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Small Black-owned boutiques offer intimate and personal shopping alternatives.

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer The power of consumers is evident by the number of retail chains that continue to build up in growing neighborhoods across the Chicago area. In predominantly African-American communities, on the West Side and South Side of Chicago, there is still slow progress, but there are pockets of heightened growth in Hyde Park and Bronzeville.

Since the past century of the Great Migration, Chicago has led the country with Black businesses that have provided economic growth within our communities. Some of these businesses started as Mom and Pop brick-and-mortar storefronts, growing into a full franchise. While others have built major international brands — employing hundreds — the economic downfall and company transition have resulted in the loss of jobs.

Property value has increased in areas that continue to diversify, and retail chains move into high-traffic throughways such as 53rd St. in Hyde Park, 63rd and Halsted in Englewood and 35th & King Drive in Bronzeville. The addition of Target, Mariano’s and Whole Foods ignites other businesses to invest and build within these communities that have pulled residents beyond their neighborhoods to shop up north or in the suburbs.

Unfortunately, the residents on the West Side must still travel to Oak Park or the North Side to take advantage of some of the amenities that retail chains provide.

As the Latino community grows in Chicago, so does their businesses — the loyalty of their dollar is spent a great deal among residents. The Little Village Retail Corridor is considered the second-highest-grossing area in Chicago, where predominantly Mexican consumers have spent $900

Eric Williams

“No matter what race you are, it’s having resources and money. Being Black is even harder. Most Black businesses don’t have enough resources to start.”

— Eric Williams million since 2001.

Although there is not a concrete study that breaks down how often our dollar is circulated among African-American consumers back to Black-owned businesses, current business owners are aware of the importance of entrepreneurship.

Quad Development Communities Corp. is an organization that services businesses on the South Side that includes Oakwood, Bronzeville and North Kenwood. Their primary goal is to improve the quality of life and economic strength of neighborhoods that include driving economic development, improvement of schools and retail/workforce revitalization.

Executive Director Rhonda McFarland says, “It’s vital because any community has to contain not just residential housing opportunities, but it has to contain

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the basic services and goods that any resident would need,” she said. “Without having any of those items or those things available in a community, you don’t have a full-service, vital community. You don’t have the tax base that comes from having retail service in the community that then also supports things like food, streets and other infrastructure.”

Cate Costa, Director of Entrepreneurship for the Chicago Urban League, says their primary concentration is within African-American neighborhoods.

“What we try to do with our clients — since we’re serving the business owners who are also consumers — we try to make sure that they have a deep understanding on how to properly market their business so that those in the community know that they’re there and want to go and shop there,” she continues. “Part of that is making sure that if their connection to the community is something that would be important to their clients, that they’re highlighting that in their marketing materials.”

Eric Williams, owner of The Silver Room, located in the business district of Hyde Park, grew up understanding the value of being self-employed. His father is the owner of Manny’s Blue Room in Robbins, Illinois, a neighborhood favorite hang-out.

He said, “Having that in hindsight, being self-employed was not a big deal. People have a fear of being self-employed, because they don’t get a constant paycheck, the fear is something that hinders people. I never had that fear because my father was self-employed. My first job out of college I worked in finance. I didn’t want to do it. I remember going outside to take a break and my manager said, ‘no’. I continued on page 3

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remember thinking, I never want a job where I can’t make my own schedule.”

Many entrepreneurs start with a vision of what they are good at and develop a base to build from. For almost two decades, Williams rose from a street peddler to starting The Silver Room in a small storefront in Wicker Park, growing to a bigger space to eventually relocating to the South Side. Although he has a diverse staff and his clientele encompasses people from various walks of life, he has faced the basic challenges of a business owner, but more so as a Black one.

“No matter what race you are, it’s having resources and money. Being Black is even harder. Most Black businesses don’t have enough resources to start. You start from behind, trying to think of creative ways to make more money, spend less, to market the place — that’s always the challenge. Staffing issues, it’s up to you.”

Chicago is an international city that is one of the more diversified and geographically complex cities in the country. It is also one of the most culturally segregated cities in the North. At one time, during the migration of hundreds of thousands of African-Americans relocating from the South, they found themselves in pocket sections of the South Side and the West Side. Businesses thrived in these areas because residents weren’t welcomed by other non-Black businesses.

Keeping it in Community Today, the freedom to travel beyond our communities and patronage businesses is not a problem. But the vitality of keeping dollars circulating within these communities compared to other ethnic neighborhoods is weak.

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commercial corridors do not look healthy and vibrant and then those corridors upset the ability to have a healthy residential community, people drive through and they see a bunch of vacant, abandoned storefronts and wonder, ‘Do I want to live a block away from that?’” McFarland said.

“We need to support and engage our small-business owners. As residents, I think that residents get turned off if they don’t see a storefront that is familiar with them.” She said QDC tries to work with initiatives such as American Express “Small business Saturdays,” where they encourage consumers to shop local, shop small and shop in Bronzeville.

One of the organization’s programs, Bronzeville Summer Nights, has become a great way to provide opportunities to residents who can participate within business corridors during a time when there is a lot of activity. It is a great way for both businesses and residents to connect as a group, and later returning to shop as a consumer.

Fighting through the disparity of the Jim Crow era, Blacks would turn to the handy guide of the Negro Motorist Green Book, which outlined Black-owned and -operated restaurants, motels, retailers and places that welcomed our patronage from 19361964. That has grown to The Black Pages, an alternate internet guide from the Yellow Pages listing specifically businesses and services operated by African-Americans.

Other consumer directories to Chicago Black-owned businesses can be found in such book as The Brij Neo-Green Book: Chicago’s Holiday Guide To Buy, Give, Love & Live Black.

Williams says it still is very commonplace for other groups to patronage businesses within their own religious or cultural community. “A lot of my Jewish friends grew up like that. You may go to your Jewish doctor, Jewish banker, a dentist — it’s just part of the culture. It happens a lot in the Asian and Latino communities too.”

He’s noticed many businesses that once thrived in Black communities such as Roseland, Pullman, Lawndale, Englewood and Chatham have suffered. The city of Chicago has made plans to invest millions of dollars in programs such as the Cottage Grove Retail Corridor and the Southwest Corridor Collaborative programs, encouraging prospective business and existing owners to consider revitalizing these areas.

Cate Costa says it can take its toll on consumers to readjust. “It is a challenge as you work on building up a commercial area within a community if there aren’t a good mix of stores there, a lot of times it’s difficult for the consumer. Instead of going to a one-stop shop for needs, they would need to drive around to different places and park multiple times to go to multiple independent stores — sometimes people don’t have time to do that.”

Williams adds, “But when we do have new a business, what’s the quality of them, what kind of business, what’s the aesthetic? Who are we going to be reaching out to? Trying to hit home with our customer and our community, it’s important to shop with Black businesses,” he said. “One thing about Hyde Park, I hear at least three or four times a week, someone will ask, ‘Is this a Black business?’ I have employees of all races. People will ask, and they will shop here. It’s an effort to shop with Black businesses in Hyde Park. I hear it all the time. That kind of mentality is what we need more of — I’m the same way when I

can, where it makes sense.”

As the thousands of people shift in high gear for their Christmas shopping, the challenge for small-business owners in neighboring communities is how to get the word out.

Role of Urban League The Chicago Urban League is one of several organizations that work with area business associations that focus on networking events, intensive management training and marketing capabilities.

Costa shares with business owners on how to build more visibility with consumers as well as collaborating with fellow businesses. “Make sure to find an area where there are other business owners that they can collaborate with and making sure they’re doing that,” she said. “They can cross-promote their products; they can help each other out with special events that the other one is having, referring business to each other to make it easy for people to connect with consumers and their needs.”

As Williams prepares for the Christmas holidays and an upcoming anniversary for The Silver Room, he is always brainstorming on new ideas.

“You’re constantly thinking of things you got to do and it doesn’t end when your job ends. You work a 9 to 5 job, it gets 5 p.m., you go home. My best ideas may be late at night when I’m in the bed. You have to be in it all the way — it never ends.”

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King Faces 5 Candidates for 4th Ward Alderman

By Erick Johnson Defender Staff Writer

The Chicago Housing Authority has proposed a program to help make voucher holders self-reliant.

CHA Proposes Program to Reduce Voucher Applicants

By Erick Johnson Defender Staff Writer As thousands of poor applicants continue to wait for housing assistance, the Chicago Housing Authority has proposed a pilot program for its voucher holders, hoping to get applicants off its massive waiting lists by training them for jobs that housing officials hope would make them financially independent.

Chicago’s housing advocates have long criticized Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CHA officials for not doing enough to alleviate a voucher shortage that has created years of frustration for applicants.

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program would provide voucher holders with intensive services and job training, the CHA announced Dec. 7.

Housing officials believe the pilot program would be an effective alternative to waiting for years for housing vouchers that help reduced monthly costs for low-come tenants.

“In Chicago and across the nation, an ever-greater number of people are rent-burdened and applying for rental assistance and, because the prospect of increasing the number of available rental subsidy is unlikely, CHA is ex-

ploring whether, if by creating time limits on HCV holders and providing intensive social and job-training services to them, individuals and families can realize the increased income and stability to move confidently out of HCV program and pay the market rent,” CHA CEO Eugene Jones Jr. said in statement.

The CHA’s proposal, which is called the Time Limit Demonstration Program, was submitted to HUD as part of CHA’s 2017 Moving to Work Annual Plan.

HCV Waiting List CHA officials said in 2014, when the agency opened the HCV waiting list, there were more than 280,000 applicants seeking housing vouchers.

Today, housing officials say, there are more than 42,000 people who remain on the wait list.

CHA believes the proposed pilot program could reduce the number of applicants seeking HCV subsidies.

The pilot program involves 100 households with a range of incomes selected from the waiting list. As participants, they will have the opportunity to enroll in the job training and services program. Anyone who needs a voucher at the end of the pilot time period will be allowed to remain in the program,

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with the only difference being that their subsidy would be frozen at their current level.

Jones said the pilot program would not affect current holders or change their housing support in any way. Housing officials say the program is not for seniors, people with disabilities or individuals who need long-term assistance.

“This is another way we are working to create some flexibility in our programs and potentially increase access to vouchers so more people would be able to get housed more quickly,” Jones said in a statement. “We remain committed to identifying innovative ways that balance the need for housing support with the ever-growing demand for affordable housing among low-income individuals and families in Chicago.”

The proposed pilot program includes a time limit of eight years for an HCV subsidy (with a two-year extension option) to determine if this time frame would support a voucher holder’s ability to survive on his her own.

CHA’s proposal must be approved

by HUD, which will decide on it by mid 2017. CHA would then present the proposal for approval to the CHA Board of Commissioners and discuss it with residents.

It’s official. Sophia King, Mayor Emanuel’s hand-picked 4th Ward alderman, will face five candidates who are campaigning to unseat her in a special election on Feb. 28.

The candidates filed papers to run before the Chicago Board of Elections’ deadline expired Nov. 28. With the election just over two months away, King is way ahead of the pack in campaign contributions.

King is the founder of Harriet’s Daughters, a non-profit group of professional women that aims to boost employment and wealth in Black communities. King and her husband, attorney and disc jockey Alan King, Sophia King are friends of President Barack Obama and his wife.

In April, Emanuel appointed King interim 4th Ward alderman after incumbent Will Burns abruptly resigned in February to accept an executive position with Airbnb, a popular travel accommodation venture.

King’s appointment was only temporary until voters decide on a permanent alderman in the special election next year. The winner will serve until May 2019.

With political clout and support from 4th Ward residents, King faces a group of challengers who in the past months attended several community forums to convince voters that they are better qualified for the job.

They are activists Gregory Seal Livingston, attorney Gerald Scott McCarthy, attorney Marcellus Moore Jr., real estate attorney Ebony Lucas and customer service manager Jack Taylor.

