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Human First

LGBTQ Rights at the Forefront of a New Documentary and Celebrity Gala

Ramona Hernandez-Perez, a Black-Mexican-transgender rabbi and veteran.

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COVER STORY

Facing A Hostile Climate Transgender woman shares life story in a new documentary by Columbia College as reporter reveals his side of their big, bold family story

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Wednesday – Tuesday May 24 - 30, 2017

By Stan West

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Defender Contributing Writer Since the election of our 45th President, hate crimes are on the rise. And one group facing the brunt of much of that hate is the transgender community.

According to the Alabama-based Southern Poverty Law Center’s (SPLC) recent report, “Violence against trans people hit a new high last year, with at least 26 apparent murder victims, surpassing the 23 killed in 2015. The SPLC has found trans women of color are the minority most victimized by violent hate crimes.”

The Center goes on to frame the hostile climate this way: “After years of defeats on issues like same-sex marriage and gays in the military, anti-LGBT groups last year were thrilled by the election of Trump, who lost little time in naming advisers and others with virulently homophobic views. Trump’s selection as his vice president of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, a longtime opponent of LGBT rights, was a real victory for the anti-LGBT movement.”

This reporter has a cousin who fits into every group facing backlash during the Trumpocalyspe. Ramona Hernandez-Perez, 65, is a Black-Mexican-transgender rabbi and native Chicagoan. “I’m a mixture of everything,” she says. “I’m all of America, I guess.”

But all of America still doesn’t recognize her as such.

“Without a doubt, Trump appealed to garden-variety racists, xenophobes, religious bigots and misogynists — people not necessarily in any hate or related kind of group, but who still were antagonistic toward multiculturalism,” said the Center’s Intelligence report.

Hernandez-Perez, who grew up during the civil rights movement and lived right around the corner from Martin Luther King, Jr. [deleted comma] when he had an apartment on the West Side, says nothing is new. We’ve seen the bathroom issues for transgender people and hate crimes before. “Trans issues, trans rights and LGBT rights are in the news now; it’s nothing new. It’s been around for a long time. It’s all the circle of life, how things come around,” she says.

So, how does Hernandez-Perez respond to the trying times we are facing?

She shares her story in a new documentary produced by Columbia College’s Doc Unit. The rainbow coalition documentary teaser premieres on the Chicago Defender’s website along with text of her story and pictures. Additionally, Hernandez-Perez is expected to speak at “The Doc Show,” Thursday, May 25, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Uncommon Ground, 3800 N.

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Clark, where the video will be screened in front of its first live audience. Given the historical and hysterical homophobia in the Black and Brown communities as well as in the mainstream White communities, we’re expecting blowback from a few fearful of her story.

But, it’s Hernandez-Perez’s way of sharing clarity in an increasingly cloudy political environment where anyone deemed different is painted as “the other.”

In the teaser, Hernandez-Perez’s definition of trans is – “a person transitioning from one point to another.” And the dreadlocked rabbi refers to historical interpretations of the creation story to address gender issues in the Old Testament differently than many traditional interpretations. She also discusses how spirituality is queer, how it is different for “you to be in touch with the spiritual world.”

Hernandez-Perez is retired now, but her life has taken interesting turns. She served four years in the Navy, stationed in Long Island and Brooklyn, NY. Then, for more than 15 years, she worked at the University of Illinois at Chicago cataloging books. That’s when she first came out.

“They were very supportive,” said Hernandez-Perez. “I didn’t think I was gay, per se. I knew I was different. I always wanted to be on the side of justice, the human rights thing. If you would have asked me as a kid before I knew anything about sexuality or anything like that, I knew exactly how I felt.”

Hernandez-Perez, who also was a researcher at Northwestern University, had side gigs as a freelance photographer for Ebony, Jet, the Windy City Times, and the Chicago Defender, often taking pictures of civil rights demonstrations. Her work now as a rabbi is accomplished through a mission she started called the Abyssinian Reform Hebrew Congregations.

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“I came up with ‘reform’ as a word meaning liberal, not so much the position of reform Judaism. I’m more like an independent scholar. I’ve been a second-class citizen in all kinds of aspects.

For me, it’s different from what others had to go through. You know how hard it is for women and especially women of color and trans women. So I had to forge my own path to ordination,” says Hernandez-Perez, who studied in Jerusalem for six months through a joint effort by the Leo Baeck Institute and Hebrew Union College. She has certificates in Jewish spiritual healing, is a para-chaplain, and was ordained by Universal Ministries so that she can perform marriages.

As part of her mission, she serves as an advisory board member for the Howard Brown Health Center, which exists to eliminate the disparities in health care experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people through research, education and the provision of services that promote health and wellness.

“I try to minister to LGBTQ people and say you’re not a mistake because God doesn’t make mistakes,” said Hernandez-Perez.

A Big, Bold Family And while we hope Hernandez-Perez’s story opens others’ eyes to the humanity of those in different communities, I revel in my family’s unique and colorful story, which I’d like to share some parts with my reader. West/Hernandez/Ayala/ Dockery family is filled with differences. “The few Black Hispanics in our family have roots in Vera Cruz, Mexico” my late dad used to tell me. Most of the folks on my father’s side are preachers and teachers. I’m a journalist who teaches. First cousin Craig West, co-directing a doc teaser on our second cousin (Hernandez-Perez), is continued on page 03

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Center on Halsted Celebrates “Human First” Legendary Performer Dionne Warwick, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and other Notables at Gala Center on Halsted

By Stan West Defender Contributing Writer With most dressed in formal and semi-formal attire, hundreds of LGBTQ supporters and a dozen politicians showed up in force at Saturday night’s celebration of the Center on Halsted’s award gala at The Geraghty, a former industrial space turned into a fancy banquet hall. It was a glorious tribute to Chicago’s diverse queer community where speaker after speaker emphasized why gay rights are human rights because gays are “human first.”

Impacting the lives of approximately 35,000 LGBTQ individuals a year, more than 1,400 community members of all ages walk through the Center on Halsted’s doors every day to participate in the diverse public programs and social services, a spokesperson explained.

Pink champagne, hard drinks and gourmet appetizers flowed endlessly at the elegantly adorned Little Village reception that honored Human First Award recipient Fred Eychaner, chairman of Newsweb Corporation and president of Alphawood Foundation, for his continued support of the advancement of Chicago’s LGBTQ community. It was the Center’s 10th anniversary. Dionne Warwick sang, Mayor Rahm Emanuel spoke and videos showing the Windy City’s bittersweet history on queer issues were among the event’s highlights.

It should be noted, however, that of all dignitaries there -- which included billionaires, corporate elites, the mayor, a congressman, state senators, aldermen -- it was former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn who garnered the most applause -- apparently for his consistent support of the Center’s remarkable work and his advocacy of a marriage equality bill that eventually became state law. Mayor Emanuel emphasized Quinn’s contributions in a rousing speech while also “acknowledging” the current Illinois Republican governor and U.S. President “for their draconian policies hurting marginalized communities.”

A gay White doctor from Rockford told me he was there to support the Center because they provided a “safe space for gays to come out of the closet.”

A very popular Asian-Pacific Islander physician and former Center board member who everyone at www.chicagodefender.com

CEO Modesto Tico Valle and Dionne Warwick.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel my table referred to as “Dr. Mike” (Demetria) said: “We started out as Horizon long before it was the Center on Halsted to help with the youth, the adult population and to establish Hotline HIV. I’m here to herald Fred Eychaner because he’s a beacon in our community.”

Nearby, a White mother of a mixed-raced lesbian daughter, said, “You really don’t know who is gay and who isn’t in the Black and Brown communities because the toxic homophobia makes people unlikely to come out.”

One of the more interesting attendees was human rights activist Nicole Gotthelf, who chatted with me about a trans rabbi of color here in Chicago and one she knew in New York City, and how some in communities of color as well as wider White communities, “are often hostile to difference when it really should not matter.”

An African-American photographer Sandy Neal, who said his dad was a police commander often mentioned in the Defender, agreed. So did Center board member – Lynne Perryman.

With her partner, mom and aunt there to support her and the Center, Perryman said, “It’s important for the Black community to get more engaged in LGBTQ issues. I propose we open up a similar center in Woodlawn like the Center on Halsted in Lakeview because a lot of gays in our community don’t

feel comfortable traveling up to the North Side. We should have services where we live.”

Perryman, a JP Morgan executive, said: “We are also marching for the trans community who are increasingly victims of senseless violence. Many of them are Black.

That’s why I think Defender readers should care.”

Gray-haired Dionne Warwick closed out the Center’s gala with classic songs from the ‘60s and ‘80s. Her history of embracing the queer community was a “huge draw,” a spokesperson said, mentioning Warwick’s iconic LGBTQ anthem song “That’s What Friends Are For,” a song that brought diverse communities together during the AIDS epidemic.

“There have been many slogans lately, all promoting lives that matter. I personally feel ‘all lives matter.’ My Grandfather, who was a minister, taught me that all human beings were put on this earth to be of service to each other. This seems to be what is missing from the list of each of us to practice.

LGBTQs are as much a part of the human race and should be given the same thoughtful respect given to all human beings,” said Warwick. “It’s important for not only the Black community to support the LGBTQ community, but for all human beings to be supportive of everyone!”

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a deacon and a teacher who shoots documentaries and stills.

We think Hernandez-Perez just might be the most interesting person in our big, bold family. We think you might, too. She is also mentioned in a creative nonfiction story on three generations of family guys and how they interacted with female relatives in the tumultuous period of the Occupy Movement through the Black Lives Movement in a piece called “Victor’s Retreat.”

Like this reporter, she spent quality time in Israel/Palestine, and in Chicago’s Black and Brown neighborhoods where she played drums like my dad, Jerry West Jr. and my twin sons – Amman and Jordan West. My dad and her late dad (Raymond) were first cousins and drinking buddies. They drank Scotch. We drink champagne, though she prefers tequila. Her late mom, Ethel, a classy pretty lady whom I met once, was Jewish. Hernandez-Perez has a picture of her mom near one of Rosa Parks in her modest Woodlawn apartment where cousin Michael “Juice” Scaife stays upstairs and other cousin Felicia “Ladyblue” Scaife says downstairs in this family-owned three-flat one-half mile from the proposed Obama Presidential Library site.

Hernandez-Perez and I share a great-grandmother, Guilia, (Julia) a Sicilian-Jewish woman we’re guessing originated from Sephardic North Africa before entering Siracusa, migrating to the U.S. and later marrying our Black Christian great-grandfather, Henry Jeremiah, in Alabama in the ‘20s. “They were given 24 hours to get out of town or be lynched. They left within 12, eventually settling in Chicago, founding the West homestead,” is how my dad told the story. It was me posting this bilingual Italian/English story on social media a couple years ago that made Hernandez-Perez reach out to me and share hers. Apparently, my cousin had been following my reporting for years as she continued her scholarly research into Jewish spirituality.

Hearing about Giulia’s Jewish roots moves her in “unbelievable ways,” my rabbi cousin said.

“We were in the same teenage club together called the Lochivars (named after the romantic character in Sir Walter Scott’s poem),” she reminded me after contacting me. “I was Don Hernandez then before I became Ramona. I remember you being cool -- an old soul -- a laid-back person that I trusted. I didn’t know you were my cousin then.”

“Wow! I didn’t either, though I always liked you and felt you seemed familiar like family, even looked like family members,” I responded. “Glad, we reconnected. It means a lot that you reached out.”

It was hard for Hernandez-Perez to reach out to me given her many transitions. She was unsure how I might respond (as many trans people are when telling family members about their transitions), though deep down I believe she figured I’d be rather open. And I am. She discovered we were related upon seeing my picture in our cousin Tyrone Jackson’s family album when she visited him a few years back in his Henderson, Nevada, home.

“Helluva a story,” she mused. “Should be in a film or an article or something,” she said, praising how my twins and I and my maternal Uncle Nathan – three generations of male family - produced a doc about my famous musician-Uncle Marshall called “Last Man Standing”because at 90 he was the only continuous member and the last of the original founding members of the avant-grade Sun Ra Arkestra. This month, Uncle Marshall will be 93. He’s still standing.

In the spring of 2015, Hernandez-Perez and I meet up at Havana, a swank River North Cuban restaurant where salsa music plays as the waiter pours pitchers of mojitos. Catching up on family stories as well as the national narratives amid this “Hands up/I can’t breathe” era where guys and girls of color are increasingly become targets for trigger-happy cops as well as increasing LGBTQ hate crimes, Hernandez-Perez tells me that she kept all her “original equipment,” which she explains means that she has not undergone sexual transformation surgeries.

