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Dr. Willie Wilson: The Real Gift of Giving

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Dr. Willie Wilson (center) stands with Cook County Jail detainees whose bail he paid. (Photo by John Alexander)

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer As we prepare for the tradition of Thanksgiving and Christmas the spirit of giving fills the air. Thousands of detainees in our jail system will not have the privilege of sharing the holidays with their families and friends.

For decades, the criminal justice system has gone under scrutiny for its unbalanced bail system. Non-violent crimes and misdemeanors are often set with bails that don’t match the crime or, worse, people detained months without the ability to pay. The lasting impact on poor people is catastrophic, contributing to rising numbers in jail while detainees await trial.

Dr. Willie Wilson, a Chicago-area businessman, has built several successful businesses over the last three decades.

His deep ties in the Black community are often associated with his philanthropic efforts with many churches, often donating $800,000 to $1 million a year.

The executive producer of the long-running Gospel television program “Singsation,” he is a familiar face and voice with its loyal Sunday morning viewers. In 2014, he entered the Chicago mayoral race, running against incumbent Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The millionaire invested a little over $2 million of his own money, and although he didn’t win the primary, he received 10.66 percent of the vote.

Wilson is considered one of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s respected allies. In 2015, he threw his hat into the ring to run for U.S. president, which was never acknowledged by the national Democratic party and therefore didn’t receive much coverage.

During his campaign runs, a major concern was criminal-justice reform and how the system is unbalanced toward African-Americans and Latinos. As he talked to more and more people dealing with similar problems from high bail bonds for misdemeanor crimes to detainees being held months, unable to make bail, sometimes leading to job and home loss, he felt he had to do something.

Taking Matters Into His Own Hands As a private citizen, he puts his money where his mouth is. He delved into his pocket and began the process of identifying who some of the individuals were to assist and bail them out.

“When I was running for president and also when I ran for mayor, we were talking about prison reform. So I did commercial spots for prison reforms when I was around the country campaigning for the presidency. We’re always talking about it, but who’s doing anything about it? I look at my own self. I didn’t want to be like anybody else and just talk. I went in my pocket and started to do it.”

Since his initial decision to begin the process, Wilson reached out to the Cook County sheriff’s office and received a list of detainees who had small bonds.

“We went through that list and selected at random who gets out. We don’t know any of them — we check off the names.

From there, if they show up for the court date, we get 90 percent of that money back. Once we get it back, we will reinvest it to get more detainees out,” he said.

Wilson hopes to help bail out 1,0002,000 people in 2017.

He says this experience didn’t start here.

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The effects of having people close to you was a familiar occurrence within his family.

“We had two kids that went to Cook County Jail. Both of them went in there with an attitude, they came out with an attitude 10 times worse. One of them came out so bitter, later he was killed — my 20-year-old son,” he recounts.

“So jail changes you if you come out hard. Normally, these young men and ladies have no idea what they’re getting into when they get to jail. Some end up in there hard, some end up getting raped, some beat up, some can’t handle it and their mind is crippled. I don’t think that any human being could be subjected to that.”

The Legislative Process

He is not alone in his fight to bring awareness to the forefront. Dr. Wilson has enlisted the support of over 100 churches, at least 10 non-profit organizations and several public officials — including Illinois State Representatives Elgie R. Sims Jr. (34th District) and La Shawn K. Ford (8th District).

Currently, the group is working on a bill to present to the state legislature to eliminate lengthy incarceration for non-violent and misdemeanor cases in jails across the state. He’s also enlisted the help of Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, who is helping to write the bill and has met with Cook County Chief Judge Tim Evans on discussing next steps.

Dr. Wilson says, “Also, we met with the governor’s people. Three weeks ago, I met with Gov. Rauner — one on one. He is going to support the bill we’re putting together now, but it’s just talk for now.”

State Rep. Ford believes this move by continued on page 7

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By Erick Johnson Defender Staff Writer

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Jermaine Robinson has spent the past four years behind bars. The 25-year-old could have been released from jail in 2012 if he had $7,500, but neither Robinson nor his family had the cash to set him free. So for the next four years, Robinson would be among many inmates languishing in Cook County Jail where some of its twenty-something-old occupants have been incarcerated since they were teenagers.

For Robinson, life behind bars has destroyed his dreams in the recording industry. In 2012 he was studying music management at Columbia College while working as a janitor at a Boys & Girls Club nearby. A felon who started dealing with cocaine at age 17, Robinson was putting his life back together when on June 25, 2012, his comeback ended with a devastating arrest.

At a house in Washington Park, Robinson was handcuffed and taken to jail after police said they saw him entering his girlfriend’s home with a revolver. Robinson and two other men were arrested and taken into custody.

Robinson said he knew nothing about the gun, but police locked him up anyway. Today, Robinson remains in jail, his future uncertain as days drag on and on.

High cash bond amounts is a problem that affects numerous inmates in Cook County’s jail system. Many of these inmates are poor Black males who have spent years in jail because they have no money to get out. As they await trial for various crimes, they are already guilty for being unable to afford high bail amounts that separate the haves and the have-nots.

While more affluent inmates get out of jail hours or days after they were arrested, inmates with little money or resources are forced to languish in the county jail for much longer because of the bottom line.

grounds have the money to post bail and return to the streets before they are tried in court.

Dart proposes a new system where the judge would decide whether a defendant should be set free before they stand trial. The judge would base his decision on intensive background information by the court’s staff.

In the current system, judges set bail for individuals charged with crimes. For defendants to get out of jail, they must pay 10 percent of that amount. It’s a system that state officials say ensures that the defendant will show up for court.

Critics have argued that some judges set bail so high that even a small percentage of that is still too much for defendants.

Cook County officials said numerous defendants remain in jail for years because they cannot pay to get out. Many of these defendants remain separated from loved ones, lose jobs and accumulate debt in jail.

Dart believes the system hurts people charged with minor crimes. He said more room is needed for defendants who are accused of committing more serious, violent acts.

According to sources, 1,000 Cook County inmates have been awaiting trial for more than two years. In more extreme cases, some defendants have been behind bars for eight years.

According to the study, 93 percent of these inmates are minorities.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, along with Dart, have pushed judges to set lower bonds and expand electronic monitoring of defendants who wear special bands while at home. During her annual luncheon at the Chicago Renaissance Hotel in May, Preckwinkle said Cook County’s jail population in the past several years dropped from 10,000 to 7,500 inmates. She said only 7 percent of the inmates are actually serving a sentence. She also said 93 percent of inmates are awaiting trial and 70 percent of them are accused of non-violent crimes.

“I’ve often said that our county jail lies at the intersection of racism, poverty and a close look at how and why these people -- especially people of color -- have traditionally been detained at the jail underscores the problem.”

“Many of these inmates are poor Black males who have spent years in jail because they have no money to get out.”

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Sheriff Offers a New Way

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But under a new proposal by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, that could all change. On Nov. 16, Dart proposed scrapping Illinois’ cash-bond system, saying it hurts low-level defendants who can’t afford to pay. On the flip side, Dart believes the current cash bond system puts society in danger when defendants with violent back-

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By Kai EL’Zabar

Defender Executive Editor So you know by now that over the weekend, the president-elect took time out from choosing his Cabinet to tweet to the “Hamilton" cast: “The cast and producers of Hamilton, which I hear is highly overrated, should immediately apologize to Mike Pence for their terrible behavior.”

First of all, who is he to reprimand anyone on terrible behavior?

Second, he needs to be focusing on the business at hand instead of chasing folks down on Twitter. True to form, V.P -elect Mike Pence said he wasn’t offended by the message. In fact, he took a different path. Instead, he encourages everyone to try to see the soldout show. Pence told ‘‘Fox News Sunday’’ that he told his daughter, ‘‘That’s what freedom sounds like.’’

Of course, his president-elect stayed in the mix and tweeted “The Theater must always be a safe and special place. The cast of Hamilton was very rude last night to a very good man, Mike Pence.

Apologize!”

So I will share with you what I shared with my Facebook community: I think he (Donald Trump) owes the American People and the world an apology for being an irresponsible, rude, disrespectful ass during the presidential campaign, causing us all such great anxiety. He has to regroup and apologize for the

name calling, making fun of people, his lewd, vulgar remarks and total disregard for women as human beings (who do not need men making any decisions for them / us), his direct threats as well as the implied to Madam Secretary Hillary Clinton.

This and more he has done.

Yes, he has shown us who he is, and now we expect something different from him. Puh-Leeze! Look at him parading himself as well as the men and women, I assume who take the potential appointments for a cabinet position in his administration seriously, as beauty contestants in one of his Miss Universe pageants or, better still, his reality TV show “The Apprentice.”

Truth is, what he is good at is marketing/selling a dream, but in his lifetime as a real estate businessman, he's not always delivered what he promised. Instead, he has used his salesmanship to rob others while manipulating his knowledge of the law to take advantage of those who entrusted him to render them their dream. In the end they lost money, a dream and others were not paid (workers, real estate agents). He filed bankruptcy to manipulate the IRS tax laws, thus avoiding paying taxes.

He has managed to parlay himself to the top again by selling his celebrity.

Just this week he resolved the Trump University lawsuits. The suits asserted fraud claims on behalf of approximately 6,000 former students who had enrolled in the president-elect's seminar and what many would label a faux online "university." He settled for a cool $25 million.

"I settled the Trump University lawsuit for a small fraction of the potential award because as president I have to focus on our country," he said.

Really? Well then he needs to act like it, rather than spending

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time tweeting. What’s interesting about this settlement is that it’s exactly what he did when charged with housing discrimination: “When I was really young, I went into my father's company, we along with many, many, many other companies, throughout the country, it was a federal lawsuit, were sued. We settled the suit with zero — no admission of guilt. It was very easy to do. But they sued many people.” — Donald Trump During the debate he was quick to tell the world that they settled without admitting any guilt, which is what he said about his recent Trump University settlement.

So neither Trump nor his father ever admitted any wrongdoing; however, they did submit to a court order changing their rental practices — only after accusing the Justice Department of “Gestapo tactics” and a failed countersuit against the government agency.

That’s his M.O.

Settles Lawsuit on Bogus University He always deflects his actions and projects wrongdoing upon those who call him out.

Still the Trump University settlement may be a good deal for the students. Most will recover at least 50% of the tuition they paid for taking the Trump courses. This significant compensation publicly affirms the common-sense validity of their accusations of fraud, no matter why Trump says he settled.