While King is a political rookie, none of her opponents has ever held political office. Perhaps King’s biggest challenge is Livingston, who is president of Coalition for a New Chicago. Livingston has become a familiar name in the Black community after protesting police brutality in the past several years.

He may have a difficult challenge in defeating King. In campaign contributions, she is far ahead of the other candidates, according to filings with the Illinois Board of Elections. Her campaign contributions continue to pour in, but so far King has raised more than $90,000 for the special election. Moore has raised $15,693.04. Donors have contributed a total of $7,175 to McCarthy’s campaign and Lucas has pulled in $6,865. Livingston has reported only $27.32 in contributions, but his filings have not been updated since October.

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Fight of Our Lives “The man is such a liar. And this is what we must contend with for the next four years, if he makes it through the first 100 days.”

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By Kai EL’Zabar

Defender Executive Editor On Tuesday, Donald Trump took time out of his busy schedule to meet with rap prince Kanye West, who was recently hospitalized, however managed to publicly announce to an audience while on tour that he had not voted, but if he had he would have voted for Trump. That right there destroys all respect we had for you as a politically conscious young man.

After the meeting, Trump and Kanye walked down together and posed for a photo op. Kanye did not answer any questions, simply saying, "I just want to take a picture right now." Trump said the two were friends.

Later, Kanye tweeted that he wanted to meet with the president-elect to discuss "multicultural issues," including "bullying, supporting teachers, modernizing curriculums and violence in Chicago." Kanye's visit with Trump was one of his first public appearances since his hospitalization, following strange onstage behavior and the abrupt cancellation of his tour.

Listen, the whole idea that I have to mention that Trump met with Kanye when he has openly said that he doesn’t feel it’s necessary for him to review the daily presidential briefings prepared for him by the intelligence agencies because he’s smart and doesn’t need to read the same thing every day is absurd. Worse is that America has put its future in his hands How incredibly naïve he appears in addition to being a fool.

He and Kanye actually share the

unpredictable behavior in a pre- can very easily be considered madictable sort of way. So it makes jor breaches in how America the sense that they’re friends. beautiful has maintained its status as the ultimate democracy.

Everything that Donald Trump All About His Ego has done so far indicates that he Look, I am a firm believer that is whoring out America, about to Trump never really wanted to be break her off and sell each part to president, but rather it was all the highest bidder as he and his felabout marketing and promoting his low billionaires benefit personally. brand, which he had big plans for.

He’s a corporate raider handing out However, the “presidential win” althe spoils to his newly acquired crotered them, so he’s just put whatever those plans were on the back nies with whom he will do business.

He continues to defy the vary burner and pretends to be president. However, we all know that sanctions, standards, rules, regulathere’s absolutely nothing about tions, laws, traditions, conventions and protocol that have kept the him that’s presidential.

The fact that he remains execu- balance and checks of the system tive producer for the new “Celebri- in place to maintain the governty Apprentice” season that will de- ment of the people, by the people, but with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the people.

Well, people, if you believe in as host is the least of our worries.

Never mind that NBC stated that that, you best embrace the idethey severed ties with the show's ology of “Power to the people,” former host, Donald Trump, re- and take back our power because sulting from comments he made Trump’s intention is to give it to the during his presidential campaign in 1 percent.

2015, though Trump stated he opted to leave "out of respect" while Litany of Offenses he was focusing on his campaign.

Everything he has done, from his The man is such a liar. And this failure to produce an income tax is what we must contend with for return, to the total disregard and the next four years, if he makes it disrespect of women, minorities, through the first 100 days.

Muslims, handicapped, to his (racHis reality TV parade of finalists ism, inexperience, misoginy, etc,) (or Miss Universe contestants) for his cabinet has been at best embarrassing, at worst it exposes his Letter to the Editor lack of respect or appreciation for convention. His selection of the Breakthrough with majority of his most important adCuba Benefits visers, who lack experience in the public sector, further displays his Both Sides ignorance and total disregard for the government.

President Barack Obama’s He’s said it often that he knows more than the generals, so we greatest achievement is not have to asked ourselves, why then in nuclear agreements, or in did you consider so many generals Obamacare, but in having the for posts in his cabinet? And most strength of character to dismanimportantly he has chosen men tle the prescribed containment who, like himself, have conflicting of an insidious generational ties to the business at hand, which hate and resentment between neighbors, America and Cuba.

The inhumane and unnecessary embargo between America and Fidel Castro, not America and Cuba, caused the disenunrestricted. franchisement of our neighbor 5. Full access to government connation based on the unfounded tracts for all. belief that Cuba was our great6. Representation in all police and est enemy in the West. fire departments must reflect the Now, there is a fresh paracommunity they serve. digm on which both Cuba and 7. Increase access and availability for America can develop a prosquality, affordable housing for all. perous neighborly relationship.

8. Establish a living and fair wage as a This concise delineation of fundamental right for all Americans. the bilateral and cooperative (Revised January 1966, May 2001) relationship could renew and

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

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

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

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

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to telling Russia to hack Hillary’s emails, to his refusal to put his company in a blind trust, to his cabinet picks, to not taking the daily security briefings, to taking a call from the president of Taiwan, to his irresponsible statement about China, to the half ass deal he made with Carrier, to his adolescent tweets to Indiana Carrier Union President Chuck Jones, to saying that there were 2 million illegal voters, to his denial that Russia hacked the U.S. government, to his meeting with Kanye West on Tuesday all jeopardize the stability of America and the world.

Trump is turning America out, and it won’t be pretty when she throws up and vomits on him, like I hope she does. Yeah, I hope that she stops taking the dope and wakes up and takes back her power. He is not an ordinary thief, and yet he’s not extraordinary, he can be taken down.

People, I hope that you’re resting from the exhausting campaign and the continued shenanigans of the Trumpster as you heal and gear up for the fight of our lives. If we want America to be great, it’s going to take the miracle of us — people United. heighten trade relationships between Cuba and the United States. Such an agreement will bolster the economies of America and Cuba, by creating job opportunities on both sides, while allowing freedom for the mending of a relationships that the world has not seen in more than half a century between these two countries.

Dismantling the blockades and embargoes releases the logjam of economic flow between Cuba and America The pivotal element is the autonomous relationship that will exist in providing jobs and opportunities for Americans and Cubans. There is no complexity in the creation of mutual benefits to Cuba and America.

The development and expansion of the American tourist visitation to Cuba can provide foreign exchange capital for Cuba to purchase American goods and services.

Cuba needs socio-economic and infrastructural development.

For Cuba to enhance its tourist facilities, it must acquire the elemental necessities to accommodate its visitors. Because of

I mean, why does the media keep asking “why would he select this or that person who has questionable ties with Russia?” Isn’t he the same man who said that he respected Russia? That he respected Validmir Putin, thought he was a great leader, stronger than President Obama? Did he not tell Russia to hack Hillary’s emails? It’s very possible that Trump’s been compromised by Russia and doesn’t even know it. Oh, it’ s possible. They could have studied his weaknesses and manipulated him from afar. He’s very susceptible to certain levels of flattery that can be used to fuel his ego, while other manipulations direct him otherwise.

Whatever the explanation for his behaviors, what remains true is that he is not good for America and he is the wolf who came in sheep’s clothing, now standing naked.

America, open your eyes, see him for what he is and take back our power.

Cuba’s historical attractions, its rural communities with their intense cultural and historical attractions, it will behoove them to avail themselves of the conveniences that will complement the needs of American tourists.

In essence, availability of housing and transportation such as buses, trains, car rentals and taxis will facilitate the visitors.

All systems physical and otherwise must be compatible with that which exists in the originating country of the tourist.

Mutual benefits will emerge as employment opportunities grow through the renaissance of American tourists traveling to Cuba. The rising job opportunities that are created in Cuba create the income potential for the residents of Cuba to become financially capable of purchasing products that are manufactured in the U.S. The higher the consumption of American goods, the greater the demand on American manufacturers, therefore, an increase in the job opportunities for American workers in the manufacturing of household goods such as stoves, refrigerators, washing machines, as well as automobiles. Many industries in America would benefit from this windfall opportunity.

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City Awards Settlements for Police Shootings

By Erick Johnson Defender Staff Writer

The family of Darius Pinex, a 27-year old father who was shot and killed after a traffic stop in 2011, will receive a $3.4 million settlement from the City of Chicago.

The move was one of several settlements the city council’s Finance Committee decided during a meeting on Monday.

The other settlement awarded $3 million to the family of Cedric Chatman, who was shot and killed by Chicago police in 2013.

Under the terms of the $3.4 million settlement to Pinex’s estate, the family will receive $2.365 million while their lawyers will receive $1 million, according to the Chicago Tribune, which cited federal court filings and city documents.

Pinex was killed after police pulled him over in Englewood on Jan. 7. Police noticed his vehicle matched the description of one used in an earlier shots fired call. After police approached the vehicle, police said Pinex put the car in reverse, striking and dragging an officer. Police say Pinex then attempted to strike another of-

Darius Pinex

Cedric Chatman

ficer by putting the car into drive, but the vehicle struck a pole instead. The second officer fired his weapon, striking Pinex, who later died.

In federal court, a jury concluded that the two officers were justified in the shooting, but a federal judge ordered a

new trial after learning that city attorneys had intentionally withheld evidence in the case.

Chatham was killed in the South Shore neighborhood in 2013. It was a police shooting that was captured on video. The video showed two plainclothes officers

pulling up to Chatham’s Dodge Charger.

Officer Kevin Frye is shown firing several shots after Chatman fled from the vehicle.

Chatman on video could be heard saying, “I give up. I ‘m shot.”

The case was investigated by the Independent Police Review Authority, which fired investigator Lorenzo Davis, who claimed the agency pressured him to change his findings that said the shooting was not justified.

In another decision, the Finance Committee was expected to approve $3.8 million in back pension payments to 12 Black female firefighters who sued the city in federal court for using a discriminatory entrance exam test in 1995.

The women claimed the exam challenged applicants to use upper-body strength. The women were forced to wait until November 2015 to enter the fire academy.

The test has since been abolished, but an attorney for the women said the exam cost taxpayers 3.5 years worth of back pension payments. The $3.8 million payment will cover the employee and employer contribution pension dating back to June 1, 1999.

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POLITICS

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx

Kim Foxx: Catalyst for Change

By Kai EL´ Zabar Defender Executive Editor It seems so long ago, when in fact it’s been only eighteen months since the people of Cook County voiced their power and voted Kim Foxx as the Democratic candidate for state’s attorney in what seemed a shoo-in for the young esquire. On Nov. 8, she won the election.

Intelligent as she is tall, and brilliant as she is beautiful, the workings of her mind are a refreshing haven for people to rest their hope, and her spirit aligns perfectly with that of the people. She is their champion because she comes from the people.

She knows their concerns, their issues, their challenges, their weaknesses and their strengths, the pitfalls and the failures that cripple the community. That is her ultimate strength. She can speak to them directly in their language, expressing the pain, the suffering, the disappointment and lack of trust in the criminal justice system. She has stared it all in the face as a young woman growing up in a single-parent home, between the Cabrini-Green projects to the Austin community on Chicago’s South Side, to the inner workings and dealings of the legal system as deputy chief of staff for policy and planning for Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. She has observed the breakdown in the system and how it has tarnished the trust of the people and its failure to serve in the interests of the people.

From day one of expressing her interest in pursuing the coveted seat of power, Kim Foxx has been straight and forthcoming.

The Chicago Defender endorsed her early on because it was clear to the editorial board after thorough examination that Foxx was the best candidate to restore trust in the state’s attorney’s office. She presented herself as being the best representation of the people who are directly impacted by the state’s attorney’s office.

Blacks are overrepresented at 56 percent of the incarcerated in Illinois prisons and jails. She advocates greater diversity to be integrated into the elected workforce to assure that the public is better served.

As a progressive thought leader and a consistent advocate for the advancement of working people, Foxx has a proven track record. Foxx therein promised that if elected she would provide greater transparency to help mend and restore confidence and faith in the Illinois legal system. She said that she is committed to work within the law to better serve the community. Her goal is to begin the healing and reclaim respect and trust in a broken system under the leadership of her predecessor.

