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City News Illinois Becomes First State in Midwest to Adopt ‘Tobacco 21’ Illinois became the first state in the Midwest to raise the buying age of nicotine products to 21 after Gov. JB Pritzker signed landmark legislation surrounded by public health advocates, medical providers and state legislators.

“Today is a milestone day for the health of our communities and especially our young people,” said Gov. JB Pritzker.

“We are here today to raise the age to purchase tobacco to 21 in Illinois. This is action that’s supported by the surgeon general, the American Cancer Society, our own Illinois Department of Public Health, our local health departments, by all available research, every standing here and by common sense. For Illinois, it will reduce costs for our state, it will make our schools and communities healthier places to learn and live, and – most importantly – it will save lives. I am so proud to sign this legislation today.”

HB 345 covers both tobacco and vaping products, including cigarettes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes and vapes. After four years of legislative effort and a veto by Gov. Rauner, lawmakers swiftly passed the Tobacco 21 bill mere weeks ago. The bill takes effect Monday, July 1, when Illinois and Virginia will become the eighth and ninth states to implement the legislation.

“This overdue change for the better is happening because JB Pritzker is governor. I applaud him for doing the right thing and signing the legislation we’ve all worked so hard to pass,” said Senate President John J. Cullerton. “This will make a difference. It will save lives. I look forward to continuing this collaborative

“Chicago raised the age to purchase tobacco to 21 and teen smoking dropped to a record low of six percent, proving this public health strategy helps stop addiction and save lives.” —Rahm Emanuel process with the governor as we move on to tackle other issues and make Illinois better.”

“Today represents the culmination of years of dedication and hard work from health advocates and lawmakers who were relentless in their fight to protect teen health,” said Sen. Julie Morrison.

“Raising the age has been proven to reduce smoking rates among young teenagers who are susceptible to the impact of nicotine on the brain and have a strong chance of beginning a lifelong deadly habit.”

“Often, we only think of the 18, 19 and 20-year olds being affected by this law, but actually the target age group is the 14-17-year olds. One of the points of this legislation is to remove the 18-yearold supplier from the high schools,” said Rep. Camille Lilly.“This legislation will reduce youth tobacco use in Illinois by at least 25 percent over time. I thank Governor Pritzker for signing Tobacco 21 today.”

“Our children must never be counted as part of tobacco companies’ bottom lines,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. “Chicago raised the age to purchase tobacco to 21 and teen smoking dropped to a record low of six percent, proving this public health strategy helps stop addiction

and save lives.”

“Today, Illinois made history. Thanks to Governor Pritzker’s action, we’re now the very first ‘tobacco 21’ state in the Midwest,” said representatives from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and Respiratory Health Association. “For decades, Illinois has made great strides in tobacco control, and this new law is a promising step on our way to eliminating tobacco’s burden on our communities. Fewer kids will have access to tobacco products through older friends and siblings, making them less likely to ever develop an addiction. That means fewer lives lost to tobacco-related cancers and illnesses, and more young people leading full and healthy lives. This wouldn’t have been possible without the determination of our lawmakers, fellow advocates and volunteers. We’re grateful to Governor Pritzker for seeing this bill through until the end and signing it into law today.”

Shana Crews with the American Cancer Society, Kathy Drea with the American Lung Association, Julie Mirostaw with the American Heart Association and Matt Maloney with the Respiratory Health Association joined the governor at the bill signing ceremony at Mile Square Health Clinic in Chicago.

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Grand opening set for Friday, April 19 Chicagoland Fat Loss Camp will celebrate the opening of its fourth camp with a grand opening of its Matteson location at 5 p.m. Friday, April 19, at 162 Town Center Road, Matteson, Ill. The 4,600 sq. ft. space is the biggest facility, owned by Rick Edwards and his wife, Jackie.

They have been in business for two years. The other locations are in Chicago, South Holland and Bolingbrook.

Edwards said Jackie went through the Travis Garza six-week challenge online and in eight months, experienced significant weight loss.

“She said, ‘I really want to bring this to fruition in Chicago,’” Edwards said.

Rick and Jackie had a conversation with Travis Garza and opened their first camp in April 2017.

The program, which is based on food, supplements and workout, had 35 people at the first challenge.

“Ninety-five of the people lost more than 20 pounds,” Edwards said.

The membership also grew, from more than 30 to more than 140. And, they expanded beyond their three classes.

At the South Holland location, there are 100 people who join each month and 300 monthly paying customers.

“South Holland has just grown,” he said. “We’ve had people drive from ev-

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erywhere to come to South Holland.”

Edwards, who is a trainer at the camp, said 85 people joined the first challenge at the Matteson location. He also took over the marketing piece and tailored it to the people who participate in the challenges.

“When we did that, it paid off. We had more people show up to our orientations,” he said.

Edwards said there are other camps in the pipeline.

“We control the culture at the camp.

It’s a comfortable place to be, it’s a safe place to be,” he said. “Our program is very strict.”

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Cover Story “We have a lot of new components for engagement. We’re trying to create different messaging. We have a wonderful following with so many beautiful Black women and men and their families who attend the event each year. It’s informational, educational, empowering, inspirational, and we talk about things like racism, health and other things that impact the Black community.” —Merry Green

By Deborah Bayliss Defender Contributing Writer A lot has happened in the last 25 years since The Black Women’s Expo began.

“We’ve had a Black president in our 25 years,” said Merry Green, founder and creator of BWE, president of MGPG Events Inc., the company responsible for the Black Women’s Expo.

Black Women’s Expo will celebrate its 25th year, with the theme She Matters, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 1213; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Dr. Prior to launching MGPG Events, Inc., Green worked in television and radio. In 1982 she was the first African-American Assistant Program Director for the ABC network affiliate in Rochester, New York, WORK-TV. Green relocated to Chicago in 1984 where she joined NBC Channel 5 as the administrator of community programs producing local community affairs specials on Chicago luminaries and community organizations, which garnered several Emmy nominations.

From NBC, Green was a producer for the nationally syndicated Ebony Jet Showcase, a top-rated program produced by Johnson Publishing Company in 1986.

Green later moved to radio where she was promotions and marketing director for V-103 radio, where she created and produced marketing and promotions campaigns and special events, most notably the Expo for Today’s Black Woman, the first radio generated USO tour, The Transatlantic Jam to England and West Germany, and The World’s Largest Steppers Contest for Anheuser Busch.

“I worked as promotions and marketing director at V-103, my job was to create promotions and events for our listening audience. I wanted to do something to engage Black women because I got a lot of calls from women who wanted to talk about different issues so the idea was to target Black women,” Green said.

Described as the nation’s foremost exposition targeting the African-American consumer market, Black Women’s Expo is designed to empower, enlighten and uplift African-American women and their families. It THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Black Women’s Expo celebrates milestone Creator set out to engage Black women 25 years ago

Merry Green consists of informative seminars, panel discussions presented by notable local and national speakers and lecturers, educational exhibits, displays and other entertainment.

Seminars throughout the years

addressed health and wellness, racial equality, hair and beauty, travel, career advancement, business/entrepreneurship and the welfare of Black children.

