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CITY NEWS The Fund Opens Grant Application Process The Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities (the Fund) recently opened its grant application period, calling for proposals from organizations to develop programming in one or more of 19 prioritized Chicago communities.

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Rosalie Gray Dies at 92 Rosalie Gray, known affectionately as “Mama-Dear” to her immediate and extended family, passed away on March 11, 2018, at 92. Rosalie was born in Emelle, Ala., to the union of her late parents, Amos and Mollie Moore. She was the fifth of six children and the youngest daughter.

Rosalie was the Matriarch of her family and married to Odell Gray for more than 52 years before he preceded her in death. She was mother to four children including her daughter Rosemary Jackson, who recently preceded her in death on February 7, 2018. Rosalie’s life’s work after moving to Chicago in the early 1940s was in the service industry. She worked as a Domestic Housekeeper at Oak Park Arms and in private homes before she retired from Hines Veterans Administration after 50 years as a food service preparer.

Her greatest work outside of family was in the church. Rosalie was a beloved Mother of the Church at Bethlehem Healing Temple in Chicago where she served in various capacities for over 60 years. Mother Gray is survived by daughters Carrie Murphy, Erma Gray Davis (Dan), who were her caregivers for over 10 years, son Calvin Gray (Ruth), Son-in-law Donald Jackson; Brother Johnnie B. Moore; six grandchildren: Michael Murphy (Ellen), Michele Murphy, Rhonda Jackson Sams (Ray), Baba Dainja, Pierre Murphy and Chantel Gray; six great grandchildren; one great-great grandson, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and her church family. www.chicagodefender.com

Attorney James Montgomery Sr. to Discuss New Book on Race, Law and Justice James D. Montgomery Sr., one of the nation’s premier criminal and civil attorneys, will be the featured speaker during the 2018 Nation Studies series presented by Third World Press Foundation (TWPF) and the Institute of Positive Education (IPE). As part of his presentation, Montgomery will read from his recently published authorized biography “Full Circle: Race, Law & Justice— Inside my Life,” coauthored by Walter M. Perkins and Michelle Thompson and published by TWPF. Montgomery served as first Corporation Council for Chicago’s first Black mayor, Harold Washington, and was the principal and licensee for Johnny Cochran’s national law firm. He also won the civil trial for the family of slain Black Panther Fred Hampton.

The book is set against the racialized backdrop of Chicago and America over the last 60 years. In process since May 2015, the title resulted from the realizations that many issues faced by the Black community decades ago remain problems today: police brutality, economic discrimination, educational inequality, and unfair housing practices, among others. The book shares one man’s journey to realize the American Dream and the hell he went through to get there.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 24, at IPE/Betty Shabazz Academy, 7825 S. Ellis Ave, from 3-5 p.m. A book signing will follow. The event is free and open to the public.

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The Faces of Cryptocurrency Trading in Chicago

A group of African American cryptocurrency traders pause for a picture after completing their January group meeting; (top row, l-r): Sundiata Obike, Jilea Hemmings, Arielle Butler, Hollis Washington, Robin Steele - James; (bottom row (l-r)): Augusta Cotton and E. Toi Mitchell

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer For a group of African Americans on Chicago’s South Side, what started as a casual meet-up of like-minded individuals interested in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and everything in between has evolved into a makeshift family hoping to guide each other to generational wealth.

Jilea Hemmings, who brought a group of cryptocurrency traders together, said she was first introduced to cryptocurrency by her father in November 2017. She decided to host events to entice interested persons who craved more information about the various cryptocurrencies available.

“I started this group because I was looking for like-minded folks in the community who had an interest in crypto or were new to crypto and wanted to learn more and share our ideas and grow together,” said Hemmings.

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According to Blockgeeks.com, cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency that has no intrinsic value, no physical form, and its supply is not determined by a centralized bank. ed a multi-generational group of cryptocurrency enthusiasts eager to share ideas, experiences, and advice. The group has been in existence less than seven months.

Currently, each member invests their own personal resources into their cryptocurrency of choice.

In the future the group may draw their resources together for a collective fund for trading, according to Hemmings.

“Everyone in the group contributes and offers different insight and prospective, and we just want to make sure the people who continue to join the group have the same mindset and are looking at generational wealth as their goal,” said Hemmings.

But what exactly is cryptocurrency/blockchain? According to Blockgeeks.com, cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency that has

no intrinsic value, no physical form, and its supply is not determined by a centralized bank. Blockchain is a decentralized digital database that records transactions where value is exchanged and its receipts can be seen and verified within the network. The transactions are recorded in chronological order thus building upon each other, which gives blockchain its name.

The Defender was invited to attend one of Hemmings’ group’s meeting in January. The group typically gathers together in the high rise Hyde Park apartment of one of their members to discuss trends, share a meal, and enjoy one another’s company. During this particular visit, the meeting was broadcasted on Facebook Live to the Facebook group “Black Crypto Investing,” which falls under the umbrella of the “Financial Juneteenth www.chicagodefender.com

Black Crypto Investing Community” Facebook page which is linked to Dr. Boyce Watkins. Dr. Watkins did not respond to the Defender’s email request for an interview before publishing. The recording of the meeting to the Black Crypto Investing group received more than 10,000 views since it was posted.

The Black Crypto Investing group has more than 61,000 members to date.

Robin Steele-James, who had been invested in cryptocurrency prior to joining the group, was looking for a new way to find revenue.

“Just like a lot of people I heard about Bitcoin and wanted to know how I could get into it,” said Steele-James.

Hollis Washington, a member of the group who has been involved with cryptocurrency less

than a year, said he made $55,000 on one of his first trades. Unfortunately, those gains did not last for long. “[By] not taking the advice of the group that $55,000 turned into $1,000 really quick, so I’m really glad to be around a bunch of people who are concerned with my financial health, their financial health, and really coming together to make some changes to impact our lives and the members of our families,” said Washington.

While Washington retold the details of his ill-fated decision, the jovial mood in the room was similar to that of a relative retelling an embarrassing story of theirs for the hundredth time at a family reunion. Arielle Butler, a member of the group, who Washington warmly refers to as his little sister, playfully ribbed him saying, “I’m the youngest so I don’t have all that fear that Hollis has...they don’t listen to me.”

Washington’s comments continued on page 4

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“I do think cryptocurrency is going to be very transformative in terms of giving banking like services to hundreds of millions and even billions of people who don’t have access to it all over the world.”

Phil Gomes, director of communications at the Chicago Blockchain Center (CBC)

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following the laughter strikes a hard note with most neophyte cryptocurrency traders. The group members all nodded in agreement.

“We are learning; please do not take anything we are saying as expert advice,” he said. “We’re just regular people making our way through crypto. We’ve made mistakes.”

The group identified these lessons so far for prospective cryptocurrency enthusiasts/traders: Lessons •Buy low/Sell high •Look at 24 hour high/low •Use non-traditional times for selling/buying •Take your profits •Don’t be afraid to reposition Tools •Find a partner •Coin stats, coin market stats Despite the impressive number of members in The Black Crypto 4 March 21 - 27, 2018

Investing group, historically (to use the term loosely) African Americans are less likely to be aware of cryptocurrency compared to Caucasians and Hispanics, according to a Jan. 2015 report by The Atlantic entitled, “Why Are So Few Black People Using Bitcoin?”

The article referenced a study conducted by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the Massachusetts Division of Banks made in May 2014. However, with stories like that of rapper 50 Cent claiming to have unknowingly made millions from cryptocurrency (and then later denying it), we will more than likely see the trading of cryptocurrency within the Black community rise over time.

In an effort to gain a greater insight into blockchain/cryptocurrency, the Defender spoke with Phil Gomes, director of communications at the Chicago Blockchain Center (CBC) about the entire industry. Launched in June 2017 the CBC intends to maximize the potential of local blockchain-based

tech. CBC has created a space for guest speakers, workshops, hackathons meetups among other additional services to partners. The CBC office is located in downtown Chicago at 20 W. Kinzie St. Gomes offered an anecdote he heard from the founder of the CBC, Matthew Roszak, as he described the early days of learning how to use Bitcoin. “[Using Bitcoin is like] filleting your own blowfish because if you nix the wrong gland, the whole thing is spoiled with blowfish poison. [Roszak’s] recommendation is lock yourself in your room and read for a weekend,” said Gomes.

“I do think cryptocurrency is going to be very transformative in terms of giving banking like services to hundreds of millions and even billions of people who don’t have access to it all over the world.”

Gomes acknowledged how discouraging it must be for some to learn about the high price tag of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies www.chicagodefender.com

may have, but he asserted that should not be seen as a barrier to entry, saying a Bitcoin can be subdivided many, many times over. He suggested people should download a free app and get started.

“People shouldn’t be sitting around thinking that they can’t get into it,” said Gomes. “Once you’re holding Bitcoin or whatever crypto, then you start exploring what can be done with it.”

The future possibilities for owners of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies can be staggering.

“Right now it’s not at a point where you can go to a coffee shop and pay with Bitcoin, you’re better off using regular payment mechanisms or something like that, but you can imagine scenarios where you would want to say ‘hey, let’s transact in this currency’,” said Gomes. “If you’ve got a willing buyer or a willing seller and agreed upon exchange medium, then you have the beginning of an economy.”

The CBCs founding partners include: •Blockchain Education Network, a global network of universities innovating with blockchain technology •Blog, a leading enterprise blockchain software company.

•Chamber of Digital Commerce, the world’s leading trade association representing the blockchain industry •CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace •DRW, a Chicago-based principal trading firm and venture capital investor •FinTEx Chicago, a financial technology trade association State of Illinois Blockchain Initiative, a comprehensive blockchain technology initiative of The State of Illinois To learn more about the Chicago Blockchain Center, visit http:// chicagoblockchain.org/index.html.

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Robin Kelly Speaks Out on Gun Violence and More

By Kerris Guinn Defender Contributing Writer U.S. Representative Robin Kelly never planned on becoming an elected official, she just knew that she always wanted to give back to her community.

After completing her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Bradley University and her master’s degree in Counseling, Kelly began dedicating herself to community-oriented work.

She served as a director for multiple institutions including a nursery, youth shelter, and minority student services for her alma mater, Bradley University.

Kelly focused on making a difference in people’s lives on a local level until a gentleman suggested that she run for State Representative in 2002. She decided to take his advice and successfully garnered a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives.

“I guess you can say that the rest is history,” said U.S Rep. Kelly when referring to what inspired her to become involved in politics.

