Chicago Defender 12.23.15

Chicago and suburbs $1

Volume 111 No. 32

CHICAGODEFENDER POWERED BY REAL TIMES MEDIA

CHICAGODEFENDER.COM

December 23 - 29, 2015

Mount of Madness:

Mt. Carmel’s Black Parents Want Out of Football Mecca Xmas Political

MUNTU’s New Era

Page 04

Page 14

WISH LIST

CHRISTMAS

Cookies

Page 16

FRONT PAGE

By Maze Jackson

Note left on Williams’s door by Mt. Carmel football players.

Defender Political Editor Black parents that send their children to Mt. Carmel Catholic High School to play football know that it will be tough, but hope that the outcome will make their children better people and productive citizens.

Mount Carmel is a football mecca and few would argue with its success. Led by Frank Lenti, an old school Catholic League football coach who rules his teams with absolute authority, Mt. Carmel is second only to Joliet Catholic with 13 Illinois state football championships under its belt.

Mt. Carmel also has a record of consistently producing college level players, which is a major factor that attracts Black parents, sometimes with limited resources, to the Catholic League football powerhouse.

But behind the bright lights, state championships, and college recruiting come allegations of academic discrimination, punishment vs. payment, and a football first mentality that many of those same Black parents did not anticipate.

Football Plantation

One example is Foster Williams IV, a standout player on the rise whose parents are actively involved in his life and football career.

They agreed to send their son to Mt. Carmel for the opportunity to play for Lenti with hopes that the powerful coach could translate his football skills into a scholarship opportunity.

But after three years, when Williams’ parents could no longer afford Mt. Carmel’s $11,300 tuition and fees, they decided to transfer him to Simeon because of financial hardship. Mt. Carmel Principal Stimler disputes that.

Stimler says, “Foster Williams was a disgruntled parent who thought his son was better than he was, so he transferred his son to Simeon so he could play football.

He used financial hardship as a way out.

(ISSN: 07457014)

Published weekly by Real Times Media, Inc. 4445 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, Ill. 60653 Periodicals Postage Paid at Chicago, Ill. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Chicago Defender 4445 S. King Dr. Chicago, Ill. 60653

INSIDE

Wednesday – Tuesday December 23 - December 29, 2015

Front Page Story........................................................2 Opinion......................................................................6 Arts & Culture.........................................................14 Politics.......................................................................4 Community Calendar...............................................17 Classifieds................................................................18

Legacy On Hard Times

Mt. Carmel is one of the last Catholic high schools on the Southeast side of Chicago, struggling to maintain its connections to its traditional base while keeping a tight grip on changing Black athletes.

Mt. Carmel has to maintain the delicate balance between staying connected to its legacy while generating revenue under current market conditions.

Mt. Carmel’s issues are compounded by its physical location, which is at 64th and Dante, in a neighborhood bordered by the edge of the University of Chicago and Stony Island.

Based on its location alone, Mt. Carmel has to fight the stigma of being in the “hood” as it also tries to compete with rival Catholic schools that are located closer to “safer” enclaves on the Southwest and Northwest sides of Chicago.

Increasingly, the same Catholic schools in those same enclaves are becoming a refuge for the residents of the Northwest and Southwest sides seeking to protect their children from the ills that plague Chicago Public Schools, a fact that Mt. Carmel’s Principal John Stimler readily admits.

“We have to compete for students with places like Saint Rita and Marist and it’s a challenge to get them to come here when their parents are concerned about shootings on Stony Island,” he lamented.

“It’s really tough. We have the other schools saying we are going to be the next Hales,” he continues, referring to Hales Franciscan High School, the predominately Black Catholic high school located on 49th and Cottage Grove.

Mt. Carmel’s history and legacy as a football powerhouse keep the alumni contributing and college recruiters in the building.

But some parents allege that as Mt. Carmel continues to struggle to find the resources to operate, it has traded academic excellence for a win at all costs mentality to appease the alumni who are willing to write checks for champions.

That is why some allege Mt. Carmel is willing to go to extreme measures to control its players.

CHICAGO DEFENDER

CONTACT US

At The Chicago Defender

Black Parents Want Out Of Mt. Carmel Football Mecca

“If a kid goes to school three years at Mt. Carmel, we bend over backwards to make sure they graduate from here, so that wasn’t really the issue. Mr. Williams transferred his son purely for football reasons, which just isn’t right,” said Stimler.

Williams’ father tells a different story. “I could not afford Mt. Carmel anymore. How can anyone tell me my finances? They did not want my son to play anywhere else,” Foster Williams III said in an interview.

Williams also states that when he decided to transfer his son out of Mt. Carmel, his family was subjected to threats and intimidation from the school, coaches and players.

According to Williams, it began with Mt. Carmel trying to convince him to stay, but when they realized that he was determined to transfer to Simeon, things got ugly.

Williams says Lenti allegedly told a team captain that he would make sure that Williams would never be recruited by colleges. “Lenti tried to make sure my son could not play in Chicago his senior year,” Williams says.

“He chose to sink his teeth in to my son. They tried to make him an example for the other kids, using fear and intimidation.”

According to Williams, one evening, a group of Mt. Carmel players showed up at his doorstep looking for his son and pinned a note to the door demanding his son’s Mt. Carmel football helmet.

“It was a helmet I paid for. My son used it for summer camps so we bought it outright,” Williams recounted. “In today’s world, why any grown man would send a group of young people to my door is just unbelievable. It’s just plain irresponsible. They crossed the line.”

Principal Stimler, referencing the same incident, said, “His son kept one of our helmets, painted it blue, and posted it on Twitter. So yes, maybe coach encouraged some of the boys to go get the helmet. I mean come on, he posted our helmet, painted it blue, so of course nobody liked that, and you know how kids are.”

02 December 23 - 29, 2015 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Dirty Tricks?

Williams also alleges that, to back up Lenti’s threat that Williams would never play football in Chicago again, Mt. Carmel refused to provide his son’s transcripts in a timely fashion because of unpaid “fees.”

Williams said it was a tactic to “make my son miss the eligibility deadline. But I paid for everything, including the fees. I wanted to make sure we could walk out of there free and clear.”

But after giving Williams the transcripts, Mt. Carmel asked the IHSA to block Simeon from allowing Williams to play football based on boundary restrictions. “We did ask the IHSA to enforce its own rules,” confirmed Stimler, who is coincidentally a member of the IHSA board.

The rule he references requires a student athlete transferring from a private to public school to sit out athletics at their new school for one year. This applies even if the student-athlete already resides in his or her public school district.

Williams believes that Stimler wanted to eliminate his son’s high school career and any potential scholarship opportunities at the same time his family was going through financial hardships.

“What they did to my son, it was just wrong!” the elder Williams emphasized. “When we said we couldn’t afford it anymore, they told us to ‘get a loan,’” his wife chimed in.

Williams eventually won his case with the IHSA and his son was able to play for Simeon after missing one game. He finished the season as a standout and has received interest from some colleges. But Williams says his son is discouraged about his future prospects because of his decision to leave Mt. Carmel.

In the meantime, his father Foster Williams III is emphatic when speaking to Black parents who are considering sending their kids to Mt. Carmel to play football.

“If your kid is good, they sink their teeth into them,” he says. “And if you don’t do what they say, they do their best to ruin them, both athletically and academically.”

(The Chicago Defender gave Mt. Carmel the opportunity to respond to the allegations. They declined, but did send a letter in response to our inquiries.)

Main operator (312) 225-2400 Advertising, ext. 149 Editorial, ext. 136 Classifieds, ext. 154 Circulation, ext. 161 Customer Service Hours Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Editorial submissions to The Chicago Defender letters@chicagodefender.com businessnews@chicagodefender.com editorial@chicagodefender.com eventcal@chicagodefender.com EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT

President/Publisher: Cheryl Mainor Executive Editor: Kai EL’Zabar Production Manager/Art Director: Steven M. Johnson Political Editor: Maze Jackson Senior Staff Writer: Mary L. Datcher Photographers: Andre Hampton and Adrian Burroughs Sr. Contributing Writer: Bob Starks Consumer Advocate: Ken Hare Contributing Writer: Arionne Nettles Sports Writer: Terrence Tomlin Arts & Culture Editor: Candace Hunter Administrative Asst./Social Media Manager Cree Rivera ADVERTISING

Director of Advertising Sales Dyanna Knight Lewis Senior Account Executive William Rogers New Business Development Manager Terri Winston CIRCULATION

Bertha Cromwell ADMINISTRATION

Debbie Williams Director of Financial Services and Marketing

Verified has conducted an audit of printing, distribution, and financial records, as well as other data to substantiate circulation data submitted to Verified. This audit followed guidelines prepared in conformity with generally accepted circulation auditing procedures involving records covering all distribution methods utilized for qualified circulation during the period(s) covered by the reports. The results of this audit warrant the issuance of this audit report to as a true and accurate statement of the qualified circulation of the client publication. We certify to the best to our knowledge all information set forth in this Publisher’s Statement in true and in accordance with VERIFIED AUDIT CIRCULATION Procedures and Regulations.

www.chicagodefender.com

NATIONAL NEWS Andre Carter Defender Contributing Writer

If you’re traffic-stopped by a cop of a different race, you’re more than twice as likely to be subjected to some kind of nonfatal force than if the officer who stopped you looks like you.

If a cop is conducting a personal search on you and you’re Black, you’re twice as likely to experience some nonfatal force from that officer than if you were being searched and you were White.

These little everyday facts of life about being Black and dealing with law enforcement that everyone knows but really can’t prove have just been quantified in a new study by the Justice Department.

Called “Police Use of Nonfatal Force, 2002-2011,” the Bureau of Justice Statistics-researched report, released last month, firmly asserts that Blacks are 2.5 times more likely to experience the threat or use of nonfatal force by police than Whites.

In the report, “nonfatal force” is defined as “shouting, cursing, threatening, pushing or grabbing, hitting or kicking, using pepper spray, using an electroshock weapon, pointing a gun or using other force.” In other words, some verbal or physical roughing up, with maybe a small order of ass-whupping on the side.

The study says that on average, 44 million U.S. residents 16 or older have one or more face-to-face contacts with police every year.

For the years included in the report – 2002 to 2011 – nearly 1.6 percent of U.S. residents who had those contacts with police experienced the threat or use of nonfatal force. Of those, three out of four described the force as excessive. www.chicagodefender.com

Feds’ Study: Cops Use Nonfatal Force On

Blacks Twice As Much As Whites The study says that of those who had such contacts with the police, Blacks (3.5 percent) were 2.5 times more likely than Whites (1.4 percent) and 1.7 times more likely than Hispanics (2.1 percent) to experience the threat or use of nonfatal force.

Also, Blacks (2.8 percent) were more likely than Whites (1.0 percent) or Hispanics (1.4 percent) to perceive the nonfatal force as excessive.

It could mean that cops used nonfatal force on Blacks more emphatically than Whites.

Police-initiated stops accounted for the majority (51 percent) of face-to-face contacts. Among these stops, street stops (7.6 percent) were more likely than traffic stops (1.1 percent) to involve nonfatal force, so you’re more likely to have force used on you if the cops roust you just walking down the street or hanging on the

corner with your buddies.

The analyses show that police use of nonfatal force varies by race.

Blacks (4.9 percent) experienced nonfatal force during police-initiated contacts at a rate nearly three times higher than Whites (1.8 percent) and nearly two times higher than Hispanics (2.5 percent).

Additionally, Blacks (14 percent) were more than twice as likely as Hispanics (6 percent) to experience nonfatal force during street stops.

The study found that Blacks were almost three times more likely than Whites to experience verbal force – being shouted or cursed at – and more than twice as likely to experience physical force. Perhaps that’s why Blacks were almost three times more likely to perceive the use of physical force to be excessive than Whites.

Interestingly, the perception that the force used was excessive varied by the type of police action taken.

People who were hit or kicked were more likely to perceive the police action to be excessive (97 percent) compared to those who had a gun pointed at them (81 percent), were pushed or grabbed (79 percent), were threatened with force (76 percent), or were shouted or cursed at (49 percent).

In addition, those who were injured were more likely to perceive the force as excessive (94 percent) than those who were not injured (74 percent).

Among residents who experienced force, 87 percent believed the police did not behave properly, but during contacts that did not involve force, 90 percent of residents believed the police did behave properly.

However, Blacks (84 percent) were still less likely to believe the police behaved properly during contacts without force than Whites (91 percent) or Hispanics (88 percent) did. Maybe it’s the tone of voice that cops use with Blacks compared to Whites, and even Hispanics, even when force or the threat of force is not present.

