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Star Wars

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer

T T

he Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is the latest problem that has sat at the doorstep of Mayor Rahm Emanuel like an abandoned infant with no safe haven.

With the heightened problems that have plagued our community rearing their ugly heads, the average Black Chicagoan is not fazed as to whether Mr. and Mrs. George Lucas take their $1.17 billion museum to another city.

Ever since the initial news of the City of Chicago selling the Lucas’ the land south of Soldier’s Field on the lakefront for $10, the museum proposal has not fared well with Chicagoans.

Now plans are to build the museum on the land where the Lakeside Center-East McCormick Place sits and that includes the Arie Crown Theater.

In the midst of the largest tax hike in Chicago history, a state budget teetering on financial Armageddon and the Chicago Teachers Union pushing for a strike, how does “the force” help Chicagoans? Or better yet – how does it benefit the African-American community?

A native of Chicago and wife of Hollywood’s most influential producers and creators, Mellody Hobson is a powerhouse in the financial world as the President of Ariel Investments.

Her community outreach is familiar with key stakeholders, as she has been involved with helping various organizations and causes long before becoming Mrs. George Lucas.

Hobson grew up between the North and South Sides, attending St. Ignatius High School and later achieving academic success at Princeton University. Her grit and determination was like no other as some have observed.

She worked at a young age helping her mother – a single mom – clean rental units, working to buy properties in order to convert them into condominiums.

Hobson’s attributes to building a successful career in the financial world began at Ariel

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Investments, where founder, CEO and Chairman John Rogers immediately hired her after she graduated from Princeton.

She earned her AB from Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of International Relations and Public Policy. She serves as chairman of the board of trustees for Ariel Investment Trust, and in addition, she is the chairman of the board for DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., and a director of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. and Starbucks Corporation.

Her influence in making Chicago the home of the Lucas museum primarily rests on benefiting educational initiatives in arts, technology and culture for students. Hobson is the chairman of After School Matters and has donated over $30 million along with her husband George Lucas.

Official Disappointment

Hobson recently released an official statement on her disappointment of the holdup in getting the museum done in Chicago. Hobson said, “As an African American who has spent my entire life in this city I love, it saddens me that young Black and brown children will be denied the chance to benefit from what this museum will offer.

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“As Chair of the Board of After School Matters, which serves 15,000 public high school students in Chicago and has more demand than can ever be met, I have seen first-hand what art can do to spur imagination and creativity, heal the soul and advance society – something so needed right now.”

Hobson is one of the top leaders in the financial world and one of the most recognizable faces in her field. Her public appeal has increased over the years as a regular contributor and analyst on CBS News as well as sharing money tips on the Tom Joyner Morning Show.

“This is a city of big shoulders and a metropolis that is second to none. In refusing to accept the extraordinary public benefits of the museum, the Friends of the Parks has proven itself to be no friend of Chicago,” Hobson went on to say.

“We are now seriously pursuing locations outside of Chicago. If the museum is forced to leave, it will be because of the Friends of the Parks and that is no victory for anyone.”

With the various developments taking place in the South Loop, there is a resurgence in commercial and luxury residential high-rise buildings taking shape along Cermak Road.

What was historically known as “Record Row” and in the late 1980s was a bustling nightlife haven for Black club goers – is being replaced with under-the-radar gentrification.

Black leaders have not cried out about being edged further south because of higher real estate costs and rents or neighboring complaints from White tenants on the overflow of Black club patrons entering or leaving the bars.

In all of the noise of re-development, the loudest voices that we’ve heard thus far have come from an advocacy group called Friends of the Parks.

That organization has become a thorn in Mayor Emanuel’s side since their opposition of the Children’s Museum being moved from Navy Pier to Grant Park; their opposition to building the Barack Obama Presidential Library on parkland; to now, with their opposition to the Lucas Museum being built on lakefront land. continued page, 07

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Arrested Youth Almost Never Have Lawyers When Questioned

By Ken Hare Defender Staff Writer

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an exclusive interview with the Chicago Defender, our editorial board got the opportunity to talk with a couple of members of the Police Accountability Task Force (PATF), Lori Lightfoot and Professor Randolph Stone from the University of Chicago.

The PATF is comprised of five members that held public meetings across the city to engage the public and give them an opportunity to vent their frustrations as well as offer suggestions for reforming the Chicago Police Department (CPD).

In the wake of the murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald by white police officer Jason Van Dyke, there were large protests downtown and calls for the resignations of Emanuel and Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez.

In all, PATF spent four months meeting with interested parties, including pastors, lawmakers, victim families and the police as well.

Last month, they released a 190-page report detailing their findings and offering ideas that could possibly lead to real reforms if taken seriously and implemented.

The report opens up by acknowledging prior task force committees. In fact, there have been five previous task forces convened over the last 100 years for the purpose of recommending police reforms.

The first, in 1898 was appointed to examine what amounted to patronage hiring in violation of civil service laws.

That group found that “the (police) administration now in force in Chicago is unalterably opposed to the merit system and has done everything in its power to destroy the law and nullify its provisions and has made it a mockery, a byword and a sham.”

In the early 1970s, CPD found itself facing allegations of police brutality, particularly in African American communities. Congressman Ralph Metcalfe called for a “Blue Ribbon Panel” to report on the misuse of authority.

The panel found that CPD used fatal force more frequently than in other big cities, and that 75 percent of those killed were Black. It also noted that “false arrests, illegal searches, and psychological violence occurred daily in exchanges between police and minorities and young people.”

Fast forwarding to today, the latest PATF report says, “Of the 404 shootings by

“In 2015, of 14,994 arrested youth, only 31 had attorneys present during interrogation.” police officers between 2008 and 2015, 299 of them, or 74 percent, of the victims shot or killed were Black.” Thus, little has changed since the early 1970s the report stated.

The report also goes so far as to suggest the “implementation of citywide ‘Know Your Rights’ training for youth.”

The task force also looked into whether Black and brown teenagers are being arrested and interrogated without the presence of an attorney, and quite possibly being coerced and/or threatened into confessing to crimes they may not have committed.

That practice is so pervasive that the numbers uncovered by the Chicago Defender’s FOIA request seem unbelievable. “It is hard to believe that this is going on right under our noses in a so-called ‘democratic’ society,” says a community activist.

Of the 18,041 youth arrested in 2014, of which 17,386 were charged with a crime, only 25 had an attorney present at the time of interrogation.

In 2015, 14,994 youth were arrested, 14,399 were charged with a crime, and only 31 had an attorney present during the interrogation process.

Illinois State Senator Patricia Van Pelt has recently sponsored legislation providing that a minor who was under 18 at the time of the commission of any offense must be represented by counsel throughout the entire custodial interrogation.

An oral, written or sign language statement of a minor made without counsel present throughout the entire custodial interrogation of the minor would be inadmissible as evidence in any juvenile court proceeding or criminal proceeding against the minor, under Van Pelt’s legislation.

“This issue is resonating in a very big way,” said Lori Lightfoot. “The question is whether the political class in this town gets it, whether they think this a moment that will pass, just as the news cycle passes.

“I think it’s fair to say that there are people within that class who are hoping that this moment passes away and that they can go back to business as usual and that no changes would be necessary.”

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Another Bloodbath in Chicago

By Mae Ebert Defender Contributing Writer This past weekend was another unfortunate Black bloodbath and noted as the bloodiest weekend in Chicago since fall 2015, with more than 50 people shot, eight fatally, over the Mother’s Day weekend. So far this year, at least 1,225 people have been shot in Chicago as violence continues at a pace not seen in the city since the 1990s, according to police data.

The summer is yet to come and it’s difficult to imagine what the numbers can amount to at this rate.

The shootings were spread across the city, from Roseland to the south to West Rogers Park to the north. Two people were shot on Chicago highways, including a 35-year-old man who died after being shot in the back on Lake Shore Drive.

The weekend’s youngest homicide victim was 16-year-old Nathan Hicks, who was shot in the chest as he stood on a sidewalk in East Garfield Park. The oldest was 58-year-old Andres Rivera, killed at his dinner table in Archer Heights when a bullet pierced the front door and hit him in the head, police said.

In just 3 1/2 hours early Saturday, a 30-yearold man was killed and 14 other people were wounded — the equivalent of someone shot every 14 minutes.

Monday the new top cop addressed reporters at a news conference unrelated to the weekend’s violence but hardly avoidable on the city’s Southwest Side.

Supt. Eddie Johnson brought up the weekend violence himself, stating that the gun violence in our streets is completely unacceptable.

He informed reporters that much of the bloodshed is being driven by about 1,300 individuals on the Police Department’s “strategic subject list” — those believed to be most prone to violence as a victim or offender.

About 78 percent of the homicide victims and about 84 percent of the nonfatal shooting

victims between Friday afternoon and early Monday were on the list, he said.

