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BLACK HISTORY: The Great Migration

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FRONT PAGE By Mary L. Datcher

Defender Senior Staff Writer Lately, our headlines and soundbites have amplified the crime, budget crises, social disparities and broken criminal system that have been pushed to center stage, fueled by police misconduct. As another life is taken through a senseless homicide or when the scrutiny of political misappropriation is under the spotlight, our legal system is often at the center of defining the final outcome. It is before the scales of justice that thousands await their fate when they find themselves inside the third largest court system in the country and the largest in the Midwest. The Cook County courts are as intricate as understanding Chinese checkers if you’re not very familiar with the process. The typical Chicagoan has probably had some type of minor introduction to the system through an appearance in traffic court, and as our laws have gradually changed, unfortunately, probably more have had the discomfort of having far more familiarity with the system because of child support, divorce and drug court issues. With various measures already in place to assist those who find the court system intimidating at times yet reassuring when needed, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans is hoping to bring still more transparency and education to this process of familiarization. As the presiding Chief Judge of over 400 judges in the Cook County Circuit Court, he has the heavy responsibility of maintaining order throughout the judicial system. As the first African-American Chief Judge of the Circuit Court, Evans has deep political roots. He was the alderman of the 4th Ward for almost 20 years and the late Mayor Harold Washington’s floor leader and Chicago City Council Finance Chair during his administration. His bid to fill Washington’s post after his death was defeated by Eugene Sawyer and Evans later lost during a special election against Richard M. Daley, running as an independent candidate. In 1991, his reign as 4th Ward Alderman ended when Toni Preckwinkle won that city council seat. Never one to back down, a year later, the John Marshall Law School graduate was sworn in as the first Black chief judicial officer in a court system that had been criticized with a long history of non-transparency before his takeover. Evans understands the distrust and misinformation that people feel about the court system, primarily people of color. He said, “They don’t know that we protect their constitutional rights. All of the rights that they cherish are protected by the court system. Free speech, practice of religion – all of those things they studied back in high school or college – we actually protect. “In conjunction with the latest round of considerations involving police brutality or crimes in our neighborhood, so-called ‘Blackon-Black’ crimes, our court system ultimately deals with all of that as well.”

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Chief Judge Tim Evans: Reforming the Cook County Circuit Court Bonding Out Laquan’s Killer

The Cook County Circuit Court’s Central bond court is located at 26th and California, where close to 10,000 jail inmates are also housed. Approximately 89 percent of inmates are African-American and Hispanic detainees either waiting on bond, unable to make bond for non-violent crimes, mentally disabled, awaiting trial, or somehow in transition. Many have criticized the bond that the Cook County Circuit Court set for White Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke after he was charged with first-degree murder for killing 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. On November 30, 2015, at his courtroom bench in the Leighton Criminal Court Building, Cook County Judge Donald Panarese Jr. watched the police dashcam videotape of Van Dyke shooting McDonald 16 times, mostly while the Black teen lay on the ground. Afterward, Panarese set Van Dyke’s bail at $1.5 million, requiring a 10 percent down payment of $150,000, which the police officer’s father paid with a cashier’s check, allowing his son to walk free from Cook County Jail where he had been detained

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for the previous six nights after previously having been denied bail. Although Evans says it was a hard pill for him to see the video, he made it clear about the role the courts play in such cases, noting that the court is not the prosecution or the defense. “Some people have gotten the impression that the bond process ought to reflect whether they believe someone is guilty or innocent. That’s not the purpose for bond at all,” Evans said. “The bond process is in place to support the proposition that someone is considered innocent no matter whether they are police officers, whether they’re citizens, whether they’re immigrants – whatever the arrestee’s position in life happens to be, he or she is still presumed innocent. “At the same time that we presume that they’re innocent, we have to protect the public while the case is pending.” But, Evans added, “I can point out that the court’s commitment to justice is what happened in this case. You may recall that it was the judiciary that ordered the video to be released in the first place so that the public could see it.” See Tim Evans, Page 07

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BLACK HISTORY Kai EL’ Zabar Defender Executive Editor

Robert Sengstacke Abbott moved to Chicago to pursue employment in printing while attending law school, when he discovered that whites would not hire him. The same was true of white law firms when he graduated from Kent Law School in the fall of 1897. Finally the printing trade he had studied at Hampton would come in handy. Armed with the inspirational words of his stepfather, John H.H. Sengstacke, that “a newspaper is the strongest weapon ever to be used in defense of a race, which was deprived of citizenship right,” and the examples of Fredrick Douglass and Ida B. Wells, he took advantage of the opportunities to be self-expressed as a man. Robert Sengstacke Abbott chose self-determination and he founded the Chicago Defender through which he instigated the Great Migration – the movement of six million Blacks out of the rural Southern United States to the urban Northeast, Midwest, and West that occurred between 1910 and 1970. Blacks moved from 14 states of the South, especially Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, to the other three cultural regions of the United States. Georgia was especially affected, seeing net declines in its Black population for three consecutive decades after 1920. Robert Sengstacke Abbott wrote scathing editorials informing Blacks of the opportunities in the North and urging Blacks to leave the oppressive South. The Defender papers were transported by railroad porters, waiters, and theater people carrying bundles of the paper to cities across the country, and smuggling them into the South. By 1916, the Defender was distributed in 71 cities nationally – underground. Inspired by Abbott’s editorials and armed with courage, African Americans moved as individuals or small family groups. There was no government assistance, only hope, but often northern industries such as the railroads, meatpacking factories and stockyards, recruited workers and sometimes paid for transportation and relocation. The primary push factors for migration were segregation, an increase in racism, the widespread violence of lynching (nearly 3,500 African Americans were lynched between 1882 and 1968), and lack of social and economic opportunities in the South. Other factors included labor shortages in northern factories due to World War I that resulted in

Abbott’s Great Migration

thousands of jobs available to African Americans in steel mills, railroads, meatpacking plants, and the automobile industry. The draw of jobs in the North was strengthened by the efforts of labor agents sent by northern businessmen to recruit southern workers. Northern companies offered special incentives to encourage Black workers to relocate, including free transportation and low-cost housing. By the end of the Great Migration, Blacks had become an urbanized population. More than 80 percent of Blacks lived in cities. A bare majority of 53 percent remained in the South, while 40 percent lived in the North, and seven percent in the West. In 1991, Nicholas Lemann wrote that the Great Migration was one of the largest and most rapid mass internal movements in history, perhaps the greatest not caused by the immediate threat of execution or starvation.

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“The Great Migration was one of the largest and most rapid mass movements in history not caused by the threat of execution or starvation.”

He wrote, “In sheer numbers it outranks the migration of any other ethnic group – Italians or Irish or Jews or Poles – to the U.S. For Blacks, the migration meant leaving what had always been their economic and social base in America, and finding a new one.”

Spreading The Black Seed Seven major cities attracted twothirds of the migrants – New York and Chicago, followed in order by Philadelphia, St. Louis, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Indianapolis, were the principal destinations of southerners throughout the Great Migration. The migration drained off much of the rural Black population of the South, creating “the disappearance of the ‘black belt’ as one of the striking effects” of the Great Migration, according to historian James N. Gregory. The growing Black presence outside the South changed the dynamics and demographics of numerous cities in the North, Midwest

and West. By 1970, more than 10.6 million African Americans lived outside the South, 47 percent of the nation’s total. Because the migrants concentrated in the big cities of the North and West, their influence was magnified. “Black metropolises” developed an important infrastructure of newspapers, businesses, jazz clubs, churches, and political organizations that provided the staging ground for new forms of racial politics and new forms of Black culture. The Great Migration created the first large urban Black communities in the North. In 1900, Chicago had a total population of 1,754,473. By 1920, the city had added more than 1 million residents. Between 1940–60, the Black population in Chicago grew from 278,000 to 813,000. These solid numbers later helped Harold Washington become the first African-American Mayor of Chicago. Although educated Blacks were better able to obtain jobs, eventually gaining a measure of class mobility, they still encountered significant forms of discrimination. Yet they made substantial gains in industrial employment, particularly in the steel, automobile, shipbuilding, and meatpacking industries. In cities like Newark, New York and Chicago, Blacks integrated more rapidly into society, as they lived and worked more closely with European Americans. This period marked the transition for many Blacks from lifestyles as rural farmers to urban industrial workers. After moving from the racist pressures of the south to the northern states, African Americans were inspired to different kinds of creativity. This phenomenon gave birth to a cultural boom in cities such as New York, resulting in the Harlem Renaissance. Out of Detroit came Motown. In Chicago, the neighborhood of Bronzeville became known as the “Black Metropolis.” Robert Abbott lived and housed the Chicago Defender office in Bronzeville, as did many of the community’s Black entrepreneurs. The increase in the number of “backwards” Blacks moving into the Black Metropolis was cause for concern in the native community. The first African-American YMCA was located in Bronzeville and it worked to help incoming migrants find jobs in the city. But the geographical and racial isolation of this community, bordered to the north and east by Whites, and to the south and west by industrial sites and ethnic immigrant neighborhoods, made it a site for the development of an urban Black community. Today Bronzeville has emerged from revitalization after going through several transformations and is still evolving. www.chicagodefender.com

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OPINION

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

E NOTES By Kai EL’Zabar

Defender Executive Editor

“ Just Keep Living … And Connect The Dots” Here we are in 2016 and I’m feelin’ my parents when they’d say to me in a matter of fact way, “Just keep living.” As any other young person might, I had no idea what they meant at the time, not the volumes their words spoke. But now, as a full-fledged adult with life lived behind me and life to live in front of me, I am in full understanding now of what was meant when stated, “Just keep living.” So much of what we think we know, what we don’t want to hear at the time, and what we think we want to do and how we will do it as youth – all that impacts our lives in ways that as young people we are totally unaware of, of life and its realities, the harshness and the grace. True. We all go through it. The challenge is how to communicate and convey this significant aspect of learning to our children so that they are prepared for life – its confrontations, challenges, rewards, benefits and trickery. As I speak, I think of times gone and now of times coming and I know that we cannot look ourselves in the face and ask what

happened to today’s youth as if they happened all by themselves. If we are to move forward and correct what is not working in our communities nationwide, then we must first accept responsibility. From that vantage point, we must begin the process of change. After acknowledging and accepting responsibility, we have to examine closely with wise eyes what and where the problems lay. Baby Boomers walked through doors kicked opened by the Civil Rights Movement and the emergence of Black Power inspired in part by Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam. They were the voice empowering us to know our greatness independent of our life “Before The Mayflower.” It may seem small and yet as you live life, you come to know and recognize the importance of that distinction. Knowing who we were as a people before White or European influence, when we became “peoples,” and who we have become is invaluable. To understand that America begins our history with our enslavement is most important. No other group in America’s history begins with their introduction to America on this soil in bondage. All Europeans began their history with the people who run America long before traveling here. The same is true of the Native Americans, the South Americans, Africans, Asians, and people from the Middle East. Each has a full and rich history. However, the African American has been made to believe that we come from very little of importance or contribution. That we emerged out of the bowels of slavery was intended to keep us enslaved mentally, emotionally and definitely socio-economically. This is directly connected to the progress and lack of progress of Blacks in America. In a previous ENotes, I discussed at length the politics of the Black experience in America and how it is tied directly to everything that impacts us in our lives on a daily level, impacting us as micro-aggressions. These micro-aggressions are particularly manifested in our so-

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cial behaviors, including language, and are expressed most powerfully through public policy – though not as law, but rather as fact.

