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A Class Act

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Obama Defines Grace and Class As President Obama fought for a bipartisan collaboration, he was faced with the country’s growing tension of racism, police brutality and homeland terrorism.

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By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer These past 12 months have been a final countdown to President Obama’s administration as he takes his final bow two days from this published story. For many Americans, it is a bitter pill to swallow, but for millions who voted for President-elect Donald Trump, it is a “change” they hope will bring refuge to their ==beefs with Washington D.C.’s routine structure. The fascination with our 44th U.S. president began long before he took his first oath of office on that cold January morning in 2009. As a summer intern, Obama worked at the law firm of Sidley Austin in 1989, where he met a smart, rising attorney, Michelle Robinson, and on their first date, they went to see Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing — as the beginning of a courtship that would lead them both down the wedding aisle. They were two individuals with a common goal of starting a new life together as husband and wife. Michelle, a native of the South Side of Chicago and from a two-parent household, raised with her brother in a Black working-class community. Obama, who grew up in Hawaii with his mom, sister and grandparents between there and Indonesia with little contact with his Kenyan father until his college years. A college graduate of Columbia University, Obama earned his law degree from Harvard Law School with a mission to do something greater than just work as a career attorney. His travels have allowed him to relate to various cultures, and as a biracial man, he has experienced the hardships of racism from both white and

African-American people. But instead of letting it handicap him, he used his challenges to connect with people from all cultures and backgrounds.

The Beginning His move from New York to Chicago for three years in the mid-1980s as a community organizer, working as the director for the Developing Communities Project, would take him throughout the far South Side communities. His work would help him set up several programs, assisting residents with job training, tenants’ rights and college preparation tutoring. It was in Chicago where Obama began to understand firsthand the disparities of low-income communities through his travels in the Greater Roseland area. Throughout his time at Harvard Law School, his star rose. He was selected as the editor of the Harvard Law Review and in his second year became the first African-American president of the law review. His return to Chicago to begin a new life with his bride was the beginning of a journey that would transform his path into writing his first book. During his time as a lecturer teaching constitutional law at the University of Chicago, he published Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance in 1995. A year later, he ran as a Democrat for Illinois State Senate — winning a seat in the 26th district. The Obama family had settled in the South Side community of Kenwood. He would serve in the state Senate for eight years, mentored under the guidance of elder senator and Majority leader Emil Jones Jr. In 2004, Obama decided to run for U.S. Senate, an open seat vacated by Republican Peter Fitzgerald. He had made

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friends in some of Chicago’s most powerful and influential circles, encouraging him to make a bid. It wasn’t until the nation was able to experience firsthand the power of his words at the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston as the keynote speaker. The man with the funny name became a symbol of representation for Illinoisans who wanted diversity and fair representation. Although he was a junior senator, many felt he represented a refreshing change with a sense of sharp intellect and oratorical ability to touch those without a voice. With the help of political consultant David Axelrod, and 70 percent of the votes, he rolled up his sleeves to become the second elected African-American U.S. senator to represent Illinois. Obama was the third Black elected U.S. senator in nearly 140 years.

Yes, We Can The constraints of President George W. Bush’s final term was an economic hardship that was hitting middle America to the core. The damage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks made Americans feel vulnerable, and the rampant predator loans on new and present homeowners was rearing its ugly head. The young senator from Illinois knew the time was right to make his move. In front of the Illinois state Capitol, where his political career began 12 years prior, Obama announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination in February 2007. He would run against then-New York U.S. senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, the former first lady. His strategy would play on the same continued on page 04

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First Lady Michelle Obama with her husband, President Barack Obama, and her daughters, Malia and Sasha. Obama, continued from, Page 02

platform as then-Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton’s presidential run against President George H. W. Bush. Obama would enlist a young following of savvy and digital-minded followers. Just as the MTV generation helped Clinton to win in 1992, the viral generation would reach beyond traditional campaign marketing. Obama’s organic method of branding would be empowering and uplifting — giving hope to millions of Americans who felt financially handicapped by conservative-enforced laws and favors. As he engaged first-time voters, he lit the rallies everywhere he traveled, recruiting cross-generations of citizens young and old. He would beat Sen. John McCain, winning with 52.9 percent and the Electoral College, becoming the 44th U.S. president. In addition, Obama’s victory would make history as the first African-American U.S. president.

Making Strides to Recovery As he took the oath of office on Jan. 20, 2009, the long road ahead would be filled with speed bumps left over from the Bush administration and re-enacted by House Republicans. The Obama administration dug their heels in the dirt, and, laden with the task of saving a disastrous economy — the worst since the Great Depression — he put forth a plan. Within the first 100 days of his presi-

dency, a $787 billion stimulus bill was passed to help short-term growth. Major banks were on the brink of bankruptcy and were given loans along with the auto companies to help resuscitate the industry. Because Wall Street was reckless in its practices, new regulations were put in place to prevent future deals made through predatory lending. President Obama’s closest advisers included long-time friend Valerie Jarrett and campaign manager David Axelrod, who joined him in Washington D.C. Former Congressman Rahm Emanuel became his chief of staff, bringing his unique “noholds-barred” style to the capital. As the Obama administration swiftly moved to save the U.S. economy, the resistance to his leadership was evident in the Republican Party. The majority rule in Congress by the Democrats was a thorn in their side. He built a solid cabinet to deal with the established structure in Washington, including former U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, offering a position in his administration as secretary of state. Obama understood the importance of having the smartest players in place that have long and credible relationships. Clinton was an international player and respected among most world leaders. As we reflect on the major achievements of President Obama, there are countless efforts that he has made over his eight years in office. The soundbites do him no justice.

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Affordable Care Act Nothing could be more evident than his mission to pass the Affordable Care Act, giving Americans an open market to accessible health care. Obama signed the bill into law March 2010. In the new law, no health care provider can deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions, in addition to allowing children under 26 years old to be under their parents’ plan. This added relief for college students who often are faced with the challenge of student loans and life-changing adjustments. Those opposing ACA, nicknamed “Obamacare,” went on a public campaign promoting the plan as a “government takeover.” Since the Affordable Care Act was enacted, close to 20 million Americans have signed up for health care through the marketplace. Federal funding has assisted local states to provide care for low-income residents and children. Obama signed the repeal of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, allowing openly gay troops to continue to serve in the Armed Forces to upholding samesex marriage throughout the country. Under his term, they found and destroyed Osama bin Laden and helped bring about the downfall of Muammar Gaddafi, shaking up extreme Islamic groups throughout the Middle East. But as President Obama fought for a bipartisan collaboration, he was faced with the country’s growing tension of racism, police brutality and homeland terrorism.

He’s revealed this to us through grief for the young victims of Sandy Hook, and his emotional rendition of ”Amazing Grace” at the memorial service of nine African-American church members killed by a disturbed white gunman. In each tragedy and triumph, our president connected with us in the most familiar and human way possible.

Family and Fatherhood As father and husband, his love and respect for his wife, Michelle, and daughters Malia and Sasha are genuine examples of what a good man exemplifies. During his two terms as the nation’s leader, there have been no scandals linking him in an embarrassing role or position. At times, when his critics have blatantly shown disrespect — questioning his U.S. citizenship and accusing him of being Muslim — he showed calm and grace. Not having a regular presence of his own father does not account for the steady number of male mentors and advisers Obama sought throughout his career. He would be the first to admit his own growing pains included various vices and experimentation — his truth only makes him more human. It makes him one of us. As thousands of people stood in Grant Park, witnessing history as the Obama family took the stage thanking millions of voters on that historical election night in 2008, millions will be watching them take their final plane ride on Air Force One on Jan. 20. It is the end of an era, but a reality of knowing his legacy, his work and his commitment will live on. www.chicagodefender.com

LOCAL

Judge May Rule on Whether to Dismiss Laquan Mcdonald Case By Erick Johnson Defender Staff Writer

An artist’s rendering of the proposed new Bryn Mawr station.

Red Line on Track to Get $1.1 Billion in Upgrades By Erick Johnson Defender Staff Writer The CTA will receive a $1.1 billion federal grant to upgrade the Red Line in what will be the largest project in the department’s 69-year history. The federal grant was approved after Mayor Rahm Emanuel rushed to submit an application in November before President-elect Donald Trump takes office Jan. 20. To earn the federal grant, Emanuel matched the required local contribution by creating a new special taxing district, which was approved by the City Council in November. The district is expected to generate more than $851 million over the next 17 years. The CTA is also expected to borrow $428 million in bonds. “This type of investment in transit is an investment in Chicago residents and neighborhoods, connecting them to jobs, education and more. I want to commend everyone who worked throughout this process to make this project a reality,” Emanuel said in a statement. The upgrades will go toward rebuilding several train stations on the north end of the Red Line. The stations include Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr. The stations are at least 90 years old. The upgrades also include building a “flyover” for the northbound Brown Line tracks that intersect the Red and Purple Line tracks near Belmont Avenue. The flyover will allow the CTA to operate up to 15 additional trains per hour on the Red, Purple and Brown Lines. CTA officials said the flyover is expected to eliminate one of the biggest bottlenecks in the entire rail system. They hope the flyover will help ease overcrowding. The Red Line is one of the busiest CTA routes, accounting for some 30 percent of the systems‘ eight train lines. With a 24-hour service over decades of operation, CTA officials say the Red Line is literally crumbling. Some parts of the Red Line have been patched to hold portions together. Over the last 20 years, CTA officials say, over $50 million has been spent repairing slow zones on the Red Line. CTA officials say the upgrades could extend the life of the Red Line for at least 60 years. CTA officials say tracks are at least 100 years old. www.chicagodefender.com

An artist’s rendering of the Bryn Mawr station platform proposal.

The upgrades will go toward rebuilding several train stations on the north end of the Red Line. The stations include Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr. The project, which is expected to create 6,000 jobs, is scheduled to begin in 2018 and could take up to five years. “The RPM project is an important and necessary development in our community,” Ald. Harry Osterman said in a statement. “Each weekday over 22,000 residents use these and the other stations in our ward to access the Red Line. The embankment and viaducts that make up this section of the Red Line are significantly deteriorated and difficult to maintain. Additionally, none of these stations are currently ADA accessible and they will need to be fully reconstructed to accommodate this, making one of the great assets in our community accessible to more of our residents.” The achievement is the latest development in the ongoing effort to improve the Red Line. Emanuel has promised to extend the Red Line from 95th Street south to 130th. It’s a $2.3 billion project many South Side passengers say is long overdue. Last November, the CTA Board approved $75 million for the expansion.

