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In a town where the topics of the day revolve around sports, politics, corruption and the rising toll of gun violence victims, most of our news soundbites are coming from the attorneys that represent the families of these victims.

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Larry Rogers, Jr. Power, Rogers & Smith, P.C. Victim: Bettie Jones Last month, on the morning after Christmas, 55-year old Bettie Jones received a phone call from her upstairs neighbor to let Chicago police officers enter the building due to a domestic dispute with his 17-year old son, Quintonio LeGrier.

Upon entering the West Side residence, Chicago police officers shot LeGrier six times, killing him. They alleged he charged at them with a baseball bat. In the process, they also accidentally shot Jones in the chest, killing her as well.

What happened next would shake an already fragile city, forcing two families to plan funeral services for their loved ones during the holiday season.

Larry Rogers, Jr. is not your ordinary attorney – his reputation as a trial attorney is as prodigious as his record for winning cases for his clients.

In addition to being a part of the legal team on the Sandra Bland case, he was brought on as co-counsel with Sam Adam Jr. to represent the family of Bettie Jones in filing a civil lawsuit against the City of Chicago for her accidental death, caused by the fatal shots from a Chicago police officer.

Although Rogers has worked on previous police misconduct cases and other cases challenging the City of Chicago, the Jones cases is a delicate situation coming on the heels of the Laquan McDonald videotape released to the public just a month before Jones was killed.

Rogers said, “It’s generally my practice to avoid filing suit before a funeral. I don’t like to do that because the family is grieving. But when we didn’t get information as timely as I thought we should and when another lawsuit was filed, I didn’t want something to happen in that situation that would impact their case.

“So, I filed that Monday and the funeral was Wednesday. That way I could be sure that nothing was occurring that would impact the case, that I wouldn’t be able to interject.”

Before Jones was laid to rest, Rogers spoke with the mayor’s office and the city’s general counsel because it was important to look at key evidence, such as 911 dispatch calls, police audio and video footage as well as neighborhood surveillance.

Rogers said, “I think it is important that they reached out to me in the context of the mayor wanting to meet with the family to relay condolences. I told them what I wanted, which was some information. So, they gave me some information – verbally. I had requested written information, which they had not produced before that meeting and still have not produced. I think largely it’s because of the FOP contract.

“My investigation at this point is requesting things from the department and also doing an independent investigation of witnesses, going to the scene, hiring expert witnesses,”

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In the Name of Justice: Chicago’s Legal Crusaders he continued. “Again, there is evidence of bullet entry points on both sides of the door, which suggests the officers are a distance away from the door. The bodies were found inside the door with her lying on her back, the boy lying face down.

“There is factual indication that she was summoned by a doorbell or knock. There are factual witnesses that established that the officer was as far back as the parkway beyond the sidewalk. As well, there are factual indications that the shell casings from the officer’s weapon from the bullets that he fired are as far back as the sidewalk.”

Rogers broke down the process of seeking fair damages when representing the family of Bettie Jones against the City of Chicago.

It’s not just about cutting a check, but understanding the nature of the relationships of the children, along with the value of worth earned by the deceased, he explained.

“There are different divisions within the court system, one of which is referred to as smalls claims court,” Rogers says. “Cases under $15,000 go into the municipal division of the courts. The cases that are in the law division are a minimum of $50,000 and you have to sign an affidavit attesting to the fact that the claim is worth $50,000 or more and you have to plead that.

“The plea actually says that the claim is valued well in excess of $50,000, but the press read that we’re asking for $50,000. You can’t identify the value of the claim until you get through the discovery process to identify the nature of the liability, then the nature of the relationship that you’re claiming.

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“That requires you to look at the income that was earned, and how much income would’ve been earned over a lifetime, which would require engaging an economist.”

Through the medical examiner’s report, the Chicago police officer Robert Rialmo was identified as the officer who accidentally killed Bettie Jones. Although neither the Chicago Police Department or IPRA has confirmed the officer’s identity, having it released through the media is a testament of the system’s ongoing non-transparency.

Sam Adam, Jr. Sam Adam, Jr. Law Office Victim: Bettie Jones Sam Adam, Jr. has become one of the most familiar faces on the legal and media landscape, representing high-profile clients like music superstar R. Kelly and former Illinois governor, Rod Blagojevich.

Currently, he is co-counsel with Chicago attorney Larry Rogers, Jr. for the family of Bettie Jones. His style of staying in front of the camera may be considered vain to some, but Adam considers it strategic.

“The media should be a tool to show what is going on with the government and citizens,” Adam maintains. “This should be brought to light. The greatest disinfectant in the world is sunlight. That is what I’m trying to use the media for in all of these cases – to bring in sunlight to root out all of the evil that is taking place in the areas of the government.”

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POLITICS Robert T. Starks

Finding The Candidate

Defender Contributing Writer

Given the continued erosion of trust in the Emanuel administration, the unraveling of the legal, extralegal, Democratic Party practices, the go-along to get-along habits of Black aldermen, and the racist arrangements that are embedded in city government, Blacks have no choice but to begin the process of identifying a progressive Black candidate that can win.

One of the current arguments for the retention of Rahm is that he is a technocrat that has the support of the president, knowledge of the federal bureaucracy, corporate connections, and governmental experience.

However, it is clear that with all of these assets combined, and a callous disregard for Black people and their rights, the result would be a lethal Machiavellian mix that is most detrimental to the interests of Black people.

What is needed is a Black candidate with some technocratic skills, compassion for Blacks and all under-served citizens, as well as a willingness to surround himself or herself with experts who are like-minded.

Further, this candidate must be willing to subject themselves to learning those aspects of government and administration that they do not know.

Who are some of the potential candidates and the criteria that should be considered in this process?

Unfortunately, there is no Black potential candidate right now that has the understanding of government and compassion of Harold Washington, who was able to move into the office and begin from day one organizing for a sound administration dedicated to fairness for all.

Thus, a potential candidate or candidates must be identified as soon as possible and put into training.

Young Black activists, veteran leadership, and the grassroots must come in an agreement to cooperate in the selection of a single progressive Black candidate that has crossover ballot appeal.

Without these basic ground rules and agreements, the Black community will revert to the divisive electoral behavior it has practiced over the last 30 years. However, optimism reigns supreme within the activist youth community. That youthful enthusiasm is so viral that it has set off a movement that will finally compel unity of action throughout the Black community!

It is clear that the grassroots in the Black community lost the little trust that they had in Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel during his first term, when he closed 50 inner-city schools without any substantial consultation with the communities affected.

He was perceived by most Blacks as arrogant and non-caring of the wishes and needs of the Black community. This perception was reflected by the fact that he was forced into a runoff election last year.

Black voters showed some distrust of Rahm and his administration by voting against him in his first election. Then he was forced into a runoff election on April 7th of last year because he failed to win more than 50 percent of the vote in the February primary.

While he had some substantial support amongst Black elected officials and some Black elites, he did not receive the support of the majority of grassroots voters.

He won the April runoff election and a second term by a 56-44 percent margin. The runoff election and the margin of victory was an indication of his continued drop in Black support.

Shortly after his re-election, the Chicago City Council, including the majority of the members of the Black Caucus, voted 47-0 to award a $5 million settlement to the Laquan McDonald family. Laquan McDonald had been shot 16 times by policeman Jason Van Dyke on October 14, 2014.

Critics of the mayor are convinced that Emanuel attempted to prevent the video from being released, and delayed its release for a year, because it would hurt his chances of re-election. The video was only released after a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was filed and the court ordered it on November 24, 2015.

As a result of the video release, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez brought first-degree murder charges against Van Dyke. Protests and demonstrations began immediately at City Hall, Millennium Park, and Michigan Avenue, where thousands closed down shoppers and vehicle traffic along the Magnificent Mile on Black Friday, November 27th.

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Demonstrations and protests have continued unabated in dozens of venues since, including City Hall, Soldier Field, Midway Airport, the mayor’s house and the mayor’s annual MLK Holiday Breakfast at the Hyatt Regency this past Friday.

In a November 30, 2015 op-ed piece in the New York Times, University of Chicago Law Professor Craig Futterman joined the chorus by calling for the resignation of city officials, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel, because of the killing of Laquan McDonald and the delay in the release of the video.

Covering His Rear Sensing the seriousness of the situation that he was in, Emanuel fired Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, declaring that McCarthy had become a “distraction.”

As a result, protesters raised the level of their demands that Rahm and State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez resign immediately because of their delayed response to the killing of Laquan McDonald. Emanuel and Alvarez stated that neither had any intentions of resigning from office.

Changes were made in personnel in the administration of police, the city’s law department, the Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA), and the head of the Police Department.

At the request of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) was asked to come to Chicago to investi-

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“Young activists, veteran leadership, and the grassroots must agree on a progressive Black candidate that has crossover ballot appeal.” gate the Chicago Police Department.

At the request of Reverend Jesse Jackson and the alliance of protesters, the DOJ was asked to broaden their investigation to include the city’s handling of police misconduct from the mayor’s office and all of its sections that deal with police misconduct.

Virtually every day since the end of December, 2015, some area of the Emanuel administration has been shown to have made some serious missteps or displayed negligence in the handling of police matters, especially as it relates to Black citizens.

Because of that, right now, according to pollsters Ogden and Fry, some 51 percent of Chicagoans

think that the mayor should resign.

The basis of this opinion is the belief that the mayor has orchestrated a massive cover-up of police misconduct and that his administration is incapable of changing perception.

Mistrust of Rahm and his administration has multiplied just since the brief beginning of 2016.

There is now a raging debate within the Black community as to the ability of this community to coalesce around a single progressive candidate to run in a recall election, or an election that would occur as a result of Rahm’s resignation, or in the next election following the end of this mayoral term in 2019.

It is abundantly clear that Rahm will not run for re-election again in 2019, and if he did, he definitely would be defeated. Therefore, the question that is being debated is, can a consensus Black candidate be elected?

The obvious answer to this question is yes! However, many observers have conjured up the disastrous and suicidal political outcome in the attempts to arrive at a consensus candidate after the death of Mayor Harold Washington, and the replication of this pattern in every mayoral election since, including the 2011 and 2015 elections.

There are many in the Black community, though, especially the young activists and demonstration leaders, who believe that a consensus candidate can be identified and supported by the majority of Black voters.

