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Dorothy Holmes celebrates the life of her slain son through activism and community engagement.

Celebrating Mother’s Day Pages 5, 16-18

Mother on a Mission

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CITY NEWS Patricia Brown Holmes Elected May is Distracted As Firm’s First Managing Partner Driving Awareness The Partners of Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) recently announced that partner Patricia Brown Holmes has been elected as the firm’s first managing partner. A former judge, experienced prosecutor, top-tier litigator, and nationally prominent advocate for law firm diversity, Holmes is the first Black woman (based on the firm’s knowledge) to both lead and have her name on the door of a major law firm that is not women- or minority-owned.

Holmes was elected unanimously by the firm’s partners following organizational changes creating a more formal management structure for the rapidly growing firm. Previously, Holmes served as co-administrative partner of the firm, along with Ron Safer, but RSHC adopted a managing partner model to create a stronger structure to ensure superior service to clients and to accommodate the firm’s expansion.

Since its establishment in early 2016 by 21 founding partners, RSHC has grown to 73 attorneys, including 37 partners, with offices in Chicago, San Fran-

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Patricia Brown Holmes cisco, New York, and Ann Arbor. Of the total attorneys, 38 are women (52 percent) and 21 are minorities (29 percent).

Among partners, 15 are women (41 percent) and 12 are minorities (32 percent), far exceeding national averages for diversity among all attorneys and partners.

Holmes was also a 2017 Chicago Defender Newsmaker.

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Chris Zorich Named Chicago State Athletic Director Former Chicago Bear Chris Zorich to Notre Dame,where he received a law was recently named as the new Director degree. Despite his achievements on the of Athletics at Chicago State University. field, he unabashedly shares that he grew Zorich has held multiple leadership posi- up poor and says while he will begin with tions since his NFL days, most recently a listening tour of all CSU departments heading the athletics department at Prai- and colleges, he plans to create a community service program for developing rie State College. business and communi“The main motivation ty-based partnerships. for taking this job is that “I believe in outreach I see Chicago State as a and inclusiveness and hidden gem,” said Zorich. look forward to joining “I’m honored to become CSU leadership in building a part of the CSU family. I bridges to mutually benefiplan to bring together recial relationships as well as sources that I have found to new development and in places like the Universigrowth opportunities for ty of Notre Dame and help our student-athletes.” create a culture that will produce student-athletes “We are excited about who are encouraged to having Chris as the new always do their best and Director of Athletics,” said Chris Zorich to define success, not as Rachel Lindsey, Interim much by whether they bePresident. “I believe he come professional athletes, but rather by brings the kind of authentic knowledge, a well-rounded ability to do well and be support and guidance that could change truly successful in life.” the game for the University’s athletic proA graduate of Chicago Vocational gram, and we are counting on him to take Academy (formerly CVS), Zorich be- that lead.” gan his football career at the University Zorich, who begins his new job this of Notre Dame where he finished as an month, says student-athletes can expect all-American and won a national champi- a reliable support system and structured onship in 1988. He was later drafted by programs that will include a focus on time the Chicago Bears where he played from management and academic success as 1991-1997. After retirement, he returned well as athletic achievements. www.chicagodefender.com

On the heels of Distracted Driving Awareness Month in May, AT&T released new statistics about the danger of driving while distracted. The company’s It Can Wait campaign strives to make sure everyone hears the message loud and clear: No distraction is worth a future.

New Research Statistics: •Nearly 9 in 10 people admit to using their smartphones behind the wheel •Nearly 25 percent of people don’t see it as a major problem •81 percent text •64 percent play music •64 percent snap/view photos •60 percent email •50 percent access social media •47 percent surf the net •36 percent watch/stream videos •31 percent shoot video •28 percent play games •27 percent video chat Since the launch of It Can Wait in 2010, the company has inspired nearly 25 million pledges to not drive distracted. Readers can visit ItCanWait.com/VR to view a new virtual reality experience at home.

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Lori Lightfoot Resigns From Chicago Police Board; Many Say She Will Run for Mayor This week Lori Lightfoot resigned from her position as head of the Chicago Police Board, which prompted many to speculate that she will join the growing number of candidates running for Mayor of Chicago.

Lightfoot was appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel in June 2015 to head the Police Board. She was also appointed to lead the Police Accountability Task Force, which was created after the LaQuan McDonald police shooting video became public. Her resignation was effective immediately.

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COVER STORY

Dorothy Holmes with pictures of her slain son, Ronald Johnson III.

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By Charles Preston ning of Oct. 12, 2014. Dash cam Defender Contributing Writer footage of the incident went viral.

According to Holmes and police records, Johnson allegedly left a Every Mother’s Day, Dorothy party with three friends when an Holmes is reminded that Chicago unidentified person shot at the Police Officer George Hernandez vehicle they were driving, caussnatched away Ronald “Ronnie- ing Johnson and friends to pull man” Johnson’s–her only son’s– over and park. Chicago Police and life. All over the nation, people will Holmes were divided on what ocbe celebrating the holiday by tak- curred after this moment. ing their mothers to brunch, sendCPD claims that Johnson had ing cards and flowers, visiting for a firearm when exiting the vehithe weekend, or even with simple hugs and kisses. Holmes will most cle, got into a physical altercation likely wear a t-shirt bearing her with an officer while trying to flee, son’s face, while spending quality knocked the officer to the ground, time with her two daughters and and ran towards Washington Park grandchildren–Ronnieman’s kids. where Officer Hernandez noticed Johnson’s gun before opening fire.

“For Mother’s Day, my daugh- Hernandez shot five times and hit ters will usually buy me something Johnson twice. Johnson died at the and my grandkids will call to tell scene. me ‘Happy Mother’s Day!’ But it’s Holmes has always contended not the same,” says Holmes. that her son never had a gun in “There is still one person miss- his possession. However, former ing.”

States Attorney Anita Alveraz deOfficer George Hernandez cre- clined to criminally charge any of ated that missing piece on the eve- the officers related to Johnson’s THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

death. She said in a December 2015 press conference that evidence showed Johnson was armed.

“Based upon an objective review of the evidence and the law, we have determined that the prosecution could not establish beyond a reasonable doubt that the actions of Officer Hernandez were not reasonable and permissible under the laws of the state of Illinois,” stated Alvarez.

In conjunction with Alvarez’s statement, authorities displayed a grainy blown-up image of what appeared to be Johnson wielding a gun as he ran towards the park.

Alvarez said the enhanced video showed a firearm.

In late 2017, Grant Fredericks disputed Alvarez’s claim that the video showed legitimate evidence of Johnson being armed. Fredericks, a forensic video analyst, said the FBI doctored the image of a gun by expanding video pixels and www.chicagodefender.com

Dorothy Holmes told CBS 2 News that the image of Johnson with a gun is “...a false image.”

“Instead of them saying he had a gun in his hand, they should’ve said that they were not sure if he had a gun in his hand,” says,

Holmes. “But either way it goes, that doesn’t give [Hernandez] an excuse to hop out of a police car and start shooting like that.” continued on page 4

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Holmes keeps several pictures of her son in her home to fuel her mission.

Mother on a Mission, continued from, Page 03

A Freedom Mother “For me, justice would be these cops–who are taking our kids away–being treated like we would be treated if we killed somebody.

We wouldn’t get a paid vacation.

We wouldn’t get a desk job. We would be taken away from our families. So, why are they not treated the same? If I cut myself, I bleed red. If they cut themselves, they bleed red.”

The system has not given Holmes the justice she yearns for, and it may never will. However, Holmes is determined to continue breathing life into the name of Ronald “Ronnieman” Johnson through her community engagement and activism. Holmes founded the “Ronnieman Toy-Drive,” an annual event during the holiday season where Holmes enlists volunteers to serve their communities by bringing the Christmas spirit to CPS classrooms and handing out free toys to the youth. Of course, 4 May 9 - 15, 2018

“What I have learned since I lost my son is that the struggle is real. But my life has changed a little bit. I’ve always said what was on my mind but I didn’t know so many people would fight with me. “ Dorothy Holmes her inspiration was her son.

“Even though he was grown, he loved Christmas and loved getting his gifts,” says Holmes. “I remember when I revisited the park where he was killed. The kids in the park saw me and asked me what happened. I told them that my son was killed by police. One kid said, ‘It’s ok. He’s not your only son. I’ll be your son. Can I have a hug?’ That broke me. They asked me what will I do for my son. His birthday was December 14th, so I thought of a toy drive.”

The “Ronnieman Toy-Drive” is nearing its fourth year. What began as an effort in the Washington Park, with Holmes and several volunteers, has now broadened to serving many locations in Chicago.

Holmes and crew have played the role of community Santa to Black children in places throughout the South Side of Chicago. They have

door-knocked with gifts in the Roseland and West Pullman neighborhoods, and even surprised classrooms at Dulles Elementary School in Parkway Gardens.

“When it comes close to that time of year, my mind is better,” says Holmes.

Holmes remains encouraged to be a positive force in the lives of others from the support of her loved ones, organizations she has collaborated with such as Black Lives Matter Chicago, and activists who take the extra step in checking-in on her like Aislinn Sol. Also, she established genuine relationships with mothers who are living through the same experience of losing a loved one to police violence. Lisa Sampson, who lost her son Richard Risher to police violence, has become a good friend of Holmes’ even though they are hundreds of miles apart. In a www.chicagodefender.com

Truthout article written by Tess Raser, Sampson reveals she talks to Holmes “...damn near every day.”

“We talked on Facebook first.

The bond automatically clicked,” says Holmes. “We’re all fighting for the same thing and dealing with the same trauma of the police killing our children.”

Holmes plans to start a foundation in honor of her son, but such is expected from a mother who uses every day as an opportunity to bring forth justice for her son.

If there is anything that Dorothy Holmes proves, it is that a mother’s love can be deeply eternal and persevere through the loss of her most beloved. But it also reveals that with a nurturing community, a woman can heal and be a beacon of light for others who can resonate with her pain.

“What I have learned since I

In memory of Ronald “Ronnieman” Johnson. lost my son is that the struggle is real,” says Holmes. “But my life has changed a little bit. I’ve always said what was on my mind but I didn’t know so many people would fight with me. “ THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

CELEBRATING MOTHER’S DAY

Mothers Demand Justice On Capitol Hill On Thursday, May 10, just days before the country celebrates Mother’s Day, women who have lost loved ones to violence will convene on Capitol Hill and demand justice.

Mothers #Stand is a day of action. It will be an unprecedented and historic march. Over 1,000

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mothers and various organizations across the country will mobilize and congregate in Washington, D.C., to influence new legislation and promote police reform.

Mothers and families who have lost a loved one to police shootings and/or been affected

by police brutality are encourage to #STAND on Capitol Hill to address these issues and demand justice. Allies are also encouraged to stand in solidarity with the mothers.

