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African Americans and the Health Care Bill The Affordable Care Act, or ACA, had a huge impact on communities of color, enabling millions of the most vulnerable Americans to access quality healthcare.

According to the Center for Progress, in the time before the ACA, nearly 50 million Americans lacked health insurance; more than 16 percent of these individuals were African Americans. As a result of the ACA, nearly 20 million Americans who did not have coverage now do. But, the new American Health Care Act, which is the bill that just passed the House and moves to the Senate, would cut $800 billion from Medicaid over 10 years and result in a loss of at least $40 billion in federal funding for Medicaid in Illinois, according to Chicago Women Take Action. The bill

was a partisan vote -- all seven Illinois Republican House representatives voted for it and the eleven Democrats voted against the bill that repeals key components of the original bill. Obama himself is speaking out.

“All the progress that we’ve made in controlling costs and improving how health care is delivered, progress that’s helped hold growth in the price of health care to the slowest rate in 50 years -all that goes away. That’s what repeal means. It would be bad for everybody.

And the majority of Americans, even if they don’t know that they’re benefitting from Obamacare, don’t want to see these benefits and protections taken away from

their families now that they have them,” former President Barack Obama said in a statement.

With that in mind, the Defender has three-part healthcare coverage so you’ll understand what’s at stake and what you need to do to make sure you’re prepared for the future.

•Five things African Americans need to know about the original Affordable Care Act courtesy of the Center for American Progress.

•Managing Health Care Costs •Why the sick will face coverage problems

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Part 1: Five Things You Need to Know about the Affordable Care Act

By The Center for American Progress 1. Since the opening of the health insurance marketplaces in 2013, the share of uninsured Black individuals has been significantly reduced. According to a Center for Disease Control and Prevention survey, the share of non-Hispanic Black adults ages 18–64 who lacked health insurance coverage fell from 24.9 percent in 2013 to 15.1 percent between January and September 2016.

2. Black women in particular have received a number of benefits because of the implementation of the ACA. There has been an increase in the share of Black women with a “usual source of care”— meaning a particular doctor’s office, clinic, or health center. In 2010, 83 percent of Black women had a usual source of care. By 2014, the share had risen to 88.1 percent. Furthermore, Black women have experienced a reduction among those who delayed or went without care due to cost. In 2010, 18.6 percent of Black women “had to delay or forgo care because of cost”; by 2014, only 15.1 percent of Black women did so. Lastly, 55.6 million women who are enrolled in private insurance are

able to get preventive care without paying out-of-pocket costs.

3. Partial repeal of the ACA through the reconciliation process will cause the uninsured rate among Black individuals to rise significantly by 2019. According to research, partial repeal of the ACA through reconciliation would result in the uninsured rate among non-Hispanic Black populations to increase to 20 percent from a projected 11 percent under the ACA. 4. Despite the significant gains in coverage under the ACA, many Black individuals still remain uninsured. As of 2015, there were 28.5 million uninsured people in the United States—15 percent of whom were Black. In states that have refused to expand Medicaid under the ACA, 31 percent of uninsured Black individuals fall into what is known as the coverage gap, which includes people who have incomes above Medicaid eligibility but below the lower bound for tax credits for health insurance marketplace premiums. A lack of insurance for these Americans is a direct result of states failing to expand Medicaid. Given the demographic makeup of the states that refused to expand Medicaid, this decision has

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disproportionately affected communities of color, particularly African Americans. In states that did not expand Medicaid, 16 percent of Black individuals are uninsured, while the uninsured rate for Black individuals in states that did expand Medicaid is only 9 percent, which is similar across the board for all races in those states.

5. Millions of uninsured Black individuals are not aware of health insurance marketplaces. The ACA could be helping significantly more people—especially communities of color. According to a survey conducted by the Commonwealth Fund from February to April 2016, approximately 42 percent of uninsured Black people were unaware of the marketplaces compared with only 21 percent of uninsured White adults who were unaware.

If conservatives in Congress and the White House follow through on their calls to repeal the ACA, millions of families will be left out in the cold. With lower incomes and higher unemployment rates than other demographic groups, African Americans are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of ACA repeal.

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Part 2: Medical Costs Ranked As One of Americans’ Top Retirement Fears

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By Rodney Brooks Defender Contributing Writer

Because of the medical bills, your life in retirement could be totally disrupted if you or your spouse suffers an extended illness. Your life’s savings could be drained before you even know what happened.

Still, financial planners say, even people who have saved a comfortable nest egg for retirement neglect or forget to consider medical costs in their planning, despite the fact that medical expenses are a major reason bankruptcies among people 65 and older have doubled since 1991.

“I frame it this way to clients in their 50s,” says Lazetta Rainey Braxton, former president of the Association of African American Financial Advisors and CEO of Financial Fountains in Baltimore. “I start with telling them that medical costs are the biggest cost for retirees and the next is housing. You get this under control and your life is good.”

Surveys show that one of Americans’ biggest fear in retirement is being overwhelmed by medical costs and running out of money. The Employee Benefit Research Institute, a nonprofit research institute based in Washington, D.C. , says more than half of retirees in their survey don’t believe that they have saved enough to pay medical expenses in retirement.

Fidelity Investments says a 65-yearold couple who retired in 2016 will need $260,000 to cover health care costs in retirement, up 6 percent from 2015 and the highest since the company began calculations in 2002.

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Americans who reach 65 in the next five years. Fidelity estimates that a 65-year-old would need an additional $130,000 to insure against long-term care expenses.

These startling numbers should be of particular concern to African Americans, who generally suffer more health-related ailments than White Americans. African Americans are more likely to suffer from diabetes and are more likely to die from heart disease, stroke and breast cancer, according to Families USA., a proponent of affordable health care for all Americans.

African American also have saved less for retirement. The average White family had more than $130,000 in retirement savings (cash in accounts such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s and IRAs) vs. $19,000 for the average African American in 2013, according to the most recent data available.

Braxton says people need to be honest about their own health and family medical histories. “This number (estimated health care costs) can be affected by health conditions like diabetes and other medical conditions,” she says.

“A lot of people I meet with for the first time are under the impression

that somehow they will be covered by something at work, even when they have left,” says Brett King, senior vice president at Elite Financial Associates in Tampa, Fla. “Eighty-five percent of companies don’t cover retirees for anything.”

Financial planner Nick Abrams at AJW Financial Partners in Columbia, Md., says he makes sure he brings up planning for the costs of medical expenses when he meets with new clients.

“Some of them will bring it up because they are going through it with parents or a loved one,” he says. “They are seeing the cost and burden of health care. But some have no idea of the cost of health care and how that can impact their retirement.”

Also, Abrams says, one of the biggest adjustments is retirees leaving their jobs and not understanding Medicare – what it covers and what it doesn’t cover.

King says people also believe, incorrectly, that Medicare is no cost. “Part A (which covers hospitalization) is no cost,” he says. “Part B (which covers visits to doctors) is a cost and it can be expensive, depending on your income.

It can cost $108 to $450 a month.

Part D is prescription drug coverage,

and it’s pretty expensive. A lot of drugs aren’t even covered. It really adds up.

When you add the costs up, and include a Medigap policy which people will need to cover deductibles, a couple is spending $14,000 to $15,000 a year.”

Ultimately, people are just not financially prepared, says Mitchell Katz, financial planner at CA Wealth Management in Bethesda, Md. “Health care costs probably inflate 5 percent to 7 percent (annually),” he says. “People just aren’t ready to cover those costs.

At 65 years old, their health insurance alone may be $600 (monthly). That will double in 20 years.”

Abrams says you should consider a long-term care insurance policy.

They can be expensive, but tend to be cheaper if they are offered at work as an employee benefit. “If you live long enough, one of you will need it, if not both,” he says.

“If they don’t have coverage and cannot qualify or cannot afford it, we try to get some kind of coverage,” he says. “It might not be the Cadillac of long-term care, but it will help with costs.”

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Part 3: Why the Sick Will Face Coverage Problems

By Tom Murphy AP Health Writer The Republican push to replace the Affordable Care Act was revived this week in Congress by a small change to their plan designed to combat concerns over coverage for those with pre-existing health problems.

The change helped get the bill through the House of Representatives in a tight vote, but experts say it may make little difference in the hunt for affordable coverage for these patients.

The bill proposes setting aside an additional $8 billion over five years to help states cover those who may be subject to higher insurance rates because they’ve had a lapse in coverage. That’s on top of about $100 billion over a decade for states to help people afford coverage and stabilize insurance markets.

The problem, experts say, is that the money is unlikely to guarantee an affordable alternative for those who get coverage under a popular provision of the Affordable Care Act that prevents insurers from rejecting people or charging higher rates based on their health.

“Many people with pre-existing conditions will have a hard time maintaining coverage because it just won’t be affordable,” said Larry Levitt, a health insurance expert with the Kaiser Family Foundation, which studies health care issues.

The ultimate impact on those with pre-existing conditions remains unknown.

The bill now heads for the Senate, where it is expected to change, and the plan leaves many important coverage decisions up to the states. Still, it is making some who are now covered by the Affordable Care Act nervous.

John S. Williams, an attorney in New Orleans whose multiple sclerosis medication costs $70,000 a year, buys insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace. Without protections for pre-existing conditions, he fears he would have to close his law practice and find a job that offers a group insurance plan.

“We always hear about job growth and business creation — being able to have affordable health care drives that,” Williams said. “I have tremendous satisfaction with

owning a business, but I know that if I can’t get coverage, I would be forced to get a different job. I can’t not have coverage for my multiple sclerosis.”

Here’s how coverage may change for those with pre-existing conditions under the plan: WHAT CHANGES? States will be able to get federal waivers allowing insurers to charge higher premiums to people with pre-existing illnesses who have let their coverage lapse.

States can then use federal money to fund government-operated insurance programs for expensive patients called “high-risk pools.”

HOW DO THESE POOLS OPERATE? Patients who couldn’t get or afford insurance could apply for coverage through these high-risk pools, which existed before the Affordable Care Act was passed. Even

though they were charged far higher rates, up to double the amount paid by consumers with no serious ailments, care for these patients is so expensive that government money was needed to fund the programs.

DO THEY WORK? In the more than 30 states that had high-risk pools, net losses piled up to more than $1.2 billion in 2011, the high point of the pools before the Affordable Care Act took full effect. Medical expenses outpaced premiums collected, and losses averaged $5,500 per person enrolled. States used fees and taxes to make up the difference, and states sometimes made it more difficult for some to qualify for care.

IS THE FEDERAL MONEY ENOUGH? An analysis by the health care consulting firm Avalere found that the money would only be enough to fund high-risk pools in a few small states. High-risk pools

could fill up fast with patients who have a lapse in coverage.

People with pre-existing conditions could lose their insurance if they can no longer work due to their health. The Republican health plan also is expected to raise premiums for older people, who are more likely to have a pre-existing condition.

“This gets complicated fast,” Avalere President Dan Mendelson said.

About 2.2 million people in the individual insurance market have some sort of pre-existing chronic condition, according to Avalere.

WHAT MIGHT THIS MEAN FOR PATIENTS? Because the bill is expected to change, and because it leaves big decisions up to the states, it’s hard to say now what it would mean. Also, federal auditors have not had time to analyze the plan.

Proponents of the bill note that people in poor health would still be protected as long as they maintain coverage. If they don’t, the higher premiums they are charged would revert back to standard rates after 12 months, assuming the customer could afford to keep paying.