The Laquan McDonald case could be dismissed if a judge believes that murder charges should be dropped because prosecutors used confidential statements to build their case. For that reason, attorneys for Officer Jason Van Dyke said their client should not be tried for killing 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. The request was made on Jan. 10 during pre-trial hearings at the Leighton Criminal Court building where the defense team scored a major victory in getting access to McDonald’s juvenile files after a judge denied their request twice. Perhaps the biggest development of that day was the defense’s request to dismiss arguably the most high-profile shooting case in Chicago history. Van Dyke’s attorneys sought to have the case dismissed, arguing that Cook County prosecutors improperly used the officer’s statements as part of their case. Judge Vincent Gaughan will decide on the request on or after Feb. 3 when Special Prosecutor Joseph McMahon responds in writing with his argument on why the case should be kept in court. Van Dyke killed McDonald after shooting him 16 times on Oct. 20, 2014. Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez brought charges against Van Dyke 13 months later, one day before a dash cam video that contradicts police officers’ account of the incident was released, sparking protests in Chicago and in cities around the country. The Chicago Police Board is deciding whether to fire four police officers who were with Van Dyke when he killed McDonald. However, Gaughan during pre-trial proceedings said he wants to put those proceedings on hold until a decision is made in the criminal case. But Van Dyke’s attorney, Daniel Hebert, alleged that prosecutors and an FBI agent presented statements from Van Dyke and the other officers to the grand jury that indicted Van Dyke with murder. Herbert argued that because those statements came from the Independent Police Review Authority, they are protected by an old law that prohibits government workers from being forced to incriminate themselves in legal proceedings.

Juvenile Records In addition to seeking to have the case dismissed and charges dropped, the defense team finally won approval for McDonald’s juvenile record after their request was denied twice during earlier attempts by Juvenile Judge Patricia Martin. But on the third attempt, Gaughan granted the defense team’s request, but did not explain the reason behind the decision. Gaughan did mention that the defense was interested in what medications McDonald took before he was killed. In the past, Chicago Police said McDonald was on PCP, a drug commonly known as angel dust. With seven drug-related arrests since he was 13, McDonald was a ward of the state who reportedly lived a hard life. Since the pre-trial proceedings began, there was concern that Van Dyke’s attorney would attempt to prove that McDonald was a troubled young man who eventually brought about his own downfall. The decision to release McDonald’s juvenile files came despite a state law that keeps them confidential and closed to the public. But in some cases, a judge may release a restricted portion to the news media and other parties if a compelling interest outweighs the privacy rights of the child. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • January 18 - 24, 2017 05

CITY DESK

Justice Department Agreement With CPD Faces Challenges By Erick Johnson Defender Staff Writer The agreement to negotiate a consent decree has been signed and the findings are out, but will the Chicago Police Department finally change its ways? It’s a concern that’s on the mind of Chicago’s Black leaders and activists who are watching the department ‘s next move after the city negotiated a court-enforced consent decree that has the potential to change the practices and culture of Chicago Police in ways not seen before. But as the Senate prepares to confirm conservative Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions as the new U.S. attorney general, there are concerns the CPD agreement will have little impact on a department that’s in desperate need of reform. There are 21 police departments in the country who are currently under consent decrees after years of committing civil rights violations. Most of them were signed during President Barack Obama’s administration, a historic record for the DOJ. Sessions has publicly expressed his opposition to consent decrees. The Republican has said that he will “clean house” at the Justice Department if he is confirmed as attorney general. Civil Rights leaders are concerned that he will be less likely to enforce consent decrees if he heads the nation’s highest law enforcement division. Consent decrees in other cities have produced mixed results, but once they have expired, there is little accountability in making sure police departments keep such reforms in place. In Chicago, an “Agreement in Principle” to implement reforms was reached Jan. 13 after Mayor Rahm Emanuel signed a document once the DOJ released a blistering 164-page report that concluded what Black leaders have been saying all along: that the city’s law enforcement is racially biased and used excessive force on minorities for decades. The findings were presented at a packed press conference at the Dirksen Federal Building where Emanuel and Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson stood quietly as U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said the Chicago Police violated the constitutional rights of civilians and engaged “in a pattern of excessive force in violation of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.” As the findings were being presented, activists staged a demonstration outside the building shouting “No Justice, No Peace!” The report came as Chicago kicked off the three-day Martin Luther King holiday weekend. The damning report adds more worries for Superintendent Johnson, who heads a department that is plagued with low morale as senseless shootings continue to rock the city. The 13-month investigation reportedly was one of the largest of its kind in U.S. history. Launched after a dash cam video

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson attend the briefing. (Photo by Mary L. Datcher) was released showing Officer Jason Van Dyke shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times, the investigation of the 12,000-member police force included trips to all 22 of the force’s districts. Federal officials interviewed 1,000 community residents and more than 90 community organizations. Thousands of CPD documents, including policies and procedures, training materials, investigative and disciplinary files were examined. The investigation went as far back as 2011. Despite the large scope of the investigation, some leaders were worried that the probe was rushed. Lynch wanted to complete the investigation before she leaves office as President-elect Donald Trump puts a new attorney general in place. Lynch, who was sworn in as attorney general the day of shooting victim Freddie Gray’s funeral on April 29, 2015, announced her findings one day after she traveled to Baltimore where city officials signed a consent decree after an investigation found similar civil violations in the police department there.

Black Leaders Vindicated While the investigation ends months of speculation, it vindicates Chicago’s Black leaders who had been calling for a federal investigation into the police department long before the McDonald scandal broke. Emanuel initially labeled the investigation as “misguided,” but reversed course as anger and suspicions of a cover-up at City Hall intensified. Many wanted the controversial police detention facility at Homan Square to be part of the probe because of alleged human-rights abuses. However, the facility was left out of the investigation for un-

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known reasons. According to the report, Chicago Police officers shot and used Tasers on fleeing suspects who posed no threat. They also used excessive force against juveniles, the report states. Another finding said officers used force to retaliate against and punish individuals. Officers also shot at vehicles without justification, according to the DOJ report. In addition, the report concluded that officers failed to accurately document and review police officers’ use of force. Officers were also cited for failing to de-escalate situations or use crisis intervention techniques to reduce the need for force. The report said in some cases, officers initiated foot pursuits without a reason for believing the person had committed a serious crime. “In these cases, the act of fleeing alone was sufficient to trigger a pursuit ending in gunfire, sometimes fatal,” the report concluded. “During subsequent review, almost without exception, officers’ reports in these events were accepted at face value, even where there was contrary evidence.” The report also cited a case where a man had been walking down a residential street with a friend when officers drove up, shined a light on him and ordered him to freeze because he had been fidgeting with his waistband. When the man fled, three officers chased him and began shooting during the pursuit. They unleashed 45 rounds of bullets and several struck and killed the man. The officers claimed the man fired at them during the pursuit, but no gun was ever found on the victim. In the Black community, the story is a familiar one in recent police shootings where officers killed the suspect who

they claimed had a weapon that was never found. In two of the most recent cases, the officers were stripped of their police powers and placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. One of the officers, John Poulus, shot and killed two unarmed suspects in separate cases where no gun was ever found. “The failures we identified in our findings – that we heard about from residents and officers alike – have deeply eroded community trust,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, head of the Civil Rights Division. “But today is a moment of opportunity, where we begin to move from identifying problems to developing solutions. I know our findings can lead to reform and rebuild community-police trust because we’ve seen it happen in community after community around the country over the past 20 years.” The findings reinforced another report that was released last year. The report, by the Police Accountability Task Force, concluded that the CPD was infested with racism and that sweeping reforms were needed to correct years of racial bias. While Lynch praised Emanuel’s own reforms to change the police department, the report said more training was needed to correct the problems. “These are some serious problems, and they bear serious consequences for all Chicagoans.” Lynch said. “The system and policies that fail ordinary citizens also fail the majority of CPD Officers who risk their lives every day to serve and protect the people of Chicago.” To clean up the department and correct longstanding problems, the DOJ and the City of Chicago agreed to negotiate a court-enforced consent decree. www.chicagodefender.com

LIFESTYLES

COMMENTARY

Watch Out for Verbal Diarrhea

Rahm, Why Did You Wait So Long? Carl D. West Defender Contributing Columnist

Gina B. By Gina B. Defender Contributing Writer Like most people in our society, I wear many hats. I’ve been a dating and relationship columnist for several years. I’ve also been an executive recruiter for a similar, if not longer, amount of time. In addition, I’m the founder and chief alchemist of a natural body product company, Naturals by Gina B. And then, of course I’m a daughter, significant other, crazy Godmother, and 1/6 of Six Brown Chicks. But it’s not enough to take on a ridiculous amount of tasks (which appears to be my core competency). The trick is learning to manage them all well. I rarely succeed, but it’s fun trying, and I’m willing to share what I know and help as I grow. Please stay tuned to this space and check out my weekly content on any one of the topics that are either elating or plaguing either my life, or the lives of others. I promise you new perspectives, a chuckle or two, and an abundance of snark. With that said, please enjoy my first article (which will be far less painful than the inauguration that we will experience on 1/20). www.chicagodefender.com

Land the Plane If you find yourself having issues with both dating and interviewing, consider your style. In college, during one of the moments of being verbose AF, one of my English professors stopped me and said, “Land the plane!” which was his way of telling me to stop providing ridiculous details and get to the point. I initially thought he was being rude, but I soon realized that he had done me a favor. Truly, less is more, and his is advice that applies across the board. I’ve since given the same guidance to candidates and my friends who complain about their one-and-done dating issues. If you’re in the interview process, keep in mind that the recruiter or hiring manager has allocated a specific amount of time to learn about you and determine your qualifications for a role. If you talk incessantly, the interview will end without the interviewer having all of his/her questions answered, and will therefore consider you less seriously for the position – if at all. In one of my most memorable interviews, I asked one question, and my interviewee rambled for 22 minutes. Normally I can control candidates, and after about minute 11, I knew that I couldn’t present her to my client, but she was so fascinat-

ing that I just let her prattle on, in awe. If you’re dating, having diarrhea of the mouth is also an unattractive quality. Who wants to consider a relationship with someone who talks endlessly? In both cases, you’re just nervous. I get it. There’s a lot at stake. You really want a job. You really want a relationship (or at least a second date). But what you don’t want is to bore the living hell out of your interviewee or your date. Also, if you’re talking too much, you’re not listening, which is important in both dating and interviewing. I have two suggestions to keep yourself in check: 1. Calm down! Don’t let your nerves derail your opportunity. 2. Practice delivering the answers to key questions. That’s right . . . do this at home, by yourself, in front of the mirror. If you plan succinct answers to standard interview (or dating) questions, you will be far more eloquent and articulate when it truly matters. If you have a wordy friend in need of assistance, tell them to land the plane! It’s much nicer than telling them to shut the hell up. If you have any questions, reach me at columnista@ymail.com.