The call to action is being organized by the Truth, Hope, and Justice initiative, a project start-

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Another Mother on a Mission: Brianna Daniel Graduates as Kennedy-King’s Salutatorian

ed by Chicago attorney Andrew M. Stroth. The project is an an unprecedented photograph and video narrative featuring families impacted by police violence.

A meeting with the CongresBrianna Daniel is the first to sional Black Caucus and the point out that she is not a traditionmothers was also planned. al student – she graduated from Whitney Young High School at the age of 16, studied at Alabama A&M on and off for 5 years without completing a degree, and was then away from the classroom for 12 years before she decided Brianna Daniel it was time to come back home to Chicago and go back to school.

When she decided to go back to school, she had been working in restaurants to support her two kids, aged 8 and 9. She chose CCC’s Kennedy-King College because it was affordable and because it was close to her home, and after a year and a half Brianna received her Associate in Science in Accounting. She graduated as salutatorian last weekend. She’ll start at UIC in the fall to get her bachelor’s.

What mother of two going to school has time for anything else?

She was Student Government Association VP, coordinator for community service and membership for the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and a student liaison for the pre-honors program. But it takes a village. Brianna will tell you she had help - her advisor, Transfer Director, and African-American Studies professor.

The salutatorian said, “Whatever you put your mind to – stick with it. Don’t let anyone let you think that CCC is not as hard or as good as other schools. In many ways, it’s better: we have smaller classes and our professors are truly dedicated to us leaving here and being successful in whatever direction we want to go. And use anything you think you might benefit from – Transfer Center, math tutoring, Wellness Center; it’s all there for you to become a better student and a better person.

“The staff and faculty all take an interest in the students here.

They help us along the way and push us to be successful. That’s what I love about KKC. I can’t wait until I can come back and show them my bachelor’s degree and thank them again!”

Look for more outstanding graduates in the May 30 issue of the Defender.

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COMMUNITY

Pastor John Hannah and New Life Covenant Hosts Prayer on the 9

By Katara Patton Defender Senior Editor For the past 7 years, Pastor John Hannah and New Life Covenant Church have joined with community members and lined 79th street, from Greenwood to the Dan Ryan, and prayed. The church’s “Prayer on the 9” has been a resounding call to end senseless gun violence in the city.

But this year, observers will notice a stark difference in the march that will take place on Saturday, May 19 at 11 a.m. It will be led by youth.

“We know the march the youth called in Washington, D.C.—the March for our lives…I watched that and I saw the impact of it,” Hannah told the Defender. “I thought to myself ‘if anyone should have a voice like that, it should be Chicago youth considering the amount of violence here.” I said to our church, ‘Let’s step back and let teens/young adults march and we stand on the sidelines and pray. Let’s push their voices to say enough is enough.’”

Hannah said the youth from his church and community have taken the baton and run with it. The youth created a mural on 79th and Greenwood to publicize the event and they have been using social media to get the word out.

“The same way that America has paid attention to the youth’s voice in Washington, I want those who are in Springfield and Chicago to pay attention to the voices here.”

The effort to stop the violence doesn’t end with the march or with the prayer chain. Hannah’s church is also involved with the Chicago Police Department’s gun buy back program the following weekend, May 26. Community members will be able to come to the church and

Pastor John Hannah In the past, community members lined up and prayed on 79th Street.

The mural designed by youth to announce the march. leave their guns—with no questions asked—and receive money or gift cards.

“The goal is to get guns off of the street,” Hannah said.

In addition to these programs, New Life Covenant is also providing financial assistance to several youth organizations. Hannah believes a key component to violence prevention is keeping youth en-

gaged and giving them something to do. The church has targeted 3-5 organizations that focus on youth and will provide them with financial assistance.

The church also hosts programs to create a safe place for youth where they can go and “don’t have to worry about foolishness,” Hannah said.

Hannah is encouraging all of

Praying and marching to save lives.

Chicago to participate in “Prayer on the 9.” He encourages the youth especially to participate. The program begins at 11 a.m. and the “step-out” where the youth march down 79th Street begins at noon.

“There is no power on Earth stronger than prayer. Together, we

will harness the power of collective prayer to address the problems of the community while seeking healing and transformation for the many ills in our society, including all types of violence, poverty, mental and physical illness and more,” Hannah, who leads the 20,000 plus congregation, said.

Trinity United Church of Christ’s Pastor Otis Moss III Named Among 12 Most Effective Preachers Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary recently announced the 12 most effective preachers in the English-speaking world; among the three African American preachers listed is the senior pastor of Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ, located at 400 W. 95th St. Otis Moss III was named among the 12 preachers. The selections 6 May 9 - 15, 2018

were made by scholars of homiletics from nearly 800 nominees. The preachers were chosen based on seven criteria determined by members of the Evangelical Homiletics Society (EHS) and the Academy of Homiletics (AoH), composed of homiletics professors.

Other preachers include Tony Evans of Dallas, Texas, and Ralph Douglas West of Houston, Texas.

The announcement describes Moss as: a preacher, activist, author and filmmaker. The last time the list was compiled and published was in 1996.

For the complete list and more information on the list, visit baylor.edu/mediacommunications/ news.php?

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COMMUNITY

Middle School Students Interview Author Via Skype Angie Thomas, the author of “The Hate U Give,” was recently interviewed by Lindop School 7th and 8th grade book club students.

The initiative was the culmination of a pilot program at Lindop to increase its students’ affinity for reading with culturally relevant books and book clubs. “The Hate U Give” inspired the first book club and Lindop Principal Dr. Sonya Spaulding arranged for the author to talk with the students via Skype.

At the event, the students were surprised with copies of the next 7th and 8th grade book club students at Lindop School interview author Angie Thomas via Skype. book they’ll read.

The middle grades reading initiative was developed in conversations between Principal Spaulding and Jessica Lyons from the notfor-profit NWEA while reviewing NWEA’s MAP Growth reading assessment data and discussing how to boost literacy and inspire a love of reading. The two Chicagoland women focused on the importance of students reading materials that are relatable to their lives and in which they could “see themselves.” The first book club of all girls has been so popular that the school is developing an all-boys book club to launch next month. NWEA leadership, inspired by the students’ enthusiasm, is donating the next book to the book Lindop School 7th and 8th grade book club students receive “Dear Martin” by Nick Stone and “The Rose That Grew from Conclub. crete” by Tupac Shakur from the not-for-profit NWEA.

League of Women Voters Presents 2018 State of the City Event “A Tale of Two Cities: Bridging Chicago’s Opportunity Divide” The League of Women Voters of Chicago (LWVChicago) held its 2018 State of the City luncheon and fundraiser recently at the Union League Club of Chicago. Themed “A Tale of Two Cities: Bridging Chicago’s Opportunity Divide,” the event featured Natalie Moore, WBEZ-FM South Side reporter, who delivered opening remarks and moderated a discussion with panelists Evelyn J. Diaz, President, Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights; Zachary Fardon, Managing Partner, Chicago office, King & Spaulding, and former U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Illinois; and Juan Salgado, Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago. For further information about the event and the League’s programs and services, visit www. lwvchicago.org.

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Annie Logue, president, LWVChicago; Juan Salgado, Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago; Leslie Corbett, co-chair, State of the City luncheon; Zachary Fardon, Partner, King & Spalding; Evelyn J. Diaz, President, Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights; Natalie Moore, south side reporter, WBEZ

SoC co-chairs Leslie Corbett, Esta Kallen, Catherine Enright

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BUSINESS

Benefit Chicago Fund Commits $3 Million to Companies A woman-owned and operated company that uses a digital platform and data analytics to connect patients in under-resourced neighborhoods to nearby vital health and social services and a national nonprofit lender that provides financing to small businesses in low-to-moderate income communities are the recipients of the latest loans from the Benefit Chicago fund.

The result of a collaboration among The Chicago Community Trust, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and Calvert Impact Capital, the Benefit Chicago fund began lending in 2017 to mission-directed for-profit and nonprofit enterprises that need capital to grow but are unable to access financing from conventional sources.

NowPow, which received a $1.5 million loan, grew out of a health initiative of the Affordable Care Act to jump-start new approaches to promoting good health and well-being. The Hyde Park-based company uses a digital platform to

link patients or people with chronic health and social problems to community based organizations providing vital health and social services that have been e-prescribed for them.

“Most of us manage our health most of the time outside the doctor’s office. Our solution creates joy for patients, their health care providers and local business and organizations by enlightening everyone to healthful community resources,” said Dr. Stacy Lindau of the University of Chicago and founder of NowPow, who with Rachel Kohler, CEO of NowPow, launched the company in 2015.

“This infusion of capital will help fuel our growth and enhance our technology, so we can serve the health and social needs of more people especially Chicagoans who are struggling to find critical neighborhood resources to meet their health and other basic needs.”

NowPow has more than 1,000 users from 45 South and West side health systems and community-based organizations, with plans

to expand to more city neighborhoods. NowPow focuses on providing referrals to vital self-care services, such as food pantries, mental health support groups, housing and job search assistance, and smoking cessation programs, but constantly expands its resource offerings in response to patient needs.

The other recipient of the $1.5 million loan is Community Reinvestment Fund USA (CRF), a nonprofit lender and community development financial institution. It will use the loan to increase its capacity to make loans to small businesses in the Chicago area—particularly to minority entrepreneurs who experience difficulty securing loans from traditional lenders.

According to CRF CEO Frank Altman, “Our work with local small business support organizations and early experience here in Chicago prompted us to expand our lending, including capital for earlier-stage businesses, with a focus on several South and West side neighborhoods and nearby sub-

urbs.”

“In partnership with members of the Chicago small business support ecosystem, we continue to find ways to fill funding gaps in the city’s under-resourced neighborhoods, which the loan from the Benefit Chicago fund will help us address,” Altman said.

William W. Towns, Executive Director of Benefit Chicago, said the two organizations were drawn from scores of applications received. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements that include serving a community of need, providing measurable outcomes, and ensuring repayment of the loan based on a sustainable revenue model.

“The loans we announced today demonstrate there are organizations poised to help build wealth, generate jobs and connect people to needed services throughout our city,” Towns said.

“This patient, flexible, risk-tolerant capital helps fill a gap in the marketplace, and the new borrowers

will provide concrete evidence to investors that their resources are at work building stronger, more vital communities and improving people’s lives.”

Towns added that, while Benefit Chicago has raised $95 million toward the $100 million goal of the fund, he encourages individuals, corporations, and philanthropies to consider investing. Individuals wishing to invest can purchase Chicago-targeted Community Investment Notes from Calvert Impact Capital for as little as $20 and up to $1,000 online. Larger Notes of any size are also available through brokers, financial advisors or through Donor Advised Funds established at the Chicago Community Trust.

