-American youth from across the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church. In February of this year Brenda was diagnosed with Stage 4 Gall-Bladder cancer, which had metastasized to the liver. She fought valiantly! And, she continued to take charge. She decided to come from the hospital to her home on hospice care. The choirs came to sing to her a week and a half ago. Brenda “directed” with a finger, a couple of the songs. She leaves to cherish her memory: her faithful and loving husband, Maurice; her mother Alice E. Smiles; her father, John H. Sims, mother-in-law Julia Calhoun, her special cousins Eve-Lynn Garnett Harris (Darryl), William (Ricky) Garnett, Lynneis Ranay Myers, Evelynn Marissa Scott Wills (CJ), with Cadence Arissa Wills and Calyse Alexsa, Thadius Scott; her step-sisters Janice Johnson, Angela Navarra (Arold), Phyllis Wiggins (Kenney), step-daughters Jennifer Thomas Wilson (Edward), Candace Thomas, sisters-in-law Sandra Mitchell (Leroy), and Deborah Corney (Earl); Godmother Grace Allen, God-sisters Danita (Toni) Hutson and Brittney Penny; along with a host of God Holden, and other relatives and friends.

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This letter is to notify that on January 25, 2016 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.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D15144941 on the December 23, 2015. Under the Assumed Name of CHICAGO HAIRCUTS & SHAVES with the business located at 1245 S. MICHIGAN UNIT #191, CHICAGO, IL 60605. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: RASHAAD ALI, Complete Address: 1245 S. MICHIGAN #191, CHICAGO, IL 60605, USA

F15110004 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, CASE NO. 15 CH 17260 vs.5948 South Lasalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60621 Earlene Scruggs; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Mitchell Calendar 63 Defendants. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Earlene Scruggs 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 5 IN BLOCK 2 NICHOLES AND MCKINDLEY’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST PART OF LOT 9 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEE’S SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5948 South Lasalle St., Chicago, IL 60621 P.I.N.: 20-16-404-036-0000 Said property is commonly known as 5948 South Lasalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60621, and which said mortgage(s) was/ were made by Earlene Scruggs and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 98981164 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 FEBRUARY 5, 2016 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 | 630-4284620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.SYLVIA RICHART A/K/A SILVIA RICHART, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 10709 3006 S. SAINT LOUIS AVENUE Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2016, 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 3 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 21 IN STEEL’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3006 S. SAINT LOUIS AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-26-425-027-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $88,649.13. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 14 CH 10709 TJSC#: 35-18604 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 HOME OPPORTUNITY, LLC Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM P. BUTCHER (SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR EUGENE ROBINSON JR.), BETTIE ROBINSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EUGENE ROBINSON JR., UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 16404 8410 S. MAINSTEE 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 November 10, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 11, 2016, 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 5 IN BLOCK 47 IN HILLS ADDITION TO SOUTH CHICAGO, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 15, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8410 S. MAINSTEE AVE., Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-314-022-0000. The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling. The judgment amount was $96,255.16. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-000077. 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. IL-000077 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 13 CH 16404 TJSC#: 35-16466 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.

1. 103 Jasmine Owens 2. 106 Jessie Liston

3. 138 Samantha Hubbard 4. 143 Angela Johnson 5. 174 Tiffany Woten

6. 214 George Calcote 7. 219 Jasmine Brown 8. 309 Marie Moffett

9. 489 Tiffany Woten This letter is to notify that on January 25, 2016 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.  1. 10110 Rhyphine Adams 2. 10152 Telia Wilson 3. 26 Patricia Cofield 4. 30 Luther Hughes

5. 318 Katrina Fielder 6. 528 Jamal Stovall

7. V212 Aston M. Coleman This letter is to notify that on January 26, 2016 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.

10. 514 Vekita Ballard

1. 238 Andrew Williams

12. 570 David Bell

3. 428 Gerlean Lockhart

14. 610 Dennis Lee

5. 465 Ernesto Borges

16. 631 Joe Collum

7. 574 Demetrius Rota

11. 550 June McKinze

2. 414 Pat Woodward

13. 602 Gregory Thomas

4. 459 Tiffany Porter

15. 621 Ruth Thomas

6. 517 Loys Holland

17. N018 Demetrius Shelton

8. 581 Louis Wright

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D15144972 on the December 30, 2015. Under the Assumed Name of PLATOW DESIGN with the business located at 9733 S UNION AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60628. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: JERRY BONY, Complete Address: 9733 S UNION AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60628, USA