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

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By Kai EL’Zabar

Defender Executive Editor

Righting Our House As We Move Forward The year behind us and those that preceded it were filled with too many injustices for us to keep accepting such egregiousness as “Just The Way It Is.” So going forward, we are standing up and facing the music.

It’s time to choose, people; you can no longer ride the fence. You are either with us or against us. Real.

As we continue moving forward into 2016 with our integrity intact, we have to face some obvious truths that we have been hiding from while trying to pretend that all is well and that, therefore, we are well.

The truth is that Blacks have been suffering the impact of racism in America at the hand of terrorists and their systematic implementa-

tion of unfair practices that result in non-equal opportunities for us in the areas where life thrives – education, employment, entrepreneurship, business, and health.

Of course we have to get our house (community mind) in order first; it’s a work in progress, but definitely something we must keep working on.

This is not a stagnant once-in-alifetime affair, but rather a movement we are speaking of – to right our house, to build a community foundation from which we can all stand firmly for the good of our advancement and contribution to our race and ourselves. This is key.

So much of the challenge has been where to start. Where do we begin, because the enemy has attacked us on all levels, within and without? Perhaps we begin with us.

Life really does flow in tandem; life is organic and everything is always happening simultaneously. So as we work to make changes from the inside out, we must be cognizant to also make changes from the outside in. What do I mean?

Example – we say that we are not happy that schools were closed in our community under Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration. However, we were not the best shepherds of the schools in our communities prior to their closing.

Not all, but many, of the schools that were closed were not in great physical condition or academic standing – making them unsafe and not a conducive environment for learning; they were poorly funded and did not share state-of-the-art technical equipment to compete adequately with schools that are competitive and successful.

This was their state under Mayor Richard M. Daley. Who among us was the watchdog then? Better yet, who among us is the watchdog now?

Let’s look at the Chicago Police Department’s track record of abuse against our community and investigate not only the cases involving

police brutality, but how it has been allowed to occur.

On January 6, the Chicago Defender did an investigative article on the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) revealing that the FOP police contract with the City of Chicago, for all practical purposes, wags the dog.

Again, that contract was negotiated under Daley’s watch. What we learned is that there is little that those in leadership can do to go against the contract, which was written to protect the police in cases of misconduct, among other matters.

e Need To Change W The Contract

The police contract renewal will take place in 2017 and we need to be very familiar with it and make a checklist of reasonable changes that we want to see implemented to protect our interests.

This means working with the elected officials we have put in place that will have to deal directly with the city’s corporate counsel negotiating the contract. We must, in fact, examine whether the whole process needs an overhaul.

We must get ahead of the game and stop reacting to things once they happen. Instead, we have to plan and direct our destiny. We need to state what we want. Plan how to execute it. Then work the plan.

Of course there are a lot of working parts involved to make this happen, but it’s doable. The important thing is that we stop functioning as victims and act as architects of our own destiny.

This very idea is why Malcolm X, SNCC, the Black Panthers and any other seemingly action-oriented organization or individual have perennially appealed to rambunctious youth, the same as the current dynamics appeal to the youth of today.

Action is what they should be interested in, however they should also be open to looking back at history and checking in with the elders for

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The Chicago Defender Platform Since 1905: 1. Prejudice and racism in all of its forms must be eliminated and destroyed.

2. R acial profiling and police brutality must be removed from police practices.

3. R eparations, or remediation, must be the final chapter in the arduous ordeal of slavery and legal segregation.

4. O pportunities for inclusion and advancement in all unions must be unrestricted.

5. Full access to government contracts for all.

6. Representation in all police and fire departments must reflect the community they serve.

7. Increase access and availability for quality, affordable housing for all.

8. Establish a living and fair wage as a fundamental right for all Americans.

(Revised January 1966, May 2001)

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Col. (Ret.) Eugene F. Scott (Publisher) 2000 – 2003 David M. Milliner (Publisher) 2003 – 2004 Michael A. House (Publisher) 2008 – 2013

President/Publisher: Cheryl Mainor counsel – about what worked, what and 1960s was a long and deadly didn’t, obstacles, challenges – and to struggle for racial equality. Fed up and united as excluded Americans, provide insight.

Blacks were vocal and physical; they peacefully put their bodies on the ReallyUnderstand line in this battle against foes that Non-Violence unabashedly used violence.

For the young freedom fighters of today, the non-violent approach of the civil rights movement needs to be given its true and just due.

Though it appeared to be passive, it was at the same time the most direct attack on racism than any other method, and called out the actual demonstration of what it was that we were fighting against.

But, as in the deep racist South under Dr. King and the fight against colonial oppression in India under Mahatma Gandhi, non-violent, non-cooperative, peaceful resistance and protest is the most difficult regimen for our soldiers to master. The discipline it demands is beyond initial understanding.

Be clear that our civil rights soldiers of peace in the past underwent great training. They had to be onemind focused on the achievement of their long-term goal.

When one became a freedom fighter for the civil rights movement, one had to move with the group and not as solo individuals; it was always for the good of the whole.

They were faced with police billy clubs, attack dogs, full force, water Killed For Their hoses, guns, bombs, burnings of homes, churches and schools, and Involvement of course, lynchings and murder.

Our path toward respect and full There was the public humiliation citizenship was littered with Black of being called degrading names, spit freedom fighters killed in the act at, spit upon, having objects thrown of pursuing fundamental American at them, being hit with objects ideals. (sticks, whips, chains, bottles, cans, Harry T. Moore was a teacher rocks, glass and more)…while they in Florida who in 1934 founded the behaved non-violently and turned the first branch of the NAACP in Brevard other cheek.

County. Moore was instrumental in The terrorism was relentless and registering Black voters, which gave inhumane. Even after the civil rights Florida more African Americans eligifreedom fighters returned to their ble to go to the ballot box than any homes, the nightmares of their expe- other southern state. riences were devastating.

On Christmas night in 1951, on They were, in fact, attacked in their 25th wedding anniversary, Hartheir sleep while in their homes; their ry and his wife, Harriette, were killed homes were often set afire, or cross- from injuries sustained in the exploes burned on their property by the Ku sion of a bomb under their house.

Klux Klan and other White Suprema- The Moores are remembered as cist groups. the first casualties of the civil rights Our civil rights soldiers suffered movement. post-traumatic stress disorder beSo before Trayvon Martin, cause of these attacks. It was no Oscar Grant, Marlon Horton, Michael easy task.

Brown, Eric Garner, Akai Gurley, It was, however, a powerful ac- Timir Rice, Ron Johnson, Laquan tion that allowed the whole world to McDonald, Sandra Bland, Phillip see the monstrous evil of Racism in Coleman, Quintonio LeGrier, Bettie America. America could not contin- Jones, and all the others who have been victims of police misuse of ue to hide its First Sin. This display of strength in the face authority, there were those on the of that madness by our civil rights civil rights frontline who lost their freedom fighters led to legislation lives specifically because of the that re-defined the Black Man and stance and actions they took to Woman and their place in America. advance our standing.

The struggle continues. Let us The civil rights fight of the 1950s design change.

“We must get ahead of the game and stop reacting to things as victims once they happen.

Instead, we have to plan and direct our destiny.”

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Fighting For Justice, continued from, Page 02

The ongoing continuous delays by the city’s law department, the Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA), and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) have created multiple delays in the process of getting answers for victims’ families, Adams believes.

He says, “They are interacting with citizens and using that interaction to their own advantage instead of for the citizens they should be protecting. Bettie Jones is that case.

“This is a 55-year-old woman who did everything right – she was a good mother, she was a good grandmother, she was the type of woman who went to the door to answer the call of duty so that she could let in some police officers.

She was shot down for it.”

Brian Coffman, Coffman Law Offices, P.C. Mark Smolens, Mottweiler & Smolens, LLP Victim: Cedrick Chatman Last week, a federal judge ordered the release of the videotape of another fatal police shooting, that of 17-year-old Black male Cedrick Chatman.

The shooting took place three years ago, across the street from South Shore High School as the victim was running from police officers. Officer Kevin Fry fatally shot the unarmed teenager, who was carrying a black iPhone case.

Brian Coffman and Mark Smolens are the attorneys representing the Chatman family in the wrongful death lawsuit against the city.

Coffman, who has represented similar police misconduct cases in Chicago and around the country, is disturbed by how a fistfight with a man trying to sell a stolen phone to Chatman and his associates could result in senseless death.

Coffman said, “Mr. Rankin, the alleged victim that was beat up in this case, was in the neighborhood to sell a stolen cell phone to Akeem Clark and Martel Odom. During that process, a disagreement occurred as far as the price or what was going to happen.

“They got upset and started beating him up with their fists and their feet, no knives, no guns. They told Mr. Chatman to take his car because they felt it was some type of neighborhood justice,” Coffman continued.

“Mr. Chatman jumped in his car and started driving away. Mr. Rankin himself even told the 911 operator that these guys didn’t have any knives or guns, that they kicked and punched him. That was the extent of it. He was able to run away, but that was never communicated to another officer or anyone else.”

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law, anyone who sets in motion a chain of events that results in the death of another individual is to be charged with murder.

It is clear on the videotape that both Officer Fry and Officer Toth shot at Chatman, bringing him down in broad daylight at the busy intersection of 75th and Jeffrey Blvd.

“This is a case that could potentially effect every other case across the country,” Coffman says. “You have a federal judge making comments how this investigation has been handled. How the City of Chicago has handled practices of filing a motion and opposition three years ago, not wanting the video to be released.

“It can have a ripple effect on how they handle police misconduct cases. Times have changed. The same thing that we’re doing is not going to work anymore and people are not going to stand for it.”

As for the next steps in the case, Coffman says his team is in the process of scheduling the deposition of Lorenzo Davis, the former IPRA investigator fired as a result of his findings in this case by Scott Ando.

“Once his deposition is complete, we’re going to be back in court in March and at that time, we’ll be getting a trial date set,” Coffman said.

“The unfortunate thing in our case is that we have numerous levels of cover-up, from the inaccuracy of the police report to even the medical examiner’s report. How Mr. Chatman was stopped in the streets, pointing a black object at the officers.

“The video is proof of what you see. We have issues of how these cases are reported. You have Pat Camden of the FOP making statements that are entirely baseless, but FOP takes it as word,” Coffman said. “The police officers need to be re-trained on when and how to use deadly force and when that’s necessary.

“When you look at cases like Laquan McDonald and Ronald Johnson, was it really necessary to use deadly force? In this case, you have a kid running away and it wasn’t clear that he had anything in his hand as he was running away. The police officer to use deadly force was totally irresponsible. That’s the real problem with this case.”