And although rates of contact were similar across all geographic areas, people in urban locales (2.1 percent) were more likely than those in the suburbs (1.5 percent) or rural (1.2 percent) areas to experience nonfatal force.

Other findings of the study show that: • Males and people ages 16 to 25 are more likely to experience police contact and the use of nonfatal force than females and persons age 26 or older.

• Residents who did experience the use of force (44 percent) were more likely to have had multiple contacts with police than those who did not experience force (28 percent).

• Traffic stops involving an officer and driver of different races were more than twice as likely to involve the threat or use of force (2.0 percent) than traffic stops involving an officer and driver of the same race (0.8 percent).

• Blacks (1.4 percent) were twice as likely as Whites (0.7 percent) to experience nonfatal force when also experiencing a personal search during their most recent contact.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which provides federal leadership in developing the nation’s capacity to prevent and control crime, administer justice, and assist victims.

This report, related documents, and additional information about the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ publications and programs can be found on the BJS website http://www.bjs.gov/.

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • December 23 - 29, 2015 03

POLITICS Robert Starks

Jobs And Contracts

Defender Contributing Writer

• An immediate accounting of the number and percentage of city jobs and contracts that have been given to Blacks.

“From a commercial point of view, if Christmas did not exist, it would be necessary to invent it,” says social critic Katharine Whitehorn.

• A comprehensive disclosure of the number and percentage of Blacks working in each department and category of city employees.

• A comprehensive disclosure of the number and percentage of Blacks awarded city contracts by Mayor Emanuel since he has been in office.

This fact is often overlooked and sometimes denied by the business community, however, we know that this reality is uppermost in the minds of Magnificent Mile merchants.

They are watching their businesses take a 25 percent plunge in sales from Black Friday to Christmas Eve as a result of the marches and demonstrations being staged by dozens of groups, including Rainbow/Push, One Chicago, and dozens of groups of millennials from all over the area as well as many from out of state.

The proven success of these demonstrations – blessed by the mild weather that Chicago has had during this run – makes it clear that these actions will continue on unabated for some time.

This is because the Black community, in spite of the successes to this point – including the firing of the top cop and the Department of Justice investigation – recognizes that there are many more issues in need of resolution.

These unresolved issues comprise a collective Black community wish list of items that cannot be purchased at a store on North Michigan Avenue.

These items are listed below.

L aquan McDonald And Beyond • The appointment of an independent prosecutor for the trial of policeman Jason Van Dyke for the execution of Laquan McDonald.

• The immediate resignation of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and a complete and thorough federal investigation of her office and its handling of police shootings of Blacks.

• A Department of Justice investigation of the Independent Police Review Authority’s (IPRA) handling of the Laquan McDonald case and its overall

Crime And Violence

A Black Chicago Christmas Wish List handling of shootings of Blacks. Is this an independent agency or an agency totally controlled by the mayor?

• A Department of Justice investigation of the Corporation Counsel’s office and its role in the lack of prosecutions of policemen in the execution of Blacks.

• A Department of Justice investigation of the testing, hiring and promotion of Blacks in the Chicago Police Department. Should the testing process of potential policemen be done by an ethnically and racially diverse independent body of professionals that are sworn to fairness?

• An investigation of the City Council in its role of approval of cash payments to families of victims of police executions.

• The opening of all the files and videos of police executions of Blacks for the last 10 years.

• A Department of Labor investigation of Chicago policemen’s union contract. Is it legal and constitutional for policemen in the City of Chicago to have more rights and privileges that amount to cover-ups without consequences?

04 December 23 - 29, 2015 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

• A Department of Justice investigation of the Mayor’s Office to ascertain his role in the cover-up of the McDonald case and the dozens of other cases involving police executions of Blacks.

“Black citizens are waiting for millennials to join forces with their elders and begin grooming a candidate to succeed Mayor Rahm Emanuel.”

Public Education • A peaceful and just settlement of the contract disputes between the Chicago Teachers Union and the city.

• An elected and independent school board that has the control of the budget and policy making powers.

• An immediate moratorium on the opening of new charter schools.

• A contractual arrangement with Chicago area universities to form a training institute for current and potential school principals to avoid another Barbara Byrd-Bennett fiasco.

• The equal funding of all public schools based upon need.

• The mandatory teaching of civics and geography by trained teachers in these fields in every public school in the city.

Housing And

Public Finance • An immediate accounting of all TIF funds and an explanation of how these funds have benefited or not benefited the Black community.

• An immediate accounting of the city’s attempts to build low and moderate income housing, as well as its operations of the remaining public housing.

• A public explanation of the recently passed city budget that will detail the benefits for the Black community.

• An end to the rampant violence and crime that plagues the Black community. An end to the gang and unexplained violence by Blacks on Blacks.

No more Chi-Raq, real or fictional!

• The federal government declaration of, and a real commitment to, the elimination of the dumping of drugs and guns in the Black community.

It is clear that the major underlying reason for the violence in the Black community is the fact that there is no real effort on the part of the city, state, and federal government to interdict and eliminate the dumping of illegal guns and drugs in Black neighborhoods.

This dereliction of government is in spite of the fact that it has the most sophisticated global technical detection devices on the planet and the military capability. The Black community wants to know why this interdiction has not occurred.

• A major reduction in the hunger for and consumption of illegal drugs within the Black community.

The foundation of these wishes is the need for a social revolution in the Black community and the city as a whole in order for the Black community to thrive and grow!

Be clear – the majority of Black citizens are waiting for the millennials to join forces with their elders and begin grooming a candidate to succeed Mayor Rahm Emanuel, whether he is forced to resign or if he survives to serve out his term.

www.chicagodefender.com

AFTER CHRISTMAS

ONE DAY SALE

SHOP SAT, DEC. 26 FROM 7AM-11PM ALSO SHOP SUN, DEC. 27 FROM 9AM-11PM HOURS MAY VARY BY STORE. SEE MACYS.COM AND CLICK ON STORES FOR DETAILS

SHOP ALL DAY ON CHRISTMAS AT MACYS.COM

FREE SHIPPING ONLINE AT $25

VALID 12/25-12/27/2015. PLUS, FREE RETURNS. U.S. ONLY. EXCLUSIONS APPLY; SEE MACYS.COM/FREERETURNS

5O%-8O% OFF STOREWIDE

DOORBUSTERS! DEALS OF THE DAY 7AM-2PM SAT & 9AM-2PM SUN

AVAILABLE ALL DAY, BOTH DAYS!

OR, EXTRA SAVINGS SATURDAY & SUNDAY UNTIL 2PM EXTRA DOLLARS OFF SELECT SALE & CLEARANCE APPAREL & HOME ITEMS

$

1O OFF

YOUR PURCHASE OF $25 OR MORE. LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER.

VALID 12/26 ’TIL 2PM OR 12/27/15 ’TIL 2PM.

EXTRA DOLLARS OFF SELECT SALE & CLEARANCE APPAREL & HOME ITEMS

$

2O OFF

YOUR PURCHASE OF $5O OR MORE. LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER.

VALID 12/26 ’TIL 2PM OR 12/27/15 ’TIL 2PM.

CANNOT BE USED ON DOORBUSTERS OR DEALS OF THE DAY Excludes: Deals of the Day, Doorbusters, Everyday Values (EDV), specials, super buys, cosmetics/fragrances, electrics/electronics, floor coverings, furniture, mattresses, rugs.

Also excludes: athletic apparel, shoes & accessories; Dallas Cowboys merchandise, gift cards, Jack Spade, jewelry trunk shows, Kate Spade, Macy’s Backstage merchandise/ locations, New Era, Nike on Field, The North Face, previous purchases, Samsung watches, selected licensed depts., services, special orders, special purchases, Tumi. Cannot be combined with any savings pass/coupon, extra discount or credit offer, except opening a new Macy’s account. Dollar savings are allocated as discounts off each eligible item, as shown on receipt. When you return an item, you forfeit the savings allocated to that item. This coupon has no cash value & may not be redeemed for cash, used to purchase gift cards or applied as payment or credit to your account. Purchase must be $25 or $50 or more, exclusive of tax & delivery fees.

ONE DAY SALE PRICES IN EFFECT 12/26 & 12/27/2015, EXCEPT AS NOTED. MERCHANDISE WILL BE ON SALE AT THESE & OTHER SALE PRICES THROUGH 1/2/16, EXCEPT AS NOTED. OPEN A MACY’S ACCOUNT FOR EXTRA 20% SAVINGS THE FIRST 2 DAYS, UP TO $100, WITH MORE REWARDS TO COME. Macy’s credit card is available subject to credit approval; new account savings valid the day your account is opened and the next day; excludes services, selected licensed departments, gift cards, restaurants, gourmet food & wine. The new account savings are limited to a total of $100; application must qualify for immediate approval to receive extra savings; employees not eligible.

www.chicagodefender.com N5110057D.indd 1

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • December 23 - 29, 2015 05 12/14/15 3:56 PM

CHICAGO DEFENDER

OPINION

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

POWERED BY REAL TIMES MEDIA, INC.

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

President/Publisher: Cheryl Mainor

There were a few responses in particular that provide a foundation for this week’s commentary.

E NOTES

By Kai EL’Zabar

Defender Executive Editor

3/5

ths

I’m thinking about my editorial meeting with my staff and what they said: “Kai, it’s the holidays; people need a break from all that’s been going on. Can we be a little lighter?”

I heard them, yet I know there is no rest for the weary. Will the holidays lighten the hearts of the families of Laquan McDonald, Freddie Gray, Sandra Bland, Ronald Johnson, Rickey Williams, Phillip Coleman and on and on? I think not.

I shared this sentiment with my Facebook friends and they responded with clarity and vision. Their insight and commitment to change grounded me and encouraged me to continue to push full steam ahead.

Mahki Sahn: “The Defender should always be the ears, eyes and voice of our community. There is no time to be light nor to rest. These are the times the Defender was made for. It’s a fight now, if not a war. So we must DEFEND ourselves from complacency. The climate is ripe; we must seize the moment.”

Lena Cole Dennis: “I think not!”

Harold E. Bailey: “Please, by the grace-of-God ... stay on the case and don’t get weary! Take note that the enemy never takes a holiday break!”

Wanda Wright: “They bedda recognize ... ain’t no daze off for authentic press folk! Keeping the dream alive (one day at a time)!”

Dr. Carol L Adams: “We who believe in FREEDOM cannot rest until it’s done.”

Cynthia Armster: Enjoy the holidays, but stay on point! We cannot let the coals get cold ... keep the fire of unrest and calls for justice burning.

“3/5ths of a human being”

bullhorn and belt it out; let it ring loud and clear until it is etched in the minds of those who resent our very existence or think we are less than human and certainly their subordinate.

heir Precept Of T Superiority

You get the basic sentiment that our readers understand and embrace the importance of what we do. So as we close in on this holiday season meant to celebrate and hold high He who represents love and peace, let us say it louder that Black Lives Matter!

We spend too much time trying to make sense of a people who can sit and read the Bible, speak of it to Black people as “The Word” of God, and then rationalize that those Black people are 3/5ths of a human being and are, in fact, their property to do with what they will.

Shout it from the rafters; get a

This very important historical

Our Lifestyles. Our Opinions. Our News.

Don’t be afraid to sound off!

Want to get something off your chest about what’s going on? Write a Letter to the Editor. Letters should not exceed 250 words and must be accompanied by your full name and contact information. Anonymous submissions will not be accepted. Email submissions to: letters@chicagodefender.com.

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

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

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

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

5. Full access to government contracts for all.

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

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

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

(Revised January 1966, May 2001)

06 December 23 - 29, 2015 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

tidbit has roots in the U.S. Constitution and has set the precedent for relations between Blacks and Whites in America. This precept underlines the way Whites have thought and acted towards Blacks since the beginning of slavery in America.

Unfortunately, though slavery was abolished, the psychology that drove slavery continues. It is this thinking of being superior to others – in particular to Blacks, who, according to White ideology, reside at the bottom of the barrel and are not worthy of humane treatment.

The systems in place are meant to uphold that sense of superiority and promote opportunities, progress and success for Whites while suppressing them for others.

Do we believe that every White person wakes up daily and thinks, “What can I do to make Black life difficult?”

No, but what we do know is that most White people take advantage of the racist disparity of privilege that is intricately woven and insidious within the fabric of American society and fosters the horror of racism.