Even before the DOJ report was made public, I felt like Mayor Rahm Emanuel owed ME an explanation. After the report was released last Friday, I was having a dialog with one of Emanuel’s confidants, as we periodically do, and I asked his views on the report -may I add, a report that most white reporters acted as though what was detailed was news to them. Really? Carl D. West Because most of the Black and brown community were completely aware of it all. We didn’t need the Department of Justice to present their yearlong findings. This information has been known for decades in certain communities. And if there are mainstream news professionals who didn’t know about these atrocities happening in select communities that they cover, they should be fired! The one main question I’d like Rahm to answer is not about the DOJ report. It speaks for itself. Police brutality and cops getting away with alleged murder has been going on under the mayor’s watch and prior to his 5th floor leadership. He knows it. I knew it. The Black and brown communities also knew it. But this is not my one question. It goes along with these horrific occurrences reported, but it’s much deeper than that to me. I asked for any one of Rahm’s blind loyalists who continue to tout his goodness and express that he really cares about the Black community to tell me how come it has taken him six years — two years into his second term, and approaching a possible third term — for him to invest in the Black community? This I need to know! I can openly admit that over the last six months, Emanuel has made small progress. Yep, Rahm has been sharing some money and creating opportunities. He has done some things that I’m happy about. He has finally shared with some professionals who should’ve received favor from him during his first term. Today, he’s moving in the right direction on a few things. He still is nowhere near out of the woods in terms of people completely disliking and distrusting him. And he only has himself to blame!

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POLITICS

Governor Rauner Signs Lead Testing Bill Gov. Bruce Rauner — joined by Rev. Jesse Jackson, State Sen. Heather Steans and state agency directors — signed legislation to protect Illinois children from possible exposure to lead in drinking water. “Today is about our future, about making sure our students are not exposed to lead poisoning,” Rauner said during the bill-signing Monday. “This shows what is possible when we work together. It is a step in protecting our children from the devastating effects of lead exposure.” “Lead in the paint and in the pipes threatens the health and the futures of far too many children,” Rev. Jackson said. “This is a life-saving bill. I applaud Governor Rauner for signing it.” SB 550 will ensure proper health protections are in place to protect children. It provides the requirement for schools and daycares to sample for lead contamination from sources of potable water in school buildings. The oldest school buildings — those constructed before Jan. 1, 1987 — must complete water testing by the end of 2017. Schools constructed between Jan. 2, 1987, and Jan. 1, 2000, must complete testing by the end of 2018. Daycares constructed on or before Jan. 1, 2000, and serve children under the age of 6 will also be required to conduct testing. Further, parents and guardians of students must be notified of elevated lead results.

Governor Praised

“This legislation, along with the enhancements Illinois EPA has proactively implemented with community water supplies over the last year, is an important step towards eliminating the risk of lead exposure to our most vulnerable citizens, Illinois’ children,” said Illinois EPA Acting Director Alec Messina. “The public can be assured this is a top priority of the agency, and we will continue to implement program improvements and coordinate efforts with our fellow state agencies.” “Elevated levels of lead in children can cause developmental and behavioral disabilities,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “We have made great progress in reducing the number of children with elevated levels, and we will con-

Gov. Bruce Rauner talks about the lead bill, joined by his wife, Diana, and Rev. Jesse Jackson. (Photo by Mary L. Datcher) tinue to work to protect one of our most vulnerable populations.” In addition to the requirement of testing in schools and daycares, SB 550 requires community water systems to provide a comprehensive lead service line inventory to Illinois EPA and provide notice to residents when work will be done on water mains, lead services lines or water meters. The legislation is the product of a lengthy stakeholder process including the Illinois EPA, Department of Public Health and Department of Children and Family Services, the Illinois Environmental Council as well as representatives from numerous organizations. “I applaud the governor for signing this important bipartisan legislation that will ensure that schools have healthy drinking water for our children,” said Sen. Steans (D-Chicago).

“This is a life-saving bill. I applaud Governor Rauner for signing it.” — Rev. Jesse Jackson With these efforts, Illinois becomes a state to model lead testing and safety after.” “We would like to thank Governor Rauner, Senator Steans, Representative Harper and Attorney General Madigan for their leadership to protect Illinois’ schoolchildren,” said Bruce Hauk, President of Illinois American Water. “This bill represents a year of negotiation and collaboration with numerous stakeholders, and we are proud to have played a role in making drinking water safer for Illinois students.” “Protecting student health and safety

is a responsibility all school districts emphasize,” said Zach Messersmith of the Statewide School Management Alliance. “With SB 550, we were able to ensure the drinking water in our schools is safe while also giving school districts the flexibility and resources to manage the cost.” “With Governor Rauner’s signature, this important public health initiative will benefit all Illinoisans. This legislation is a first step that will identify lead risk to children and in homes,” said Illinois Environmental Council Executive Director Jen Walling. “The provisions of the bill are nation-leading in identifying lead hazards and increasing transparency through parental notification of lead testing. We are grateful for the leadership of the attorney general, state agencies, and many stakeholders in crafting this bill.”

NATIONAL

Obama Grants Commutations to 209 Prisoners WASHINGTON — President Obama on Tuesday announced 209 grants of commutation, bringing the total number in his eight years in office to 1,385. The recipients include American Civil Liberties Union client Chelsea Manning. Of the 209 commutations, 109 were granted to people serving life without parole. Robert Booker had no criminal history when he was sentenced to life without parole for a nonviolent drug offense. The

ACLU featured Booker in “A Living Death: Life Without Parole for Nonviolent Offenses.” “I was sentenced to death, not life, if you ask me,” Booker said in his 2013 interview for the report. “You’re just waiting until that day you die.” Booker has been in federal prison since 1995. His four children have grown up without him, and he has never met his grandchildren.

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“Today President Obama gave hope to 209 prisoners serving sentences that are far too long for their offenses,” said Jennifer Turner, author of “A Living Death” and principal human rights researcher for the ACLU. “The president has made it possible for them to rebuild lives that have been devastated by the failed war on drugs.” “President Obama has again used commutation to reunite families. We are grateful to President Obama, and we are

hopeful for more commutations in his final days in office,” said Cynthia W. Roseberry, project manager for Clemency Project 2014, which includes the American Civil Liberties Union and four other organizations. Of today’s 209 grants, 100 were in cases supported by Clemency Project 2014. Of President Obama’s 1,385 total grants, the project supported 705. www.chicagodefender.com

MICHELLE OBAMA

First Lady Michelle Obama: A Study in Elegance By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer The picture of style, taste and class are adequate descriptions of the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. Married to the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama, a common word that is used by friends and people who come into contact with her is “kind’” Her upbringing was humble and her hometown of Chicago is proudly mentioned everywhere she travels. The daughter of Fraser and Marian Robinson, she and her brother, Craig, were raised in a small home on the South Side. Michelle’s ability to read at a young age encouraged her to take accelerated courses in grade school, eventually moving on to attend Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. Graduating at the top of her class as salutatorian in 1981, she attended Princeton University, graduating cum laude with a B.A. in Sociology. She earned her J.D. at Harvard Law School in 1988. Michelle arrived back home to work as an associate at the law firm Sidley Austin, where she met an intern working there during the summer. The intern and future husband, Barack Obama, soon began to date and after two years of courtship, the couple married on Oct. 3, 1992, at Trinity United Church of Christ. Not the first in the family to work in government, she left corporate law to work as an assistant to Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1991. Later, she became the executive director for the Chicago office of Public Allies, a non-profit organization that helped young adults develop job skills. Joining the University of Chicago in 1996, Michelle joined as associate dean, promoted to executive director of community relations and external affairs in 2002 and later appointed as VP for Community and External Affairs at the U of C Medical Center. She was a steady presence for her husband throughout his political career. As all eyes were on the future First Lady from her roaring speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2008 to the ceremonial walk up Pennsylvania Avenue on inauguration day, Michelle Obama was the one to watch. With her awareness of healthy eating, she created an 1,100 square-foot vegetable garden in a section of the White House South Lawn. She and her family have made a concerted effort to visit D.C.’s homeless shelters and public schools, welcoming local residents to participate and not feel isolated. The First Lady’s fitness program for kids, the “Let’s Move” initiative, is celebrated among athletes promoting health and wellness. Both she and the president have hosted numerous functions at the White House, both traditional and non-traditional, broadening their reach across generational and cultural lines, in addition to her relentless support of military families. More so, Michelle Obama’s open love www.chicagodefender.com

First Lady Michelle Obama grew up on the South Side of Chicago.

Michelle Obama was a steady presence for her husband throughout his political career.

Michelle Obama for her family has been the driving force in building the foundation of the Obamas. We have enjoyed seeing the beautiful moments that have been shared between her

and the president, sometimes meant for privacy but shared among millions. The support system provided by her mother, Marian Robinson, the second tier of discipline and guidance to daughters, Malia and Sasha. A wonderful example of unapologetically showing “it takes a village” to raise and care for our children. This role of Mrs. Robinson revealed the First Lady’s allegiance to family — in a place that was built by slaves. On occasion, Chicagoans will be treat-

ed to a visit by the First Lady and daughters, attending a concert or spending time with friends. Both Malia and Sasha are older since their father took the oath of the highest public office in the land. They are beautiful and well-mannered young ladies who have survived the glare of the spotlight and paparazzi of having famous parents. It saddens us to see one of the finest families to represent our country leave the White House, but we will never forget how they carved a significant place in our history.

