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CITY NEWS Seven of DuSable Museum’s Trustees Resign; Raises Questions The resignation of seven members of the board of trustees at the DuSable Museum, including Chance the Rapper, recently raised questions.

Seven trustees, representing one-third of the museum’s board, recently resigned, including Eric Whitaker, Wilbur Milhouse III, Kimberly McCullough-Starks, Michael Gibson, Chance the Rapper and his father, Ken Bennett, and the board’s chair Joyce Johnson-Miller.

Chance the Rapper tweeted that he resigned because his schedule was too busy and he couldn’t make meetings. The Defender was unable to reach any other board members at press time to find out their reasons for resigning.

The DuSable Museum issued the following statement: We are grateful to all of our Du Sable trustees, those remaining on the board and those who are departing… [we] thank them for their dedication and

Chance the Rapper service to this great institution, and have been assured of their continued support of the mission of DuSable Museum. That mission – to educate all people through African American history, art and culture

-- is more important than ever before, and we are in a climate of change and transformation. We will take this opportunity to continue to build our board, a process that’s already underway, and we’re excited about the changes to come. Founded

by Dr. Margaret Burroughs in 1961, the DuSable Museum of African American History is the nation’s oldest independent Black museum, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate since 2016, and an icon not only for our African-American community but all of Chicago. We are a recognized institutional leader and a major component of the renaissance of Chicago’s South Side.

Most nonprofits, especially arts and culture organizations, are struggling to raise funds and we are no different. We are driving forward and focusing our efforts, building upon our amazing recent accomplishments and successes, and moving steadfastly towards the future.”

Ertharin Cousin Named to Heifer Gary NAACP International’s Board of Directors Hosts 53rd Life Membership Banquet

Heifer International’s Board of Directors has announced the election of Ambassador Ertharin Cousin to its membership. As an at-large delegate, Cousin will serve a minimum three-year term for the nonprofit whose mission is to end hunger and poverty around the world while caring for the Earth.

With more than 30 years of national and international nonprofit, government and corporate leadership experience, Cousin is globally renowned for her humanitarian work.

“I have long respected Heifer’s commitment to fighting global hunger and am honored to join the Board,” Cousin said.

“I am excited to lend my expertise to further maximize their new and innovative initiatives to help farmers feed their children, while securing their livelihoods and the caring for the planet.”

From 2009 to 2017, Cousin served as executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme. As leader of the world’s largest humanitarian organization, she guided 14,000 employees serving 80 million beneficiaries in 75 countries meeting urgent food needs. An advocate for long-term solutions to food insecurity and hunger, Cousin increased funding for the Programme by more than $2 million in her passionate pursuit for a Zero Hunger World.

In 2009, Cousin was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture

Ertharin Cousin in Rome. In her role, she represented the U.S. in discussions with global leaders around humanitarian and development activities. Cousin helped identify and catalyze the U.S. government’s investment in food security and nutrition activities supported by the USAID Feed the Future Program.

Cousin currently serves as the Frank E. and Arthur W. Payne Distinguished Lecturer at Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. Additionally, she is a contemporaneous Visiting Fellow at the institute’s Center on Food Security and Environment. Additionally, she is a Distinguished Global Fellow on the Chicago Council of Global Affairs.

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The Gary Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will host its 53rd Annual Life Membership Banquet on Saturday, June 2 at 5 p.m.

The event will be held at the Genesis Convention Center, 1 Genesis Plaza, in Gary, Ind. Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch and the Honorable Gonzalo P. Curiel, Judge of the United States District Court, Southern District of California, will be the guest speakers.

At the annual fundraiser, the class of 2018 will be recognized, including the newest Life Members, scholarship recipients and ACT-SO participants.

The banquet raises awareness and funds for a wide variety of community advocacy programs including education, college and career readiness, health and environmental issues, civic engagement and social justice. The honorary chairperson for this year’s event is Dorothy R. Leavell, editor and publisher of the Crusader Newspaper Group; the honorary chairman is Senator Eddie Melton. Stephen Mays is the NAACP Gary Brach president.