“That means essentially we know who they are,” he told reporters at 49th Street and Karlov Avenue, the scene of a fatal shooting of a bank robbery suspect by a Chicago police officer. “Oftentimes, they have gang affiliations, and many have had previous arrests and convictions.”

He then ticked off nearly 10 examples of how many arrests these victims had on their records, ranging from 20 each all the way up to 41.

It was like an echo from his predessessor — “cycle through the criminal justice system,” often serving less than half their prison terms before returning back on the street to commit “the same acts of violence or worse,” he said.

The question the people want to know, though they don’t expect that walking in he has all the answers, is what are you going to do about it?

Johnson stressed that the Police Department “can’t do it alone,” and called on “colleagues in the judicial system, elected officials, community members, religious leaders and parents to help us in the fight.”

This explosive eruption of violence trails a new poll showing a widening disparity in how whites and Blacks in Chicago view safety in their neighborhoods.

According to the poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the New York Times, 41 percent of Black respondents felt “not safe at all” or “not too safe” compared to 17 percent of white respondents. Forty-four percent of Blacks rated their neighborhoods as a poor place to raise their children, compared with 16 percent of whites.

In response to how likely it is that a young person in their neighborhood would be a victim of crime, 49 percent of Blacks said very “likely” compared with 19 percent of whites.

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Lately, I hear Blacks saying things like, “if Trump is elected President, I’m leaving the country.” I respond with nothing. I mean, what am I to say?

Most have no resources to rely upon that would provide them a means to live anywhere outside the States, so I know that they’re just talking.

However, there have been enough who have said it to make it a viable concern…the possibility of Trump becoming President of the United States.

But there are things that can be done. First things first – every Black and brown person of legal voting age needs to register and then vote in the November presidential election if you don’t want Donald Trump to be your President.

Remember, this is the Donald Trump who initially refused to denounce former Ku Klux Klan grand wizard David Duke in an interview.

If you don’t vote, you forfeit the right to complain or participate in the democratic process to address any matter pertaining to equality or justice.

So let’s look at what has happened that seems to shock the sane. It was funny at first, or at least not taken seriously, but the Trump phenomenon has become Trump the GOP 2016 presidential candidate for real.

No matter what the various Republican leaders may do or say doesn’t change the reality that he is their candidate.

Whether they step forth or not to endorse him doesn’t stop the train. It’s already left the station. Trump train wreck or victory in November is yet to be seen.

But I know one thing. The Republicans continue to act like spoiled brats. Either you are a card carrying Republican or not.

So now what? If you’re not going to support Trump then you simply don’t vote? What kind of principled American is that? If nothing else, write in a candidate of your choice.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker told reporters that he would not vote for Trump — citing the Trumpster’s demeanor and his comments “about women and about Muslims and about religious freedom.”

He also said he sincerely doubted he could vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton and raised the possibility of not casting any ballot in the presidential race.

Really?

Then there’s Mitt Romney who, despite his insistence that he will not run, is being courted by a leading conservative commentator to reconsider and jump into the volatile 2016 presidential race as an independent candidate.

He met with William Kristol, the longtime editor of the Weekly Standard Magazine and a leading voice on the right, privately on Thursday to discuss the possibility.

Romney has been forthcoming about his position on Trump, as have front-runner rival Ted Cruz, House Speaker Paul Ryan, Mark Salter, former aide and speechwriter for Sen. John McCain, David Ross Meyers, former White House staffer, and Eliot Cohen, counselor for the Department of State during President George W. Bush’s administration He said that he would vote for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton over Trump if that was his only option. Charlie Sykes, a noted conservative columnist and author, said he won’t vote for Trump.

Both former Bush Presidents have refused to state their support for Trump.

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The Growing Possibility Of A Trump Presidency

“Worse is the idea of knowing that racist whites will feel more comfortable under a Trump administration.”

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The GOP concern is that there is a huge possibility that there will be a suppressed voter turnout if Republicans become disillusioned by the presidential race.

No Longer A Joke My point is that this is no joke – as much as Trump has made the run for the GOP candidacy appear to be a reality TV show, it’s not. So stay focused, people, and keep your eyes on the prize.

Now is the time to button down and hold fast to our demands, to be clear and concise about what we expect from the candidate that we can put in office. And equally important is that we hold the candle to the victor once elected.

We must also hold the Republicans accountable for accepting all the racist, gender and other horrible remarks made by Donald Trump.

Trump is dangerous because he is not a politician, he’s a high level salesman. He’s built an empire doing so, but a national and world leader that does not make him.

The U.S. needs an insightful and authentically smart, intelligent leader, savvy about world government and politics, a strategic thinker where people, politics, power and economics are concerned.

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What we don’t need is a poor caricature of a president who flies by the seat of his pants on issues and foreign policy. War is a slip of the tongue away at all times where Trump is concerned. That won’t make it easy to sleep at night.

Worse is the idea of knowing that racist whites will feel more comfortable under Trump’s administration. They will have attitude and they will disrespect us.

Will they seek to knock the crap out of us, as Trump instructed his fans to do against protestors in February at one of his rallies while offering to pay for their legal fees? He said, “I promise. They won’t be so much because the courts agree with us, too.”

He still wants to build a wall and ban Muslims. If you think it’s bad now, under Trump, all decorum, etiquette, and all correctness (political, gender, racial, religious etc.) will be thrown out the window.

Register to vote now and then vote in November.

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Since Dunbar Career Academy’s trades program will be the first flagship open enrollment school, it is open to students from across the city. If the school’s percentage of African-American students decreases, so does the opportunity to access the skilled and union based jobs that are required to work on projects such as the Lucas Museum.

Plans to expand additional exhibition and convention space would include building to the west over King Drive around the existing McCormick Place buildings. This would make McCormick the largest interactive show space in the country.

The build out for the new space George Lucas and wife Mellody Hobson would cost an estimated $500 million, as well as $655 million for bringing down the Lakeside Center and Who Are Friends Of keeping part of the building strucThe Parks? ture.

How does this group benefit ChiThe proposal to expand west King cago residents seeking jobs and fair Drive is a major undertaking and will living wages that the Lucas Museum change both the commercial and resproject would provide? idential landscape of the community.

Has this advocacy group providAs a new Mariano’s market is ed an alternate solution for minority being completed on 39th and King contractors and suppliers that would Drive, the cultural facelift is evident provide similar opportunities for peowith more non-Blacks moving furple of color who would have them if ther South into the Oakwood and they worked on this project?

Bronzeville communities.

Though Friends of the Parks is The needs of a grocery store in a taking the heat right now for possibly vibrant neighborhood that has grown one of the biggest blows to the loin escalating real estate costs has cal economy, they are standing their also endured the food drought of not ground. having a full-service grocery store The organization has been around within a .5-mile radius. for the past 40 years and acted as an Residents find themselves shop“overseer” of Chicago parkland and ping at the Jewel at the Lake Meadspaces to ensure a better outdoor ows mall complex, Wal-Mart Groenvironment for residents.

– Mellody Hobson cery on 47th and Cottage or Treasure The group released an official Island in Hyde Park. Compared to statement on May 3, one day after the North Side neighborhoods where the City of Chicago filed a motion to junctions included locations either there is a better and closer selection stay the lawsuit with the court, which in the Black community or less than of grocery and retail stores, this also will be heard by U.S. District Judge 1.5 miles from a predominately Afriequates to lack of jobs and lack of John Darrah on Tuesday, May 10. can-American community. economic stimulation in the commuThe statement read: “Friends of the Parks is willing to work collaboTrade Jobs For Blacks nity. ratively with the Lucas Museum, the Over a week ago, the announceEnormous Economic Gift Mayor’s Office, the Chicago Park ment by Rep. Bobby Rush and Mayor “The Lucas Museum is an incredDistrict, the community and our open Emanuel of utilizing Dunbar Career ible gift that would create enormous space partners to find an alternative Academy as a flagship high school economic and cultural opportunities site that is not on the lakefront or on for a citywide trades program to for our residents, which is why cula site that shrinks the city’s public equip students with workforce skills tural, business, labor, community open space. It also must be feasible turned the tides for the school. and faith leaders all agree that the financially and secure broad commuAt the announcing press con- museum and the jobs it would create nity support. ference, surrounded by community should stay here in Chicago,” said “Already, we have met with cen- and faith leaders along with local Mayor Emanuel. tral participants in the Lucas Muse- union representatives, the hope of The buildout can create close to um issue, including Mellody Hobson, recognizing the need of training stu- 1,500 construction jobs ensuring on behalf of her husband George dents with a professional skill sealed additional employment. According Lucas; Chicago’s deputy mayor and more evidence on the additional jobs to an economic report, the museum general counsel; and Father Michael required to fulfill the construction could take in an estimated $2 billion Pfleger on a museum’s impact on needs. Moreso, how does this trans- over the next 10 years from tourism jobs and the economy, among oth- late into the percentage of jobs for revenue. ers.”

