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City News CRGE Releases Racial Justice Scorecard for Chicago City Council With less than 50 days remaining before the municipal elections, the Center for Racial and Gender Equity (CRGE) has released its Racial Justice Scorecard of the Chicago City Council. The guide is designed to serve as an informational resource for voters committed to advancing safety, opportunity and liberation for people of color, by electing candidates who reflect our communities, share our values and champion our self-interest.

With the goal of improving the accountability, transparency and accessibility of municipal government, the report equips readers with a quantified assessment of the racial justice impact of the city council as a whole, as well as that of individual aldermen.

To view the Racial Justice Scorecard, visit: http://bit.ly/CRGECityCouncil-

Scorecard CRGE based its grade of the full city council on an analysis of its legislative activities within the current aldermanic term. By applying a racial justice approach, the scorecard evaluates the city council’s actions on key policies that would either systemically benefit or harm Black Chicagoans. CRGE considered the city council’s performance on a wide range of issues, including police accountability, equitable economic investment, schools, workers rights and affordable housing. The city council’s failing score reflects its unwavering adherence to a longstanding agenda to further enrich an affluent and overwhelmingly White Chicago through the methodical subjugation, extraction, exploitation, and ultimate disposal of Black communities, the

CRGE said. While the city council passed several perfunctory reform measures in the area of workers rights, it altogether ignored the demands of Black constituents on issues related to police violence, economic disinvestment, inequitable schools, neighborhood displacement and housing injustice, according to the report.

CRGE’s analysis of individual aldermanic performance exposes widespread racial apathy among a majority of city lawmakers who have remained silent on issues of social justice, complacent in the understanding that the support of their White constituents or affluent campaign donors are secured, so long as the city’s prevailing power structures remain unchallenged.

Mayoral Race Heats Up With Burke Charges Upon the recent charges of criminal extortion of long-time powerful alderman Ed Burke, fingers are pointing toward mayoral candidates.

Candidate Paul Vallas issued a statement which said, “If Chicago is ever going to clean up its act and have a government worthy of its people, then mayoral candidates Toni Preckwinkle, Susana Mendoza, Gery Chico and Bill Daley should immediately withdraw their candidacies for mayor.

“If we’re ever going to clean up City Hall and get Chicago working for the people again, we need to make a clean sweep of the corrupt machine and the typical way of doing things.

“I’m running for Mayor to end this pay to play culture,” Vallas continued.

Candidate Garry McCarthy listed the same four candidates in a statement he issued about Burke’s charges. He said the four were “all beneficiaries of the corruption that breeds in Chicago’s political system.”

Candidate Dorothy Brown called for a thorough investigation into all of Preckwinkle’s campaign funds after Preckwinkle’s campaign updated its records and acknowledged a donation from Burke’s firm.

Candidate Amara Enyia also released a statement: “News of Ald. Ed Burke’s indictment is a devastating reminder of Chicago’s long history of corruption within city government. Any political leader who will willingly extort his community for personal gain is not only a predator but a major fissure to democracy and an inhibitor of justice. ...

“The people of Chicago deserve and expect the highest ethical standards from their elected officials. Ed Burke should

Toni Preckwinkle

Susana Mendoza

Gery Chico

Bill Daley

step down in his capacity as Alderman to make way for unbought, uncorrupted leadership that prioritizes community interests over the interests of big banks and the one-percent. All candidates and elected officials with connections to Ed Burke should immediately cut ties with his office. We need leadership that pushes back against the interests of a political machine that has long denied Chicago its

necessary political evolution.”

Preckwinkle announced that she was returning the $116,000 raised for her by Burke last year. She is also calling for his resignation as 14th Ward alderman and committeeman.

Burke has stepped down as Finance Committee Chairman, but he is still running for re-election as alderman.

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Believe Black Women!

It is in the humanization of others that we find the protection.

By Tennille Power Special to the Defender The Lifetime Documentary series “Surviving R Kelly” has caught the attention of men, women and children across the nation and #SurvivingRKelly is exploding on all social media outlets. The selfnamed Pied Piper of R&B and self-proclaimed King of R&B has been exposed on a whole new level through the lens of Dream Hampton, producer of the Lifetime Documentary. If you are one of the few who have not watched it, and plan to, be prepared to hear some of the most horrific stories of domination, manipulation, domestic violence and sexual abuse you have ever heard in your life. The vivid recalling of stories of victim, after victim, after victim is overwhelming. Most of Kelly’s victims were underaged, starting with former R&B princess Aaliyah. One question that resounds repeatedly on social media outlets in response is, “Where were the parents?”

As a sexual assault survivor, and domestic and sexual assault advocate, these questions serve to deflect from the main issue at hand, R Kelly was, and continues to be, the ADULT, who is fully responsible and accountable for his actions! What is a fair question to ask is “What type of culture do we live in that allows an adult male THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

to continue to prey on young girls and no one from the community, not one institution, intervenes on behalf of the victims? The answer is: We live in a rape culture where social and cultural norms define who is a victim, who is a perpetrator, who deserves to be saved and who gets abandoned. We as a collective community failed these girls and will continue to fail them even after this documentary UNLESS something changes. This is where our work begins!

Part 5: The Missing Girls part of the documentary examines the stories of the young girls who met Kelly at various places, including outside of the criminal courthouse during Kelly’s trial for child pornography. Many people took to social media commentary asking “Where were the parents? Were the parents paid off?” The answer is simple, and yet complex: the parents were fully present, particularly with one family where the young woman is still living as an alleged hostage with R. Kelly. It is noted that families of the earlier victims were paid. Do we know the exact amounts and if money was given to all victims? No, and THIS point is actually irrelevant. The main point we need to focus time and energy on is how predatory behavior can happen literally right before the parents’ eyes. Let’s unpack: 1) This type of abuse occurs when the parents are uninformed

of rape culture, don’t understand rape culture and perpetuate it.

The R Kelly case brought national attention. Unfortunately, people translated “Not Guilty” into “Innocent.” Post Trayvon Martin, we have learned the fall out of what Not Guilty really means. A Not Guilty verdict means there was not enough evidence to substantiate the crime indicted for.

Innocence is not a factor. In this particular case, because the main witness, the 14-year-old in the video, did not testify, the case became complicated to produce a “Guilty” verdict. In addition, Kelly had a jury trial, composed of people who also are indoctrinated in a rape culture. But again, it does not mean innocent. The video STILL happened, it was presented in the case. It was proven underage sex and what were called “deviant” acts of pornography were shown. Yet, the ”NOT GUILTY” verdict caused many, including the parents of subsequent victims, to believe Kelly was innocent. Thus leading to the open door of abuse.

Parents, we must stop the belief that what happened to HER (as we include a level of disgust in our voice) cannot happen to MY SON OR DAUGHTER. This mentality causes you to let your guard down, protective lenses are removed, and predators pounce on these opportunities. It is when you are not looking that they decided and www.chicagodefender.com

capture their prey. One family documented in the video took a family trip to an R Kelly concert. They believed that he was found NOT GUILTY, therefore, he must not have done anything wrong. THEIR DAUGHTER was not on the tape.