Themed pavilions over the years included cosmetic products, minority food manufactures, African-American authors and booksellers, natural hair and health screenings. It also included beauty makeovers, runway fashion shows, reality television stars, pop-up shops, various seminars and workshops, employment recruiters, celebrity meet and greets, national musical performances, beauty and hair demonstrations, culinary tastings and more than 250 small business vendors. www.chicagodefender.com

Sandra Finley “We’ve evolved and we’re focusing on change and what the future holds,” Green said. “We have a lot of new components for engagement. We’re trying to create different messaging. We have a wonderful following with

so many beautiful Black women and men and their families who attend the event each year.

It’s informational, educational, empowering, inspirational, and we talk about things like racism, health and other things that impact the Black community.”

The League of Black Women will take part in the Expo again this year with a career pavilion.

Sandra Finley, President and CEO of the League of Black Women, said it’s important the event continues.

“We think of the Expo as an institution that is self-renewing,” Finley said. “We pool our resources and time and we convene to consider the possibilities. What I love about it is that a Black woman, Merry Green, founded it and other Black women choose it. It allows us to build bridges to opportunity.

We will have recruiters on hand so those who are seeking career and job opportunities should bring an updated resume.”

As a Black woman and in recognition of the Black Women’s Expo, Finley shared her thoughts on Chicago having its first Black female mayor.

“People are surprised but if you had been aware of the League of Black Women, you would have seen this coming because Black women are continuing to move forward. More Black women are stepping up and running for elected office,” she said.

Finley went on to say the new mayor should focus on economic investment strategies for Black women and the Black community.

“We want to monetize our education and so the new mayor should also do something about career suppression of Black women in these companies,” Finley said. “The new mayor can make the determination and say this is not going to happen on my watch. I will request a meeting with the new mayor to discuss the issue. Chicago can’t be what’s it’s meant to be unless it frees all of its people. This is an opportunity to move the entire city forward.”

Finley thanked Green for creating the event and keeping it going for the past 25 years.

“Her vision, courage and being brave is inspirational,” Finley said.

“She makes a space for us to gather.

For more information about Black Women’s Expo, visit theblackwomensexpo.com, or call (312) 454-6100.

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City.Life.Style ‘The Public’ hits home Movie about public libraries and homelessness stars Chicago’s Rhymefest

By Marshelle R. Sanders ular day shaken up when homeDefender Contributing Writer less patrons decide to take shelter in their library for the night. What starts as a peaceful sit-in quickly In the movie “The Public” an escalates into a face-off with the unusually bitter Arctic blast has police and the media. made its way to downtown CinWritten and directed by Emilio cinnati and the front doors of the Estevez, the film introduces Chipublic library where the action of cago’s very own Hip hop artist, the film takes place. At odds with philanthropist, and politician Che library officials over how to handle “Rhymefest” Smith.

Others in the the extreme weather event, some cast include Alec Baldwin, Jena homeless patrons turn the building Malone, Taylor Schilling, Christian into a shelter for the night by staging an “Occupy” sit in. What be- Slater, Gabrielle Union, Jacob Vargins as an act of civil disobedience gas, Michael K. Williams and Jefbecomes a stand-off with police frey Wright.

If you’re looking for fact-based and a rush-to-judgment from medata and information without spin, dia continually speculating about what’s happening. This David ver- media manipulation or bias, you sus Goliath story tackles some of pay a visit to the public library. The our nation’s most challenging is- “intersectionality” of the seemingsues, homelessness, and mental ly insurmountable issues of our illness and sets the drama inside time -- climate change, homelessone of the last bastions of democ- ness, mental illness, drug addicracy-in-action: Your public library. tion, racism, income inequality, Cincinnati librarians Stuart the dismantling of our civil and Goodson (Emilio Estevez) and constitutional rights, and class diMyra (Jena Malone) see their reg- vision -- all collide and connect in-

side the walls of the public library.

From small towns to urban cities around the world, the public library serves as an invaluable community social hub. The library is a place of refuge, of learning, of connecting to the arts, of imagination and curiosity, a gathering place for real social networking and cultural engagement. A place for moms to connect at children’s story time, a place to look for a job, apply for college and get your passport.

Emilio Estevez is no stranger to the library world. Thirty-three years after portraying one of five teens sentenced to Saturday detention in a school library in the 1985 teen classic, “The Breakfast Club,” Estevez steps behind the camera to write, direct and star in “The Public.” Later that same year, he went on to appear in “St. Elmo’s Fire” before starring in “That Was Then, This Is Now,” for which he also wrote the screenplay. In 1996, Estevez directed Martin Sheen (his dad) for the first time in the Vietnam drama “The War at Home,”

“The Public,” starring Emilio Estevez and Che “Rhymefest” Smith, sparks a discussion about homelessness. The movie opened in theaters Friday, April 5. which Emilio also starred in and produced. His other film credits include “Repo Man,” “Mission: Impossible,” “Stakeout,” “Young Guns” and “The Mighty Ducks” franchise movies.

Che “Rhymefest” Smith stars as Big George. As a world traveler, prolific writer, artist, community organizer, and teacher Rhymefest has shattered many negative stereotypes in Hip-hop.

His award-winning documentary “In My Father’s House” details a journey to redeem in his relationship with his estranged alcoholic father who’d been homeless for over 30 years. His work on Songs like Kanye West’s “Jesus Walks,”

Common & John Legend’s “Glory” and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s “M3,” have garnered countless awards including multiple Grammy’s, a Critics Choice award, Golden Globe and an Oscar.

As a Dartmouth Montgomery Fellow, and co-founder/Creative Director of Art Of Culture, Rhymefest has expanded his artistic expression to acting as he co-stars in his first significant film, while maintaining a profound passion for teaching and passing his experiences to new generations of youth and artists. Smith lives by the example and the mantra that, “The Only True Power, Is The Power To Empower Others.”

New BBQ Restaurant ‘BaseHit’ serves a tasteful experience in Chicago

By Marshelle R. Sanders Defender Contributing Writer Get ready to grab napkins, and plenty of wet wipes. Tony Garland son Anthony Garland and family, have created a menu that includes, rib tips, hot chicken sandwiches, pulled pork, wings and more. They also have originated a signature BBQ sauce that has a spicy kick to it. This secret sauce has created a name for itself across the City of Chicago.

Base Hit BBQ is a Black-owned family restaurant that recently established it’s brick and mortar location on March 8. BaseHit has been operating as a catering company for the past five years.

This father and son duo always dreamed of starting a BBQ restaurant. In 2017, they began competing in rib and wing festivals around the city. Once they received great feedback and won a couple of competitions, the game was on.

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BaseHit 6606 W. North Ave, Chicago IL 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Tuesday-Saturday 773-417-7970 www.basehitbbq.com ous about starting this restaurant.

Two years later the location found us and BaseHit BBQ was born,” Anthony Garland said.

The grand opening of the newest BBQ restaurant ‘BaseHit’ was an overall success. Many people from Austin and Oak Park attended. And, the menu is full of mouthwatering ribs, chicken, hot links, fries, coleslaw and other creative dishes. The chicken wings are known to be their great hit, you can order them fried, grilled or even Nashville Hot style!

