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CHICAGO Volume 112 No. 30 | November 22-28, 2017

DEFENDER

Remembering Mayor Washington

Community: Page 7

Buy Locally: Small Business Saturday in Chicago

Unique McKnight of Jamaican Jerk Villa Bar & Grill (Photo by Mary L. Datcher)

CP Around Town: Page 12

In the Mix: Page 16

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Buy Locally: Small Business Saturday in Chicago It’s that time of year! With full bellies and hopefully memorable Thanksgiving dinners with family and friends, it is officially time to kick off the biggest shopping season of the year. And small businesses want a piece of the pie too— hence Small Business Saturday, which kicked off as an initiative from American Express in 2010 to encourage patronage of local businesses. Chicagoland businesses are all set for the season and we’ve highlighted a few small business events as well as businesses to get you started. Creating in the Community Saturday, November 25 Begins with breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. ($20 per person) Mini Painting/Holiday Card/Jewelry Making Classes 12 -3 p.m. ($10-$20)

LickHer Dessert Plate Shopping 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (free and open to the public) Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop 3521 S. King Drive Includes more than 25 vendors and contributors To register for breakfast or for more information, call (312) 238-9447.

Shop Small Shop Bronzeville Saturday, November 25 10 a.m.-5p.m. Featured activities: Breakfast with Santa at Skidoe’s continued on page 4

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The Hot City All Stars give back to their community. Small Business Saturday, continued from, Page 03

Café and Grill (235 E. 51st St) at 10 a.m. Shop local retail pop-up at The Connection (4321 S. Cottage Grove Ave) 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sip and Sing at Carver 47 (1060 E. 47th St.) 3-5 p.m. To RSVP or for more information, visit: https://shopsmallshopbronzevillenov25.eventbrite.com Connect South Shore Art Festival Friday, November 24-Sunday, November 26 Just in time for Small Business Saturday, a 3-day popup marketplace in storefronts along 71st St featuring a tapestry of local and nationally regarded retailers, artists, musicians and filmmakers. The goal of the festival is to illustrate the richness of cultural expression while generating small business revenue. Sponsored by Alderman Leslie Hairston, Special Service Area #42, the South Shore Chamber of Commerce with Erick Williams and Rob McKay of the famed Silver Room in Hyde Park. Events scheduled to be held at: 1906, 1908, 2100, and 2226 E. 71st Street. For more information, visit connectsouthshore.org LickHer Dessert Plate (Sweet Treats) Qiana Smith has been satisfying the sweet tooth of adults for 8 years with her liquor infused treats and sangria. From Apple Crown with caramel sauce, chocolate cake 4 November 22 - 28, 2017

infused with Hennessy and strawberry daiquiri cupcakes to her delicious pineapple Ciroc sangaria, Smith has been helping adults of all ages have a good time all over the Chicagoland area. Smith was first inspired to make alcoholic desserts after taking a trip to the Bahamas and tasting a rum cake. Taken French Vanilla Ciroc butter peaback by the dessert, can cake she decided to take a class to learn how to make the dessert herself. Being inquisitive and having a passion for liquor, Mrs. Smith decided to mix and match liquor and cake recipes to create delicious and unique cakes that were so in demand by her family and friends when she made them for special occasions that she decided to quit her day job and make her passion her career instead. Thus, LickHer Dessert Plate was created and Smith hasn’t looked back. Smith specializes at hosting pop-up shops at special events, such as the premiere for “A Bad Mom’s Christmas” at Marcus Cinema in Chicago Heights or House Heads Against Cancer. But if you want to order a cake, feel free to place an order on her popular Facebook www.chicagodefender.com

page at: https://www.facebook.com/lickherdesserts2/. Rather sample her work first? Then feel free to visit her and other African American entrepreneurs on small business Saturday at Smitty’s Lounge, 15101 S. Halsted, where she will be selling slices of cake and cupcakes from 2-8 p.m. Use the phrase DEFENDER when purchasing your treats to get five dollars off your cumulative order. Need to see her sweets on display Add lickherdesserts on Instagram. The Pay-off And as you shop locally, remember that money is returned to better our community—just look at how local organizations and business helped others this season! The Hall of fame Softball Team Hot City All Stars recently gave away Thanksgiving baskets; families from the Englewood and areas around the city benefited from the event. The team’s manager, Curtis Granderson, said the team will continue this annual tradition to help others. In response to the humanitarian crises in Puerto Rico (aftermath hurricane Maria), Doc Payne and the Payne Relief Smooth Blues Band recently hosted a fundraiser at Motor Row Brewing . Encouraged by Alderman Maldonado (26th Ward) and Congressman Luis V.Gutierrez, the event was opened to the public and featured a variety of music, free food and beverages, and a silent auction with a professional artistic painting to music. A $1,000 check was presented to the Puerto Rican Agenda community organization, which directs the Pallet and Planes program that transports emergency supplies (including water) to the island. Dr.Odie Payne, III (OB/GYN) will offer his medical services as needed. (Read more business profiles on pages 5 and 10.) THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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CPS and Wells Fargo Team Up to Keep Students Warm This Winter By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer When Chicago’s weather turns frightful this winter, students at Marcus Moziah Garvey Elementary School, 10309 S. Morgan St., along with 10 other schools, will be a bit warmer thanks to the generosity of Chicago Public Schools and Wells Fargo through its Coats For Kids campaign. Over a week’s time, approximately 10,000 coats will be distributed to CPS students in partnership with Operation Warm-- a nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of children through the gift of new winter coats. This year marks the eighth year in which the coat giveaway was held. Forrest Claypool, Chicago Public Schools CEO, said the coat giveaway was needed as temperatures begin to cool. He said the effort has grown from one school to 11 with the expectation that it will continue to grow larger. “It’s always great because the kids are so amazing,” said Claypool. “It’s always fun to come out with Wells Fargo and see the kids get new coats just in time for the winter and the looks on their faces.” Carter Wellford, a spokesman for Wells Fargo, said this year’s event will be the biggest yet as 10,000 coats will be given away. He said the schools were selected in conjunction with CPS officials. He said the number of coats is determined by the amount of money that can be raised, which this year totaled to $200,000. “The genesis for this is that Wells Fargo believes in supporting where customers and team members live,” said Wellford. “Those communities are only as strong as the children who will power their future. You need to get

Students at Marcus Garvey Elementary showed their appreciation for their donated coats. back and forth from school safely and that’s hard to do in Chicago when you don’t have a warm coat.” Several Wells Fargo volunteers were on-hand to help distribute the coats throughout the day. Wellford said of the company’s 1,800 team members, 200 will find themselves at a CPS this year to help distribute the coats. Coats came in a variety of colors, patterns, sizes, and styles. Sabrina Anderson, assistant principal at Marcus Garvey Elementary, said she was part of the coordination effort to bring the coat giveaway to the school. She said she was “excited” her son was chosen to take part. In addition to coats, gloves, scarves, and hats are needed during the winter months as most of her students walk to school each day. “Many of our students need coats so this is one less thing our parents need to worry about,” said Anderson. “The kids are excited; they’re glad to have the opportunity

to get a brand new winter coat.” Anderson, who has worked at Marcus Garvey Elementary for 12 years, said the school offers children their choice of a free hot or cold breakfast throughout the winter. She said her building educates students from pre-K through 8th grade with age ranges from 3-14 years old. Parents along with well-wishers from the community were on-hand to lend a hand to the volunteers. Tiffany Jones, whose son is a third grader at Marcus Garvey Elementary, called the event positive and stressed how it lends itself to changing the conversation about the community from negative to positive. She said this was the first time she heard of the Wells Fargo program. “I think this is pretty good; a lot of kids come to school with no coats on so I definitely think this is going to benefit all of the kids in the neighborhood,” said Jones.

Popacorn Gourmet Popcorn Hosts Store Grand Opening in Bronzeville By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer Popacorn Gourmet Popcorn recently hosted a celebration in honor of its storefront grand opening at 4645 S. King Dr. Micah Smothers, owner and operator of Popacorn Gourmet Popcorn, which has been in business for nearly nine years, recalled pivotal moments in the growth of his company from the early days of his business when he was working to develop his brand to the purchase of his mobile popcorn truck three years ago, the first of its kind in Chicago; among other milestones. The business owner called the grand opening “exciting,” “a long time coming,” and “a blessing”. “I started on the ground level going door-to-door selling products, just getting the name out there, and brought it to this level,” said Smothers. “It’s a simple process if you want to grind, if you want to put your heart into something, you can definitely do it. My whole goal with the popcorn business and company is it is America’s favorite snack and it brings people together.” Inside the shop awaits a “full experience” including THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

lounge chair movie seats made complete with movie screenings, according to Smothers. He said the space will serve as a “safe haven” where visitors will be able to relax and have fun. Smothers said he thought Bronzeville would be the “perfect” location for his pop-up storefront. He said over his 20 years of living in the neighborhood, he’s grown to love it. “It’s a family community, it’s a community that needs to be brought up, give some change to the community, the community is changing already,” said Smothers Smothers said initially the Popacorn storefront will only employ himself and his business partner. However, in the weeks and months to come, he said he wants to be a local employer. He said he has already set into motion his plan to benefit his community beyond opening his business as he plans to offer entrepreneurship courses for teens and young adults, which he wants to launch on Dec. 1. with 20 participants. “With the program we’re going to be teaching our youth the steps of owning your own business; the steps of having your own product, branding it, marketing it, and putting your own twist to it, and going out in the world and www.chicagodefender.com

selling,” said Smothers. Smothers said he plans to get “bigger and bigger” with the hopes of franchising his business. He said the popcorn truck will continue to roll and will be available for special events. “I want to change the face of retail; it’s not just about making money but about the client and making the customer comfortable to come back for the service,” said Smothers. Popacorn Gourmet Popcorn has several distinctive flavors such as: •The Harold Washington, which consists of caramel, cheese and butter flavors. •The Barack Obama, a cheesy bacon flavor. •Chicago Remix, the classic Chicago cheese and caramel flavors with a twist. •The Windy City, a spicy blend of flavors. •The 47th Street Crunch, an all caramel flavor adorned with nuts, chocolate, and caramel chips. •The Lakefront, a BBQ flavor. For more information about Popacorn Gourmet Popcorn visit facebook.com/Popacorn-Popcorn-181219140325/. November 22 - 28, 2017 5

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Is Illinois’ 5th District Ready for Dilara Sayeed? By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer After 25 years of serving the public behind the scenes, Dr. Dilara Sayeed decided it’s time for her to step to the forefront and run for Illinois’ 5th district seat. Sayeed’s path to Springfield opened when incumbent Juliana Stratton opted to not seek reelection in hopes of securing a larger office as a lieutenant governor when she joined J. B. Pritzker’s ticket for governor in August. Sayeed, the former CEO of the Golden Apple Foundation, a non-profit which strives to develop and inspire the best in teaching and school leadership throughout Illinois, said her decision to run for office was made “unapologetically” in light of the results of last year’s election cycle. She traced her memories back years ago to when her fire for politics was first ignited after attending a dinner with now former President Barack Obama. She said his example even back then helped mold the type of politician she aspires to be. “It is character, it is integrity; what will define our politicians now is not going to be our partisanship, people are tired of that,” said Sayeed. “They’re not looking for the Republican, the Democrat who won’t move, that won’t collaborate. People are looking for public servants with integrity. That’s what we want for our politicians and public servants.” Sayeed said she wanted to run for the Illinois House because she wanted to impact the largest number of Illinoisans with her “Build A Life” agenda. The lifelong educator said through her agenda she will work toward creating safer neighborhoods by stopping illegal guns from entering into her district, working on criminal justice reform with a focus on reentry, equitably funding education,

investing in neighborhood schools, bringing businesses to the district, and more. “Building a life means we are going to have to work together as a team, and we’re going to have to do it term after term until we get it,” said Sayeed. A Chicago native through and through, Sayeed became fluent in the various rail and bus routes throughout the city through her father who worked as a ticket agent for Chicago Transit Authority. She said during her adolescence in the 1970’s she grew up around the Montrose & Lake Shore Drive area, which at the time was a predominantly African American community, where she attended Joseph Brennemann Elementary School. She said she loved that community. However, her family would later move to N. Elston Ave. & N. Milwaukee Ave., a predominantly White community, where she attended Hitch Elementary School where she learned a few life lessons about feeling safe and accepted in different environments. Life has taught Sayeed not to pull punches, especially when addressing what could be the elephant in the room for some with concerns to her gender, ethnicity and faith. Sayeed carries herself as a proud brown skinned American Muslim woman. In person as in all of her photos, she wears beautifully colored hijabs, the traditional head dress for Muslim women. She was direct in acknowledging that she’s asking for residents of not just the 5th district’s northern communities (which include portions of the River North, South Loop, and Bronzeville neighborhoods) but also portions of the southern communities i.e. Englewood, Woodlawn, and South Shore neighborhoods for their vote. Sayeed said she is keenly aware the hue of her skin may play a role even at a subconscious level with Black voters, however, she pointed to her history as an educator in various communities and an ally to the African American community to demonstrate that she can be trusted

Dr. Dilara Sayeed, former CEO of the Golden Apple Foundation, is running for the now vacant Illinois House 5th district seat. to serve the community faithfully. She said her campaign headquarters is located on 55th & State in the Washington Park neighborhood and that she has personally asked people to sign petitions of support for her candidacy all throughout the 5th district. “I’m able to even do this because of the struggle of African Americans and Black Americans,” said Sayeed. “I’m at the table because Black Americans fought for all of our civil rights. That gives me the right to come here in 2017 and say I’m going to run for office, but I understand parts of that struggle because as an American Muslim, it’s been a struggle in the United States to find our own belonging in this community.” Sayeed also pointed out that as an American Muslim in a time where her faith has been a lightning rod for what she calls “divisive rhetoric,” she hopes that voters will see beyond the chatter to get to the real issues. “If there’s an opportunity to be an ally across faiths, across races, across backgrounds, let’s seize it because there’s too much divisiveness, so let’s seize it and become allies,” said Sayeed. For more information about Dr. Dilara Sayeed, visit votedilara.com/.

Chicago State Takes Center Stage in Illinois Governor’s Debate By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer The five prospective candidates in pursuit of the Democratic Party’s nomination for Illinois governor all recently descended upon Chicago State University, 9501 S. King Dr., to debate the issues facing the African American community leading up to the primary election. The candidates included: Daniel Biss, Illinois State Senator (9th Dist.); Bob Daiber, Regional Superintendent of Schools in Madison County, Ill.; Tio Hardiman, anti-violence advocate and community organizer; Chris Kennedy, founder of nonprofit Top Box Foods; and J.B. Pritzker, founder of Pritzker Group, a private investment firm. The candidates spoke before a near capacity room on the fourth level of the New Academic Library on campus; the moderators were Laura Washington, a Chicago Sun Times columnist, and Cliff Kelley, a WVON 1690 AM radio personality. Following their brief introductions, candidates were given roughly three minutes each to respond to questions addressing the purchasing and selling of guns throughout the state, support of various state legislations, and more. Rachel W. Lindsey, Ph.D, Chicago State’s interim president, welcomed all those in attendance and thanked them for taking part in what she assured would be a rousing debate. She highlighted in her opening remarks the trail African Americans had to blaze in order to have the right to vote. “This forum provides candidates for governor of the state of Illinois an opportunity to explain why they deserve 6 November 22 - 28, 2017

our vote,” said Lindsey. “Voting is a right that requires that we are informed about the issues and positions of the candidates and that is the reason that you are here this evening. Being informed, whether it is in forums such as this one, reading and listening, is a requirement to fully exercise that right to vote.” Moderator Washington opened the line of questioning by asking the candidates to address how they might close the gender wage gap in Illinois and specifically what would each candidate do as governor. She pointed out too that there was not a single woman who was running for governor. State Sen. Biss was given the first opportunity to respond. He called the issue as well as “sexism in our society,” a “crisis”. He acknowledged the wage gap between Caucasian men and women is significant but also the gap between Caucasian women and African American women and Hispanic women exists, too. He said he worked hard to pass legislation to support gender pay equity but the key bill was vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner. “Every single one of these phenomena tie together and yes, they tie to the fact that there’s a bunch of dudes on this stage, which is a real problem and a statement as to how much work the Democratic Party has left to do,” said Biss. “We need to have women in top positions in the state of Illinois.” Daiber pledged passing an equal rights amendment would top his list of priorities if elected as governor. He pointed to other states as the example for the type of legislation he hoped to pass. He mentioned that he did ask a woman to be his running mate but she declined. www.chicagodefender.com