Applications for borrowers interested in seeking loans or other investments through Benefit Chicago are considered on an ongoing basis. To learn more about the lending process, basic eligibility, and loan requirements, please visit www.BenefitChicago.org.

Another common source of leads of non-filers is tips from ex-spouses, former friends, angry neighbors, and disgruntled employees.

According to IRS policy, “All delinquent returns submitted by a taxpayer, whether upon his/her own initiative or at the request of a Service representative will be accepted. However, if indications of willfulness or fraud exist, the special procedures for handling such returns must be followed.” The policy also indicates that non-filers normally will not be asked for more than six years of tax returns

without prior managerial approval.

Remember, for every tax problem, there’s 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.

IRS Tax Crimes: What You Should Know

By Constant W. Watson, III whereas a mere commission, such Defender Guest Columnist as failure to file a return, can result in a misdemeanor conviction. Tax evasion is a crime; tax avoidance The IRS through its Criminal is not. According to the IRS, one Investigation (CI) is organized to who avoids paying taxes does not promote voluntary compliance of conceal or misrepresent. Evasion the tax laws. It has the authority on the other hand, involves deceit, to both investigate and prosecute subterfuge, concealment, or oththose it suspects are breaking the er attempts to obscure events or law. Although (CI) recommends make things seem other than they prosecution of only a small num- are. ber of taxpayers or non-filers each •Willful Failure to Collect or year, most cases prosecuted result Pay Tax. To be guilty of a crime, you in convictions. There are three ba- must have a responsibility and /or sic components that comprise the duty to collect and/or account for life cycle of a criminal investiga- and pay over a tax, and a willful failtion: (1.) determination of whether ure to collect and/or truthfully do a crime has been committed, (2) so. This type of offense is generreferral to the Justice Department ally involving an employer who fails for evaluation of the case, and (3) to withhold and deposit trust fund prosecution. taxes for the employees.

The (CI) division has agents •Willful Failure to File a Return. throughout the world. They in- This crime involves willfully failing vestigate crimes involving money to file a return, not paying taxes laundering, federal taxes, and The or estimated taxes, not keeping Bank Secrecy Act laws. records, or not supplying informaAlthough I am not an attor- tion required by the laws or regulaney, according to the IRS, these tions. It is a misdemeanor but can are some the of the common tax become a felony if concealment of crimes: assets is involved.

•Attempt to Evade or Defeat •Making False Statements on Tax. The IRS defines tax evasion a Return. This is a felony if you as the willful attempt to “evade or knowingly make a false return or defeat” a tax or its payment. Con- statement. While it is usually apviction under the felony tax eva- plied to false statements on resion provision requires commis- turns, it can be applied to other sion of an affirmative act to evade false statements. tax, such as filing a false return, Criminal and civil penalties may 8 May 9 - 15, 2018

be imposed for the same offense.

After the criminal case has been tried, whether the taxpayer has been convicted or acquitted, the government will almost always seek the appropriate civil penalty.

The IRS has an “Individual Master File Case Creation Non-Filer Identification Program” that identifies taxpayers who have filed an individual income tax return in the prior year but failed to file in the current year. The IRS is aware of these non-filers because it has received third-party income reporting documents. The IRS also has implemented the “Business Master File Case Creation Non-Filer Identification Process.” This process also uses third-party information and other account data to identify businesses that have not filed.

There are several ways the IRS has in discovering a taxpayer’s failure to file. The first is a delinquency check of returns that, according to IRS records, should have been filed. The second is the Information Returns Program (IRP), which begins with the IRS receiving information returns from payers of income. The information returns are matched with information reported on filed tax returns. This program identifies taxpayers who have failed to file and those who have underreported their income on filed tax returns. www.chicagodefender.com

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COMMUNITY Bronzeville High School Students Compete in ComEd’s Ideathon This past weekend students from Bronzeville area high schools presented their smart city innovations at ComEd’s Ideathon competition.

The teams competed for cash prizes of up to $2,000. The competition is part of ComEd’s commitment to collaborate with residents to explore opportunities to leverage smart grid technology.

The students partnered with college mentors and engineers from Com Ed, Silver Spring Networks, Accenture, AECOM, National Society of Black Engineers and other technology companies to develop smart sensor-based technology solutions that have the potential to enhance everyday life.

The nine teams presented their projects to a panel of judges; the projects were evaluated on their potential for delivering community benefits related to health, safety, sustainability, connectedness, mobility, efficiency and education.

Participating schools included: Hales Franciscan, De La Salle, Young Women’s Leadership Charter School, Perspectives IIT, King College Prep, Dyett, Dunbar, Phillips and Bronzeville High School. Students get ready to present their ideas at ComEd’s Ideathon.

Students put their creativity to work.

Mentors help students with their projects.

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Students working together. www.chicagodefender.com

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MEMPHIS: Rock ‘n’ Roll, Soul and Forbidden Love

By Rick and Brenda McCain Let’s Play Memphis is notoriously known for its music scene with its historical blues clubs on Beale Street, which started the unique Memphis blues sound during the early 20th century. Blues, the sound that was formed by Brenda and Rick a mix of AfriMcCain can American music with some White persuasion, is a mix of blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, R & B, soul and hip-hop genres.

However, it is when one of rock ‘n’ roll’s pioneering disk jockeys by the name of Dewey Phillips came on the scene with his three-hour nightly radio show, “Red, Hot and Blue,” that changed how the world heard music on the radio in Memphis, which started the Rock ‘n’ Roll revolution.

Playwright Joe DiPietro tells the story of a rock ‘n’ roll social and musical revolution inspired by actual events in the phenomenal play “MEMPHIS!” The play is set in the 1950s where underground dance clubs lit up the night with explosive dancing, electrifying singing, and forbidden love. A White radio DJ named Huey Calhoun (Liam Quealy), a man considered a loser with big dreams and small pockets, falls in love with a beautiful Black young club singer by the name of Felicia Farrell (Aeriel Williams). Felicia, who is trying to make it big, knows that going North is the place where it will happen.

Their prohibited love story and collaboration begins when Huey makes his presence known at Felicia’s brother’s underground dance club. Huey, the forever charismatic and energetic guy who loves the soulful sounds and rhythms of Black music, is determined to fit in with the Black culture by becoming a regular at the club despite the non-welcoming gestures of the owner and the other patrons.

His heart, eyes, and ears are set on Felicia and the way her singing makes him feel. He is determined to make her a star at least in Memphis, but first, he has to convince her over-protective brother Delray (Lorenzo Rush, Jr.) that he is a good guy. Huey also needs to keep a job so that he can make his dream come true.

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PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE PRESENTS MEMPHIS An Original Story of Love, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll, to Chicago At the Ruth Page Center for the Arts April 19 – June 3 The 2010 Best Musical Tony Award-winner Features Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro and Music and Lyrics by David Bryan Directed for Porchlight Music Theatre by Daryl D. Brooks Assistant Directed and Choreographed by Christopher Carter Music Directed by Jermaine Hill

Aeriel Williams, (Felicia Farrell) phis, where he plays the music that he loves, known as race music-- music that was considered taboo to the White audience because it encouraged free expression and controversial ideas. This was after-all in the era of Jim Crow where discrimination and racism were part of segregated neighborhoods, restaurants, relationships, churches, schools, dance clubs and even music.

This energetic and, we must say, very talented group of actors astounded us for 2 ½ hours with explosive singing, dancing, and exceptional acting. A few of our favorites are Aeriel Williams (Felicia

Farrell), who has a voice and acting skills that will no doubt take her far in the business. The infectious Liam Quealy, who embodied the character Huey Calhoun to perfection, was inspired by the real-life Memphis DJ Phillips. He was a man who was unbiased and wanted to get people together through the sound of music. Huey was joined by his new best friend, Bobby, played by James Earl Jones II. His comedic timing was priceless!

Stephen Allen, Jr., was convincible as Wailin’ Joe and lastly, another favorite-- and you might have to get the Kleenex ready for this one-- was Gator played by Gilbert www.chicagodefender.com

Domally, who melted our hearts with his backstory.

Director Daryl D. Brooks made “MEMPHIS” a “MUST-SEE” with the soaring of emotions, song and laughter. It’s filled with a great musical score of songs such as “Memphis Lives In Me” sang

by Huey and company; “Say A Prayer” sang by Gator and company; “Someday” sang by Felicia and company and “Underground” sang

by Delray, Felicia, and company.

MEMPHIS is a musical delight!

We highly recommend that you see this sensational musical “MEMPHIS” about chasing fame and forbidden love, but it is also

about relationships between a brother/sister, a mother/son, and a boss/employee. This play will take you back in time with a captivating tale of forbidden love with a remarkable ensemble at Porchlight Theatre.

The cast includes: Stephen Allen, Jr., (ensemble/ Wailin’ Joe) Todd Aulwurm, (ensemble) Shantel Cribbs, (ensemble) Gilbert Domally, (Gator) Ryan Dooley, (ensemble/White DJ/Mr. Collins/White Father/Gordon Grant) Ariel M. Dorsey, (ensemble) Jared David Michael Grant, (ensemble/Black DJ/Reverend Hobson) Graham Hawley, (ensemble); James Earl Jones II, (Bobby) Kayla Kennedy, (ensemble) Nicole Lambert, (ensemble) Bernell Lassai III, (ensemble) Ivory Leonard IV, (ensemble) Mallory Maedke, (ensemble) Liam Quealy, (Huey Calhoun) Casiena Raether, (ensemble/ Clara/White Mother/Dance Captain) Lorenzo Rush Jr., (Delray Jones) Isaiah Silvia-Chandley, (ensemble/Buck Wiley/Martin Holton) Aalon Smith (ensemble) Koray Tarhan, (ensemble/Perry Como/Frank Dryer Jacob Voigt (Mr. Simmons) Nancy Wagner, (Gladys Calhoun) Aeriel Williams, (Felicia Farrell) THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

City.Life.Style Civil Rights Activist Ruby Bridges Speaks at One Hope United Gala

By Marshelle R. Sanders Defender Contributing Writer Last week, non-profit organization One Hope United hosted its annual gala, Hope In Action: Rise Up for Children. One of the most iconic figures of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, Ruby Bridges, came to represent the courage and dreams of an entire generation striving for racial equality.

The evening was inspiring, motivating and entertaining. Many people from various backgrounds came together to tell their stories, raise money to help children, and to be encouraged by the words from the woman who integrated New Orleans’ public schools in 1960 when she was just 6 years old.

Bridges told her inspiring story of determination and hope as the evening’s keynote speaker. As an innocent child, she says she didn’t understand racism. On her journey to integrate an all-White school in New Orleans, she thought it was a normal day of Mardi Gras.