We keep looking for the helping hand to come from the very people who enjoy the benefits and amenities of the system that impairs

our growth and advancement.

he Façade Of Equal T Opportunity Slavery prevented the educating of slaves because it meant enhancing the slaves’ independence and ability to think outside the box that slavery created. Such reaching beyond slavery was not something slave masters wanted from their slaves.

Today, Blacks enjoy the façade of equal opportunity and educational opportunities that lead to one’s eventual freedom. Truth is, what we witness is the lack of resources compared to those in other communities.

We keep trying to make sense of why 50 schools were closed in our neighborhoods, leaving our children with fewer schools to attend.

We were informed that the schools were operating under conditions that were not up to code, that the physical facilities were decrepit and dangerously unsafe; and that they were failing academically.

So the question should have been, “Why is that?” Why were the schools in our communities allowed to fall into such states of decay? And what does the city plan to do about it?

We may have done better to dewww.chicagodefender.com

E-NOTES JUMP We may have done better to demand financial support to build new schools to replace those that were closed, rather than expending energy to stop their closing. We should have demanded an initial transitional plan and a long-term plan to replace school for school over a period of time.

It is important to see this for what it is. It is the slave master not providing education for Blacks, thereby decreasing the possibility for Black opportunity and advancement in American society. Instead it creates an environment of lack, which fosters poverty and depravity that breeds crime, drugs and gangs formation.

Free Prison Labor The lack of resources helps to continue the myth of Blacks as inferior. The lack of concern and sincere interest in the overall well-being and welfare of Black youth is very visible when you check the numbers.

They are quick to identify our young boys as hyper and having special needs that demand medication.

Statistics show that Black boys are targeted and tagged by age 8 to be headed towards juvenile detention and then prison.

Public schools have become a breeding ground for privatized prison labor, a system very similar to, if not the same as, plantation slavery. So schools, in effect, have become the incubator for free labor.

The failed educational structure for Blacks impacts generations. For every woman who is not educated, she fails to teach her children the value of education.

Malcolm X said, “When you educate a woman you educate a nation because woman as mother is the first teacher.” So uneducated women do not push the educational agenda and their children get trapped in the maze of doom, therefore not advancing the status of Black success.

The boys go off to prison while the girls get pregnant and raise generation after generation of uneducated, unskilled and angry youth who www.chicagodefender.com

continue the chain of misery that adds to the terror that converges upon our community from within as well as from outside it.

Black-on-Black crime emerges at heights that top the charts, while police abuse and brutality against Black members of the community soars. And the officials point the finger at the communities that suffer, blaming them.

“We have to recognize that their system is helping them succeed at our expense.”

Change The Strategy Families that live in these communities under such conditions suffer at the hands of the system.

For decades now they have cried out, voted and elected those they thought would push change, hoping for a better future.

But we’ve been going about this all wrong. They cannot help us. Not like that. We have to change the way we are going about it. We have to recognize that the system was not created to help or assist us.

Sure, some get through, but not enough. We have to recognize that their system is helping them succeed at our expense.

We have to fight for our advancement by teaching our youth the value of education, entrepreneurship, skills, the value of land, and natural resources.

Then we have to make sure that they are all available. We have to appreciate and understand the power of “separate but equal” as a choice.

We must teach, train, take on apprentices, mentor and create the educational, employment and internship opportunities. We have to rebuild our communities and take back our children, save them from the abyss.

We have to build alternative educational opportunities like the Barbara Sizemore and Betty Shabazz charter schools that teach the basics, but with a special emphasis on Black history and self-determination.

The thread that ties all this together is the 3/5ths of a human rule. This gives credence for the lack of resources provided to Black communities. It helps to push the free labor piece, as well as the cop killer agenda to rid the city of its bad seed.

It justifies the act of murder because certainly, Blacks are not worthy of equality. Some of this is conscious and some is simply programmed into the psyche.

Either way, the result is the continued destruction of Black lives.

Deep within the White psyche, Blacks are not quite human and certainly not worthy of equality.

This is why certain White elected officials have adamantly refused to accept Barack Obama as the President, and sought to undermine him every step of the way.

It has been their intention to see to it that he fails, by their own admission. They refuse to follow a Black (man), who certainly is not their equal, much less their boss.

It is just not in their DNA to comprehend that reality.

If you imagine a world with no upward mobility, then you are envisioning the Black experience for most. We are left to do for ourselves. But we must cease merely reacting and act strategically, with measurable goals and objectives.

and those that are not, and which ones we can curtail temporarily and still move forward.

We must ask the question of whether it is more advantageous to us for Rahm to resign or to stay in office. How do we make this work for us? Do we have Rahm where we want him? If he resigns, whom, then, do you put in office? Another one just like the other one? Ask yourself how was Mayor Daley different, not personality-wise, but in his

contribution to make Black life in Chicago better?

Perhaps we can agree to work with Rahm, who we demand will not run again, and while we work through this term, identify who we want to put in office.

Our youth have stood and are standing proud with the recognition that “Black Lives Matter.” We must embrace and assist them in their efforts to make a difference.

Great Home Loan Options For Veterans

312 506 8236

etermining The D End Game We have to have an end game.

We have to have our list of demands and know which ones are negotiable THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • December 23 - 29, 2015 07

ENTERTAINMENT Mary L. Datcher

Earlier Days Starting out in the music business at 16 coming out of my sophomore year of high school was surreal. At the time, I wouldn’t have called myself “technically” in the business, but a kid participating in a youth based program at WGCI and eventually interning under the guidance of then Music Director, Barbara Prieto.

It didn’t seem like I was choosing a business to be in; it felt like the business was choosing me.

When I first met Tim, that was the same energy that struck me when I saw him spinning in the back of Howard Bailey’s Wicker Park record store, the

Defender Arts & Entertainment Editor

The music industry is mourning one of our own – Chicago on-air personality Timothy Jones, better known as DJ Timbuck2, who at the age of 34 has succumbed to a yearlong battle with cancer.

He hosted WGCI’s Go ILL Radio for the past 12 years before taking a sick leave after being diagnosed in November, 2014. I have personal memories of Tim that I will share here.

GOLdeN GLObe NOmiNee ®

drama

best actOr WiLL smitH

“aN uNquestiONabLy

impOrtaNt fiLm.

‘cONcussiON’

is a

cOmpLete success” Scott Mendelson

“tHOrOuGHLy eNGrOssiNG

aNd eNtertaiNiNG.

WiLL smitH traNsfOrms

HimseLf impressiveLy.” Stephen Farber

“tHe uLtimate

david vs. GOLiatH stOry” Charlie Schmidlin

“tHe

best

perfOrmaNce

Of WiLL smitH’s career.”

Pete Hammond

starts friday, december 25 cHecK LOcaL ListiNGs fOr tHeaters aNd sHOWtimes

08 December 23 - 29, 2015 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

REMEMBERING DJ TIMBUCK2: Beat Parlor. He was a skinny, babyfaced and quiet Black kid just into the music.

He wouldn’t say much – he just waved when he saw me and delved back into his music.

I asked Duro Wicks, the manager of the store, “Who is the kid?” and he jokingly answered, “Oh, that’s Tim. We’ve adopted him.”

Every week, I would come to the Beat Parlor – making my rounds as a street promoter, dropping off the latest new music or doing a display – and every weekend, Tim would be spinning while customers shopped.

He was spinning everything. His music selection was way before his time, but he was experimenting and finding ways to blend it into his sets. Some would call him a “purist” DJ, the kind of DJ that spun what intrigued him based on discovery and originality, not on what commercialism dictated.

Tim attended Gordon Technical High School, which is now DePaul College Prep, and grew up in Bucktown, where he would often frequent and learn the ropes at Beat Parlor Records, not far from his home.

Howard Bailey, owner of Beat Parlor Records, remembers how he first met Tim: “I met him when he was nine or 10 through his sister when we would play cards at my friend Terrence’s house. One day, his sister brought him to my store when was about 13 or 14 years old,” Bailey said. “He kept asking me for a job.

“I told him, ‘If you want a job, you have to start out sweeping the floors.’

He swept the floors. He knew he would get his turn. He wanted to DJ so bad and wanted to be in that environment, so he swept the floors. From that point on, every time someone came to the store trying to do a promotional or charity event, we said, ‘Tim will do it!’”

Doing it His Way Mastering His Craft

One of Tim’s main DJ role models and mentors was Anthony Khan, known as The Twilite Tone. Khan’s no nonsense approach to spinning music – a cross between Old School House, underground Hip Hop and hot R&B joints – was unique. It bridged the gap between the South Side and North Side kids.

He adapted to the New York style of chanting over the mic during his set, which Chicago rarely did until Khan elevated the style. Tim soon became his protégé. Back then, he was not “club legal,” but he was a part of The Twilite Tone’s inner circle.

This circle included some familiar names in the music and club promoter world – John Monopoly, Don C., Happy, Shareff Williams, and Reno. The former Dem Dare member would often have him warm up the crowd before he would bless the turntables.

Before there was the easy flow of banging out songs on your laptop, there were actually Technics and then Pioneer CDJs. I got to know Timbuck2 while he was mastering his craft on the turntables and before he was knee-deep in the hustle of business.

I witnessed someone who eagerly wanted to prove that he could hold his own among some of the best DJs in the business. Gradually, his name became familiar with his peer group and he became the resident DJ at Slick’s Lounge, a

new Near North club owned by the man who gave Tim his first break – Howard Bailey.

“Slick’s was his first primetime residential gig. Black promoters rarely got clubs on the weekend in the city. We got them during the week. Hiring Tim wasn’t a fluke – I was so tired of listening to the same DJs. I had all of the masters around me. I wanted the young master and the new master. So, I had both Andre Hatchett and Tim. I don’t know what I was thinking about,” Bailey laughs.

“Between the two of them, they drove me crazy. The energy was always on nine. It was the first time people could actually stay in one club all night and listen to everything while taking a musical journey from the beginning to the end. Andre would come in playing disco and Tim would wrap the night up playing hip hop.”

Slick’s Lounge was the hottest nightclub that catered to a diverse group of hip patrons and broke the segregation mold – various groups came together under one roof to party. Celebrities and national recording artists would drop through and Tim was soon the DJ that many wanted to hear.

In any given set, you could hear him blend Diana Ross’s Sweetest Hangover to Mobb Deep’s Shook Ones – he could read the crowd. But, interrupt his flow and he could shut you down or have you escorted out of the DJ booth. Record promoters would often approach him in the booth with their latest priorities and Tim wasn’t into the interruption when he was in his zone.

In 2004, he attracted the attention of former WGCI Program Director Elroy Smith and Music Director and Assistant Program Director, Tiffany Green. They wanted to add a fresh vibe to the mixshow roster and really loved Tim’s style. www.chicagodefender.com

The adjustment of creating a mix for radio airplay and spinning what you want in the club was not an easy task and Tim came under some criticism. His moniker of “Youngest in Charge” became a signature badge – being the youngest DJ to grace the mixshow airwaves.

Despite the grumblings of the other veteran DJs, Green worked with Jones on adapting his style to a more radio friendly audience without losing his authentic sound. Once again, he wanted to prove that he could hold his own with other seasoned DJs and often his shyness would be misinterpreted as “standoffish” and reserved.

My Personal Connection At the time, I was always helping out DJs and I thought of Tim as my little brother. He would call me for advice or just to see what I was working on.

The Mixshow Power Summit (MPS) was a popular music conference that brought all the top national urban radio mixshow DJs together at key destination resorts for a weekend of record label showcases, panels and overall power networking.

One year, the MPS was being held in Puerto Rico and Tim hadn’t yet built solid relationships with industry executives enough to receive callbacks. He was a good kid and anything I could do to help him was a no-brainer. With a plane ticket in hand, Tim was on his way to Puerto Rico.

When he returned, he called me, excited about the many people he met. But what made his entire weekend was having a chance to talk with platinum producer and artist Pharrell.

He said, “Mary, we just sat at the bar and started talking about life. Our families, our girls, and other things besides music. It was so refreshing to sit there and talk to one of my favorite producers.”

Tim loved Pharrell’s style and unique approach to being a trendsetter without trying hard. I have a feeling that conversation probably influenced Tim’s brand and not being afraid of expressing himself unapologetically.

Some felt his style evolved when he began flying around the country and spinning at exclusive celebrity parties for Kanye West and other notables. But, Timbuck2 had his own fashion palette that was clean, stylish and b-boy chic – complimentary to his love of sneakers and tattoos.