Four days on the job, she met with me at her new office, and I posed the question: “Now that you’re in office and have had a chance to look at what’s on hand, do your priorities remain the same?”

“As a progressive thought leader and a consistent advocate for the advancement of working people, Foxx has a proven track record.”

She answered with a resounding “yes.”

Her priorities have not changed.

First on her list: “I want to put protocol in place to make sure that we are working in the spirit of transparency . . . legitimate transparency,” the new Cook County state’s attorney said.

She continued, “That’s why it is important to get in front of it. Right now, I am getting my arms around what’s happening here and working on the actual transition at the same time. So it was important that we put the Transition Report together to begin the transparency and accountability.”

Searching out the Talent She explained that she is in the process of looking around at who the department’s talent is, but the first step was to open the doors to the media, to take ques-

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tions and let it be known that their doors are always open to answer our questions.

She was, as always, authentically cordial and notably generous with her time, hospitable even though her schedule was full.

She was on her way to the various bureaus to introduce herself and her team, to the staffs and to meet her attorneys, to let them know who “we’ve assembled.”

Next she will be talking to community members. “I want to let them know that we’re in the door, we’re kicking the tires, were feeling it out. I want to convey that I know what your concerns are, so now we have to determine how we collaborate and work together to reach solutions.” Then she said, “I want them to know that it is not about me telling people what we’re going to do, but more about hearing from them how they want to work with us.”

High-profile cases, such as the Walter Scott outcome, defies what we see yet and what appears to be obvious, yet is determined otherwise, is reminiscent of the Laquan McDonald case and continues to impact the layman’s sense of a failed criminal justice system and further damage the loss of trust in the criminal justice system where the community feels it cannot get justice.

The question to Foxx is how can she make sense of the case of Walter Scott.

She answered quickly without pause, “First some of what we witness is incomprehensive. In the Walter Scott case it was not a question of legalities being misunderstood by the lay people but rather a determination that was left to the jury, which seemed to be at odds with what the testimony was.

So I see it as my job to tell the people what the laws are, what the facts are, and how we are dealing with it within the legality of the law.

“That is why we did the transition piece first. We want to be rooted in our values and you, the people of Cook County, need to know what our values are. We want to establish what we’re dealing with and how we’re dealing with it.”

Foxx explained that transparency will be the foundation for accountability and integrity in the stride to rebuild trust and legitimacy of the office. She is clear that

the Office of the Cook County State’s Attorney must acknowledge and confront racial disparities in the justice system; adopt policies that promote thoughtful review of cases and convictions; share its work with the public; adopt practices designed to increase the diversity of its attorneys; and develop systems to effectively train, supervise, review, and promote attorneys.

Foxx provided insight, “I am well aware that the people will not always agree with me, but I will always be transparent. My job is to explain to you — the people of Cook County — what the facts, the legalities and laws are that surround various cases.

To make sure that you understand that and how laws differ that pertain to police shooting a civilian to those that pertain to a regular citizen involved in homicide.”

Community Engagement One of the things that Foxx wants to do is implement community engagement, coupled with transparency. The way she sees it, “We have to distinguish who’s responsible for what, for instance, people needed to understand that IPRA [Independent Police Review Authority] was the unit within CPD tasked with investigating police misconduct. It was an independent agency of the City of Chicago, separate from CPD. It determined what happened to the police officers in regard to their employment and careers.

“Now they need to know that COPA [ Civilian Office on Police Accountability], the new agency that replaced the Independent Police Review Authority, will not have the authority to hire its own independent counsel.

“All this,” says Foxx, “is to establish an informed constituency to empower them is critical and necessary so that they are aware of what to expect from each of us.

We have to lay out a plan as to how we will deal with cases so that when these things happen we know the protocol and steps to be taken, and that those steps are consistent for each case so that we are not assigning the process as we go along, but rather we are following a set process and procedure.”

She also wants to establish getting involved with cases sooner than has been the norm to have a better foothold on criminal cases. One of the new state attorney’s pet concerns is the juveniles and emerging adults, because as she sees it, “The school system is often an entry to the criminal justice system.”

She says that it has to be a part of the conversation that the department must indulge. “We must ask how are we looking at young people? How do we teach that there are consequences to their actions and yet not make that consequence one that alters their lives to their detriment for the rest of their lives.

“My stellar transition team was chosen very carefully, lending their wide-ranging expertise to examine and analyze the various challenges we face while serving both the interests of justice, the county, its residents through its civil division and public safety so that together we will achieve change.”

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OP/ED

Farmer Group Named as Pick to Support Police Recruitment Efforts

By Kai EL´ Zabar Defender Executive Editor In an effort to deliver on his promise to improve the damaged relationship between the Black community and the Chicago Police Department, Mayor Rahm Emanuel made a passionate plea for the people of Chicago earlier in the fall to work together to make this the city that works again. His plea followed the delivery of one of the most important speeches of his life when his popularity ratings were at an all-time low of 25 percent. He delivered a plan outlining his vision for fighting crime in the nation’s third-largest city that includes new efforts as a comprehensive three-step process: Enforcement, Investment and Prevention.

The steps feature: 1: Legislation, increased police force and police reforms.

2: Education, job opportunities to help dignity and self-respect.

3: Provide universal mentoring, to provide our youth an alternative to gangs, crime and violence.

A skeptical Black community has been watching with a keen eye to see how the mayor will pull off his plan. So he may have gained a few points when he hired Eddie Johnson as superintendent of Chicago police, but folks had to wait and see before weighing in.

In May he hired Andrea Zopp as deputy mayor, chief neighborhood development officer to take the lead on improving community relations and business development.

In June, veteran newscaster Robin Robinson was named as adviser to CPD chief Johnson on community affairs and serves as a departmental spokesperson responsible for fostering stronger community faith and partnerships in Chicago’s neighborhoods, all of which came before he delivered the plan. But the points have to add up eventually as it all comes together for the community to see and experience change. In October it became official, the Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA) will now become the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, or COPA, but the changes won’t fully take effect until September 2017. This was the first major step to come after the mayor delivered his plan in September.

In another move, Mayor Emanuel announced last week, together with Superintendent Johnson and Human Resources Commissioner Soo Choi, the selection of Brown Farmer Media Group Inc. to support the city’s outreach and recruiting campaigns aimed at increasing the diversity among www.chicagodefender.com

Deborah Farmer, president of Brown Farmer Media Group, speaks at the press conference. To her right is Soo Choi. Mayor Emanuel is at left and Police Supt. Eddie Johnson is at right. candidates taking the 2017 police officer entry exam.

“As a city, we recognize the importance of having people from all backgrounds among those that serve and protect our communities,” said Mayor Emanuel. “With this selection, we are continuing to expand on efforts to recruit applicants that reflect the diverse communities that they will serve.”

The selection of Brown Farmer Media Group, a double minority (Black and female) owned business, underscores the Police Department’s commitment to achieve its aggressive hiring goals while also laying the groundwork for a more diverse police department. Diversity within the department’s senior command ranks is already at historic levels. Sixty percent of police chiefs and 50 percent of deputy chiefs are African-American, and more women are serving in executive leadership roles than at any previous point in the department’s history.

Neighborhood Diversity “I have made a commitment to build community faith and trust in CPD, and building a department that reflects the diversity of our neighborhoods is key to reaching that goal,” said Superintendent Johnson. “I firmly believe our partnership with Brown Farmer will allow us to meet our aggressive hiring goals while attracting the most qualified applicants to become Chicago police officers.”

The Deborah Farmer Media Group will build on the gains achieved during the Police Department’s first diversity recruitment campaign last year. The 2016 campaign, recognized as a national

model by the Department of Justice Violence Reduction Network, encompassed a combination of grassroots outreach, traditional print and radio advertising, and online and social media marketing. As part of the overall innovations made to the 2016 application process, candidates were able to apply from their phones, and reduced-price parking was provided at McCormick Place on the day of the exam.

Through these enhancements to the recruitment and application process, CPD expanded the number of minority applicants to 71.5 percent of all candidates, a nearly 15 percent increase, with an increase carrying through to those who passed the test, and are referred for pre-employment processing.

“The Department of Human Resources looks forward to working with Deborah Farmer and the Brown Farmer Media Group, as we build on recent progress in recruiting a diverse applicant pool for the police entry exam,” Commissioner Soo Choi said. “We remain committed to attracting more individuals who are reflective of the communities they serve and the City of Chicago.”

Deborah Olivia Farmer, Principal of The Brown Farmer Media Group Inc., says, “This is the perfect time to partner with the city. I love to create a campaign that will help address the challenging times we are facing.”

“Be The Change” . . . Make a difference in your community by becoming a Chicago Police Officer, campaign message says it all. To the Black and brown communities, it puts the burden of responsibility on them to actively participate in

transforming the relations between the communities and the police.

Farmer continues, “That adversity presents a great opportunity for change. No longer can we sit on the sidelines. It is time to show our resilience and implement strategies and ideas.”

As president and CEO of the Brown Farmer Media Group — a premier, full-service communications firm specializing in the brand development, social media marketing and strategic partnerships — she feels that they are perfectly poised to deliver and meet their goals. “One of the things that The Farmer Media Group specializes in

is growing and managing relationships, while making premium connections invaluable for our clients.

We want to transcribe that principle and parlay it to assist us in the effort to help change the relations between the police and the underserved communities by increasing minority recruits.

Farmer concludes, “By working with the churches, we are able to reach key grassroots leaders and organizations quickly. The churches already have their connections to schools, social, civic and fraternal organizations, agencies, community organizations, housing developments, block clubs, park districts and local community leaders.”

To round out the marketing strategy and execution, Brown Farmer Media Group partners with Carol L. Adams, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Urban Prescriptives Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in program and organizational development for enterprises engaged in educational, social and cultural practice. Toussaint Werner from Calumet Creative will provide creative and technical development support.

Dr. Carol Adams says, ”We are looking for a cohort of dedicated men and women who reflect the diversity of this city we love, who want to be COPS — Community Oriented Public Servants. This campaign calls on people to see themselves as part of the solution, not just to talk about it, but to be about it and that’s why the rallying cry is “BE THE CHANGE.”

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FINANCE

BUSINESS

Race Still Plays Role in Small Business Financing

By Mae Ebert Defender Staff Writer

Don’t despair if you have IRS debt. You always have options.

Dealing with IRS Debt

By Constant W. Watson III Defender Contributing Writer Owing back takes to the IRS and getting those threatening letters can be very frightening. For what it’s worth, take some comfort in knowing that you are not alone. There are millions of Americans in similar situations, dealing with debt hanging over their heads and concerned about how it will affect their future.

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

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

The Offer in Compromise was created for people who owe a substantial amount to the IRS but who, for whatever reason, are unable to pay their tax debt, even over time. The Offer in Compromise allows taxpayers to negotiate a settlement amount that will take care of the entire tax debt once and for all, if they qualify. This settlement agreement can lower the tax debt by a significant amount. If you do not qualify for the Offer in Compromise – and to do so you must be able to prove eligibility – then you may consider the Installment Agreement, which allows you to pay off your debt by making manageable monthly payments.

This is your financial life, and the stakes are very high. If you needed heart surgery, would you shop around for the least-expensive surgeon or would you get the very best you can find? The same holds true for dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. Having IRS problems can ruin all aspects of your life, your marriage, relationships with your children and family members, your employment, ability to buy a house, a car, money for retirement or even have a bank account. You want the best

person for the job, not the cheapest.

Debt Doubles in 8 Years Your IRS debt doubles every eight years because of the daily compounding of interest and penalties, so to ignore this problem is probably not wise. Generally, you’ll never have to speak or meet with the IRS once you retain a Tax Resolution Specialist for your case.

You’ll be able to sleep at night knowing that they are working hard to get you the best possible resolution with the IRS. Generally speaking, the IRS will file a tax lien if the aggregate amount of your unpaid assessed balance is $10,000 or more. A Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) is public record and is generally filed with the county recorder.