She said “trans stories matter!” Increasing news stories on hate crimes against trans citizens then and now confirm that there’s lots of interest in narratives about trans citizens.

When I introduced Hernandez-Perez to my twin sons, I introduced her as their “aunt” because pronouns are important to trans people.

Only recently has it donned on me how timely it is for Hernandez-Perez to share her story. The day we photographed gender-neutral bathrooms for post-production tweaks in the documentary, President Trump announced aggressive new executive orders against gender non-binary citizens.

“Like before and after Trump, this, too, shall pass,” Hernandez-Perez concluded.

You can view the teaser of the documentary at: chicagodefender.com

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Alderman Report Card: Pat Dowell

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer Third Ward Alderman Pat Dowell’s accomplishments are the highlight of this week’s aldermanic report.

Dowell has served the 3rd Ward as alderman since 2007. Currently, she is serving as the chairman of the City of Chicago’s Committee on Human Relations and the Joint Committees on Human Resources and Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation, respectively. Prior to taking public office, she was employed by the City of Chicago as a City Planner and Deputy Commissioner for Neighborhood Planning, and she worked in the nonprofit sector.

Below are details regarding a few of the schools located within the 3rd Ward.

Schools Edward Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center - 5255 S. State Ave. - Level 2+ (Good Standing) The school accommodates 1,313 preschool to eighth grade students, Pat Dowell according to its CPS profile.

The school is comprised of 96.8 percent African American students with statistics showing 85 percent are low income students and 6.1 percent are diverse learners.

The pre-K services offered are both full and half day. The kindergarten service is full day.

Wendell Phillips Academy High School (WPAHS) - 244 E. Pershing Rd. - Level 2 (intensive support) WPAHS is a neighborhood high school with a listed enrollment of 536. The student population is 98.1 percent African American with 96.5 percent being low income students and 22.6 percent are diverse learners.

Edward Tilden Career Community Academy High School - 4747 S. Union Ave. - Level 2 (intensive support) Tilden is listed as a neighborhood school with 266 students. The school’s demographics are diverse with African Americans making up 58.3 percent of the student body, Hispanics at 27.8 percent, and Caucasians at 9.8 percent.

Over 95 percent of Tilden students are low income students and 35.7 percent are diverse learners.

Crime The 3rd ward consists of two separate Chicago Police Department districts -- the first and second districts -- which combine to encompass the entirety of the ward. For the purposes of this report, we will focus on just District 2.

The following statistics were collected from the City of Chicago’s Police Department (CPD) CompStats for Week 17 (April 24-30).

Overview: This year marked the highest number of violent crimes reported in the past four years with 776. The year with the fewest incidents in the past five years was 2015 with 584.

Murders/Shootings: According to CPD’s statistics for the 2nd district, the number of shooting incidents is down 29 percent from 2016 to 2017 with the total changes going from 36 to 31. There were seven murders in the district as of Week 17, which is a consistent rate for the last four years.

Criminal Sexual Assault: The total number of incidents of criminal sexual assault in the district is at a five-year high with 26 reports, which is a 30 percent increase since 2013. The lowest rate was in 2015 with 11 reported incidents.

Robbery: The total number of robberies recorded for 2017 (142) is second lowest in the last five years only behind 2015 (134).

Theft/Motor Vehicle Theft/Burglary: Beginning in 2013, all three categories saw similar declines by 2015 before going on the rise again by 2017.

Aggravated Battery: The number of incidents of aggravated battery was on a steep incline from 2013 (67) to 2016 (93) before taking a dramatic dip this year (75).

Legislation Detailed below are a few of Alderman Dowell’s pieces of legislation she either introduced, sponsored or co-sponsored in recent years.

Dowell co-sponsored a resolution (R2017-121) in March that called for Gov. Bruce Rauner to renew negotiations with state employees represented by AFSCME Council 31 and other public employee unions; the resolution passed.

Dowell co-sponsored a resolution (R2016-877) in December 2016 that condemned hateful speech and violent action directed toward Muslims, immigrants and people of color. The resolution was adopted.

Dowell along with Alderman Roderick Sawyer sponsored a resolution (R2016-863) in November 2016 to honor the late Herb Kent; this resolution passed.

Dowell co-sponsored a resolution (R2016-742) that, according to its synopsis, called for the chairman of the City Council’s Committee on Finance to gather information for a possible appeal of Illinois Appellate Court decision to stop Rock Island Clean Line LLC project to deliver wind energy electricity to Illinois customers. The resolution passed.

Dowell repeatedly proposed an amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (3.58) and 4-60023 (3.62) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. and E. 47th St. in February 2016 and May 2016. The amendments passed.

Dowell co-sponsored a resolution (R2015-407) that called for hearing(s) on methods and programs used to educate children, young adults and adults about dangers of violent responses to conflict; the resolution was not passed.

TIF Given the large number of TIF related projects populated throughout the 3rd ward, below is a list of a few of the major TIF regions and their budgets.

•Bronzeville: TIF Investments - $20,234,378 NonTIF Investments - $36,879,558 Total Project Investments - $57,113,936 •24th & Michigan Avenue: TIF Investments $34,818,000 Non-TIF Investments - $121,397,533 Total Projects Investments - $156,215,533 •47th & King Drive: TIF Investments $45,233,249 Non-TIF Investments - $150,310,224 Total Project Investments - $195,543,473 •47th & Halsted Avenue: TIF Investments $8,112,000 Non-TIF Investments - $6,950,064 Total Project Investments - $15,062,064 •Michigan & Cermak: TIF Investments $4,500,000 Non-TIF Investments - $53,000,000 Total Project Investments - $57,500,000 •River South: TIF Investments - $43,487,881 NonTIF Investments - $79,750,000 Total Project Investments - $123,237,881

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EDITOR’S TAKE

Why Ramona’s Story Needs to Be Heard

By Shari Noland Defender Executive Editor I can’t imagine what it must be like to be born one gender but feel like you are another gender inside. Being bold enough to live your true self for all the world to see must take incredible courage. Lately, it seems like transgender rights and fights have been all over the news and social media. Even Shari Noland on TV shows. About a month ago, Stan West, the writer of our cover story, came to me with this idea of featuring his cousin, Ramona Hernandez-Perez, in the Chicago Defender. As you now know from the story, Ramona is a dreadlocked, Black-Mexican-transgender rabbi and retired Northwestern University researcher. I was intrigued.

I’m a big fan of Laverne Cox, an African American transgender activist and Emmy-nominated actress of the Netflix hit series “Orange is the New Black.” She has opened the hearts and minds of many about the discrimination transgender people face every day. “What people should know about these bathroom bills that criminalize trans people — like criminalize me using the women’s room — is that these are not about bathrooms; they’re about whether trans people have the right to exist in the public space,” Cox said on “CBS This Morning” a few months ago. “If we can’t access public bathrooms, we can’t go to school, we can’t work, we can’t go to health care facilities. This is about public accommodations and… public accommodations are always key to civil rights.”

And though Laverne Cox’s character, Sophia Burset, is in jail with questionable life choices, I still think she does give people, on some level, a better understanding of what it’s like to be transgender. I mean, really, how many Black transgender role models have you seen on TV? Right. And Laverne Cox is not Sophia Burset. She’s our Caitlyn Jenner.

Now Ramona has a real-life story to tell going back to the civil rights movement. She’s a native Chicagoan, a rabbi and a dedicated community activist. By sharing her story, she could have a real impact on people in the Chicago metro area.

But nationwide, Americans are about evenly divided on whether new civil rights laws are needed to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, according to Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs poll conducted May 3-7. Fifty-one percent of U.S. adults say such laws are needed, while 46 percent say they are not. And when it comes to what public restroom access policies should be, the poll revealed that Americans are about as likely to say transgender individuals should be required to use a bathroom that corresponds to their birth gender (48 percent) as to say a transgender person should be allowed to use a bathroom that corresponds to their gender identity (45 percent). Seven percent have no opinion on the issue.

Whatever your beliefs, people should have the right to live openly without fear of being discriminated against or harmed. And we’ll get nowhere if we make snap judgments without having a true understanding of each other’s point of view. Ramona is expected to speak at “The Doc Show,” Thursday, May 25, 7-10 p.m., at Uncommon Ground, 3800 N. Clark, where the documentary will be screened in front of its first live audience. You can see a teaser video of the documentary on ChicagoDefender.com. Watch it, hear her speak, and have an open mind. www.chicagodefender.com

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Ameya Pawar: The Illinois Governor’s Race

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer In a governor’s race that is heating up every day, it’s no wonder why voters are emotionally drained. The cool down from an intense presidential campaign that worked our stress levels to an all-time high is now being filled with local media soundbites from Illinois state gubernatorial candidates.

The youngest Democratic candidate to throw his hat in the ring is 47th Ward Alderman Ameya Pawar. The son of Indian immigrants, he is currently in his second term serving the Ravenswood community as city councilman. In 2011, he ran against Tom O’Donnell for the aldermanic seat, which also serves Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s home ward. Pawar was endorsed by the veteran Alderman Eugene Schulter.

Without missing a beat, Pawar hit the streets—knocking on doors, introducing himself to residents and running a successful grassroots election campaign which led to over 50 percent of the votes in his favor.

He won re-election in 2015 by 80 percent, with high approval from constituents.

Now, he has set his sights on the highest public office in Springfield with less than two terms under his belt as a local legislator.

The racial make-up of the North Side ward does not reflect a heavy saturation of Black and Brown residents, but Pawar feels this should not deflect people’s opinion of him as an advocate of social rights.

“I have a real record that I’m proud of—a real progressive one. What’s different than the other candidates in the race? I worked to raise the minimum wage and chaired the Working Families Taskforce, which led to the Chicago paid sick day ordinance. I worked to preserve affordable housing in the city and on a number of initiatives from progressive policy and worker’s rights. I also bring a different level of experience, which is I can pass legislation and watch how that plays out,” he said.

He recounts his father’s childhood growing up in India.

“My dad was five years old when India gained independence. To maintain power, the British divided the natives based on where they lived, what they did for a living and the religion they practiced. They pitted country men against one another and forced them to fight each other over scraps so that the wealthy could stay wealthy. As a result, my dad grew up in the aftermath, starving, sick and poor,” he recalls. Pawar feels there are similarities to Illinois’ current leadership under Governor Bruce Rauner.

There are four planks that Pawar says is the foundation that his campaign is building on to carry out his advocacy for social change.

“What we’re proposing is a 21st Century ‘New Deal’ between your state government and you. The first one, changing that

“When I see all of these economic anxieties, it’s not because the taxes are too high—it’s because it’s too high for average people. The wealthy people get away with paying a fraction of what normal people do.”

47th Ward Alderman Ameya Pawar funding formula using progressive income tax to pay for schools. Secondly, universal childcare so if we say we have family values, you actually support working families.

Having a child shouldn’t put you out of work,” he explains.

The third plank is providing jobs through capitol. Using a massive public works program to rebuild communities—getting the people in the communities to rebuild their own communities. We have to work with the trades to actually open their doors to minority communities. “We have not invested in schools, working families with child care and we haven’t done enough to create jobs,” said Pawar.

The fourth plank is criminal justice reform.

The alderman admires President Frank-

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lin Roosevelt’s New Deal plan to revitalize the American economy through implementing social services programming regulated by government.

Pawar says, “I think the New Deal was an example of what happens when people come together to work for one another.

You’re talking about a time after the Depression. We needed to make massive public investments using public dollars, using the public to build those investments.

To build schools, roads, bridges, invest in arts and theaters. We brought power and water to small towns. We built parks, national parks and trails—all of this because we believed if we invest in one another, we would end up with a great middle class, and we did.”

He has aggressively covered over 900 miles of Illinois, becoming familiar with

downstate towns such as East St. Louis, Cairo and Carbondale. According to his representative, the 37-year-old plans to take his “no nonsense” style to meet folks in Charleston, Jacksonville, Macomb, Sauk Village, Kankakee, Galesburg and other Illinois towns to compete for resident’s votes in the 2018 gubernatorial primaries.

Many of these towns have been severely affected by the budget stalemate that has been a battle between Governor Rauner and House Democrats for close to two years. Businesses relocating from small cities such as Peoria, leaving the state entirely or massive closings have cast a shadow on business development.