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D15144915 on the December 22, 2015. Under the Assumed Name of HAWKS KREATIONS with the business located at 1434 W. 59TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60636. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: BELINDA HAWKINS, Complete Address: 5412 S. MORGAN, CHICAGO, IL 60609, USA

NOTICE INVITATION TO BID TO METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO Sealed proposals, endorsed as below, will be deposited in the sealed bid depository located in the lobby of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Administration Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, from the date of the Invitation to Bid, up to 11:00 A.M. on the bid opening date, and will be opened publicly by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management or her designee at 11:00 A.M. on the stated bid opening date below for: CONTRACT 15-655-12 MANHOLE AND INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS (RE-BID) Estimated Cost: $900,000.00 Bid Deposit: $45,000.00 Mandatory Technical Pre-Bid Conference and Site Walkthrough: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 10:00 a.m. Chicago Time Stickney Water Reclamation Plant Office Building #185, Conference Room #A266 6001 West Pershing Avenue Stickney, Illinois Bid Opening: February 2, 2016 Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, Appendix C, and the Multi-Project Labor Agreement are required on this Contract. ***************************************************************************************************************************** The above is an abbreviated version of the Notice- Invitation to Bid. A full version which includes a brief description of the project and/or service can be found on the District’s website, www.mwrd.org; Click the Contracts and Proposal quick link on the District’s Home page. Go to Contracts Currently Being Advertised and click for further information. Specifications, proposal forms and/or plans may be obtained from the Department of Procurement & Materials Management, Room 508, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, Monday - Friday, between 8:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Documents, unless stated above to the contrary, will be mailed in response to a fax request (#312/751-3042). The vendor may also download specifications, proposal forms and/or plans online from the District’s website, www.mwrd.org. No fee is required for the contract documents unless stated above. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-et.seq.), where it is stated in the Invitation to Bid Page. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals if deemed in the public’s best interest. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management Chicago, Illinois January 6, 2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT – CHANCERY DIVISION National Home Investors, LLC PLAINTIFF VS Larry Smith; Carla Smith; City of Chicago, a Municipal Corporation; CitiFinancial Services, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 14CH14461 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Larry Smith; Carla Smith; City of Chicago, a Municipal Corporation; CitiFinancial Services, Inc.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 41 in Block 54 in South Lynne, being Vail`s Subdivision of the North 1/2 of Section 19, Township 38 North, Range 14 East of the Third Principal Meridian in Cook County, Illinois Commonly known as: 6619 South Hamilton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636 and which said mortgage was made by, Larry Smith and Carla Smith, his wife, as joint tenants; Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee For EquiFirst Corporation; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 0513111077; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, 50 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60602 on or before JANUARY 29, 2016 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 File No: 14IL00173-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, FORMERLY KNOWN AS BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2005-3 Plaintiff, -v.MARIA BOLDEN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 17715 1716 E. 73RD STREET Chicago, IL 60679 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 10, 2016, 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 EAST 8 FEET OF LOT 11 AND THE WEST 21 FEET OF LOT 12 IN ELLINWOOD’S RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 8 TO 28, INCLUSIVE, IN O.J. BRYANTS SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 5 AND 8 OF CONRAD SEIPP’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1716 E. 73RD STREET, Chicago, IL 60679 Property Index No. 20-25-114-049-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $114,719.95. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-92068. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C13-92068 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 17715 TJSC#: 35-16569 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-1 Plaintiff, -v.MARYANN V. CARRILLO, AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC Defendants 14 CH 20142 10630 S. HOXIE AVENUE 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 November 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 10, 2016, 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 FORTY ONE (41) IN BLOCK TWO (2), IN IRONDALE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 10630 S. HOXIE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-13-202-031. The real estate is improved with a double family residence. The judgment amount was $146,905.35. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-06563. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-06563 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 20142 TJSC#: 35-16567 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 LIBERTY HOME EQUITY SOLUTIONS, INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS GENWORTH FINANCIAL HOME EQUITY ACCESS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.LUKE TOWNSEND AS PERSONAL ADMINISTRATOR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTYNE MARIE DUNGEY (DECEASED), KYLE L. DUNGEY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ERNESTYNE MARIE DUNGEY (DECEASED), UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 24431 7964 S. KINGSTON 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 September 24, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 5, 2016, 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 36 (except the South 4 feet) and the South 8 feet of Lot 37 in Block 2 in 79th Street Addition to Cheltenham Beach, said Addition being a subdivision of that part of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Township 38 North, Range 15, East of the Third Principal Meridian lying Northeasterly of the right-of-way of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, in Cook County, Illinois Commonly known as 7964 S. KINGSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-102-031-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $175,630.73. 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 13IL00327-1. 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. 