For tickets, visit: naacpgary.org or email NAACPGary@gmail.com

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COVER STORY

College: Which One is Best For You?

by Marshelle R. Sanders Defender Contributing Writer

Maya Shelton, 2018 Governors State graduate. Photo by World Ltd.

Life After Graduation

By Marshelle R. Sanders Defender Contributing Writer

Graduation season is here. As announcements pour in and graduation pictures fill your timeline and Instagram feed, there’s a definite celebratory mood in the air. Many high school and college students dream of this moment when entering school. They work hard, they have fun, and many get frustrated, but it all boils down to one glorious moment: Graduation Day. Graduation is indeed the day graduates celebrate with family, friends, classmates and faculty members. But once the celebrations end, graduates are often left wondering: What’s next? What am I going to do with my life moving forward after receiving my diploma or degree?

More education is an option— one Maya Shelton is taking advantage of. The Governors State University 2018 graduate, Shelton received her bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Performance Art Studies. She is now preparing to continue her education at the New York School of Film and Acting at the school’s Los Angeles location.

“I’m transitioning from theater to film, having them both [bachelor’s and master’s degrees] will help open more doors for career THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Maya Shelton as Hester Prynne in Governors State production.

Photo by Jane Cox opportunities,” Shelton shared.

“This industry is difficult to go into, but with an MFA I can also teach acting and have another route to go down just in case.”

Many other college grads are searching for jobs if they hadn’t

secured employment before their graduation.

Governors State University career counselor Kristina Anderson says some students are really good at mapping out a plan and securing jobs before they graduate; others www.chicagodefender.com

do the work after graduation.

Her office helps students with resumes, writing cover letters and internships to prepare them for the ultimate graduation goal—a career.

“We have mock job interviews; we assist with a lot of resumes critiques, LinkedIn profiles, we get students who come in before and after graduation anxious because they want to make sure they have a solid plan, so we’re here to help in any transition period.”

Anderson said many students she has observed are a “nervous wreck” as they look for jobs and wonder what the future holds.

Knowing that this time can be hard for graduates, Anderson says, Governors State welcomes alumni to come in for job placement help or any other assistance.

The offer at Governors State is helpful because some students don’t focus on placement before graduation because they are focusing on finishing papers and getting to graduation day. Having the option to lean on the placement office after graduation—when the anxiety of completing college has subsided—can be very beneficial.

For those transitioning from high school, choosing a college can be an overwhelming task.

Some students choose the community college route before heading off to a university. Depending

While we’re in graduation mode, many high schoolers have already decided on which college to attend, but others may need a little help with their choices. And many rising seniors, those completing their junior year now, are looking toward their future and trying to decide which college may be best.

There’s no one-size fits-all advice on choosing a college, but there are steps you can take to find a good fit. Use this tool to start your journey. Some people choose based on an “experience.”

Then others determine by type, size, location, majors, cost and more. Do you picture your college campus surrounded by nature, in a city or somewhere in between?

Each campus setting offers benefits and opportunities.

The change from high school to college can be very hectic. Deciding which school to go to only adds additional stress. So many factors must be considered in trying to reach a decision, like the reputation of the school, the resources it has to offer and location.

HBCU (Howard University, Texas Southern University, Spelman, Morehouse) History Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education in the United States that became established before 1964 with the intention of primarily serving the African American community. They have always allowed admission to students of all races.

The founding of HBCUs created an opportunity for minorities to attend schools explicitly built to fulfill their educational, cultural and community needs. HBCUs give students the opportunity to learn in an atmosphere that affords African American students many benefits such as cultural exposure, diversity and becoming a part of a community whose majority includes members of a people with a shared and challenging history.

Predominantly White Institutions (University of Chicago, Northwestern, DePaul) continued on page 4

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Keierra Walker, Proviso West High School NJROTC Graduation, continued from, Page 03

on a student’s life circumstances, junior colleges are known to be more inexpensive and an opportunity to have the flexibility to start college life while working or tending to other matters.

Proviso West High School graduate Keierra Walker said she is going to attend a community college [Triton College in River Grove, Ill.] for two years first and then transfer over to a university. Walker plans to become a social worker and thrives on helping kids. Her family support and enthusiasm throughout high school has helped her make decisions to this point.