“I do not believe we should be in the business of letting big business walk in the door and say, ‘Pay me or I’m leaving.’ If you go to any of the small businesses here, if they were having troubles, our response from government, ‘I’m sorry, you have your bootstraps.’ So, paying big businesses to stay, just incentivizes the future behavior of them saying, ‘It’s time for me to leave again.’”

Pawar understands his war chest will not be a match compared to billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker or the familiarity of Chris Kennedy’s family dynasty, but he doesn’t seem to be intimidated or motivated by either fortune or power. With no party or labor union endorsements thus far, Pawar has reportedly raised since March 31 close to $248,000. Many contributions have come from private contributors and small donations.

His advocacy for the working class has become a rallying cry to help those who are unable to help themselves. So, his strategy is to flip the script back onto “deep pocket” politics.

“When I see all of these economic anxieties, it’s not because the taxes are too high—it’s because it’s too high for average people. The wealthy people get away with paying a fraction of what normal people do.”

Some question the young alderman’s political and ambitious moves as he branches outside of local government for such a high-ranking post in state government. He has prepared himself in researching emergency and how different branches of government should aptly prepare communities for unforeseen disasters in his 2014 book, Emergency Management and Social Intelligence: A Comprehensive All-Hazards Approach.

“We’re all fighting each other over scraps. Look at what California has done or Minnesota or Connecticut or New York.

States that have tax breaks—they tax the rich fairly—not penalize them. They’re school systems are better funded,” Pawar said. “You have less disparity between those who have and those who don’t. Illinois is a model for what not to do. It’s a model for segregation. It’s a model for bad public policy. If we want jobs, good paying jobs and good schools—we have to invest in them.” www.chicagodefender.com

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April D. Ryan: Journalist, Mentor and Mother

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer On a sunny afternoon, overlooking the Chicago river—on the 12th floor in a hotel suite, former White House correspondent April D. Ryan prepares for a non-stop day of media interviews with Chicago journalists. She’s now on the other side of the couch as she answers questions, rather than asking them, as a political analyst for CNN. For the past 20 years, Ryan has worked for the American Urban Radio Networks, a syndicated radio company that services over 400 radio stations around the world; she has worked as a journalist for 30 years overall.

Working out of a small, obscure office in the press area of the White House, Ryan has earned a prime seat in the lion’s den as the press secretary briefs reporters daily.

Her hard-hitting style of journalism and ongoing reputation as one of the leading White House correspondents set her apart from the pack.

“One of the reasons CNN asked me to come over is because I am who I am.

I’m not ashamed of who I am. I do what I do. I think that’s what makes me unique from the others because I can talk to a Congressman James Clyburn. I can talk to Rep. Kendrick Meek or a Congressman Cedric Richmond,” said Ryan. “I can talk to the mayor of Flint, Michigan, easily when others can’t necessarily. Before all of this, I was very unassuming and someone people could trust. I believe in building bridges, not burning them.”

Ryan grew up in Baltimore, about 40 miles north of the nation’s capital. It’s the city where protestors made their voice heard and riots broke out over the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody. It’s also her beloved hometown where many of her values were shaped.

“In high school, I started feeling the bug. I wanted to be in radio. I wanted to be in broadcasting. I remember my father saying he didn’t want me to do it because he thought I was going into Black media where I wasn’t going to make any money.

Well, guess what? I’m in Black media and I’m doing okay,” she quietly laughs, finding comfort in her early memories.

An HBCU alum, Ryan graduated from Morgan State University majoring in Journalism. She went on to work at WVEE, a National Public Radio affiliate which is licensed and owned by the school. Over the years, she’s worked at several radio and television stations around the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. region including WXYV-FM. Working at predominately Black media outlets, along with mainstream ones, has strengthened her belief in the importance of having a genuine voice for the African American community.

“I’ve been at Black media but I really have a passion for American Urban Radio Networks. It sounds weird, but I do. The work that they do—informing the public,

April D. Ryan just like the Chicago Defender and all of the Black media. African Americans have the highest numbers in negatives in almost every category,” she explains. “You don’t find out about negatives in mainstream news unless there’s a crescendo moment.

So, asking those questions to inform a community that is not hearing it—it’s really humbling to be able to do that. Questions can sometimes shape policy and change the direction of the way something is going. It’s about the First Amendment. It’s about freedom of the press because it’s all about the people. We ask questions and it helps the people.”

She adds, “It’s not about me, it’s not about you. It’s not about any of us. It’s about the task at hand to inform the American public.”

Being one of a handful of Black journalists over the last two decades who have interviewed several U.S. presidents, including President Bill Clinton, President George W. Bush, and President Barack Obama along with First Lady Michelle Obama, First Lady Laura Bush and Senator Hillary Clinton, her international travels have led her to accompany these same U.S. leaders abroad to Africa, Mexico and Trinidad. Ryan also covered Hurricane Katrina.

An esteemed member of the National Press Club, Ryan has graced several television news programs including MSNBC, Fox, NBC and frequently joins News One Host Roland Martin as a commentator on News One. A brief exchange with Press Secretary Sean Spicer when she asked about President Trump’s position with Russia, lead to Spicer’s accusation of unfair media bias.

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ing, “stop shaking your head” drew national attention and backlash from critics including former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Despite President Trump’s low poll numbers with the public, Ryan is still very interested in interviewing him.

“I want to know where his head is when he talks about the budget acts, cutting programs when it comes to Trumpcare. I want to find out about Jeff Sessions and his efforts with revamping the criminal justice system the way that they want. I want to talk with him about HBCUs and the civil war comment. I want to talk to him about if he should continue tweeting. I want to talk with him about so many things,” she said.

“People want to know these things. Even though they may or may not like them, they want to know what the administration is thinking. As a reporter, the information goes to the American people.”

The author of two books, Ryan penned “The Presidency in Black and White: My Up-Close View of Three Presidents and Race in America” in 2015, and her most recent book, “At Mama’s Knee: Mothers and Race in Black and White” in late 2016.

The 49-year-old mother of two says there were several components that played a vital role in writing her latest book.

“I drew from Baltimore, the city that I love. I drew from my children. I drew from my motherhood. I drew from the quarry of trying to tell my children who I still look at as ‘sugar and spice and everything nice’.

The quarry of telling them the harsh realities of life—it’s in our backyard. I wanted to make sure that I was doing the right thing.”

She asked some iconic leaders what they did when it came to raising their own children and what their mothers taught them when it came to race.

“They really helped me understand that I did the right thing. I talked to them but I also gave them hope. We can’t give up.

We have to see it for what it is. The reality is not always not going to be the reality—everyone doesn’t feel that way. Things are very different when it comes to talking to my children now, particularly when it comes to matters of race.”

Understanding the changing climate in media, Ryan advises students pursuing a career in journalism not to take it as a major in college.

“It’s a lot more to this job than holding up your phone and typing something and posting it—scaring everybody. I would say minor in it, but major in law, civics and political science because you’ll fall back on this.”

At the end of the day, between interviewing world leaders and common citizens—Ryan says her day is complete when she is at home with her two daughters.

“My balance is being home with my kids. Being in my space. Loving my children, watching a movie or being asleep in the house with them and the dog is running around. What level of crazy are we going to be in today—that’s going to always be there. What’s real to me is in another town, outside of Baltimore is my children—that’s my balance.”

Side note: April Ryan has been selected as the 2017 Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists; the award will be given to her on August 12 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. The annual award recognizes a black journalist who has a distinguished body of work that has extraordinary depth, scope and significance to people of the African Diaspora. www.chicagodefender.com

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Kids First Chicago and BUILD Host On The Table on Education

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer Chicago Public Schools’ latest school choice initiative, GoCPS, was the topic of conversation for an On the Table discussion hosted by Kids First Chicago and BUILD Chicago held at BUILD’s office, 5100 W. Roosevelt, on May 16.

Launched by the Chicago Community Trust (CCT) in 2014, On the Table is a day where dozens of rich and nuanced conversations addressing multiple issues across Chicago are held with the intended goal of fostering new relationships and creating a unifying experience. On the Table has grown significantly over the years from an estimated 11,500 participants in its first year to an estimated 55,000 participants in 2016. This year, almost 100,000 individuals, including those via social media, participated with On the Table, according to CCT. The CCT is a community foundation that uses philanthropy, civic engagement, and strategic grant making to create inroads into improving the lives of residents within the area.

With the launch of GoCPS, the school district is attempting to demystify and streamline the application process for 8th grade students applying to the high school of their choice. Through the GoCPS website, students and families have the ability to evaluate all district high schools--both within and outside a student’s neighborhood-- for consideration before submitting a single digital form for immediate consideration, response, and acceptance. If the student and/or family is dissatisfied with their final offer, they can resubmit their application.

Kids First Chicago and BUILD invited local school principals, school administrators, parents, and Chicago Public Schools Chief Education Officer Dr. Janice Jackson to join the On the Table dialogue. Jackson gave details about GoCPS and participants answered questions. She shared that although she has spoken at similar events, the ability to speak with parents was an element that made her “excited” to participate in On the Table. She said part of her leadership style is “being in the know” because it affords her the information to create effective policies.

“After coming today, it was reassuring to hear so many parents’ support along with their questions and concerns because they are the same ones we have identified and the ones we are working to fix,” said Jackson. “Even when we hear things that we don’t like to hear, we need to hear them to be successful.”

Jackson said some of the concerns she heard from the participants at her table were regarding the scale of GoCPS, its implementation and the single offer school process. She was also asked about how special needs students would be impacted and how she will limit racist practices throughout the process.

Jackson said it’s “a reality” that some neighborhood schools have a poor perception compared to their more highly regarded counterparts. She said greater investment from the school district for programming would be beneficial. www.chicagodefender.com

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(l-r) Jade Jenkins, Kids First Chicago; Kate Warach, Thrive; Daniel Anello, New Schools for Chicago; and Dr. Janice Jackson, Chief Education Officer of the Chicago Public Schools, all participated in an On the Table discussion.

“All of the schools are trying, I know what’s going on in these schools. There are hardworking teachers in there; I know there are principals leading in there, but some of them are taking on a really tremendous challenge [but] the reputation of the school proceeds them,” said Jackson.

Daniel Anello, Chief Executive Officer at New Schools for Chicago, called the concept for On The Table discussions “fantastic” given their open and fluid nature while addressing a particular issue.

“For our work for Kids First Chicago and New Schools for Chicago, it’s really about elevating families and parents into the discussion around the schools, and this is what that’s really about,” said Anello.

Anello stressed that emphasis should be placed on parents with students within CPS schools being given the opportunity to have their voices recognized by the district, and then for that input to go towards shaping policy.

Carmen Mahon, Project Manager at Michele Clark High School, said the perception of certain schools must change in order to accommodate all students. She highlighted that there are several issues that impact education beyond the classroom such as violence, trauma, and more.

She said she “loved” being a part of the discussion but hoped intentional action was happening as well.

“Students need to know that there are great choices in this community, and if there are not great choices, then we need to know why,” said Mahon.

The GoCPS application will open on Oct.1, however, between May and October, students and families are encouraged to explore new possibilities and options prior to filing out an application.

Updates will be released throughout the summer, according to Jackson.

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Ne-Yo: The World of Dance, Music & Philanthropy

By Mary L. Datcher Arts & Entertainment Editor Ne-Yo is one of the most prolific songwriters of our time, wearing various hats between producing his own album projects, appearing on the small and large screens, along with his philanthropic efforts. The pop music star has become a familiar household name.

Shaffer Chimere Smith grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, most of his childhood and was raised in a predominately female household—headed up by his mother. As a teenager, his mother gave him a pen and pad as a way to express his emotions and release some of the anger that had built up with the presence of his father. He immediately began the healing process of journaling and penning poems.

Throughout the next few years, Smith would find himself joining forces with various people in the music business—singing in a male band to eventually writing his first hit song “Let Me Love You” for R&B singer Mario. That led to a successful meeting with thenDef Jam president L.A. Reid, who signed the young singer/songwriter to a recording contract.

