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Chicago Flower and Garden Show

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Laxed Black Voter

Have Black voters lost the passion we once had?

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Chicago Flower and Garden Show Opens The Chicago Flower and Garden Show presents “Flowertales: Every Garden Has a Story to Tell” on March 14-18 at Navy Pier.

Watch spring come early to Chicago as you view the unique flowers, plants and gardens. The show runs Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The show is one of the oldest of its kind in the country; this year it will feature book-themed display gardens and vignettes showcasing hydrangeas, azaleas, tulips, edibles, small spaces, water features and urban design. The show also includes a Kids Activity Garden and a “Get Growing” educational series, featuring interactive how-to performances, workshops and seminars led by regional and national industry experts and authors.

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Matt Forte to Host Gala The CIRCLE Foundation will host its 9th Annual Awards Gala and Dinner honoring educators and deserving students from Innovations High School, located in downtown Chicago. Former Chicago Bear and current New York Jets NFL Football player Matt Forte will join the foundation for the second year in a row to award a select group of students with college scholarships.

There will also be a pre-gala celebration at the Bulls vs. Cavaliers game the night before the gala that will include a private networking event and access to the pre-game warm-up and primes seating in the stadium.

Matt Forte The gala is March 18 at Alhambra Palace, 1240 W. Randolph St, at 5 p.m. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com.

Michal Rejner: Closing Reception The Blanc Gallery, 4445 S. King Dr., will host the closing reception for Michael Rejner’s exhibit on Friday, March 16. The show is from 6-9 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

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Chosen Few Picnic Tickets To Go On Sale The Chosen Few DJs collective announced that advance sale general admission, VIP and tent packages for this summer’s 28th annual picnic and festival will go on sale Thursday, March 15 at 10 a.m.

The collective also announced that the Basement Boys—DJ Spen, Karizma, and Teddy Douglas—will perform at the festival in Jackson Park. They join the list of previously announced guests Ralphi Rosario and Sheree Hicks.

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COVER STORY March 20 is the day—primary elections in Illinois! It’s the day we will find out who will represent the Democrats (and Republicans) in the gubernatorial race that seems to have been going on for a very long time. It’s the day one person in a slew of contested races will emerge as the victor, ready

to face only one opponent in the general election in November.

While campaign spending seems to be on the rise—just check out the commercials, flyers and other ads—many voters are discouraged and left feeling apathetic. We wonder if Black

people have lost their passion for the voting process. Have current circumstances left us deciding not to vote, thinking our voice doesn’t matter?

On the dawn of the election, the Defender continues to interview those running for offices in

this issue and our advertorial edition (the pull out City Vote section); and this week, we’ve taken a look at the voting process from two different perspectives. We offer two articles on the voting process as it relates to the laxed Black voter.

Why Vote?

A Letter to Young Citizens

By Katara Patton Defender Senior Editor

Voters turn out to support candidate in 1962.

Thinking Beyond The Vote

By Charles Preston Defender Contributing Writer It’s voting season in Chicago.

This means that if you are young and Black, be prepared to hear how your generation should vote to not only undo decades of compounding social issues, but to forge a new path for Black people to live harmoniously in the city of Chicago.

Election season is a season of humiliation for Black people who choose to abstain from voting, especially millennials. No matter where you go, you can expect to be shamed into engaging the electoral process. Brace yourself for pretentious lectures and self-righteous diatribes that pin Chicago’s problems on Black youth choosing not to go to the polls. Predictably there will be stories about Selma, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and how much our predecessors THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

endured in order to gain the right to vote. Yes, it’s that time of year again and not much has changed with conversation in regards to millennials voting.

But let’s take a moment to look at Chicago’s current political landscape. As it stands currently, all of Chicago’s predominantly Black aldermanic wards are controlled

by Black Democrats. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat, has won two elections with consecutive endorsements from former President Barack Obama (also a Democrat).

Democrats control all of the county positions. City Treasurer and City Clerk? Democrats.

All are results of the Black community voting in past voting cycles.

This is important because despite having Black Democrats elected throughout Chicago, Black millennials have yet to find adequate representation that ceases the need for protest.

We’ve seen Black millennials storm the streets for Laquan McDonald against Democratic opposition in Mayor Emanuel and former State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez.

Many of the city’s youth watched with great concern as notable musician Chance The Rapper, along with many young activists, stood in City Hall to adamantly oppose the city’s planned $95 million-dollar cop academy, an academy that all the Black aldermen voted to support. High school seniors hear the thunderous silence of their elected officials as they protest the closing of their schools and watch their neighborhoods rapidly change.

If there is to be any criticism for Black millennials in Chicago not voting, then there must be an acknowledgement of historical context, and perhaps a deep consideration that our current system is extinguishing their faith in this paltry iteration of a representative democracy. How dangerous is it to www.chicagodefender.com

continuously preach voting as the only effective tactic for true progress for Black youth when their choices are limited to candidates who passionately subscribe to the machine politics of yesteryear?

This dynamic continuously breathes new life into the words of Malcolm X from his 1964 speech entitled “The Ballot or the Bullet:” “…They get all the Negro vote, and after they get it, the Negro gets nothing in return. All they did when they got to Washington was give a few big Negroes big jobs.

Those big Negroes didn’t need big jobs, they already had jobs. That’s camouflage, that’s trickery, that’s treachery, window-dressing. I’m not trying to knock out the Democrats for the Republicans. We’ll get to them in a minute. But it is true; you put the Democrats first and the Democrats put you last.” continued on page 4

Perhaps you may not know this—especially if you were born well after the 60s—but there was a time (and not so long ago) that Black people couldn’t vote.

In fact, only in 1965—a mere 53 years ago—was the Voting Rights Act passed. The act made it illegal for anyone to try to stop someone from voting.

I know, lots of questions. Didn’t the 15 amendment give all men the right to vote? And didn’t Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton –with Sojourner Truth’s passionate help-- rally for women to have the right to vote and eventually get the 19th amendment passed in 1917?

Yes, that is what history records and it is correct—to a degree.

The other story is that while our constitution granted the right to vote to men and women, not all people really could vote. Especially in the South, people were killed for trying to help people register to vote! Check out the amazing documentary “Freedom Riders” to see a bloody account of how many young college students risked their lives to travel South to help people register to vote—and how much resistance others put up.

There were other methods used to stop Black people from exercising their right to vote too; some were given literacy tests, which meant they had to answer absurd questions to pass a test before they could receive their constitutional right to vote. Anything to keep us from gaining our rights.

Some people were also charged poll taxes. Yes, they were asked to cough up some dough before they could vote—the ultimate in pay to play.

One of the major gains of the Civil Rights Movement was the passage of the Voting Rights Acts in 1965, which made it illegal for our people to be charged poll taxes, given literacy tests or just plain ole blocked from voting.

Yes, it may sometimes feel like your tiny vote doesn’t matter or continued on page 4

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Passionate supporters of 20th Ward Alderman Ken Campbell in 1962.

Preston, continued from, Page 03

Please do not read this solely as an indictment on Chicago’s Democrats. Recognition of their faults will also call attention to the complicity of our friends, family, and––most of all–ourselves. For far too long, many of us have sat idle and just voted in hopes that everything would be just fine; obPatton, continued from, Page 03

it won’t make a difference, but it is your vote and your right—one that others fought hard for you to have. It’s free and it’s a right; not exercising it is akin to slapping our ancestors in the face. It says we 4 March 14 - 20, 2018

viously, things are not. But true representative democracy calls for us to have meetings to discuss the state of our communities with our neighbors, it pushes us to hold elected officials accountable no matter whether we voted for them, and it seeks to continuously create opportunity for the disenfranchised to be visible and heard.

The history of how Afri-

can-Americans fought to secure the right to vote and organized effective voter registration campaigns should be learned, celebrated, and never dismissed. In fact, those campaigns should continue. But we cannot limit our political capacities to only gathering our folks when it is election time to tell them to vote. Let us imagine and encourage greater as the free-

dom fighters before would have wanted. Why not put the same energy into advocating for national automatic voter registration or extending voting rights to those who are imprisoned?

To put it succinctly, we have to move beyond voting like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After securing the right to vote, King decided to protest further and question the

moral integrity of a nation that ignores the homeless while waging war overseas. King didn’t die for the right to vote. King was killed for continuing to imagine, for continuing to dream, and fighting for the liberation of Black people. It’s time for us to embrace and encourage Black youth to do the same.

really don’t care what happens to us or to our community—go ahead raise the taxes, end programs to help us, keep me or my loved one trapped in a state of poverty, agony, fear with a substandard education to boot.

I know it may take a while for

you to see change—it often comes at a slower pace than any of us would like—but I do know you can’t expect to see it if an entire generation (or more) decides to turn their backs on one of basic (and hard-earned) rights. Take the time to read about the candidates

and their platforms; decide who will make things better for you and your village—and vote. You can go early, at a time and location convenient for you-or you can walk to the polls on March 20 (or vote absentee), but whatever you do: vote. And raise a hand for your

grandma’s mama and her mama and your great-grandfather too… ’cause chances are, they couldn’t cast their vote without some kind of trouble.

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POLITICS

Grace Chan McKibben May Break The Mold For 25th District

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer In the hotly contested race for Illinois’ 25th district seat, appearances can loom large, especially for Grace Chan McKibben, an Asian American woman running for political office in a predominantly African American section of Chicago’s South Side.

McKibben is fully aware of her heritage. She told the Defender she’s an immigrant and English is not even her first language. However, she does not hide from truth, wish it away, or even apologize for it. In fact, she believes it is her differences that makes her an excellent candidate and, if elected, a great representative for the community.

“My experience as an Asian woman, an Asian American woman, is that I am usually the only Asian wherever I go,” said McKibben. “I’m used to being the only person that looks like me in various different arenas and I can’t change the way I look, I can’t change my background, but what I can bring is my own unique story, my own unique set of experiences, skills, personality, story, and everything to the table.”

The Hyde Park resident acknowledged the emotions some may have to her candidacy, but in turn she offered this response:

“I completely understand the desire someone has to have someone who looks like them represent them. My general approach is that once someone gets to know me and knows my record and my vision and my skill-set, not only the technical skills in policy and getting things done but the ability to relate to different people [they will support me],” said McKibben.

Her resume states she clearly has the experience to perform well in positions where leadership, advocacy, and character are in high demand. In terms of advocacy for minorities, she worked in Chinatown for six years with the Chinese American Service League where she championed the rights of the Asian community. While employed at the University of Chicago, she was the associate dean of students at the university where she was charged with the safety, security of all students as well as health issues and disability.

“I have worked with different communities, the African American community, Hispanic community, Asian community, everything working from downtown to working with foster children, and I think I can bring a unique perspective and definitely a breadth of skills and qualities to bridge communities across lines but also real-life skills and experience,” said McKibben.

As a mother to African American children (her husband is Black), McKibben is well aware of some of the concerns African American families face when they send their children out of the door at the start of the day.

“We joked about it when [our sons] were little; they’re cute little boys and then all of a sudden by the time they’re 12-13, people look at them on the street and then they become dangerous men,” said McKibben.

McKibben’s political background with Hyde Park includes time spent working with the current incumbent Barbara Flynn Currie while the two were on the ACLU board together.

