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Yesterday, another family laid their young child to rest as mourners stood outside of Saint Sabina Church watching the glass encased, black carriage pull up with the small casket inside. The death of Tyshawn Lee has sparked an onslaught of concern from the community regarding the never-ending cycle of violence on the streets of Chicago.

Monday afternoon, November 2nd, the life of the 9-year old boy was taken, execution style, right beside his grandmother’s home in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. At the time, it was reported as another senseless act of murder, with heartless gangbangers taking a young life; but the story has developed into something much more ominous, much more evil. According to Chicago Police Superindent, Garry McCarthy, Tyshawn’s father, Pierre Stokes, is alleged to have been embroiled in a gang feud with a rival family for a while. The result of this madness, is the lifeless little body of an innocent little black boy.

This same gruesome scenario continues to unfold over and over, like a scene from the movie, “Groundhog Day”, but in each case, the victim is different. The victims are young and the bullets are real. Parents often clutch their chests once they hear the tragic news of their child’s senseless murder. Parents not too much older than their children, still finding their way in life.

The tragedy of these homicides are ignited by groups of cliqued factions of what were larger organized gangs of the past. Growing up in Chicago, whether you resided on the West Side, South Side or parts of the North Side—it was understood which gang organizations had claim to the area. There was an unspoken code of ethics—civilians that included seniors and children were off

Our Kids, Our Parents: The Root of Our Concern

limits. Although, many innocent lives were still taken between the crossfire of gang warfare, people were conscious of the rules of engagement. This new generation of gun-totting, block-trotting, half dazed gang bangers have no awareness of codes.

Founder of United In Peace, Wallace ‘Gator’ Bradley said, “The individuals that are engaged in killing the children are individuals who are in violation of that code. I want to make that straight and clear because it seems like the media is trying to give the perception like the African-American community is so insensitive,” he said. “We’re not standing back quietly and I’m tired of hearing that because this is not true. That is one of the reasons why Congressman Bobby Rush went to meet with Larry Hoover and Jeff Fort. To get their concerns and also to put their concerns out there as a part of the equation of the total solution – everyone has to play a part.”

As community residents drive through local streets with their windows up and doors locked, many young men are still hanging on building stoops in groups. Some of them are often congregating in the middle of the block to avoid the suspicion of holding down their corner. Always begging the question--’Where are the parents?’. Surely, there had to be a mother and father in order to birth the children who have grown up to walk our streets at night and mostly after curfew. Both, young Black females and males feeling the freedom of hanging out and cussing under the windows of many neighborhood residents too scared to chastise them for fear of retaliation.

The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center is currently home to approximately 250-300 young inmates. Some are repeat offenders for mi-

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nor crimes but others are awaiting trial with the possibility of being prosecuted as an adult.

There is a cycle of juvenile arrests according to the Chicago Youth Justice Data Project report, the total number of juvenile arrests for 17 and under, in 2013, was 21,496 and it decreased by over 17 percent, in 2014, with 17,783 arrests.

While Blacks represent 37% of the 0-17 youth population, they accounted for over 79% of juvenile arrests in Chicago in 2013 and 2014.

Cook County State’s Attorney candidate, Kim Foxx feels the current criminal justice system can make it difficult for youth with economic disparities. She calls it the ‘school to prison’ pipeline. “We arrest more kids in low income neighborhoods from the schoolhouse for fighting which is a felony. When I was coming up, if a fight broke out—you didn’t call the cops.

Now, we have such low expectations for our students so we pick up the phone to have the police handcuff them, fingerprint and mug shot them. This is because you don’t see the value in that child,” Foxx said. “What does this do for the psyche? We’re setting up paths of failure for our kids because we don’t feel they are worth the investment.”

Foxx said that “the lack of expectations that we put on our children can result in no accountability for their actions. The pressure on teachers and school faculty to fill in where parents should, is taxing on them, and can lead to low academic performance without the help of a solid support system.”

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go on strike. Lewis has asked parents and the community to prepare for what she thinks will be a “protracted strike” in the spring of next year.

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A 14 year old young man was shot outside of Bowen High School last Thursday! The Chicago Police Department now believe that 9 year old Tyshawn Lee was lured into an alley after leaving school and fatally shot several times!

According to a recent report from the University of Chicago in DNAinfo News, “About one in five African-American young adults say they have experienced gun violence in the past year.” This includes threats, harassment, being shot, or knowing someone who was shot. The Chair of the Political Science Department at the University of Chicago, Cathy Cohen’s research of Black millennials supports the conclusions of this study that these youngsters are too often confronted with violence.

Black children, while confronted by violence going to and from school, are now confronted with the possibility of further school closures, teacher layoffs, a CPS budget crisis, a raging controversy concerning standardized testing, and a possible teachers’ strike.

The Chicago Board of Education is now reporting that some “15 Chicago public high schools,” in primarily Black communities, “were less than onethird filled by the 20th day of classes this year,” according to the Chicago Tribune. The prime example of these underused schools is Hirsch High School on the south side, which has 1,080 seats in the building but only 150 students enrolled, to Marshall on the west side with only 425 students in a building that has the capacity for 1,656 students.

Obviously, under-enrolled school buildings present problems for CPS. Event more tragically, it presents a set of major problems for the Black

When Black children are now confronted with this combination of deep and complex problems, what answers can we offer them and their parents?

How does the Black community collectively respond to this crisis? Will the Black community support the teachers’ union? Will the Black community demand a total shake up of the Board of Education and an elected board?

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community. The Board is now contemplating the closure and/or merger of many of these underused schools maybe as early as next year. The Board argues that it cannot continue to keep these schools open with such severe underuse. Parents understand that under-enrolled schools are often a harbinger of the worst things to come.

School closings means the laying off of staff, from teachers to maintenance staff, many of whom live in the community where the school is located.

Thus, younger upwardly mobile parents begin to move out and the neighborhood goes into a definite downward economic and social spiral.

In the 1960s, and throughout the tenure of Mayor Harold Washington, Black teachers in the CPS school system were almost half the teaching population, however, now they represent less than 19 percent. Given the prospect of a 500 million dollar shortfall in the budget, Forrest Claypool has stated that if the state does not make up the difference, he will be forced to

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lay off some 1500 or maybe as many as 5000 teachers, and merge and/or close more schools to close the budget gap. Clearly, as it happened in the closure of 50 schools in 2013, Black teachers suffered a higher layoff rate than any other group. At the same time, Black teachers who lost their jobs due to layoffs, were not hired in charter schools. Since public school teachers are among the public service professionals that constitute the bulk of the Black middle class, when they lose their jobs it is immediately realized as an economic blow to the Black community’s stability.

Standard testing has always been a controversy in the Black community because the tests were proven to be racists in their construction and their baseline cultural assumptions.

This age old problem is exacerbated by the federal legislation, No Child Left Behind which emphasizes testing as a measure of academic progress for teachers and students. The latest fuel that has been added to this fire is the refusal of some parents to al-

low their children to participate in the testing that is required by the federally mandated Common Core cirriculum.

When the ISAT and the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) tests are added to this panoply of confusion, Black parents and students are totally perplexed. The thing that plagues Black people is the fact that teachers are forced to teach for testing and this deemphasizes problem solving and critical thinking. Thus, the students are inevitably classified as underachievers.

Their chances of acquiring entrance to college and/or a good job after high school is constricted.

The capstone of this dilemma is the looming teacher’s strike of the public schools. Mrs. Karen Lewis, President of the Chicago Teachers Union, has warned her membership that the possibility of a school strike is real. The union has already taken what she has called a “practice” strike vote and a poll of its members to make sure that the union meets the 75 percent vote required by state law for the union to

“This situation is heartbreaking.

Black people and Black parents in particular must come together and fight to save our children,” says Ms. Cathy Dale, activist and a leader of the Dyett School hunger strikers. Cathy Dale believes that Dyett is simply the tip of the iceberg and that it is indicative of the fact that the CPS board has turned a deaf ear to the Black community as well as our elected officials. “The Dyett school hunger strike did not end in a victory for the community, it was a compromise that will end up leading to the closing of that school because there was little planning for the proposed arts program. When the school is not able to recruit the students needed to fill up the seats, CPS will close it. We had a plan for a Global Green Technology school that was based upon a well written proposal and a dream of Mr. Dwayne Turner.

The Board vetoed the wishes of the community and gave us the Arts program instead. We must come together and fight to save our children and our community!” says Ms. Dale.

There is unanimous consensus throughout the Black community that Black children are in great danger from the threat of violence to the closing of schools. The question that it raises is how will the Black community respond to these dangers? Most observers believe that we will see these issues heat up, in early 2016, when the state, city and CPS budget issues come to a head. The Black community has promised to pay a great deal of attention to the movement of Governor Rauner, Mayor Emanuel, and the CPS board.

Our children’s future is more important than the political longevity of any of these politicians.

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was shot to death in the front seat of his father’s vehicle according to Louisiana authorities.

Jeremy Mardis, a first-grader, was hit by five bullets in the head and chest as the officers pursued his father’s car, according to the police report. Chris Few, the boy’s father was hospitalized with gunshot wounds and was listed in critical condition.

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Swift Charges In The Bayou I hate to have to discuss this but I think it’s necessary and important that we do. Regarding the case of Louisiana City Marshals, Norris Greenhouse Jr., 23, and Derrick Stafford, 32, who have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder. They were placed on administrative leave, as were two other marshals involved in the chase, who have not been charged.

In a court hearing this past Monday, a Louisiana judge set a $1 million bond for each of the two officers. The court has ordered both men to surrender their firearms and badges.

The two police officers are facing murder charges after a 6-year-old boy

The shooting happened on a deadend street at the end of a Tuesday night car chase in Marksville, a town 90 miles northwest of Baton Rouge, authorities said.

Every accounting reports that it’s unclear why the officers pursued or why shots were fired, since investigators say there were no outstanding warrants against the father and that no firearm was found in his vehicle.

This next statement is a bit confusing, following the previous, “According to police footage of an officer-involved shooting contributed to prosecutors’ decision to press charges.”

The latter statement conveys that there is incriminating evidence that influenced the choice to charge the officers with second-degree and attempted second-degree murder.

The two statements however are perplexing. Either you have or you don’t have reason to believe the officers committed a crime. Now let’s look at what the Louisiana State Police colonel had to say.

“The fatal shooting of Jeremy Mardis in Marksville was captured on a body camera worn by one of the four police

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officers present at the scene. It was that video footage that led in part to the decision to charge two of them with second-degree murder on Friday night.”

termine if there was any misconduct on the part of the officer(s). This is the sort of disparity we witness time and time again.