The three-time Grammy award-winning singer’s climb throughout the entertainment world has produced seven albums that included “Because of You” and R&B songs “Miss Independent” and “Spotlight.” His long list of film and television credits include “Save the Last Dance 2,”

Ne-Yo “Stomp the Yard,, “The Wiz Live!” and “Empire.” Ne-Yo’s appearance as a guest judge on “America’s Got Talent” gave fans and viewers an inside peep in his ability to give sound advice with tact, leading to his venture as a permanent judge on NBC’s new talent show “World of Dance.” The show includes judges Jennifer Lopez (also Executive Producer), Jenna Dewan Tatum and Derek Hough, premiering May 30.

During a visit to Chicago, the husband and father of three had a chance to discuss his role as a judge on the new television show and the impact of the music business.

Tell us about your new show,

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World of Dance.

The “World of Dance” is a dance competition show. I am one of the judges.

The reason that I got involved with this show—honestly—I didn’t have the desire to do anything like this. I took a break for a minute, got married and had kids. When I came back, I was able to come back to do music. When they started telling me about the show, that’s what really attracted me to it.

As a dancer, you’re constantly the guy behind the guy. You never get the spotlight yourself—you’re always in the background for whoever that artist is. In most cases, the dancers are working just as hard as the artist that they’re dancing behind. The reason that I joined this show was to help give the dancers the spotlight for the first time.

Dancers compete for the million-dollar grand prize. So, finally here’s a show that gives dancers the respect, recognition and the financial compensation they so absolutely deserve.

There are different dance competition shows that have come and gone. As a viewer, what can the audience expect that is different?

It’s the Olympics of dance competition shows. It’s not about your cousin saying she could do the “roger rabbit” really good. I just showed my age. [laughs] In order to touch this stage, you have to be the “best of the best.” There are names on the show that are unfamiliar, but everybody on this show literally is the best at what they do.

That’s one of the things that separates us from other dance shows. The million-dollar grand

prize will make anybody go that much harder.

As a singer/songwriter, how are you able to dictate who is one of the best dancers?

Everyone assumes that I’m a dancer. Jennifer Lopez started her career as a dancer so she has more knowledge of dancing than I do. [And Derek], he’s been dancing his entire life. What makes me qualified? I dance a little bit myself. Above all, I’m an entertainer.

As they look for more technical skills—I’m looking for the passion.

I’m looking for the person who is dancing like their life depends on it. I need to see that in your face and in your body as I’m watching you perform. Otherwise, why are you here?

Will this be based on a group style or individual dancers?

There’s groups, solos and juniors. By the end of this competition, there will be juniors versus solo acts or a group can compete against junior dancers. Everyone is that good to compete against each other.

We have major weight on our show. We’re going to either change somebody’s life or crush somebody’s dream.

Growing up, who were your mentors?

My mom was my mentor.

My mom has been my mentor throughout my life—she is the strongest person I know on the planet. Anything and everything she was into, I wanted to be a part of. I hated my singing voice when I was a kid because I didn’t sound like the people that my mom listened to. My mom used to listen to the O’Jays and The Temptations. She introduced me to Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder

songs because I had similar styles.

If it wasn’t for that, there would be no Ne-Yo. You just recently made a $2.3 million investment to benefit underprivileged youth in San Francisco. Can you talk about why you made this generous commitment?

I invested into the Hoberton School because tech is changing the face of the planet by the day. Every day and every second something is changing in regard to tech. If this is going to change the world—everyone should have access to it. People that look like us don’t have the access and sometimes the requirements to attend them.

There’s a clip going around where you’re in the studio with Mary J. Blige and she’s spilling out her heart about her ex-husband. What was going on while filming the documentary?

I know Mary and Kendu very well. I didn’t know all the details of the situation. I heard some names, but I like to get it from the horse’s mouth. She was letting me know what happened and who was involved and she didn’t want this person involved in her project. As she’s telling me this stuff, I was collecting the info to write about it for later. I can’t give you your emotions or your feelings. You have to give them to me and let me turn them into a song for it.

We get together, we eat some food, we have a therapy session and then I write a song.

As time goes on with musicians and artists, sometimes the hunger and passion may not be there anymore. Some feel they can put out an album and everyone will buy it. How do you keep it fresh?

I can’t speak for any other artists. All of us are different in the realm of our inspiration—this is why we do what we do. For me, keeping it fresh is just about remembering why I do it in the first place. I never really did this for the fame or recognition. Music was my therapy. Music saved my life.

What advice can you share for aspiring musicians and songwriters?

I received a lot of really good advice throughout my long career.

If you know in your heart of hearts this is where you’re supposed to be, then you can’t allow what people don’t know to stop you from getting there. You’re going to hear no, you’re not good enough.

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Foreign Objects: “Looking For The Man In The Mirror” Goodman Theater Presents OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR Playwright: Charles Smith Director: Chuck Smith Now Playing April 29 – June 4, 2017

By Rick & Brenda McCain Defender Contributing Writers Have you ever asked yourself, who am I? What is my purpose in life? And how do I get to what I am supposed to do? We live in a world where our goal in life is more valuable than life itself, and the meaning of who we are is far less significant than what we believe it means. Confusing? Well in Goodman Theatre’s new masterpiece called Objects In The Mirror, these are the questions that Shedrick Yarkpai had to endure at a young age. He was living a life that was forever changing in a world where the realism of who he was could suddenly have a fatal ending even before his life had a chance to live.

He had a name, but it couldn’t live. He has an existence, but it had to die. He had a family, but for him to live, they couldn’t survive. He had a nightmare that lived within him that no matter how hard he tried to kill it, it terrorized him and would not die.

It is said that a name can be changed

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to protect the innocent, however when you live in the war-torn West African coastal home of Liberia; changing your name means life. This young man of 14, had to choose between being a young militant soldier or running border to border from the ruins of civil war chaos. He had to make the decision between living with his mother and facing a tragic life of certain death or leaving her behind and accepting this new name that allows him to live in a whole new world filled with the promises of freedom. With great anguish and trepidation, he makes that decision to leave with his uncle and cousin where he begins a treacherous journey to gain his freedom, but it’s at the cost of losing his identity.

Playwright Charles Smith begins this compelling story with Shedrick Yarkpai, a Liberian refugee in his new home in Australia. Shedrick, now known as Zaza Workolo, due to the death of his cousin who joined one of the many young rebel recruits, is confronted with an all too familiar dilemma as he seeks to board a bus. Zaza tells his story to Mr. Mosher his Australian mentor who cares very deeply for him and his mentor’s delightful love for him, seeks to revenge this wrong that has afflicted Zaza. Plagued by his past, Shedrick is conflicted if he should proceed with the plans to right his wrong and begin to unfold his heartbreaking story about living in refugee camps and being one of the few “lucky”

ones that were granted resettlement papers into international sanctuary countries.

But most of these camps usually provided only false hopes after risking their lives crossing borders; many were left in these United Nations camps for decades with nothing more than a below poverty lifestyle.

His tales of life and death captivates Mr. Mosher which starts off a chain reaction of deception and deceptive ways of controlling Shedrick to follow his desire to free himself and claim his name or continue to live within the prison of his true identity so that others could live freely without fear.

Goodman Theatre touched the sky with this exceptional performance that will give theater aficionados goosebumps as they take a ride on the magnificent journey that forces us to look into our own mirror to see how fragile a life can be. Charles Smith as a playwright has taken us to another level of his ingenious skills of pen to paper to life as he recreates each moment of this breathtaking battle of the underlining decisions we make in lieu of what is best for others. Daniel Kyri who played Sherdick Kennedy Yarkpai and Allen Gilmore who played the uncle that became the father John Workolo was superb. Rick is a visual addict so he would have loved to have seen a more true to life scenery to draw us in even closer to the overall effect of living, traveling and surviving in war-torn

countries but acknowledged that the performance of the actors provided him with enough mental cognizance’s that he could visualize from within.

We highly recommend seeing this gripping, tragic and therapeutic story of life where a young man can say to himself “I’m gonna make a change, for once in my life, it’s gonna feel real good, gonna make a difference, gonna make it right.” For I, Shedrick Kennedy Yarkpai am looking at the man in the mirror!

The cast included: Daniel Kyri (Shedrick Kennedy Yarkpai) Breon Arzell (Zaza Workolo) Allen Gilmore (John Workolo) Ryan Kitley (Rob Mosher) Lily Mojekwu (Luopu Workolo)

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The Season of the Woman Black Girls Brunch produces another well-attended event for the fifth year at Darryl Petty’s new venue space. Presented by Blu Noir Media, this year’s theme—“The Season of the Woman” was hosted by WVON’s Micae Brown and Bonita. Great food catered and a champagne punch bar set the mood off to a terrific start with a special performance by R&B sensation, Terisa Griffin; a wake-up action call by Dr. Carol Adams; wisdom transfer provided by Jada Curry and Jade Crawford. Updates and announcements throughout the Sunday brunch was spearheaded by Deborah Farmer along with a special panel discussion.

Deborah Brown (Brown Farmer Group) and Singer/Songwriter, Terisa Griffin.

Black Girls Brunch vendor/Designer Yana Wilson and daughter. (Photos by Mary L. Datcher)

BGB Host Committee members.

Host Committee member, Glasetta Barksdale with a copy of Celebrity stylist, Telona Wilson and Nicole Cooper (mother of the Chicago Defender India Cooper) BGB benefactor.

Top Ladies of Distinction South Suburban Chicago Chapter Orchid Award Luncheon

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Discover the Unexpected is back! This year’s DTU journalism fellowship presented by the all-new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox in partnership with the National Newspaper Publishers Association has expanded beyond Howard University to include students from Spelman College, Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University. Our 8 DTU Fellows will share stories from Atlanta, Washington D.C., Raleigh and New Orleans. Our young journalists will explore and share stories from these rich strongholds of African American history and culture. Join them as they embark on this exciting journey of inspiration, education and discovery.

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BUSINESS

Black Spaces, Black Faces: ‘Some Like It Black’ is creating a Space For A Thriving Black Arts Café on the Southside

By Mike “Orie” Mosley Defender Guest Writer Black Spaces, Black Faces is a series of profile stories highlighting Black-owned safe spaces, businesses and venues in the Chicagoland area. Its goal is to provide an outlet for the Black consumer on how to continue to circulate the dollar in the Black community of Chicago.

Nestled on the South Side of Chicago at the intersection of 43rd and Cottage Grove sits a hidden gem. Some Like It Black, a Black-owned creative arts bar.

It’s been less than a year since the space has opened, but people are starting to notice. Founder Kelli Rich originally developed the name over 20 years ago, but it wasn’t until late last year that the physical location in Bronzeville came to life.

“Some Like It Black stemmed from a song I wrote back in 1999. The song praised all the wonderful qualities of black people,” Rich told the Defender.

The intimate venue is becoming a hub for conversation, a viable café-style workspace for young professionals and after work gatherings for live entertainment, art and poetry shows.

On any given day, you can hear live-music, poetry or neo-soul like playlists in the café blaring along 43rd street.

Not only is it working, but it’s also filling a void on the South Side. “We have poetry every Thursday, live music every Tuesday, art shows for up and coming artists in the community,” said Micah Crawford, Vice President. “Word of mouth has always been a tool that has brought people from many walks of life to our space. The vibe that we have created over the years has built a brand that speaks for itself.”

The café adds to a growing community of Black-owned spaces on 43rd street. It sits on the corner adjacent to Just Turkey, and just blocks from Room 43, along with a new Black-owned music venue expected to pop up within the next year. Some might even call it a resurgence of a Black Renaissance.

In addition to its entertainment, there are a couple of other notable things about Some Like It Black. It’s artwork and most certainly the food and refreshments.

If there’s one thing that stands out, it’s the café’s most popular drink, BLK GRL MGC. “BLK GRL MGC, surprisingly, was actually the last thing that made it on the menu,” said Crawford. “Activated charcoal

has many health benefits so I decided to add it to lemonade to tie into our name and beliefs.”

Some Like It Black not only has great food, but it provides a healthy alternative.

As food and liquor stores continue to dominate the Southside of Chicago, healthy, organic options are both a hot commodity and rarity these days. It’s why the owners wanted to provide this healthy

alternative.

“Our communities are stricken with food that does not have our best health interests at heart,” said Crawford. “We decided to add an organic cafe to Some Like It Black to offer an alternative to the consumers in the neighborhood. We have many organic options such as all of our smoothies and our meat is free of antibiotics and USDA certified organic.”

As stories on discrimination continue to unfold in neighborhoods like River North in Chicago, it’s very important for the Black community to support businesses created for us and by us, especially when gentrification appears to be creeping into neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Englewood, Bronzeville and South Shore.