3/5ths Of A Man What do I mean? Well let’s begin by looking at the Constitution that describes slaves (Blacks) as ⅗ths of a man, thus giving the Church jurisdiction to rationalize that Blacks are in fact descendants of Ham, the cursed race of men. The story’s original objective was to justify the subjection of

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

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and its ilk was motivated and justified through this belief and perpetuated by the very horrendous acts that they carried out against us and were never charged for or found guilty of. Imagine picnics – thought by contemporary man as family outings – as occasions to witness lessons in terror. White Americans established gatherings where they would rally to Pick a Nigger and lynch him or them. This in time was shortened to “Picnic.” According to some, this is where the term came from. These family outings were

“Knowing who we were as a people before White or European influence, when we became “peoples,” and who we have become is invaluable.” the Canaanites to the Israelites, but in later centuries, the narrative was interpreted by some Jews, Christians, and Muslims as an explanation for black skin, as well as slavery. Nevertheless, most Christian denominations and all Islamic and Jewish denominations now strongly disagree with such interpretations due to the fact that in the biblical text, Hamm himself is not cursed and race or skin color is never mentioned. The change in interpretation is too late to make a difference in ideology since it has been ingrained in the American psyche, supported by the social-political culture, and is therefore systemic. This is tied directly to economics, which is manifested through policy, although not written into law. Discrimination is the direct result of this sort of thinking grounded in what is considered sacred and therefore justified. If Blacks are assumed descendants of Ham, then anything that is done to them is their karma and is justifiable. This is never spoken, but has subliminally been passed down generation after generation. The impetus of organized terror against Blacks by the Ku Klux Klan

where White families came together and brought food, blankets and watched as Black men were brutalized and lynched, sometimes tortured and castrated – and then often burned alive. One Mississippi newspaper referred to such occasions as “Negro barbeques,” according to the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia (www.ferris.edu/jimcrow) Wives and children laughing, eating, drinking, and playing games watched as these depraved acts defamed the character and value of the Black man and woman. So it became a natural phenomena and expectation by the Whites who committed such heinous acts. According to the Jim Crow Museum website, “In 1938, a White man in Oxford, Mississippi declared that it was ‘about time to have another lynching. When the niggers get so they are not afraid of being lynched, it is time to put the fear in them.’ “There were many Blacks lynched randomly, to send a message of White supremacy to Black communities. As noted by Dominic J. Capeci, a historian, when it came to lynching, ‘one Black man served as well as another.’”

reservation Of P Their Belief You get the picture? This is impressed upon children as normal so even after laws have been put in place to prevent it, it is still a part of the socio-political culture. That’s why Emmett Till’s murderers thought that they could do what they did and get away with it…and they did. Even tough they had shared their crime with their neighbors, family and friends, no one would testify because they believed their belief to be correct. This same philosophy of belief perpetuates the policy, though not law, and has continued to serve White America through its White supremacist point of view. It has emerged as white idolatry that we see carried out today through public policy that decides the success and failures of the Black race in America because it determines the opportunities in education and employment, which affects the socio-political and economic circumstances of Black people. In other words, public policy determines that low-income Blacks will be directed to live in projects, whereas low-income Whites will be given stipends to live amongst the thriving White middle class. Ask yourself, where are the White projects? I did. Note that White police officers and firemen live in their communities and are thought of as heroes in their communities, because they are there for them. They serve and protect their family and extended families. I’m going to pause here and share another old adage my parents used to say, “Don’t walk blindly through life. Connect the dots.” So this Black History Month, continue reading from the list I recommended last week and let’s begin the dialogue from our observations on what works and what doesn’t for us, and then move to correct things. (Correction: In our last edition, February 10, the Defender mis-stated the U.S. Senate Race as the Illinois Attorney General’s Race. We regret the error.)

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fice and Public Defenders have had Often, doctors and medical proaccess to the new tool at the same fessionals from Northwestern Hospital are brought in to evaluate young During the hotly contested Cook time as Circuit Court judges. inmates to determine if there are County State’s Attorney election, T rying To Correct mental health problems and seek the one of the main concerns has been “Juvvy” necessary treatment to work through the heightened number of Black and The Cook County judges reside preventive measures that can keep Latino inmates in the jail system. High bail bonds are often put over various courts – traffic, child them out of detainment. The JDC has 47 programs in in place for non-violent offenders, support, domestic abuse, divorce, which leads to the indefinite detain- prostitution, drug addiction, child place to assist detainees that have a ment of people on simple misde- custody and one of the most discon- chance to continue their high school studies and eventually earn their meanor charges and forces some to certing, juvenile court. GED. Unfortunately, the detention lose their jobs while waiting trial. center is also a holding facility for Chief Judge Evans, in collaborathose awaiting trial dates for violent tion with other branches, has been crimes and will eventually be tried as working with the Arnold Foundation an adult. to bring down these numbers. Evans believes there is hope for “We have a system in place now the young people who still have a that is designed to rely on science,” chance to turn their lives around and he says. “It’s data driven. It’s not a during their time at JDC, young peohunch. In the past, as the arrestee ple are trained on how to paint and goes before a judge, the prosecution perform culinary skills to enter the might say, ‘Judge do not release this workforce once they are released. particular person; this person has a “We also teach them about how felony in his background.’ to deal with the gang situations that “The defense says, ‘Judge this are in the neighborhoods,” Evans person is perfectly innocent of the says. “We teach them how to resolve current charge and has a great backtheir issues without resorting to a ground in the past.’ Our judge would physical way of dealing with it. ordinarily be in a position where “I know if mother and dad had he has to decide on a split second been home, maybe mother and dad whom to believe. would’ve taught them these ways, “But now,” Evans continued, “We but we can’t depend on that. Many have a system in place where the times, the parents are involved in a judge can rely on an independent drug situation themselves.” person in the court and that independent person is a probation officer Judge Evans recently appointed a Acknowledging whose assignment is to offer pretrial new Executive Director of the Cook Judicial Prejudices assistance.” Evans recognizes there is a disEvans said that person can pro- County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JDC), Leonard Dixon, proportionate amount of Black and vide objective independent information to the judge and then the judge who had success turning around the Brown youth in the juvenile and adult can be guided by objective criteria correctional programs in the Wayne correctional systems and he believes that part of curtailing this high num– not relying on one biased side or County Juvenile Detention Facility. The JDC has faced past critiber is adequately equipping judges the other. The judge takes into consid- cism for managing an environment with the right sensitivity training and eration whatever the prosecution that bred dangerous conditions for resources. “Unfortunately, we’ve not elimsaid, whatever the defense said, its young inmates. In recent years, improvements to the facility that inated race from considerations in and also what the pretrial officer recommends. “And we have the Illi- houses 291 juvenile detainees have the system of justice,” he admits, nois Compiled Statutes to consider been made under the watchful eye “but we train our judges in the dein statutory matters. The judge also of Chief Judge Evans as he interacts cisions they make. We don’t want them to pretend that they have no biuses this new public assessment more with them. “Cook County was the first in the ases. We assume that everyone has tool, which we are leading the pack on. What it does is to rely on data to nation to separate juveniles from some kind of biases. “But you recognize whatever bipredict what somebody is likely to adults,” Evans says. “We recognize within the system that juveniles ases you may have and you take an do.” Evans is confident that this new are still in a development process. oath to set that aside when you make way of analyzing defendants charged They’re not irretrievable; they are a decision. We want to see that perwith lesser crimes and those who ‘sensation seeking’ – without the meate throughout the system.” Evans doesn’t turn a blind eye to have abused their freedom with a maturity to control the sensation. “They don’t think about the con- why this continues to be a problem criminal history, will help them all get a fair balance. He said that oth- sequences of what they do and – long before he entered this seat. er groups that have interaction with they’re more geared on the ‘now,’ so “Right now, there are many theories of why there are more African Amerithe courts – the Clerk’s office, the the delinquency might occur.” Evans says he continues to see cans arrested than other groups,” he Sheriff’s office and certain other branches – have been trained in it. the same song played over and over muses. “Some might say they’re being This new implementation is cur- again. With the juvenile courts, the judge takes a more hands-on aparrested for access to drugs. But rently only being utilized at the Cenit’s conceded by societies that have tral Bond courts at 26th and Califor- proach when ruling. He said, “We can use that flexi- looked at this that African Amerinia, but over time it will be used at the other Circuit Courts, including the bility to keep some of the young peo- cans are no more engaged in drug Second District in Skokie, the Third ple who might otherwise have been conduct than anybody else. NeverDistrict in Rolling Meadows, and the prosecuted in an adult court in the theless, they are arrested more than juvenile court system. When a judge other people.” Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Districts. The training started in January decides to put an individual in the Migration To Chicago 2015, ran through June 30, 2015, and JDC, usually that judge had not only A native of Hot Springs, Arkanthe program was implemented last had a chance to talk to the juvenile, July. Both the State’s Attorney’s Of- but also we have a clinic procedure.” sas, Evans arrived in Chicago with his

“For any community that feels oppressed, I can open that door and let them see how the justice system works.”

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family at the end of the Great Migration. His parents thought it was the best decision to relocate because of then-Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus’ stance on integrating Little Rock’s public schools. After the historic Little Rock Central High School integration, Faubus forced schools to close in Little Rock, shifting students to attend school in Evans’ hometown – then the governor proceeded to close schools there as well. Evans finished his remaining school years at Chicago’s Hirsch High School, then he went on to attend Illinois State University in Champaign, Illinois. He never looked back and was inspired by great Black attorneys such as Supreme Court Jus-

tice Thurgood Marshall and fellow Arkansas native Glenn T. Johnson, former President of the Cook County Bar Association and the second African American to serve on the Illinois Appellate Court. “Those were the people who were mentors for me,” Evans said. “They took the time to say, ‘Black people can do it; all you need is an opportunity.’ They opened the doors of opportunity for me. “Now, that I’m in this position, I can open the doors of opportunities for others. Yes, from the African-American community, but for any community that feels oppressed, I can open that door and let them see how the justice system works.”