Tony Garland said he was overly thrilled when he saw the line out the door of the restaurant during the Grand Opening.

“We feel blessed that so many people came out at the grand opening and showed us so much,

Tony Garland and son Anthony Garland love!,” he said.

The highly-acclaimed restaurant takes much pride in their skills and the details when they step in the kitchen. Whether it’s to cook or making their homemade barbecue, they use the finest ingredients plus everything is fresh hand selected and prepared every time to make sure every customer has a pleasant encounter with BaseHit. BaseHit Catering also provides an option for every setting and appetite. They are happy to create a customized menu for events and provide set-up and teardown services. www.chicagodefender.com

BaseHit serves ribs with a signature BBQ sauce that has a spicy kick.

When Tony and Anthony are not on the grill at family functions or the restaurant, they are most likely to be seen at a Cubs game -- which inspired the restaurants name -- or giving back to the community that has shown them so much, love.

“My father and I are always grilling at our family functions, we’re huge Cubs fans, and we love giving back to the youth in the commu-

nity. So, coming up with the name BaseHit fit perfectly for us,” Anthony Garland said.

With customers supporting the family business, BaseHit is also able to give back 10 percent of each order to A Greater Good Foundation, which helps inner-city youth. BaseHit has arrived and is here to stay.

You can follow @basehit_bbq on social media.

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2019 NOMINATION FORM 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.

The selected honorees will join an exclusive society of 600 professional women who have previously received this distinction.

The Women of Excellence reception will be held on TBD at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Grand Ballroom.

1. The nominee must be a woman (at least 21 years of age) who resides in the Chicago metropolitan area (the city of Chicago and contiguous communities within a fifty (50) mile radius of the city center).

2. The nominee must be active in her career or profession. Career or profession is defined as paid employment in her field. Nominees must agree to have their photograph and biographical information published in The Chicago Defender. All nominees selected as a Chicago Defender Women of Excellence will be featured in a 2019 edition of The Chicago Defender.

3. Evaluations will be based on the quality of a nominee’s achievements, rather than the quantity of information submitted.

4. Selections will be made by the Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Selection Committee based on the following criteria: • Local African American Female Business executive or entrepreneur.

• Proven success in career/profession • Positive role model • Demonstrative community service

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Revolutionary African art Work of Medu Art Ensemble on display at Art Institute of Chicago

By Tia Carol Jones Managing Editor An exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago will feature the work of the Medu Art Ensemble with more than 60 posters and more than 70 objects, in an exhibit titled, “The People Shall Govern! Medu Art Ensemble and the Anti-Apartheid Poster.” The exhibit will run from Saturday, April 27 to Monday, Sept. 2.

The Medu Art Ensemble was formed in 1979 in Africa as a cultural resistance to South Africa’s racially discriminatory Apartheid policy. The collective, which operated underground, drew exiled

Medu Art Ensemble (Judy A. Seidman). . . . and the people vote for Nelson Mandela, 1981. The Art Institute of Chicago, gift of Artworkers Retirement Society. © Medu Art Ensemble.

South African and international visual, music and literary artists to work in Gaborone, Botswana – across the South African border.

The posters created by the collective, often described as revolutionary, were smuggled into South

Africa and often torn down by the police. The date of the opening is significant because the first post-Apartheid elections took place on April 27, 1994. It is recognized in South Africa as a national holiday, Freedom Day.

Antawan Byrd, assistant curator of photography, and Felicia Mings, academic curator of academic engagement and research, are the curators for the exhibit.

Byrd said the impetus for the show was a gift to the Art Institute of posters and other materials from the Artworkers Retirement Society and Johannesburg art dealers, Warren Siebrits and Lunetta Bartz.

“In order to honor the gifts, the show came out of it,” he said.

Mings said the posters, which were overtly political, were geared toward ending Apartheid.

“An extremely compelling aspect of Medu’s posters and publications is the sense of public education that pervades their work,” Mings said. “From the captivating graphic slogans on posters to the poems and essays produced in Medu newsletters, their efforts to rasie public consciousness and galvanize people into action against Apartheid is something that I deeply appreciate.”

Byrd added, the posters also depicted political figures who

were detained or killed during the struggle.

“It’s really important that the public gets a sense of this historical period. Medu was very conscious of this,” Byrd said. “Although the work is historical, the work is still alive.”

In addition to the Anti-Apartheid posters from the Medu Art Ensmeble, there also are photographs, issues of Staffrider Magazine, rare books and vinyl records.

A film of Medu’s 1982 Culture and Resistance Symposium and Festival of Arts is also part of the exhibition.

Byrd said he hopes the exhibit will force a present sense of urgency. He pointed to the redistribution of South African land in 2018.

Mings said it is important to expose visitors to this type of work.

“I believe the content of the show will greatly resonate with audiences today, especially Chicagoans given the city’s rich history of political organizing,” Mings said.

For more information about the Art Institute of Chicago, visit www. artic.edu, or call 312-443-2600.

Local woman creates card game TipOff highlights Black experience

By Tia Carol Jones Managing Editor Astin Hayes loved to play Taboo, the card game where players have to prompt their partner to guess words on the card without using the “taboo” word on the card.

When she graduated from the University of Miami in 2006, she started to come up with a game of her own.

“I thought it might be cool to have a Black version of Taboo,” she said.

Hayes created a layout of words and took the cards to game night.

“People would always have a good time playing it,” she said.

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TipOff is available for purchase in the app store.

Astin Hayes and Amanda Spann, co-creators of TipOff. TipOff. She sat on the idea for 10 years, until apps became popular.

“Once I saw app started to blow up and started making money, I looked for someone who could help me,” she said.

Hayes found Amanda Spann, who created apps in the past.

“They were legit apps,” Hayes said. “I pitched my idea to her and she loved it.

Spann and Hayes converted the 300-word, physical card game into an app. Spann described TipOff as “Taboo, but for you.”

“None of the games were tied to Black culture,” she said.

For a one-time payment of .99, users can download the app and play the game. There are different word categories and themed packs, which are Black culture-centered. There is a Chicago pack, Black Church pack, Nigeria pack, Chosen Few Pack, as well as a Historically Black College and Universities pack.

“People love it. It’s great to have something of our own; something we can relate to,” Spann said. “It’s a learning opportunity, as well.” www.chicagodefender.com

Hayes said she came up with some of the categories for the packs herself, but she also invited alumns from HBCUs to have a brainstorm session.

“It’s always a good time. It’s funny to see how different everybody’s Black experience is,” she said.

While the app allows single player use, it also can be played with other people. Users can play it with their family and co-workers.

“The game is on the go now, people can play it everywhere,” Spann said. “We’re just excit-

ed about expanding the new game and collaborating with new brands.”

Hayes said they are working on some new ideas, like a Jamaican and Haitian packs. Hayes said she wants to expand it to make it a African Diaspora and Pan African game.

“People are always excited about it, especially once they play it,” Hayes said. “Once people play it they’re addicted to it.”

There is also a Movie pack.

Hayes and Spann host movie screening and give audiences an opportunity to play the game.

“We’re trying some different interactive ways, other than game night to get everybody to play the game,” Hayes said.