“I believe that women play a vital role in any administration, and they will be in mine,” said Daiber. Hardiman acknowledged his running mate, Patricia Avery, will take it upon herself to ensure women receive equal wages to their male counterparts for completing the same job within the first 60 days of their administration. He also said that he will be a champion for women’s reproductive rights. “In my former life as the director of CeaseFire, I helped save 12 women from a prostitution ring on the West Side of Chicago, saved countless lives throughout the state of Illinois, and I intervened on a potentially deadly conflict between two transgender women on the West Side of Chicago and saved their lives,” said Hardiman. Kennedy opened by stating “every woman I know has been the victim of some form of sexual abuse, sexual assault,” then followed by saying that culture must end. He proposed a “Rooney Rule” similar to the one that exists in the NFL for African American coaches and senior staff, where the pool of candidates for any position within the state should include a woman. “We need to set the tone at the top; the governor can play a role. The leadership of this state needs to look like the state itself,” said Kennedy. Pritzker acknowledged his running mate, Ill. State Rep. Juliana Stratton (5th Dist.), who sat in the front row of the debate, before making his comments. He said Stratton will be his partner for all the work that needs to be done throughout the state. He said he’s spent his lifetime standing up for women’s rights and that his mother took him to protests when he was young. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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Remembering Harold Washington: A Man Like No Other By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer He was our hero, our role model, a man of the people. His speech was elegant, intellectually savvy and yet his connection to the common working man was magnetic. His voice was boisterous yet inviting. Harold Washington was the entire package of hope before it was a tagline for a presidential campaign. Hope wasn’t merely a word—it was a way of life for him. Where he went, others wanted to follow and many often did. Washington was the political rock star of our time. Grown men in his presence felt a couple inches taller, women were captivated by his charm and Black children aspired to be him one day. As people remember the first elected Black mayor of Chicago, it was 30 years ago on November 25, 1987, when the tragic news of his passing rang throughout Chicago. The news was deafening and created a numbness that lasted decades later for many who may never see another of his kind bring together a city as Washington had. Just as the deaths of President John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. and Malcolm X—the news of Washington’s death was etched in the memories of Chicagoans like it was yesterday. For the first time, there was a mayor in office who didn’t carry a surname that traced back to the 11th and 19th wards. He brought together various groups from different cultures and backgrounds. His vocabulary was unrivaled and his political portfolio was the same. An alumnus of DuSable High School, he served as a precinct captain as did his father before him in the 3rd Ward. After being honorably discharged from the military, he went on to attend Roosevelt College (Roosevelt University) and continued to break through the racial barriers of attaining his law degree from Northwestern University of Law. His political star rose, serving in the Illinois General Assembly as a state representative (1965-1977), a state senator (1977-1981) and in the U.S. Congress (1981-1983). Washington would be elected as the 51st Chicago mayor and the first African American to hold the office. He would achieve tremendous strides to open opportunities from beautifying the city, supporting outdoor music and neighborhood festivals, redistricting the aldermanic wards to allow more Black and Hispanic representation as well as laying out a plan to bring more economic development to the city. He was re-elected for a second term in 1987 and looked forward to carrying out his plans to build a central library location in the South Loop as well other great plans in the works. However, Washington suffered a fatal heart attack at his desk on the 5th Floor of City Hall. To listen to the personal stories of Washington’s reign from the people who today serve in some of the most influential roles in government and the private sector is to envision some far away land--a land where neighborhood schools weren’t wiped out, where the demise of public housing displaced thousands of low-income families, or property taxes weren’t raised almost every year. It was an era when Black and Latino communities didn’t feel overlooked by developers and increased gentrification—or leaders of color afraid to challenge the status quo. So, the next time you walk or drive down Washington Blvd., don’t think of our country’s first U.S. President and former slave owner—think of our city’s first Black mayor and political visionary--a man whose legacy is the blueprint for inclusion for all and under representation for none. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Mayor Harold Washington visits a sick child.

Mayor Washington celebrates his re-election in 1987 alongside his fiancé, Mary Ella Smith Luticia Pious celebrated her 108th birthday in 1986 with a party at Halsted Terrace Nursing Home and a congratulations from Mayor Harold Washington

Mayor Washington shakes hands at the 1986 Chicago Marathon.

Mayor Washington and Cook County Board President George Dunne (left) exchange friendly gesture at 8th Ward fundraiser for Commissioner John Stroger. In his last annual visit to hospitalized ex-servicemen on Veteran’s day, Washington joined Father George Clements, Don King and then-heavyweight champion Mike Tyson at the deside of Earl Hill, a patient at the Lakeside VA Hospital.

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HBCU College Fair Gives Butler College Prep Students Glimpse Into Higher Ed By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer More than 200 prospective college students were provided an opportunity to meet with 17 historically Black colleges and universities at Noble Butler College Prep, 821 E. 103rd St., for the school’s 3rd Annual Historically Black Colleges & University College Fair. The growing tradition included representatives from Spelman College, Jackson State University, Clark Atlanta University, and more. Throughout the evening, students were able to talk one-on-one with school representatives, receive information, and sign up for different services. Butler College Prep staff could be seen wearing shirts that said: “I Love My Future HBCU.” Brian J. Riddick, Director of College & Post-Secondary Planning at Noble Butler College Prep, said the college fair has expanded from roughly five schools represented in its first year. He said although he

did not attend a HBCU, several of his family members have, which imparted upon him a great appreciation for them. He said the growing number of school participants for the college fair stems from creating and maintaining consistent connections with various schools. “I just happened to understand the importance of making sure that our students have this exposure,” said Riddick. Riddick said attendance at the college fair was totally voluntary. Students were only required to be a part of the Noble system of schools, wear their uniforms, and have their identification. Tuition costs are the biggest barrier to his students attending college, according to Riddick. However, he said in years past several students have managed to secure scholarships. He said students are well aware of the legacy of HBCUs within the African American community. “So many of students come from elementary schools and grade schools that are historically Black, they want to contin-

An exhibit featuring biographical and church documents, photographs and artifacts

Through March 5, 2018 Harold Washington Library Center 400 S. State Street Chicago, IL 60605 For more information visit chipublib.org/RevEvans or call 312-747-4300

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Many of Butler College Prep seniors participated in the school’s 3rd Annual HBCU College Fair. ue that so I would venture to say that most of them would prefer to go to HBCUs,” said Riddick. Students from Gary Comer College Prep, 7131 S. South Chicago Ave., were bussed to Butler College Prep to take advantage of the fair as well. Riddick said the partnership with Gary Comer College Prep extends from their desire to expand the college fair to a similar demographic. “We have a lot of Noble campuses on the South Side so we were thinking about working with [Gary Comer],” said Riddick. “We would love to offer this on a grander scale, but for now we are starting small and figuring out where to go from there.” Traci J. Alexander, a college counselor at Butler College Prep, alumnae of Fisk University, said because several of the teachers and staff at Butler loved their time at their respective HBCUs that affection has trickled down to the students. “Through our experiences being talked about in the classroom, it kind of opened their eyes a little bit more, and what better way than to give them a fair that’s going to cater to the HBCU experience,” said Alexander. Deja Phillips, 18, a Butler College Prep senior, said her preference is to attend an out-of-state college where she intends to major in criminal justice or political science. She said because Butler College Prep is predominantly African American, she felt it was in the students’ best interests to support and possibly attend an HBCU. She said she was not well versed in HBCUs prior to attending Butler, but now Clark Atlanta University, Howard University, and Hampton University top her list of prospective schools. She said she along

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with a couple dozen members of her senior class went on an HBCU college tour to visit several of the institutions. “If you don’t know what HBCUs are about, I recommend them because there are PWIs [predominantly White institutions] that help Black people but some people feel more comfortable in their element so just be open minded,” said Phillips. Matoya Marsh, Director of First Year Experience at Chicago State University, said as a predominantly Black institution, the university offers students an opportunity to receive an experience similar to an HBCU without having to leave the city. She was accompanied by several CSU students including members of Black Greek fraternities and sororities. “The experience a Chicago State is accepting, it’s truly family oriented; there’s this feel that as soon as you walk into this space, you belong,” said Marsh. “It’s family here.” Local HBCU alumni participated in the college fair, too. Davonna Brown, secretary of the Chicago alumni chapter for Clark Atlanta University, a Chicago native, said she wanted to attend the college fair to share her experiences with the students. She said that initially she was not accepted into the university but with persistence was admitted. “It’s very important for our youth to know there’s more beyond Illinois, and for some students like myself, I did a lot better in a cultural environment,” said Brown. “I just want the youth to know that there are schools out there that will support them both academically as well as culturally.” THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

City.Life.Style

Great Holiday Reads Features Rickey Smiley’s STAND BY YOUR TRUTH: And Then Run For Your Life

Recommended Reads for the Holidays Chocolate Cities: The Black Map of American Life Marcus Anthony & Zandra Robinson

By Mary L. Datcher Senior Staff Writer As long as there is something to say, there will always be books to publish, written by authors sharing a different viewpoint of the world. Whether that viewpoint is fictional or nonfictional—it’s how the author can pick a subject that connects our interest in any given category. In the last several years, technology has played a major role in how we purchase and read books through Kindle, smart tablets and other mobile devices. But, for avid readers, there is nothing like the smell and feel of a physical book. The “newness” of opening the first page and reading the dedications, introductions and content list—it prepares us for what’s in store throughout the entire book. For authors, it is a symbol of collaboration, research, long nights and a true labor of love. Comedian, actor and radio personality Rickey Smiley has a gift of making people escape reality for those precious minutes he’s entertaining them on the air or at one of his live shows. The Birmingham native started in comedy 27 years ago, rising up the ranks to become one of the most sought after comedic entertainers in the business. His radio show, “The Rickey Smiley Show,” can be heard in 60 markets nationwide, reaching millions of listeners with his down-toearth style—and morning prank phone calls. When you can’t catch him on the radio, he and his co-hosts are serving up tea on the television show “Dish Nation” every night. His sitcom, “Rickey Smiley For Real” on TV One, mirrors real life as a radio jock and single father sharing life lessons with his children. Smiley released a new book, “STAND BY YOUR TRUTH: And Then Run For Your Life,” this fall where he reveals the failures and triumphs of raising five children. Smiley says his book allows the reader to understand common sense and common courtesy. “There’s a lot of life lessons in the book. How to separate in relationships. Everyone you start out with is not always who you end up with. Hopefully, it can change someone’s life and get folks to think differently. Sometimes, we feel like we have to stay with different people we started out with and it’s not designed that way. It’s about thinking outside of the box and live to do bigger things—learn how to cut off dead weight,” he said. The book includes different chapters that reveal a message at the end—giving folks “food for thought.” “One of the chapters is called, “Who Brought You to the Party?” It talks about loyalty. There’s a chapter that talks about “forgiveness.” It is about “the time I was almost killed, I had to face that young man’s THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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[the driver] family and how you have to forgive and move on.” Smiley says because “God didn’t let you die and he saved your life.” In understanding the lesson of forgiveness, he’s had some “wonderful and great” opportunities. Other chapters include “Handle Your Business” and “Pass the Baton,” where he discusses the importance of teaching others the business and how to survive in it. In an era, where controversy and scandal riddles our headlines—it’s often meaty material for comic routine. Smiley tries to steer clear from too much of it unless it has real validity of being funny without being cruel. “If it’s controversial, I don’t mind talking about it but it has to be funny. The funny has to outweigh the controversy. If I give you an onion and you eat it raw, it’s going to taste nasty; but if I dice it and put it in a skillet with some olive oil and other things along with some cube steak, it’s easier to digest. Sometimes you can talk about certain things but it’s not what you do, it’s how you do it.” www.chicagodefender.com

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Jamaica Jerk Villa Bar & Grill: Real Caribbean Food By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer Chicago has some of the best Caribbean food spots and the choices are growing. For a while, in order to get some great Island cooking—most had to travel to the South Side of Chicago where places such as Maxine’s and Daddy O’s dominated the category. Since then, there have been similar restaurants that have entered the playing field catering to the taste buds of folks looking for more great Jamaican food. And now there’s yet another great choice. Jamaica Jerk Villa Bar and Grill has been opened since June in the South Loop business district. After a fire ripped through the last location in 2015, destroying the restaurant along with two other small businesses under the newly built Green Line Cermak Rd. stop—it has taken two years to rebuild in the new spot. The owner, Peter McKnight, and his family, have been in the restaurant business for the past 15 years. Along with his wife, Unique, McKnight has worked hard to bring back the popular eatery beyond its carryout crowd. Located at 2216 S. Michigan Ave. in the heart of the real estate boom of high cranes, with the Wintrust Arena and a Marriott Marquis hotel two blocks South—the space is much bigger with a broader menu. “We had …a lot of stress…a lot of ups and downs, but we finally got it opened,” McKnight says. “We heard about this location here and it was going to be an entertainment district--we decided to do a little bit something different. We applied for the liquor license so you can have jerk chicken and island cocktails. A native of Port Moore, Jamaica, a suburb outside of Kingston—McKnight arrived here with his family nearly 25 years ago. Cooking has always come naturally to his family, and he learned his way around the kitchen as a child. With the original location on 79th Street in the Auburn Gresham community, Jerk Villa’s reputation for having some of the best jerk chicken and freshly prepared sides—keep people traveling from far and near, usually waiting in line and being greeted by a thick Jamaican Patois accent. McKnight says outside of their signature Jerk chicken dishes, it’s his mother’s island cooking that has trained his most loyal cooks. “All of the people in the kitchen have been with us for a while, and some have been with us since we started. My cook has been with us for the last 15 years. She was trained by mom on 79th St,” McKnight said. “When we decided to open another location, she was the obvious choice for her to come to this restaurant and my mom stayed on 79th. Everybody under her, was trained by her.” At the Michigan Ave. location, the menu is a great selection of full entrees from the oxtails slowly cooked and mar10 November 22 - 28, 2017

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Jamaica Jerk Villa Bar & Grill Owner, Peter McKnight

Island Curry Chicken inated in their special gravy; the curry chicken falls off the bone and is seasoned right without the heavy curry aftertaste. Other great menu options include a Jerk lobster tail; sautéed prawns with carrots and green peppers, and Red Snapper for the non-meat eaters. If seafood is not an option, there are Vegan dish options that feature string beans, spinach, corn and sweet plantains. Most entrees include a choice of sides, such as a good sized portion of rice and peas, stewed cabbage, and macaroni and cheese. With a full bartender, wait staff and cooking team, Unique McKnight shares co-management responsibilities with her husband Peter. “We pride ourselves on the variety of cocktails, which includes our house rum punch, strawberry margarita, Mai Tai and flavored Jamaican sodas,” she says. Jamaican Jerk Villa Bar & Grill is opened seven days a week, closing at Midnight on Sundays-Thursdays. To cater to the late diners on Fridays and Saturdays, they close at 2 a.m. Peter McKnight is a man on a mission who is determined to bring the best of his native country to those who can’t always travel there in person. “I want them [customers] to experience a piece of the island. I want you to feel like you’re on vacation. Relaxed atmosphere, nice Reggae music and nice vibes. It’s just a feel. We want them to have a good feeling.” THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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Chicago Organizations Give Back Happy Thanksgiving! I am so grateful and I know that you are too! The Windy City Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. foundation recently presented “A Harlem Renaissance Affair” at the Gallery Guichard to raise funds for scholarships for college-bound students and support the foundation’s ability to contribute to local community partnerships and national campaigns. The fund has awarded 20 scholarships valued at $40,000 over the past ten years. The National Women of Achievement, Inc is a group of dynamic, innovative and educated women who believe in giving back to the community. They encourage excellence in youth academics and provide scholarships for high school seniors. Dr. Carrie Filer Davis organized the Chicago Chapter in 1978. The current Chicago President is Helen Davis Gardner, M.D. Announcements A special belated birthday shout out to Sheila Glenn Jackson on Nov. 20th. God Bless and many more! The South Suburban Chicago (IL) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated will be hosting a festive celebration kicking off the holiday with “Con Funk Shun” Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Champagne Reception at 10:30 am, Luncheon at 11:00 am at the Odyssey Country Club, Tinley Park, Ill. Network 12 2nd Annual Awards Events at CVS H.S. on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 4 to 7pm. The event will highlight their teachers and schools in the Network. Ready to learn how to “Re-Lite Your Relationship” and “Keep Things Hot”? Join Cheryl Grace on Dec. 2, sign up at www.stalerelationship.eventbrite.com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOVEMBER 22 Housegiving: A People Pier House Party Sequence Chicago presents Housegiving as a part of free dynamic performance series that celebrates local artists, musicians and cultural organizations by showcasing their works across the Pier’s various unique platform. Housegiving features Chicago House Legacy Project Band; Gene Hunt; Julius “The Mad Thinker’” Steve “Miggedy” Maestro; Queens of House (Solkat and DJ Alicia). Aon Grand Ballroom 7- 11 p.m. Free

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Umoja Karamu Thanksgiving Day Worship Service A worship service celebrating five periods of Black life through music, words, and the creative arts; the periods include: prior to slavery, in slavery, upon emancipation, the struggle for liberation, and looking to the future. Trinity United Church of Christ 400 West 95th Street 10:00 a.m.

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Austin Neighborhood Winter Concert Singers in the Chicago Children’s Choir (CCC) will join together to perform with top ensemble members for the Austin Neighborhood Winter Concert. The performance includes a diverse repertoire of music, including original songs commissioned by CCC. Prior to the concert, CCC will host a community fair with refreshments. Austin Town Hall 5610 W. Lake St. 6:00pm – Community fair with refreshments 7:00pm – Collective performance

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The Chicago Defender Presents 2017 Newsmakers Awards You are cordially invited to honor the 2017 Newsmaker Honorees--people who have made a significant difference in their area of service. Hyatt Regency Chicago Crystal Ballroom 151 E. Wacker Dr. Cocktails 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Black Tie Entertainment by Sa’Rayah, Season 11 of NBC’s The Voice, and DJ First Lady of V103 $1100 per table For tickets or more information, call (312) 225-2400.