Although initially facing the adversity of not getting elected for Illinois State Treasurer, a position that seemed like a good fit

after serving as Chief of Staff for Alexi Giannoulias for three years, Kelly’s political aspirations were undeterred; she ran and successfully served as the Cook County Chief administrative officer for two years before getting elected as the Illinois 2nd Congressional District Representative for the U.S House.

As a congresswoman, Kelly has been working to create bills that address and create tangible reform for issues such as gun violence and affordable education.

Kelly has been working to stop gun violence and create a standardized law that could be applicable across the United States.

“Some states have very, very, lax gun laws and some states have stricter gun laws, but we need to nationalize legislation [to deter] guns being brought from one state to another,” Kelly said. “You can see--New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have similar laws and they are allies and you see less issues with guns.”

Whereas Illinois is currently experiencing an influx of gun crimes as pointed out by the Gun Trace Report of 2017 because it is a state with strict gun laws surrounded by states with decreased regulation.

“That’s why we need national

Robin Kelly laws to help stop that,” said Kelly.

She has created bills such as: The Recognizing Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act (H.R. 5161), which would allow the Surgeon General to submit an annual report to Congress that would detail the effects of gun violence on public health.

Kelly hopes that the report will detail the total of deaths, disabilities, trauma, or economic hardships stemming from gun violence, thus providing the public and policy makers with the tools necessary to have a comprehensive understanding of the impact of gun

violence and spurring informed decisions and increased public safety.

“It’ll help with creating data, and if gun violence is recognized as a crisis or state of emergency, then resources can be redirected to address it,” the congresswoman said.

Developing a Surgeon General warning for guns through the Firearms Safety Act (H.R. 5162) is also on the agenda for Kelly, who pointed out that the warning is available for objects such as cribs, teddy bears and strollers, but not guns.

This regulation would create improved regulation as far as the design of guns and ammunition, which would promote safety and decrease accidental deaths caused by guns.

Moreover, Kelly wants to take precautions to keep guns out of the hands of the violent and mentally ill by enacting The Keeping Guns from High Risk Individuals Act (H.R. 5163). This bill would prohibit firearm ownership for dangerous individuals, including stalkers and those guilty of violent crimes on a national level.

But, Kelly pointed out: “Nothing will stop everything-- some people say ‘that wouldn’t help this, that wouldn’t help that, but we have to

take the first steps.”

“We’ve done absolutely nothing [on a national level] to keep guns from high risk individuals so many people have lost their lives or have been maimed because people have gotten out of jail and purchased guns easily,” Kelly said.

“There has been no progress, I’ve been there five years and they have not bought one gun violence prevention bill to the floor and that’s why we have to change who’s in Congress because The Speaker will not bring a bill to the floor for gun safety.”

Kelly is also working to try to decrease interest rates on loans to make education more accessible and affordable to future college students. She said she also encourages people to save money throughout the years to take on the burden of tuition fees.

Kelly’s advice to anyone looking to get involved in politics is to get involved with local government, even if it’s something small.

“The library board, the municipal school board, state rep.

There’s a lot of different positions that people can look at, not just Congress... Because local government is where the rubber meets the road frankly…There’s many ways to get your feet wet.”

COMMUNITY Near West Side Youth Educate Community on Cost Saving Energy Opportunities On Chicago’s Near West Side, over one hundred students at Galileo Scholastic Academy recently taught their neighbors about the importance of renewable energy resources and the resulting environmental impacts.

At the Energizing Student Potential (ESP) Energy Fair, students led hands-on demonstrations and explained complex conservation initiatives to help hundreds of community members visualize a more sustainable future.

“I think solar energy is the most important renewable resource,” said Jalien Baker, an 8th grader and emerging energy expert. “It’s safe and sustainable and allows us to avoid burning fuel when using cars and other equipment. Today we’re using a powerful lightbulb to replicate the sun to generate power in our solar oven. We’re using aluminum to trap the heat from the light in a dark box that is heating and cooking our food for us.”

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Supported by the Exelon Foundation, Galileo’s eighth grade students have become local energy experts as they have worked to master energy-focused STEM curriculum through the ESP program.

“Today is a demonstration of how empowering this education has been for my students,” said Bryan Lopez, a science teacher and Energizing Student Potential coordinator at Galileo Scholastic Academy. “My students are exploring extraordinary topics from demonstrating the use of solar power to a campus-wide energy audit that has identified real cost-saving solutions at Galileo.”

ESP is designed to empower teachers in the classroom with the support and resources they need to help students explore energy-related STEM curriculum and careers. Galileo Scholastic Academy students have tested wind turbines, conducted energy audits, explored clean energy alternatives,

and experimented with cost-saving tools, such as LED lighting and smart meters.

“We’ve discovered that a lot of renewable energy resources are safer for our environment,” said Mion Fuije, an 8th grader at Galileo Scholastic Academy. “From solar panels to wind and hydro turbines, these alternatives are important because they won’t run out and it’s a sustainable model for the future.”

Supported by the largest clean electricity producer in the country, Exelon, and other major energy providers, ESP directly impacted more than 38,000 students and nearly 300 teachers in Illinois, the District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania during the 2016-2017 academic year. Galileo Scholastic Academy was one of 110 Illinois schools to utilize ESP last year; in the 2017-2018 academic year, the program has expanded to 40 additional schools statewide. www.chicagodefender.com

Nylah Saldana (left), Jalien Baker (center) and Mion Fuije (right) are 8th graders at Galileo Scholastic Academy who learned how to build a solar oven with Energizing Student Potential curriculum and resources powered by Exelon. Photo by Exelon Foundation March 21 - 27, 2018 5

BUSINESS The Black Community and American Energy Policy Black Consumers, Businesses Must Lead American Energy Policy Talks, Experts Say

By Freddie Allen Editor-In-Chief, NNPA Newswire

James Jay Bailey, RCIE President-CEO. Photo by Cliff Robinson

James Bailey Named Russell Center’s President and CEO The Russell Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RCIE) recently announced the hiring of James “Jay” Bailey as its President and CEO, effective March 2018.

Bailey joins RCIE with more than a decade of senior leadership experience in the non-profit and economic empowerment space. Most recently, Bailey founded one of the nation’s most innovative private equity firms, Greenwood Archer – dedicated to reimagining the way America’s most under-served communities leverage assets, establish wealth, strengthen infrastructure and create jobs.

Before Greenwood Archer, Bailey served as CEO for the Southeastern Region of Operation HOPE, a global nonprofit organization focused on financial literacy.

Under his leadership, Operation HOPE’s southeastern region grew from a single person operation in 2007, to nineteen offices by 2015, helping more than 160,000 youth, adults, and families start businesses, buy homes, raise credit scores and increase their financial dignity.

“Growing up in Atlanta, Herman Russell was one of my greatest heroes,” said Bailey. “I am honored to have this opportunity to build on his incredible legacy, paving the way for the next generation of doers, innovators and job creators.

Much more than another accelerator or incubator, we want RCIE to become the epicenter of economic advancement and entrepreneurship for underrepresented com6 March 21 - 27, 2018

James Jay Bailey Photo by Cliff Robinson munities across the country, and it’s so fitting that it will evolve in the former H.J. Russell & Company headquarters at 504 Fair Street on Atlanta’s Westside.”

Bailey has a proven track record of success. Recognized by three U.S. Presidents for his leadership and community efforts, Bailey was one of eight Americans honored at the White House in 2012 as a “Champion of Change: Following in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” He was also named to both the Atlanta Business Chronicle and Georgia Trend magazine’s “40 Under 40 Best and Brightest Leaders of the Future.” Bailey is a graduate of Leadership Atlanta,

Leadership Georgia and the ARC Regional Leadership Institute.

“We are excited about Jay’s addition to the Russell Family. He brings the experience, passion and energy we believe necessary to lead the Russell Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship from concept to reality,” said Jerome Russell, President of H.J. Russell & Company and Chairman of the RCIE Board. “The Russell Center will be a game changer for entrepreneurs… connecting the next generation of revolutionary entrepreneurs to the tools and relationships needed to turn dreams into reality.” www.chicagodefender.com

As the debate continues over the future of energy in the U.S. and around the world, industry insiders say that now is the time for African American consumers and businesses to step up and help shape America’s energy policy.

The country’s demographics are changing. According to the Census Bureau, the U.S. population, as a whole, is expected to become majority-minority in 2044.

“The minority population is projected to rise to 56 percent of the total in 2060, compared with 38 percent in 2014,” the Census Bureau reported.

Forward-thinking industry leaders have taken notice and are working to recruit and train an increasingly diverse labor force.

According to the American Petroleum Institute’s “State of American Energy 2018” report, as the baby boomers retire and the oil and natural gas industry expands, job opportunities in the industry will continue to grow over the next couple of decades, requiring more workers. Researchers project that nearly 1.9 million new job opportunities will be available in the industry by 2035.

“According to an IHS study, women and minorities will account for hundreds of thousands of those openings—more than 700,000 African Americans and Hispanics and 290,000 women through 2035,” the report said.

During an interview with the NNPA Newswire, Jack Gerard, the president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, said that the oil and natural gas industry is working to broaden its base in the Black community and increase awareness about the high-paying job opportunities in the industry.

Tracey Woods, the vice president of operations at the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), a Black think tank focused on energy policies, regulations, emerging technologies, and environmental issues, said that it’s

important for potential employees and entrepreneurs, that are interested in getting into the oil and natural gas industry, to understand policy.

AABE’s founder, Clarke Watson, understood how critical it was for Blacks to not only understand energy policy, but to also be involved in the planning and implementation of America’s policies.

According to Watson’s biography on AABE’s website, “Watson worked in the energy industry for decades, eventually starting his own consulting firm. He founded the American Association of Blacks in Energy in 1977 after hearing of a meeting of energy policymakers that had been called by then President Jimmy Carter.

No minorities were on the original guest list.”

The group’s mission continues today, because energy policies set today can have lasting socioeconomic effects for generations.

And when it comes to policies about access to STEM education and investment capital, those economic effects could mean higher wages in the oil and natural gas industry for Black workers and increased business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Woods said that Black energy experts and industry leaders have to talk to people about President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan and what it means for the Black community.

Trump’s infrastructure plan commits “$200 billion in federal funding over 10 years to stimulate state and local spending and private investment,” NPR reported.

“Half of the funding, $100 billion, would be used as incentives to entice cities, counties and states to raise at least 80 percent of the infrastructure costs themselves.”

The article continued: “That’s a departure from the way many projects are funded now. Funding for federal-aid highways, including interstates, is usually allocated in an 80-20 federal-state split. So, President Trump’s plan would flip that funding burden.”