THEIR DAUGHTER was not in the house. And now, they are fighting with every fiber in their being to rescue their daughter from R Kelly, whom she met at the concert. Her parents allowed Kelly to bring her on stage with him and escort her back behind stage. NEVER think, Parents, that IT CAN’T BE YOUR CHILD! Predators wait for an open moment. Don’t think that “THOSE GIRLS” or “THOSE BOYS” are the only ones. It is just that mentality that predators wait for. We must embrace our ancestral roots that all the children in the village are ours! It is in the humanization of others that we find the protection.

2) Parents, be aware of what your children are listening to and following on social media. Many of us grew up asking “Who are your people?” It is critical to know not who are your children’s friends, but their parents and the culture in which they live. One of the survivors, who told her story, recounted how she friended another girl on MySpace through Kelly’s fan page. She sought out the girl, befriended her, went to her house, gained access to her family. Her mother knew her, but didn’t know

the back story. Gratefully, through a mother’s unyielding persistence, she rescued her daughter. But it was through one person through a virtual community where she lost her daughter. KNOW the friends, because you need to know the agenda of the friendship.

3) Become educated on how and why rape culture exists. We are all indoctrinated in it! We are all victims of it, and can save ourselves by becoming educated!

Each victim of Kelly thought he was innocent. Why? I believe Chance the Rapper said it best in an interview, “I didn’t believe the victims because they were Black women.”

Historically, since our ancestors were kidnapped from our homeland, Black women’s bodies have been indispensable and for public consumption. Therefore, there is this subconscious, vicious belief that Black women can’t be raped.

There were numerous victims before each victim of R Kelly. None of them were believed. The parents didn’t believe them. Therefore, the ground became fertile for them to become his next prey. Even the 35-year-old self-named SuperFan didn’t believe ANY of the victims.

When we BELIEVE BLACK WOMEN, we can save our children!

Tennille Power is a minister, therapist and life coach. She is the founder of Woman’s Worth, LLC @ womensworthllc January 9 - 15, 2019 3

Cover Story Creating A Culture That Believes Children The “Surviving R. Kelly” docuseries by Dream Hampton hits all of us hard. This series has captivated us because R. Kelly is a wellknown, high-profile celebrity – but sexual violence against children is perpetrated every day by people far less famous.

At Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, we respond to more than 2,000 reports of child sexual abuse each year. These cases come to us from reports to the Chicago Police Department and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. We provide crisis intervention, advocacy and mental health services to all of these children for free. More than half of these children are Black, and 75 percent are girls. The offender is almost always someone the child knows and trusts.

Sadly, we also know that only about one-third of incidences of sexual abuse are ever reported to authorities. This means that right now, there are thousands of other child victims in our city who are surviving without the support they desperately need and deserve.

The “Surviving R. Kelly” docu-

series causes us to feel hurt and angry and to ask what we can do now. While difficult to watch, films like this help educate all of us about the changes we need to make to our world to end sexual violence.

We can and must take action.

We are all responsible for the safety of children in our city.

As a society, our culture is starting to shift to one that believes victims and allows survivors to come forward without fear of retaliation or blame. This culture shift must include Black girls. A 2017 report from Georgetown Law, “Girlhood Interrupted,” reminds us that Black girls are more likely to be subjected to implicit bias from adults that may view them as hypersexualized due to their race. Dream Hampton’s docuseries highlights an ongoing case where this implicit bias may have contributed to victim blaming, systematic inequities and lack of support for those harmed.

All of this is infuriating. It’s what we work against every day at ChicagoCAC. How can you turn anger into action?

•Learn the warning signs of

sexual abuse and the concerning behaviors that could lead to sexual abuse. Our website has more information on how to keep children safe at ChicagoCAC.org/resources.

•Believe children when they tell you about sexual abuse. They aren’t making it up. We know that children rarely lie about this. Approach these conversations from a non-judgmental and supportive place.

•Don’t look the other way. Report suspicions to the Illinois Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-25-ABUSE) or to police, and reach out to community organizations like ChicagoCAC for help in supporting survivors.

•Talk to your children about boundaries and consent, and about healthy sexual development.

Talk to your children’s school about how they are delivering sex education to students.

It’s time that we prioritize educating ourselves and professionals who work with children about child sexual abuse. We must stop cycles of abuse by ensuring that intervention and treatment services

are available for children and their families.

Need help? At ChicagoCAC, we provide crisis intervention, advocacy, forensic interviewing, therapy and support when children and families need it most. We also provide prevention education. To learn more, visit us at ChicagoCAC.org and send an email to Training@ ChicagoCAC.org.

We stand with the courageous

survivors who came forward to share their testimonies in “Surviving R. Kelly.” Black girls deserve better. They deserve to be believed and supported by everyone. Join us in battling child sexual abuse until, by working together, we end it!

Char Rivette Executive Director Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center

How To Protect Our Children Over the past few years, we have heard many stories about Robert Kelly, a/k/a R. Kelly and the young, underage girls he has allegedly stalked and brought “under his wing” only to allegedly hold them against their will and sexually abuse them. There are so many questions as to how he was able to prey on young girls and teens.

After watching the Lifetime documentary, “Surviving R. Kelly,” so many unanswered questions clouded my mind: •How was Kelly allowed to get away with crimes against young girls and teens?

•Where were the school administrators, teachers, principals and what did they do in an attempt to remove Kelly from the campuses and surrounding areas? Why were they not held accountable for protecting the students from a pedophile and predator?

•Were parents ever notified by the schools?

•Why were the parents who allegedly brought their teen daughters to Kelly never charged with trafficking their daughters?

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The R. Kelly scenario is a stark reminder to ALL parents and guardians that it is our responsibility to be our child’s biggest advocate.

•Did any of the girls involved receive counseling after their alleged imprisonment?

The R. Kelly scenario is a stark reminder to ALL parents and guardians that it is our responsibility to be our child’s biggest advocate. When it comes to the safety of our children and their mental wellbeing, from the time they are brought home from the hospital until they are able to go out into the world on their own as adults, it is our responsibility to ensure their safety and to not allow them to become victims of sexual predators.

I have heard from survivors of childhood sexual abuse that they refused to watch the Kelly documentary; however, as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse who has shared my experiences, I felt it was very important for me to watch this series because I wanted to know more about the Kelly sto-

ry and how his behavior affected the young women he victimized. I wanted to hear their stories – stories that deserved to be heard, regardless of the fact that their experiences occurred years ago, and despite the fact that he was found not guilty of child pornography charges.

I am an adult survivor of childhood sexual abuse. I was stalked by a pedophile who lived in our home. I was afraid to tell my mother that her husband had been molesting me for years, from the age of 7 years old until I was around 1213 years old. My mother was made aware of the abuse when I was in my freshman year of high school.

Once she was told, I waited for my mother to take me in her arms, tell me that she loved me and that I was not to blame for the abuse I experienced, and let me know that she would see to it that my abuswww.chicagodefender.com

er – her husband – would be dealt with. However, she did nothing to protect me, her only daughter. No call to authorities, no counseling for me, no separation or divorce from him. I was betrayed, not just by her husband, but also by my mother, because she did not protect me – my abuser was still present in our home. My relationship with my mother was never the same after that because I no longer felt I could trust her.