The next event will be the screening of “Little,” starring Marsai Martin, Issa Rae and Regina Hall, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Harper Theater, 5238 S. Harper. Tickets are $25 for general admission. To purchase tickets, visit eventnoire.com/little.

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Jackson State highlights alumni accomplishments

Jackson State University Chicago Alumni celebrate their 10th Annual “For The Love of Blue”: Annette Johnson, Business Manager; Cynthia Cotton, Chair FLOB; Amber Cotton Rouse, Co-Chair FLOB; Damon Williams, Comedienne and Co-Emcee; Brendolyn Hart Glover, JSU Chicago Chapter President; Dr. Earlexia Norwood, President JSU National Alumni Association; State Senator Mattie Hunter, JSU Alum; Lavelle Love, 1st Vice-President JSU and DJ Love. Photo Credit: Simon Cotton Last week, I missed placing the “Women Leading the Way,” founder Cassandra J. Matz, Trustee Olympia Fields, picture in the paper with the narrative.

Thank you for your patience.

Jackson State University Alumni Chapter of Chicago celebrated their 10th “For The Love of Blue, ” Scholarship and Awards Dinner. Thee Blue Experience was held at the Serbian Cultural Center in Lansing. The dinner Co-Emcees were Carolyn Griffin Palmer and the hysterical Comedian Williams.

Carolyn Palmer and Damon Damon Williams Greetings were sent

by JSU President Photo Credit: Simon Cotton William B. Bynum Jr. Ph.D and the event was attended by the JSU National Alumni President Dr. Earlexia Norwood The room was packed and a great time was had by all. Thee I Love!

Congratulations Chief Brandon Keller was recently promoted to, Chief of Training at the Chicago Quinn Fire Academy.

Chief Keller will be in charge of promotional training, candidate training and will approve and write curriculum for the training academy. He Brandon Keller will also coordinate multiagency training. He will act as the liaison between the Offices of the State Fire Marshal as well as oversee the development of classes for certification.

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JSU 2019 “For The Love of Blue” Honorees: Casey Nesbit, Associate Mechanical Engineer, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago; Board Member SD 152; Tommy Harrison Jr. CEO ,Founder The Gladiator Fitness Expo and Officer in the Chicago Police Dept; Angela Brooks, Chair, Housing and Community Development Division of the Chicago Urban K2S Productions Nouvo Soul Diaspora featuring League; Alesha K. Russey, Doctoral Candidate , JSU. Photo Simone Greene and HG Soul rocked the house for the Credit: Simon Cotton JSU Alumni. Photo by Simon Cotton

“Women Leading the Way” is an organization founded by trustee of Olympia Fields Cassandra J. Matz. The mission of the organization is to bring women together who have the mindset of becoming leaders in their communities. The gathering allowed for experienced women to network and share their experiences and offer advice, information and motivation to other aspiring women. In celebrating Women’s History Month, 31 women, one for each day of the month, were honored. For more information contact: cassandrajmatz@yahoo.com Photo by Living Images by Mallory Board of Matteson Trustees.

Announcements The National Women of Achievement, Inc. Chicago Chapter is holding their 30th Annual Scholarship Luncheon on Saturday, April 13, 2019, 11am at the Oak Lawn Hilton Hotel.

Honorees include: U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly; Dorian Carter, Ariel Investors,; Emma Asante, VP Special Projects and Community Relations, NBC 5 Chicago; Annette Nance-Holt, 1st Deputy Fire Commissioner CFD. For more information contact President and & Chairperson, Dr. Helen Gardner, M.D, at 773-208-4462.

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Aida Gibson & TFC Image and Modeling Organization will present the 39th Annual Fashion Extravaganza, Honorees Awards & Scholarship Luncheon, “Stand Up & Stand Tall” on Sunday, April 14th, 2pm -4pm at the Double Tree Hilton, Alsip, Il. $65 per person.

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City.Life.Style Save your facility energy Valerie Jarrett, who worked as a senior advisor to President Barack Obama, speaks to a packed house at The Wing. Photo Credit: Stacey Rupolo

Valerie Jarrett advises women to find their voice The Wing hosts events to celebrate new Chicago Location

By Tia Carol Jones Managing Editor “You have to tell your story,” Valerie Jarrett told the audience at The Wing.

“We have to be willing to open up and tell people who you are. I have to care about you to invest in you.”

Jarrett spoke to the audience at The Wing during a discussion of her book, “Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward. During the talk Jarrett covered her years in the office of mayors Harold Washington and Richard M. Daley, as well as her time in the Obama White House.

It was the first of two events hosted at The Wing on Saturday. The Wing, a women-focused co-working space, will officially open on Thursday, April 11, at 811 W. Fulton Market.

Jarrett said her daughter, Laura, was a great motivator for her after she divorced her husband, Robert Jarrett.

“I can’t wallow because she’s counting on me,” she said. “Laura made me realize I had to be my own person.”

Jarrett said that “in life, you will stumble and fall. And when there is a choice, choose the magic and adventure of life.”

“Life is going to be full of multiple chapters. You get multiple chances,” she said.

Jarrett spoke about women in the workplace, economic policies that affect women and the pay gap. One of the things Jarrett said she was proud of was her work as the chair the White House Council on Women and Girls. She said one of the aims of the Council was to find out “what we could do to make it a little bit easier on them.” She said there is still a huge pay gap.

“Once you discover it, close it,” she said.

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Jarrett said there needs to be more workplace flexibility.

“We have to speak up even when we’re alone,” she said. “You have to speak up because how are the guys going to understand if you don’t explain it.”

Jarrett called for a paid maternity leave policy.

“If you do those things you improve the opportunity for women and children thriving,” she said.

Jarrett spoke about her time in the White House and how President Obama hosted a dinner with the women staffers to hear their concerns.

“He wanted to send a message, he wanted to hear them,” she said. “He said, “your voice is important to my decision-making process. It just changed the dynamic.”

Jarrett said after that she began to invite the women to dinner. “As we spent time together, our trust grew,” she said.

“Make relationships with the people in your office.”

Jarrett talked about The United State of Women, a national organization for women that Jarrett started, and When We All Vote, a national non-partisan, non-profit organization.

She advised the presidential candidates to be authentic.

Jarrett said there are things women can do in their own communities to make a difference.

“Mentor a young person in school.

You’ll be surprised how inspirational you can be,” she said.

Jarrett encouraged the audience to get involved and go to events.

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City.Life.Style The Wing lands in Chicago and Lauren Kassan. The “We have everything you can Women-focused Gelman aim was to create a space with a ever want,” Shahida said. “We tried to the women’s clubs during to be as inclusive as possible.” co-working nod the Women’s Suffrage Movement.

The Chicago location was the Visitors can let the compass first space designed by in-house space opens in guide them through the 8,600 sq. designer Laetitia Gorra. ft. space to the rooms.

There are phone booths for The grand room of The Wing features a color-coded library and Fulton Market “What is great about this space those who want to make phone comfortable seating. Photo Credit: Jasmine Pulley

By Tia Carol Jones Managing Editor Women who are looking for a co-working space focused on their needs, while giving them opportunities to meet and network with other successful women in the City of Chicago can now visit The Wing, 811 W. Fulton Market.