Since a federal tax lien is public record, the lien filing is also reflected on your credit report. It is notice to all your other creditors that the IRS has secured interest in your real and personal property.

A federal tax lien will make it very difficult to get credit. It may also prevent you from accessing the equity in your home that you may have built over the years. However, the IRS has several different collection alternatives that deal with resolving an NFTL, if you qualify.

You can resolve a federal tax lien by paying it in full, or if that is not an option, you can find out if you qualify for a “Release of Lien,” a “Lien Subordination,” a “Lien Discharge” or “Lien Withdrawal.” It is important to keep in mind that IRS problems didn’t just happen overnight and will take some time to resolve. It’s important to consult with a tax professional to see what lien relief programs you may be eligible for before the IRS starts taking aggressive collection against you. Remember, for every tax problem there is a solution.

Constant W. Watson III, CPA, CTRS, is both a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist. He is one of only six Certified Tax Resolution Specialists in the State of Illinois who are certified by The American Society of Tax Problem Solvers. He has over 30 years of income tax and accounting experience.

For a free consultation, call (708) 206-9900 or visit www.constantwatsoncpa.com.

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and three white small-business owners. The entrepreneurs wore the same clothes, asked for identical $60,000 loans to expand identical businesses and had nearly identical backgrounds.

The mystery shoppers were simply told they were evaluating customer service.

In 2016 moving quickly toward 2017, minority business owners continue to face challenges when applying for loans from traditional banks and lenders, so entrepreneurs should consider ‘Mystery Shoppers’ alternative financing as a primary lendAccording to the researchers, miing source. Though traditional lenders deny racial bias, time proves that the nority mystery shopper loan-seekers percentage of minority businesses de- were given less information on loan nied financial assistance is higher, and terms, were asked more questions particularly Black entrepreneurs when about their personal finances, and ofcompared to others. Alternative lend- fered less.

On part two of the study, researching or financing is a much easier way to secure funds without facing race- ers carried out in-depth interviews with 39 small-business based discrimination owners — 16 white, and/or application denials.

“The minorities who 13 Hispanic and 10 black — about their A recent study conducted by research- were asked about their experiences seeking ers at Brigham Young race took a hit to their funding.

Researchers found University, Utah State University and Rutgers self-esteem and sense that the denial, rejection and restrictUniversity revealed that treatment of mi- of autonomy and con- ed access to loans nority business owntrol, while their white for minorities led to self-questioning and ers seeking small-busicounterparts asked diminished self-worth ness loans varied self-esteem. greatly from that of about race did not.” andPart white business ownthree testers. Co-authored by a ed how participants’ BYU business professor, it reveals the self-esteem and autonomy are threatdisheartening news that discrimination ened after being denied educational is still tainting the American dream for loans. Note that all participants in this minorities. experiment were denied a loan, but The research presented appears half of the participants were asked to in in the online Journal of Consumer report their race.

Research. The detailed report finds As compared to their white counterthat minorities seeking small-business parts, minority small-business owners loans are treated differently from their seeking loans: white counterparts, despite having Are given less information on loan identical qualifications on paper terms.

Though discrimination in housing, Are asked more questions about employment and education is well-doc- their personal finances. umented, until now discrimination in Are offered less application help the marketplace has not been. by loan officers.

The report reveals what AfriThe minorities who were asked can-Americans have known; however, about their race took a hit to their “It’s nice to be vindicated rather than thought of as ‘playing the race card’ self-esteem and sense of autonomy because you’re unable to get the same and control, while their white counterkind of assistance that your white coun- parts asked about race did not Alternative financing companies ofterpart gets,” says Linda Gray of LG Designs. “It’s heartbreaking to be so fer minority business owners more optalented and creative and not be able tions to secure business funds and ultito express it due to lack of resources. mately increase profitability. Loans are I have received small-business loans available for a wide range of business that though I am grateful, it simply was needs, including technology improvenot enough. The bank knows that. So ments, emergency repairs, remodeling it’s almost as if they give the minority or general cash flow. This financing business just enough to say that they option is appealing to many small and fund Black businesses but not enough minority business owners because the to assist in their long-term success. threshold to receive funding is lower We need money for marketing and to and funds are disbursed within days. stay afloat for at least 6 months withFor example, in order to receive a out having to worry about the rent or loan with Timestar Lenders, business materials and/or production.” owners must meet four criteria: be in Study co-author Glenn Christensen, business for at least six months, have an associate professor of marketing at at least a 500 credit score, generate BYU, says, “There is a general belief a minimum of $8,000 each month in among Americans that we’re the land revenues and not have any open bankof opportunity and that anyone can pull ruptcies, although prior bankruptcies themselves up by their bootstraps. . . . It are largely accepted. is a land of opportunity, but that opporAlternative financing companies tunity is not always equally accessible.” provide a much-needed funding solu‘The study team recruited nine tion for minority-owned businesses “mystery shoppers” to seek loans in and may be just what the small-busithe study — three Black, three Hispanic ness owner needs

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EDUCATION

CSU Snarled in State Budget Turmoil

By Defender Staff

Chicago State University’s president says the institution is “alive and well,” despite the rumors.

Spread the Word: We’re Open Recently the Interim president of Chicago State University shared with the Chicago Defender an open letter to the community to dispel the myths, rumors, lies and untruths surrounding CSU. Dear Campus Community: The Chicago Tribune and CBS News are working on a story about our university. I want you to be aware of this before you read or see these reports.

It appears that the campus of Chicago State University (CSU) is so attractive that many people including staff at various institutions around the state have engaged in covert and nefarious marketing tactics to perpetuate the message that the doors of CSU are closing or already have closed. This is not true. We are open not just for this academic year, but for the years to come.

We expect to continue to do so for as long as all of the other Il-

linois state institutions of higher learning remain in existence.

Statistics show that one out of every six African-American students who earn a bachelor’s degree from an Illinois state college or university does so at Chicago State University. Thus, these concerted and consistent efforts by others, including media outlets, to communicate CSU’s demise amount to a blatant attack on African-American higher education in Illinois.

Certain media reports wrongly suggest mismanagement of university funds and including student activity fees. It is a customary practice at all U.S. colleges and universities for student clubs and organizations, and other university entities, to raise funds to support scholarships and relevant educational activities. These efforts are student-driven and the monies raised are separate from taxpayer dollars. Each year, our Athletics department holds a golf fundraiser at the Harbor Side

International Golf Course to raise funds for athletic scholarships.

Another issue that has been distorted in the media is CSU’s use of lobbyists and external legal counsel. Again, a double standard seems to apply. It is a normal practice for all universities to hire outside counsel to assist with certain kinds of cases and investigations. Universities also make use of lobbyists to promote their legitimate educational interests.

Lobbyists who have served as active voices in Springfield on behalf of CSU over the past 15 years or more have helped our institution to gain a highly acclaimed College of Pharmacy, to improve its electrical infrastructure through the purchase of Switchgear, to build a stateof-the-art library, and to finally build its own convocation center so as to host the university’s commencement, athletic events, and revenue-generating events.

These improvements enhance

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services for both students and community members as we continue our tradition as a “communiversity” that has significant civic engagement.

We need you to help us spread the word widely that CSU is alive and well. As you have in years past, continue to encourage relatives, friends, church members and others to apply for admission here with confidence that they will complete their degrees, and that this credential will be integral to long-term career success. We have many nationally recognized programs and scholar-experts who have helped to prepare and mentor our students, particularly our first-generation college students. Prospective students should know that a CSU degree still will carry one far professionally.

Sincerely, Cecil B. Lucy, Interim President

The financially embroiled 150-year-old Chicago State University made the news early this year as Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan stood toe to toe on the budget issue with no room for compromise. News spread like wildfire on a windy city day as rumors that the state university was in jeopardy of closing its doors because of the state budget stalemate. Employee layoffs further increased the alarm and fear on the part of students and instructors. The school cut short its spring term. However, as promised by then President Thomas Calhoun, the school doors would remain open during the summer and in the fall off of 2016.

Still, the fear of closing impacted the 2016 fall freshman enrollment at a larger margin than the administration saw coming. Stats recorded that the university on Chicago’s South Side has fewer than half the students it did six years ago. There are about 3,600 students enrolled in classes this fall, compared with about 7,350 students in 2010. Overall, the enrollment is down 25 percent and undergraduate enrollment is down 32 percent in one year.

That can be devastating if the university does not recover its student market. The challenge is how to inform the public that they are still there alive and teaching. A mass marketing effort is required to get the word out and get butts in the seats. But with continued financial challenges, the road to recovery is a slow and tenuous one.

About 40 percent of its employees have been terminated or laid off. Academic programs and services have been reduced. With the loss of public funding because of state budget problems and no resolve, CSU remains at the mercy of the state.

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CD AROUND TOWN

Christmas in the Wards

Photos by Mary L. Datcher

Young student Larry Huggins and 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro.

Christmas in the Wards Presented by businessman Larry Huggins, Everett Rand and Tim Rand targeted families on the West Side of Chicago for the first time at Malcolm X College. Pictured are Kendall Gill, Larry Huggins and Everett Rand presenting $1,000 to the Samuel Love Christmas Relief Disaster Fund.

West Side residents pose with Larry Huggins, 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts (center) and 24th Cubs owner Tom Ricketts accepts a special award.

Ward Ald. Michael Scott.

DCFS Payton Holiday Party

Television personality Brittney Payton poses with event volunteer.

Connie Payton greets families.

Connie Payton greets a young child with a toy. The volunteer staff of DCFS.

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CD AROUND TOWN

Photos by Mary L. Datcher

Cafe Mocha Presents ‘Salute Her’ Awards Luncheon

Cafe Mocha Radio presents “Salute Her” Beauty of Diversity Tour awards luncheon at the Hotel Allegro. Award honorees, from left: Shawn Tollerson (ORS Olive Oil), Yo Yo, Angelique, Tragil Wade, Glenda Gill, Jocelyn Amador, Rianna Lynn, Lynn Norment, Loni Love and Sheila Eldridge, producer of the event.

Cafe Mocha Radio hosts: Loni Love, Angelique and Yo Yo.

A farewell to Lynn Norment, who is moving to Memphis.

R&B duo Kindred The Family Stone.

Sophia King’s Campaign Headquarters Reception

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Left to right are: State Sen. Kwame Raoul, Ald. Walter Burnett Jr., State Rep. Juliana Stratton, Ald. Michelle Harris, Ald. Sophia King; Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and State Rep. Christian Mitchell.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 17

The New Foundation of Hope continues with its 15th year of providing Christmas cheer to needy families. To date, the foundation needs 45 additional gifts to fulfill its commitment to 25 families associated with the Safe Haven shelter and 20 families from the community. New Foundation of Hope asks that you get in the Christmas spirit and purchase a gift card of $150$200 to be given to a family. The foundation’s Needy Family event is Saturday, Dec. 17 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., located at their office space 8144-48 S. Kedzie Avenue.

For more information call 773-937-4040.

NOW– DECEMBER 24

ETA Creative Arts Foundation presents the brilliant work by Chicago’s native son Oscar Brown Jr., In De Beginnin’. The creative genius is never more clear than it is in this beautiful revival tribute to the iconic entertainer, writer and social activist that captures a glimpse into his mind and spirit under the musical direction by his daughter, the talented Maggie Brown. Kemati J. Porter is producing artistic director. The script and lyrics were written by Oscar Brown Jr.; however, the musical composition was a collaborative effort created with Calvin Brunson, also a Chicagoan.

The production runs through Dec. 24 at eta Creative Arts Foundation, at 7558 S. South Chicago Avenue. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. General admission is $40 with reduced rates for seniors, students and groups. To purchase tickets and inquire about additional information on group sales, call 773-752-3955 or visit www.etacreativearts.org.