“That very first day I was not afraid,” Bridges shared with the audience. “ I remember people shouting and throwing things; I knew that if I got pass the crowd and got into the school, everything was going to be okay.”

For her courage, Bridges’ family was met with community ostracism, job loss, and physical threats. But Bridges prevailed, and New Orleans eventually succeeded in integrating its school system.

One thing that she was told by her mother everyday was to just pray.

“My mom said that I would have to pray every day until 3 o’clock when I walked back through the door. But she also used to tell me that today was a different day and a different time for African Americans, and ‘if you want to see change, you have to step up and do it yourself.’”

Bridges has now started a foundation to figure out ways to bring a diverse group of kids together.

She has started a program called “Ruby’s Bridges,” where she takes two schools and brings them together to do community service projects. “I believe that’s how we’re going to get pass our racial differences; it’s going to come from our kids... we get a group of diverse kids together; no matter what the project is that they’re doing, it has to be a diverse setting. It is my way of contributing to ending the cycle of racism.”

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Brandis Griffith Friedman of Chicago Tonight interviews Ruby Bridges. Photo by Michael Monar/One Hope United

Bridges with Adiat Baker (left) and Iya Bakare. Photo by Michael Bridges with Demetra Soter (left) and her daughter Eleni Doyle.

Photo by Michael Monar/One Hope United Monar/One Hope United tion with its Leadership in Giving Award. The Foundation invests income from the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, Ill., to fund initiatives that can turn Illinois communities into vibrant civic hubs. A key focus of their funding is early education, which is also a core pillar of One Hope United’s programs. One Hope United operates 12 child care and early education centers throughout Chicagoland.

One Hope United also presented its Fourth Annual Ermit Finch Impact Award. This award honors an individual who has made a lasting impact on the community through service to One Hope United’s vision of a “life without limits” for every child and family.

The award is named after Ermit

Finch, a long-serving board member and alumnus of One Hope United. This year’s recipient was Jeremy Harvey, Deputy Director of Strategic Planning and Innovations at the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services. Harvey spent the ages of 4 to 23 in the Illinois foster care system and has devoted his career to advocating and leading change for Illinois’ youth in care, including launching and implementing Illinois’ Youth Bill of Rights.

Another evening highlight was a musical performance by Miguel Cervantes, who stars as Alexander Hamilton in the Chicago production of the Tony and Pulitzer-award-winning musical “Hamilton.” Cervantes is also a strong www.chicagodefender.com

advocate for children’s health and well-being; his daughter Adelaide was diagnosed with epilepsy the same week he was cast in Hamilton.

The night was dedicated to so many people who bring hope and help through their work. “It helps all of Chicago when we make sure our young people get the services and support they need to become all they can,” said Theresa Dear, board chair of One Hope United.

“We are proud of the work we’ve accomplished together—and there’s so much more we can and will achieve.”

One Hope United is a private human service organization that offers a diverse array of early child-

hood education, prevention, intervention and community-based programs. The non-profit began over 120 years ago with the same vision it holds today: for every child and family to have a life without limits. One Hope United’s team of nearly 800 talented professionals serves thousands of children and families each year in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Florida.

There are thousands of children in need of stable, loving families. While many of these children are victims of neglect and abuse, they have great potential to thrive in a nurturing environment. Their foster and adoptive families provide safe homes for these vulnerable children and youth with the assistance provided by the agency.

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Jack and Jill of America Black Family Day Commemorates the Children’s Crusade Last weekend, members and guests of several Chicago area chapters of Jack and Jill of America gathered at the lakefront to remember the Children’s Crusade, which occurred in 1963 in Birmingham, Ala. The Children’s Crusade is considered one of the most inspiring and courageous acts of resistance and peaceful protest by children.

Julianna Stratton, Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor of Illinois said: “As we commemorate the Birmingham Crusade and how young people got up and protested and made their voices be heard, it is something that we know right now continues to

be important for young people to recognize that they have a role in the political process and that their voices matter. As we think about issues in our community, we not only think about them in their current time, but we think about them generationally and what’s to come. Having young people at the table is important and it’s important that we keep them at the forefront.”

Illinois Senator Elgie Simms said: “It’s great to see our young people and their families come together to commemorate such a historic event in our history.

These types of efforts teach our children about civic engagement

and the political process. Kudos to Jack & Jill for putting this together and leading the way.”

Reverend Janette Wilson said: “This is apart of the legacy of Jack and Jill to teach our children. Our children must always have an everlasting commitment to the struggle for justice and human rights. They can’t have it if we don’t teach them. They can’t go where we don’t tell them. This commemoration of our history is apart of the efforts to spur that commitment for youth involvement and leadership development.”

Democratic Candidate for Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton and Reverend Janette Wilson

Officer Michael Collins, Miya Muhammad, Kris Strong, Lt. Gov. Candidate Julianna Stratton, Khloe Strong, Hannah Joy Reed, Reverend Janette Wilson, Brandon Powers, Senator Elgie Sims

Perri Baker Alderman Sofia King, 4th Ward

Chanel Strong, Black Family Day Chairman, Windy City Chapter of Jack & Jill and Myla Jack and Jill of America celebrates Black Family Day Patterson

Ryan Baker, Paige Baker, and Brett Baker

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100 Black Men of Chicago Hosts 21st Annual Awards Gala

100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. Membership. Photo by LeVern Danley

Carl Tutt, President, 100 BMC and Gala Honorees: Israel Idonije, Founder, iF Foundation, Maurice Smith, President, Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Illinois. Photo by LeVern Danley 2018 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. Mentees. Photo by LeVern Danley

Craig Gilmore, 100 BMC Board Member, Tyronne Stoudemire, Hyatt Hotels, John Kendall, 100 BMC Founding Member. Photo

by LeVern Danley

Chicago firefighter and artist Robert Owens (with his artwork auctioned at the gala), 100BMC Mentor William Owens, and Nathaniel Ward, Gala Chairman. Photo by Tawana Covington Carl Tutt, Presidentm 100 BMC, Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State, Irika Sargent, Co-Anchor CBS 2 Chicago, JB Pritzker, Honoree Israel Idonije. Photo by LeVern Danley

Gerald Lewis, Managing Director of BMO Private Bank, Scholarship Winner Nia Curry, Venita Fields, Ravinia Festival Trustee, ScholarCarl Tutt, President, 100 BMC. Photo by LeVern ship Winner Tyler Thomas, Carl Tutt, President, 100 BMC. Photo by LeVern Danley Danley THE CHICAGO DEFENDER www.chicagodefender.com

Seventh Ward Alderman of Calumet City Anthony Smith, Fourth Ward Alderman of Country Club Hills Ricardo Spivey, 2nd District Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Mentor William Owens.

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By Carolyn Griffin Palmer

Email: cpalmer@chicagodefender.com

Scholarship Season Yields Money For Deserving Students This is the scholarship season for our high school and college students. I applaud several organizations for their efforts this weekend: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. President Steven Minter of Xi Lambda Chapter; Victor Simpkins, President of the Xi Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc.; Vice- President Russell Austin; Albert Gaston, Chair Scholarship Committee and Robert Carr, Co-Chair. Thirteen scholarship were awarded to the following young men: Ezekiel J. Stevens, Jalen C. Spain, Kress N. Stewart, Matthew Marchbankst, Rodney T. Ingram, Kendall R. Heard, Kamryn V. Nelson, Robert Martin, J’Bore M. Gibbs, Kheyce C. Ellis, Louis D. Cox, Makhi C. Cochran, Jalen K. Carter, Christian J. Bradford, Isaiah A. Haley, Nnaemeka U. Nwankpa. The scholarship event was held at the Serbian Social Center in Lansing, Ill. Scholarship monies were raised for Chicago State students by Chicago State University, College of Education, at their 4th Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala held at the Oak Lawn Hilton. Awards were given to Dr. Cathryn Busch, Retiree; Eric Dockery, Educator of the Year; Dr. Margaret Kelly, Education Leadership Award; LaTanya D. McDade, Community Partner Award; Dr. Horace Smith, Alumni Service Award; Eric Thompson, Corporate Citizenship Award. Felecia Lawrence, Anchor of JAM Mornings, was an excellent Mistress of Ceremony!

“Hatitude 2018” Scholarship Luncheon was held by the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Alpha Sigma Sigma, Chapter of Gary, Indiana. I was honored to have served as the Mistress of Ceremony. The models wore an array of hats and were escorted by the young men from the Gary Kappa League.

Congratulations to Rev. Dr. B. Herbert Martin Sr. after 53 years of pastoring. Pastor Martin retired from Progressive Community Church, A Church For All People at 56 East 48th Street as he moves on to “Greater Works.” Pastor Martin went out in great style; he was honored and saluted by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, President Cook County Board of CommisRev. Dr. B. Herbert sioners Toni Preckwinkle, Martin Sr.Pastor Emeritus, U.S. Congressman Dan- Progressive Community ny Davis, Alderman Pat Church, “A Church For Dowell, Dorothy Tillman, All People” Illinois Comptroller Susanna Mendoza, State Rep. Julianna Stratton, Commissioner Bill Lowry, Art Norman, Walter Whitman and a number of clergy and representatives from the civic and international church community from Africa and across the city.

Happy Birthday: The beautiful ageless TOI SALTER Corrections: I would like to give credit to Simon Cotton for the JSU picture of the honorees in the April 25 issue.

And last week’s condolences were for the passing of: Keith Wilburn H. Curry Scott Chalmers.

Congratulations, Wilburn H. Curry on your retirement after 47 years with Arcelor Mittal Steel Company!

Condolences to: Cheryl Grace, Mark Wattley and family on the passing of their mother, grandmother, aunt and loved Eleanor Wattley Pearson one Eleanor Wattley Pearson.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Xi Lambda Educational Foundation scholarship winners and sponsors at the Annual Scholarship Dinner and Fashion Show. Photo by Charles Harper

President, Victor E. Simpkins, Xi Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc. awarded Lance Clark, former Senior Vice President, Fashion Fair Products, who retired in 2010, the Excellence Award. Photo by Charles Harper

Chicago State University Awards Program: Felicia Lawrence, Anchor of JAM Mornings; Dr. Angela Henderson, Provost CSU; Dr. Cathryn Busch, CSU Retiree; LaTanya D. McDade, Chief Education Officer, CPS; Dr. Margaret Kelly, Chair, College of Education; Bishop Dr. Horace Smith, MD, Pastor, Apostolic Faith Church; Eric Thompson, Vice-President Branch Manager for Pullman Bank and Trust; Eric Dockery, Principal of Edgar Allan Poe Elementary School; Dr. Rachel Lindsey, Interim President CSU; Dr. Patrice Boyles, Acting Dean, College of Education, CSU.

Alpha Sigma Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Gary, Indiana, presented “Hatitude 2018.”