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POLITICS Maze Jackson Defender Political Editor While many people in the world think of Chicago as the focal point of Illinois, it is really Springfield, a small town in central Illinois with a population of just under 120,000 people that makes the state go. Springfield, like any other city, has a local government with a mayor and city council, but unlike any other city in Illinois, it also has a monarchy, run by its king and the most powerful man in Illinois, Speaker of the House Mike Madigan. Madigan runs things through his court of legislators, lobbyists, lawyers, and union members. It’s a world that many in the Black community do not understand, but it controls our very existence. Madigan is the state representative of the 22nd District, a Southwest Side ward centered near Midway Airport that is comprised of Chicago, Burbank, and the Bedford Park communities. Madigan was elected state rep of the District in January of 1971, became Speaker of the House in 1983, and has remained in that position since that time, with the exception of two years. Madigan was defeated as Speaker of the House in 1995, when the Republicans led by Lee Daniels, took control of the Illinois House of Representatives. It is said that Madigan, known for his determination, discipline, and relentless pursuit of power, began knocking on doors the morning after his defeat, and at the very next election in 1997, he retook the House. He has remained the unquestioned leader of Springfield since that time. Madigan was born a Democrat, the son of a “New Deal” Democrat father also named Michael, who believed in the benefits government could provide people. He passed that tradition along to his son and namesake, who would eventually ascend to the position of the most powerful Democrat in the state. Madigan grew up in the Clearing neighborhood, a predominately Irish Catholic community, attended St. Adrian’s elementary school, St. Ignatius College Prep, and the University of Notre Dame. He went on to attend law school at Loyola University in Chicago. Madigan distinguished himself early in his political life by becoming a favorite of Mayor Richard J. Daley. Eventually, Madigan and Daley’s eldest son, Richard M., would start their political careers at the same time, when the two served as delegates to the Illinois Constitutional Convention. Even though Madigan and the younger Daley eventually became bitter rivals, Mayor Richard J. Daley would eventually go on to appoint Madigan to a job in the City Law Department, which helped him pay his law school tuition. After completing school, Madigan partnered with fellow Loyola graduate Vincent J. “Bud” Getzendanner, Jr. to form Madigan & Getzendanner, a property tax appeals firm. Since forming the law firm, Madigan

Illinois-minati: The House That Mike Madigan Built

has saved businesses millions in property taxes, at the same time making himself a millionaire, while fighting for “Democratic values.”

The Madigan Machine While Madigan himself is a millionaire, he has used his position as Speaker of the House to amass power through the distribution of wealth, jobs, and contracts to build a political organization “so gangster that Don Corleone would be scared to mess with him,” says a Springfield insider who asked to remain anonymous. While federal investigations and Shakman decrees have crippled the once powerful Democratic Machine in Illinois, Madigan’s Machine just keeps on rolling. Many complain that Madigan has no real concern for the people, just the power. They point to his recent financial outpouring of over $200 million for new schools in the Latino community, while CPS was closing over 50 schools in predominately Black neighborhoods. Madigan even jettisoned his White state senator and replaced him with a Latino state senator to burnish his Latino credentials. The engine that makes the Madigan Machine go is a compliant legislature willing to go along with the Speaker’s programs regardless of the impacts on their community. To ensure compliance, Madigan works hard to make sure that his members have no opponents in their elections. By doing this, Madigan makes it possible for the legislators to defy their communities to do his bidding with no consequence. With no opponent to campaign against, most members of the state legislature can take the rose garden approach to campaigning, only going where they are fawned over and com-

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“Mike Madigan’s political organization is so gangster that Don Corleone would be scared to mess with him.” plimented, never having to answer the tough questions. That insulation is what provides Black legislators in particular the cover from having to explain why the state’s economic resources so often miss the Black community, while making it to areas like Beverly, Oak Lawn, and Evergreen Park. Madigan’s iron fisted control of the legislature is what drives the whole machine, so Madigan uses whatever tactics are necessary – fear, intimidation, contracts, eliminating oppositional candidates, etc. – to maintain that control.

Lawyers In His Pocket Madigan’s ability to manipulate the laws of the land also plays a significant role in his power. Madigan employs a team of lawyers that are subject matter experts in every area of the state and in politics. Often times those lawyers are former Madigan staffers and loyalists who have gone on to graduate from law school. During their time in law school, they are generally assigned to Madigan’s consigliere, Atty. Mike Kasper, to handle

challenges against Madigan’s House members. Once they have completed law school, those lawyers are dispersed in legal departments throughout state, governmental agencies, and corporations. While in those positions, they make lucrative salaries and make sure the Speaker’s will is carried out on demand. Madigan also uses law firms to reward political loyalists while staying away from the public scrutiny. Even though lobbyists play a key roll in the transfer of money, it is through law firms that Madigan enriches his most loyal subjects and members, by forcing corporations to do business with his preferred law firms. In turn, those law firms raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Madigan by way of campaign contributions. Outside of labor unions, members of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association are among Madigan’s top contributors. While lobbyists have garnered a nefarious reputation, they are key to passing the laws that govern our state. Lobbyists serve as trusted policy experts on specific issues for legislators who are bombarded with thousands of bills each session. On small issues, it’s an every man for himself mentality, but whenever a company has a big issue that they need solved in Springfield, the lobbyists are expected to collect the king’s ransom. It’s often said in Springfield, “every bill that passes makes or loses someone millions of dollars.” With so much at stake, companies are willing to do anything they are told, and they often ask the Speaker who should they hire as a lobbyist. Based on whose “turn” it is, or the issue, they are assigned a lobbyist. The lobbyist assignments for both sides are

given out by Mike McClain, a former legislator turned lobbyist, who is now commonly referred to as “Mike Madigan’s Messenger to Corporate America.” Once hired, generally at fees upwards of $10,000 per month, the lobbyists set out to “convince” Madigan’s legislators to vote for or against the issue. The Speaker knows how the vote will go in advance and the game is fixed, but win or lose, Madigan’s lobbyists get paid their fees. In turn, they pay their “tax” through the companies they represent. Unfortunately, the number of Black lobbyists in Springfield is extremely small and their clients tend to be small social service agencies. When they do happen to get large clients, they are often responsible for lobbying the entire Black Caucus. Conversely, their White counterparts make double the fees for one tenth of the work. Outside of Springfield, Black lobbyists would have an EEOC claim for a hostile work environment. When the big deals get cut, often times the lobbyists work out the deals with no Black lobbyist in the room, leaving the interests of the Black community unaddressed. Typically, when the final bill is voted on, there has been no Black input. And because Madigan controls the compliant legislature with an iron fist, most Black Caucus members are unwilling to challenge him, even when it means the Black community gets left out.

Union “Enforcers” If lobbyists are considered Madigan’s messengers, then the trade unions could be considered Madigan’s enforcers. Trade unions are made up of and led by predominately White Irish males. The trade unions supply Madigan with an endless supply of troops and “resources” (dues) to fight and finance anyone who dares challenge Madigan. These same trade unions are often accused, by members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, of limited Black membership and relegating potential young Blacks to never-ending apprenticeship programs. Black Caucus members have quietly fought trade unions on this to no avail, while the Speaker remains silent on the issue. Because they know they serve as the Speaker’s enforcers, the trade unions are protected from their openly discriminatory practices without fear of retribution. Over the last 45 years, governors have changed, members have changed, even centuries have changed, but one thing remains constant in Illinois, Speaker Mike Madigan. At age 73, Speaker Madigan will not have to deal with consequences of his 40-plus year reign, but Illinoisans will be paying for it for generations to come. So as the House that Madigan built crumbles under its own weight, the question that remains is – will Illinois survive?

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Advocate Hospital Receives High Toyota Donates Winter Footwear Honor For Breastfeeding Efforts To Homeless Chicago Families Eleana Elan Defender Contributing Writer Chicago is not new to accolades, but this city that has much to brag about has added one more good thing to its list. It was announced recently that Advocate Trinity Hospital is the first hospital in Chicago to be certified as Baby Friendly, a designation from the World Health Organization recognizing the highest level of support for breastfeeding mothers and babies. It’s a step forward in addressing the city’s childhood illness and obesity epidemic. Providing infants with human milk gives them the most complete nutrition possible because it provides the best mix of nutrients for each baby to thrive. “We are pleased to receive this certification that recognizes our efforts to promote breastfeeding and best-practices in mother/baby bonding,” says Michelle Gaskill-Hames, president of Advocate. “The health and economic benefits of breastfeeding are significant and we want to do our part to educate our community.” Scientific studies have shown that breastfed children have far fewer and less serious illnesses than those who never received breast milk, including a reduced risk of SIDS, childhood cancers and diabetes. In honor of the achievement, every baby born at Trinity in 2016 will receive a free onesie. Baby Friendly, a global program, was launched in 1991 by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund. The initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for infant feeding. Currently, just 326 American hospitals and birthing centers in 48 states and the District of Columbia hold the breastfeeding designation, according to Baby Friendly U.S.A., the accrediting body for the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. “The City of Chicago congratulates Advocate Trinity on being recognized as Chicago’s first Baby-Friendly Hospital,” said Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Julie Morita. www.chicagodefender.com

“Breastfeeding gives infants an advantage that will help them for the rest of their lives. This is one more step forward in our ongoing efforts to improve the health of all infants and children across Chicago.” “Breastfeeding is especially important in communities where support has been traditionally lacking,” said Mary Ann Neumann, advance practice nurse for Women and Infant Services at Advocate. “Women who are young, have a lower economic status or are African American have been shown to have a lower breastfeeding rate overall.” The Baby-Friendly designation recognizes Advocate Trinity Hospital’s success at providing an optimal level of support for breastfeeding mothers and babies. The designation was achieved after a rigorous four-phase process culminating with a comprehensive on-site evaluation. “Ultimately, we are ecstatic to be able to support our system with this initiative and impact numerous moms throughout the suburban and Chicagoland area,” said Jacquelyn Whitten, chief nursing executive at Advocate. “By taking this step, we have provided opportunities to our moms to provide improved maternity care through breast feeding.” Michele Roe, manager of Women and Infant Services, believes in the Baby Friendly program. “I am ecstatic with the designation of Advocate as a Baby Friendly hospital,” she said. “It was a great undertaking for our team to embark on this journey that at times seemed daunting. Often our patients have no prenatal care, let alone know anything about breastfeeding. “They don’t have support from family or friends and some have cultural biases or think negatively about breastfeeding as it relates to body image. “With these obstacles, it is an uphill battle just to get them to try,” Roe said. “Knowing that breastfeeding could be the difference in rates of obesity, diabetes, asthma or other chronic illnesses prevalent in our community, we had to put our best efforts forward and we did.”

“While many programs offer winter coat giveaways, a person’s feet are often left vulnerable to freezing temperatures and even frostbite.” Mae Ebert Defender Contributing Writer

residents of The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Lodge, located at 800 West Lawrence Avenue.