Shortly before the president’s infrastructure plan went public, the Senate Democrats released a “Jobs and Infrastructure Plan” that promised a “historic $1 trillion federal investment to modernize our crumbling infrastructure and create more than 15 million good-paying jobs that American families desperately need.”

Woods said that when the Black Press informs the community, Black voters can hold legislators and policymakers accountable.

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BUSINESS

IRS Problems Can Ruin Your Life

By Constant W. Watson, III Defender Guest Writer IRS problems have a way of ruining all aspects of your life. And as time goes by, the IRS adds salt to your wounds by adding penalties to what you already owe. It’s like the meter in a taxi cab: the counter keeps going adding more and more charges to that IRS debt—even when you are standing still. Many times, the penalties and interest end up adding up to more than what you actually owe the IRS. However, understanding the relentless measures the IRS takes to collect penalties—and having the right experts on your side—can help you avoid the traps that can drastically impact the way you and 8 March 21 - 27, 2018

your family live.

You may be asking yourself, “if I can’t afford to pay my taxes, why do they keep adding penalties?”

The IRS doesn’t like being ignored, so this is one way they get your attention. They want to be sure you know they are not going away, and the ongoing letters can often haunt you. If you don’t respond to them, the penalties will continue to add up. Penalties are only the beginning of what they can do to your life.

The IRS can have a lot of power over you and can do a lot to make your life miserable. They can freeze your bank accounts and seize all the money you have in them. They also can garnish your wages, taking as much as 75 percent of your

net paycheck. Can you live off of 25 percent of your net pay? The IRS thinks and expects you can.

Besides slapping bank levies and wage garnishments on you, they can put a lien on your house, making it nearly impossible to borrow against it to pay the IRS off. And if you sell your house, the IRS gets their money first from any equity there is. Federal tax liens can prevent you from borrowing any money—except from those highcharging payday loan stores. An IRS lien makes it harder to rent an apartment, get a car, and obtain any kind of credit. It can even jeopardize your job. And believe it or not, the IRS has the authority to show up and knock on your door.

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most brutal collection agency on the planet.

To put it simply, the government wants its money, and they want it now. They are the only creditor in the world that doesn’t need a court order to take your “stuff.”

And they have a lot of leverage to do whatever they want. They can even take your personal property, including your car, real estate, motorcycles, jet skis, snowmobiles, boats, jewelry, IRAs, 401Ks, and the list goes on. If you owe them— they will collect. And they are not going to go away.

So how do you solve the problem? The only professionals who can represent you before the IRS are attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents. That’s it. However, you

shouldn’t just go to anyone to handle your IRS tax problem. It makes sense to go to a specialist in tax resolution to handle your IRS difficulties. Remember, that for every tax problem, there is a solution.

Constant W. Watson III, CPA, CTRS, is both a Certified Public Accountant and one of only ten Certified Tax Resolution Specialists in the State of Illinois certified by the ASTPS. Watson has more than 30 years of income tax and accounting experience. You can hear his radio program, “Watson On Taxes,” every Saturday at 10 a.m. by tuning in to AM 1390. For more information, visit WatsonOnTaxes.com or call (708) 2069900.

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Women’s History Tour Spotlights Contributions

By Charles Preston Defender Contributing Writer It’s not difficult to surmise that the innumerable contributions Black women have made to Black people and to the world will never receive its just recognition. Historically, sexism and racism have caused our nation’s history books and educational institutions to overlook dynamic Black women who have spent their life’s work improving their respective communities.

But two women on Chicago’s South Side are doing their part to lift up the historic work of Black women. On Sunday, March 18, Mariame Kaba and Essence McDowell reinvigorated life into the narratives of the city’s historic Black women by providing a tour of Chicago’s South Side that centered around Black women history makers. Kaba and McDowell, both who are educators, activists, and organizers, have created a project entitled “Lifting as they Climbed: Mapping a History of Black Women on Chicago’s South Side.”

On this rare sunny Sunday in March, Kaba and McDowell served as tour guides and historians to a gathering of approximately 50 people. The group––diverse and predominantly women––consisted of notable Chicagoans such as Chicago Tribune journalist Lolly Bowean, 49th ward Aldermanic candidate Maria Hadden, and Intersex activist Pidgeon Pagonis.

The tour began once Kaba and McDowell made their arrival on the corner of Harrison and State, at Jones College Prep.

Here Kaba checked attendance and proceeded to give a history lesson on John Jones and Mary Jane Richardson Jones.

The Jones’ were abolitionists who were immersed in the small community of 140 Black people in Chicago at the time. Mary Jones was a Black suffragette who welcomed renowned feminist icons like Susan B. Anthony into her home, and also used the house as a resting place on Chicago’s Underground Railroad.

McDowell then lead the group to Dearborn Station where tourists boarded a bus

to visit the other local sites, but not before Kaba spoke on the importance of Dearborn Station.

Kaba described the deep history of how Dearborn Station acquired the nickname “The Levee.” “The Levee” was known as a vice district that covered a twenty square block span and, according to historian Elizabeth Schlabach, was home to 500 saloons and 500 bordellos housing 3,000 female workers. Black women in this period had limited options for employment. Many were forced into the informal economy selling their services in hairdressing, cooking, and sex. Kaba emphasized how sex work fed homes and aided Black women in their survival of a racist and sexist economy, despite their bodies being valued less than White women.

After boarding the bus, tourists received the colorful and informative “Lifting As They Climbed” guidebook. This book was equipped with a map of important points in the city that tell a story about Black women who have impacted the city’s history. It also provides short biographies for women designated at the mapped points.

The guidebook can be a valuable tool and makes it possible for readers to conduct their own tours in the future.

The gorgeous Quinn Chapel AME Church is what followed Dearborn Station.

Kaba stood happily on the church steps to give a brief but enlightening history of Emma Jane Atkinson and Amanda Jane Berry Smith. To both tour guides’ surprise, a parishioner invited the entire tour inside the church to receive a firsthand experience of what was once a place of refuge for enslaved Africans.

The bus moved further into Bronzeville and stopped at the 3435 S. Indiana Ave, the first home of The Chicago Defender.

Lolly Bowean, journalist for the Chicago Tribune, shared the history of the Defender’s beloved Ethel Payne. Payne worked for the Defender for over 20 years and with a resume covering many international figures, she became known as the “First Lady of the Black Press.” The talk of the

Tour participants look at guidebook as they learn about Black Women’s Contributions.

Defender extended to mention a woman by the name of Zelda Jackson Ormes, one of the first Black syndicated cartoonists.

Other notable places on the tour included: the home of Gwendolyn Brooks, Ida B. Wells-Barnett’s house, Etta Moten’s house, and Lillian Armstrong’s house.

McDowell lectured on the celebrated history of famed artist and educator Margaret Burroughs. Not only did the tourists find out that Burroughs was responsible for the creation of the Du Sable Museum (originating in the basement of her home), but they were granted with the opportunity to walk inside the South Side Community Arts Center––the center that Burroughs played a heavy role in creating for Chicago’s Black community and home to much

of her art.

The labor that Essence McDowell and Mariame Kaba put into this fascinating interactive snapshot of history is more than admirable. McDowell’s guiding work on the handbook made a sublime combination with Kaba’s infinite bank of knowledge of Black history. “Lifting As They Climb” was a superb learning experience that can embolden the pride one has for their city and the phenomenal women who gave it poetry, education, abolition, jazz, but most of all…their life.

Support “Lifting As They Climb” at: www.ChicagoBlackWomenTour.com For more Women’s Month coverage, see stories on pages 15 and 16.

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The City of Fayette, Miss., Apologizes For Black Man’s Death The city of Fayette, Miss., recently presented a resolution ot the family of Samuel Mason Bacon, who was reported to be killed more than 70 years ago by Town Marshall Stanton D. Coleman.

Bacon was arrested when he refused to give up his seat on a bus to a White man. Bacon was traveling from Akron, Ohio, to

Family members at gravesite.

Natchez, Miss. After he was arrested at the next stop in Fayette, Bacon was reportedly killed by Coleman, who was not convicted of a crime.

However, 70 years later, the mayor of the city signed a resolution, saying in part: “I, Londell Eanochs, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fayette, do hearby recog-

nize the injustice done by then Fayette Police Department and to acknowledge and give a formal apology on behalf of the city of Fayette.”

The resolution was presented to Bacon’s family at the 70th memorial anniversary service of Bacon’s death.

Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project Director Margaret Burnham with Fayette Police Captain Dia Grover who presented resolution on behalf Exhibit at Natchez Museum of African American History and of Fayette.

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The Greenbook: The Historical Travel Guide

By Rick and Brenda McCain Let’s Play During the era of Jim Crow laws, when open and often legally prescribed discrimination against non-whites was widespread, New York City mailman Victor Hugo Green published the “Negro Motorist Greenbook” from 19361967. Although inescapable racial discrimination and poverty limited Black car ownership, the emerging African-American middle class bought automobiles as soon as they could; however, they faced a variety of dangers and inconveniences along the road, from refusal of food and lodging to arbitrary arrests. In response, Green wrote his guide to services and places relatively friendly to African-Americans, eventually expanding its coverage from the New York area to much of North America, as well as founding a travel agency.

Calvin A. Ramsey, adapter and co-author of “Ruth and the Green Book,” takes us back in time during the 50s where the Davis family opens their home to Black

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travelers in the South during Jim Crow/segregation and the birth of Civil Rights activism. This poignant story is also an exploration of the influence of Civil Rights on contemporary American issues. The play takes place during a weekend when an African American family is celebrating the arrival of Dr. W.E. B. DuBois for a lecture. However, an unexpected guest arrives who happens to be a Jewish Holocaust survivor, and a chain of events unfolds prompting the realization that racism and anti-Semitism should no longer be overlooked.

Patriarch Dan Davis, played by Henri Watkins, and his wife Barbara Davis, played by Stacie Doublin, prepare for a much-anticipated weekend; however nothing can prepare them for the storm that is headed straight to their safe haven home that “The Green Book” travelers will endure upon their stay.

Daughter Neena Davis (Demetra Drayton) is becoming a woman right before her parents’ eyes but unfortunately they cannot see her as a young adult because they are blinded by helping others along their traveling journey. Neena’s

Pegasus Theatre Chicago, in Association with ShPlel Performing Identity, Present The World Premier The Green Book Adapter and co-author of Ruth and the Green Book: CALVIN A. RAMSEY Director: Ilesa Duncan March 1 – April 1 attention is set on Keith Chenault (Malcolm Banks), a traveling salesman with a faulty contract in place to help African-Americans while traveling. She wants to be seen by him as a woman, so she is ready to look and act the part as his assistant, until her parents finally take notice of her actions.