“The footage,” Colonel Mike Edmonson of the Louisiana State Police told reporters, was “extremely disturbing, and it is partly why we’re here tonight with these charges. . .

Now, please do not mistake my discussion here, as one meant to convey, that our brothers as wrong as they may be for the murder of an innocent child, as condoning the crime. Let’s be clear, that

“I don’t care who they are: white, Black, male or female they must receive proper psychological evaluation, appropriate diversity training, available therapy and anger management.”

I’m not gonna talk about it, but I’m gonna tell you this. It is the most disturbing thing I’ve seen and I will leave it at that.”

I know that in speaking with my colleagues and holding conversations with other Blacks about the two Black police officers, who allegedly killed a 6-year-old white boy, while pursuing his father’s car, we observed how quickly they were brought up on charges. Whereas, when their white counterparts were accused of such heinous crimes against Blacks, the usual response would be an announcement that there is an investigation to de-

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Officer’s History According to The Town Talk newspaper in Alexandria, Louisiana, Stafford was indicted in 2011 on two counts of aggravated rape. The Town Talk reported that both cases were dismissed without prejudice in 2012. One of the incidents dated back to 2004. The other occurred while Stafford was employed by the Marksville Police Department, where he has worked for eight years.

Further, Stafford has been named as a defendant in five civil lawsuits, including at least one related to the use of excessive force. That particular case is still pending.

Greenhouse has also been named in a civil lawsuit related to the use of excessive force. That case is still pending

is not the point of my discussion. Rather, I am simply examining how we—members of ‘The Race’ are treated differently in such circumstances.

Note that Greenhouse’s father, Norris Greenhouse Sr., is an assistant district attorney and therefore an educated man.

So what’s wrong with this picture?

The disparity is that no matter how disturbing the videos capturing white officers committing heinous offenses and killing Black people, most often than not, the officers are released on their own recognizance. Especially, if they have no record of abuse and even when they do.

Only recently, have we began to see this change, as with the case of a University of Cincinnati police officer who shot a motorist, during a traffic stop, over a missing front license plate that he was indicted on a murder charge. The prosecutor stated that, “the officer purposely killed him” and “should never have been a police officer.”

According to a CNN review of both officers’ records, neither has ever been convicted of a crime. And herein lies the gray area.

The officer, named Tensing, was wearing a body camera showing the moment he shot the motorist, yet he reported a different scenario and was believed until footage was viewed.

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My position is that given the information about Stafford and Greenhouse, the two should have been fired long ago based on their past behavior and pending cases.

Later information reveal that officer Tensing, like many of his peers, brought up on such charges including the officer in South Carolina who physically manhandled and dragged a young Black female student in her classroom, should not have been hired as law enforcement officers to begin with.

On a whole, cities need to do a better job of scrutinizing their law enforcement employees. I don’t care who they are: white, Black, male or female, they must receive proper psychological evaluations, appropriate diversity training, on-going therapy and anger management counseling.

Clearly there is a missing link when officers of the law continue to commit crimes against the public while wearing a body cam and worse—lie about what occurred, citing the victim as the aggressor.

This is an issue to correct hat the public has to force their city governments to pursue and implement. As we look at the crime rate in Chicago including police crimes against civilians and the recent demand for the top cop’s resignation, we need to make our demands known and begin the dialog in an effort to change what is wrong.

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Philip Jackson, Executive Director of the Black Star Project has suggested the “Million Fathers Clubs” as a follow up to his annual “Million Fathers March”. This week he sent out an email sharing his thoughts on the recent murders of Tyshawn Lee (9), Kaylyn Pryor (20) and J-Quantae Riles (14), all died on the streets of Chicago. “I am a 65 year-old Black man, still afraid for my life in America, and afraid not to be afraid in America. My courage and confidence to do the things to save our people are low,” Jackson wrote. “I have been taught, by American schools and American society, to be afraid of speaking up for and saving Black people. I have no right to be afraid with death looming so near!!!

But I am. I have been taught well!”

There are organizations and volunteer groups of men and women all over the city that are working diligently to address this problem. Organizations such as Blue 1647, The Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI), Global Girls, Rainbow PUSH, BUILD, Kids Off the Block are among many solid programs in the Black community.

Organizations both new and established in the Black community are concerned about this problem and are speaking out about it. Elders are passing on who have been a constant voice in the Civil Rights. With the recent death of former Congressman Augusta ‘Gus’ Savage, a ‘game changer’ in politics and one of the most highly regarded media figures—our gentle giants are leaving big shoes to fill.

A familiar figure of change and community activism, Congressman Bobby L. Rush has witnessed variations of political and social outcry within the Black community. The heighten increase of violence has left him no other choice but to seek out the involvement of two of the most influential figures in Chicago gang history. He recently traveled to visit Larry Hoover, co-founder of the Gangster Disciples and Jeff Fort, founder of the Black P-Stone Nation at the maximum security prison, ADMAX, located in Florence, Colorado.

Congressman Rush said, “both men are now elders and can influence a positive outcome to the problems that plague the streets of Chicago.”

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Rush said when talking with both Hoover and Fort, “They have committed that their voices will be heard along with other voices out here. The want to bring an end to this murder and mayhem that is overtaking our communities,” he said. “Within their limitations, they now hold a calmness or peace in our neighborhood and I find them to be very wise in their commitment to end this violence.”

According to DNA Chicago, just recently, the mother of Tyshawn Lee was criticized for allegedly using monies donated to a GoFundMe account set up to assist the family with funeral and burial expenses for her son to purchase a car. The young lady quickly took to her Instagram page, angrily espousing about the dangers she faces utilizing public transportation and that her son would’ve wanted her to make such a purchase for her safety. The posts have been deleted and her Facebook account has been deactivated.

Some donors were upset while others empathized with her situation.

Unfortunately, critics attributed such behavior to the mother’s naivety and just making the wrong choices at the wrong time. This is an example of how percieved priorities have shifted somewhere between today’s generation and previous ones.

When a person dies at the hand of gun violence, human instinct is to cringe and ask the question, ‘When will it end?’. When a child’s life is taken all too soon, it strikes a different emotional chord than that of an adult. The cameras come into the neighborhoods as ministers, public officials and the mayor gather around a podium for the 5pm news soundbite. However, after the press conference ends, the cameras breakdown, the reporters disperse and the public officials return back to their homes; the community in the spotlight still suffers.

Many Black parents are only children themselves. The Black community is living out the consequences of a generation’s long cycle of low expectations in education, lack of adequate information and practice in family planning, lack of parenting skills, and an extreme lack of economic development in our communities. And, it’s killing the children.

Orbert Davis: Bringing Cuba and The U.S. Together Through Jazz

By Mary L. Datcher Senior Staff Writers

The history of our African ancestry is similar to our Caribbean cousins in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Although, it’s obvious that there is African blood that runs through the veins of the natives of these islands our common denominator is the influence of music.

Artistic Director of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Orchestra, Orbert Davis is an accomplished trumpeter and world renowned musician. Davis and musicians of Chicago Jazz Philharmonic conducted a weeklong residency at ISA in December 2014, culminating in the debut of the new work at the Havana International Jazz Festival. During the CJP residency the US and Cuba announced normalization of diplomatic relations, thrusting Davis into the spotlight of local and national news.

Orbert explains, “My goal in the whole trip was to connect with Cuban musicians, to play with them – to feel in a sense what they felt when they played. We received a grant from the Mac Arthur Foundation to return to the university. But this time to work with an orchestra, the CJPO is a 62-piece orchestra and we wanted to replicate that with 60 students. It was breathtaking on so many levels, musically, socially but also politically.”

This week, 40 Cuban nationals visit Chicago to perform for the US premiere of Davis’ newest jazz symphony on Friday, November 13, 2015, at the Auditorium Theatre.

The students who have traveled from Cuba will participate in various events around the city of Chicago designed to foster communications and the exchange of ideas with local Chicagoans.

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Artistic Director, Orbert Davis (center) with the Cuban student delegation in Cuba.

The delegation consists of student musicians and administrators from Universidad de las Artes (ISA) in Havana, Cuba’s national conservatory of music.

Davis feels this is a start to building great communication between the countries through the next generation of thinkers through music.

“It’s not about just bringing students here – it’s about the relationship.

The seeds that was planted in Havana can now grow into a deeper relationship and deeper challenge.

We want the students to return to Cuba and continue our relationships becoming the future leaders – the voice of reason,” he said.

The cultural exchange facilitated by the easing of relations is part of Davis’ greater plan to establish a long-term relationship between the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic and ISA, allowing musicians of both countries to dialogue and learn from one another.

“When we look at the contributions of Cuban music and Jazz throughout the world, they’re almost kindred spirits. The music took off like wildfire because they are so closely related. One of the things we discovered was the musicians that was classically trained, they learned and approached Jazz so quickly because it’s in their blood,” Davis said.

“They can understand the concept of emotion, spontaneity and the feeling of risk and circumstance.--going beyond their written note.”

The special performance between the young Cuban musicians and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic is something much larger than the music. “I’m excited as a composer that I get to investigate this relationship and present it onstage. Who knows where it’s going to go in the future – I think it’s going to be phenomenal,” he smiles. “It’s going to be in the hands of Cubans as well as in the hands of Americans.”

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PROFILE Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Writer

In each young person, there is the potential of a great leader. In each great leader—lies the future of our country’s well being. This kind of affirmation is the foundation of building a stable and responsible citizen.

No one knows this better than Chicago native and attorney Kim Foxx. If you were to take a look at her impressive resume, you will see that it will reflect her hard work, intelligence and academic talents in climbing to the top of her game. Foxx rose through the ranks of law school graduating from Southern Illinois University, to cutting her teeth as a juvenile prosecutor and supervising attorney in the juvenile justice bureau of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office—to holding down the position of Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Planning for Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle is quite impressive. able to process their emotions around ple do what was right,” she said. As a

Kim Foxx:

Photo by: Mary L. Datcher

Triumph Over Adversity

A few months ago, she made the announcement to step down from her appointment as the Deputy Chief of Staff to seek a higher post—the Cook County State’s Attorney office. The move was a bold one and some may think ambitious on her part to try to unseat Cook County State’s Attorney, Anita Alavez, but Foxx is no stranger to a tough challenge.

Her childhood doesn’t read like the television script of the “Brady Brunch” or the fictional characters of the Huxtables, but having a determined mom and grandmother to motivate her overshadowed her circumstances. Raised by a single mom, Foxx and her brother moved around between the Cabrini Green projects to the Austin community and at one point finding themselves homeless. Dealing with some of the challenges, as a young girl, she was a victim of sexual abuse and without hesitation, her mother sought professional help for her to heal.

“My mother was a victim of domestic violence as well. All of these factors we see in a number of the youth that come through the justice system. Our girls who have anger issues are un-

what’s happening in the home so they explode outside of the home,” Foxx said.