When asked about how she will impact the district, McKibben said her priorities are education and social services. In particular, fully funding all public education without solely relying on property taxes is significant, too. Addressing the state budget was among her key priorities because of what has transpired over the past few years.

“Not having a budget for two of the past three years has been devastating not only to the agencies but also it’s been completely devastating to people’s lives, seniors who depend on the services, child care education so I decided to be a part of the solution instead of part of the problem,” said McKibben.

Grace Chan McKibben While on the campaign trail, McKibben heard from voters in both the northern and southern portion of the district. For instance, saving parkland in the northern section of the district is a priority for voters. However, in the southern portion of the district she learned crime, jobs opportunities, and issues stemming from manga-

nese are major concerns.

On the incoming Obama Presidential Library, McKibben lent her voice to the chorus of support for the signing of a community benefits agreement. She wanted to see an open and transparent process coupled with a comprehensive plan that would benefit everyone.

Gubernatorial Candidates and Gun Violence

By Kerris Guinn Defender Contributing Writer The Gubernatorial primary election is happening March 20, 2018, and each candidate has his own platform on how he plans on addressing critical issues impacting Chicago. Gun violence is a hot issue and we’ve taken a closer look at the leading candidates’ platforms on the issue. You can also find more information on our next video episode Defender vs.

Offender, where we’ve been discussing gun violence (see chicagodefender.com) The majority of candidates called on community investment to solve the violence, while incumBruce Rauner JB Pritzker bent Bruce Rauner pointed out that he did sign into law the safe This law does carry the poten- izens to become criminals in the neighborhoods act, which would tial to make Chicago a safer place, first place. And Rauner came unDemocratic candidate J.B Pritz- health issue, which would include require longer sentencing for re- but it lacks the fortitude to thwart der fire for vetoing a bill to require ker said that gun violence prevenpeat gun offenders. tion should be treated like a public the environments that foster cit- licensing of gun dealers. continued on page 4 THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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primary prevention, secondary prevention and tertiary prevention.

The most effective way to stop a disease from spreading is through primary prevention methods that include intervening before health effects, or in this case, crimes occur.

Primary prevention in this instance would be investing into community programs like After School Matters, which provides valuable educational and employment experiences for the youth. This program provides: a legitimate income for teens while simultaneously killing idle time and a hands on experience in careers that students are interested in. It closes the gap on mentoring that lower income students don’t receive in comparison to their middle/upper income counterparts.

These steps ultimately enable students to cognitively map out their future and understand why it’s important to receive good grades in order to get into their desired school and into their desired profession.

There are real benefits to programs like this that occur before any serious behavioral or socio-economic issues arise with teens and young adults.

Programs like Be A Man or BAM offer a comprehensive program that provide counselors, who “have a master’s degree in a clinical field, a background in education and social and emotional learning, or years of professional experience working with youth in underserved communities.”

Boys navigating the tricky road to maturing into adulthood gain the emotional intelligence to acknowledge and explore their feelings in healthy ways that follow them for the rest of their lives.

Because of BAM, young men think about the consequences of their actions before acting irra-

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tionally--a skill that they can carry throughout the rest of their lives.

Even secondary prevention techniques which identify issues in their earliest stages are helpful.

There are programs like Project Safe Neighborhood, which provides offender notification forums that entail round table meetings with offenders who have a history of gun violence and gang participation, recently assigned to parole or probation.

This program gives offenders interactions with ex-offenders to discuss the seriousness of gun violence in the community and the struggles that ex-offenders face when re-entering society.

Rauner’s plan to increase prison sentences and invest more resources into the judicial system and police force within the South and West side communities is trying to slow down a disease after it has already spread while aiming to kill the roots of the dis-

ease would be much more beneficial to each member of the society.

Other candidates each have outlined their plans for gun violence; some of the highlights include: Investing in communities, funding affordable mental health facilities; creating jobs and increasing gun regulation.

Daniel Biss co-sponsored the gun dealer licensing act, which was recently vetoed by Rauner.

Chris Kennedy has an 8-point plan focusing on community programs and reducing flow of illegal hand guns.

Tio Hardiman, former director of CeaseFire, has a long history of advocating for reform.

If you’d like to hear more about each candidate’s plans on addressing gun violence or would like to offer your opinion on the matter, please tune in on the Chicago Defender website and Twitter account.

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Deadline Extended for Senior and Senior Freeze Exemption Applications Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios announced this week that his office has again extended the deadline for the Senior Citizen Exemption and Senior Freeze Exemption renewal applications and new applications for Tax Year 2017. The new extended application deadline is March 30, 2018. Any application postmarked by Friday, March 30 6 March 14 - 20, 2018

will be on time.

“This year, we have found the number of senior citizens needing added time to get their applications in was more than usual. My office is happy to assist seniors by giving them this second extension.

Annual applications for certain exemptions are State of Illinois law, which the Assessor’s Office is re-

quired to follow,” Assessor Berrios said.

More than 270,000 applications were mailed in early January to seniors who received the exemptions last year. The Senior Exemption application is part of a booklet that also contains the separate, income-based Senior Freeze Exemption application. The asseswww.chicagodefender.com

sor conceived and helped pass legislation increasing savings from all exemptions. It became law for Tax Year 2017.

Tax Year 2017 taxes are billed and mailed in 2018. Savings appear as deductions on Second Installment Property Tax Bills which will be issued this summer.

To qualify for the Senior Citizen

Exemption for Tax Year 2017, the property owner must have: •been born prior to or in the year 1952, •owned the property, or have a lease or contract which makes them responsible for the real estate taxes, and •used the property as a principal place of residence.

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BUSINESS

What if You Haven’t Filed Taxes in Years?

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Most people who have IRS problems haven’t filed in a few years. Although they might feel alone, it’s a common problem.

Nearly 10 million people have delinquent tax returns. In all of my years of practicing before the IRS, most people I’ve seen simply had a rough patch in their lives that kept them from filing and paying their taxes.

The bottom line is that IRS problems happen to good people. For example, someone gets sick and they can’t work.

Perhaps someone loses their job. The list goes on, and the impact is terrible. There’s no money to pay the taxes one year, so they don’t file. Then, the person becomes afraid to file after that—fearing the financial consequences and potential jail time.

It becomes an endless cycle. Worse than not paying your taxes, is not filing your return—because that’s against the law.

You may be asking, “is there anything I can do to get my life back?” The answer is yes. But that means taking action. First, you have to decide that you want your life back—that you’ll commit to fixing things and that you’ll get the help required to do it. The biggest step in getting your life back on track is deciding that you no longer want to live in fear or hide from those dreaded IRS notices, phone calls and visits. Can you imagine spending your life letting the IRS bully you into hiding under a rock? There are many options to help you get your life back. Even better yet, there’s a way to protect your savings, your paycheck, and even keep your car.

The laws have changed over the years,

including new provisions that protect taxpayers. Years ago, you were just at the mercy of the IRS. Today, you could decide to represent yourself before the IRS or try to take advantage of the Offer-in-Compromise program. However, representing yourself before the IRS is like going to court without a lawyer. The other option is hiring someone who knows all the ins-and-outs and navigates the IRS maze on a daily basis, so you don’t have to get tangled up in the complicated web. You can hire someone who knows how to protect you and your rights, and pursues the options that best fit your personal needs. So, once you take that first big step and decide you’re done with sleepless nights, you’ll need to make the second biggest decision—hiring a competent professional who cares about you and is an expert in taking on the IRS. The new laws are helping financially-strapped taxpayers. In fact, the IRS announced their “Fresh Start Initiative,” which allows more taxpayers than ever before to settle up with the agency. Now is the time to take advantage of these less-stringent, more flexible programs.

There are many options to get you back on track, so you should never feel embarrassed. Remember, 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 morning at 10 a.m. by tuning in to AM 1390. For more information, visit WatsonOnTaxes. com or call (708) 206-9900.

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CineCares Foundation Creates Pathway to Hollywood for Chicagoan Minorities & Women

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer Hollywood is no longer the only place where television dreams can come true thanks to the CineCares Foundation’s Mirkopoulos Intern Program, which strives to provide minority and female young adults with a hands-on opportunity to work in the trades behind the scenes of some Chicago’s hit TV shows.

Launched last summer, the Mirkopoulos Intern Program recently held a wrap party for its second cohort of interns who have completed the 12-week internship.

The interns, who were between the ages of 18-26, worked on the Cinespace Chicago Film Studios lot, 2621 W. 15th Pl., which is recognized as the largest movie studio outside of Hollywood, on the Dick Wolf produced TV shows Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. in the art, electrical, props, grip, and production departments. Interns were referred to the MIP through community partners working alongside the CineCares Foundation.

Alexander Pissios, president of Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, called the wrap party a “really special day.”

“CineCares is a foundation where it’s really important for us to create jobs in the community and the best way to do that is from the ground up,” said Pissios.

Including residents of North Lawndale as part of the MIP is significant, according to Pissios.

“The film industry in Chicago is growing. Cinespace came and

Chicago resident Kimani Whitsey worked in the electric and grip department on NBC’s Chicago Fire when she was an intern for CineCares Foundation’s Mirkopoulos Intern Program.

Sheila Brown, executive director of the CineCares Foundation, spoke glowingly about the impact the most recent cohort of interns of the Mirkopoulos Intern Program had on the TV shows they contributed to. helped create all these jobs, it’s the right thing to do obviously in the neighborhood here in North Lawndale to find the individuals that want to get into the film industry that live here,” said Pissios. “You can’t have all this great growth and not have the neighbors get involved in it. That’s why it’s so great; it’s about reaching out to these kids in the neighborhood.”

Before the MIP could officially get off the ground, there were several moving parts that needed to be sorted out. Sheila Brown, executive director of the CineCares Foundation, explained when she presented the idea for the internship to Pissios, there wasn’t a television show(s) for which the interns would be able to work on.

However, after Brown was introduced to Carla Corwin, a produc-

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er on Chicago Med, which led to another connection with Peter Jankowski, president and COO of Wolf Films Inc., and NBC execs, all the necessary parties agreed to work together. She said the paid internships were underwritten by NBC. “Our goal with the internship is not to say that everyone in the internship wants to be in television,” said Brown, who has more than 25 years of experience in the TV/film industry. “It was about access, everyone should have the opportunity to come in and be evaluated and see if this is something they want to be a part of instead of people being on the outside looking in and not really knowing what it’s about.”

Brown said the first cohort began in July with nine interns but ended with seven. The second and most recent cohort started and ended with eight interns. She said the interns worked an intense 60-hour a week schedule. She said because the recent cohort had just eight participants instead of nine, the leftover funds will go toward extending the internship for those interns able to participate.

“It’s a great equalizer, I call this program,” said Brown. “A big focus...is giving access to people who normally wouldn’t have it and people of color and also helping to diversify the membership of these unions.”

Looking forward Brown stated networks like Fox have shown an

interest in getting involved with the MIP. Yet, she maintains she wants the program to grow organically.

At the wrap party, Bradley Matthys, president of IATSE Local 476, motion picture studio mechanics, said the union will vote in four members of the first cohort of interns to join their ranks.