The Chicago location of The Wing is the sixth location. There also are spaces in Washington, DC, San Francisco, and three in New York City. Other planned locations include Boston, Los Angeles and London.

The Wing, which launched in 2016, is the brainchild of Audrey

is that it draws inspiration from the city,” said Yasmin Shahida, communication associate at The Wing.

The space and its designs has a nod to well-known Frank Lloyd Wright. There are also more muted tones in the space.

Personal spaces were designed to provide a refreshing, relaxing atmosphere. There is a pump room where nursing mothers can pump, as well as a refrigerator to store milk.

“The space is designed to be a beautiful, comforting space,” Shahida said. “It exemplifies how thoughtful we are about spaces for women.”

There is a beauty room that has hair products, including Carol’s Daughter, for visitors to use.

calls, as the quiet room prohibits making phone calls to provide users with the ability to work without distractions.

“Everyone of our phone booths is named after fictional characters who are women,” Shahida said.

In the Chicago space, there are phone booths named after Miss Piggy and Lucy Ricardo. There are also conference rooms that are available to rent.

“Conference rooms are named after real life women connected to Chicago,” Shahida said.

The conference rooms are named after Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to President Barack Obama, and Ida B. Wells, a journalist, suffragette and civil rights activist. The wallpaper in the conference rooms are a nod to

to Chicago, created by Chicago chefs. Sarah Grueneberg and Adrienne Lo are just two names whose dishes are featured at the café.

“It’s really a good array of things. It’s women creating a space for women here. We know what we want to eat as women,” Shahida said.

The proceeds from one of the dishes goes towards the Silver Fork program.

“Impact is a really important part of what we do,” Shahida said.

“We want to make sure we’re being very thoughtful.”

Memberships are available. For more information about The Wing , visit the-wing.com.

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Chicago, with a Chicago style hot dog, The Bean sculpture, Wrigley Field, and Fulton Market motifs.

“Our art is something very special to our spaces,” Shahida said. “We find local women artists.”

All of the spaces have a grand room where people can sit, either at a table or on couches. There is a large color-coded library, with books curated by Women and Children First. The space can be used for speaking engagements, book clubs, movie screenings and early screenings of television shows.

If you’re hungry, the Perch serves food from a menu that includes dishes that are exclusive

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Community Coach Caprice helps people connect mind, body and spiritually New book focuses on quest for self improvement

By Marshelle R. Sanders Defender Contributing Writer

In 2007, Gutierrez survived a severe car accident, leaving her with a Traumatic Brain Injury, unable to walk and impaired cognitive abilities — to the point where she Coach Caprice O’Bryant Gutierrez had difficulty following simple instructions. celebrated the launch of her first book, After getting back on her feet and “Prayers Up, Weight Down!,”on Friday, returning to a ‘normal’ life, Gutierrez was April 5, at Christian Life Center, 6363 unfortunately in another car accident, just 183rd St., in Tinley Park, Ill. three years later. She was left with tonicThe book is a 30-Day quest to the best clonic seizures, which became a lifelong version of you. Throughout pattern that would her personal journey of later be diagnosed as overcoming two serious Epilepsy. car accidents, traumatic While all of this could brain injury, seizures have brought anyone and total memory loss down, Gutierrez was (amnesia) she had to fueled by her battle release emotional pounds and decided to ‘stomp of depression, anger, and out every excuse.’ In un-forgiveness. Her key to her eyes, there was resilience was to combine no excuse not to stay her faith and fitness. healthy and fit, as it At the launch party, always made her feel there was a Q&A better, empowering discussion teaching Caprice O’Bryant Gutierrez her to focus her attendees how to release energy on what she the weight, so they leave with an action could do, instead of being tied down plan on how to jumpstart their journey by her circumstances. It made her feel and a live performance from NBC’s “The unbreakable.

Voice” artist Sa’Rayah.

After falling in love with fitness and Losing weight is a hard effort for each climbing out, Gutierrez became certified person. While some manage to drop the and opened the impactful Excuse Free pounds with extra trips to the gym or by Fitness, in Homewood, Ill., in 2015. With cutting back on junk food, for others, their her gym, Gutierrez strives to provide her trouble runs deeper than bad habits. clients and members with a sense of hope The motivation behind Gutierrez and inspiration never to give up, no matter completing her book was to support life’s circumstances. people to not only outdo just the external Excuse Free Fitness has been thriving, of losing weight but dealing with the inside yet Gutierrez found that it was so much of the body as well. Spiritually, emotionally more than physical pounds that people and physically. needed to get rid of so “Prayers Up, “I realized that we are helping people Weight Down” was born. lose physical pounds, but then people Whatever is weighing you down can be would gain it back. I was like, ‘Oh my conquered to catapult you into the best God, people are losing the weight,’ but season of your life. Throughout this 30-day there were so many emotional things that quest, Gutierrez will walk readers through probably added to it and because physical principles found in the word of God and is fitness is such an emotional journey. teach them how to apply those principles It’s like OK I lost 20 pounds but how do to nutrition and exercise practices. Nothing I maintain keeping it off ?,” Gutierrez said. happens overnight or even in 30 days.

She discovered not only in herself However, as readers commit to renewing but other people that were able to be their mind, their relationship with food will successful and keep off the physical change. pounds were successfully healing “The most rewarding thing she has ever themselves on an emotional level, and that done Because it’s a constant reminder is what sparked the light bulb. that is not just about me is more significant “It’s amazing and incredible to train than me because I’m not only for myself,” people, but I need to take people on a she said. “I’m here for purposes more journey to connect their mind and their prominent than me. I know everything that bodies. We have to go deeper, we can go I went through everything for a reason, to the gym, we can eat right, but we need and God has gifted me all the tools to to go deeper,” she said. “We need to start help nurture someone else and so that from inside to the out when you get healed someone else can be resilient in their emotionally it becomes a lifestyle because journey, too.” Gutierrez said. you are holding on to the weight of your For more information about past and what happened.”

“Prayers Up, Weight Down,” visit www.

In the book, she teaches practical ways prayersupweightdown.com. For more not just to lose but how to release physical, information about Excuse Free Fitness, emotional and spiritual pounds. visit excusefreefitness.com.

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Money

Not Filed Taxes in Years?

By Constant Watson than not paying your taxes is not Defender Contributing Writer filing your return — it’s against the law.

You might be asking, “Is there Most people that have Intenal anything I can do to get my life Revenue Service problems haven’t back?”

Yes there is! You can get filed in a few years. It’s a comyour life back.

First you have to demon problem. You are not alone.

Don’t be embarrassed. Nearly 10 cide that you want your life back. million people have delinquent tax You have to decide that you aren’t returns. In all my years of practic- going to take this anymore and ing before the Internal Revenue that you want to fix it. Once you Service I’ve seen people that had make the decision that you want a rough patch in their life that kept help, and you no longer want to live them from filing and paying their in fear, or hide from those dreaded taxes. Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Service notices, problems happen to good people. phone calls and visits—you will Someone gets sick and they can’t have taken the biggest step in getwork, someone loses their job. It’s ting your life back on track. Don’t terrible. There’s no money to pay let the IRS bully you into hiding the taxes one year so they don’t under a rock, in the closet, or unfile, and the person is afraid to file der your blankets. There are many after that. They don’t want to get options and ways to get your life caught and they certainly don’t back — and even better yet, there’s want to end up in jail. But worse a way to protect your savings and your paycheck, a way for you to

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Even if you don’t have the money to pay, at least file your taxes.