One of the changes that influenced Foxx was being relocated from her Cabrini Green elementary school less than two miles away in Lincoln Park to the LaSalle Language Academy. “It was a world of difference in terms of what your expectations were. They expected me to learn Spanish in third grade when kids began learning in kindergarten. There was not an expectation that I couldn’t reach. There was not an expectation that I could not play an instrument. They just laid it out for you,” she said. “You will do this, you will do that because they believed you could.”

That determination continued to follow Foxx to Lincoln Park High School where she began to build her oratory skills, joining the student law program. Foxx recounts, “I knew very early that I would practice law. We were always in court for child support.

My mom would tell me, ‘This is the place where they make things right.’

I knew that I wanted to be a part of that. I want to be a part of making peo-

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high school student, Foxx would participate in mock trials with fellow students being coached by professional lawyer mentors. One of the things she remembered, a teacher told her, “‘You can’t roll your eyes when people object.’ I said, ‘I do?’ The whole team said, ‘Yes, you do!’ So, to this day, I’m mindful of not looking annoyed or to roll my eyes.” Foxx laughs.

These are some of the things that Foxx discusses when she talks about how she was raised and the strong women in her life—growing up in one of the most challenging parts of the city at the time. She feels a deep connection between her past and her present as she dives into the murky waters of the political campaign trail.

“Right now, people see that there is a real need. The issue is bigger than the personality. We talk about ‘Justice or Else’, there is a real sense in this country that ‘Justice’ is not equatable. It’s just ‘us’ instead of ‘justice’. It hasn’t been difficult for people to stand up and say, ‘It’s time for change.’ I really think from the endorsements that are out there with more to come, people are tired,” Foxx said.

Her campaign endorsements have gradually started to build up a diverse mix of political leaders from Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (9th District), Chicago City Treasurer Kurt Summers, State Rep. Elaine Nekritz, State Senator Kwame Raoul, Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Larry Rogers, Jr., City Council Black Caucus Chair Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer (6th Ward), Alderman Carrie Austin (34th Ward) and Democracy for America.

Since mid-October, the Foxx camp has raised $200,000 and understand there is still a great deal of monies that will be needed to go up against the Alvarez machine and candidate, Donna Moore.

To Foxx, this election is more than just a soundbite or clever hashtag—it’s about engaging the communities that are most affected by disparities that are plagued by the criminal justice system. “There’s an obvious resonance with people in communities that have been affected by violence. If you go to the North Side, they also see it. For them, it’s a matter of what’s happening to these communities? There’s empathy and also the county rises and falls by the last of our neighborhoods— its heartbreaking to see this.”

In addressing some of these disparities, Foxx contends the top three concerns that is a ‘must’ to address are focusing on low level offenses which holds certain bias towards Black and Hispanic offenders. “How is it that we find certain populations that are ‘over represented’ in the jails?”

Police accountability is another priority in bringing some validity of trust between the community and law enforcement. “Across the board, there is a concern from the national conversation on Sandra Bland, Freddie Gray and Michael Brown as well as Rekia Boyd.

People are asking how come we never see anything happen to police officers? There’s a notion that the State’s Attorney office and the CPD are joined by the hip so you may rarely see police accountability,” Foxx explains. “People are frustrated by this.”

Lastly, she shares her growing concern over the gun violence and fear that has gripped Cook County residents. “We spend a lot of money on nonviolent offenders in our jails and the violence is ramping up. The question becomes, ‘You’ve locked up so many people. How come our streets are still pouring blood?,” she contends. “We’ve diverted our attention to thousands of little cases that the effort, time, money and energy to battle the big issues have been ignored.”

A wife and mom of two young daughters, Foxx holds these issues close to home as she seeks an office that will influence the future of not only her children but all children that reside in the county. This is not a responsibility she takes lightly. With her family in her corner, she reflects on the challenges that could’ve made her just another negative statistic but in fact made her a strong example of triumph over adversity.

“For me, I feel so blessed to come from where I’ve come from and given an opportunity to do something. I want to be able for us to have prosperous communities thrive because we are not throwing them away. It’s personal to me because I’m watching us literally throw people away. It has impact on communities, when you throw away a generation.,” Foxx concludes. “What happens when the fathers aren’t there or when the sons aren’t there? When we have policies that don’t fit the crime and people go away—they come back, can’t get a job or an education.

We’re watching the destruction and doing absolutely nothing about it.” Kim is an advocate for change.

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LOCAL NEWS Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Writer

The streets of Chicago is not as hard to maneuver as some may think. Growing up on the West Side, Madison Street was the geographical compass of determining where we coming from and where we were heading. We were introduced to our first presidents by becoming familiar with the order of our streets. Whether you lived between Washington, Jackson, Adams, Monroe and Van Buren—the common denominator was the West Side.

As you travel South from Austin, over the 1-290 Eisenhower Expressway, the numbers go up past Roosevelt and the empty lots begin to open up into the Lawndale community and traveling North East will position you in Humboldt Park. Knowing the streets is not about being tough and guarded, it’s about being geographically aware being so in tune that you become the compass. This can save your life or end it.

BUILD has been a life saver for many whose called the West Side and Northwest Side of Chicago their home. Established in 1969 under Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development, it began as a gang intervention program dealing with more than 200 gang affiliated youth.

Since its start, BUILD now serves close to 3,000 Chicago youth in the Austin, Humboldt Park, Lawndale, Garfield Park and reaching out to the South Side.

There are organizations that have similar outreach programs but BUILD has carved out a unique place in the community which has existed over the past 46 years. They have called the North Side home until 2012 when they relocated their operations to the Austin community, occupying the old South Shore Bank building north of the I-290 expressway. What may be regarded to some as a community center, behind the walls of the pristine white and brown brick building is years of history and hard core experience.

The organization is run like a well-oiled machine with art and technology programs for young students but there are no restrictions for community residents of all ages to utilize their resources.

As you walk the hallways of BUILD, the artwork of students grace the walls giving you a sense of community www.chicagodefender.com

Gang Invention Staff of BUILD Pictured (l-r:) Pablo Galvez Deion Geiger Clifton “Booney” McFowler Felix Jusino Terrence Smith David Osorio Dahveed Todd Martin Anguiano

BUILD: The

ownership and participation. However, the real beauty of the organization is the ‘art of intervention’--the staff.

BUILD has one of the most effective gang intervention teams in the Chicago region. The team is a diverse group of ex-gang members, ex-felons and non-offenders, both Hispanic and Black men who have come together for a common mission—to save young lives.

Clifton ‘Booney’ McFowler grew up in the Austin community having joined ‘The Undertakers’, a part of the Vice Lords gang in the 1970’s. He served 27 years in prison and upon release, returned to his neighborhood noticing a great change. “I been home 5 years.

I’ve been in this community all of my life. When I returned home and saw the condition of my community I recognized that I was such a major part of the construction of my community.

I knew I had to be a part of the reconstruction of my community,” He said.

He was approached by BUILD to join their team and be a part of this change with its influence and experience. He is happy with his choice and feels a connection to the youth that they are in need for some solid guidance.

Streets Are Watching

“The youth can bring their grievances to us. When they bring it to me, I bring it to us (BUILD). We sit around as a team and discuss solutions as how to combat the violence in the community. We also help the youth find jobs during the summer and winter times. These are the resources that we didn’t have in Austin when I was growing up,” McFowler said. “This end of Austin – everyone forget about the South. Things are concentrated North of here so this ends up being the most neglected part of the Austin community. This is the most violent section because there aren’t a lot of resources – no entrepreneurship.”

Felix Jusino has been a part of BUILD since 1990’s, having served time and released in 1994 — It has become a real life mission for him. “I’ve been doing this type of work since 1994. Before then, I got in trouble and went to prison and got out. I started working with BUILD. During the time I was in prison, I realized my fellow inmates were not my enemy. I learned that inside. When I was in the streets, and I saw you, I would come at you because of your ‘colors’ (gangs identify each other by their colors) or because you were a different race. I realized inside the prison walls, that we weren’t enemies,” Jusino said.

With organizations such as Cease Fire on shaky ground not receiving adequate State funding to continue community outreach to youth in trouble; BUILD picks up the slack. It contiues an ongoing connection with young adults.

The BUILD team shares common experiences with its clients. Jusino said, “They can relate to us because we’ve been through a lot of the hardships they’re going through. ‘You’ve been shot, I’ve been shot. You’e fighting a case, I’ve fought cases. You’ve been down to prison, I’ve been to pris-

on.’ I know it can delay some things in life but I can do it – you can do it. So, that’s our message.

As one of the younger invention coordinators, Terrence Smith has never been convicted and has used his influence to encourage students through sports. “As far as connecting with the youth, it’s just meeting them where they’re at – to find a common goal to reach them. A lot of us use sports – that’s the big thing. There’s food and there’s sports. You have free food or basketball or have a football, it breaks a lot of barriers,” He said. “Some of the things that we do with the gangs is ‘case management’ through the juvenile detention center. The first thing is to make sure that they have a safe and comfortable haven because they come from all over the city. They can get there safely and return home safely. That is our first priority.”

Everyday, there is a young victim whose been shot or have died from a gunshot wound. The relationships that the team has grown over the years, have built a level of trust between many families of trouble youth. No one knows this better than Max Cerda who is often on speed dial with many families. A former staffer of Cease Fire and hospital respondent, he is a quiet but strong presence on the BUILD gang intervention team.

“BUILD is not funded by the government, they just can’t shut us down because they don’t want to give us any money. That’s another contributing factor that keeps us successful.

Our predecessors, our past directors were wise and smart enough to have relationships and engage with private donors that is not contingent on the State budget. We’re blessed compared to other organizations depending on State and federal funding,” Cerda explains.

One of the ways that BUILD continues to bring in the private donations is through ongoing monthly events such as fundraisers hosted by the Associate Board. They continue to host seminars and workshops for residents to learn about healthy eating, nutrition, job preparation, art design and life learning skills. There is no doubt the commitment that its staff has to help the community grow in a positive way.

“We’ve been here and we’re still here. We’re committed. We keep our relationships going, we build from there and we’re consistent,” Booney said. “When you’re working with young people, you have to be consistent. The moment you walk away—they don’t want to have anything to do with you.”

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CD Around Town

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The Chicago Urban League’s 54th Annual Fellowship Dinner

04 Tradition is celebrated throughout American during this season but off the record in Chicago the season kicks off with the Macys (formerly Marshall Fields) Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Windows. In fact, it’s been a Chicago tradition for over 100 years. The 108 year tradition continues with the Walnut Room, the first restaurant established in a department store a restaurant where the ceremony takes place.