Imagine legitimate universities like Trump's alma maters Fordham and Penn issuing 50% tuition refunds to students in response to class-action lawsuits alleging fraud.

Letter to the Editor Clerk of the Circuit Court Needs to Remain and Elected Position Dear Dick Simpson, Political Science Professor, University of Illinois; and Professor Nick Kachiroubas, School of Public Service, DePaul University: This letter is to respectfully provide both of you with information concerning why it is important that the position of Clerk of the Circuit Court should continue to be an elected position. On July 28, 2016, cookcountyrecord.com posted an article titled "Ideas to Reduce Cook County Elected

Yeah, picture that.

Trump also said the $25 million settlement was much less than his potential financial exposure in the cases, which alleged Trump defrauded people who enrolled in real estate seminars he started in 2005.

This is actually another story because Trump blurted out in a tweet that had he gone to court he would have won. What he didn’t tweet is that class actions almost always settle if they have been "certified" by the court as non-frivolous matters. The students might even have won at trial if supported by credible evidence. As for The Trump University lawsuit, they were not only "certified" but had also survived motions to dismiss.

All of this supports that these cases were destined to go to trial if not resolved out of court.

The vast majority of "certified" class actions settle with good reason. Legal defense costs are exorbitant, and if the defendants lose the case, the verdict can be catastrophically high. So figure this.

Multiply $25,000 times 6,000 students and the figure award adds up to $150 million. That does not include the lawyer’s fees, which could have been at least $5 million for them, bringing the total award to at least $155 million.

Point is Trump is up to his usual manipulation of the laws, which he does not respect, to get away with paying the least amount of his money.

I think that we have to ask ourselves, who are these people?

And face the truth about who they are. That is Trump and all his loyOfficials to Save Money, Boost Effectiveness, Not Going Away."

The article stated, "Cook County officials have made several recent attempts to reduce the number of elected positions, saying they want to save money and make the local government more effective.

They've had mixed results."

Since you were both quoted in the article, this letter is to provide you with an analysis as to why the Clerk of the Court is an important elected position that should remain as such, because it is an essential component of the justice system that should be accountable to the people. In other words, the public needs to be confident that, even if they have to appeal a judge's decision, their record is being maintained by an independently

al supporters, even those elected Republicans who denounced him and now extent a hand.

What we know so far is that the Republican elected members of Congress met on the evening of President Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2008 and vowed to not only not support him in anything that he presented, but also make sure that he fail as a president of substance.

So as we observe the business shenanigans of Trump in the days before his swearing in as the 45th president in January 2017, we know that he is tipping the scales as protocol, good faith, respect for constitutional laws and transparency go.

He has never produced his tax return, he has not put his business in a blind trust or sold the properties and he has requested security clearance for Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, when clearly the law states that it is illegal to hire a family member, including a son-in-law.

This total disregard of the laws in place that protect the country as a democracy is not to be ignored or taken lightly. Please read history and note that such a man, Adolf Hitler moved into power voicing the fears of the German people, making promises to give them back their pride, power and place in the world as leader.

They missed all the clues. Keep your mind open people, and let’s move together. Let’s finally do this.

Let’s unite and win against Fascism in any form. elected Clerk of Court, without bias.

In the article, Professor Simpson states, "We have seven different elected officials in Cook County. We shouldn't have as many. We ought to limit the number of elected positions so there can be more focus on electing those officials who are really important to the political process."

Keeping the position of Clerk of the Circuit Court, as an elected office, reinforces the will of the people and prevents the abuse of power. As stated earlier, an independent, elected Clerk of Court and the checks and balances it provides ensures equal protection of the law and unbiased justice for all.

Dorothy Brown Clerk of the Circuit Court

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Dr. Willie Wilson is joined by community standard-bearers at Cook County Jail. (Photo by John Alexander) Willie Wilson, continued from, Page 02

Dr. Wilson could be a major game-changer in how private citizens could influence the narrative of criminal-justice reform.

“What Dr. Wilson has done has clearly upset the norm, and when you have business people that are pretty well off — he’s chosen the least of society and made a big difference. You are going to see reform in the bail system. That’s to be commended, because before he started bailing people out, I’ve had bills to change the bail system in Illinois for years. The thing about it is, when he went to put his money up, that really made a difference,” Ford said.

He says Wilson has put government to shame. “He was doing what government was supposed to do for people. Because of him, Illinois will have some reforms in our justice system for bail pretrial services.”

The Gift of Giving Rev. Dr. Marshall Hatch Sr. is the pastor for New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, on the near West Side, where it’s built a long-standing relationship within the African-American community.

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ficials. What Dr. Wilson is doing is showing how simple this issue is to resolve. There are people that are in there for a long period of time because they or their families can’t come up with a few hundred dollars to get them out.”

Over the past 50 years, Rev. Hatch’s family has gone into the jails with care packages that started under his father, the late Rev. Elijah Hatch, and now under his leadership, bringing ministry to the correctional centers.

“It’s not helping them or their families and the responsibilities they have. It’s not helping the criminal-justice system that is overcrowded. We need to keep those places for criminals who are posing a danger to public safety, not for folks just because they are poor,” Hatch said. “It’s an important part of public policy.”

Born in Louisiana, Dr. Wilson admits his upbringing was very humble and poor. He learned early in his childhood the importance of giving and sharing — making sure no one went hungry and homeless.

He reflects on a part of his life that has stayed with him.

“We never saw hungry days in my life, but when we sat down, all we had to eat was some bread and some molasses. Momma would have to borrow from our neighbor one day, and the next day they would borrow from us,” he said.

“It was customary down South.

Sometimes, we didn’t have any food, so we would walk down the road and go to somebody’s house and sit down to eat. This always stayed with me. I’ve been giving all of my life.”

Dr. Wilson and his wife have helped release 111 detainees from Cook County Jail since last week.

With his new outreach organization, the Dr. Willie Wilson Foundation, he is working with Rev. Hatch to invite the group and their families to New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church ”Community Thanksgiving Day” dinner.

“When Dr. Wilson came up with getting the folks out to do a Thanksgiving dinner for them and their families, I told him we’re already hosting one. We’ll just expand our capacity to serve, and that’s how that came about,” said Rev. Hatch.

The church has hosted Thanksgiving dinner for the past 10 years with volunteers helping to serve families, extending their ongoing clothing ministry and boutique for the day.

Hatch strongly believes the mission of the church should not only be within the walls of sanctuary, but to be a safe haven for those who are less fortunate.

He’s seen the effects of the criminal-justice system run havoc on families in the Black and Brown communities.

“The church is to be the advocate of the poor. The criminal-jus-

tice system disproportionately disadvantages the poor. That becomes the part of the mission of the church. That’s the jail ministry.

This is a very direct charge for the mission of the church. We can’t forget those that are incarcerated — even the guilty people.”

He says the jail is for holding people and the prison is meting out the appropriate sentence for the crime. “The jail means all of us are eligible to be a detainee any given day. You don’t have to break a law to be a detainee, you just have to be accused of a crime,” Hatch said.

“That means that Cook County Jail should be very humane and very sensitive to people who don’t pose a risk or a threat to the general public.”

In addition to inviting the detainees who Dr. Wilson helped release, he is giving each person $200 to assist them in their re-settlement.

Thus far, $50,000 have gone to the bail release of former detainees.

Taking Closer Steps to Bail Reform Dr. Wilson understands that helping to pay the bail cost for people will not necessarily cease the cause of why repeat violations happen. He and his team are working diligently to help those who are seeking assistance in providing shelter and later working with other organizations in the areas of addiction recovery and job training.

“We’re doing all we can do to set up an infrastructure if they don’t have a home to go to. We don’t know what a detainee does when they get out. We just know we do good and good can come out to help other people,” he said.

With the election season over and Donald Trump about to be sworn in as our 45th U.S. president, the Illinois General Assembly will be preparing new legislation.

Rep. Ford has made it a priority to work on the bill to eliminate bail and encourages his colleagues to co-sponsor, but is hesitant on naming names — yet.

“The system will be updated after we’re sworn in for the 2017-18 General Assembly.” Ford says they can file something for the record but it will not likely move, although, he believes it can start the discussion. “If that happens, it can happen in the next week or two.”

Not being shy about his wealth, Dr. Wilson believes it’s a higher purpose for those to do something meaningful with their money.

“My mission is to create an example that our politicians and other people who have dollars would do some good in this area of humanitarianism,” he continued. “Sometimes they think minorities aren’t doing any good. No, there are a great deal of us doing good. I did it this time publicly so that people could see some good and try to inspire other people.”

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LOCAL

Brown Sugar Bakery: Building an Empire

By Erick Johnson Defender Staff Writer The holiday rush has begun. The phones at Brown Sugar Bakery in Grand Crossing are constantly ringing and customers keep the cash registers humming. On Thanksgiving Day, the line will be out the door with people seeking to add Stephanie Hart’s irresistible desserts to the family dinner table.

It has become part of the Thanksgiving tradition for thousands of residents and families visiting Brown Sugar Bakery at 328 East 75th Street in the Grand Crossing neighborhood. The aroma of sweet potatoes and caramel has become part of an annual rite of passage for customers who can’t get enough of Hart’s cakes, whose jaw-dropping size and stunning appearance easily seduce food lovers of all generations and ethnic groups. That’s the first step. The second part of this experience is gobbling down the sweet and moist creations that are baked from scratch. To many fans, it’s the icing on the cake.

The products have spawn a cult following of loyal customers, many of whom travel for miles just to satisfy their taste buds.

Now, after 16 years in business, Hart is expanding. Two weeks ago, she opened a store in Navy Pier, the state’s most popular attraction, where some 9.2 million tourists visit a year.

At a time when many Black businesses are struggling to survive, Hart’s bakery is cooking and rising in popularity. Located nearly across the street from the venerable Lem’s Barbeque pit, Hart is building an empire and a brand that will be experienced in two stores.

But her new bakery in Navy Pier may

Stephanie Hart’s second Brown Sugar Bakery at Navy Pier has the potential of taking her success to another level while spreading her brand.

“Stephanie Hart’s customer base continues to grow and help her carve out a national reputation as a top professional baker.”

be considered a breakthrough, because very few Black-owned businesses operate there. With greater exposure and heavy traffic from millions of visitors, Hart’s brand has the chance to grow exponentially to a huge, untapped market of visitors who will taste her runaway hit. Her product’s reputation has the potential to spread around the world by a large and diverse group of tourists who flock to the Chicago landmark year-round.