Chatham native Kimani Whitsey, 23, was in search of a way to pursue a career in television when she submitted her resume to the MIP. She said a friend of hers told her about the program after seeing information about it on Facebook.

“I think this has been a way better experience than school because you get more out of it,” said Whitsey. “You get to see the other departments as well. I kind of got to see other things I’m interested in.”

Whitsey, a graduate of Purdue University with degrees in engineering and film, said she hopes to pursue more career opportunities in the TV/film industry. She worked in the electric and grip departments for Chicago Fire.

The origin of the MIP begins with the late founder of Cinespace, Nick Mirkopoulos, uncle of Pissios, who brought a campus to Chicago. In honor of his legacy his family established the CineCares Foundation in 2014.

For more information about Cinespace Foundation,m visit http://cinecaresfoundation.org/.

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Veterans Celebrate Women’s History Month and Fight Back Against Scams

By Marshelle Sanders Defender Contributing Writer In honor of Women’s History Month and National Consumer Protection Week, AARP Illinois, the National Women Veterans United (N.W.V.U.), The United States Postal Inspection Service and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center launched Operation Protect Veterans on Saturday March 10, 2018.

This program has been created to help veterans protect themselves against consumer fraud, identity theft, and other scams.

Not only did the program focus on education veterans about many different scams, it honored women veterans who also fought, served and laid there life down to protect our country. President of N.W.V.U and Army Veteran Rochelle Crump honored Army Sgt. Simone A. Robinson of Crestwood, IL. Robinson was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2009 and left behind a daughter who was 2 years old at the time.

Ethel Crowder was another veteran acknowledged for her service. Crowder was in the first Black Women’s Army Corps unit that served overseas during the war from 1944-1946. Crowder and her comrades were responsible for sorting all the mail and packages and making sure they reached the front lines.

While discussing protecting veterans from scams, President Crump stated that there are reputable resources out here through the N.W.V.U, but veterans should also watch out for non-reputable scams from people.

Crump stated “that every veteran should have at least one visit to the benefits area (not just the health area) to ask for authorized sources.”

The United States Postal Inspection Service and AARP Illinois shared ways to look out for scams and services that are provided for Veterans and Non-Veterans who feel they are being harassed by scammers.

U.S. Postal Inspector Amanda Weisbacker said that criminals target veterans because veterans trust fellow members of the military, making them vulnerable to imposters. “We’re seeing a lot of retiree benefits scams, we’re seeing a lot of romance scams with people asking for money. I have THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Sondra Badie, Rochelle Crump and Jeannie L. Adams dealt with an elderly gentleman who thought he won the lottery and depleted his savings completely because he was asked to by the criminal.”

U.S. Postal Inspector of Public Information Rep. Julie Kenney said, “In some types of scams, they [scammers] will call and say they are from the VA and they want to update files, or an unknown distant relative will call and state they need money; don’t give out information to anyone who is calling and asking over the phone.”

Deceivers only have one agenda and that’s to convince their victim(s) to believe in something that is not true to gain a personal advantage for themselves, the officials told veterans.

Associate State Director of AARP Terri Worman gave a presentation on cyber sercurity. Worman urged everyone to use a medium and eccentric password on cellular phone devices and internet data.

Anyone can commit U.S. Veterans Disability benefits fraud--a patient, VA employee, contractor, claimant or beneficiary. Any per-

Nancy Chen, Marc A. Magill, Lela Vance-Glover, Amanda Weisbacker and Rochelle Crump son who detects wrongdoing has the obligation to report a benefits fraud situation to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and Office of Inspector General Hotline.

Chicago Police Department Officer Burrow stated that if you have an older relative, to check on him/ her as much as possible. Also, if you see someone come to your www.chicagodefender.com

door who you do not know, please do not open it; call the police immediately.

Jesse Brown Medical Center Director Marc A. Magill gave a personal story of how his mother, who passed away earlier this year, was subjected to fraud because of her openness. “This is personal for my mom and this is personal for my

veterans... we are committed to providing the highest care of services to our veterans by repaying them for the sacrifices they have made for our freedoms. We will diligently work with our partners to ensure our veterans’ safety and security is upheld and that they are not victims of any type of fraud or scam... and we will support any efforts to bring justice to those taking advantage of our national heroes.”

The officials concluded by asking attendees to look out for fake charities, GI Bill education marketing scams, other special offers, investment/pension scams and many more. Scammers often use sound-alike names (if not inventing authentic organizations) to request funds.

Watch for suspicious emails, phone calls, or mailings targeting military veterans. You can report them to aarp.org/protectveterans or call 1-855-800-9023. For more information on benefits, resources, and fraud scams contact any of the organizations listed.

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COMMUNITY Chicago-Area Students Conclude Prestigious Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort Chicago-area students were among the 100 teens selected to participate in Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine -- a fourday, immersive and transformational mentoring program at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

The 100 students were selected from thousands of applicants nationwide for this once-in-a-lifetime mentoring program that is designed to assist them in identifying and pursuing their dreams. The students, along with a parent or guardian, received an all-expense-paid trip to Disney to participate in the program, which features a series of career-oriented workshops and leadership seminars. Celebrity participants include Sunny Hostin from ABC’s “The View,” television personality Steve Harvey, national recording artist Ne-Yo, former NFL great and “Dancing with the Stars’’ winner Emmitt Smith and actors Jussie Smollett (Fox’s “Empire’’), Miles Brown (ABC’s “Black-ish’’) and Marsai Martin (ABC’s “Black-ish’’).

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2018 Disney Dreamers join Mickey Mouse and (center, L-R): ESSENCE Magazine Editor-at-Large Mikki Taylor; President of ESSENCE Communications Michelle Ebanks; Steve Harvey and Disney Executive Champion of Disney Dreamers Academy Tracey D. Powell on Sunday, March 11, 2018 to celebrate the commencement of the 11th Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The annual event is a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the U.S. (Gregg Newton, photographer)

Minnie Mouse welcomes Chicago area high school students (l-r) Mariah Barnett, Tabitha Willis and Tamera Trimuel to Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. during the 11th annual Disney Dreamers Academy.

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ABC’s Black-ish stars Miles Brown and Marsai Martin share inspiring stories with high school students.

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City.Life.Style Plantation!: Three City Girls Meet Three Southern Belles in the Deep South

By Rick and Brenda Mccain Let’s Play You heard the phrase “forty acres and a mule,” but probably you haven’t heard of someone feeling so guilty about their family enslaving others that she decides to give away her Brenda and Rick home. Well, The LookingMcCain glass Theatre has a family that is about to show us how the modern-day HDTV giveaway dream home sweepstakes began.

Playwright Kevin Douglas’ comedy “Plantation” is a story of what could happen if someone “did something” to make amends for slavery. This play shows one person’s willingness to make things right for the wrong others have done.

The conversation around race is as prevalent today as it was yesterday, and Douglas shines a light

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upon it with a fictional family who obviously profited from slavery with one person coming up with what she believes is an excellent solution to racism and her contribution to reparations. Unfortunately for the generous giver, her family is entirely against the plan.

Set in the great state of Texas, matriarch Lillian played by Janet Ulrich Brooks has a coming to Jesus moment after finding out that the antiquity of her ancestral home comes with a new revelation of relatives. She then plans to give the plantation to the descendants of a slave her family once owned.

The Federal government’s failure to redistribute land after the Civil War was considered the main reason why Blacks suffered from economic hardship. This order to redistribute land equally never happened because less than a year after the order, President Andrew Johnson intervened and instructed that the vast majority of confiscated property be given back to its former owners.

Lillian had good intentions to follow the original order and had all of the papers signed. Howev-

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Written by Ensemble Member Kevin Douglas Directed by Ensemble Member David Schwimmer February 21 – April 22, 2018 er, when she reveals the news to her Southern Belle daughter, Kimberly (Louise Lamson), along with her two sisters, Kara (Linsey Page Morton) and Kayley (Grace Smith), affectionately called the KKK sisters, they disapproved and all hell breaks out at the plantation.

Not only is the heat scorching in Texas, but so are the rising tempers in this hotter than the devil’s armpits comedy. True colors, white sheets and the hard and hateful truths will be revealed when sisters meet for the first time.

From what can only be described as “It’s a different world” from where they came from, Lillian’s family greet London (Lily Mojekwu), Madison (Tamberla Perry) and Sydney (Ericka Ratcliff) at their

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home. These sistas (urban slang intended) who are straight out of Chicago have come per invitation to spend a weekend at the plantation, which gives a new meaning to “Look who’s coming to dinner?!”

When the sisters get acquainted, and they all find out what they are about to inherit and lose, nonstop laughter breaks out.

With such a delicate subject regarding the collective memory of slavery, Director David Schwimmer entertained us with a few “tell me about yourself” moments.

He allowed us to take part in a compassionate dialogue about the horrific act of slavery without being offensive to a subject seemingly still too sensitive to discuss. There is one scene that may trouble some people, but the playwright, who is African American, seems to seek to take this item and kills its meaning, which we found is needed more today than ever.

Slavery is a sore stain in our history, which can never be forgotten without remembering the pain many Blacks faced, but we see this as a way to somewhat “kill the mockingbird” of its meaning of

hatred.

This all-female production was hilarious and twisted—taking a sad time in our history and turning it into something we could find humor in. It doesn’t take away from the horrific era of slavery where Blacks worked hard without proper remuneration or appreciation, but it does shine a little light of hope that people still need to remember that this nation has a lot of healing to do if we are ever to be considered a great nation.

We highly recommend this hilarious female production. It is a complicated story with convoluted feelings towards race; nonetheless, it is a must-see play that is funny.

The cast includes Louise Lamson (Kimberly) Ericka Ratcliff (Sydney) Janet Ulrich Brooks (Lillian) Hannah Gomez (Diana) Lily Mojekwu (London) Linsey Page Morton (Kara) Tamberla Perry (Madison) Grace Smith (Kayley)

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By Carolyn Griffin Palmer

Email: cpalmer@chicagodefender.com

March Madness!

Politics Everywhere!

Before I start with the political madness, I would like to congratulate my good friend Pam Morris on her recent award presented by the Top Ladies of Distinction at the Doubletree Hotel in Oak Brook. Congratulations and well deserved!

The Society of Mannequins will be hosting the 2018 Annual Best Dressed African-American Women in the Chicagoland Area, Sunday, March 18, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at Tuscany Falls Banquet Halls in Mokena, Ill. Over 700 guests are expected to attend. Tickets are $80.00; call 312-5131153. The Defender is proud to support third year recipient: our own Dyanna Knight Lewis.

Indie Soul Journeys, a muPam Morris sic docu-series devoted to the inspirational and personal stories of independent R&B/soul artists, is presenting a public screening of the pilot episode of the new program, which features Grammy-nominated artist Eric Roberson, who will be in attendance at the event as the headline guest for the evening.

The docu-series, directed by Chicago’s own John Jointer, is a fresh and inspiring program profiling independent artists who have overcome extraordinary personal adversity in their pursuit of musical stardom. The series will also feature artists such as Avery Sunshine, Maysa Leak, and Anthony David.

The screening is Friday, March 9, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the DuSable Museum of African American History.

I was all around town at fundraisers for Illinois Democratic Candidates. Check out the pictures, they will tell the story!