So with tradition comes innovation and the birthing of new beginnings, new traditions. Every year people pack the house as they gather on the 7th floor of Macys for the ceremony as a celebrity flicks the switch that lights the 45 foot tall tree. On Saturday November 7 Macy’s did not disappoint, joined by actress and multi-platinum recording artist, Jordan Sparks, who pulled the switch along with participating 6-yearold Make-A-Wish® twin brothers Ameer and Amar kicking off the Macy’s Believe campaign.

She then graced us with a mini performance to bring in the holiday cheer.

Tradition continued that evening at the Chicago Hilton, Michigan Ave Cultural Mile, Continental Ballroom at the Chicago Urban League’s 54th Annual Fellowship Dinner: “Inspiration for the Next Generation.”

In keeping with its grand presentation the room was packed with Chicago’s Black elite and upwardly mobile. The room was festive with conversation that carried throughout as people mixed, mingled and exchanged promising moments of possibility. Gala Chair, Melvin D. Williams inspired the crowd and Interim President/CEO Shari Runner welcomed the guests. The evenings recipients of the Edwin C. “Bill” Berry Civil Rights Award were Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson and Chicago’s own historian, respected educator and Civil/political rights activist Timuel D. Black.

Seaway Bank closed out October with its Women Continuing the Legacy Luncheon featuring panelists of some of Chicago’s Top Business women .

Captions: 01. (l to r) Rev. Jesse Jackson, Senatorial candidate Andrea Zopp, Isabel Wilkerson, Cheryl McNeil, Timuel Black, Shari Runner, Mayor Rahm Emanuel. 02. Shari Runner, Carol Mosely Braun. 03. (l to r) Val Stoudemire, Lester McKeever and Shari Runner.

04. Meloney Spann-Cooper,Linda Johnson Rice, Veranda L. Dickens — Moderator. 05. Isabel Wilkerson, Norma Dupont, Maudlyne Ihejirika, Timuel Black, Shari Runner, Debra Jennings-Johnson from BP and her guest.

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Chicago Urban League photos courtesy of: Len Gar Media Consultants/Victor Powell Photography.

Macy’s photos courtesy of: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Macy’s and DaShawn ‘Trigg’ Adams. www.chicagodefender.com

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Christmas At Macy’s Macy’s Christmas windows.

Jordan Sparks Performs.

L-r: Macy’s Chicago, Kim Groth VP & Store Manager, twins Amar & Ameer with brother Andre, Jordan Sparks and Martine Reardon, Macy’s Chief Marketing Officer.

Make A Wish twins: Ameer & Amar, brothers Anthony & Andre. www.chicagodefender.com

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ARTS & CULTURE

Art As Music

by Wadsworth Jarrell Revolutionary, 1972

Candace Hunter Defender Contributing Writer

Chicago Artists Month has come to an end. The Harlem Fine Arts Show has come to an end.

The SOFA (Sculptural Objects and Functional Art) has come to a close. And now, you are starving for more feasting for the eyes?

Well, have you made it over to the Museum of Contemporary Art for their incredible show, “The Freedom Principle”?

Touted as, Music you can see. Art you can hear, this show examines the work of musicians and visual artists, who, starting in 1965, experimented with their creativity and the product of that creativity.

This experimentation gave birth to the AACM. The Freedom Principle, is a large scale exhibition that examines and puts on view the thought and product of the creative musicians of the AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians) just as they celebrate their first fifty years of existence.

The AACM, born and bred on the Southside of Chicago along with the heyday of AfriCOBRA (the African Commune of Bad Relevant Artists) (bad being uber good and righteous), on the heels of OBAC (The Organization of Black American Culture) and the height of the Black Panther Party, was an experimental music organization whose time had come.

Revolution was on the lips of young brilliant artists. Artists who were struggling to find a new way to talk about, to show, to celebrate everything that they felt was good and exceptional in themselves and about their community. A brilliant and heady time.

The founders of the AACM, walking nearly lockstep next to their literary and visual comrades, borrowed liberally from each art form, creating a multidisciplined

The Freedom Principle THE Museum of Contemporary Art, through November 2015

art platform. Pianist/composer Muhal Richard Abrams, pianist Jodie Christian, drummer Steve McCall, and composer Phil Cohran were the founders. Soon followed by early members including: Henry Threadgill, Anthony Braxton, Jack DeJohnette, Wadada Leo Smith, Leroy Jenkins, Amina Claudine Myers, Adegoke Steve Colson, Chico Freeman, George

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Lewis and the Art Ensemble of Chicago: Lester Bowie, Roscoe Mitchell, Joseph Jarman, Famoudou Don Moye, and Malachi Favors.

Performance venues and spaces were hard to come by, and so the group, following suit behind the Educational Program of the Black Panther Party, started to offer free music instruction for the

youth in their community – which still continues today. Late in the 60’s, Europe discovered these “creative” musicians and bookings started to come in. Over the years, some of the members took up residence in Paris, London and New York, but Chicago has always remained the creative soil on which this music is housed.

The music of the AACM continued to attract listeners across both sides of the Atlantic, but not without controversy at times and small audiences. But, because it is a “Power Greater Than Itself” – one of the mantras of the AACM - the AACM continued on. And it was with great insight that the curators of the MCA saw fit to not only celebrate the work of the AACM, but also to conduct scholarly research, placing it and its work in the annals of Art History.

The Defender got a chance to sit with one of the curators of the Freedom Principle and talked about the reasons why this show is important and relevant. Meeting with Naomi Beckwith, the Marilyn and Larry Fields Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, we got to discuss this visually captivating exhibition that is about music and a time of creative confluence. Along with co-curator, Dieter Roelstraete, they had the yeoman’s task of holding true to the dissonance of the music and ideals of the AACM and bringing it together in a context that would be legible to the casual viewer as well as for those in scholarly pursuit.

The MCA reached out city-wide to make sure that this music, born and bred on the Southside of Chicago could be seen by the citizens of the Southside and the Westside and the Westbank of Paris. The ads in brilliant yellow can be seen every day on the back of #6 and #4 bus lines, beckoning us to come and enter and take in what is rightfully yours and, what is rightfully owned by the world at large.

So, how does music come to be in an Art Museum? The curators were both interested in contemporary Jazz and its place in Chicago. Recognizing cycles and how they come and go, the curators wanted to examine this particular time of the Black Arts Movement, and as Ms. Beckwith said, “…scholarly, intellectually, intentionally…”. www.chicagodefender.com

ARTS & CULTURE That cycle that created the Black Arts Movement of the 60’s is seen again now in the Black Lives Matter movement and the soon-to-be Post Obama landscape.

Ms. Beckwith wanted to examine these cycles in a deeply intellectual way, asking questions like, “How does one start to unpack this work as Art History?”.

Included in the exhibition are not only archival ephemera, but also the visual works and artifacts of AACM musicians and those who have been influenced and embraced by the originality of the AACM. Works by Nick Cave, Douglas Ewart, William Pope. L, Lauren Deutsch, Robert Abbott Sengstacke, Emilio Cruz, Rashid Johnson, Jae Jarrells, Wadswoth Jarrells, Nelson Stevens and others bring the visual punch to “seeing” music.

The Freedom Principle runs through November 22. Please go and “see” and “hear” for yourself. www.mcachicago.org for a complete schedule and hours.

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Top: Douglas Ewart in Paris studio, circa 1965.

Right: Members of AACM making music in the late 60’s

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BUSINESS Shawn Baldwin Andre Carter

the hundreds of thousands of dol-

Defender Contributing Writer

lars in programming and hardware it takes to even try. Believe me, it is

Financier Shawn Baldwin, a Chicago Defender Man of Excellence (Class of 2014), is at the forefront of a venture involving cutting edge technology that changes science fiction into science fact.

a significant risk.”

But apparently the risky business is working out for AIA. Since the firm was created in 2012, an independent accounting company pegged AIA’s value at $17.8 million in 2014, just two years after it opened. The firm is currently in the midst of another independent val-

It’s called “algorithmic trading,”

uation, which Baldwin believes will

and in the world of high investment,

be “significantly above” the 2014

it is a process of using computers

numbers.

programmed to follow a defined

The 49-year-old married, father

set of instructions for placing a

of four, Oxford University graduate

trade in order to generate profits at

is no stranger to trading. He has

a speed and frequency that is im-

spent the better part of his career

possible for a human trader.

in research, trading and investment banking.

Baldwin’s venture is called the AIA Group and it operates out of

Before AIA, Baldwin had suc-

his LaSalle Street office located

cess with two companies he pre-

next to the venerable Federal Re-

viously founded – an investment

serve Bank.

management firm and an invest-

AIA stands for acquisitions, in-

ment bank. In addition, he was the

vestments and arbitrage, which is

chief operating officer of a publicly

buying something at a lower price

traded investment advisory in New

and selling it at a higher price. AIA

York that at one point was worth

is an alternative investment firm

over $490 million – and all of this

that focuses on trading commod-

happened before he was 40 years

ities, currencies and derivatives in the global capital markets.‎ The firm trades using programs developed by industry professionals, PhDs and MBAs from The Wharton School, Northwestern and the University of Chicago.

Simply put, AIA uses computers to rapidly buy securities and then sell them at a higher price for a profit.

Baldwin, one of only a few African Americans involved in algorithmic trading and the second

Trading At The Speed Of Light African-American member of the headlines as lawmakers and reg-

“algorithmic trading is legal, and

Chicago Stock Exchange, explains ulatory officials try to determine if

the fact of the matter is that it re-

that “the computers find price dif- that ability of the computers gives

quires a significant investment that

ferences and trade on them hyper- additional privileges to profession-

you aren’t guaranteed will work out.

fast in nanoseconds.”

Anyone is able to make these types

al traders and hedge fund manag-

High speed and algorithmic ers over other investors. trading have been making the

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Baldwin simply defers that

of investments if they like, however very few people are willing to invest

old.

Baldwin’s first company, the investment management firm, grew to $1.8 billion in assets. His second business was an investment bank that underwrote over $68 billion in IPO’s (Initial Public Offerings) in a three-year period called the Capital Management Group. Some of the notable companies Baldwin’s investment bank served were the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Google and the New York Stock Exchange. www.chicagodefender.com

BUSINESS CONT. Slings And Arrows But working with Capital Man-

tal Management were ever singled ued fighting would be the best use

President Mario Draghi on crucial

the world of high finance, Baldwin

out for any violations and Baldwin, of my time and energy when I knew

monetary policy issues.

has some final words for would-be

his firm and his staff all had spot- I could make another high-impact

So Baldwin says that he is well

entrepreneurs of color: “Be aggres-

less records during the investment positive contribution.”

positioned and exactly where he

sive, courageous and determined,”

bank’s dealings.

wants to be. And though he liter-

he says, “and in the words of my

ally seems to be everywhere, be-

business idol Reginald F. Lewis –

regulatory fight with the Financial

A Successful Recovery

cause of the experience he went

‘Keep going...no matter what!’”