NOW 2 – JANUARY 8

Black Ensemble Theatre kicked off its holiday season with its most popular holiday classic production The Other Cinderella and will run through Jan. 2. The play presents the traditional Cinderella story from an Afro-Centric perspective, and this year’s presentation brings new twists, turns and surprises. There is a ‘Stepmama, who works at the post office, two mean, evil but also very funny stepsisters; brothers from the hood, and Cinderella was born in the projects with a Fairy Godmama from Jamaica. Appropriate for all ages, plan on a family outing that everyone can enjoy.

The Other Cinderella was written by Jackie Taylor, however is co-directed by her and Rueben Echoles. The big wow, however, is the original music, exciting dances and a heartwarming story that reminds audiences of the greatness of the human spirit.

The Theatre Company is at 4450 N. Clark Street. To order tickets, call 773-7694451, or for more information go to www. blackensembletheater.org/upcoming-productions.

NOW– JANUARY 22

Writers Theatre (WT), located at 325 Tudor Court in Glencoe Ill., features East Texas Hot Links. In the woods of East Texas, the Top o’ the Hill Cafe offers comfort, solace and companionship for the regulars who come in each night. However, it is the summer of 1955, and times are changing.

In the face of oppressive Jim Crow laws,

SPOTLIGHT

King College Prep Drama Club to Perform Hurston Plays Zora Neale Hurston fans have the opportunity to see her works come to life from Jan. 5-7, when students from the King College Prep (KCP) Drama Club will perform five one-act plays by author, anthropologist and playwright Zora Neale Hurston at the 42nd Annual Illinois High School Theatre Festival.

This is a great accomplishment for KCP Drama Club as it is the second CPS school in the history of the festival to be selected to perform. Under the direction of KCP drama teacher Krista Wachob, the drama students have brought to life Hurston’s characters with humor and heart, honoring her anthropologic research of Black culture, still relevant today.

Produced by the Illinois Theatre Association, the Illinois High School Theatre Festival (IHSTF) is the largest and oldest non-competitive high school theater festival in the world. The three-day festival takes place every year in early January and switches locations between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Illinois State University. Over 4,000 students, teachers, university representatives, exhibitors and volunteers come together to put on over 25 different high school productions and over 150 workshops.

Wachob says, “My students and I are completely inspired by Zora Neale Hurston.” Asked why Hurston, Wachob said, “She was a brilliant and fearless artist, a seven strong-willed locals join forces to protect one of their own — until the unthinkable catches them by surprise, changing life at Top o’ the Hill forever. This historical yet current look at events that impact the well being of African-Americans looks at the impact of discrimination on individuals, communities, cities and eventually the world. Directing this production is WT Resident Director Ron OJ Parson, who has directed past hits The Caretaker and The Old Settler, staged a critically acclaimed and deeply impactful production of Eugene Lee’s riveting play the Chicago’s Onyx Theatre Ensemble two decades ago. Parsons reveals this powerful tale of friendship and heroism that remains intensely relevant in today’s America. For tickets contact 847242-6000 or go to http://www.writerstheatre.org/box-office *Special offer for DuSable Museum Members Only! Discounted ticket prices of $30. Now through Jan. 22.

NOW– MARCH

The highly acclaimed exhibition Unpacking Collections: The Legacy of Cuesta Benberry, an African American Quilt Scholar will be on exhibit through March at the DuSable Museum. Unpacking Collections: The Legacy of Cuesta Benberry, an African American Quilt Scholar explores the pro-

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King College Prep will perform five one-act plays by Zora Neale Hurston. role model we desperately need today. My favorite Hurston quote is, ‘Sometimes I feel discriminated against, but it does not make me angry. It merely astonishes me. How can anyone deny themselves the pleasure of my company? It’s beyond me.’ ” As a plea to the community, Wachob invites all theater lovers to come and check out the new talent on the rise, as well as

the community, and support the youth.

Unlike most schools attending the festival, KCP created this performance with 90 percent of rehearsals in class, not as an extracurricular program. and with a very small budget. They are also proud to be a historically black high school performing African-American theater at the state festival.

duction and meaning of collecting through this collection acquired by the Michigan State University Museum. The traveling exhibition showcases the textile collections of the late Cuesta Benberry, one of the twentieth-century’s pioneers of research on American quilt making and the forerunner of research on African-American quilt making. The museum is at 740 East 56th Place (57th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue) in Chicago.

through social justice education. Registration is FREE to GSU students and open to community members and students at other institutions for $15. Breakfast and lunch will be included.

Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/inclusive2016 For more information call 708-5344551 or email diversity@govst.edu or visit http://www.govst.edu/Diversity/ Parking is free. For best GPS directions always use the location search term “Governors State University” only.

JANUARY 22

Note your calendar and plan to attend Governors State Uni/GSU’s Second Annual Inclusive Leadership Conference Friday, Jan. 20. This year’s theme, “Stop the Violence: Listen, Learn, Lead” addresses how violence impacts multiple identities of diversity and demonstrates the value of education and how it can empower participants with knowledge to help them recognize the significance of their background. It will provide insight as to the role your skills can play in ending violence one leader at a time through social change.

The conference is designed to allow GSU’s campus and surrounding community to create an understanding and appreciation for multiple identities through self-awareness while encouraging them to be free of misconceptions and prejudices

MARCH 30

Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago Inc. (“BWLA”) asks that you save the date and visit BWLA.org to register now for their celebration of our 30th Anniversary and National Summit from March 30 - April 1 at the Hilton Chicago. The National Summit’s theme is Legacy: Celebrating our History and Charting our Future. The 2017 National Summit will feature skills-training workshops, featuring presentations from a cross-section of subject-matter experts and leaders in the corporate, private and government arenas, programming on professional development, awarding of several scholarships, and many opportunities for networking and mentoring. www.chicagodefender.com

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago Shines Among 2017 Grammy Nominations

Taraji P. Henson

Octavia Spencer

Janelle Monae

Hidden Figures: An Important Era of History

Chance The Rapper

By Mary L. Datcher

Lalah Hathaway

BJ the Chicago Kid

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Arts & Entertainment Editor Chicago is shining brightly at the 2017 Grammy Awards in February as Chance the Rapper locks in seven nominations for his latest album, Coloring Day, which includes best new artist of the year. Not new to the music industry, Chance first turned heads with his release Acid Rap in 2012, but up until this year, only retail-distributed music was allowed for consideration.

The recording academy announced earlier this year that streaming-only releases on paid subscriptions services such as Spotify, Tidal and Apple would be admitted.

Another Chicago native, BJ The Chicago Kid, is also going to the Grammys, nominated for his first — best R&B performance, “Turnin’ Me Up,” along with Donny Hathaway’s little girl, Lalah Hathaway. The former South Sider has three Grammys under her belt. Hathaway has two Grammy nominations, including her Anita Baker rendition for “Angel” in the best traditional R&B performance category.

Both BJ and Hathaway will go head-tohead for best R&B album of the year, but we are not mad at all. The honors are a celebration of the deep-rich history of Chicago Black music that has become an international city immersed in Soul, Gospel, Jazz, House and Blues music.

We can’t forget our favorite hitmaker, Kanye West, who’s worn the Grammy-winning crown 21 times. Up for eight nominations including the Best Rap/Sung performance featuring Chance the Rapper, Kelly Price, Kirk Franklin & the Dream for “Ultralight Beam,” West is also up for best rap album along with fellow native Chance the Rapper. Although the headwww.chicagodefender.com

Todd Dulaney

lines have focused on the rapper’s personal challenges, his musical achievements are acknowledged by his peers.

West is known for his controversial statements that sometimes have people speechless and scratching their heads.

However, his genius as one of the top music producers has given many rising and established artists and songwriters a chance to share in his collaborations.

From Chief Keef, King Louie, Malik Yusef, Twista, Rhymefest, GLC, Common and Chance the Rapper, some would not have Grammys sitting on their mantels without a West collabo.

But most impressive is the fact that both West and Chance are nominated for three songs in best rap song — “Famous,” “No Problem,” “Ultralight Beam.”

In the Gospel category, Todd Dulaney is up for his first Grammy nomination in the best gospel album of the year. A Worshipper’s Heart [Live]. Dulaney has taken the Gospel music charts by storm with his melodic style and beautiful songwriting.

A former professional baseball player, Dulaney was encouraged by his pastor, Smokie Norful, to expand his talents into music. He follows in Norful’s footsteps, a two-time Grammy winner for his 2004 release, “Nothing Without You,” and in 2015 for best Gospel song, “No Greater Love.”

Jennifer Hudson joins the Broadway cast of The Color Purple for its nomination for best musical theater album.

The Blues category would not be the Blues without a Chicago presence. Both legendary Blues artists Lurrie Bell and Bobby Rush are nominated for best traditional Blues album. Bell’s “Can’t Shake This Feeling” and Rush’s album “Porcupine Meat” are vying for the Grammy win.

The 2017 Grammy awards will be broadcast on CBS, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.

of leading the women while supporting her friends. Her performance of Dorothy Defender Arts & Entertainment Vaughn is the glue that seals in the loyal Editor friendship of Johnson and Mary Jackson, played by Janelle Monae. Spencer is nomLast week, Sen. John Glenn, a former inated for Best Supporting Actress at the astronaut and American hero, died while 2017 Golden Globe Awards. on an exploration trip. His fame rose in the In a time where race relations are still 1960s, a decorated military superhero, but very raw and real, it was over five decades it wasn’t until he leaped historic bounds as that this historic event took place. The the first U.S. astronaut launched in orbit. story sets place in Alexandria, Virginia, As the scientific team of engineers where the women commute daily to work and the nation’s leading in an era when segregamathematicians worked was woven into the “As we follow the tion diligently for NASA, society’s fabric. As we we saw countless doclives of these three follow the lives of these umentaries and films three brilliant women’s showing short-sleeved, brilliant women’s con- contributions, the story white-shir t-wearing tributions, the story also takes us along the white males taking credharsh reality of separatit for launching humans also takes us along the ism throughout the workinto space. harsh reality of sepa- place from the “colored” bathrooms to Johnson’s What many school textbooks lacked was ratism throughout the “colored” coffeepot. the truth of who the Directed by Theodore workplace.” team of scientists turned Melfi, Hidden Figures disto in achieving the most plays a solid all-star cast difficult mathematical analysis to set the that brings together the flow of storytellcourse for the future of NASA programs. ing that embodies the importance of acBased on the book Hidden Figures: The knowledging this wealth of history. Great American Dream and the Untold Story of performances by Oscar-award winning acthe Black Women Mathematicians Who tor Kevin Costner; The Big Bang Theory’s Helped Win the Space Race, by Margot Jim Parsons and Kirsten Dunst — who reLee Shetterly, the story is brought to the minds us of her on-screen chemistry with big screen revealing the lives of the people Octavia Spencer on The Help. who, for years, have played a major role at The powerful bond that these women NASA. share as they unknowingly create a pathThe film Hidden Figures follows three way for so many after them also showcaseducated women who represent a group es the resilient strength of their spouses, of 30 plus African-American women who played by Aldis Hodge and Mahershala Ali. are hired as human computers, calculating As the film industry prepares for award data as NASA prepares to transition to the ceremonies, Hidden Figures is at the top world of digitization in the 1960s. of the list for nominee considerations beThe real life story of Katherine Johnson fore its Dec. 25 opening. played by Taraji P. Henson was beautifully It is not a mistake or hype why it would captured as it showed the natural love and be at the top of the list because it’s just ability of solving mathematical problems that good. Hidden Figures is a film that as a young girl, the dedication of her family encompass life lessons, loss, renewal, into support her gift — relocating from the spiration and challenges while taking you South to the inner-city North. through an important era of American hisOscar-award winning actress Octavia tory. Released nationwide in theaters on Spencer (The Help) showcases her famil- Christmas Day, it’s a wonderful gift that iar sense of humor with the determination you’ll enjoy unwrapping.