In the past, risk pools have not guaranteed coverage. States have established waiting lists to get into their risk pools or restricted admission to the pools, since they ultimately have to balance their budget and they have no way to predict how high costs will climb.

“There is no guarantee in the law that people with pre-existing conditions would get access to affordable coverage,” said Kaiser’s Levitt.

Adrienne Standley, the operations director at a start-up apparel business in Philadelphia, is not waiting to find out. Her plan through the Affordable Care Act covers treatment for her asthma and attention deficit disorder, but she’s afraid the Republican plan will mean she can no longer afford doctor’s visits and medication.

“I’m looking at stockpiling, making sure I have an inhaler,” she said. “I’m pretty scared to lose coverage.”

AP writers Kristen de Groot in Philadelphia and R.J. Rico in Baton Rouge, La., contributed to this story.

Defender’s Mary Datcher Honored

Mary L. Datcher The Defender’s own Mary Datcher, Senior Writer and Arts & Entertainment

Editor, was honored with a Cultural Impact Award by the SAE Institute Chicago’s Music Business Department on May 2 at PianoForte Chicago.

The awards ceremony and fundraiser celebrated pioneers who have made a cultural impact in communities throughout Chicago by mentoring youth, nurturing talent, and championing the Chicago music scene. Mary, who has more than 25 years of experience in arts and entertainment, is also the founder of Global Mixx Music

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and Film Forum, a two-day creative media conference in its 11th year, that focuses on education and empowerment within the music, film, and technology industry.

“I am truly humbled and honored for receiving this special recognition from the students and faculty at SAE Chicago. The school’s mission to provide the essential tools of grooming students to build a professional career in the music, production and audio technology industry allows us to mentor some of the brightest minds in the business,” said Mary.

The other impressive honorees included record store pioneer/entrepreneur George Daniels, Grammy Award winning engineer James Auwarter (one GRAMMY® Award and 31 credited GRAMMY® nominations.

Musical genres from Hip-Hop to Gospel), BAM Music Director of Power 92 Chicago, Eddie Sanders Esq/Freshly Baked Records, Kevin Coval (Poet, Mentor and Author), ADD-2 (Legendary MC and Mentor) and Wally Lockard III of Urban Grind T.V. Congratulations, Mary! www.chicagodefender.com

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ITW Speer Stakeholders Call for Alderman’s Support

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer

Darryl Howell

Chicago Drummer Shares Lifelong Wisdom

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer

Professional drummer and Chicago native Darryl Howell is sharing his passion and experience with the next generation of Chicago musicians. Howell has toured with the likes of hip-hop star Nicki Minaj and R&B crooners Avant and Maxwell.

The drummer’s musical journey began at two-years-old, the age when his mother told him he first began playing with her dangling earrings as if they were cymbals.

Although neither of his parents are musically inclined, they both recognized their son’s natural musical ability and supported it, Howell said.

The musician benefited from a variety of musical influencers both in and outside of his home.

“My father always had a love for James Brown and George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic; anything from the funk era, my father loved it,” he said.

Howell said he recalls being exposed to drums and an organ while he was in the care of the family of his childhood pastor from ages 3-6 years old.

“I had a family at home supporting me and a second family speaking to me musically and doing what my parents couldn’t do,” he said.

It was during his formative years that Howell’s love for the drums took full form. He estimated that he practiced over 10,000 hours before the age of 25.

“I knew music was my passion, it was all I really loved to do,” Howell said. “Music overshadowed everything, it was all I wanted to do, it was all I was interested in.”

After graduating from Thornridge High School, he went to South Suburban Community College before ultimately deciding to pursue his music career full-time. He credits the church for giving him the space to sharpen his skills and perfect his craft.

“Church is the best practice there is,” said Howell. “Church is the most difficult art form, gospel is the most intriguing art form to play. That’s the best practice to me, church.”

It was through playing in the church that Howell was offered an opportunity to perform alongside Avant - a move that would forever change his career. Howell said he’s www.chicagodefender.com

never auditioned for a gig because he’s always been hired based on word of mouth.

To this day, he tells youth he works with to always “be prepared, practice your passion.”

“As much as it may seem like a dream sometimes these opportunities do fall in your lap, and if you’re not ready, they will just be taken away from you,” said Howell. “All the practice that I was putting into my passion at a young age allowed me to perform.”

Howell said when he’s not traveling or performing, he invites aspiring drummers to his home to play and offers them advice.

He said there’s art within everyone even though it may not always be music.

“I just want to show those kids that there is another way,” said Howell. “A lot of times our parents say, ’you go to school, you go to work.’ They try to keep us on the straight and narrow for our own good, but sometimes we have to let them know that there’s a gift within us as well. These kids are advanced these days, they need to know dreams come [true].”

Howell said he’s all about “inspiring the next generation.”

“When I become the old man, they’re going to inspire me,” said Howell. “You’re not going to be hot forever, so you have to reach back.”

Howell suggests aspiring musicians perform at open mic nights, work with wedding bands, clubs, and more to get their foot in the door.

Howell has advice for musicians on tour too.

Performing on tour takes a “strong mind,” he said. He noted that while traveling can be lavish, it’s necessary to save money and plan for the “slow period” when tours typically come to a close during the holiday season and before new tours begin in the spring. He said touring can be taxing on the body, and because of the tight-knit nature of the business, “you have to learn to love everybody.”

Howell said he welcomes interested parties to reach out to him if they would like him to speak to youth.

For more information, visit: www.Darrylhowellmusic.com or contact him at @noiglilman on Instagram or email at Darrylhowell21988@gmail.com.

Parents, students, teachers and faculty from ITW David Speer Academy filled the blocks in front of 37th Ward Alderman Emma Mitts’ ward office, 4924 W. Chicago Ave., in an attempt to persuade their elected official into supporting the expansion of their school to accommodate more students.

The call for Mitts’ support comes with a deadline. In order for Speer to expand its campus located at 5321 W. Grand Ave., Mitts must approve the school’s submission to City of Chicago’s Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

by May 17 for consideration before its May 22 meeting. The expansion is slated to be funded by a private philanthropy and no public dollars at a cost of $7 million. The expansion upon completion would accommodate an additional 300 students by school year 2018-2019.

Speer is ranked as a Level 1+ STEM charter school within the Noble Network of Charter Schools. It is named after former Chairman of Illinois Tool Workers (ITW) David Speer.

Tom Mulder, the founding principal at Speer, said this past year Speer received 2,000 applications and anticipated 3,000 applications will be submitted next year.

He said as a parent he would want a voice in Speer’s expansion especially when the school is privately funded.

“It’s not in my DNA to be out here doing something that I’m not passionate about,” said Mulder. “I’m not fake. I’m here not only as a principal but as a parent. I’ve got three kids at home and this is a choice, and if there’s an opportunity for more families to have this opportunity then they should.”

Mulder said he’s had discussions with Mitts about the expansion proposal and learned, among other items, that the alderman was concerned about the low number of students from her ward that actually attended Speer.

“I know her concern is that it may not be what her ward wants, and I just disagree with that. I talked to too many parents on our waitlist,” said Mulder. “I want her to know there’s a lot of parents that will do what it takes to make sure this goes through.”

Alderman Mitts responded to the Defender in an email statement that said in part: “The general mood of the community is that this is not the time to squeeze scarce public education dollars for another charter-focused expansion. It’s nothing against Noble Charter School Network, and we’ve worked together on previous initiatives. But right now with all the fiscal budget turmoil facing the Chicago Public Schools and the city’s education system, all of us--parents, teachers, elected officials and community activitsts alike-- are concerned about the continuing impact of possible budget cuts for existing neighborhood schools.”

Prancella Minor, the mother of Andrew

Protestors show their support for expanding Speer.

Anderson, a Speer junior, was one of more than a dozen parents protesting. School choice, experience with her daughter attending a Noble charter school, and neighborhood proximity are the primary factors behind her support for Speer. Specifically, she mentioned Speer’s STEM school designation as a deciding factor as to what separates Speer from other nearby schools.

“I think that if we want our students to compete with future students or when they get to college, they definitely need those components,” said Minor.

Minor said although her son will be her last child attending high school, she felt it was important to support the students of other families. She said the protest in front of Mitt’s office was the first she attended in support of Speer.

“I hope [Mitts] will at least consider this or at least tell us why she won’t [support expansion],” said Minor. “I think I deserve that as a parent in this community.”

Bobby McCorvey, the father of Jayden McKay, a sophomore at Speer, highlighted school choice as the reason he joined the protest.

“It’s important to me as a parent to have a choice in the education for my son,” said McCorvey, a CPS graduate. “I realize that the quality of education that I had isn’t as good as I thought it was as opposed to what my son is getting now.”

McCorvey said he hopes that Mitts recognizes that parents care about their children’s future and that CPS has let them down in the past. He wondered aloud why not expand Speer to accommodate more students right now. He described Speer as “unique” among other schools.

McKay was joined by both his parents as part of the protest. He said Speer was unlike any of the schools his friends attended.

“Some of the things I appreciate most about Speer is that it feels like a home away from home; it’s a structured environment, you actually can prepare for the professional settings in the world,” said McKay.

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Alderman Report Card: Jason Ervin

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer

This week’s alderman report shifts its focus to Chicago’s West Side to highlight the accomplishments of 28th Ward Alderman Jason Ervin.

Ervin began serving the 28th Ward after being appointed to the position by then Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley in January 2011 to replace incumbent Ed H. Smith. Ervin would go on to win the election in February 2011 for a full term. Prior to serving as a Chicago alderman, Ervin was the Villager Manager of the Village of Maywood.

As alderman of the 28th Ward, Ervin serves portions of Austin, West Garfield Park, East Garfield Park, North Lawndale, Little Italy, Little Village, Pilsen, West Loop, Tri-Taylor and University Village.

Currently, Ervin serves the Chicago City Council as vice chair, committee on Budget and Government Operations; vice chair, committee on Human Relations, and is a member on the committee of Committees, Rules and Ethics; committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development; committee on Education and Child Development; committee on Finance; committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety; and committee on Transportation and Public Way. Legislation According to the City of Chicago’s Office of the City Clerk website, Ervin has introduced 100 pieces of legislation since October 2016.

Of the legislation introduced, more than 60 pieces of legislation were either passed/adopted with the majority focusing on handicap parking permits and grant(s) of privilege in public way. The City of Chicago defines “public way use” as anything that extends over or is on the public way and therefore needs a permit to be issued by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP).

Crime The 28th Ward is comprised of four Chicago Police Department districts - 10th, 11th, 12th, and 15th. Given the wide scope of the ward - which extends as far west as Central Ave., as far east as beyond Ashland Ave., as far north as Chicago Ave., and as far south as Cermak Ave.- the overall makeup of the crime statistics presented will vary.

The following statistics were collected from the City of Chicago’s Police Department’s CompStats for Week 17.

According to CPD’s statistics for the 10th district for the week of April 24-30, there’s been a 14 percent decrease in crime including cases of murder, criminal sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft from 2013-2017. However, during this same time period, murder, criminal sexual assault, and robbery all were slightly worse than in 2013.

The 11th District witnessed an overall increase in crime from 2013-2017. In 2013, 999 cases of the recognized criminal offenses were documented compared to 1,064 cases in 2017. During that same time period, there was a 19 percent decrease in burglary and a 29 percent decrease in theft.

The 12th District witnessed an overall increase in crime, too, since 2013. In fact, criminal sexual assault has increased by 111 percent in the last four years going from 18 to 38 leading up to the week of April. Motor vehicle theft is down 25 percent over

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the last four years from 322 to 243. In total, the district reported 1,303 cases of crime so far in 2017 as compared to 1,108 reported in 2013.