As a grandmother, I have had conversations with my grandchildren about being alert in their surroundings and creating boundaries for their safety. If at any time one of my grandchildren shares that they have been molested or abused in any way, I will respond immediately – including notifying authorities of their abuse. Children should never feel uneasy about coming to us when they have been sexually

assaulted, abused, or raped. Parents and guardians are responsible for setting boundaries for children, as well as telling them that they may one day encounter situations that put them at risk. Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring children know that we are in their corner and will do anything in our power to keep them from being sexually exploited or abused, whether by a friend, another adult or child, or family member. In addition, we must remind our children that they are never at fault when someone crosses boundaries and causes them harm through sexual abuse. Our children deserve to be safe - FIRST and FOREMOST! Listen and talk to your children regularly. If they are not talking to you, pay attention to their behavior. Get involved with knowing what they are doing and who they are friends with outside of your home. Set rules and boundaries for your children. Do whatever you need to do to keep your children from becoming victims of people like R. Kelly.

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OFFICIAL INFORMATION REGARDING APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES I.B. E. W. Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors’ Association sponsor apprenticeship programs in Cook County, Illinois through the Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust (EJATT). EJATT has permission from the U.S. Department of Labor to open a registration for new applicants for its Electrical Program. For more information on this program, please go to our website at www.ejatt.com.

Pictured in photo signing the LOI: Standing L-R: U.S. Business Partner Elroy P. Sailor; Director U.S. Minority Business Development Agency The Honorable Henry Childs; Actor, Philanthropist Pawan Kalyon; Delegation Member Vishwa Prasad; Seated: President National Minority Supplier Development Council Adrienne Trimble; Former Speaker of the AP State Manohar Nadendla

India’s Mega Star Pawan Kalyan and Elroy P. Sailor Lead Delegation in Partnership with Minority Business Advocacy Organization National Minority Supplier Development Council Signs Global LOI The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Lead India 2020, Venus Capital Management and Mission Smart Ride Foundation recently at the U.S. Department of Commerce. With over 12,000 minority certified enterprises generating $400 billion in annual revenue, NMSDC is the world’s largest organization focused on minority business.

The LOI is the result of a trade mission led by actor, philanthropist Pawan Kalyan, one of India’s most recognized names. In 2014 at the height of his celebrity, Kalyan formed the Jana Sena Party because his true passion is to increase opportunities for India’s poorest citizens. The LOI with NMSDC will further his mission.

“Our goal in touring the U.S. was to build tangible partnerships that would yield fruitful outcomes for the people of India and the AP State,” said Pawan Kalyan. “The LOI with NMSDC more than satisfies that goal.”

The LOI builds a strategic partnership by advancing business opportunities between the organizations and by hosting a global trade mission. The LOI also recognizes the importance of existing pro-business programs offered by the U.S. MinoriTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER

ty Business Development Agency.

“Today’s agreement is the beginning of a groundbreaking global partnership,” said Adrienne Trimble, NMSDC President.”India is one of the world’s largest economies and NMSDC understands that India is ripe for growth in the tech field. We see great value in this partnership.”

“I believe God created each of us to do amazing things. By advancing business growth through global collaboration with NMSDC and Kalyan’s India Delegation, this historic partnership will create new opportunities for American and Indian citizens,” said Elroy P. Sailor, U.S Business Partner.

During his time in Washington, D.C., Kalyan and the delegation also met with with Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson, U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Senator Rand Paul (RKy), Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont), Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash),Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), Director of the Minority Business Development Agency Henry Childs and various Fortune 500 business executives.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration for the Electrical Program will take place at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, Illinois EVERY WEDNESDAY 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. All applicants must report in person and bring the following documents in order to register: 1.

Your valid Driver’s License.

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Your original Social Security Card.

You must provide copies of the following documents that will be kept by EJATT (No documents will be copied in our office or returned to you): 3. A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee (Money Order only made payable to EJATT).

4. To prove employment eligibility you must provide a copy of your U.S. Birth Certificate, U.S. Passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship or Naturalization, or Permanent Resident Alien Card. (Minimum age of 17 at registration).

5. To prove High School Graduation (HS), you must provide a copy of your HS transcript (official or unofficial), or a copy of a HS Diploma, or GED Certificate. College transcripts do not satisfy this requirement. HS seniors in their last semester prior to graduation may register with acceptance contingent upon graduation.

6. To prove one full year of HS level Algebra with a grade of at least “C” or better, or one post HS level Algebra course or higher level course with a grade of at least “C” or better, you must provide a copy of a transcript.

Note: The GED Math Certification does not satisfy this requirement.

Upon an offer of apprenticeship, you must be able to demonstrate that you can perform the essential functions of an apprentice electrician with or without a reasonable accommodation. In addition, a drug screen, physical exam, and background check will be required.

EJATT will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. The EJATT will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30.

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Community Four Things Parents Should Consider About Tech for Kids

By Reginard Corbitt, Founder of SafeCyber For Globe Newswire Digital devices were popular Christmas gifts this year—but mostly for children. Statistics say 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone, and 45 percent say they are online ‘almost constantly’ with YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat being the most popular (Pew Research). If you’re that parent that has purchased a smartphone, games console or tablet computer for your child, here are a few things to consider.

1. Real things happen in the digital world. The digital landscape is now most children’s reality. They are meeting real people, having real conversations and dealing with real issues and it’s all happening on digital platforms.

Whether you buy them a device is not as important as helping them to use it appropriately and safely.

The “Tech Talk” - talking to them about their online life - is just as important as the OTHER talk. Take time to listen even though you may not understand the text lingo. At least your child will know that you are willing to learn which can lead to them opening up about issues involving them or their friends.

2. You are the first line of defense. The same posture you take with protecting your child in the real world, you should take when protecting them online. You can’t be with them physically everywhere they go in life, so you teach them things that will help them stay safe in the world. Like don’t talk to strangers, only go to the place you gave them permission to go to and always look for a way out in case of an emergency. You can’t be with them every time they go online but you can teach them to navigate safely using the same principals you teach them about the real world. Don’t befriend people online you don’t know. Don’t download apps without your permission. If someone you don’t know does reach out to you online, here’s what you should do. Information is one of the best tools a parent can give a child to help them stay safe in the digital world.

3. Social Media Influence.

What we give the most time to is what influences us. The more time a child spends having access to the internet, it is the same time the internet has access to them.

There are people who spend hours online preying on children in gaming rooms and social media. It’s all they do and after they’ve spent

time online grooming them (when someone builds an online relationship with a young person and tricks them or pressures them into doing something sexual), their goal is to meet with them in person to have sex with them or worse. Social media is the new platform for human trafficking and prostitution.

Some children meet predators offline and never return home.

4. Learn about parental controls. There’s no quantity of parental controls that replace the need for intentional parenting in today’s digital age, but you can be one step closer in digital parental mastery by having knowledge of the device your child owns. One of the first things you should ask or research when purchasing a device is what parental controls come with the device. I guarantee your child will have more knowledge than you on how the device works at some point but letting them know that you know something at least puts you in the digital game.