“Supporting Black businesses is extremely important because we need to recycle our dollars within our communities,” said Crawford. “With gentrification strongly on the rise, it is imperative that we make our voice be heard through our economics.”

Some Like It Black is located at 810 E. 43rd Street. You can find more information about the cafe via their Facebook page, @SomeLikeItBlack.

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Black-owned eatery has best brunch in downtown Chicago!

By Starex Smith Defender Contributing Writer Starex Smith, aka “The Hungry Black Man,” toured many great Black-owned Chicago eateries with his team from Miami.

My favorite brunch spot in all of Chicago, the incomparable Batter and Berries, is located at 2748 N Lincoln Ave. Eater and other ratings publications, except for some odd reason ZAGAT, have all recognized the value of this delicious eatery by ranking it in the top 5 brunch spots in Chicago.

At Batter and Berries, I started with their Cluck & Gravy ($9), house made biscuits served with a southern homemade chicken sausage gravy, coleslaw and an egg. The gravy is on the sweeter rather than salty side, with the biscuit delivering needed salt flavor in addition to being soft and buttery. I recommend this dish for the true biscuit lover. You may want to skip the gravy and simply get the biscuit with your meal and some jelly or preserves.

My next order was a gastronomic masterpiece-- their version of chicken and waffles. The Cluck-N-Gaufre (Goof) ($13) is a chicken-stuffed sweet potato waffle topped with a delicious fried chicken breast, drizzled in a nutmeg hot sauce and finally topped with a sweet maple butter.

Lord, give me strength! This creation was EVERYTHING! If you are a true foodie, this entree will satisfy every ounce of your being. Savory, sweet, hot, and a hint of spice from the nutmeg provides the taste buds with just about every sensation the good Lord provides.

There is a specific way you MUST eat this dish to truly enjoy it, so be sure to ask the server how it’s done! (Check out the video on Chicagodefender.com if you can’t wait.) Since returning home to Miami I have craved this waffle several times, wondering if Uber Eats would drive there and back.

Up next was yet another winner! I wanted to try each one of Batter and Berries’ French Toast dishes. One order was only $10, so here we go! First up was the Blueberry French Toast, a brioche bread dipped in house made blueberry batter and topped with fresh blueberries. Father God, help me for I have committed the sin of lust! I felt dirty eating such an indulgent and decadent French Toast, only to be topped by the Lemon French Toast, a brioche bread dipped in house made lemon batter, topped with lemon zest, house-candied walnuts.

Get behind me Satan! My stomach will not continue to grow, but yield abs for the summer! Nope, not today as my fork dove into the Caramel French Toast, a brioche bread dipped in house made caramel batter, topped with house-candied walnuts, caramel sauce and their signature maple butter. Nearing the end of my pathetic attempt to reject the Devil and his temptations, I fully committed to devouring these irresistible slices of taste bud bliss with the last (but not least) French Toast, the Strawberry French Toast, a brioche bread dipped in house made strawberry batter and topped with fresh strawberries.

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was one more piece of French Toast left.

Their weekly special was some supernatural concoction including goodness drizzled all over with cinnamon toast crunch bits throughout. I honestly blacked out from the amazing flavor so you’ll have to ask them about that one. I just know it is sinful and unlike any other French Toast in these parts.

Attempting to regain my soul, I ordered something a little more traditional to get my mind right. As a foodie, we can’t push the envelope too far, or there will be no turning back. I settled for the 2748 Steak Sandwich ($14), a rib eye steak with grilled onions, mushrooms, pepper jack cheese and romesco sauce served with a side of fries. Each nostalgic bite bought me back to my hometown of Miami and eating with my friends at the small Cuban spots ordering a steak sandwich. This is a MUST HAVE for sure.

I couldn’t help myself. I just couldn’t leave this place and not try the pancakes.

We put in an order of their delicious pancakes and had absolutely no regrets. Fluffy, buttery, and hearty, these pancakes are no frills, and should be drizzled sparingly with hot syrup as not to take away from its amazing flavor. It’s not one of those flavorless pancakes you need a lot of syrup on so remember sparingly! And ask for your syrup to be heated in order to get a true heightened pancakes experience…you’re welcome!

Batter and Berries was worth two visits from me; one to simply dine in and try the place, and the second for my review.

That’s usually my method, but ladies and gentleman, I made a third visit simply because the food was outstanding.

Centrally located and super close to downtown Chicago made this place not only convenient but trendy. As a Blackowned establishment, I felt proud to see experienced chefs, managers, hostess, and servers delivering quality service to an extremely diverse clientele. This will definitely go down as one of my favorite brunch spots in the entire nation. It certainly gets the HUNGRY BLACK MAN’S approval and a 10 out of 10. You can check out our second visit for our Facebook live review below. Reach Batter and Berries by phone at (773) 248-7710.

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In the MIXX: Summertime Begins, House Music Rules and Politics as Usual

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Arts and Entertainment Editor As we prepare for Memorial Day weekend festivities, Chicagoans understand this is the launch for summer activities and vacations. I’m extraordinarily geeked because summer also marks the plan for plenty of festivals, picnics Mary L. Datcher and concerts.

Before we begin name-dropping some highlights around town, we must press pause and digress on the growing concerns of Mayor Emanuel’s budget proposal to keep CPS schools open, preventing a shorter school year.

Some Black aldermen are on board with the mayor’s plan because there hasn’t been a better one proposed, but serious questions must be asked—how many times must the city borrow before there is no more left to borrow? What are the preparations for next year’s school budget and how many teacher and administrative jobs will be affected? The hardest hit will be schools in Black and Brown communities and rumors of another wave of school closings will not be a good look for the Emanuel administration.

One Chicago Campaign DuSable Museum of African American History was used as a beautiful backdrop on Sunday for the city of Chicago’s newly launched campaign, “One Chicago.”

The “Kumbaya”-like anthem is a rallying cry to maintain the message of Chicago’s history of cultural diversity and maintaining our sanctuary city status. The video showcased real Chicago residents from diverse cultural, religious and racial backgrounds—driving home the message of unity and equality. As much as we would love to drink the Kool-Aid and buy into this message, we just can’t believe Chicago is not segregated or that some unions do not welcome Black contractors. Many construction projects that the mayor brags about showing economic strength in the city still show few Black workers at construction sites.

As guns flood our communities and police officers hold down street corners— watching but begrudgingly making arrests—we also cringe at what this summer holds for us.

No Love Lost The Illinois GOP party is gunning for Illinois Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker. They are calling out Pritzker for applying property tax breaks on a mansion that was bought next door to his home with renovations that have been estimated at $150,000. There is no one living on the property at this point (and hasn’t been since it was purchased in 2008) and by using a vacancy provision (given

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Avery Sunshine

to encourage development and rehabilitation) to reduce his taxes—Republicans are calling Pritzker’s move another example of property tax fraud. While partisanship dealings are the norm in Springfield, Democratic Rep. Robert Martwick and House Speaker Mike Madigan are being accused by the GOP for protecting their closest ally.

Where there’s a threat, you go after it and try to chip away at it so it’s interesting that neither Democratic candidates Chris Kennedy and Alderman Ameya Pawar have become the subjects of character assassinations by the Illinois GOP party.

Meanwhile, fellow billionaire and friend Ken Griffin dumps $20 million into Gov. Rauner’s war chest. Wow, now that’s a powerful friendship!

Birthday Shout-outs Belated birthday wishes and hugs to House music DJ and producer Ron Trent on May 23. Blue 1647 founder and social activist Emile Cambry; Westside favorite and long-time DJ John Young; Two Yards Bangin’ Producer Dwaine Yokley; and Chicago broadcast journalist Bill Campbell celebrate on May 25. Best wishes to Gospel music tastemaker Lisa Wheeler on May 26. The Gemini love continues for House music pioneer and singer Keith Nunnally; Executive Director of LINKS Scholars Roslind Buford; Chicago Rap artist, Jah-Rista and Universal Music Regional Manager Maurice Harley on May 27. Much love to Chicago native and radio on-air personality Don Black on May 28 and ABC-7 news journalist Eveyln Holmes, who kicks up her heels on May 29.

Memorial Day Weekend Must-do’s Kicking off the pre-Memorial Day celebrations is the Chicago House Music Conference hosted at the Chicago Cul-

tural Center. The conference opens up on Thursday, May 25 with a sneak peek into the House Legacy Project rehearsal led by House music DJ and producer Joe Smooth starting at 11:00am. Other panels that day include House Preservation: Cultivating the Next Generation of Practitioners, Sound of the City: Ableton for House Music and two other panels. On Friday evening from 6pm9pm, the final panel discussion will feature From Drum Machines to Laptops: The Evolution of House Music and The Business of House Music: Labels, DJs and Merchandise in the New Economy.

This is the first continuous line-up of panel discussions that centers around the House music community. Panelists include DJ Pierre, Jerry King, Larissa Johnson, Vince Lawrence, Hugo Hutchinson, Terry Hunter, Anthony Nicholson, Craig Loftis, First Lady, Jacqulyn Guerrero and many other notable industry leaders.

All panels will take place onsite and there is no admission charge to attend.

Also, make sure to attend the city’s largest House music celebration at Millennium Park on Saturday, May 27 with a stellar line-up of live performances and DJs playing from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bring your water bottle and towel because it’s about dancing your heart out!

Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Avery Sunshine will be in Chicago on Sunday, May 28 performing at the South Shore Cultural Center. She is gearing up for her new CD release, TWENTY SIXTY FOUR. Chicago loves her charisma and downhome Soul anthems. If her recent video performance on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ is any indication of what to expect from the Shanachie Entertainment release—her fans will not be disappointed.

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One of my favorite West Loop festivals, the Randolph Street Market Festival, is a great way to try out some of the culinary stylings from the area’s restaurants and vendors. It’s not free so make sure you purchase tickets online at their website or walk-up is permitted. The event has grown as the neighborhood has seen a rise in more residential lofts and tech offices of Google, LinkedIn and Facebook.

It’s that time again where the family can enjoy some free summertime fun that doesn’t hit your pockets. Navy Pier’s fireworks return on Wednesdays (9:30 p.m.) and Saturdays (10:15 p.m.) beginning Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Every Wednesday and Saturday, enjoy the colorful display over Lake Michigan to the rock tunes of the legendary Rolling Stones. Unfortunately, the best view from upper East Wacker Drive will be limited as construction is currently underway—so find an alternate viewing spot.

For the party goers, make sure to check The Promontory’s event calendar because Shalamar original member Jody Watley returns on May 26; Party Noire presents Deep & Buck on May 28 and BODY presents BANG! on May 29.

After the BBQ outing on Monday, City Winery presents R&B songtress Vivian Green for two shows on May 29.

Morris “Butch” Stewart, Jr. In Memorial Our condolences and prayers to the Stewart family as they mourn the passing of Morris “Butch” Stewart, Jr. At 64, Stewart died last Friday due to complications from surgery. The man behind familiar theme songs to the Oprah Winfrey Show and the Tom Joyner Morning Show was a musician and producer. Born in Chicago, Stewart grew up in Harvey, Ill., and later attended DePaul University. He soon married his sweetheart, Brenda Mitchell, and began to build a budding career working as background vocalists for Ramsey Lewis and later Earth, Wind and Fire.

In 1978, Stewart established JoyArtMusic, creating jingles for some of the top creative agencies, becoming a one-stop destination for television and radio shows.

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MAY May 25 Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus and London Gay Men’s Chorus A joint concert called Love is Great with selections from their spring programs.

Includes sacred choral pieces to Beatles music.

7:30 p.m.

Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University Tickets: $25 For more information, visit www.cgmc. org/get-tickets or call 773-296-0541.

June 17 UNCF “A MIND IS…” Gala Hyatt Regency Hotel 151 East Wacker Regency Ballroom Black-Tie 6 p.m.

For ticket information, contact UNCF at 312-845-2200 or email Latina.brooks@ uncf.org June 23 Musical Arts Institute Gala Concert Joins us for an event of elegant Soul, Jazz, R&B and Funk, featuring Maysa and Michael Manson.

Logan Center for the Performing Arts 915 E. 60th St., Chicago For tickets, go to www.musicalartsinstitute.org or call 773-253-8606.

May 28 Annual Men’s Day Speaker: Charles H. Ramsey, former commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department St. Mark United Methodist Church 8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave. 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

For more info: (773) 846-2992 or email: office@stmarkumcchicago.org.