African-American residents?

What some residents fear is The Chicago Defender reached It only makes sense that students whether the development will drive out to Friends of the Parks Executive trained for a working skill such as an up property taxes, pushing generaDirector, Juanita Irizarry for a com- electrician, plumber, carpenter or tions of Black residents out of their ment on the latest developments. At mechanic would be considered for homes? press time, our call was not returned. some of the jobs under the apprenWill the job opportunities menThe last two major oppositions ticeship of a contractor company se- tioned by familiar community figthat have occurred with court in- curing these jobs. ures such as Dr. Leon Finney and

Rev. Father Pfleger guarantee jobs for African-American workers or will we continue to be overlooked, while other ethnic groups are hired – a scenario that has become familiar on construction jobs and sites in Black neighborhoods?

These are honest and fair questions that go beyond the barbershop and coffee counter discussions in our communities, according to some activists, who argue that a closed mouth does not get fed and that it’s important to raise these concerns that affect thousands of lives.

There has been a great deal of financial haggling and raising of revenue by both the city and McCormick Place’s parent company, the Metro-

politan Pier & Exposition Authority.

There are various players in this chess game to make it work for all invested partners, but the final sign-off would need to be authorized by the General Assembly and Gov. Bruce Rauner.

As the battle ensues between the City of Chicago and Friends of the Parks, the Lucas Museum Foundation has made it very clear they are pursuing other options outside of Chicago.

The saga plays out like another Star Wars edition in the Lucas film collection, but there is no fantasy or science fiction in this script.

May the force be with us all.

“As an African American

who has spent my entire life in this city I love, it

saddens me that young

Black and brown children

will be denied the chance to benefit from what this museum will offer.”

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ENTERTAINMENT

N INA

Nina Simone

By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic

If

you haven’t picked up a copy of “I Put a Spell on You: The Autobiography of Nina Simone,” now is a good time to read it and let Simone reflect on her life, with her own enlightening words. If you haven’t seen the Oscar-nominated, bio-documentary film “What Happened, Miss Simone?”, it’s on Netflix and it is very moving. Enlightening and moving are two descriptive words that will never be associated with the misconceived and misguided endeavor that is “Nina.”

This bio/film gained controversy early on for its unlikely casting of Zoe Saldana (Avatar).

Photos of her darkened skin and prosthetic nose hit the Internet and caused a firestorm of debate. Why couldn’t the producers find a dark-skinned actress to play Nina? What difference does it make if an actress needs heavy makeup and special effects to play a role?

As the movie opens, Nina Simone (Saldana) is pissed. She’s broke and is not receiving royalties for her music. She and her manager Henry Edwards (Ron Guttman) are in her record company office when she confronts an executive, who in a very blasé tone tells her she signed away her rights a long time ago.

Simone reaches into her purse, grabs a gun and points the muzzle at the quivering suit.

Next thing she knows she is in a psychiatric hospital, tied down because of her outbursts.

Clifton Henderson (David Oyelowo), a young nurse, befriends her. Before he can barely give her an injection, she offers him a job as her assistant, at $2000 per week, and they run off to her home in the south of France. The formerly pleasant Nina turns into a tyrant, demanding champagne 24/7, refusing to take the drugs that manage her manic-depression and rarely eating. With her mood swings, it’s no wonder few agents and clubs will book her and when they do, she is a ticking time bomb.

In memories and recollections, the sixty-something Simone recalls her friendships with Richard Pryor (Michael Epps) and Lorraine Hansberry (Ella Thomas), her associations with Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X, her station on the frontlines of the Civil Rights movement. In present day, she is confounded that her relationship with Clifton is never more than platonic. She wants more, and clearly he can’t oblige. He becomes her manager and tries to resuscitate her career.

Reluctantly she goes on that journey with him.

Zoe Saldana

The rights and wrongs of Saldana’s performances are glaring. She infuses a rebellious nature, sadness, courage and craziness in her interpretation of Simone, successfully rekindling some of the temperamental artist’s spirit. Wisely, the production does not rely on Simone’s voice for the singing and lets the actress do her own vocals. Though she doesn’t sound like Simone when she talks or performs, her singing is sweet and jazzy. On the other hand so much of her performance seems affected and unnatural. The same can be said of her accent, which fluctuates with the wind. And she never looks like a 60-year-old woman.

Ethan Hawke created an unquestionable illusion of jazz great Chet Baker in “Born to Be Blue,” without ever physically looking like the trumpet player. Saldana’s acting lacks that kind of uncanny magic.

Questions: Why cast Saldana in this role in the first place? Why didn’t the producers scour Broadway and audition Black musical actresses who could sing and act the pants off this role? Why didn’t they hire someone who vaguely resembles Simone, like Viola Davis? If Nina Simone were alive today, would she like this movie? Food for thought.

Pity David Oyelowo. The Clifton char-

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acter is so poorly written and shallow he has no material to work with. He looks like he’s ready to cry in most of the scenes, or like he’s a little boy who got lost in a department store. This is the man who played Martin Luther King, Jr., in “Selma,” a performance that deserved an Oscar nomination.

He showed a tender side in Middle of Nowhere, a brazen nature in Lee Daniel’s The Butler. He can do anything given the right script. Vivie Eteme, as a young Nina refusing to play one note at a recital until her parents are placed in a good seat, is more reminiscent of Simone in a three-minute scene than Saldana is in the entire movie.

Ruy Folguera’s musical score is entrancing. On a small budget, cinematographer Mihai Malaimare Jr. (The Master) makes visions of the hillsides in Nice, France or chateau interiors (set designer Jan Pascale and production designer Missy Stewart) look evocative. Assembling footage that scans several decades, mixing in stills and keeping the film’s length at just 90 minutes is both a blessing (not hard to sit through the film) and a curse (film feels like it was cut off at the knees) for editors Mark Helfrich, Susan Littenberg and Josh Rifkin.

Magali Guidasci’s costumes, though fashionable, look more suited for a play than a

film. The entire makeup department should return their paychecks. Saldana’s darkened complexion never looks even, it’s as if they caked on the makeup with a spatula and then covered it with house paint. The wigs Saldana wears must have been bought at a Halloween costume shop. Deplorable. Embarrassing.

Producer/writer Cynthia Mort (Roseanne, Will & Grace) makes her feature film-directing debut with this awkwardly conceived production, which is clearly out of her wheelhouse. Nina has no sense of drama, and what’s on view rarely rises above the highs and lows of a mediocre soap opera. Mort fails to pull consistent performances from the cast. The staging of scenes is weak and never inventive.

It’s hard to pinpoint what the perfect tone would have been for this film, but you’d know it if you felt it, and you never feel it.

And the direction is better than the script, which focuses too much on a relationship that lacks chemistry.

This film had a great opportunity to take a once-in-a-lifetime story about a troubled, legendary singer, and add insight. “Nina,” in the most frustrating way, bungles that mission. Simone’s autobiography and the Netflix documentary about her life do not.

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HEALTH

EDUCATION

Sick And Tired Education Done Right Of Being Sick And Tired

By Eleana Elan Defender Contributing Writer

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oting rights activist, civil rights leader and humanitarian Fannie Lou Hamer was expressing herself from an authentic space when she told the 1964 Democratic National Convention, “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.”

She captured the nation’s attention when she described the injustices she and others in her community had endured in their fight for the right to vote. She had been jailed, beaten, and threatened for her advocacy, but didn’t back down.

Today, though some things have changed, we as a race find ourselves fighting on so many of the same fronts that impact our overall well-being.

In a perfect world, the institution of family provides the foundation for the community because it is where all things are introduced and taught. It is a laboratory of learning about life. Mothers are the first teachers. Malcolm X said, “If you educate a woman, you educate a nation.”

The opposite is true as well. If the mother is not informed or enlightened, she passes on the lack of information and or skills. Such is the case with cultural values, work ethics, etiquette, and the foundation of health.

Today, as Black women, we face an unprecedented health crisis based on a failure to discern what is good and contributive to our overall well-being as a healthy community.

We have been mislead and virtually programmed by the news media, social media and just plain ignorance. Denial and self-neglect are no longer options.

The First National Conference on Black Women’s Health at Spelman College launched the National Black Women’s Health Project in June 1983.

It grew out of a collective consciousness of a nation in the grip of change – forced by the civil rights movement to face racial discrimination, by the women’s movement to challenge gender discrimination, and the women’s health movement to push back against a medical system that treated women like children.

With a huge percentage of Black women as heads of household, it is necessary and viable that she be targeted to be re-educated and informed about the state of health because she shops, she decides what to buy, what to cook, and sets the precedence for the families welfare. www.chicagodefender.com

“Ask a Black woman about the state of her health and she will find a way to tell you that she’s healthy, even if she’s not.”