There’s a lot of focus on the age a child should receive a phone but not enough on if you, the adult, is ready to teach them how to use it the right way and help them manage their use of it. Technology is great when used correctly and appropriately. So, if you want to mon-

Reginard Corbitt itor your child’s device without having to see every text message they send and receive, Bark is the app for you. Bark’s affordable and award-winning service proactively monitors text messages, YouTube, emails and 24 different social networks for potential safety concerns, so parents can save time and gain peace of mind. To learn more about Bark, go to: https:// www.bark.us/?ref=Y2V7979. Not wanting to sound cliché, but if your child is connected online it’s not a matter of if they’ll experience something inappropriate, difficult or cruel online, but a matter of when. We must do our best as parents to help them become the best digital citizens they can be.

Reginald Corbitt is the found-

er of SafeCyber, an informational website whose mission is to educate communities and create a culture of safe connectivity. They provide actionable information that’s easy to understand along with tools and resources needed to stay safe and secure while living in the “Internet of Things” age. He travels state to state raising awareness about cyber safety topics such as Cyberbullying, Social Media Ethics, Digital Reputation and Digital Age Parenting. Reginald has spoken at regional and national conferences on cyber safety topics and has written several articles which have been submitted and read globally. He is also often interviewed in the media as a cyber safety authority

Chicago Urban League Receives Property Donation and $25,000 Grant from MB Financial The Chicago Urban League and MB Financial Bank, N.A., have closed on a transaction in which MB Financial donated a former bank branch to the organization, along with $25,000 to help retrofit the building for the League’s use.

Barbara Lumpkin, the League’s Interim President and CEO, said the donation will enable the League to expand its youth development programs, which served 827 young people in fiscal 2018.

“We are extremely grateful to MB Financial for this generous donation and for its investment in the future of the Chicago Urban League and the youth in our communities,” said Lumpkin. “In addition to a larger, more flexible space, 6 January 9 - 15, 2019

MB Financial’s commitment to an ongoing partnership opens up new opportunities for programming, as well as for increasing the number of youth we can serve.”

MB Financial has committed to partnering with the League to support programs and services to youth in the surrounding communities, which include South Side neighborhoods such as West Englewood, Back of the Yards, Roseland, Auburn Gresham, Woodlawn and Englewood.

Vicky Arroyo, president of the MB Community Development Corporation said, “MB Financial has been part of the Back of the Yards community for almost 20 years.

We are pleased to continue to give

back to this wonderful community by providing this facility to the Chicago Urban League, an organization with a proven track record of helping people find jobs, affordable housing, educational opportunities, and resources to grow their businesses.”

The donated property, at 5100 S. Damen Avenue in Chicago, is a 16,408-square-foot site that includes a 5,300-square-foot former bank branch and 26 parking spaces. The building, which includes a bank vault, will need to be renovated before the League’s youth programs can move in. The programs serve youth ages 13 to 18 and focus on reducing youth involvement with the criminal justice system, www.chicagodefender.com

decreasing school absences, and improving academic performance and socioemotional development.

“The League depends on strong partnerships to carry out its mission of strengthening communities,” said Eric S. Smith, Chairman of the League’s Board of Directors and Regional President of Fifth Third Bank in Chicago. “On behalf of the Board of Directors of the League, we are excited about this opportunity to expand our services to youth and deepen our impact in the community.”

The new space is located less than four miles from the Chicago Urban League’s headquarters at 4510 S. Michigan Avenue. The League currently leases a separate

space for much of its youth programming.

Lumpkin added that, in addition to providing a convenient and larger space for youth programming, the donation will ultimately reduce expenses for the League and reactivate a commercial corner.

The League’s Board of Directors approved a resolution to accept the donation on December 14, and MB Financial closed on the transaction Tuesday, December 18. Over the next few months, the organization will develop plans for renovations and finalize a timeline for moving into the space.

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By Carolyn Griffin Palmer

Email: cpalmer@chicagodefender.com

Kwanzaa and Birthday Celebrations Start the Year!

Happy New Year!

Great weekend ! I had a chance to see Shen Yun, which combines the spirit and beauty of Chinese music with the grandeur of the Western orchestra—two great traditions producing one refreshing sound. Lovely evening with great friends!

I also kicked in the New Year laughing hysterically at the Comedy Show held at Credit Union 1 at 525 S. Racine and got the chance to go backstage and meet Cedric the Entertainer, DL Hughley and a wonderful comedian from Alcorn State University, “JJ.”

Friends and family participate in an Annual Kwanzaa Celebration at the home of Oreitha Benion.

Comedian DL Hughley

The incomparable Cedric the Entertainer Happy “Founder’s Day” to the Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Happy Birthday to Defender’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Dyanna Lewis. The celebration was held at Norm’s Bistro Incorporated, founded on January on East 43td Street.

5, 1911.

Wilson Harris III, CEO Nubian Nation Greek Boutique, and one of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Founder’s Ed- Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter Karilyn Palmer Pasward G. Irvin in a throwback chal with Comedian Stick (center) hosting the Comedy Show at the Red Star on Sauk Trail, Richton Park. picture.

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Jibrizy Taylor with students at Innovations High School.

He’s a Magic Man:

Hip-Hop Illusionist Jibrizy

By Marshelle R. Sanders his unique take on creating magic, Defender Contributing Writer he is bound to bring inspiration to the world.

“I love people, that’s all I care How many African American about,” Taylor told the Defender. magicians do you know?

“I’m happy when they’re happy, Let’s go back in time for a and it is a great feeling whether I’m second. There was a Black man, performing in public or private.” named Richard Potter, who swalWhat made Taylor interested lowed swords and molten lead. He danced on eggs without cracking in magic was when he saw David their shells. He threw knives. Pot- Blaine perform on TV; Taylor was ter has been credited as America’s 8 at the time and he decided to try first successful stage magician, magic himself.

“I went to the Boys and Girls hypnotist, and ventriloquist. One of the earliest records of Potter Club, got on the computer and advertising his shows was on No- I started researching how to do magic. I found one trick where you vember 2, 1811.

Another Black man named put a coin in your hand, and it travBenjamin Herman Rucker (Black els to the next, and I was like ‘wow Herman) was an African-American this is so dope.‘ I studied how to magician who combined magic do it, did it and everybody I showed with a strong separatist and mili- the trick to was mind blown at the tant political message and became time, so it was kind of cool.”

From that point on he began one of the most important Black magicians in history around 1909. practicing magic at age 9 and His mission was to promote his started his YouTube channel five view of Black power by attracting years later at age 14. attention and support using stage “My dad thought it would be a magic, occult magic, and supersti- phase,” recalls Taylor about his taltion. ent. “My dad would buy me magic Today, we have 23-year-old Ji- tricks and say, ‘Son, look at this.’ brizy Taylor, a hip-hop illusionist My mom was like, ‘Oh, my God. and magician. Taylor is an African Hopefully, this isn’t witchcraft American magician based in Chi- that he’s doing.’ My mom and my cago. His fan base is steady all grandma are slightly religious. For around the world. He uses technol- the most part, they were always ogy as his primary way to channel very supportive of the dream. Evand journal his magic tricks. With eryone thought it was a phase, 8 January 9 - 15, 2019

I knew I was going to be a magician, and this would be my career, I knew this was going to be my life.”