Shawn Lamberson, Mrs. Scott, mother of scholarship awardee Renee Scott; Raven White, scholarship recipient; Dharathula T. Harris “Dolly,” President Alpha Sigma Sigma Chapter; Karen Bryant, Sigma of the Year; Shirley Borom, Pearl Awardee for Outstanding Community Service.

The handsome young men representing the Kappa League of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Gary Alumni Chapter served as escorts for the models; (l-r) Zachariah Diaz, Henry Skinner, Henry Skinner Sr. (coordinator), Jordan Hall, Dolly Harris (president, Alpha Sigma Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.), Jalen Dunscomd, Khaon Robinson, Nicholas Washington. www.chicagodefender.com

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HELLO, NEIGHBORS. From spurring economic development to creating opportunities for young people to fulfill their potential, the Obama Foundation is bringing resources to the South Side. Here’s how: Four African-American firms from the South Side lead the construction management team for the Obama Presidential Center.

We’re building a point of pride — a world-class cultural institution that promotes the legacy of the South Side.

We’ll be an engine of jobs — prioritizing underrepresented populations and recruiting and building a diverse pipeline.

We’ll give free civic leadership training to young, emerging leaders on the South Side.

We’re supporting paid internships for South Side high school students to expand their horizons.

We’ll spend over $150 million contracting with local, diverse subcontractors.

We’re building a place to come together – for after school programming, lectures, arts, sports, community partnerships, and more.

Much of the OPC campus will be free and open to the public without requiring a ticket for admission.

We’ll help strengthen the small business corridor across the South Side.

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On the Front Porch: For Those Who Spell Their Name W-O-M-A-N

By Shanita Baraka Akintonde 12 voices To my melanin-enhanced, chocolate-dipped, blackberry and blueberry sisters As well as those bronze-tinted, almond-flavored, mocha-enhanced or vanillalaced pistols Shanita Baraka You are Akintonde fearfully and wonderfully made Despite the inundation of negative media messages that dominate today’s airwaves You are queens, princesses, sisters and daughters You are bosses, professors, secretaries and railroad workers Whether delegating, cooking, cleaning, caring for, or serving as an example to others You can dance like Beyoncé, pre and post Coachella: hips, hands, and bottoms in FORMATION (in other words, all together) You spell your name W-O-MA-N In title and deed, its meaning embedded within You wear that title with dignity and style Your pride and class shine from the top of your pretty face down to pretty shoes, whether they be DSW or Jimmy Choo For those who are mothers, you point your children in the direction of their dreams Fanning their flames, holding sons up and helping daughters stake their claim On this world as well as their role in it Because as a mother, you see your child’s future, it’s right in front of you, even if naysayers get it twisted But you and God know, it was written in cursive before that child even existed For those who are not mothers, you motivate others as well You are paying it forward, the benefits of which, time will surely tell Whether you are supporting your mate, your sorority, your church or some other organization You give each “a hundred,” whether it’s time, tithes, attention or enlightening conversation Your family raised you to navigate environs at extremely high levels Even your mistakes are not in16 May 9 - 15, 2018

correct Only items not handled in a timely manner Which, despite that oversight, still never lead to peril Oh, I know what you’re thinking—where do such women exist?

No need to look any further, diva warrior for I am here to assist Just look in the mirror, dear reader, my newfound friend It is YOU who epitomizes these

You should never be underestimated You are candid You are sexy You’re not bossy You’re the Boss You are selfish You’re selfless too You are ride or die, for those you deem worthy of the cost You are a force with whom to be reckoned For whom no one should ever cast doubt You understand the adage, “None of us can move forward, if ANY one of us is held back” You are poetic You’re the poem You’re the sun You’re the air You’re the sea You’re the ocean You stand in your own space, while others murmur “Je ne sais qoui” and watch with astonished stares You’re the ozone layer No, make that the entire ozone You are an original specimen One which can never be cloned So, I dedicate this column to you, Happy Mother’s Day My spiritual girlfriend, my kindred spirit, my literary cumquat Let’s sign off together with a nod to our summer jam from the multi-talented artist Drake, Nice for What?

I encourage you to copy and share this poem with your mothers, daughters, sister-friends, female relatives, sorority sisters, club members, etc. Read it at luncheons, Girls Nights Out, barbecues or beauty shops. Tape it to your mirror, keep it in your journal or invite me to read it aloud to you! Put it somewhere nearby for whenever you need motivation or comfort. #OntheFrontPorch Shanita Baraka Akintonde is an associate professor at Columbia College Chicago. She is also President and Chief Visionary Officer of Creative Notions Group, a proYour gifts are far from subtle gifts fessional speaking and consulting Though they can be sublime No need to look any further company. Professor Akintonde than within will release two books, Hear Me You are often imitated ROARR and The Heart of a LeadYou are beautiful But never duplicated er in 2018. She’s for hire to inspire You are intelligent Even by those who try real, and will gladly share her rates REAL hard You are powerful for each of her uniquely crafted You are complicated You are kind workshops, keynote addresses You are bold You are talented and/or seminars. Contact her at sakintonde@colum.edu.

Follow You are picky You are courageous her @SHAKINTONDE and http:// You are true You are pretty www.linkedin.com/in/shanitaakinYou are strong-willed You are refined tonde/ You are ambitious You are ambitious www.chicagodefender.com

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What Mama REALLY Wants for Mother’s Day

By Sheri Flanders 12 Voices Mother’s Day is May 13 and I know most of ya’ll don’t have a gift yet. Please allow me to interrupt your mad dash to the nearest Walgreens for a bouquet of wilted flowers and chalky Russel Sto- Sheri Flanders ver’s candies to let you know what your mother really wants for Mother’s Day. 1. Getting the Hell Away From You We’ve all seen those heartwarming Hallmark commercials: Mom is laying in bed, sound asleep when suddenly Dad, the 2.5 kids (the teenager is pregnant) and the golden-retriever bust into the bedroom with a cheery “SURPRISE!” and start jumping all over the bed, hugging her and serving her breakfast in bed.

WHY DID THEY WAKE HER UP? That mom was sleeping soundly, snoring and drooling on her pillow, dreaming about being rescued from a burning building

by Black Panther. She was just about to peel off his spandex and express her gratitude when the entire house decides to bust in on her! That is not a gift; that is an assault.

BREAKFAST IN BED IS NOT A GIFT! Not when you are surrounded by people who don’t know how to shut up and allow you to read the New York Times in silence.

Also, you know that the breakfast is trash because the toddler just had to “help” and dumped half the shaker of salt in the eggs anyway.

So now in addition to being exhausted, Mom is going to have a stomachache. And she’s still going to have to clean the kitchen by herself and drive everyone to soccer practice after.

This mom does not need more of her loving family and their wacky shenanigans. She just wants to take a poop without a toddler barging through the bathroom door.

You want to give mom a real gift? Let her slowly wake up at noon. As she staggers downstairs bleary-eyed, she discovers that the house is dead quiet - like everyone got raptured except for her. She makes her way into the kitchen and there is a fresh pot of coffee, a bottle of wine, one thousand dollars and a post-it note that says: “We gone until next Tuesday.”

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Your mother loves you. She brought you into this world and she can take you out of it. But she’d rather you stay in it and flourish so that she can brag about you to her girlfriends at the salon in her golden years.

Mother’s Day rolls around and you buy her a lovely diamond tennis bracelet with matching diamond earrings. She looks up with tears in her eyes and throws the gift in your face! Why? “WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO STOP SELLING THAT STUFF, PETEY? If you don’t stop running drugs you’re going to end up north like your cousin! I’m not trying to see my kids in the grave before I get there. And don’t you chime in, Tasha. You haven’t had a job since Destiny’s Child was together. But I know you’re fixin’ your mouth to ask me to watch my grandbaby while you go out tonight with your “friend.” Don’t know what kind of a friend won’t put a ring on your finger after five years. Don’t nobody buy the cow when the milk is free. Thank you for the lovely tennis bracelet, Petey.”

Give her the gift of saying, “You’re right, ma.” Those words are worth more than a thousand hot tennis bracelets.

3. Realizing She Is A Flawed Human Person Our society mythologizes mothers. Mothers are our first home,

superheroes, nurturers, teachers, protectors, spiritual advisors, best friends, housecleaners, financial advisors, hairdressers, therapists and personal chefs. Mothers sacrifice for us, and because of that, we perch them upon the highest pedestal. We owe them everything, and we give them everything – except the ability to be human.

When a mom falls short, the world revolts. Yet isn’t it enough that Mom is a criminal defense lawyer that raised three children by herself? Does she have to make sugar cookies for the PTA bake sale too? Isn’t it enough that she scraped her way to success through the projects to finally graduate with her GED? Does she have to write an award-winning movie about it starring Sandra Bullock too? Isn’t it enough that Mom put dinner on the table every night? Do we have to criticize her for blowing our college savings at the casino?

This Mother’s Day, hold your mom to the same standard as your crappiest friend.

We all have friends who are terrible cooks; friends who smoke, drink and swear. Friends who are terrible at expressing their emotions, terrible at being emotional supports, friends who can’t manage money, keep a job or relationship. We have friends who are petty and messy and revel in drama.

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brats, and friends who are super shady and will definitely serve 1020 in a Supermax one day. And we even have friends who should definitely never, ever be parents, or even trusted with watering a houseplant. And yet, we still find a way to love them.

So for this Mother’s Day, let your mom step down off her pedestal of perfection for one day and just let her be a friend.

Sheri Flanders is a comedian and writer who teaches at The Second City and is a theater reviewer for Chicagolandmusicaltheater.com and Performink. You can find information on upcoming shows on her comedy duo Facebook page FLANDERS @Flanderprov POC (PEOPLE OF COMEDY) A listing of Black and Brown comedy shows in the Chicagoland area Yo Mama is So Amazing: A Mother’s Day Show, Sunday, May 13 at 8:00 pm at the Annoyance Theater and Bar SHADE: An Actually Diverse Comedy Show presents Yo’ Mama at Stage773 on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th at 2:30 and 7:30.