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. honored: Evangeline Johnson, President of Zeta Tau Zeta White Rose Foundation, Inc.; Dr. Loretta Young-Wright, 2nd. Vice-President, Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter; Sandra D. Young; Margo Murray; Duwain Bailey; Dr. Taneen D. Brinson; Lt. Davina F. Ward; Priscilla Stratten, 2018 Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter Woman of the Year; Honorable Judge Carl Anthony Walker; Kenneth Harris; Receiving Award for Laniece Harris, Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter Advisor, Alpha Alpha Chapter (name not available); Mary Short, 2018 Zeta Of The Year; Elizabeth Stevenson, President of Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter/Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Scholarship Chairperson Pat Lewis of Zeta Phi Beta, Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter presented more than twelve scholarships of $1,000 each to the students from across the city.

Carolyn and Cheryl Rutherford Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter, presented their Annual Scholarship Luncheon at the Oak Lawn Hilton. Awards were given and over $14,000 presented to scholarship recipients. Thank you for the invitation Cheryl Rutherford.

Happy Birthday to the Fabulous Henrietta Leak, Leak and Sons Funeral Homes, who began her 70th Birthday wearing the one and only Barbara Bates. Work it Girl!

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Comissioners Forum presented by the The League of Women Voters of the Homewood-Flossmoor Area. Erin Roeper, Co-President HF, LWV, Candidates for the 6th District Cook County Comissioner: Patricia Joan Murphy and Donna Miller; and Diane Hodges, Co-President, Park Forest Area LWV. www.chicagodefender.com

Cassandra Matz, Olympia Fields Village Trustee, Susanna Mendoza, Illinois Comptroller candidate, The Honorable Judge Cynthia Cobb, and University Park Mayor Vivian Covington at the South Suburban Women’s “Turn It Blue.”

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The Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated celebrate and support their candidate for Illinois State Attorney General at the Rosewood Luxe Restaurant in Olympia Fields, owned by Kappa Damien Gibson.

30th District State Representative Will D. Davis; Major Armstead, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; State Senator Toi Hutchinson, 40th District; Democratic Candidate for Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul; and U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, 2nd Congressional District.

Alberta Roberts, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority; Anthony Reed, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority; William Reed, Alpha Phi Alpha; David Bonner, candiate for the Illinois 38th District State Representative; Steven Wolfe, Cook County Board 3rd District Democratic Candidate and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity , Inc.

The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority show their support for Kwame Raoul for Illinois States Attorney and other Democratic Candidates: State Senator Toi Hutchinson, Rosalind Agee, Sara Cruse. Back row Major Armstead, Melody Ferguson, LaTonya “Toni” Lumpkin, Sherye Garmony-Miller, Michelle Leslie, Sharon Armstead, LaCael Palmer Pratt.

Greeks representing their support of Illinois Democratic Candidates: The ladies are all members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Mia Carter, Alberta Roberts, Nate Horn, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Chaya Grady, Attorney General Candidate Kwame Raoul, U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Carolyn Griffin Palmer, Tracey Redmond.

Tyatiria Towns, FSCAC, and Honorees of the “Distinguished School Leadership Awards:” Stephen Fabiyi, Principal Metcalfe Elementary, Myron Hester, Principal Julian High School, Eric Sockery, Poe Classical, Felicia Davis, Interim Olive-Harvey College, Jacquelyn Dace, Senior Partnership Development Liaison CPS, Yvonne Wilson and Joyce Chapman, Chairman FSCAC.

Congratulations Men of Excellence Awards Recipients Class of 2018. Dr. Shawn Jackson, President, Truman College, Rev. Adron Robinson, Pastor, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Carolyn Palmer, Jeffery Dase, CPS Chief of Schools Network 12 .

Beautiful ladies enjoying the Men of Excellence Awards: Tiffany West, Tyatiria Towns, Veronica Robinson, Shandrea Bell, LaCael Palmer-Pratt, Karilyn Palmer Paschal, Tiffany Taylor, Dr. Karen Saffold, Sarah Barber, Myetie Hamilton.

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Let’s Eat: Luella’s Southern Kitchen

By The Black Foodies The Black Foodies recently chose Luella’s Southern Kitchen, located at 4609 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago, as #1 in our Top 5 Shrimp and Grits in Chicagoland.

The Black https:// Foodies chicagodefender.com/2018/02/17/chicagoland-top-5-shrimp-and-gritsby-the-black-foodies/ . Naturally, we decided to return to Luella’s to explore more of Owner Chef Darnell Reed’s menu.

Chef Reed places an emphasis on cooking dishes from scratch.

The buttermilk biscuits, the cornbread, and the jams are all made from scratch. Even the bread for the French toast is baked in-house and the grits are ground in-house from locally sourced white corn.

The beef and poultry, also locally sourced, ensure quality and freshness. Chef Reed takes pride in serving fresh food; thus, some dishes are made to order to ensure a quality dining experience.

We first sampled the Buttermilk Fried Chicken, served with Collard Greens and a side of Smoked Honey (a drizzle for the chicken). The dish comes with a leg, thigh and breast – a combination of dark and white meat – and is fried to a golden brown. The crunch factor on the exterior was just right, while the interior was juicy and tender and very well-seasoned. Luella’s serves up a very good fried chicken, but it’s their smoked honey that elevates it to fabulicious!

Wow! The honey is smoked in-

Chef Owner Darnell Reed house and was absolutely divine.

The honey is not over-smoked and added a smoky sweetness to the fried chicken that we had never experienced before. This fried chicken/smoked honey collaboration is something special. Luella’s buttermilk fried chicken is a must-try dish. The collard greens coexist with roasted garlic, ham hocks, and creole seasonings, in perfect harmony. Luella’s greens have a nice bite to them, providing the tartness and freshness that we both appreciate with our collard greens. These collards took us back to Mississippi.

Up next was the Forever Braised Short Rib Mac and Cheese, with an order of Skillet Cornbread. Chef Reed prepares a Mornay sauce for his mac and cheese. Miss Coretta loved the Mornay sauce, while I, on the other hand, prefer sharper cheeses in my cheese sauce. The short ribs were the star of this dish. They were prepared expertly – super tender with plenty of flavor. The pasta was cooked perfectly and, when combined with the other dish components, made for a well-executed dish. The corn-

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bread came with honey butter and was fantastic. Allow approximately 20 minutes for your cornbread to be brought tableside. It is made to order and brought out piping hot in a mini-skillet. Slather on the honey butter and dig in. We loved the density of the cornbread, drizzled some of the smoked honey over it . . . and, yes, we’re addicted. This is some mighty fine cornbread, indeed.

For dessert, we tried Luella’s Southern Kitchen’s version of Hummingbird Cake. Hummingbird Cake is a spice cake made with pineapples, bananas and pecans, with a cream cheese frosting. Luella’s rendition of this southern classic was delightful. The cinnamon brought a warmness to this moist cake, and the cream cheese frosting was on point, adding just the right amount of sweetness.

The pineapples, bananas, and pecans added freshness and texture.

Luella’s Southern Kitchen is doing some very creative and unique takes on southern cuisine.

We also recommend the Chicken Gumbo, Mississippi Hot Tamales and, of course, the Shrimp and Grits. Make sure you drop in and bring your favorite beverage, Luella’s is BYOB. Chef Darnell Reed is certainly making a name for himself in the Chicago culinary scene.

We are sure Great-grandma Luella is very proud of him.

We rank restaurants based on number of kisses (one thru five, with five being the best). Luella’s Southern Kitchen receives 4-1/2 kisses. Check out the video of our review at https://youtu.be/9JP3UoGh1H8 The Black Foodies are food bloggers/vloggers and husband and wife of 25 years. We are also home cooks who believe in group economics and LOVE great food.

We write the food blog “Let’s Eat,” where we review Black-owned and other ethnic restaurants.

FOLLOW us on Instagram and Twitter @theblackfoodies, SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel “The Black Foodies” where we review restaurants, share recipes, and give cooking tips. https://youtu.be/ f1fsSQ24wgQ. Also LIKE us on Facebook and join our Facebook group, “World Wide Black Foodies.”

Lastly, if you have a restaurant you would like The Black Foodies to review, email us at theblackfoodies@gmail.com. One love. . . www.chicagodefender.com

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WOMEN’S HISTORY Alicia Boler Davis Honored with 2018 Black Engineer of the Year Award

Alicia Boler Davis, the executive vice president of global manufacturing for General Motors, was honored with the 2018 Black Engineer of the Year Award, during the BEYA STEM gala in Washington, D.C.

By Freddie Allen (NNPA Newswire Contributor) The US Black Engineer & Information Technology (USBE&IT) magazine recently celebrated the history-making career of Alicia Boler Davis, the executive vice president of global manufacturing for General Motors, by honoring her with the 2018 Black Engineer of the Year Award, during the BEYA

gala in Washington, D.C. Boler Davis is the sixth woman to receive the award.

USBE&IT magazine recognizes Boler Davis “as a global ambassador of goodwill for underrepresented minorities in science and technology, and for women in STEM,” a press release about the award said.

USBE&IT magazine is published by the Career Communications Group, Inc., which was

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founded over 30 years ago to promote significant achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics professional careers, according to the group’s website.

Boler Davis began her GM career in 1994 as a manufacturing engineer at the Midsize/Luxury Car Division in Warren, Mich.

She has held many positions of increasing responsibility in manufacturing, engineering and product Jose Tomas, the senior vice president of global human resources and the executive vice president for Lockheed Martin (Ret.) (left) and Linda Gooden from the General Motors Board of Directors (right) present Alicia Boler Davis, the executive vice president global manufacturing for General Motors, with the 2018 Black Engineer of the Year Award. (General Motors) development, according to her biography.

Boler Davis was the first African American woman to serve as the plant manager at a GM vehicle manufacturing plant at the Lansing, Mich., Consolidated Operations and Arlington Assembly in Texas. She also simultaneously served in roles as plant manager of the Michigan Orion Assembly and Pontiac Stamping facilities and vehicle chief engineer, and vehicle line director for North America Small Cars, “positions she held until January 2012,” according to the press release about the award.

The press release also noted that, in February 2012, Boler Davis was appointed U.S. vice president of Customer Experience. Later

Betty L. Smith, the legendary founder of the South Side Help Center, recently died. Smith leaves to mourn her daughter, Vanessa Smith, the executive director of the center, and a host of family and friends.

Homegoing services are being planned for Saturday, March 17 at the church where Smith spent many years in faithful service, Chatham-Avalon Church of Christ, 8601 South State Street, Dr. Daniel Harrison, lead minister. Smith passed peacefully at home after a long illness and complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.

For 30 years, South Side Help Center has provided critical services to help negate the incidence and impact of HIV/AIDS in Chicago’s communities of color.

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that year, her role was expanded to vice president of Global Quality and U.S. Customer Experience.

“Under her leadership, GM improved vehicle quality and redefined customer care and its interaction with customers through social media channels and Customer Engagement Centers,” the press release said. “More recently, Boler Davis was senior vice president, Global Connected Customer Experience where she led the company’s connected customer activities, including infotainment, OnStar, and GM’s Urban Active personal mobility initiatives.”

In June 2016, Boler Davis was named the executive vice president of General Motors Global Manufacturing.