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DECEMBER 6 100 Black Men of Chicago Toy Drive The 100 Black Men of Chicago hosts its 16th Annual Toy Drive. The annual event raises thousands of dollars and gift donations to benefit women and children in homeless shelters, community outreach organizations and health centers. The event features food, music, dancing and fun. R&B band Delivery Point will kick off the evening while DJ Ron Troop will keep people moving into the evening. Cost: $25 or a new, unwrapped toy, clothing item or gift valued at $25 or more. Alhambra palace Restaurant 1240 W. Randolph St. 6- 1011 p.m. For advance tickets, visit: http://bit. ly/100BMCHOL

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In the MIX: AMAs Lack of Real Diversity, More CPS School Closures? By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer This past Sunday, ABC aired the 2017 American Music Awards, and boy did it lack any real diversity outside the amazing host, Tracee Ellis Ross. To barely see any Black performances while we were awaiting the finale performance from the legendary Diana Ross lit up Black twitter and Facebook newsfeeds. Ross was honored this year with the AMA’s Lifetime Achievement, and she had the entire venue on their feet. Yassss…respect! Ms. Ross is not just a legend, she is one of the many bricklayers that Mary L. Datcher have built the foundation that many artists have stood on throughout the last five decades-- Black music artists in particular. As she sang her hit songs, she often smiled into the audience at the two men who helped her career blossom, Motown founder Berry Gordy and his musical muse and friend Smokey Robinson—can you imagine the thoughts running through their minds? The sad part is that the producers of the American Music Awards didn’t get that memo. As each category was called out, only three African American artists took home AMAs that night, which included Beyoncé (Favorite R&B Female Artist), Drake (Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist) and Kendrick Lamar (Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album). In recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the all-time best-selling soundtrack, Christina Aguilera sang a medley from “The Bodyguard. But, not one Black singer joined her onstage as she struggled a couple of times trying to hit Whitney Houston’s signature notes. Yes, there were songs performed by Demi Lovato, Macklemore, Kelly Clarkson and others who gave us undertones of Soul, R&B, Rock and Hip Hop, but what we witnessed was an interpretation of a misguided picture by a disconnected industry that once again missed the boat. The talent pool of music releases from this past year couldn’t be more fruitful as we heard new music from Eric Roberson, Ledisi, SZA, Travis Scott, Mary J. Blige, Seven Streeter, Avery Sunshine, and The Weeknd—among others. The list goes on and without any real representation of Gospel, Jazz, Blues, which also represents “American.” But, when people in senior management roles at the record companies, radio stations and media corporations no longer feel the need to hire African American executives to add real “color” to a very bland picture—here’s where we end up. While our “culture vulturism” is alive and well—we continue to celebrate and embrace our achievements on other platforms. We celebrate our legacies, our creativity, our beauty, our talent, our service and our community from Black Music Honors, Soul Train Awards, the Stellar Gospel Awards to the NAACP Image Awards. Side note: Another Blackish star Anthony Anderson is set to host the 49th Annual NAACP Image Awards airing on January 15 on TV One. Mary J. Blige and JAY-Z lead with five nominations; followed by Bruno Mars, Issa Rae, Kendrick Lamar, and SZA with four nominations; Charlie Wilson, Idris Elba and Ledisi received three nominations. Locking in the date! More School Closures? 16 November 22 - 28, 2017

Berry Gordy and Diana Ross on the AMA red carpet. Once again, a CPS school is on the chopping block. As the Chicago Police Department release record low numbers of homicides and gun violence in Englewood, students are threatened with the loss of one of the city’s long-standing high schools. CPS announced plans to close West Englewood’s Harper High School adding to the proposal by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CPS heads Forrest Claypool and Janice Jackson to also close the following neighborhood schools: Paul Roberson, John Hope Academy and TEAM Englewood Community Academy High School. A brand new high school would be built on the site of Roberson to open in 2019-2020. Will this new high school open before the next mayoral election or after? Alderman Ray Lopez is furious and he released an official statement on Monday: “CPS is solely responsible for the decline at Harper High School,” said Ald. Lopez. “CPS has continuously deferred maintenance on $38,000,000 in much-needed school improvements. CPS gave local charter schools access to new student enrollment information. CPS moved at a snail’s pace during discussions for new programming and outside partnerships, jeopardizing a $100,000 urban agriculture partnership in 2017 alone.” Clearly, someone has stepped to the Mayor and his decision to eliminate additional schools in our Black community. There are five alderman whose wards will be affected by these closures if this proposal is passed. Will the other four city councilmen besides Alderman Lopez step up to the plate to discuss how this will once again drain the lifeline from our communities? KHits Flips to 104.3 Jams So, once again another Chicago radio station has switched formats. On Friday, Entercom Communications’ WJMK-FM is now “The New 104.3 JAMS.” The station known for its soft rock and back-in-the-day pop hits, KHITS is now catering to the nostalgia of Hip Hop and R&B heads before 2005.

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While this is some refreshing news to those who grew up in the golden music era of the 1990’s where hip hop beefs were real and the battle for the best vocal boy and girl bands made radio “listener friendly,” it was also a time where people who programmed the music, looked very much like the artists they played—young, Black and gifted. Now, as more radio stations consolidate as the recent merger of Entercom and CBS takes place—more positions will be eliminated. The decisions being made at the top will not reflect the targeted listeners needed to fuel the economic engine of this station. Before I come to any conclusion of the company’s hiring practices, there are no on-air personalities as of yet. The 100 percent commercial free launch gave us an interesting playlist of Kanye West, Notorious B.I.G and R. Kelly. No B-sides, no songs that made you go “Oh Sh*t! Who pulled that out of the crates?” And while, the comments from Robert Feder’s story broke on the station’s recent change—the comments following were some of the most racist and politically incorrect responses as former KHITS listeners were visibly hurt. Meanwhile, others loved the change and feel it will take a bite from V103 and 106.3’s market share. Both stations have built a solid formula for carrying their audiences as well as for their community outreach. The key word is “community.” Birthday Shout-outs It’s Sagittarius time! This is the friendliest horoscope of the bunch—they tend to display a clever sense of humor and love to travel! Major birthday wishes to the party girl Crystal Rufarah on Nov. 21. I see you Drewsean Williams and Soultracks.com founder Chris Rizik, who celebrates on Nov. 23. My beautiful friend Lourdes Garcia blows out the candles on Nov. 24. Haaaaaay Tshurhad Chivas and Larnell Brown Interscope Records’ Caryn raising glasses on Nov. Lee celebrates birthday on 25. Chicago’s own and Nov. 27 Midway film producer Chad Sorenson; giving us “Black girl magic” is publicis, Tagan Lee; and the legendary House DJ/Producer Tyree Cooper on Nov. 26. Big hugs to a past Defender Women of Excellence recipient and Interscope Records’ Caryn Lee; the one and only Hip-Hop architect DJ Red Alert and one of Chicago’s first female House DJs Celeste Alexander turning up the speakers on Nov. 27. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION ALL PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS & HCV PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS Proposed Updates to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is releasing proposed updates to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) for public comment. The 30-day public comment period begins November 20 (8 a.m.) and ends December 20, 2017 (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, 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 30, 2017, 11:00 am: CHA Headquarters, 60 E Van Buren St •December 5, 2017, 6:00 pm: Family Investment Center (FIC), 4859 S Wabash Copies of the proposed updates to the ACOP will be available beginning November 20, 2017 until December 20, 2017 (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 Mail comments to:

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

Chicago Housing Authority Attention: Proposed ACOP 60 E. Van Buren Street, 12th Flr Chicago, IL 60605

E-mail comments to: commentontheplan@thecha.org Subject: Proposed ACOP Fax comments to:

(312) 913-7837 Subject: Proposed ACOP

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

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PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY P l a i n t i f f , � v . � MIGUEL GARCIA SANCHEZ D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 006061 4845 S. ADA ST CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 0 9 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 18, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4845 S. ADA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-08-113-019-0000.� The real estate is improved with a r e s i d e n c e . � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � 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 14-17-05113. THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 s a l e s . � 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. 14-17-05113 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 006061 TJSC#: 37-7416 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. I3064745

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TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-13-17 Certificate NO.17S-0001976 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 08-15

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-13-17 Certificate NO.17S-0001911 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 97-15

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-13-17 Certificate NO.17S-0001606 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 10-15

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 13703 S STEWART � AVE APT 32W RIVERDALE, ILLINIOS 60827 Legal Description or Property Index No 039 25-33-316-012-1017

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 12633 S LINCOLN ST CALUMET PARK, ILLINIOS 60827 Legal Description or Property Index No 037 25-30-418-048-0000

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 14904 TALMAN AVE HARVEY, ILLINIOS 60426 Legal Description or Property Index No 028 28-12-421-015-0000

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 05-11-18. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 05-11-18. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in COOK, Illinois on 05-18-18 You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 05-11-18 by applying to the County Clerk of COOK, County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in COOK, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: 118 N. CLARK STREET ROOM 434 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 TELEPHONE: 312-603-5656

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TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-14-17 Certificate NO.17S-0003088 Sold for General Taxes of (year)12-15

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-13-17 Certificate NO.17S-0001978 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 07-15

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-12-17 Certificate NO.17S-0000201 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 01-15

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 636 MARGARET AVE DOLTON, ILLINIOS 60419 Legal Description or Property Index No 194 29-03-421-044-0000

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 13707 S STEWART AVE APT 71W RIVERDALE, ILLINIOS 60827 Legal Description or Property Index No 039 25-33-316-012-1040

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 291 17TH ST CHICAGO HEIGHTS 60411 Legal Description or Property Index No 014 32-20-320-019-0000

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This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 05-11-18. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently � accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent � forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 05-11-18. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in COOK, Illinois on 05-18-18 You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 05-11-18 by applying to the County Clerk of COOK, County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in COOK, Illinois. For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: 118 N. CLARK STREET ROOM 434 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 TELEPHONE: 312-603-5656

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for detaxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 05-14-18. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to � possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 05-14-18. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in COOK, Illinois on 05-21-18 You may be present at this hearing but � your right to redeem will already have expired at that time. � linquent

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YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 05-14-18 by applying to the County Clerk of COOK, County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in COOK, Illinois. For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: 118 N. CLARK STREET ROOM 434 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 TELEPHONE: 312-603-5656

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PUBLIC NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-14-17 Certificate NO.17S-0003106 Sold for General Taxes of (year)08-15

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-18-17 Certificate NO.17S-0004046 Sold for General Taxes of (year)08-15

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-18-17 Certificate NO.17S-0004048 Sold for General Taxes of (year)07-15

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-19-17 Certificate NO.17S-0005229 Sold for General Taxes of (year)13-15

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-19-17 Certificate NO.17S-0005389 Sold for General Taxes of (year)12-15

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-14-17 Certificate NO.17S-0002844 Sold for General Taxes of (year)09-15

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-14-17 Certificate NO.17S-0002674 Sold for General Taxes of (year)10-15

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 14035 S TRACY AVE UNIT 1A RIVERDALE, ILLINIOS 60827 Legal Description or Property Index No 195 29-04-110-041-1007

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 102 W 155TH ST HARVEY, ILLINIOS 60426 Legal Description or Property Index No 211 29-18-402-007-0000

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 12 W 155TH ST HARVEY, ILLINIOS 60426 Legal Description or Property Index No 211 29-18-407-002-0000

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 7212 S UNIVERSITY AVE CHICAGO, ILLINIOS 60619 Legal Description or Property Index No 264 20-26-113-023-0000

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 8244 S DORCHESTER AVE CHICAGO, ILLINIOS 60619 Legal Description or Property Index No 270 20-35-227-034-0000

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 05-14-18. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 05-14-18. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in COOK, Illinois on 05-21-18 You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 05-18-18. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 05-18-18. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in COOK, Illinois on 05-25-18 You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 05-19-18. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 05-19-18. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in COOK, Illinois on 05-26-18 You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 3642 WESTERN AVE UNIT 32 PARK FOREST, ILLINIOS 60466 Legal Description or Property Index No 180 31-36-200-025-1014

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 4123 193RD ST UNIT 262 COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, ILLINIOS 60478 Legal Description or Property Index No 178 31-10-200-089-1246

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 05-18-18 by applying to the County Clerk of COOK, County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in COOK, Illinois.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 05-19-18 by applying to the County Clerk of COOK, County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in COOK, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: 118 N. CLARK STREET ROOM 434 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 TELEPHONE: 312-603-5656

PUBLIC NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-18-17 Certificate NO.17S-0004045 Sold for General Taxes of (year)12-15

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-18-17 Certificate NO.17S-0004046 Sold for General Taxes of (year)08-15

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-19-17 Certificate NO.17S-0005203 Sold for General Taxes of (year)06-15

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-19-17 Certificate NO.17S-0005260 Sold for General Taxes of (year)11-14

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-13-17 Certificate NO.17S-0001977 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 06-15

TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-13-17 Certificate NO.17S-0001916 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 05-15

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 112 W 155TH ST HARVEY, ILLINIOS 60426 Legal Description or Property Index No 211 29-18-402-004-0000

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 15533 LINCOLN AVE HARVEY, ILLINIOS 60426 Legal Description or Property Index No 211 29-18-402-059-0000

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 2111 E 67TH ST CHICAGO, ILLINIOS 60649 Legal Description or Property Index No 261 20-24-402-023-1011

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 1537 E 74TH PL CHICAGO, ILLINIOS 60619 Legal Description or Property Index No 264 20-26-230-013-0000

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 1955 BURR OAK AVE BLUE ISLAND, ILLINIOS 60406 Legal Description or Property Index No 038 25-31-200-001-0000

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 14045 S TRACY AVE UNIT 2A RIVERDALE, ILLINIOS 60827 Legal Description or Property Index No 195 29-04-110-040-1009

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 13703 S STEWART AVE APT 3A2W RIVERDALE, ILLINIOS 60827 Legal Description or Property Index No 039 25-33-316-012-1023

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: 118 N. CLARK STREET ROOM 434 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602 TELEPHONE: 312-603-5656

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TAKE NOTICE County of COOK Date Premises Sold 07-14-17 Certificate NO.17S-0003104 Sold for General Taxes of (year)11-15

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CLASSIFIEDS PROPERTY FOR SALE 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. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � PENELOPE J. CROOKS D e f e n d a n t s � 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 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, 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. 20-31-208-055. The real estate is improved with a r e s i d e n c e . � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � 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 C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 s a l e s . � 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#: 37-10252 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. I3068104

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � RENA MCCULLUM A/K/A RENA MAE MCCULLUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 003657 7434 S. EGGLESTON 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 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7434 S. EGGLESTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-124-013-0000.� The real estate is improved with a r e s i d e n c e . � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � 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 14-17-02112. THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 s a l e s . � 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. 14-17-02112 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 003657 TJSC#: 37-8370 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. I3067409

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR SPRINGLEAF MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2013-2, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2013-2 P l a i n t i f f , � v . � UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF SHIRLEY A. SEATON A/K/A SHIRLEY SEATON, DECEASED, JACK LYDON, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR SHIRLEY A. SEATON A/K/A SHIRLEY SEATON, DECEASED, PAULETTE POINTER, CITIBANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CITIBANK, FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS D e f e n d a n t s � 16 CH 16808 2601 EAST 93RD STREET Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2601 EAST 93RD STREET, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-06-318-050-0000.� The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $ 1 0 2 , 6 8 2 . 8 9 . � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 1 6 - 0 8 1 4 5 4 . � THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 s a l e s . � SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-081454 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 16808 TJSC#: 37-8996 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. I3067214

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT P l a i n t i f f , � v . � KENNETH DAVIS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FRANKIE D. BUCHANAN, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR FRANKIE D. BUCHANAN ( D E C E A S E D ) � D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 003930 8033 S. CHAPPEL 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 August 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8033 S. CHAPPEL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 2 0 - 3 6 - 2 0 9 - 0 0 9 - 0 0 0 0 . � The real estate is improved with a r e s i d e n c e . � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � 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 14-17-02723. THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N . � 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 s a l e s . � 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. 14-17-02723 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 003930 TJSC#: 37-7776 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. I3065378

PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., � A S S E T - B A C K E D � P A S S - T H R O U G H CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W4 P l a i n t i f f , � v . � GEORGE LLOYD, MONICA D. L L O Y D � D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 008312 8346 S. PHILLIPS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE � PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY � GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 26, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8346 S. PHILLIPS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 7 � Property Index No. 21-31-300-039-0000.� The real estate is improved with a family residence. � single Sale terms: 25% down of the � highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � 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 14-17-07256. THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 s a l e s . � CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE SUITE 100 � ROAD, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-07256 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 008312 TJSC#: 37-8676 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. I3065357

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PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA � EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK � OF CHICAGO, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THAT CERTAIN TRUST � AGREEMENT DATED 2/15/80 � TRUST #10-36549-09, SYLVIA LEWIS AKA SYLVIA L. LEWIS D e f e n d a n t s � 16 CH 15077 7819 S PAULINA CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 0 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 20, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7819 S PAULINA, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Index No. � Property 20-30-434-006-0000.� � The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $ 2 7 , 8 7 7 . 2 0 . � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in � order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 581469024. 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 a t t o r n e y . � � THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 s a l e s . � HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, L L C � 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.c o m � Attorney File No. 581469024 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 15077 TJSC#: 37-9806 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. I3066951

PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT � DIVISION � CHANCERY � U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR �BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK N A T I O N A L � � ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-6; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � WILLIETTE SHAW CONEY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND � LEGATEES OF WILLIETTE SHAW CONEY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON � RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 17 CH 5921 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 25-12-406-042-0000. Commonly known as 9930 South Oglesby Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for i n s p e c t i o n � For information call the Sales Clerk � at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 WA17-0211. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3066715