House guests Captain George Smith (Terence Sims) and his educated wife Jacqueline Smith (Quenna Lene’) stay at the Davis household has come to an end.

George would like to stay to eat breakfast that his wife requested that Barbara cook; but she has now changed her mind so that they

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can get on the road and make it to their next destination safely. Worried that George’s uniform may cause a raucous, she is upset that he will not take it off while they are traveling.

Before the Davis family heads out to their event, Barbara’s sister calls to inform them that she has sent over another house guest; bothered by the timing Barbara hesitantly agrees to let the individual stay. Upon the arrival of Jacob Levinsky (Michael Stock), a Jewish Holocaust survivor, Keith is upset and insists that Levinsky is at the wrong location. The Davis family is shocked that a man who is not African-American is considering lodging at their home.

Nonetheless they agree despite how Keith feels and attends their event leaving him there in the house to get settled in. During Jacob’s time alone with Keith, their conversation strikes up a painful past for Jacob. Keith then realizes their similarities.

During this revelation the storm outside has now crossed over to coming inside of the Davis house

when former house guests George and Jacqueline Smith return because George has been attacked at the gas station that Keith recommended as safe.

Director Ilesa Duncan did an excellent job of showing us the many dangers that African-Americans went through to travel through the South during the Jim Crow era and how “The Green Book” was used as a traveler’s guide to make it to the next safe location.

We highly recommend that you see this phenomenal play at the Pegasus Theatre so that you can experience a part of “The Green Book” history!

The cast of The Green Book includes Malcom Banks (Keith Chenault) Quenna Barrett (Jacqueline Smith) Demetra Drayton (Neena Drayton) Stacie Doublin (Barbara Davis) Terence Sim (Captain George Smith) Michael Stock (Jacob Levinsky) Henri Watkins (Dan Davis)

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ON THE SCENE

Society of Mannequins 2018 Luncheon

Lewis rips the runway.

Lewis in another classy and fabulous outfit.

Seventy-five years ago, the Society of Mannequins parent organization, the Association of Mannequins, was formed as an organization to assist Black women who wanted to break into the fields of fashion and modeling. They chose to draw attention to elegant, well-groomed and accomplished Black women by announcing and publicizing in Chicago’s press those women selected each year as the “Ten Best Dressed Black Women of Chicago.”

The Society of Mannequins was formed in 2000 to continue and expand the vision of the parent company. The Society’s mission is to award scholarships to needy and talented African American students and to recognize and honor impeccably groomed African American Women who serve as exemplary role models and outstanding leaders in their fields and communities.

Women of a certain caliber are chosen and brought together to inspire each other and

the community, to highlight their achievements, and most importantly, to raise scholarship money for students of African American descent.

Each year, the Society pays homage to Women’s History Month with its annual presentation luncheon, living up to its reputation as one of the most anticipated, glamourous affairs of the year.

The Chicago Defender’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Dyanna Knight Lewis, was a 3rd Year Honoree as one of the “Ten Best Dressed African American Women in Chicago.” We salute Dyanna and the other impeccably dressed honorees who show us how to keep it classy— on the outside and the inside. The popular and well-attended event was held at Tuscany Falls Banquets & Events in Mokena, IL. This year’s theme was “Empowering Women Through Fashion.”

The 2018 Best Dressed African American Women

Dyanna Knight Lewis with family and guests

Lee Brown, President, Lewis and Cheryl Marshall Washington, Corresponding Secretary

Like Mother Like Daughter Dyanna Knight Lewis congratulated by daughter, Dior Lewis, Owner of Fashion Privilege Boutique at www.shopfashionprivilege.com

“Tina Turner” and friends perform Photos by Toya Werner-Martin

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By Carolyn Griffin Palmer

Email: cpalmer@chicagodefender.com

Supporting Our Women...and More!

I hope that everyone went to the polls. I usually find that the most vocal people with issues do not vote! I know that the readers of this column are not in that category.

The Society of Mannequins was jam packed! Congratulations to the honorees. More pictures next week.

Mother Josephine Wade and Dr. Lona C. Bibbs will be honoring the appointment of Dr. Janice K. Jackson, Chicago Public Schools, Chief Executive Officer, at “Changing the Landscape of 21st Dr. Janice K. Century EducaJackson tion and Technology” on Friday, March 23, 2018, at 11:45am at Josephine’s Cooking, 436 East 79th Street. Honorary Chairpersons include: Emma Asante, NBC News, Twyler Jenkins, Henrietta Leak, Donyell Forte, Rahshevah Harrell, Dr. Williams and Katherine Harris, Denise Little, Deborah Brown Farmer, Cheryl McNeil Grace, Melody Spann Cooper, Frances Jackson, Dee Dee Osabor, Dr. LaVergne Williams, Wanda Wright, Teyonda Wentz.

Ida’s Legacy featuring guest speaker Hillary Rodham Clinton will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018, from noon -2 p.m. at Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 East North Water St. Tickets are $150.00. For more information, please contact 312-948-9951 or www.idaslegacy.com.

Special apology to Redwood Luxe Bar and Grill co-owners Damien Gibson and Adam Shorter, I misprinted the name of the Bar and Grill in last week’s paper.

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Enjoying the Society of Mannequins fashion show are: Sharon Fairley, Candidate Attorney General; Commissioner Kari Steele; Governing Board Member Carolyn Palmer; 34th Ward Alderman and Honoree Carrie Austin; Olympia Fields Trustee Cassandra Matz; Retired Senator Emil Jones; Judge Freddrenna Lyle. Seated: Marguerite Stams-Jackson; LaCael Palmer-Pratt. Photo by Parthenia Luke

U.S. Congresswoman (2nd District) Robin Kelly presented guest speaker U.S. Congresswoman (13th District of California) with a t-shirt advertising her message to the Delicate Balance attendees, “Stay Woke”! Carolyn Palmer, Trustee Village of Flossmoor Diane Williams, U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California and Tanya Cohn. We all must remember to “Stay Woke!” US Congresswoman Barbara Lee is a dynamic speaker.

It is the political season. I joined Donna Miller at a fundraiser and attended the Democratic Women of the South Suburbs “Turn It Blue” Breakfast Rally at the Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor, IL. The event was held to energize and encourage Democratic voters, candidates and volunteers to get out the Democratic vote. Ameya Pawar, Alderman of Chicago’s 47th Ward, was the keynote speaker. President of the organization is Andrea Watkins and Chair for the event was Sharon Morrissette. www.chicagodefender.com

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NNPA BLACK PRESS WEEK

NNPA Celebrates 191 Years of the Black Press During Black Press Week, members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association gathered in Washington, D.C. for a conference themed “Publishing Truth to Empower.”

Publishers and top editors of the Black newspaper association joined together to empower each other to continue to tell the story of Blacks in America. They also saluted those who have advocated for equal rights for our people.

The conference was on March 14-16. March 16 is a historical day; on this day in 1827, John Russworm and Samuel Cornish founded the Freedon’s Journal, the first Black-owned and operated newspaper.

Former chairperson of the Democratic National Committee and news commentator Donna Brazile spoke at the conference’s closing luncheon session.

Frances Jackson, President and Publisher, Chicago Defender, was mistress of ceremony for the closing session, “State of the Black Press.”

U.S. Senator (CA) Kamala Harris received the NNPA newsmaker of the year award.

Third Baptist Church Pastor Amos C. Brown, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) and James Farmer, a senior consultant with General Motors and advocate for the Black Press, receive 2018 NNPA Torch Awards during Black Press Week.

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Ben Chavis, CEO and President of NNPA, and Dorothy Leavell, Chairman of NNPA, present Brazile with a 2017 Torch Award she was unable to receive at least year’s Black Press Week.

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Women’s History Month: A Salute to Connie Lindsey

By Elle Smith Defender Contributing Writer March is Women’s History Month, and we get the opportunity to run across plenty of powerful women, right in the Chicago area. Connie Lindsey, a native of Milwaukee, Wis., is one of the most amazing women currently gracing the highways and byways of Chicago. Lindsey is a huge advocate of education; she received her BA in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Certificate from the Harvard Business School Executive Education Corporate Social Responsibility Program.

Her education and her general business savvy has afforded her such opportunities as currently holding the title of the Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Global Diversity & Inclusion at Northern Trust in Chicago.

She is the first African-American woman in the history of the firm to be named Executive Vice President, and with such an accomplishment comes much responsibility. Prior to her EVP position, she held a number of leadership roles within the firm including Deputy Business Head in Operations and Technology, Group Head in Northern Trust’s Wealth Management business, Director of Enterprise Relation-

ship Management, and Manager in Trea- she provided guidance in three vital areas— sury Management Consulting and Product policy, fund-raising, and leadership, as well Management. She also holds the Certified as being an integral part of the Girl Scouts Treasury Professional designation. transformation; committed to building and Lindsey attributes much of her success sustaining membership growth and ensurto the lessons she learned from her moth- ing girls received a premier leadership development experience. er, who is no longer physically present. Lindsey said her She continues to work mother taught her resilience, with local Girl Scouts Counself-reliance, and uncondicil-Girl Scouts of Greater tional love--all of which are Chicago and Northwest very important to a progresIndiana, in support of their sive mindset and being able to programs and fundraising efmake those power moves. forts with special emphasis on ensuring girls in underWhat many may or may served communities have not know is that Connie Lindaccess to the Girl Scouts sey is heavily involved with experience. Mrs. Lindsey Girl Scouts of America. She reports that she is a lifebecame a Girl Scout in her Connie Lindsey long Girl Scout, and that this hometown of Milwaukee by has informed her approach joining her church’s troop.

She remained with the Girl Scouts through to leadership, advocacy and community Junior High School as a Cadet. As life and engagement. As a result of her dedicalove would have it, she was recruited to tion to service, she has served on severjoin the National Board of Girl Scouts of al non-profit boards currently, Friends of the USA in 2005 and was elected National Prentice Board at Northwestern Memorial Board President, (the highest-ranking vol- Hospital, Board Chair of Leadership Greatunteer of this 2.7 million-member organi- er Chicago (Fellow); Board Member of the National Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; zation), in 2008 for a three-year term.

She was re-elected to the role of Na- McCormick Theological Seminary (Trust-

ee); Co-Chair of the Obama Foundation Inclusion Council and Board Member of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.