Tim, The Heavy Hitter

There aren’t many DJs that Pharris Thomas will give a great deal of praise to, but Timbuck2 was added as new member of DJ Enuff’s elite group of DJs, The Heavy Hitters, in 2004. Becoming the youngest member of the DJ collective was a tremendous honor for him.

Pharris knew there was something special about him. “Timbuck2 was an awesome person as well as one of the dopest DJs to ever touch the turntables. He was a true ‘turntablist,’ Pharris said. “Even when everyone else turned to Seratos (DJ software program), he kept his turntables and kept his wax. He had an old school soul – it was the element of a true DJ. He always wanted to keep that wax and that real feel.”

Pharris said it was the influence of his family that laid his deep roots for loving music, something that is rare in new DJs coming up today.

“I picked him because he was one the most creative DJs that I ever heard. He wasn’t scared www.chicagodefender.com

to express himself through music,” Pharris continued. “His passion and knowledge for music was so wide. Everything I saw with how Tim spun music, I felt it. When I would go to hear him play, I knew that deep down this guy belonged with our crew. He was one of us.”

Over the years, Tim continued building his name and became one of the most sought after DJs, spinning at both high profile events and, in the last five years, holding a Tuesday night residency at West Town’s Beauty Bar – “Timbuck2 Tuesdays.”

He kept his circle small to maintain a level of trust, privacy and sanity. Although we didn’t talk as much as we used to, I felt we didn’t have to because every time I would see him, our hugs explained everything.

When I would hug him, I would always whisper in his ear, “I’m so proud of you!” We both accepted special honors three years ago from the Crown Royal brand as Chicago innovators, along with Duce Powell and Leon Deniz. All of us were staying consistent and diligent in our goals of impacting the Chicago music and nightlife community.

As Tim took time off to focus on getting healthy and fight his renal cancer, there was an obvious void both on the airwaves and in the Chicago nightlife scene.

For artists trying to break their music in Chicago, there weren’t many DJs that set the bar as high as Timbuck2. If he played your song, that meant he actually liked your song and if he liked your song—it was the gold seal.

His Own Words

During Monday evening’s WGCI broadcast, they shared a personal letter written by Tim about his ordeal. After the doctor gave Tim and his parents the grim diagnosis on November 14, 2014, Tim contemplated his experience.

An excerpt from the letter read, “I shed my tears about it, but quickly let go of those feelings because I knew it would do me no good. I knew from that point on, I had to be stronger than I’ve ever been. My life would be altered – nothing would be the same.

“I allowed absolutely no pity in my life because I knew that God chose me for this new journey for a reason. I quickly eliminated any and all negative energies and vibes I had in my life.

“It’s never been in my nature to lay down in a fight with anyone, but let me tell you this, I’ve never experienced so much pain in my life from all of the procedures, surgeries, not being able to walk, sometimes eat, swallow, not being able to think straight – chemo, radiation.

“Mind you, I’m not telling you part of my story for pity, but moreso for awareness. Most young people, mainly men, have a problem going to the hospital. If my mother had not forced me to get up and go to the doctor, I would be dead,” Jones wrote. The music business is a rough and challenging business. Our passion can drive us to the brink of pushing everything in us to keep our edge.

Tim was always making sure he kept that edge, and in the process gained the respect, the loyalty and love of those that may have doubted his ability to hold his own.

He proved that age was just a number and reminded others to never judge a book by its cover—if you open that book, you might just discover all the treasures of life.

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • December 23 - 29, 2015 09

LOCAL NEWS crimes (1,085 objections) and

Ken Hare

burglary/theft (160 objections).

Defender Contributing Writer

Colleen Daley, director of the Illinois Coalition Against Handgun

(Part 2 of a series)

Violence, asserts that her organiza-

On July 9, 2013, the Firearm Concealed Carry Act became state law. It requires an Illinois Concealed Carry License and an active FOID card to carry a concealed firearm in this state outside of the home.

tion had defeated concealed carry laws for years until the 7th Circuit Court deemed Illinois’ ban unconstitutional.

“There were many versions of the bill, but we did not support the final version that became law, although, because of our efforts, Illinois does have one of the strictest concealed carry laws in the

Since the first licenses were

country,” Daley says.

issued in 2014, there have been rumors of disparate treatment of Black and other minority applicants.

Dr. John Lott Jr., a Washington, D.C.-based Second Amendment expert, is well aware of the disparities of such laws and how they impact minority communities.

“Illinois’ concealed handgun system makes it particularly difficult for the very people who are most likely to be victims of violent crime to get a license to defend themselves,” Lott says. He noted, for instance, “in Illinois, the cost of getting a license is about $450 to $500. In neighboring Indiana, the entire cost is $49.95.”

The Chicago Defender looked at the latest data available from the Illinois State Police to see concealed carry license patterns.

At the city level, analyzing the data based on zip codes, it appears as though upper middle-class White and poor neighborhoods have one thing in common – the highest concentrations of concealed carry permit holders.

Despite those strict require-

Is “Concealed Carry”

Disarming African Americans?

ments that many in the Black community may face, there are those that have persevered and received their licenses.

Mike Johnson, a South Shore resident who already had a FOID card, says, “I wanted to be able to have the choice to carry a firearm for protection of myself and loved ones. And, I wanted to get it before they changed the law to make it more difficult to obtain one.”

High concentrated zip codes

the county level, a different picture

concentrations of concealed carry

Dr. Lott questions the motives

from the Northwest Side – 60646

emerges. Despite Cook County

licenses at 53 per 1,000 people,

for that difficulty. “You really need

(Sauganash)

Southwest

being the most populated county in

25 per 1,000, and 24 per 1,000, re-

to ask whether or not politicians

Side, 60643 (Beverly), which are

Illinois, it ranks number two in the

spectively. They are predominantly

are consciously trying to disarm

predominately White – tend to be

state, behind DeKalb County, for

White counties. According to Sher-

certain groups of people,” he sug-

neighborhoods where generations

the lowest amount of concealed

iff Tom Dart, his office has objected

gests. “Why do they want a law that

of Chicago police and firemen have

carry gun owners.

to 3,682 of the 55,717 applications

primarily disarms Blacks and gives

applied for since the review pro-

guns to only well-to-do Whites?

cess began on January 5, 2014.

Don’t they think it should be equal

and

Cook County has 5.7 registered

resided.

On the Southeast Side, 60617

concealed carry owners per 1,000

(South Chicago), an interracial

people, and DeKalb County has

The concealed carry law pro-

for everyone to protect their lives?”

community of poor working-class

2.7 registered owners per 1,000.

vides law enforcement specific

People interested in applying for

Black,

These two lowest-ranked counties

reasons to deny applications over

a concealed-carry license can visit

are located in northern Illinois.

issues that come up in background

www.ispfsb.com and click on “con-

In contrast, DeWitt, White, and

checks. Those issues run the gam-

cealed carry license” to learn more.

Pope counties in the southern

ut from domestic violence (1,323

It provides a checklist of the neces-

part of the state have the highest

objections to date), to gun-related

sary requirements needed prior to

Hispanic

and

Mexican

residents, comprises the largest concentration of license holders in Chicago.

When looking at the data at

applying for the license.

10 December 23 - 29, 2015 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

www.chicagodefender.com

AAABNA CELEBRATES KWANZAA SATURDAY DECEMBER 26 Eleana Elan Defender Contributing Writer Chicago is known as a “City of Neighborhoods,” rich in diversity and culture. The Austin Community is seeing a rebirth of enterprise through the Austin African American Business Networking Association’s (AAABNA) efforts to promote local businesses and economic development on Chicago’s West Side.

So, it will come as no surprise that AAABNA embraces all of the principles of Kwaanza with a very special emphasis on the second day.

The AAABNA will host its annual

BUSINESS Kwanzaa Gala on Saturday, December 26, 2015 from 6 to 10 pm in honor of Kujichagulia, meaning “Self Determination.”

Tickets are $40 -$65 and can be purchased on Kwanzaa 2015.eventbrite. com.

The organization invites you to celebrate and experience firsthand the pride it takes in supporting its cause as the organization showcases the businesses and services AAABNA strives to empower.

The AAABNA 3rd Annual Kwaanza Gala moved to a bigger space to allow for the growing numbers of attendees and participants. This year’s Kwaanza Celebration will be hosted at the Ice Theater, located at 3330 W. Roosevelt Road in Chicago, to accommodate the expected more than 300 attendees.

The program includes recognizing local unsung heroes who demonstrate self determination. Awardees include, Community Award Debra Vines, The Answer Inc., The Deloris McCain Award Jody Bady, and Businessman of the Year Issac Lewis, North Lawndale News.

The illustrious Pastor Ira Acree is the keynote speaker. The entertainment features vocalist Terisa Griffin for an unforgettable day. In addition a focal part of the celebration will be the Market Place highlighting local business products and services.

Years past they have received strong participation and attendance from elected officials who are regular speakers at their monthly meetings including: Cong.

Davis, Sen. Harmon, Rep Camille Lilly, Cook County Commissioners Robert Steele, Richard Boykin, Ald Emma Mitts and more.

The AAABNA was founded 12 years ago with a mission to create, nurture and support both emerging and existing African-American businesses through collaboration and networking opportunities that stimulate the growth of a thriving business community.

AAABNA’s Kwaanza Gala will climax a year of progress for businesses and its community. This annual event is the organizations primary source of revenue to continue its mission and provide services as a nonprofit.

Terisa Griffin

There are a lot of reasons to love the holidays. And now Ford, America’s best-selling brand,1 is giving you more with low financing on cars, trucks and SUVs. Plus, big Holiday Bonus Cash on select vehicles. So, hurry to your Ford Dealer, for the best gift ever!

0

%

APR

FOR

60

MONTHS2

ON 2015 F-150 & FOCUS / 2016 FUSION & ESCAPE

1,000

$

PLUS

2015 Ford F-150

HOLIDAY BONUS CASH2

ON 2015 FOCUS / 2016 FUSION & ESCAPE

2016 Ford Escape

2015 Ford Focus

2016 Ford Fusion

Big Savings on America’s Favorite Brand Best-selling based on 2014 CY sales data. Not all buyers qualify for Ford Credit financing. 60 months at $16.67 per month per $1,000 financed, regardless of down payment. Holiday Bonus Cash requires Ford Credit financing. Offers not available on Fusion Energi. Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 1/4/16. See dealer for qualifications and complete details.

1

www.chicagodefender.com FordHoliday2015_ChicagoDefender_R01.indd 1

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • December 23 - 29, 2015 11 12/2/15 5:50 PM

CD Around Town

Tom Schnecke, VP of Engineering at CBS, Art Norman (NBC) and Derrick Young (CBS).

L-r: Richard Steele, Ms. Corporate America, Midge Kimberly,PR guru Cheryl Mainor, Chicago Defender President/Publisher, and Lynn Norment.

Ken Smikle, Tarket Market news and Renee Ferguson former NBC Anchor

Gloria Brown of WGN-TV (producer) and Donald Dew, Exec Director, Habilitative Systems Inc. social services agency.

NABJ Holiday CHEER!

The NABJ Chicago hosted its annual holiday celebration ‘Red Hot Holiday Party and Scholarship Fundraiser, Tuesday, December 15 at BAR LOUIE’S River North, located at 333 North Dearborn a larger space than the intimate South Loop M Lounge location at 1520 S. Wabash where the party was held last year which made for in-your-face up close and personal networking.

The expanded space allowed for free flowing connections between members and their guests.

The evening comprised of food, drinks, door prizes, interesting people and a great conversation. The event kicked off at 5:30 and folks lingered pass the 9 pm close. Members were asked to contribute $20 donations to go towards the organization’s scholarship fund and gift cards went to the less fortunate youth for Christmas gifts.

L-r: Monroe Anderson, Delmarie Cobb, Richard Steele, and Yvette Moyo.

12 December 23 - 29, 2015 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Steve Baskerville and Valarie West, former Fox news manager (NABJ Chicago Treasurer).

Lynn Norment (Center) with NABJ members Jinnie Cristerna (L) and Monique Wingard (R). www.chicagodefender.com

CD Around Town

(From left): 8th Ward Ald. Michelle Harris, 3rd Ward Ald. Carrie Austin, City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Cheryl Hyman, and CITW co-founders Everett Rand and Larry Huggins.

CITW Holiday & Judge Bates Swearing In

(From left): Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, 5th Ward Ald. Leslie Hairston, and Chicago Defender Publisher and President Cheryl Mainor.

www.chicagodefender.com

Frederick H. Bates

Over 500 families were recipients of more than 1,000 wonderful donated toys, while the Phillips High School Championship Football Team received laptop computers last Saturday at Olive-Harvey College during the 19th Annual Christmas In The Wards (CITW) Holiday Toy Give-Away.