Strip Joker: Mom Bod Saturday, May 12th @ 9:30 at the Uptown Underground BAPS: A Comedy Variety Showcase – Fine Wine & Almost On

Time, Sunday, May 20th at 7:30 pm at the Steppenwolf Theater Becca Tham’s one-woman/ one-wookie show CHEWBECCA Thursday May 3rd – May 31st at the Crowd Theatre Alexes Elizabeth Stand-Up w/ The Kates at the Book Cellar, June 8th at 7 pm Chi-Brown hosts Storytelling and Salad to benefit the Ronald Mc Donald Charities Saturday May 5th, 3pm -5pm. To RSVP email chrisb773@yahoo.com Dynasty Improv Mondays @ 8pm at iO’s Mission Theater Matt Damon Improv every Sunday 9:30pm at the Annoyance Theater Fractured Fairy Tales Sketch Show, Fridays May 4th – May 25th at 8:30 at the Blackout Cabaret theater at the Second City Silly Point Sundays. The Playground Theater at 9:15 PM on Sundays. $5, BYOB Ratas de dos Patas Tuesdays at 8PM in the Small Theater at The Annoyance Theater Encircle Variety Show 5/28 8pm at the Playground Theater Middle School Dance, through May 17th every Thursday at 10pm at Under the Gun Theater Check out the brand new Chicago’s Diverse Comedy Shows Facebook page! for ongoing comedy listings May 9 - 15, 2018 17

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Cooking For Mom on Mother’s Day Gives Kids Food For Thought Taking mom out for brunch or dinner is a traditional way to celebrate her on Mother’s Day. But there’s another way that incorporates food, and it can be fun for the family as well as food for thought for the kids.

In other words, when you involve the children in the meal preparation on Mother’s Day, it might lead to a lifelong interest in cooking. The idea, says a chef to the celebrities, is to ingrain healthy nutritional habits and other life skills through involving the kids more in the kitchen.

“Giving mom a nice day by preparing a tasty recipe, and the kids having fun doing it, is a great gift for both the children and mother,” says Zipora Einav (www.chefzipora.com), author of Recipe for a Delicious Life. “It may even mark the beginning of an interest in cooking, along with all the benefits of learning to eat healthy and do things for others.

“It’s helpful to their self-sufficiency and self-confidence. They’ll become well-versed in how to help their future family eat healthy and have fun making meals together, because the heart of a family is in the kitchen. And a lot of families are so busy these days, they don’t spend enough time in there together or at the kitchen table.”

Chef Zipora offers a tasty recipe for Mother’s Day that the kids can have fun preparing and serving.

The Kelly Family’s Blueberry Loaf Ingredients - cake: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons lemon peel ¾ cup buttermilk ½ cup coconut oil 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup fresh blueberries Ingredients - lemon glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Instructions Preheat oven to 350. Spray 8½inch x 4-inch bread pan with olive oil. In a bowl, mix flour, salt and baking powder.

In another bowl, combine the sugar and lemon peel. Rub together with your fingers until the mixture feels like sand. Then add to the dry ingredients and mix well.

In a second bowl, combine the buttermilk, coconut oil, eggs, lem-

on juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well and then slowly add to the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, and don’t overmix.

Pour the mixture into the bread pan. Bake 65-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on rack for 15 minutes, then remove the cake from the loaf and continue to cool.

To make the lemon glaze: In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Spread onto the cooled blueberry loaf.

About Chef Zipora Einav Chef Zipora Einav (www.chefzipora.com) is an accomplished private chef who has cooked for some of Hollywood’s most notable celebrities - Bob Hope, Jack Nicholson, Mariah Carey, Pierce Brosnan, Scarlett Johansson - and for professional athletes, including former National Football League star Donovan McNabb. She is the author of Recipe for a Delicious Life, which includes recipes, a classical music CD titled Music for a Delicious Life, and her anecdotes and adventures while travelling the world as a private chef. She founded her company, Chef Zipora Enterprise - Comfort Food in Harmony with Your Health ™ - to improve people’s lives by empowering them to eat well and embrace a healthy lifestyle.

Events for Mom May 12 Mom, A Movie and Me Come out and view the movie “Breaking In” starring Gabrielle Union and support Global Girls programming.

Studio Movie Grill 210 W. 87th St. Doors open: 9 a.m.; movie starts: 10:30 a.m.

General admission: $25 (includes ticket, popcorn and beverage) The first 60 mom and me duos (purchase at least 2 tickets) will be entered into a raffle and receive a special gift.

Tickets also available at Eventbrite.com

with DJ R. Dubb presents 2018 Mother’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show.

Midwest Conference Center 401 W. Lake St. Northlake, Ill. Doors open: 1:30 p.m.

Luncheon buffet served: 2 p.m.

Tickets: $50 in advance; $60 at the door For vendor information or tickTamela Mann ets, call (708) 646-6110 or visit jadproductionsllc.com Tickets: $30 in advance; $40 at door BLT Final Tribute Show For tickets or more information, Starring Julia Huff, Theo Huff, call: (773) 653-3630 Carlos Cannon and Jovan Watson Kirk Franklin and Tamela The Dorchestor Mann 1515 E. 154th St. Hosted by David Mann (Mr. May 13 Dolton Brown) Mother and Daughter Rip the Doors open: 4 p.m.; Showtime: The Venue Runway 6 p.m.

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Caesar, James Fortune, Take 6 and Charles Jenkins.

House of Hope 752 E. 114th St 6:30 p.m.

Tickets available at the venue box office; ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-6538000.

777 Casino Center Drive Showtime: 7 p.m.

Tickets available at Horsehoe Casino Gift Shop, ticketmaster. com or by phone at 1-800-7453000.

Mother’s Day Celebration The salute to mothers features artists Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Shirley

May 14 Post-Mother’s Day Concert Sponsored by Victory Christian International Ministries, Apostle Carl L. White, Jr., Senior Pastor, the concert features artists: Pastor DeAndra Patterson with Destiny Worship and Praise Chorale, Bishop Larry D. Trotter and Choir, Victory Christian Covenant Churches Mass Choir.

Holy Temple Cathedral 15912 Lincoln Ave. Harvey, Ill. Free admission For more information, call (708) 596-9673 THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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MAY 10 Job Fair Employers representing a wide variety of companies and organizations will be present, accepting applications and resumes and answering questions. There will also be workshops on job preparation and resume writing. And representatives from workforce re-entry programs that offer job-readiness training and assistance for ex-offenders will be present.

Willye White Park Fieldhouse 1610 W. Howard (at Ashland) 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dress appropriately for interviews and bring 20 copies of your resume

MAY 12

MAY 18

National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive The 26th annual food drive by the National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its food drive. Last year, in Chicago, the food drive total was more than 4 times the amount collected in 2016. The food donated stays local, going to pantries in the zip code area where collected. To participate, residents need only to put non-perishable donations in a bag and leave near mailbox. Mail carriers will pick up the food and make sure it is delivered to a local food bank.

StressLess Workshop for Women A workshop designed for women (ages 16 and older) with tons of activities, information and giveaways. Facilitator is Felicia Houston, MA-LCPC Richton Park Community Center 4445 Sauk Trail Richton Park, Ill. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Free To RSVP, please call (708) 753-8800 or email Vera Brooks @ vbrooks@richtonpark.org

MAY 15 MAY 10 Eric B & Rakim 6000 W. Irving Park Road An exclusive Chicago reunion show featuring Eric B and Rakim with special guest yoyo.

Patio Theater 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. $35 for general admission; $65 VIP For tickets, visit: etix.com

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What is Your [Child’s] Pathway?

Workshop Explore your family’s future at the college workshop for parents and students.

Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts 555 E. 51st 5:30-8 p.m.

Register to attend at Eventbrite.com (search What’s Your Child’s Pathway) Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Dyett High School, Dyett Parent Advisory Council and Parent University

MAY 18 Business in the Black Film Business in the Black: The Rise of Black Business in America (1800-1960s), a documentary by Anthony Brogdon, will be screened. It shows how slaves went to college, how racism destroyed Black business districts as well as names of Black millionaires, inventors and slaves who bought their freedom.

South Side Community Arts Center 3831 S. Michigan Ave Pre-reception: 7 p.m.

Film starts: 7:30 p.m.

Question and answer afterwards with Brogdan.

Admission: $10 Seating is limited. Reserve tickets at Eventbrite.com and businessintheblack. net DVD available on Amazon.com

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MAY 19 3rd Annual Community Summit Neighbors come together to get engaged in the revitalization of the South Shore community. This year, a record turnout is anticipated as the groundbreaking for the Obama Presidential Center approaches. Other projects increasing interest include the golf course restoration project, a revitalized shopping mall and supermarket, and the development of a major entertainment complex. Residents and organizations will learn how they can be a part of the change that is coming to the community. Sponsored by South Shore Works, University of Chicago, PNC Bank and Jewel/Osco.

Adam Clayton Powell Academy 7511 South Shore Drive 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

MAY 19 Community Savings Bank Home Buying Seminar Community Savings Bank hosts its annual free home buying seminar. This year’s seminar will cover: finding and buying your future home; applying for a mortgage; and credit repair and special down payment programs. It will also feature presentations from a local realtor, attorney, Northwest Side Housing Center advisor and a mortgage officer from Community Savings Bank.

4801 W. Belmont 9 a.m. to Noon.

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MEMORIES Leak & Sons Funeral Home

BIBBS Robert Bibbs…..Funeral: Wednesday, May 09, 2018; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BELL Robert Bell…..Memorial: Wednesday, May 09, 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.

MONTGOMERY Betty Montgomery…..Wake: Wednesday, May 09, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. @ Stone Temple B.C., 3622 W. Douglass Blvd.

Funeral: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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

MATHEWS Richard Mathews…..Wake: Wednesday, May 09, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.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.

TAYLOR Tyrone Taylor…..Memorial: Thursday, May 10, 2018; 7:00 p.m.

– 8:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WOODS Charles Woods…..Visitation: Thursday, May 10, 2018; 9:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Interment: Homewood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

COLEMAN James Coleman…..Wake: Thursday, May 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: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MC CARTER Wanda Mc Carter…..Wake: Thursday, May 10, 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.

NEAL Richard Neal…..Wake: Thursday, May 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.

LAMBERT Gwendolyn Lambert…..Wake: Thursday, May 10, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Memorial B.C., 1546 W. 87th 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.

MURRAY Donald Murray…..Memorial: Friday, May 11, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ St. Thomas, 8001 S. Jeffrey Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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REMY Francesca Remy…..Memorial: Friday, May 11, 2018; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Bethlehem French SDA Church, 750 W. 90th Street 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.

SCALES Connelly Scales…..Wake: Friday, May 11, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Park Manor Christian Church, 600 E. 73rd St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DAVIS Antoinette Davis…..Wake: Friday, May 11, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

TRAVIS Beverly Travis…..Visitation: Friday, May 11, 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.

REID Lillie Reid…..Wake: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Indiana Ave, 35th Indiana 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.

GREEN Elijah Green…..Wake: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Bethlehem Star M B Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILLIS Annie Willis…..Wake: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel 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.

SCOTT Linnie Scott…..Wake: Saturday, May 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: Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SMITH, SR. Larry Smith, Sr…..Wake: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MURKEY Clifton Murkey…..Wake: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Faith Movers Church, 425 Exchange 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.

OWEN, SR. Clarence Owen, Sr…..Wake: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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

GAGE, JR. Nathaniel Gage, Jr…..Wake: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel King 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.