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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, Registration Number: D17152689 on the November 14, 2017. Under the Assumed Name of WHIT DEVEREAUX �ENTERPRISES with the business located at 4044 S OAKENWALD AVE APT 2S, CHICAGO, IL 60653. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: WHITNEY SCOTT, Complete Address: 4044 S OAKENWALD AVE APT 2S, CHICAGO, IL 60653, USA

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT P l a i n t i f f , � v . � UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LOUISE BATTS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, AARON MOORE, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LOUISE BATTS (DECEASED) D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 003926 7559 S. PAULINA 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 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 5, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7559 S. PAULINA STREET, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 0 � Property Index No. 2 0 - 3 0 - 4 1 0 - 0 1 8 - 0 0 0 0 . � The real estate is improved with a r e s i d e n c e . � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � 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 14-17-02754. THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 s a l e s . � 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. 14-17-02754 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 003926 TJSC#: 37-9811 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. I3066668

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REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.� ATIKA SALEH A/K/A ATIKA J SALEH, � ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ INC., CWHEQ REVOLVING � HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-B, 7363 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 14762 7363 SOUTH SOUTH SHORE DRIVE #502 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 August 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 � AM on January 4, 2018, at The Judicial � Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public � auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7363 SOUTH SOUTH SHORE DRIVE #502, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 21-30-114-027-1039. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCOR� DANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours � of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 1771. � THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 1771 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 14762 TJSC#: 37-10231

REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.JUANITA DOWDY, THE CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOSEPH TALLUTO Defendants 15 CH 16835 3838 W HURON ST CHICAGO, IL 60624 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 5, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3838 W HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-11-102-038-0000. 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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 251886. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 251886 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 16835 TJSC#: 37-10019

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.CIPRIANO CATALAN Defendants 16 CH 05383 10443 SOUTH AVENUE M CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10443 SOUTH AVENUE M, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-08-320-0460000. The real estate is improved with a red brick, one story single family home, with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 254743. 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. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 254743 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 05383 TJSC#: 37-9994

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.SHIRLEY BRINKLEY, JR, FLOY JEAN BRINKLEY A/K/A FLOY JEAN CLEMONS, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Defendants 17 CH 05534 425 WEST 16TH STREET CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 425 WEST 16TH STREET, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-19-411-045-0000. The real estate is improved with a brown brick, one story single family home, attached one car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 262190. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262190 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 05534 TJSC#: 37-9536

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.JESUS VICTORY, WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 4351-55 LAKE PARK AVENUE BUILDINGS F/K/A 435155 SOUTH LAKE PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 14 CH 00688 4355 S LAKE PARK AVE #2S CHICAGO, IL 60653 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4355 S LAKE PARK AVE #2S, CHICAGO, IL 60653 Property Index No. 20-02-400-017-0000. The real estate is improved with a red, brick, condominium, no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 255388. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 255388 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 14 CH 00688 TJSC#: 37-2583

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC CORP. Plaintiff, -v.CHRISTOPHER M. DASSE, CITIBANK, N.A., PARKWAY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUTEE UTA DTD 8/12/06 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 14236, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF PARKWAY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDERTRUST AGREEMENT DATED 8/12/06 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 14236, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2009 CH 41857 1608 SOUTH THROOP STREET 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 6, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 22, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1608 SOUTH THROOP STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60608 Property Index No. 17-20-305-041-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 8316. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 8316 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2009 CH 41857 TJSC#: 37-10204

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JOHNNIE BLAIR, PAMELA A. BLAIR, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK S/I/I TO SOUTH SHORE BANK OF CHICAGO Defendants 15 CH 10211 4955 SOUTH KING DRIVE 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 September 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4955 SOUTH KING DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-10-215-020-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 10580. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 10580 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 10211 TJSC#: 37-8997

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL T SCHMITZ, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, THOMAS, QUINN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, MICHAEL T. SCHMITZ, DAVID SCHMITZ, LAURA PEREZ A/K/A LAURA SCHMITZ, MICHELLE KARLOW, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 15 CH 01458 10642 SOUTH AVENUE O CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 8, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10642 SOUTH AVENUE O, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-18-204-040-0000. The real estate is improved with a red, single family, two story, frame, two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 11547. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 11547 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 01458 TJSC#: 37-10004

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.STEPHEN A. WHEELER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 10794 1317 EAST 50TH STREET 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 September 23, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 15, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1317 EAST 50TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-11-212-016-0000. The real estate is improved with a three story single family home with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 11000. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 11000 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 10794 TJSC#: 37-7404

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.FARRY DENISE HARPER A/K/A DENISE FARRY Defendants 11 CH 10239 3525 WEST LEXINGTON STREET CHICAGO, IL 60624 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 21, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate Commonly known as 3525 WEST LEXINGTON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-14-408-014. The real estate is improved with a red painted greystone two-flat with garden unit and detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 10869. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 10869 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 11 CH 10239 TJSC#: 37-9865

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.LEROY DIGBY JR., EXECUTOR, GWENDOLYN DIGBY, HEIR, BRENDA DIGBY, HEIR, DWAYNE DIGBY, HEIR, TIA Y. DIGBY-HARRISON, HEIR, LEROY DIGBY, HEIR, CITY OF CHICAGO, FIFTH THIRD BANK S/I/I TO OLD KENT BANK Defendants 10 CH 25776 6549 SOUTH KENWOOD AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 20, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6549 SOUTH KENWOOD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-213-087-0000, 20-23-213-088-0000. The real estate is improved with a brown brick three story single family home no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 9494. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 9494 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 10 CH 25776 TJSC#: 37-10018

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ANTHONY BEACHAM A/K/A ANTHONY L. BEACHAM, LILLIE SMITH BEACHAM, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC. Defendants 13 CH 26985 7336 SOUTH MAPLEWOOD AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7336 SOUTH MAPLEWOOD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 19-25-220-033-0000. The real estate is improved with a three story 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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 9348. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 9348 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 13 CH 26985 TJSC#: 37-9713

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DAVIS, JR. Eric Davis, Jr…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Greater Christian Unity, 3030 Clare Blvd. Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Homewood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. DUNAGAN Stacey Dunagan…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Progressive Community Center, 56 East 48th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. BARBER Alonte Barber…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Holy Temple Evangelistic COGIC, 15912 Lincoln Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. WRIGHT Dorian Wright…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. BELLEVUE Raymonde Bellevue…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Our Lady of Peace, 7900 S. Jeffery Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. DAVIS, SR. Charlie Davis, Sr…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Liberty Temple Full Gospel, 2233 W. 79th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. CRAIG James Craig…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. POWELL Charlie Powell…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Pilgrim Baptist Church, 8220 W. 91st Place King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. HARRINGTON Eric Harrington…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. JOHNSON Aretha Johnson…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

STEVENSON Willie Stevenson…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Friendly Temple COGIC, 7745 S. State St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WALTON Isom Walton…..Wake was held: Monday, November 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Omega B. C., 4621 S. State Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ENGE Pamala Enge…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Bethlehem Star M B Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Funeral: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ELLMORE Darryle Ellmore…..Wake was held: Monday, November 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

NOLAND, JR. Dan Noland, Jr…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. SIMPSON Aurelia Simpson…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. JAMES, JR. Peter James, Jr…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ New Faith M.B.C., 8400 S. Halsted Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, November 20, 2107; 9:00 a.m. @ Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. LEE Jerome Lee…..Memorial was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. LEGGETT Corina Leggett…..Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. SHIELDS Catherine Shields…..Memorial was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. OLDEN Dionne Olden…..Wake was held: Sunday, November 19, 2017; 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. WILBORN Gerome Wilborn…..Memorial was held: Monday, November 20, 2017; 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. LONES Dale Lones…..Wake was held: Monday, November 20, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Canaan B.C., 6659 S. Harvard Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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JOHNSON Audrey Johnson…..Wake was held: Monday, November 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: TBD Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. HANFORD Tom Hanford…..Wake was held: Monday, November 20, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. GOODWIN John Goodwin…..Wake was held: Monday, November 20, 2017; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Argo Temple C O G I C , 7435 W. 64th St. Funeral: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Interment: Tuesday, November 21, 2017; 8:30 a.m. @ Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. COOPER Henry Cooper…..Wake was held: Tuesday, November 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. MOORE Richard Moore…..Visitation was held: Tuesday, November 21, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. TUCKER Clifton Tucker…..Visitation was held: Tuesday, November 21, 2017; 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. SMITH Mamie Smith…..Wake: Wednesday, November 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Community Covenant Church, 12446 S. Loomis Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. CHICK, JR. John Chick, Jr…..Wake: Friday, November 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. TERRY Wilson Terry…..Wake: Friday, November 24, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GLENN Barbara Glenn…..Memorial: Saturday, November 25, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 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. JONES-DUNCAN Doris Jones-Duncan…..Wake: Saturday, November 25, 2017; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. BLANCHE Edward Blanche…..Wake: Wednesday, November 29, 2017; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567. REED Patricia Reed…..Wake: Thursday, November 30, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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Funeral Home LEE Glen E. Lee, Sr......….. Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.@ New Progressive M. B. Church, 9425 South Perry Avenue. Funeral was held: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Interment: Saint Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com HATCH Pershing Hatch......….. Wake was held: Saturday, November 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ New Gresham United Methodist Church, 8700 South Emerald Avenue. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mount Glenwood Memory Gardens, Glenwood, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com TAYLOR Louis Taylor.....….. Wake will be held: Saturday, November 25, 2017; 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral will be held: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com JOSEPHS Lena Josephs.....….. Wake will be held: Saturday, November 25, 2017; 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral will be held: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Interment: To Be Determined. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com

McINNIS Ella M. McInnis.....….. Wake will be held: Friday, November 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com BERKLEY Lois Berkley.....….. Wake will be held: Friday, November 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com MARTIN Clarence Martin.....….. Wake will be held: Monday, November 27, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Apostolic Church of God, 6303 South Kenwood Avenue. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com NOBLES Mildred Nobles.....….. Funeral will be held: Wednesday, November 29, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery, Worth, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

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ROSARIO Angel J. Rosario..…..Wake: Wednesday, November 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

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celebration of life CLAYBROOKS Marcellous Claybrooks.......….. On November 2, 2017. The beloved mother of Steve and James Claybrooks had her transition. Memorial Service: Sunday, December 3, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Regency Oaks Club House, 3440 Walnut Ridge, Atlanta, GA 30349

REED Venesia Reed..…..Wake: Friday, November 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400. JONES Willie Mae Jones..…..Wake: Saturday, November 25, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Abundant Life MBC, 2306 W. 69th St. Funeral: 11:00 p.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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BEAUFORD Barbara Beauford.....….. Wake was held: Tuesday, November 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

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#TheBIGS Presents: Chicago’s Top 5 High School Hoopers By Terrence Tomlin & Eugene McIntosh Sports By #TheBIGS Former Whitney Young forward, now Loyola University freshman Lucas Williamson was “#TheBIGS 2016-17 Hooper Of The Year.” As we embark on another year of Chicago high school basketball, here’s the first look at our top players for this season, which is sure to be a great one. 1. Ayo Dosunmu (Sr- Morgan Park) “I’ve watched him over 2 summers go from unranked to top 30 in the country,” says recruiting analyst/scout Derek Ellison. A potential McDonalds All-American, Dosunmu has improved tremendously each year since linking up

Senior Ayo Dosunmu of Morgan Park starts the season as #TheBIGS #1 High School Hooper In Chicago. (Photo: Eugene McIntosh/ The Bigs Media)

with Nick Irvin and the Morgan length to get to the basket as well Park Mustangs. As a 6-4 point as see over the defender to make guard, he wastes no time using his plays for his teammates. Ayo is

Get Ready For The Jordan Brand Class of XXXll “Like Mike” By Terrence Tomlin & Eugene McIntosh Sports By #TheBIGS CHICAGO – ‘Tis the season for High School Basketball and local powerhouse’s Morgan Park, Whitney Young and Fenwick are kicking off their seasons in a major way. Ayo Donsunmu of Morgan Park, DJ Steward of Fenwick and Javon Freeman from Whitney Young will be leading their squads against the nation’s best in The Jordan Brand Class of XXXll “Like Mike” Invitational set to take place this Sunday, November 26h at the Aon Ballroom inside of historic Navy Pier. As we get ready for The Jordan Brand Class of XXXll “Like Mike” Invitational, let’s preview the matchups in what’s sure to

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be a full day of action at Navy Pier. 3 p.m. - Hillcrest HS (Country Club Hills) vs Monsignor Scanlan HS (New York) Hillcrest coach Don Houston takes his squad into a clash with The Bronx’s finest. Hilcrest is led by senior guard duo Bobby Harvey and Jalen Hughes. 5 p.m. - Fenwick HS (Chicago) vs. Whitney Young HS (Chicago) Fresh off an impressive 30-win season, the Fenwick Fryers, led by Class of 2020 standout DJ Steward, are set to take on reigning State Champs, the Whitney Young Dolphins. Led by #TheBIGS #4 ranked hooper in Chicago Javon Freeman and Senior point guard Xavier Castandeda, the Dolphins are ready to begin their repeat campaign at the Jordan Brand invitational.

7 p.m. – Morgan Park HS (Chicago) vs. Findlay Prep (Nevada) The Main Event features a matchup between #TheBIGS #1 ranked hooper in Chicago, Morgan Park’s Ayo Donsunmu, versus the nation’s #1 ranked team, Nevada’s Findlay Prep. Son of NBA legend Monute Bol, 7-3 C Bol Bol of Findlay Prep, leads a dynamic group of hoopers featuring 6-7 senior PF Reggie Chaney, an Arkansas commit, and senior 6-7 SF Spencer Washington. Tickets for the The Jordan Brand Class of XXXll “Like Mike” are available at the participating schools and “Station 23” at 32 S. State St. for $10 until the end of business hours on Friday November 24th. Doors open Sunday at Navy Pier at 2 pm

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looking to lead his squad to backto-back 3A state titles. He will attend the University of Illinois next year and is the early favorite for “#TheBIGS 2017-18 Hooper Of The Year Award.” 2. Talen Horton-Tucker (SrSimeon) “Talow” is set on showing everyone how much his game has improved since last season. “I was playing with a couple of other great players last year. This year I’m more of the leader and I’m looking forward to showing people what I can do.” At 6-5, he’s as versatile as they come and does everything well. He will attend Iowa State next year along with Corliss’s George Conditt. 3. Ty Mosley (Sr- Orr) Ty is a 6-5 “do it all” type of player who will turn even more heads this season as the Orr Spartans look for a city title and back-to-back 2A state titles. He’s committed to the U of Wiscon-

sin-Milwaukee next year. 4. Javon Freeman (Sr- Whitney Young) “Vonno,” the former Seton Sting, had a stellar junior season helping Whitney Young capture the 4A state title. He’s a 6-4 guard with freakish athleticism, but his best attribute is his defense, which is right up head Coach Ty Slaughters alley. Freeman will attend Valparaiso next year. 5. George Conditt (Sr- Corliss) George upped his ante this summer with great performances in national play. The 6-11 center has huge upside and will have all eyes on him as he looks to lead Corliss to the promised land. He will attend Iowa State along with Talen Horton-Tucker. “Knocking At The Door”- Xavier Castaneda (Sr-Whitney Young) Tamell Pearson (Sr- Morgan Park) and Adam Miller (So- Morgan Park)

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The Chicago Defender Summer 17 interns (l-r): Anta Nije, Nikala Mclaurin, Kennedy Horton and Dezhane Polin.

Summer Interns Gain Hands-on Experience Adriana Johnson graduated from Muchin College Prep in 2014. Currently, she is a senior at Syracuse University and will be graduating in May, 2018. She states: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will be graduating from Syracuse University with my B.S. in food studies. After graduating, I want to stay in Chicago and get a job in the food system with the goal of reforming how our food is prepared and served to us.â&#x20AC;?

Darnell Johnson is a graduate of Benito Juarez high school in 2017. He currently is a freshman at Harold Washington College. He currently lives in Chicago and dreams to one day become a video game designer.

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ach year when I returned to high school, our first writing assignment was entitled, “What I did during my summer vacation.” I’m not sure if the teacher was just not ready to begin the school year, or if it was an easy topic to determine the writing levels of each student. Either way, it was not my favorite thing to do because we did not take elaborate vacations and I worked all summer at the local day camp or fast food joint. I did not learn much, however, it was a paycheck. Thankfully, The City of Chicago’s “One Summer Chicago” program offers high school and college students

a more exciting, educational option whereby they get real work experience AND a paycheck. This past summer, 2017, The Chicago Defender welcomed several students in various stages of their academic career as interns within multiple departments. We were excited to meet our interns. From 1919– 1922, the Chicago Defender attracted the writing talents of Langston Hughes; from the 1940s through 1960s Hughes also wrote an opinion column for the paper. Ethel Payne, Gwendolyn Brooks and Willard Motley wrote for the paper at different times. Taking a page from our history, we allowed these students to showcase their talents in digital and print journalism, marketing and a variety of

office skills. In this effort, we hope that at the least, we jump start an emerging journalist’s career…at the best… find the next “award winning” writer. Thus, we are proud to showcase our amazing interns! By way of reprinting their articles, we would like to introduce you to Kennedy Horton; Nikala Mclaurin; Anta Njie and KayCee Shakur. We also want to introduce our interns in our sales, marketing and administration departments…Adriana Johnson, Darnell Johnson and Dezhane Polin. Take note of these names as their future is bright and you can say you read their early original works. Enjoy!

donation, but the article was merely a synopsis of the political drama surrounding Illinois state Gov. Bruce Rauner and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, never a cover highlighting the rapper’s million dollar donation. Many Chicagoans are wondering how the Sun-Times felt a gossip story that hit the Web over a month ago was more of a cover story than a million dollar donation to the budget crisis that has been at the top of Chicago news for years. As Gazi Kodzo says, this is a classic case of white power in black face. It was no mistake that Mary Mitchell, a Black woman, was chosen to write this controversial article on the South Side’s golden child. This is a blatant attack on Black joy. Mainstream media is so used to over saturating our news with the dangers of Black men, that it has no clue of how to sing a Black man’s praises, or the need to for that matter. Most days the Sun-Times’ Black

readers are satisfied with its reports of how minorities fall short of greatness, but there is a time to let us be great and this was one of them. As Black people, we don’t expect much from mainstream platforms because they hardly capture who we really are, but when you interrupt our celebration of each other’s greatness, you will hear our voices loud and clear. Chance just became a nationally recognized hero, but for us millennial Chicago natives, he’s been a constant reminder of what we have to do when we have the means to give back. He’s been the constant ray of light when our skies are dark, and that is why we will not tolerate the disrespect. We applaud Chance and his many efforts to save his community while our government has abandoned us. We are so proud of our brother; our hero wears baseball caps with the number 3.