Founded by Chicago businessmen Larry Huggins of Riteway-Huggins Construction, and Everett Rand of Midway Wholesalers, CITW has brought smiles, joy, and the true spirit of the holidays to thousands and generated over $1.5 million dollars for needy families, children and community residents in Chicago.

Frederick H. Bates was recently sworn in as Cook County Circuit Court Judge by Illinois Supreme Court Justice Charles Freeman. Bates had been an administrative law judge since 1990 and is chairman of the Illinois Civil Service Commission.

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • December 23 - 29, 2015 13

ARTS & CULTURE Kai EL’Zabar

“We are fortunate to have had the dance leadership that has come through Muntu, that has been able to grasp, learn, perform and choreograph through their own individual interpretation of song and dance to breathe new life into what has been – from Alyo Tolbert to our current artistic director P. Amaniyea Payne who came to us originally as a guest choreographer.”

Defender Executive Editor

Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago has closed out an era fraught with challenges and the agony of defeat, but mostly the triumph of achievement and success.

The 2015 Fall Concert & Gala was the close of yet another chapter as Joan Gray, company president, and board of director chairperson Leana B. Flowers, passed the baton. It was a joyous occasion celebrating much done and much more to come.

The Saturday evening of “One Root, Many Branches,” held at Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts on the University of Chicago campus, opened with introductions acknowledging the work and efforts of those who have contributed to what the company is and has become.

The Chicago based dance company was founded in 1972 as the manifestation of visionary dancer and artistic director Alyo Tolbert, who studied under and danced with Darlene Blackburn. Darlene had carefully informed her students and troupe that African Americans’ expressions through dance, whether conscious or not, is directly influenced by our African ancestry.

With that influence in hand, Alyo established Muntu very carefully, choreographing dance compositions that were indigenous to its African country and tribe of origin as well as the interpretation of that as African Americans.

Muntu translated from the Bantu language means, “the essence of humanity.” So in all that it wishes to express through its

Muntu Gets New Leadership work, the company pursues reflecting and touching their audiences throughout the world with that essence.

Today at 43 years strong, they can boast that it is the nation’s longest operating African dance company and has grown to be one of the most artistically accomplished stable dance companies in Chicago.

Muntu has achieved a critically acclaimed reputation locally, nationally and internationally.

Much of the company’s appeal is due to its consistent authentic expression clothed in progression without sacrificing the value of antiquity and tradition.

14 December 23 - 29, 2015 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

More importantly, they have managed to do as is intended by the Africans, which is to keep what is good while growing through improvement upon that which is already good. So Muntu has only gotten better presenting artistic statements of cultural and historical significance.

The high energy and excitement that catapulted it to fame and popularity continues and yet it is a different company than what it was in 1972, 1982, 1992, and 2002.

It remains colorful and engaging and is highly regarded for its performance authenticity of progressive interpretations of con-

temporary and traditional African and African-American dance, music and folklore.

In addition much respect is given to the company for its innovative repertory and its preservation of the ancient while emerging with new expressions through dance that capture the spirit and energy of the African, Caribbean, and the entire African Diaspora cultural traditions.

“We carefully research the cultural and historical significance of the dances we perform in relation to the societies from which they originate,” said outgoing President Gray.

Payne joined Muntu in 1987 and has been artistic director, ever since. Her exposure and experience encompasses a wide spectrum of dance styles from many cultures, including Costa Rica, Brazil, Columbia, Cuba, South Africa, Guinea, Senegal and more.

Amaniyea’s depth and range no doubt have been vital as the principal architect of the company’s technical growth, expanded repertory and national reputation.

That dynamic team of three women has done much to ground the company and secure its future. Flowers has been with the company almost 30 years and Gray joined the company first as a principle dancer, moved on to executive director, then to President/CEO After 43 years, they have passed the baton on, but will remain involved to assist the new leadership as required. Sidney Dillard, Partner of Loop Capital, replaces Flowers as board chair, while Denise Brown, formerly with Daniel J. Nellum Youth Services, replaces Gray as president.

The gala evening was truly a night to remember--a sold-out crowd and standing ovations.

Proceeds will help to establish the “Fund for the Future” to ensure the continued viability of Muntu Dance Theatre as the leadership passes hands. www.chicagodefender.com

NATIONAL NEWS NNPA President Dr. Benjamin F Chavis Jr. NNPA Contributing Writer

The financial services industry is a vast matrix of banks, credit and debit cards products, venture capital and mortgage companies, investment firms, and other financial institutions that compete to provide services to over 326 million people in the United States and millions more around the world.

There is a very old saying that posits: “How you manage your money will determine how well your heart will beat.”

For 100.4 million African Americans and Latino Americans combined that spend in access of $2.4 trillion annually as consumers in the U.S. marketplace, the daily and hourly financial management of our money is an important issue.

The RushCard developed by Russell Simmons is an effective and efficient money management tool potentially for millions of “unbanked” and “underbanked” people throughout the United States.

According to a 2014 FDIC report, 22% of unbanked households used a prepaid card, compared with 13% of underbanked households.

I have always emphasized and promoted greater diversity and inclusion in the financial services industry. But inclusivity also means more than limiting involvement primarily to only customers or users of financial products and www.chicagodefender.com

RushCard Empowers People to Help Manage Their Money

services. We also need more people of color and others to be owners and entrepreneurs in the growing financial services industry.

Russell Simmons is a global entrepreneur. I have personally known Russell for more than three decades. He continues to have the highest possible integrity and commitment to help people improve their quality of life. His entrance into the financial services industry was timely and providential.

For over the past 10 years, the RushCard has steadily emerged as an invaluable money management prepaid debit card for hundreds of thousands of card users across the nation.

RushCard is owned by Simmons’ company, UniRush, LLC.

Not withstanding recent computer software glitches that have now been resolved concerning the use of the RushCard, it is my opinion that the RushCard today will be a productive and very useful prepaid debit card to use for each member of your family.

Why? First, because the RushCard meets the Visa Clear Prepaid standards for clearly communicated fees and consumer protections.

Secondly, if you go to www.

RushCard.com you will see a very user friendly online process that explains how you can apply for the prepaid debit card. The mission of the RushCard is publicly affirmed to “Empower our members by providing products and services that enable them to achieve control and

realize their personal hopes and financial goals.”

Thirdly, the RushCard has been around longer than most prepaid cards and has achieved over the past decade a number of innovative firsts in the industry to better serve its card users, including but not limited to, the following: • One of the first prepaid cards to offer direct deposit.

• One of the first prepaid cards to offer check-writing capabilities to its members.

• One of the first prepaid cards to offer cash loading at more than 35,000 MoneyGram® locations, nationwide.

• One of the first prepaid cards to offer comprehensive money management tools that make it eas-

ier to track balances, create monthly budgets, and analyze spending.

There are a wide variety of prepaid debit cards available for people to have an opportunity to select for their personal and family use.

My family members use the RushCard because it is user friendly, but importantly we use the RushCard because of Russell Simmons trustworthy leadership in the financial services industry. Consumer Report recently named the RushCard the 4th highest rated prepaid card used as a substitute for a bank account.

Russell recently stated, “As a thank you for sticking with us and to support your cash needs during the upcoming holiday season, we’ve declared a Fee Holiday Season, meaning from November 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016, you can use your RushCard without incurring any fees. You don’t need to take any extra steps to participate in this special offer. Just pull out your RushCard and use it for all of your holiday needs.”

The no-fees for use of the RushCard from now until February 29, 2016 applies to both current and new RushCard holders.

Again, we all should strive to get better control over how we manage our money. I have found that using the RushCard does in fact help to manage savings, investments and spending. Financial empowerment will be the result of proper financial management.

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is the President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and can be reached for national advertisement sales and partnership proposals at: dr.bchavis@nnpa.org; and for lectures and other professional consultations at: http://drbenjaminfchavisjr.wix. com/drbfc

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • December 23 - 29, 2015 15

HEALTH

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

Your Family’s Health

Legacy Starts With You! Eleana Elan Defender Contributing Writer I have a girlfriend who fed her children candy all the time as an appeaser. Once I asked her, “Why do you feed your children candy? Don’t you realize it’s bad for their teeth? The sugar just stays in their little mouths sitting.”

She answered matter of factly, “What difference does it make? They’re going to lose their baby teeth anyway.”

My reply was, “True, however you are establishing the habits that will affect their health for the rest of their lives.” I still recall her look of shock and sudden realization.

Parents, we are the first teachers. All mammals learn from their parents. Mammals must be taught survival. Managing our health as humans is directly related to our diet, environment, socio-economic status and education.

With that in mind, you may want to think about those top cardiovascular health issues that affect your community and ask yourself how you can improve it?

Clearly, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, hypertension and obesity are the top cardiovascular health issues affecting the Black community today.

You can improve your state of health by raising awareness, but unfortunately, in our communities, so many people are oblivious to the impact of these diseases unless they are affected by them directly.

Your first step of action is making the change yourself. Research and identify what a healthy diet looks like for you and your family. Then you must implement it. That includes establishing time to add exercise to your routine. Share this activity with your family no matter what their ages.

Toddlers are great to put in your walk. You can put them in a stroller, go to your park and then take them out and let them walk with you for about 10 minutes as a warmup for yourself. Put them back in the stroller, stretch, and then push that stroller and get your 25- to 45-minute walk in.

Start out slowly, putting in 20 minutes at first and work up to more. As the children grow, so will their length of time to walk. Of course they can ride along on a tricycle, etc., as they grow, adapting to your commitment to exercise.

This time spent can be a family effort. By making it so, you are creating a value and teaching its importance to all members of your family in taking care of their overall health.

Of course, if there is no park accessible, then walk the neighborhood. When it’s cold outside, substitute your walking outdoors with indoors alternatives. Those who live in highrises can walk their stairs, and if you live in a three-story flat, then walk up and down the stairs.

Fathers and mothers can even do this: You can use your infant as a weight to strengthen your arms. Hold your baby with both hands and extend them in front of you. Raise them up slowly and lower them slowly. Do this 10 times, then increase to 20 reps.

As the infant grows so does the weight, so you will be increasing your strength and developing muscle tone. You can also hold them and move them to your right and to your left.

So much is transpiring here when you do this.

You spend quality time with your child, while they contribute to your health and well being, and at the same time, you are acquainting them with the movement and rhythm of exercises.

To help develop your core and abdominal muscles, sit in a sturdy chair and with no hands, rise and return to the seat. Do this up and down exercise 10 to 20 times. If you like, you can add the baby, holding it extended in front of you as you sit and stand.

As you complete this series of reps, remain standing on the last rep and then lift the baby up from the chest level to above your head slowly up and down.

There are so many creative ways to get your workout in. You just have to think about what is available to you.

I remember my cousin Elaine, a cheerleader who would use her 6’5” boyfriend to strengthen her legs. Laying flat on her back she would place her bare feet oh his abdomen and he’d lean forward as she’d lift him up and down. Obviously you have to find someone willing to help you in this (husbands work!).

As a parent to young children, I’d stay away from candy and the all the salted snacks, like potato and corn chips and so on. Slice apples (make sure they’re organic) because they are naturally sweet and feed them to your children; bananas, oranges, pears, peaches, grapes, raisins and dates all serve your children better in the long run in building healthy minds and bodies.

In our family, my mother did not buy cakes or cookies; she did bake them for Sunday dinner dessert once a week and mainly she’d baked fresh fruit cobblers slightly sweetened allowing for the natural sweetness of the fruit to sweeten the dish.

Consequently, none of my siblings have “sweet tooths.” Instead, we usually reach for fruit as our preference. We love eating fresh tomatoes, green onions and cucumbers raw. My sister even likes eating raw potatoes.

We eat our sweet potatoes baked mostly because that’s how our mother prepared her candied yams, which were not candied with sugars, but rather, its own sweetness.

You bake until almost tender after poking holes in them first. Remove from the oven and slice, then place in a baking dish, sprinkle with a cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg mix and make a honey or maple syrup/orange juice mix that you pour over once baked. Delicious!

Getting back to the old school, cleaning habits can change our bodies. Sweeping with a broom, running the vacuum and beating that flour mix for gravy, cakes cupcakes cookies or what ever, makes for beautiful toned arms and, believe it or not, it helps to tone the stomach muscles as well.

Anyway you get the point. Commit to your best health. Work with what you’ve got. Be consistent.