Cannon Lambert Karchmar & Lambert, P.C. Victim: Sandra Bland A month ago, a Waller County, Texas grand jury did not return any indictments against any officers in the death of Sandra Bland. It’s been seven months since Bland was found dead in her jail cell where she had been detained for three days, arrested for allegedly assaulting Texas State Trooper Brian Encinia.

Since then, Sandra Bland’s voice of advocacy continues to ring loud from the grave and her legal champion proudly continues to fight for her family in seeking justice.

Attorney Cannon Lambert and his family attend the same church as members of the Bland family. A mutual friend first contacted him when the Bland family was contacted by Texas jail officials about Sandra’s death.

“They had made contact with Ms. Geneva and had made a series of assurances to her,” Lambert says. “I went down there to be her eyes and ears. I was relying on the follow through on those assurances.

“Preliminarily, the rangers met with us and they were cooperative in terms of communicating with her.

They told us that they were going to see what happened to her. We came with more questions than answers.

“They did help us in the way of letting us see the dashcam video ahead of when it was released to the media. Once that happened, then things kind of shut down,” Lambert said.

“Once we got Sandy back home, the day we got her back for her home-going, we got correspondence from the Waller County District Attorney saying that we needed to preserve her for additional medical tests to be run on her.

That is unheard of because you don’t release a body until you’ve done what you had to do.”

Though Officer Encinia was charged with misdemeanor perjury and fired, that is not enough justice for the family.

Lambert said, “We’re trying to obtain as much information as we can that would help support the theories that we have in our case. It has to do with the facts. There are certain things that we’re looking for, like the police reports.

“These would contain investigations that have been done already by people that were looking into this situation right after it happened.

They would’ve arguably spoken to witnesses and we’re going to want to know what those witnesses said so that we can dispose them,” Lambert said.

He strongly affirms this case was tainted by the actions of Waller County attorney Darrell Jordan, who was one of five special prosecutors appointed by the Waller County District Attorney to launch an independent investigation into the case.

“How is that something that suggests independence? It’s not when the District Attorney of Waller County said that Sandy was not a model person, before he appointed these folks. It was all for show.”

Lambert says he has grown close to the Bland family and admires their strength in fighting for truth and justice. Both Bland’s mom, Geneva Read-Veal, and sister, Sharon Cooper, continue to publicly speak out in light of the latest developments.

Lambert has worked on previous police misconduct cases and understands all too well the cultural disconnect law enforcement has had with the Black community.

“When you have an attorney that can relate to what your experiences are because either they’ve gone through it themselves or their father, son, daughter or relatives – we talk about these things at the table – we prepare our children on how they need to interface with the police because of the risks,” Lambert said.

“It doesn’t matter who you are or what you’re gender is – that’s what this case is about. The final frontier. They’ll do anything to anybody; that’s the case in this particular circumstance, that’s the fear that people have. You see how she got treated on the streets – you just see that they don’t care.”

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LOCAL NEWS Andre Carter

by Carl Uhlich to perpetually endow the orphan home.

Defender Contributing Writer

Its enrollment has almost completely consisted of wards of the state since the Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services was established in 1965.

Since 1999, a statewide entity known as the Teen Parenting Service Network has worked with all of the pregnant and parenting teens and young adult parents and their children in the foster care system in Illinois – over 73 percent of whom are African American.

In 2002, the Uhlich Children’s Home changed its name to Uhlich Children’s Advantage Network (UCAN) to reflect the wide variety of services it provides.

Reaching more than 10,000 youth and families each year, UCAN offers a continuum of services to meet the needs of Chicagoland’s at-risk populations.

The network of nearly 40 partnering organizations, known as TPSN, is a collection of statewide case management, placement and parenting services providers that exclusively focus on the pregnant and parenting youth who are wards of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

This group of young parents makes up almost 13 percent of the entire population of youth in the care of DCFS. Thanks to the creation of TPSN, pregnant and parenting teen youth in foster care have gained better lives and are raising safer children, while preventable baby deaths have declined through the programs it offers.

UCAN, as the lead agency of TPSN, takes on a management role in providing a range of integrated managed care resources to the pregnant and parenting teens across the state.

New mom, Keisha Potts, successful TPSN client.

Teen Parenting Network

It builds relationships with the case management agencies, placement providers and parenting specialists who work for the youths’ best interests.

“Our partner agencies across the state, along with DCFS, are committed to ensuring that teens’ rights are protected and needs met as stated in the Hill Consent Decree,” says UCAN CEO Tom Vanden Berk. “Our TPSN has provided such training goal is to enable these young parents to more than 750 parents over the and their children to reach their full past four years. The training also potential.”

The Hill-Erickson Consent Deoffers “Real Care” infant simulator dolls to help fathers better under- cree of 1994 defines the legal rights stand their child’s wants and needs. and provides for community-based The interactive dolls mimic real ba- programs and services for pregnant and parenting state wards and their bies’ mannerisms and needs.

Discharge Planning prepares children, including placement, eduyouth age 20 for emancipation from cation, day care, independent living DCFS at the age of 21. A TPSN fa- programs and health care.

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hensive report titled Celebrating 15 • 50 percent of pregnant and Years in Review that details TPSN’s parenting youth earned a high school impact and advancements in serving diploma or GED by age 21. pregnant and parenting youth from • Nearly 75 percent of the chil1999–2014. dren ages 3-5 of these young parents TPSN is data-driven, in fact, the are in learning environments. only statewide network of its kind in Three of TPSN’s programs are the United States that has access to noted as being particularly impactA word of the state, Potts, 20, has all data concerning wards of a state. ful: “New Birth Assessment,” “Risk been a TPSN client since May 2014, As such, outcomes can be measured Reduction Training” and “Discharge when case managers were alerted to and analyzed to inform policy and Planning.” drive best practices. her pregnancy.

New Birth Assessment begins in cilitator meets three times with the Having grown from serving six the mother’s third trimester through youth and their service team to focus She completed the TPSN New Birth Assessment process, Risk counties originally to the entire state the post-partum period and evalu- on their needs and the future; the Reduction Training, and received now, TPSN wraps preventative ser- ates the parents’ knowledge, skills, last meeting is three months before support from a TPSN “doula” that vices around young people when beliefs and supports related to child emancipation.

New mom and soon-to-be-former youth in care Keisha Potts is on a paved road to independence as she develops nurturing and positive relationships with her nine-month-old son, thanks to her participation in a series of integrated, hands-on programs offered by the network.

provided physical and emotional they become parents and when they rearing. support before, during and after the prepare to emancipate from the child The goal of this four-year-old prowelfare system. birth of her son. gram is to ensure that the mother Potts currently is working with a has a positive birth experience, parTPSN education coach, she is enGood Deeds ticularly when there has been little rolled in a beauty school, and she has Accomplishments highlighted in to no adult support or intervention in enrolled her son in daycare. the mother’s life. its new report include: In preparation for her future and Risk Reduction Training uses • From 2000-2010, there were supported by TPSN caseworkers, approximately five preventable baby a positive youth development apPotts will participate in a Discharge deaths in Illinois each year, but since proach to provide training for parents Planning process this year before ex- the 2011 introduction by TPSN and in: safe sleep; how to choose a careiting the child welfare system. the Office of the Inspector General giver; attachment and bonding; infant These life-changing programs of a comprehensive Risk Reduction brain development; and the effects are among a notable list of accom- program and training, there have of Shaken Baby Syndrome. plishments highlighted in a compre- been only four deaths in four years.

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The UCAN Connection Since 1999, UCAN has served as the lead agency for TPSN. UCAN is one of Chicago’s oldest and most innovative social service agencies. It began in the early 1860s, when members of St. Pauls United Church of Christ made a promise to care for the children of its members if they became fallen soldiers as they fought in the Civil War. It established an orphanage that has continually grown since, thanks to a large piece of property donated

“Over the past 15 years, UCAN and our partner agencies have learned a great deal about working with the teen parenting population in Illinois,” says Nacole Milbrook, vice president of UCAN-TPSN.

“That growth and development, in conjunction with the services and expertise provided to our clients by our partners across the state, has made a tangible difference in the lives of the youth we serve, as the needs of our youth have changed over the years.”

Milbrook added, “Our ability to analyze data and use it to improve our programs has accelerated our movement over these years. Those efficiencies translate into real cost savings for our partners and ultimately the state of Illinois.” www.chicagodefender.com

POLITICS Maze Jackson Defender Political Editor

This past August at the Cook County Democratic Party slating, party leaders were split on whom to choose for the coveted Democratic Party endorsement in the race for Cook County State’s Attorney.

On the one hand, there was incumbent Anita Alvarez, who had the support of powerful White party bosses like Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and Chicago City Council Finance Chairman Ed Burke.

On the other, there was Kim Foxx, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s former Chief of Staff and handpicked choice to run for the office, and gaming attorney Donna More.

It was obvious to everyone that the real battle was between Alvarez and Foxx, despite More’s presence.

Preckwinkle was said to be lobbying committeemen hard to break tradition and endorse Foxx against the incumbent Alvarez.

Alvarez was already facing challenges in the Black community for her selective prosecutorial habits even before the release of the Laquan McDonald video, but Foxx suffered from “too much Preckwinkle” syndrome.

Black committeemen quietly grumbled that Preckwinkle, who they maintain has not been willing to share the lucrative jobs and contracting opportunities at the County, was taking advantage of a weakened Cook County Democratic Party structure and could amass too much power.

White committeemen, who have long run the judicial system, expressed concern about giving Preckwinkle the ability to indict through Foxx.

To ease everyone’s concerns, the Cook County Democratic Party took the safe route and chose not to endorse anyone for the office of State’s Attorney.

On November 24, 2015, the city of Chicago released the Laquan McDonald dashcam video, after fighting to have it suppressed for over 13 months.

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Cook County Dems Now Want Foxx For State’s Attorney “I am beholden to the people that have been failed,” Foxx said, emphasizing that there is plenty of work to be done. against Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, who killed McDonald.

The release of the video focused international attention on Chicago and what many protestors call a 13-month cover-up.

With Alvarez unlikely to step down to protesters’ calls for her resignation before the rapidly approaching March 15 Democratic primary, party bosses recently got together to decide whether to throw their weight behind Foxx.

Under the circumstances, the new decision to endorse Foxx by the Dem party leaders seemed obvious.