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Many parents or students decide to exclusively attend a predominantly White school to give themselves a chance for exposure to different cultures and opportunities.

According to Myra McGovern, senior director of public information for the National Association of Independent Schools, more independent schools are becoming invested in how diverse environments should feel, rather than only concentrating on how they should look.

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“I was afraid to even fail or get a bad grade at anything. I saw all my friends failing classes and cutting classes, and I didn’t like that; I knew I wanted to graduate on time.

Everything you do it is going to affect it whether it’s good or bad. I felt like if I stayed on track and did what I had to do, I wouldn’t have to worry about anything. My biggest supporters were my family and my NJROTC instructors who helped me a lot and helped me become a better person, so I thank them.”

Community colleges also offer services to help students navigate the waters and explore their next steps after graduation. Keli Levesque, a career counselor at Kennedy-King College, stated,

“when you walk in the door, you have to get familiar with the support services that are available to you...the transfer center, the career center, etc. so when you finish, you are walking out with that complete package. Take advantage of the resources that are available.”

Recent Olive Harvey graduate Maurice Rodgers took advantage of the resources to not only improve his grades but motivate himself. Those changes also created excellent opportunities for his life and future.

While he was at Olive-Harvey, Rodgers was in Student Government, Honors programs and he will also be taking a trip to Gha-

“Initially, in the 1960s and ‘70s there was a greater push to integrate and assimilate,” McGovern says. “It wasn’t until the late ‘70s and ‘80s that diversity became less about numbers and more about having a community that was inclusive and drew strength from the variety of the student body.”

JUNIOR COLLEGE (Kennedy-King College, Malcolm-X College, Harold Washington College) A junior college is a post-secondary educational institution

designed to prepare students for either skilled trades or additional education at another college with a more advanced academic material. Students typically attend junior colleges for 1-3 years Community colleges offer students the opportunity to save money, prepare for transfer to a four-year college, get ready for a career, try out college and take advantage of a flexible schedule.

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Maurice Rodgers at Olive-Harvey graduation na this summer through another leadership program. In the fall he will be attending The University of Louisville in Kentucky to further his education. He wants to finish and get his master’s and Ph.D. to ultimately become a college professor to teach African-American history and political science.

“I feel like they have [Olive-Harvey faculty] prepared me to do a lot of things that I had no idea that was in store for me. They had me at Capitol Hill, at a lot of speaking engagements. I feel like

they have done a tremendous job and I’m grateful to have mentors and professors who have come into my life.”

These students have triumphed and prevailed over many hurdles while pursuing their education credentials; they feel their future is bright as they continue to strive to reach goals. Even amongst those still searching for employment, the vibe is hopeful—and graduates are happy to have completed one of their goals.

fer to a college with junior status.

Most community colleges require placement tests. The SAT or ACT may also be used for placement purposes. At some community colleges, students who achieve specific SAT or ACT scores may be exempt from taking placement tests in reading, writing or math When placement scores have been received, register and fill out all paperwork (application, financial aid, health records)--needed to complete registration and start classes. The earlier you register,

the better chances you have of getting classes you need and/or want.

You’ve got family friends, you’ve got librarians, mentors, you’ve got the counselor, and you have admissions officers at colleges everywhere who are willing to sit down and say, “Tell me where you’re at and where you’d like to be and let’s help you build that bridge.” The most crucial goal in choosing the right school to receive an education that will help you accomplish your goals.

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BUSINESS Five Ways Small Business Owners Plan Intelligently For Retirement

By Troy Bender Defender Guest Writer Preparing financially for retirement can be complicated for anyone, but for small business owners the process often poses even more challenges.

Teachers, police officers, firefighters and other government employees generally receive a pension. The corporate world can offer benefit plans or matching contributions. But entrepreneurs can’t automatically rely on any of those features; instead they have to put saving/investing plans in place for themselves and their employees.

And often, Small Business Owners (“SBOs”) aren’t preparing sufficiently for retirement. A survey of SBOs, conducted by BMO Wealth Management, showed 75 percent had less than $100,000 saved for retirement.

“Small business owners have to do it on their own, and many aren’t preparing properly,” says Troy Bender, President and CEO of Asset Retention Insurance Services Inc. “Many feel like they will never make it, but they can. The idea is to simply start.”