There are two penalties. One is “Failure to File Penalty” and the other is “Failure to Pay Penalty”.

You can avoid one of these severe penalties by filing your taxes. There are all types of programs that are available from the Internal Revenue Service to settle your tax debt.

The most important thing is that you want to be compliant with the tax laws.

The laws have changed over the years—there are laws to protect taxpayers nowadays. Years ago you were just at the mercy of the Internal Revenue Service.

But now you have a chance to get your life back. You could opt to represent yourself before the Internal Revenue Service. There is the offer-in-compromise program.

Some people do go that route. But

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representing yourself before the Internal Revenue Service is like going to court without a lawyer. I wouldn’t recommend that. Or, you can hire someone that knows all the ins-and-outs and navigates the Internal Revenue Service maze on a daily basis. You can hire someone who knows how to protect you and your rights. Once you take that first big step and decide you are done with sleepless nights, you need to make the second biggest decision — hire a competent professional who cares about you and is an expert taking on the Internal Revenue Service. They can help find your old tax records, including your W-2’s, 1099’s and 1098’s that were previously reported to the Internal Revenue Service.

Believe it or not there are new laws that have gone in to effect to help financially strapped taxpayer’s today. The Internal Revenue

Service announced their “Fresh Start Initiative” which allows more taxpayers than ever before to settle up with the agency. Now is the time to take advantage of these less-stringent, more flexible programs before the IRS changes its mind again. Don’t be embarrassed.

Remember, for every tax problem there is a solution!

Constant W. Watson III, CPA, CTRS, is both a Certified Public Accountant and one of only ten Certified Tax Resolution Specialists in the State of Illinois certified by the ASTPS. Watson has more than 30 years of income tax and accounting experience. You can hear his radio program, “Watson On Taxes,” every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. by tuning in to AM 1390. For more information, visit WatsonOnTaxes.com or call (708) 206-9900.

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LEGAL NOTICE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE To patrons of Commonwealth Edison Company: Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”) hereby gives notice to the public that on April 8, 2019, it filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission (“ICC” or “Commission”) its annual formula rate update, including updated cost inputs, reconciliations of ComEd’s approved revenue requirement and return on equity, and supporting testimony and other information, all for the purpose of determining, pursuant to Section 16-108.5 of the Illinois Public Utilities Act (the “Act”), updated rates for delivery services applicable throughout ComEd’s service territory in northern Illinois to be applicable beginning with the first monthly billing period of 2020.

As provided in Section 16-108.5 of the Act, the updated costs are based on final historical cost data for calendar year 2018 reflected in ComEd’s most recently filed annual FERC Form 1, plus projected plant additions for calendar year 2019, as well as the associated adjustments to accumulated depreciation (change in depreciation reserve), depreciation expense, and accumulated deferred income taxes. In addition, ComEd’s 2018 actual costs, which are now known, are reconciled with the corresponding costs that had been used as part of the prior formula rate update filing. Those updated costs, other inputs and reconciliations, collectively result in a distribution revenue requirement on which new delivery services rates are to be based (referred to in the filing as the “2020 Rate Year Net Revenue Requirement”) of $2,690,374,000. This is a decrease of $6,425,000 from the revenue requirement approved by the ICC in last year’s formula update, ICC Docket Number 18-0808.

For residential customers receiving bundled fixed price electric service from ComEd, the delivery services charges are only a portion of the total bill. The remaining portion includes the cost of the electricity supply and other services, which are subject to the procurement process established by Section 1-75 of the Illinois Power Agency Act and the provisions of Section 16-111.5 of the Public Utilities Act and/or to regulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Using rates applicable with the January 2019 billing period for such other components, the estimated total bill impacts of changes in the delivery component are provided herein.

Increases are denoted by a + sign and decreases are denoted by a – sign.

For such customers, the delivery portion of electric bills represents approximately 42% of the total electric bill, on average, while the supply portion accounts for about 46%, the transmission portion accounts for approximately 6% and other charges such as taxes account for the remaining 6%. Using these electricity supply and other charges, the updated rates for the delivery portion result in an overall change in the total residential bills, on average, of approximately -$0.38 per month or an estimated -0.5%. Total bill impacts for residential customers vary by delivery class and electric usage. For example, the estimated total bill impact, on average, for multi-family residential customers without electric space heat utilizing on average 327 kilowatthours (“kWhs”) per month, is +$0.15 per month or +0.3%. Likewise, the estimated total bill impact, on average, for single-family residential customers without electric space heat utilizing on average 720 kWhs per month, is -$0.58 per month or -0.6%. Furthermore, the estimated total bill impact, on average, for multi-family residential customers with electric space heat, utilizing on average 783 kWhs per month, is -$0.10 per month or -0.1%.

Additionally, the estimated total bill impact, on average, for single family residential customers with electric space heat, utilizing on average 1,662 kWhs per month, is -$0.66 or -0.4%. ComEd does not estimate total bill impacts for residential customers supplied by Retail Electric Suppliers.

The updated delivery service rates for nonresidential customers in the Watt-Hour and Small Load delivery classes (100 kilowatts (“kW”) or less of demand), with varying usages result in an overall average percentage change in the total bill of -3.6% and -0.4%, respectively. Nonresidential customers with larger electric loads (greater than 100 kW) have a wide range of electric load characteristics in addition to electricity supply costs that cannot be reasonably estimated; therefore, the overall effect of the updated delivery service rates on an electric bill for such customers cannot be determined.

The updated delivery service rates include ComEd’s updated costs of delivering electricity through its distribution system and apply to all ComEd customers independent of whether electricity supply is procured and provided by ComEd or by a third party (i.e., a Retail Electric Supplier). These updated rates will take effect beginning with the first day of the January 2020 monthly billing period.

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

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

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OF NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS (“RTA”) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”) REQUISITION NO. 4832 (2019) FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES FOR FIVE YEARS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR HARBORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-5; Plaintiff, vs.

LOTTIE STEMLEY AKA LOTTIE E. STEMLEY AKA LOTTIE F. STEMLEY AKA LOTTIE CARTER; RICHARD CARTER AKA RICHARD CARTER III; US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE UNITED GUARANTY RESIDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA0 NA SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants, 17 CH 12618 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 10, 2019 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: P.I.N. 20-03-208-040-0000.

Commonly known as 3969 S. LANGLEY AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60653.

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 Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125.

17-02860 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3116739

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT R. DEROSE, MOUNA DEROSE, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, 1111 S. WABASH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 2018 CH 12645 1111 SOUTH WABASH, UNIT 2705 CHICAGO, IL 60605 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 13, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1111 SOUTH WABASH, UNIT 2705, CHICAGO, IL 60605 Property Index No. 17-15-309-039-1215; (UNDERLYING 17-15-309-004 / 005 / 028).