Hart’s new store at Navy Pier comes at a perfect time. The attraction is in the midst of a $278 million makeover to make the landmark even bigger and more popular. Last summer, a bigger Ferris Wheel

debuted to mark the 100th Anniversary of Navy Pier.

Hart’s new store is next to the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, a popular attraction that’s experiencing its own success with a $35 million expansion and renovation.

The Next Level These fortunes are a recipe that may take Hart’s success to the next level. How the opportunity came about is a story in itself. She received a call from someone in November 2014, asking if she wanted a vacant space at Navy Pier. After a year of financial planning and building, Hart was

ready to move in.

“I feel like I have an opportunity to be more than just a mom-and-pop operation.

It helps me build a bigger legacy, but I’m never leaving my neighborhood because this is where I’m from,” Hart said.

It has been an interesting journey since Hart opened her bakery in 2004.

To get her business off the ground, Hart said she gave out samples of her cake to customers at Lem’s across the street. Last year, thieves broke in and stole all 48 cakes, but didn’t take any money from the cash register. They were caught after trying to sell the cakes on the street for $10. Some of Hart’s dessert costs three times as much.

Still, Hart’s customer base continues to grow and help her carve out a national reputation as a top professional baker. In 2014, she was featured on the Food Network. During a visit to her Grand Crossing store Nov. 17, Hart was bubbling with excitement with another big achievement, which food lovers across the country will learn in the coming months. She’s keeping the news a secret.

In the meantime, Hart’s creations continue to fly off the shelves. Her signature masterpiece is the caramel cake, a four-layer, 10 inch-round, 7 inch-tall creation, whose smooth icing has converted many dessert lovers. There’s the towering coconut cake and an amazing peanut butter and jelly cake (yes peanut butter and jelly) that has a delicious gourmet taste to it. Then there is the turtle cake, mouthwatering, exquisite combination of chocolate and caramel icing that holds layers of lemon and chocolate mix. It’s Icannye Artistry’s favorite. During this visit, Artistry, a makeup artist, bought a huge slice of it.

“It’s so good,” she said. “You got to have it.”

Grand Jury Set to Examine Possible Cover-Up in Laquan Case

By Erick Johnson Defender Staff Writer There are 26 of them. Sixteen of them will see evidence that will help determine the fate of several Chicago police officers who are accused of trying to cover up the murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.

In the event that any of these jurors are sick or absent, a backup pool of 10 alternates will be ready to step in.

The stage is set for the other half of Chicago’s most notorious case of police brutality. On Nov. 16, Patricia Holmes, the special prosecutor in the McDonald case, said a special grand jury has been impaneled to investigate several Chicago police officers who are suspected of lying to protect Officer Jason Van Dyke after he shot McDonald shot 16 times on Oct. 20, 2014.

For the next 30 to 40 days, Holmes said, a special grand jury will begin issuing subpoenas in an effort to gather more ev-

idence about the role of the officers who watched the crime unfold at 41st Street and South Pulaski.

Van Dyke has been charged with first-degree murder. His case is still in the pretrial phase at Leighton Criminal Court.

But Holmes is investigating another case that involves a possible cover-up of the killing. While the officers say McDonald was walking toward them with a knife, their narrative was contradicted by a dashcam video that showed the teenager walking away from the officers before he was killed.

Protests Broke Out Protests erupted throughout the city in November 2015, when the video was released after a year-long legal battle forced City Hall and Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez to turn over the footage in the shooting.

While Van Dyke has been the center of public outcry, there have also been con-

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cerns about the role and behavior of the officers who did nothing as their colleague slayed a young man who was trying to put his life together. Black leaders said it was another example of where Chicago police officers exercised a brotherhood code of silence that allows law enforcement officials to continue patrolling the streets after committing crimes against civilians, many of whom are Black.

As many as 10 officers, including supervisors, are suspected of covering up McDonald’s murder. In August, Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson moved to fire four of them. The Chicago Police Board is reviewing Johnson’s recommendation and will make the final decision.

Moments after McDonald’s death, a surveillance camera at a nearby Burger King caught several Chicago police officers deleting security video from the fast-food restaurant’s video system. A manager at Burger King said 86 minutes of footage dis-

appeared after the officers left. Then-police Superintendent Garry McCarthy blamed the missing footage on “technical difficulties.”

Cook County State’s attorney Anita Alvarez said no one tampered with the video.

Both McCarthy and Alvarez have since been ousted from their positions.

In September, Alma Benitez, a witness to the shooting, filed a federal lawsuit, alleging that Chicago police officers pressured her to change her story that Van Dyke was unjustified in killing McDonald.

She also alleged that the officers tried to cover up the shooting.

Now, after community appeals to appoint a special prosecutor in the organization, Holmes is investigating a case that may finally expose a problem that many believe has long been a part of the Chicago Police Department.

By law, the grand jury proceedings will be kept secret, but Holmes still plays a key role in determining who will be indicted. www.chicagodefender.com

BUSINESS

By Dr. Sakira Jackson Defender Contributing Writer The 4 Massive Mistakes in Management that Business Owners, CEOs and Presidents Make in Increasing Sales and Profits.

The CEO Mindset

Massive Mistake No. 2 Lack of Listening No one knows your business better than you, but because you are so close to Most business owners, CEOs or pres- the business you don’t often take a closidents would argue that they know their er look at where your busibusiness inside and out. ness is today, what you want Doesn’t matter if they are a it to look like in three years, hairstylist, garage mechanic, and the steps to get there. engineer, consultant, attorHow often do you examine ney, widget maker or retail your business including its store owner; if I were to ask strengths, weaknesses, and any of them whether they opportunities? Do you have know their business, most an internal planning process would likely say “absolutely.” that has an established set or In order to develop a CEO interim goals and strategies, Mindset, you first need to and are you on track? If you become uncomfortably comare off track, what are you fortable with the five pillars Dr. Sakira Jackson doing to get back on track? of a CEO Mindset, which are And most important, have Operations, Finance, People, Marketing you examined your business and prepared and Sales. it for challenges in the market, with growth, Massive Mistake No. 1: Lack of Dis- financing transitions and preparing your team for leadership and advancement? comfort Getting too comfortable with the what If you are regularly working on business you know. You’d have to decide to be un- growth and transformation you will be able comfortable. Even when you don’t like the to hear and read the signs of your business.

Massive Mistake No. 3: Lack of planresults that you are getting your business.

The mistake of comfort makes it difficult to ning change. Difficult to take stock of the lack Whether you’ve been in business for of systems, difficult to create and imple- 20 years or one year, a lack of planning ment repeatable, measurable results, dif- with definitely cause your results to beficult to accept responsibility for low sales come misaligned with your vision for your numbers and poor customer service. business. According to Dun & Bradstreet

reports, “Businesses with fewer than 20 employees have only a 37 percent chance of surviving four years (of business) and only a 9 percent chance of surviving 10 years.” Restaurants only have a 20 percent chance of surviving two years. Of these failed business, only 10 percent of them close involuntarily due to bankruptcy and the remaining 90 percent close because the business was not successful, did not provide the level of income desired or was too much work for their efforts.

The adage “People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan” certainly holds true when it comes to small business success. The failure rate for new businesses seems to be around 70 percent to 80 percent in the first year, and only about half of those who survive the first year will remain in business the next five years.

If you are using smart tools to measure performance you will be prepared for what comes next. If not, you will definitely make Massive Mistake No. 3.

Massive Mistake No. 4: Lack of Intention Have you ever wondered why you spend hours and hours in your business, but never seem to make any headway? Or why is it that as CEOs we can think of all the ways that our business should be making money but isn’t? Well, today I’m here to tell you that it is the way you think that is holding you back. Our brains play tricks on

us because of preformed programming of habits, beliefs and behaviors that keep us from going forward. Sounds crazy, right?

After spending countless hours with thousands of presidents and CEOs like you, I found one major stumbling block!

Your brain runs in a loop -- your thoughts start on this cycle of behaviors that literally keeps us from moving forward even when we truly want to change. And if you don’t have a clearly defined intention for your business which describes the habits and behaviors that you need to create your CEO mindset and business success, you are doomed to keep repeating the same behavior.

We all know the definition of insanity is “repeating the same behavior and expecting a different result.” We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.

Over the past 14 years, it has been my immense pleasure to help presidents and CEOs tap into and change how they think to drive the explosive growth of their business. In the Power UP the Profits: Invisible CEO workshop, I am able to help my clients identify the habits and secrets to catapult their income from $5000 a month in sales to over a half a million per month in sales.

Dr. Sakira Jackson is a business sales and marketing strategist and psychologist who specializes in business growth. Email her at sakira@drsakira.com. http://www.mastersofbusinessacademy.com/wrong

FINANCE

By Constant W. Watson III Defender Contributing Writer Owing back takes to the IRS and getting those threatening letters can be very frightening. For what it’s worth, take some comfort in knowing that you are not alone.

There are millions of Americans in similar situations, dealing with debt hanging over their heads and concerned about how it will affect their future.

The good news is that you have many options. To fully understand and take advantage of your options, I urge you to see a qualified tax-resolution professional. They will take a close look at your previous returns, looking for mistakes that may have resulted in an inflated tax debt amount.

This process alone could substantially lower your IRS debt.

Once you and your qualified tax professional have analyzed your previous returns, the next step is to negotiate a resolution with the IRS. You will most likely be looking at one of two options — the Offer in Compromise or the Installment Agreement.

The Offer in Compromise was created for people who owe a substantial amount to the IRS but who, for whatever reason, are unable to pay their tax debt off, even over time. The Offer in Compromise allows taxpayers to negotiate a settlement amount that will take care of the entire tax debt www.chicagodefender.com

What to Do if You Owe the IRS once and for all, if they qualify. This set- car, money for retirement or even have a tlement agreement can lower the tax debt bank account. You want the best person for the job, not the by a significant amount. If you cheapest. do not qualify Your IRS debt for the Offer in doubles every eight Compromise, years because and to do so you of the daily commust be able to pounding of interest prove eligibility, and penalties, so to then you may ignore this problem consider the Inis probably not a stallment Agreewise decision. Genment, which alerally, you’ll never lows you to pay have to speak or off your debt by Problems with taxes? See a professional. meet with the IRS making manonce you retain a ageable monthly tax resolution specialist. You’ll be able to payments. sleep at night knowing that they are workThis is your financial life, and the stakes ing hard to get you the best possible resoare very high. If you needed heart surgery, lution with the IRS! would you shop around for the least-exGenerally speaking, the IRS will file a tax pensive surgeon or would you get the very lien if the aggregate amount of your unpaid best you can find? The same holds true for assessed balance is $10,000 or more. A dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) is public Having IRS problems can ruin all aspects record and is generally filed with the counof your life, your marriage, relationships ty recorder where you reside. Since a fedwith your children and family members, eral tax lien is public record, the lien filing your employment, ability to buy a house, a is also reflected on your credit report. It is

notice to all your other creditors that the IRS has secured interest in your real and personal property.