She said one of her most memorable moments with the Girl Scouts was taking girls to meet President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. First Lady Michelle Obama was the Honorary President of Girl Scouts of the USA, as has been the custom of Girl Scouts since the organization’s founding in 1912.

Lindsey hopes that the ladies in the Girl Scouts will remember the Girl Scout Promise and Law, as it will serve them well. She has never forgotten what her troop leader in Milwaukee told her as a young girl, and that was “Connie you matter, and don’t you let anyone tell you that you don’t!

You are not what IS the matter, you matter!” and she proudly tells every young girl she meets: “you matter, be courageous, think boldly and believe you are worthy of achieving your biggest goals and dreams.

You are enough!”

With all of Connie’s accomplishments and service, one might wonder how she has down time. But Lindsey says she enjoys reading and spending quality time with the people she loves in her “spare time.”

tional Board President at the 2011 convention for another three-year term. In this role

Iheartmedia Chicago Names Echo Robinson Director of Marketing and Promotions For Chicago Region iHeartMedia recently announced that dinator before her appointment to ProEcho Robinson has been named Director motions Director in 2001. Robinson is a of Marketing and Promotions for the Chi- graduate of Southern Illinois University at cago Region, effective immediately.

Carbondale.

As Director of Marketing and Promo“I was blessed to have the opportunity tions, Robinson will be responsible for to start my media journey at iHeartMedia managing the planning and execution of Chicago,” said Robinson. “I am grateful marketing, promotion, sales and excited to venture into the partnerships and imaging next phase of my career with campaigns for the region such an amazing company!” that delivers a strong return The iHeartMedia Chion investment for clients cago Region has a strong reaching consumers through cross-platform presence and iHeartMedia’s unmatched includes a number of iconic assets, including on-air, onbrands and franchises — both line, social media, personbroadcast and digital — enalities and live events. She compassing six stations comwill report to Tommy Austin, prised of CHR, AC, Hip Hop Senior Vice President of Proand R&B, New Country and gramming for iHeartMedia’s Contemporary Inspirational Echo Robinson Chicago Region. music formats. iHeartMedia “Echo’s wealth of experihas the leading consumer ence and expertise makes her the perfect reach and influence across multiple platchoice for this position,” said Matt Sca- forms and delivers more live programming rano, President of iHeartMedia’s Chicago than any other media company.

Region. iHeartMedia Chicago owns and opRobinson joined iHeartMedia’s Chica- erates WKSC-FM, WLIT-FM, WEBG-FM, go Region in 1995 and steadily progressed WVAZFM, WGCI-FM and WGRB-AM, and from Intern to Senior Promotions Coor- is part of iHeartMedia.

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From the Archives: Women in Business Whether recognized or not, Black women have long been successful business women--often creating revenue streams from gifts and talents well before “entrepreneur” was a common word. Women have worked hard, served others, and taken care of their families and communities for a very long time. At last, we recognize their hard work and salute their amazing achievements. Take a look at some of the achievers found in the Chicago Defender’s archives.

Women entrepreneurs are honored at an awards luncheon in 1991.

Juretha Boyd (r) was a runner up in the Chloe Woman Search in 1984.

Dorothy McConner joins the board of directors of Chicago Metropolitan Mutual Assurance Company in 1980.

A woman receives an award for her work in 1961.

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Tell ‘Em Why You Mad, Girl!

By Corliss Garner 12 Voices It’s March. We’re in Women’s History Month. Did you celebrate International Women’s Day? The clocks have sprung forward and there is more sun in the days ahead.

So you ask, why are you Corliss Garner mad, girl?

Because I am Black, female and broke.

•The median wealth of a single Black woman is $200 compared to $15,640 for single White women.

•The median earned wages for Black women is $606 a week compared to $740 for White women.

•Compared to 29% of White women, 37% of Black women over the age 65 rely on Social Security for 90% or more of their income. #PressForProgress

Black women often end up at the bottom of most financial and economic indicators. These constant messages of not enough or less than, coupled with systemic barriers, are enough to make you wanna holler. I certainly get frustrated and sometimes, down right angry. But, guess what?

Ain’t-Nobody-Got-Time-Fa-Dat! I acknowledge the feelings, but I can’t stay there long. Pressing for progress means you have to keep it moving! For sure there are many systemic headwinds against us, both historically and present day. But that has never stopped us from pressing for progress.

As Black women, we have seen strong examples of perseverance and leadership from our mothers and grandmothers. It seemed like magic. In fact, I think it was #BlackGirlMagic. They made a way out of no way.

Ladies, let’s follow in the footsteps of our mothers and grandmothers. Take a page from the book of our favorite auntie who swiftly destroys all adversaries with a sharp tongue and a fierce, over-the-spectacle side eye. Now is the time to channel our inner

auntie Maxine Waters by #ReclaimingOurPower as we continue to press for progress. Black, female and broke doesn’t have to be our story. We have the power to define our narrative and lead progress in our communities. There will always be headwinds. However, to quote Dr. Janice Jackson, the new CEO of Chicago Public Schools, “we are built for this.”

Black women are creative, resourceful and above all, resilient.

Imagine the narrative change and positive shifts in financial and economic indicators when we leverage our natural talents to set and accomplish our financial goals, when we prioritize our future financial health over instant gratification, when we are financially proactive rather than reactive, when we bravely call out pay disparity by negotiating equitable salaries, when we band together to support each other in business, when we model stellar fiscal behavior and pass along wisdom to our children and the generations ahead.

We are indeed built for this.

When women are empowered with education, the benefits are felt exponentially throughout their

entire community. Our issues are deep, complex and multi-layered.

However, keep placing one foot in front of the other. Keep pressing for progress as only you can. The road ahead will become clearer.

If you are not sure where to start, join me at the Black Women’s Expo on Saturday, April 7 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL. I will be moderating two panel discussions entitled Fuel Your Potential: Capital Options to Start and Grow Your Business (11am to 12:30pm) and Your Financial Life: From Credit Management to Wealth Management (1pm to 2:30pm). Hear from financial experts, successful entrepreneurs, capital providers and banking professionals as we share tools that will help change the narrative and reclaim our power. Purchase tickets and pre-register for the sessions by visiting http://theblackwomensexpo.com/.

Corliss is a lifelong Chicago West Sider who has a thing for money and has learned from a few mistakes over the years. She is a fierce auntie, passionate about improving community and educating our babies. She happens to be a

Certified Financial Planner TM, has worked a few decades in many areas of banking and views financial literacy as a personal ministry. Join her Facebook page Got My Mind on My Money and My Money on My Mind. Contact her at corliss. garner@cloindustries.com with comments or questions.

DISCLAIMER The topics discussed and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any reader. They are for informational purposes only and are not to be construed or relied upon as pro-bono, paid or any other advice.

The information herein does not offer legal, tax or other advice, and readers are encouraged to discuss their individual financial needs with the appropriate professional advisors. The opinions and thoughts expressed herein are solely those of the Writer and not those of the Writer’s employer(s) or any other affiliations. Writer assumes no liability for any loss or damage resulting from errors or omissions or reliance on or use of the material herein.

The Kingdom Kees of Reborn Identity: The Remake

By Reggie Kee 12 Voices First and foremost, NO – this is not a scoop on the remake of The Bourne Identity franchise!

The title is merely a play on the franchise’s title. To set the stage for this month’s column, I am going to need to Reggie and break down Quiana Kee the movie, though. The basic premise is this: there’s a covert government operation that trains assassins to go on international missions. To be initiated into this program, soldiers are brainwashed with new identities (think Manchurian Candidate).

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himself outside of his name – Jason Bourne – and how to fight for his life. Realizing he can’t continue killing, he hunts down the operatives who run the program to find answers regarding his true identity.

Oh, and since they’re aware that he’s gone maverick on them, they send other assassins to kill him.

Having set the stage, let’s jump right into it. This movie is a great analogy for who you are in God’s Kingdom. I’m sure you’ve heard this old church adage before: “you are both fearfully and wonderfully made in the image and likeness of God.” Just so you know, here’s the source of that statement: Genesis 1:26 and Psalm 139:14.

That may be familiar enough to you, but how many of you know that you were made twice?...

That’s right, I said MADE twice, not born twice! Yes – all Christians are born again; but have you ever thought about it from this angle: we’re born twice because we were made twice? Hear me out.

God desired to make someone in His image and likeness to re-

store order to the earth once satan and his crew were booted out of heaven for going against God’s will. To impart such dominion in who would become His Heavenly ambassador on earth, God had to first make a being that was LIKE Him. God is a Spirit, so when He makes man in His image, He does so BEFORE forming man of the corrupted dust of the ground (see Genesis 2:7)*. God makes man in His image, blesses him, then ends the sixth day. The “second creation”* of man happens on the seventh day in Genesis 2. Spirit comes before flesh as the number 1 comes before the number 2. Believe me, there are crazier, less biblical theories about why there are two creation stories of mankind in Genesis.

One goes like this. The first creation involved some female entity named Lilith who rebelled, causing God to create Eve from Adam’s rib. That Lilith, now a vengeful spirit, goes about trying to steal the souls of babies which is why we sing lullabies; on some ol’ “Bye Felicia!” type stuff (lullaby www.chicagodefender.com

= “Lilith Bye”). Crazy right?

Let me tell you what’s NOT crazy, though. Many of us are running with/from sins. We may not be assassins like Jason Bourne, but sin has caused us to do some pretty messed up stuff… Or maybe we are… since the person that hates another is already a murderer, according to scripture, or perhaps because we use death more than life in the power of our tongue. Either way, one day we wake up from our sinful lifestyle and realize that this is not what we want to be. We go seeking the truth – wanting to believe that we were purposed to be and do better. We go looking for our Creator; all the while, His former soldiers are seeking to steal, kill and destroy us before we get a chance to return to our Source (Abba in Hebrew… Father in English) akin to the agents that hunted Neo as he sought out the Architect of the Matrix.

One of the climactic moments in this Bourne franchise is when Jason’s real name is divulged to him: David Webb. He has a flash-

back to the moment his Bourne identity was created and remembers being told “You are no longer David Webb.” Well, I’m here to tell you – in Christ, you are no longer Jason Bourne. You are no longer a sinner unreconciled to God – belonging to a world separated from God (which is the TRUE definition of death, by the way). In fact, through Christ, God sees you how He originally created you. You were made to be an extension of God. You were made BEFORE sin got a hold of you in the earth.

Your name is kingly in Christ. Your name king is David Webb.

Reggie and Quiana Kee have known each other for over 20 years and were married in 2004.