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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 the 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-10593.

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.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-10593 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 12645 TJSC#: 39-1094 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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POLICE OFFICER The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of Homewood, IL will hold a written examination on 06/08/19 to establish an eligibility list for the position of POLICE OFFICER. Starting salary is $61,833. Quali cations: Applicants must be a US Citizen and/or an alien admitted for permanent residence or lawfully admitted for temporary residence with evidence of intention to become a US Citizen; at least age 21 by 06/08/19 and not over 35 (unless already a certi ed IL police of cer); have a minimum of 60 college credit hours earned at a certi ed college or university; valid driver’s license. Applicants must submit proof of successful completion of the Illinois Peace Of cer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) test (results must be dated between 06/08/18 and 06/08/19) as part of application. Application fee: $20. Application packets available at the Homewood Police Department, 17950 Dixie Hwy. Applications must be submitted to the Homewood Police Department no later than 7:00 am on 05/28/19. EOE.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK, ss.

Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the Marriage of Carol Lynette Coleman, Petitioner and Wendell Coleman, Respondent No. 18-D 630793 Calendar H. The requisite af davit for publication having been led, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been led in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, le your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Of ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Sixth District, Room 210, 16501 South Kedzie Parkway, Markham, IL, on or before, May 13, 2019, at 9:30 am default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and an Judgement for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dorothy A. Brown, Clerk.

Published Date(s) March 27; April 3 & 10, 2019

Administrative Specialist (Original) Safety Manager (Original) Senior Structural Engineer (Original) Additional information regarding salary, job description, requirements, etc. can be found on the District’s website at www.districtjobs.org or call 312-751-5100.

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) invites firms to submit a proposal in response to this RFP. The RTA has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR Part 26, applicable to all its contracts regardless of funding source. The RTA strongly encourages vendors to make good faith efforts to utilize DBEs as subconsultants, subcontractors, suppliers or joint venture partners on this project. A listing of certified DBEs providing relevant services or commodities can be accessed at the Illinois Department of Transportation website www.dot.state.il.us/ ucp/html Procurement Contact: Karen Y Thurmon Procurement Analyst thurmonk@rtachicago.org Proposal Due Date and Time: Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 11:00AM, CST. All questions must be submitted through the RTA Procurement Portal athttps://rtachicago.procureware.com/ no later than April 9, 2019, 10:00 AM CST. The RTA invites Respondents to submit an electronic proposal for the above described solicitation number. Respondents shall upload all documents as described in the RFP via the RTA Procurement Portal at: https://rtachicago.procureware.com/. Proposals must be received and electronically time-stamped no later than the date and time listed in the solicitation.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certi cation was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Number: Y19000956 on the March 28, 2019. Under the Assumed Name of CHATHAM MOBILE FINGERPRINTING AND NOTARY SERVICES with the business located at 501 E 61ST STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60637. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: PHYLLIS BUTLER Complete Address: 501 E 61ST STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60637, USA

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This letter is to notify that on February 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Hyde Park Self Storage, Inc., located at 5155 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien ex- isting under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. 227 Robert W. Seals 2. 89 Nancy Grammar 3. 203A Yvette Woods 4. 427 Thomas McElroy 5. 10163 Denice Spencer 6. 535 Candice Martin 7. 486 Marjorie J. Howard 8. V333 Darryl Simmons 9. 206C Alexis Brown

This letter is to notify that on April 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at 83rd & Halsted Self Storage, Inc., located at 8316 S. Birkhoff Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1.149 Joann Jackson 2. 305 Renee Warner 3. 459 Michelle Camphor 4. 450 Renee Warner 5. 198 Donna Brandon 6. 158 Kimberly Mitchell 7. 311 Annette Dunbar 8. 224 Irma Bulley

This letter is to notify that on February 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at South Shore Self Storage, Inc., located at 7843 S. Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. 479 Ola Jackson 2. 449 Ola Jackson 3. 618 Ebony Byrd 4. 314 Donald Haughton 5. 270 Donisha Thomas 6. 108 Mary Darke 7. 607 Denise Swift 8. 635 Willie Augustus 9. 215 Lashawn Stiffend 10. 216 Cherita Harley 11. 647 Courtney Johnson 12. 258 Antoinne Tolbert

This letter is to notify that on April 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Aaron Bros. SelfStorage, Inc., located at 4034 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Marquette Bank, Plaintiff, vs. JM Autobody Repair LLC Series I, et al., Defendants. Case No. 18CH 1797; Sheriff’s No. 190058-001F. 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 May 9, 2019, at 1:00 P.M. in Room LL06, 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: Permanent Index Numbers: 19-01-309007-0000, 19-01-309-008-0000, 19-01309-009-0000.

Address: 4417-4419 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60632.

Improvements: commercial property.

Sale shall be under the following terms: 10% of purchase price to be paid at the time of sale, & the balance due 24 hours thereafter, all by cashier’s check in certified funds paid to the Sheriff of Cook County.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any prior first mortgages.

Premises will NOT be open for inspection.

For information: Marc J. Chalfen; Kelly, Olson, Michod, DeHaan & Richter, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorney, 333 W. Wacker Dr., #2000, Chicago, IL 60606. Tel. No. 312236-6700.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FANNIE MAE), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.PABLO CERDA, CITIBANK, FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Defendants 16 CH 08457 3609 S LEAVITT STREET Chicago, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 14, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 16, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3609 S LEAVITT STREET, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 17-31-313-004-0000 Vol. 520.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $36,897.39.

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 the 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3520.

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.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg. com Attorney File No. 16-3520 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 08457 TJSC#: 39-1180 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 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.RUBEN FLORES, BLANCA PEDROSA A/K/A BLANCA E. PEDROSA, BERTHA FLORES, ECTOR PEDROSA A/K/A PEDROSA ECTOR, TCF NATIONAL BANK Defendants 17 CH 6996 4326 SOUTH CAMPBELL AVENUE Chicago, IL 60632 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 1, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4326 SOUTH CAMPBELL AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19-01-405-034-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $293,846.86.

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 the 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 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 17-083153.

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. 17-083153 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 6996 TJSC#: 39-1917 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 MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.CORDELL D. DAVIS Defendants 2018 CH 02840 5430 S. DEARBORN ST CHICAGO, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 8, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5430 S. DEARBORN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-09-422-070-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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 the 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-02223.

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.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-02223 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 02840 TJSC#: 39-943 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.SHONDA M. RUSSELL, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF EMILY B. RUSSELL, DECEASED, FIFTH THIRD BANK, THE 400 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EMILY B. RUSSELL, SHONDA M. RUSSELL Defendants 2017 CH 11554 400 E. RANDOLPH, UNIT 2208 CHICAGO, IL 60601 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 5, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 7, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 400 E. RANDOLPH, UNIT 2208, CHICAGO, IL 60601 Property Index No. 17-10-400-012-1444.

The real estate is improved with a condo/ townhouse.

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 the 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-12390.