A federal tax lien will make it very difficult to get credit. It may also prevent you from accessing the equity in your home that you may have built over the years. However, the IRS has several different collection alternatives that deal with resolving a NFTL, if you qualify. You can resolve a federal tax lien by paying it in full, or if that is not an option, you can find out if you qualify for a “Release of Lien,” a “Lien Subordination,” a “Lien Discharge” or “Lien Withdrawal.” It is important to keep in mind that IRS problems didn’t just happen overnight and will take some time to resolve. It’s important to consult with a tax professional to see what lien relief programs you may be eligible for before the IRS starts enforcing aggressive collection against you. Remember, for every tax problem there is a solution.

Constant W. Watson III, CPA, CTRS, is both a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist. He is only one of six Certified Tax Resolution Specialists in the State of Illinois who are certified by The American Society of Tax Problem Solvers. With more than 30 years of income tax and accounting experience, he has a reputation for excellence and client satisfaction. For a Free Consultation, call him at (708) 206-9900.

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Macy’s Tree Lighting: ‘Reasons to Believe’

Emily Lynn proudly holds her letter to Santa.

(Photo by Cheryl Mainor)

Melanie Mainor with little cousin Emily, exiting Santaland after Emily gave Santa her list.

(Photo by Cheryl Mainor)

Cheryl Mainor, President/publisher of the Chicago Defender, stands before the bling bling Macy’s Christmas Tree. (Photo by Melanie Mainor)

Emily joins other children at the face-paint station. (Photo by Cheryl Mainor)

A holiday display for the children. (Photo by Cheryl Mainor)

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HHCD Sustainability Awards

2016 recipient of the HHCD Community Sustainability Award Stan Nitzberg (center) with Charles Jenkins (left) and Charlie Wilson of MMAD (Men Making a Difference.)

Singer extraordinaire Terisa Griffin entertained.Terisa received acclaim for her stint on “The Voice.”

Peter Holsten (left) and Jackie Holsten, right (Chairman of the board of HHCD, not-for-profit) congratulate resident of Parkside Apts and Self-Sufficiency Honoree, Rosa Maddox

Youth Empowerment Honoree Davien Day (center), with HHCD Board Board Member Fitz Miller (right), with Member Dana Travis (left), and Jackie & Peter Holsten (right) his son Jalen Miller.

Chase Business Conference

Nick Cannon moderates JP Morgan Chase Midwest Chair Melissa Bean and Capri Chase Business Conference Pictured l-r: HBO star Issa Rae and Chaz Ebert discuss new Investments CEO Quinten Primo at Chase Business Conat McCormick Place Chicago. series, “Insecure,” at the Cultural Center. ference. www.chicagodefender.com

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Gene Jones blowing out birthday Eli’s Cheesecake.

Awardee Eugene “Gene” Jones, CEO of CHA, who is recipient of the 2016 Sustainability Award with Jackie & Peter Holsten.

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Urban League Golden Fellowship Gala

Urban League CEO Shari Runner gives a rousing speech ending with “United We Slay.”

Diva Diana Ross kicks off her performance to a standing ovation with “I’m Coming Out.”

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle congratu- Comedian Damon Williams, Kevin Brookins, Lester McKeever, Shari Runner, James Compton and Rick Waddell. lates the Urban League.

Evening awardee Lester McKeever with wife Nancy McKeever.

Lester McKeever receives the award named after himself from Board members Steve Sherman of Loop Capital and Joe James Compton, former Urban Gregoire pose in a photo at the VIP reception for GFD, League CEO. where $2.65 million was raised.

Spencer Leak Sr. of Leak & Sons Funeral Homes receiving the Bill Berry Civil Rights Award, with Maria Green, board chairman, Chicago Bill Berry Award winner Spen- Urban League CEO Shari Runner and co-chairs from Northern Trust, Kevin Brookins (left) shares a moment with Financial Bank’s Jesse Brown.

Rick Waddell, and ComEd, Kevin Brookins, cer Leak Sr.

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Newly elected Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx with Urban League CEO Shari Runner.

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Dance Theatre of Harlem, CMDC Reception

The Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Company host a special VIP Reception after a stellar performance by the HTD dancers at the Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre.

Pictured (Center): Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Art Director, Virginia Johnson and CMDC Executive Pictured Center: Ingrid Silva of Dance Theatre of Harlem takes a moment to talk with CMDC student dancers.

Director, Homer Bryant, and CMDC dancers.

AB+L, Arts, Beats and Lyrics

The debut of Jack Daniel’s tour of AB+L, Arts, Beats and Lyrics took place in Chicago Nov. 11 with various art on display at Morgan MFG. A special live performance by Scarface sealed an evening of local talent, artwork and cocktails. Pictured: Local Chicago band performs at the Arts, Beats and Lyrics event. (Photos by Tito Garcia)

Platinum-selling rap pioneer Scarface WGCI Morning Riot on-air personality Kyle at the performs at the Chicago AB+L event at AB+L Chicago event.

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The Producer Series

Hitmaker Wyclef Jean headlined the Rémy Martin Presents “The Producers Series,” Chicago semi-final event, held at The Basement. One of six cities the event is traveling to in the central region, Chicago will also host the series’ finale on Dec. 17 with another star producer, yet to be announced. Guests included music legend George Daniels and Chicago Ink’s Charmaine Johnise.

Pictured: Grammy award winning producer and artist, Wyclef Jean hosts the Chicago semi-final event at The Basement.

Pictured l-r: Deanna Morales of Witegold Management, VH1’s Black Ink Chicago’s Charmaine Johnise, Catrice Armstrong (CEO of PR-Werks).

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR November 2016 NOW – DECEMBER 24 Eta Creative Arts Foundation presents the brilliant work by Chicago’s native son Oscar Brown Jr., In De Beginnin’. The creative genius is never more clear than it is in this beautiful revival tribute to the iconic entertainer, writer and social activist that captures a glimpse into his mind and spirit under the musical direction by his daughter, the talented Maggie Brown. Kemati J. Porter is Producing Artistic Director. The script and lyrics were written by Oscar Brown Jr. The production runs through Dec. 24 at eta Creative Arts Foundation, at 7558 S. South Chicago Avenue. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. General admission is $40 with reduced rates for seniors, students and groups. To purchase tickets and inquire about additional information on group sales, call 773-752-3955 or visit www.etacreativearts.org.

NOW – JANUARY 22

Writers Theatre (WT) located in Glencoe, Ill., at 325 Tudor Court, current season features East Texas Hot Links, In the woods of East Texas, the Top o’ the Hill Cafe offers comfort, solace and companionship for the regulars who come in each night. However, it is the summer of 1955, and times are changing. In the face of oppressive Jim Crow laws, seven strongwilled locals join forces to protect one of their own — until the unthinkable catches them by surprise, changing life at Top o’ the Hill forever. This historical yet current look at past events that impact the civil rights of African-Americans is a look at the impact of discrimination upon individuals, communities, cities and eventually the world. For tickets contact the box office at 847-242-6000, or go to http://www.writerstheatre.org/box-office

NOW – MARCH The highly acclaimed exhibition Unpacking Collections: The Legacy of Cuesta Benberry, an African American Quilt Scholar, will be on exhibit through March of 2017 at the DuSable Museum. Unpacking Collections: The Legacy of Cuesta Benberry, an African American Quilt Scholar explores the production and meaning of collecting through this collection acquired by the Michigan State University Museum.

The traveling exhibition showcases the textile collections of the late Cuesta Benberry, one of the 20th-century’s pioneers of research on American quilt-making and the forerunner of research on African-American quiltmaking. The museum is at 740 East 56th Place (57th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue) in Chicago.

NOVEMBER 23 The first Chicago run of Raising Bertie, six years in the making, is a documentary that follows three young Black men in North Carolina’s rural Bertie County as their alternative school closes, opportunities diminish and they face challenges, hardships and the usual obstacles grow-

ing up Black and male imposes on them.

Produced by Kartemquin Films, interconnects narratives of family and poverty, and the will to push through and triumph.

The theater is at 164 North State Street.

For more information visit: www.siskelfilmcenter.org or call 312-846-2800

Coalition, 930 E. 50th St., Chicago. Seating starts at 9:30 a.m. and the celebration starts at 10. Show your support for the legendary activist and U.S. congressman’s 70th birthday and his 32 years of public service. RSVP mrush@bobbylrush.com.

Also celebrate Small Business Day. To get a list of participating retailers in the special rewards program, visit http://www.localfirstchicago.org

NOVEMBER 25 – DECEMBER 1 Julie Dash’s Daughters of the Dust, 25th year anniversary of its release premieres the newly re-mastered restoration Friday, Nov. 25, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. The breathtaking beauty and haunting cultural resonance of this film will leave an undeniable impression upon your memory and even conjure up those buried deep within your soul. The film begins on a summer day in in 1902, as a large African-American family descended from slaves gathers for one last picnic in their Sea Island home on the eve of their move North. The theater is at 164 North State Street. Call for show times or visit the website www.siskelfilmcenter.org or call 312-846-2800

NOVEMBER 26 – JANUARY 8 The Other Cinderella is the most popular of the Black Ensemble Theater productions is a holiday classic, which presents the traditional story from an Afro-Centric perspective and this year’s presentation brings new twists, turns, and surprises. There is a Stepmama, who works at the Post Office, two mean, evil but also very funny stepsisters; brothers from the hood, and Cinderella was born in the projects with a Fairy Godmama from Jamaica.

Appropriate for all ages. Plan on a family outing that everyone can enjoy. The play was written by Jackie Taylor; however, it is

DECEMBER 1

Jackie Taylor directs “The Other Cinderella.” co-directed by her and Rueben Echoles.

The play previews Nov. 26 & 27, Dec. 2 & 3; opening night is Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. Black Ensemble Theatre Company is at 4450 N. Clark Street. To order tickets, call Box Office: 773.769.4451 or go to for more information www.blackensembletheater.org/upcoming-productions

NOVEMBER 26 Come and celebrate Bobby Rush Day on Saturday, Nov. 26. Hosted by the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. at the Rainbow/Push

Silk Road Rising emerged from Silk Road New American Theatre borne out of the necessity to provide the vision of inclusion and the understanding that cultures are inherently linked. Through its creative expressions, it presents creativity without denying the specificities of cultures.