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WOMEN’S HISTORY

A Salute to Women Making Our Community Better From the Archives Women in History We salute women who have come together throughout the years to organize and work to make life better.

In 1995, the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Theta Omega Chapter celebrated the sorority’s 87 years of service during a luncheon.

In 1988, several famous women celebrate Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Diamond Jubilee at Kennedy Center Concert Hall (l-r) singer Leontyne Price, civil rights activist Coretta Scott King, National President Hortense Canaday, singer Clamma Dale and singer Lena Horne.

The first day of registration at a summer camp run by women in 1964.

The hostesses at the Southtown YMCA Awards dinner in 1973.

In 1988, the members of the Top Notchers organization.

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12 VOICES

Scared of Building Wealth?

Carl West

By Carl West 12 Voices

I remember attending a breakfast panel discussion hosted by Chicago’s so-called Blacks in philanthropy. During this 1 1/2hour chat session, I was astonished. They discussed building political leverage (important), connecting generations and President Donald Trump (somewhat important). Not one time did anyone raise the extremely pressing issue of building wealth within the Black community.

This is not the first time I’ve been in the company of educated and smart Black peers of mine and have never heard wealth accumulation leading and/or concluding the dialogue around the needs of our people. This is scary

If Blacks wanna truly generate collective influence, we must find the fountain of wealth.

Freedom is not cheap! We can’t keep pleading with the hidden hands of power to either kill us or set us free. Blacks must have the money to bargain for our freedom and/or death wish! to me. How can Black folks-young or old, educated or uneducated, employed or unemployed, rich or poor-- come together and not engage in the one topic that will set Negroes completely free?

If we want to have political power, we need cash! If we wanna control the development of our communities, we need dough.

If Blacks wanna truly generate collective influence, we must find the fountain of wealth. Freedom is not cheap! We can’t keep pleading with the hidden hands of power to either kill us or set us free. Blacks must have the money to bargain for our freedom and/or death wish!

Today, being in shackles and begging for something that’s rightfully ours has helped others build generational kingdoms.

There are legacies of inheritanc-

es built off the backs of Blacks that have been used to repeat the cycle of dominance over the poorest—not the inferior-- class of people.

There are studies that highlight the collective income of Black America. We have the dough, that is, in terms of what we generate yearly through various means.

What we’re missing is the constant flow of cash that continues to increase five to ten-fold. We must not just be in the business of generating income but creating a massive flow of cash on hand.

This will ensure that our community controls jobs. It will guarantee that our children have adequate schools. It’ll also influence policymakers who need cash for their political survival.

I utilized the news service to talk about building wealth. And

Negroes have asked me why do I talk so much about money. What else is there to discuss? That’s what I normally say to them. I’ve told multiple people to resign from their jobs tomorrow, and see me in about three to six months-they’ll be begging to have money conversations, especially how to get it. Each one will practically work anywhere and do almost anything to generate income to feed their families.

If we concentrate on building wealth, Blacks will never have to borrow or beg the hidden hands of power, whose job it is to keep people begging, borrowing and stealing. I truly think that Black folks have been mentally poor for so long that even the mention of working extra hard and strategic to escape poverty is not worth the effort. Most rather just

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made See, this great God, I was fearfully and wonderfully made in His image blessed to be a part of His sacred village, Israel

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By E.M. Evans 12 Voices

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not saying I’m some kind of heavenly being but I’d be lying if I said that I wasn’t royalty, for I’m a child of the King of Kings the Ruler of the world, who created the heights of mountains, the depths of seas and everything in between See, this great God, I was fearfully and wonderfully made in His image blessed to be a part of His sacred village, Israel Still don’t understand how I’m so sure He’s real? well, I’ll give you a few details Cause I would’ve been dead a

long time ago had He not stood up and been my shield Not to mention how He covers my weaknesses and gives my wounds time to heal every promise He’s ever made to me, He’s upheld And when I fell, friends bailed and yelled “oh well” but He picked me up, gave me peace and said “Be Still” Assuring me that He’d fight on my behalf if I was instilled with the fear and turned my focus to doing His will Still, I constantly fall and act lawless, yet He continues to find me www.chicagodefender.com

do their assigned jobs, get their earned checks, pay their bills, have a little discretionary loot to drink or smoke away--waiting to repeat the process for the next 30 or more years.

That format works if you have absolutely no vision, no determination, no drive, and no ambition.

And if you feel that you have no way out of your current mentally-ill condition, then a life of poverty is for you. But for anyone who ever had a dream, you should not be spending your time in bars and clubs tossing little to no money down the drain. You should be having meetings in your home, at your office, in the salon and barber shops, discussing ways to combine your spare change to build collective wealth.

This wealth gap between the races is real! And Black folks can’t be scared of saving their own lives or buying their freedom.

Because that’s what accumulating wealth does--it allows you to be free from the burden of begging. It gives you the confidence that you can stand on your own.

Now is the time to set yourself free! Building wealth is the only way! Peace and One Love. I Write to Differ...

Carl D. West is the CEO/Publisher of TBTNews and founder of the TRUTH 4 Literacy Foundation, Leadership Luncheon, Legend and Pioneer Awards, all powered by Midwest Gap Enterprise.

tion on the seventh day, after He’d formed the whole world and raised a dark man up out of dirt and clay for whom He’d already made plans to save and make a way, that ALL He did create, was not good, but great, so when it comes to the skin I’m in, I will neither be ashamed nor afraid because my Creator never called it by the name of gentile or slave And despite the growing trauma of our pain mixed together with our ancient ancestors’ mistakes, we’re still the Afro-Hebraic state, His chosen people, the ones He’s continually saved, because it was in His image, that we were fearfully and wonderfully made.

flawless like a precious diamond that He rescued from darkness and continues to cut to perfection yes the cuts hurt at times but they’re a loving correction oh how thankful we ought to be that He’s longsuffering in His lessons, always keeping us in His arms of protection Not because we deserve it, but because He’s always had a melanin affection this isn’t a feel good rooted in E.M. Evans is a writer, filmmakpretension, it’s as factual as a daer and public speaker. Follow him tabase Cause The Creator made men- on Instagram @ iam_emevans.

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Chicago Flower and Garden Show The annual show seeks to inspire, educate and motivate the next generation gardener. See lifesized gardens and attend how-toworkshops and instructional seminars that give you a reason to enjoy the greener side of Chicago. This year’s theme: “Flowertales: Every Garden Has a Story to Tell.”

Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Wed-Sat.:10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sun.: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

A wide variety of pricing options to fit your needs; for tickets, visit: chicagoflower.com

National Conference of Black Political Scientists Open Forums The 49th Annual meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists will be in Chicago with panels, forums and roundtables centered around the theme: “Race and the Environment: Agency, Survival, and the Continuing Challenges of Black Inequalities.”

The meeting features three community forums: The Black Environment: Gentrification, Community Development and the Obama Library Thursday, March 15 9 -10:15 a.m.

The W Chicago Lakeshore Hotel 644 N. Lake Shore Drive, 6th floor The New Black Chicago Politics Friday, March 16 9-10:15 a.m.

The W Chicago Lakeshore Hotel 644 N. Lake Shore Drive, 6th floor Redistricting and the 2018 Midterm Election Saturday, March 17 2:30-5 p.m.

DuSable Museum 740 East 56th Place

MARCH 15 Hospitality Hires Chicago Job seekers are invited to attend a hiring event. Qualified job seekers will have a chance to interview with employers and choose from more than 100 jobs with salaries ranging from minimum wage to more than 60K a year.

Palmer House Hilton 17 E. Monroe St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

To get information on how to schedule an interview, call: 312-603-0200 or go online to: hhc2018.weebly.com or text HireMe to 77453.

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Gotham Greens Greenhouse Tommies First Quarter The Pullman community will Throwback Musical celebrate Gotham Greens’ conThe Tommies Reunion presents struction of a second greenhouse the 1st Quarter Throwback Musilocation bringing scores of new cal of 2018, honoring “Seasoned jobs to the resurging historic 70s” members of The Tommies.

Pullman neighborhood. Gotham Grace Central Church Greens expansion is building on 10216 S. Kitchener St. the success of their existing greenWestchester, IL house atop of the Method Home 4 p.m.

Products building which already produces approximately 10 million Free and open to the public pounds of lettuce annually.

Open space, adjacent to Pullman Park, just east of Planet Fitness MARCH 17 10:45 a.m.

Books N Brunch Gala Meet award-winning, best-sellMARCH 16 ing authors Victoria Christopher Michal Rejner Closing Murray, ReShonda Tate Billingsley Reception Blanc Gallery and Rick Ross. Art Chat Daddy Sims is the Emcee. Will include 4445 S. King Dr. spoken word performances and 6-9 p.m. raffles.

Free East Bank Club 500 N. Kingsbury St. MARCH 17 12-5 p.m.

2nd Annual Celebration of the For tickets, visit Eventbrite.com 70’s Tour (search Books N Brunch Gala) Stylistics Featuring Mr. Lee For more information, email Hosted by Ramonski Luv The Chi-Lites, The Delfonics, Carl Carl- booksnbrunchgala@gmail.com or call (773) 443-3763. ton and The Dramatics Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St. Doors at 7 p.m.; Showtime at 8:00 p.m.

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MARCH 18 Best Dressed African American Women in Illinois The Society of Mannequins presents the 10 Best Dressed African American Women in Illinois.

Tuscany Falls Banquets 9425 W. 191st St. Mokena, IL 1-5 p.m.

Tickets: $80, includes an open bar.

For tickets or more information, contact dlewis@chicagodefender. com

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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MEMORIES Leak & Sons Funeral Home

WALKER-DEES Brandy Walker-Dees…..Visitation was held: Thursday, March 08, 2018; 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Memorial: Friday, March 09, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SCOTT Carol Scott…..Wake was held: Friday, March 09, 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.

SCOTT, JR. Tommie Scott, Jr…..Wake was held: Friday, March 09, 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.

GRANT-JONES Genevieve Grant-Jones…..Wake was held: Friday, March 09, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

DAVIS Jerry Davis…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 2018; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HOBBS Doretha Hobbs…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. @ Old Land Mark Church of God in Holiness, 7201 S. Jeffery Blvd. Funeral: 10:30 a.m.

– 11:30 a.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MORGAN Barbara Morgan…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 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.

JOHNSON Henry Johnson…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ St. John C.O.G.I.C., 7527 S. Cottage Grove 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.

THOMAS Clara Thomas…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 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: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DANIEL Theodore Daniel…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 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.

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ROBINSON Sarah Robinson…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Friendly Temple COGIC, 7745 S. State St. 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.

CRITTENDEN Alfred Crittenden…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Trinity United, 400 W. 95th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oakland Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MC MULLEN Stephen Mc Mullen…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Shiloh Baptist Church, 10540 S. Halsted 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.

WOLFE Selone Wolfe…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: TBD Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

THOMAS Willie Thomas…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ New Covenant B.C., 7859 S. Evans 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.