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.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-12390 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 11554 TJSC#: 39-1049 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II TRUST 2006AR6 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR6 Plaintiff, -v.DEBORAH COLTRO, JERRY COLTRO A/K/A JERRY R. COLTRO, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ INC., CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-F, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, MUSEUM TOWER RESIDENCES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, MUSEUM PARK EAST UMBRELLA ASSOCIATION Defendants 17 CH 7993 1335 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE, UNIT 902 Chicago, IL 60605 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 7, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1335 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE, UNIT 902, Chicago, IL 60605 Property Index No. 17-22-110-114-1052; 17-22-110-114-1311; 17-22-110-1141341.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $514,840.01.

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 the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 17-083267.

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. 17-083267 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 7993 TJSC#: 39-2027 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. I3117409

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HOLMES Cleophes Holmes. …..Memorial Service was held: Saturday, April 6, 2019 @ Monument of Faith Church, 2750 W. Columbus Ave., Chicago IL.; Interment: PRIVATE. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 CUSHMEER Mai M. Cushmeer ….. Memorial Service was held: Monday, April 8, 2019 @ Calahan Funeral Home; Interment. PRIVATE. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400

RAY Raymond Ray. ….. Visitation: Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 4:00PM7:00PM @ Calahan Funeral Home; Funeral: Thursday, April 11, 2019; Wake: 10:00AM; Service: 11:00AM @ Apostolic Church of God, 6320 S. Dorchester St., Chicago, IL; Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 MANNEY Roslyn R. Manney. ….. Funeral: Friday, April 12, 2019; Wake: 5:00PM; Funeral: 6:00PM: @ Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church, 2050 W. 59th St., Chicago, IL; Interment: PRIVATE. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 McMORRIS Darius L. McMorris. ….. Visitation: Friday, April 12, 2019, 4:00PM7:00PM @ Trinity Community Church, 1210 N. Waller St., Chicago, IL; Funeral: Saturday, April 13, 2019; Wake: 10:00AM; Funeral: 11:00AM @ Trinity Community Church, 1210 N. Waller St., Chicago, IL; Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 PERISEE Robert Perisee ….. Visitation: Thursday, April 11, 2019, 4:00PM7:00PM @ Calahan Funeral Home; Funeral: Friday, April 12, 2019; Wake: 10:00AM; Funeral: 11:00AM @ St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1012 E. 47th St., Chicago, IL; Interment: Monday, April 15, 2019 @ Abraham Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400

BALDWIN Gladys M. Baldwin. ….. Visitation was held: Monday, April 8, 2019; Funeral was held: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 @ Paradise Missionary Baptist Church, 114 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL; Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400

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Sponsored Content Professional African American Women have served themselves well

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3/26-5/7 See Chicago Dance Fridays March 26- May 7 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington Free Admission

Eggstravganza at Lindblom Park An Eggciting afternoon of Egg hunting Lindblom Park 6054 S. Damen 1:30-3:30 p.m.

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Berlin Family Lectures Hosted By: UChicago Division of the Humanities With Teju Cole, Acclaimed Author, Critic and Photographer Conversation 2 of 3 Conversation 1-Experience held (4/8) Day Drink-A 90’s Style Day 4/12 Conversation 2- (4/15)-EpiphParty Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Hosted by: The Firm Marketing any 7-9:30 p.m.

Conversation 3-(4/22)-Ethics Group The Promontory Reva And David Logan Center 3-9 p.m.

5311 W. Lake Park Ave. for the Arts Per.So.Na Tickets $20-$30 available via 915 E. 60th Street 408 S. Wells Eventbrite 6-7:30 p.m.

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4/12-4/14

A Celebration of Ella!

Chicago Black Women’s Celebrating the Life of Expo Ella Jenkins Hosted by: MGPG Events Hosted By: The DuSable 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Museum Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

25th Year Celebration DuSable Museum 740 E. 56th McCormick Place For tickets and more Place Free and Open to the Public information: www.theblackwomensexpo. com 30th Annual Scholarship Luncheon The National Women Of 4/13 Achievement, Inc. Chicago Chapter Run as One 5K 11 a.m.

Help to raise awareness for Oak Lawn Hilton veteran suicide and PTSD 9333 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn, Ill. Burroughs Beach For more information: 3100 S. Lake Shore Drive 773-208-4462 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

For More information contact: Andrew.Grose@ 4/14 ChicagoParkDistrict.com Wellness Festival Hosted by: A Well Oiled Free and open to the public Revolution 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave Free Registration via Eventbrite

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Musicians of the CSO at Apostolic Church of God Hosted By: CSO Musicians 7:30-9 p.m.

Apostolic Church of God 6320 S. Dorchester Free registration via Eventbrite

4/16 Global Women of Color 2019 Symposium Hosted By: Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council (ChicagoMSDC) 1-7 p.m.

Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Ave. Cost: $99-$149 via Eventbrite

4/17 Valerie Jarrett: Finding My Voice Book Launch Hosted By: Sandy Matthews, Sandy Reynolds, Melody Spann Cooper and Cheryl Whitaker 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Swissotel Chicago 323 W. Wacker Dr. Cost: $45-$110 www.chicagodefender.com

4/18 April FOOD Day With United Way of Metro Chicago South-Southwest Suburban Region 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tinley Park Convention Center For more information: LIVEUNITEDchicago.org/ Aprilfoodday Live Recording of “The Axe Files” with Valerie B. Jarrett Hosted By: University of Chicago Institute of Politics 5:30-6:45 p.m.

1414 E. 55th Street Free registration via Eventbrite AFROTRAK presents Jesse Boykins III Hosted by: AFROTRAK 8 p.m.

The Promontory 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. Cost: $20--$40 Chicago Career Fair Hosted By: Talent Career Fairs 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Westin Hotel 909 N. Michigan Ave. Free Registration via Eventbrite

4/19 Silent Party Chicago “Juke Jam” Hosted by: Urban Fetes 10 p.m.

The Promontory 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. Cost: $15-$20

You’ve done what no one thought could be done. You’ve brought City Hall into your grasp.

African American women, who make up 13% of the female population in the United States, have made significant strides in “the professions”. These careers include law, medicine, education, clergy, government and entrepreneurship.

With these career paths, comes higher earnings and elevated lifestyles. Including, home ownership, exotic vacations, mutual funds, IRA’s and 401K’s.

As caregivers, extending these resources to family members is also part of what African American women accomplish.

While not all African American women have careers in “the professions”, one common denominator is the power to be decision makers.

Black women often determine where and how the family’s money will be spent; and what physician, dentist and lawyer will handle family matters. Not just for their immediate families, but for parents’, grandchildren and extended relatives. That’s to say, African American women may carry the purse for 2 sometimes 3 generations.

What these women often fail to do is put themselves in a legal position as caregivers by having a proper estate plan and powers of attorney documents for themselves and their families.

With the power of the family and power of the purse, we see what can be accomplished.

Let’s support our women and encourage them to utilize their power to strengthen our community by patronizing African American professional service providers.

We invite you to join us this Saturday April 14, 2019 at The Black Women’s Expo at 11:00am for an empowering seminar and Q&A on protecting yourself from Probate Court. We’ll be joined

by David Lanciotti, General Counsel of Chicago Title Land Trust Company.

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