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PRESIDENT OBAMA

End of an Era: Barack Obama Nears White House Exit

President Barack Obama, Chicago’s favorite son, ends his eight years in office Friday.

Family time with the Obamas.

On the night of Barack Obama’s first presidential victory, Nov. 4, 2008, he celebrates in Grant Park with his family, daughters Sasha and Malia and wife Michelle. 10 January 18 - 24, 2017 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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PRESIDENT OBAMA

President Barack Obama with senior adviser Valerie Jarrett.

President Obama with his family: Michelle, Sasha and Malia.

President Obama makes his way through a crowd. www.chicagodefender.com

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ON THE SCENE

27th Annual Excel MLK Scholarship Breakfast

Cardinal Blase Cupich and Rev. Jesse Jackson share a laugh.

Oakdale Christian Choir performs. (Photos by Marcel Brunious Jr. and Aron Beasley)

Rev. Jesse Jackson poses with two children.

Excel Push Trailblazer recipients: Dr. Juan Andrade Jr., Cardinal Blase Cupich, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. Jolinda Wade, Melody Spann Cooper, and the mother of Sir the Baptist.

Chicago State University Trustee Paul Vallas greets Congressman Bobby Rush at PUSH Excel Scholarship Breakfast.

Gov. Bruce Rauner and wife Diana are joined by Cardinal Blase Cupich. In back are Cook Coun- Johnson Publishing CEO Linda Johnson-Rice (seated). ty Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Rep. Bobby Rush. (Photo by Mary L. Datcher) 12 January 18 - 24, 2017 â&#x20AC;¢ THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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ON THE SCENE

2017 Men of Courage Chicago Presented by Ford Motors

Men seeking to make a difference meet to discuss how to move forward on thorny issues.

Jeff Beckham. Chaka Zulu does vision board presentations.

Young attendee adds to the “Action Pact.” www.chicagodefender.com

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BUSINESS

FINANCE

How to Maximize Your Business By Dr. Sakira Jackson Defender Contributing Writer Over the next few articles we’re going to talk about how to take a hard look at the resources available to your business and what you need to do to capitalize on them. The goal is use your resources as a profit maximizer. Today we’ll take a look at three different business maximizers that you have in front of you at any given moment. • Big Picture Thinking • Get into C.A.R.S. • Find Your Weakness

ery situation. 2. Look for at least one cash windfall for your business every three months. 3. The more value for your client, the better your breakthrough. 4. Create multiple streams of ideas to find the best breakthroughs. 5. Effective breakthroughs remove all risks or resistance.

Find Your Weakness

Running a business is hard and lonely, and searching for a breakthrough can be even harder. Therefore, you need to know what processes and systems are not working Big Picture Thinking for you, or they may be First you need to step back the death of you. Don’t be and take a hard look at what afraid to ask your customyou actually have. Pull out all ers and employees what those many business cards is working, and more imthat you should have collectportantly, what isn’t. Sured in the past year. Create a veyMonkey is an online 30, 60 and 90 contact lists free tool that you can use Dr. Sakira Jackson of those individuals who you to capture this informaMUST, NEED and SHOULD contact. tion. Once you know your strengths and The individuals in the MUST contact are weaknesses, take a hard look by comparthose people who may have or can be an ing yours to those of your competition. ideal customer or partner. The individuals in There are some great questions you can the NEED contact are those people whom present to you and your team to get a hanyou may have be able to help or refer to a dle on where your business is right now. colleague or contact. The individuals in the You can also start to dig a little deeper into SHOULD contact are those people whom your relevant reasons for doing business. you should take to lunch or coffee to start Here’s a few questions to ask yourself developing a longer-term relationship with as you get started. (i.e., people you should know). 1. Why did I first start this business? Sometimes when you are too close to Why am I in this industry? something, you can’t make out the big pic2. What products/services did I offer ture. You need to step back and really take then? Which were the most popular? a hard look at the resources you currently 3. Why are my customers/clients buyhave in front of you. You are surrounded by opportunities that can drive your business ing from me right now? forward. 4. How did I generate new customers/ clients then? 5. Which of my marketing efforts were Get into C.A.R.S. bringing in the best results? All too often we spend time talking Once you’ve got some answers to about what we don’t have or hoping for a these questions, you’ll know better how to break. However, if instead you stop waiting for breakthroughs and begin to cre- approach your weaknesses. ate them yourself, you would find that With these three different business you are moving forward. Begin by looking maximizers in front of you forward to get into C.A.R.S. to drive your •Big Picture Thinking business forward. The C.A.R.S. (Collabo•Get into C.A.R.S. rate-Adapt-Revise-Substitute) is merely a •Find Your Weakness new way of doing things or finding a new thing to do for the same or better market you have. Some great examples of breakthroughs are: •A health and beauty company discovers a side effect of a product that can be re-marketed and sold. •A company creates a roll-on deodorant inspired by the shape and size of a ball point pen. •The founder of Nike poured rubber onto a waffle iron and created the most innovative and successful running shoe ever. C.A.R.S. can come in many forms, here are a few: 1. Look for the hidden opportunity in ev-

you have a starting point to increasing your profit. If you need any help with your strategic or systems analysis, try our FREE test drive to work with me. Take a test drive at www.mastersofbusinessacademy.com or take the $10,000 marketing challenge at www.sakirajackson.com. Dr. Sakira Jackson is the founder and CEO of Brainpower Consulting and the Masters of Business Academy. Dr. Jackson coaches business owners to million-dollar transformations using proven techniques for strategic business growth, client attraction, revenue generation, income acceleration and business transformation.

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Tax Filing Season is Upon Us By Constant W. Watson III Defender Contributing Writer The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation’s tax season will begin Monday, Jan. 23, and reminded taxpayers claiming certain tax credits to expect a longer wait for refunds. The IRS will begin accepting electronic tax returns that day, with more than 153 million individual tax returns expected to be filed in 2017. The IRS again expects more than four out of five tax returns will be prepared electronically. Many software companies and tax professionals will be accepting tax returns before Jan. 23, and then will submit the returns when IRS systems open. The IRS will begin processing paper tax returns at the same time. There is no advantage to filing tax returns on paper in early January instead of waiting for the IRS to begin accepting e-filed returns. The IRS reminds taxpayers that a new law requires the IRS to hold refunds claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until Feb. 15. In addition, the IRS wants taxpayers to be aware it will take several days for these refunds to be released and processed through financial institutions. Factoring in weekends and the President’s Day holiday, the IRS cautions that many affected taxpayers may not have actual access to their refunds until the week of Feb. 27.

Keep Copies The IRS also reminds taxpayers that they should keep copies of their prior-year tax returns for at least three years. Taxpayers who are changing tax software products this filing season will need their adjusted gross income from their 2015 tax return to file electronically. The filing deadline to submit 2016 tax returns is Tuesday, April 18, rather than the traditional April 15 date. In 2017, April 15 falls on a Saturday, and this would usually move the filing deadline to the follow-

ing Monday — April 17. However, Emancipation Day — a legal holiday in the District of Columbia — will be observed on that Monday, which pushes the nation’s filing deadline to Tuesday. The IRS still anticipates issuing more than nine out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days, but there are some important factors to keep in mind for taxpayers. Beginning in 2017, a new law requires the IRS to hold refunds on tax returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit until mid-February. Under the change required by Congress in the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, the IRS must hold the entire refund — even the portion not associated with the EITC and ACTC — until at least Feb. 15. This change helps ensure that taxpayers get the refund they are owed by giving the IRS more time to help detect and prevent fraud. As in past years, the IRS will begin accepting and processing tax returns once the filing season begins. All taxpayers should file as usual, and tax return preparers should also submit returns as they normally do — including returns claiming EITC and ACTC. The IRS will begin releasing EITC and ACTC refunds starting Feb. 15. However, the IRS cautions taxpayers that these refunds likely won’t arrive in bank accounts or on debit cards until the week of Feb. 27 (assuming there are no processing issues with the tax return and the taxpayer chose direct deposit). This additional period is due to several factors, including banking and financial systems needing time to process deposits. Constant W. Watson III, CPA, CTRS, is both a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist. He is only one of six Certified Tax Resolution Specialists in the State of Illinois who are certified by The American Society of Tax Problem Solvers. With more than 30 years of income tax and accounting experience, he has a reputation for excellence and client satisfaction. For a free consultation, call him at (708) 206-9900. www.chicagodefender.com

IN THE MIXX

Latest on Chicago Figures and Events In the long tradition of celebrating people’s achievements, milestones, birthdays, anniversaries and other life-altering recognitions, the Chicago Defender is running In the Mixx. The column will be dedicated to various announcements around the Chicago scene, keeping our readers up-to-date on the latest news on familiar and not-so familiar people you should know. Birthdays This week’s crazy birthday shout-outs include Washington Park Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Donna Hampton-Smit; Havas Agency’s Project Manager, Dani Jackson, and VP of Lime Green Marketing, Ella Britton Gibson, on Jan. 19. Entertainment Blogger Derrick Salter, Blue 1647’s Chief of Staff, Wendall Mosby, on Jan. 20. On Jan. 21, House music architect DJ Hugo H; music production manager Phil Strong; Parkway Ballroom Manager Lauren Ransom; Rawle Stewart (Twista’s Manager) and domestic violence advocate Loni House celebrate their birthday on Jan. 22. Political pundit and Outreach Director for Cook County Board Commissioner Richard Boykin, Anthony Beckham; author Ytasha Womack and social media maven Tenille Jackson celebrate on Jan. 23. MLK Celebration & DOJ Dominate Talks Community leaders and public officials made the rounds to celebrate and recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the nationally recognized holiday. This past Friday, protesters bum rushed Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s annual MLK

DJ Hugo H breakfast program at the Hilton, disrupting speeches for a very brief period. Over 700 in attendance, the breakfast attracted both supporters of the mayor and those who begrudgingly attended — despite no love lost on him — including the person who let the protesters enter through a side door to the ballroom. Across town, the mayor’s time was cut short as he, CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson and Deputy Mayor Andrea Zopp made their way to attend the Department of Justice press conference, releasing

the federal agency’s findings on the Chicago Police Department. Opening the press conference to a packed room of reporters and media outlets, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch held back no punches as she made it clear there is a racial bias throughout the CPD, with a scathing report that outlines years of distrust between the Black community and the police force. ABC-7 political reporter Charles Thomas asked Attorney General Lynch, will the DOJ follow through on their findings when the