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Our Hero Wears Baseball Caps with the Number

By KayCee Shakur Defender Contributing Writer

hen I first heard that Chance The Rapper was going to meet with Gov. Bruce Rauner, I’m going to admit I wasn’t happy. What could the man that snatched millions from my alma mater’s funding have to say about an education budget? Needless to say, I wasn’t a bit shocked when clips of Chance leaving the governor’s office “frustrated” surfaced. “What did he expect?” I thought to myself, but the question that should have been asked was what would he do now? He became the hero. Chance took a no and turned it into a million dollar yes! Within seconds every social media platform was flooded with articles and praises for Chance and his selfless deed. Millennial Chicago natives rejoiced that we finally had some positive national news coming out of our city, and it was one of us that made it happen! Thursday, Mary Mitchell, a Chicago Sun-Times journalist, penned an article about the court files surrounding the child support case involving Chancellor Bennett and Kirsten Corley, the mother of their 1-year-old daughter. No one is denying that gossip readers may want details of the case, but by no means is this a cover story. The unimportance of the matter is what raises eyebrows. Why did you write this lengthy story, Mary, and why is it your cover, Jim? Chicagoans were not pleased with the article criticizing its hero. Take a look at some of their responses: So how could Chicago’s own Sun-Times taint something praised by media outlets across the country? The answer is simple; the media is uncomfortable with portraying Black men as good men. The Sun-Times did in fact have Chance’s face on the cover following the generous 2 November 22 - 28 • Intern Special Edition

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November 20, 2017 The Chicago Urban League is honored to be a part of first job experiences for youth and young adults. Each year, we approach Summer Youth Employment with the goal of helping program participants get an idea of what the job is like before they commit their higher education or career to a specific employment area. By obtaining meaningful work experience earlier on, it ultimately helps young people make up their mind on whether a particular job or sector they are interning in is right or not and this is vital because they can make adjustments to their education choices in accordance to this. All of our One Summer Chicago participants were hard-working self-starters. They proved to be resourceful and used the skills taught in our Success Strategies training to expand their network. The Chicago Defender provided that critical step that only an employer can offer by helping to build leadership, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Each year, we look forward to their partnership because we know the Chicago Defender will share valuable knowledge and wisdom, giving our young people more than they expected from a 7-week employment program. I am honored to write this letter to congratulate all of our participants. We will continue to engage private institutions in providing meaningful work experience and jobs on your behalf.

Andrew J. Wells | Director Workforce Development Center

Rap Gets a Bad Rap

Kennedy Horton

Big Sean By Kennedy Horton Defender Contributing Writer

hether it be from outside music communities or older generations, today’s rap music is talked down on quite a bit. There’s always comments ranging from “It’s not really music; it’s just noise” to “All they care about is money and women” to “Today’s rappers really haven’t been through any struggle.” For those who enjoy today’s rap, comments like that are always a bit irksome, but luckily rappers are providing ammo (figuratively) in response to these sentiments, by giving back to the community. A pioneer of keeping the hometown close to the heart is 24-year-old artist Chancellor Bennett, better known as Chance the Rapper. Chance has always been focused on aiding Chicago residents, especially those who are the most vulnerable, from helping and providing jobs for the THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

homeless to giving surprise field trip tours to the city’s youth. Most recently, he’s donated $1 million to Chicago Public Schools in March of 2017 to support after school programs and the arts. Among the accolades received from the people of Chicago, he’s received praise from First Lady Michelle Obama and was also honored with the Humanitarian Award at the 2017 BET Awards. All of it he does with a humble spirit. Tauheed Epps, professionally known as 2 Chainz, is a rapper from College Park, Ga. Rising to fame in August 2012, he is now a household name among young people. Last month on June 16, 2017, 2 Chainz released the album “Pretty Girls Like Trap Music,” his fourth studio album. In order to promote his release, he rented a pink house in Atlanta a.k.a “The Pink Trap House.” People were lined up to go inside and take pictures in front of it; it was a very popular tourist hotspot. However, over the July 4th weekend the Southern rapper transformed this photo-op location into a “trap church” for Atlanta tenants and community leaders to communicate with and encourage each other; the spot

also served as a free HIV testing center. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, there’s no group more largely affected by HIV/AIDS than Black Americans. Today, there are over 1.2 million people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States; over 498,400 of these people are Black, due to contributing factors such as poverty, no access to efficient healthcare, and lack of awareness of HIV/AIDS status. By turning his album venture into this free HIV testing center on July 4 with the sponsorship of Atlanta AIDS, Test Atlanta, and the Fulton County Board of Health, 2 Chainz is ensuring that he’s not the only person who profits. He’s also flipping the contribution of a trap house; instead of breaking a community, it’s strengthening one. Another rapper trying to improve the lives of those in his hometown is Sean Anderson, known professionally as Big Sean. He founded the Sean Anderson Foundation in 2012, whose mission is to “assist in the education, health, safety and well-being of Detroit Area school aged youth as well as disadvantaged youth in other areas across the nation.” This foundation has many programs including #HealFlintsKids, to help the afflicted in Flint, Mich., and MOGUL PREP, which allows high school students to interact with influential people in the music industry and learn more about that career path. He’s all about giving back in any way he can. Rappers never forget where they come from; they’re almost always about uplifting the place from which they came. The biggest names like Nas, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ludacris, are all very charitable, whether it be through substantial donations to specific charities and/or their own foundations. It’s important to know that this sentiment has not been lost among the new-age rap community. Maybe the beats are different and the lyrics don’t always match up to older ones, but that cannot be allowed to cloud the contributions of today’s artists. Even if it’s not everybody’s go-to music to put on in the car, their spirit of giving has to be respected, because not everyone with a large platform is using it for the benefit of others. Intern Special Edition • November 22 - 28 3

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Black Millennial “Freedom”

By Kennedy Horton Defender Contributing Writer

or young Black Americans, history seems to be rearing its ugly head once again. Although African American millennials are not in the physical chains their ancestors once were, certain bonds remain and keep them constricted. There are a number of hindrances set up to stifle black youth from achieving and growing to their fullest potential. I think young people realize that and recognize that as a jab to their personal and communal freedom and conclude that, even with all of the progress that has been made, freedom is still something of just a concept. Freedom represents an ability to be or do ‘x’. And that ‘x’ could be anything under the sun, so long as it is not harmful to other people. In America, many people are allowed to be and do many things. Minorities however, especially Black people, have either an inability to be/do ‘x’ or can only be/do ‘x’ under certain circumstances. For example, African American people, specifically children, are not allowed to have a bad day or be rowdy in school. They’re not allowed to be grouchy or not in the mood to talk. They can’t be overly excited or excitable. They don’t have the ability to not smile or to not respond to their often white superiors, in a way they deem appropriate. Acts like these, that for a white person may be labeled “going through a phase” or “they’re just having a bad day,” are a sentence for a Black person. The reprimands are almost always excessive and unnecessary. Studies are done on this type of situation annually. Most recently in 2016, USA Today declared that African American students are “nearly four times as likely as their white classmates to be suspended from school.” Kids, students especially, go through a lot of emotions; they’re happy, they’re excited, they’re rambunctious, they have tantrums. It’s simply a part of growing up. But the system we currently live in fails to provide Black youth with the ability to belong on a human spectrum. Millennials are right in the middle of technology’s ex-

pansion in terms of phones, computers, cameras, etc. They’re all very useful items but can be a double-edged sword for the Black millennial. A lot of the violence inflicted upon by Black people by the police goes under the radar. However, a lot of it also shows up, well, everywhere. It seems as if every day, young Black people repeatedly come into contact with a video of a fate they know could be theirs, or their mom or dad or brother or sister or anyone Black they love. There’s an argument that can be made that Black millennials have become desensitized to seeing those same graphic videos over and over, seeing murderers or violent police officers being let off the hook, seeing those celebrity tweets and Instagram posts expressing their discontent with our world, encouraging everyone to hashtag ‘spread love,’ but eventually going back to their regularly scheduled programming along with the rest of the world, regularly scheduling public black death as we do. Black youth are not desensitized; we are internalizing, becoming victim to what is known as “racial trauma,” making us victims of or more susceptible to anxiety, de-

By Kennedy Horton Defender Contributing Writer

apper and entrepreneur Jay-Z is under a bit of fire lately due to a lyric off his most recent album. Released on June 30, 2017, “4:44” is the rapper’s fourteenth studio album and thirteenth solo album. Despite the album’s quick success and accolades, including becoming certified platinum by July 5th, 2017 and being deemed the best album of the year by fellow rapper Diddy, Jay-Z has received criticism that a certain song on his album may imply anti-Semitic stereotypes. In his second track on the album, “The Story of O.J.,” Jay-Z raps, “You wanna know what’s more important than throwin’ away money at a strip club? Credit/ You ever wonder why Jewish people own all the property in America? This how they did it.” In addition to prompting a social media debate over whether the lines were anti-Semitic or not, they have also attracted the attention of The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an international non-governmental Jewish organization founded in 1913 that “fights anti-Semitism and all forms of hate.” Jay-Z is someone who has spoken out publicly against anti-Semitism. In 2006, he and fellow entrepreneur Russell Simmons gave a PSA sponsored by the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding stating, “What’s not cool is anti-Semitism. It’s a long word for racism. Anti-Semitism and 4 November 22 - 28 • Intern Special Edition

pression, and/or PTSD. We’re taking in these videos, taking in these unfair court sentences, taking in this reality of being Black and in America and we are telling ourselves, unconsciously, what we cannot be. We tell ourselves we cannot do ‘x’ while being Black or we cannot be ‘y’ while being Black. An inability to be or do a certain thing, that the dominant race is able to do with little to no consequences, is an infringement upon our freedom. All people are on a bit of a leash. That is, everyone has to answer to somebody, supremely the law. For Black people, the rope of freedom in this country is taut. So, what is there to do when the systems only lets you look, behave, and respond a certain way? When your freedom and their freedom look completely different? It’s hard to have the weight of this world on your shoulders, to be worried for your parents, your friends, for the children you may or may not have. But we continue to push forward, to break stigmas and stereotypes and pave our own way. Black millennials have many choices and freedoms in this land, but only slices; but one of those is the freedom to push onward and persevere. So that is what we do, which is a miracle in itself. are concerned that this lyric could feed into preconceived notions about Jews and alleged Jewish ‘control’ of the banks and finance,” the rep continued. The majority opinion seems to be that Jay-Z did not mean any injury by the lyric. At his defense were Russell Simmons and Jewish talent manager, Guy Oseary. In an Instagram post, Oseary argues that the rapper was trying to portray Jewish people in a positive light as a financial model for the black community. “He’s attempting to use the Jewish people in an exaggerated way to showcase a community of people that are thought to have made wise business decisions,” begins Oseary. “In my opinion, Jay is giving the Jewish community a compliment. If you had to pick a community as an example of making wise financial decisions, achieving financial freedom, who would you choose? I’m not offended by these lyrics,” he declares. Simmons also defended Jay on Twitter. “Mischief makers would like to take Jay’s statements about the culture and practices that exist within some parts of the Jewish community (notice I say some). The fact is this culture that promotes good business and financial well-being is and has been a guiding light to the black and specifically the hip-hop community.” Out of context, the lyric could certainly be viewed as anti-Semitic, but similar to the way that art imitates life, art also exaggerates life, and rappers do this often. For the lyrics and video of the track, “The Story of O.J,” Jay utilizes exaggerated stereotypes in order to prove a point, but it is generally believed that no harm is intended by them.

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AntiSemitic? racism are the same thing. Don’t be silent, remember: We are one, one voice.” An ADL representative acknowledged this. “We know that Jay-Z is someone who has used his celebrity in the past to speak out responsibly and forcefully against the evils of racism and anti-Semitism,” they say. However, their position remains that even if Jay-Z did not mean to perpetuate a negative stereotype, the lyrics are still damaging to the image of Jewish people. “The lyric does seem to play into deep-seated anti-Semitic stereotypes about Jews and money. The idea that Jews’ ‘own all the property’ in this country and have used credit to financially get ahead are odious and false. Yet, such notions have lingered in society for decades, and we

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Town Hall Rallies Against CPS Agenda

CHA Partnership

Leads to Reduction of Heart Disease and Stroke Mortality in Senior Residents

By Kennedy Horton Defender Contributing Writer

nnovative partnerships enable seniors to stay alive and healthy, as demonstrated by the senior residents of three Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) buildings who participated in the annual “Check. Change. Control.” program sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA). Over the last five years since the program began, about half of the participants’ blood pressure has been lowered and there has been a 60 percent retention rate. This year, however, the Year of the Senior, there was a 77 percent retention rate. This is primarily attributed to the program’s focus on cultural minorities. Through CHA directors and their health partnerships, CHA remains dedicated to the health and engagement of its residents. Andy Teitelman, the Director of Senior Services and Health Initiatives at CHA, provided some insight into the program’s success and their partnership with the AHA. “We’re always looking for strong partners for seniors,” he says. “Health partners that can help teach seniors tips on keeping themselves healthy and being able to live a good quality of life, that’s the kind of partner we look for. AHA is a great example of that.” According to the leaders of CHA, AHA is truly meeting the standard of the CHA tagline, “Live well. Live fully.” Recently, CHA and AHA have made it a point to bring their focus to minority groups of seniors living in public housing, which directors think largely contributed to the program’s record retention rate. Teitelman states that, “AHA has shown that different cultures have different rates of high blood pressure and diabetes that contribute to heart disease.” With an additional Hispanic building, along with the program being added in Spanish, the program is able to more specifically target and address health issues in CHA seniors. In addition to the effort of the seniors who partake in the program, the staff and directors also contribute to the program’s success. “Seniors must show up every two weeks, have their blood pressure checked, and learn new things THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

about nutrition and exercise,” says Teitelman. This requirement follows the directive of CHA CEO Gene Jones, Jr. for the staff and residents to “really get out there and engage with the residents.” Molly Sullivan, CHA director of communications, says, “maintaining a high level of resident engagement with seniors, with family, with everyone” is one of Jones’ number one goals. It’s this strong level of commitment that has helped this program grow so much. “We think that it’s [the program’s success] largely owed to this growing sense of awareness that they [senior residents] have about how engaged we are with them and they are with us,” Sullivan says. When it comes to other health partnerships, the CHA directors of senior residents have specific criteria. With up to 60 health partners, including an ongoing partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Respiratory Health Association with a large focus on smoking and asthma and hundreds of events every quarter, CHA directors recently developed a health partnership application process. This was done to set guidelines and goals, and to determine what organizations would “be the most helpful to residents and protect them from overselling and fraud,” says Teitelman. Even more recently, CHA implemented on April 1, 2017, a satisfaction questionnaire, which is given to residents each time someone comes to give a small lecture or workshop for their particular organization. “We want to work with organizations that will help our residents with quality of life and [that give residents] enough knowledge to seek medical care appropriately,” Teitelman says. In over five years, close to 300 people have completed the “Check. Change. Control.” program. It’s helped to send out the message that a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise is possible no matter one’s age. Exercise doesn’t have to mean going to the gym. Senior residents can even exercise sitting on a chair doing leg raises or doing yoga moves at home. Teitelman states, “We’re a housing authority that wants to help our people live well and live fully. We’re pleased with how things have started in these first few years.”