Alvarez is an albatross around the necks of Democrats with their most loyal constituency – Blacks – for her delay in prosecuting Van Dyke.

Alvarez also continues to refuse to prosecute the additional officers on the scene who corroborated the obviously false police reports stating that McDonald “lunged” at them before he was shot.

The Black community’s continued

outrage over Alvarez’s treatment of the case made the choice to give Foxx the endorsement easy and gave the Cook County Democratic Party an opportunity to save face with the community.

At a hastily arranged meeting that Alvarez refused to attend, reading the writing on the wall, speeches were given by Donna More and Foxx.

After a brief executive session, Foxx emerged as the Cook County Democratic Party-endorsed candidate for State’s Attorney.

While the endorsement does not guarantee election, it does give the candidate a leg up on her competitors.

But Foxx is savvy enough to know that the party endorsement doesn’t mean that everyone in the party is endorsing, or working for, her personally.

There is speculation that Alvarez supporters, like Burke and Madigan, are still supporting her in spite of the party endorsement.

When asked whether she expects any electioneering shenanigans, Foxx answered like a seasoned political veteran: “I hope that there is uniformity, although I know that not everyone is supportive of my campaign,” she said.

“I remain optimistic, but I wouldn’t be surprised.”

Worries about those possible political tricks pale in comparison to insiders’ fears of Toni Preckwinkle’s “world domination,” however.

It is a concern that Foxx recognizes and is quick to take head-on when challenged.

“It’s a fair question, and one that should be asked,” Foxx said. “To know me personally and professionally is to know that my life goal is to transform the justice system that has not always worked to the benefit of some people.

“But to think that I could be beholden to one woman, to one politician, when we have an entire criminal justice system that has failed Black people? The notion that one woman could change all of that?

“I am beholden to the people that have been failed,” Foxx said, emphasizing that there is plenty of work to be done.

Although she doesn’t say it, she is clear the party needs her just as much as she needs it if they hope to restore the confidence of a discontented Black voter base.

“I am honored to have the party support,” Foxx said. “Last August was a different landscape, and after the past two months of scrutiny, we see how important the Office of State’s Attorney is. It is good to know the party won’t be sitting on the sidelines.”

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BUSINESS Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer

When most of us think about the energy field, we often identify it with a “Go Green” or “Clean Air” initiative that triggers the shame of not recycling like we should.

But the energy and environmental industry goes far beyond just pulling out the little blue container to separate our paper from plastic. It is a multi-billion dollar industry that has allowed us all on this planet to function and prosper through the necessities of clean water, clean air, electrical and gas from our regional utility providers.

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) plays a major role in keeping utility companies in line with key rules and regulations. The latest have ranged from the recent $66.7 million consumer rate decrease order from ComEd’s Formula Rate Update to investigating the latest acquisition of People’s Gas by WEC on the company’s reported $8 billion gas main line costs in Chicago.

The five-person commission is appointed by the governor and often works closely with energy companies in complying with key policies, legislation and bringing awareness to the various opportunities of career choices within the industry.

In February 2013, Sherina Maye Edwards was appointed by Governor Pat Quinn to become one of the five members of the Illinois Commerce Commission and serve a five-year term as the newest commissioner.

A corporate attorney, Edwards was the youngest commissioner to be appointed and at 29, had never served in government or worked in the energy field.

In two years of her term, the young attorney has contributed to bringing light to the lack of the diversity within the energy and utilities industry. She has established the Women’s Energy Summit and its offspring, the Chicago Chapter of the Women’s Energy Network, along with colleague and former legal policy advisor Danisha Hall.

Just recently in November, a group of utility executives, contractors and policy makers convened a seminar to discuss the changes and opportunities for minority owners at the Illinois Utility Business Diversity Council Think Tank.

“We have some legislation here that requires the utilities to submit numbers on their diversity spending, diversity procurement and their goals, and whether or not they’ve met those goals,” Edwards says.

“Each year, the ICC has a hearing where all of the CEOs give updates on supplier diversity and diversity initiatives within their companies.

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“We ask questions about the percentage of African-American and Hispanic employees hired. It’s Chicago, so there are no excuses for a lack of diversity. Questioning the utilities about their diversity practices is something that hasn’t been done before in this format.”

From Across The Pond Born in Manchester, England, Edwards’ family relocated to Long Island, New York when she was younger due to her father accepting a job offer. Growing up, her love was dance, and she religiously practiced daily and on the weekends under the guidance of her teacher.

“The executive director of my dance center was fabulous. She was actually an AKA from Dartmouth,” Edwards says. “She taught so much, not just about the art of dance, but about being a Black woman and how to be successful. I learned a lot from her. Her name was Vanessa Baird-Streeter.

“There have been a lot of mentors in between, especially at Spelman.”

Edwards attended Spelman College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, cum lade, and her law degree from Howard University School of Law. Soon after, she received an offer from the prestigious international law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. “It was an offer I could not turn down,” Edwards said. “I moved here and practiced law for about five years. One day, I was in my office and

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“We’re asking questions about the percentage of African-American and Hispanic employees hired. It’s Chicago, so there are no excuses.” got a phone call from the governor’s chief of staff. He said there’s a position open and the governor thought I would be a good fit.”

“At that time, I wasn’t familiar with the position and didn’t have a desire to work for the government,” Edwards says. She was hesitant because she wanted to stay at the firm and continue toward her goal of becoming a partner and practicing finance litigation. But after some deep thought and talking with colleagues about the opportunity, she accepted the offer.

With Chicago being a very competitive field of attorneys, engineers and policy makers, what made her stand out among the pack? Edwards said, “I was told that someone recommended me to the governor because they thought very highly of me and thought I did great work, but didn’t want to be revealed. Until this day, I thought, ‘God, this is the biggest gift that was ever given to me.’ I

wish I could thank them. I don’t know what made me stand out.”

Without missing a beat, Commissioner Edwards dived into her new position, learning the ropes by attending various energy and utility driven conferences and seminars.

Since she was new, she made use of her skills of networking, research, and team collaboration to learn the industry.

As an attorney and the only African American when she worked at her most recent Chicago law firm, she wasn’t surprised that there was a lack of women in the energy industry, about 13 percent. “I think that I never felt I could slack or I could take some time off; I felt like I had to work.

I think that’s been embedded in me,” she says.

Newly married and eight years being a Chicago resident, Edwards has adjusted well and continues to contribute her time to community outreach work. She sits on several boards, including the National Executive Board of Delta Sigma Theta, the Founding Board of Directors of the Great Lakes Academy Charter School, and is a member of both the Leadership Greater Chicago Fellows Class of 2015 and the Lakeshore Chapter of the Links, Inc.

Teaching Energy To Kids Part of her time is spent volunteering at both Hefferan Elementary and Frazier International Magnet Elementary schools. “I asked ComEd to come out and speak to them about

doing an energy program with materials and talking to students about what they do. Every one of those students wake up every day because of electricity, so it’s important for them to understand the importance of energy. That’s how I merge my roles – that’s how I think I’m very successful. I also know I did not get here by myself. It takes a village to raise a child. I was raised with that concept,” Edwards says.

One of her collaborative efforts includes work with Chicago Public Schools on a STEM based program.

This allows students to work with the utility companies on a current program called “Think Energy.”

“The program talks about how energy works, how gas and electric works and what it does for them,” Edwards explains. “It’s opening their eyes about what energy is and talks about different energy careers. The career options expands from A-Z. I think that’s important to know about utilities.”

Edwards is looking forward to staying consistent in helping to bring more women and people of color into a field that is still broad but steadily growing in the job market. She feels it all starts with educating young students as early as elementary school.

“I brought a ‘job shadow day’ into the ICC, which had never been done,” Edwards says. “We bring 20 students and we partner them with different people throughout the agency. They’re there the entire day and spend a day-in-the-life in our seat. The second part of the day is a resume and mock interview. We go through their resume and interview them, talking to them about interview skills. It’s been very successful.

Some of my best and brightest mentees have come out of the program.”

As she moves through the concrete jungle juggling various hats, Edwards is grateful for the guidance and advice of those that have paved the way before her, such as prominent attorney and U.S. Senate candidate Andrea Zopp.

“Andy Zopp is a huge mentor of mine,” Edwards says. “She took the time to talk with me when I first got into the position. I’ve called her at 11 p.m., I’ve called her at 6 a.m., and asked for her advice and she’s been there. She’s awesome.”

About her career change, Edwards continues, “I didn’t know this industry existed. I had electricity and I had gas, but I never thought about this industry. I would love to stay in the energy industry – I don’t know specifically what that means, but I want to continue to make a great change. I want to continue to learn.

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LOCAL NEWS Ken Hare

edly asserted that not reducing the officers’ pay is “in the interest and welfare of the public.”

Defender Staff Writer

In a carefully construed argument, he used the public’s interest to bolster the case for Detroit not cutting officers’ pay – comparing it to higher suburban police salaries – in the face of an extreme budget deficit.

Last week on January 15 in Judge Peter Flynn’s courtroom, the drama surrounding the FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) v. the City of Chicago case centering around the destruction of police misconduct records continued.

In a room full of attorneys for both sides and journalist/activist Jamie Kalven and University of Chicago law professor Craig Futterman representing the people, a status hearing took place updating Judge Flynn on the decision arbitrator George Roumell Jr. rendered on January 12 ordering the city to start destroying police misconduct records dating back to 1967.

After the hearing, FOP Attorney Pasquale Fioretto said, “We are pleased with the interim award and look forward to a final order, which hopefully will be issued by April 15.”

However, in his ruling last week regarding Chicago’s preservation of police misconduct records, Roumell goes against the interests and welfare of the public by ruling in favor of the immediate destruction of records, possibly beginning as early as March 15, notwithstanding county, state or federal intervention.

FOP Contract Arbitrator Says,

“Destroy All Records”

Shawanda Miller, an African-American rank and file member of the police department, agreed complaints filed after the amendwith the arbitrator’s decision. She ment should it be adopted by the Illisaid, “Keeping the records opens nois state legislature. up the city to frivolous lawsuits. The public has the time during the five to The Back Story seven year (allotted period) to take In 2011 and 2012, Richard Aguiaction against an officer. lar, the grievance chair of the Frater“The community needs to come nal Order of Police, filed a grievance together to deal with the complaints against the city for not destroying in a timely manner because citizens records of police misconduct allegacan file a complaint against an officer tions that go beyond seven years, as for any reason and rack up numerous required in FOP’s contract with the complaints just to get back at somecity. one.”