HOUSTON Fern Houston…..Memorial was held: Saturday, March 10, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BLAIR Robert Blair…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 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. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BANKS Lawrence Banks…..Memorial was held: Saturday, March 10, 2018; 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. @ Christ Universal Temple, 11901 S. Ashland Funeral: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JONES Fredrick Jones…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 2018; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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

TATE Edmond Tate…..Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ 2nd Mt Vernon Baptist, 7922 S. Hoyne Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, March 12, 2018; 9:30 a.m. @ Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILSON Franchie Wilson…..Wake was held: Sunday, March 11, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WEBB Julia Webb…..Wake was held: Sunday, March 11, 2018; 1:00 p.m.

– 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, March 12, 2018; @ Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HOPKINS Hattie Hopkins…..Wake was held: Sunday, March 11, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BUCKNER Evelyn Buckner…..Wake was held: Monday, March 12, 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: Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ESTERDS Otea Esterds…..Wake was held: Monday, March 12, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Maryland Avenue Baptist Church, 8058 S. Maryland Ave. 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.

CROSS Sylvester Cross…..Wake was held: Monday, March 12, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Washington Memorial Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BUTLER Betty Butler…..Wake was held: Monday, March 12, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GADDIS Levorgia Gaddis…..Wake was held: Tuesday, March 13, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ First Church of Deliverance, 4315 S. Wabash Funeral: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 8466567.

WALKER Mae Walker…..Wake was held: Tuesday, March 13, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Lunford 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.

HUNTER Kathleen Walker…..Wake was held: Tuesday, March 13, 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: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HILL, JR. Claude Hill, Jr…..Wake was held: Tuesday, March 13, 2018; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DAVIS Leonard Davis…..Wake was held: Tuesday, March 13, 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) 846-6567.

GIBSON Margie Gibson…..Wake: Friday, March 16, 2018; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ St. Lawrence C.O.G.I.C., 7400 S. St. Lawrence 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.

SUTTON Deloise Sutton…..Wake: Friday, March 16, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Church of Christ, 86th State 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.

FORD Adolphus Ford…..Wake: Friday, March 16, 2018; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Bethlehem Star M B Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove 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) 846-6567.

MC DANIEL Lashunn Mc Daniel…..Wake: 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.

HENDERSON Leonard Henderson…..Wake: 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.

WHITE Kimberly White…..Wake: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ New Beginnings, 6620 S. 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.

DOUGLAS Clara Douglas…..Wake: 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.

LEWIS Willie Lewis…..Wake: Thursday, March 22, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m. 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.

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Funeral Home CROSS Renaud Cross......….. Graveside Service was held: Friday, March 9, 2018; 11:30 a.m. @ Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com MCINTYRE Clifford McIntyre.......….. Wake was held: Saturday, March 10, 2018; 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.@ Saint Augustine’s Cathedral, 5831 South Indiana Avenue. Funeral will be held: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 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 WOODSON Maurice Woodson......….. Graveside Service was held: Tuesday, March 13, 2018; 1:00 p.m. @ Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com BROWN Carolyn Brown.....….. Wake was held: Tuesday, March 13, 2018; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com BROWN Geretha Brown......….. Prepast will be held: Friday, March 16, 2018; 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.@ Carter Temple C. M. E. Church, 7841 South Wabash Avenue. 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 MINTER Stephanie Minter.....….. Funeral will be held: Friday, March 17, 2018; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Cremation.

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

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

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HOWARD Alice Howard..…..Wake: Wednesday, March 14, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 7234400.

BELL Lakisha R. Bell..…..Wake: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ New Exodus MBC, 5600 S. Green Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

WHITE Jimmie L. White..…..Wake: Thursday, March 15, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

DAVIS Connie Davis..…..Wake: Saturday, March 17, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Original Philadelphia, 6558 S. Carpenter Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 7234400.

DANIELS Julia Daniels..…..Wake: Friday, March 16, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Greater Mt. Carmel MBC, 7023 S. Halsted Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 7234400.

WARREN Denise Warren..…..Memorial Service: Friday, March 16, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

DUNN Genevieve Dunn..…..Wake: Monday, March 19, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ New Mt. Pilgrim, 4301 W. Washington Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

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GARDNER Mary Gardner..…..Wake was held: Monday, March 12, 2018; 9:30 a.m. @ Metropolitan Apostolic Church, 4100 South King Dr. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

DAVIS Bobby L. Davis..…..Wake was held: Tuesday, March 13, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

Cherished memories of those we loved

JONES Valorie Jones…..Memorial was held: Tuesday, March 13, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JESSIE SCALES A/K/A JESSIE M. SCALES, ARTHUR SCALES Defendants 17 CH 007098 7332 S UNION AVE 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 24, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 26, 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 7332 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-114-024-0000.

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 14-17-06266.

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. 14-17-06266 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 007098 TJSC#: 38-982 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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LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Components of a Tier I Environmental Impact Statement (Tier I EIS) for the Chicago-Columbus-Pittsburgh Freight and Passenger Corridor for Hyperloop and High-Speed Rail Technologies The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) requests proposals for services of a qualified and experienced transportation (planning, environmental and engineering services) consultant or consultant team. Services are requested to complete work associated with a Service Development Plan (SDP) and a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Tier-1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Lima to Pittsburgh corridor portion of the Pittsburgh to Chicago Freight and Passenger Rail Corridor. For a full copy of the Request for Proposal go to www.morpc.org/rfps-rfqs. Consultants interested in being considered must submit two (2) printed copies and one (1) in the form of a compact disc or jump drive in a PDF format. Proposals will be received by MORPC until 5:00 pm (ET), Monday, April 2, 2018.

Submit proposals to: Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Attn: Dina Lopez 111 Liberty Street, Suite 100 Columbus, OH 43215 dlopez@morpc.org

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MIDWEST CONNECT HYPERLOOP FEASIBILITY STUDY The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) requests proposals for services of a qualified and experienced transportation (planning, environmental and engineering services) consultant or consultant team. Services are requested to complete work associated with the Midwest Connect Hyperloop Feasibility Study from Pittsburgh to Chicago. Please go to www.morpc.org/rfps-rfqs for a full copy of the RFP. Consultants interested in being considered must submit two (2) printed copies and one (1) copy in the form of a jump drive in a PDF format.

Proposals will be received by MORPC until 5:00 p.m. (ET), Monday, April 2, 2018.

Submit proposals to: Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Attn: Dina Lopez 111 Liberty Street, Suite 100 Columbus, OH 43215 dlopez@morpc.org

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice: Chicago State University Board of Trustees Meeting Change The Friday, March 9, 2018 Board of Trustees Meeting had to be rescheduled.

The rescheduled date is Thursday, March 29, 2018.

The meeting will start at 8:30am.

To patrons of Commonwealth Edison Company Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”) hereby gives notice to the public that on February 27, 2018 it filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission (“ICC”) evidence (annual report and direct testimony) regarding the reconciliation of revenues collected from its customers under its Rider ECR, with costs incurred in connection with certain environmental remediation activities associated with former manufactured gas plant sites in Illinois.

A copy of such evidence may be inspected by any interested party at ComEd’s office located at Three Lincoln Centre in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

All parties interested in this matter may obtain information with respect thereto either directly from ComEd or by addressing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62706.

COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY By: Verónica Gómez Senior Vice President & General Counsel

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, 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: 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

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, 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

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

MECHANIC LIEN NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on 03/30/18 a sale will be held at First Wheel Inc, 5601 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60659; 773.784.5678 to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or materials expanded upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following designated persons, unless such article is redeemed within (30) days of the publication of this notice.

Name of Person: Islam A. Ibrahim Description of Articles 1995 Bombardier Speedster Boat Hull# ZZNH2273D595 Amount of Lien: $4,501.79

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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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL BOZEMAN, ALZETTA HENRY A/K/A ALZETTA BOZEMAN, CITY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SEATTLE MORTGAGE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR IRENE GARY Defendants 16 CH 5958 8114 SOUTH MAY STREET Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 8, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 10, 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 8114 SOUTH MAY STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32-216-025-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $179,507.04.

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: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580 Please refer to file number 16-04893.

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.

MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Attorney File No. 16-04893 Attorney Code. 59049 Case Number: 16 CH 5958 TJSC#: 38-254 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JOHN J. LYDON AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR AUDREY JOHNSON, JEFFREY G. ROUNTREE AKA JEFFREY G. ROUNDTREE, ANTONIO WILLIAMS, PRAVION WILLIAMS, CITY OF CHICAGO, CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF AUDREY JOHNSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 266 8628 SOUTH JUSTINE Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 10, 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 8628 SOUTH JUSTINE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32-323-022-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $78,412.78.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-002965.

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

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 E-Mail: intake@wmlegal.com Attorney File No. IL-002965 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 16 CH 266 TJSC#: 38-405 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ESPERANZA PINEDO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2017 CH 6115 908 CHICAGO ROAD THORNTON, IL 60476 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 28, 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 908 CHICAGO ROAD, THORNTON, IL 60476 Property Index No. 29-27-305-0590000, 29-27-305-069-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 1 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 262039.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262039 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2017 CH 6115 TJSC#: 38-1546

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.

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The Bigs Presents: This Week’s Top 5 Hoopers The Girl’s of Marshall, Simeon, and Harlan make IHSA history Sports by #TheBIGS While we’ve watched the boys handle biz all season, it’s only right that we put the spotlight on the girl’s basketball teams that have brought hardware home this season! The Simeon Wolverines dominated CPS this year, bringing in 3 public league championships in football, boys basketball and girls basketball. The Lady Wolverines posted an impressive 20-5 record on the way to the City Championship and were part of the Final 4 of the IHSA State Tournament.

For the first time in IHSA history, two CPS teams were matched up for the 2a State Championship!

Marshall came out on top with a 53-44 W to give legendary coach Dorothy Gaters her 9th Championship title. Marshall’s Dyanla Rainey dropped 20 points in the win.

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Talen Horton-Tucker (Sr-Simeon) - “Talow” dropped 21 pts with 7 dimes & 5 boards in a 70-55 win over Brother Rice, then picked up a hard-fought W vs Marist in the Thorton Sectional championship game. The Wolverines are set to head to Chicago State Tuesday evening to take on the Whitney Young Dolphins for a chance to go to Peoria in a rematch of last year’s 4a State

Dorothy Gaters (grey jacket) with her 2018 2a State Champion Marshall Girls Basketball team.

Championship game. Last Week’s Rank - #1 2. Ayo Dosunmu (Sr-Morgan Park) - Ayo scored 28 pts in a blowout 101-71 W over the Bogan Bengals in the St. Laurence sectional. In a season that has been filled with nagging injuries, it’s good to see Ayo seemingly at full strength just in time to fight for a trip to Peoria and defend the Mustangs 3a crown. They take on North Lawndale in Joliet Tuesday.

Last Week’s Rank - #2 3. Javon Freeman (Sr-Whitney Young) - “Vonno” scored 29 pts in a W over Lincoln Park and picked up a OT W vs Curie. They take on the Wolverines at Chicago State Tuesday night for a chance

to go down state and defend their 2017 4a crown. Last Week’s Rank - #3 4. Messiah Jones (Sr-Simeon) – Messiah poured in 16 pts/6 rebs/2 blks in a W over Brother Rice and added another 10 in a W over Marist for the sectional title.