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HEALTH

RECIPE

Dec. 15 Is Deadline for Jan. 1 Obamacare Coverage

By Eleana Elan Defender Staff Writer If you have concerns that with the president-elect taking office January 2017 your current health care will come to an abrupt end, fear not. It won’t. The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is working to make health care more affordable, accessible, and of a higher quality for families, seniors, businesses, and taxpayers alike.

To continue your insurance, you must enroll now to ensure that it will continue for the upcoming year. Once enrolled, your enrollment counts as a legal, binding contract.

There has been much talk about the Republicans under Donald Trump repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and yet it is part of the fabric of our nation, and it’s the law of the land. Across the country, it’s making a difference for millions of Americans. It’s important that those who appreciate the difference it has made in their health and overall well-being make their senators and representatives know that you will not stand for its demise.

But first you must enroll. Thursday, Dec. 15, is the deadline for your coverage to continue or begin Jan. 1, 2017.

How African-Americans Fare With Obama Care

For African-Americans, about 3 million adults who were uninsured before ACA now have health coverage. That equates to the number of uninsured African-American adults by more than 50 percent (from 22.4 to 10.6 percent). However, there are still 1.3 million uninsured African-Americans who qualify for health insurance on the Marketplace. It’s important that you enroll now to be insured in order to fight from stance of power.

In 2014, an estimated 6 in 10 million uninsured African-Americans qualified for Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP), or lower costs on monthly premiums through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Currently, 15 million African-Americans with private health insurance now have access to preventive services like mammograms, cervical cancer screenings, or flu shots with no co-pay or deductible.

Now, 509,000 African-Americans between the ages of 19 and 26 who would have been uninsured now have coverage under their parents’ plan.

We have witnessed an increase in the Hispanic, Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities.

The Chicago area is home to eligible uninsured African-Americans.

About 15 percent of eligible uninsured African-Americans live outside a metropolitan area, a lower proportion than among the eligible uninsured

Black America

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Donna Battle Pierce Syndicated Columnist

President Obama signs the Affordable Care Act in 2010. population overall (19 percent).

If you are currently insured, it’s important to continue your enrollment. If you have 2016 Marketplace insurance and want coverage for 2017, your best bet is to update your 2017 health insurance application with your expected income and household information for the year ahead – even if you want to keep the same plan. If you are enrolling for the first time, then you will do well to go through HealthCare.gov and follow the directions.

There has been much talk about increased costs; however, you can pursue affordable and financial assistance. Most current Marketplace consumers will be able to find a plan for $75 or less a month in premiums after tax credits. About 85 percent of current consumers and those who are eligible qualify for tax credits. Tax credits increase along with premiums, so the law will protect the large majority of consumers from rate changes.

“With plans available for less than $75 per month in premiums, 2.1 million Americans have already selected coverage through HealthCare.gov, more than had signed up at this time last year,” said Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell. “I hear from people across the country just how much coverage matters to them, so I continue to encourage all Americans who need health insurance for 2017 to visit HealthCare. gov and check out their options.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, these are the three most important reasons to sign up now are: •Don’t miss a day of being covered. Enrolling by Dec. 15 means you won’t have a break in health insurance between 2016 and 2017.

•Plans may cost less than you think. About 85 percent of Marketplace consumers qualify for tax credits to help with costs.

•Shopping and comparing will

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help you find your best option if you have a 2016 Marketplace plan. If you don’t act by Dec. 15, the Marketplace will try to enroll you for Jan. 1 based on information from your 2016 application, to make sure you don’t have a gap in coverage. But the only way to make sure you get the right amount of savings and find the best plan for you is to update your expected 2017 income and household information, then compare plans. You may find new and more affordable plans for 2017, but you’ll never know unless you update and compare for yourself.

Important Know:

Things

to

•Make sure you get the right amount of savings. If you don’t update your application so your financial help is correct for 2017, you could wind up paying higher monthly health coverage premiums than you have to. Or you might use more advanced payments of the premium tax credit than you qualify for, so you’d have to pay the extra money back when you file your taxes.

•You may find 2017 plans that better meet your needs and budget.

Health care plans and prices change every year. Your situation may have changed too. Even if you don’t have any income or household updates to report, new and more affordable plans may be available to you. You’ll never know if you don’t shop around.

•If you’re ready to update your application, log in at www.healthcare.gov/login and select your 2017 application. It’ll be pre-filled with your 2016 information, so you only need to update what’s changing.

Update any expected income and household changes for 2017. Then continue with your 2017 enrollment.

Finally, should you miss the Dec. 15 deadline, open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace continues through Jan. 30. Enrollment after the Dec. 15 date coverage begins February 1, 2017.

I remember rolling dough and stirring holiday specialties with my grandmother while she recalled her own childhood memories when “Big Mama” (my great-grandmother), passed down the same secrets to her.

“Now it’s your turn to learn.” Granny used to say with a smile, reminding me that keeping the recipe thread going can be both an honor and a big responsibility.

It can also be a challenge, I remembered this week when more than a thousand miles from home, I performed ‘Family Reunion Cook’ duties by baking our family’s Thumbprint Holiday Cookies with a missing kitchen tool in an unfamiliar kitchen.

Advice if you’re the culinary tradition keeper, traveling to celebrate your family’s holiday celebrations, including Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa: check to see if you need to pack special equipment or ingredients and be prepared to substitute.

These most requested cookies were formed without a cookie press, but when they disappeared quickly from the table of our family’s newest household, celebrating all three holidays this season, I truly felt the warmth of my grandmother’s smile.

Traveling Holiday Cookes 2 cups sifted flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract About 42 candied cherries, halved Heat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour and salt into a medium bowl; set aside. Cream butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed; add egg and almond extract, beating until combined. Stir in flour, stirring just until combined.

Transfer dough to a cookie press fitted with desired blade.

Follow press instructions to form cookies on to ungreased cookie sheets or form into balls as above. Top with cherry half. Bake until edges begin to brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

Donna’s son, John Eliot, requests these cookies 12 months a year. Use a press, or form them into balls and make a thumbprint for the halved cherry if you like.

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

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JERRELS WHEELER Julia Jerrels Wheeler…..Wake was held: Thursday, December 08, 2016; 4:00 p.m. @ Greater New Mt. Eagle, 12301 S. Michigan Funeral: 6:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JOHNSON Lorraine Johnson…..Wake was held: Thursday, December 08, 2016; 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 6:30 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

FORD Andrew Ford…..Wake was held: Thursday, December 08, 2016; 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 7:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WOODS David Woods…..Wake was held: Friday, December 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GARLAND Marlene Garland…..Wake was held: Friday, December 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oakhill Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROWN Bertha Brown…..Wake was held: Friday, December 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MCNEAL Gloria McNeal…..Wake was held: Friday, December 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Tabernacle M.B. Church, 4130 S. Indiana Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MATTHEWS Mable Matthews…..Wake was held: Friday, December 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Kenwood United Church, 4600 S. Greenwood Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WINDHAM Aki Windham…..Wake was held: Friday, December 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Canaan Baptist Church, 67th Harvard Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HILL Noah Hill…..Wake was held: Friday, December 09, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HAYWOOD Christopher Haywood…..Wake was held: Friday, December 09, 2016; 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

Cherished memories of those we loved

HILL Jesse Hill…..Wake was held: Friday, December 09, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JONES Gussie Jones…..Visitation was held: Friday, December 09, 2016; 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Chapel Memorial: 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.

HUDSON, JR. John Hudson, Jr…..Memorial was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 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.

HARRISON - DAVIS Viola Harrison-Davis…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Oakdale Covenant, 94th Vincennes Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JOHNSON Dorothy Johnson…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BEENE Willie Beene…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ New Zion M.B. Church, 1252 S. Wolcott Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oak Ridge Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JOHNSON Michael Johnson…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Greater Whitestone Baptist Church, 3819 W. Ogden Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WATSON Lucille Watson…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Proviso MB Church, 1116 S. 5th Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BUTLER Renard Butler…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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

DICKERSON Trevon Dickerson…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Bethlehem Star M. B. Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MC REYNOLDS Michele Mc Reynolds…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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RUSH Lori Rush…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Greater Bethel Apostolic Church, 2122 W. 79th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MC LAUREN Ethel Mc Lauren…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Sweet Holy Spirit East, 8621 S. South Chicago Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

TAYLOR Shirley Taylor…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 10:30 a.m. @ Salem B.C., 11800 S. Indiana Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

CLARK Antonio Clark…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 11:00 a.m. @ St. Andrew Temple Church, 1743 W. Marquette Rd. Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BENNETT Duane Bennett…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BARRON Turner Barron…..Visitation was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LONZO Essie Lonzo…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Kingdom Hall, 14905 Vail Ave. Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, December 12, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

STALLWORTH Jerome Stallworth…..Memorial was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

PEACOCK, JR. Robert Peacock, Jr…..Memorial was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JEFFERSON Veda Jefferson…..Wake was held: Sunday, December 11, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LEE Rosetta Lee…..Wake was held: Sunday, December 11, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DANIELS, JR. Roland Daniels, Jr…..Wake was held: Sunday, December 11, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, December 12, 2016; 12:00 p.m. @ Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

KING Deloris King…..Wake was held: Monday, December 12, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

PACE Helen Pace…..Wake was held: Monday, December 12, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Sheldon Heights Church of Christ, 11325 S. Halsted Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROOME, SR. Edwin Broome, Sr…..Wake was held: Monday, December 12, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ANDERSON, JR. Isom Anderson, Jr…..Wake was held: Monday, December 12, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

PERKINS Edward Perkins…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 13, 2016; 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. @ Third Baptist Church, 95th Ashland Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WASHINGTON James Washington…..Wake: Thursday, December 15, 2016; 1:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WADE, JR. Mark Wade, Jr…..Wake: Friday, December 16, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JONES Hattie Jones…..Wake: Friday, December 16, 2016; 9:00 a.m. @ Shiloh Baptist Church, 7058 S. Racine Funeral: 10:00 a.m.

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

RODGERS Alice Rodgers…..Wake: Friday, December 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

STEWART Charles Stewart…..Wake: Friday, December 16, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CLARK Gwendolyn Clark…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 13, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

FREEMAN, JR. Robert Freeman, Jr…..Memorial: Saturday, December 17, 2016; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 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.

SIMMS Michael Simms…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 13, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Abe Lincoln National Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

NOWELLS Curtis Nowells…..Wake: Saturday, December 17, 2016; 10:00 a.m.@ St. Andrew Temple Church, 1743 W. Marquette Rd. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROWN, JR. Edward Brown, Jr…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 13, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Rock of Ages M.B., 1309 Madison Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JOHNSON Ruby Johnson…..Wake: Wednesday, December 14, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SCALES April Scales…..Wake: Wednesday, December 14, 2016; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

REESE Gregory Reese…..Wake: Wednesday, December 14, 2016; 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 6:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HEAD Lucy Head…..Wake: Wednesday, December 14, 2016; 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 8:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

THOMPSON Charlie Thompson…..Wake: Saturday, December 17, 2016; 10:00 a.m.@ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HODGES Brenda Hodges…..Wake: Saturday, December 17, 2016; 10:00 a.m.@ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SIMS James Sims…..Wake: Saturday, December 17, 2016; 1:00 p.m.@ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 LEWIS Rose Lewis ….. Visitation was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400

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JOHNSON Addonis R. Johnson .…..Visitation was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. @ Lawndale Christian Church, 3817 W. Ogden Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Interment: Private Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 PRIESTLEY Clenesteen Priestley .…..Memorial was held: Sunday, December 11, 2016; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Funeral: Not Scheduled. Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 JERRY Angelo Jerry .…..Memorial Service: Thursday, December 15, 2016; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. @ Travelers Rest Church, 6003 S. California. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Interment: Contact Funeral Home Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 ADAMS Barbara Adams .…..Memorial Service: Thursday, December 15, 2016; 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Funeral: Not Scheduled.