In the complaint, Aguilar alleged Illinois State Rep. LaShawn Ford that the City of Chicago is “retaining is working in conjunction with the files and documents in violation of NAACP to sponsor a bill to amend Section 8.4 of the contract.” the Illinois Local Records Act to keep In a June 8, 2012 letter, then-Compublic records on file permanently. mander Donald J. O’Neill from the When questioned about the urManagement and Labor Affairs gency of the situation, Ford said, Division of the Police Department, “We would have the votes to pass a rebuked Mr. Aguilar. bill like this one once we present the O’Neill stated, “The Union alleges bill to the general assembly.” Howevthat, on April 12, 2012, it first learned er, when asked about the timing, he that the Department has, notwithsaid, “the earliest it could possibly go standing Section 8.4 of the collective into effect would be May.” bargaining agreement, been preservSuch an amendment wouldn’t ing officer investigative files and disnecessarily affect the preservation of ciplinary records and/or histories. the police misconduct files currently “This statement and the grievunder scrutiny, but would apply to ance itself alleging the Department’s 12 January 20 - 26, 2016 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

“The Union’s knowledge and longstanding acceptance of the Department’s practice demonstrate that the Union has waived its right to grieve this issue.” wrongful retention of such records are most surprising given the Union’s longstanding knowledge of the Department’s open practice of retaining disciplinary records.

“As the Union well knows, this practice is the result of several Federal Court orders issued in litigation dating back to the early 1990’s involving matters of alleged police misconduct.

“...The Union’s knowledge and longstanding acceptance of the Department’s practice demonstrate that the Union has waived its right to grieve this issue, given its failure to timely grieve any violation of the pertinent provisions of the collective bargaining agreement during the intervening 20 years.”

Roumell, a 1954 graduate of Harvard University, is credited with making over 6,000 arbitration decisions.

The Chicago Defender could barely find any trace of these decisions online for review. It brings to the fore yet another layer that appears shrouded and referred to in the 2002 negotiations process as an “extremely complicated disciplinary system” for Chicago police.

When reached over the MLK holiday weekend and asked if he could issue an executive order to stop the destruction of the records, Governor Bruce Rauner said that he would have to check with his legal team.

Law professor Craig Futterman said, “The city has the power to appeal the arbitrator’s decision. It’s important that the public insist that the city do so. If the city did so and did not destroy any records, that could buy a bit more time for the legislature to act.”

Journalist/activist Jamie Kalven O’Neill’s bottom line was that the said, “I don’t believe that the records FOP has known about this situation will be destroyed.” for a long while and was lackadaisiFOP Atty. Pasquale Fioretto said, cal about enforcing the retention of “We have not been advised by the records provision. city as to whether or not a suit to vacate the award will be filed once the The Enforcer final order is issued.”

Even though the FOP filed suit The next court hearing is schedagainst the City in the Circuit Court, uled for March 21, 2016, at 10 a.m in Judge Peter Flynn ordered both sides the Daley Center, 50 West Washingto arbitration, per the contract. ton, Room 2408.

As a result, the FOP got to choose the arbitrator and they picked a favor(Corrections: In last week’s artiite amongst union leaders, George cle on the FOP contract, Judge PeRoumell Jr., an 80-plus year-old attorney and arbitrator who has ter Flynn was misidentified as Judge settled disputes between police Heil H. Cohen, and Lori Lightfoot as unions and cities across the country. head of IPRA; she chairs the Chicago Police Board. The Chicago Defender In a 2013 order settling a dispute regrets the errors.) between the cash-strapped city of Detroit and the Detroit Police Officers Association, Roumell repeatwww.chicagodefender.com

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Walgreens Expressions Challenge winners and Dawn Hasbrouck, News Anchor, Fox 32 Chicago (c), flanked on left by Walgreens District Manager-Aurora, Pierre Rouse; John Gremer, Director of Community Relations, Walgreens and on right by Darren Benton, District Manager and Denise Scarpelli, Director of Pharmacy and Retail Chicago East

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The Walgreens Expressions Challenge awarded over $15,000 to Chicagoland high school students on Jan. 7, 2015 at the Museum of Contemporary Art. This year’s finalists were Amber Saul of Bolingbrook High School, Daijanah Plunkett of Innovations High School, Claire Pikul of Downers Grove South High School, Andrea Castillo of Mather High School, Garrett Miller of Kenwood Academy High School, and Ebony Marshall with Global Girl Media, an After-School Matters program. Each student and their school received cash awards.

“This drawing is a depiction of my acceptance. It wasn’t until just recently I began accepting who I am, and because

of that I want to share my message in body image,” said Andria Castillo about her winning Expressions Challenge entry.

John Gremer, director of community affairs for Walgreens reminded attendees why it was important for high school students to have a voice as he made the cash awards.

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skills for children in at-risk situations. Wade delivered a heart-felt speech which ended with a roaring applause from the audience.

Expressions Challenge is a peer-to-peer healthy choices contest that runs annually from October 1 to November 30, where students are able to voice their opinion on issues that affect them through creative writing, visual arts and media arts. Walgreens gives teens a voice through the Expressions Challenge, and this year over 1,600 entries were received from high school students.

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John Gremer, director of community relations, Walgreens with first place winners, Andria Castillo of Mather high school, Daijanah Plunkett of Innovations high school and Garrett Miller of Kenwood Academy with Walgreens district manager Pierre Rouse.

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HEALTH Kai EL’ Zabar

She was not saddened by this reality. She accepted it and made her priority the girls, as her husband’s career kept him traveling and away from home.

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My sister – a nurse, mother, wife and friend – returned to the doctor’s office to find out the results of the needle biopsy of her left breast. When the doctor told her, “It’s not cancer, but we want to keep an eye on you; please keep us informed of any changes,” my sister was elated.

Fortunately, her initial surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments were paid for by her insurance. She even had Aflac – “Gotta love her,” I remember thinking.

She was always the anal sister, organized, the one who planned ahead and prepared for everything while our younger sister was disorganized, chaotic and lived in the moment.

Milestones Not To Be

She had complained of difficulty lifting and turning her patients, but attributed it to the car accident she had experienced months before.

Being the nurse that she was, she actually kept a daily journal of her body’s changes, pains, temperature, sleeping patterns, everything. That’s how she observed over time that she was often winded when assisting her patients.

So she scheduled an appointment with her doctor. They found a “white spot” which was determined to be non-cancerous and would be treated accordingly and removed.

That was in January of 1996, some 20 years ago.

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Remembered 20 Years Later

But in May of the same year, she was back in the doctor’s office and this time the doctor told her, “it does looks like you have a cancer.” It didn’t matter that she was a nurse and had to deal with people with such diagnoses everyday. Her heart sank.

She said quite adamantly, like one in the healthcare industry, “I don’t fit the profile. I don’t smoke.”

The sun was shining as she left the doctor’s office in a daze and she felt the avalanche of “what-if’s” – the biggest being what if I die? What about my daughters? And they continued to escalate from there.

We talked about it openly and she shared her fears, her concerns and, of course, the daunting possibility of her early death.

However, our father had and we all inhaled his cigarette, then pipe smoke, second-hand. Thank God he never graduated to cigars.

I was amazed at how calm she was. She was clear headed and had She called me from the car to tell walked herself through the choices me that she had something of grave before her, as she would a patient. importance to discuss with me and She bore the weight of her orwanted me to travel to our home- deal while telling me no matter what, town of Cincinnati to talk about it. she had to be strong for her three

On The Boardwalk As we were standing on the boardwalk and she told me she had cancer, I almost fainted. It was not breast cancer, but lung cancer. That would explain the windedness. But why had the doctors missed it?

“The only thing any of us can do is to be the best human being we can be.”

So we decided to start from the children and husband, who was an end, which was her eventual death. only child and her fourth child in And from there we went step by step over those things that had to be put many ways. in place.

I wanted to know and asked her It was important to her that she outright, “Do you want to live?” I maintain a sense of stability for her know it sounds cruel, but she and I talked like that. She answered in the daughters and appear brave throughout her treatment. affirmative, “Yes!”

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We took advantage of her health before the procedures and chemo began. We identified key moments, milestones and benchmarks in her daughters’ lives that she may not get a chance to share – first dates, Prom, cotillions, graduations, college acceptance letters, going away to college, sorority initiations, engagements, shopping for wedding dresses, wedding days, husbands, babies.

So she wrote letters, recorded cassette tapes, and made videos with her talking to her eldest daughter and the younger twins about each event.

My sister continued working and we implemented for her a healthy organic diet plan. I’d leave Chicago every Friday and drive to Cincinnati to take care of her; bathe, dress, prepare her meals and just be there for her. Sunday night I’d return home and report to work on Monday.

She returned to work and busied herself with the demands of her job as a private nurse, losing herself in the healing of others. Right before the chemo treatments were to begin, After six months, her weight loss though, she told me, “I don’t want to was overwhelming. She was down to do the chemo, it will kill me.”

We began to look into her financ- 90 pounds, her head was bald and es, insurance polices, CD’s, mutual she had stopped working. But she funds, stocks and bonds. We even still made time to call her patients to divided up her jewelry and agreed to check in with them.

She would tell me of the many set up a trust fund with her insurance money, and stocks and bonds for the who were less fortunate than her and how she had thought she ungirls.

Her first decision of major sig- derstood, but realized that before nificance was to name our younger her own ordeal, she had no clue of sister and me as executors of her the impact of such a devastating disease. She said, “The only thing estate. any of us can do is to be the best She added us to the deed of her human being we can be.” home and as the guardians of her My sister died January 7, 1997 at daughters even though their father the age of 38. Her lungs filled with was alive and living with them. pleurisy and she succumbed. But I I remember saying to my sister, would not trade the time I spent as “Won’t he be pissed about this?” she traveled her journey.

She was clear that he would find a wife not long after her departure.

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Control (CDC) show that for all cancers It is known that new cancer cases combined during the period 1999-2012, Black women were more likely to die of can be reduced and many cancer deaths can be prevented, but it’s on us to act cancer than any other group of women. responsibly for our health.

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Jan - Feb 2016 Jan 20 One Night Only! WGCI radio personality Dana Divine, songwriter and billboard Charting vocalist appears at South loop, M Lounge today/ Wednesday located at 1520 S. Wabash Ave. from 7pm to 10 pm, no cover. Come join the Divine over spirits, amorous ambience, stimulating conversation and delicious.