June 3 Chicago Gospel Run 5K and Kids Run/ Walk Oakwood Street Beach 8 a.m.

Online registration open until May 31 or when race reaches capacity.

To register or for more information, go to gospelrun.com June 3 DuSable Men of Distinction Come out to a celebration and fundraising event sponsored by DuSable Alumni Coalition for Action.

The New Martinique 8200 S. Cicero Burbank, IL 12-4:30 p.m.

Donation: $60 per person For more information, call (773) 8461005

June 28 3rd Annual House Club Tour Pub Crawl Chicago South Side - South Loop to Morgan Park Thousands of House crawlers will “Get on the Bus” as the organizers introduce them to an Expanded group of restaurants, bars, and a brewery. The showcase will highlight local busiensses and celebrate the sub-genres of House Music played throughout the city of Chicago with a talented group of DJs. Contact: houseclubtour.com

Charles H. Ramsey June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15 (Third Fridays) Exploring the rich artistic culture of Bronzeville!

Continuous rotating trolleys at each gallery in 15-minute intervals, with periodic stopsat local establishments.

Free admission 6-9 p.m.

Participating Establishments: Blanc Gallery 4445 South King Drive. blancchicago.com Bronzeville Artist Lofts 436 East 47th St.

bronzeville-artist-lofts.com Faie Afrikan Art 1005 East 43rd St. faieafrikanart.com Gallery Guichard 436 East 47th St. galleryguichard.com Little Black Pearl Art & Design 1060 East 47th St. blackpearl.org South Side Community Art Center 3831 South Michigan Ave. sscartcenter.org

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THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • May 24 - 30, 2017 17

M E M O R I E S Leak & Sons Funeral Home

O’NEIL Nancy O’Neil ….. Wake was held: Friday, May 19, 2017; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel. Funeral was held: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Internment: Sangerville Church of The Brothering Cemetery 26 Vance Road. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MAGGETTE SR. Elijah Maggette, Sr. …..Wake was held: Friday, May 19, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Oakwoods. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HALL Marion Hall ….. Wake was held: Friday, May 19, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Messiah Baptist Church, 10400 S. Halsted. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Abraham Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

OMOLE Ayokunle Omole ….. Wake was held: Friday, May 19, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Edward Athletic Event Center, 55 Phelps Ave. Funeral was held: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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

PERRY Alice Perry ….. Visitation was held: Friday, May 19, 2017; 6:00 p.m.

– 9:00 a.m. @ Chapel (Slumber Room). Memorial was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Internment: Abraham Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

COOLEY Kevin Cooley ….. Memorial was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Crestwood Christian Center, 4925 Midlothian Turnpike. Funeral was held: Not Scheduled.

Internment: Private.

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

ROBINSON Ezekiel Robinson ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. Internment: Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GLINSEY Molly Glinsey ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ South Park B.C., 3722 S. King Dr. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Private. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WEBB Latosha Webb ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

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

Internment: Evergreen Cemetery.

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

KIRKMAN Abner Krikman ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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ROBERTSON Ernest Robertson ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road.

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

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

MC NEAL Estella Mc Neal ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Life Center Church, 5500 S. Indiana Ave. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GOODMAN Michael Goodman ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ St. Andrew Temple, 1743 W. Marquette Road. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. Internment: Oakridge Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ROBINSON Stephanie Robinson ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ St. Mark B. C., 14618 S. Lincoln. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Internment: Homewood Cemetery.

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

TAYLOR III Norman Taylor, III ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ New Bethleham #4, 8850 S. Cottage Grove. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

BEARD Nadine Beard ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Shiloh Baptist Church, 10540 S. Halsted. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Internment: Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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

MC KEEVER Ruthie Mc Keever ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral was held: 1:30 p.m. –2:30 p.m.

Internment: Private. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567; BARRON Bonnie Barron ….. Wake was held: Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Bethlehem Star M.B. Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove. Funeral was held: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Internment: Private. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567; HERNANDEZ Leona Hernandez ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford.

Funeral was held: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Internment: Private. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BURNS Calvin Burns ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 5:00 p.m.

– 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel. Funeral was held: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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

RUTLEDGE Shanta Rutledge ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel King.

Funeral was held: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Internment: Private. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MOODY Johnnie Moody ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel. Funeral was held: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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

BRAZIL Julius Brazil ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Union Tabernacle Baptist Church, 6623 S. Stewart Ave. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. Internment: Abraham Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567

BOWEN Wynter Bowen ….. Wake was held: Monday, May 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Lumford.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: St. Mary’s Cemetery.

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

WOODS Clarice Woods ….. Wake was held: Monday, May 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SKINNER Ernest Skinner ….. Wake: Thursday, May 25, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ Living Springs Riverdale Mins. Center, 14000 Clark. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BLUE Willie Blue ….. Wake: Thursday, May 25, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Lunford. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. Interment: Homewood Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

EASTER Claude Easter ….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 1:00 p.m.

– 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel. Funeral was held: 2:00 p.m. – 312:00 p.m.

Internment: Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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

LITTLE Sandra Little ….. Wake was held: Monday, May 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LEWIS Tatyanna Lewis ….. Wake: Friday, May 26, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ Mt. Pisgah B. C., 4600 S. King Dr. 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.

HICKS Alberta Hicks ….. Memorial was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Shiloh Baptist Church, 9211 S. Justine. Funeral: Not Scheduled. Internment: Private.

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

HOPSON, SR. Gregory Hopson, Sr. ….. Wake was held: Monday, May 22, 2017; 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson.

Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Interment: Private Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GRIFFIN Tommie Griffin ….. Wake: Friday, May 26, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Private Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WARE James Ware ….. Wake was held: Sunday, May 21, 2017; 1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

RODGERS, SR. Theodis Rodgers, Sr. ….. Wake was held: Monday, May 22, 2017; 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral was held: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Interment: Oakhill Cemetery.

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

WARD Freddie Ward ….. Wake: Friday, May 26, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

PRYOR Clark Pryor ….. Memorial was held: Sunday, May 21, 2017; 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel. Funeral: Not Scheduled. Interment: Private Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BRADLEY McKinney Bradley ….. Wake was held: Sunday, May 21, 2017; 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel. Funeral: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Interment: Private Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JORDAN Jeanette Jordan ….. Memorial was held: Sunday, May 21, 2017; 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford.

Funeral: Not Scheduled. Interment: Private Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LUCAS James Lucas ….. Wake was held: Sunday, May 21, 2017; 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson. Funeral: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Interment: Union Hill Church Cemetery.

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

RUTH Cloteal Ruth ….. Vistation was held: Sunday, May 21, 2017; 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. @ Pleasant Green B.C., 144 W. 59th. Street. Funeral was held: Monday, May 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WATKINS Roosevelt Watkins ….. Wake was held: Monday, May 22, 2017; 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson. Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment: Veterans Cemetery.

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

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HANCOCK, JR. Wayman Hancock, Jr. ….. Wake was held: Tuesday, May 23, 2017; 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson. Funeral: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Interment: Private Cemetery.

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

PITTS Henry Pitts ….. Wake: Wednesday, May 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BILLINGSLEY Brenda Billingley …..

Wake: Wednesday, May 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CHANDLER Marvin Chandler …..

Wake: Wednesday, May 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ St. Peter Church, 14115 S. Clair. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. Interment: St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MERRICK Soynia Merrick ….. Wake: Thursday, May 25, 2017; Contact Funeral Home for Time. @ Chapel. Funeral: Contact Funeral Home for Time.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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

WILLIAMS Marvin Chandler ….. Wake: Thursday, May 25, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. Interment: Graceland Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

PEAKE Hattie Peake ….. Wake: Friday, May 26, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ Faith Temple Baptist Church, 6201 S. Wolcott Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood South Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DAVIS Audrey Davis ….. Wake: Friday, May 26, 2017; 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. @ Family of Faith, 6701 S. Blackstone. Funeral: 12:00 p.m.

– 1:00 p.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CLARK Elinda Clark ….. Wake: Friday, May 26, 2017; 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel. Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Interment: Private Cemetery.

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

CLAUSELL Rayford Clausell ….. Wake: Saturday, May 27, 2017; 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. @ Beautiful Zion Baptist Church, 1406 W. 64th. Street.

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.

WASHINGTON Terry Washington ….. Wake: Saturday, May 27, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MUDADA Ajamu Mudada ….. Wake: Saturday, May 27, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. 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.

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FREEMAN Curtis Freeman ….. Wake: Saturday, May 27, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ Calvary Temple B.C., 4426 S. Princeton Ave. 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.

OBENG Kwame Obeng ….. Wake: Saturday, May 27, 2017; 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel King. Funeral: 7:00 p.m.

– 8:00 p.m. Interment: Shipping to Ghana Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BEASLEY Andrew Beasley ….. Wake: Tuesday, May 30, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

KEMP Patti Kemp ….. Wake: Wednesday, May 31, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. Interment: St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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METCALFE Everlee Metcalfe ….. Wake was held: Friday, May 19, 2017; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Carter Temple C.M.E. Church 7841 South Wabash Avenue. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Internment: Oak Hill Cemetery, Chicago, IL Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com BROWNRIDGE Pernorise Brownridge, Sr. …..

Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Internment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, IL Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

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NESBITT William Nesbitt….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 20, 2017; 9:00 a.m.

– 10:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Internment: Lincoln Cemetery, Worth, IL Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com LAMBERT Emmanuel Lambert ….. Wake was held: Monday, May 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m. . – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home, Ltd. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Internment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood, IL. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com BARNER Susie Mae Barner ….. Wake was held: Tuesday, May 23, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ New Beginnings Church 6650 South King Drive. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Internment: Restvale Cemetery Alsip, IL. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com ABERNATHY Ralph Abernathy ….. Wake will be held: Wednesday, May 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist 7000 South Michigan Avenue. Funeral well be held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Internment: Oak Woods Cemetery Chicago, IL. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com McINTOSH Aaron McIntosh ….. Wake will be held: Thursday, May 25, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com HARTFIELD John Hartfield….. Wake will held: Friday, May 26, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ St. John De LaSalle Catholic Church 10205 south King Drive. Funeral will be held: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Internment: To Be Determined.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

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TINSLEY Veronica Tinsley….. Wake Will be held: Friday, May 26, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ St. James Church of God in Christ 11720 South Lowe. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Internment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, IL Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com HOLMES Cleo L. Holmes ….. Wake will be held: Saturday, May 27, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Internment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, IL Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com LOVELACE Eldridge Lovelace ….. Wake will be held: Saturday, May 27, 2017; 10:00 a.m. . – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home, Ltd. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Internment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood, IL. Tuesday, May 30, 2017, 11:00 a.m.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com

LEGAL NOTICE CALAHAN

ATTENTION If you are a former 10/1/99 CHA leaseholder who has an interest in exercising your right to return, please read the information listed below.

The Draft Tenant Selection Plan (TSP), Lease, and other documents that will apply to resident occupancy at Ravenswood Senior Living are available for review and comments.

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HUMPHREY Carolyn Humphrey..…..Wake was held: Monday, May 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

WHITERS Nelda Whiters..…..Wake: Wednesday, May 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ John J. Thurston Chapel, New Covenant Church, 754 E. 77th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 7234400.

WALKER Mary Walker..…..Wake: Friday, May 26, 2017; 11:00 a.m. @ Zion Hill MBC, 1460 West 78th Street Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

WILLIAMS Roberta Williams..…..Wake: Saturday, May 27, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Evening Star Baptist Church, 2050 W. 59th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

LEGAL NOTICE

Ravenswood Senior Living will be located in the Lincoln Square community area of Chicago, IL. Units within this development will be available for eligible 10/1/1999 senior leaseholders (age 62 & over) who have yet to satisfy their right of return under the Relocation Rights Contract and eligible public housing applicants. The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), to bring housing opportunities to the Northwest Side of Chicago, has worked in consultation with the developer to draft a TSP and Lease for use at Ravenswood Senior Living.

The 30-day public comment period will be held for CHA to receive oral and written comments on May 19 (8 a.m.) and ends June 20, 2017 (5 p.m.). While CHA encourages and welcomes all residents and the community-at-large to review the proposed updates to the TSP and attend the hearing, you are not required to attend the public comment hearing in order to submit comments. The date, time, and location of the public comment hearing is as follows: •May 31, 2017 6:00 pm: Ella Flagg Young Apts, 4645 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL Public housing residents and the public may submit comments on the Ravenswood Senior Living Draft TSP, Lease, and other documents during the public comment period. All comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 20, 2017.