Silk Road strives to create a world that values art over ideology and inquiry over dogma. It creates live theater and online videos that tell stories through primarily Asian-American and Middle Eastern-American lenses. In representing communities that intersect and overlap, we advance a polycultural worldview. Dec. 1 is the World Premiere of Christmas at Christine’s and will run through Dec 23. This holiday musical revue written and performed by Christine Bunuan and directed by J.R. Sullivan puts a Silk Road spin on Christmas as Christine invites you into her world through a journey from California to Chicago to the Philippines to a Catholic-Jewish household as Christine sings holiday and a lifetime of yuletide memories. The theater is at the Historic Chicago Temple Building, at 77 W. Washington St., lower level.

To purchase tickets call 312-857.-234 ext. 201, or visit www.SilkRoadChristmas. org

SPOTLIGHT

57 Years of Community Service Celebrated by the Alfreda Wells Duster Civic Club Founded by Grace Lee Stevens in Chicago and organized in December 1960, the club’s original mission was to “Strive for Civic Improvement.” The club was named after Alfreda M. Wells Duster, a highly regarded Chicago social worker, sociologist, mentor and author.

Duster’s parents were the prominent attorney and publisher Ferdinand L. Barnett and anti-lynching/civil rights activist, journalist, and publisher Ida B. Wells Barnett. Continuing her parents’ legacy of telling America’s story, she edited her mother’s critically acclaimed Crusade for Justice: The Autobiography of Ida B. Wells (The University of Chicago Press).

On Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, 3 p.m.7 p.m., The Alfreda Wells Duster Civic Club will host its Annual Holiday Party, a fun family-friendly free event open to the public. Activities, most of which

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are $1 each, include: a Children’s Village featuring face-painting, Christmas and Kwanzaa gift and craft-making, games, and much more.

Among the festivities will be vendors, delicious food, holiday music, an exciting raffle, and, for the first time, a holiday family photo booth. The event will take place at St. John Evangelist M.B. Church at 1234 W. 63rd Street, Chicago. Proceeds benefit the Alfreda Wells Duster Civic Club’s Scholarship Fund, which has awarded over $35,000 in scholarships since 1995.

More about the Duster Civic Club: Ida B. Wells Barnett, also known as the “Mother of Clubs,” organized this country’s first civic club in 1893. This, in turn, resulted in the founding of the National Association of Colored Women’s

Clubs Inc., of which The Alfreda Wells Duster Civic Club is an affiliate. Duster and her sister, Ida B. Barnett, were active members of the “Duster Club” until their deaths in the 1980s.

Today, this inter-generational club’s expanded mission includes the promotion of programs and projects that support the civic, intellectual, cultural, and spiritual advancement of the Black community. The club’s primary focus is raising scholarship funds for Chicago residents pursuing undergraduate and graduate education.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Dave Hollister: the Music, the Man, the Manuscript

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Arts & Entertainment Editor A voice that has graced the R&B charts since the early 1990s, Dave Hollister began his singing career in his hometown of Chicago, in the best bootcamp for vocalists — the church choir. Over the last two decades, he has released 10 albums, been featured on multiple collaborations with artists from Erick Sermon to Fred Hammond, and starred in theatrical plays such as his recent role in Love Jones, The Musical.

This time, he treats fans with his most recent album, The Manuscript.

Transitioning from eOne Music Group to Shanachie Ent., he admits feeling more comfortable with the indie distributor that has helped spawn national distribution for similar Soul artists such as Avery Sunshine, Will Downing and Kindred the Family Soul.

“I did that record in five days from top to bottom. I did two songs a day. Being where the industry is, if you think about it when Real Talk and Things in the Game came out, the music industry started declining at this point in 2003,” he said.

Since the debut of his first major solo release Ghetto Hymns in 1999, the 48-year-old has built a and neither one of us were big loyal fan base. He remembers his the late Gerald Levert. platinum-selling artists. We just “Gerald and I were best friends friendship with fellow Soul singer, consistently stayed at gold and we were both happy with that. That meant we had a core audience.

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Growing up on the South Side, he was known around the local Gospel music circuit, eventually connecting with music producers — singing on demos, gradually making a name among the secular circles. Hollister says the competition in church with other singers led him to pursue other opportuniCOHEN MEDIA GROUP PRESENTS ties beyond the holy walls.

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up there. It kind of drew me away from the church as I got older.”

Joining Blackstreet In 1993, Hollister found himself in a unique situation, joining the newly formed male group, Blackstreet — headed up by platinum-selling producer Teddy Riley.

“It was Teddy that kept me wanting to be in that situation.

He was an icon and legend. Since Guy came out with the very first album, I’ve always wanted to be connected. I was upset because I was wondering how in the heck did Aaron Hall end up with this man,” he laughs. “I mean Aaron Hall is OK. At that time, I was being a jerk. He had come out of one of the churches that I was going to — Hezekiah Walker’s church at the time.”

He admired Hall’s vocal style and how he brought a unique Gospel vibe to R&B. “I was a closet fan,” he admits.

The success of Blackstreet spread nationwide, and Hollister’s voice could be heard on radio airwaves around the country on thehit single, “Before I Let You Go.” His time with the group will

be short-lived, soon leaving after three years.

“If we didn’t have the problems with jealousy in that group. I’m going to call names — Chauncey. If he had not showed forth his jealousy, we would probably be together today like New Edition.” Along with Riley, Chauncey Hannibal were the founders of Blackstreet as well as active members.

“When jealousy and pride rears its head, those are two hard demons to fight and to stick with. I don’t deal with them well. That thing reared its head and it divided the group.”

Hollister’s musical catalog is rich in cultural norms from Soul, Hip Hop and his Gospel roots — collaborating on the critically acclaimed project “United Tenors.”Out of the 10 albums Hollister has under his belt, Chicago ’85 . . .

The Movie was one of the turning points in his career.

“It started out with the very first song that was recorded, ‘I Don’t Want to Be a Hustler’. It was actually going in another direction because ‘85 was the year that I found out that my father was not my biological father. That drove me into doing things,” he said.

He recalls his earlier years of the devastating news and at 15, the young singer fell into the wrong crowd — joining a gang and selling drugs. He channeled it into his music.

“When I recorded the record at that time, I was going through something with my ex-wife and it made another turn. Me, being from Chicago, I’m a thinker. We think a lot.”

Released on DreamWorks, Chicago ’85 . . . The Movie would go on to selling over 500,000 copies, with “One Woman Man” peaking at No. 44 on the Billboard 200 and on R&B album charts at No. 10.

Currently, Hollister is on the Love In the 90s tour with former bandmate Teddy Riley, along with En Vogue, Jagged Edge, Adina Howard and Blackstreet — performing in front of old and new followers.

As a husband, father and minister, Hollister has risen above the various changes in the music business while continuing his signature brand of music on his new album, The Manuscript, as a singer, producer and songwriter.

“I’m a cinematic writer. When I approach songs, I approach songs as movies. I want you to be able to close your eyes and look and see what I’m saying.” www.chicagodefender.com

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Your Waistline’s New Best Friend

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Cooks ©2016 Donna Battle Pierce

Donna Battle Pierce Syndicated Columnist

Finally, after decades of honestly shrugging when people asked me to identify my favorite recipe, I’ve experienced an “aha” moment just in time for this holiday season.

Mulling over my mom’s notes about

Cucumber Lemon Water

By Eleana Elan Defender Staff Writer One of the distinctive differences between men and women is the waistline.

Throughout history women have gone through great lengths to accentuate their waistlines. From beaded waistlets to corsets to beyond, women have had a fascination with the difference in inches from their waist-to-hip span.

That difference made the contour of a woman more intriguing to men, enhancing the ample spread of her womanly hips. That increase in inches from the waist to the hips becomes more challenging to maintain as women grow older and meet the peri-menopausal years. You can begin by ceasing to drink sugary drinks. One of the natural ways to assist is to add cucumbers to your diet.

Cucumbers are one of the most underrated fruits around, even though they have so many health benefits. It probably comes to many as a surprise that the cucumber is actually a fruit, not a vegetable. Cucumbers are part of a gourd plant family called Cucurbitaceae and are considered a “cylindrical fruit.” They grow on vines and come in three main varieties: slicing, pickling, and burpless.

They’re made up of mostly water, which makes them a perfect component of a cooling detox drink. They are also really low in calories and high in fiber, which makes them a great addition to your diet during weight loss because they’ll fill you up and help you feel more satisfied.

The change in hormones can change the distribution of fat and add unwanted inches to the sacred waistline, as well as stress.

However, cucumbers actually fight that. If you’re stressed out, just cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water.

The chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber will react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown to reduce stress similar to lavender, which is also soothing and relaxing.

Among their other many health benefits, cucumbers are a great source of vitamin B, rich in potassium and magnesium (which may help to lower blood pressure), and have even been associated with fighting cancer.

Another bonus quality of cucumbers is anti-inflammatory flavonol called “fisetin,“ www.chicagodefender.com

which studies have shown to help improve brain health.

Cucumbers are a known antioxidant, and also contain polyphenols called lignans, which may help to lower your risk of certain types of cancer, including ovarian, breast, and prostate cancer.

One way to add cucumbers to your diet is to make cucumber water. The benefits of drinking cucumber water are many. To start, water helps flush and detox your body, it keeps you feeling more full so you don’t eat as much, and even helps increase your metabolism.

how “some dishes mean a lot more than something good to eat” provided an “aha” moment.

I’m grateful for a Mom who developed what she described as a “slow and simple” way to turning our post-Thanksgiving turkey carcass into a dish our ancestors would love,” when the busy school administrator had many more things to do than tweak a family recipe to fit into her incredibly busy schedule.

I’m also grateful for the importance she placed on cooking, traditions, family cooks and family recipes, which played a large part in my deciding to build a career around the same subject.

I’m also grateful for you giving me the opportunity to share our rich (and delicious) culinary, cultural heritage.

Gratitude Gumbo

Good for Weight Loss

If you’re trying to lose weight, drinking water is one of the easiest things you can do to give your efforts a boost.

Second, cucumbers are what’s known as a “superfood,” which basically means they’re very nutrient-rich and good for you.