They were licensed to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in 2015 at the Kingdom Advancement Center in Elgin, Ill., where they currently reside. They have two children and are the co-founders of Ink Well Spoken and Manu Forti Ministries, which serve as the marketplace and faith-based programs for their motivational speaking initiatives.

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Deeply Rooted Dance Theater

MARCH 22

MARCH 24

APRIL 3

APRIL 6-8

APRIL 7

Concert Honoring Black WWI Soldiers Student musicians from Martin Luther King Jr. High School (King College Prep) and the Gerard de Nerval school in Soissons, France, will perform a jazz concert to honor a Chicago-based Black military regiment that served under the French in World War I. Cantigny Park Le Jardin 1s151 Winfield Road Wheaton, IL 7 p.m.

Free (to register, visit: Cantigny. org)

March For Our Lives March for Our Lives Chicago, the student organization dedicated to ending gun violence, will host a rally followed by a march around the park. The Chicago rally coincides with gatherings around the country.

Union Park 1501 W. Randolph St. 11 a.m.

To RSVP, visit: http://bit.ly/2pllRVx

10th Annual Girl Power Luncheon Young Women’s Leadership Charter School of Chicago hosts the luncheon to celebrate our Girls of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow. This year’s luncheon features Leadership Award Honoree Dr. Teresa K. Woodruff.

Hilton Chicago 720 S. Michigan Ave. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

To purchase tickets, visit: ywlcs. org For sponsorships, call Asia Black at (312) 949-9400 x 118 or email: ablack@ywlcs.org

Black Women’s Expo Chicago Celebrate the achievements and aspirations of Black women; includes seminars, celebrity guests, live entertainment, speakers, and consumer exposition featuring more than 500 small businesses and major corporations.

McCormick Place Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

For ticket prices and schedule of events, visit: the blackwomensexpo.com

Family Day The Smart Museum hosts monthly family days featuring hands-on art activities designed to inspire children to think about and respond creatively to art and the world around them.

This month’s activities focus on building, construction and architecture. Learn how to use wooden peg carpentry techniques (inspired by the work of Emmanuel Pratt and Sweetwater Foundation), build a large structure out of sunflower stalks, and play and build with blocks of all sizes.

Free material provided; activities are best for kids ages 4-12 accompanied by an adult.

Smart Museum of Art 5550 S. Greenwood Ave 1-4 p.m.

For more information, visit: smartmuseum.uchicago.edu

MARCH 24 AND 25 Celebrate African American Women Composers of Sacred Music The concert features internationally acclaimed award-winning composer Dr. Margaret Pleasant Douroux, a lecturer, educator and author. The program will honor African American women composers of sacred music, and the Gospel Music According to Chicago (GMAC) Mass Choir will be in concert. Dr. Douroux will conduct a workshop on sacred music on Saturday (3/24) at the church.

Emmanuel Baptist Church 8301 S. Damen Ave. Saturday workshop: 4 p.m.

Sunday concert: 4 p.m.

Both events are free and open to the public.

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MARCH 27 Chicago Dance Month Kickoff Celebration Chicago Dance Month showcases the city’s numerous, vibrant, and diverse opportunities to enjoy dance in Chicago through performances, classes, and special events. The kickoff features free performances by Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Winifred Haun and Dancers, Natya Dance Theatre, Project Bound, and Visceral Studio Company, followed by a VIP reception.

Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Performance free; reception: $25 for general public For more information and a list of Dance Month performances, visit: seechicagodance.com

APRIL 5-8 Women’s Conference Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church hosts its women’s conference 2018: Not I, But Christ (from Galatians 2:20A). Featuring several speakers.

Thurs. and Fri. at 7 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. (ticket donation: $35) Sun. 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

All services held at Monument of Faith Church 2750 W. Columbus Ave. For more information, call (773) 918-0180

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Housing Resource Fair Congressman Bobby Rush hosts a housing resource fair, which is open to all constituents.

Attendees will be able to speak with federal, state and local agencies about the resources available in the community. This fair is for you if: you are struggling to pay your monthly mortgage, facing foreclosure, need down payment assistance to purchase your first home, or any number of housing concerns.

Kroc Center 1250 W. 119th Street 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free

APRIL 21 2nd Annual Mommies and Mixers unDINAIable Events hosts a group of women and mothers of all ages to take a take a break from the everyday stresses of motherhood and womanhood. The event allows women to mix, mingle and make a difference over intimate conversations. The hosts partners with Primo Center for Women and Children and collects diapers and wipes for mothers in need.

DL Loft 3050 N. Lincoln Ave. 1-4 p.m.

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MEMORIES WHEELER Geraldine, nee Robinson, Wheeler, age 96, passed away on March 10, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Hiram II; loving mother of Eileen (Julius) Davenport, Hiram III (Lillie), Gerald (Karen Osswald) and John (Celeste); devoted sister of Gwendolyn Robinson Anderson and Katherine Robinson Hannett; dear grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 4. Family receiving Wednesday, March 21, 2018 9:30 am until the start of her Celebration of Life, 11:00 am at Crerar Memorial Presbyterian Church, 8100 S Calumet Ave, Chicago. Info: www.kennybrothersfuneral.com

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MC DANIEL Lashunn Mc Daniel…..Wake was held: Friday, March 16, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

YANCY Annie Yancy…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Greater Harvest B.C., 5121 S. State Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

BRICE Marcia Brice…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Monument of Faith Church, 2750 West Columbus Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 8466567.

HANKS Jalie Hanks…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Mt. Pisgah, 4601 S. King Dr. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

RICHARDSON Willie Richardson…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Word of Truth, 415 W. 111th Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MC DADE Samuel Mc Dade…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ New Mt. Calvary, 1850 W. 67th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JAMES Lillie James…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

LAWRENCE Clearchie Lawrence…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Indiana Ave. Pentecostal Church, 35th Indiana Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

HENDERSON Leonard Henderson…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

PIERCE Brenda Pierce…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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

GRIFFIN Johnnie Griffin…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Trinity, 4601 S. Princeton Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

HAGLER George Hagler…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ True Vine C O G I C, 400 23rd Ave. Funeral: Sunday, March 18, 2018; 5:00 p.m. –6:00 p.m. @ Holy Temple Cathedral, 15912 Lincoln Interment: Monday, March 19, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LOWE Leacheurn Lowe…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Washington Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JOHNSON Gladys Johnson…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Harvey Memorial Community Church, 8400 S. Maryland Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DOUGLAS Clara Douglas…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer, 6028 S. Champlain Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WHITE Kimberly White…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ New Beginnings, 6620 King Dr. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GOLDEN Frankie Golden…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Mary Magdalene M B Church, 10920 S. Princeton Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BATTIE Christine Battie…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Interment: Cedar Park Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BOYD Robert Boyd…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

FLYNN David Flynn…..Visitation was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ALLEN Jacob Allen…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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ELLIS Charles Ellis…..Wake was held: Sunday, March 18, 2018; 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 4:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.

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

POLK, SR. William Polk, Sr…..Wake was held: Monday, March 19, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Metropolitan Apostolic Community Church, 4100 King Drive Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

COX Barbara Cox…..Wake was held: Monday, March 19, 2018; 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. @ St. Stephens, 3040 W. Washington Funeral: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Interment: Tuesday, March 20, 2018; 11:00 a.m. @ Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CRAFT Samuel Craft…..Wake was held: Monday, March 19, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

FLENON Jeannetter Flenon…..Visitation was held: Monday, March 19, 2018; 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SMITH Willie Smith…..Wake was held: Tuesday, March 20, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CRAVENS Zella Cravens…..Wake was held: Tuesday, March 20, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Trinity United C.O.C., 400 West 95th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

PERRY John Perry…..Wake was held: Tuesday, March 20, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

JACKSON Kelly Jackson…..Wake: Wednesday, March 21, 2018; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

BROWN Terrence Brown…..Wake: Wednesday, March 21, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

CULBERSON Yolanda Culberson…..Wake: Wednesday, March 21, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

DAVIS Daniel Davis…..Wake: Thursday, March 22, 2018; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment: TBD Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LEWIS Willie Lewis…..Wake: Thursday, March 22, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 1:00 p.m.

– 2:30 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 8466567.

HARVEY Elliott Harvey…..Wake: Thursday, March 22, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MILLER James Miller…..Wake: Thursday, March 22, 2018; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 6:00 p.m.

– 7:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 8466567.

PORTER Tommy Porter…..Wake: Friday, March 23, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BARNETT, JR. Edward Barnett, Jr…..Wake: Friday, March 23, 2018; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

MARSHALL Elliott Marshall…..Wake: Friday, March 23, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Bethel Apostolic Church, 2122 W. 79th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROWN Rhonda Brown…..Wake: Friday, March 23, 2018; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ New Christian Joy B.C., 11559 S. State St. Funeral: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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CAIN, SR. Harry Cain, Sr…..Memorial: Saturday, March 24, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DIXON Rowena Dixon…..Wake: Saturday, March 24, 2018; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Salem B.C., 11800 S. Indiana Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SMITH Lawrence Smith…..Wake: Saturday, March 24, 2018; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Third B.C., 9501 S. Ashland Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DAVIS Jasper Davis…..Wake: Saturday, March 24, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WHITE Lottie White…..Wake: Saturday, March 24, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Tabernacle 1 Apostolic Church of God, 7426 S. Drexel Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WASH Bryant Wash…..Wake: Saturday, March 24, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Christ Miracle Healing Temple, 150278 Page Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

LEWIS, SR. James Lewis, Sr…..Memorial: Sunday, March 25, 2018; 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JENKINS, JR. Thomas Jenkins, Jr…..Wake: Sunday, March 25, 2018; 2:00 p.m.

– 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

WILLIS-HALL Marilyn Willis-Hall. ….. Memorial Service: Saturday, March 24, 2018; 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Repast: Saturday, March 24, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Internment: Private Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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BARNES Geretha Barnes.......….. Prepast was held: Friday, March 16, 2018; 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Carter Temple C. M. E. Church, 7841 South Wabash Avenue. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Washington Memory Gardens, Homewood, Illinois.

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

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

MCCOMB Regina McComb......….. Wake will be held: Thursday, March 23, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ Christian Covenant M. B. Church, 200 West 115th Street. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Washington Memory Gardens, Homewood, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

MALLETT Cynthia Mallett.......….. Wake was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.@ Saint Mary M. B. Church, 14618 Lincoln Avenue, Harvey, Illinois. Funeral was held: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Interment: Washington Memory Gardens, Homewood, Illinois.

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

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

HARRIS Dianna Harris.....….. Wake will be held: Thursday, March 23, 2018; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home.