There was a $15,000 donation presentation from Toyota Motor North America to The Salvation Army of Chicago Metropolitan Division, enabling them to continue to provide support for families in times of crisis, and a Thanksgiving-style buffet luncheon As an international corporation, Toyota was served for the residents. With Toyohas stepped up its game by stepping into an ta’s donation, many families will be shielded area most shy away from. from the cold. For the past two years, it has assisted Present were spokespersons Jim Colon, area homeless families by providing new vice president, African-American Business winter boots and socks to residents of The Strategy – Corporate Communications, Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Lodge – a Toyota Motor North America; Lt. Colonel homeless haven for families in Chicago – Charles H. Smith, divisional commander, through its “Toyota Walk In My Boots” comThe Salvation Army Metropolitan Division; munity outreach project. Alva Mason, national director, African-AmerIt’s a reality that if you are poor, you are ican Business Strategy – Corporate Comessentially an illness, an accident, or a paymunications, Toyota Motor North America; check away from living on the streets. and Tony Mueller, general manager, Chicago Without adequate clothing to fight the Region, Toyota Motor North America. Specold elements of a Chicago winter, people cial guest was The Original Human Beat Box experiencing homelessness have a much Doug E. Fresh. higher risk than the general population of deThe Salvation Army Evangeline Booth veloping exposure-related conditions such Lodge is a haven for women and men with as hypothermia and frostbite. children, along with married couples with While many programs offer winter coat children, who are suddenly homeless begiveaways, a person’s feet are often left vul- cause of eviction, disasters such as a fire or nerable to freezing temperatures and even flood, loss of utilities, domestic violence, befrostbite. ing stranded while traveling or other crises. On Saturday, February 13, the day beThe average stay is 180 days, but some fore Valentine’s Day, Toyota played cupid stay longer, depending on the time needed in a huge way by expressing its humanity to locate permanent living arrangements. towards the often ignored homeless com- The Lodge also provides food, clothing, and munity by contributing boots and socks that housing and job search assistance, as well were distributed to homeless families. as tutoring and after school activities for the As tradition goes, Toyota will debut several new vehicles at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show and will continue its endeavor to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate for the third straight year.

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Last week, the Police Accountability Task Force (PATF), held the second of four community forums dealing with reforming the Chicago Police Department and its perceived culture of impunity. Created in December 2015, the PATF is charged with developing detailed, comprehensive findings with specific recommendations for change in the short, interim and long-term within the Chicago Police Department. The goal of the task force, which will focus on reforms in five important areas, is to elevate integrity and accountability as the primary values that drive every member of the Chicago Police Department, according to a glossy brochure distributed at the meeting. Held in the historic South Shore Cultural Center dining room, a diverse crowd filled the room to capacity. The seven-member task force, chaired by Lori Lightfoot, president of the Chicago police board, consisted of Deval Patrick, former Governor of Massachusetts, and other board members. They heard testimony from community residents regarding police reform. The individual testimonies were as diverse as the crowd itself, with many recounting personal encounters of police brutality. Despite attempts by Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration to recast the CPD as being transparent and wanting to hold officers accountable, there was quite a bit of cynicism in the crowd. Pat Hill, a retired CPD officer and former executive director of Chicago’s African American Police League, received an ovation when it was her turn to speak at the podium. “Are there any grassroots organizations operating in these five working groups?” she asked. “Also, of the five working groups … they are all redundant, we’ve been here before. “There are laws in place that govern police behavior; there are general orders in place that govern police behavior; there’s a Constitution of the United States that covers police brutality. So it not about law, this is about the will.” “White male supremacy is not something you can legislate or unlegislate, it is what it is,” she said to a responsive audience. Douglas Bevel of the Community Accountability Council was in attendance with his co-founder, William Calloway, who was in part responsible for the release of the now infamous Laquan McDonald videotape. Bevel said, “With all of us gathered here to fix the problems within the CPD, I wonder how many of us know that the misconduct records of the Chicago police are slated to be destroy on March 15?” “There is also an election on March 15th to further misdirect the public. How can we correct any of the problems with the police force if we don’t have these records?”

“We Do Not Support Torture” Joe Shaw, a Chicago police officer for over 23 years, was the only candidate vying for the police superintendent’s seat who attended the meeting. He had a lot to say about police accountability. Shaw challenged the Fraternal Order of Police in court over its defense of Jon Burge back in 2008. Burge is a convicted felon and former Chicago Police Department detective and commander who gained notoriety for torturing more than 200 criminal suspects between 1972 and 1991 in order to force confessions. “This is a high-profile case and we don’t want that type of indication going out to the community. We stand in lock-step with the community because we have this incident here,” Shaw said. “We do not support torture. We do not condone torture. We will never support that type of behavior in the department.” Shaw went on to address what accountability would look like under his leadership. “We must provide a clear method of processes and procedures consisting of internal and external checks and balances,” he said. “An internal example would be performance evaluations and written policies with early interventions for problem officers. An external example is understanding bias-based policing, which is the intentional practice by an individual officer who incorporates prejudicial judgments based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, etc.” Shaw added that he would recommend that a percentage of police personnel work and live within their own communities, so that they would have a vested interest in their neighborhoods. Also at the meeting, Khari Shaw, a brilliant, young Black, 11-year-old, stunned the crowd when he stated that he and most of his friends were afraid of the police. When asked outside what he thought about the meeting, Khari said, “I thought that it was not a (complete) waste of time, but it was a little bit of a waste of time because they’re not doing anything to the police officers. “A lot of police officers kill and harass people for no reason. There are some good cops and some bad cops.” Lori Lightfoot stated, “It is certainly our intention to make sure that we are clear that we have problems across a number of areas and that we identify some very specific recommendations for change.” The next community forum will be held February 23rd at Benito Juarez Community Academy, 1450 West Cermak Road. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. and public comments begin at 7 p.m. The task force will submit its final report to Mayor Emanuel and the city council on March 31.

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LOCAL NEWS From The Chicago Defender Wires Veteran Chicago political consultant Delmarie Cobb has been named Illinois Press Secretary for the Hillary Clinton For America campaign. Since the February 2 appointment, Ms. Cobb, no stranger to politics, has been busy on the campaign trail making sure that Hillary is not only visible in Illinois, but that she connects with the community. Political strategist Cobb heads up The Publicity Works, a Chicago-based public affairs, political consulting, and media relations firm. On her responsibilities as Illinois Press Secretary for Clinton, Cobb explains, “I’m the primary point of contact for Hillary for America for media statewide. That means keeping the media up-to-date on all of Hillary Clinton’s campaign issue endorsements and activities. It also means ensuring the candidate has visibility via the media throughout the state.” Clinton is in Chicago on Wednesday, February 17, to address a full-house “Get Out the Vote” event in historic Bronzeville to encourage supporters to vote in the March 15th primary and to take advantage of early voting, which began last week. This is Clinton’s second visit to Bronzeville since announcing her

Delmarie Cobb Named Illinois Press Secretary for Hillary Clinton candidacy for president. Last year, she held a roundtable with childcare workers to discuss the soaring out-ofpocket costs of childcare and the need for paid family leave. On Wednesday’s visit, Geneva Reed-Veal, mother of Sandra Bland, will join Clinton. The event takes place Wednesday February 17, from 11 a.m. through 1 p.m. at the Parkway Ballroom. Cobb says, “Though the event is closed to those without a reservation, we urge you to register and go to the polls March 15, 2016 and cast your ballot.” In addition to running The Publicity Works, Delmarie Cobb is also president of Deleco Communications Inc., a television production company that produced the award-winning, nationally televised newsmagazine program, Street Life on PBS affiliates. She also writes an online political column for a growing number of subscribers – Chicago Colors – which is often picked up by a variety of media outlets.

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Delmarie Cobb

Cobb started her media career as a television news reporter working for network affiliates in various markets throughout the country. Upon returning to Chicago, she became a radio talk show host, a television

producer, and a columnist writing social and political opinion pieces for N’DIGO Magapaper. Her career path led her into the political arena when she took on media duties in 1988 as national traveling press secretary to presidential candidate Jesse Jackson. As a supporter of New York Senator Hillary Clinton’s historic presidential bid in 2008, Cobb was sought after for interviews by local, national and international media. In 2000, she served as Illinois State Director for presidential candidate Bill Bradley. In 1996, she became the first African-American press secretary to the Democratic National Convention. Cobb was a political consultant for former Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes and communications director on the re-election campaigns of Dick Devin for Cook County state’s attorney. The Publicity Works also served as the political consulting firm to U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., in the 1995 special election, developing the need for the

South Suburban airport as the major plank of his campaign platform. Three years earlier, she helped to orchestrate a victory for then Alderman Bobby Rush against incumbent U.S. Rep. Charles Hayes. Cobb has consulted on many other statewide and national campaigns. She brings to a project her knowledge of the media, the respect of her peers, and her experience in hard news reporting and politics. It is these attributes that make her invaluable to corporate and non-profit clients in developing public policy, strategic planning, crisis management, community outreach and messaging. Cobb’s knowledge of politics and political campaigns is much sought after by the media. Over the years, she has made many appearances on Chicago Tonight, 848, and Beyond The Beltway. She also has been interviewed by many local, national and international reporters for a variety of media, including The O’Reilly Factor, Fox And Friends, and The Take Away. On April 1, 2015, Ms. Cobb celebrated owning her consulting business for 25 years. Since opening, she has helped to nurture and develop the journalism and politics careers of many young adults who served as interns in her office.

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7. M isplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps

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A person with Alzheimer’s may put things in unusual places. They may lose things and be unable to go back over their steps to find them again. Sometimes, they may accuse others of stealing. This may occur more frequently over time. What’s a typical age-related change? Misplacing things from time to time, and being unable to retrace steps to find them.

Too many Americans dismiss the warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease, believing that these symptoms are a normal part of aging. This is of even greater concern for African Americans, who are twice as likely to develop late-onset Alzheimer’s than Whites and less likely to have a diagnosis of their condition, resulting in less time for treatment and planning. The Alzheimer’s Association has partnered with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) to help raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and increase education, care and support resources in the African-American community. This national partnership will engage campus and alumni members of AKA through local community outreach efforts and participation in The Longest Day, a team event to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association that takes place annually on the summer solstice. By working together, they hope to reduce the risk factors and reverse the growing trend of Alzheimer’s Disease among African Americans. Because African Americans are more likely to have vascular disease (disorders affecting the circulatory system), they may also be at greater risk for developing Alzheimer’s. Although it may be hard to know the difference between age-related changes and the first signs of Alzheimer’s, it is especially important to be aware of how to distinguish between them. To help differentiate, the Alzheimer’s Association has created this list of warning signs for Alzheimer’s and related dementias:

1. M emory loss that disrupts daily life One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s is memory loss, especially

8. Decreased or poor judgment

Know the Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events; asking for the same information over and over; relying on memory aids (e.g., reminder notes or electronic devices) or family members for things they used to handle on their own. What’s a typical age-related change? Sometimes forgetting names or appointments, but remembering them later.

2. Challenges in planning or solving problems Some people may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers. They may have trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have difficulty concentrating and take much longer to do things than they did before. What’s a typical age-related change? Making occasional errors when balancing a checkbook.

3. D ifficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure

5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships

People with Alzheimer’s often find it hard to complete daily tasks. Sometimes, people may have trouble driving to a familiar location, managing a budget at work or remembering the rules of a favorite game. What’s a typical age-related change? Occasionally needing help to use the settings on a microwave or to record a television show.