EMERY Bruce Emery…..Wake: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10:00 p.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ St. Phillip Neri, 2131 E. 72nd Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

- 12:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, May 14, 2018; 11:00 a.m. @ Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HUMPHREY Henry Humphrey…..Wake: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Covenant Faith of God Church, 10505 S. Halsted Funeral: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Monday, May 14, 2018; 10:30 a.m. @ Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

EATMAN Robert Eatman…..Wake: Monday, May 14, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Greater Bethel Apostolic Church, 2122 W. 79th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DUPREY Rosalynn Duprey…..Wake: Tuesday, May 15, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oakhill Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CORNAGIE Barry Cornagie…..Wake: Wednesday, May 16, 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.

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

KERNAGHAN Baby Yeshua Kernaghan…..Wake: Saturday, May 19, 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.

VAUGHN Fred Vaughn…..Wake: Saturday, May 19, 2018; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, May 21, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

FIADZIGBE Judy Fiadzigbe…..Wake: Saturday, May 26, 2018; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel King 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.

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Funeral Home LAMB Darlis B. Lamb.......….. Wake/ Prepast was held: Friday, May 4, 2018; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Wake was held: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ Lilydale Progressive Baptist Church, 10706 South Michigan Avenue. Funeral was held: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Homewood Memorial Gardens, Homewood, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com SIDNEY Lona Sidney.......….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 5, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ New Landmark Baptist Church, 2700 West Wilcox Street. Funeral was held: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com DAUGHRITY Joseph Daughrity.......….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ New Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 1501 North Harding Avenue. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com DAVIS Elijah Davis......….. Visitation was held: Monday, May 7, 2018; 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.@ Taylor Funeral Home. Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois; Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 11:30 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com COLEMAN Emma Coleman......….. Memorial Service was held: Tuesday, May 8, 2018; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.@ Mount Carmel C.M.E. Church, 6159 South Ada Street. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

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PARSON Barbara Parson..…..Wake was held: Monday, May 07, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

BROWN Jesse Mae Brown..…..Wake was held: Monday, May 07, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Salem Multi -Purpose Bldg. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

BUTLER Rogers Butler..…..Visitation was held: Tuesday, May 08, 2018; 11:00 a.m. @ Salem Multi -Purpose Bldg. Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

RUFFIN-THOMPKINS Mary R. Ruffin-Thompkins..…..

Wake: Thursday, May 10, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ St. John Church, 211 E. 115th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 7234400.

WHITE Delores White..…..Wake: Friday, May 11, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Emmanuel MBC, 8301 S. Damen Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

ROBBINS George Robbins..…..Wake: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @Logos Baptist Assembly, 10833 S. Halsted Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

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MOULTRY Samuel H. Moultry..…..Wake: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @St. Paul Lutheran, 7621 S. Dorchester Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

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COLLINS John H. Collins..…..Wake: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Mayo AME, 20839 Homeland Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

FOWLER Kimberly Fowler..…..Wake: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Greater Mountain of Hope Ministries, 5716 Ashland Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 7234400.

DAVIS Joseph Davis.....….. Wake will be held: Thursday, May 10, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com BROWN Jefford Brown.....….. Wake will be held: Thursday, May 16, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois; Thursday, May 17, 2018, 2:00 p.m.. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

Cherished memories of those we loved

HARRISON Barbara Harrison…..Memorial: Sunday, May 27, 2018; 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Annex, 7851 S. Cottage Grove Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

NOTICE INVITATION TO BID TO METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (“RTA”) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 4462 (2018) FOR

Sealed proposals, endorsed as below, will be deposited in the sealed bid depository located in the lobby of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Administration Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, from the date of the Invitation to Bid, up to 11:00 A.M. on the bid opening date, and will be opened publicly by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management or her designee at 11:00 A.M. on the stated bid opening date below for: CONTRACT 14‑252‑5F FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT ON NATALIE CREEK IN MIDLOTHIAN AND OAK FOREST, ILLINOIS Document Fee: $50.00 (Non-refundable, in the form of cashier’s check, certified check or money order payable to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District) Estimated Cost: $7,190,938.55 to $8,704,820.35 Bid Deposit: $303,000.00 Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Walkthrough: Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 9:00 A.M. Chicago Time Midlothian Village Hall, 14801 South Pulaski Road, Midlothian, Illinois Mandatory Technical Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 1:00 P.M. Chicago Time Midlothian Village Hall, 14801 South Pulaski Road, Midlothian, Illinois Bid Opening: June 26, 2018 Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, Appendix C, Appendix K and the Multi‑Project Labor Agreement are required on this Contract. ******************************************************************************************************* The above is an abbreviated version of the Notice - Invitation to Bid. A full version which includes a brief de‑ scription of the project and/or service can be found on the District’s website, www.mwrd.org; Click the Contracts and Proposals quick link on the District’s Home page. Go to Contracts Currently Being Advertised and click for further information.

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This letter is to notify that on May 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at South Shore Self Storage, Inc., locat‑ ed at 7843 S. Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.GREGORY CHEW, KIMBERLY F. CHEW Defendants 16 CH 011361 2053 W. 52ND STREET CHICAGO, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 6, 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 2053 W. 52ND STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-07-308-024-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-10455.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-10455 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 011361 TJSC#: 38-3775 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.

Specifications, proposal forms and/or plans may be obtained from the Department of Procurement & Materials Management, Room 508, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, Monday - Friday, between 8:45 A.M. and 4:15 P.M. Documents, unless stated above to the contrary, will be mailed in response to a fax request (312/7513042). The vendor may also download specifications, proposal forms and/or plans online from the District’s website, www.mwrd.org. No fee is required for the contract documents unless stated above.

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

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

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management

Chicago, Illinois May 9, 2018

The Regional Transportation Authority invites you to submit a proposal in response to this Request for Proposal.

The RTA has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR Part 26, applicable to all its contracts regardless of funding source. The RTA strongly encourages vendors to make good faith efforts to utilize DBEs as subconsultants, subcontractors, suppliers or joint venture partners on this project. A listing of certified DBEs pro‑ viding relevant services or commodities can be accessed at the Illinois Department of Transportation website www.dot.state.il.us/ucp/html Procurement Contact: Procurement Analyst

Karen Y. Thurmon thurmonk@rtachicago.org

Proposal Due Date and Time:

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 10AM, CST

Pre-Proposal Conference Date and Time:

Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM

All questions must be submitted through the RTA Procurement Portal https://rtachicago.procureware.com no later than Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 10AM, CST.

1. 122 Sandra King 2. 216 Nicole Fernandez 3. 245 Michelle Turner 4. 260 Mahogonie D. Day 5. 435 Mary Campbell 6. 502 Marquis White 7. 506 Michael Craig 8. 610 Dennis Lee 9. 618 Ebony Byrd This letter is to notify that on May 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Hyde Park Self Storage, Inc., located at 5155 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

The RTA invites Respondents to submit an electronic proposal for the above described Number. Respondents shall upload all documents as described in the RFP via the RTA Procurement Portal at: https://rtachi‑ cago.procureware.com. Proposals must be received and electronically time stamped no later than the date and time listed in the solicitation.

1. 205 Kathy Webb 2. 212A Herbert Story 3. V333 Darryl Simmons 4. V415 Lessie V. Dixon

The Request for Proposal is available online at RTA Procurement Por‑ tal at: https://rtachicago.procureware.com or for a printed copy please come the offices of RTA, located at 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1650, Chicago, Illinois 60604-2705.

This letter is to notify that on May 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at 83rd & Halsted Self Storage, Inc., located at 8316 S. Birkhoff Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

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Notice is hereby given, pursu‑ ant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or trans‑ action of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the under‑ signed with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Number: D18154314 on the April 27, 2018. Under the As‑ sumed Name of TNJ’S TEA with the business located at 12156 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: NAWANA WALTON Complete Address: 12156 S STATE ST, CHICA‑ GO, IL 60628, USA and Owner/ Partner Full Name: TERRELL WALTON Complete Address: 12156 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628, 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 Num‑ ber: D18153973 on the March 29, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of HOUSE OF AK with the business located at 227 WEST‑ GATE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: AL‑ ISHA M WILLIAMS Complete Address: 227 WESTGATE, CHI‑ CAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411, USA and Owner/Partner Full Name: KRYSTAL REED Complete Ad‑ dress: 227 WESTGATE, CHI‑ CAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411, 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: D18154355 on the May 2, 2018.

Under the Assumed Name of KID TINGZ with the business located at P.O. BOX 19119, CHI‑ CAGO, IL 60619. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/part‑ ner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: DARSHAWN HUNTER Complete Address: 18440 WILDWOOD AVE, LANSING, IL 60438, USA

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Num‑ ber: D18154286 on the April 26, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of THE HUMAN BODY SHOP with the business located at 8034 S THROOP STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620. The true and real full name(s) and resi‑ dence address of the owners(s)/ partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: JUANITA THOMP‑ SON Complete Address: 8034 S THROOP STREET, CHICA‑ GO, IL 60620, 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 Num‑ ber: D18154278 on the April 26, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of THE KRAYTE with the business located at 5338 S INDI‑ ANA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: KAREN SHYNE Complete Address: 5338 S INDIANA AVE, CHICA‑ GO, IL 60615, 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: D18154352 on the May 2, 2018.

Under the Assumed Name of CHARLOTTE’S WEB CLEAN‑ ING SERVICE’S with the busi‑ ness located at 8639 S. KINGS‑ TON, CHICAGO, IL 60617.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: SHARON R BAYS Complete Address: 8639 S.KINGSTON, CHICAGO, IL 60617, 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: D18154378 on the May 3, 2018.

Under the Assumed Name of BAYLEE BE EMBELLISHED ACCESSORIES with the busi‑ ness located at 326 N. MASON, CHICAGO, IL 60644. The true and real full name(s) and resi‑ dence address of the owners(s)/ partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: LAUREN JENELLE SMITH Complete Address: 326 N. MASON, CHICAGO, IL 60644, USA

Walsh Construction Company II, LLC Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Contract No. I-18-4389

Roadway and Bridge Rehabilitation Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Mile Post 36.3 to Mile Post 40.0 Station 1920+00 to Station 2123+00 Bids Due to Walsh Construction Company II, LLC up to May 14, 2018 5:00 PM (CST) We request a proposal from your firm for the: Illinois Tollway Roadway and Bridge Rehabilitation. Subcontractors and suppliers can access plans and specifications online at the Walsh Group Site, https://secure.smartbidnet.com/External/ PublicPlanRoom.aspx ?Id=369783 or are available to review at Walsh Construction Company II, LLC office located at 929 W. Adams Street Chicago, IL 60607.

In order to assist certified DBE/VOSB Enterprise, Contractors and Sup‑ pliers, we will divide total requirements into smaller activities or quanti‑ ties and establish delivery and construction schedules which will permit maximum participation of disadvantaged businesses where feasible.