Industry Regulatory Authority (FIN-

He has. Baldwin’s perseverance

through as a Black businessman in

RA), a private non-governmental

is paying off with his new firm pow-

agement produced its share of white-knuckle moments for Baldwin.

His initially successful tour with the company ended during a bitter

organization that regulates member brokerage firms and exchange markets. (The public governmental agency that acts as the ultimate regulator of the securities industry, including FINRA, is the Securities and Exchange Commission.)

Of the dispute with FINRA, Baldwin says, “Certain members of the elite and old guard weren’t quite ready for me and they targeted spoiling my reputation. A number of times they wanted me to agree to settle against phantom charges and I steadfastly refused.”

The culmination of the dispute was that his firm was revoked and he was expelled. Baldwin calls the

“It was very important for

ered with cutting edge technology, and a new team in a hot market.

“Algorithmic trading is very hot and similar firms such as VIRTU

me to stand

have gone public with IPOs at very

my ground and

use of the technology to make high

fight. I wanted

says.

everyone to be

ence abroad with senior partners

clear that my integrity was not for sale.”

high valuations based upon their returns in trading profits,” Baldwin And AIA has increased its presbased in both London and Monaco to increase asset gathering and the AIA Group’s prospects of success going forward with an international focus and clientele base.

Baldwin himself seems to always be globetrotting.

He has

key trigger an event in which he or-

been placed at some of the most

dered regulators out of his offices

influential, exclusive internation-

over what he perceived to be al-

al finance forums worldwide and

leged mistreatment.

conferences all over the globe. He

“My parents raised me to fight for what I believe in and at some point the attacks became personal in an attempt to discredit and stop me,” Baldwin says. “In retrospect, I probably should have devised another way to display my anger at the mistreatment. However, it was very important for me to stand my ground and fight. I wanted everyone to be clear that my integrity was not for sale or lease at any price.”

To his point, none of the $68 billion in IPO transactions by Capiwww.chicagodefender.com

The alleged mistreatment even attracted the attention of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, who wrote several letters to the Chairman of

recently returned from the International Monetary Fund meetings in Lima, Peru.

He’s met with central bankers

FINRA on Baldwin’s behalf. Bald- in Tokyo and been invited to speak win has posted those letters on his and attend upper-tier finance website and says, “I have nothing meetings such as the Bloomberg Most Influential Conference and to hide.”

Baldwin engaged FINRA in a multi-year battle to be brought

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Forbes and Milken conferences.

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including

Forbes

back, but the fight devastated his and Fast Company have published firm. “So, I decided to just move his discussions and analysis with

forward and focus on opportunities billionaires such as Carlos Slim, in the future. I didn’t believe contin- Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen, and European Central Bank

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HEALTH

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Black America Donna Battle Pierce Syndicated Columnist, (Black Press Syndicate)

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This is one of the most potent foods available, supporting optimal health and well being, for life.

Raw hemp provides a broad spectrum of health benefits, including: weight loss, increased and sustained energy, rapid recovery from disease or injury, lowered cholesterol and blood pressure, reduced inflammation, improvement in circulation and immune system as well as natural blood sugar control.

Hemp belongs to the genus Cannibis sativa and has been cultivated for thousands of years as a source of fiber, edible seeds, edible oil, lubricant, and as a fuel.

Smoking cannabis isn’t particularly good for you, but it turns out applying it directly to the skin in the form of hemp seed oil has a few benefits you might want to see for yourself! The Cannabis plant contains powerful anti-inflammatory agents called cannabinoids – about 60 different types.

Benefits of Hemp Seeds

Hemp Seeds are a perfect and natural blend of easily digested proteins, essential fats (Omega 3 & 6), Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), antioxidants, amino acids, fiber, iron, zinc, carotene, phospholipids, phytosterols, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin D, vitamin E, chlorophyll, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, copper, potassium, phosphorus, and enzymes. All amino acids essential to optimum health are found in Hemp Seeds, including the rarely found Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). The 17+ grams of omega fats supplied by Hemp Seeds provides sufficient, continuous energy throughout your day. Many users also experience these health benefits: • Excellent source of essential fatty acids including Omega 3, 6 and GLA in the perfect balance.

• More digestible protein than meat, whole eggs, cheese, human milk, cows milk or any other high protein food.

• Rich in Vitamin E • Can be eaten by those unable to tolerate nuts, gluten, lactose or sugar; there are no known allergies to hemp foods.

Essential Fatty Acids in Hemp Seeds

The oil contained in the hemp seed is 75-80% polyunsaturated fatty acids (the good fats) and only 9-11% of the lesser desired saturated fatty acids. Hemp seed oil is reputed to be the most unsaturated oil derived from the plant kingdom.

The essential fatty acids (EFAs) contained in hemp seed oil are deemed essential because our bodies do not naturally produce them. This

means that they must be obtained from the food we eat.

Most health organizations agree that the human body needs a 3 or 4:1 balance of omega 6 over omega 3. Hemp seed is the only seed where this ideal balance occurs. It does not occur in flax, almond, walnut, soybean or olive oil. Daily use of flax seed can lead to dangerous imbalances since flax seed oil has a balance of 1:4 instead of a healthy 4:1 omega-6 over omega-3.

EFAs are involved with producing life’s energy throughout the human body and without them, life is not possible. In general, North Americans have a high dietary deficiency in EFAs due to their high intake of processed foods and meats.

It has been proven in several clinical studies that dietary supplementation with EFAs or their metabolites (such as GLA) will often prevent or even cure many forms of illness.

Hemp contains all the required proteins in the best proportions for human nutrition: Hemp protein is also a complete source of all 20 known amino acids including the 9 essential amino acids (EAAs), which our bodies cannot produce. Approximately 65% of the protein in hemp seed is made up of the globulin protein Edestin, and is found only in hemp seed. Edestin aids digestion, is relatively phosphorus-free and considered the backbone of the cell’s DNA. The other one third of hemp seed protein is Albumin, another high quality globulin protein similar to that found in egg whites. Hemp protein is free of the tryspin inhibitors which block protein absorption and free of oligosaccharides found in soy, which cause stomach upset and gas.

Hemp Seeds are a more digestible protein than meat, whole eggs, cheese, human milk, cows milk, or any other high protein food. They have a better spectrum of available proteins than soybeans--without the soybean anti-nutritional factors.

With 78% essential fats hemp oil greatly exceeds soy oil at 40%, canola oil at 30%, olive oil at 10% and other oils. Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fats may reduce cholesterol, blood pressure, coronary heart disease and stroke. The 3:1 ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 EFA’s in hemp oil is thought to be the best in nature for promoting cellular health. Hemp oil contains more “Omega 3” EFA components (19%) than are found in any fish and in most fish-oil supplements.

Hemp foods reduce inflammation and benefit those with arthritis, cardiovascular disease, psoriasis--even tuberculosis. By improving circulation and reducing inflammation, hemp products may be particularly beneficial for diabetics.

As a rare source of GLA, hemp seeds may be beneficial to those too ill to synthesize this EFA from other fats.

Hemp oil contains plant sterols, which may reduce the risk of colon and prostate cancer.

“Cannabinoids are powerful antioxidants worth exploring.

Take time to learn more about what foods you eat for your health’s sake.

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With recipes inspired by Black family celebrations, Jocelyn Delk Adams’ new book Grandbaby Cakes: Modern Recipes, Vintage Charm, Soulful Memories (Agate Surrey, $22.95) arrives just in time for the holidays. The colorful cookbook with more than 50 recipes and a short foreword written by The Chew’s Carla Hall, this charming book would make a great addition to your per-sonal kitchen bookshelf or to order as a gift for cooks of all levels.

Belk, who contributes regularly to the blog on her website, Grandbabycakes.com offers great advice for new bakers without much experience in the kitchen.

“Novice bakers need to gain the confidence that comes with knowing they created a successful recipe,” she say, adding that when they do, “the intimidation factor melts away.”

Pay attention to the top right corner of the page with this recipe for Mama’s 7UP Pound Cake and you’ll notice only one out of three highlighted measuring spoons. As revealed in the front of the book

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this classifies the recipe as requiring the least amount to time and effort. “If you are a novice baker, this level should be your first stop,” Belk writes, addressing new bakers when she mentions the lack of a leavening agent in this particular cake in the recipe’s headnote.

“A significantly longer creaming process adds more air to the batter, giving it the lift it needs.

Don’t skip this step,” she writes.

Mama’s 7UP Pound Cake Cake: 3 s ticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter at room temperature 3 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 5 eggs at room temperature 3 cups sifted cake flour ½ c up 7UP soda at room temperature 1 tablespoon lemon extract Glaze: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 3 tablespoons 7UP soda ½ teaspoon lemon extract Heat the oven to 315 degrees. Beat the butter for 2 minutes on high speed in the bowl of a stand mixer fitter with the whisk attachment. Slowly add the sugar and salt; continue beating until very pale, yellow and fluffy, about 7 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, combining well after each addition and scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.

With the mixer on low, begin adding the flour in 2 batches, careful not to over mix Pour in the 1/2 cup of the 7UP and 1 tablespoon of lemon extract. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.

Pour batter into a 10-cup Bundt pan that has been treated with the nonstick method of your choice. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Place the cake on a wire rack to cool 10 minutes; gently invert the cake on to a serving plate.

Let cake cool completely to room temperature.

Lightly cover the cake with foil or plastic to keep it from drying out.

To prepare the glaze: whisk together the sugar, 3 tablespoons of 7UP and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract in a small bowl until the mixture is pourable. Spoon the glaze over completely cool cake. Set aside until glaze hardens. Serve at room temperature.

Donna Pierce is a 2015 recipient of a Harvard Nieman Foundation Visiting Fellowship who is currently working on a cookbook 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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volve themselves in Scouting our communities reap the benefit. Scouting has developed some the nation’s most successful citizens in education, medicine, politics, business and a host of other successful careers which contribute to the fabric of our nation.

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It’s no secret that the Boys Scouts has produced some heavy hitters like Rex Tillerson -- CEO of Exxon Mobil, Hank Paulson -- Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and CEO of Goldman Sachs, J.W. Marriott Jr. -Chairman and CEO of Marriott International, Walter Scott Jr. -- Former CEO of Peter Kiewit and Sons, Steven Spielberg -Founder of Dreamwork, Charles F. Dolan -- Founder of HBO and Cablevision, H. Ross Perot -Founder of Perot Systems and former U.S. presidential candidate, Michael Bloomberg -- Former Mayor of New York City and founder of Bloomberg LP, Sam Walton -- Founder of Wal-Mart, Bill Gates -- Co-Founder of Microsoft, President Barack Obama and Former President, George W. Bush, and many more.