They also taste great with almost any fruit in fruit-infused water recipes, adding a zip of freshness, not really changing the taste of whatever it is added to but rather enhancing it.

When you put these two healthy ingredients together, the cucumber water benefits are extraordinary.

If you’re looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite without having to break your bank, try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes daily and observe the changes. The phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles, too, whether on your face, hands or neck.

Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache-free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!

Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? If you hate chewing carrots, note that cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

So slice your cucumber now, add the slices to a pitcher of water and refresh yourself.

6 ribs celery, 4 left whole, 2 chopped 1 turkey carcass, bones from bone-in turkey breast (whole or half) with some meat attached, or 6 skin-on chicken pieces (2 backs and 4 wings) 1/2 pound beef sirloin, flank steak or flat iron, optional 1 each: trimmed, chopped, large onion, green pepper 1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth 2 cups water 3 tablespoon Creole seasoning, or to taste 2 bay leaves 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 1/2 stick butter 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 pounds okra sliced or 1 package (20 ounces) frozen cut okra 8 ounces, sliced smoked Chorizo sausage (Spanish not Mexican) or Polish sausage, sliced 12 ounces best available crabmeat 1 pint Gulf oysters, with liquor, any shell pieces removed 1 1/2 pounds shelled, deveined, medium to large shrimp Cooked rice Place 4 ribs of celery in the bottom of a slow cooker to serve as a rack; top with turkey carcass, chicken and beef, if using. Add remaining chopped celery, onion and green pepper. Add chicken broth and water. Season with 1 tablespoon of the Creole seasoning. Add bay leaves. Cook on LOW (50 percent) 6 hours.

When gumbo has cooked 6 hours,

remove and discard any bones, skin, whole celery ribs.

Heat butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour. Cook, stirring, until mixture thickens and roux becomes the color of pecans, (careful not to form lumps) about 15 minutes.

Gently stir roux into slow cooker. Add crushed tomatoes, okra, sausage slices, remaining 2 tablespoons of Creole seasoning. Cook on LOW (50 percent) until flavors come together, another 5 hours.

Remove beef and shred, if using.

Return to gumbo. Taste for seasoning; adjust. Remove and discard any remaining skin and bones. Add crabmeat; cook on LOW (50 percent) 20 minutes.

Add oysters and shrimp. Cook on HIGH (100 percent) 15 minutes. Turn off heat.

Stir in file, if using. Let stand about 15 minutes before serving in bowls over cooked rice. Makes 10 servings.

Donna Pierce is currently working on a cookbook about historic Black recipes and cooks. She is the former Assistant Food Editor and Test Kitchen Director for the Chicago Tribune and Contributing Editor for Upscale Magazine. She completed a Visiting Nieman Foundation Fellowship at Harvard in 2015.

Send questions or share your favorite original recipe to dpierce@BlackAmericaCooks.com or Donna Pierce 535 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 3105, Chicago, Ill. 60611. (Include your name and telephone number) If we print your recipe in this column, you will win a new cookbook. Find more recipes and information by joining Donna on BlackAmericaCooks. com and FamilyReunion Cooks.com

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PATTERSON Sarah Patterson…..Memorial was held: Friday, November 18, 2016; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CARTER Julius Carter…..Memorial was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Sixth Grace Presb., 600 E. 35th St. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ANDERSON Doris Anderson…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ St. George & Matthias Epis.

Church, 164 East 111th Street Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ST. CLAIR Sheryl St. Clair…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LA FLORA Obadiah La Flora…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 9:30 a.m. @ Faith Temple, 72nd & Peoria Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROWN Bobbie Brown…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 9:30 a.m. @ New Vision of Faith Ministries, 447 W. 120th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WASHINGTON Michael Washington…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILLIAMS, SR. Taurus Williams, Sr.…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Monument of Faith Church, 2750 West Columbus Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

TOWNSEND Fletcher Townsend.…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Greater Bethel Apostolic Church, 2122 W. 79th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MOORE Brian Moore.…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ New Beginnings, 6620 S. King Dr. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GOOSBY Paul Goosby.…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ New Faith Baptist Church, 25 S. Central Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROWN Darren Brown.…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Bright Star COGIC, 735 East 44th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BIBBIE Stanley Bibbie.…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Living Word COGIC, 415 W. 111th Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WEBB Clarence Webb.…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Full Gospel Christian Assembly, 3451 West 175th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

LYTHBERG Bettye Lythberg.…..Wake was held: Sunday, November 20, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

RAY Celess Ray.…..Wake was held: Monday, November 21, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Progressive BC, 9400 S. Perry Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

ANDERSON Rochelle Anderson.…..Wake was held: Monday, November 21, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SPENCER Latonya Spencer.…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Kenwood United Church, 4600 S. Greenwood Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

REDMAN Nordean Redman.…..Wake was held: Monday, November 21, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HAMLET Terrie Hamlet.…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Apostolic Pentecostal, 11401 S. Vincennes Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Good Shepard Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DIXON Lorenzo Dixon.…..Wake was held: Monday, November 21, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ROBINSON-LUCKETT Dorothy Robinson-Luckett.…..

Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

FLORENCE Stephanie Florence.…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CONWELL Patricia Conwell.…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DAWSON Vivian Dawson.…..Memorial was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILLIAMS Kathryn Williams.…..Memorial was held: Sunday, November 20, 2016; 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LOCKETT Ladell Lockett.…..Wake was held: Sunday, November 20, 2016; 12:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 1:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, November 21, 2106; Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

THOMAS, JR. Walter Thomas, Jr.…..Wake was held: Sunday, November 20, 2016; 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 4:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILLIAMS Marva Williams.…..Wake was held: Monday, November 21, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

PARKER Tridell Parker.…..Wake was held: Monday, November 21, 2016; 2:00 p.m. @ Bethlehem Star MB Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Funeral: 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

STANLEY Gladys Stanley.…..Wake was held: Monday, November 21, 2016; 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 6:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

POWELL Fredrick Powell.…..Wake was held: Monday, November 21, 2016; 6:00 p.m. @ St. James AME, 9256 S. Lafayette Funeral: 7:00 p.m. Interment: Tuesday, November 22, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CARR James Carr.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, November 22, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

TAYLOR Bonnie Taylor.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, November 22, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Holy Temple Evangelistic COGIC, 15912 Lincoln Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

EDWARDS Reginald Edwards.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, November 22, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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WESLEY Emma Wesley.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, November 22, 2016; 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 6:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WEBB Larry Webb.…..Wake: Wednesday, November 23, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BUTLER Julian Butler.…..Wake: Friday, November 25, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BRIDGES Ernest Bridges.…..Wake: Saturday, November 26, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

STRIPLING Betty Stripling.…..Wake: Saturday, November 26, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Inspirational Deliverance Center, 647 N. Parkside Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

PERKINS Jimmie Perkins.…..Wake: Monday, November 28, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GILMORE Deborah Gilmore.…..Wake: Wednesday, November 30, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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SMITH Selena Smith.…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 19, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Zion Hill MBC, 1460 West 78th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

BROWN Brandon D. Brown.…..Wake: Wednesday, November 23, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

KING Eddie King.…..Wake: Saturday, November 23, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Shiloh Baptist Church, 7058 S. Racine Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

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Walter Anderson…..Wake was held: Tuesday, November 22, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Interment: Private Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 E. 79th St., Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488-7300.

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C L A S S I F I E D S LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION ALL PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS & HCV PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS Proposed Updates to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative (Admin) Plan The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is re-releasing proposed updates to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Administrative Plan for public comment.

The 30-day public comment period begins November 14 (8 a.m.) and ends December 14, 2016 (5 p.m.).

While CHA encourages and welcomes all program participants, residents, and the community-at-large to review the proposed updates to the ACOP and HCV Admin Plan, you are not required to attend the public comment hearings in order to submit comments. The date, time, and location of the public comment hearings are as follows: •November 29, 2016, 11:00 am: CHA Headquarters, 60 E Van Buren St •November 30, 2016, 6:00 pm: Family Investment Center (FIC), 4859 S Wabash Copies of the proposed updates to the ACOP and HCV Admin Plan will be available beginning November 14, 2016 until December 14, 2016 (5 p.m.) at the following locations: •CHA and HCV Administrative Offices •Central Advisory Council Office •HCV Regional Office – South •HCV Regional Office – West •Family Investment Center (FIC) •Chinese Mutual Aid Association •LUCHA •Claretian Associates •www.thecha.org

60 E Van Buren St 243 E 32nd St 10 W 35th St 2750 W Roosevelt Rd 4859 S Wabash St 1016 W Argyle St 3541 W North Ave 9108 S Brandon Ave

E-mail comments to: commentontheplan@thecha.org

Subject: Proposed ACOP & HCV Admin Plan

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

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS

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. D16147659 on the November 9, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of NEC TRAINING & COACHING with the business located at 9431 S. MAY ST., CHICAGO, IL 60620.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: NINA CHRISTMAS, Complete Address: 915 E. 54th. STREET, APT 205, CHICAGO, IL 60615, USA

CHA-WIDE SNOW REMOVAL AND SALT / DE-ICING SERVICES FOR REGIONS 3 & 4 INVITATION FOR BID EVENT NO.: 1833 (2016) All questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned event no later than December 1, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. CST.

PRE-BID MEETING:

November 21, 2016 at 11:00 am CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL

BID DUE DATE/TIME:

December 8, 2016 at 11:00 am 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.

LEGAL NOTICE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 3686 INVESTMENT ADVISOR FOR PENSION PLAN FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO FIVE YEARS. The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) invites you to submit a proposal in response to this RFP. The RTA has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR Part 26, applicable to all its contracts regardless of funding source. The RTA strongly encourages vendors to make good faith efforts to utilize DBEs as subconsultants, subcontractors, suppliers or joint venture partners on this project. A listing of certified DBEs providing relevant services or commodities can be accessed at the Illinois Department of Transportation website www.dot.state.il.us/ucp/html.

Questions are due on November 21, 2016, no later than 5:00 p.m., and can be e-mailed to Maria Biszewski at biszewskim@rtachicago.org.

A complete proposal must be submitted to the RTA no later than 3:30 p.m., local time, on December 8, 2016. Proposals submitted after the designated date and time will be rejected.