16 December 23 - 29, 2015 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Standing in line at the Fed-Ex office to send off a big fruitcake and three dozen cookies, I couldn’t help but feel my grandmother’s approval over the box addressed to her “baby girl,” my Aunt Sandra, the last surviving family member from the maternal side of my mom’s generation.

These butter cookies, now more important than fruitcake on our family holiday dessert tables, began with a Christmas cookie press gift from my mother to my sisters and me. Mom worked with us to replicate the Scandinavian-inspired procedure she had learned about in one of her favorite women’s magazines, but after that first year, she left the shaping and baking up to us.

Decades later, after fine-tuning the simple recipe, and learning to never substitute the butter; to use enough flour and chill dough if needed to easily press on to a cookie sheet and to release

RECIPE

Cooks

©2015 Donna Battle Pierce

the cookies on to parchment-lined or ungreased pans, these multi-shaped, buttery pastries remain an important part of the edible holiday gift baskets I share with family and friends during Kwanzaa and Christmas celebrations.

One day in a December decades away, considering the cookies we’re baking together next week, I imagine Kayla or Satthapi or Ellis or Aaron baking extra dozens to make sure this family baker receives a homemade package of what’s become one of our family’s favorite holiday traditions. I’m sure they won’t have to stand in line with a package, perhaps they’ll send it by delivery drone.

Or in an even better baking scenario, this family tradition will be hand delivered to family and friends to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa.

Pressed for Holiday Cookies 4 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound butter (4 sticks) 1 1/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons almond extract Halved candied cherries, colorful sprinkles, chopped nuts, optional Cookie Icing, recipe follows, optional

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour and salt into a large bowl; set aside. Cream butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed; add eggs and almond extract, beating until very light and fluffy, about 8 minutes. Stir in flour, stirring just until combined.

Transfer dough to a cookie press fitted with desired blade. (Chill dough in food storage bags for later use.) Follow press instructions to place cookies on to parchment-lined or ungreased cookie sheets. Should any of the presses mis-fire, form into balls of dough and flatten with the palm of your hand.

Sprinkle dough with colored sugar, cookie sprinkles, halved candied cherries or any other decoration, as desired.

Bake, turning cooking sheet after 4 to 5 minutes.

Continue baking a total of 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool on pan 5 minutes. Remove from

pan; cool completely on wire rack. Add piped icing as desired to some cookies. Makes about 8 to 10 dozen cookies, depending on size.

Note: to make Cookie Icing, combine 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, 1tablespoon of orange juice, cream or milk and 1 teaspoon almond extract in a small bowl. Stir until smooth, adding scant drops of juice as needed to reach desired consistency. Add to a pastry bag or spoon into a clear food storage bag, pressing the icing down to one corner. Gently snip off a tiny corner of the bag to pipe icing on to cookies.

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.

www.chicagodefender.com

Calendar Spotlight

Concussion

The controversial film Concussion starring Will Smith was written off by the NFL as little more than a big screen whitewash of what is now recognized as a life-or-death issue.

Like the tobacco companies that refused to admit the dangers of their product they consistently denied the detriment to the human physical well-being until completely found out. Similarly the NFL has run from the facts that show their game and the attitude towards the athletes as little more than gladiators impacts the players Rumors prevailed that Director Peter Landesman’s NFL drama “Concussion” -- about the scientist who first sounded the alarm on the long-term danger of repeated head trauma suffered by professional football players -- had been quietly deflated in an effort to assuage the fears of the NFL. Truth is that can be farthest from the truth than saying that NFL signed off on “Concussion.” First of all, what director gives into that sort of hogwash? And the fact the league felt the need to set rumors of such flying is exactly why you should go see the film.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Defender Community Calendar,

Dec 2015 - Feb 2016 Dec 02 thru Jan 17

Disney Presents The Lion King at Cadillac Palace, For tickets call 800.775.2000/ group tickets 10+ call 312.977.1710. Visit www.BROADWAYINCHICAGO.COM

Dec 23

Singer Keewa Nurullah debuts her newest show at Davenport’s Throw Mama from the Train: Songs and Stories from a Pregnant Gypsy, on December 23rd at Davenport’s, 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave. Showtime starts at 8pm. Ms. Nurullah will be joined by Wade Elkins (Blue Man Group); jazz musician Shanta Nurullah (AACM); and a trio of musicians.

“Throw Mama from the Train!” Wednesday, December 23rd 2015, 8pm. Davenport’s, 1383 N. Milwaukee, $15 + 2 drink min.

For further information, www.chicagodefender.com

Will Smith in Concussion

Landesman’s film is based on compelling real events exposing the compassion capable of human beings who give a damn about people, which is impossible to ignore when compared to those who could care less.

Will Smith loses himself in the role of Bennet Omalu, the Nigerian-born forensic pathologist who first discovered the link between repeated head trauma and the epidemic of depression and other mental disorders that have led far too often to the early deaths of retired NFL players. Yep gone is the player con artist in Focus, or the charming Matchmaker in Hitch, or the cocky boxer in Ali, and even the driven scientist in I am Legend. Will Smith disappears and becomes a doctor of the highest integrity concerned with the overall good of people. At one point he, says, “Do the right thing.”

call 646-400-4365 For reservations, call 773-278-1830 or visit www.davenportspianobar.com

Dec 26

The Bronzeville Children’s Museum will hold its Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 26, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 9301 SouthStony Island Avenus, Chicago, Illinois The celebration will feature Margaret Galloway, singer and Charles Taylor, pianist and drummers. Children and adults will learn how to honor this unifying celebration. They will make craft, learn songs and participate in the celebration.

Members are FREE and there is a $5.00 admission for non-members.

For additional information, contact Pia Montes at 773.721.9301

Dec 26

AAABNA Kwanzaa Celebration will honor community leaders; Debra Vines, Jody Bady and Issac Lewis Saturday, December 26 the day of Kujichagulia, meaning “Self Determination,” at Ice Theaters, North Lawndale located at 3330 W. Roosevelt Rd. Pastor Ira Acree is the keynote speaker with entertainment

“Concussion” is at its best when it presents the discovery of Omalu’s work, and his commitment to get people to acknowledge that what he uncovered was in fact true. There is a rhythm or timing issue that creates a lull in the second half and yet it doesn’t ruin what is actually an excellent movie worth seeing.

The film takes a huge chance as a biographical story of Omalu, whose name is not familiar to moviegoers, even though his work has been reported upon thoroughly over the past decade. However, with that said, Landesman and Smith tell the story behind that story, with triumph.

The film makes it easy for you to embrace the importance and significance of efforts of men like Omalu -- as well as changing how you look at football in the future.

provided by the fabulous vocalist Terisa Griffin.

To help create Umoja another Kwanzaa day meaning Unity the celebration includes the traditional Marketplace representing Black owned businesses.

Tickets are $40-$65 and can be purchased on Kwanzaa2015.Eventbrite.com. For vendor opportunities call 773.626-4497

Jan 16, 2016

The Gene Siskel Film Center (GSFC) of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) presents the 88th Academy Awards® Nominations Panel Thursday, January 14, 2016. Associate Artistic Director of the Chicago Humanities Festival Alison Cuddy moderates a lively panel discussion about this year’s nominees with Chicago film critics Marilyn Ferdinand (Ferdy on Films), J.R. Jones (Chicago Reader), Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune), Steve Prokopy (Ain’t It Cool News) and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky (MUBI Notebook and The A.V. Club). This free event will be held at the GSFC from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by a post event reception.

Jan 18

26th Annual PUSH Excel Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast,

“Keepers of the Flame” will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive, 60601. Doors open at 7:30 am Breakfast is served at 8:00 This years co- chairs are Lyle Logan of Northern Trust and melody Spann-Cooper, CEO of WVON. Tickets are $125 and tables of 10 are $1250.

Call 773.256.2742 for tickets or sponsorship opportunities. For Individual reservations by credit card call 773.256.2762

Feb 28

Hollywood on State: When You’re the Star The Gene Siskel Film Center once again hosts Chicago’s longest-running awards show viewing party for the 88th Academy Awards® February 28, 2016. The red carpet celebration features glamour, gourmet food and libations while watching Hollywood’s biggest night on the Big Screen. Hollywood on State will also once again honor local filmmakers during this star-studded evening (honorees will be announced at a later date). Doors open at 6 p.m. The 88th Academy Awards® HD Telecast begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($100 General Admission | $200 VIP) can be purchased online at siskelfilmcenter.org or by calling 312.846.2072.

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • December 23 - 29, 2015 17

MEMORIES Leak & Sons Funeral Home

WILLIAMS Maria Williams.…..Memorial was held: Wednesday, December 09, 2015; 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.@ Chapel Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROWN Lenora Brown..…..Wake was held: Sunday, December 13, 2015; 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 6:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SMITH Phoenicia Smith..…..Wake was held: Friday, December 18, 2015; 6:00 p.m.@ Burnside B.C., 645 E. 91st Place Funeral: 7:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HOPKINS Purvis Hopkins.…….Visitation was held: Friday, December 18, 2015; 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WATSON Patricia Watson..…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 19, 2015; 9:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:00 a.m.

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

JONES Lawrence Jones..…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 19, 2015; 9:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 10:00 a.m.

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

GILES Barbara Giles..…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 19, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Outreach COGIC, 200 W. 147th Street Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Interment: Washington Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

PRINCE Julia Prince.…..Visitation was held: Saturday, December 19, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ St. Marks B.C., 147th Harvey, IL Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WASHINGTON, JR. Willie Washington, Jr.....…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 19, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Another Chance Apostolic, 5138 West Division Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

REYNOLDS-SALONE Rita Reynolds-Salone...…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 19, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Cosmopolitan Community Church, 5249 S. Wabash Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HOWARD Ceola Howard...…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 19, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MARTIN Maurice Martin...…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 19, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

KELLY Della Kelly...…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 19, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Providence B.C., 8400 S. Ashland Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MILES Brandon Miles...…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 19, 2015; 11:00 a.m. @ Bethlehem Star M B Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GOLDEN, JR. Sim Golden, Jr...…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 19, 2015; 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 5:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BURKETT Helen Burkett...…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 19, 2015; 11:00 a.m. @ United Christian Church, 4351 W. 180th Street Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, December 21, 2015; 9:00 a.m. @ Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LISTER Lodesia Lister.....…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 19, 2015; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 1:30 p.m.

Interment: Monday, December 21, 2015; 9:00 a.m. @ St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BUTLER Wanda Butler....…..Visitation was held: Sunday, December 20, 2015; 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BLACKWELL, III Brian Blackwell, III...…..Wake was held: Sunday, December 20, 2015; 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

COLEMAN Thomas Coleman.....…..Wake was held: Sunday, December 20, 2015; 5:00 p.m. @ Providence Baptist Church, 8401 S. Ashland Funeral: 6:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, December 21, 2015; 9:00 a.m. @ Abe Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROOKS Howard Brooks....…..Wake was held: Sunday, December 20, 2015; 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 7:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, December 21, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HARRIS Walter Harris......…..Wake was held: Monday, December 21, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JOHNSON, JR. Edgar Johnson, Jr......…..Wake was held: Monday, December 21, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MCDONALD Jacqueline McDonald.....…..Wake was held: Monday, December 21, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Abundant Life Christian, 14540 Lincoln Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

MOORE Willie Moore......…..Wake was held: Monday, December 21, 2015; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

COLE Dewayne Cole.......…..Wake was held: Monday, December 21, 2015; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, December 14, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CONNER, JR. Larry Conner, Jr......…..Wake was held: Monday, December 21, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Victory Apostolic, 20801 Matteson Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

FARMER Kathy Farmer.......…..Memorial was held: Tuesday, December 22, 2015; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JONES Simon Jones......…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 22, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

REED Dollie Reed........…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 22, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Liberty Baptist Church, 4849 S. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Dr. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DORTCH Dora Dortch........…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 22, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ St. John Baptist Temple, 6154 S. Woodlawn Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROWN Louvenia Brown.........…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 22, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JOHNSON Maxine Johnson........…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 22, 2015; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

STRONG James Strong........…..Interment: Wednesday, December 23, 2015; 8:30 a.m. @ Abe Lincoln Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DONNER, JR. Andre Donner, Jr.........…..Wake: Wednesday, December 23, 2015; 9:30 a.m. @ St. Andrew Temple Church, 1743 W. Marquette Rd. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BULLOCK Curtis Bullock........…..Wake: Wednesday, December 23, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Lighthouse Church, 4400 W. 127th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

www.chicagodefender.com

18 December 23-29, 2015 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

BOYD Jewell Boyd.........…..Wake: Saturday, December 26, 2015; 9:00 a.m. @ South Suburban Missionary Baptist Church, 15201 S. Lexington Funeral: 10:00 a.m.