Jan 20 The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University’s Hall of Governors on Wednesday, January 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license and State ID renewal, replacement, and corrections; vehicle sticker sales; passenger and b-truck license plates; vehicle title and registration; parking placards for persons with disabilities; and organ/tissue donor information. In addition, vision tests and the written driver’s license exam can be taken. No driving tests will be given. Services provided are available to all qualified Illinois residents.

Governors State University is located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, Illinois.

For information, visit www.cyberdriveillinois. com.

Jan 21-24 Catch Dee Alexander and high step with her at the Jazz Showcase before she gallivants off to France, where she will perform January 30.

Or meet her there at Theatre Jean Vilar A Vitry Sur Seine • Shows: 8 and 10 p.m.

Jazz Showcase, 800 South Plymouth Court, Chicago

Jan 30 The 2016 Black Creativity Gala takes place Saturday, January 30 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight • Cocktail Reception, West Pavilion, 6:30 7:30 p.m.

• Raffle tickets sold at $100 per ticket or 3 tickets at $250 during reception and dinner.

• Museum Exhibitions open during Black Creativity Gala: • Black Creativity Juried Art exhibition • Innovation Studio • Dinner stations open at 8:00 p.m., Raffle Drawing held during dinner.

• Dessert and Dancing. Entertainers for the evening include the Opal Staples Orchestra and DJ Nick Nicholson.

• Creative Cocktail Lounge open after dinner, Lower Level

Tickets Individual ticket purchases can be made online using the link below. For sponsorship information or to purchase tickets at the 21 Club benefit level, please contact Sebrina Williams at sebrina.williams(at)msichicago.org or (773) 947-3730.

Reserve Tickets

Feb 05 Men of Excellence 2016 are celebrated by the Chicago Defender family, friends and colleagues for their contributions at work and the community making a difference in the lives of many. Friday February 5 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. For more info call 312.225.2400

Feb 13 - March The Black Ensemble Theater’s 40th Anniversary Season includes: Doo Wop Shoo Bop & Those Sensational Soulful ‘60s (Running In Repertory) February 13 – March 20, 2016 Those Sensational Soulful ‘60s Written and Directed by Jackie Taylor February 13 – March 19, 2016 Previews: February 13 at 8pm and February 20 at 8pm Opening: Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 7pm Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 8pm Those Sensational Soulful ‘60s is a highly energetic and fun remembrance of the golden era of the sixties. Black Ensemble will take audiences back in time as they bring back the hits of the great 60’s groups such as The Temptations and The Four Tops, soul singers of the era including Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Mary Wells and many other soulful surprises.

Doo Wop Shoo Bop Written by Jackie Taylor and Jimmy Tillman Directed by Jackie Taylor February 14 – March 20, 2016 Previews: February 14 at 3pm, February 19 at 8pm, and February 20 at 8pm Opening: Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 3pm Schedule: Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 3pm, and Sundays at 3pm

Feb 27 Mahdi Theatre Company presents Chicago’s Bronzeville The Musical at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. The musical tells the story of the Great Migration spurred on by

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WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES When Malvina Hoffman first presented her statues, “Races of Mankind’ in 1933 the 104 figures, busts and heads though at hit amongst White America, reinforced outdated notions of some peoples as primitive, others having made evolutionary progress. They falsely identified culture as biology, a ‘no, no’ in current anthropological thinking.

Today Standing amid the Hoffman sculptures now, in the new presentation of some 50 of them as a special exhibition, a modern-day counterpart of that museum expert uses the term “scientific racism” to describe the way the works were shown in the Field’s longstanding Hall of Man. “You can forgive the scientists for looking just at your physical characteristics and trying to classify you. That’s what scientists do,” said Alaka Wali, the Field anthropologist who curated the new “Looking at Ourselves: Rethinking the Sculptures of Malvina Hoffman,” which puts the bronzes firmly in a scientific historical context. “But the social Darwinists of that time who guided this exhibit said that human cultural evolution was progressive, so that we went from primitive to barbaric to civilized. And then the civilized were always the Europeans.”

“These sculptures shaped and sustained notions of race for over 30 years,” said Kinkel, an art historian at Washington State University.

After “Races of Mankind” was de-installed in 1969 at the Field ,they were used in a different perspective at Chicago’s Malcolm X College. Plaster replicas of a selection of the sculptures were displayed for decades at Malcolm X, supporting the school’s afro-centric educational foundation.

Artists like Fred Wilson borrowed some of the sculptures from the Field Museum for a 1994 installation at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago entitled “OpEd”; its aim, Wilson said at the time, was “to create a postmodern dialogue about race, culture and difference in the art museum setting.”

After closing the Hall of Man exhibit in 1969, the museum, beginning in 1971, scattered some of the Hoffmans about the building, turning them into art objects rather than scientific illustrations. People felt free to touch them. One figure stood outside the museum’s ground floor McDonald’s. Another had his stiff sword bent over time into something more closely resembling a scythe.

“That’s when noses and penises and other parts started getting very shiny,” said Hong. “They all got degraded and damaged.”

So the new presentation, in addition to its function as art, lets the sculptures serve as scientific illustrations anew. This time, though, it’s for a study in anthropological history and the museum sciences.

Chicago Defender founder and publisher Robert Sengstacke Abbott, and how this powerful undertaking trailblazed and gave birth to the urban thriving Bronzeville community located on Chicago’s South Side. Doors open at 6:30; show starts at 7:30 Tickets on sale now available at the Chicago Theatre Box Office and at Ticketmaster.

Feb 28 “Hollywood on State: When You’re the Star.”

The Gene Siskel Film Center once again hosts Chicago’s longest-running awards show viewing party for the 88th Academy Awards on

February 28, 2016. The red carpet celebration features glamour, gourmet food and libations while guests watch Hollywood’s biggest night on the big screen.

“Hollywood on State” will once again honor local filmmakers during this star-studded evening (honorees will be announced at a later date). Doors open at 6 p.m. The Academy Awards telecast begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($100 General Admission or $200 VIP) can be purchased online at siskelfilmcenter.org or by calling 312/846-2072.

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GIBSON Fred Gibson.…..Memorial was held: 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.

SMITH-DOUMAS Tonya Smith-Doumas.…..Memorial was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 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.

ARO Elizabeth Aro.…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Holy Temple Evangelistic COGIC, 15912 Lincoln Ave. Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Assumption Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

NOLAN Leon Nolan.…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 9:30 a.m. @ Third B.C., 95th Ashland Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MAYS Ernest Mays.…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Nehemiah Urban Ministries, 7359 S. Chappel Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

FERGUSON Earlmer Ferguson.…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ New Israel Light B.C., 1645 W. 75th Place 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.

CLAY Otis Clay.…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Liberty B.C., 4849 S. King Dr. 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.

EVANS, JR. Sam Evans, Jr..…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SMITH Dennis Smith..…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 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.

ROBERTS Bettie Roberts..…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Chicago Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HOLIDAY De Andre Holiday..…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Bethlehem Star M B Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove 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.

WALKER Thelma Walker..…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ Prayer and Faith, 944 W. 103rd Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WASHINGTON Nancy Washington..…..Memorial was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

NELSON Carol Nelson.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, January 19, 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.

JONES Gracie Jones..…..Memorial was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SPEARMAN Joyce Spearman.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, January 19, 2016; 6:00 p.m. @ Salem Baptist Church, 11800 S. Indiana Funeral: 7:00 p.m.

Interment: Wednesday, January, 20, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JONES Joseph Jones..…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ First Christian Church, 1001 S. 8th Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Saturday, January 23, 2016; @ Wyatte Community Church, Senatobia, MS Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

KEATON Donnie Keaton..…..Wake was held: Sunday, January 17, 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.

HENSON Charles Henson..…..Wake was held: Sunday, January 17, 2016; 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 4:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WARE Geraldine Ware..…..Wake was held: Monday, January 18, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road 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.

HAMPTON Victor Hampton.…..Wake was held: Monday, January 18, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel 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.

BELL James Bell.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, January 19, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

RUSSELL Diana Russell.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, January 19, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Emanuel Bapt. Church, 8301 S. Damen 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.

SHANNON Genora Shannon.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, January 19, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ Trinity United, 400 W. 95th Street Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WASHINGTON Mary Washington.…..Visitation was held: Tuesday, January 19, 2016; 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel (Slumber Room) Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

OWENS Ronald Owens.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, January 19, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ New Faith, Lincoln Highway & Central Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Wednesday, January 20, 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.

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LEE Florence Lee.....Wake: Wednesday, January 20, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Washington Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GORDON Nellie Gordon…..Wake: Wednesday, January 20, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Pleasant Green M.B. Church, 7545 S. Vincennes 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.

SHARPE Audrey Sharpe…..Wake: Wednesday, January 20, 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.

PALM Erskin Palm…..Wake: Thursday, January 21, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ St. Luke, 7262 S. Coles Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JOHNSON, JR. Rollins Johnson, Jr.…..Visitation: Thursday, January 21, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Slumber Room 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.

WESTLEY Johnell Westley.…..Visitation: Friday, January 22, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel 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.

OWENS Angelis Owens.…..Wake: Friday, January 22, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Salvation Army, 1250 W. 119th Street 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.

SEATON, JR. Charles Seaton, Jr..…..Wake: Friday, January 22, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MOORE Phaara Moore..…..Wake: Saturday, January 23, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Compassion Baptist Church, 2650 East 95th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SELLI Merian Selli..…..Wake: Saturday, January 23, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Freedom Temple COGIC, 1459 W. 74th St. 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.

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GREENE Aaron Greene..…..Wake: Saturday, January 23, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel 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.

MC CLINIC Minnie Mc Clinic..…..Wake: Saturday, January 23, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Monument of Faith Church, 2750 West Columbus Ave. 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.

THOMPSON Gregory Thompson..…..Wake: Saturday, January 23, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Kenwood United Church, 4600 S. Greenwood 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.

IVERY Josephine Ivery..…..Wake: Saturday, January 23, 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.

SPENCER, JR. Harvey Spencer, Jr...…..Wake: Saturday, January 23, 2016; 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 4:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, January 25, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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Funeral Home BURRIS David Burris..…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ St. Ailbe Catholic Church, 9015 S. Harper Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

COOPER Brooklyn Cooper..…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Arnett Chapel A.M.E., 1112 West 112th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Washington Memory Gardens Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

MOORE John Moore..…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel 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.