At the age of 13, Jibrizy was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, and couldn’t leave his house for two years. “I love doing magic, and I noticed you need an audience to do magic. I said if my life ever becomes better, then I promise to myself, God and everyone around me that I will be the best at this. I would not let go, I would show the world I was chosen for this.”

He began to fuel his dream by learning tricks, watching the greats. He then started posting videos to YouTube showing off his skills, and that’s when things began to take off. He became the youngest winner of the CW Television Network’s show “Penn & Teller Fool Us.” He is well known in the world, has met David Blaine, performed a trick for comedian Kevin Hart, and he is an Illusionist for the Chicago Bulls. You can catch him doing magic before the game or at half-time in the United Center.

Frequently he posts footage of his illusions on his web series.

In this past year, Taylor has also made an appearance at Innovations High School which is located downtown in the heart of the loop at 17 N. State Street. He performed his greatest tricks for the students while giving them a pep www.chicagodefender.com

Jibrizy Taylor talk about unnecessary distractions. He told them to follow their dreams no matter what.

Taylor stated, “People talking about you as a distraction; other people’s opinion can be a distraction but look past it and keep going. Nobody is going to give you a handout. Whatever you plan to do to help the world, make sure you can help them 110 percent. You become like a magnet, and an attraction gravitates towards people you need to be around. I want to be around happy people; only miserable people want to be around miserable people. The reward is that you will be around more people like you.”

Taylor’s goal is to maintain his progress by utilizing social media and becoming the most iconic African-American Magician that has walked the earth.

“I feel like my duty in this world is to help as many people as possible reach their highest endeavors, and I don’t think there’s anything else I feel like I’m programmed to do.”

To learn more about Taylor and his journey, subscribe to his YouTube page “Jibrizy Magic” where he posts videos weekly. You can also learn the best free magic tricks yourself on his alternative YouTube page “Swagic.” Visit his site at: www.jibrizymagic.com THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Ryan Henry of VH1’s Black Ink Opens 9Mag Tattoo Chicago

By Marshelle R. Sanders Defender Contributing Writer The brand new 9Mag Tattoo Headquarters is officially open! This past Saturday, January 5, Owner Ryan Henry had a grand opening party to showcase the extension of the brand new shop, introduce the new team and give the city a chance to turn up with the “Black Ink Chicago” crew. Henry is a South Side Chicago native who has been rebuilding the brand of 9Mag with a bit of personal transformation as well.

Henry stated, “What’s going to be different about the newer 9mag is that I spent a bunch of time discovering how to conduct business the correct way whereas before I was doing it by helping people and not knowing how to do things the right way. Now that I have gone through those trials and tribulations and I’ve learned how to conduct business, and from my experience, I use those ways to bring in a different format.”

For the grand opening party, tickets sold out twice. The fans that obtained them got a chance to come and see what Henry had been working on for the last four months.

He wanted to show them what the shop is like now that it is thoroughly modernized and contemporary. The night consisted of a catered event and of course an after party in the 8,000-square foot space. The new 9Mag is more prominent and grander.

Henry’s team now consists of 10 artist and two piercers.

“Black Ink Crew: Chicago” returned for season 5 on Jan. 2 at 9 p.m. on VH1. This season, fans can expect a variety of different things as everyone figures out their journey, and as always, the turn up will be real, very entertaining and full of surprises.

Henry also talks about how he has transformed personally since last season.

“Last year, going through all the stuff that I went through, it made me fall back into a dark place mentally, but it also opened my eyes. I knew that I had to start over; it needed to be done. When I had separated myself from the people that had become toxic, I had to learn to become a better person from that.”

Henry talked about how his past affected his relationship, and while he was in the mode of exclusion, it has allowed him to see that he needed to figure something out about himself internally as well. Sometimes it takes hitting the bottom to learn it, and now that he’s back, Henry is prepared to move forward.

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how I wanted to eat right, how I want to work, how I want to live and to be respected, how I wanted to love and all these other different things, it was just a full reset.”

Henry is also involved with #HashtagLunchbag, which is a humanity service movement dedicated to empowering and inspiring humanity to reap the benefits of giving using social media. The organization creates bagged lunches for the homeless complete with love messages, as a vessel to spread this love and inspire others.

“I’m still a big part of #LunchBag Chicago. It initially is about giving back to the homeless. When I first started doing it years ago, I got a chance to see what it was like for them to live that way. I’ve seen people and kids that didn’t have anything.

It ended up giving me insight about the homeless, what can happen, what needs to happen.”

His plans for the upcoming 2019 year is to continue to focus on the new shop, focus on progression rather than challenges and create a plan for a 9Mag foundation that will allow people who are less fortunate a chance to explore certain places around the city.

“A part of the plan for the 9Mag foundation this year will permit me to take families (women and kids) who are in shelters around the city of Chicago. They can’t go in selected places or let alone go to the park such as the Millennium Park, the Maggie Daley park you know. I take my kids everywhere because I want them to be able to have that experience. That experience helps them open up to so many different things in life that they don’t get a chance to see.”

Many things go into starting a business, which is why you need to know what and what not to do before you start a business.

As an aspiring entrepreneur, you should be ready to take risks but also learn to remember how and why you started.

Henry stated, “If you allow for things to run freely, they will run freely when instead there needs to be structure. Being an entrepreneur is the hardest thing in the world. Strive to build that goal; even when everybody doesn’t believe in your goals, you got to stick with it and understand that sometimes there will be loss.”

No matter what happens just like Henry said in last week’s episode: “I got one team that’s mainly important in my life, and outside of family, that’s 9Mag, and 9Mag starts with Ryan Henry.

Follow Henry on Instagram @ryanhenrytattoo; to inquire about making an appointment at the 9Mag Tattoo Chicago, check out the website 9Magtattoo.com.

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Chicagoans You Should Know: Monique B. Jones

By Marshelle R. Sanders Defender Contributing Writer

other merchandising. There will also be a jump drive that will have a list of items of things people should create or gather for their loved ones.

Death is inevitable, yet the loss of a Jones stated, “When someone passes family member or very close friend can overwhelm us with a range of emotions. away, you don’t know if they have a life inSometimes we desperately try to avoid the surance policy, you don’t know what they pain, anxiety, and feelings of helplessness wanted; the idea is to gather all that inforwe feel when a loved one dies. Other days, mation in one space. The jump drive will we feel like life has returned to normal— come with a list as to what are some other at least until we realize that our life has things you should be thinking about gathering for your family just in case you get hit changed forever. by [death].”