Copies of the Ravenswood Senior Living TSP, Lease, & other documents will be available beginning May 19, 2017 until June 20, 2017 (5 p.m.) at the following locations: •CHA and HCV Administrative Offices 60 E Van Buren St •Central Advisory Council Office 243 E 32nd St •HCV Regional Office – South 10 W 35th St •HCV Regional Office – West 2750 W Roosevelt Rd •Family Investment Center (FIC) 4859 S Wabash St •Chinese Mutual Aid Association 1016 W Argyle St •LUCHA 3541 W North Ave •Claretian Associates 9108 S Brandon Ave •www.thecha.org Mail comments to:

Chicago Housing Authority Attention: Ravenswood Senior Living Draft TSP & Lease 60 E. Van Buren Street, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60605 commentontheplan@thecha.org Ravenswood Senior Living Draft TSP & Lease

Fax comments to: Subject:

(312) 913-7837 Ravenswood Senior Living Draft TSP & Lease

If you have a question about this notice, please call the CHA at 312.913-7300.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please call 312.913.7690.

TTY 866.331.3603

THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS/ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT BID FOR: Concrete Repair at Altgeld Murray Invitation for Bid EVENT NO.: 2130 (2017) All questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned event no later than June 16, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. CST. PRE-BID MEETING: May 30, 2017 at 11:00 am CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 13th floor, Bid-Bond Room,

Chicago, IL June 26, 2017 at 11:00 am CST via the CHA Supplier Portal

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://supplier.thecha.org Funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The subsequent contract shall be subject to the applicable compliance standards and procedures of Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, Equal Opportunity and other provisions as specifically set in the specification. The Authority encourages participation by joint ventures, minority business enterprises, and women business enterprise firms.

LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION ALL VENDORS THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS/ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT BID FOR: Supply Heat Return Valves Invitation for Bid.: 2173 (2017) All Questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned Event no later than June 5, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. CST. PRE-Bid MEETING:

May 26, 2017 at 11:00 am CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 13th floor, Room 1315, Chicago, IL

Bid DUE DATE/TIME:

June 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. CST.via the CHA Supplier Portal

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON LINE AT: https://supplier.thecha.org Funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The subsequent contract shall be subject to the applicable compliance standards and procedures of Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, Equal Opportunity and other provisions as specifically set in the specification. The Authority encourages participation by joint ventures, minority business enterprises, and women business enterprise firms.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE INVITATION TO BID TO METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO Sealed proposals, endorsed as below, will be deposited in the sealed bid depository located in the lobby of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Administration Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, from the date of the Invitation to Bid, up to 11:00 A.M. on the bid opening date, and will be opened publicly by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management or her designee at 11:00 A.M. on the stated bid opening date below for: CONTRACT 16-803-21 FURNISH, DELIVER, AND INSTALL HVAC SYSTEMS AT THE CALUMET WATER RECLAMATION PLANT Estimated Cost: $180,000.00 Bid Deposit: $9,000.00 Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Walk-Through: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 10:00 a.m. Chicago Time Mandatory Technical Pre-Bid Conference:

Immediately Following Walk-Through Calumet Water Reclamation Plant

Administration Building Conference Room

400 E. 130th St. Chicago, Illinois 60628 Bid Opening: June 13, 2017 CONTRACT 17-618-12 FURNISH AND DELIVER HVAC AND REFRIGERATION PARTS AND SERVICES (RE-BID) Estimated Cost: $271,900.00 Bid Deposit: $13,600.00 Mandatory Technical Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 10:00 a.m. Chicago Time Calumet Water Reclamation Plant Administration Building Conference Room

400 E. 130th St. Chicago, Illinois 60628 Bid Opening: June 13, 2017 CONTRACT 17-708-31 INSTALLATION OF DISC FILTERS AT THE HANOVER PARK WATER RECLAMATION PLANT Estimated Cost: $1,500,000.00 Bid Deposit: $75,000.00 Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Walk-Through: Tuesday, June 6, 2017

10:00 a.m. Chicago Time Mandatory Technical Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, June 6, 2017

11:00 a.m. Chicago Time

Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plant

1200 E. Sycamore Hanover Park, Illinois 60133 Bid Opening: June 20, 2017 Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, Appendix C, and the Multi-Project Labor Agreement are required on these Contracts listed above: 16-803-21, 17-618-12, and 17-708-31. ******************************************************************************************************* The above is an abbreviated version of the Notice- Invitation to Bid. A full version which includes a brief description of the project and/or service can be found on the District’s website, www.mwrd.org; Click the Contracts and Proposal quick link on the District’s Home page. Go to Contracts Currently Being Advertised and click for further information.

Specifications, proposal forms and/or plans may be obtained from the Department of Procurement & Materials Management, Room 508, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, Monday - Friday, between 8:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Documents, unless stated above to the contrary, will be mailed in response to a fax request (#312/7513042). The vendor may also download specifications, proposal forms and/or plans online from the District’s website, www.mwrd.org. No fee is required for the contract documents unless stated above.

All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1et.seq.), where it is stated in the Invitation to Bid Page.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals if deemed in the public’s best interest.

Chicago, Illinois May 24, 2017

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS/ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR: ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL EVENT NO.: 2207 (2017) All Questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned Event no later than May 30, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. CST. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING:

May 24, 2017 at 11:00 am CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 12th Floor Loft, Chicago, IL

PROPOSAL DUE DATE/TIME: June 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. CST

via the CHA Supplier Portal SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON LINE AT: https://supplier.thecha.org Funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The subsequent contract shall be subject to the applicable compliance standards and procedures of Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, Equal Opportunity and other provisions as specifically set in the specification. The Authority encourages participation by joint ventures, minority business enterprises, and women business enterprise firms.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D17150877 on the May 17, 2017. Under the Assumed Name of GLAM WORLD FOR GLAM GIRLS with the business located at 1829 N. MASON, CHICAGO, IL 60639. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/ partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: MARY ELIZABETH JORDAN-JOHNSON Complete Address: 1829 N. MASON, CHICAGO, IL 60639, 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. D17150724 on the May 2, 2017. Under the Assumed Name of LNL FOODS with the business located at 3440 S. COTTAGE GROVE 608, CHICAGO, IL 60616. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: LLOYD GRIFFIN Complete Address: 3440 S. COTTAGE GROVE 608, CHICAGO, IL 60616, USA

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Account Executive Skills and Qualifications: Presentation Skills, Microsoft Office, Client Relationships, Emphasizing Excellence, Energy Level, Negotiation, Prospecting Skills, Meeting Sales Goals, Creativity, Sales Planning, Independence, Motivation for Sales For consideration, email resume to dlewis@chicagodefender. com

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C L A S S I F I E D S PROPERTY FOR SALE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR LXS 2007-8H, ASSET-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2007-8H; Plaintiff, vs.

INEZ LINDSEY; SHERRIAN T. PORTER; Defendants, 16 ch 11101 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-29-213-011-0000.

Commonly known as 7227 South Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL 60621.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

16-007697 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BENJAMIN BROWN, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; KEONA BROWN, ELMORIO BROWN; JAMINET BROWN; JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO BENJAMIN BROWN, DECEASED; Defendants, 15 CH 11770 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 26-06-407-038-0000.

Commonly known as 2816 East 93rd Street, Chicago, IL 60617.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

15-011860 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PROSPECT MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, vs.

OLUKOYEJO O. OYESIKU Defendants, 15 CH 14509 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 30, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 21-31-419-004-0000.

Commonly known as 8509 South Exchange Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

15-024076 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.KEM L. DAVIS, MAQUEDA DAVIS Defendants 14 CH 019423 8319 S. ADA 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 March 10, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 19, 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 8319 S. ADA STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32-304-007-0000.

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 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 14-14-19894.

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.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DAVID HESTER, OLD NATIONAL BANK S/I/I TO PRAIRIE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 14 CH 19753 4349 SOUTH SHIELDS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 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 4349 SOUTH SHIELDS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-04-407-0060000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with detached two car garage.

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 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500.

Please refer to file number 9266.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CONRAD COCHRAN, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CONRAD COCHRAN, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CONRAD COCHRAN, DECEASED, MADELINE COCHRAN, SOUTH COMMONS PHASE I CONDOMINIUM, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF CONRAD COCHRAN, DECEASED Defendants 15 CH 07514 2941 S. Michigan Ave., Unit 209 Chicago, IL 60616 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 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 2941 S. Michigan Ave., Unit 209, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Index No. 17-27-310-093-1018 fka 17-27-310-086.

The real estate is improved with a residential condominium.

The judgment amount was $49,500.79.

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 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 Please refer to file number 2120-10551-ST. 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 File No. 2120-10551-ST Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 07514 TJSC#: 37-3345 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-DO1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-DO1 Plaintiff, -v.YIREH R. GILL, CITY OF CHICAGO, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SOUTH COMMONS PHASE I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 14486 2941 S. MICHIGAN AVE., UNIT 410 Chicago, IL 60616 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 7, 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 2941 S. MICHIGAN AVE., UNIT 410, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Index No. 17-27-310-093-1047 Vol. 513.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $163,068.96.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 15-2551.

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. 15-2551 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 14486 TJSC#: 37-3909 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 EASTERN SAVINGS BANK, FSB; Plaintiff, vs.

CHARLES JONES, AN INDIVIDUAL; AVENELL JONES, AN INDIVIDUAL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 14653 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 23, 2017, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-36-227-013.

Commonly known as 8247 South Merrill, Chicago, IL 60617.

The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashieru2019s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O’Donoghue, LLC, 2550 West Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008. (847) 590-8700.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006WF2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006WF2; Plaintiff, vs.

NICOLE B. WILLIAMS; TARGET NATIONAL BANK, FKA RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; THE CITY OF CHICAGO; HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC.; Defendants, 16 CH 14262 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 5, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-05-315-026-0000.

Commonly known as 9224 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP.; CSAB MORTGAGE-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-4 Plaintiff, vs.

LAUREN GOTTLIEB; CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A CERTAIN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 6TH DAY OF APRIL, 2009 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 8002352908 Defendants, 16 CH 15059 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-05-212-016-0000.

Commonly known as 8845 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60620.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.DAVID L BURCHETT, JUANA BURCHETT, TOWN OF CICERO Defendants 2016 CH 11132 8238 SOUTH HOUSTON 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 January 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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: Commonly known as 8238 SOUTH HOUSTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-230-038-0000.

The real estate is improved with a 2 unit with a detached 2 car garage.

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 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 257840.

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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.MICHELE D. KIMBROUGH, CREDICORP, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 013920 443 E. 45TH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60653 NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF ELDORIS J. MASON, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 12TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1977 KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1070348, LISA MASON, AS HEIR OF ELDORIS J. MASON, JOHN MASON, JR., AS HEIR OF ELDORIS J. MASON, ROBERT MASON, AS HEIR OF ELDORIS J. MASON, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ELDORIS J. MASON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 8721 8940 S. EUCLID 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 March 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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: Commonly known as 8940 S. EUCLID AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-01-124-034-0000 Vol. 279.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $152,219.12.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 15-1855.

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. 15-1855 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 8721 TJSC#: 37-3295 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.OTIS BLACK, JR., SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants 2016 CH 8877 6606 SOUTH PARNELL AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 30, 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 6606 SOUTH PARNELL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-21-126-022-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two unit with no garage.

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 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500.

Please refer to file number 256603.

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.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 256603 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2016 CH 8877 TJSC#: 37-3809

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DORIS KIDD KILGORE, LORI KIDD Defendants 14 CH 18190 9211 S. THROOP 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 January 11, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 19, 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 9211 S. THROOP STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-314-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $140,386.11.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1717 Please refer to file number 2120-8851.

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.

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 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DARLENE SIMS, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 025071 5435 S. DAMEN AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 2, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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 34 IN BLOCK 3 IN POLLACK’S GARFIELD BOULEVARD ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 46 AND 47 IN STONE AND WHITNEY’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 6, AND THE NORTH 1/2 AND THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5435 S. DAMEN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-07-424-013.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $74,652.89.

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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-004579.