DYE, JR. Thurmond Dye, Jr...…..Wake: Wednesday, January 20, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Carter Temple C.M.E. Church, 7841 S. Wabash Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

JEFFRIES Arnold Jeffries..…..Wake: Friday, January 22, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel 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.

ROBINSON Sandra A. Robinson..…..Memorial Service was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 2:00 p.m. @ St. Mark United Methodist Church, 14618 S. Lincoln, Harvey, IL Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

MONTGOMERY John Montgomery..…..Inurnment: Tuesday, January 19, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

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WILLIAMS Shirlene Williams..…..Wake: Saturday, January 23, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 7900 S. Jeffery Mass: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Washington Memory Gardens Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300

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HALL Emlie Ella Hall…...Wake: Thursday, January 21, 2016; 7:00 p.m. @ Mt. Olive MBC, 6353 South Marshfield Funeral: 8:00 p.m. Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

LARKIN-SMITH Bertha Larkin-Smith…...Wake: Saturday, January 23, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Messiah Temple Church, 10400 South Halsted Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

BARNETT Harvey Barnett…...Wake: Saturday, January 23, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ New Bethlehem Church, 8850 South Cottage Grove Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

PAMS-SMITH Mattie L. Pams-Smith…...Memorial Service: Saturday, January 23, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ Living Hope Ministries, 7032 South Wentworth Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

WALKER Deola Walker..…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

STANFIELD Carl Stanfield..…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 16, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 12:00 p.m.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D15144973 on the December 30, 2015. Under the Assumed Name of MODERN DAY MOM with the business located at 16010 MARION DRIVE, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: MARIAH MALONE-SWOOPE Complete Address: 16010 MARION DRIVE, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473, 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. D16145135 on the January 14, 2016.

Under the Assumed Name of JOE BERRY’S SHOE SHINE REPAIR & BARBER SHOP with the business located at 117 E 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: JOSEPH BERRY, Complete Address: 561 W 144TH Unit A, RIVERDALE, IL 60827, 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. D15144905 on the December 22, 2015.

Under the Assumed Name of FRAGRANCES 2U with the business located at 9222 S PEORIA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: JEROME & LYNNE HARRIS, Complete Address: 9222 S PEORIA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2725, USA

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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.

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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF HILL-BURTON UNCOMPENSATED SERVICES The Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center of Chicago, IL, will make available from January 01, 2015 to December 31, 2016, at least $1,897,515.00 uncompensated services to all eligible persons unable to pay who request those services. All services of the facility will be available as uncompensated services. Eligibility for uncompensated services will be limited person whose family income is not more than 200% of the current poverty income guidelines. This notice is published in accordance with 42 CFR 124,504 Notice of Availability of Uncompensated Services. We invite interested parties to comment on this allocation plan.

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY INVITATION FOR BID No. 3486 TEMPORARY SOCIAL WORKERS The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) invites you to submit a bid for Temporary Social Workers. This contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The RTA has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR Part 26, applicable to all its contracts regardless of funding source. The RTA strongly encourages vendors to make good faith efforts to utilize DBEs as subconsultants, subcontractors, suppliers or joint venture partners on this project. A listing of certified DBEs providing relevant services or commodities can be accessed at the Illinois Department of Transportation website www.dot.state.il.us/ucp/html.

Questions are due on January 25, 2016 no later than 5:00 p.m., and can be e-mailed to Karen Y. Thurmon at thurmonk@rtachicago.org.

One original copy of your bid must be submitted to the RTA no later than 11:00 a.m. local time on February 1, 2016. Proposals submitted after the designated time and date will be rejected.

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

Application Filing Period: January 22, 2016 through January 29, 2016.

Examination Date: February 27, 2016 at Northside College Preparatory High School 5501 North Kedzie Street, Chicago, IL. Scope of Examination: Knowledge of Pollution Control Technician I practices. Nature of Position and Duties: Gathers samples of water from streams, waterways, and industrial waste discharges for use in laboratory analysis and performs related duties as required. Pay: $27.13 per hour Applications can be submitted online only at www.mwrd.org.

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

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

Resumes Will Not Be Accepted In Place of Application Forms.

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NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO Sealed proposals, endorsed as below, will be deposited in the sealed bid depository safe located in the lobby of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Administration Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, from the date of the Notice for Request for Proposal, up to 11:00 A.M. on the proposal due date, for : REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 16-RFP-04 MULTI-YEAR BENEFITS CONSULTING SERVICES ESTIMATED COST: $217,500.00 BID DEPOSIT: NONE PROPOSALS ARE DUE: February 19, 2016

Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix A is required on this Request for Proposal. ********************************************************************************** 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.

ATTENTION If you listed Horner/ Westhaven as a place you would like to live, please read the information listed below.

The Draft Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (“ACOP”) and Lease and other documents for the Westhaven Park Phase IIB Rental and Subsequent Rental Phases are available for review. The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), the developer, and its property manager are working, in consultation with the Horner Residents Committee, to develop a draft ACOP and Lease for use at the private development to be known as Westhaven Park Phase IIE. The 30-day public comment period will be held for CHA to receive oral and written comments on January 13 (8 a.m.) and ends February 12, 2016 (5 p.m.). While CHA encourages and welcomes all program participants, residents, and the community-at-large to review the proposed updates to the ACOP and attend the hearing, you are not required to attend the public comment hearing in order to submit comments. The date, time, and location of the public comment hearing is as follows: • January 27, 6:00pm: Major Adams Community Center, 125 N Hoyne Ave Public housing residents and the public may submit comments on the Draft ACOP, Lease, Lease Rider and Pet Policy for Westhaven Park Phase IIE during the public comment period. All comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 12, 2016.

Copies of the Draft ACOP, TSP & other documents will be available beginning January 13, 2016 until February 12, 2016 (5 p.m.) at the following locations: • CHA and HCV Administrative Offices 60 E Van Buren St • Central Advisory Council Office 243 E 32nd St • HCV Regional Office – South 10 W 35th St • HCV Regional Office – West 2750 W Roosevelt Rd • Family Investment Center (FIC) 4859 S Wabash St • Chinese Mutual Aid Association 1016 W Argyle St • LUCHA 3541 W North Ave • Claretian Associates 9108 S Brandon Ave • www.thecha.org Mail comments to: Chicago Housing Authority Attention: Draft ACOP & Lease Westhaven Park 60 E. Van Buren Street, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60605 E-mail comments to: commentontheplan@thecha.org Subject: Draft ACOP & Lease Westhaven Park Fax comments to: (312) 913-7837

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Subject: Draft ACOP & Lease Westhaven Park If you have a question about this notice, please call the CHA at 312.913-7300. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call 312.913.7690.

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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 Notice for Request for Proposal.

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.

January 20, 2016

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement & Materials Management

SUB BIDS / SUPPLIER QUOTES REQUESTED

Walsh Construction Company II, LLC, requests subcontractor and material supplier quotes including Disadvantage Business Enterprises, Minority, Woman, Small Business Enterprises and Veteran Small Businesses listed and certified by The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority for the following Project: Contract No.: I-15-4663 Elgin O’Hare (IL 390) Western Access

Bids Due to Walsh Construction Company II, LLC up to February 8, 2016 5:00 PM (CST) Owner: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority

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Quotes are to be submitted to:

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

We request a proposal from your firm for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. All aspects of construction opportunities are available including but not limited to roadway, structural concrete, pump stations, drainage improvements, guardrail and concrete barrier, pavement marking, signing, lighting, erosion and sediment control, earth excavation, landscaping, grading, and maintenance of traffic during construction.

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

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

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

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE 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 13-106-4F MCCOOK RESERVOIR, DES PLAINES INFLOW TUNNEL, SSA Document Fee: $100.00 (Non refundable, in the form of cashier’s check, certified check or money order payable to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District) Estimated Cost:

$139,000,000.00

Bid Deposit: $1,390,000.00

Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Walk-Through Tuesday, February 2, 2016

9:00 a.m. Chicago Time Lawndale Avenue Solids Management Area

Visitor Center, 7601 S. LaGrange Road

Willow Springs, Illinois 60480 Mandatory Technical Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, February 2, 2016

11:00 a.m. Chicago Time Lawndale Avenue Solids Management Area

Visitor Center, 7601 S. LaGrange Road

Willow Springs, Illinois 60480 Bid Opening: February 23, 2016

Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, Appendix C, Appendix K and the Multi-Project Labor Agreement are required on this Contract.

Estimated Cost:

CONTRACT 16-625-11 DIVING SERVICES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS $200,000.00 Bid Deposit: $10,000.00

Mandatory Technical Pre-Bid Conference: Friday, January 29, 2016

10:00 a.m. Chicago Time

Stickney Water Reclamation Plant

Office Building #185, Conference Room #A266 6001 West Pershing Road

Stickney, Illinois Bid Opening: February 9, 2016

Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D and Appendix C are required on this Contract.

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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 (#312/7513042). 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.

January 20, 2016

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management Chicago, Illinois

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2006, GSAMP TRUST 2006-HE7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE7 Plaintiff, -v.GORDON EGBUNA, CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 44443 7818 SOUTH EAST END AVENUE Chicago, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 26 IN SOUTHFIELD, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, AND 32 IN JAMES STINSON’S SUBDIVISION OF EAST GRAND CROSSING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 25. TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 7818 SOUTH EAST END AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-325-019-000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $69,038.21.

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 C13-91901.

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. C13-91901 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 12 CH 44443 TJSC#: 35-17554 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.SALOMON PARAMO, MA ALICIA PARAMO A/K/A ALICIA SANTOYO PARAMO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT – CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS Maria G. Gonzalez; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15 CH 03602 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Maria G. Gonzalez; 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: All of Lot 48 and Lot 49 (except the North 9 feet) in Block 13 in S.J. Walker`s subdivision of that part South of the Illinois and Michigan canal of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Township 39 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, and also that part South of canal of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, Township 39 North, Range 13, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois Commonly known as: 3405 South Leavitt Street, Chicago, IL 60608 and which said mortgage was made by, Maria G Gonzalez; Mortgagor(s), to MWF Financial and Mortgage Center dba Midwest Funding Bancorp; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 0911717015; 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 FEBRUARY 12, 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: 15IL00073-1 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.5257 S. MAPLEWOOD AVENUE Chicago, IL 60632 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 16, 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 257 IN D.J. KENNEDY’S PARK ADDITION IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5257 S. MAPLEWOOD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19-12-413-021-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $136,034.81.