The 15th District witnessed increases in crime across the board from 2013-2017 but specifically in the category of murder, which increased by 183 percent from six to 17. Overall, crime saw a 12 percent increase from 631 reported crimes in 2013 to 708 in 2017.

Schools Below are the rankings for schools within the 28th Ward based on Chicago Public School’s School Quality Rating Policy. According to CPS’ website, the SQRP measures a school’s annual performance based on but not limited to school culture and climate, student test score performance, student academic growth, attendance, graduation rate, preparation for post-graduation success, and more. CPS’ SQRP ranks schools on a 1+,1, 2+, 2, 3 scale with 1+ being the highest possible score.

1. David G. Farragut Career Academy School, 2345 S. Christiana Ave., Level 2.

2. Helen M. Hefferan Elementary School, 4409 W. Wilcox St., Level 1.

3. George Leland Elementary School, 513 S. Lavergne Ave., Level 2+.

4. Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School, 5101 W. Harrison St., Level 2+.

TIF Funding According to the City of Chicago’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) website portal, the 28th ward possessed one major TIF district. TIF funds are used to build and repair roads and infrastructure, clean polluted land and put vacant properties back to use. Listed below is the major TIF district along with budget details. Go to https://webapps1.cityofchicago.org/ChicagoTif/ for a detailed listing of every project.

Midway TIF Investments: $79,995,720; Non-TIF Investments - $227,645,422; Total = $307,641,142

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Our View: Oberweis’ Bill Imperils Public’s Right to Know Legislation to allow the dissemination of public notices only on the internet in Illinois is a radical departure from the proven public notice system that all other states use. As a result, the public’s right to know would suffer. The bill should be defeated.

Dissemination of information to citizens through publication of public notices protects the public’s right to know.

Through public notices, units of government inform the public about what they are doing or proposing which, in turn, helps the pubic effectively engage in the democratic process. The cost for public notices is minimal to each unit of government, usually less than a 10th of a percent of the budget.

Legislation that took effect five years ago goes further. The Illinois Legislature unanimously approved a bill requiring newspapers to post all public notices they print on a public, free-access centralized website at no additional cost to government. That website is PublicNoticeIllinois.com.

The system works well. Newspapers disseminate public notices and then certify that governments have complied with public notice laws. The public is served efficiently, in print and online.

However, some people want to change that.

Senate Bill 2032 would allow units of government to bypass publishing notices in local newspapers and, instead, post public notices on their own websites or on a state-run website.

State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) introduced the bill in February; a Senate committee is reviewing it.

Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti is a strong supporter; a task force she headed issued a report in December 2015 that favors the concept of “modernizing public notices.”

Frankly, we are appalled by their cavalier attitude toward public notices and government transparency.

As a respected, independent third party, newspapers reliably transmit this information in print and online. Newspapers for centuries have played a key role in the legal process of public notices by publishing, certifying and archiving them. It’s a long, proven process.

By contrast, government is unreliable.

The Citizens Advocacy Center reviewed Illinois local governments’ track record for posting notices online in three basic areas – public meeting notices, public meeting agendas and approved minutes from public meetings – as required by law through the Open Meetings Act. Of more than 750 websites surveyed, only 73 percent of governments complied with posting meeting notices, 57 percent complied with posting an agenda and a mere 48 percent complied with posting approved meeting minutes.

That’s unacceptable.

What can the public expect if local governments bypass newspapers and post public notices online?

The same dismal record of noncompliance and lawbreaking.

That would be a terrible blow to transparency.

We are unconvinced that public notices, if placed only on government-controlled websites, would have anything close to the same readership they have now.

Senate Bill 2032 is a radical departure from the proven public notice system that all other states use.

Government would inevitably become less transparent, especially for people who aren’t online.

And the public’s right to know, rather than being protected, would be diminished.

Politicians like Oberweis and Sanguinetti ought to know better. They should realize that public notices in Illinois were “modernized” more than five years ago through legislation establishing the centralized website, which is PNI. The bill should be defeated.

--Endorsed by Frances Jackson, President/Publisher, Chicago Defender. www.chicagodefender.com

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EDUCATION

Vincent Gay

Paying It Forward: First-Generation College Grad Leads South Chicago Charter

By Maureen Kelleher Education Post

First-generation college student Vincent Gay started his journey on a wrestling scholarship at Edinboro University, near Erie, Pa. Early on, he got into such difficulty he started looking to transfer. But going back to Ohio would have been “a sign of failure,” he recalls.

He looked hard for a better-fitting college elsewhere in Pennsylvania. “I was in my dorm room in the middle of the night on dial-up Internet, looking for schools that take transfers,” Gay recalls. He found 10 that met his criteria. “Temple accepted me but gave me no aid.” He was so desperate to stay far from home he planned to go to Montclair State in New Jersey, where the college gave him aid but his Ohio state grant for low-income college students wouldn’t transfer.

Then, a miracle happened. “I got a financial aid package in July out of nowhere. They gave me a ton of money.” Gay thought, “I’ll go there.” He went to Temple, majored in education, and graduated in 2003. Since then, he has been giving back to other first-generation students like himself in a variety of roles: teacher, leader in after-school programming, and now principal of Baker College Prep, a Noble

Network of Charter Schools campus in South Chicago. Previously, he served as an assistant principal at UIC College Prep.

Through these experiences, Gay has supported hundreds of high school students to launch their journeys as the first in their families to go to college.

In addition to serving as Baker’s principal, Gay leads an advisory group and teaches literature two periods a day to the juniors struggling most with reading. He worked with teachers to create a special literature course just for them. And if they don’t show academic growth, he’ll be the one responsible. “If we’re going to have bad results,” he says, “I want my name on them.”

Q. Why teaching?

A. As a first-generation college kid, I was dead set on having a job at the end of it. No philosophy major for me! I played sports. I like sports. I like helping people.

I thought, “I can be a teacher. I can be a coach.”

Q. As a first-generation college student yourself, what is it like to support aspiring first-generation college students today?

A. It’s fulfilling, but also draining. It is significantly tougher for kids to be first-gen today than it was when I was a kid. There are so many more distractions now with

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social media. On Mondays I tell my advisory, “Whatever you did this weekend, that’s your priority, whether you were on your phone or with your girlfriend. If you didn’t get your homework done, that tells you where your priorities are.” There’s a piece where kids have to want it and that’s really hard. For our kids, I worry they could easily become the prey of for-profit colleges.

Q. Do you keep up with your first cohort of graduates from UIC? A. Yes. They’re on Facebook. That group was really strong and driven, but some of them got tripped up. Kids who were compliant told us yes and did what we told them to do. At college, there wasn’t the same level of oversight, so they dropped. Some high-achieving kids burned themselves out in high school and they struggled, too.

Q. How well-prepared are Baker’s seniors for college?

A. I think their drive is on par with the UIC kids. The two biggest barriers our kids will have are: Did you go to the right school? Do you really want it?

Q. What’s the biggest challenge around college advising at Baker?

A. We can’t make you do anything. All we’re doing is advising on what’s the best play. Sometimes the issue is to push kids out of their comfort zone, away from plac-

es where they might be under matched.

Sometimes we get emotional pushback.

Then there’s that disconnect between what’s the brand and what’s a good school for you? We look for schools with strong graduation rates for minority students.

Q. What about culture shock? I heard a class discussion at Baker about micro-aggressions. All the students were talking about how they learned to be aware when they might be hurting someone else with a micro-aggression. None of them talked about how to cope when they are on the receiving end.

A. I think every kid is going to go through it. I’m looking forward to the kids experiencing culture shock in other ways, like never having to worry about having enough food or being safe. We took a college trip to Marquette and when we went to Starbucks, everyone was leaving their laptops unmanned. My students were shocked.

They hadn’t seen that level of unspoken social trust before. I’m looking forward to those kinds of moments. You have to embrace new experiences. You have to go skiing even if you’ve never gone skiing before.

Education Post is a nonprofit, non-partisan communications organization dedicated to building support for student-focused improvements in public education. www.chicagodefender.com

IN THE MIXX

The Power of Motherhood

Mary L. Datcher

By Mary Datcher Defender Staff Writer

joy! I, along with my brother and 3 sisters, affectionately call her “Frey”! She is beautiful, brilliant, so loving. She is the wind beneath my wings, my biggest cheerleader and teacher! She made me ALWAYS believe I could accomplish anything! She touched the lives of thousands of children as a special education teacher for nearly 40 years in CPS! She enjoys her children and considers us her greatest achievements and greatest gifts!

She always tells me to be kind to everyone because you never know how a smile can make someone’s day and never let anyone steal your joy!

H is for hilarious and a heart of gold!

A is for Attitude of Gratitude T is for Timeless T is for Teacher I is for Inspirational E is for Ever present and Evolutionary”

One of the most celebrated days of the year aside from Christmas and Valentine’s Day is Mother’s Day. For many, this day is a symbol of just how much mothers and mother role models do in making life a Rhonda McCullough | President of functional world to live in. No disrespect to the Bernie Mac Foundation the dads out here holding it down, which “As Mother’s Day approaches and I will be addressed in another column, but have gotten older, I’m filled with many this week—it’s all about the women who memories of Mother’s Day past. It is a day give more of themselves than sometimes to celebrate the most unimaginable gift the people around them. you could ever receive “MOM”! My mom I am a proud auntie of six nephews and was my biggest fan, cheerleader, supportnieces who bring joy to me in various ways. er and encourager, my lifelong friend. All of Not having my own biological children her sacrifices and her unmeasurable love doesn’t take away from the enjoyment and pride made me who I am today. So, that I find in being a part of their lives, but with a grateful heart I am filled with thankit pales in comparison to what their par- fulness and so much appreciation for the ents have to endure in raising them. It is beautiful soul that I called Mama. Forever merely a reflection and sore reminder of you are engraved in my heart, may you althe emotional ills, worries, and sleepless ways Rest in Peace. Happy Mother’s Day nights that we’ve put our parents through Mama!” under their care.

There are single mothers and grandBonnie DeShong | Community Relamothers who head up households, and tions for the DuSable Museum of African yes, they do carry the roles that two par- American History ent households handle, but in no way can “My Momma was the person who a woman replace a father. I think the void left in some children’s lives by not having a taught me how to be respectful to my solid male role model is more a tragedy to elders, work hard and do my best, love the absent parent than the child because unconditionally but not give myself away. so much is missed. To be present for the She chastised me and even whipped my many “firsts”—their first cry, the first laugh- behind when I did wrong and praised me ter, the first crawl, the first steps, the first with a huge smile and hug when I did what words, the calling for their first hug. Often, I was supposed to. She held me close and mothers are on the frontlines protecting, protected me when outside forces tried to steer me away from my nurturing and cheering us teachings. I was counall on—no matter how old seling a young woman we are. and heard her words We honor, cherish and flowing from my mouth. love them dearly.

I was walking down the Cheryl Burton | ABC-7 street and caught my News Anchorwoman reflection and my hips were swinging just like “I always say I am so hers. I realized that she grateful and thankful God never would leave me. chose Hattie Burton to be Her spirit surrounds me my Mom because we don’t every single moment of get to pick our parents. I each day, and if I stop feel so blessed and honand listen, I can hear ored to call her my mom! her say, ‘Bunny, Momma She is 87 years old and she Cheryl Burton loves you.’ I love you too gave me life and brings me www.chicagodefender.com

Momma. Happy Mother’s Day! Tenille Jackson | President of Digital Vision Marketing and Founder of the Moms Squad “Motherhood is God’s daily reminder of your greater purpose here on Earth.”