As the president of the Evanston ComJones has also created the jump drive munity Foundation, Monique B. Jones is so families can put a few a visionary leader, philanthrodocuments in a central pist, clinical therapist, and location and possibly put social entrepreneur skilled in it on the bookshelf or helping those who experience somewhere in a safe place oppression and inequity reach where someone they trust, their full potential. When Jones or a beneficiary, can find it. was a teenager, she suffered Under the P.O.M. brand, the premature loss of both of she has also built a podher parents and saw an opencast platform called CTIL ing to help people and young (Creating. The. Intentional. adults cope with similar life Legacy), a weekly interevents. net broadcast focusing on “I lost my father when I was legacy creation and experi14, and I lost my mother when Monique B. Jones ences and growth of young I was 17,” Jones told the Depeople who’ve suffered a fender. “My father died of his third heart loss or separation from premature death. attack and my mother had complications Jone’s podcast opens conversations from heart disease (both in their 50s).” about grief, growth, and empowerment Jones is a West Side native who has and aligns them with the principles of used her platform and her experience in philanthropy and legacy creation. losing her parents to premature death to “It’s more of an effort to open up a condevelop a new podcast: Creating the Intentional Legacy (CTIL) and Part of Me versation or normalize conversation about Legacy Boutique (P.O.M.), which is a prod- grief and loss,” Jones points out. “I lost uct line and online platform to help families both my parents when I was a teenager, capture the essence of their lives as they and it’s just hard, it’s hard to pull away, and think or work through the process of losing you carry those feelings of loss, frustration, anger, throughout your life. I started the physical presence of their loved ones.

Because of Monique’s traumatic past, to think why don’t we in our culture have a she made an intentional career choice and conversation about death? It is something became an advocate for youth and young that we tend to disregard.”

Progressing forward doesn’t mean that adults who suffer from tough losses due to premature death of an immediate family you’re forgetting about the loved one who died. Enjoying life again doesn’t indicate member(s) or from family separation.

Jones developed this imprint to offer that the person is no longer missed. Mendempowerment tips while giving people a ing together your shattered emotions chance to do something enjoyable to hon- doesn’t mean you are betraying a friend or family member. It merely says that your or loved ones. grief has run its course—and hopefully you P.O.M. is a resource for anyone willing have created meaningful memories and to explore what their identity will be once have found a place to honor your loved they leave this earth or any youth or young one. adult wanting to capture the essence of a For more information on how to conloved one before they transition. nect with Jones, go to moniquebjones.

The Part of Me Legacy Boutique has com/pom/ affirmation jewelry, planning materials, and 10 January 9 - 15, 2019

Jones and her daughter Brielle

Monique B. Jones has created Part of Me Boutique and a podcast to help people overcome loss of a family member and to cope with the idea of death.

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12 Voices On the Front Porch: The Roof is on Fire STOP TALKING

By Shanita Baraka Akintonde 12 Voices “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman.

The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman.

The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” Malcolm X A shocking video taken of a New Shanita Baraka Year’s Eve incident Akintonde has recently gone viral. The camera shows a 20-year-old Black female McDonald’s employee, Yasmine James, being viciously accosted by a 40-year-old White male customer named Daniel Willis Taylor. The dispute occurred in St. Petersburg, Florida, a locale known as “Sunshine City,” just outside of Tampa.

But there is nothing sunny nor shiny about this incident. The camera captured Taylor visibly infuriated over something regarding his recently purchased McDonald’s meal. His straw was missing, which for him, was an abhorrent act of negligence. However, the missing straw was due to a mandate, not a mistake. A newly passed edict by the St. Petersburg Council orders restaurants to only hand out straws by request. Upon receipt of this fun fact, Taylor grew more irate. He decided to leave common sense in the corner and decorum at the door as he lunged over the counter headed straight for Ms. James’ throat. He landed on his target. As Ms. James struggled for air between Taylor’s double-fisted chokehold, onlookers stood passively nearby--never mind that James was half her assailant’s size, half his age and was doing her job at the time of the bout. But Ms. James was not going down without a fight. What happened next is awe-inspiring. James morphed into David facing her very own Goliath. Armed with small fists and an enormous heart, she pummeled an adrenaline-laced avalanche of punches across Taylor’s face, head, and upper torso. He released his grip; a forlorn giant defeated at his own game. The media have lauded James’ heroic boxing abilities.

I am not cheering. This incident should not have happened in the first place. It is unfathomable that any employee should have to fend off attackers in the workplace. Further, there is no reason any person, male or female, should feel that it is within his or her purview to assault another person, particularly a woman. But therein lies the problem: the number of attacks against women, whether public or private, no matter who or HUE, is on the rise. Black women are often singled out and at escalated levels of offense. According to a new NWLC report that analyzes harassment charges filed by women in the private sector between 2012 and 2016, “Black THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

It is unfathomable that any employee should have to fend off attackers in the workplace.

Further, there is no reason any person, male or female, should feel that it is within his or her purview to assault another person, particularly a woman. But therein lies the problem: the number of attacks against women, whether public or private, no matter who or HUE, is on the rise. women are disproportionately represent- just like it did regarding this McDonald’s ed among women who filed sexual harass- melee. But that is where the similarities ment charges. The Center’s report—Out end. In Holden’s case, someone called the of the Shadows: An Analysis of Sexual police immediately. The offender was arHarassment Charges Filed by Working rested. Holden was dubbed a “quick-thinkWomen—is an analysis of the data by race, er” and “courageous.” gender, age, and by industry and size of Ms. James was shown standing unaidthe employer. Although an estimated 87 to ed after her attack. No one called the po94 percent of individuals who experience lice. The media has called her a “fighter.” workplace sexual harassment never file a Words like those are double-sided — dogs formal legal complaint, almost 7,000 sexu- fight; people protect themselves. These al harassment charges were filed with the type of labels also linger dangerously near EEOC in 2016 alone—and women filed 82 stereotypical “sapphire” or “angry Black percent of these charges. The statistics woman” depictions, even though anger confirm that sexual harassment is alive is arguably justified in this situation. Ms. and well across all industries—and women James says she simply felt fear. of color working low-wage jobs are facing “I was scared,” James told ESSENCE the brunt of this abuse,” said Emily Martin, magazine. “I didn’t know what he was goVice President for Education & Workplace ing to do. I didn’t know if he had a gun or Justice at the National Women’s Law Cen- knife.” ter. “We need solutions that ensure safety I feel her pain. As Twitter user Hennessy and dignity at work for everyone.”

Haskin summarizes it, “I’m tired of seeing Amen to that. Ms. James was forced to Black women being abused and disreface much of her attack alone. The pub- spected and left to fend for ourselves.” lic has called for the firing of the store Another post, this one from Atlanmanager. Not only did the boss neglect to ta Black Star reads, “I am sick of seeing respond to the predicament of an endanfootage of men assaulting women (often gered employee, but he also appeared to Black women), and no one does anything allow the attacker to continue to place his about it.

This conditioning contributes to order. the narrative that we are undeserving of I strongly believe if “Becky with the protection and mark my words: it’s reachGood Hair” had been the one yanked into ing a peak and turning into an invitation for a chokehold at the hands of an aggressive our abuse.”

Black man, that brother would have been The roof is on fire. We may not need taken out like yesterday’s trash. Ronald water, but we need immediate protecMcDonald would have kicked the man’s butt with one of his big red shoes. Ham- tive action for Black women. The lives of burglar would have personally escorted these mothers, sisters, daughters, nieces, him to jail and handed him a Happy Meal and wives cannot continue to burn at the hands of assailants. with a prison sentence as his prize.