Interment: Contact Funeral Home Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400

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Funeral Home DEENER Inez Deener ….. Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Metropolitan M.B.C., 2151 West Washington Blvd. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Mount Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 RANKINS Anita Rankins ….. Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th Street. Funeral was held: 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Internment: Chicago Burr Oak Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300

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ROBINSON James Robinson ….. Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th Street. Funeral was held: 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Internment: Mount Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 GLENN R. J. Glenn ….. Wake was held: Saturday, December 10, 2016; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th Street. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Internment: Oak Woods Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 BLOUIN Jeraldine Blouin ….. Wake was held: Monday, December 12, 2016; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Commonwealth Church, 8100 South LaSalle. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Oak Woods Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 HERROD Della Herrod ….. Internment: Saint Mary Cemetery Monday, December 12, 2016; 1:00 p.m.. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 MOORE Dorrise L. Moore ….. Wake: Thursday, December 15, 2016; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Internment: Mount Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 YOUNG Clyde Young ….. Visitation: Friday, December 16, 2016; 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home, 5350 West North Avenue.

Wake: Saturday, December 17, 2016; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ New Home Baptist Church, 4801 West Park Avenue. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: East Saint, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 SMITH Eugene Randolph Smith ….. Internment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Monday, December 12, 2016; 11:00 a.m.. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.730

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • December 14-20, 2016 17

C L A S S I F I E D S LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D16148689 on the November 9, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of NEC TRAINING & COACHING with the business located at 9431 S. MAY ST., CHICAGO, IL 60620. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/ partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: NINA CHRISTMAS, Complete Address: 915 E. 54th. STREET, APT 205, CHICAGO, IL 60615, USA

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D16148807 on the November 22, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of RHODIUM ENTERPRISE with the business located at 824 E. 193RD PLACE, GLENWOOD, IL 60425. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: ESTRALLITA K WILLIS. Complete Address: 824 E. 193RD Place, GLENWOOD, IL 60425, USA

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS/ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT BID FOR: MOVING SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL EVENT NO.: 1822 (2016) All Questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned Event no later than December 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM CST. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING:

December 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 13th floor, Bid Bond Room, Chicago, IL 60605

PROPOSAL DUE DATE/TIME: January 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM CST via the CHA Supplier Portal SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON LINE AT: https://supplier.thecha.org Funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The subsequent contract shall be subject to the applicable compliance standards and procedures of Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, Equal Opportunity and other provisions as specifically set in the specification. The Authority encourages participation by joint ventures, minority business enterprises, and women business enterprise firms.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER OF THE J.P. MORGAN ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-A2 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES; Plaintiff, vs.

CYNTHIA JONES, 4227-29 SOUTH CHAMPLAIN; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 3910 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on July 27, 2015 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-03-225-051-1003.

Commonly known as 4227 S. Champlain Avenue, #2N, Parking Space P-2N, Chicago, IL 60653.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 2360077. SPSF.2125 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I708625

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D16148984 on the December 8, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of W J B PUBLISHING COMPANY with the business located at 5141 S DAMEN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60609. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: WALTER J BUTTS, Complete Address: 3406 W 166TH STREET, MARKHAM, IL 60428, USA

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs.

JOSEPH GOGA AKA JOSEPH E. GOGA; MURIEL GOGA AKA MURIEL DAVIS GOGA AKA MURIEL DAVIS-GOGA AKA MURIEL DAVIS; FIFTH THIRD BANK SBM HOME EQUITY OF AMERICA, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 18215 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-04-317-003-0000.

Commonly known as 453 West 44th Place, Chicago, Illinois 60609.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14030313 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I709379

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.STEVEN GWIN, LASALLE BANK N.A., CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 15 CH 15941 8044 S. ADA STREET Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8044 S. ADA STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32-112-0320000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $121,817.50. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2603. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@ johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-2603 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 15941 TJSC#: 3612445 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC FKA GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.JEROME T. WILSON Defendants 16 CH 04130 8200 S. MUSKEGON AVE. 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 October 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8200 S. MUSKEGON AVE., Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-225-014-0000 Vol. 276. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $154,265.49. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-1917. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@ johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-1917 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 04130 TJSC#: 36-12558 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.DOUGLAS W. MCEWING AKA DOUGLAS MCEWING, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF CHICAGO, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 15 CH 10271 4446 S. Wallace St Chicago, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 29, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4446 S. Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-04-314042-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $110,787.73. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 10271 TJSC#: 36-13429 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.RUTH EVANS AKA RUTH H. EVANS Defendants 15 CH 12524 49 W. 78th Pl. 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, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 24, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 49 W. 78th Pl., Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-420-003-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $109,406.25.

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 12524 TJSC#: 36-12601 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT - FIRST DISTRICT CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, SUCC. TRUSTEE TO AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF CHICAGO OF TRUST # 100019-07, DOROTHY BEDFORD A/K/A DOROTHY GREEN, SHURRON SIMMONS, LEOLA BEDFORD, A/K/A LEOLA SIMMONS, EXPERT INVESTMENTS, INC., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ELIZABETH BEDFORD, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FLOYD BEDFORD, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LLOYD BEDFORD, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WESLEY BEDFORD, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHUNTAI SIMMONS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 05 M 1 400517 7935-37 SOUTH MANISTEE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7935-37 SOUTH MANISTEE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-107015-0000. The real estate is improved with vacant land. The judgment amount was $210,822.03. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CITY OF CHICAGO, DEPTARTMENT OF LAW/COAL, CITY HALL, 121 NORTH LASALLE - SUITE 400, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 744-6967 Refer calls to Corp. Counsel/Bldg. & Housing. Div 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. CITY OF CHICAGO, DEPTARTMENT OF LAW/COAL CITY HALL, 121 NORTH LASALLE - SUITE 400 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 744-6967 Attorney Code. 90909 Case Number: 05 M 1 400517 TJSC#: 36-13593 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.WILLIE E. ROSS, PATRICIA D. ROSS, PNC BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE PROVIDENT BANK, PALISADES COLLECTION, LLC, AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION BANK, ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 15 CH 10327 CONS. W/ 07 D 9692 8625 SOUTH CARPENTER 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 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 24, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8625 SOUTH CARPENTER STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32427-008-0000 and 20-32-427-009-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $43,954.36. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 15-075237.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs. com Attorney File No. 15-075237 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 15 CH 10327 CONS. W/ 07 D 9692 TJSC#: 3612775 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.HARRY V. SMITH AKA HARRY VENARD SMITH, EMMA L. SMITH AKA EMMA LEE SMITH AKA EMMA PEGUES, PALISADES COLLECTION LLC ASSIGNEE OF HSBC Defendants 14 CH 04193 9338 S. Lowe Ave Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 28, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 26, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9338 S. Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-04-318-079-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $205,378.46. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 14 CH 04193 TJSC#: 36-13630 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT W. PARKS, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO THE CHICAGO TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 005913 8555 S. LOWE 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 2, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 11, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8555 S. LOWE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-33-312-014-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-05185. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-05185 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 005913 TJSC#: 3611021 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ANNIE JEAN AUSTIN AKA ANNIE J. AUSTIN Defendants 16 CH 07661 9334 S. Elizabeth 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 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 12, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9334 S. Elizabeth, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-322-030-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $111,924.42.

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 07661 TJSC#: 36-11300 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., PLAINTIFF, VS MINNIE COOKS A/K/A MINNIE B COOKS; JAMAL COOKS; MINNIE J COOKS; LAMONT COOKS A/K/A LEMONT COOKS; LEANETTE COOKS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; JULIE FOX, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, MARSHALL E. COOKS; HOMEQ SERVICING CORPORATION F/K/A TMS MORTGAGE INC., DBA THE MONEY STORE; LEVCO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; MARSHALL SPAIN, DEFENDANTS. NO. 13 CH 14707 8913 S. CARPENTER STCHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on February 19, 2015, Judicial Sales Corporation will on January 24, 2017, in 1 S. Wacker Dr. 24th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606, at 10:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Cook, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 25-05-220-042-0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 8913 S. CARPENTER ST CHICAGO, IL 60620 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $55,534.56.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 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. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, P.C., Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 11200 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.PERCY PRATT, JR., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 15 CH 07713 5245 S. Princeton Ave Chicago, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 5, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5245 S. Princeton Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-09-410-019-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $41,434.19. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc. com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 4221754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 07713 TJSC#: 36-13059 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF WILLYE J. ALEXANDER, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF WILLYE J. ALEXANDER, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF WILLYE J. ALEXANDER, DECEASED, SUSIE R. ALEXANDER, WILLIAM I. ALEXANDER, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF WILLYE J. ALEXANDER, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JASON ALEXANDER, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JASON ALEXANDER, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JASON ALEXANDER, DECEASED, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF JASON ALEXANDER, DECEASED Defendants 12 CH 15172 6928 S. Carpenter St. Chicago, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 10, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6928 S. Carpenter St., Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-418-033-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $115,732.35.

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 12 CH 15172 TJSC#: 36-12247 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.DEBORAH ROBERTSON, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 16 CH 07219 8042 SOUTH PERRY 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 October 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 8042 SOUTH PERRY AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-33-213-030-0000 Vol. 442.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $178,801.98. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 5419710 Please refer to file number 16-3632.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-3632 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 07219 TJSC#: 3612077 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.LAURA E. MARTINEZ, LINDA H. KTSANES, TRUSTEE Defendants 16 CH 01876 10901 S. GREEN BAY AVENUE Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 9, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10901 S. GREEN BAY AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-18-218-079 Vol. 301.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $112,518.57. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 5419710 Please refer to file number 16-3117.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-3117 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 01876 TJSC#: 3612070 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-SC1; Plaintiff, vs.

NAOMI WEBB; UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NAOMI WEBB, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 10373 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 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-05-400-018-0000.

Commonly known as 9151 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 WA15-0343.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-C, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES; Plaintiff, vs.

DEBRA C. BROWN; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DEBRA C. BROWN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 1643 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 Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-32-300-015-0000.

Commonly known as 8330 South Justine Street, Chicago, IL 60620.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 WA160087.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

THEODORE MERCHANT; YVONNE MERCHANT; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF THEODORE MERCHANT, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF YVONNE MERCHANT, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 6151 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 6, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-05-205-008-0000.

Commonly known as 8719 South Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL 60620.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W14-3058.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I708754

PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GENWORTH FINANCIAL HOME EQUITY ACCESS, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

BOOKER LAGRONE AKA BOOKER T. LAGRONE JR. AKA BOOKER T LAGRONE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 39776 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 21, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 6, 2017, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 25-01-230-030-0000.

Commonly known as 9028 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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 838.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I708736

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.ANDRES CASTELLANOS A/K/A ANDRES A. CASTELLANOS, CHRISTINA CASTELLANOS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 03339 3548 W. 65TH STREET Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 24, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 73 IN BLOCK 5 IN JOHN F. EBERHART’S SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3548 W. 65TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-23-212-021-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $144,190.31.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 16 CH 03339 TJSC#: 36-12501 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.OSCAR MONTENEGRO, AURORA MONTENEGRO, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 09021 7918 S. KOSTNER AVENUE Chicago, IL 60652 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 4 IN CRESTLINE HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 7918 S. KOSTNER AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60652 Property Index No. 19-34-103-023-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $265,100.13.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-001518.

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

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 E-Mail: intake@wmlegal.com Attorney File No. IL-001518 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 14 CH 09021 TJSC#: 36-12514 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SEAWAY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.COSMOPOLITAN CHURCH OF PRAYER, AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, CHARLES G. HAYES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 13619 840-42 EAST 65TH STREET 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 October 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: LOTS 9, 10, AND 11 IN BLOCK 5 ALFRED B. MCCHESNEY’S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART LYING EAST OF THE WEST 333.6 FEET OF SOUTH 1/2 OF THE WEST 20 ACRES OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PART LYING EAST OF THE WEST 333.6 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE WEST 20 ACRES OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PART LYING EAST OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINES: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11: THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF 48.35 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 00 SECOND WEST 36 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 00 SECOND EAST 5 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 90 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 6.31 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 10 AFORESAID), IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THAT PORTION OF LOTS 10 AND 11 IN BLOCK 5 IN ALFRED B. MCCHESNEY’S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART LYING EAST OF THE WEST 333.5 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE WEST 20 ACRES OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING EAST OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINES: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11: THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF 48.35 FEET TO THE PLACE OF THE BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 38.0 FEET, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 5.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 90.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 6.31 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 10; THENCE SOUTH 8.04 FEET; THENCE EAST 37.04 FEET; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 11, 120.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF THE BEGINNING, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 840-42 EAST 65TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-103-044-0000 & 2023-103-045-0000.