Funeral will be held: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

KIMBROUGH Olivia Kimbrough.......….. Prepast was held: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Wake was held: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church, 2132 East 72nd Street.

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

Interment: Mount Glenwood Memory Gardens, Glenwood, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

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WILLIAMSON Debra Williamson.......….. Prepast was held: Tuesday, March 20, 2018; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Wake was held: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Apostolic Faith Church, 3823 South Indiana Avenue. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery, Calumet Park, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com TRAVIS Elease Travis......….. Wake will be held: Saturday, March 21, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church, 50 East 41st Street. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Saint Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

CALAHAN DUNN Genevieve Dunn…...Visitation was held: Monday, March 19, 2018; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. at New Mt. Pilgrim, 4301 W. Washington Ave. Interment: Private – Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 DAVIS-BROWN Gwen Davis-Brown .….. Visitation: Saturday, March 24, 2018; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. at Zion Hill M.B.C., 1460 W. 78th. Street. Interment: Private – Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400

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

NOTICE INVITATION TO BID TO METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO Sealed proposals, endorsed as below, will be deposited in the sealed bid depository located in the lobby of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Administration Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, from the date of the Invitation to Bid, up to 11:00 A.M. on the bid opening date, and will be opened publicly by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management or her designee at 11:00 A.M. on the stated bid opening date below for: CONTRACT 18-604-21 FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS Estimated Cost: $560,000.00 Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit:

Bid Deposit: $28,000.00 Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at 10:00 am Chicago Time Lockport Powerhouse’s Facilities Building 2400 South Powerhouse Road, Lockport IL 60441

Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit:

Thursday, April 5, 2018, at 10:00 am Chicago Time Mainstream Pumping Station’s Facilities Building 6100 South River Road, Hodgkins IL 60525

Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit and Technical Conference:

Friday, April 6, 2018 at 10:00 am Chicago Time Calumet Water Reclamation Plant’s Administration Building 400 East 130th Street, Chicago IL 60628

Bid Opening: April 17, 2018 Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, Appendix C and the Multi-Project Labor Agreement are required on this Contract. ******************************************************************************************************* The above is an abbreviated version of the Notice- Invitation to Bid. A full version which includes a brief description of the project and/or service can be found on the District’s website, www.mwrd.org; Click the Contracts and Proposal quick link on the District’s Home page. Go to Contracts Currently Being Advertised and click for further information.

Specifications, proposal forms and/or plans may be obtained from the Department of Procurement & Materials Management, Room 508, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, Monday - Friday, between 8:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Documents, unless stated above to the contrary, will be mailed in response to a fax request (#312/751-3042). The vendor may also download specifications, proposal forms and/or plans online from the District’s website, www.mwrd.org. No fee is required for the contract documents unless stated above.

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

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

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management

Chicago, Illinois March 21, 2018

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The Draft Tenant Selection Plan (TSP), Lease, and other documents that will apply to resident occupancy at Oso Apartments are available for review and comment.

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

The 30-day public comment period will be held for CHA to receive oral and written comments on March 21 (8 a.m.) and ends April 20, 2018 (5 p.m.). While CHA encourages and welcomes all residents and the community-at-large to review the proposed updates to the TSP and attend the hearing, you are not required to attend the public comment hearing to submit comments.

The date, time, and location of the public comment hearing is as follows: •April 4, 2018, 6:00pm: Mayfair Library, 4400 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL Public housing residents and the public may submit comments on Oso Apartments Draft TSP, Lease, and other documents during the public comment period. All comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2018.

Copies of Oso Apartments TSP, Lease, & other documents will be available beginning March 21 through April 20, 2018 (5 p.m.) at the following locations: •CHA and HCV Administrative Offices •Family Investment Center (FIC) •Central Advisory Council Office •HCV Regional Office – South •HCV Regional Office – West •Erie Neighborhood House: Little Village

West Town •Spanish Coalition for Housing: North Office

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•www.thecha.org Mail, E-mail or Fax comments to: Chicago Housing Authority Attention: Oso Apartments Draft TSP & Lease 60 E. Van Buren Street, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60605 commentontheplan@thecha.org Fax 312. 913.7837

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

To request a reasonable accommodation, please call 312.913.7690.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED MARCH 20, 2018 COMMITTEE BOARD MEETINGS AND BOARD MEETING OF THE CHA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Housing Authority for March 20th, 2018 have been RESCHEDULED. Committee/Board Meetings are scheduled as follows: COMMITTEE/BOARD MEETINGS CHA Corporate Offices, 60 E. Van Buren, 12th Floor Loft, Chicago, Illinois Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Tuesday, March 27, 2018

8:30 am 9:15 am 9:25 am 9:45 am 10:00 am

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There is no Tenant Services Committee meeting scheduled for the month of March 2018 If you have any questions concerning the time and place of the Board meetings, please contact Lee Chuc, Board Secretary at 312-913-7282

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Number: D18153696 on the March 1, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of ALBA’S BOOKS with the business located at 4404 SOUTH SPAULDING AVENUE 2ND FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60632. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/ partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: CHRISTINA MARTINEZ Complete Address: 4404 SOUTH SPAULDING AVENUE 2ND FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60632, USA

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Number: D18153695 on the March 1, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of STORYNEWS with the business located at 4404 SOUTH SPAULDING AVENUE 2ND FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60632. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: CHRISTINA MARTINEZ Complete Address: 4404 SOUTH SPAULDING AVENUE 2ND FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60632, USA

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Number: D18153754 on the March 8, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of EDGY FASHION BOUTIQUE with the business located at 6201 S JUSTINE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60636. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/ partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: QUINDRELLA GADSON Complete Address: 6201 S JUSTINE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60636, USA

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. MB Financial Bank, N.A., a national banking association, Plaintiff, vs. TRI BFS Inc., a dissolved Illinois corporation, Defendants. Case No. 16CH 14237; Sheriff’s No. 180053.

Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on March 28, 2018, at 1:00 P.M. in Room LL06, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Permanent Index No.: 20-28-225-0090000.

Address: 7429 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago, IL 60621.

Improvements: 2 Flat Residential Apartment Building.

Sale shall be under the following terms: ten percent (10%) down in certified funds at the time of sale, the balance in certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any prior first mortgages.

Premises will NOT be open for inspection.

For information: Tina M. Jacobs, Esq.; Jacobs & Pinta, 77 West Washington St., Ste. 1005, Chicago, IL 60602, Attorney No. 48951, Attorney for Plaintiff, (312) 263-1005.

This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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: D18153787 on the March 13, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of G’S SCENTED FUN with the business located at 4547 S. CALUMET AVE. #2, CHICAGO, IL 60653. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: SHIRLEY RUSHING Complete Address: 4547 S. CALUMET AVE. #2, CHICAGO, IL 60653, USA

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.KRISTY CHRISTOPHER A/K/A KRISTY CALLAHAN, NOEL CHRISTOPHER, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 17 CH 03051 7207 SOUTH PERRY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 29, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 1, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7207 SOUTH PERRY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-214-003-0000.

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

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

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 260881.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 260881 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 03051 TJSC#: 38-976 I3079452

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.EARL MCGHEE, CITY OF CHICAGO, PARKWAY MORTGAGE, INC. Defendants 2017 CH 10981 5745 S. EMERALD AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 29, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 1, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5745 S. EMERALD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-113-018-0000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-11497.

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. 14-17-11497 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 10981 TJSC#: 38-1090 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 HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO HOME EQUITY ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 2004-2 TRUST, HOME EQUITY ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2 Plaintiff, -v.EVELYN E. THOMAS Defendants 16 CH 4642 6525 SOUTH PEORIA STREET Chicago, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 18, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 19, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6525 SOUTH PEORIA STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-222-010-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $86,337.10.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 16-078449.

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. 16-078449 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 4642 TJSC#: 38-951 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 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-WFHE3, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WFHE3 Plaintiff, -v.ZAKRYSCHA HAYES A/K/A ZAKRYSCHA V. HAYES, HARLAN HAYES, LISA STOVALL, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HARLAN HAYES A/K/A HARLAN JEFFERSON HAYES, DECEASED, CENTRAL PARK TOWNHOMES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HARLAN HAYES A/K/A HARLAN JEFFERSON HAYES, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 07 CH 20984 26 EAST 14TH PLACE UNIT 4W CHICAGO, IL 60605 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 25, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 26 EAST 14TH PLACE UNIT 4W, CHICAGO, IL 60605 Property Index No. Current: 17-22-106100-0000, Previous: 17-22-106-0380000.

The real estate is improved with a red brick single family three story home with an attached two car garage.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 11769.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 11769 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 07 CH 20984 TJSC#: 38-2292

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACK SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET BACKED-CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AQ2 Plaintiff, -v.BRIGETTE CURTIS A/K/A BRIGETTE C CURTIS, AGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, 1443 CITORIA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 08826 1447 WEST VICTORIA STREET 1C CHICAGO, IL 60660 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 11, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 25, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1447 WEST VICTORIA STREET 1C, CHICAGO, IL 60660 Property Index No. 14-05-316-0781003,14-05-316-027-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with no garage.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 11932.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 11932 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 08826 TJSC#: 38-2337

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SEAWAY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, THOMAS QUINN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, JOHN W. REED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, FLORENCE REED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHN W. REED Defendants 13 CH 14870 8449 SOUTH SAGINAW AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 31, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8449 SOUTH SAGINAW AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-313-003-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 541.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 541 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 13 CH 14870

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.15 CH 12503 9805 SOUTH THROOP STREET Chicago, IL 60643 DEBORAH TOWNSEND, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 1, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 27, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9805 SOUTH THROOP STREET, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Index No. 25-08-116-001-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 258362.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 258362 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 12503

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

Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Unknown heirs and Legatees of Zonelle Young aka Zonelle Myrna Young; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Brittney D. Young; State of Illinois Department of Revenue; Julie Fox, Special Representative for Zonelle Young aka Zonelle Myrna Young, deceased, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case #17CH10551 Sheriff’s # 180060 F17060202 CPN Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on May 1st, 2018, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 1707 East 84th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60617 P.I.N: 20-36-309-002-0000 Improvements: This property consist of a Single Family Home.

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

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. DIEHL., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563 Sales Department foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Larry M. Daniels aka Larry Daniels; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case #17CH15046 Sheriff’s # 180056 F17100234 FITH Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on April 10th, 2018, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 8842 S. Marquette Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60617 P.I.N: 26-06-113-022-0000 Improvements: This property consist of a Multi Family Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. DIEHL., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563 Sales Department foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

22 March 21 - 27, 2018

REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- JUSTIN L. MOORE, CITY OF CHICAGO, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC. ASSIGNEE OF MERS AS NOMINEE FOR CENDANT MORTGAGE CORP., SHANTEL DENNIS, MASTERS LAW GROUP, LAVONNE HARRIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 00788 6238 S. ST LAWRENCE Chicago, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE FOR RECEIVER’S LIEN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6238 S. ST LAWRENCE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-419-025-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $30,668.59.