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Birthday Shout-Outs Many belated birthdays wishes to DJ/ Producer Joe Smooth; Republican crusader Jeffrey Coleman; fashion stylist Stevie Edwards; super promoter-turned-realtor Craig ‘C-Moe’ Morton; R&B singer Tamia Hill on May 9. Celebrating double-duty for hump day is Chicago soul singer Jay Hollins on May 10. Special shout-out to community activist and education advocate Brother Jitu on May 11. The Taurus party continues for singer/songwriter Stephanie ‘Sparkle’ Edwards; fashionista DJ Sean Mac; House music legend Georgie Porgie; 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell; and Chicago socialite Debra Ray on May 13.

Can I get a “mic check” for hip hop lyricist Ang 13 and soulful DJ Madrid Perry—both celebrating on May 14. Next week opens up for Comedian Marlon Mitchell and Alderman Carrie Austin as they kick off the following week on May 15.

Mark S. Hubbard Congrats & Celebrations Congratulations to Stellar Award-winning artist and music industry veteran Mark S. Hubbard, who has recently been elected as the Chicago Chapter President of the Recording Academy. The GRAMMYs board of governors selected Mark to this illustrious position during their formal electoral process, which takes place every two years.

We love Mark because he is a pillar of the community and his ongoing work and contribution to the Gospel music industry is highly respected. The Midwest is a growing hub of talent across various genres and we are happy to see the chapter make an adamant choice in selecting Mark in this leadership role. We’ll be keeping track of your progress!

On Wednesday evening, the Empress of Soul Terisa Griffin debuts her music

video for the third single release from “Revival of Soul.” The sensual version of the Marvin Gaye classic “Distant Lover” will be revealed first to fans by V103 on the iheart media platform. The special event will take place at a private event where radio listeners, tastemakers and media will have a chance to meet and greet the songbird of Soul. Stay tuned!

Condolences & Prayers Our prayers go out to the family and friends of Ms. Carrie Dee Ingram Coleman who transitioned on May 1 at Little Company of Mary Hospital surrounded by close family members.

The step-mother of famed Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Chaka Khan and the sister of CHA Chair John Hooker—she was affectionately known as Miss Dee. Miss Dee’s final business venture was the opening of Dee’s Enterprise, a full-service salon and boutique. She established a cosmetics line, Exclusive Cosmetics by Carrie Dee, and opened a boutique. She employed, developed and trained many youth and young adults who desired to enter the field of hair care. She also became a national technician for Soft Sheen Products Company and traveled the world training stylists on the various products developed by Soft Sheen. After nearly 50 years of hair care, Miss Dee retired.

Carrie Dee leaves to cherish her memories 3 sons: Michael, Dennis (Angela), and Kevin; 5 siblings: Everlena, Shirley, John (Kim), Rosemary, Shedrick; sisters-in-law, Mary and Vickie; granddaughter Quiana; great-grandchild Tyasia; a host of nieces, nephews, God children, friends and the Inspirational Deliverance Center Church of God in Christ Family.

Celebrity Sightings Chicago native and celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims was in town to promote his new Bravo reality show, “Invite-Only Cabo.”

The West Sider did the press rounds on Tuesday at both Fox 32 and Windy City Live showing off his skills that have made him famous among some of his celebrity clients—Gabrielle Union, Mary J. Blige and Kerry Washington. The hot new addition to Bravo’s Sunday night line-up premieres on May 14 at 8 p.m. CST. NBC’s new talent show “The World of Dance” stars pop singer and former dancer NeYo, who was recently in Chicago talking with press about his new venture.

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ON THE SCENE

100 Black Men of Chicago Gala

Emcee Darlene Hill, Fox 32

Mentees of the 100Black Men of Chicago

100 Black Men of Chicago Board of Directors and Founders – Jeff Jackson, Jourdan Sorrell, John Kendall, Carl Tutt, Craig Gilmore, ---, Herbert Hopkins, Curtis Cooper. Malik Nevels, Thomas Henderson, Al Honoree Louis Carr, BET with Carl Tutt, President Demming 100 Black Men of Chicago

Nathaniel Ward, Chairman of 100 BMC; George Fraser, keynote speaker; Emmett Vaughn, CoKeynote Speaker George Fraser Chair of 100 BMC; Carl Tutt, President 100BMC

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ON THE SCENE

Chicago Defender’s 2017 Women of Excellence High Tea and Awards Event

Women of Excellence Class of 2017. (Photo by Worsom Robinson)

Emcees Ryan Chiaverini and Val Warner of ABC7’s Windy City The Marriott Magnificient Mile Grand Ballroom was filled with guests. (Photo by Worsom Robinson) Live. (Photo by Derrick Triplett)

A Champagne Toast to the 2017 Women of Ex- High Tea Anyone? The Beautiful women are ready. cellence. (Photo by Worsom Robinson) (Photo by Derrick Triplett)

WOE Honoree Karen Dilligard, Lady Mary Leach Davis, National Area III Director, TLOD; Seated: Lisa Cooper, Lady Tami Sublett, TLOD; Tara Shelton, Elma Turner, Standing: Lady Ericka Blakemore, TLOD; Lady Tracey Walker Hines, TLOD; Sonja Anderson, JacQuenette Turner. (Photo by Derrick Triplett) www.chicagodefender.com

WOE Honoree Marilyn Render of American Health Information Management Association.

(Photo by Derrick Triplett)

Back row left to right: Daniel Riff, Nehemiah Bishop, Faith Jones, Julie Savransky, Heidi Bogard. Bottom row: Catalina Lauf, Kate Randich, Molly Spaeth and Megan Capiak are all Uber staff. (Photo by Derrick Triplett) THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • May 10 - 16, 2017 11

ON THE SCENE

Chicago Defender’s 2017 Women of Excellence High Tea and Awards Event

Chicago Defender Executive Editor Shari Noland, J. B. Pritzker, Frances Jackson, Chicago Defender Publisher.

WOE 2017 Class President makes remarks on behalf of all honorees. (Photo by Worsom Robinson) (Photo by Worsom Robinson)

State Rep. Camille Lilly, Melinda Kelly of Chatham Business Association, WOE Honoree Gwendolyn Shaw of COUNTRY Financial and WOE Honoree Josephine Wade-Smith of Josephine’s WOE Honoree Dana Phillips Goodum of Illinois Sports Facilities Authority. (Photo by Derrick Triplett) Cooking. (Photo by Derrick Triplett)

WOE Honoree Karyn Aguirre, State Rep. Camille Lilly, Midge Kimberly of Champagne and Beyond; singer and performer Candice Marie, Melinda Kelly of Chatham Business Association and Mable Buckner of Streeterville Chamber of Chicago Defender Publisher Frances Jackson and WOE Honoree Cassandra Commerce are performing to Tina Turner’s Rolling on the River.

Prince-Coachman of KPMG. (Photo by Worsom Robinson) (Photo by Worsom Robinson)

Chicago Defender Publisher Frances Jackson and WOE Honoree Lenita Digby WOE Honoree Valerie Spiller Stefanic, Celeste Shores and Gloria Batey of the Williams of Digby Detective and Security Agency. (Photo by Worsom Robinson) William Everett Group. (Photo by Derrick Triplett) 12 May 10 - 16, 2017 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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Chicago Defender’s 2017 Women of Excellence High Tea and Awards Event

Michael Cox of UNCF and Elayne Granger of AT&T. (Photo by Worsom Robinson)

WOE Honoree Karin Mechelle Norington-Reaves, State Rep. LaShawn Ford and State Rep. Mary Flowers. (Photo by Worsom Robinson)

Thorton Township Jacqueline Rivera, The Honorable Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court, Chicago Defender Publisher, Frances Jackson and Renee Pettis, daughter of Honoree Joyce Le Flore. (Photo by Derrick Triplett)

Row Seated: Jiquanda Nelson (Walgreens), Charlotte Morgan, and WOE Honoree Dana Holmes. Standing: Tolise Alexander (COLDWELL Banker), Cassandra Holt (Chase Bank), Jill Wolowitz (HCSC), Jackie Jackson (BCBSIL), Deja Holmes and Shelley Long (BCBSIL).

(Photo by Derrick Triplett)

Left to right: Dirk Allison, WOE Honoree LaShun James, Darby Anderson, Brad Bickham all of Addus Homecare. (Photo by Derrick Triplett)

Octavia G Matthews, WOE Honoree Karin Aguirre, Letitia Cameron, Murrieal Orendorff. (Photo by Derrick Triplett) www.chicagodefender.com

Seating L-R: Linda Lamb, Joyce Stanley, Macys; Teresa Stanley, Christine Starks. Standing L-R: Mable Buckner, Aubree Schenkel, Macys; Davorka Zeba, Macys; Mable Buckner-Payton, Pam Brown, Macys; Lisa Lohman, Macys; William Rogers, Chicago Defender Small Business Development Manager.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Guy Lockard: Chicago The Musical

Guy Lockard as Billy Flynn in the classic “Chicago” at the Drury Lane Theater in Oak Brook.

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Arts & Entertainment Editor No matter how often a signature show is produced, if it is a classic—we anticipate how well the next group of creators will deliver it and pray that they don’t mess it up.

This was not the case for the musical Chicago, which premiered at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oak Brook in late April.

The book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse with music by John Kander is based on the play

by Maurine Dallas Watkins. The original Broadway rendition, which is a recipient of six Tony Awards, two Oliver awards, a Grammy and countless accolades, was brought to the big screen with the film winning the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2002.

From the beautiful opening act to the end, the Drury Lane production did not disappoint. The theatre’s Artistic Director, William Osetek, along with the choreography by Jane Lanier and the music direction of Tony-nominated Roberta Duchak brought the audience into the fold in the 1920’s. The cast is one of the best assembled group of actors, including lead actresses Broadway veterans Kelly Felthous (“Wicked,” “Grease,” “Flashdance”) as Roxie Hart and Alena Watters (“West Side Story,” “Sister Act”) as Velma Kelly.

It was the talents of principal cast member Guy Lockard, who stood out as Billy Flynn, who brought a unique flair to the classic production.

The 6-foot-3-inch-tall actor played the clever lawyer who has the golden touch of controlling the narrative of both female murder suspects through the power of the press and the audience.

Both an actor and natural born singer, Lockard grew up outside of Washington, D.C., where he got his start being a youth participant on BET’s Teen Summit show.

The son of two police officers, he gradually began to audition for various televi-

sion shows and gained a solid reputation as a singer—performing with local Go-Go bands. Once having a recording deal with Interscope Records, he decided to step out and move to New York City to pursue his passion for acting.

Some of his acting credits include appearances on “Law & Order,” “Law & Order SVU,” “Blacklist,” “Gossip Girl,” “Feed the Beast,” “The Affair,” “The Mysteries of Laura;” along with a list of theatrical productions of “Jelly’s Last Jam” and “Side Show” at the Kennedy Center.

When Lockard is not onstage and screen, he is singing and writing music.

His style of Jazz and love for House music has led him to performing his dance Guy Lockard single “Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda” overseas.

He’s called New York City his home throughout his adulthood and the Defender had a chance to talk with Lockard, who takes on the lead role as one of the few African American male actors of the hit production.

These are some big shoes to fill based on a musical production that has won six Tony awards. How does that feel for you?