Eating, diet and attitude creates a lifestyle often forced upon family members through force of habit. Teaching women how to improve their diets, to include exercise, rest and mental stimulus, will also educate the next generation.

The National Black Women’s Health Project researched over the next 22 years and discovered much.

Health conferences revealed that Black women virtually live in isolation and struggle alone with our challenges. Unknowingly, we have kept ourselves in victim mode of oppression, racism, sexism, and classism.

For the first 10 years, hundreds of women met monthly in self-help groups to eventually get to what is needed and necessary. Now almost 30 years later, the world has continued to change, but our challenges remain.

Only now, we live in an even more polarized political climate exacerbated by the global economic circumstance of failed education and high unemployment that looms over all of us.

Perhaps as we look at health, the one positive thing is the Obama health care program. We no longer have co-payments for preventive services such as mammograms, Pap tests, and testing for STDs, so it’s up to us to get the screenings.

However, with Donald Trump as the likely Republican Presidential nominee, should Trump win the presidency, it could stand to be undone.

So as we move forward to accept our responsibility for ourselves, our husbands and families, let us follow the National Diabetes Association and put health first.

There is also an appropriately titled book that takes a look at our health and our lives in stages and across the lifespan, starting with the uncertainties of adolescence and spanning our senior years when we experience our greatest losses.

Health First, by Eleanor Hinton Hoytt and Hilary Beard, was published in 2005 and provides a guide for our future. No longer can you afford to ignore your truth.

It is fact that when you ask a Black woman about the state of her health, she will find a way to tell you that she’s healthy, even if she’s not.

And then she is diagnosed with cancer and dies.

That has to change. Earlier diagnosis, prevention and awareness are all ways to better defend you and your family from disease and illness.

At Freedom Home Academy

“Students as young as five years old can communicate in French, Swahili and Arabic.”

By Ken Hare Defender Staff Writer

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oseland on the far South Side is home to one of Chicago’s best-kept secrets in education. Situated on the main business strip that at one time rivaled downtown is a true, one-of-a-kind entrepreneur success story – Freedom Home Academy (FHA).

Freedom is a not-for-profit, fully accredited, home schooling system with its main campus at 113th and Michigan. It was started in 2010 by husband and wife team Marcus and Ashaki Bochum-Kline, who set out to change the stereotypes associated with educating children of color.

“In an African-centered context, our purpose is building African children to be exceptional, academically driven and disciplined human beings,” Marcus Kline said.

FHA’s holistic approach concentrates on reading, mathematics, focus, geography, health, and cultural enrichment. The school, which runs academic programming that covers preschool to high school, has achieved remarkable results.

The school has two campuses and children attend school year round. Parents that enroll their children here have discovered what every parent desires and what every school administrator envies – a competent child that can compete on a global level.

At their School of Literacy campus, near 95th and Jeffrey, students as young as five years old can communicate in French, Swahili and Arabic.

First graders know the capitals of every country in the world and can show them to you on the map without hesitation. Second graders know all 72 elements of the periodic chart and the major systems in the human body and their functions.

Marcus Kline, the Director of the school who looks to be in his early 30s, studied under the late, great, Steve Cokely. Cokely, a prolific political researcher and lecturer, spoke nationally on politics and economic issues important to the Black community. He served under the late Harold Washington and Eugene Sawyer administrations.

FHA’s highly structured approach is worthy of its own course of study and analysis at an HBCU. For starters, FHA has a code of ethics that includes honoring African ancestors and the African red, black, and green flag.

Sharing your knowledge and being collective with your actions. Reconciling differences with

your brothers and sisters. Accepting the consequences of inappropriate behavior. Studying to master comprehension, and acting and dressing in a dignified manner. All this helps sets the tone for accelerated learning.

Says one FHA administrator, “Due to our curriculum, which engages both sides of the brain, we don’t have the problems that other educational systems encounter.”

Instruction can be divided into two broad categories, proactive and reactive. These two styles of instruction stem from very different psychological bases, according to Kline.

The proactive style is learner-centered and views learning as an individualized process of discovery and growth. In this mode, learners take the initiative and assume the primary responsibility for their education; the teacher acts as the facilitator or catalyst, taking cues from the learners’ interests. Planning is fluid and somewhat open.

Reactive instruction places the learner in the position of responder. The teacher is the initiator and carries the major responsibility for whatever learning takes place. The assumption is that learners must, to some extent, be force-fed. The teacher is the planner, decision maker, and court of appeal. The learner reacts to the teacher’s initiatives, plans and decisions, and relies on the teacher’s assessment of his or her progress.

Roseland resident and retired CPS administrator Ingrid Blackgood who specialized in early education, said, “The Black community needs to be aware of this type of education and take advantage of it. What they have achieved with our Black children is award winning.”

Marcus believes wholeheartedly that ““Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today,” as goes the famous Malcolm X quote.

The school is entirely private and receives no funding from the government or corporate entities because, Marcus says, once you accept their money, you have to promote their European agenda.

According to the school’s website, standard tuition is $5,400 per year and can be paid in full or in monthly installments of $450. The school also accepts tax-deductible donations.

When asked about future plans, Kline was eager to share the latest news about his partnership in the Motherland. He recently returned from Africa where his organization has acquired some land outside Accra to build a new school and teaching facility from the ground up.

For a demonstration of what children properly educated can achieve, visit their website at www.fhaintl.org and prepare to be amazed.

Freedom Home Academy can also be reached via email at freedomhomeacademy@fhaintl.org, or by calling 773/634-0616.

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Ralph Hughes of Macy’s (Member 100 Black Men Chicago) addresses audience on the importance and value of its role.

100 Black Men Chicago 2016 mentees

Representatives of the US Air Force Sponsor with Tyrone Thompson (100 Black Men) Board member

100 BMC Chairman Morris Smith of Coca Cola, Al Deming (100 BMC member) receives the Chairman Award, mentee, and President/CEO 100 BMC Carl Tutt

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May - June 2016 Through - Jun 05

Family Saturday Festival. Focusing on the theme of “Improvisation,” there will be lots of ad-libbing, invention and making stuff up as they go along. Featured artist is sitar player Shanta Nurullah a captivating, imaginative musician and StoryTown, a fully improvised show created on the spot by the kids themselves.

The festival takes place at the Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th Street from 12-4 pm. Admission is $5 per person; $20 for groups of 5 or more.

Tickets may be purchased at tickets.uchicago.edu or by calling 773-702-ARTS. Walk-ups are welcome, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged as capacity is limited.

The Sign in SidneyBrustein’s

Window by Lorraine Hansberry directed by Anne Kauffman at the Goodman Theatre From April 30 – June 5 for tickets and information: 312.443.3800 or GoodmanTheatre.org/Hansberry This classic is staged in Greenwich Village 1964- a magnet for ideals and activism. At the center is Sidney Brustein’s apartment. A gathering place for a group of eclectic group during a time of rapid change Sidney quickly gets swept up in mounting radical issues of the day while ignoring the tension growing between he and his wife Iris.

Through - Jun 19

A World Premiere of Migration By Michael Bradford directed By Kemati J. Porter at eta Creative Arts Foundation located at 7558 S South Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619-2644. Box Office Hours: 10 am – 6 pm Monday–Friday.

Call for more information (773) 7523955 or Email: info@etacreativearts.org

The play tells the story and the impact of Robert Abbott’s call to Black folks to leave the oppressive South and seek greater freedom and opportunities in the North by sharing the stories of individuals who traveled to Chicago creating the Black Metropolis and more.

May 19

The 2016 Public Humanities Award Benefit Luncheon honors scientist/ educator Dr. Walter E. Massey, currently president of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The luncheon is at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 East Monroe. Doors open at 11; at noon, the lunch and awards ceremony begin. For more information and tickets, call Liesl Pereira at 312/422-5584 or go online to ihumanities.org/pha.

May 26

Black Techs and Chill: Community mixer will take place Thursday, May 26 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Black Techs and Chill Tech While Black is bringing their networks together for this community mixer at 1871. All are invited to join, have a drink and some refreshments.

Get ready to mingle with techies of all backgrounds from the Tech While Black community. The goal is to reunite with old friends and to connect with new ones.

Stop by security desk on the first floor.

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he newly restored Strange Victory, a documentary suppressed, nearly forgotten and recently rediscovered, is a politically charged story that emerged as McCarthyism was closing in.

It addresses the fear and inequality that undermined the triumphant victory that plagued post war America.

Strange Victory will show Friday, Sunday and Monday May 20, 22-23 respectfully as a public program of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago at the Gene Siskel Film Center, located at 164 North State. For more information visit www.siskelfilmcenter.org If you haven’t seen this film, then by all means take advantage of the opportunity presented over a three-day period. It is “the essential documentary of our moment,” according to David Bordwell of davidbordeell. net. Richard Body of the New Yorker says, “One of the best documentaries of all time.”