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: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 17-4200-283.

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

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 E-Mail: lrodriguez@hrolaw.com Attorney File No. 17-4200-283 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 17 CH 00788 TJSC#: 38-2195 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 THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.JUANITA BUENROSTRO, PATRICIA FIGUEROA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 04613 11225 S. AVE H Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 1, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11225 S. AVE H, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-17-321-047-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family two story home.

The judgment amount was $80,766.97.

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: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 17-5300-496.

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

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 E-Mail: lrodriguez@hrolaw.com Attorney File No. 17-5300-496 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 17 CH 04613 TJSC#: 38-965 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA Plaintiff, -v.LOUISE GOODMAN, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 2017 CH 2868 4854 WEST HUBBARD STREET CHICAGO, IL 60644 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 2, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4854 WEST HUBBARD STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-229-018.

The real estate is improved with a three unit building with no garage.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 261527.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 261527 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2017 CH 2868 TJSC#: 38-2261

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.SHANNON GEORGE, PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT EXCHANGE, INC., ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Defendants 13 CH 16650 7336 SOUTH KINGSTON AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 9, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7336 SOUTH KINGSTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 21-30-110-020-0000.

The real estate is improved with a brown, brick, one unit home, no garage.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 9822.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 9822 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 13 CH 16650 TJSC#: 38-2029

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.TINA M. RICE-HARRIS, STATE FARM BANK Defendants 15 CH 5600 1100 & 1104 W. CHESTNUT Chicago, IL 60642 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 27, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 11, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1100 & 1104 W. CHESTNUT, Chicago, IL 60642 Property Index No. 17-05-413-013-0000 & 17-05-413-012-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $737,674.71.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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: David P. Smith, CASTLE LAW, 822 129TH INFANTRY DRIVE, SUITE 104, Joliet, IL 60435, (815) 744-6550 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

David P. Smith CASTLE LAW 822 129TH INFANTRY DRIVE, SUITE 104 Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 744-6550 E-Mail: dsmith@castlelaw.com Attorney Code. 091628 Case Number: 15 CH 5600 TJSC#: 38-2088 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 COMMUNITY RESTORATION CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.ESTATE OF PAUL A. BAGDON AKA PAUL BAGDONAS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PAUL A. BAGDON AKA PAUL BAGDONAS, THE CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, MICHAEL VERCELLINO, THOMAS QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR PAUL A. BAGDON AKA PAUL BAGDONAS (DECEASED), UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 6399 5711 S. FAIRFIELD AVE. Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 27, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 4, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5711 S. FAIRFIELD AVE., Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-13-213-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $39,106.02.

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: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 431-1455 Please refer to file number 1836-156.

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

NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 431-1455 E-Mail: intake@noonanandlieberman. com Attorney File No. 1836-156 Attorney Code. 38245 Case Number: 17 CH 6399 TJSC#: 38-1837 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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The Bigs Presents: This Week’s Top 5 Hoopers Our Final Four Are Proving That It’s Not How You Start....It’s How You Finish

By Eugene McIntosh & Terrence Tomlin Sports by #TheBIGS The season has come to an end and we’ve narrowed The BIGS Hooper Of The Year down to our final 4 players! Below we take a look at the finalists and give their case for the award...

Talen Horton-Tucker (Sr- Simeon Wolverines) - “Talo” took his game to the next level as he elevated a very talented Simeon squad to a top 10 national ranking and a city title during the regular season.

The Iowa State University commit was in his bag all season but fell short of the ultimate goal (with what head coach Robert Smith said could be the most talented team he’s coached) ...a state title. There’s no denying that he is worth the price of admission and bright things are in store for this young man!

Ayo Dosunmu (Sr- Morgan Park Mustangs) - Ayo missed 12 of the Mustangs 34 games (9-3 without him) due to a serious ankle injury. He returned at the start of the CPS playoffs and MP lost to Whitney Young on a buzzer beater in the quarterfinals. They finished the season 8-0 on the way to backto-back 3A state titles. Dosunmu set a new record for points scored (28) in a championship game and ended his high school career as a winner. He will take his talents to

the University Of Illinois and head coach Brad Underwood where expectations are high, but Dosunmu has proved without a shadow of a doubt that he’s willing to put in all the work necessary to succeed at the next level.

Javon Freeman-Liberty (SrWhitney Young Dolphins) - The most athletic of the finalists, “Vonno” played at a high level on both ends of the floor all season and was able to lead the Dolphins back to the 4A championship game.

His versatility and elite competitiveness have been the keys to his success in his high school career as a Seton Sting and Whitney Young Dolphin. Freeman is headed to Valparaiso in the fall and should be the perfect fit. He is battle tested and is a prime candidate to flourish at the next level.

Dannie Smith (Sr- Orr Spartans) - “Danno Buckets” had an outstanding season as he helped lead the Spartans to back-to-back 2A state titles. He was tough, played inside out and a was a huge leader down the stretch for head coach Lou Adams. When a big play was needed, they put the ball in his hands and he came through in the clutch. Orr was as talented of a team as we saw this season and the guys knew they could count on Dannie when it mattered most. On a special Orr team, Dannie will be remembered as one of its bright- Talen Horton-Tucker (Simeon), Ayo Dosunmu(Morgan Park), Javon Freeman-Liberty (Whitney Young), Dannie Smith (Orr) are the final four finalist for the The Bigs 2018 Hooper Of The Year est stars.

Award. (John L. Alexander/ The Bigs Visuals)

Dolphins and Mustangs Head Downstate Looking to Repeat As Champs!

By Terrence Tomlin & Eugene McIntosh Sports by #TheBIGS For the Whitney Young Dolphins and the Morgan Park Mustangs, going “back to back” was the only thing on their minds this past weekend in Peoria for the Final Four of the IHSA state tournament. Watching their 2A counterparts, the Spartans of Orr Academy complete their repeat campaign the weekend before, put the CPS representatives in posiTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER

tion for a clean sweep of boys basketball state championships. Let’s recap how it all went down!

Mustangs Roll on The Way To 3A Repeat After a dominant 68-51 win over Marion Catholic in the final four, the Morgan Park Mustangs pulled one step away from repeating as class 3A champs. Standing in their way were the Springfield Southeast Spartans. Last year, a foot injury kept Ayo Dosunmu on the sideline as he watched his teammates bring home a 3A

championship; this year, it was the Ayo show. Knocking down 8 of his 14 shots with three from deep on the way to an IHSA record 28 points, the Mustangs wouldn’t be denied on the way to a 71-56 W. It was the Mustangs’ 4th Championship in 6 years. For head coach Nick Irvin, his 4th title puts him in a tie for the 2nd most all-time. Cameron Burrell, Marcus Watson and Adam Miller added 11 apiece for Morgan Park.

Dolphins Go to OT, but Bellville West Pulls Out Tough W for 4A Crown www.chicagodefender.com

If anybody had forgotten that the Dolphins were the defending 4A state champions, their run to Peoria in quest for a repeat reminded everybody who wore the crown. But in the final matchup of the year, junior EJ Lidell and the boys from Bellville West would emerge as the last team standing.

In an all-out battle, Bellville West denied Whitney Young’s repeat hopes with a stunning 60-56 overtime victory in the 4A state title game. EJ Lidell, who was named Gatorade’s Illinois Player of The Year, helped lead his team to their

first ever state championship.

Bellville West’s win over Whitney Young is first time since 2004 a team not from the Chicagoland area wins the 4A championship.

Lawrence Brazil III led the Maroons with 18 points, and E.J. Liddell (17) and Keith Randolph, Jr. (13) also scored in double figures.

Belleville West got to the foul line 38 times and made 27 shots. Javon Freeman paced Whitney Young (28-8) with 17 points and Xavier Castaneda, who finished 4-for-6 on 3-point tries, had 14.

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Phenomenal Woman Award and

Rashanah Baldwin Principle, Baldwin Media Group Maria Barlow Attorney, The Law Offices of Maria Barlow, LLC Marion Batey Business Relations Specialist, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Dr. Roslind Blasingame-Buford President & CEO, LINK Unlimited Scholars Monique Brinkman-Hill Managing Director, Northern Trust Bank

This year, The Black Women’s Expo will continue its tradition of celebrating Phenomenal Women by partnering with the Chicago Defender in hosting the Women of Excellence. This highly anticipated event will recognize Chicago’s most accomplished and influential African-American women.

For tickets call 312-225-2400

April Kates-Ellison American Dental Association Sheraine Lathon Apostle and Pastor, Liberty Temple Church Hon. Casandra Lewis Cook County Circuit Court Judge, State of Illinois Muhjah McCaskill CEO/Executive Director, Strengthening a Nation Cynthia R. Means President, State Farm Means Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. Dawn C. H. Milhouse Executive Director, Milhouse Charities

Jacqueline Campbell Market Director Wealth Management, JP Morgan Chase

Kimberly Offord Managing Broker & District Director, Fathom Realty Chicago

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T. Alexis Owens Owner/CEO, Ventures Unlimited, Inc.

Deborah Chinnapillai Financial Advisor, Waddell & Reed Inc.

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Thursday April 5, 2018 Hyatt Regency Chicago 6 -9 pm

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Danielle S. Parker, MPA Chief of Staff Chicago Urban League Courtney Parker Regional Marketing Lead, Uber

Laurinda Dodgen Interim Vice President of African American Strategy, AARP

Heather Prendergast Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, University of Illinois

Angela Dowell Vice President of Finance, Chicago Community Loan Fund

Sandi Robinson Director of Sales, Godfrey Hotel

Anita Pool-Genes Local Account Executive Comcast Spotlight

Natashee J. Scott Senior Advisor, City of Chicago, Office of the City Clerk

Angila M. Faison Director, Community Engagement Hyde Park Hospitality Aramark Melinda M. Gildart CPA, MBA Controller, Chicago Public Schools Donna Grant Owner, Licorice Lounge, LLC

Dr. Donna Simpson Leak Superintendent, Sauk Village School District 168 Nicole L. Stevens Executive Assistant Office of the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners Sheila Talton President & CEO, Gray Matter Analytics

Myetie H. Hamilton Executive Director, Epic Academy

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