These are some big shoes to fill but I have big feet. [laughs] I think with due preparation, prayer and focus—I have been giving it my all. More than anything, I’m excited. I’ve always wanted to do Billy Flynn.

Billy is the orchestrator of all this madness.

I feel like he’s having the most fun in the show. Almost everyone else is fighting for their life—fighting not to be hanged. He’s

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in charge of it all. It’s fun to play for two hours onstage because I get to speak to the audience.

As Billy, I get to tell it differently every time. It depends on the audience, it depends on what my co-stars are giving me that day. It’s fun.

You have a great background. You’re an actor with a list of television and theatre credits to your name as well as a fabulous singer so what is your first love?

I can’t say. In one breathe, I can tell you that it’s acting.

I love being able to inhabit characters because essentially every character is really an extension of you. Finding something that doesn’t live within you, really finding something to bring forward— something you wouldn’t always bring forward. In the same breath, singing because I feel the same way when I get on stage.

I start to sing a song—an original tune or something someone wrote for me.

Was there any fear in taking that leap when you moved to New York City?

Sure, but at that point I just knew if I was going to do this—I had to. I had sung with many popular bands. Go-Go music was popular in D.C. and I was in the major bands. I even sang with other artists who became famous outside of D.C. I got to a point that I realized the fear of not doing it was bigger than the fear of giving it a try. I literally feared what could happen if I never gave it a try.

I could get a job, go to work 8 hours a day, have a family and it’s a beautiful life,

but I knew that it wasn’t going to satisfy me. So, I went up there with very little money. My mom said something that really made me comfortable the night I left, ‘You can always come home and start over, but you can’t stay here long—not because I don’t love you but I can’t do that to you.’

She said I can come back to regroup and try again if it didn’t work out. Sometimes, you need to hear it. I probably wouldn’t change one detail of it.

Did you worry about playing a role that was written in the character of Billy Flynn being White?

One of the thoughts I had when I was called in to do this role was ‘how do I handle this because I’m Black.’ My Billy is from the Southside of Chicago and had a mentor who got him to go to school. He hustled his way up. Sort of the way Sammy Davis, Jr. did. He was probably arguably better than all the ‘rat pack’ because he had to be. He’s better than Frank, he’s better than Dean Martin, he could do impersonations of all of them. He had his own swag—he was loved. My Billy transcends all of that.

How do you make this role fit to your own personality and style?

This is 1920’s and there’s moments where I’m preaching. There’s certain things that I do. I asked for a bowl of nuts.

We shake the nuts in our hands, pop them in our mouth without looking—that’s not what other people in other cultures do.

That’s something that Black men do. My father did it, my grandfather did—African men do it. It’s just something we do when we’re shooting the breeze when we’re thinking. Those little moments are important to me when I develop the character.

While my focus is not throwing my ‘blackness’ in one’s face, I don’t have to— I’m 6 ‘3 and very dark skinned. I don’t have to announce it and I’m not going to diminish it—no one has asked me to. It’s been fun playing with that balance and being an educated Black man. www.chicagodefender.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Adele Givens: Comedy Keeps You Humble

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Arts & Entertainment Editor When you think about the West Side of Chicago—people often identify some of the negative outcomes that result from its long history of crime. If you delve deeper, there are just as many success stories than sad statistics. What doesn’t tear us down—can often uplift us up.

Adele Givens is a picture of survival, perserverance and determination.

The comedian’s journey is powerful and filled with personal and professional curves and bumps in the road. Coming from a big family, she grew up around the Garfield Park community—attending Ryerson and Laura Ward Elementary schools.

She went to Westinghouse High School for a brief period—eventually opting out to get her GED. She jokingly laughs, “People thought I went to Orr High School because I hung out there all the time. They were like, ‘Do you go here?’ ‘Yep, every time I want to,’” she said.

At the time, Givens didn’t think of herself as funny in the way of becoming a comedian. She worked four days a week for Social Security Administration and parttime as a waitress at a popular West Side nightspot.

“I was a waitress at the Rose Cocktail Lounge. I used to go around serving and getting tips. I was telling jokes to people one-on-one and they used to love and tip me.”

In her twenties, she began to get phone calls from friends about a comedy search, hosted by the local radio station, WGCI FM. Her personality and charisma rang out her natural ability to bring her sense of humor to the stage but she didn’t realize it.

“They were calling me telling me that I needed to do it and if I had heard about it. I thought everyone was crazy. You know how Black folks are—everyone just like to laugh and crack jokes. I thought I was a part of that, even my sisters and mom were calling my phone telling me about the contest. That’s when I realized I was funny when I started getting those calls,” she said. “I knew I was funny but I thought everyone else was just as funny.”

The Crown Royal Comedy Search

brought out every local comedian throughout the Midwest competing for a chance to be noticed and win a nice cash prize.

With several small venues to choose from to perform in front of an audience to advance to the semi-finals—Givens chose a club outside of her comfort zone.

“I called my best friend and they had four options that you could go to—one of them was The Taste Entertainment Center on 63rd and Lowe,” Givens was a bit nervous because her place of employment, The Rose, was also on the list of participating clubs.

Givens swept the finals in February 1990—winning the contest and sealing her fate for something beyond her backyard.

Working the Chicago stand-up comedy circuit for several months, she decided to make a major move to New York City.

“I got my ass on the train. My momma gave me a trunk, they all gave me their best wishes. I went to New York City, got there and was thirsty,” she said. Arriving there with only $200, she quickly ran out of money and was alerted by the hotel she had to leave three days later.

During the finals in Chicago, Givens met the comedy duo Arsenal and Mitchell, the opening act for the headliner Sinbad. Givens remembers, “They gave me their information and told me if I was ever in New York City to give them a call.” She gave them a call, but pride wouldn’t let her reveal her status with the hotel—nonetheless, their generous offer to the struggling young comic set the tone to her journey today.

“They told me they have four bedrooms and there would be no funny stuff. They knew how it was coming up, they stayed in their car. I was on my way to Western Union to grab money that my mom and Tony (who is now her husband) sent me. I went to Queens where they were staying.

They were great, taking me to auditions and clubs.”

It was at Club 88s where she met Def Jam Records’ President Russell Simmons, who was looking for fresh and upcoming talent for his new project.

“Russell Simmons came up to me and told me he was going to do a new show. I pinched his jaw and said, ‘okay, call me.’

Back then, everyone was jockeying him but I was like, ‘Yeah, okay—everybody has

Adele Givens a project.’ I wasn’t disrespectful. I came home and a couple of months after that, he called me—they sent me a ticket and I went to tape Def Comedy Jam. It didn’t come out until 1992. That was my first television debut.”

Since her first appearance on the hit HBO series, giving a renowned platform for Black comics—this led to her becoming one of the reigning Queens of Comedy working alongside fellow African American female comedians—Mo’Nique, Laura Hayes and Sommore. The show was filmed and subsequently shown on Showtime and later released on DVD. Her repertoire of work includes television appearances on “Moesha,” “The Parkers,” “Comedy Central Presents,” “Martin,” “Tracey Takes On ...” and “The Steve Harvey Show” in addition to roles in classic cult films “The Players Club” and “Beauty Shop.”

The West Side native currently resides in Lexington, Ky., with her husband, Tony, where she continues to enjoy the tranquility of her family’s Southern roots.

“I still have an apartment in Chicago.

I can’t not have a place in Chicago. We came to Lexington to raise our sons. You know how it is in Chicago, even if you’re

not [gang] active, you could be a target.

Being young, Black men—I didn’t want anything bad to happen so I came to Kentucky. Everywhere has their own little drama—Lexington has it too.”

She continues to entertain fans, playing at sold out venues. Givens wears various hats as a writer, a filmmaker and a promoter. Her mind is always coming up with unique and politically “incorrect” concepts and pitches. She also remembers it was a time that none of this seemed attainable— not because she was Black nor because she was a woman in the business.

Givens remembers. “I was so in the moment—I came from drug addiction and killings—I’m the heart of the West Side. The comedy turned into my escape. The obstacles weren’t obvious to me at the time. I wasn’t looking to excel and it get on TV. People from the West Side didn’t know I was doing standup until they saw Def Comedy Jam,” she explains. “It’s not like I thought I was better but I was trying to get away from all the devastation and tragedy that we kept experiencing. It was the best escape for me. I didn’t feel the obstacles.”

She returns home to produce her own one-woman show during the Mother’s Day weekend at DuSable Museum of African American History. Aside from doing the average 20 minutes on other larger shows, the Queens of Comedy stand-up is excited to give her fans more time and quality entertainment.

Givens remembers coming up as a young comic and requires promoters pay featured acts a certain standard rate when they open for her.

Offering advice to the next generation, she said: “Comedy can keep you humble but you can be humble yourself. You can come out and everybody can love you, you’re on top of the world and the following week—you’re on a show with five people and a drunk person is heckling you...

You should contribute to the art instead of expecting something from the art. You’re there to contribute—not to get some sh*t.”

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FINANCE

National Mortgage Servicer Sued for Errors on 1.4 Million Mortgages CHARLENE CROWELL NNPA FINANCIAL WRITER

Families who have assembled the necessary financial resources to apply, qualify, and then purchase a home understandably value that key investment and its accompanying opportunity to build wealth. But buying the home is just the first step of securing the American Dream of homeownership.

What many homeowners soon discover is that faithfully paying a monthly mortgage is in some cases just not enough. Although homebuyers choose their lender, they do not choose who services their loan – the company that accepts and processes their monthly payments. Nowadays, very few lenders also service loans made. Instead, a third party receives payments, maintains account records, and serves as the first point of contact should questions arise.

Borrowers can also be caught in errors created by servicers whose records may not have been complete, incorrectly posted to accounts and more. Over the life of a loan, multiple servicers from different firms may manage a single mortgage loan. If borrowers discover something amiss on their loan records, they can soon find themselves in a financial maze, trying to decipher who did what and when with their faithful payments. Moreover, while these consumers seek to find out what exactly happened, both fines and fees can be assessed, or even foreclosures filed.

Imagine that scenario affecting 1.4 million mortgage loans in all 50 states, with a combined unpaid principal balance of $209 billion.

Even worse, imagine this disheartening scenario happening with a firm that specializes in servicing delinquent and subprime loans in years following the enactment of strong federal legislation designed to ensure protections from financial misbehaviors.

In late April, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), along with the Florida Attorney General and the state’s Office of Financial Regulation, filed lawsuits alleging Ocwen Financial Corporation with a litany of ills affecting virtually every phase of mortgage servicing.

The Florida lawsuit alone affects more than 125,000 Ocwen borrowers. “Enough is enough,” said Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Florida’s distressed Ocwen borrowers should no longer have to endure costly servicing errors and unfair practices.”

“Ocwen has repeatedly made mistakes and taken shortcuts at every stage of the mortgage servicing process, costing some consumers money and others their homes,” said CFPB Director Richard Cordray. “Borrowers have no say over who services their mortgage, so the Bureau will remain vigilant to ensure they get fair treatment.”

The lengthy and new allegations against Ocwen include: •Failure to credit multiple borrowers’ pay-

ments, or to correct billing and payment errors; •Mishandled hazard insurance that led to the lapse of 10,000 borrowers’ homeowners’ insurance; •Illegally foreclosing on at least 1,000 people – even though borrowers had been given 30 days to submit information to servicers, servicers instead initiated foreclosure proceedings and sales; and •Deceptive enrollment and charges to borrowers for add-on products.