13IL00327-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 13 CH 24431 TJSC#: 35-18549 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 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-2 Plaintiff, -v.SHERRY LOVING, DARRELL LOVING, THE WOODLAWN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 17678 6516 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE 1N Chicago, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 2016, 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: Unit 1N in the 6516 S. Woodlawn Condominium as delineated on the plat of survey of the following described real estate: Lot 4 in Block 1 in Woodlawn Ridge subdivision of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the third principal meridian, in Cook County, Illinois which survey is attached as exhibit ‘’D’’ to the declaration of condominium recorded 1/6/2004 as document number 0400619151 together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements appurtenant to said unit, as set forth in said Declaration. Parcel 2: The Exclusive right to use of parking space P-1 as limited common element as delineated on a survey attached to the declaration aforesaid recorded as document number 0400619151. Commonly known as 6516 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE 1N, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20231190401001. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $226,107.28. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 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 11IL02340-2. 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. 11IL02340-2 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 14 CH 17678 TJSC#: 35-18161 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 INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ABFS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2001-1, MORTGAGE BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2001-1 Plaintiff, -v.L.D. JONES, ALBERTA JONES, CAPITAL ONE BANK D/B/A CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., THE CADLE COMPANY Defendants 14 CH 13688 9200 S. EGGLESTON AVENUE Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 3, 2016, 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 1 IN BLOCK 4, FLAGG AND MCBRIDE’S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 60 ACRES OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9200 S. EGGLESTON AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-04-314-024-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $124,163.17. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C12-71625. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C12-71625 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 13688 TJSC#: 35-16247 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION URBAN FINANCIAL OF AMERICA, LLC F/K/A URBAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Plaintiff, -v.ELAINE MILLER, FREDRICK MILLER, EDGAR TOBIAS, ANTHONY FORD, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MELVIDER MILLER (DECEASED), UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 584 6918 S WINCHESTER 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 August 31, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 29, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: The south 5 feet of Lot 6 and all of Lot 7 in the subdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 in Block 2 in B. M. Baker’s subdivision of the northwest 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of Section 19, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois Commonly known as 6918 S WINCHESTER AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-19-416-018-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $84,871.56. 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, 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 13IL00394-1. 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. 13IL00394-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 14 CH 584 TJSC#: 35-18340 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 SEAWAY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, F/K/A SEAWAY NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.MOUNT NEBO CHURCH BAPTIST, DANNY NORMENT, PAULETTE MCGEE, TAMMIE L. HUMES, TOMMIE R. JOHNSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 13825 354 W. 71ST STREET 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 October 29, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2016, 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 6 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 55 FEET OF SAID LOT AS MEASURED ON THE WEST LINE THEREOF AND ALSO EXCEPT THE WEST 150 FEET 5 1/2 INCHES OF THE SOUTH 11 FEET OF THE NORTH 66 FEET OF SAID LOT 6 AS MEASURED ON THE WEST LINE THEREOF), AND ALL OF LOTS 7 AND 8 IN NORMAL SCHOOL SUBDIVISION IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 354 W. 71ST STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-21-420-016-0000. The real estate is improved with a commercial property. The judgment amount was $592,712.41. 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: GRANT LAW, LLC, 230 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 240, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 551-0111 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. GRANT LAW, LLC 230 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 240 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 551-0111 Attorney Code. 58706 Case Number: 14 CH 13825 TJSC#: 35-16571 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.MELVIN L. CRAWFORD, SR. (DECEASED), CHRISTOPHER S. JORDAN, SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MELVIN L. CRAWFORD, SR. (DECEASED), JOAN RASPBERRY, SHEILA CRAWFORD, ROSALIN CRAWFORD, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MELVIN L. CRAWFORD, SR. (DECEASED), UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 4215 6646 SOUTH WOOD STREET 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 July 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: The South 10 feet of Lot 19, all of Lot 20 and the North 5 feet of Lot 21 in Block 60 in South Lynne, being a subdivision in the North 1/2 of Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 6646 SOUTH WOOD STREET, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-19-227-036-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $99,571.67. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is 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 14IL00026-1. 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. 14IL00026-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 14 CH 4215 TJSC#: 35-18192 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 BYLINE BANK, AN ILLINOIS BANKING ASSOCIATION, FORMERLY KNOWN AS NORTH COMMUNITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO METROBANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHICAGO COMMUNITY BANK Plaintiff, -v.LENORE V. HADAWAY, AN INDIVIDUAL, REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY, INC., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 11372 1656 WEST 38TH PLACE Chicago, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 19, 2016, 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 49 IN CHITTENDEN’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 36 IN CANAL TRUSTEE’S SUBDIVISION THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1656 WEST 38TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 17-31-430-020-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $194,680.74. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP, 120 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 1200, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 876-7100 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP 120 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 1200 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 876-7100 Attorney Code. 25188 Case Number: 15 CH 11372 TJSC#: 35-17828 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 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISIONUNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ON BEHALF OF ITS AGENCY, SECRETARY OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM P. BUTCHER AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CASSIE M. CORBIN, GLORIA WRIGHT, MAURICE CORBIN, GEORGE CORBIN, KARIN CORBIN, JEFF CORBIN, MARK FRANKLIN, JOEL FRANKLIN, ROBIN TURNER, TRENT TAYLOR, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CASSIE M. CORBIN; AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CV 10308 1506 WEST 61ST STREET Chicago, IL 60636 JUDGE MATTHEW KENNELLY NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 29, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein, will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2016, 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 13 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1506 WEST 61ST STREET, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-17-309-017. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $129,524.36. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C11-45822. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C11-45822 Case Number: 14 CV 10308 TJSC#: 35-16390 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 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-3 Plaintiff, -v.UBALDO LEON, MARIA LUZ LEON Defendants 12 CH 17896 3330 W 62ND 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 June 30, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 2016, 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 36 in Hick’s Subdivision, a Subdivision of the North 1/2 of Block 15 in James Webb’s Subdivision, being a Subdivision of the Southeast 1/4 of section 14, Township 38 North, Range 13 East of the Third Principal Meridian, In Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 3330 W 62ND PLACE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19144260260000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $193,594.32. 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: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 12IL00630-1. 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. 12IL00630-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 12 CH 17896 TJSC#: 35-18159 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.CLARENCE JASPER A/K/A CLARENCE EARL JASPER (DECEASED), GERALD P. NORDGREN SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CLARENCE JASPER A/K/A CLARENCE EARL JASPER (DECEASED), YVONNE JASPER, MICHAEL JASPER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CLARENCE JASPER A/K/A CLARENCE EARL JASPER (DECEASED), UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 2465 6151 S LANGLEY AVENUE Chicago, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 25, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 5, 2016, 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 30 Feet of Lot 14, in Block 3 in the resubdivision of the Washington Park Club Addition to Chicago, a subdivision of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the third principal meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 6151 S LANGLEY AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-414-015-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $261,472.13. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 13IL00440-1. 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. 13IL00440-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 14 CH 2465 TJSC#: 35-18463 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.GUADALUPE LONGORIA (DECEASED), CHRISTOPHER S. JORDAN, SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GUADALUPE LONGORIA (DECEASED), KATHLEEN G. WALKER, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GUADALUPE LONGORIA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 5078 2315 W 47TH PLACE Chicago, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 2016, 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 2315 W 47TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-07-102-015-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $77,430.47. 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 14IL00036-1. 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. 14IL00036-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 14 CH 5078 TJSC#: 35-18157 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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F15040019 Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. VICKIE S. DURRAH AKA VICKI S. DURRAH; THE CHICAGO BOARD OF EDUCATION; ROGERS PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 5929 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, February 5, 2016 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 9320 South Chappel Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60617. 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. F15040019 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 # 11CH22591 Sheriff’s # 150497 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 February 10th, 2016, 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.SARA ANN CONNOLLY A/K/A SARA A. CONNOLLY, MICHAEL CONNOLLY A/K/A MICHAEL P. CONNOLLY JR., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 15 CH 5179 2840 EAST 127TH STREET Chicago, IL 60633 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 11, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 21, 2016, 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 2840 EAST 127TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60633 Property Index No. 26-30-304-028-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $170,674.80. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact 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 15-075355. 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. 15-075355 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 15 CH 5179 TJSC#: 35-18237 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, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET BACKED-CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE10 Plaintiff, -v.GUADALUPE ALEJANDRES, MARIA D. ALEJANDRES Defendants 10 CH 49123 3721 WEST 55TH 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 November 15, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 27, 2016, 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 3721 WEST 55TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-14-106-060-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $291,112.12. 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 X10090055. 