Ytasha Womack

Trump administration takes over. Lynch said it would be committed. We will see, but with the possible confirmation of U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions taking over the DOJ, there is much doubt this will be a ”major” commitment to change the culture of CPD’s long history of misconduct. Although both Mayor Emanuel and Supt. Johnson weren’t happy campers and looked uncomfortable at times when Lynch was reading parts of the report, Emanuel said they were committed in making the necessary changes to regain community trust and recruit more officers. Gov. Rauner and Rev. Jackson Allies? Meanwhile, after a successful meeting with Gov. Bruce Rauner a couple of weeks ago, Rev. Jesse Jackson welcomed the governor and his wife to Rainbow PUSH Excel’s MLK Scholarship breakfast program at the Hyatt on Monday. Before the program, surrounded by clergy and public officials, the governor held a press conference to sign Senate Bill 550, legislation to protect Illinois children from As Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel listens, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announces De- possible exposure to lead in drinkpartment of Justice findings on the Chicago Police Department at a news conference Friday in ing water. The bipartisan move Chicago www.chicagodefender.com

was a good look for Rauner, and publicy showed Jackson’s support and approval. As an added bonus, the governor addressed attendees at the breakfast, where in the past, public officials rarely made commentst. As the state moves into the second year without a budget, could this latest gesture be a strategic way to gain support from the Black community? It’s clear the Republican governor is not afraid to reach into our community, and with the latest hire of Vince Bass as the new Illinois Director of Public Engagement, some say his approach will be more grassroots, reaching out to a younger group versus the same “old” guard. Prayers Up Let’s round up the prayer warriors and senior saints as we pray for a speedy recovery of Mrs. Carolyn Rush, wife of Congressman Bobby L. Rush, and Black Wall Street Executive Director Mark Allen. Got a cool scoop or mention? Drop us a line via email: editorial@ chicagodefender.com Subject line: In the Mix Submission

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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NOW – FEBRUARY 16  The Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition features more than 100 dynamic works – including paintings, sculpture and mixed-media – from African-American artists across the country, chosen by a panel of five jurors.  This longest-running exhibition of African-American art has been displayed annually at MSI since 1970.  From the exhibition, the panel selects first, second and third place overall show winners, as well as a winner in each medium category and overall in the youth category. The winners are recognized at a Juried Art Reception, held on Feb. 15 from 6-8:30 p.m.

NOW – JANUARY 22  East Texas Hot Links at Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. In the woods of East Texas, the Top o’ the Hill Cafe offers comfort, solace and companionship for the regulars who come in each night. However, it is the summer of 1955, and times are changing. In the face of oppressive Jim Crow laws, seven strongwilled locals join forces to protect one of their own — until the unthinkable catches them by surprise, changing life at Top o’ the Hill forever.  For tickets contact the box office at 847-242-6000 or www.writerstheatre.org/box-office.  *Special offer for DuSable Museum members only! Discounted ticket prices of $30.

JANUARY 18 3rd Ward Ald. Pat Dowell’s Public Safety Call to Action community meeting is Wednesday, Jan., 18, at 6 p.m. Come to hear the Justice Department’s report on the Chicago Police Department explained to the public. The meeting will take place at the Rainbow Push headquarters, 930 E. 50th St., Chicago.

JANUARY 27 – FEBRUARY 19 Magic City, created by Chicago’s internationally acclaimed shadow puppet theater Manual Cinema, will christen the new, 149-seat Pritzker Family Studio Theatre at Chicago Children’s Theatre, The Station, 100 S. Racine Ave., Chicago. All Ages. Show times include Friday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. For tickets and information, visit chicagochildrenstheatre.org or call (872) 222-9555.

Community Awareness Day Seminar Series.  South Shore Hospital, 8012 S. Crandon Ave., Chicago at noon. For more information, contact Tanya D. Anderson email: tdanderson@sshcorp.org or 773356-5148

JANUARY 19 State of the Black Community Legislative Update The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation is hosting a State of the Black Community town hall meeting. At the event, legislators will give a brief legislative review, and then open the floor for a community discussion. Chicago State University Library Atrium 4th floor 9501 South King Drive, Chicago 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

JANUARY 20  Angel of God Resource Center’s “Mix and Mingle,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pacific Garden Mission, 1458 S. Canal Street, Chicago. We are looking for employers and other agencies with resources that will help the homeless. Contact: Jacqueline Maddox Augusta at (219) 680-9088   Governor’s State Uni/GSU’s Second Annual Inclusive Leadership Conference: “Stop the Violence: Listen, Learn, Lead”  Event will address how violence impacts multiple identities of diversity and demonstrates the value of education and how it can empower participants with knowledge to help them recognize the significance of their background. Registration is free to GSU students and open to community members and students at other institutions for $15.  Breakfast and lunch will be included. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/inclusive2016 For more information, call 708534-4551 or email diversity@govst.edu

JANUARY 28  Buddy Guy or visit http://www.govst.edu/Diversity/   Buddy Guy, Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials perform at Buddy Guy’s Legends 700 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, at 9 p.m.

JANUARY 21 The Eric Hochberg Trio featuring Dee Alexander performs at Catch 35, 35 W. Wacker Dr. Chicago. Show runs from 6-9 p.m. Women’s March will convene at 10 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Petrillo Bandshell in Grant Park. For more information, go to womens121marchonchicago.org

JANUARY 21 — MARCH 4  Black Creativity Program Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. The Innovation Studio, which provides a creative space to inspire young inventors about future possibilities and opportunities in STEM, is another element of Black Creativity. Powered by guests’ own curiosity and inspired by science-related challenges, guests will have access to a variety of materials and tools to create and prototype their solutions to issues in space travel, sleep and more. A gallery highlighting past and current African-American innovators serves as inspiration.  School

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and community groups may contact MSI’s Group Center at 773-684-1414 to reserve a workshop. The Innovation Studio is included in Museum Entry.

JANUARY 21 The Black Chicago History Forum announces the inauguration of the Charles V. and Dona Cooper Hamilton Research Institute for Public Policy and Leadership, in collaboration with the DuSable Museum of African American History. Special Panel Discussion: “After the November 2016 Elections: The Future of Black Liberation Politics” DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Pl., Chicago, from noon to 3 p.m. Panelists: Michael Dawson (U of C), Diana Pinderhughes (University of Notre Dame), Valerie Johnson (DePaul University), and moderator Robert T. Starks (Northeastern Illinois University). The Harold Washington Cultural Center will host a job fair seeking applicants in hospitality, security, creative stage management, tech crew, ushers and box-office attendants. Must bring a resume and two letters of recommendations. All positions are on a call-back basis and must undergo background checks. The job fair is at 10 a.m. Jan. 21 at 4701 S. King Dr., Chicago.

34th Annual Black Creativity Gala Museum of Science and Industry. Reception at 6:30 p.m. Elegant Dinner at 8 p.m. Featured entertainment: Dante Hall, Chicago Children’s Choir and DJ Nonstop For more information on tickets, visit: www. msichicago.org/blackcreativity. Contact: Tiffany Malone at (773) 753-3898 or tiffany.malone@msichicago.org   The Next Generation of Blues   Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. Show time at 8 p.m.  Featuring Jamiah Rogers and guest vocalist Babidoll, a tribute to guitar’s finest including Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Prince and more. For more information about on stage events, visit www.Govst.edu/onstage. Tickets: $28, seniors 65+ $23, students $10. Contact number: 708-235-2222. Parking is free.

NOW – MARCH  The Legacy of Cuesta Benberry, an African-American Quilt Scholar. DuSable Museum of African American History, 752 East 56th St., Chicago. Unpacking Collections explores the production and meaning of collecting through this collection acquired by the Michigan State University Museum. The traveling exhibition showcases the textile collections of the late Cuesta Benberry, one of the 20th century’s pioneers of research on American quilt making and the forerunner of research on African-American quilt-making.  www.dusablemuseum.org www.chicagodefender.com

HEALTH

RECIPE

9 Best Foods for Your Sex Life

Black America Cooks

By Donna Battle Pierce Syndicated Columnist

By Shereen Lehman, MS Verywell.com Eating nutritious foods with lots of nutrients and antioxidants can help you feel (and look) more vibrant by keeping your skin and hair healthy. And eating a healthy diet helps keep your body strong and fit. Start with the basics: Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein sources, low-fat dairy, whole grains and a few beneficial fats. And it doesn’t hurt to know how many calories you need every day. Then nibble on these sexy superfoods, which are extra high in nutrients needed for sexual health.

1. Non-Fat Yogurt

Dairy products are rich in vitamin A that’s essential for beautiful skin and calcium for strong bones and healthy hair. Plus, people who consume dairy products every day seem to have less difficulty maintaining a healthy weight. Non-fat yogurt has all the benefits of milk, plus the friendly bacteria found in yogurt are probiotics that help keep your digestive system working normally. Tip: Enjoy some plain non-fat Greek yogurt mixed with fresh blueberries, chopped nuts and a little honey for additional protein and vitamins.

2. Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits contain lots of vitamin C. Eating an orange gives you all the vitamin C your body needs for a day, plus it helps to increase absorption of iron from vegetables and legumes that your body needs for energy. Vitamin C also helps keep your skin beautiful by keeping the connective tissue under the skin strong, slowing down the formation of wrinkles. Tip: Eat an orange every day as a healthy snack or drink orange juice with meals. And perhaps hand-feed a few slices to your significant other?

3. Berries

The beautiful pigments that give berries their colors also contain phytochemicals that work as antioxidants to protect your skin, which may help you age more gracefully. Blueberries and cranberry juice may also help prevent bladder infections. Berries are also low in calories and rich in vitamin C and potassium. Tip: Make a fruit smoothie with a banana, plain yogurt, frozen blueberries, sliced strawberries and a splash of cranberry juice. Or dip a few fresh strawberries in dark chocolate for a romantic treat.