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: 15 CH 00579 TJSC#: 35-16834 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT – CHANCERY DIVISION Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. PLAINTIFF VS Gerald P. Nordgren, solely as special representative for Magnolia Sesson (Deceased); Marlon Sesson; Eric Sesson; State Financial Acceptance Corporation; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Magnolia Sesson (Deceased); Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 14CH19915 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Gerald P. Nordgren, solely as special representative for Magnolia Sesson (Deceased); Marlon Sesson; ERIC SESSON; State Financial Acceptance Corporation; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MAGNOLIA SESSON (DECEASED); UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 9 in Block 12 in Auburn Park, a subdivision of Section 28, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois Commonly known as: 407 W. 77th Street, Chicago, IL 60620 and which said mortgage was made by, Magnolia Sesson, unmarried; Mortgagor(s), to Urban Financial Group; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 0909208477; 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 FEBRUARY 19, 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 Pleadings@rsmalaw.com File No: 14IL00542-1 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.SALOMON PARAMO, MA ALICIA PARAMO A/K/A ALICIA SANTOYO PARAMO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 00579 5257 S. MAPLEWOOD AVENUE Chicago, IL 60632 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 16, 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 257 IN D.J. KENNEDY’S PARK ADDITION IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5257 S. MAPLEWOOD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19-12-413-021-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $136,034.81.

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: 15 CH 00579 TJSC#: 35-16834 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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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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006AR4 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR4 Plaintiff, -v.CATHERINE KELLEY Defendants 14 CH 16514 7210 S. MARSHFIELD AVENUE Chicago, IL 60636 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 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 161 IN DEWEY AND CUNNINGHAM SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 3/4 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7210 S. MARSHFIELD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-30-214-028-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $67,352.49.

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 C14-02390.

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. C14-02390 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 16514 TJSC#: 35-17126 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 UNDER THE INDENTURE RELATING TO IMH ASSETS CORP, COLLATERALIZED ASSET-BACKED BONDS, SERIES 2005-7 Plaintiff, -v.BENNIE M. TUCKER Defendants 15 CH 09426 633 N. LATROBE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60644 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 18, 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 30 IN BLOCK 3 IN W.C. REYNOLD’S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 633 N. LATROBE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-113-009-0000 Vol 0549.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $172,144.78.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 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 C15-17912.

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. C15-17912 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 15 CH 09426 TJSC#: 35-16959 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JOSE M CASTILLO Defendants 15 CH 05353 3854 W 65TH 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 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 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 WEST 32 1/2 FEET OF THE EAST 65 FEET OF THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 5 IN BLOCK 3 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 8 FEET OF SAID LOT 5 CONVEYED TO CITY OF CHICAGO BY DOCUMENT 11049651) IN MANDELL’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3854 W 65TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-23-117-046-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $180,011.56.

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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-14207.

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. C14-14207 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 15 CH 05353 TJSC#: 35-17127 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, 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.

KOZENY & MCCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC. (6315218) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Cook, ss – IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. JESSE J. PRITCHETT, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 15 CH 17232.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: JESSE J. PRITCHETT, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 2 IN BLOCK 3 IN COBE AND MCKINNON`S GAGE PARK SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.. PIN: 19-13-209-0330000. Commonly known as: 5632 South Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629, and which said Mortgage was made by JESSE J. PRITCHETT, as Mortgagor(s) to Marquette Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 1010535149, and the present owner(s) of the property being JESSE J. PRITCHETT, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, Richard J Daley Center, 50 W. Washington, Room 802, Chicago, IL 60602 on or before FEBRAURY 12, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated,Chicago, Illinois.

Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court.

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. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 5636 South Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629; 5632 South Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629

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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 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-1 Plaintiff, -v.ELADIO MUNOZ, ALEJANDRO MUNOZ, ARMANDO MUNOZ, LVNV FUNDING, LLC, HSBC BANK NEVADA N.A. F/K/A HOUSEHOLD BANK Defendants 13 CH 26004 4735 S. ROCKWELL STREET Chicago, IL 60632 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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: LOT 22 IN BLOCK 4 IN TRUITT’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4735 S. ROCKWELL STREET, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19-12-204-020-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $256,607.05.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-90225.

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 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C13-90225 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 26004 TJSC#: 35-17570 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT AS TRUSTEE OF ARLP SECURITIZATION TRUST, SERIES 2014-2 Plaintiff, -v.MARTHA L. GUTIERREZ Defendants 14 CH 08189 5142 SOUTH HONORE STREET 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 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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: LOT 35 IN BLOCK 2 IN WHITE AND COLEMAN’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 41 TO 44 INCLUSIVE, IN STONE AND WHITNEYS’ SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 6, AND THE NORTH 1/2 AND THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 5142 SOUTH HONORE STREET, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-07-402-039-0000.

The real estate is improved with a double family residence.

The judgment amount was $200,399.49.

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 C13-89798.

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 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C13-89798 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 08189 TJSC#: 35-17567 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 BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS, N.A. S/B/M HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Plaintiff, -v.BRYAN A. MCGRAW, JEANNE POLLARD-MCGRAW, FIRST BANK & TRUST F/K/A FIRST MADISON BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 14647 4156 SOUTH BERKLEY AVE #1 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 January 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 18, 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 NORTHERLY 16.00 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY 25.00 FEET OF LOT 81 IN FERRY FARWELL AND TURNER AND BOND’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 3 (EXCEPT LOTS 21 AND 22) IN THE BAYARD AND PALMER’S ADDITION IN THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4156 SOUTH BERKLEY AVE #1, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Index No. 20-02-116-029-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $119,588.32.

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: EGAN & ALAILY LLC, 321 NORTH CLARK STREET, SUITE 1430, Chicago, IL 60654, (312) 253-8640 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.

EGAN & ALAILY LLC 321 NORTH CLARK STREET, SUITE 1430 Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 253-8640 Attorney Code. 44451 Case Number: 14 CH 14647 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.KIM LIPSCOMB, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 19180 9711 S. CHARLES STREET Chicago, IL 60643 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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 32 IN 33 IN OVIATT’S SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 TO 17 INCLUSIVE AND 25, 26, 29 AND 30 IN BLOCK 5 IN HILLIARD AND DOBBIN’S FIRST ADDITION TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS IN SECTIONS 7 AND 8, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 9711 S. CHARLES STREET, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Index No. 25-07-220-003-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $203,555.16.

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-002394.

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-002394 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 14 CH 19180 TJSC#: 35-17795 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 BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL 1 INC. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC., DBA BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS Plaintiff, -v.EDWARD WINTERS, ANNA WINTERS AKA ANNA N. WINTERS, METROPOLITAN CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 10758 4558 SOUTH KING DRIVE, UNIT 7 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 November 18, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 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: Commonly known as 4558 SOUTH KING DRIVE, UNIT 7, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Index No. 20-03-317-033-1007.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $311,651.02.

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 F15060109.

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. F15060109 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 15 CH 10758 TJSC#: 35-17286 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 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.ELBERT THOMAS, III, REVIVA L. THOMAS, SOUTH CENTRAL BANK, N.A., MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE OF CITIBANK, N.A. AS MORTGAGEE UNDER DOCUMENT 0904149021, EBERHARD ORERLANDER, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. F/K/A AMERICA GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 50718 6123 S. FRANCISCO AVE. Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 18, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 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: Commonly known as 6123 S. FRANCISCO AVE., Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-13-322-008-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $138,535.58.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 10-2222-16202.

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

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste.950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.LOUISE CURTIS, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, THE JAZZ ON THE BOULEVARD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, THE JAZZ ON THE BOULEVARD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 15703 4120 SOUTH DREXEL BOULEVARD, UNIT 1B 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 October 30, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 26, 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 4120 SOUTH DREXEL BOULEVARD, UNIT 1B, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Index No. 20-02-128-021-4022 and 20-02-128-021-4051.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $173,705.26.

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 14-071830.

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. 14-071830 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 14 CH 15703 TJSC#: 35-16115 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-10 Plaintiff, -v.GERARDO HERNANDEZ Defendants 14 CH 18911 4156 SOUTH MAPLEWOOD AVENUE Chicago, IL 60632 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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 4156 SOUTH MAPLEWOOD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19-01-212-100-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $332,520.62.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, 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 F14100182.

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. F14100182 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 18911 TJSC#: 35-17773 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE PRIMESTAR-H FUND I TRUST Plaintiff, -v.JESSE SUTTON AKA JESSIE SUTTON AKA JESSE J. SUTTON JR. AKA JESSE J. SUTTON, CHICAGO MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION Defendants 14 CH 3013 1710 EAST 91ST PLACE Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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 1710 EAST 91ST PLACE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-01-301-049-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $292,036.39.

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 F13100237.

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. F13100237 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 3013 TJSC#: 35-17829 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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REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY PURCHASE FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FKA WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA Plaintiff, -v.DIANE MAYLEE AKA DIANE S. MAYLEE, MERS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE, HOMEWARD RESIDENTIAL, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, SALVIANO COURT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 18430 448 W. 37th Pl., Unit 3-E 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 January 27, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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: Commonly known as 448 W. 37th Pl., Unit 3-E, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 17-33-319-045-1005.

The real estate is improved with a residential condominium.

The judgment amount was $219,665.70.

Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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: 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 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 18430 TJSC#: 36-209 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATE SERVICES 2006-PR1 TRUST Plaintiff, -v.GUSTAVO MARIN, SANDRA MARIN, CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, MINAS E. LITOS Defendants 09 CH 41997 4454 N. CALIFORNIA AVE. Chicago, IL 60625 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 9, 2010, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 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: Commonly known as 4454 N. CALIFORNIA AVE., Chicago, IL 60625 Property Index No. 13-13-132-014-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $749,086.82.

Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale.

The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney.

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 09 CH 41997 TJSC#: 35-18551 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -v.WILLIE L. HARRIS A/K/A WILLIE HARRIS, SUE E. HARRIS A/K/A SUESTER HARRIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 20923 7332 S. MAY 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 December 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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 7332 S. MAY STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-29-216-036-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $62,217.10.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 12-2222-20482.

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

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste.950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 E-Mail: mmckee@hrolaw.com Attorney File No. 12-2222-20482 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 12 CH 20923 TJSC#: 35-17490 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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