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

PETERS Adlene Peters........…..Wake: Saturday, December 26, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CALAHAN Funeral Home

WILLIAMS Dorothy Williams…...Wake was held: Monday, December 21, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Emmanuel Baptist Church, 8301 South Damen Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

BRADLEY Alice Bradley.........…..Wake: Saturday, December 26, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

STARKS Ollie Starks........…..Wake: Saturday, December 26, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Christ Bible Church, 7978 S. Coles Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SWEARENGEN, JR. Oscar Swearengen, Jr........…..Wake: Tuesday, December 29, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CALAHAN

A.A. RAYNER & SONS

“The Home of Personal Service” 7030 S. Halsted St.

318 E. 71st St. 5911 W. Madison St.

(773)723-4400

(773)846-6133 (773)626-4222

W.W. HOLT

GOLDEN GATE

FUNERAL HOME

FUNERAL HOME

FUNERAL HOME

Cherished memories of those we loved

FUNERAL HOME

175 W. 159th St. Harvey, IL 60426

2036 W. 79th St.

(773)846-7900

(708) 331-0310 A Community Family, Serving with Honesty & Dignity

Taylor Funeral

JACKSON Rosie Jackson........…..Wake: Monday, December 28, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Apostolic Church of God, 6340 S. Dorchester Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LYNCH Rotha Lynch........…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 28, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Church of the Holy Family, 102 Marquette St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

Call Classifieds 312-225-2400 to advertise

HOME, LTD.

63 East 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619 & 5350 W. North Ave. 773-488-7300 Chicago, IL 60636 ALLEN

Barbara J. Smith Allen, 69...of Chicago, passed away on Nov. 19, 2015.

Arrangements entrusted to: Unity Funeral Parlors, Inc., 4114 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago 773.624.2703. www.unityfuneralparlors.com

Advertise in the Directory Here

“Families Come First at Golden Gate” SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL CHAPELS 7901 S. Komensky Ave. Chicago., IL 60652 One block West of Pulaski

773-424-3151

www.southwestmemorialfuneralhome

LEAK & SONS FUNERAL HOME

7838 S. COTTAGE GROVE AVE. (773) 846-6567 18400 S. PULASKI 708-206-0860

More ways to stay connected

SMITH Lawrence Smith........…..Wake: Tuesday, December 29, 2015; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

TAYLOR

Funeral Home MCINTOSH, SR. Charles E. McIntosh, Sr..…..Prepast was held: Saturday, December 19, 2015; 9:30 a.m. @ Progressive Baptist Church, 3658 S. Wentworth Wake: 10:00 a.m. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

SCOTT ROGERS Berlinda Scott Rogers.…..Family Hour: Wednesday, December 23, 2015; 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Memorial: 2:30 p.m. Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

BAILEY Carlyn Bailey..…..

Visitation: Wednesday, December 23, 2015; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Chapel Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

STROZIER Cora T. Strozier.….Pre-past: Saturday, December 26, 2015; 9:30 a.m. @ Progressive Baptist Church, 3658 S. Wentworth Wake: 10:00 a.m. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home Ltd., 63 E. 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

Published Every Wednesday www.chicagodefender.com

CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT December 17, 2015 CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT – CHANCERY DIVISION Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. PLAINTIFF VS Mamie S. Anane a/k/a Mamie Sue Anane (Deceased); Gerald P. Nordgren, solely as Special Representative for Mamie S. Anane a/k/a Mamie Sue Anane (Deceased); Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Mamie S. Anane a/k/a Mamie Sue Anane (Deceased); Dorothy Lucas; Ruby J. McClung; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15 CH 10811 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Mamie S. Anane a/k/a Mamie Sue Anane (Deceased); Gerald P. Nordgren, solely as Special Representative for Mamie S. Anane a/k/a Mamie Sue Anane (Deceased); UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MAMIE S. ANANE A/K/A MAMIE SUE ANANE (DECEASED); Dorothy Lucas; Ruby J. McClung; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: The West 74.8 feet of Lot 48 in B.F. Jacobs resubdivision of Block 1 in McCarthy subdivision of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as: 5701 S. May Street, Chicago, IL 60621 and which said mortgage was made by, Mamie S Anane and Francis J K Anane, husband and wife; Mortgagor(s), to Urban Financial Group; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 1003526146; 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 JANUARY 8, 2016 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 File No: 15IL00434-1 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 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE CWMBS 2006-3 TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 Plaintiff, -v.JOSE A. LOMELI, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 5729 3517 W. 38TH 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 October 20, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 2 IN C.B. HOSMER’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 21 IN JAMES H. REES SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35 AND THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3517 W. 38TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 16-35-411-015-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $400,452.24.

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 11-0079.

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. 11-0079 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 11 CH 5729 TJSC#: 35-15535 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.JORGE TORRES, VERONICA TORRES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 18292 3349 S. BELL AVENUE Chicago, IL 60608 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 20, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 30 IN GROSS AND BOWMAN’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 23 IN WALKER’S SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART SOUTH OF THE CANAL OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 14, AND THAT PART SOUTH OF CANAL OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3349 S. BELL AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60608 Property Index No. 17-31-112-021-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $149,027.05.

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 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 18292 TJSC#: 35-15683 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, ILLINOISCOUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.VICTOR H. GARCIA, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 07039 2212 W. 51ST STREET Chicago, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 77 IN RANDS SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2212 W. 51ST STREET, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-07-123-029-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $167,367.52.

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

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

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

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

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

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

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 15 CH 07039 TJSC#: 35-17542 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.

Sealed Bids will be received and must be submitted on documents provided by the City of Chicago, on the date and time, stated for these specific Bids listed below, in the Bid & Bond, Room 103, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602, 312-744-9773. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud for the following: NOTICE OF ADDENDUM: Addendum 1 will be e-mailed to all bidders on the Bid Opportunity Take-Out List DESCRIPTION: Janitorial Supplies (Target Market) BID DOCUMENT CAN BE DOWNLOADED AND PRINTED FROM URL ADDRESS: www.cityofchicago.org/bids SPECIFICATION NO: 129464 RFQ # 4961 BID/PROPOSAL OPENING DATE: December 21, 2015 REVISED BID OPENING DATE: January 27, 2016 TIME: 11:00 a.m., Central Time CONTACT: Stacy Stewart, Senior Procurement Specialist Email: stacy.stewart@cityofchicago.org REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS No. 3286 GRANT CLOSE-OUT AUDIT SERVICES The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) invites you to submit a proposal in response to this RFP.

The RTA has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR Part 26, applicable to all its contracts regardless of funding source. The RTA strongly encourages vendors to make good faith efforts to utilize DBEs as subconsultants, subcontractors, suppliers or joint venture partners on this project. A listing of certified DBEs providing relevant services or commodities can be accessed at the Illinois Department of Transportation website www.dot.state.il.us/ucp/html Questions are due on January 8, 2016 no later than 5:00 p.m., and can be e-mailed to Karen Y. Thurmon at thurmonk@rtachicago.org.

One original copy and one CD or DVD containing your complete proposal must be submitted to the RTA no later than 3:30 p.m., local time, on February 1, 2016 Proposals submitted after the designated date and time will be rejected.

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

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL No. 3314 IT STAFF AUGMENTATION The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) invites you to submit a proposal in response to this RFP.

The RTA has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR Part 26, applicable to all its contracts regardless of funding source. The RTA strongly encourages vendors to make good faith efforts to utilize DBEs as subconsultants, subcontractors, suppliers or joint venture partners on this project. A listing of certified DBEs providing relevant services or commodities can be accessed at the Illinois Department of Transportation website www.dot.state.il.us/ucp/html A Pre-Proposal conference is scheduled for January 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the RTA headquarters located at 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1650, Chicago, IL 60604.

Questions are due on January 11, 2016, no later than 5:00 p.m., and can be e-mailed to Maria Biszewski at biszewskim@rtachicago.org.

One original copy and one CD or DVD containing your complete proposal must be submitted to the RTA no later than 3:30 p.m., local time, on January 22, 2016.

Proposals submitted after the designated date and time will be rejected.

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

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

RUBY DAVIS A/K/A RUBY B. DAVIS; CITY OF CHICAGO, DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. CASE NUMBER: 15 CH 12757 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: RUBY DAVIS A/K/A RUBY B. DAVIS and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 25 IN BLOCK 18 IN CORNELL, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTIONS 26, AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26 (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER), THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER WEST OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD, AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index No.: 20-26-122-021-0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7355 S. UNIVERSITY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 and which said Mortgage was made by: RUBY B. DAVIS the Mortgagor(s), to TCF National Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 0727446038; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Dorothy Brown Richard J. Daley Center 50 West Washington Street 8th Floor Chicago, IL 60602 on or before JANUARY 15, 2016 A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. David T. Cohen & Associates, Ltd., 10729 W. 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

www.chicagodefender.com

F15080169FT SLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-9 Mortgage Loan Pass-through Certificates, Series 2005-9 Plaintiff, vs.

Carmen J. Gonzalez aka C. Gonzalez aka Carmen Hicks Gonzalez aka Carmen Gonzalez; Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Juana Carmen V. Gonzalez aka J.C.V. Gonzalez, M.D. aka Juana Carmen aka Juana Gonzalez; Unknown Claimants and Lienholders against the Estate of Juana Carmen V. Gonzalez aka J.C.V. Gonzalez, M.D aka Juana Carmen aka Juana Gonzalez; Unknown Claimants and Lienholders against the Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Juana Carmen V. Gonzalez aka J.C.V. Gonzalez, M.D. aka Juana Carmen aka Juana Gonzalez; 5350 South Shore Drive Homeowners Association; People of the State of Illinois; The United States of America Department of The Treasury-Internal Revenue Service; Midland Funding LLC; William P. Butcher, as Special Representative of Juana Carmen V. Gonzalez aka J.C.V. Gonzalez, M.D. aka Juana Carmen aka Juana Gonzalez; Meyerson Calendar 56 Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 06287 1724 East 54th Street, Unit E, Chicago, Illinois 60615 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Carmen J. Gonzalez aka C. Gonzalez aka Carmen Hicks Gonzalez aka Carmen Gonzalez, Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Juana Carmen V. Gonzalez aka J.C.V. Gonzalez, M.D. aka Juana Carmen aka Juana Gonzalez, Unknown Claimants and Lienholders against the Estate of Juana Carmen V. Gonzalez aka J.C.V. Gonzalez, M.D aka Juana Carmen aka Juana Gonzalez, Unknown Claimants and Lienholders against the Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Juana Carmen V. Gonzalez aka J.C.V. Gonzalez, M.D. aka Juana Carmen aka Juana Gonzalez, UNKNOWN HEIRS and LEGATEES of Juana Carmen V. Gonzalez 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: PARCEL 1: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BEING A PART OF A TRACT OF LAND COMPRISING THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF LOT 3 AND ALL OF LOTS 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 IN SISSON’S LAKE SHORE ADDITION RECORDED MAY 31, 1917, AS DOCUMENT 6123846, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SAID PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 81.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE 77 .97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 55.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 19.25 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 55.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 19.25 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF PARCEL 1, AS DELINEATED AND CREATED BY DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS FOR 5350 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE TOWNHOMES RECORDED JANUARY 7, 1998, AS DOCUMENT 98015288, FOR COMMON AREA­GARDEN. P.I.N.: 20-12-112-035-0000 Said property is commonly known as 1724 East 54th Street, Unit E, Chicago, Illinois 60615, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Carmen J. Gonzalez and Juana Carmen V. Gonzalez and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0400610041 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 JANUARY 8, 2016 a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

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

Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 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.

Published Every Wednesday

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • December 23-29, 2015 19

CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-2 Plaintiff, -v.SHERRY LOVING, DARRELL LOVING, THE WOODLAWN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 17678 6516 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE 1N 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 July 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Parcel 1: Unit 1N in the 6516 S. Woodlawn Condominium as delineated on the plat of survey of the following described real estate: Lot 4 in Block 1 in Woodlawn Ridge subdivision of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the third principal meridian, in Cook County, Illinois which survey is attached as exhibit ‘’D’’ to the declaration of condominium recorded 1/6/2004 as document number 0400619151 together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements appurtenant to said unit, as set forth in said Declaration. Parcel 2: The Exclusive right to use of parking space P-1 as limited common element as delineated on a survey attached to the declaration aforesaid recorded as document number 0400619151.