4. Salmon

Salmon contains essential fats and protein that are essential for healthy skin and hair. Omega-3 fatty acids www.chicagodefender.com

and zinc protect your skin from getting dry by keeping moisture in the skin cells. The beneficial fats in salmon may also be good for muscle and nerve function. Tip: Go out for salmon sashimi at a romantic sushi restaurant or grill a salmon steak at home. Not into salmon? Tuna is an excellent choice as well.

Deep-fried, roasted, pan-fried, grilled, sauteed, boiled or steamed . . . any way we prepare it, the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh Gulf shrimp shines through the roster of shellfish varieties at the top of my favorite list. Always wild-caught — never farmed — Gulf, or similar warm-water shrimp don’t fall far from that favorite rank when I buy frozen, as many of us far away from the Gulf have learned to appreciate fully. For me, this Scampi recipe classifies as a true Creole blend of Southern, African-American and soulfully influenced Italian-Americans. Surprised? During my first trip to Italy, I verified this only-in-the-States, Italian-American dish, named by southern Italian immigrants after their very small regional “scampi” lobsters recalled from their homeland. If you’re turning to frozen shrimp (thawed in the refrigerator overnight) for this dish, this may be the season to consider jarred garlic. Why? Fresh reached peak season last July. To my taste, the over-wintered bulbs available in the market seem harsh and a bit bitter.

5. Black Beans

Legumes contain protein, iron and zinc. Black beans are also a good source of biotin, a B vitamin that’s important for healthy skin and hair. They’re also rich in fiber, which can help you stay slim and keep your digestive system functioning properly. Tip: Serve black beans as a side dish with dinner.

6. Walnuts

Walnuts contain polyunsaturated fats, and they’re also rich in alpha-linolenic acid, the plant version of omega-3 fatty acids. They’re also an excellent source of protein, and eating just a few walnuts helps to keep you feeling satisfied between meals. Some research studies have suggested that the phytochemicals in walnuts help keep prostates healthy in older men. Tip: Eat a handful of walnuts with a fresh piece of fruit for an afternoon snack.

7. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and a phytochemical called lycopene, a relative of vitamin A that helps keep a man’s prostate healthy. Lycopene is thought to protect skin from sun damage, and getting adequate amounts of lycopene may keep your skin smooth and supple. Tip: Eat fresh raw tomatoes or make tomato bisque, and serve it with a fresh salad and crusty whole grain bread.

8. Dark Chocolate

You may believe that eating chocolate improves your mood. Research isn’t clear on that, but dark chocolate may have a little super power. The phytochemicals in dark chocolate could possibly improve blood flow to all the parts of your body, including the brain and the sex organs, which is an important component of arousal. Tip: Enjoy one ounce of dark chocolate (not Dutch-processed) every night.

9. Water

Although water isn’t really a nutrient, it’s necessary for your health — your body contains a lot of water. Not only is water good for your insides, it’s also essential for smooth, healthy skin. Plus, water has no calories, so it’s perfect for watching your weight. Tip: Drink water with a slice of lemon or lime instead of sugary soft drinks.

Creole Shrimp Scampi 1 pound large Gulf shrimp, thawed, if frozen 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced or 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons each: chicken broth, tomato paste 1 to 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Juice of 1/2 lemon Peel and devein the shrimp; set aside. Heat olive oil and butter in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat, stirring until butter melts. Stir in the minced garlic, stirring 1 minute. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of Creole Seasoning blend, stirring 30 seconds. Stir in the shrimp, chicken broth and tomato paste. Raise the heat to high; cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes while some of the liquid evaporates. Lower the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring and turning shrimp 1 more minute. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and parsley; toss to coat shrimp with parsley. Serve. Makes 3 to 4 servings. Send questions or share your favorite original recipe to dpierce@BlackAmericaCooks.com or Donna Pierce 535 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 3105, Chicago, Ill. 60611. (Include your name and telephone number) If we print your recipe in this column, you will win a new cookbook. Find more recipes and information by joining Donna’s team at SkilletDiaries.com; Facebook: DonnaBattlePierce; Twitter@DonnaBPierce. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • January 18 - 24, 2017 17

LOCAL

Women’s March on Chicago Sends a Message

R&B Singer Opal Staples.

Diane Latiker — Founder of Kids Off The Block. By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer On Saturday, Jan. 21, people of different colors, backgrounds, religious faiths and politics will join forces as part of the Women’s March on Chicago. The effort is to show solidarity against certain biased and racially charged statements that have been demonstrated throughout President-elect Trump’s campaign and transition period. The multiple women advocacy groups brought together will be a part of a nationwide alliance to address issues that are threatened to be opposed by the majority Republican Congress. According to the website, womens121marchonchicago.org, “We support women’s/human rights. We are activists, seasoned and new. We are people of varying economic, educational and social situations. We are immigrants of all statuses. We are native and indigenous. We are people of diverse gender identification and sexual identities — LGBTQ, hetero, and other. We are of diverse marital status and age. We have varied abilities. We are survivors of trauma.” Marchers will meet in downtown Chicago at East Jackson Blvd and South Lake Shore Drive. Each group will come togeth-

Marchers will meet in downtown Chicago at East Jackson Blvd and South Lake Shore Drive. er to bring a large number of participants and activate more marchers. On the day of the march, they will encourage women to create signs reflecting their specific concerns/demands expressed in a constructive way as well as providing people with some signs.

Speakers and Performances Pre-rally musical entertainment begins at 9:30 a.m. Marchers are welcome to arrive on site after 8:30 a.m. Starting at 10 a.m., Ari Afsar, Karen Olivo and Samantha Marie Ware from the cast of Hamilton will speak and perform. A diverse line-up of speakers including representatives from Planned Parenthood, Youth for Black Lives, Mothers Against Senseless Killings, author Sara Paretsky, Cleopatra Cowley-Pendleton of the Hadiya Pendleton Foundation and more will highlight the rally.

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Other speakers include: Jaquie Algee, Director of External Relations, SEIU Healthcare of Illinois; Marilyn Katz, Co-Founder of Chicago Women Take Action; Jean Albright, Master Sergeant (retired) U.S. Air Force; Eman Hassaballa Aly, Muslim community Activist, TRUST Collective; Faith Arnold, SEIU Healthcare Illinois, Fight for $15; Khadine Bennett, American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois; Eloise Diaz Bahrmasel, RISE Movement; Ann Christophersen & Lynn Mooney, Women & Children First; Rabbi Shoshanah Conover, Temple Sholom of Chicago. In addition to Diane Latiker from Kids Off the Block; Eva Lewis, Maxine Aguilar, Maxine Wint, and Yahair Tarr, Youth For Black Lives; Lights of Zion, Tamar Manasseh (Mothers Against Senseless Killings), Fawzia Mirza, Sara Paretsky (Author, Sisters in Crime Creator); Rahnee Patrick (Independent Living at Access Living), Rev. Dr. Janette C. Wilson, Esq. (National Rainbow PUSH Coalition), singer Opal Staples and many more.

March Route At around 11:30 a.m., marchers will head west on Jackson to Michigan and around the Loop, finishing up back on Jackson Boulevard near Federal Plaza with a final rallying cry. Jackson Boulevard west of Lake Shore Drive and Columbus will re-

Cleopatra Cowley-Pendleton — Mother of Hadiya Pendleton. main closed if marchers wish to informally congregate until 2 p.m. Attendance numbers for the march continue to grow rapidly, now with more than 120 registered supporting organizations sending marchers and more than 22,000 people confirmed to attend on the march’s social media platforms. www.chicagodefender.com

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WASHINGTON Vincent Washington…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 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. ELLIS Thelma Ellis…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Omega B.C., 4621 S. State Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. JACKSON Tommy Jackson…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. MC MULLEN Alice Mc Mullen…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Shiloh Baptist Church, 10540 S. Halsted Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. DOOLEY Tony Dooley…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. RANDLE Reynold Randle…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Monument of Faith Church, 2750 West Columbus Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. BANKS, JR. Jack Banks, Jr…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. MARTIN Latroy Martin…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Bethlehem Star M B Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. KENT Thelma Kent…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Holy Temple Evangelistic COGIC, 15912 Lincoln Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Washington Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. WATKINS Shenetra Watkins…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Full Gospel Christian Assembly, 3451 West 175th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MC GEE Nathaniel Mc Gee…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. @ Freedom Temple C O G I C, 1459 W. 74th St. Funeral: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. BLUE Bessie Blue…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Progressive Bapt. Church, 3658 S. Wentworth Ave. Funeral: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. ROBINSON Roy Robinson…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. LITTLETON Larry Littleton…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. MC NEESE-DRAKEFORD Juanita Mc Neese-Drakeford….. Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. BOYD Robert Boyd…..Wake was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. RUCKER Mary Rucker…..Wake was held: Sunday, January 15, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. SWANSON D’ Ante Swanson…..Wake was held: Sunday, January 15, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. STEELE, JR. Robert Steele, Jr…..Wake was held: Sunday, January 15, 2017; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, January 16, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. WILLIAMS Pauline Williams…..Wake was held: Monday, January 16, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. DAVIS Melvee Davis…..Wake was held: Monday, January 16, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oak Wood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BARNETT Michael Barnett…..Wake was held: Monday, January 16, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Beverly Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. COLEMAN Curtis Coleman…..Wake was held: Monday, January 16, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Bright Star C O G I C, 735 East 44th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Tuesday, January 17, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. JACKSON Doris Jackson…..Wake was held: Monday, January 16, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Interment: Tuesday, January 17, 2017; 9:00 a.m. @ Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. HARRIS Mattie Harris…..Wake was held: Tuesday, January 17, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Washington Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. DUNCAN Danny Duncan…..Wake was held: Tuesday, January 17, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. BOYD Linda Boyd…..Memorial was held: Tuesday, January 17, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. GREGORY Harriet Gregory…..Memorial: Wednesday, January 18, 2017; 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. AUSTIN Curtis Austin…..Wake: Wednesday, January 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Rayfield Baptist Church, 1217 W. 72nd Funeral: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. COCHRAN Kenneth Cochran…..Wake: Wednesday, January 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Apostolic Church of God, 6303 S. Kenwood Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. MILTON, JR. James Milton, Jr…..Wake: Wednesday, January 18, 2017; 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. GRIFFIN Emma Griffin…..Wake: Wednesday, January 18, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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HAYES Robert Hayes…..Wake: Wednesday, January 18, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Interment: Thursday, January 19, 2017; 11:00 a.m. @ Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. MORGAN Shaine Morgan…..Wake: Thursday, January 19, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. HARRISON Milo Harrison…..Memorial: Thursday, January 19, 2017; 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. MORGAN Edward Morgan…..Wake: Saturday, January 21, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment: Washington Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. BROWN Cenolya Brown…..Wake: Saturday, January 21, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Corpus Christi Church, 4920 S. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Dr. Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment: St. Mary’s Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. POLLARD Pauline Pollard…..Wake: Saturday, January 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Big Zion Baptist Church, 521 W. 65th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. JOHNSON Patty Johnson…..Wake: Saturday, January 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Pleasant Green MB Church, 7545 S. Vincennes Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. CLEMONS Flora Clemons…..Wake: Saturday, January 21, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Interment: Mt Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. MC FADDEN Cal Mc Fadden…..Wake: Monday, January 23, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. CAMPBELL Andrew Campbell…..Wake: Wednesday, January 25, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. HONORE Cheryl Honore…..Memorial: Saturday, January 28, 2017; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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GRESHAM Emmett Gresham .…..Visitation: Friday, January 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. @ Original Philadephia, 6558 S. Carpenter. Funeral: 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 FLETCHER Rosa Belle Fletcher .…..Visitation: Friday, January 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. @ St. John Baptist Church, 211 E. 115th. Street. Funeral: 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 MUHAMMAD Shadara Muhammad .…..Visitation: Saturday, January 21, 2017; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. @ Evening Star MBC, 2050 W. 59th. Street. Funeral: 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. Interment: Private – Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 BLUNT Louise Blunt .…..Visitation: Saturday, January 21, 2017; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. @ Greater Mt. Carmel, 7020 S. Halsted. Funeral: 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. Interment: Mt Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400