For some people, having vision problems is a sign of Alzheimer’s. They may have difficulty reading, judging distance and determining color or contrast, which may cause problems with driving. What’s a typical age-related change? Vision changes related to cataracts.

4. Confusion with time or place People with Alzheimer’s can lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time. They may have trouble understanding something if it is not happening immediately. Sometimes they may forget where they are or how they got there. What’s a typical age-related change? Getting confused about the day of the week but figuring it out later.

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People with Alzheimer’s may experience changes in judgment or decision-making. For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money, giving large amounts to telemarketers. They may pay less attention to grooming or keeping themselves clean. What’s a typical age-related change? Making a bad decision once in a while.

9. Withdrawal from work or social activities A person with Alzheimer’s may start to remove themselves from hobbies, social activities, work projects or sports. They may have trouble keeping up with a favorite sports team or remembering how to complete a favorite hobby. They may also avoid being social because of the changes they have experienced. What’s a typical age-related change? Sometimes feeling weary of work, family and social obligations.

6. N ew problems with words in speaking or writing People with Alzheimer’s may have trouble following or joining a conversation. They may stop in the middle of a conversation and have no idea how to continue or they may repeat themselves. They may struggle with vocabulary, have problems finding the right word or call things by the wrong name (e.g., calling a “watch” a “hand-clock”). What’s a typical age-related change? Sometimes having trouble finding the right word.

10. Changes in mood and personality The mood and personalities of people with Alzheimer’s can change. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may be easily upset at home, at work, with friends or in places where they are out of their comfort zone. What’s a typical age-related change? Developing very specific ways of doing things and becoming irritable when a routine is disrupted.

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Lately, the more I’m asked to explain my insatiable passion for seeking, reproducing and placing our Black food contributions into a cultural context, the more I’m convinced that De Knight and my maternal grandmother (who were both born in 1909), together with Leah Chase, my cousins and other relatives and friends, nurtured by unwavering determination to celebrate Black recipes, chefs and family cooks as a career. Stirring that inspiration together with passed down kitchen and restaurant memories from my paternal grandmother, Gran; my debutante Cousin Charlie; Bill Laurie and his friend, actor Bill Smallwood I’m deeply into work on a big project about this glamorous family friend and others who paved the way for me to appreciate a recipe such as this simple banana bread, a bread not a dessert. With my slight adaptations based on testing with today’s ingredients, this recipe from “A Date With A Dish” brought me back to my grandmother’s sorority teas. when slices from this barely sweetened loaf were spread with whipped cream cheese for for tea sandwiches. O22697_2a_Black History Month Ad 5x6.indd

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February 2016

Feb 17

Ujamaa Market Come shop with local vendors for clothes, jewelry, skin care products, necessities, food and more. RECYCLE THE BLACK DOLLAR! Are you a Black-owned business/organization that loves to vend at shows? Then become one of our amazing vendors. The two-day Ujamaa Market at Chicago State is held in the Student Union building, with an average traffic of 200/day. 9501 South King Drive. For more info, call 773/357-6154.

Feb 19

Stef-n-Ty Hats Trunk Show presents an awesome selection of one of a kind hats available for purchase, as well as a few select clothing items. Saturday at the Silver Room, 1506 East 53rd Street, from 1-6 p.m.

Feb 20-21

Rhythm & Roots: From Kemetic To Tantric, The Yoga of Becoming Goddesses and Gods at House of Hotep in Chicago, hosted by Yirser Ra Hotep Lawrence. Nanette Frank, one of America’s most notable talents, is appearing at Beverly Hills Marketplace, 1809 West 95th Street. For more information, call 773/701-6674. Free Event. Opening reception: Noah Davis, 1975 Paintings – Inspired by snapshots that Davis’ parents took the summer they met in Chicago, the 1975 series captures scenes of the city’s South Side. Nearly 40 years later, Noah found the photographs and created 11 large-scale oil paintings based on the snapshots. This is the first time the series is exhibited to the public. This opening reception will include a talk by Helen Molesworth, Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, and performance by Theaster Gates and Rebuild musician-in-residence Mikel Patrick Avery. Saturday 6-8 p.m. at Rebuild Foundation, 6760 S. Stony Island.

Feb 25

pitch; understanding how to pitch with a headline; and how to build a better relationship with producers. Dinner and cocktails are included with registration, along with a Q&A. Thursday from 6-9 p.m., 201 North State Street. Tickets are available at www.pitchingforproducers.com.

Feb 26

Make a Connection at the Illinois Tollway Career Opportunity Expo 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Beginnings Church, 6620 South King Drive This event will provide information about employment readiness and opportunities: • within the Tollway, • the entities that do business with the Tollway • the organizations that help prepare people to perform Tollway work. Event Focus: • Get Prepared – job seeker services, women in trades, training • Join the Trades – qualifications required, meet with local trades • Network with Industry Leaders – construction and professional services • Explore Current Opportunities – state agencies Free parking at New Beginnings Church. Also accessible via CTA Rapid Transit Green Line (King Drive), or CTA Bus #3 (66th and King Drive). All early registrants will receive an event resource guide, which includes information for all exhibitors and workshop presenters. Learn more at www.illinoistollway.com.

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 Chicago Defender founder and publisher Robert Sengstacke Abbott, and how this powerful undertaking trail blazed 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 At the Wit Chicago, Pitching for the Star.” The Gene Siskel Film CenProducers, hosted by Emmy Award ter once again hosts Chicago’s lonwinning producer Gyllian Carter. Gyllian gest-running awards show viewing will be discussing the mechanics of party for the 88th Academy Awards production from a producer’s viewpoint on February 28, 2016. The red carpet and how as a publicist you can use that celebration features glamour, gourmet to your advantage. food and libations while guests watch She’ll discuss the perfect timing and Hollywood’s biggest night on the big the three best times of the year to screen. 16 February 17 - 23, 2016 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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Creative Mansion Children’s Academy Creative Mansion Children’s Academy, located at 4745 South Ellis in Hyde Park, will host an “Invention Convention Showcase” February 22-26 from 9 a.m. until noon. The event showcases invention replicas of creations of Black inventors reproduced by students and their parents. A perfect way to celebrate Black History Month with the family, this event is free and open to the public. The staff invites you to come out and be amazed at what their young scholars and their families have done. Executive Director of Creative Mansion Myke Gerring personally extends an invitation with open arms to the community. He says, “Come and be amazed at the effort and detail put into these projects. It is more than you would ever imagine.” Gerring says, “Creative Mansion Children’s Academy is the Christian alternative in early childhood education. We are first nurturers, then teachers. We provide our children with a firm foundation upon which to grow and learn in an environment that fosters Godly behavior, intelligence and excellence.” The academy boasts that what makes it different from daycare is its unique curriculum designed to recognize that every child learns differently, but all children are capable in their own way. With a curriculum based on extensive research and the work of child development experts, Creative Mansion Children’s Academy promotes a lifetime love of learning. To carry out their mission, the administration seeks teachers that value the uniqueness in each child and encourage students to explore their own strengths and progress at their own pace, so they’re proud, not frustrated.

Creative Mansion offers:

• A safe, nurturing environment • Highly trained teachers that help children develop socially as well as intellectually • Mixed age learning center model • Personal space ideal for early childhood education • Pre-K to first grade Creative Mansion Children’s Academy offers childcare and pre-school programs through kindergarten for children 2-6 years old, five days a week.

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The academy’s classrooms are designed to meet a variety of areas of interest and allow for creative learning and play, which is teacher directed while encouraging the child’ s natural curiosity, independence and confidence. An introduction to computers, Spanish, and sign language help to enhance the school’s program. Their staff and administration are qualified, highly trained, and experienced masters in Early Childhood Education. If you’re looking for a positive family outing, take your family to Creative Mansion Children’s Academy’s Black History Month “Invention Convention Showcase.” If you can’t make it to the event, but are interested in checking out their programs, call them at 773/268-6066, or visit creativemansion.com to learn more.

“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.

Mar 25

“The Chicago Defender Women of Excellence 2016” event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago where the Chicago Defender, family, friends and colleagues will celebrate 50 women for their contributions at work and in the community making a difference in the lives of many. Friday, March 25. For more info, call 312/225-2400. www.chicagodefender.com

MEMORIES Leak & Sons Funeral Home

MC GEE-SMITH Anjanette Mc Gee-Smith.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @Greater Harvest B.C., 5121 S. State Street Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. CARTER-BRUCE Delphine Carter-Bruce.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 9:30 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. THORN Lillian Thorn.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Little Mountain of Hope, 5716 S. Ashland Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. HAYNES Lillie Haynes.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Pickens Memorial C.O.G., 5659 S. Union Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood South Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. SMITH Kato Smith.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Salem Baptist Church, 11800 S. Indiana 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. STAMPS Leona Stamps.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 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. ALDERSON Billy Alderson.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Calvary Glenwood, 801 Glenwood Dyer Rd. 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. DONALDSON Cortez Donaldson.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Evening Star Baptist Church, 2050 W. 59th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. CULPEPPER Fred Culpepper.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Providence B.C., 8400 S. Ashland 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. CUNNINGHAM Willie Cunningham.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ New Friendship, 841 W. 71st 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. WILLIAMS Ervin Williams.…..Memorial was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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COATS Tracey Coats.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 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.

COPPER.IDGE Odell Copperidge.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, February 16, 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.

PERKINS, SR. Charles Perkins, Sr…..Wake: Saturday, February 20, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Mt. Pisgah, 4601 S. King Dr. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WHITE Marie White.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 2:00 p.m. @ Greater House of Prayer, 700 E. 111th St. Funeral: 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CHANEY Marva Chaney.…..Wake: Wednesday, February 17, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MADDOX Margurite Maddox…..Wake: Monday, February 22, 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.