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town hall meeting was recently held at the National Teachers Academy (NTA) elementary school in order for the community of parents, educators, and supporters involved with the school to be able to voice their opinions and concerns on the controversial Chicago Public School’s proposal. The proposal is for NTA to be converted into high school for incoming students in the Chinatown, Bronzeville, and Bridgeport neighborhoods. The elementary school students at NTA would be transferred to a new school in the South Loop area for the 2018-2019 school year. It was clear by the atmosphere and speeches given by the community that the majority of attendees disagreed with the proposal. Over 100 people of all races, primarily Black, Asian, and White, attended the town hall, filling both the main room and the overflow, which took place in the gym. Before the event started, a detailed packet was handed out detailing the CPS plan along with answers to some frequently asked questions, such as “If NTA becomes a high school, what would a conversion look like for students in different grades?” and “What is the current state of elementary schools in this area?” As the event was beginning, there were two other sheets handed out. The first was printed with 258 colorful handprints, each representing “a child who will be displaced by the CPS plan to close National Teachers Academy.” The second was a call from Chicagoans United for Equity (CUE) to attend upcoming meetings and posing the question, “We don’t have to settle for poorly thought-out solutions that hurt us all, so why even consider it?” After the introduction of the present aldermen Daniel Solis and State Representative Theresa Mah, NTA Principal Isaac D. Castelaz, after wild applause from the audience, posed a question to the room. He emphasized “The NTA way” through sharing the school’s values of Courage, Commitment, Awareness, and Integrity. He left the podium with the following: “Which of these values do you want to uphold tonight?” Again, there was a great applause in the room and parent number one came forward. Parents, mostly donned in “I [heart] NTA tees, students, and members of the community were each given two minutes to speak and were called by previously assigned numbers. The overall attitude of the community was an acknowledgment of the need for a high school in the area but a rejection of it being at the expense of a level one elementary school. There was also a level of disdain with politicians, both large and local. One man stated that, “NTA is being demolished. The things that made it a home will be smashed. It’s not a merger. It’s a hostile takeover.” He went on to call out Mayor Rahm Emanuel saying, “You won by the skin of your teeth; you won’t win next time.” A huge applause from the audience followed his comments. Others argued that closing NTA would give children a lack of stability. “Take the foundation from a child, and you take their ability,” says an NTA mother. “We want to teach our kids stability. We do need a high school; we don’t want to start all over.” Another major concern was that when the new school experienced issues, that the students of color would be first in the line of fire. “Are the boundaries of Chinatown guaranteed?” asks the mother of an NTA scholar. “How many think they’ll be included when push comes to shove?” echoes the father of an NTA rising second grader. Still, others defended the high school. A South Loop resident and father of two girls recognized that a high school would shorten the distance his children would have to travel. “There’s no high school here,” he says. “It makes sense to convert. My daughter can walk if this becomes a high school.” He received mild applause. The detailed slideshow at the beginning of the event showed that the new school was necessary as there are “28 elementary schools in the area and only four level one high schools,” it would be a state of the art facility, and elementary students at NTA will be able to attend the school in the South Loop “regardless of where they live.” But, parents and supporters, aware that it will not happen overnight, were not moved. Most see it as a means to divide the community and as an act of discrimination. CPS has stated they will provide an update before the first day of school for this upcoming year. Intern Special Edition • November 22 - 28 5

Conference Addresses Childhood Trauma and Its Impact

By Kennedy Horton Defender Contributing Writer

he Trauma Response and Intervention Movement (TR4IM) hosted its Bi-annual Trauma and Violence Prevention Conference at the Sinai Community Institute in Chicago July 27-28. The event was titled “The Trauma of Miseducation and Missed Education in Wealth, Health, Relationships, Politics, and Academia.” TR4IM is a program of I AM ABLE Center for Family Development, Inc. that is made up of networks of North Lawndale residents and collaborative partners who are committed to the positive impact of the different sectors of the North Lawndale community. They help families respond to, recover from, reduce, and remove childhood trauma, and community and family violence. The conference was designed to share information needed to create an action plan to “dismantle the crippling effects of a lack of knowledge.” Many speakers lent their voices and expertise to the subject matter of the conference, including keynote speakers Dr. Terry Mason, COO, CCDPH, 24th Ward Alderman Michael Scott, Dr. Audrey Stillerman, UIC, Malcom London, Ted Talks, Dr. Amara Enyia JD, PhD, Public Policy Consultant, Public Policy Director, and Xavier Ramey, USCS Senior Assistant Director for Social Innovation and Philanthropy, Office of Civic Engagement, University of Chicago. All of the speakers’ essions were moderated by the I AM ABLE CEO/President Dr. Carolyn L. Vessel. Opening speaker Dr. Terry Mason posed the question to the audience, which was made up mostly of minority adults, “Health Equity, Is It Possible?” In his presentation, he explored and examined the history of race and its past and present implications. “We can’t have a discussion about equity without discussing race,” he said. He discussed the global system that is White supremacy, explained how race is a social construct and how society has racialized biology and cultural practices, and that’s wrong. Through his explanations, along with video clips and film recommendations, his talk culminated into the need for people of color, Black people especially, to create and invest in ourselves. “We have to stop making excuses and we have to start working,” he declared. He expressed that Black people can no longer pan-

der to Whites in hope of equal entry into their system. Instead we must construct our own structures for the benefit and betterment of ourselves. Next, speaker Dr. Audrey Stillerman spoke about the effect of her findings on certain traumas in childhood to adulthood, stemming from Dr. Vincent Felitti’s research on the link between sexual trauma and obesity in adulthood, as well as other health problems. Her presentation was science-based and hands-on, as she had the audience participate in an Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) test and resiliency test. The former tallies various kinds of “abuse, neglect, and other hallmarks of a rough childhood.” Naturally, the higher the score, the higher the risk for health issues later in life. The latter test was an assessment of how well a person is able to bounce back from the curveballs of life. As resiliency is a necessary part of surviving life, the test shows a person what areas they may need to improve their adaptability. She discussed the development of the brain and how trauma affects it and how people can climb higher up the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, essentially teaching the audience “how we build resilience, feeling, and hope.” The community members in the audience considered this event a very important and essential one. Maria Pike, mother, survivor, and activist, is a Chicago resident who would like to see many changes in the city, starting with the education and protection of the children. “Students need to be taught civics and ethics in school,” she states. “There are children with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder); school should be a second parent.” She also stressed the importance of Chicago returning to a community mindset. “We need to get back to the concept of the village. When there’s children raising children, there’s a lack of culture.” Following the keynote speaker, a panel facilitated by Dominica McBride was held for the introductions of those aiding in specific workshops. The panelists included Bernard Scott, Rev. Dr. Walter A. McCray, Eric K. Williams, Love McPherson, Xavier Ramey, Eli Williamson, Stanley Williams, Joanne Adjei, Laura S. Ng, Walidah Bennett, and Jaleel K. Abdul-Adil, Ph.D. The panels headed the following workshops, which were divided into Health (Walidah Bennett), Wealth (Stanley Williams; Eric K. Williams), Politics (Jaleel Abdul-Adil Ph.D.), Relationships (Laura Ng; Love McPherson), and Youth (Xavier Ramey, Dr. Walter McCray, Joanne Adjei). Participants were able to choose their own workshops before the conference began. With a presentation by the Example Setters, a youth spoken word and poetry team, and the aforementioned seminars, the conference was a great experience.

Global Youth Ambassadors Leadership Summit

By Kennedy Horton Defender Contributing Writer

he Second Annual Global Youth Ambassadors Leadership Summit (GYALS) took place on July 22-29. Through the partnership of Chicago Sisters Cities International (CSCI) and the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), young girls ages 14-16 are empowered through workshops, presentations, and discussions on advocacy, leadership, and activism. Of the 25 girls that were selected through the competitive application process, nine are from Chicago, representing Albany Park, Brighton Park, Englewood, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, Little Village, the Loop, Ravenswood, and South Loop. The remaining 16 are from Chicago’s international sister cities. Over the week, the girls explored the city while hearing from a variety of different speakers in fields from STEM to Public Service to the arts, including Shelley Stern, the Director of Civic Engagement at Microsoft, and Shibani Mahtani, Midwest reporter for the Wall Street Journal. Besides Chicago, the girls came from 15 different countries: The United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, Pakistan, France, China, Canada, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Ireland, Serbia, Colombia, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic. “By bringing together these girls, we are facilitating a network of future leaders that will help shape a more tolerant and understanding world, says Leroy Allala, International Executive Director of CSCI. “The Global Youth Ambassadors Leadership Summit provides a unique opportunity for teenagers from Chicago and across the globe to share their culture and build relationships, while also empowering them to be leaders in their communities.” One of the main focal points of this educational forum was leadership. Speaking on the topic was Consul General of South Africa Vuyiswa Tulelo. Having her political awakening in high school, Tulelo held leadership positions in the Congress of South African Students and the African National Congress Youth League. She’s participated in programs for the youth of the World Summit, organized the World Student and Youth Fes6 November 22 - 28 • Intern Special Edition

tival in Africa (2010), spoke at a number of international conferences on Gender Equity and Youth Development. At the 2017 GYALS, she served as inspiration for many of the young girls in attendance. “That [Tulelo’s story] was very exciting,” says 15-year-old Antoinette Raggs of Kenwood Academy High School in Chicago, who hoped to one day hold a fundraiser to benefit Syrian refugees. “She told us her story on how she involved herself at such a young age. From her story, I learned how to keep going and never give up.” Cherish Ray, another 15-year-old student from Walter H. Dyett School for the Arts in Chicago and an avid writer of topics relatable to teenagers, agreed with this sentiment. “She [Tulelo] really inspired me,” she says. “It’s really amazing for someone to have that big of a mindset.” Another big source of inspiration was a workshop with Global Girl, Inc., which is a performing arts/arts education organization on the South Side of Chicago that “provides a safe space where girls 8-18 learn communication, presentation and performance skills.” At the summit, they presented a workshop called “Our Stories on Stage,” a development workshop in which girls can talk about their issues and create a show aimed at those issues. The girls were educated on how to communicate in genuine ways as they used their voices in a creative light to promote social change. It really resonated with 15-yearold Laura Sastoque from Montessori British School in Bogota, Colombia, who thinks that the biggest problem in our world is lack of empathy. “They were really cool,” she began. “They didn’t let what other people thought about them influence their own thoughts on themselves. They were really alive.” Overall, the girls were most thrilled about all they could learn and being able to branch out of their communities, with thanksgiving in their hearts. “I’m excited about learning more about intersectional feminism and learning new skills in activism,” says Raggs. Ray continues, “The community I come from is mostly gang violence. Kids there don’t see new opportunities like this, so for me to be here is a really, really great experience for me. I’m just grateful for the opportunity.” THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

After School Matters:

Summer Teen Cuisine

By Kennedy Horton Defender Contributing Writer

fter School Matters is a collection of programs for Chicago teens covering the arts, technology, science programming, sports, and communications. Following an apprenticeship model, the program has impacted over 200,000 teens since 1991. From theater to robotics to lifeguarding to website design, After School Matters is dedicated to helping teens grow in their craft, including teens who are interested in the culinary arts, as demonstrated by the Summer Teen Cuisine Lunch Buffet Series that occurred once a week from July 14 through August 10. Each week, there was a different menu from a sponsoring restaurant, ranging from modern American food to Spanish to Asian food. The chef from the sponsoring restaurant provided the menu and the students chose what they would like to cook. For example, on July 28, the menu was Argentinian-America, provided by El Che Bar on Washington Boulevard. On August 4, the day covered by the Defender, the menu was contemporary Japanese cuisine, provided by Arami on Chicago Avenue. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

The grub ranged from Hiyashi Chuka under entrees to a Five Spice Grilled Tofu Salad to a Black Sesame Short Bread Ice Cream Sandwich for Dessert, all cooked and served by the teenagers alongside executive chefs. When the Defender visited, the lunch took place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts on the 3rd floor Terrace. Though the weather was not as sunny as a summer’s promise, spirits remained high. With teen performances by the West African Djembe Drumming program from Austin throughout the lunch, there was a steady optimism among the colorful crowd. Many different people were in attendance. There were reporters, Chicago residents, and even international visitors—a diverse group of people. Many of the different programs provided by After School Matters were represented at the lunch. In addition to the main event, the culinary artists, teen drummers provided the music and art from art students decorated the venue. The plants at the venue were grown and cared for by the students who are a part of the After School Matters urban farming program. They also provided some of the herbs that the culinary students used in their meals. So, even though the spotlight was on culinary arts students, many more After School Matters participants and their talents were displayed.

For only $15 in advance or $20 at the door, these lunches were truly a great way to support Chicago’s teens and taste-test some of the city’s eateries. It’s an important program to support, because it’s not just teaching teens various crafts, but also putting them in the position to be able to use those crafts and those skills for profit. Laura Murray, After Schools Matter Communications Coordinator, shed some light on the apprenticeship aspect of the program. “If a student is interested in sports, instead of playing basketball, they’re learning how to coach basketball,” she says. “And then they can get certified.” The kids get more out of it than they realize. Besides just a stipend, $336 - $725 in the summer and $275 - $425 per session during the school year, the teens who participate are really gaining a lot. Most of them hear about the program through teachers or friends who are involved. They then apply online for an opportunity to be a part of it. Devonna P., a 16-year-old from Ashburn attending King College Prep, is one such lucky participant. As one of the culinary students, she began After School Matters in the spring session of 2017, after hearing about it from a friend. Among the many skills gained, she claims the most valuable one she’s learned is “how to work better in a group.” In this program, there is something for everybody--from paintings to photography to print making, fashion design, whatever a student may take an interest in. It’s a significant and constructive way for young people to hone themselves and grow with like-minded individuals. Intern Special Edition • November 22 - 28 7

Nikala G. McLaurin

The Problem in Reversing President’s Order By Nikala McLaurin Defender Contributing Writer

hen a president comes into office, he (and one day maybe she) is faced with a lot of responsibility, but with that comes a lot of power as well. With that power, presidents should make changes to help the growth of their country and benefit the majority of their citizens, but unfortunately the current President, Donald Trump, does not seem to be doing this. Many of the promises that are made by presidents have everything to do with changing the policies and the manner in which the outgoing presidents operate. Reversing the former president’s initiatives is effected through the signing of executive orders. New presidents do so in order to keep their supporters happy, even though this is not always a good change for the country. That’s why I believe when altering or removing orders made by previous presidents, there should be limitations on those new executive orders. Some presidents immediately take office and begin making rash decisions that hurt more people than help them. There should be restrictions on what orders can be changed, as well as some sort of voting system on these orders. It is not fair to citizens who are accustomed to their style of living to have to adapt to new executive orders that are harming them. The most recent examples of presidents who have

By Nikala McLaurin Defender Contributing Writer

verybody loves to watch a good competitive softball game. That’s why this past weekend local HBCU alumni brought the city out to watch their suspenseful annual 6-year Reconnection Softball Tournament at Washington Park. The park was filled with proud alumni from the following schools: Spelman, Morehouse, Jackson State University, Grambling State University, Howard University, Tennessee State University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Texas Southern University, Southern University of Louisiana, Langston University, University of Arkansas, Xavier University, and Clark Atlanta 8 November 22 - 28 • Intern Special Edition

signed executive orders to reverse various initiatives are the immediate former president Barrack Obama and the current POTUS, Donald Trump. Immediately after Obama took office, he reversed and altered some of Bush’s policies that defined his presidency. Most, if not all of Obama’s changes benefitted the majority of the nation, not just one particular race or economic class. One of the things that Obama did was reverse the policies that were strict on the use of marijuana during President Bush’s administration. In a memorandum in 2009, Obama’s policies sought out those drug distributors who only violated state and Federal laws who were not distributing for medical purposes. He also relaxed the rules that were strictly against homosexuals by working with Congress to pass and sign into law the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which extends the coverage of Federal hate crimes law to include attacks based on the victim’s actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Another change Obama made that benefitted the majority of American citizens was altering health care by giving more power back to the patients. Most citizens did not take a loss during the changes of these executive orders that were reversed under Obama, but instead they gained moral and equal rights. In contrast, Donald Trump has signed several executive orders disregarding the wishes of the majority of American citizens. Because of this alone, that is why I think there should be restrictions on a president’s ability to reverse his or her predecessor’s initiatives. Trump’s most recent change is the executive order aimed at rolling back the Cuba policies adopted during Obama’s adminis-

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H B C U Reconnection

Softball Game University. Each team played hard to try to make it to the championship game, but unfortunately only three teams remained. For the second year in a row, Texas

tration. Obama had opened more business channels between the U.S. and the Cuban people, which President Trump just ended in his latest executive order. One of the first regulations that Trump opposed was Obama’s executive order on gun control. Obama made it mandatory that information be released on those who are mentally ill and included in background checks, making it impossible for those with certain diagnoses to buy guns. With all the senseless killing, including those of infants and children done by those who are mentally ill, a more strict gun policy would be effective, but Trump nullified Obama’s rule. Even though not all people with mental illnesses are violent and harmful, Obama was taking an extra step of precaution to decrease gun violence in America. Several issues result from efforts by sitting presidents to do away with the initiatives of the former one. It allows the president to govern the country in a way that they feel would allow them to deliver their promises to their supporters better, but it does not acknowledge the needs of the country as a whole. Limitations to this power is necessary because millions of people’s lives are being altered for the worse just to please one person and their supporters. American citizens do not deserve to have their basic human rights taken away from them because one group of people feel it would benefit them better. Every time a new president comes into office, they should not be able to disrupt the lives of millions without there being some sort of guidelines or limitations. As a president, I think your main concern should be making sure the majority of citizens are content with their government and trying to make changes to benefit and help them, not harm them. Southern University took the win in the championship game against the Spelhouse team (the combined team of Spelman and Morehouse), who placed second. Spelhouse proudly beat Howard University, leaving them in 3rd place in the tournament. “This event was a great experience that brought alumni associations together in positive family environment and showed that professional African Americans can come together and have fun,” says Danielle James, President of the HBCU Alliance. Next year the HBCU alumni association plans to get the media more involved so they can have an even bigger turnout. All proceeds from the HBCU Reconnection Softball Tournament go towards HBCU scholarship foundations. Don’t worry if you missed out on the fun, there’s always next year to come out and support. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