Saturday, November 14, the Boy Scouts of America, Pathway to Adventure Council will present five Chicago community leaders with the Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award, in recognition of their outstanding service to inner-city youth.

The award is named after American Civil Rights leader, Whitney M. Young Jr., who dedicated his life to serving and improving the lives of African Americans across the country.

“Like Mr. Young, this year’s honorees have demonstrated exceptional service and have blazed a trail of leadership in improving life in all areas of our great city,” said Pathway to Adventure Council COO, Marc Ryan.

“Their dedication to organizations like the Boy Scouts of America make our communities better places to live and www.chicagodefender.com

Marlow Colvin

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work. Mr. Young would be proud to know these fine gentlemen and would delight in not only what they have accomplished thus far, but what they are sure to do in the future.”

This year’s honorees are: • Shawn Baldwin: Chairman, AIA Group, LLC

• Marlow Colvin: Vice President, Governmental Affairs ComEd/an Exelon Company • James W. Compton: Retired CEO, Chicago Urban League/Consultant • Lou Sandoval: Co-Owner and Co-Founder, Karma Yacht Sales, LLC • Howard Patton (posthumously): Retired Regional Director, Department of Treasury Bureau of Public Debt Saving Bond Division This year’s honorary chairmen are John W. Rogers Jr, CEO & Chairman of Ariel Investments, and Dr. Ronald J.

Temple, CEO of The Center for Global & International Education.

The award recipients’ contributions span a spectrum of social and educational opportunities, from donating funds to send underprivileged youth to camp, to facilitating financial literacy programs, to volunteering in Scouting programs, to providing jobs, training, and chaperoning trips aimed at enlightening youth about opportunities to attend college.

The Chicago Defender caught up with honoree, Lou Sandoval and asked him what impact The Boy Scouts had on his life?

Lou Sandoval stated, “As a young boy growing up on the South Side,

there were many choices I could have made that would have dramatically changed the course of my life. Scouting was that support system along with the love and direction from my parents that provided me the tools to achieve.

Most importantly by showing me that setting goals for oneself pushes you higher. Additionally, Scouting taught me that the path to success (of any kind) is not linear, rather a journey with many ups and downs that you have control over with the right decisions. It instilled in me the tenacity with which I live my life today.”

We asked honoree, Marlow E. Colvin, Why is this acknowledgement important to you?

He had much to say, “I am both thrilled and humbled to receive consideration for such a prestigious award from one of the Nation’s most prominent organizations. For more than a century the Boy Scouts of America have been developing the character of young boys and the evidence speaks for itself. When our young people in-

“What makes the award so meaningful is that it comes directly from the community that raised me. I grew up in the Scouts, participating as a third grader in my local Cub Scout pack that met every Saturday morning, in the basement of St. Felicitas Church.

So to receive such an award, named after one of my personal heroes, Whitney M. Young, Jr., makes this that much more of an honor.

Finally, while I thank the Boy Scouts of America for this honor, I especially would like to thank Dwayne Hunter for his tireless advocacy for Scouting on the Southside of Chicago.

I look forward to the evening of the 14th to celebrate all that the Boy Scouts have accomplished, and add my voice of congratulations to the Scouts, and the prominent awardees I’ll share the stage with.”

The awards dinner also serves as a fundraiser for the Scouting programs the honorees have championed. Last year, the event funded programs for over 1,100 at-risk and low-income youth served by Pathway to Adventure Council. These programs foster lasting relationships between youth and positive mentors, improve self-esteem and promote community service and leadership.

The 7th annual, Whitney M. Young Jr. Awards Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive.

To register, visit http://pathwaytoadventure.doubleknot.com/ event/1803127

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Nov 12

18th Annual Transportation Symposium Thursday,November 12, 2015 8:00 AM ­— 1:00 PM South Shore Cultural Center 7059 South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL (Free Admission and Metered Parking) For more information visit: IllinoisTransportationSymposium.com or email us at TSBE@RTAChicago.com

Nov 13

Auditorium Theatre presents ‘Made in Chicago Music Series’ featuring trumpet man Orbert Davis, Artistic Director for the 2014 Havana International Jazz festival will perform with the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic musicians.

50 E Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60605 For more info call 312.341.2300

Nov 13-14

The second annual, two-day HotHouse Old and New Dreams Festival will provide a mélange of talent complete with unusual musical pairings and long-overdue popular jazz appearances.

Friday: UGOCHI, M.A.D.D Rhythms Presents Jumaane Taylor’s Supreme Love With The Rajiv Halim Quartet, The Odean Pope Trio Saturday: Black Lives Matter/ Art Matters Round Table Discussion, Needle Drop: Critics spinning and digging Ornette and Old and New Dreams, Adam Rudolph’s Moving Pictures with Brahim Frigbane, Graham Haynes, Ralph Jones, Alex Marcello & Jerome Harris with special guest Hamid Drake, The Go: Organic Orchestra, 21 piece ensemble - NY meets Chicago Doors Open 7pm, Program 8 pm Saturday, November 14, Free Community Program 1-3pm, The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, Performance Hall and Penthouse 915 East 60th Street Chicago, IL. Tickets & more information:www.hothouse.net

Nov 13

HBCU Comedy Night Jokes N Notes 4641 S. King Drive.

Hosted by B. Cole / Featuring TuRae 8:30 P.M. Show 10:30 P.M. Show Tickets: $20.00

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Hamid The 2015 two-day HotHouse ‘Old and New Dreams’ Festival will provide a mélange of talent complete with unusual musical pairings and long-overdue popular jazz appearances. This premiere showcase highlights the key programming HotHouse has to offer, ranging from young up and comers, to seasoned performers worthy of greater recognition — new world and jazz giants that seldom come to town.

The festival line up: WHO: Friday: • UGOCHI • M.A.D.D Rhythms Presents Jumaane Taylor’s Supreme Love With The Rajiv Halim Quartet • The Odean Pope Trio Saturday: • Black Lives Matter- Art Matters Round table discussion • Needle Drop: Critics spinning and digging Ornette and Old and New Dreams • Adam Rudolph’s Moving Pictures with Brahim Frigbane, Graham Haynes, Ralph Jones, Alex Marcello & Jerome Harris with special guest Hamid Drake • The Go: Organic Orchestra,18 piece ensemble - NY meets Chicago

November 13, Doors Open 7pm, WHEN: Friday Program 8 pm Saturday November 14, Free Community Program 1-3pm, Doors Open 7pm, Program 8 pm

Dillard University (New Orleans, LA) vs. Paul Quinn College (Dallas, TX) Wilberforce University (Wilberforce, OH) vs. Kentucky State University (Frankfort, KY) Session Two: 7pm Harris‐Stowe State University (St. Louis, MO) vs. Central State University (Wilberforce, OH) Windy City HBCU Hardwood Classic After Party Society Nightclub 2201 W. Walnut 9:00 P.M. ‐ 2:00 A.M. Tickets: $25.00 in advance $30.00 at the Door For more info, visit: www.chihbcuhoops.org

Nov 14

2015 Windy City HBCU Hardwood Classic Chicago State University 9501 S. King Dr., Chicago IL Tickets per session ‐ $10.00 Session One: 1pm

Nov 21

The Made in Chicago Music Series at the Auditorium Theatre will produce The Billy Strayhorn Festival,

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Oden WHERE: The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, Performance Hall and Penthouse 915 East 60th Street Chicago, IL. This year we are thrilled to welcome a range of performers including two projects led by former homeboy Adam Rudolph. During the Saturday performance, Adam’s debut projects – Moving Pictures and the Go: Organic Orchestra - will demonstrate the artful array of global influences that define his compositions. On Saturday afternoon, HotHouse will offer free matinee educational events in the Logan Center penthouse “room with a view.” Leading jazz critics will play their favorite LP’s and will offer their “spin” on the music that has moved them over the decades. Additionally, youth from the Black Lives Matter movement will share their insights on how to make art that responds to the moment.

Friday highlights include the commanding performance of M.A.D.D. Rhythms’ Supreme Love – a tap dance whirlwind interpretation of Coltrane’s eternal hit record “A Love Supreme.” Attendees will also have a rare opportunity to enjoy the performance of the 86-year-old, Philly-based sax man, Odean Pope, who will headline the evening’s program. Old and New Dreams promises to be a spectacular multi-arts festival that will be a heralded entry in every arts and culture fall calendar.

Tickets & more information: www.hothouse.net

Lush Life: The Music of Billy Strafhorn For further information contact: Amanda Byrne at 312.341.2364 AuditoriumTheatre. org

Seating. Those in need of Accessible seating need to first purchase a General Admission ticket, then contact the venue Box Office at 312.923.2000 to reserve accommodations.

Nov 22

The Cooke Book: The Music of Sam Cooke with Darrian Ford House of Blues Chicago, Chicago, IL Doors @ 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver’s License, State ID or Passport. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. Please contact the House of Blues Box Office 312.923.2000 to inquire about Dinner Package Seating and/or Disability

Dec 04

McCoy Tyner Trio Geri Allen Danilo Pérez Echoes with a Friend Friday, December 4, 8:00 SYMPHONY CENTER PRESENTS JAZZ SERIES CSO.ORG/JAZZ • 312-294-3000 • Group Services 312-294-3040

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BELL Doris Bell …..Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at South Park Baptist Church, 37th. & King Dr. Funeral was held: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

RUTLEDGE Ella Rutledge ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 9:30 a.m.

– 10:30 a.m. at Greater Mt. Carmel, 7023 S. Halsted. Funeral was held: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

COTTON Kathryn Cotton ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 2309 E. 80th. Street. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

WILSON James Wilson ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Chapel. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

LYONS Joyce Lyons ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Shiolah B.C., 9211 S. Justine. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

HUGHES Kevin Hughes ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Star M.B. Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove.

Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

PURCELL Bobbie Purcell ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Holy Temple Evangalistic C.O.G.I.C., 15912 Lincoln Ave. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

MANGNUM Ruth Mangnum ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Holy Name of Mary, 11159 S. Loomis. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

WILSON Jimmie Wilson ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Chapel King. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

HENDERSON Charsteen Henderson ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Zio231-33 S. Pershing Road.

Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

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LEE Charles Lee ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at St. James A.M.E., 9256 S. LaFayette. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

HUGHES Ertavious Hughes ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Star M.B. Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. Interment: Contact Funeral for Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

LOCKE Dorothy Locke ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Baptist, 4849 S. King Dr. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

SARDIN Ruby Sardin ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. at Kenwood C.O.G.I.C, 46th. & Greenwood. Funeral was held: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

WIGGINS Eddie Wiggins ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Calvary B.C., 8247 S. Jeffery. Funeral was held: 12:00 p.m. –1:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

FIELDS Deloris Fields ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Church of the Living GOD, 6000 S. Union. Funeral was held: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Arrangements entrusted Cemetery. to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

FORD Titus Ford ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 12:00 p.m.

– 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Temple Church, 1743 W. Marquette. Funeral was held: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Arrangements entrusted Cemetery. to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

HUBBARD Geraldine Hubbard ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Chapel Jackson. Funeral was held: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Interment: Oakwoods Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

RILEY Stephen Riley ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral was held: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood South Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

PINKNEY Charles Pinkney ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 1:00 p.m.

– 1:30 p.m. at Chapel Lunford. Funeral was held: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.656 CANADY Estelle Canady ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Chapel. Funeral was held: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Arrangements entrusted Cemetery. to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

CARPENTER Roxanne Carpenter ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral was held: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

RHODES Shirley Rhodes ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral was held: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

HARRIS James Harris ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Beth Eden, 11136 S. Loomis. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Veterans Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

MC GHEE Robert McGhee ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. at Chapel. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

WELCH Jacquinetta Welch ….. Wake was held: Sat, November 07, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Chapel Jackson. Funeral was held: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

JACKSON Julian Jackson ….. Memorial was held: Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Chapel. Funeral: Contact Funeral Home for Details. Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567 CARTER Jake Carter ….. Wake was held: Sun, November 08, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Chapel King. Funeral was held: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Interment: Washington Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

LIGHTFOOT, SR. Donald Lightfoot, Sr. ….. Wake was held: Mon., November 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

HOWARD Samuel Howard ….. Wake: Friday, November 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

RODGERS Charles Rodgers, Jr. ….. Wake was held: Mon., November 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 8455 S. Stony Island Ave. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

WILLIAMS Damien Williams ….. Wake: Friday, November 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Temple Church, 1743 W. Marquette Rd. Funeral: 11:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

MOSBEY Vemeda Mosbey ….. Wake was held: Mon., November 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. at Chapel Jackson. Funeral was held: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Interment: Mt Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

HARDY Davita Hardy ….. Wake: Friday, November 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Chapel King. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

MC NUTT, SR. Eddie McNutt, Sr. ….. Wake was held: Mon., November 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Temple Church, 1743 W. Marquette Rd. Funeral was held: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral ome, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

TRIMBLE, SR. Milton Trimble, Sr. ….. Wake: Friday, November 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Chapel. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

JOHNSON Thelma Johnson ….. Wake was held: Mon., November 9, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Chapel. Funeral was held: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567 BUTLER Derotha Butler ….. Wake was held: Mon., November 9, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Chapel. Funeral was held: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Interment: Contact Funeral for Details Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567 ROBERTS Leslie Roberts ….. Wake was held: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

DUNN Shalohn Dunn ….. Wake was held: Contact Funeral Home for Details. Funeral was held: Contact Funeral Home for Details. Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

TAYLOR-CROSS Sharon Taylor-Cross ….. Wake was held: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Apostolic Faith Church, 3823 S. Indiana. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

COX Linda Cox ….. Wake was held: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Chapel. Funeral: 7:00 p.m.

– 8:00 p.m. Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

MOORE Pamela Moore ….. Wake was held: Contact Funeral Home for Details. Funeral was held: Contact Funeral Home for Details. Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

MILES, JR. Dwayne Miles, Jr. ….. Wake: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. at Chapel King. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

HOLMES John Holmes ….. Wake was held: Mon., November 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Westpoint Baptist Church, 35th. & Cottage Grove. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

EVANS Nora Evans ….. Wake: Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Chapel. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

GILDERSLEEVE Reginald Gildersleeve ….. Wake was held: Sun, November 08, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Chapel. Funeral was held: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567.

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GRANT, JR. Henry Grant, Jr. ….. Memorial: Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral: Contact Funeral Home for Details. Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567 BEAUZIL Jeanne Beauzil ….. Wake: Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment: Homewood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567 HAMILTON Desmond Hamilton ….. Wake: Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Chapel. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567 WATTS-JOHNSON Annette Watts-Johnson ….. Wake: Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567 KING Ida King ….. Wake: Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Chapel. Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567 WOODARD Mabel Woodard ….. Wake: Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church, 8210 S. Cornell. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, (773) 846.6567

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STARKS Mary Elizabeth Starks.…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 7, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ New Christian Love, 6225 S. Michigan Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

PULPHUS McClenton Pulphus…..Pre-past: Friday, November 13, 2015; 9:30 a.m.

Wake: 10:30 a.m. @ Carter Temple C.M.E., 7841 S. Wabash Ave. Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

WYNN Deloise Wynn.…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 7, 2015; 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel 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.

JONES Ms. Jerry Jones…..Wake: Saturday, November 14, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Washington Memory Gardens Taylor Funeral Arrangements by: Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

BRICE Diana Brice.….Wake was held: Monday, November 9, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ St. Mark United Methodist Church, 8441 S. St. Lawrence Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood South Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

ALMON Raymond Almon…..Wake: Saturday, November 14, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Lawndale Community, 3827 West Ogden Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oakland Memory Lanes, Dolton, IL Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

ROBINSON Luther Robinson…..Wake was held: Tuesday, November 10, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 10:30 a.m.

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

ROBINSON Jelnor Robinson…..Wake: Saturday, November 14, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Antioch M.B. Church, 415 West Englewood Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

PRAYOR Sharon Prayor…..Wake: Thursday, November 12, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

MARTIN Evelyn B. Martin…..Memorial Service: Saturday, November 14, 2015; 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

VELASQUEZ Denise Velasquez…..Wake: Thursday, November 12, 2015; 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Gary Oak Hill Cemetery, Gary, IN Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

DAVIS Frances T. Davis…..Wake: Saturday, November 14, 2015; 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 12:00 p.m.

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

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ALEXANDER Mary Alexander…..Wake: Friday, November 13, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Emanuel Baptist Church, 8301 South Damen Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT – CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF VS Josef Kralik; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15 CH 12086 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Josef Kralik; 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 1 in the resubdivision of Lots 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 in Block 8 in Vail`s Subdivision of Blocks 5 to 8, 25 to 28, 37 to 40 and 57 to 60 in South Lynne, being a subdivision of the North half of Section 19, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as: 6345 S. Winchester Ave., Chicago, IL 60636 and which said mortgage was made by, Josef Kralik, a single man; Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Key Mortgage Services,Inc.; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 1311545023; 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 NOVEMBER 30, 2015 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 File No: 15IL00245-1 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.

KOZENY & MCCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC. (6315218) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Cook, ss – IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORP III, Plaintiff, vs. GERALDINE MOORE, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 15 CH 13443.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: GERALDINE MOORE, and 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: THE NORTH 1 FOOT OF LOT 26 AND 27 IN BLOCK 1 IN SOUTH SHORE GARDENS, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLOT REGISTERED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER LR261054, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.. PIN: 25-01-203-041-0000.

Commonly known as: 8754 South Paxton, Chicago, IL 60617, and which said Mortgage was made

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LEGAL NOTICE KOZENY & MCCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC. (6315218) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Cook, ss – IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTINE APPAU AKA CHRISTINE SNEED APPAU (DECEASED), JENA C. AUSTIN, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CHRISTINE APPAU AKA CHRISTINE SNEED APPAU, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHRISTINE APPAU AKA CHRISTINE SNEED APPAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 14282.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHRISTINE APPAU AKA CHRISTINE SNEED APPAU, 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: THE SOUTH 6 1/2 FEET OF LOT 229 AND ALL OF LOT 230 IN E.A. CUMMINGS AND COMPANY`S 63RD STREET SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 20-18-401017-0000. Commonly known as: 5933 S. Winchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636, and which said Mortgage was made by CHRISTINE APPAU (DECEASED), as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bank of America, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0927313048, and the present owner(s) of the property being CHRISTINE APPAU (DECEASED), 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 NOVEMBER 30, 2015 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

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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: 5933 S. Winchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF9 PLAINTIFF VS. VALERIE D. RODGERS, JACQUELINE PHELPS, MONICA COLLIER, ANDREW RODGERS, CYNTHIA SUTHERIN AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF JOHN A. RODGERS, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES F/K/A ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHN A. RODGERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS NO: 15 CH 11512 Property Address: 9212 S. Anthony Ave. Chicago, IL 60617 CAL 56 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: Monica, Collier, Andrew Rodgers, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of John A. Rodgers, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Cook County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE NORTHWESTERLY 24 FEET OF LOT 20, LOT 21 (EXCEPT THE NORTHWESTERLY 18 FEET THEREOF IN BLOCK 82, IN THE CALUMET AND CHICAGO CANAL AND DOCK COMPANY’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 5 AND 6, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 15, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 26-06-407-006-0000 P.I.N.: COMMON ADDRESS: 9212 S. Anthony Ave., Chicago, IL 60617 And which mortgages were made by John A. Rodgers a/k/a John Rogers, as Mortgagor(s); and given to First Franklin A Division of Nat. City Bank of IN as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain “Mortgage” dated June 27, 2005, and recorded as Document No.0519620123, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you Monica, Collier, Andrew Rodgers, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of John A. Rodgers, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division, on or before the 4TH day of DECEMBER , 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Attorney No. 38413 Our File #: SPSF.2287

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT – CHANCERY DIVISION Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. PLAINTIFF VS Mattie L. Williams; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15 CH 12077 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: MATTIE L. WILLIAMS; 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 F.C. Gibb`s Subdivision of the South 208 1/10 feet of Block 3 in Hoyt and Farewell`s Hyde Park Subdivision of the West 52 acres and the South 1/2 of the East 28 acres of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as: 638 E. 65th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 and which said mortgage was made by, Mattie L. Williams, Unmarried; Mortgagor(s), to Urban Financial Group; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 0825446009; 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 DECEMBER 4, 2015 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 File No: 15IL00468-1 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 WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2006HE2 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE2 Plaintiff, -v.NICCO LAMAR, NATHAN DAVIS, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MERS, INC, AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, COOK COUNTY, EMPIRE OF AMERICA REALTY CREDIT CORP, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF THE LOTTERY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 31731 3524 WEST 73RD PLACE Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 7, 2015, 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 325 IN WILLIAM H. BRITIGAN’S MARQUETTE PARK HIGHLANDS BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 (EXCEPT THE WEST 50 FEET THEREOF) OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN 8 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 3/16 OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 AFORESAID, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 3524 WEST 73RD PLACE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-26-216-025-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $238,921.05.