COLEMAN John Coleman.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 5:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SPEAR Craig Spear.…..Wake: Wednesday, February 17, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROWN-ALEXANDER Annie Brown-Alexander.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Monday, February 15, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LEWIS James Lewis.…..Memorial: Wednesday, February 17, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

FORT Sherman Fort.…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Prince of Peace, 5450 W. Van Buren Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HOBSON Carl Hobson…..Wake: Thursday, February 18, 2016; 9:30 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Interment: Homewood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL, 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BANGURA Mamadama Bangura.…..Wake was held: Monday, February 15, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Park Forest Church of Christ, 410 W. 206th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Homewood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BUTLER Dorothy Butler.…..Wake: Thursday, February 18, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILLIS Mary Willis.…..Wake was held: Monday, February 15, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. STEWART Edward Stewart.…..Wake was held: Monday, February 15, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Pine Ave United Church, 1015 North Pine 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. GATES, JR. Willis Gates, Jr.…..Wake was held: Monday, February 15, 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. WILLIAMS Deon Williams.…..Wake was held: Monday, February 15, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chatham Avalon Church of Christ, 8601 S. State Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Homewood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. MC LEMORE Grace Mc Lemore.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, February 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. GILES Dorothy Giles.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, February 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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WEAVER Sandra Weaver.…..Wake: Thursday, February 18, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. MINOR Anthony Minor.…..Wake: Thursday, February 18, 2016; 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 7:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. BARNES, JR. Elmer Barnes, Jr.…..Wake: Thursday, February 18, 2016; 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 7:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. COX Latonya Cox.…..Wake: Friday, February 19, 2016; 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. SIMS Anthony Sims.…..Wake: Saturday, February 20, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel King 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. SAMS Haywood Sams.…..Wake: Saturday, February 20, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Evangelical Bible Church, 4636 W. Washington 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. BUCHANAN Shirley Buchanan.…..Wake: Saturday, February 20, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ New Faith, Lincoln Highway & Central Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

PORTER Lamar Porter…..Wake: Wednesday, February 24, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. DORSEY Eunice Dorsey…..Memorial: Saturday, February 27, 2016; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Apostolic Church of God, 6340 S. Dorchester Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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GEORGE Susie George...….Pre-past: Wednesday, February 17, 2016; 10:30 a.m. @ Freedom Temple C.O.G.I.C., 1459 West 74th St. Wake: 11:00 a.m. 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. BOXLEY Joe C. Boxley...….Wake: Wednesday, February 17, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300. FORD Hazel Ford...….Visitation: Wednesday, February 17, 2016; 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. @ Chapel Burial: Alabama Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300. GULLEY John Gulley...….Wake: Friday, February 19, 2016; 9:30 a.m. @ Third Baptist Church of Chicago, 1551 W. 95th St. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300. WEBSTER Eunice Webster...….Pre-past: Saturday, February 20, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Greater Metropolitan Baptist Church, 5856 S. Wabash Ave Funeral: 10:00 a.m. 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.

JONES Ora Neal Jones...…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ All Nations Worship Assembly, 6028 S. Champlain Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood Memory Gardens Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

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DIXON Barbara K. Dixon...…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300. CARTER Chris Carter...…..Wake was held: Saturday, February 13, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

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EVANS, JR. Jacob Evans, Jr...…..Wake was held: Tuesday, February 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 10134 S. Longwood Drive Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300. JACKSON Jeannetta Jackson...…..Family Hour was held: Tuesday, February 16, 2016; 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Memorial Service: 6:30 p.m. Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

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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. D16145179 on the January 21, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of JODB PRODUCTIONS with the business located at P.O BOX 378535, CHICAGO, IL 60637. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: JENNIFER TOLIVER Complete Address: 5816 S. PRIAIRE, CHICAGO, IL 60637, 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. D16145458 on the February 10, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of GLOBE-TROTTING TRAVEL AGENCY (GTT- AGENCY) with the business located at 8019 S. BENNETT, CHICAGO, IL 60617. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: MARY MAXINE GEORGE, Complete Address: 8019 S. BENNETT, CHICAGO, IL 60617, USA.

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS/ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR: MASTER PLANNING TECHNICAL SERVICES: OAKWOOD SHORES

LEGAL NOTICE PROJECT: McCook Reservoir – Des Plains Inflow Tunnel

OWNER: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago BID DATE: March 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM (CST) To All Subcontractors and Suppliers: Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking cost proposals from interested and qualified Minority and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) to supply goods and services required for construction and operations of the Des Plains Inflow Tunnel Project. BID ITEMS: Barnard Construction welcomes cost proposals from subs and suppliers on complete or partial portions of work including (but not limited to) the following: Site Security; Office Maintenance; Materials Testing; Rebar Furnish & Install; Concrete Ready-Mix; Concrete Contractors; Shotcrete Supply & Install; Tunnel & Site Survey; Instrumentation; Preconstruction & Post-Construction Surveys; Tunnel & Shaft Construction Safety; Site Work - Clearing & Grubbing; Fencing & Gates; Erosion & Sediment Control; Site Restoration; Dewatering; Muck Disposal; Reservoir Wall Support; Geotechnical Instrumentation & Monitoring; Precast Concrete Shaft Covers; Furnish & Install Fabricated Sliding Gates & Weir Gates; Building Contractors; Electrical; Trucking & Disposal; Crane Rental; Equipment Rental; and Steel Fabrication for the Tunnel Liner. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: Contact Katie Peterson – Barnard Construction at PH: (406) 586-1995 or email: Katie.Peterson@Barnard-Inc. com for information on obtaining plans and specifications. SCOPE DUE BY: February 26, 2016 BID DUE BY: March 4, 2016

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (“RFP”) EVENT NO.: 477 (2016) All Questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned Event no later than February 26, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. CST. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:

February 23, 2016 at 10:00AM CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 13th floor Bid Bond Room Chicago, IL 60605

PROPOSAL DUE DATE/TIME:

March 23, 2016 at 12:00PM CST via the CHA Supplier Portal

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON LINE AT: https://supplier.thecha.org Funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The subsequent contract shall be subject to the applicable compliance standards and procedures of Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, Equal Opportunity and other provisions as specifically set in the specification. The Authority encourages participation by joint ventures, minority business enterprises, and women business enterprise firms.

Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Local School Council Election Community Voting District Boundaries For Michele Clark Academic Preparatory Magnet High School A public hearing on proposed Community Voting District Boundaries for the Local School Council Elections of Michele Clark Academic Preparatory Magnet High School, located at 5101 West Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois, will be held at the school at 4:00 p. m., Thursday, February 25, 2016. Members of the public wishing to comment on the proposed voting district boundaries may sign up to speak at the hearing from 3:30 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. Speakers will be called in the order in which they sign up and will have two (2) minutes to speak. The hearing will conclude after the last speaker has spoken or at 6:00 p.m., whichever is first. The proposed Local School Council Election Voting District Boundaries for Michele Clark Academic Preparatory Magnet High School are: Starting at W North Ave (1600N) and N Austin Ave (6000W) East to N Kedzie Ave (3200W) South to W Cermak Rd (2200S) West to Chicago City Limits (~4600W) North to W Roosevelt Rd (1200S) West to S Austin Blvd (6000W) North to starting point

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Local School Council Election Community Voting District Boundaries For Wilma Rudolph Learning Center Elementary School

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. PATRICIA A. MCGHEE, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 15 CH 16340. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the 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 3 IN BLOCK 41 IN EAST WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.. PIN: 25-09-324-019-0000. Commonly known as: 10204 South Emerald Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628, and which said Mortgage was made by PATRICIA A. MCGHEE, as Mortgagor(s) to Bank of America, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0821301029, and the present owner(s) of the property being PATRICIA A. MCGHEE, 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 MARCH 11, 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: 10204 South Emerald Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628

A public hearing on proposed Community Voting District Boundaries for the Local School Council Elections of Wilma Rudolph Learning Center Elementary School, located at 110 North Paulina Street, Chicago, Illinois, will be held at the school at 3:00 p. m., Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Members of the public wishing to comment on the proposed voting district boundaries may sign up to speak at the hearing from 2:30 p. m. to 3:30 p. m. Speakers will be called in the order in which they sign up and will have two (2) minutes to speak. The hearing will conclude after the last speaker has spoken or at 5:00 p.m., whichever is first. The proposed Local School Council Election Voting District Boundaries for Rudolph Learning Center Elementary School are: Starting at W Division St (1200 N) and N California Ave (2800W) East to N Branch Canal/Chicago River (~600W) Southeast to N Branch/Chicago River (~300W) South to W 16th St (1600S) West to S California Blvd (2800W) North to starting point

Elevator Constructor Apprentice Applications for the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local# 2 Joint Apprenticeship Program will be accepted for the first 1000 applicants that successfully complete the online application process which begins at 12:01PM on March 4, 2016 and end when the 1000th application is processed or 12:01PM March 18, 2016 whichever occurs first. All applications must be completed online by visiting www.neiep.org/careers.aspx and clicking the link for Apprenticeship Opportunities. Applicants must be 18 years of age to apply, possess one of the following valid documents to be uploaded at the time of application: an original copy of a H.S. Diploma, or H.S. Transcript, or GED, or DD214 Page 4, or a college degree. Applicants must also pass an entrance exam, tool assessment and sit for an interview. Note: There is a $25 fee for each testing applicant. The Elevator Industry is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a person with a disability, marital status, arrest records, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. The Elevator Constructors are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Application Filing Period: February 12, 2016 through March 11, 2016. Examination Date: March 26, 2016 at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences 3857 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL. Scope of Examination: Knowledge of buyer practices. Nature of Position and Duties: Under supervision, acquires routine services, supplies and materials utilizing the informal bid process for services with a dollar value less than $10,000 and materials, supplies and equipment with a dollar value less than $25,000. Pay: $68,590.34 per year Senior Buyer (Original)

Application Filing Period: February 12, 2016 through March 11, 2016. Examination Date: March 26, 2016 at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences 3857 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL. Scope of Examination: Knowledge of senior buyer practices. Nature of Position and Duties: Under direction, acquires complex services, supplies and materials utilizing the formal bid process for services with a dollar value of more than $10,000 and materials, supplies and equipment with a dollar value of more than $25,000. Pay: $83,547.88 per year Head Buyer (Original)

Application Filing Period: February 5, 2016 through March 4, 2016. Examination Date: March 18, 2016 at MWRD Main Office Building Annex, 111 E. Erie Street, Chicago, IL. Scope of Examination: Knowledge of head buyer practices. Nature of Position and Duties: Under general direction, supervises and directs the work of professional and support staff engaged in the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment and services for the organization. Pay: $104,673.92 per year Applications can be submitted online only at www.mwrd.org. Additional information may be found at www.mwrd.org or call 312-751-5100. Mailed, Emailed, Hand delivered or Faxed Applications Will Not Be Accepted. Resumes Will Not Be Accepted In Place of Application Forms. An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Local School Council Election Community Voting District Boundaries For Jacqueline B. Vaughn Occupational High School

A public hearing on proposed Community Voting District Boundaries for the Local School Council Elections of Jacqueline B. Vaughn Occupational High School, located at 4355 North Linder Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, will be held at the school at 3:00 p. m., Monday, February 22, 2016. Members of the public wishing to comment on the proposed voting district boundaries may sign up to speak at the hearing from 2:30 p. m. to 3:30 p. m. Speakers will be called in the order in which they sign up and will have two (2) minutes to speak. The hearing will conclude after the last speaker has spoken or at 5:00 p.m., whichever is first. The proposed Local School Council Election Voting District Boundaries for Vaughn Occupational High School are: Starting at W Bryn Mawr Ave (5600N) and N Nagle Ave (6432W) East to N Pulaski Rd (4000W) South to W Belmont Ave (3200N) West to N Narragansett Ave (6400W) North to W Gunnison St (4832N) West to N Nagle Ave (6432W) North to starting point