He looks to help the Wolverines return to Peoria on Tuesday night vs Whitney Young at Chicago State. Last Week’s Rank - #4 5. Dannie Smith (Sr-Orr) “Danno Buckets” and the Orr Spartans are back to back 2a State Champions after he poured in 22 pts 7 rebs in a 76-49 W over Winnebago. The senior was named Country Financial Player of The Game to top off the historic

The Lady Wolverines posted an impressive 20-5 record on the way to the City Championship and were part of the Final 4 of the IHSA State Tournament. (Pic Courtesy of Simeon Career Academy) season. The Orr Spartans are the first to take back-to-back state titles back to the West Side! Last Week’s Rank - #5 Knocking At The Door - Chase

Adams (Sr-Orr), Raekwon Drake (Sr-Orr), Adam Miller (So-Morgan Park), Xavier Pinson (Sr-Simeon), George Conditt (Sr-Corliss)

The BIG3 Returns Bigger & Better Than Ever The United Center will host the 3-on-3 basketball league on June 29th Sports by #TheBIGS CHICAGO -- Last summer The BIG3 put new meaning to the phrase “basketball never stops.”

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retirees dusted off their kicks and returned to the hardwood to play some 3-on-3 basketball. The gritty, competitive basketball league gave fans something to chew on while their favorite stars were in the offseason, and this summer The BIG3 will return better than ever.

“During the offseason, we heard from BIG3 fans all over the country who want to see their favorite ballers come to their cities.

People are really pumped up to see some of their beloved NBA greats play the game of basketball at the professional level again,” said BIG3 Co-Founder and Co-

CEO Ice Cube.

Bigger stadiums await The BIG3 this summer as the Chicago stop goes from the UIC Pavilion to the United Center and games that were broadcast on a tape delay will now air live every Friday on FS1. Peep the schedule down low and see when you’ll be close to one of The BIG3 stops!

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at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. All stops will feature four back-toback games and will take place on Friday evenings this season.

BIG3 games will be broadcast live on FOX Broadcast Network and FS1 all season long.

The full season schedule is below: 2018 BIG3 SEASON SCHEDULE WEEK 1 | June 22: Toyota Center | Houston, Texas WEEK 2 | June 29: United Center | Chicago, Illinois WEEK 3 | July 6: Oracle Arena | Oakland, California

WEEK 4 | July 13: Little Caesars Arena | Detroit, Michigan WEEK 5 | July 20: American Airlines Arena | Miami, Florida WEEK 6 | July 27: Air Canada Centre | Toronto, Ontario WEEK 7 | August 3: TD Garden | Boston, Massachusetts WEEK 8 | August 10: Infinite Energy Arena | Atlanta, Georgia WEEK 9 | August 17: American Airlines Center | Dallas, Texas *Playoffs* WEEK 10 | August 24: Barclays Center | Brooklyn, New York *Championship Finals* March 14 - 20, 2018 23

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Nikisha Horn Head of Research and Development, Namaste Laboratories, LLC

Shannelle Armstrong Fowler Founder, Haute & Co. Bridal

April Kates-Ellison American Dental Association

Monique Auxila District Representative, Chicago Public Schools 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 Jacqueline Campbell Position Market Director-Wealth Management, JP Morgan Chase

Thursday, April 5, 2018 Hyatt Regency Chicago 6 -9 pm This year, The Black Women’s Expo will continue its tradition of celebrating Phenomenal Women by partnering with the Chicago Defenders in hosting the Women of Excellence. This highly anticipated event will recognize Chicago’s most accomplished and influential African-American women.

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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 Service, Inc. Dawn H. Milhouse Executive Director, Milhouse Charities Kimberly Offord Managing Broker & District Director, Fathom Realty Chicago T. Alexis Owens Owner/CEO, Ventures Unlimited, Inc. Darienne Page-Rakestraw Community Affairs Manager, Lyft Courtney Parker Regional Marketing Lead, Uber

Stephanie D. Coleman 16th Ward Committeeman, City of Chicago

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

Cheryl Crockett Owner/President, Crockett Cookies

Sandi Robinson Director of Sales, Godfrey Hotel

Laurinda Dodgen Interim Vice President of African American Strategy, AARP

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

Angela Dowell Vice President of Finance, Chicago Community Loan Fund

Dr. Donna Simpson Leak Superintendent, Sauk Village School District 168

Anita Genes Comcast

Nicole Stevens Office of the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners

Angila Faison Director – Community Engagement, Aramark

Sheila Talton President & CEO, Gray Matter Analytics

Melinda M. Gildart CPA, MBA Controller, Chicago Public Schools

Ta Juana Tang President, Tandem Ventures LLC

Donna Grant Owner, Licorice Lounge, LLC

Aretha Tatum Minister/Motivational Speaker, Courage Over Fear Productions

Myetie Hamilton Executive Director, Epic Academy Creola Hampton President/Founder, Greater Works! Integrated Communications

Katrina Thompson Mayor, Village of Broadview

Rosanne Harris Founder & CEO, Black Dress Society

Shayla Treadwell Information Security Professional & Organizational Psychologist, Discover Financial Services

Donna Hart Chief Information Officer, Stroger Hospital

Melissa Washington Vice President – External Affairs, ComEd

Bryana Holcomb Editor, BlackDoctor.org

Priscilla Q. Williams, R.N. Nurse Educator, United Health Care

Tammera Homes Founder & CEO, AeroStar Corporation/AeroStar Avion Institute

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Pritzker Speaks With Entrepreneurs Wrapping up the final days of his Primary campaign for Governor of Illinois, J.B. Pritzker visited voters and small business owners Saturday to share his vision. Pritzker stopped in Chicago, Aurora and Joliet and highlighted his plans to support small businesses. He also urged voters to get out and vote on March 20.

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin joined Pritzker at his meeting with entrepreneurs at Englewood Accelerator in Chicago.

Pritzker spoke with entrepreneurs in Englewood.

Senator Dick Durban, Operation Hope guest, Committeeman Stephanie ColeGubernatorial candidate Pritzker and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin met with mem- man, Rod Sawyer, Commissioner Dennis Deer and Gloria Batey met with enbers of the small business community. trepreneurs in Englewood.

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A recent Economic Policy Institute study revealed that Blacks haven’t made any progress in homeownership, unemployment or incarceration in 50 years.

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New EPI Study Shows No Black Progress in 50 Years It’s All about the Money: Stats on African American Progress are Sobering

By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Late last year, “The Washington Post” wrote that African Americans were the only group that showed no economic improvement since 2000. They based their conclusions on Census data. This year, there was even more sobering news in a report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). The new study issued found “no progress” for African Americans on homeownership, unemployment and incarceration in 50 years.

Much of what was included in the EPI study was stunning data on African American economic progress. Fifty years after the famous and controversial Kerner Commission Report that identified “white racism” as the driver of “pervasive discrimination in employment and education” for African Americans, EPI concluded that not much has changed.

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ed African Americans has close to tripled between 1968 and 2016, as Blacks are 6.4 times more likely than Whites to be jailed or imprisoned. Homeownership rates have remained unchanged for African Americans, over the last 50 years. Black homeownership is about 40 percent, which is 30 percent behind the rate for Whites.

Regarding income, perhaps the most important economic metric, the average income for an African American household was $39,490 in 2017, a decrease from $41,363 in 2000.

A press release about the report said that, “Black workers still make only 82.5 cents on every dollar earned by white workers, African Americans are 2.5 times more likely to be in poverty than Whites, and the median White family has almost ten times as much wealth as the median Black family.”

In 2017, the Black unemployment rate was 7.5 percent, up from 6.7 percent in 1968, and still roughly twice the White unemployment rate. In 2015, the Black homeownership rate was just over 40 percent, virtually unchanged since 1968 and trailing a full 30 points behind the White homeownership rate, which saw modest gains over the

same period.

President Trump has bragged about the Black unemployment rate has reached record lows and homeownership has reached record highs under his presidency. What Trump leaves out is the overall statistical data over many years.

Much of what the data shows is connected to systemic policy problems that have been persistent for decades.

In the press release about the EPI report, EPI economic analyst Janelle Jones said that it’s clear that structural racism is the root cause of the economic inequality between Blacks and Whites.

“Solutions must be bold and to scale, which means we need structural change that eliminates the barriers that have stymied economic progress for generations of African American workers,” said Jones.

Lauren Victoria Burke is a congressional correspondent for the NNPA Newswire. Lauren also works independently as a political analyst and communications strategist. You can reach Lauren by email at LBurke007@gmail.com and on Twitter at @LVBurke.

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Senior Citizens Join Millennials to Vote Early A busload of senior citizens and millennials gathered outside 16 W. Adams this week to announce their intentions to early vote in the upcoming primary elections and encouraged others to do likewise.

Spokespersons emphasized the importance to vote early instead of taking a chance on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances that may prevent voting on Election Day. Progressive leadership is needed to fight the attacks by the Rauner administration on social programs depended on by vulnerable populations and to protect funding for such things as colleges and universities, the group said.

“We are here to show that we are united, both elders and millennials. We’re crossing the generations to win back our most precious rights. Why are we in such a mess, because we didn’t get out to vote (in 2016),” said a feisty 98-year-old Bea Lumpkin of the Illinois Association of Retired Americans.

“Public higher education is increasingly becoming financially out of reach for working-class and first generation college students,” said Jeff Schuhrke, a member of Graduate Employees Organization and a Ph.D candidate at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

“If the past few years have taught us anything, both here in Illinois and across the country, it’s that elections have consequences. I’m here today with this inter-generational alliance to encourage everyone who has the privilege to vote to use it,” he added.

Nursing home worker Ozzmon Dumas said he was voting for more than himself. “I’m also voting for the residents I care for because we all are under assault by a greedy group of wealthy individuals and corporate inter-

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Ozzmon Dumas of Future Fighters

Jessica Disu of Chicago International Youth Peace ests that want to horde the wealth of our nation for themselves,” he said.

An activist in the Fight For $15 minimum wage movement and a member of the millennial Future Fighters, Dumas added, “I shouldn’t have to work 40 hours every week and still not be able to meet the bills of my modest budget. I’m supporting candidates that support the rights

of workers to organize a union free of fear and intimidation from their bosses.”

“It’s important that my generation remembers not to just vote during the general election but during state elections. It’s important who the governor is, who these judges are. It’s important to put people in office who are representatives of the people,” said Jessica Disu (aka FM Supreme), an activist with the Chicago International Youth Peace movement.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) also participated. Following the press conference, group members walked into the building to vote.

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Chicago Officials React To Governor Rauner’s Veto on Licensing for Gun Dealers At press time, news spread quickly that Governor Bruce Rauner had vetoed Illinois Senate Bill 1657, which would have required licensing for gun dealers in the state.

The following were reactions to the veto: On behalf of the Illinois affiliates of the National Urban League, Shari Runner, President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League, issued the following statement on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s decision to veto Illinois Senate Bill 1657: “We are incredibly disappointed with Governor Bruce Rauner’s decision to veto legislation that would have required common sense licensing for gun dealers in our state. His decision shows utter disregard for the hundreds of Illinois lives that are lost each year to gun violence, which is unquestionably aided by easy access to guns. It is also ironic and insulting that he attempts to tie his damaging veto to a purported concern for addressing issues of mental health, school safety and crime prevention. After allowing programs that serve the mentally ill and prevent crime to languish without funding for two years, the governor’s stated concerns today are simply not believable.