Readers may recall that many of the foreclosures that affected Black and Latino neighborhoods during the housing crisis were highcost, unsustainable adjustable-rate-mortgage loans. As mortgage brokers were paid financial kickbacks called “yield spread premiums” for selling these loans, borrowers were often steered into these higher-cost loans, not knowing that the broker had an additional financial incentive.

“In 2013, the $2.1 billion joint state and national foreclosure settlement intended to provide compensation to mortgage borrowers who were harmed during the housing crisis,” said Nikitra Bailey, an EVP with the Center for Responsible Lending. “Dodd-Frank’s Wall Street Reform Act imposed new requirements for mortgage servicers and authorized the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to implement requirements and adopt new rules, which the Bureau did in 2013.”

“At the same time,” continued Bailey, “this new litigation underscores the value that the CFPB brings to consumers. Congress should allow the CFPB to continue to do its job.”

In recent weeks, Members of Congress and President Trump have publicly called for regulatory rollbacks in general and for CFPB in particular. On April 26, Rep. Jeb Hensarling, Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, held a hearing on newly-filed legislation, the Financial CHOICE Act. Dubbed the Wrong Choice Act by consumer advocates, the bill would reverse much of what the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act authorized, including CFPB’s independent governance and funding.

Bailey’s concerns were echoed by Congresswoman Maxine Waters.

“This is one of the worst bills I’ve seen in my time in Congress,” Waters said. “It’s an invitation to another Great Recession—or worse.

This bill is rotten to the core.”

Senator Elizabeth Warren testified at an April 28 committee hearing organized by the minority members of the House Financial Services Committee.

“Let me be blunt,” testified the Senator.

“This is a 589-page insult to working families…

This bill would let big banks, and payday lenders, and financial advisors go back to cheating people with no accountability. And it would unleash the same behavior on Wall Street that led to the 2008 financial crisis.”

“This bill doesn’t solve a single real problem with the economy or with our financial system; but it does make some big-time lobbyists happy,” concluded Senator Warren.

Charlene Crowell is the communications deputy director for the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at Charlene. crowell@responsiblelending.org.

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What You Can Do If You Missed Filing Your Taxes

By Constant Watson III Defender Contributing Writer Most people who have IRS problems haven’t filed in a few years. It’s a common problem. You are not alone. Don’t be embarrassed. Nearly 10 million people have delinquent tax returns. In all my years of practicing before the IRS, I’ve seen people who’ve had a rough patch in their life that kept them from filing and paying their taxes. IRS problems happen to good people.

Someone gets sick and they can’t work; someone loses their job. It’s terrible.

There’s no money to pay the taxes one year so the person doesn’t file, and the person is afraid to file after that. He or she doesn’t want to get caught nor does he or she want to end up in jail. But worse than not paying your taxes is not filing your return—it’s against the law.

You may be asking, “Is there anything I can do to get my life back?” Yes there is! You can get your life back. First you have to decide that you want your life back. You have to decide that you want to fix the problem. Once you make the decision that you want help, and you no longer want to live in fear or hide from those dreaded IRS notices, phone calls and visits—you will have taken the biggest step in getting your life back on track. Don’t let the IRS bully you into hiding under a rock, in the closet, or under your blankets.

There are many options and ways to get your life back—and even better yet, there’s a way to protect your savings and your paycheck, and a way for you to keep your car!

The laws have changed over the years—there are laws to protect taxpayers nowadays. Years ago you were just at the mercy of the IRS. But now you have a chance to get your life back. You could opt to represent yourself before the IRS. There is the offer-in-compromise program. Some people do go that route. But representing yourself before the IRS is like going to court without a lawyer. I wouldn’t recommend that. Or, you can hire someone who knows all the ins-and-outs and navigates the IRS maze on a daily basis. You can hire someone who knows how to protect you and your rights. Once you take that first big step and decide you are done with sleepless nights, you need to make the second biggest decision—hire a competent professional who cares about you and is an expert taking on the IRS. Believe it or not, there are new laws that have gone into effect to help financially strapped taxpayer’s today. The IRS announced its “Fresh Start Initiative,” which allows more taxpayers than ever before to settle up with the agency. Now is the time to take advantage of these less-stringent, more flexible programs before the IRS changes its mind again. Remember, that for every tax problem, there is a solution.

Constant W. Watson III, CPA, CTRS, is both a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist. He is only one of six Certified Tax Resolution Specialist in the State of Illinois who is certified by The American Society of Tax Problem Solvers. With more than 30 years of income tax and accounting experience, he has a reputation for excellence and client satisfaction. For a Free Consultation, call him at (708) 206-9900. www.chicagodefender.com

HEALTH

South Side Native and Celebrity Dermatologist, Dr. Melanye Maclin, Encourages A Creative Approach to Pursuing Your Dreams

Gina B.

By Gina B. Defender Contributing Writer

All dreams are achievable . . . although the path to success is rarely, if ever, linear. There are twists and turns, but if you’re diligent, creative, stubborn and patient, while keeping your eye on the ball, your goals will be realized.

As a 14-year-old, Chicago South Sider Melanye Maclin recognized a void. Some decades ago, before the natural hair craze, Melanye was already socially conscious about the plight of Black women and our hair and wanted to ultimately create products that worked just for us toward the goal of beautiful tresses.

Her declared interest in becoming a hairstylist was met with opposition.

Melanye is from a prominent family of doctors, and they gave her exactly two options for her future education: she would either pursue her MD, like her mother, or her DDS, like her father.

Case closed.

Upon graduation from South Side private high school Morgan Park Academy, Melanye went on to Howard University where she would complete her undergraduate studies and medical school degree with high honors. Staying true to her desire to work with hair, she pursued a concentration in dermatology to focus on the health of hair and skin.

Melanye knew that she needed to www.chicagodefender.com

deviate from the traditional route of practicing medicine. She wanted to empower and help as many people as possible by being heard and seen in mass media. Still with her teenage goals in mind, Melanye began her parallel efforts as a research dermatologist and media personality.

During her last year of residency, newly minted Dr. Maclin was introduced to Viviscal, a company that produced a natural supplement that stimulated hair growth. They were looking for a dermatologist in the U.S. to introduce their brand to the Black community. Dr. Maclin carefully evaluated the product for one year before becoming their official Brand Ambassador. She opened several doors for them and in turn, developed her own reputation.

As she learned more about product creation, Dr. Maclin began working on her own improved formula and created a nutritional supplement that addressed anti-aging for skin and stimulated hair growth. BellaNutri was released in 2004. A few years later came the introduction of BeauNutri for men.

Concurrently Dr. Maclin – now affectionately known as Dr. Mac -- had been selected as the Medical Director for Hype Hair magazine, where she contributed content from the perspective of a dermatologist.

It was the inception of “Ask Dr. Mac,” where Melanye provided consultation on hair and skin issues, designed not to replace, but to be used strictly as a supplement to medical advice given by primary care physicians.

In 2007, Dr. Maclin attracted the attention of Steve Harvey, who invited her to WBLS in New York for a radio interview, which unexpectedly turned into a Q&A session with callers. It went so well that Steve decided to add her to the team, which completed her goal of being heard while providing dermatological assistance to a wide audience.

Dr. Maclin made appearances on major networks, providing expert opinions, and she served as a television correspondent on Fox News in D.C., where she contributed her expert opinions consistently for two years.

And then she got the call from HBO. They were looking to interview dermatologists for a documentary on the

Dr. Melanye Maclin

importance of hair in the Black community. After hearing her on Steve Harvey, producers knew that Dr. Maclin would be a necessary addition to “Good Hair,” spearheaded by Chris Rock. After several hours of interviews with the producers and Chris Rock himself, Dr. Maclin’s discussion about the damaging aspect of relaxers on children and how they’re linked to fibroid tumors and early hysterectomies was featured prominently in the 2009 release.

Combined with the creation of her own products and her participation in the film, Dr. Maclin received attention and was tapped for opportunities from other large companies to assist in the production of new, topical products and other medical supplements.

Having surpassed her teenage goals, Dr. Maclin’s story is far from over.

These days, Dr. Maclin, celebrity

research dermatologist, is working on new innovations and mentoring future med school students. Along with marketing her own BellaNutri and BeauNutri, Dr. Maclin consults for other brands.

While she remains a Chicagoan at heart, Dr. Maclin now resides in Maryland with her husband of 17 years and two daughters, aged 12 and 14. She encourages them to creatively pursue their dreams, and empowers them to have great, healthy hair.

For more information on her upcoming projects and products, Dr. Maclin invites everyone to visit her website – www.drmaclin.com, or on social media at @drmelmac.

Gina B. is an executive search consultant and President/Chief Alchemist of Naturals by Gina B. She can be reached at ginab@naturalsbyginab. com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MAY May 10 African Children’s Choir The program features well-loved children’s songs, traditional spirituals and gospel favorites. The concert is free and open to all. A free-will offering is taken at the performance to support African Children’s Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs.

7 p.m.

Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church 7000 S Michigan Ave. For more information, call (773) 2247700.

May 13 Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds with Brandy and After 7 8 p.m.

Arie Crown Theatre For tickets, contact Ticketmaster.

May 13 and 14 Mother’s Day Paint and Toast with Deja Hue Three sessions each day; includes paint, food, dessert with BYOB optional.

10505 S. Western Ave.

$50 For tickets or info, call (773) 609-1869 May 14 Mother’s Day Mother-Daughter Rip the Runway Luncheon Sponsored by JAD Productions in conjuction with DJ R-Dubb and CanTV Channel 19 Musical guests include Chess Harris and Darius Brooks Midwest Conference Center 401 W. Lake Northlake, IL Doors open at 1:30 $50 in advance; $60 at the door For more information, visit jadproductionsllc.com May 20 Community Bazaar Bring the family to enjoy shopping, arts and crafts, and food at the event sponsored by Sixth-Grace Presbyterian Church and Congregational Life Division.

600 E. 35th St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Vendor tables available.

For more information, call (312) 2255300

Black College Football returns to Chicago September 30 June 3 Dusable Men of Distinction Come out to a celebration and fundraising event sponsored by DuSable Alumni Coalition for Action.

The New Martinique 8200 S. Cicero Burbank, IL 12-4:30 p.m.

Donation: $60 per person For more information, call (773) 846-1005 June 23 Musical Arts Institute Gala Concert Joins us for an event of elegant Soul, Jazz,

R&B and Funk, featuring Maysa and Michael Manson.

Logan Center for the Performing Arts 915 E. 60th St., Chicago For tickets, go to www.musicalartsinstitute.org or call 773-253-8606.

September 30 The 20th Annual Chicago Football Classic Grambling State University Tigers VS. Clark Atlanta University Panthers Kick-Off: 3:30 p.m.

Soldier Field For more information or tickets, visit www. chicagofootballclassic.biz

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M E M O R I E S Leak & Sons Funeral Home SAMPSON

Quentin Sampson…..Wake was held: Friday, May 05, 2017; 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: Friday, May 26, 2017; @ Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MOORE

James Moore…..Memorial was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ROGERS

Avonella Rogers…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Living Word Christ Center, 7600 West Roosevelt Rd. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

POLE, III

Ulysses Pole, III…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Life Center Church, 5500 S. Indiana 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.

MOORE

Willie Moore…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel 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.

MC MILLER

Robert Mc Miller…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 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.

WALKER

Burt Walker…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Greater Omega, 135 W. 79th 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.

HARRIS, JR.

Robert Harris, Jr…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson 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.

GRAY

Sheila Gray…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

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

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

NEALS, JR.