Bender lists five ways small business owners can wisely plan for retirement, which include: •Decide how much to save each month. An ideal average for saving per month is 15 percent of your pay, Bender says. If that seems too much at first, you might ease into it. “To begin, you may start with 5 percent and then ramp up 2 to 3 percent each year,” Bender says. As a better gauge, he says, note that an employee with a 401(k) can contribute up to $18,500 of their salary for 2018 if they’re less than 50 years old.

Someone aged 50 and over with a 401(k) can save $24,500 a year. A good goal is to try to match these amounts annually.

•The SEP IRA. As defined by the IRS, a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan provides business owners with a method to contribute toward their employees’ retirement as well as their own retirement savings. “It doesn’t have the start-up and operating costs of a conventional 401(k) or profit-sharing employee plan,” Bender says. ”Your business pays no taxes on annual earnings, as it grows tax-deferred.

•Rule of 100. “Retirement accounts that offer the highest return may seem ideal, but a business owner who goes down this path can be easily overwhelmed

and stressed,” says Bender. “As a business owner, you generally already have enough stress, which can manifest in so many ways. A basic rule to follow is known as the Rule of 100.” Under that rule, you subtract your age from 100, and what’s left over is the percentage of your portfolio you put into investments with some risk. For example, if you are 50, then 50 percent of your assets would be at risk and 50 percent would be allocated conservatively – placed in a bank account, or perhaps in an annuity, for example, to provide income for you in your future.

•Life insurance. A small business owner with a family should have 10 times their annual net income in life insurance. Bender says. “The life insurance can

be set up to provide a Tax-Free income in the future, too, that a small business owner can draw from,” Bender says.

•Key Person Insurance. Like having life insurance to provide financial help for your family when you pass away, a SBO may want to consider “Key Person Insurance.”

The death benefit offered through “Key Person Insurance” helps ensure that should a “key person” within a company pass away, there will be continuity of the business for its employees (and customers).

“You need to save for the necessity stream as well as the discretionary stream,” Bender says.

“You should get the basics down and really look at covering your lifestyle, so you can look back and smile from the thousands of hours

you worked owning a business.”

Troy Bender, President and CEO at Asset Retention Insurance Services Inc., can be found at (www.asset-retention.com), and has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance and annuity industry. He started his career in the financial services industry as a bond and stockbroker with Merrill Lynch and then moved to Prudential Securities. In 1999, he started Asset Retention Insurance Services Inc. Bender also co-authored the book “The Ultimate Success Guide” with best-selling author Brian Tracy, and Troy has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox affiliates around the country, and has been in interviewed in several publications

How to Claim Tax Deductible Charitable Donations

By Constant Watson III Defender Guest Columnist If taxpayers give money or goods to a charity in 2018, they may be able to claim a deduction on their federal tax return.

Here are some important IRS facts about charitable donations: 1. Qualified Charities. Taxpayers must donate to a qualified charity. Gifts to individuals, political organizations or candidates are not deductible. To check the status of a charity, use the IRS Select Check tool.

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payers must file Form 1040 and itemize deductions. File Schedule A, Itemized Deductions, with a federal tax return. Effective January 1, 2018 for the Tax Year 2018, you can increase your deduction to 60% of your Adjusted Gross Income.

3. Benefit in Return. If taxpayers get something in return for their donation, they may have to reduce their deduction. Taxpayers can only deduct the amount that exceeds the fair market value of the benefit received. Examples of benefits include merchandise, meals, tickets to events or other goods and services.

4. Type of Donation. If taxpay-

ers give property instead of cash, their deduction amount is normally limited to the item’s fair market value. Fair market value is generally the price they would get if the property sold on the open market.

If they donate used clothing and household items, those items generally must be in good condition or better. Special rules apply to cars, boats, and other types of property donations. There are also some tax benefits and strategies to consider about donating stock to a qualified charity.

5. Noncash Charitable Contributions. File Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions, for all noncash gifts totaling more than www.chicagodefender.com

$500 for the year. Complete section-A for noncash property contributions worth $5,000 or less.