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

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

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C1495648.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-95648 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 11 CH 31731 TJSC#: 35-13235 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SELENE FINANCE LP, Plaintiff, -v.GWENDOLYN THOMAS, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 05162 11446 S. HOMEWOOD AVE. 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 September 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 3, 2015, 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 THIRTY EIGHT (38) AND THE NORTH (1/2) OF LOT THIRTY NINE (39) IN BLOCK NINETY THREE (93) ALL IN WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 13, ALL OF BLOCK 14, LOTS 7 TO 63 INCLUSIVE IN BLOCK 20, LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 IN BLOCK 21 AND ALL OF BLOCK 24, 25, 28 AND 29 ALL IN SECTIONS 18 AND 19, ALSO A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 20 AND THAT PORTION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, EAST OF PROSPECT AVENUE IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN RECORDER’S OFFICE OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ON JUNE 27, 1872, IN BOOK 2 OF MAPS, PAGES 45, 36 AND 47, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 11446 S. HOMEWOOD AVE., Chicago, IL 60643 Property Index No. 25-19-222-047-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $247,816.13.

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 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 148400-142.

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 Attorney File No. 14-8400-142 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 14 CH 05162 TJSC#: 35-13189 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 SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-RP2 Plaintiff, -v.JESUS GONZALEZ, ANDREA GONZALEZ A/K/A ANDREA RUUALCABA G., AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC Defendants 09 CH 12807 3019 W. 53RD PLACE Chicago, IL 60632 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 10, 2015, 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 8 AND THE EAST 6 FEET OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 3 IN J.W. STEWART’S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 11 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 42 1/2 ACRES OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 3019 W. 53RD PLACE, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19-12-323-041-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $327,334.20.

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 C1495981.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-95981 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 09 CH 12807 TJSC#: 35-13401 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE SAIL TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-BC9 Plaintiff, -v.BARBARA BABUSKOW Defendants 14 CH 16480 524 WEST 46TH PLACE Chicago, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 31, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 2, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 6 IN A.A.E. TAYLOR’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 108.9 FEET OF BLOCK 4 IN THE ASSESSOR’S DIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 524 WEST 46TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-04-329-036.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $137,121.77.

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

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

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-000004.

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

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. IL-000004 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 14 CH 16480 TJSC#: 35-13057 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., S/B/M TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Plaintiff, -v.MARIA LUISA SERRANO, LUIS MARTIN GARCIA, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Defendants 11 CH 20476 3900 WEST 57TH PLACE Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 16, 2015, 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 47 (EXCEPT THE WEST 20 FEET THEREOF) AND ALL OF LOT 48 IN BLOCK 20 IN JAMES H. CAMPBELL’S ADDITION TO CHICAGO BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 (EXCEPT THE EAST 50 FEET THEREOF) OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3900 WEST 57TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-14-116-059-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $277,520.55.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-001889.

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

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. IL-001889 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 11 CH 20476 TJSC#: 35-13759 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 PENNYMAC CORP., Plaintiff, -v.LEO TAYLOR, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 16453 2925 W. SEIPP ST. Chicago, IL 60652 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, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 8, 2015, 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 50 IN THE WILBERT L. SIEVER’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 15 ACRES OF THE EAST 35 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 60 ACRES OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36 (EXCEPT ALL THAT PART OF THE SAID 15 ACRES WHICH LIES WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 36) IN TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2925 W. SEIPP ST., Chicago, IL 60652 Property Index No. 19-36-320-009-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $303,697.19.

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 CorpoFor information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number 10-0498.

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

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 10-0498 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 10 CH 16453 TJSC#: 35-16035 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., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2004 PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-WHQ2 Plaintiff, -v.JAMAR L. SULLIVAN Defendants 14 CH 08454 11811 S. PEORIA STREET Chicago, IL 60643 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 24, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTH 18 FEET OF LOT 5 AND THE NORTH 13 FEET OF LOT 6 IN BLOCK 2 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE ORIGINAL BLOCKS 8 AND 11 AND THAT PART OF BLOCK 7 WEST OF RIGHT OF WAY OF PITTSBURGH, CINCINNATI, CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS RAILROAD IN PLACERDALE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 11811 S. PEORIA STREET, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Index No. 25-20-422-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $114,156.66.

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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C1387668.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C13-87668 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 08454 TJSC#: 35-15215 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, AN ILLINOIS STATE BANKING ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- ESTEEM ENTERPRISE, INC., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, A/K/A ESTEEM ENTERPRISES, INC., LEROY WILLIAMS, AN INDIVIDUAL, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants 2015 CH 06536 6513 S. EVANS Chicago, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 20, 2015, 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 45 in Block 8 in Oakwood Subdivision of the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22, Township 38 North, Range 14 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 6513 S. EVANS, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-223-004-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $98,559.03.

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 any 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 any residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring any 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: BOODELL & DOMANSKIS, LLC, 353 North Clark Street, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60654, (312) 938-4070 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.

BOODELL & DOMANSKIS, LLC 353 North Clark Street, Suite 1800 Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 938-4070 Attorney Code. 46656 Case Number: 2015 CH 06536 TJSC#: 35-15148 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.JOYCE JEAN MCKERNAN Defendants 14 CH 06054 655 W. 43RD PLACE Chicago, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 10, 2015, 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 18 (EXCEPT THE EAST 7 FEET) ALL OF LOT 19 IN BLOCK 4 IN HEINTZ’S SUBDIVISION BEING 24 ACRES EAST OF AND ADJOINING THE WEST 10 ACRES OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 655 W. 43RD PLACE, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-04-306-038-0000.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $271,212.67.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C1495724.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-95724 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 06054 TJSC#: 35-13440 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.ESTELA RAZO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 17485 8420 S. SCOTTSDALE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60652 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 10, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 11, 2015, 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 331 IN SCOTTSDALE SECOND ADDITION, BEING IN RAYMOND L. LUTGERT’S RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 (EXCEPT THE WEST 33 FEET THEREOF) SUBDIVISION MADE BY LEROY COOK AND OTHERS OF LOT 4 IN ASSESSOR’S DIVISION OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8420 S. SCOTTSDALE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60652 Property Index No. 19-34-328-023-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $98,649.15.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, 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 17485 TJSC#: 35-13741 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.WAYNE FLOWERS A/K/A WAYNE G. FLOWERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 14220 6418 S. HONORE STREET Chicago, IL 60636 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 16, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTH 21 FEET OF LOT 8 AND THE NORTH 9 FEET OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 27 IN A RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 27 AND 28 IN SOUTH LYNNE IN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6418 S. HONORE STREET, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-19-210-027-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $42,465.92.

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 14220 TJSC#: 35-13752 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT – CHANCERY DIVISION Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. PLAINTIFF VS Amybell Bailey; Ezell Bailey; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15CH14493 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: AMYBELL BAILEY; Ezell Bailey; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 16 in Block 1 in Sidwell`s Addition to Englewood, a Subdivision of the South 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Lot 39 in School Trustees Subdivision of Section 16, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as: 5838 South Union Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621 and which said mortgage was made by, Ezell Bailey and Amybell Bailey, as Joint Tenants; Mortgagor(s), to World Alliance Corp.; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 0829757040; 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 DECEMBER 11, 2015 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 File No: 15IL00560-1 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.

F15090225 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs.

Wanda E. Rhine aka Wanda E. Brown aka Wanda Brown aka Wanda Rhine; Michael L. Brown aka Michael Brown; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 15331 11717 South Princeton Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60628 Loftus Calendar 59 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Michael L. Brown aka Michael Brown, 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: THE NORTH 30 FEET OF LOT 11 IN BLOCK 2 IN THOMAS SCANLAN’S ADDITION TO PULLMAN, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 25-21-416-010-0000 Said property is commonly known as 11717 South Princeton Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60628, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Wanda E. Rhine and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0904415012 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 DECEMBER 11, 2015 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 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR FOR ITS RESPECTIVE CLIENTS AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.SALLIE JOHNSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 14 CH 15418 1518 EAST 69TH PLACE Chicago, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 10, 2015, 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 1518 EAST 69TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-415-010-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $175,403.00.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. only Please refer to file number 14-073894.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Attorney File No. 14-073894 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 14 CH 15418 TJSC#: 35-16207 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 Plaintiff, -v.CEDRIC ESTERS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER BALTIMORE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 25847 6647 SOUTH MARYLAND AVENUE Chicago, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 8, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 9, 2015, 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 6647 SOUTH MARYLAND AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-121-049-1011.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $212,542.31.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, 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 5/151507(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 F14110645.

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. F14110645 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 12 CH 25847 TJSC#: 35-13634 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT – CHANCERY DIVISION Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Inc., formerly known as Genworth Financial Home Equity Access, Inc. PLAINTIFF VS Lawrence Thomas; Lottie Ushrea Thomas; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15 CH 12593 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: LAWRENCE THOMAS; Lottie Ushrea Thomas; 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 2 (except the North 10 feet thereof) and the North 20 feet of Lot 3 in Alport`s 79th and Homan Avenue Subdivision, being a subdivision of the North Two Thirds of the East half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 38 North, Range 13, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as: 7704 S. Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60652 and which said mortgage was made by, Lawrence Thomas; Mortgagor(s), to Genworth Financial Home Equity Access, Inc., formerly known as Liberty Reverse Mortgage, Inc.; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 0927157079; 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 DECEMBER 11, 2015 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 File No: 15IL00483-1 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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REAL ESTATE NOTICE F15040053 Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

SHARRON A. STAPLES AKA SHARRON STAPLES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 6301 Calendar 64 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 7769 South Exchange Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60649.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 605631890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.BERNARD S. WILLIS AKA BERNARD SHANEY WILLIS AKA BERNARD WILLIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 473 6424 SOUTH LOOMIS BOULEVARD 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 September 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 16, 2015, 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 6424 SOUTH LOOMIS BOULEVARD, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-20-111-033-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $300,569.86.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for 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 5/151507(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 F13110395.

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. F13110395 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 473 TJSC#: 35-13867 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 MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.EDUARDO ROSALES, VERONICA ROSALES Defendants 15 CH 6215 4741 SOUTH HOYNE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 29, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 1, 2015, 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 4741 SOUTH HOYNE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-07-108-023-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $71,045.08.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. only Please refer to file number 15-075487.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Attorney File No. 15-075487 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 15 CH 6215 TJSC#: 35-11161 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-7 Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH RAE A/K/A KENNETH L. RAE, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 15 CH 3906 6041 SOUTH KOLMAR 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 September 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 10, 2015, 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 6041 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-15-312-048-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $226,306.07.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. only Please refer to file number 15-074995.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Attorney File No. 15-074995 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 15 CH 3906 TJSC#: 35-13341 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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