The real estate is improved with a church.

The judgment amount was $753,947.42.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: GRANT LAW, LLC, 230 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 240, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 551-0111 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

GRANT LAW, LLC 230 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 240 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 551-0111 Attorney Code. 58706 Case Number: 15 CH 13619 TJSC#: 36-12361 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.AMYBELL BAILEY Defendants 15 CH 14493 5838 SOUTH UNION AVENUE Chicago, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 28, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 23, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot 16 in Block 1 in Sidwell’s Addition to Englewood, a Subdivision of the South 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Lot 39 in School Trustees Subdivision of Section 16, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 5838 SOUTH UNION AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-121-030-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $130,354.99.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 15IL00560-1.

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

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 15IL00560-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 14493 TJSC#: 36-13929 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF EQUITY ONE ABS, INC MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2002-2 Plaintiff, -v.MARY M. FERGUSEN Defendants 15 CH 16641 8009 S. MARQUETTE 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 October 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 25, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 45 IN BLOCK 11 IN ORELUP AND TAYLOR’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 9, 10 AND 11 IN CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER AND THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 15, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8009 S. MARQUETTE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-114-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $78,111.46.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-13140.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C14-13140 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 15 CH 16641 TJSC#: 36-12738 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY STRUCTURED TRUST I 2007-1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.COLLEEN KOENIGSHOFE Defendants 14 CH 01748 3537 W. 71ST PLACE Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 9, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 108 IN WILLIAM H BRITTIGAN’S MARQUETTE PARK HIGHLANDS, BEING THAT PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 (EXCEPT THE WEST 50 FEET THEREOF) OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN LYING NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN 8 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 3/16 OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 26 IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 3537 W. 71ST PLACE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-26-202-005.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $238,804.48.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-79253.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C13-79253 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 01748 TJSC#: 36-13853 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.

LEGAL NOTICE F16110050 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs.

Sidney L. McKamey aka Sidney McKamey; Dietra L. McKamey aka Dietra Lashun White Davenport aka Dietra Lashun White-Davenport aka Dietra L. White-Davenport aka Dietra White Davenport aka Dietra White-McKamey; Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 16 CH 15022 9419 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60620 Simko Calendar 58 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Dietra L. McKamey aka Dietra Lashun White Davenport aka Dietra Lashun White-Davenport aka Dietra L. White-Davenport aka Dietra White Davenport aka Dietra White-McKamey and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 29 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF) IN THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 42 OF ISAAC-CROSBY AND OTHERS SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART WESTERLY OF THE RIGHT OF WAY IN THE CHICAGO ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILROAD OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 25-05-420-007-0000 Said property is commonly known as 9419 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60620, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Sidney L. McKamey and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0629005039 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Cook County on or before JANUARY 6, 2017 a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC3 Plaintiff, -v.ALVINA LACY, DEMITRICE SEATON Defendants 14 CH 18391 534 W. 117TH STREET Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 10, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 4, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 16 IN BLOCK 2 IN JOSIAH H. BISSELL’S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 & THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 534 W. 117TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-21-313-025-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $148,691.80.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-002154.

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

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 E-Mail: intake@wmlegal.com Attorney File No. IL-002154 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 14 CH 18391 TJSC#: 36-13647 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC1 Plaintiff, -v.THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL MORGAN, JORDAN M. MORGAN, JUSTIN E. MORGAN, JILLIAN R. MORGAN, AMY F. WILLIAMS MORGAN, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Defendants 1 : 12 CV 4797 8815 S. DANTE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60619 JUDGE JORGE L. ALONSO NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 29, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 16 IN SECOND ADDITION TO CALUMET GATEWAY SUBDIVISION PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 8815 S. DANTE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-02-213-005-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $288,689.55.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-96023.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C14-96023 Case Number: 1 : 12 CV 4797 TJSC#: 36-11978 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2004-HE4, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.GERALD NORDGREN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR VIVIAN LEWIS (DECEASED), SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. F/K/A AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCE, INC, ISAAC LEWIS JR, PHILLIP LEWIS, MILNA LEWIS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VIVIAN LEWIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 21541 1870 S. KEDZIE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 11, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 12, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 21 IN BLOCK 8 IN DOUGLAS PARK ADDITION TO CHICAGO IN SECTIONS 23 AND 24, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 1870 S. KEDZIE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-23-414-047-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $172,439.10.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-96016.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C14-96016 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 21541 TJSC#: 36-12276 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.GERALD P. NORDGREN, SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JOHNNIE STRONG (DECEASED), UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHNNIE STRONG (DECEASED), JC STRONG, DOROTHY DUNSAN, TAMI HIXON Defendants 15 CH 10799 12237 S. WENTWORTH AVENUE Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 1, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot 230 (except the South 16.66 feet thereof) and all of Lot 231 in Britigan’s Stewart Ridge Addition, being a subdivision of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Township 37 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, (except streets heretofore dedicated) according to the plat thereof recorded August 2, 1923 as Document Number 8049657, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 12237 S. WENTWORTH AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-28-228-039-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $118,805.06.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 15IL00358-1.

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

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 15IL00358-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 10799 TJSC#: 36-13225 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHICAGO PATROLMEN’S FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, -v.PAUL MUHAMMAD, DEBBIE RENECA, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 10033 7200 South Peoria Street Chicago, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 9, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7200 South Peoria Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-29-213-025-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $251,268.68.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F13020320.

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

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F13020320 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 13 CH 10033 TJSC#: 36-12216 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-OA4 Plaintiff, -v.DENISE HUNTER-VINNETT AKA DENISE R. HUNTER AKA DENISE R. HUNTER-VINNETT, MICHIGAN TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, JOHN DOE, CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF ANY OF DENISE HUNTER-VINNETT AKA DENISE R. HUNTER AKA DENISE R. HUNTER-VINNETT, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILBERT VINNETT, JR., DECEASED, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 26266 5247 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE UNIT 3A 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 October 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5247 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE UNIT 3A, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-10-303-028-1010.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $254,092.21.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14110588.

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

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14110588 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 13 CH 26266 TJSC#: 36-12621 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.

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC (6301495) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Cook, ss – IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEWLANDS ASSET HOLDING TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. LATONYA VONZAA GRAY, 75TH ON THE LAKE CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 16 CH 12429.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: LATONYA VONZAA GRAY, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: SOUTH UNIT NO. 5-B IN THE 75TH ON THE LAKE CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING REAL ESTATE: LOTS 157 TO 160 IN DIVISION NO. 3 OF SOUTH SHORE SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH FRACTIONAL 1/2 AND PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 15, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS; WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION MADE BY 2772 EAST 75TH STREET CORPORATION, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF RECORDER OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 19006828, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN LOTS 157 TO 160 IN DIVISION NO. 3 OF SOUTH SHORE SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION AS AFORESAID (EXCEPTING FROM SAID LOTS 157 TO 160, ALL THE LAND PROPERTY AND SPACE KNOWN AS NORTH UNIT NOS. 2-A TO 2-H, 2-J TO 2-N, BOTH INCLUSIVE, 3-A, 3-B, 3-E, 3-F, 3-G, 3-H, 3-M, 3-N, 4-A TO 4-H, BOTH INCLUSIVE, 4-J TO 4-N, BOTH INCLUSIVE, 5-A, 5-B, 5-E, 5-F, 5-G, 5-H, 5-N, SOUTH UNITS 2-A TO 2-H, 2-J TO 2-N, BOTH INCLUSIVE, 3-A, 3-E, 3-F, 3-G, 3-H, 3-M, 3-N, 4-A TO 4-H, BOTH INCLUSIVE, 4-J TO 4-N, BOTH INCLUSIVE, 5-A, 5-B, 5-E, 5-F, 5-G, 5-H, 5-M AND 5-N, AS SAID UNITS ARE DELINEATED ON SAID SURVEY), IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 2130-123-021-1036. Commonly known as: 2772 E. 75th Street Apt. 5B, Chicago, IL 60649, and which said Mortgage was made by LATONYA VONZAA GRAY, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0915347038, and the present owner(s) of the property being LATONYA VONZAA GRAY, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, Richard J Daley Center, 50 W. Washington, Room 802, Chicago, IL 60602 on or before DECEMBER 30, 2016 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 2772 East 75th Street, Apt. 5B, Chicago, IL 60649

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.BRENDA M. SCURLOCK, MANSON W. SCURLOCK, COLEMAN W. SCURLOCK, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A., GERALD NORDGREN AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR BRENDA M. SCURLOCK, DECEASED AND COLEMAN W. SCURLOCK, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 11079 7826 S. EBERHART Chicago, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 14, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7826 S. EBERHART, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-425-027-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $176,466.67.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 16-5300-450.

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

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 E-Mail: mmckee@hrolaw.com Attorney File No. 16-5300-450 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 14 CH 11079 TJSC#: 36-12212 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, INC. Plaintiff, -v.RACHEL T. JACKSON AKA RACHEL JACKSON, NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, INC., STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 12 CH 15997 4942 WEST IOWA STREET 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 September 4, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4942 WEST IOWA STREET, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-04-421-026-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $190,852.58.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g) (4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F12040324.

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

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F12040324 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 12 CH 15997 TJSC#: 36-13433 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.ELOY HERRERA, ASSET ACCEPTANCE, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., MARIA EUGENIA HERRERA AKA MARIA E. HERRERA AKA MARIA E. GODINEZ, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RAMON GODINEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 5797 4500 S. HARDING AVE. Chicago, IL 60632 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 5, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4500 S. HARDING AVE., Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19-02-304-009.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $253,084.63.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-000778.

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

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 E-Mail: intake@wmlegal.com Attorney File No. IL-000778 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 14 CH 5797 TJSC#: 36-12111 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC., BEAR STEARNS ARM TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.KRAIG FOOTLIK, INDYMAC BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 08 CH 44872 1336 WEST BYRON STREET Chicago, IL 60613 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1336 WEST BYRON STREET, Chicago, IL 60613 Property Index No. 14-20-103-044-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $681,885.07.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g) (4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14110717.

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

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14110717 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 08 CH 44872 TJSC#: 36-13576 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-CH2, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CH2 Plaintiff, -v.LEAH M. ROBERSON AKA LEAH ROBERSON, GERRY E. ROBERSON AKA GERRY ROBERSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 3335 614 EAST 100TH PLACE Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 19, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 614 EAST 100TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-10-405-027-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $95,262.08.

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

No third party checks will be accepted.

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

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

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

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

In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F15120086.

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

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F15120086 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 16 CH 3335 TJSC#: 36-12944 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.CHRISTINA CARMONA AKA CHRISTINA C. CARMONA, SALVADOR CARMONA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 4407 8237 SOUTH CAMPBELL AVENUE Chicago, IL 60652 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 31, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8237 SOUTH CAMPBELL AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60652 Property Index No. 19-36-230-052-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $147,714.75.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F16030226.

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

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F16030226 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 16 CH 4407 TJSC#: 36-13261 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

Ditech Financial LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Halas T. Williams aka Halas Williams; Illinois Department of Revenue; Yvette M Cooper aka Yvette Marie Cooper aka Yvette M Williams Cooper; Richard Irvin Special Representative; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 14CH15763 Sheriff’s # 160300 F14090107SVTSPT GTS Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on January 13th, 2017, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 9350 South Luella Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60617 P.I.N: 25-01-421-056-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family home.

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

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the mortgagee’s attorney, or the court appointed selling officer.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

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

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