The good fortune is that this suppressed, nearly forgotten, yet recently rediscovered politically charged film emerged just as the dark night of McCarthyism was closing in on America.

Veteran leftist filmmaker Hurwitz sees the triumphant surface of postwar America undermined by fear and inequality and the racist attitudes of the vanquished strangely resurgent in the land of victors.

Leo Hurwitz is perhaps best known for Native Land in 1942, the documentary co-directed with Paul Strand and narrated by Paul Robeson. Strange Victory (1948) has been less easy to see. It was scarcely distributed and, though some reviews praised it, it was accused of Communistic sympathies.

Now, restored and re-circulated by the enterprising Milestone Films, Strange Victory has lost none of its compassion and righteous anger. Thanks to the energy of the Milestone team, led by Amy Heller and Dennis Doros, every citizen has a chance, say rather a duty, to see a film.

In a period of postwar optimism, Hurwitz and his colleagues dared to point out that the prejudices exploited by the Nazis remained powerfully present in the United States.

The winners, it seemed, hadn’t repudiated the bigotry of the losers. American racism persisted and even intensified. The Nazis lost, but a form of Nazism won.

Like The Plow That Broke the Plains in 1936, on which Hurwitz was cameraman, and the Why We Fight series, Strange Victory is largely a compilation documentary.

Guided by voiceover narration, it ranges across newsreels of Hitler’s rise, chilling combat shots, and footage from the liberated death camps.

But Hurwitz and his team shot a lot of new material as well, with an eye to bringing out the postwar significance of their theme. Newborn babies eye the camera, and kids play on sidewalks and in backlots.

Meanwhile, anxious adults approach a newsstand. “If we won, why are we unhappy?” the narrator asks at the beginning. The question is answered at the end: “There was not enough victory to go around.”

Thanks to a hidden camera, that newsstand becomes a sort of gathering spot, a place where people might encounter uncomfortable truths. Intercut with people buying newspapers are images of battles, as if the hunger for news aroused by the war didn’t dissipate.

But what is that news? Hurwitz introduces it quickly: the rise of nativist bigotry. In an eye-blink, racist decals are slapped on fences, synagogues are smashed, and vicious pamphlets swarm through the frame.

Race-baiting politicians, radio hate-mongers, and fascist sympathizers – the 1940s equivalents of our celebrity demagogues – are pictured and named. This is just one of many passages that guaranteed that Strange Victory could never be circulated on mainstream theatre circuits.

Hurwitz mixes found footage, stills, posed images, and fully staged scenes, such as the episode in which a Tuskegee Airman tries to find a job with an airline. In this mixed strategy, he follows not only the precedent of the March of Time series but also, and more self-consciously, the Soviet documentarist Dziga Vertov.

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Black America Donna Battle Pierce Syndicated Columnist, (Black Press Syndicate) Rereading a recent report extolling the health benefits of oatmeal reminded me how my fancy grandmother turned into the most sensible woman in the world when it came to baking cookies for her grandchildren to bring to school.

When Granny was in charge of the kitchen, only oatmeal and raisin cookies were allowed for school parties, field trips or even as a special addition to brown-bag lunches.

I felt as if I could almost hear Granny’s words, “Oatmeal is a miracle food for growing children,” when I retested her recipe for these crispy treats recently, remembering watching her layer the baked cookies between sheets of tissue in one of the shoe boxes she reserved especially for school treats.

The third edition of Alan Davidson’s Oxford Companion to Food, edited by Tome Jaine, describes oats as “among the most nutritious of cereals,” supporting Granny’s insistence on these crispy, raisin-filled treats, and my generation following her example with the next generation who request what we once called Field Trip cookies for other than school-only events.

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Field Trip

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Stir the flour, cinnamon, ground mace, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside. Beat the butter and light and dark sugar with a mixer on medium speed. Add the eggs, beating until light and fluffy. Add the almond extract. Reduce the mixer speed to low; gradually add the flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Add the oatmeal and raisins, beating just until combined.

Use a small scoop or tablespoon to place dough on a parchment-lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake until golden and beginning to crisp about 14 minutes. Cool cookie sheet on wire rack for 3 minutes. Remove cookies with a spatula and let cool completely on wire rack.

Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Cookies

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1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon each: ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon each: ground mace, baking soda, salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 cup each: light and dark brown sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon almond extract

Donna Pierce is a 2015 recipient of a Harvard Nieman Foundation Visiting Fellowship who is currently working on a cook book about historic Black recipes and cooks. She is the former Assistant Food Editor and Test Kitchen Director for the Chicago Tribune and Contributing Editor for Upscale Magazine.

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AVERY Charleseta Avery.…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 07, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ New Faith Apostolic Church, 7928 S. Ashland Ave. Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

PRICE Phyllis Price.…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 07, 2016; 12:00 p.m. @ Stone Temple B.C., 3622 West Douglas Blvd. Funeral: 1:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

FOSTER Kendall Foster.…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 07, 2016; 12:30 p.m. @ Resurrection House BC, 244 E. 138rd Street Funeral: 1:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

HAWTHORNE Russell Hawthorne.…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 07, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

BULLOCKS Alice Bullocks.…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 07, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

EDDIE - MC CANN Robert Eddie - Mc Cann.…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 07, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Prayer & Faith, 944 W. 103rd St. Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

ADU, SR. Frank Adu, Sr.…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 07, 2016; 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 8:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

BLANKENSHIP Virginia Blankenship.…..Wake was held: Monday, May 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Full Gospel Christian Center, 11920 S. Michigan Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Lincoln Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

LLOYD, JR. Houston Lloyd, Jr.…..Wake was held: Monday, May 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Washington Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

PULCE Johnnie Pulce.…..Wake was held: Monday, May 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

WATSON Floyd Watson.…..Wake was held: Monday, May 09, 2016; 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 5:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

THIEL Veronica Thiel.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, May 10, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

MORAH Anthony Morah.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, May 10, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: St. Casimir Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

BROWN, JR. Maurice Brown, Jr.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, May 10, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

NORWOOD Ruby Norwood.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, May 10, 2016; 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 5:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

WALKER Oscar Walker.…..Wake: Wednesday, May 11, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Greater Mt. Sinai, 1421 W. Washburn Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

LIPSCOMB Ayauanna Lipscomb.…..Wake: Wednesday, May 11, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ St. Mark B.C., 14618 S. Lincoln Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood South Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

SEED Sudie Seed.…..Wake: Wednesday, May 11, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Trinity All Nations Church, 9600 S. Vincennes Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

STOGNER Deitrick Stogner.…..Wake: Wednesday, May 11, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ Bright Star COGIC, 735 East 44th Street Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

MERRILL Cleveland Merrill.…..Memorial: Wednesday, May 11, 2016; 6:00 p.m. -6:30 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

RANDALL Mary Randall.…..Wake: Wednesday, May 11, 2016; 5:00 p.m.@ St. Anselm Catholic Church, 6045 S. Michigan Ave. Funeral: 6:00 p.m. Interment: Thursday, May 12, 2016; @ Veterans Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

HOWARD-BUTLER Adrienne Howard-Butler.…..Wake: Wednesday, May 11, 2016; 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 7:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

WILLIAMS Eric Williams.…..Wake: Thursday, May 12, 2016; 9:00 a.m.@ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

MASON Maggie Mason.…..Wake: Thursday, May 12, 2016; 9:30 a.m.@ Third Baptist Church, 95th Ashland Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

WHITE Penelope White.…..Wake: Thursday, May 12, 2016; 10:00 a.m.@ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

HOLMES Dajon Holmes.…..Wake: Thursday, May 12, 2016; 10:00 a.m.@ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

ROBERSON Janice Roberson.…..Wake: Thursday, May 12, 2016; 10:00 a.m.@ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood South Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

HILL Llewellyn Hill.…..Memorial: Friday, May 13, 2016; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

SINCLAIR Lyndsey Sinclair.…..Memorial: Friday, May 13, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Fellowship B.C., 4501 S. Princeton Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

HAMMONS Sarah Hammons.…..Wake: Friday, May 13, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

BOLEY Samuel Boley.…..Wake: Friday, May 13, 2016; 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ St. Lawrence Church of God, 7400 S. St. Lawrence Ave. Funeral: 10:00 p.m. Interment: Saturday, May 14, 2016; @ Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

PIERCE Bettye Pierce.…..Musical: Saturday, May 14, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Liberty B.C., 4849 S. King Drive Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

THOMAS Alvin Thomas.…..Wake: Saturday, May 14, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Washington Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

PARKER Jeremy Parker.…..Wake: Saturday, May 14, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Shiloh B.C., 10540 S. Halsted Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