Shanita Baraka Akintonde is a tenured The law slapped Taylor on the wrist professor in the Communication Departwith two assault charges. ment at Columbia College Chicago. She is Further, Yasmine James may receive also a wife, mother, professional speaker, some recognition, but she will not share podcaster and published author propelled the same level of respect of a real-life by love. Her latest book, The Heart of a Becky, aka Emelia Holden, a 21-year-old Leader, was released in September 2018.

White waitress from Savannah, has al- If you want to be added to her email distriready gotten. Holden was taking orders at bution list, reach out to her today at sakinVinnie Van Go-Go’s in Savannah when a tonde@colum.edu. You can also follow man walked past and touched her bottom. her on Twitter @SHAKINTONDE. Connect Holden, like James, deftly defended her- with her on Linked In www.linkedin.com/ self. Her actions were captured on camera in/shanitaakintonde too. Footage soared across the Internet, www.chicagodefender.com

NEGATIVELY!

By Carl West 12 Voices

I think these Works of Words are probably gonna be my most heartfelt and descriptive expression of love and commitment to my people. Remember when I penned an article about us being more mature in our decisions and actions? Well, what I’m gonna lay out will require maturity Carl West at the highest level.

Because the Black community is in need of some real transformation if we’re to advance in unimaginable ways.

By now, we know that Blacks ain’t **__!

We hear that at every intersection...... when people are having water cooler conversations, news personalities and pastors are delivering their sermons and even some of our elite, educated, and so-called professionals and entrepreneurs are talking Black. But the talking they’re doing is harmful and divisive. That’s what I want them to be more mature about.

This is my one and only New Year’s Resolution. In 2019, this is what I demand: If Black folks, collectively, are so bad or unattractive to other Blacks, then leave the community. Be a part of the exodus that’s happening with people leaving this freakin’ city. If you’re gonna live, work and play in the hood, then move heaven and earth to make it better, not worse. Because that’s what you do when screaming out negative narratives about your own people.

Don’t be afraid to call out any one person or group of people who are fraudulent! I endorse that. But don’t hide behind or scapegoat your emotions by grouping the community when trying to make your point. List the names of the ones doing wrong. Every Black person should not be made to feel guilty as though they did the horrible act!

We can point out the wrong that individuals do but let’s not put our community under one umbrella. I’ll not engage in chatter with anyone who starts off: All Black people! If we wanna inspire each other, let us do that, because we can’t transform lives by dogging out Black life. This goes for Black radio talking heads, guest commentators, printed journalists and alike. STOP! We have plenty to be proud of. Let’s showcase our greatness. This should be our new year’s pledge.

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Community Calendar

1/11 Friday Night Jazz Presents Sax Preacher The Quarry Entertainment Center 2423 E. 75th Street 2 Shows 7:15pm and 8:30pm Tickets are $10.00

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Conscious Capitalism Chicago A Celebration of Conscious Business in Chatham Studio Movie Grill 210 W. 87th Street Tickets $30 Tickets available at: consciouscapitalismchicago.org

Northlight Theatre Presents Nina Simone: Four Women Written By: Christina Ham Directed By: Kenneth L. Roberson Northlight Theatre 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie

1/11-1/13 South Side Community Arts Center Presents “Imagining Bronzeville in Color and Sound” A performance art piece directed by Pemon Rami 1/11-7:30pm; 1/12-7:30pm; 1/13-2pm Free-Registration Required Register via Eventbrite

1/12 Free Homebuyer Education Class Marquette Bank 6316 S. Western 9am-1pm To Register call: 773.918.4568

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1/24 1/19 Universal Housing Solutions CDC “Rebuilding Communities One Homeowner at a Time” Second Baptist Church 453 S. 13th Ave, Maywood To Pre-Register: Phyllis Logan 708.612.8548 or ploganuhscdc@gmail. com

Ellementa Women’s Wellness Let’s Talk About Gathering “A Woman’s Guide to Cannabis for the New Year” The Livingroom 2423 W. North Avenue 7pm-9pm Tickets available via Eventbrite

1/25 1/22 McCormick Place Supplier Diversity Fair McCormick Place West 2301 S. Prairie Room W175 10am-2pm Tickets Available via. Eventbrite

UIC Urban Planning and Policy Student Association 9th Annual Urban Innovation Symposium RSVP:http://www.uppsa.org/urban-innovation-symposium

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1/31 2019 Mayoral Candidate Forum on Education Co-Hosted By: UIC Student Advocacy Coalition, Illinois for Educational Equity, UIC Undergraduate Student Government, The Young Invincibles and Chicago Votes 5:30-8:30pm UIC Forum 725 W. Roosevelt Road

2/1-3/3 All Politics are Local An Exhibition at Jackson Junge Gallery 1389 N. Milwaukee Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat 11-8, Sun 11-7

2/2 Chicago Women Take Action Alliance Mayoral Candidates Forum Chicago Temple 77 W. Washington 1-4pm For tickets, visit chicagowomentakeaction.com

2/15-18 Jack and Jill Winter Escape 2019 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells For Tickets and more information: Jackandjillsscc.com/winterescape THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

CLASSIFIEDS PROPERTY FOR SALE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JUAN HERNANDEZ AKA JUAN M. HERNANDEZ, ROSA A. HERNANDEZ, ONEMAIN FINANCIAL OF ILLINOIS, INC. FKA SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. FKA AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 18 CH 05640 2452 W. 46TH PL. CHICAGO, IL 60632 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 19, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2452 W. 46TH PL., CHICAGO, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19-01-426-068-0000 fka 19-01-426-068.

The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments.

The judgment amount was $132,006.72.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 644944974.

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

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 644944974 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 18 CH 05640 TJSC#: 38-8918 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-AR4, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR4 Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL MCMILLAN, RHONDA MCMILLAN, MELVIN STEWART, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendants 16 CH 014318 631 E. GROVELAND PARK CHICAGO, IL 60616 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 26, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 4, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 631 E. GROVELAND PARK, CHICAGO, IL 60616 Property Index No. 17-34-219-037-0000.

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 the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-13190.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-13190 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 014318 TJSC#: 38-9840 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.SANDRA D YOUNG A/K/A SANDRA YOUNG, GRANITE PARTNERS FOR OAKWOOD BOULEVARD, LLC, THE ARCHES COURTYARD TOWNHOMES D HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 09958 824 EAST 38TH PLACE #D3-105 Chicago, IL 60653 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 824 EAST 38TH PLACE #D3-105, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Index No. 17-35-109-011-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story home with four or more units with a detached car garage.

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 251543.

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 251543 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 09958 TJSC#: 38-9114

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2005-HE3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE3 Plaintiff, -v.SEFERINO BOYZO, ROSALVA BOYZO, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendants 17 CH 6838 4832 SOUTH THROOP STREET Chicago, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4832 SOUTH THROOP STREET, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-08-113-039-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $144,222.39.

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 the 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 mortgaagee 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) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 17-083047.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-083047 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 6838 TJSC#: 38-9706 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DORLA J. ALLEN AKA DORLA ALLEN, 5514 SOUTH CORNELL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 18 CH 2626 5520 SOUTH CORNELL AVENUE, UNIT 1S 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 December 6, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 16, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5520 SOUTH CORNELL AVENUE, UNIT 1S, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-13-100-015-1016.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $26,384.17.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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, 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 & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F18020166.