The Never-Ending Legacy

Henrietta Lacks

By Nikala McLaurin Defender Contributing Writer

fter nearly 66 years, Henrietta Lacks is getting recognized for her unknowing contributions to medicine. Recently, hundreds of people gathered in the student center of University of Illinois at Chicago to celebrate and learn more about the “most important woman in medical history,” through three generations of her family. Her daughter-in-law Shirley Lacks, granddaughter Jeri Lacks Whye, and Lack’s great granddaughter Veronica Robinson spoke about the legacy and life of Henrietta. In 1951, Henrietta Lacks unknowingly changed the course of medicine and science forever. Lacks was a poor African-American woman from Virginia who worked on a tobacco farm before moving to Maryland. After getting married and having 5 children, in January of 1951, Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, four months after the birth of her last child. Johns Hopkins Hospital was the only hospital in the area that treated Black patients. After taking a biopsy of her cervix, Lacks’ doctor, Howard W. Jones, concluded that she had a malignant epidermoid carcinoma of the cervix. But after further research in 1970, physicians discovered that she had been misdiagnosed, which was common during this time, and she actually had an adenocarcinoma. After being misdiagnosed, Lacks was treated with radium tube inserts and discharged after a few days. During these treatments, doctors removed two forms of tissue from her cervix without her consent or knowledge. One tissue sample was healthy and the other one was cancerous. According to Lacks’ family, Lacks’ doctors were able to take advantage of her because of her lack of education and not give her any compensation for taking her cells. The two samples that were taken from Henrietta Lacks were then given to George Otto Gay, a physician and cancer researcher at Johns Hopkins. Gay found that Lacks cells were very unique and they were able to rapidly reproduce allowing for long-term research. Even after Lacks’ death, Gay took more cell samples from her body while at the autopsy facility without the knowledge or consent of the family. These sorts of actions are what has caused mistrust between patients and their doctors and the Lacks family is determined to put an end to that. “It’s a story that frequently happens to people but isn’t being told. We’re here to inform and inspire people in the community so that we can move science, research and medicine forward, and to bridge that gap of mistrust between science/medicine and the community,” Veronica Robinson said at the UIC event. The cells from the cancerous samples were known as HeLa immortal cell line. When

asked whose cells they belonged to, scientist did not claim them as Henrietta Lacks, instead they began making up names of men because they did not want to admit their wrongdoings, especially since they were cells of an African American woman. These cells were commonly used in contemporary biomedical research, including injecting them into cancer patients, prison inmates, and healthy individuals. In addition, HeLa cells assisted in the development of the polio vaccine and has helped advance more treatment for cancer, cloning, and gene mapping. Today, Henrietta Lacks family continues to keep her legacy alive and promote honesty within science and medical research. The Henrietta Lacks Foundation is working to assist those individuals who have made contributions to medical research without their knowledge or consent or receiving any compensation. According to University of Illinois Health Cancer Center, human subjects are being protected today on a federal and institutional level if their standards are not being met or there is not documented consent. The great Henrietta Lacks is now acknowledged and recognized across the nation in many ways. Morehouse School of Medicine honors Lacks annually with their HeLa’s Women’s Health Conference, and in 2014, Lacks was inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame. In 2010, the annual Henrietta Lacks Memorial Lecture Series was established by Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research to honor Henrietta Lacks and her contribution to medicine and research. In addition, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” a drama television film, starring Oprah Winfrey, premiered in April of 2017. This film gives an in depth look into the life of Henrietta Lacks and the tribulations she had to go through and you will learn about the cells that changed medical science forever.

There’s a New Drink in Town:

Bleu Vodka Enters the Liquor Market By Nikala McLaurin Defender Contributing Writer

lizabeth Jetter describes herself as an inventor who has always known she was destined to start her own business. And that’s exactly what she has done. Jetter, a South Side native, is the owner of the only Black owned distillery in the country that is run by a female. The distillery and her product is called Bleu Vodka. Jetter says her journey to become an entrepreneur was not without challenges as she faced barriers as a female and as an African-American. But that didn’t stop her and her husband, Britt, from pursuing what they knew would be a hit. In 2014, Jetter and her husband began learning the liquor business to develop Bleu Vodka. They met with Dr. Tony VandenBush, a research scientist, who introduced them to different infusions, and they fell in love with the blueberry infusion. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

From there Jetter knew they had something good going and needed to expand. After having multiple tastings of different flavored liquors, about 97 percent of all individuals who tasted their product loved it. After getting such satisfying reviews, Jetter began researching within the federal government what was needed to begin branding and expanding a liquor line. Midway Wholesale then took on Bleu Vodka and was the first to produce their work and make it possible for them to enter the liquor market. In addition, Jetter was the creative mastermind behind every aspect including the style of the box and logos. After several months of working hard to build a brand, Bleu Vodka entered their first store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, called Benz and eventually made their way to Hyvee, another grocery store. Jetter then got their product into Kenwood Liquors and Kimbark Liquors on the South Side of Chicago, who have became their biggest supporting stores. The Jetters have a lot in store for Bleu Vodka. They are expanding their brand within Chicago, nationally and even globally at an affordable price. Bleu Vodka is having their official launch party in October and plans to partner with local restaurants and bars to have “Bleu Nights.”

With 4,000 new brands trying to launch every day, Jetter and her husband faced many discouraging setbacks during the production of their liquor business but that never stopped them from being successful. Jetter says the most important part about starting your own business is networking and securing connections with those who will support your product. It was challenging for the Jetters to gain support from other liquor businesses but fortunately they were able to find support elsewhere. Jetter has lived by the motto, “Nobody can stop you but yourself” and has internalized these words and kept pushing through all difficult barriers. Her advice to upcoming entrepreneurs is “If you love what you do and you’re passionate about it, always keep going.” Be on the lookout for Bleu Vodka in a local store near you. Intern Special Edition • November 22 - 28 9

Dress For

Success: A Successful Journey

By Nikala McLaurin Defender Contributing Writer

obin A. Taylor lost everything in a tragic fire and lost hope for her future, but with the help and support of Dress For Success, she was able to gain her life back. Taylor says Dress For Success helped her become the woman she knew should would become. She utilized their career center, where she was able to apply for jobs and get resume building assistance. Once the staff at Dress For Success got hands on Robin’s resume, she was getting more interviews and offers than ever before. In addition, Robin had one-on-one coaching sessions, she learned proper interview etiquette, and access to those that could provide guidance regarding workplace issues. Dress for Success ensured that Taylor looked as professional as she could and even allowed her to meet other professionals within her field. The support and care that Dress For Success has given Taylor has made it easier for her to tell her story and spread her voice to empower those around her. Taylor and many other women have had life-changing journeys through Dress For Success and are proud to be apart of such an excelling program. Over the past 20 years, Dress For Success has served and supported over 1 million women worldwide within 150 cities and 26 countries. Recently, they have partnered with FedEx to develop a new interactive online learning platform called The Career Hub. This innovative digital platform will provide access to online learning and workforce development resources for women through technology. This program will make it possible for clients and affiliates of Dress for Success to interact with a high quality educational resource coupled with shared access to opportunities. “The Career Hub platform and mobile app are guaranteed to expand the reach and scope of our global programming way beyond the traditional brick and mortar setting,” says Dress for Success Worldwide Chief Programs Officer Angela Williams. “Over the past twenty years, we have served over one million women, now there are no limits to the number that we can serve.” The Career Hub, fully funded by FedEx, directly supports Dress for Success Career Centers which focus on providing programming for women at various stages of their employment development cycle including career preparation, planning and development, workforce development, employment and career advancement and life-long learning. “We are excited to support Dress for Success with this new technology that will give women the tools and job skills they need to successfully navigate the job application process, secure employment and help them remain employed,” said Rose Flenorl, manager of global citizenship at FedEx. “At FedEx we understand that an estimated one-third of unemployment in the United States can be attributed to the gap between the skills candidates possess and those desired by employers. The Career Hub aligns with our Employment Pathways pillar in which we are committed to help bridge this divide by making sure that all job-seekers have the chance to develop necessary workforce skills and competencies.” The Career Center has become a valuable resource for women around the world to stay connected to their local affiliates, participate in workshops and maintain a network of support. With the support of FedEx, Dress For Success plans to continue to expand and enhance their Career Centers. The Career Hub will launch in all three Dress for Success worldwide satellite offices in the New York, Chicago and Los Angeles locations. In addition to their new advanced program, their suites are full of beautiful and good quality professional women’s clothing, shoes, bags, accessories and more. Each client gets their own personal shopper to ensure their needs are met and so they can get the individual attention they deserve. These personal shoppers make sure that their clients are ready to step out in the professional world and look the part. Every client of Dress For Success has a story of success after the program and they’re excited to see how many more lives they can change. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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Anta Njie

Angela Rye: Making an Impact

By Anta Njie Defender Contributing Writer

hen discussing the political discourse that surrounds our country’s current political climate, one could only be a novice if they choose to overlook the verbal contributions and tangible work of Angela Rye. A political commentator for CNN, a political analyst for NPR (National Public Radio) and the former executive director of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rye has blazed a trail through the political arena for women of color--vying for truth, yearning for justice and demanding equality. Often discussed amongst the likes of former Attorney General Loretta Lynch and renowned attorney Kamala Harris, Rye’s entry into the world of politics has been felt widespread and she has made all of her actions intentional. She works tirelessly to enhance the African-American community through economic empowerment, political awareness and civic engagement, and she succeeds with ease. Although most people’s strongest memory of Rye will come from her on-air debates with conservative Trump supporters and members of his party alike, her name rings bells beyond the realm of media and directly into the pool of policy. A graduate of University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law, Rye furthered her political prowess by cultivating IMPACT Strategies--a national political advocacy firm in Washington D.C. which works to translate the political process for all American citizens. Working with large scale corporations, smaller business entities and even individual people, IMPACT works to help our country’s citizenry understand the growing complexity of public policy and active involvement in the political process. IMPACT Strategies is not the first organization of its kind, as Washington D.C. is teeming with political advocacy firms. What makes Rye and the work of IMPACT unique, however, is that she ensures that the work of the organization is holistic. Reaching into communities of color for college-aged students, IMPACT hires interns yearly to introduce students w h o are interested in politics and policy to the fastpaced environment that is Washington D.C. Rye was recently honored for her vast endeavors in Chicago at the Rainbow Push Coalition’s annual Convention during its Women’s International Luncheon at the Hilton Chicago. Being honored alongside Massachusetts State Senator Elizabeth Warren and California State Representative Maxine Waters, Rye spoke to the audience about her commitment to truth telling and endorsing the agenda of the African-American community for as long as she has a platform. In a brief interview with Rye at the close of the luncheon, the Defender inquired about her stance on the work of Rainbow Push thus far and how important its existence is in furthering the Black political agenda: “I think Reverend Jackson has demonstrated over time the very important role that he continues to play. Rainbow Push continues to build bridges for leaders everywhere, creating opportunities for people in corporate spaces, civil rights spaces and otherwise. So I think it’s pretty clear what the impact is.” THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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HBCUs:

Committed To Overcome the

Challenges By Anta Njie Defender Contributing Writer

n 1904, Mary McLeod Bethune gave a new definition to the word determination. As one of 17 siblings born to former slaves, Bethune embraced the importance of education at a young age and understood it to be Black America’s ticket toward achieving overall racial advancement. After her many years of schooling, including two years spent at Dwight Moody’s Institute for Home and Foreign Missions right here in Chicago, Bethune returned to the South and embarked upon the profession that she deemed saved her life: a teacher. As an educator, she found herself to be a vessel to uplift Black youth who would otherwise become products of their environment, as the South, at the time, provided little to no room for growth for the African-American politically, socially, economically or mentally. She sought to change that and vowed to make opportunities for social mobility through education that was widespread for the entire African-American community. With one dollar and fifty cents, she accomplished that goal. Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Girls was started underneath Bethune’s leadership, later merging with Cookman Institute of Jacksonville, Fla., to bring about the institution that we now know as Bethune-Cookman University. The timeline of Mary McLeod Bethune’s life holds critical importance to the overall discussion of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in present day. Although Bethune-Cookman was not the first HBCU to adorn our nation, it was amongst one of the first of the 20th century, which marked a distinct change in tides for government cooperation with the development and sustenance of institutions that were overtly clear

in their message of aiming to achieve social advancement for the African American. We now know, as time has pressed forward, that government funding for our beloved institutions has become an even more integral thread to the fabric of their being. In a time when both federal and state funding has been reduced, our institutions have taken a hit. In 1976, 18 percent of African-Americans were enrolled in degree-awarding institutions and in that time, HBCUs were responsible for 35 percent of all administered bachelor degrees. Starkly in 2014, only 8 percent of African Americans were enrolled in degree-awarding institutions, and HBCUs were only responsible for 15 percent of all administered bachelor degrees. Even with the challenges HBCU face, the history of those schools cannot be forgotten, as they have produced some of the best and brightest contributors to society. Yet and still, the future of our beloved institutions is unknown. While some rest comfortably in their purpose, others challenge their existence consistently. Faith in them may waiver, but the results they generate debunk all preconceived notions about them. When asking HBCU junior Makiah Lyons about her experience at Howard University thus far, she encompasses all of this by stating: “I think that all institutions lack some things. The public just chooses to pick at the inequities of HBCUs the most. In retrospect, however, we always deliver; contrary to what they want to occur obviously--but that’s why we were put here in the first place. To be defiant.” HBCUs have always been notorious for their commitment to education of the poor, while simultaneously providing students with a thorough curriculum in an environment that celebrates African American culture. The Chicago Football Classic brings the culture of Black college football to mainstream arenas.

Family Reunion

By Anta Njie Defender Contributing Writer

amily is an integral component to the fabric of any race. But particularly for the African-American race, the Black family has often been regarded as the foundation of our entire community. It has been recognized as a vessel of strength for as long as we have existed, and despite various attempts, this strength has never wavered. Connectedness is important in the Black household, being as though for decades our families were legally separated and destroyed to maintain the divisive atmospheres we know as slavery, Reconstruction and Jim Crow. 12 November 22 - 28 • Intern Special Edition

After slavery ended, however, our ancestors found themselves on a widespread search for their families in hopes of not only being reunited with mothers, fathers, sisters and uncles, but to maintain their familial legacy as they entered the newest stage of our race’s existence. Family legacy is just as important now as it was then, with African-American families, both immediate and extended, coming together yearly or bi-yearly to celebrate their family names and the presence that they have in one another’s lives. Family reunions, as we call them, are an oasis from all of the outwardly impacting negativity the world harbors for the African-American community. From the blurts of laughter that can be heard across fields, the matching shirts, the tables of good barbecue and southern cooking, to the spades games--family reunions are the breath of fresh air African Americans anticipate. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Kaycee Shakur

Making the Choice: Charter vs. Traditional Public Schools By KayCee Shakur Defender Contributing Writer Here Are the Resources You Need to Make the Right Choice for Your Family For decades, Black families in Chicago’s inner city have searched for the best option regarding the education of their children. With the closures of numerous inner-city traditional public schools (TPS), the growing number of charter schools and the dwindling funding of inner-city private schools, parents are constantly discussing educational choice.The Chicago Defender reached out to Kids First Chicago – an organization with a mission to provide information and skills on how to navigate and understand the Chicago Public Schools to help parents choose the best option for their family – for how best to define each school type. Then, we added our own pros and cons. Traditional Public Schools Kids First Chicago Description: Every child in Chicago has a traditional neighborhood elementary school and high school. Each of these schools has an attendance boundary. If you live inside that boundary, you can attend that school without submitting an application. If there is a neighborhood school that you like, but you do not live in its attendance boundary, you can apply and students will be randomly accepted through a lottery system. High school applications are available at each school. Principals determine application requirements, and admissions criteria are variable by school and admissions decisions. Pros •Little to no cost of public education tuition. •Strict higher educational standards for educators. Educators have to acquire both a bachelor’s degree as well as a state certification to teach, which means that teachers are at least educationally qualified for the job. •Achievement is on the rise as Chicago’s public schools’ graduation rate increased 3.6 percent between ‘14-‘15 and ‘15-’16. African-American thought leader: The NAACP recently called for a moratorium on charter schools. “We are moving forward to require that charter schools receive the same level of oversight, civil rights protections and provide the same level of transparency, and we require the same of traditional public schools,” Chairman Roslyn Brock said in a statement. “Our decision is driven by a long-held principle and policy of the NAACP that high-quality, free, public education should be afforded to all children.” Cons •Traditional public schools have had a history of poor THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

performance in poor minority neighborhoods across the nation, and Chicago is no exception. •Black students enrolled in Chicago Public Schools are twice as likely to be suspended compared to Latino students and over five times as likely compared to white CPS students, according to a study by the University of Chicago’s Consortium. African-American thought leader: Steve Perry, author, speaker and founder of three charter schools, pointed out on Roland Martin’s TV One special Is School Choice a Black Choice, that “It’s not just a school-to-prison pipeline, it’s a school-to-prison superhighway. If you look very quickly, you’ll see that our children are some 12 percent of the population in many of the school systems, yet we make up 40 percent of the children who are expelled. Our children are three and a half times as likely to be suspended. They make up 70 percent of those arrested in the schools. Only 68 percent of them, in many states, will ever graduate.” Charter Schools Kids First Chicago Description: Charter schools are public schools open to all Chicago children. Each charter school has its own curriculum, schedule, calendar and admissions process that may be different from other public schools. There are no attendance boundaries, so students from all around the city can apply. Each school has its own application, and acceptance is through a random lottery if there are more applications than seats. If there are more seats than applications to a school, all applicants will be accepted. Pros •Charter schools are on a constant rise in Chicago, with the recent closings of traditional CPS schools, and the battle over the education budget. Charter schools have managed to continue opening and growing throughout the inner city. •Two Chicago standouts are Young Women’s Leadership Charter High School and Urban Prep Academies that boast a 100 percent graduation and college acceptance rate with a majority Black student enrollment. •Charter schools also have smaller class sizes that compete with private schools’ claim to individual attention. African-American Thought Leader “Charters go where the need is, like any good market fix, and right now the need is largely in our urban and low-income and poverty-stricken communities that happen to be largely minority-populated communities. It’s nearly impossible to shut down a failing public school, but if a charter school does not meet its benchmarks, it will be closed. A restaurant shouldn’t be able to stay open if it’s poisoning its customers and, unfortunately, in too many