GENTRY Henry Gentry.…..Wake: Saturday, May 14, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

FERLANCE Linda Ferlance.…..Wake: Saturday, May 14, 2016; 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 6:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

BURGESS, JR. Harrison Burgess, Jr.…..Wake: Saturday, May 14, 2016; 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 6:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

SEALS Vertis Seals.…..Wake: Sunday, May 15, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

BOONE Fred Boone.…..Wake: Monday, May 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Lively Stone MBC, 134th Langley Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

CARTER, JR. Emanuel Carter, Jr.…..Wake: Monday, May 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Restvale Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

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NEELY Brenda J. Neely..…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 07, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Monument of Faith, 3750 Southwest Highway Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Monday, May 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

SMILEY Betty J. Smiley..…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 07, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

THUDT Katharina Thudt..…..Graveside Service was held: Monday, May 09, 2016; 12:00 p.m. @ Gary Oak Hill Cemetery, 4450 Harrison Street, Gary, IN Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

PRICE Frances Price..…..Wake was held: Tuesday, May 10, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist, 7000 South Michigan Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Washington Memory Gardens Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

CHRISTIAN Mildred Christian..…..Wake was held: Tuesday, May 10, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Beautiful Zion B C, 1406 West 64th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Washington Memory Gardens Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

BROWN Bettie J. Brown..…..Wake: Thursday, May 12, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Antioch Baptist Church, 415 West Englewood Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

NICHOLS Deloris Nichols.…..Wake: Saturday, May 14, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Faith United Methodist Church, 335 West 75th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

SCOTT Sallie Scott..…..Visitation: Friday, May 13, 2016; 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ C B Taylor Funeral Home, 5350 West North Avenue Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

MATTHEWS Elliott Matthews.…..Wake: Saturday, May 14, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773)846-6567.

SCOTT Sallie Scott..…..Wake: Saturday, May 14, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Mars Hill Baptist Church, 5916 West Lake Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

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ELLIS Ardell Ellis.…..Wake: Wednesday, May, 11, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

LUCAS Candace Lucas.…..Wake: Wednesday, May, 11, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Lilydale Progressive M. B. Church, 10706 S. Michigan Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

BYRD Roosevelt Byrd.…..Wake: Thursday, May, 12, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Mt. Olive MBC, 6357 S. Marshfield Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

BENSON Minnie Benson.…..Wake: Friday, May, 13, 2016; 12:00 p.m. @ Kingdom Hall, 7046 South Halsted Funeral: 12:30 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

RUNYON Darrell Runyon.…..Wake: Saturday, May, 14, 2016; 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 4:00 p.m. Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

GALE Elizabeth Gale.…..Wake: Saturday, May, 14, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Original Hope Arch, 5236 S. Morgan Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: TBD Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

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The Draft Tenant Selection Plan (TSP), Lease, and other documents that will apply to resident occupancy at Lathrop Homes, a future mixed-income community, are available for review. The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), the developer, the Lathrop Working Group, and the Lathrop Local Advisory Council worked in consultation to develop a draft TSP and Lease for use at the private development to be known as Lathrop.

The 30-day public comment period will be held for CHA to receive oral and written comments on May 11 (8 a.m.) and ends June 10, 2016 (5 p.m.). While CHA encourages and welcomes all residents and the community-at-large to review the proposed updates to the TSP and attend the hearing, you are not required to attend the public comment hearing in order to submit comments. The date, time, and location of the public comment hearing is as follows:

• May 24, 2016 6:00pm: New Life Community Church, 2958 N Damen

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Copies of the Draft TSP, Lease, & other documents will be available beginning May 11, 2016 until June 10, 2016 (5 p.m.) at the following locations: • CHA and HCV Administrative Offices • Central Advisory Council Office • HCV Regional Office – South • HCV Regional Office – West • Family Investment Center (FIC) • Chinese Mutual Aid Association • LUCHA • Claretian Associates • www.thecha.org

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D16146425 on the April 20, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of REV. DORIS GREEN, CONSULTING SERVICES with the business located at 1930 WESLEY AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: DORIS GREEN Complete Address: 1930 WESLEY AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402, USA Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D16146573 on the May 2, 2016.

Under the Assumed Name of SHAW PROPERTY PRESERVATION with the business located at 1536 E. 85TH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60619. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/ partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: WALTER SHAW JR. Complete Address: 1536 E. 85TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60619, USA Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D16146422 on the April 20, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of HELPING HANDS OFFICE PROS with the business located at 6119 S CHAMPLAIN AVE UNIT 2, CHICAGO, IL 60637. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: LATOYA M JONES, Complete Address: 6119 S CHAMPLAIN AVE UNIT 2, CHICAGO, IL 60637, USA

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F14120331 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. successor by merger with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Plaintiff, vs.

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of J.C. Stephens; Buffalo Place Condominium Association; Freeman Wilson aka Freemon Wilson; Mary Stephens; Jay Stephens; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Gerald Nordgren Special Representative; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 2719 9126 South Buffalo Avenue, Unit 1D, Chicago, Illinois 60617 Otto Calendar 61 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Mary Stephens, Jay Stephens and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: UNIT NO. 1-D IN THE BUFFALO PLACE CONDOMINIUMS AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOTS 15 TO 20 INCLUSIVE IN BLOCK 66 IN THE SUBDIVISION MADE BY CALUMET AND CHICAGO CANAL AND DOCK COMPANY OF PARTS OF FRACTIONAL SECTIONS 5 AND 6, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 15 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 0010828245 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 26-05-112-043-1004 (new); 26-05112-025-0000 (old); 26-05-112-041-0000 (old) Said property is commonly known as 9126 South Buffalo Avenue, Unit 1D, Chicago, Illinois 60617, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by J. C. Stephens and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0020026265 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Cook County on or before JUNE 10, 2016 a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120, Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-4284620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, , IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.SYLVIA RICHART A/K/A SILVIA RICHART, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 10709 3006 S. SAINT LOUIS AVENUE Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 7, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 3 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 21 IN STEEL’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3006 S. SAINT LOUIS AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-26-425-027-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $88,649.13.

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

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

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

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

For information, contact DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 14 CH 10709 TJSC#: 36-5647 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP 2002-HE2, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-HE2 Plaintiff, -v.GERALD NORDGREN AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF MABLE B. WHITE, CAROLYN MARIE WARD, MAURICE WARD, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MABLE B. WHITE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 12952 1116 W. 103RD PLACE Chicago, IL 60643 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 20, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 41 AND 42 IN BLOCK 2 OF BAKERS SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 37, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 1116 W. 103RD PLACE, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Index No. 25-17-200-035-0000 & 2517-200-036-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $97,960.18.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-92605.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C13-92605 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 12952 TJSC#: 36-3898 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION VENTURES TRUST 2013-I-H-R BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, ITS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CLAUDIO AMBROSINO, DECEASED, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CLAUDIO AMBROSINO, DECEASED, FRANCO AMBROSINO, ALIDA AMBROSINO, ALESSANDRO AMBROSINO, VISION ON STATE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, VISION ON STATE PARKING, LLC Defendants 12 CH 09983 1255 S. STATE ST., 1505 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 March 23, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 24, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: 1505 AND R456 IN THE VISION ON STATE CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOTS 1 AND 2 IN CHARLES W. BREGA’S SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 8, 9 AND 10 AND THE NORTH PART OF LOT 11 IN SEAMAN’S SUBDIVISION; LOTS 12, 13, 14, AND 15 (EXCEPT THE WEST 27 FEET THEREOF TAKEN FOR WIDENING OF STATE STREET AND EXCEPT THE EAST 10 FEET THEREOF TAKEN FOR ALLEY) IN SRAHAN’S SUBDIVISION; LOTS 6 AND 7 (EXCEPT STREET) OF SEAMAN’S SUBDIVISION; AND THE SOUTH 4.91 FEET OF LOT 11 (EXCEPT PART TAKEN FOR STREET AND ALLEY) ALL OF SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF BLOCK 4 IN ASSESSOR’S DIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘C’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0716222081, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO THE USE OF STORAGE SPACE 173, A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY ATTACHED TO THE DECLARATION AFORESAID RECORDED DOCUMENT NUMBER 0716222081, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. Commonly known as 1255 S. STATE ST., 1505, Chicago, IL 60605 Property Index No. 17-22-100-039-1171. Underlying Property Index Nos. 17-22-100-039-1462; 17-22100-006-0000; 17-22-100-007-0000; 17-22-100028-0000; 17-22-100-009-0000.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $254,877.06.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580 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.

MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Attorney Code. 59059 Case Number: 12 CH 09983 TJSC#: 36-4590 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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WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC (6301495) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Cook, ss – IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. JORGE ARCE, CITIBANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 16 CH 04110.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 37 IN BLOCK 3 IN 1ST ADDITION TO MARQUETTE ROAD TERRACE BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.. PIN: 1922-405-029-0000. Commonly known as: 6724 S. Karlov Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629, and which said Mortgage was made by JORGE ARCE, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Security National Mortgage Company, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0820333181, and the present owner(s) of the property being JORGE ARCE, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, Richard J Daley Center, 50 W. Washington, Room 802, Chicago, IL 60602 on or before JUNE 03, 2016 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Dated, Chicago, Illinois Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 6724 South Karlov Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT – CHANCERY DIVISION Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. Plaintiff vs.

Halina Drobniak; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants 16CH3743 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: HALINA DROBNIAK; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 11 in the Subdivision of Lots 61 to 65 both inclusive in Hinkley`s Subdivision of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 8, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as: 5254 S. May St., Chicago, IL 60609 and which said mortgage was made by, Halina Drobniak; Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Inc.; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 1316310015; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, 50 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60602 on or before JUNE 3, 2016 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 pleadings@rsmalaw.com File No: 16IL00046-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.DARREN J. VERDERBER A/K/A DARREN VERDERBER, RUTA VERDBERBER A/K/A RUTA A. VERDERBER, JEAN CONDE, CITIBANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CITIBANK, SOUTH DAKOTA, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF MARY LENA WADE A/K/A MARY L. WADE; CHERYL B. HAWKINS; DONALD R. WADE; JANICE THOMPSON A/K/A JANICE WADE; VALARIE HULL A/K/A VALARIE WADE; AUDREA BURKS; LOLITA MORGAN; YVONNE LEE; ADRIENNE WADE; JEROME WADE; RICHARD SMITH; ANTHONY W. SMITH; LADONNA SMITH; UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF PAULETTE A. SMITH A/K/A PAULETTE SMITH; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF MARY LENA WADE A/K/A MARY L. WADE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

F16030150 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor by merger with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc Plaintiff, vs.

Dell Financial Services LLC; Unknown heirs and legatees of Eunice Harris aka Eunice Olivia Harris aka Eunice O. Harris; Marcella Blaylock, individually and as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Eunice Harris; Valarie Bobo; Stephen Harris; Karen Powell aka Karen Harris Powell; Brian Harris aka Brian K. Sr. Harris; Deonte Harris; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

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15 CH 15314 9710 S. DAMEN AVENUE Chicago, IL 60643 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 2, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 8, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 2 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 40 FEET THEREOF) AND THE NORTH 30 FEET OF LOT 3 IN BLOCK 9 IN FOREST RIDGE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9710 S. DAMEN AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Index No. 25-07-121-018-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $91,426.90.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

For information, contact DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 15 CH 15314 TJSC#: 36-1653 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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CASE NUMBER: 16 CH 02222 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF MARY LENA WADE A/K/A MARY L. WADE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF PAULETTE A. SMITH A/K/A PAULETTE SMITH, YVONNE LEE, DONALD R. WADE and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 175 IN WEST CHESTERFIELD HOMES, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ON THE 14TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1948, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 14461739, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index No.: 25-03-312-0740000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 9243 S. FOREST AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 and which said Mortgage was made by: MARY LENA WADE A/K/A MARY L. WADE EXECUTED THE MORTGAGE PLAINTIFF SEEKS TO FORECLOSE HEREIN; HOWEVER, MARY LENA WADE A/K/A MARY L. WADE IS DECEASED AND THEREFORE, IS NOT NAMED AS A DEFENDANT IN THIS MATTER the Mortgagor(s), to TCF National Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 0710108005; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Dorothy Brown Richard J. Daley Center 50 West Washington Street 8th Floor Chicago, IL 60602 on or before MAY 27, 2016 A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. David T. Cohen & Associates, Ltd., 10729 W. 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

CASE NO. 16 CH 4569 8338 South Carpenter, Chicago, Illinois 60620 Otto Calendar 61 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown heirs and legatees of Eunice Harris aka Eunice Olivia Harris aka Eunice O. Harris, Deonte Harris, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 16 IN BLOCK 2 IN PATTISON AND FRY’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 20-32-402-033-0000 Said property is commonly known as 8338 South Carpenter, Chicago, Illinois 60620, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Eunice Harris and Leroy R. Harris and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0409611022 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Cook County on or before MAY 27, 2016 a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120, Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT – CHANCERY DIVISION Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. PLAINTIFF VS Gerald P. Nordgren, solely as Special Representative for the Estate of Robert L. Cannon (Deceased); Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Robert L. Cannon (Deceased); Debra Turner; Anthony Albert; Hubert Cannon; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S)

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC. (6315218) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Cook, ss – IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, Plaintiff, vs. ALISON SERAPHIN AKA ALISON J. DELSOL SERAPHIN, HERBERT R. SERAPHIN, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 16 CH 01262.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: ALISON SERAPHIN AKA ALISON J. DELSOL SERAPHIN, HERBERT R. SERAPHIN, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 4 IN AMELIA BARBES RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 18 TO 27 IN BLOCK 11 IN THE WEST CHICAGO LAND COMPANY`S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. . PIN: 16-03-312-004-0000. Commonly known as: 917 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651, and which said Mortgage was made by ALISON SERAPHIN AKA ALISON J. DELSOL SERAPHIN, HERBERT R. SERAPHIN, as Mortgagor(s) to Household Finance Corporation III, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0723256097, and the present owner(s) of the property being ALISON SERAPHIN AKA ALISON J. DELSOL SERAPHIN, HERBERT R. SERAPHIN, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, Richard J Daley Center, 50 W. Washington, Room 802, Chicago, IL 60602 on or before MAY 27, 2016 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated, Chicago, Illinois, Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 917 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

16CH308 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Gerald P. Nordgren, solely as Special Representative for the Estate of Robert L. Cannon (Deceased); UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT L. CANNON (DECEASED); Debra Turner; ANTHONY ALBERT; HUBERT CANNON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 6 (except the South 5 feet) in Subdivision Lots 11 to 15 inclusive (except the South 120 feet) Block 8 in Stave and Klemm`s Subdivision of the North East Quarter of Section 25, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as: 7443 S. Luella Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649 and which said mortgage was made by, Robert L. Cannon; Mortgagor(s), to Urban Financial Group ; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 1212517037; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, 50 West Washington, Chicago, IL 60602 on or before MAY 27, 2016 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 pleadings@rsmalaw.com File No: 15IL00667-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC (6301495) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Cook, ss – IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, RESIDENTIAL CREDIT SOLUTIONS, INC., Plaintiff, vs. ALAN J. ROSE, ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, BESSIE WATSON, INDIVIDUALLY, AND AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANDREW J. SMITH, JR., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, MRC RECEIVABLES CORPORATION, ANDREW J. SMITH JR., STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANDREW J. SMITH, JR., UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al.,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.MARIA G. CASTANEDA A/K/A MARIA CASTANEDA, MADELINE BAILEY, CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2016 CH 529 2839 S. PULASKI RD Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 29, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 6, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: LOTS 34 AND 35 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 1/2 THEREOF) IN BLOCK 12 IN CALVIN F. TAYLOR’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 11, 12, 14 AND 15 IN GOODWIN BALASTIER AND PHILLIPS’ SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 35 AND ALL OF LOT 36 IN BLOCK 12 IN CALVIN F. TAYLOR’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 11, 12, 14 AND 15 IN GOODWIN BALASTIER AND PHILLIPS’ SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2839 S. PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-26-316-047-0000, 1626-316-046-0000.

The real estate is improved with a multi-unit.

The judgment amount was $262,617.46.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 431-1455 Please refer to file number 1353216.

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

NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 431-1455 Attorney File No. 1353-216 Attorney Code. 38245 Case Number: 2016 CH 529 TJSC#: 36-5532 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’) Plaintiff, -v.HAROLD PAGE Defendants 14 CH 7481 8411 S. EUCLID AVE. Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 44 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF) AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 43 IN BLOCK 9 IN CONSTANCE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8411 S. EUCLID AVE., Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 20-36-315-005-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $94,497.66.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-000798.

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.

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. IL-000798 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 14 CH 7481 TJSC#: 36-3888 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-HE2, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL VELAZQUEZ, ADRIANA VELAZQUEZ, UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS, CITIBANK, N.A. Defendants 12 CH 37165 9646 SOUTH ESCANABA AVENUE Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 21, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 31, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auctiona to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 1 IN THE JEHU’S RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 23 TO 27, BOTH INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 133 IN SOUTH CHICAGO, A SUBDIVISION OF ALL OF THAT PART OF SECTION 6, SOUTH OF THE INDIAN BOUNDARY LINE, SOUTHWEST OF THE PITTSBURGH, FORT WAYNE AND CHICAGO RAILROAD AND WEST OF THE CALUMET RIVER (EXCEPTING LAND BELONGING TO THE NORTHWESTERN FERTILIZING COMPANY) ALSO THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4 AND EAST 2/3 OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 7, NORTH OF THE INDIAN BOUNDARY LINE, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 15 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, A PLAT OF WHICH SUBDIVISION WAS FILED FOR RECORD JUNE 29,1875 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 10 OF MAPS, PAGE 11 AND 12, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 9646 SOUTH ESCANABA AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-07-118-034-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $144,571.50.