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McLAURIN Vera McLaurin ….. Funeral: Friday, January 13, 2017; Pre-past: 9:30 a.m. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. @ Third Baptist Church ~ 1551 West 95th St. Interment: Mt. Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300

HOLMES Waddell Holmes ….. Wake is being held: Friday, January 20, 2017; 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral held: 12:00 p.m. Internment: Lincoln Cemetery .Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300

MCDUFFIE Geneva Mitchell ….. Wake was held: Monday, January 17, 2017; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.. Internment: Burr Oak Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300

TAYLOR Dorothy Taylor ….. Wake is being held: Saturday, January 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. Internment: Oakland Memory Lanes Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300

HAWKINS Victoria M. Hawkins ….. Wake will be held: Friday, January 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. @ St. John Baptist Church 4821 S. Michigan Ave.. Internment: Mt. Glenwood South Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300

HOWELL Cheryl Howell ….. Memorial Service is being held: Saturday, January 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Progressive Baptist Church,3856 S. Wentworth Avenue.. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300

SANDERS Lizzie Sanders ….. Wake is being held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Calvary MB. Church, 8247 S. Jeffrey Blvd. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 HAYNES Janet Robbins Haynes ….. . Funeral was held: Saturday, January 14, 2017; 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home, Ltd. Funeral was held: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 MANSON Jenice Manson ….. Funeral: Friday, January 13, 2017; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home, Ltd.. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300

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SECTION 00 11 16 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144 is accepting sealed bids for Secure Entry Renovations at Fieldcrest Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School, Markham Park Elementary School, and Nob Hill Elementary School located in Oak Forest, Hazel Crest, Markham, and Country Club Hills, Illinois, respectively. This is a re-bid of the project originally bid in September 2016. There have been no modifications to the original documents. Construction is scheduled for spring break period. Lump Sum Bids will be publicly opened and read at the District Administration Office of Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144, at 3015 West 163rd Street, Markham, Illinois 60428, at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, January 27, 2017. Bids received after designated time and date of bid opening will not be considered. Bid security, in the form of a bid bond or certified check, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid shall be submitted with the bid. Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds and Certificate of Insurance, as required by the Owner, will be required from the successful bidder. The Board of Education, Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144, reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts thereof, to waive any irregularities or informalities in bidding procedures and to award the contract in a manner best serving the interest of the Owner. All bidders must comply with applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing rate of wage to all laborers, workmen and mechanics working on public funded projects. If during the time period of work, these rate changes, the contractor shall be responsible for additional costs without any change to the contract amount. The proposed contract is subject to the requirements of the Equal Employment Practices Commission and the Illinois Human Rights Act (HRA) Illinois Revised Statues, Ch. 68, Par. 1-101, et. seg.”(Including the requirement that every party to a public contract shall have adopted written sexual harassment policies, P.A. 87-1257.) The Bidding Documents are on file Tuesday, January 10, 2017 and may be obtained from Best Imaging Solutions, 55 E. Monroe St., Lower Level, CON F, Chicago, IL 60603. Phone (312) 357-9050 / Fax (312) 357-0235, service@emailbest.com. Drawings are not available through the Architect. Payment and delivery arrangements should be made through Best Imaging Solutions. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend a recommended prebid conference at 7:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 19, 2017, starting at Fieldcrest Elementary School, Main Entrance, 4100 Wagman Street, Oak Forest, IL, 60452, in order to familiarize themselves with the projects, which will be attended by both the Owner and the Architect. It is recommended the contractor attend the pre-bid conference and site inspections. This will be the only time that contractors will be allowed access to the project sites. The Architect will transmit to prospective bidders of record any addenda the Architect considers necessary in response to questions arising at the pre-bid conference. Contact Alan Armbrust, STR Partners, (312 ) 242-4172 with questions. Board of Education Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144 Markham, Illinois 60428 Ms. Terri Sharpp, Chief School Business Official

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SUB BIDS / SUPPLIER QUOTES REQUESTED Walsh Construction Company II, LLC requests subcontractor and material supplier quotes including MB/WB Enterprises Veteran and BEPD listed and certified by City of Chicago Department of Aviation for the following Project: Specification No. 287910 Chicago-O’Hare International Airport Central Deicing Facility (CDF) – Mass Grading Bids Due to Walsh Construction Company II, LLC up to January 31, 2017 5:00 PM (CST) Owner: City of Chicago-CDA Quotes are to be submitted to:

WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY II, LLC 929 W. Adams, Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 563 5408 Fax: (312) 563 5447 We request a proposal from your firm for the Chicago – O’Hare International Airport, Department of Aviation, Central Deicing Facility (CDF) – Mass Grading. Project includes but not limited Excavation, grading, embankment and sorting for Central Deicing Facility and Elgin O’Hare Western Access Tollway Rams. Other scopes of work include recycling existing concrete and asphalt, landscaping erosion control, and minor drainage work. Subcontractors and suppliers can access plans and specifications online at the Walsh Group Site, https://newforma.walshgroup.com or are available to review at Walsh Construction Company II, LLC office located at 929 W. Adams Street Chicago, IL 60607 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. In order to assist certified MB/WB Enterprise, Veterans and BEPD Contractors and Suppliers, we will divide total requirements into smaller activities or quantities and establish delivery and construction schedules which will permit maximum participation of disadvantaged businesses where feasible. All subcontractors and material suppliers are required to execute our standard “Subcontract Agreement” and/or “Purchase Order”. We do require 100% Performance & Payment or supply bonds. Please feel free to contact us about this project. We are Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D17149211 on the January 9, 2017. Under the Assumed Name of BOUNCE MY HOUSE with the business located at 5800 W 105TH ST #2E, OAK LAWN, IL 60453. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: TARIQ ELKHATIB Complete Address: 5800 W 105TH ST #2E, OAK LAWN, IL 60453, USA

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D17149207 on the January 6, 2017. Under the Assumed Name of DIVINE ASSIGNMENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY with the business located at 3115 LAWRENCE CRESCENT, FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: DELORES MORRIS, Complete Address: 3115 LAWRENCE CRESCENT, FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422, USA

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Farwell-Jarvis Apartments, 1345 W. Jarvis & 1420 W. Farwell, Chicago, IL 60626 are now accepting applications from eligible seniors (62) and /or disabled persons (18 years or older). Studio and 1 Bedroom units, subsidized rent (30% of income). Great location near the lake. Walk-In for application or phone (773) 274-2777. Evergreen Real Estate Services, LLC, Sponsoring Broker and Management Agent

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D17149259 on the January 11, 2017. Under the Assumed Name of BEYONDBEYONCE with the business located at 4912 S. DREXEL BLVD. UNIT 3W, CHICAGO, IL 60615. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: TAK WILLIAMS, Complete Address: 4912 S. DREXEL BLVD. UNIT 3W, CHICAGO, IL 60615, USA

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.ROSALYN YOUNG A/K/A ROSALYN Y. YOUNG, EDWARD YOUNG A/K/A EDWARD J. YOUNG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 15 CH 18797 8352 SOUTH SAGINAW AVENUE Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 27, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2017, 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 8352 SOUTH SAGINAW AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-304-048-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $117,331.38. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 15-076846. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 15-076846 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 15 CH 18797 TJSC#: 37275 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. I712435

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR HILLDALE TRUST Plaintiff, -v.SAMUEL RALFORD, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 009469 6635 S. SANGAMON 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 August 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 15, 2017, 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 6635 S. SANGAMON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-229-014-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-07993. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-07993 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 009469 TJSC#: 37-243 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. I712453