areas of public education in this country, our children are being poisoned and the NAACP is here to make sure that they drink their Kool-Aid anyway,” said Kira Davis, blogger, writer and school choice activist, in a Choice Media YouTube video called “School Choice Leaders Respond to the NAACP.” Cons •Although parents of charter school students show high rates of satisfaction with their institutions, there is no significant difference in education quality between charter and traditional public schools. In fact, in the University of Minnesota Law School’s 2014 report Charter Schools in Chicago: No Model for Education Reform, “Charters tend to show slightly lower average student performance when compared to all non-charters and slightly higher indicators when compared to neighborhood schools alone (removing selective, gifted and magnets from the non-charter averages). Charters also compare poorly to magnet schools.” •The NAACP voted to request a moratorium be placed on the opening of new charter schools in the U.S. African-American Thought Leader: Hilary Shelton, director of the NAACP Washington bureau and senior vice president for advocacy and policy, said at Is School Choice a Black Choice? “moratorium means we have to stop for a minute. They recognized that over the last 15 years, we’ve seen a growth in charter schools that is somewhere between 300 to 700 per year. The bottom line for the NAACP is we want high-quality education for all of our children.” What About Private Schools? In 2016, Education Next surveyed 40,000 identified parents of traditional public schools, charter schools, or private schools. This survey of public opinion found that parents of private school students were overwhelmingly more satisfied with their child’s institution compared to TPS parents. Leading in every category, private schools seem to be the most ideal choice for parents, but tuition cost often excludes these institutions as a realistic option for many inner-city parents. Pro •Private schools seem to make parents more confident in the safety of their children in violent areas of Chicago. Though lacking metal detectors and a large security presence, private schools seem to be among the safest, according to parental opinion. •An NCES study report says, “When student covariates are included in the model, all private schools, as well as Catholic and Lutheran schools, maintain a higher average school mean than public schools.” •Private schools have been known to continue the incorporation of arts programs in a STEM-driven educational system. Parent Opinion: “I think it was safer, I think the teachers cared more. . . . I think it made her a better person” says Mary Lathan, mother of a Chicago Archdiocese graduate. Cons •Traditionally, private schools are seen as a luxury reserved for the wealthy or well off because of the high cost of attendance, which typically removes these institutions from the list of educational options. •Parents also say that private schools are overtly strict and discourage individuality with their uniform and appearance guidelines. •The majority of private schools have religious affiliations, which has fueled the debate about whether federal dollars can be used to fund the education of students using vouchers. Statement from NAACP on Vouchers: “Department of Education studies have concluded that the voucher program has had no effect on the academic achievement of students who use vouchers. Federal studies have also demonstrated an alarming number of accountability shortcomings in the program. Examples include federal taxpayer dollars funding tuition at private schools that do not even charge tuition, schools that lacked city occupancy permits, and schools employing teachers without bachelor’s degrees or certifications.” Intern Special Edition • November 22 - 28 13

By KayCee Shakur Defender Contributing Writer #1 Can we have anything? This is one that’s going to get the most slack so I might as well get it out of the way early. Dang, can we have anything to ourselves? Let’s think about this, a hair product line created for black natural hair in combat of harmful chemical hair treatments would market to none other than who? Sistas. Up until Monday, Shea Moisture had been doing its job efficiently despite social media claims that marketing would change after the involvement of Bain Capital, but Monday, we finally felt the effects of white money infiltrating black business. I watched a clip of a woman of color discuss her hardships with her hair and showcasing her product of choice while the white women didn’t even say Shea Moisture. They talked about good hair days, but not how Shea Moisture could assist in them having them; they didn’t even showcase the products that could potentially be beneficial to their hair type, which left black women wondering what exactly was the point? I decided to do some research of my own and found that none of the products specifically list its use for straight non textured hair but describes its use for curly, coily, or kinky hair; this would explain why the curly haired woman had a lot more to say about the product in detail. Black women are wondering if we are the main cause of your success, more than $30 billion worth of success, why alienate us? More importantly, why can’t this be ours? #2 Bain Capital This is the most important of the 4 reasons; in 2015 Bain Capital owned by Former Governor Mitt Romney invested $52 million into Shea Moisture. This outraged customers many threatened to boycott the company for this initial change, but did they? Shea Moisture assured their customers, that formulas and marketing wouldn’t change, because Bain had no ownership or control, just investment stock. Thinking of this from a business standpoint, who in their right mind would pour millions into a company they had no control over and what thriving company ignores the wishes of its largest investors? Claims that Bain Capital wouldn’t be allowed to make any changes to company

Bud Billiken Makes Us Feel At Home Again By Kaycee Shakur Defender Contributing Writer

here’s a Saturday in mid August that thousands of Black Chicagoans look forward to. On its eve you can stroll down King Drive and see the half assembled tents of those who have already claimed their viewing spots; the visual brings a nostalgic feeling to anyone who grew up looking forward to the Bud Billiken Parade. On the morning of the second Saturday in August, there’s an undeniable sense of excitement as the crowd begins to thicken and an even more present sense of culture emerges. With so many changes in our communities, Chicago just doesn’t feel like the Chicago we know and love sometimes, but at this year’s Bud Billiken Parade, it felt like home again. The day was filled with laughs, dance, food, and of course our hometown hero Chance the Rapper, who served as this year’s Grand Marshall. Chance has done 14 November 22 - 28 • Intern Special Edition

Reasons Black Women are Fed Up with Shea Moisture

proceedings were not only hard to believe but seemed to be outright false shortly after the investment deal with claims of a change in formula. What’s most problematic about the investment deal is that black women weren’t complaining until after the deal was made; this leads us to believe that these changes are coming from someone other than those who were leading the brand before, which leads me to my next two reasons. #3 Who is Marketing to Us?

a great deal of giving back this year, but the 24-year-old Chicago native doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Days before the parade, Chance announced that he’d be giving out 30,000 backpacks to attendees, but the real surprise were the envelopes being passed out by Chance’s Social Work’s organization staff. Just before the start of the parade, Chance announced that in addition to being this year’s Grand Marshall, he would also be gifting Chicagoans with a free concert called BBBash with surprise performances from DLow, Tha Pope, MadeinTYO, Future, and Chance himself. People of all ages screamed ‘Hey Chance!” hoping that our city’s hero would glance their way and wave. It was evident that this kid from Chatham had the power to ignite hope in the hearts of thousands of Chicagoans, and it was remarkable. It wouldn’t be the Bud without a classic performance from the South Shore Drill Team who looked like royalty in their black and gold, still as precise as I’ve always remembered. Whenever the team stopped to perform, you’d hear exclamations like “that’s the drill team!” as crowds ran to gates to catch a glimpse of their military precise moves. Then there’s none other than the Jesse White Tumbling Team who are nothing short of celebrities to parade attendees. The crowd screams in excitement at the tumbler’s almost superhuman moves, and once they were done, they ran off to the sides to high five the crowd like the true hometown celebrities they are! The Bud Billiken Parade performances have a way of showing Chicago culture like no other; it’s just not the Bud without over the top themes, countless juke/footwork mixes, and random crowd outbursts of “aye aye ayeee!” The culture was thick! Though the fun and culture were endless, a parade held on the Southside of Chicago could not be free of po-

Not only did Shea Moisture fail to include us in their new marketing campaign, it seems as if we’ve been excluded from the marketing team as well. Black twitter did some research on who is really behind the company’s marketing and well, we can see exactly why they completely missed the mark with this one. Thanks to LinkedIn and the joys of google searching, we learned that the VP of Brand Strategy, Marketing Manager, and Social Media manager at Sundial Brands are all white women. A company that has made billions off of black women alone doesn’t even employ us to market to our community. Imagine the countless number of black female product testers, focus groups of black women, gathering free feedback from our women constantly but employing white women to market it to us. It makes us wonder who wrote the lengthy apology to black women on the company’s facebook page that reads “We are keenly aware of the journey that WOC face.” We surely hope it wasn’t Heather Hennessy, social media manager at Sundial Brands. To support black women, you must employ black women, we are experts of each other. Had they taken heed to that fact, we may not be having this discussion now. #4 Formula Changes Shea Moisture responded to outrage of the Bain Capital deal by assuring its loyal customers that there would be no formula changes, but shortly after the deal Curly Nikki, one of the most popular natural hair bloggers, said that she noticed something different about her curl enhancing smoothie. I purchased this product myself in 2013 and remember the texture to be very thick and creamy but Nikki said she experienced a completely different runny product, so different that she initially thought to return it to the store she was sure she’d purchased a faulty product. When she returned to exchange her hair smoothie, she was surprised to find that all of the new family sized jars were the same runny consistency. Despite her experience, Shea Moisture claims that there have been no changes to any of their formulas but there have been multiple claims of formula changes to multiple products claiming to have more of a gel consistency than cream. Whatever it is doesn’t seem to be working for their core customer demographic, and some say that’s exactly the point.

litical messages. Alongside of the parade route was a message to our Mayor Rahm Emanuel. There stood a ferris wheel about 9-10 feet tall with a passenger, Mayor Emanuel; just below the display were tombstones with the names of schools that have been closed by the mayor in recent years, including the number of students affected by the closings. The display was created by the National Teacher’s Academy, a high ranking elementary school that CPS wants to transform into a high school. I spoke with one of the creators of the display and parent of NTA student Latasha Watkins who says that “The Mayor should think about his investment choices in Chicago Public Schools that benefit not only the communities that have, but the communities that don’t have, and the Southside is one of the communities that absolutely needs investments, that has been neglected over the years, and the current plans do not invest in the South Side or really consider any student who is south of 22nd Street.” School closings and educational funding has been a nonstop topic of discussion for South Sider’s for the past few years, so what better place than our back to school parade to express the passions of the people in regard to our children? The Bud Billiken Parade will forever serve as one big South Side family reunion. Many of us got to see President Obama in person for the first time at the Bud. Many of us found out we lost the late great Bernie Mac at the Bud. We got to see some of our friends before the school year began, and some of us made new friends for the day. We eat good, laugh heartedly, dance freely, and take a moment to look around and say, “now this, feels like home!” The Bud reminds us of who we are and allows us a day to do it for the culture, our culture. THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Proud Mary:

Carefree Black Girls & the Foxy Sistas’ Blaxploitation By Kaycee Shakur Defender Contributing Writer

his week Sony released an extended trailer for their upcoming action film starring Taraji P. Henson as Proud Mary. Taraji’s character is Mary, a black female assassin for an “organized crime family” according to IMDB, and though the trailer is too vague to grasp a full storyline, there are aspects that are clear nods to the Blaxploitation films of the 70s. Once I saw the marketing posters for the film it made me think of Pam Grier posing with a pistol while rocking her flawless afro. Then it hit me, these bad ass women of the 70s embracing their bodies, basking in their sexiness, beating up bad guys for the greater good of the hood are spirit animals of our carefree black girls. In its day Blaxploitation films were heavily criticized for their reiteration of the stereotypes and stigmas placed upon the black community including their depiction of black women. Though some depictions of women weren’t flattering, Blaxploitation really reinvented the way black women saw themselves onscreen. Actresses like Teresa Graves of Get Christie Love, Tamara Dobson of Cleopatra Jones and of course Pam Grier, who is best known for her roles in Coffy in Foxy Brown, proclaimed that no one was going to regulate their sexuality, but them. These women were heavily criticized for doing what they pleased with their bodies. The critics would constantly focus on their clothes sending the wrong message but neglected all the positive attributes their characters possessed. These women were independent, thoughtful, witty, conscious,

and yes they were sexy, but isn’t that a part of the magic of being a black girl? I often find myself defending a woman I don’t even know against these misogynistic unwritten rules of society. The notion that a woman can’t possibly respect herself if her shorts are short, her hair is colored brightly, her nails are too long, or her makeup is too heavy is an inaccurate measurement of woman’s love and respect for herself. I thought we knew that the girl in the mini skirt could have just as much self-respect as the girl who makes sure her skirts are at knee-length. The millennial self-proclaimed Carefree Black Girls are rocking rainbow fros, 3 nose rings, dashikis with no pants, with fish net stockings under our high waist jeans, and did I mention that bras are out of style? Aside from embracing our sexuality and dressing as conservative or as sexy as we’d like, we’re starting companies and opening up offices with no dress codes, and redefining how young black professionals look and behave. We have this thing called the internet, where you can start a business in minutes, and we have, in record numbers in the last decade. We are the leaders of our civil rights movement, yes, Black Lives Matter started with 3 black women, and black twitter will never let you forget it. We are educated, innovative, and we are creating spaces to celebrate each other because no one is going do that for us. I find these characteristics strikingly similar to the women of Blaxploitation; could this be the perfect time for the comeback of black power cinema? These sistas’ were making real power moves on and off the screen and no one could focus on anything deeper than the surface.

These were women fighting for their people and communities, often times female leads of Blaxploitation films are fighting against everyday injustices that we’re still fighting today. These films changed the narrative and told our side of the story. Though criticized for including drugs and violence into the storylines, and the relentless scripted lines that taunted “the white man,” I find that those themes were necessary to accurately, portray the state of our desperate communities, and who better to save the hood than the Black woman? The characters witness the injustice, and decide to do something about it, unapologetically. I’m interested in seeing which of these characteristics Taraji’s character will possess. All I know is I can dig it!

America’s Most Innocent Victim of Police Violence By Kaycee Shakur Defender Contributing Writer

few weeks ago, a late Saturday evening tragedy struck the family of 40-year-old Justine Damond when she was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed Noor after calling 911 to report a possible sexual assault. This tragedy seems to have been completely avoidable, like most police shootings that have gained mainstream media attention in the past two years; somehow Damond fell victim to the police violence our community has been screaming about for decades. The details are saddening and mindboggling, but what’s even more confusing is the media’s reaction to a White women being killed by police versus Sandra Bland, Aiyana Stanley Jones, or Tamir Rice. Unlike with Mike Brown, Philando Castile and others, I didn’t wake up to a gruesome photo or video of a person being killed in cold blood while my peers react in outrage at yet another Black body lost to police violence. Instead, I woke up to a beautiful photo of Justine Damond, posted by FOX 26 Houston, smiling joyously and a caption that read “REST IN PEACE, JUSTINE: Justine Damond was shot and killed by a Minneapolis police officer after calling 911 herTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER

self about an assault. She was engaged to be married and had a young son.” After reading this, I couldn’t help but think that this was a very different way of addressing victims of police violence. When I think about Tamir Rice, a 12 year old gunned down by police in 2014 within seconds of seeing him, I remember headlines that mentioned a toy gun and quotes from officers justifying the murder of a 12 year old playing at the park. Where was the mention of his grieving parents and siblings? Where was the sympathy for a child killed on sight by our supposed protectors? I tried to distance the obvious media depiction bias from my thoughts and continue my day until I read a headline stating that Damond’s attorney, Robert Bennett, believes that she is the most innocent victim of police violence that he’s ever seen. My mind immediately went back to Tamir and Aiyana. My eyes welled with tears because I could literally see the snag-a-tooth dimpled smiling face of 7-yearold Aiyana Stanley Jones in my mind and could hear her grandmother’s cries in my head. How could this man say this when our babies are literally shot dead in their sleep and at parks by police with zero justice? As if his words weren’t enough, the media support of the quote is even more sickening. These platforms have covered, in depth, the murders of our innocent people. They have turned our victims into monsters and our murderers into heroes. Could Justine Damond be a bigot’s dream police vic-

tim? A White woman killed by a Muslim American officer, seems like the perfect time to finally condemn an officer of the law for breaking the law. The Blue Lives Matter twitter account, which boasts a 17,000+ follower base, has yet to post in solidarity with Officer Noor but has stood with most officers involved with high profile police shootings. In fact, the Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau says out right that “this should not have happened…Justine didn’t have to die” and points the finger directly at Officer Noor saying “these are the actions and judgment of one individual.” Have we even seen this type of response from officers following a police murder? Just before reiterating that the incident was Officer Noor’s fault alone, Chief Harteau stated that Damond’s husband expressed that this incident will make the public afraid to call the police, and she concurred with the sentiment. Well, I unfortunately have to disagree; my heart has sunk into my shoes every time I’ve seen the police in my rear view since the summer of 2014. Watching police tackle and assault a 14-yearold girl in a swim suit made me fear the police years ago. Looking at Sandra Bland’s obituary on my nightstand is a daily reminder of my distrust for police. It didn’t take Justine Damond for me to open my eyes and realize that something is seriously wrong with policing in America, and I have never seen more innocence than in the faces of Tamir Rice and Aiyana Stanley Jones. Our babies deserve the song of innocence the media never sang for them. Intern Special Edition • November 22 - 28 15

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