All subcontractors and material suppliers are required to execute our standard “Subcontract Agreement” and/or “Purchase Order”. We do re‑ quire 100% Performance & Payment or supply bonds. If there are any questions or concerns with our standard subcontract, bonding require‑ ments, insurance, or any other matter regarding this project please feel free to contact us.

1. 107 Tonica Player 2. 241 Theresa Avant 3. 317 Sallie Goodman 4. 475 Natalie Bennett This letter is to notify that on May 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Aaron Bros. Self-Storage, Inc., located at 4034 S. Michigan Ave, Chica‑ go, IL 60653, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. 225 Steve Hall 2. 511 Regina Williams

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.JUDITH ANN CATCHINGS A/K/A JUDITH A. CATCHINGS A/K/A JUDITH ANN DAWSON Defendants 17 CH 11615 1001 WEST MARQUETTE ROAD 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 March 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 14, 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 1001 WEST MARQUETTE ROAD, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-403-043-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $57,577.27.

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) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 17-084003.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-084003 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 11615 TJSC#: 38-2504 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 FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE, LLC F/K/A URBAN FINANCIAL OF AMERICA, LLC Plaintiff, -v.BARBARA J. LANGSTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 2017 CH 10996 5564 S. SHIELDS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 2, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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 5564 S. SHIELDS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-200-039-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, 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 14-17-10521.

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. 14-17-10521 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 10996 TJSC#: 38-2126 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 PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP Plaintiff, -v.JEROME COLE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 2017 CH 09960 5615 SOUTH EMERALD AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 7, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 8, 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 5615 SOUTH EMERALD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-101-023-0000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 263809.

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. 263809 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2017 CH 09960 TJSC#: 38-2110

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.KINNIEL A JOHNSON Defendants 16 CH 12552 12025 SOUTH WENTWORTH AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 8, 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 12025 SOUTH WENTWORTH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-28-212-0080000.

The real estate is improved with a white aluminum siding, one story single family home with a detached two car garage.

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 258018.

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) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 258018 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 12552

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.DARIO GARCIA, ROSARIA SALDANA A/K/A MARIA DE ROSARIO SALDANA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 07145 3150 S. HARDING AVENUE Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 19, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 29, 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 3150 S. HARDING AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-35-100-036-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $192,845.01.

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 part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

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

COHEN JUTLA DOVITZ MAKOWKA, LLC 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 E-Mail: Foreclosure@CJDM.Legal Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 17 CH 07145 TJSC#: 38-3456 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II, INC., BEAR STEARNS MORTGAGE FUNDING, TRUST 2007AR3, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AR3 Plaintiff, -v.VICTORIA A SMITH A/K/A VICTORIA ADJE SMITH, A/K/A VICTORIA SMITH, A/K/A MERCY FRIMPONG, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR IMPAC FUNDING CORPORATION DBA IMPAC LENDING GROUP, LEASECOMM CORPORATION, ACCION/ CHICAGO, INC. Defendants 16 CH 2337 8942 SOUTH ESSEX AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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 8942 SOUTH ESSEX AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-06-117-034-0000.

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

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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 252487.

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. 252487 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 2337

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NPA CASTLEROCK, LLC Plaintiff, -v.DANSKA DEVELOMENT, INC., JOHN A. KANTOR, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 14468 1500-1504 S. SPAULDING AVENUE Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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 1500-1504 S. SPAULDING AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-23-227-046-0000; 16-23-227-047-0000 f/k/a 16-23-227024-0000.

The real estate is improved with a multiunit residence.

The judgment amount was $1,040,314.44.

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: Nicole H. Daniel, DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP, 227 W. Monroe Street, Suite 3850, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 372-6060 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.

Nicole H. Daniel DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP 227 W. Monroe Street, Suite 3850 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 372-6060 E-Mail: nicole.daniel@dinsmore.com Attorney Code. 58012 Case Number: 16 CH 14468 TJSC#: 38-3694 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 TERRY CASEY AND JULIE CASEY Plaintiff, -v.LHS PROPERTIES INC., LOIS LEWIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2017 CH 15020 7039 S. SANGAMON ST Chicago, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 19, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 24, 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 7039 S. SANGAMON ST, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-429-0120000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $55,791.34.

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 1897-22.

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.

NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 431-1455 E-Mail: intake@noonanandlieberman. com Attorney File No. 1897-22 Attorney Code. 38245 Case Number: 2017 CH 15020 TJSC#: 38-3347 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.ADOLFO PADILLA, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., MARIA MAGDALENA MORALES AKA MARIA MORALES Defendants 13 CH 23238 5630 S OAKLEY Chicago, IL 60636 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 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 5630 S OAKLEY, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-18-108-032-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $152,460.80.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 11-2269.

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. 11-2269 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 13 CH 23238 TJSC#: 38-3229 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY IXIS REAL ESTATE CAPITAL TRUST 2006-1, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 Plaintiff, -v.BOYSIE O. STINSON AKA BOYSIE STINSON, LATANYA J. BEARD AKA LATANYA BEARD AKA LATANYA J. BEARD, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 17 CH 7699 8019 SOUTH TRUMBULL AVENUE Chicago, IL 60652 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 6, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 7, 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 8019 SOUTH TRUMBULL AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60652 Property Index No. 19-35-210-006-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $252,445.76.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F17040280.

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

Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F17040280 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 17 CH 7699 TJSC#: 38-2293 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFCATEHOLDERS OF THE MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2004-SD1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-SD1 Plaintiff, -v.AARON MOORE, RUTHIE L MOORE AKA RUTHIE MOORE Defendants 17 CH 9001 8502 SOUTH PEORIA 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 March 6, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 7, 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 8502 SOUTH PEORIA STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32-421-020-0000; 20-32-421-021-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $113,986.57.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F16110136.

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

Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F16110136 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 17 CH 9001 TJSC#: 38-2288 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.

Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Jacinto Luna; Elizabeth Luna; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case #16CH14274 Sheriff’s # 180071 F16100127SVT SLS 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 June 12th, 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: 2431 South Central Park Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60623 P.I.N: 16-26-216-011-0000 Improvements: This property consist of a Multi- Family- two to six apts. Over 62 yrs Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, AS ASSIGNEE OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, AS RECEIVER OF SHOREBANK Plaintiff, -v.- FIRST MIDWEST BANK, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, NOT PERSONALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF TRUST NO. 16042 DATED SEPTEMBER 11, 1998, CHIPPER PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN INC., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CHIPPER PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN INC. II, AMARYLLIS NELSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ILLINOIS FACILITIES FUND, N/K/A IFF, AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 14730 8225-8229 SOUTH KEDZIE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60652 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 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: LOT 33 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 5 FEET THEREOF) AND THE SOUTH 3 FEET OF LOT 34 IN BLOCK 5 IN ALBERTA PARK ADDITION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8225 SOUTH KEDZIE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60652 Property Index No. 19-36-124-059-0000 The real estate is improved with a single story commercial building.

Commonly known as 8227-8229 SOUTH KEDZIE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60652 Property Index No. 19-36-124-060-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single story commercial building.

The judgment amount was $287,571.43.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Konanstinos.Armiros or Kenneth A. Fedinets, SAUL EWING ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP, 161 N. CLARK ST, SUITE 4200, CHICAGO, IL 60601, (312) 876-7100 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.

Konanstinos.Armiros (Konanstinos.Armiros@saul.com) Kenneth A. Fedinets (kenneth.fedinets@saul.com) SAUL EWING ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP 161 N. CLARK ST, SUITE 4200 CHICAGO, IL 60601 (312) 876-7100 Attorney Code. 25188 Case Number: 17 CH 14730 TJSC#: 38-2964 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Excell J. Brown aka Excell Brown; Marva Brown-Jackson aka Marva Brown Jackson; William Jackson; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case #16CH12909 Sheriff’s # 180092 F16090179 WELLS 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 June 11th, 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: 7518 S. Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60649 P.I.N: 20-25-302-015-0000 Improvements: This property consist of a Single Family Home.

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

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

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

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Baez admires his 3-run HR in the Cubs’ 14-2 win over the Marlins. (John L. Alexander/The Bigs Visuals)

Cubs Go Winless in St. Louis…Then Bounce Back Against Miami at Home Patience is still a virtue as Cubs search for consistency continues Sports by #TheBigs For a second there, it felt like the Cubs found a groove. After a 4-game sweep over the Milwaukee Brewers and a game 1 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies to end the month of April, things were starting to look up. But then…the bottom fell out. The Rockies ended up taking the last two games of the series in Chicago sending the Cubs to "The Lou" to face the longtime division rival St. Louis Cardinals for a weekend series.

What happened next was an old-fashioned ass whooping. The Cardinals got the job done as ex-Cub Dexter Fowler completed the cipher with a walk off HR in the 24 May 9 - 15, 2018

bottom of the 14th to give STL a 4-3 win the bats out. "Overall it was great to see off of reliever Luke Farrell. (Farrell was sent Happy (Ian Happ) get going...he's got all to Triple A Iowa less than 24 hours later.) kinds of tools. KB (Kris Bryant) had a nice There was one constant over that 10- day and Javy (Baez) is driving in runs. Willgame stretch...the offense scored no more son (Contreras) was good and how about (Victor) Caratini. Just a nice game." than 3 runs in any contest.

Before Monday's game, President Theo Monday came and the Cubbies were in desperate need of a W. And what better Epstein kept it 100! "When you're strugtime to catch a groove than facing a last gling the most, you find out a lot about place team...enter the Miami Marlins. It yourself. Our guys are slumping right now. quickly became a hit parade as Ian Happ We're an extremely talented team playled the Cubs' onslaught with 2 home runs ing below our capabilities. We're deep in and 5 rbi in their 14-2 “murda” of the Mar- an offensive slump and defensively to be lins. "A lot of good at bats from a lot of honest. We'll come out of it." different guys. For everybody who was in Epstein knows his guys, and if Monday the game to get a hit, that's kind of the col- was any indication of the type of season lective effort that we needed," Happ said. it could be when the guys are completely Skipper Joe Maddon was happy to see locked in....watch out! www.chicagodefender.com

White Sox Update on Pitcher Danny Farquhar Sports by #TheBigs Chicago White Sox pitcher Danny Farquhar, who suffered a brain hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm during a home game on April 20, was discharged from RUSH University Medical Center Monday, May 7 afternoon and is resting at home with his family.

Dr. Demetrius Lopes, Farquhar’s neurosurgeon, expects Danny to be able to pitch again in the future, but Dr. Lopes will not medically release Farquhar to pitch in a competitive game during the 2018 season in order to allow him to fully recover from the brain hemorrhage.

Farquhar and his family have appreciated the many cards, tweets, texts and well wishes they have received from friends and fans over the past weeks.

The White Sox organization continues to wish Danny a speedy and full recovery.

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