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MARIA G. OROZCO, ERICK A. PERALTA Defendants 16 CH 05804 2036 N. Kilpatrick Chicago, IL 60639 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2017, 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 2036 N. Kilpatrick, Chicago, IL 60639 Property Index No. 13-34-123-041-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $298,718.54. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 05804 TJSC#: 36-12605 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 TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEWLANDS ASSET HOLDING TRUST Plaintiff, -v.RAMIRO REGALADO, MARIBEL RINCON Defendants 13 CH 000891 10529 S. GREEN BAY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2017, 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 10529 S. GREEN BAY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-07-407-080. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-00656. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-00656 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 000891 TJSC#: 3613586 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.CLOTEE GREENE, ASSOCIATES FINANCE, INC. Defendants 15 CH 11859 2252 E. 92ND PLACE Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 10, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2017, 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 2252 E. 92ND PLACE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-01-413-030-0000 Vol. 280. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $176,815.95. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2208. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@ johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-2208 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 11859 TJSC#: 36-13717 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.ROSIE THOMAS A/K/A ROSIE L. THOMAS, THE CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendants 15 CH 17214 4137 W. WILCOX STREET Chicago, IL 60624 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 2017, 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 15 in block 6 in William M. Derby’s Subdivision of the north east quarter of the north east quarter of section 15 township 39 north range 13 east of the third principal meridian in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 4137 W. WILCOX STREET, Chicago, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-15-210-009-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $116,765.08. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 15IL00633-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 15IL00633-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 17214 TJSC#: 37-102 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ERNESTINE G. BELLE JONES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 17901 2129 WEST 82ND PLACE Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 27, 2017, 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 62 (except the West 8 1/3 feet thereof) and the West 16 2/3 feet of Lot 63 in Subdivision of Lot 8 in Hunter’s Subdivision of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 2129 WEST 82ND PLACE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-31-129-067-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $176,905.80. 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, 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 15IL00652-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 15IL00652-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 17901 TJSC#: 37-271 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.GERALD P. NORDGREN, SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR VERDELL MCBETH (DECEASED), PANDORA BLACK, EXPRESS FUNDING, INC., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VERDELL MCBETH (DECEASED) Defendants 14 CH 12011 9306 S LAFLIN STREET Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot 6 in owners resubdivision of the North 1/2 of Block 32 (Except that part of the South 200 feet of said North 1/2 of Block 32 lying West of a line drawn parallel with and 8 feet West of East line of the West 1/2 of said block 32) in the subdivision of that part West of the right-of-way of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad of the South 1/2 of Section 5, Township 37 North, Range 14, East of the third principal meridian in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 9306 S LAFLIN STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-317-033-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $198,262.93. 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 14IL00323-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 14IL00323-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 14 CH 12011 TJSC#: 37-87 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.GERALD P. NORDGREN, SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR RUBY HILL (DECEASED), UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RUBY HILL (DECEASED), OWEN HILL, SHARON STAPLES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 2138 10130 S. EBERHART AVENUE Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 2017, 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 832 in Frederick H. Bartlett’s Greater Chicago subdivision number 1, being a subdivision of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, Township 37 North, Range 14, East of the third principal meridian, and all of that part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 10, aforesaid lying West of and adjoining the Illinois Central Railroad Right of way (except therefrom the North 33.272 acres thereof) in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 10130 S. EBERHART AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-10-408-031-000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $179,857.23. 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 15IL00085-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 15IL00085-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 2138 TJSC#: 37-108 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.PEGGY JONES, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 15 CH 2713 5348 S. PEORIA 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 June 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot 2 in Block 2 in George W. Cass Subdivision of the North 10 Acres of the South 24 Acres of the South 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the third principal meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 5348 S. PEORIA STREET, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-08-421-043-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $120,906.59. 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 14IL00732-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 14IL00732-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 2713 TJSC#: 37-120 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.GERALD P. NORDGREN, SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR NORMA MCCASKILL A/K/A NORMA JEAN MCCASKILL (DECEASED), UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NORMA MCCASKILL A/K/A NORMA JEAN MCCASKILL (DECEASED), RODNEY MCCASKILL, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 24, 2002 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 128760, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 3853 8007 S. INGLESIDE 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 June 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 2017, 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 66 in E.B. Shogren and Company’s Avalon Highlands Subdivision, being a subdivision of Lot 6,7, and 8 in block 116, Lots 1 to 46 both inclusive in block 117, Lots 1 to 23 both inclusive and Lots 36 to 46, both inclusive in block 118, Lots 1 to 21 both inclusive and Lots 24 to 46 both inclusive in block 119, Lots 2 to 23 both inclusive and Lots 25 to 45 both inclusive in block 120, Lots 11 to 16 both inclusive in block 121, Lots 2 to 13 both inclusive in block 122, Lots 28 to 36 both inclusive and Lots 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44 and 45 in block 130, Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 24 and 25 in block 131, Lots 3 to 12 both inclusive in block 132, Lots 2 to 23 both inclusive and Lots 28 to 35 both inclusive in block 137, Lots 2 to 34 both inclusive, Lots 39, 40, 41, 42, 45 and 46 in block 138 and Lots 11 to 17 both inclusive in block 140 in Cornell in the northwest 1/4 of Section 35, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian as per plat recorded in the Recorder’s office of Cook County, Illinois book 158 of plats page 34 as document number 6751064, in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 8007 S. INGLESIDE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-35-110-002-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $99,785.23. 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 15IL00067-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 15IL00067-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 3853 TJSC#: 37-180 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.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 Defendants 15 CH 10811 5701 S. MAY 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 May 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2017, 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 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 Property Index No. 20-17-217-001-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $347,677.95. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 15IL00434-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 15IL00434-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 10811 TJSC#: 37-58 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.JOSEPH PENNINGTON Defendants 15 CH 16302 5936 S. LOWE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 2017, 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 23 in A. Donigan’s Subdivision of the 3 Acres South of and adjoining the North 3 acres of the East 15 acres of the North 30 acres of Lot 38 in School Trustee’s Subdivision of Section 16, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 5936 S. LOWE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-301-040-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $148,907.81. 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 15IL00597-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 15IL00597-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 16302 TJSC#: 37-157 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.MILDRED ANDERSON Defendants 15 CH 16731 4127 W. WILCOX STREET Chicago, IL 60624 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 2017, 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 11 in Block 6 in W.M. Derby’s Subdivision of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of section 15, Township 39 North, Range 13, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 4127 W. WILCOX STREET, Chicago, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-15-210-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $175,460.68. 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 15IL00585-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 15IL00585-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 16731 TJSC#: 37-101 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS F/K/A BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2000-2, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-2 Plaintiff, -v.ESTATE OF HAROLD S. HALL BY REPRESENTATIVE GREGORIA HALL, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HAROLD S. HALL, GREGORIA HALL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 18719 11405 S. CHAMPLAIN AVENUE Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 23, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 2 IN BLOCK 15 IN ORIGINAL TOWN OF PULLMAN, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 11405 S. CHAMPLAIN AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-22-228-002-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $120,781.94. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C15-27720. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C15-27720 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 15 CH 18719 TJSC#: 36-13731 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-KS9 Plaintiff, -v.REGINALD J. WILLIAMS, CAROLYN WILLIAMS Defendants 16 CH 03978 11525 S. LOOMIS STREET Chicago, IL 60643 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2017, 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 14 IN BLOCK 3 IN FREDERICK H. BARTLETT’S GREAT CALUMET SUBDIVISION OF CHICAGO, BEING A PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 11525 S. LOOMIS STREET, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Index No. 25-20-304-014-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $257,984.85. 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 C16-34988. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C16-34988 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 16 CH 03978 TJSC#: 36-13653 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 THE BCAP TRUST, LLC 2006-AA2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AA2 Plaintiff, -v.TRISH L. DRENNAN, HARRIS, N.A. Defendants 16 CH 06181 11018 S. WHIPPLE STREET Chicago, IL 60655 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 35 AND 36 IN BLOCK 2 IN J.S. HOVLANDS RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1, 2 AND 3 (EXCEPT LOTS 14, 15, 17 AND 18) AND BLOCK 4 IN J.S. HOVLAND’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDED SEPTEMBER 17, 1910 AS DOCUMENT 4628222 IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 11018 S. WHIPPLE STREET, Chicago, IL 60655 Property Index No. 24-13-310-126. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $215,508.30. 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 C16-36353. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C16-36353 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 16 CH 06181 TJSC#: 36-13617 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 MCCORMICK 105, LLC Plaintiff, -v.FINIS COLLIER JR., BIZON ANDRZEJ A/K/A ZODIAC BUILDERS CO., CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2016 CH 6267 5538 W. MONROE ST Chicago, IL 60644 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 2017, 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 14 IN PERKINS SUBDIVISION OF LOT 155 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEE’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH PART OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5538 W. MONROE ST, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16-100-029-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $132,959.61. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 431-1455 Please refer to file number 1889-126. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 431-1455 Attorney File No. 1889-126 Attorney Code. 38245 Case Number: 2016 CH 6267 TJSC#: 36-13105 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 CHICAGO PATROLMEN’S FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, -v.RANDALL BUFORD, 4121 SOUTH VINCENNES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 13 CH 7610 4121 SOUTH VINCENNES AVENUE, UNIT 1, AND PARKING SPACE P-1 Chicago, IL 60653 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2017, 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 4121 SOUTH VINCENNES AVENUE, UNIT 1, AND PARKING SPACE P-1, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Index No. 20-03-213-036-1001 (new); 20-03-213-009-000 (old). The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $392,795.00. 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, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F13020326. 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 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F13020326 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 13 CH 7610 TJSC#: 36-13686 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF12 Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NAPOLEON WALKER AKA NAPOLEON WALKER, SR., NAPOLEON WALKER, JR. AKA NAPOLEAN WALKER, JR., NORTH COMMUNITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH THE FIRST COMMERCIAL BANK, S/B/M WITH BYLINE BANK, JOSEPH WALKER, VANESSA WALKER, JEANETTE WALKER, ROSCOE WALKER, ALYNA WALKER, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RENEE WALKER-KNIGHT AKA RENEE WALKER AKA RENEE KNIGHT, BERNARD WALKER, VAL PATRICE WALKER, ROY HEMPHILL, MARY LYNN WALKER-SCOTT AKA MARY LYNN WALKER AKA MARY LYNN SCOTT, GERALD NORDGREN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 4073 416 SOUTH KILBOURN AVENUE Chicago, IL 60624 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2017, 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 416 SOUTH KILBOURN AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-15-128-026. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $44,870.19. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14120009. 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 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14120009 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 15 CH 4073 TJSC#: 36-13648 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Plaintiff, vs. Oliverio Montoya; Maria Elena Patino; The Bank of New York Mellon, fka The Bank of New York, as Successor Indenture Trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the CWHEQ Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-H;; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case #15CH15536 Sheriff’s # 160343 F15090011 NSTR Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on February 23rd, 2017, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 4413 South Wolcott Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60609 P.I.N: 20-06-407-003-0000 Improvements: This property consist of a Multi –Family, Two to Six apartments, over 62 years. Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. If the Sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the Sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor , the Mortgagee’s attorney , or the court appointed selling officer. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. DIEHL., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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