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 & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F18020166 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 18 CH 2626 TJSC#: 38-9566 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.TAYDE HERNANDEZ A/K/A TAYDE GARCIA Defendants 17 CH 06877 5323 SOUTH HOMAN AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60632 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 31, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5323 SOUTH HOMAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19-11-415-008-0000.

The real estate is improved with a red brick, two story single family home with a detached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the 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 mortgaagee 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.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 262398.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262398 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 06877 TJSC#: 38-8687 I3107859

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PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC.; Plaintiff, vs.

LYNDA WILLIAMS-MCSWINE; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; Defendants, 18 CH 2486 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 14, 2019 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. 20-03-308-023-0000.

Commonly known as 4434 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

18-033343 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3108803

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR GREEN TREE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-HE-1 BY DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, AS SERVICER WITH DELEGATED AUTHORITY FOR THE TRUSTEE. Plaintiff, -v.JOYCE M LOUDEN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 09848 850 EAST 87TH PLACE 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 July 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 6, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 850 EAST 87TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-02-100-040.

The real estate is improved with a red brick, one story single family home with no garage.

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 262158.

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262158 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 09848 TJSC#: 38-9950

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Plaintiff, -v.QUEENIS COLEMAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 6232 7923 SOUTH GREENWOOD AVENUE Chicago, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 2, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 28, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7923 SOUTH GREENWOOD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-35-106-057-0000.

The real estate is improved with a townhouse.

The judgment amount was $15,742.85.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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, 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 & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F18050028.

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 & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F18050028 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 18 CH 6232 TJSC#: 38-8038 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST B Plaintiff, -v.ELIJAH FREDERICK, JR., ALICIA D. FREDERICK, TCF NATIONAL BANK SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO STANDARD FEDERAL BANK FOR SAVINGS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 848 13150 SOUTH RHODES AVENUE Chicago, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 19, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 20, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13150 SOUTH RHODES AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-34-108-011.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $51,586.31.

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 the 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: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 357-1125 Please refer calls to the sales department Please refer to file number 17-02849.

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.

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 357-1125 E-Mail: pleadings@nevellaw.com Attorney File No. 17-02849 Attorney Code. 18837 Case Number: 18 CH 848 TJSC#: 38-9177 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.

This letter is to notify that on January 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at 83rd & Halsted Self Storage, Inc., located at 8316 S. Birkhoff Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

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The RTA has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR Part 26, applicable to all its contracts regardless of funding source. The RTA strongly encourages vendors to make good faith efforts to utilize DBEs as subconsultants, subcontractors, suppliers or joint venture partners on this project. A listing of certified DBEs providing relevant services or commodities can be accessed at the Illinois Department of Transportation website www.dot.state.il.us/ ucp/html Procurement Contact: Annisha Whittaker Procurement Specialist whittakera@rtachicago.org Proposal Due Date and Time: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 11:00AM, CST Pre-Proposal Conference Date and Time: Wednesday, January 23,

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This letter is to notify that on January 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at South Shore Self Storage, Inc., located at 7843 S. Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. 216 Cherita Harley 2. 542 China Robinson 3. 206 Ronald Dennis 4. 544 Komi Ameti 5. 643 Kiesha Williams 6. 546 Sholomo Israel 7. 231 Rashaunda Sanders This letter is to notify that on January 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Hyde Park Self Storage, Inc., located at 5155 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. V417 Brittinae Davis 2. 203C Roland Williams 3. 413A James Hendricks 4. 543 Barbara Goodman 5. 3 Nichole K. Allen 6. 210A Chioma Onyenso 7. 463 James Hendricks 8. 546 Darcy A. Jordan This letter is to notify that on January 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Aaron Bros. Self-Storage, Inc., located at 4034 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

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The RTA invites Respondents to submit an electronic proposal for the above described solicitation number. Respondents shall upload all documents as described in the RFP via the RTA Procurement Portal at: https://rtachicago.procureware.com/. Proposals must be received and electronically time-stamped no later than the date and time listed in the solicitation. Proposals are received, but not publicly opened.

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.

Registration Number: Y180002000 on the December 27, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of IMAGE AND MODELING with the business located at 8137 S. PRAIRIE ST., CHICAGO, IL 60619-4807.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: AIDA GIBSON, Complete Address: 8137 S. PRAIRIE ST., CHICAGO, IL 60619-4807, USA

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.NIKOLAOS PAPADAKIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 04707 7536 SOUTH MARYLAND AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 29, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 30, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7536 SOUTH MARYLAND AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-26-300-034-0000.

The real estate is improved with a tan aluminum siding, two story multi unit home with a detached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the 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 mortgaagee 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.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 266411.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 266411 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 04707 TJSC#: 38-8574

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.WANDA KOZINA AKA WANA SADKOWSKA, TADEUSZ KOZINA AKA TADEUSZ R KOZINA AKA TED R. KOZINA Defendants 18 CH 6180 10910 SOUTH GREEN BAY AVENUE Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 6, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10910 SOUTH GREEN BAY AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-18-217-066-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $234,398.05.

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 the 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 & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F18040196.

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 & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F18040196 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 18 CH 6180 TJSC#: 38-8846 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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Interment: Mount Glenwood Memory Gardens, Glenwood, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com HARRIS Deseree Harris........….. Wake was held: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Friday, January 4, 2019; @ Straford Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church, 500 West 119th Street.

Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com DAVIS Helen Davis......….. Visitation was held: Friday, January 4, 2019; 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cremation.

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

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com HUNTER Jonathan Hunter........….. Wake was held: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Saturday, January 5, 2019; @ New Friendship M. B. Church, 6320 West 139th Street. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com CHANCELLOR Bertha Chancellor........….. Wake was held: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Saturday, January 5, 2019; @ Mount Eagle Baptist Church, 4559 South Saint Lawrence Avenue. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois, Illinois.

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- 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service was held: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com MURPH Michelline Murph.......….. Wake will be held: Thursday, January 10, 2019; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Beth Eden Baptist Church, 11121 South Loomis Street. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Cremation. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com HUDSON Levy Hudson.......….. Wake will be held: Saturday, January 5, 2019; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Saint Agatha Catholic Church, 3147 West Douglas Boulevard. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Washington Memory Gardens, Homewood, Illinois.

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Friday, January 4, 2018; @ Greater Mountain of Hope, 5716 S. Ashland; Interment. Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 LEWIS Rev. Ernest Lewis. ….. Funeral was held: Saturday, January 5, 2019; @ Southside Worship Center, 7724 S. Racine; Interment. Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 HADLEY Sandra S. Hadley. ….. Funeral was held: Saturday, January 5, 2019; @ New Bethlehem #4 MBC, 8850 S. Cottage Gr., Interment. Cedar Park Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 HAMILTON Doretha Hamilton. ….. Funeral was held: Saturday, January 5, 2019; @ Greater Mountain of Hope, 5716 S. Ashland Ave., Interment. Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 DUNSON Rev. Obie T. Dunson. ….. Funeral was held: Sunday, January 6, 2019; @ New Pasadena MBC, 11300 S. Indiana Ave., Interment. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

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