PROPOSED FY2016 MOVING TO WORK (MTW) ANNUAL PLAN AMENDMENT ATTENTION ALL PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS AND HCV PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is releasing a Proposed FY2016 Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan Amendment for public comment. The amendment includes proposed plans for additional disposition activity and newly proposed MTW activities as well as updates regarding the Rental Assistance Demonstration Program. The 30-day public comment period begins February 19 (8 a.m.) and ends March 21, 2016 (5 p.m.). CHA encourages and welcomes all public housing residents, HCV program participants, and the communityat-large to review the Proposed FY2016 MTW Annual Plan Amendment and to attend the public hearings. You are not required to attend a public comment hearing in order to submit comments on the Proposed FY2016 MTW Annual Plan Amendment. The date, time, and location of the public comment hearings are as follows: • February 23, 6:00pm: Family Investment Center (FIC), 4859 S Wabash • March 2, 11:00am: Patrick Sullivan Senior Apts, 1633 W Madison Public housing and HCV residents and the public may submit comments on the Proposed FY2016 MTW Annual Plan Amendment during the public comment period. The 30-day comment period begins February 19 (8:00 a.m.) and ends March 21, 2016 (5:00 p.m.). All comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 21, 2016. Copies of the Proposed FY2016 MTW Annual Plan Amendment will be available beginning February 19, 2016 until March 21, 2016 (5 p.m.) at the following locations: • CHA and HCV Administrative Offices • Central Advisory Council Office • HCV Regional Office – South • HCV Regional Office – West • Family Investment Center (FIC) • Chinese Mutual Aid Association • LUCHA • Claretian Associates • www.thecha.org

60 E Van Buren St 243 E 32nd St 10 W 35th St 2750 W Roosevelt Rd 4859 S Wabash St 1016 W Argyle St 3541 W North Ave 9108 S Brandon Ave

Mail comments to: Chicago Housing Authority Attention: Proposed FY2016 MTW Annual Plan Amendment 60 E. Van Buren Street, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60605 E-mail comments to: commentontheplan@thecha.org Subject: Proposed FY2016 MTW Annual Plan Amendment Fax comments to: (312) 913-7837 Subject: Proposed FY2016 MTW Annual Plan Amendment 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. TTY 866.331.3603

18 February 17-23, 2016 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

March 25, 2016 • Hyatt Regency Chicago 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 theMetropolitan Water Reclamation District Administration Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, from the date of the Invitation to Bid, up to 11:00 A.M. on the bid opening date, and will be opened publicly by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management or her designee at 11:00 A.M. on the stated bid opening date below for: CONTRACT 15-913-21 REHABILITATE THE DIGESTER GAS TURBINE AT THE STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT Estimated Cost: $1,800,000.00 Bid Deposit: $90,000.00 Mandatory PreBid Site WalkThrough: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 9:00 a.m. Chicago Time Stickney Water Reclamation Plant OSS Building Conference Room A266 6001 West Pershing Road Stickney, Illinois Mandatory Technical PreBid Conference: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 10:30 a.m. Chicago Time Stickney Water Reclamation Plant OSS Building Conference Room A266 6001 West Pershing Road Stickney, Illinois Bid Opening: March 15, 2016 Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, Appendix C and the Multi Project Labor Agreementare required on this Contract. ***************************************************************************************************************************** The above is an abbreviated version of the NoticeInvitation 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 130/1et. 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.

February 17, 2016

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management Chicago, Illinois

www.chicagodefender.com

CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

F15090075 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs. Carmelita Jackson; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. CASE NO. 15 CH 14443 7840 South Constance Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60649 Loftus Calendar 59 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Carmelita Jackson 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 14 IN BLOCK 29 IN SOUTHFIELD, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 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. P.I.N.: 20-25-328-028-0000 Said property is commonly known as 7840 South Constance Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60649, and which said mortgage(s) was/ were made by Carmelita Jackson and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 1235635054 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 MARCH 18, 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 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC A DELAWARE LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.FERNANDO CAMARILLO, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 12031 5061 W. LAKE STREET 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 February 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 15, 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 65.75 FEET OF LOT 13 IN C.J. HULL’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5061 W. LAKE STREET, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-403-018-0000. The real estate is improved with a commercial property. The judgment amount was $354,141.65. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 431-1455 Please refer to file number 1353186. 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. NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 431-1455 Attorney File No. 1353-186 Attorney Code. 38245 Case Number: 15 CH 12031 TJSC#: 36-1776 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 2005-8 Plaintiff, -v.DONNA KIRKWOOD, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DONNA KIRKWOOD, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 27199 31 EAST 126TH STREET Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 8, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 23, 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: LOTS 35 AND 36 IN BLOCK 1, IN MURRAY’S WILDWOOD ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH 521.4 FEET THEREOF, NORTH OF BLUE ISLAND RAILROAD, WEST OF ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD AND EAST OF THE CENTER LINE OF STATE STREET, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 31 EAST 126TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-28-422-016-0000; 25-28-422-015-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $138,957.40. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Sales Department, THE WIRBICKI LAW GROUP, 33 WEST MONROE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 360-9455 Please refer to file number W13-3326. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. THE WIRBICKI LAW GROUP 33 WEST MONROE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 360-9455 Attorney File No. W13-3326 Attorney Code. 42463 Case Number: 12 CH 27199 TJSC#: 36-1214 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 VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JOSE PUGA, FERNANDO PUGA, ALEJANDRINA PUGA, PINO’S CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING SERVICE LLC, HSBC BANK NEVADA, N.A., CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., GE MONEY BANK, ESMERALDA PUGA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2013 CH 04367 5536 S. KEELER 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 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 9, 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: LOTS 20 AND 21 IN BLOCK 1 IN EGERTON ADAM’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5536 S. KEELER AVE., Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-15-203-061-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $323,917.96. 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: WASINGER DAMING, LC, MAGNA PLACE, 1401 S. BRENTWOOD BLVD., SUITE 875, ST. LOUIS, MO 63144, (314) 961-0400 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. WASINGER DAMING, LC MAGNA PLACE, 1401 S. BRENTWOOD BLVD., SUITE 875 ST. LOUIS, MO 63144 (314) 961-0400 Attorney Code. 56674 Case Number: 2013 CH 04367 TJSC#: 36-1506 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF CAROL P. KAINRATH A/K/A CAROL KAINRATH, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF ROBERT G. KAINRATH A/K/A ROBERT KAINRATH, KIMBERLY ANN KAINRATH A/K/A KIMBERLY A. KAINRATH A/K/A KIMBERLY KAINRATH, KIMBERLY ANN KAINRATH A/K/A KIMBERLY A. KAINRATH A/K/A KIMBERLY KAINRATH, AS PLENARY CO-GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON OF SCOTT R. KAINRATH, CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY PROBATE CASE NUMBER 2001P007887, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF CAROL P. KAINRATH A/K/A CAROL KAINRATH, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE ROBERT G. KAINRATH A/K/A ROBERT KAINRATH, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 00113 2717 W. 55TH 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 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 8, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 5 AND 6 IN RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 TO 5 IN CHICAGO TITLE & TRUST CO’S SUBDIVISION, BEING THE EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2717 W. 55TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19-13-201-004-0000 & 19-13-201-005-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $75,965.47. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is 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 00113 TJSC#: 36-1340 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 TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-RP4 Plaintiff, -v.REGINALD AYERS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC, AS NOMINEE FOR MERITAGE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, LEMURIAN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, LLC Defendants 15 CH 09218 4529 1/2 SOUTH DREXEL BOULEVARD UNIT 1W 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 December 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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: UNIT 4529 1/2-1W IN THE LEMURlAN CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PARCEL 1: THE SOUTH 11 FEET 6 INCHES OF LOT 4 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 4, 5 AND 6 TOGETHER WITH PRIVATE ALLEY ADJOINING SAID LOTS IN CLARKS AND SHARPE’S SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 TO 4 IN BLOCK 5 IN WALKER AND STINSON’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. PARCEL 2: LOT 1 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 6 AND 7 IN BLOCK 5 IN WALKER AND STINSON’S SUBDIVISION OF WEST 1/2 OF SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’A’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 98883609, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4529 1/2 SOUTH DREXEL BOULEVARD UNIT 1W, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Index No. 20-02-312-048-1035. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $123,730.07. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 C14-15479. 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. C14-15479 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 15 CH 09218 TJSC#: 35-18602 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 Johnnie Strong (Deceased); Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Johnnie Strong (Deceased); JC Strong; Dorothy Dunsan; Tami Hixon; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15CH10799 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Gerald P. Nordgren, solely as Special Representative for Johnnie Strong (Deceased); UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHNNIE STRONG (DECEASED); JC Strong; Dorothy Dunsan; Tami Hixon; 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 230 (except the South 16.66 feet thereof) and all of Lot 231 in Britigan`s Stewart Ridge Addition, being a subdivision of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Township 37 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, (except streets heretofore dedicated) according to the plat thereof recorded August 2, 1923 as Document Nubmer 8049657, in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as: 12237 S. Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628 and which said mortgage was made by, Johnnie Strong and Alice H. Strong, husband and wife, as Tenants by Entirety; Mortgagor(s), to Urban Financial Group; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 1013339008; 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 MARCH 18, 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: 15IL00358-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE F15090202 SLS 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 2007-3 Plaintiff, vs. Shina D. Washington aka Shina Washington aka Shina Washinton; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. CASE NO. 15 CH 18539 10309 South Hoxie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60617 Brennan Calendar 62 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Shina D. Washington aka Shina Washington aka Shina Washinton 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 3 IN HENRY FREUND’S SECOND RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 41, 42, 43 AND 44 IN BLOCK 193 IN SOUTH CHICAGO, BEING A SUBDIVISION BY CALUMET AND CHICAGO CANAL AND DOCK COMPANY OF PART OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 15, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND PART OF THE SECTIONS 12 AND 13, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 25-12-439-036-0000 Said property is commonly known as 10309 South Hoxie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60617, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Shina D. Washington and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0706040086 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 MARCH 4, 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 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com 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 AVI AND SUZANNE RON 2012 CHILDREN’S TRUST Plaintiff, -v.JUAN C. GONZALEZ, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE (BAYVIEW), CITY OF CHICAGO, PEOPLE OF THE STATE ILLINOIS, DISCOVER BANK, CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, CAPITAL ONE (USA) BANK, TOWN OF CICERO, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., NEW FALLS CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 4837 1541 W. HASTINGS Chicago, IL 60631 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 25, 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 67 IN BLOCK 5 IN SIMPSON AND GREENS ADDITION TO CHICAGO IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1541 W. HASTINGS, Chicago, IL 60631 Property Index No. 17-20-112-037-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $220,581.35. 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: KAPLAN PAPADAKIS & GOURNIS, P.C., 180 NORTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2108, CHICAGO, IL 60601, (312) 726-0531 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. KAPLAN PAPADAKIS & GOURNIS, P.C. 180 NORTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2108 CHICAGO, IL 60601 (312) 726-0531 Case Number: 15 CH 4837 TJSC#: 36-925 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ALICIA STEWART-DIXON A/K/A ALICIA M. STEWART-DIXON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 11 CH 37899 7811 SOUTH EBERHART AVENUE Chicago, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 22, 2016, 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: LOT 44 AND THE SOUTH 8 FEET OF LOT 45 IN BLOCK 2 IN COLE’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7811 SOUTH EBERHART AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-426-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $260,587.95. 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 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 11-055325. 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 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 11-055325 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 11 CH 37899 TJSC#: 36-1002 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.AARON CORTES, THE WASHINGTON PARK CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 09611 5142 S. KING DRIVE, UNIT G3 Chicago, IL 60615 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 8, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: UNIT 5142-G3 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN WASHINGTON PARK CONDOMINIUMS AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 0527727091, IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10 TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EXCLUSIVE USE FOR PARKING PURPOSES IN AND TO PARKING SPACE NO. P-45, A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT, AS SET FORTH AND DEFINED IN SAID DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM AND SURVEY ATTACHED THERETO, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Commonly known as 5142 S. KING DRIVE, UNIT G3, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-10-306-069-1042. The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling. The judgment amount was $200,508.31. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-001757. 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-001757 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 12 CH 09611 TJSC#: 36-808 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.ETHEL M HODGES Defendants 14 CH 14610 7737 S. GREEN STREET Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 22, 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: The South 36 Feet of Lot 30 in Block 17 in West Auburn, a subdivision of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29, Township 38 North, Range 14, (except the North 99 feet thereof) East of the third principal meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 7737 S. GREEN STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-29-423-010. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $163,771.79. 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 14IL00420-1. 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 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 14IL00420-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 14 CH 14610 TJSC#: 36-950 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 formerly known as Genworth Financial Home Equity Access, Inc. PLAINTIFF VS Christine Smith (Deceased); Gerald P. Nordgren, solely as Special Representative for Christine Smith (Deceased); Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Christine Smith (Deceased); Sonya Love; Lucy Thomas; Clara Smith; Gerry Bernard Love; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15 CH 10022 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Christine Smith (Deceased); Gerald P. Nordgren, solely as Special Representative for Christine Smith (Deceased); UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHRISTINE SMITH (DECEASED); Sonya Love; Lucy Thomas; Clara Smith; Gerry Bernard Love; 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 16 in Block 1 in Tabor`s subdivision of Blocks 5,6,9,10,11 and 12 in the Subdivision of By L.C. Paine Freer (as receiver) of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22, Township 39 North, Range 13 East of the Third Principal Meridian. Commonly known as: 1445 S. Tripp Ave., Chicago, IL 60623 and which said mortgage was made by, Christine Smith; Mortgagor(s), to Genworth Financial Home Equity Access, Inc., formerly known as Liberty Reverse Mortgage, Inc.; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 0933646002; 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 MARCH 4, 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: 15IL00444-1 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 U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEWLANDS ASSET HOLDING TRUST Plaintiff, -v.SHEREENA D. LEWIS AKA SHEREENA LEWIS, CITY OF CHICAGO, CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT, ROLAND DAVIS, JOHN DOE, CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF ANY, OF SHEREENA D. LEWIS AKA SHEREENA LEWIS Defendants 14 CH 09160 1035 E 61ST ST Chicago, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 17, 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 173.4 FEET OF THE NORTH 50 FEET OF THE NORTH 50 FEET OF BLOCK 3 IN BUSBY’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 (EXCEPT 2 1/2 ACRES) OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. (EXCEPTING FROM SAID PREMISES ANY PORTION THEREOF, IF ANY, TAKEN OR USED FOR AN ALLEY.) Commonly known as 1035 E 61ST ST, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-14-310-075-0000. The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling. The judgment amount was $303,709.46. 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: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-001522. 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-001522 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 14 CH 09160 TJSC#: 35-18298 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM P. BUTCHER AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR YVETTE M. HUNT (DECEASED), TYRONE HUNT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF YVETTE M. HUNT Defendants 13 CH 23518 7938 S. SOUTH SHORE DRIVE 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 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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: LOTS 3 & 4 IN WILLIAM V. JACOB’S ADDITION TO CHELTENHAM BEACH, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 15, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7938 S. SOUTH SHORE DRIVE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-206-031-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $317,362.11. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C12-70865. 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. C12-70865 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 23518 TJSC#: 35-18580 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 Urban Financial of America, LLC PLAINTIFF VS Gerald P. Nordgren, solely as special representative for Irma J. Bush a/k/a Irma Jean Bush (Deceased); Valerie Sandler; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Irma J. Bush a/k/a Irma Jean Bush (Deceased); Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15 CH 13782 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Gerald P. Nordgren, solely as special representative for Irma J. Bush a/k/a Irma Jean Bush (Deceased); Valerie Sandler; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF IRMA J. BUSH A/K/A IRMA JEAN BUSH (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: The East 15 feet of Lot 65 and the West 15 feet of Lot 66 in the subdivision of Lot 8 in School Trustees` subdivision of Section 16, Township 37 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as: 123 W. 103rd Place, Chicago, IL 60628 and which said mortgage was made by, Irma J. Bush and Bobby Bush, wife and husband; Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Urban Financial Group, Inc. ; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 1119204132; 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 MARCH 4, 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: 15IL00475-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-RM2 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.LENE WASHINGTON, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC, F/K/A AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, LVNV FUNDING, LLC Defendants 13 CH 03649 8639 S. KINGSTON 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 December 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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 32 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 20 FEET THEREOF) AND LOT 33 IN BLOCK 60 IN WILL’S ADDITION TO SOUTH CHICAGO, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART 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 8639 S. KINGSTON AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-327-045-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $133,253.39. 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, 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 C14-99193. 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. C14-99193 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 03649 TJSC#: 35-18576 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 FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC4 Plaintiff, -v.ANNETTE A. DUNBAR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 19146 8940 S. HALSTED STREET Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ONTARIO HOPSON AKA ONTARIO M. HOPSON, MERS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A., CITY OF CHICAGO, WASHINGTON FEDERAL, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA WASHINGTON FEDERAL FKA WASHINGTON FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIRST MUTUAL BANK Defendants 11 CH 10551 1512 S Kolin 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 December 11, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 14, 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 1512 S Kolin, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-22-223-041-0000 fka 16-22-223-022-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $163,340.41. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: 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: 11 CH 10551 TJSC#: 36-103 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 2007-4 Plaintiff, -v.JOYCE L. DAVIS AKA JOYCE L. BOYD AKA JOYCE DAVIS AKA JOYCE ANNAN AKA JOYCE A. DAVIS AKA JOYCE M. DAVIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 12655 9600 SOUTH CARPENTER 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 January 19, 2016, 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 9600 SOUTH CARPENTER STREET, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Index No. 25-08-20-023-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $139,994.15. 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 F15060041. 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. F15060041 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 15 CH 12655 TJSC#: 36-1181 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 AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ESMERALDA RODRIGUEZ, MARTIN RODIGUEZ AKA MARTIN RODRIGUEZ, FOX VALLEY CREDIT UNION Defendants 14 CH 06777 7302 S. California 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 December 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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: Commonly known as 7302 S. California, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-25-123-089-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $195,519.61. 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: 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: 14 CH 06777 TJSC#: 36-121 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.