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

No third party checks will be accepted.

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C12-69731.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C12-69731 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 12 CH 37165 TJSC#: 36-5263 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST, Plaintiff, -v.JOANNE R. CURRAN A/K/A JOANNE CURRAN, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS INC, FORMERLY KNOWN AS AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 14 CH 15642 11533 S. AVENUE L Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 26, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTH 15.00 FEET OF LOT 35 AND THE SOUTH 16 FEET OF LOT 36 IN BLOCK 13 IN WHITFORD’S SOUTH CHICAGO SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 15, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 11533 S. AVENUE L, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-20-106-085-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $212,462.94.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C15-19584.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C15-19584 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 15642 TJSC#: 36-5142 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ABFS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2002-4, MORTGAGE BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-4 Plaintiff, -v.CHARLIE LEE FAIR, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION Defendants 12 CH 27154 7930 S. COLFAX Chicago, IL 60607 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 17, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 3 IN RESUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 69 AND ALL OF LOTS 70, 71 AND 72 IN BLOCK 1 IN 79TH STREET ADDITION TO CHELTENHAM BEACH, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 15, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING NORTHEASTERLY OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 7930 S. COLFAX, Chicago, IL 60607 Property Index No. 21-31-103-040-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $86,067.22.

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

No third party checks will be accepted.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-96017.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C14-96017 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 12 CH 27154 TJSC#: 36-3954 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.

Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 17246.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANDREW J. SMITH, JR., defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 159 IN RUSSELL`S SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 12 TO 16 INCLUSIVE, IN OWNERS PARTITION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 25-01-128-010-0000. Commonly known as: 9029 S. Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617, and which said Mortgage was made

by ANDREW J. SMITH, JR., as Mortgagor(s) to CCS Mortgage Inc.., as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 98823546, and the present owner(s) of the property being ANDREW J. SMITH, JR., and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, Richard J Daley Center, 50 W. Washington, Room 802, Chicago, IL 60602 on or before MAY 27, 2016 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated,Chicago, Illinois, Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 9029 South Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.JOSE PONCE, ANA MARIA CANTORAN A/K/A ANA M. CANTORAN A/K/A ANA MARIA CANTORAN DE PONCE, PNC BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 12756 5646 S. SACRAMENTO AVENUE Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 10, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 2, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 19 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 10 FEET THEREOF) AND LOT 20 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 10 FEET THEREOF) IN BLOCK 4 IN WEST ENGLEWOOD, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5646 S. SACRAMENTO AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-13-111-039-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $229,562.78.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 15 CH 12756 TJSC#: 36-5477 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SINITTEA JOHNSON, VICTOR JOHNSON, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SINITTEA JOHNSON, IF ANY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VICTOR JOHNSON, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 10750 515 WEST 95TH STREET Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 1, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 7 (EXCEPT THAT PART OF SAID LOT LYING NORTH OF A LINE 54 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9) IN BLOCK 12 IN A SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 12 AND 13 IN O’DELL’S ADDITION TO EUCLID PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 515 WEST 95TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-09-105-005-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $159,274.60.

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

No third party checks will be accepted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Sales Department, THE WIRBICKI LAW GROUP, 33 WEST MONROE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 360-9455 Please refer to file number W14-1451.

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

THE WIRBICKI LAW GROUP 33 WEST MONROE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 360-9455 Attorney File No. W14-1451 Attorney Code. 42463 Case Number: 14 CH 10750 TJSC#: 36-5345 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.

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC (6307468) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Cook, ss – IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. PATRICIA PYE-MINOR, GUARDIAN FOR DWIGHT JONES, JR., PRODIGY DIABETES CARE, LLC AND DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES, INC., SHANA JONES AKA SHANA BATCH, HEIR, SHANA JONES AKA SHANA BATCH, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR, CITY OF CHICAGO, VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DWIGHT JONES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 11 CH 36508.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DWIGHT JONES, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT SEVENTY-EIGHT (78) IN HINMAN`S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK SIXTY-FOUR (64) IN THE SUBDIVISION OF SECTION NINTEEN (19), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-NINE (39) NORTH, RANGE FOURTEEN (14), EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.. PIN: 17-19-429-021-0000. Commonly known as: 1644 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60608, and which said Mortgage was made

by DWIGHT JONES, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Paragon Home Lending, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0620053112, and the present owner(s) of the property being SHANA JONES AKA SHANA BATCH, HEIR, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, Richard J Daley Center, 50 W. Washington, Room 802, Chicago, IL 60602 on or before JUNE 10, 2016 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated, Chicago, Illinois, Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 1644 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60608

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), Plaintiff, -v.GAIL NIXON, BRENDA CAMPBELL, DEBRA LEFTRIDGE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 04931 135 E. 122ND PL. Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 6, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 135 E. 122ND PL., Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-27-130-0410000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $56,207.44.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 12-222219324.

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

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste.950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 E-Mail: mmckee@hrolaw.com Attorney File No. 12-2222-19324 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 12 CH 04931 TJSC#: 36-5599 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ATG TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2008, KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER L-008-163, THE NEWPORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 10310 4800 S. Chicago Beach Dr., Unit 604 N Chicago, IL 60615 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 13, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4800 S. Chicago Beach Dr., Unit 604 N, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-12-100-003-1187.

The real estate is improved with a residential condominium.

The judgment amount was $110,703.01.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 14 CH 10310 TJSC#: 36-1014 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.YARATZED ALVARADO, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A. Defendants 10 CH 42810 2622 South Troy Street Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 3, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2622 South Troy Street, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-25-300-028-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $282,904.43.

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

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney.

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 10 CH 42810 TJSC#: 36-4847 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR VM TRUST SERIES 1, A DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST Plaintiff, -v.HENRY OVERTON A/K/A HENRY O. OVERTON, JENNIFER A. OVERTON, THE 3976 S. ELLIS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 00962 3976 SOUTH ELLIS AVENUE, UNIT GN Chicago, IL 60653 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 23, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3976 SOUTH ELLIS AVENUE, UNIT GN, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Index No. 20-02-102-040-1001.

The real estate is improved with a residence of 4 or more units.

The judgment amount was $334,633.04.

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

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm 3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 12-064855.

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 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 12-064855 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 13 CH 00962 TJSC#: 36-3911 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Ellis J. Little aka Ellis Little; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 15CH12657 Sheriff’s # 160124 F15060250 WELLS Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on June 7th, 2016, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 10411 S. Morgan Street, Chicago, Illinois 60643 P.I.N: 25-17-212-003-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home.

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

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ESTHER KAVANAUGH, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF A CERTAIN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 20TH DAY OF AUGUST 2007, AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. HTB1988, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST CO. AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO HARRIS N.A., A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A CERTAIN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 8/20/2007, KNOWN AS TRUST NO. HTB1988, BRIAN KAVANAUGH, CITY OF CHICAGO, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., RICHARD IRVIN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF ESTHER KAVANAUGH, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 9744 2737 SOUTH KOMENSKY AVENUE Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 26, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2737 SOUTH KOMENSKY AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-27-415-016-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $166,323.38.

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

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois. com. Please refer to file number F14010007.

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

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14010007 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 9744 TJSC#: 36-5086 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, WAMU SERIES 2007-HE2 Plaintiff, -v.MONNICA WELLS A/K/A MONICA WELLS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendants 13 CH 6715 4831 SOUTH LANGLEY AVENUE Chicago, IL 60615 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 23, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4831 SOUTH LANGLEY AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-10-213-013-0000.

The real estate is improved with a 2 unit building.

The judgment amount was $649,478.67.

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

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

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

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 fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 13-066027.

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 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 13-066027 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 13 CH 6715 TJSC#: 36-4890 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-25, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-25 Plaintiff, -v.STEVE MERRITT Defendants 12 CH 10786 5936 SOUTH EMERALD AVENUE Chicago, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 23, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5936 SOUTH EMERALD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-300-034-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $420,302.11.

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

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number 11-2145.

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.

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 11-2145 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 12 CH 10786 TJSC#: 36-3885 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.LILLIE MAYERS-ALLEN A/K/A LILLIE M. MAYERS-ALLEN Defendants 15 CH 16473 5527 SOUTH HERMITAGE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60636 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 23, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5527 SOUTH HERMITAGE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-18-205-014-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $332,545.96.

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

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact 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 fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 15-077393.

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 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 15-077393 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 15 CH 16473 TJSC#: 36-4903 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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