Commonly known as 6516 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE 1N, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20231190401001.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $226,107.28.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 11IL02340-2.

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

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 Attorney File No. 11IL02340-2 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 14 CH 17678 TJSC#: 35-18161 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 SEAWAY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, F/K/A SEAWAY NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.MOUNT NEBO CHURCH BAPTIST, DANNY NORMENT, PAULETTE MCGEE, TAMMIE L. HUMES, TOMMIE R. JOHNSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 13825 354 W. 71ST STREET Chicago, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 29, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 6 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 55 FEET OF SAID LOT AS MEASURED ON THE WEST LINE THEREOF AND ALSO EXCEPT THE WEST 150 FEET 5 1/2 INCHES OF THE SOUTH 11 FEET OF THE NORTH 66 FEET OF SAID LOT 6 AS MEASURED ON THE WEST LINE THEREOF), AND ALL OF LOTS 7 AND 8 IN NORMAL SCHOOL SUBDIVISION IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 354 W. 71ST STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-21-420-016-0000.

The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was $592,712.41.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: GRANT LAW, LLC, 230 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 240, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 551-0111 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.

GRANT LAW, LLC 230 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 240 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 551-0111 Attorney Code. 58706 Case Number: 14 CH 13825 TJSC#: 35-16571 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.MELVIN L. CRAWFORD, SR. (DECEASED), CHRISTOPHER S. JORDAN, SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MELVIN L. CRAWFORD, SR. (DECEASED), JOAN RASPBERRY, SHEILA CRAWFORD, ROSALIN CRAWFORD, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MELVIN L. CRAWFORD, SR. (DECEASED), UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 4215 6646 SOUTH WOOD 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 July 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: The South 10 feet of Lot 19, all of Lot 20 and the North 5 feet of Lot 21 in Block 60 in South Lynne, being a subdivision in the North 1/2 of Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 6646 SOUTH WOOD STREET, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-19-227-036-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $99,571.67.

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: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 14IL00026-1.

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

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 Attorney File No. 14IL00026-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 14 CH 4215 TJSC#: 35-18192 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 BYLINE BANK, AN ILLINOIS BANKING ASSOCIATION, FORMERLY KNOWN AS NORTH COMMUNITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO METROBANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHICAGO COMMUNITY BANK Plaintiff, -v.LENORE V. HADAWAY, AN INDIVIDUAL, REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY, INC., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 11372 1656 WEST 38TH 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 December 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 49 IN CHITTENDEN’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 36 IN CANAL TRUSTEE’S SUBDIVISION THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1656 WEST 38TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 17-31-430-020-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $194,680.74.

Sale terms: 10% 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: ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP, 120 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 1200, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 876-7100 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.

ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP 120 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 1200 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 876-7100 Attorney Code. 25188 Case Number: 15 CH 11372 TJSC#: 35-17828 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 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISIONUNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ON BEHALF OF ITS AGENCY, SECRETARY OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM P. BUTCHER AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CASSIE M. CORBIN, GLORIA WRIGHT, MAURICE CORBIN, GEORGE CORBIN, KARIN CORBIN, JEFF CORBIN, MARK FRANKLIN, JOEL FRANKLIN, ROBIN TURNER, TRENT TAYLOR, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CASSIE M. CORBIN; AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CV 10308 1506 WEST 61ST STREET Chicago, IL 60636 JUDGE MATTHEW KENNELLY NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 29, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein, will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 13 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1506 WEST 61ST STREET, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-17-309-017.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $129,524.36.

Sale terms: 10% 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 C1145822.

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. C11-45822 Case Number: 14 CV 10308 TJSC#: 35-16390 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-3 Plaintiff, -v.UBALDO LEON, MARIA LUZ LEON Defendants 12 CH 17896 3330 W 62ND 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 30, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot 36 in Hick’s Subdivision, a Subdivision of the North 1/2 of Block 15 in James Webb’s Subdivision, being a Subdivision of the Southeast 1/4 of section 14, Township 38 North, Range 13 East of the Third Principal Meridian, In Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 3330 W 62ND PLACE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19144260260000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $193,594.32.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 12IL00630-1.

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

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 Attorney File No. 12IL00630-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 12 CH 17896 TJSC#: 35-18159 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 Walter B. Brown; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15CH15998 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: WALTER B. BROWN; 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 28 and the South 10 feet of Lot 29 in Ely`s Subdivision of Block 6 in Thompson and Holmes Subdivision of the East 45 Acres of the North 60 Acres of the Southeast quarter of Section 17, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as: 5951 S. Green Street, Chicago, IL 60621 and which said mortgage was made by, Walter B. Brown; 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. 0902255047; 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 JANUARY 22, 2016 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 File No: 15IL00586-1 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.

20 December 23-29 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff V. FRANCISCO SAHAGUN; GRISELDA SAHAGUN; CITIBANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, Defendants Case No. 15 CH 6936 Calendar No. 61 Property Address: 8511 SOUTH BUFFALO AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Shapiro Kreisman & Assoc. file # 14-074213 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on November 20, 2015, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on January 13, 2016, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 8511 South Buffalo Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 Permanent Index No.: 21-32-210-004-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $ 47,068.88. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier’s checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered “as is,” with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at www.kallenrs.com.

For information: Sale Clerk, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

March 25, 2016 • Hyatt Regency Chicago

www.chicagodefender.com

CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE NOTICE

REAL ESTATE NOTICE

REAL ESTATE NOTICE

REAL ESTATE NOTICE

REAL ESTATE NOTICE

REAL ESTATE NOTICE

REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-M1 Plaintiff, -v.SANTIAGO BERNABE, ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Defendants 14 CH 03955 5733 S. TRUMBULL 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 October 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5733 S. TRUMBULL AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-14-216-013.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $281,543.16.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-79842.

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. C13-79842 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 03955 TJSC#: 35-15213 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.OLIVIA L. RIDGELL, DAVID P. RIDGELL Defendants 15 CH 7635 7213 SOUTH RHODES AVENUE Chicago, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 30, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 20, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7213 SOUTH RHODES AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-211-005-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $112,280.74.

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 15-075726.

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. 15-075726 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 15 CH 7635 TJSC#: 35-14591 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 NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, -v.RALSTON FORD, RALSTON FORD, AS CO-EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA Y. FOSTER-FORD, DECEASED, ALYSSA I. FORD, ALYSSA I. FORD, AS CO-EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA Y. FOSTER-FORD, DECEASED, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANT Defendants 15 CH 06017 708 E. 89TH ST. Chicago, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 708 E. 89TH ST., Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-03-215-019-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $155,051.00.

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.

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 155300-314.

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. 15-5300-314 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 15 CH 06017 TJSC#: 35-13456 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 BEAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.ANGELA L. HILL A/K/A ANGELA HILL, ERIC C. HILL, THE NEW MERRILL SQUARE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 2127 6741 SOUTH MERRILL AVENUE, UNIT 3 Chicago, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 12, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6741 SOUTH MERRILL AVENUE, UNIT 3, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-24-403-027-1007.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $177,117.80.

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 F11120044.

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. F11120044 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 12 CH 2127 TJSC#: 35-15167 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.HECTOR LOPEZ, MARIA LOPEZ Defendants 11 CH 30602 4053 SOUTH ROCKWELL STREET Chicago, IL 60632 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 21, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4053 SOUTH ROCKWELL STREET, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19-01-212-023-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $255,893.63.

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 F13100107.

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. F13100107 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 11 CH 30602 TJSC#: 35-15759 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.GUADALUPE LONGORIA (DECEASED), CHRISTOPHER S. JORDAN, SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GUADALUPE LONGORIA (DECEASED), KATHLEEN G. WALKER, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GUADALUPE LONGORIA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 5078 2315 W 47TH 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 June 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2315 W 47TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-07-102-015-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $77,430.47.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 14IL00036-1.

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

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 Attorney File No. 14IL00036-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 14 CH 5078 TJSC#: 35-18157 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 2007-5 Plaintiff, -v.DIALIKA C. PERKINS AKA DIALKA PERKINS AKA DIALIKA PERKINS AKA DIALIKA CAMISSA PERKINS, THE 7008-10 SOUTH MERRILL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 17819 7010 SOUTH MERRILL AVENUE, UNIT G Chicago, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 14, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7010 SOUTH MERRILL AVENUE, UNIT G, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-24-423-014-0000 (OLD); 20-24-423-030-1005 (NEW).

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $237,410.45.

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 F14100028.

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. F14100028 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 17819 TJSC#: 35-15191 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.

Feb 5, 2016 • Hyatt Regency Chicago www.chicagodefender.com

Call Today Classifieds 312-225-2400 to Advertise

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • December 23-29, 2015 21

CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE NOTICE

REAL ESTATE NOTICE

REAL ESTATE NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.SARA ANN CONNOLLY A/K/A SARA A. CONNOLLY, MICHAEL CONNOLLY A/K/A MICHAEL P. CONNOLLY JR., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 15 CH 5179 2840 EAST 127TH STREET Chicago, IL 60633 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 11, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2840 EAST 127TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60633 Property Index No. 26-30-304-028-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $170,674.80.

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 15-075355.

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. 15-075355 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 15 CH 5179 TJSC#: 35-18237 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET BACKED-CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE10 Plaintiff, -v.GUADALUPE ALEJANDRES, MARIA D. ALEJANDRES Defendants 10 CH 49123 3721 WEST 55TH PLACE Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3721 WEST 55TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-14-106-060-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $291,112.12.

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 X10090055.

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. X10090055 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 10 CH 49123 TJSC#: 35-17840 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 WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-PA3 Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT H. BROWN AKA ROBERT H. BROWN SR. Defendants 15 CH 3801 7554 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD Chicago, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7554 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-407-029-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $180,900.33.

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 F15010277.

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. F15010277 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 15 CH 3801 TJSC#: 35-17770 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.

22 December 23-29, 2015 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Call the Chicago Defender Classifieds (312) 225-2400 www.chicagodefender.com

CLASSIFIEDS It pays to advertise in the Chicago Defender

See me for all of your financial security needs.

Helping you achieve financial security, no matter where you’re starting from.

773-487-0923 office 773–487–0923 773-203-5207 cell 738 E 87th St | Chicago, IL

738 E 87th St Chicago, IL 60619 kandi.keyes-winford@countryfinancial.com

Kandi Keyes-Winford www.countr yfinancial.com

Keith D Smith & Associates, LLC

Sr. Tax Analyst / Wealth Management Consultant

Call Today Classifieds 312-225-2400 to Advertise

www.chicagodefender.com

Office: 773.219.0100 Fax: 773.855.9995 airdarnell@sbcglobal.net 1400 E. 47th. Street, Suite E Chicago, IL 60615

ASSOCIATES Oppenheimer Funds Wells Fargo Liberty Tax Services BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois United Healthcare QuickBooks Online Legal Shield Credit Restoration Associates Get Covered Illinois Sunrise Premiums MFS Asset Allocation Funds

*Securities offered through HD. Vest Investment Services* Member SIPC Advisory Services offered through H.D. Vest Advisory Services

Designed to fit your advertising budget

6333 North State Highway 161, Fourth Floor, Irving, Texas 75038 (972) 870-6000

Journey to Empowerment February 2016 South Shore Culture Center

BUSINESS CARD DIRECTORY TaxLiberty.indd 1

9/21/15 3:22 PM

MR. SONNY SAYS!

www.facebook.com/TheChicagoDefender

@ChiDefender

www.chicagodefender.com www.chicagodefender.com

This week’s best picks are...

824 226 312 244 515 071 037 158 908 629 492 737 7 1 4 7 2 9 0 2 8 3 8 3 5 1 5 8 3 4 7 1 12/23/15

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • December 23-29, 2015 23

Wall of Wings

Be A Part of History!

As We Commemorate 110 Years We are very excited to share with you an opportunity to join in the commemoration of our 110th year anniversary. Whether you have been a long time associate, advertiser, subscriber, newsmaker or new friend to the Chicago Defender we value your contribution to our success.

Call Now To Reserve Your Space In History!

Grace our wall with your name or company name on our Wall of Wings. The wall is a monument of the Chicago Defender benchmarking this historical 110th year.

Contact Us

We hope that your organization will lend its support to this project.

For more information call 312.225.2400 to contact your CD Account Exec

312.225.2400

24 December 23 - 29, 2015 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

For Details www.chicagodefender.com