Complete section-B for noncash property contributions more than $5,000 and include a qualified appraisal to the return. The type of records you must keep depends on the amount and type of your donation. To learn more about what records to keep, see Publication 526, Charitable Contributions.

6. Donations of $250 or More.

If taxpayers donated cash or goods of $250 or more, they must have a written statement from the charity. It must show the amount of the donation and a description of any property given. It must also say

whether they received any goods or services in exchange for the gift.

Remember: for every tax problem there is a solution.

Constant W. Watson III, CPA, CTRS, is both a Certified Public Accountant and one of only ten Certified Tax Resolution Specialists in the State of Illinois certified by the ASTPS. Watson has more than 30 years of income tax and accounting experience. You can hear his radio program, “Watson On Taxes,” every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. by tuning in to AM 1390. For more information, visit WatsonOnTaxes.com or call (708) 206-9900.

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COMMUNITY

Evening of Impact: Rape Victim Advocates 15th Annual Spring Celebration Honoring Tarana Burke

By Sharice Bradford Defender Contributing Writer Last week, an Evening of Impact: Rape Victim Advocates 15th Annual Spring Celebration hosted at Morgan Manufacturing in the West Loop provided an opportunity to not only get to know more about the important work that Rape Victim Advocates does, it provided an opportunity for people to get involved and show their support. The evening included a silent auction, a short program with guest speakers and an opportunity to honor Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement. The evening also included a live auction to fund the programs, initiatives and services offered by Rape Victim Advocates.

Rape Victim Advocates (RVA) has been around for over 40 years.

Founded by Dr. Natalie Stevens in 1974, the organization is focused on supporting and believing survivors of rape and sexual assault.

According to their website: Rape Victim Advocates (RVA) is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the healing and empowerment of sexual assault survivors through non-judgmental crisis intervention counseling, individual and group trauma therapy, and medical and legal advocacy in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. RVA provides public education and institutional advocacy in order to improve the treatment of sexual assault survivors and to effect positive change in policies and public attitudes toward sexual assault.

Erin Walton, Executive Director of RVA, told the Defender at the event that there is a new strategic direction on the horizon for RVA, which includes a new name Resilience. The mission of the organization is moving beyond supporting survivors to having an impact in the community. This can be done by introducing sexual assault prevention to Chicago communities in a new way. This includes public policy, school and community education and outreach. Walton says that it is imperative for survivors to know that they can thrive.

Walton underscores that RVA is dedicated to empowering survivors, believing survivors and educating the community. These are the initiatives that are central to the heart of the organization, which supports the new strategic direction of the organization which will be official July, 1, 2018, 6 May 30 - June 5, 2018

RVA Executive Director Erin Walton and Tarana Burke, founder of #MeToo Movement. the start of the organizations new fiscal year. When it comes to statistics on rapes and assaults, Chicago outnumbers the national average. The Austin neighborhood in Chicago currently has more sexual assaults than any other community in Chicago. This underscores the need for organizations like RVA as well as the services they provide.

According to Walton, when she learned that an African American woman, Tarana Burke, was the founder of the #MeToo movement, she knew she wanted to honor her at their annual celebration. Burke has spent more than 25 years working for social justice and advocacy. Her work was the foundation of the #MeToo movement and she is particularly focused on helping young women of color in low income communities find pathways to healing.

Receiving the Dr. Natalie A. Stephens Visionary Award from RVA, Tarana Burke reminded the audience of the importance of “finding your tribe” when doing difficult work. In 2006, Tarana Burke began the Just Be In Movement, an initiative about survivors supporting survivors. During her acceptance speech, Burke encouraged us to follow our instincts, reexam-

#MeToo button ine our motives, challenge what we know to be absolutely true and understand what is needed for survivors of sexual violence and assault in our communities. Burke and other advocates were named Time magazine’s “persons of the year.”

The new mission of RVA, which will officially be renamed Resilience July 1, is to not only encourage resilience, but to empower survivors and end sexual violence.

For more information about RVA, to see resources on sexual violence or sexual assault or to join or donate to the organization, visit: https://www.rapevictimadvocates.org. www.chicagodefender.com

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Proposed Construction in Pullman Neighborhood Under Fire

By Deborah Bayliss Defender Contributing Writer Emotions are still running high between Pullman residents regarding a live-work artist loft space proposed for the historic community.