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

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 E-Mail: intake@wmlegal.com Attorney File No. IL-004579 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 12 CH 025071 TJSC#: 37-4662 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.KIM LIPSCOMB, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 19180 9711 S. CHARLES 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 December 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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 32 IN 33 IN OVIATT’S SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 TO 17 INCLUSIVE AND 25, 26, 29 AND 30 IN BLOCK 5 IN HILLIARD AND DOBBIN’S FIRST ADDITION TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS IN SECTIONS 7 AND 8, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 9711 S. CHARLES STREET, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Index No. 25-07-220-003-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $203,555.16.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-002394.

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

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 E-Mail: intake@wmlegal.com Attorney File No. IL-002394 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 14 CH 19180 TJSC#: 37-4686 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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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 19, 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 443 E. 45TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60653 Property Index No. 20-03-414-015-0000.

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 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 14-16-12626.

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.

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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NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, (38245) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ss – In the Circuit Court of COOK County, County Department - Chancery Division McCORMICK 105, LLC Plaintiff vs.

REYNARD COLEMAN A/K/A REYNARD N. COLEMAN et. al.

Defendants Case No. 2017 CH 03485.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you REYNARD COLEMAN A/K/A REYNARD N. COLEMAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of COOK County, County Department - Chancery Division, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: THE SOUTH 34 FEET OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 1 IN F.A. HILL’S BOULEVARD ADDITION IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS..

PIN: 16-09-312-020-0000. Commonly known as: 150 N. Latrobe Ave, Chicago IL, 60644, and which said Mortgage was made by REYNARD COLEMAN A/K/A REYNARD N. COLEMAN, as Mortgagor(s) to ShoreBank, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0914035036, and the present owner(s) of the property being REYNARD COLEMAN A/K/A REYNARD N. COLEMAN, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of COOK County, 50 W. Washington, Chicago IL 60602 located at 50 West Washington, Chicago, IL 60602, on or before June 9, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated, Chicago, Illinois, April 24, 2017.

Dorothy Brown, Clerk.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.KALYNA F. BROWN, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendants 16 CH 7358 12140 S. YALE AVE. 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 March 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 29, 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 17 and North 10 feet of Lot 18 in Block 26 in West Pullman, being a Subdivision of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 and of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Township 37 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 12140 S. YALE AVE., Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-28-218-029-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $175,068.54.

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 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 16IL00168-1.

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. 16IL00168-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 16 CH 7358 TJSC#: 37-4400 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LIBERTY HOME EQUITY SOLUTIONS, INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS GENWORTH FINANCIAL HOME EQUITY ACCESS, INC. FORMERLY KNOWN AS LIBERTY REVERSE MORTGAGE INC. Plaintiff, -v.GERALD P. NORDGREN, SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR RUBY N. EDWARDS A/K/A RUBY NELL EDWARDS (DECEASED), JASPER C. EDWARDS, DERRICK EDWARDS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RUBY N. EDWARDS A/K/A RUBY NELL EDWARDS (DECEASED), UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 16207 846 E. 88TH STREET 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 March 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 30, 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 10 in Block 2, in Dauphin Park, a subdivision of that part of the North Three Quarters of the West Half of Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, West of Illinois, Central Railroad Right of Way in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 846 E. 88TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-02-103-031-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $242,192.55.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 15IL00600-1.

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. 15IL00600-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 16207 TJSC#: 37-4275 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.GERALDINE L. WILLIAMS, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 16 CH 2088 2318 E. 83RD STREET 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 August 5, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 28, 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 148 and 149 in Co-Operative Subdivision of the East half of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 35, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 2318 E. 83RD STREET, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 20-36-230-059-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $105,683.79.

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 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 15IL00734-1.

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. 15IL00734-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 16 CH 2088 TJSC#: 37-4321 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 FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC Plaintiff, -v.OLIVER W. HOLMES, ODESSA M. HOLMES, ANTONINA JONAITIS, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 16 CH 6823 9416 S. BURNSIDE 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 March 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 30, 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 31 in Block 9 in Burnside a Subdivision of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3 ( except the right of way of the Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad and the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad) and all that part of the South 1/4 of the West 1/2 of Section 2, West of Illinois Central Railroad of a right of way for a Y track to connect the Illinois Central and Chicago and Western Indiana Railroads all in Township 37 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 9416 S. BURNSIDE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-03-433-006-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $57,417.18.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 16IL00125-1.

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. 16IL00125-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 16 CH 6823 TJSC#: 37-4278 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.LELON A. WILEY Defendants 16 CH 06854 11314 S. WENTWORTH AVENUE A/K/A 11314 S. WENTHWORTH 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 March 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 29, 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: ALL OF LOT 7 THE NORTH 4 FEET 2 INCHES OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK 1 IN SHERMAN AND KRITZ ROSELAND PARK ADDITION TO PULLMAN, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 (EXCEPT RAILROAD) OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 11314 S. WENTWORTH AVENUE A/K/A 11314 S. WENTHWORTH AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-21-219-024-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $46,119.47.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-003926.

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

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 E-Mail: intake@wmlegal.com Attorney File No. IL-003926 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 16 CH 06854 TJSC#: 37-4127 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 110, LLC Plaintiff, -v.CAROLYN COLLINS-GREEN, URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, DONALD E. GREEN, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 13671 6518 S. MOZART ST Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 29, 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 7 IN BLOCK 6 IN JOHN BAIN’S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6518 S. MOZART ST, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-24-122-027-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $107,392.26.

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 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 1889-81.

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 E-Mail: intake@noonanandlieberman. com Attorney File No. 1889-81 Attorney Code. 38245 Case Number: 16 CH 13671 TJSC#: 37-2932 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.

NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, (38245) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ss – In the Circuit Court of COOK County, County Department - Chancery Division, BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, Plaintiff, vs. Elba Ortega et. al., Defendants, Case No. 2017 CH 4909.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you Unknown Owners-Tenants and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of COOK County, County Department - Chancery Division, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 8 AND 9 IN BLOCK 2 IN DIVENS SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 7 TO 11 INCLUSIVE, IN FREER RECEIVER’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS..

PIN: 16-02-123-006-0000. Commonly known as: 3945 W. Grand Ave, Chicago IL, 60651, and which said Mortgage was made by Elba Ortega, as Mortgagor(s) to InterBay Funding, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0729542036, and the present owner(s) of the property being Elba Ortega, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of COOK County, 50 W. Washington, Chicago IL 60602 located at 50 West Washington, Chicago, IL 60602, on or before June 9, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated, Chicago, Illinois, April 24, 2017.

Dorothy Brown, Clerk.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.NICOLE PITTMON AKA NICOLE M. PITTMON, 4852 PRAIRIE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, CITY OF CHICAGO, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Defendants 10 CH 50390 4852 S PRAIRIE AVE #2A Chicago, IL 60615 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 16, 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: PARCEL 1: UNIT 4852-2A IN THE 4852 PRAIRIE CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOTS 11, 12, 13 AND 14 TAKEN AS A SINGLE TRACT (EXCEPT THE WEST 64.0 FEET OF THE SOUTH 36.58 FEET OF SAID TRACT) IN BLOCK IN ELEANOR’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, (EXCEPT THE EAST 300 FEET AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF THE WEST 200 FEET AND EXCEPT THE STREETS OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4) EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’D’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0536419114, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY ATTACHED TO THE DECLARATION AFORESAID RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0536419114. PARCEL 2: PERPETUAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 29, 2005 (IN FAVOR OF 3561-63 W. LYNDALE, LLC., AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. ITS HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS) AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCELS 1 AND 2, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS AND EGRESS AND TO PARK AUTOMOBILES VEHICLES (OVER A PORTION OF THE BURDENED PROPERTY) RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NO. 0536419113; AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SURVEY AND SET FORTH IN THE CERTIFICATE ON THE PLAT OF SURVEY OF 4852 PRAIRIE CONDOMINIUM, AFORESAID, AS FOLLOWS: THE WEST 64.0 FEET OF THE NORTH 14.25 FEET OF THE SOUTH 36.58 FEET, TOGETHER WITH THE WEST 18.0 FEET OF THE SOUTH 9.33 FEET OF THE NORTH 23.58 FEET OF THE SOUTH 36.58 FEET OF LOTS 11, 12, 13 AND 14 TAKEN AS A SINGLE TRACT OF LAND IN BLOCK 3 IN ELEANOR’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 (EXCEPT THE EAST 300 FEET) AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF THE WEST 200 FEET (EXCEPT THE STREETS) OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. (ALSO KNOWN AS THE ‘’EASEMENT AREA’’).

Commonly known as 4852 S PRAIRIE AVE #2A, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-10-109-042-1003 F/K/A 20-10-109-037-1003.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $198,471.14.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-002426.

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

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 E-Mail: intake@wmlegal.com Attorney File No. IL-002426 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 10 CH 50390 TJSC#: 37-4129 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.MARJORIE HILLOCKS, ARTHUR FRANCISCO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION FKA 2901-11 ARTHUR AVENUE/6454 FRANCISCO CONDOMINIUM, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 04963 2901 W. ARTHUR AVENUE, UNIT #1 Chicago, IL 60645 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 7, 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: PARCEL 1: UNIT 2901-1 IN 2901-11 ARTHUR AVENUE/6454 FRANCISCO CONDOMINIUM DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOT 1 IN BLOCK 4 IN DEVON AVENUE ADDITION TO ROGERS PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’A’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 AS DOCUMENT 0425844052, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENT, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO THE USE OF S-4, A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY ATTACHED TO THE DECLARATION AFORESAID, RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 0425844052.

Commonly known as 2901 W. ARTHUR AVENUE, UNIT #1, Chicago, IL 60645 Property Index No. 10-36-325-036-1002.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $165,133.98.

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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-003867.

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

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 E-Mail: intake@wmlegal.com Attorney File No. IL-003867 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 16 CH 04963 TJSC#: 37-4160 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.SUE W. STURDIVANT, CHARLIE STURDIVANT, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 16 CH 5801 4902 W. FULTON STREET 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 March 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 16, 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 East 10.02 feet of Lot 46 and the West 20.04 feet of Lot 47 in Block 3 in Derby’s Subdivision in the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Township 39 North, Range 13, East of the Third Principal Meridian, Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 4902 W. FULTON STREET, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-404-041-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $210,389.60.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 16IL00073-1.

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. 16IL00073-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 16 CH 5801 TJSC#: 37-3947 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 NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, INC. Plaintiff, -v.RAMONA BURNS-KEYS AKA RAMONA KEYS AKA RAMONA BARNES, WILBUR KEYS, NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, INC, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 3362 1647 WEST 92ND 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 November 1, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 20, 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 1647 WEST 92ND STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-06-410-012-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $184,359.95.

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 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 F15010204.

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. F15010204 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 15 CH 3362 TJSC#: 37-4595 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- JLB PROPERTY BROKER MGMT. CORP., CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 12878 546-56 E. 67TH ST. Chicago, IL 60637 RECEIVER’S LIEN NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 29, 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 546-56 E. 67TH ST., Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-227-045-0000; 20-22-227-046-0000; 20-22-227-0490000, 20-22-227-050-0000 and 20-22227-051-0000.

The real estate is improved with a multiunit.

The judgment amount was $10,979.29.

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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 15-4200-244.

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

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 E-Mail: lrodriguez@hrolaw.com Attorney File No. 15-4200-244 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 16 CH 12878 TJSC#: 37-4103 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.

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BYLINE BANK F/K/A NORTH COMMUNITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH METROBANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH METROPOLITAN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.RUBEN LOPEZ, ALBANY BANK AND TRUST AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED JANUARY 25, 2006 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 11-6100, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF ALBANY BANK AND TRUST AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED JANUARY 25, 2006 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 11-6100, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 12830 4008 S. CALUMET 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 May 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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 4008 S. CALUMET, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Index No. 20-03-110-016-0000.

The real estate is improved with a multiunit residence.

The judgment amount was $928,591.20.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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: LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC, 55 W MONROE SUITE 1100, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 422-8000 Please refer to file number 7200-128.

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.

LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC 55 W MONROE SUITE 1100 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 422-8000 E-Mail: Judicialsales@llflegal.com Attorney File No. 7200-128 Attorney Code. 06204378 Case Number: 16 CH 12830 TJSC#: 37-4476 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.PATRICIA A. PEAVY, CITY OF CHICAGO, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 3740 7613 S. LOWE AVE. 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 March 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 19, 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 7613 S. LOWE AVE., Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-310-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $162,463.07.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 16IL00016-1.

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. 16IL00016-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 16 CH 3740 TJSC#: 37-3892 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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