In the face of an opportunity to reduce violence and gun deaths in the state, the governor has sided against public health and safety. The Chicago Urban League, along with Springfield, Quad County, Madison County, and Tri-County affiliates of the National Urban League, remain committed to addressing the problem of easy access to guns, and we will work with our partners to support an override of the governor’s ill-conceived veto.”

State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) issued the following statement today in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the Gun Dealer Licensing Act: “It’s unconscionable for the governor to take this action when gun violence continues to plague communities across our state.

“This is a personal issue for me. I have experienced gun violence just outside my front door on multiple occasions while my children were home, and I have close friends who lost children to gun violence within blocks of my home.

“We license all sorts of professions: physicians, lawyers, pharmacists – even dog groomers and barbers. It’s not an unreasonable request to license firearm dealers.

The vast majority of voters support this measure on a bipartisan basis, and the governor turned his back on all of them today.

State Senator Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood), who also chairs the joint Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, delivered a clear message: “Leave it to Governor Rauner to put politics before public safety. If his goal was to curb

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gun violence in our state he would have appointed a commission his first day in office, not over three years into his term. There is too much at stake to continue stalling for personal advancement.”

State Senator Jacqueline Collins (D-Chicago) said: “In every corner of our country, the voices of young people who have seen the lives of their friends and loved ones cut short are raised in unison to call on us to act…By choosing to veto this legislation, the governor has chosen to ignore the clear voice of the people.”

State Senator Elgie Sims Jr. (D-Chicago): “Gov. Rauner is bowing to the gun lobby … Enough is enough. This veto will make our communities less safe and disregards commonsense solutions to keep guns out of the hands of those who should not have them.”

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Pat Quinn Wants To Be The People’s Attorney

By Katara Patton Defender Senior Editor Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn said someone has to take on President Donald Trump when he breaks the law, and Quinn announced recently that he’s the right person for that job. As attorney general, Quinn said he would fight against any law that jeopardizes the people of Illinois.

“The real reason I’m running is, like many people, I’m pretty frustrated with Trump. He violates the law and constitution every day,” Quinn said. “ In a monarchy, the king is law; in a democracy, where we live, the law is king.”

Quinn pointed out that when he was governor, he signed the Obamacare (which he calls “I do care”) bill that allowed Illinois to receive money for the program. It wasn’t easy to get, but because of Quinn’s signature, 1 million people received health care in Illinois through Obamacare. And now Trump comes and jeopardizes that progress.

“Health care may be taken away by his [Trump’s] actions,” Quinn told the Defender.

Protecting the people is what Quinn said he has been doing his entire career.

During the interview he pulled out an old envelope that served as a flyer back in

“The real reason I’m running is, like many people, I’m pretty frustrated with Trump. He violates the law and constitution every day,” Quinn said. “ In a monarchy, the king is law; in a democracy, where we live, the law is king.”

1983 when he was just out of law school at Northwestern University. The flyer was seeking support for a referendum Quinn introduced to regulate high utility costs.

Quinn started the The Citizen Utility Board (CUB) to help keep bills low.

He said that year was paramount: he started CUB, Mayor Harold Washington was elected, and his first son was born.

Perhaps foreshadowing his current run for office, Quinn, who grew up in South Shore area, is proud of his work with CUB, and said “the attorney general is the one who takes on utility companies, like Com

Ed, People’s Gas or Nicor, to make sure they treat customers fairly regarding rates and policies.”

He said the AG gets refunds for consumers, fights against wage theft, protects voting rights and is basically there for the people.

Quinn stated that he’s not a “stranger” to this type of fight and that he has been “fighting hard for all people, including the African American community.”

He said he took office as governor at a tough time, but through a program Obama got started, Quinn helped put 35,000 people to work and they were paid more than minimum wages and ex-offenders were able to get jobs. He also took on banks with sub-prime mortgages and worked with Attorney General Lisa Madigan to recover money and avoid some foreclosures.

Quinn also signed the bill to end the death penalty. As governor, he granted clemency to about 5,000 people, “some who were wrongfully convicted.” On his last days as governor, he said he pardoned Tyrone Hood, who had served 22 years for a murder he hadn’t committed—and the actual murderer had gone on to commit two more murders. Quinn said he helped Hood get a job.

“There are many mistakes made in the criminal justice system...we need an attorney general who is going to speak about this; too many people are put in jail for non-violent crimes. They shouldn’t be incarcerated...we need to have alternative forms of consequences for people who do wrong; it doesn’t mean they need to go to a state prison, which is very expensive.”

Quinn also said we need to do something about gun violence and gun safety.

He pointed to the case in Newton, CT, where children escaped when the killer took time to reload his gun; if he would have had less rounds, perhaps more would have escaped. Quinn said he is in favor of limiting high capacity ammunition.

On education, Quinn says he thinks Chicago needs an elected school board, not one appointed (and dismissed) at the will of the mayor.

Many of the issues at hand are ones he was very familiar with during his term as governor, which began in January 2009 when then-governor Rod Blagojevich was impeached and forced out of office (Quinn had served as Lieutenant Governor). Quinn went on to win the governor’s election in 2010 and served until he was defeated by current governor Bruce Rauner in 2015. He said he worked closely with Lisa Madigan, who is retiring as attorney general.

He said more needs to be done about the red light camera operations; it needs to be investigated. He said a leading cause of bankruptcy has been the tickets received from red light cameras and consumers need an advocate. “The attorney general is the lawyer for the people.”

“Justice and mercy: the attorney general works together with both,” Quinn said. “It’s not about politics, it’s about justice—criminal justice reform....the attorney general is a lawyer for the people....people know I’ve been around for a while, people know what I stand for and believe...I’m for everyday people against big shots.”

“There are many mistakes made in the criminal justice system...we need an attorney general who is going to speak about this; too many people are put in jail for non-violent crimes. They shouldn’t be incarcerated...we need to have alternative forms of consequences for people who do wrong; it doesn’t mean they need to go to a state prison, which is very expensive.”

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Judge Litricia Payne 1st Judicial Subcircuit (Hambright vacancy) Appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court December 30, 2016Genuine, Grounded, Experienced and rules with Compassion, Fairness and Integrity No Payne. No Gain. www.electjudgepayne.com [T]he vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men.

- Lyndon B. Johnson

Attorney William Laws 2nd Judicial Subcircuit (Laws vacancy) Criminal Defense Attorney For Over 35-years Experienced, Understands, and Cares About Community & Justice www.laws4judge.com

Judge Anthony Swanagan 15th Judicial Subcircuit (Zekezinski vacancy) Appointed by Illinois Supreme Court April 24, 2017 www.friendsofjudgeswanagan.com

Judge Travis Richardson 2nd Judicial Subcircuit (Turner Jr., vacancy) Appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court February 14, 2017

“Chicago is one city. We shall work as one people for our common good and our common goals.”

-Harold Washington

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”

Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Jr., Letter From Birmingham Jail

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Richardson4judge.com

Punch #155

Judge Marian Emily Perkins 5th Judicial Subcircuit (Jones vacancy) Appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court July 13, 2017 www.electjudgemarianperkins.com Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. CITY VOTE

Punch #159

Judge Debra Seaton 2nd Judicial Subcircuit (Willis vacancy) Appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court May 18, 2017 Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Punch # 154

Judge Robin Shoffner

5th Judicial Subcircuit (Pethers vacancy) Appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court December 2014 www.citizensforshoffner.com Your Vote. Your Voice.

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EARLY VOTING IN CHICAGO WARDS THRU MARCH 19!

Mar 12-16: 9 am-7 pm Mar 18: 10 am-4 pm Mar 17: 9 am-5 pm Mar 19: 9 am-5 pm WARD

LOCATION

You don’t need a reason or excuse to vote early. n Chicago voters may use any of the City’s 51 sites. n Voters may register or file address changes at any site. n Need to register? Have 2 IDs, one with your address. n

ADDRESS

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Goldblatt’s Bldg 1615 W Chicago Near North Library 310 W Division Hall Branch Library 4801 S Michigan King Community Ctr. 4314 S Cottage Grove Jackson Park 6401 S Stony Island Dist. 3 Police Station 7040 S Cottage Grove Jeffrey Manor Library 2401 E 100th St Olive Harvey College 10001 S Woodlawn Palmer Park 201 E 111th St Vodak/Eastside Library 3710 E 106th St Dist. 9 Police Station 3120 S Halsted McKinley Park 2210 W Pershing West Lawn Park 4233 W 65th St Archer Heights Library 5055 S Archer Gage Park 2411 W 55th St Lindbloom Pk 6054 S Damen Thurgood Marshall Library 7506 S Racine Wrightwood Ashburn Library 8530 S Kedzie Mount Greenwood Park 3721 W 111th St Bessie Coleman Library 731 E 63rd St Foster Park 1440 W 84th St Toman Library 2708 S Pulaski Clearing Branch Library 6423 W 63rd Pl St. Agatha Parish 3147 W Douglas Blvd Chinatown Library 2100 S Wentworth Loop Super Site for Early Voting 16 W Adams 26 Humboldt Pk Library 1605 N Troy 27 Union Park 1501 W Randolph 28 W. Side Learning Ctr 4624 W Madison 29 Amundsen Park 6200 W Bloomingdale 30 Kilbourn Park 3501 N Kilbourn 31 Portage Cragin Library 5108 W Belmont 32 Bucktown-Wicker Pk Library 1701 N Milwaukee 33 McFetridge Sports Ctr 3843 N California 34 W Pullman Library 830 W 119th 35 NEIU El Centro 3390 N Avondale 36 West Belmont Library 3104 N Narragansett 37 West Chicago Av Library 4856 W Chicago 38 Hiawatha Park 8029 W Forest Preserve 39 North Park Vill. Admin.

5801 N Pulaski 40 Budlong Woods Library 5630 N Lincoln 41 Roden Library 6083 N Northwest Hwy 42 Museum/Brdcst Communications 360 N State 43 Lincoln Park Library 1150 W Fullerton 44 John Merlo Library 644 W Belmont 45 Dist. 16 Police Station 5151 N Milwaukee 46 Truman College 1145 W Wilson 47 Welles Park 2333 W Sunnyside 48 Edgewater Library 6000 N Broadway 49 Pottawattomie Park 7340 N Rogers 50 Warren Park 6601 N Western The highlighted sites will be open on March 19 through 7 pm. More info at chicagoelections.com

NOTICE

To All Democratic Voters (82) Andrea A. Raila was REMOVED as a candidate for County Assessor by Court order.

Votes for (82) Andrea A. Raila will NOT be counted or reported.

County Assessor Asesor del Condado (Vote for one) / (Vote por uno)

(80) Joseph Berrios (81) Frederick "Fritz" Kaegi (82) Andrea A. Raila write-in voto por escrito

(75) Jan Kowalski McDonald was REMOVED as a candidate for County Clerk by Court order.

Votes for (75) Jan Kowalski McDonald will NOT be counted or reported.

County Clerk Secretario del Condado (Vote for one) / (Vote por uno)

(73) Karen A. Yarbrough (75) Jan Kowalski McDonald write-in voto por escrito

These Court orders were issued after ballots were printed and after touch screens were programmed.

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