The Request for Proposal can be downloaded and submitted at the RTA Procurement website at www.Procurement.rtachicago.org

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NOTICE INVITATION TO BID TO METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD W. JOHNSON JR. A/K/A RICHARD JOHNSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 008427 9221 S. UNION 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 October 26, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 6, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9221 S. UNION STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-04-310-009-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-07570. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-07570 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 008427 TJSC#: 3612807 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Sealed 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 17-646-51

SMALL STREAMS MAINTENANCE IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estimated Cost: Group A: $3,100,000.00 Bid Deposit: Group A: $31,000.00 Estimated Cost: Group B: $1,900,000.00 Bid Deposit: Group B: $19,000.00 TOTAL $5,000,000.00 TOTAL $50,000.00 Mandatory Technical Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, December 6, 2016

10:00 a.m. Chicago Time

Stickney Water Reclamation Plant

6001 West Pershing Road

Stickney, Illinois Bid Opening: December 20, 2016 Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, Appendix C, Appendix K, and the Multi-Project Labor Agreement are required on this Contract.

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

(312) 913-7837 Subject: Proposed ACOP & HCV Admin Plan

THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS/ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT BID FOR:

PROPERTY FOR SALE

******************************************************************************************************* 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 (#312/751-3042). 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.

Mail comments to: Chicago Housing Authority Attention: Proposed ACOP & HCV Admin Plan

60 E. Van Buren Street, 12th Floor

Chicago, IL 60605

Fax comments to:

LEGAL NOTICE

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. D16148673 on the November 7, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of OLIVE JACK ENTERPRISES with the business located at 14240 KENWOOD, DOLTON, IL, 60409. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/ partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: JACQUELINE MCMORRIS, Complete Address: 14240 KENWOOD, DOLTON, IL, 60409, USA

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.

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

of Greater Chicago

Chicago, Illinois November 23, 2016

By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS TO SUBMIT BIDS FOR: CHA-WIDE – BIO HAZARD CLEANUP SERVICES INVITATION FOR BID (“IFB”) EVENT NO.: 1788 (2016) All questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned event no later than November 29, 2016 at 11:00AM CST. PRE-BID MEETING: November 28, 2016 at 11:00AM CST at the CHA 60 E. Van Buren, 13th Floor

Chicago, IL 60605.

BID DUE DATE/TIME:

December 14, 2016 at 11:00AM CST. Vendors are encouraged to submit their bids using the CHA Supplier Portal or deliver to the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren 13th Floor, Chicago, IL.

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.

Clayco, Inc. has been selected as the Developer and Design Builder by Cook County and the Cook County Health and Hospitals System to develop, design and construct a new nine story clinical and administrative facility on the campus of Stroger Hospital. The third bid packages will be released on or about ‪December 6, 2016. The scopes of work in the third bid issuance shall include Miscellaneous Metals, Millwork, General Trades, Roofing, Door, Frames & Hardware, Elevators, Interior Glass, Steel Stud and Drywall, Painting and Wallcovering, Flooring, Window Treatments, Div 10 Specialties, Landscaping, Asphalt paving, Waterproofing, Masonry and Demolition.

The Project is targeting LEED Silver and has MBE and WBE Contracting Goals of 25% MBE and 10% WBE as well as Local Workforce Goals of 50% labor force residing in Cook County and 7.5% labor force residing within 3 miles of the project.

The project bid documents will be published on iSqFt which can be accessed at http://www. isqft.com. Firms should email their complete company contact information and the Bid Packages they are interested in to CCHC@claycorp.com.

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D16148695 on the November 9, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of NEW CITY JANITORIAL & SUPPLIES with the business located at 6942 S. EGGLESTON, 2nd Floor, CHICAGO, IL 60621. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/ partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: EUGENE HARRIS Complete Address: 6942 S. EGGLESTON, CHICAGO, IL 60621, USA

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.KIMBERLY BELL, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 15 CH 00424 8050 S. Aberdeen St. 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 April 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8050 S. Aberdeen St., Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32-209-0280000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $180,195.77. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 00424 TJSC#: 36-12295 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2007-2, MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, -v.KRISHAWN MOORE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CLEM MOORE, LVNV FUNDING LLC, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, RICHARD KUHN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CLEM MOORE (DECEASED), RODNEY MOORE, RAYNETTA GRAY, KELVIN MOORE, KORVELL MOORE, KATARA MOORE, DARNESHA MOORE, KELIN MOORE, KYIONDRA MOORE, KATIA MOORE, KYNNESHA MOORE, KEDARRYL MCGEE, KADARRUS MCGEE, ALFREDIA MOORE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CLEM MOORE JR., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MEREDITH MOORE, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 15 CH 008982 9425 S. LAFLIN STREET CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 29, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 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 9425 S. LAFLIN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-326-009-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-07912. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-07912 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 008982 TJSC#: 3611997 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.PENELOPE J. CROOKS Defendants 14 CH 004023 8012 S. WINCHESTER AVENUE 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 September 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8012 S. WINCHESTER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-31-208055. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-04237.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-04237 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 004023 TJSC#: 3611870 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF JOSEPH KOSALA A/K/A JOSEPH J. KOSALA, DECEASED, MARTIN A. BLUMENTHAL, AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH KOSALA A/K/A JOSEPH J. KOSALA, DECEASED, JENNIFER KOSALA, TAMMY KWIATKOWSKI, COLLEEN M. SCHLOSSER, TONY FAIKEL, AS TRUSTEE OF THE FAMILY TRUST, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., STATE OF ILLINOIS, CONSERVANCY HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, CONSERVANCY AT NORTH PARK CONDOMINIUM II ASSOCIATION, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO M&I BANK, FSB, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, ABBEY KWIATKOWSKI, MIA KWIATKOWSKI, EMMA KWIATKOWSKI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 15 CH 17294 3850 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE, UNIT 503 Chicago, IL 60659 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 20, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3850 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE, UNIT 503, Chicago, IL 60659 Property Index No. 13-02-300006-1033. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $253,456.71. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 15-076822.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs. com Attorney File No. 15-076822 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 15 CH 17294 TJSC#: 36-11176 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ANN YOUNG A/K/A ANN L YOUNG, A/K/A ANN L LARRY, QUADRANGLE HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, THE CITY OF CHICAGO, ALLIED CLEANING SERVICES, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 13041 6700 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE #8D CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 12, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6700 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE #8D, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-24-406026-1064. The real estate is improved with a condo within hi-rise with attached 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: 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 10445. 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 Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 10445 Case Number: 15 CH 13041 TJSC#: 36-12992 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 DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.JEFFREY GRAHAM, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT L. GRAHAM A/K/A ROBERT LEWIS GRAHAM A/K/A ROBERT GRAHAM, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ROBERT L. GRAHAM (DECEASED), FRANK H. GRAHAM, MARIE GRAHAM A/K/A MARIE DENHAM AMOS, FRANK H. GRAHAM, AS ADMINISTRATOR, TIFFANY GREER, PIERRE GRAHAM, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PAMELA GRAHAM Defendants 12 CH 044590 621 W. 61ST STREET CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 20, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 621 W. 61ST STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-315-036. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-12-31096. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-12-31096 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 044590 TJSC#: 3612970 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.DARLENE SIMS, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC 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 December 13, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5435 S. DAMEN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-07-424-013. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-12-17423. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-12-17423 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 025071 TJSC#: 3612962 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 U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ANTHONY R. SMITH, THE STRATFORD AT SOUTH COMMONS CONDOMINIUM Defendants 15 CH 16350 2605 S Indiana Ave, Unit 1506 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 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 16, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2605 S Indiana Ave, Unit 1506, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Index No. 17-27-305-140-1123. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $97,565.71. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 16350 TJSC#: 36-12379 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 COLFIN BULLS A FINANCE SUB, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND COLFIN BULLS B FINANCE SUB, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.MY HOME REMODELING, INC., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, JAE CHANG KIM, KYUNG JA KIM, PRO AUTO BODY SHOP, INC., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A., THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., LVNV FUNDING LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A., NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants 16 CH 1820 4735 PULASKI ROAD Chicago, IL 60630 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 12, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 21 AND 22 IN BLOCK 4 IN TRYON AND DAVIS’ 40TH AVENUE ADDITION TO IRVING PARK IN THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights, watercourses and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters.

Commonly known as 4735 PULASKI ROAD, Chicago, IL 60630 Property Index No. 13-14-100-008-0000 and 13-14-100-009-0000.

The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was $562,678.20.

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

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

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

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: ROBERT A. EGAN, P.C., 120 NORTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2600, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 263-2227 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.

ROBERT A. EGAN, P.C. 120 NORTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2600 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 263-2227 Attorney Code. 25313 Case Number: 16 CH 1820 TJSC#: 36-12975 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.JOSE TREJO A/K/A JOSE G. TREJO A/K/A JOSE MENDOZA-TREJO, ADELA RODRIGUEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 01233 4441 S. WOLCOTT 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 23, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 33 IN BLOCK 3 IN WARD’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1, 4, AND 5 IN STONE AND WHITNEY’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 6 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF 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 4441 S. WOLCOTT AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-06-407-015-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $181,869.94.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 16 CH 01233 TJSC#: 36-11534 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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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TERRY HOLMES Plaintiff, -v.- MICHAEL MYLES Defendants 14 CH 15422 8625 S. LAFLIN Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF PARTITION SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Partition Judgment entered in the above cause on October 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 7, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 35 IN BLOCK 4 IN CHARLES F. PIPER’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER. ALL IN SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8625 S. LAFLIN, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32-325-0090000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The value of the real estate at 8625 S. LAFLIN is not less than $39,900.00.

No sale will be approved for less $26,600 (two-thirds the value of the property).

Sale terms: 100% 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 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.

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 and partition sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure and partition sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JAHNKE SULLIVAN & TOOLIS LLC, 10075 W LINCOLN HIGHWAY, Frankfort, IL 60423, (708) 349-9333 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.

JAHNKE SULLIVAN & TOOLIS LLC 10075 W LINCOLN HIGHWAY Frankfort, IL 60423 (708) 349-9333 E-Mail: flm@jtlawllc.com Attorney Code. 44138 Case Number: 14 CH 15422 TJSC#: 36-12889 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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F16080109SVT SLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Reginald E. Blakey aka Reginald Errol Blakey aka Reginald E. Blakley aka Reginald Blakey; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 16 CH 10780 642 East 95th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60619 Meyerson Calendar 56 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Reginald E. Blakey aka Reginald Errol Blakey aka Reginald E. Blakley aka Reginald Blakey, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 18, EAST 1/2 OF LOT 19, IN BLOCK 8 IN BURNSIDE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, EXCLUSIVE OF 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 THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD AND NORTH OF THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR A “Y” TRACK, ALL INTOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, P.I.N.: 25-03-432-027-0000 Said property is commonly known as 642 East 95th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60619, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Reginald E. Blakey and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0020363383 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Cook County on or before DECEMBER 16, 2016 a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

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

Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-4284620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.