Eugene Neals, Jr…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ True Light Baptist Church, 7302 S. Maryland 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.

TOBIAS

Mollie Tobias…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Word of Truth, 415 W. 111th Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

JONES

Marion Jones…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Resurrection Lutheran Church, 94th Wentworth Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

NORTHCUTT, JR.

Future Northcutt, Jr…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ St. Thomas, 8001 S. Jeffery Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

WILSON

Betty Wilson…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WOODS

Shirley Woods…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 1:00 p.m.

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

BELL

Bernice Bell…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 1:00 p.m.

– 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HAMILTON

George Hamilton…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HORTON

Armani Horton…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ St. Andrew Temple Church, 1743 W. Marquette Rd. 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.

BRYANT-ANDERSON

Taylor Bryant-Anderson…..Wake was held: Saturday, May 06, 2017; 1:00 p.m. –2:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WELLS, JR.

Horace Wells, Jr…..Wake was held: Sunday, May 07, 2017; 1:00 p.m. –2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HUTCHERSON, JR.

Charlie Hutcherson, Jr…..Wake was held: Sunday, May 07, 2017; 1:00 p.m. –2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, May 08, 2017;10:00 a.m. @ Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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ALLEN

Lora Allen…..Wake was held: Sunday, May 07, 2017; 3:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m. @ Apostolic Church of Morgan, 11401 S. Vincennes Funeral: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, May 08, 2017; 9:00 a.m. @ Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

INGRAM-COLEMAN

Carrie Ingram-Coleman…..Wake was held: Sunday, May 07, 2017; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Inspirational Deliverance Center, 647 N. Parkside Funeral: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Interment: Wednesday, May 10, 2017;12:00 p.m. @ Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JOHNSON

Henry Johnson…..Wake was held: Monday, May 08, 2017; 9:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Monument of Faith Church, 2750 West Columbus Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

MOSLEY

Janet Mosley…..Wake was held: Monday, May 08, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Fellowship of Love, 7210 Meadow Lane 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.

ANTHONY, JR.

Lee Anthony, Jr…..Wake was held: Monday, May 08, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood South Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

TRUMAN

Cynthia Truman…..Wake was held: Monday, May 08, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SULLIVAN

Ellen Sullivan…..Memorial was held: Monday, May 08, 2017; 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

PERRY

Victor Perry…..Funeral: Wednesday, May 10, 2017; 11:00 a.m.

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

MONTGOMERY, JR.

Oliver Montgomery, Jr…..Wake: Wednesday, May 10, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Apostolic Church of God, 63rd Dorchester 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.

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Nettie Page…..Wake: Wednesday, May 10, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MINCEY, JR.

James Mincey, Jr…..Wake: Thursday, May 11, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BURT

Ruth Burt…..Wake: Thursday, May 11, 2017; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BURNS, JR.

Willard Burns, Jr…..Wake: Friday, May 12, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ St. Albie, 91st Harper Funeral: 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Interment: Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROYLES

Tonya Broyles…..Wake: Friday, May 12, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Bethel Deliverance COGIC, 5330 W. Division 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.

WEBB

Robert Webb…..Wake: Friday, May 12, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel 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.

RODGERS

Tommie Rodgers…..Wake: Friday, May 12, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel 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.

WAHEED

Stanley Waheed…..Wake: Friday, May 12, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel 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.

ROGERS

Mary Rogers…..Wake: Friday, May 12, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Corinthian Temple, 4520 W. Washington Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WHITE

Shree White…..Memorial: Friday, May 12, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HENDERSON

Emmitt Henderson…..Wake: Friday, May 12, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Christian Youth M.B.C., 8801 S. Hermitage 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

Dermont Taylor…..Wake: Saturday, May 13, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Mt. Zion B.C., 15346 8th 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.

KING

Annie King…..Wake: Saturday, May 13, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Compassion Word Ministries, 3345 W. 83rd Street 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.

HALL

Regina Hall…..Wake: Saturday, May 13, 2017; 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.

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

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Diane Fisher…..Wake: Saturday, May 13, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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Abell Weatherspoon…..Wake: Monday, May 15, 2017; 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.

FOUNTAIN

Kiana Fountain…..Wake: Monday, May 15, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Bethlehem Star MB 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.

FOUNTAIN

Kiana Fountain…..Wake: Monday, May 15, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Bethlehem Star MB 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.

DAVIS

Latrice Davis…..Wake: Tuesday, May 16, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Mt. Ebenezer Church, 3555 W. Huron 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.

OMOLE

Ayokumie Omole…..Wake: Friday, May 19, 2017; 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ Edward Athletic Event Center, 55 Phelps Ave. Funeral: 10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, May 22, 2017; 9:00 a.m. @ 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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Kwame Obeng…..Wake: Saturday, May 27, 2017; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 7:00 p.m.

– 8:00 p.m. Interment: Sunday, May 28, 2017; 10:00 a.m. Ship to Ghana Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

TAYLOR

Funeral Home CRANFIELD Frank Cranfield ….. Wake was held: Monday, May 8, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Apostolic Church of God 6232 South Dorchester Avenue. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Internment: Oak Woods Cemetery Chicago, IL. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

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ROACH Darryl Roach ….. Wake was held: Thursday, May 4, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Resurrection Lutheran Church 7934 South Wentworth Avenue. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Internment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood, IL. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com MONTGOMERY Joel Aaron Montgomery …..

Wake will be held: Friday, May 12, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Apostolic Church of God 6232 South Dorchester Avenue. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Internment: Mount Hope Cemetery Chicago, IL. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

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TYLER Taurean D. Tyler..…..Wake was held: Monday, May 08, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

DORSEY Lillie Bell Dorsey..…..Wake was held: Monday, May 08, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Friendly Temple COGIC, 7745 South State St. 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.

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CARSON Mary L. Carson..…..Wake: Thursday, May 11, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Vernon Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

JONES Justin Edwin Jones..…..Wake: Thursday, May 12, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Homewood Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

WEST James A. West..…..Wake: Saturday, May 13, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

MALLORY Brenda Mallory..…..Wake: Saturday, May 13, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Greater Mt. Carmel, 7023 S. Halsted Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: TBD Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

FRENCH Queen French..…..Wake: Saturday, May 13, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Progressive MBC, 26 E. 127th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

JONES Bessie Lee Jones..…..Wake was held: Tuesday, May 09, 2017; 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.

MCGILL Vera Lee McGill..…..Wake: Wednesday, May 10, 2017; 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.

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LEGAL NOTICE This letter is to notify that on May 25, 2017 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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LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION ALL VENDORS THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS/ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR: TRANSITIONAL JOBS PROGRAM REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL EVENT NO.: 2110 All questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned Event no later than May 26, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. CST. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING:

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

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1. 193 Marcha Smith 2. 335 Jerry Lumas This letter is to notify that on May 25, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Hyde Park Self Storage, Inc., located at 5155 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. 256 Elyse Griffiths 2. 354 William E. Rollins 3. 390 Lessie V. Dixon 4. 429 Anthony Webster III 5. 463 James Hendricks 6. 52 Erica M. McClendon This letter is to notify that on May 25, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at South Shore Self Storage, Inc., located at 7843 S. Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. 206 Laquesha Gilmore 2. 214 Nicole Moffett 3. 318 Zakiya McMillion 4. 372 Daymon Felder 5. 506 Michael Craig 6. S005 Janice Benford This letter is to notify that on May 25, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Aaron Bros. Self-Storage, Inc., located at 4034 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, File No. D17150587 on the April 24, 2017. Under the Assumed Name of OAK LAWN PARTY RENTALS with the business located at 10214 MULBERRY LN UNIT 1, BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: FADI BARAKAT, Complete Address: 9009 S MAPLE LANE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457, USA

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.DAVID L BURCHETT, JUANA BURCHETT, TOWN OF CICERO Defendants 2016 CH 11132 8238 SOUTH HOUSTON AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 23, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8238 SOUTH HOUSTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-230-038-0000.

The real estate is improved with a 2 unit with a detached 2 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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 257840.

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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.MICHELE D. KIMBROUGH, CREDICORP, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 013920 443 E. 45TH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60653 NOTICE OF SALE

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 443 E. 45TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60653 Property Index No. 20-03-414-015-0000.

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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-12626.

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.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DORIS KIDD KILGORE, LORI KIDD Defendants 14 CH 18190 9211 S. THROOP STREET CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 11, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9211 S. THROOP STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-314-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $140,386.11.

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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1717 Please refer to file number 2120-8851.

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

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

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 ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; Plaintiff, vs.

ALPHANETTE C. WELLS; THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; HIGHLANDS EDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; Defendants, 16 CH 11770 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-24-318-080-1005.

Commonly known as 6924 South Cregier Avenue, #3N, Chicago, IL 60649.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 16-021779 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3; Plaintiff, vs.

LINDA D. CHERRY AKA LINDA CHERRY; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SBM TO BELL FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 14 CH 12433 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-30-435-006-0000.

Commonly known as 7819 South Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.MANSFIELD MACKLIN, JR A/K/A MANSFIELD MACKLIN, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 15 CH 16102 8036 SOUTH BISHOP 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 February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 12, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8036 SOUTH BISHOP STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32-110-030-0000.

The real estate is improved with a red, brick, single family, two car detached 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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 7899.

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 Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 7899 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 15 CH 16102 TJSC#: 37-3045

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.CLAUDINE O. MITCHELL, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, HIGHLAND CONDOMINIUM INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 011925 7026 S. CREGIER AVENUE UNIT D3 CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 26, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7026 S. CREGIER AVENUE UNIT D3, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-24-325-0581009.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-12750.

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.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., CSFB MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-7 Plaintiff, -v.ZENNIE WEBB Defendants 15 CH 11415 5216 SOUTH PEORIA 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 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5216 SOUTH PEORIA STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-08-413-024-0000.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.PAMELA L. DIXON, SMITH-ROTHCHILD FINANCIAL COMPANY, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 15 CH 013502 10208 S. HOXIE 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 February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 22, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10208 S. HOXIE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-12-429-082-0000.

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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-14423.

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.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006WF2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006WF2; Plaintiff, vs.

NICOLE B. WILLIAMS; TARGET NATIONAL BANK, FKA RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; THE CITY OF CHICAGO; HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC.; Defendants, 16 CH 14262 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 5, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-05-315-026-0000.

Commonly known as 9224 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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www.chicagodefender.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-2, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-2; Plaintiff, vs.

TOMAS CRUZ; CATALYST INTERVENTIONS, LLC; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TOMAS CRUZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 6640 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 26-06-221-016-0000.

Commonly known as 9002 South Escanaba Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 WA150131.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I720261

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The real estate is improved with a three unit, two car detached 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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 10429.