LOT 17 (EXCEPT THAT PART LYING EAST OF A LINE 50 FEET WEST OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 5) IN BLOCK 6 IN SOUTH ENGLEWOOD BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, AND THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5 LYING EAST OF THE CENTER LINE OF THE CHICAGO ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILROAD, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 8940 S. HALSTED STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-225-039-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $57,349.42. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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 C14-06109. 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. C14-06109 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 19146 TJSC#: 35-18511 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.SHURRONE JOHNSON, THOMAS KELLY, KEVIN KYSER, WILLIAM KYSER, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EDWARD KYSER (DECEASED), UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 3295 8019 S BURNHAM 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 October 27, 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 8019 S BURNHAM AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-208-008-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $183,598.75. 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 13IL00408-1. 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 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 13IL00408-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 14 CH 3295 TJSC#: 36-944 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 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION, Plaintiff, -v.JACK PERKINS, KATHY PERKINS, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 26, 2000 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1109190, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 18782 6354 S. ARTESIAN 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 January 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 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 6354 S. ARTESIAN, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-24-206-034-0000. The real estate is improved with a multiunit apartment building. The judgment amount was $278,686.70. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 14-4300-560. 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. 14-4300-560 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 14 CH 18782 TJSC#: 36-853 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASS-STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2 Plaintiff, -v.PATRICIA M. WILSON, ALLRICK S. WRIGHT, TRANSPACIFIC MORTGAGE, CITY OF CHICAGO, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PALISADES COLLECTION, LLC, GREAT SENECA FINANCIAL CORP. Defendants 12 CH 32323 7013 S. Maplewood 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 April 17, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7013 S. Maplewood Ave., Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-24-426-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $103,747.77. 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 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 12 CH 32323 TJSC#: 36-1006 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ELAINE JEAN-FRANCOIS A/K/A ELAINE FRANCOIS-JEAN Defendants 14 CH 14764 7732 SOUTH MARSHFIELD AVENUE Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 29, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 10, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7732 SOUTH MARSHFIELD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-30-426-031-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $155,300.04. 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 15-076360. 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 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 15-076360 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 14 CH 14764 TJSC#: 36-1615 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. Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Bonnie J. Barnett aka Bonnie Jean Barnett aka Bonnie Barnett; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Margo Johnson aka Margo C. Johnson; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Lorenzo Barnett; Gerald Nordgren Special Representative for the Estate of Bonnie J. Barnett aka Bonnie Jean Barnett aka Bonnie Barnett; Jessie J. Barnett aka Jessie Barnett; City of Chicago; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 15CH761 Sheriff’s # 160040 F14100120 WELLS Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on March 14th, 2016, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 1811 South Troy Street, Chicago, Illinois 60623 P.I.N: 16-24-302-023-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Multi Family-two six apartments, over 62 years . Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. DIEHL., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

F15010302 Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BARBARA ANN ALEXANDER AKA BARBARA ALEXANDER; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; RHONDA L. ALEXANDER GERALD NORDGREN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF BARBARA ANN ALEXANDER AKA BARBARA ALEXANDER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 3890 Calendar 61 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 Tuesday, March 22, 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 6744 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637. 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. F15010302 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- VICTORIA ALEGRE, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 14359 9140 S. GREENWOOD Chicago, IL 60619 RECEIVER’S LIEN 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, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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 9140 S. GREENWOOD, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-02-304-037-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $15,314.38. 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 15-4200-255. 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. 15-4200-255 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 15 CH 14359 TJSC#: 36-1886 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 F14070241 Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. GAIL RUSSELL AKA GAIL BROWN; AMALGAMATED BANK OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 12804 Calendar 59 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, March 11, 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 11400 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60643. 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. F14070241 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • February 17-23, 2016 23

2016 Women of Excellence S AV E

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The Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Awards celebrate local African American women who inspire others through their vision and leadership, exceptional achievement and participation in community service.

They are women who exemplify extraordinary strength and commitment to their profession and to the community. These women do it all while filling the roles of leader, mother, teacher and professional.

Friday, March 25, 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ Hyatt Regency Chicago 24 February 17 - 23, 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ THE CHICAGO DEFENDER