F16090162 CALI IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust Plaintiff, vs.

Monik Chlad aka Monika Chlad; Eric Vehovc aka Eric C. Vehovc; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 16 CH 13375 3841 West Polk Street, Chicago, Illinois 60624 Brennan Calendar 62 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Eric Vehovc aka Eric C. Vehovc and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 32 IN CUMMING GARFIELD BOULEVARD ADDITION A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 3 AND LOT 2 IN BLOCK 4 OF CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14 TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 16-14-314-008-0000 Said property is commonly known as 3841 West Polk Street, Chicago, Illinois 60624, and which said mortgage(s) was/ were made by Monik Chlad and Eric C. Vehovc aka Eric Vehovc and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0810048023 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Cook County on or before DECEMBER 23, 2016 a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

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

Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120, Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-4284620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.

LEGAL NOTICE 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. SAMMIE PARR JR et. al., Defendants, Case No. 2016 CH 11507.

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: THE SOUTH 99.00 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF BLOCK 5 (EXCEPT THE WEST 69.00 FEET THEREOF) OF BLOCK 5, OF BUSBY’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.. PIN: 20-10-121038-0000. Commonly known as: 234 East 51st Street, Chicago IL, 60615 & 5048 S. Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, and which said Mortgage was made by SAMMIE PARR JR, as Mortgagor(s) to InterBay Funding, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0531811021, and the present owner(s) of the property being FREDDIE L. SANDERS, 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 DECEMBER 9, 2016 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated, Chicago, Illinois, November 1, 2016.

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 TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF DOMITILIA G. MORALES A/K/A DOMITILIA MORALES A/K/A DOMITILA G. MORALES A/K/A DOMITILA MORALES A/K/A MARIA D. MORALES A/K/A MARIA DOMITILIA MORALES A/K/A MARIA DOMITILA MORALES, JOSE H. LOPEZ, YOLANDA GONZALEZ AYALA, VICTORIA BRITO, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF DOMITILIA G. MORALES A/K/A DOMITILIA MORALES A/K/A DOMITILA G. MORALES A/K/A DOMITILA MORALES A/K/A MARIA D. MORALES A/K/A MARIA DOMITILIA MORALES A/K/A MARIA DOMITILA MORALES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 04254 3621 S. FRANCISCO AVENUE Chicago, IL 60632 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 20, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 32 IN BLOCK 1 IN PIERSON D. SMITH’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3621 S. FRANCISCO AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 16-36-308-009-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $19,675.77.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 16 CH 04254 TJSC#: 36-13239 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 QUICKEN LOANS, INC Plaintiff, -v.JOHN E. BOEHRNSEN, SR, DEBORAH BOEHRNSEN, SELECT FUNDING, LLC Defendants 16 CH 04829 1428 S. SAWYER AVENUE Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 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 33 IN FREDERICK C. SHAW AND F. KERRIGAN’S M.L. SALOMON’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 6 IN CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 LYING NORTH OF THE CENTER LINE OF OGDEN AVENUE IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1428 S. SAWYER AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-23-200-026-000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $128,991.55.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C16-34079.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C16-34079 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 16 CH 04829 TJSC#: 36-11752 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER SECURITIZATION SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JULY 1, 2005 STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1 Plaintiff, -v.THE ESTATE OF EARTHA LEAN BURGIN, MAUDESTINE BURGIN, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EARTHA LEAN BURGIN Defendants 14 CH 15474 8243 S. HONORE STREET Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 8, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 29 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 2 FEET) IN BLOCK 16 IN BAIRD AND ROWLANDS SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 8243 S. HONORE STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-31-227-018-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $183,585.17.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-92499.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C13-92499 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 15474 TJSC#: 36-12920 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC4 Plaintiff, -v.ANNETTE A. DUNBAR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 19146 8940 S. HALSTED 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 December 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 17 (EXCEPT THAT PART LYING EAST OF A LINE 50 FEET WEST OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 5) IN BLOCK 6 IN SOUTH ENGLEWOOD BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, AND THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5 LYING EAST OF THE CENTER LINE OF THE CHICAGO ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILROAD, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 8940 S. HALSTED STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-225-039-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $57,349.42.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-06109.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C14-06109 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 19146 TJSC#: 35-18511 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF JEAN R. POWE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF ROBERT J. POWE A/K/A ROBERT JAMES POWE, JR., AARON POWE A/K/A AARON F. POWE, PHILLIP POWE A/K/A PHILLIP J. POWE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF JEAN R. POWE, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF ROBERT J. POWE A/K/A ROBERT JAMES POWE, JR., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 02881 5929 S. UNION 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 September 29, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 29 IN A. DONIGAN’S SUBDIVISION OF 3 ACRES SOUTH OF AND ADJOINING THE NORTH 3 ACRES OF THE EAST 15 ACRES OF THE NORTH 30 ACRES OF LOT 38 OF SCHOOL TRUSTEE’S SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5929 S. UNION AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-301-009-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $28,202.08.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 15 CH 02881 TJSC#: 36-12098 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, -v.CAROLE JOHNSON HARRIS, BANKFINANCIAL, FSB, MRC RECEIVABLES CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 24525 4920 SOUTH WASHINGTON PARK COURT 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 May 17, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4920 SOUTH WASHINGTON PARK COURT, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-10-215-031-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $296,659.78.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is 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 11-5300-84.

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

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 E-Mail: mmckee@hrolaw.com Attorney File No. 11-5300-84 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 11 CH 24525 TJSC#: 36-13284 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.JOSE R. DIAZ, MARILYN RIVERA, PEGGY TREJO Defendants 16 CH 00533 6230 S. KOMENSKY Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 30, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 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 6230 S. KOMENSKY, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-15-429-026-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $110,522.80.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 5300-407.

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

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 E-Mail: mmckee@hrolaw.com Attorney File No. 5300-407 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 16 CH 00533 TJSC#: 36-11745 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE

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

Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

LeAndrea Thomas; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Maurice James; Chanelle M. James aka Chanelle James; Richard Irvin Special Representative; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 15CH11188 Sheriff’s # 160289 F15060053 CPN Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on January 4th, 2017, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 444 West 111th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60628 P.I.N: 25-16-328-013-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home.

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

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2007-3 Plaintiff, -v.FRANCISCO SALGADO, NATALIA SALGADO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 15 CH 01945 3834 W. 24TH STREET Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 14, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 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 3834 W. 24TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-26-102-074-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $409,764.16.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-11652.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C14-11652 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 15 CH 01945 TJSC#: 36-11517 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT HOLTZ, SHIRLEY HOLTZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants 14 CH 18494 7524 S. EVANS Chicago, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7524 S. EVANS, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-406-028-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $116,648.68.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 16-5300-418.

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

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 E-Mail: mmckee@hrolaw.com Attorney File No. 16-5300-418 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 14 CH 18494 TJSC#: 36-11339 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION STATE BANK OF TEXAS, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, AS RECEIVER FOR THE NATIONAL REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO Plaintiff, -v.- MARQUETTE BANK F/K/A MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 6/18/1993 A/K/A TRUST NO. 12944, HUMBERTO S. VAZQUEZ JR A/K/A HUMBERTO VAZQUEZ, AN INDIVIDUAL, AUTOMOTRIZ MONTERREY, INC., A DISSOLVED ILLINOIS CORPORATION, CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2016 CH 01686 2000 S. WESTERN AVENUE Chicago, IL 60608 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 8, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2000 S. WESTERN AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60608 Property Index No. 16-24-420-002-0000; and all improvements, personal property, fixtures, leases, equipment and other business assets of Automotriz Monterrey, Inc. as more particularly described in the Security Agreement dated June 21, 2004 and located on the real estate.

The real estate is improved with a commercial property with minor improvement.

The judgment amount was $436,374.15.

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

No third party checks will be accepted.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP, 120 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 1200, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 8767100 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP 120 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 1200 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 876-7100 Attorney Code. 25188 Case Number: 2016 CH 01686 TJSC#: 36-12818 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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2017 Men of Excellence 2017 NOMINATION FORM Nominee Information Name of Nominee __________________________________________________ Age ______ Title/Positions ________________________________________________________________ Company/Affiliation __________________________________________________________ Years in Industry ______________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________________________________________ Day Phone ______________________________________________________________________ Evening Phone _________________________________________________________________ E-mail ___________________________________________________________________________

Criteria Proven success within his profession/industry

The Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Awards celebrate local African American men who inspire others through their vision and leadership, exceptional achievement and participation in community service.

They are men who exemplify extraordinary strength and commitment to their profession and to the community.

These men do it all while filling the roles of leader, father, teacher and professional.

The selected honorees will join an exclusive society of 450 professional men who have previously received this distinction.

The Men of Excellence reception will be held on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago 1. The nominee must be a man (at least 21 years of age) who resides in Chicago metropolitan area (the city of Chicago and contiguous communities within fifty (50) miles radius of the city center).

2. The nominee must be active in his career or profession. Career or profession is defined as paid employment in his field. Nominees must agree to have their photograph and biographical information published in The Chicago Defender. All nominees selected as a Chicago Defender Man of Excellence will be featured in a 2017 edition of the

Chicago Defender.

3. Evaluations will be based on the quality of a nominee’s achievements, rather than the quantity of information submitted.

4. Selections will be made by the Chicago Defender Man of Excellence Selection Committee based on following criteria: • Local African American Male Business executive or entrepreneur.

• Proven success in career/profession • Positive role model • Demonstrative community service

Positive role model whose contributions encourage others Active in community service or organizational involvement Local African American male executive or business owner

Questioned To Be Completed Describe specific accomplishments that demonstrate nominee’s excellence _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Describe nominee’s community service activity/organizational involvement _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ How has the nominee mentored others? ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Nominator’s Contact Information Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Title ____________________________________________________________________________ Firm/Organization ___________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________________________________________ Day Phone ______________________________________________________________________ Evening Phone _________________________________________________________________ E-mail ___________________________________________________________________________

E-mail submissions to: crivera@chicagodefender.com Or Mail to: “Men of Excellence” 4445 S. King Dr. • Chicago IL 60653

Nomination Deadline • Wednesday, December 21, 2016 • 5:00 PM 24 November 23 - 29, 2016 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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