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.NICOLE PITTMON AKA NICOLE M. PITTMON, 4852 PRAIRIE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, CITY OF CHICAGO, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Defendants 10 CH 50390 4852 S PRAIRIE AVE #2A Chicago, IL 60615 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 16, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: UNIT 4852-2A IN THE 4852 PRAIRIE CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOTS 11, 12, 13 AND 14 TAKEN AS A SINGLE TRACT (EXCEPT THE WEST 64.0 FEET OF THE SOUTH 36.58 FEET OF SAID TRACT) IN BLOCK IN ELEANOR’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, (EXCEPT THE EAST 300 FEET AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF THE WEST 200 FEET AND EXCEPT THE STREETS OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4) EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’D’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0536419114, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY ATTACHED TO THE DECLARATION AFORESAID RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0536419114. PARCEL 2: PERPETUAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 29, 2005 (IN FAVOR OF 3561-63 W. LYNDALE, LLC., AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. ITS HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS) AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCELS 1 AND 2, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS AND EGRESS AND TO PARK AUTOMOBILES VEHICLES (OVER A PORTION OF THE BURDENED PROPERTY) RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NO. 0536419113; AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SURVEY AND SET FORTH IN THE CERTIFICATE ON THE PLAT OF SURVEY OF 4852 PRAIRIE CONDOMINIUM, AFORESAID, AS FOLLOWS: THE WEST 64.0 FEET OF THE NORTH 14.25 FEET OF THE SOUTH 36.58 FEET, TOGETHER WITH THE WEST 18.0 FEET OF THE SOUTH 9.33 FEET OF THE NORTH 23.58 FEET OF THE SOUTH 36.58 FEET OF LOTS 11, 12, 13 AND 14 TAKEN AS A SINGLE TRACT OF LAND IN BLOCK 3 IN ELEANOR’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 (EXCEPT THE EAST 300 FEET) AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF THE WEST 200 FEET (EXCEPT THE STREETS) OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. (ALSO KNOWN AS THE ‘’EASEMENT AREA’’).

Commonly known as 4852 S PRAIRIE AVE #2A, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-10-109-042-1003 F/K/A 20-10-109-037-1003.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $198,471.14.

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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-002426.

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

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 E-Mail: intake@wmlegal.com Attorney File No. IL-002426 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 10 CH 50390 TJSC#: 37-4129 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.MARJORIE HILLOCKS, ARTHUR FRANCISCO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION FKA 2901-11 ARTHUR AVENUE/6454 FRANCISCO CONDOMINIUM, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 04963 2901 W. ARTHUR AVENUE, UNIT #1 Chicago, IL 60645 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 7, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: UNIT 2901-1 IN 2901-11 ARTHUR AVENUE/6454 FRANCISCO CONDOMINIUM DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOT 1 IN BLOCK 4 IN DEVON AVENUE ADDITION TO ROGERS PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’A’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 AS DOCUMENT 0425844052, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENT, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO THE USE OF S-4, A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY ATTACHED TO THE DECLARATION AFORESAID, RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 0425844052.

Commonly known as 2901 W. ARTHUR AVENUE, UNIT #1, Chicago, IL 60645 Property Index No. 10-36-325-036-1002.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $165,133.98.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-003867.

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

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 E-Mail: intake@wmlegal.com Attorney File No. IL-003867 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 16 CH 04963 TJSC#: 37-4160 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.SUE W. STURDIVANT, CHARLIE STURDIVANT, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 16 CH 5801 4902 W. FULTON STREET Chicago, IL 60644 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 16, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: The East 10.02 feet of Lot 46 and the West 20.04 feet of Lot 47 in Block 3 in Derby’s Subdivision in the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Township 39 North, Range 13, East of the Third Principal Meridian, Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 4902 W. FULTON STREET, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-404-041-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $210,389.60.

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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 16IL00073-1.

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

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 16IL00073-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 16 CH 5801 TJSC#: 37-3947 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 BYLINE BANK F/K/A NORTH COMMUNITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH METROBANK F/K/A CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK OF ILLINOIS Plaintiff, -v.PETER FOWOWE, LISA FOWOWE, CITY OF CHICAGO, REL FINANCIAL LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 12142 8134 S. WESTERN AVENUE Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 31, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 14 AND 15 IN BLOCK 1 IN HINKAMP AND COMPANY’S WESTERN AVENUE SUBDIVISION OF HAZELWOOD AND WRIGHT’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8134 S. WESTERN AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 19-36-223-045-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $339,904.93.

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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC, 55 W MONROE SUITE 1100, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 422-8000 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.

LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC 55 W MONROE SUITE 1100 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 422-8000 E-Mail: Judicialsales@llflegal.com Attorney Code. 06204378 Case Number: 16 CH 12142 TJSC#: 37-3870 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 BYLINE BANK F/K/A NORTH COMMUNITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH METROBANK F/K/A CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK OF ILLINOIS Plaintiff, -v.MATTHEW A. KATZ, MAYARI GUZMAN A/K/A MAYARI A. GUZMAN, KATZ LAW OFFICE, LTD., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 13926 4105-4107 W. 26TH STREET 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 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 31, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 3 AND THE EAST 18 FEET OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 3 IN MCMILLAN AND WETMORE’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 1/4 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4105-4107 W. 26TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-27-405-007-0000.

The real estate is improved with a mixeduse commercial / residential property.

The judgment amount was $567,330.09.

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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC, 55 W MONROE SUITE 1100, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 422-8000 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.

LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC 55 W MONROE SUITE 1100 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 422-8000 E-Mail: Judicialsales@llflegal.com Attorney Code. 06204378 Case Number: 16 CH 13926 TJSC#: 37-3867 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.

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on 12/02/2003, a certain Mortgage was executed by HENRY SOLAVA, and PAULINE SOLAVA as Mortgagor, in favor of WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. as Mortgagee, and was recorded on 12/18/2003, as Document Number 0335246067, in the Office the Recorder of Deeds, Cook County, Illinois and WHEREAS, the Mortgage was insured by the UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (the SECRETARY) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the SECRETARY, pursuant to an Assignment of Mortgage dated 05/29/2013 and 06/18/14 and recorded on 08/14/2013 and 8/14/2014, as Document Number 1316518012 and 1422656052, in the Office of the Cook County Recorder of Deeds, Illinois; and a default exists.

WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the SECRETARY has declared the entire amount of this indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 27, subpart B, and by the SECRETARY’S designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, dated September 15, 2016, notice is hereby given that on 05/22/2017 at 10:30 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises located at (“Property”), will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder.

P.I.N.: 20-07-314-031 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5320 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO IL 60609 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3 IN DESTINY, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 17 AND 20 IN INGLEHART’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF REGISTERED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ON MAY4, 1954 AS DOCUMENT NO. 1521163 The Sale will be held at Southwest entrance of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL. THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT will bid $109,400.24. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.

The successful bidder, except the SECRETARY, must submit a deposit totaling at least 10% of the bid in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the SECRETARY OF HUD at the close of bidding. The deposit is non-refundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within three (3) days of the Sale. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate taxes and other taxes that are due on or after the date of sale and all other transfer taxes and State, County and Municipal costs associated with the transfer of title.

There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.

HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant.

IRA T. NEVEL Foreclosure Commissioner for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development 175 North Franklin, Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC (Firm ID: 56284) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Cook, ss – IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY PICKETT, JEWEL A. RITCHERSON, 6457 SOUTH KIMBARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 14 CH 14078.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: ANTHONY PICKETT, JEWEL A. RITCHERSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: PARCEL 1: UNIT NUMBER 6457-4N IN THE 6457 SOUTH KIMBARK CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE: LOTS 9 AND 10 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 27 FEET THEREOF) IN BLOCK 1 IN THOMAS A. HALL`S ADDITION TO HYDE PARK IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND THAT PART OF WEST 65TH STREET, NOW VACATED, LYING WEST OF AND ADJOINING LOT 10 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 27 FEET THEREOF), AND EAST OF AND ADJOINING THE EAST LINE OF SHERIDAN AVENUE, EXTENDED FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 1 AFORESAID TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 12 IN BLOCK 1 AFORESAID, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “B” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 1033631088, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO THE USE OF PARKING SPACE P-3 AND STORAGE SPACE S-G, A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS, AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY ATTACHED TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 1033631088. PIN: 20-23-212-079-1004.

Commonly known as: 6457 South Kimbark Avenue, Unit 4N, Chicago, IL 60637, and which said Mortgage was made by ANTHONY PICKETT, JEWEL A. RITCHERSON, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Services III, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 1103233059, and the present owner(s) of the property being ANTHONY PICKETT, JEWEL A. RITCHERSON, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, Richard J Daley Center, 50 W. Washington, Room 802, Chicago, IL 60602 on or before MAY 26, 2017 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 6457 South Kimbark Avenue, Unit 4N, Chicago, IL 60637; 8133 South Michigan Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60619; 714 East 82nd Street, Apartment 3B, Chicago, IL 60619

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-14ATT Plaintiff, -v.SHAVONNE HILL, 4801 S. CALUMET CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2015 CH 00108 4801 SOUTH CALUMET AVENUE UNIT 3D Chicago, IL 60615 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 31, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: UNIT 3-D, IN 4801 SOUTH CALUMET CONDOMINIUMS, AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED ON THE PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE: THE NORTH 57.84 FEET OF LOT 5 (EXCEPT THE WEST 2 FEET OF SAID LOT) IN KLINGER’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 4 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’B’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0710710076; TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE OF THE DECKS, A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT AS DELINEATED IN THE SURVEY ATTACHED TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED APRIL 17, 2007 AS DOCUMENT 0710710076.

Commonly known as 4801 SOUTH CALUMET AVENUE UNIT 3D, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-10-111-001-0000.

The real estate is improved with a townhouse.

The judgment amount was $333,770.67.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580 Please refer to file number 16-03366.

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

MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Attorney File No. 16-03366 Attorney Code. 59049 Case Number: 2015 CH 00108 TJSC#: 37-3898 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.

NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, (38245) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ss – In the Circuit Court of COOK County, County Department - Chancery Division, BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, Plaintiff, vs. Elba Ortega et. al., Defendants, Case No. 2017 CH 4909.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you Unknown Owners-Tenants and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of COOK County, County Department - Chancery Division, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 8 AND 9 IN BLOCK 2 IN DIVENS SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 7 TO 11 INCLUSIVE, IN FREER RECEIVER’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS..

PIN: 16-02-123-006-0000. Commonly known as: 3945 W. Grand Ave, Chicago IL, 60651, and which said Mortgage was made by Elba Ortega, as Mortgagor(s) to InterBay Funding, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0729542036, and the present owner(s) of the property being Elba Ortega, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of COOK County, 50 W. Washington, Chicago IL 60602 located at 50 West Washington, Chicago, IL 60602, on or before June 9, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated, Chicago, Illinois, April 24, 2017.

Dorothy Brown, Clerk.

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 REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.PATRICIA A. PEAVY, CITY OF CHICAGO, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 3740 7613 S. LOWE AVE. Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7613 S. LOWE AVE., Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-310-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $162,463.07.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 16IL00016-1.

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

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 16IL00016-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 16 CH 3740 TJSC#: 37-3892 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.

NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, (38245) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ss – In the Circuit Court of COOK County, County Department - Chancery Division McCORMICK 105, LLC Plaintiff vs.

REYNARD COLEMAN A/K/A REYNARD N. COLEMAN et. al.

Defendants Case No. 2017 CH 03485.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you REYNARD COLEMAN A/K/A REYNARD N. COLEMAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of COOK County, County Department - Chancery Division, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: THE SOUTH 34 FEET OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 1 IN F.A. HILL’S BOULEVARD ADDITION IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS..

PIN: 16-09-312-020-0000. Commonly known as: 150 N. Latrobe Ave, Chicago IL, 60644, and which said Mortgage was made by REYNARD COLEMAN A/K/A REYNARD N. COLEMAN, as Mortgagor(s) to ShoreBank, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0914035036, and the present owner(s) of the property being REYNARD COLEMAN A/K/A REYNARD N. COLEMAN, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of COOK County, 50 W. Washington, Chicago IL 60602 located at 50 West Washington, Chicago, IL 60602, on or before June 9, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated, Chicago, Illinois, April 24, 2017.

Dorothy Brown, Clerk.

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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