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. X10090055 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 10 CH 49123 TJSC#: 35-17840 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1999-3 Plaintiff, -v.ESTHER MEADORS, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 28337 2652 W. 59TH STREET Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 19, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 3, 2016, 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 2652 W. 59TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-13-222-039-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $124,942.46. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-97532. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-97532 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 12 CH 28337 TJSC#: 35-18732 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-PA3 Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT H. BROWN AKA ROBERT H. BROWN SR. Defendants 15 CH 3801 7554 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD 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 June 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 27, 2016, 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 7554 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-407-029-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $180,900.33. 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 F15010277. 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. F15010277 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 15 CH 3801 TJSC#: 35-17770 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 CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-7 Plaintiff, -v.EUGENE HAWKINS, JOHN A. FAULKNER, BERTON N. RING, P.C., SUBURBAN TOWING, INC., LISA JOHNSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 49516 7130 SOUTH EGGLESTON AVENUE 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 November 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 3, 2016, 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 7130 SOUTH EGGLESTON AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-106-025. The real estate is improved with a two story single family residence. The judgment amount was $213,887.53. 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 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 09-022784. 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. 09-022784 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 09 CH 49516 TJSC#: 35-16202 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.JEROME TAYLOR A/K/A JEROME N. TAYLOR, WANDA TAYLOR A/K/A WANDA E. TAYLOR, TD AUTO FINANCE, LLC F/K/A DAIMLERCHRYSLER FINANCIAL SERVICES AMERICAS, LLC D/B/A CHRYSLER FINANCIAL, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendants 15 CH 442 7519 SOUTH SANGAMON STREET Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 5, 2016, 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 7519 SOUTH SANGAMON STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-29-405-007-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $105,824.99. 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 14-073279. 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. 14-073279 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 15 CH 442 TJSC#: 35-16310 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 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2006-FM1 MORTGAGE PASSTHOUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006FM1 Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES LENDVOYI, THE CITY OF CHICAGO, OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., THE BACK YARD LOFTS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2006-S5, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-S5, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 4755 4807 SOUTH ASHLAND DRIVE UNIT 204 Chicago, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 8, 2016, 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 4807 SOUTH ASHLAND DRIVE UNIT 204, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-08-108-002-0000 (OLD); 20-08-108-003-0000 (OLD); 2008-108-021 (OLD); 20-08-108-044-1007 (NEW). The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $129,279.24. 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 F14110791. 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. F14110791 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 15 CH 4755 TJSC#: 35-16619 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST 2005-3 Plaintiff, -v.LARRY V. JONES AKA LARRY JONES, ANGELA M. JONES AKA ANGELA W. JONES AKA ANGELA WYCHE AKA ANGELA M. WYCHE AKA ANGELA N. JONES, LAVELLE LEGAL SERVICES, LTD., CITY OF CHICAGO, DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT, DORIN MODERN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, HAWKINSON, INC., ARCHER BANK Defendants 07 CH 10791 4442 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE AVE 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 June 25, 2007, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 2, 2016, 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 4442 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Index No. 20-03-409-024. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $648,772.00. 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 W0704024. 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. W0704024 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 07 CH 10791 TJSC#: 35-18296 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.

F12030172 Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. O’NEAL DRUMGOLE, AKA ONEAL DRUMGOLE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 12 CH 11260 Calendar 57 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, February 12, 2016 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 5654 South Princeton Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60621. 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. F12030172 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION URBAN FINANCIAL OF AMERICA, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JOHNNY WALKER, FRIEDA WALKER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 4907 8147 S. MANISTEE AVENUE 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 September 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 2, 2016, 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 8147 S. MANISTEE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-123-016-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $89,915.29. 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 14IL00707-1. 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. 14IL00707-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 4907 TJSC#: 35-18365 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 KONDAUR CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF MATAWIN SERVICES TRUST SERIES 2014-2 Plaintiff, -v.LATASHA E. ANDERSON AKA LATASHA ANDERSON Defendants 14 CH 08213 7143 S. Richmond St. 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 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 10, 2016, 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 7143 S. Richmond St., Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-25-105-020-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $280,315.75. 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 08213 TJSC#: 35-18362 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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