Some residents would like to see the project move forward, while others say those in charge of the project have not been fair with the process and that construction on the proposed site would destroy important archaeological remnants.

In addition to being a National Monument designated by former President Barack Obama in 2015, Pullman is also a National Historic Landmark.

Mark Cassello, president of the Pullman National Monument Preservation Society, (PNMPS) and members of his group say they are not altogether opposed to the project, but are opposed to the way they say the project is being pushed through without the proper required review process that should include proper community outreach.

The group also takes issue with the exclusion of African-Americans from the process. They would like some compromise on the scale of the proposed new structure, and they say that the project would destroy the archaeological remains of a historic tenement building that was torn down in the 1930s. The razed building was one of three structures that made up a three-building, tenement block house complex, the first and only of its kind ever built, historically referred to as “Poverty Row.” The project is a result of a partnership between Pullman Arts, a local organization, Minneapolis-based Artspace Projects, Inc. and Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, which acquired the site on South Langley Avenue between 111th and 113th Streets.

Plans for the project, The Pullman Artspace Lofts, include restoring the two standing buildings and erecting a new structure on the vacant lot between them to build a mixed-use arts community with 38 units of affordable artist housing, work spaces, ground floor gallery and community art spaces.

Attempts by the Chicago Defender to reach Artspace executive Andrew Michaelson were unsuccessful by press-time.

A May 18 report compiled by the Chicago Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM) states, while a number of commenters are opposed to the proTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER

From Left: Mark Cassello, president of the Pullman National Monument Preservation Society (PNMPS); Pullman resident Brenda Ogden; Pullman resident Bob Vroman, who lives directly across the street from the proposed site; and Dr. Bernadette Tucker, also a member of PNMPS, stand at the site of the proposed Pullman Artspace Lofts. Photo by Deborah Bayliss posed design, the proposed project has undergone a number of revisions over the course of several years to address both community driven and historic preservationist concerns about height, scale, and setback. The proposed project has been reviewed and approved at a federal, state, and local level by agencies responsible for carrying out historic preservation responsibilities.

As for the required review process, a “Section 106 review must be completed in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Section 106 requires federal agencies to consider the effects of projects they carry out, approve, or fund, on historic on properties.

According to Cassello, HUD deemed the first review in 2016 invalid. The Department of Fleet and Facility Management initiated a second review in 2017, and on March 6, 2018, issued a preliminary finding of “No Adverse Effect on the historic community”. A formal “No Adverse Effect” finding was announced during 2FM’s May 15 meeting. If there are written objections after 2FM’s formal determination, 2FM must consult with the objecting parties to resolve disagreements. Cassello and his group had until May 30 to submit

written objections.

HUD spokesperson Gina Rodriguez said Tuesday that the 106 Review is still in the public input process and that she therefore cannot comment.

A report compiled by 2FM, provided to the Chicago Defender by Brian Berg, spokesperson for Chicago Ald. Anthony Beale, seem to indicate some measures with respect to archaeological remains were taken.

The report states in part that in the event unidentified cultural resources are encountered by a city inspector, a contractor, or subcontractor during construction activities within 100 ft. by 100 ft. of the unidentified cultural resource, construction activities will be halted, and the discovery protected from further disturbance.

Cassello and his group are calling for an additional 60 days of community outreach with more African-American participation. They also urge residents to write to HUD and 2FM in an effort to bring the developer back to the table.

As for African-American exclusion from the project, Dr. Bernadette Tucker, a Pullman resident with deep ties to the Pullman community and member of the PNMPS, said African-American participation is sorely lacking and www.chicagodefender.com

that no African-American organizations are involved.

“My grandfather was a Pullman Porter so I have a vested interest in the existence of something that would commemorate the Pullman Porters,” Tucker said. “I’m also a neighborhood resident since 1977 and I’ve been active in the Pullman organizations.”

Industrialist and engineer George Pullman (March 3, 1831 – October 19, 1897) designed and manufactured the Pullman sleeping car and founded Pullman for the workers who manufactured it.

Pullman also hired African-American men who were former slaves, known as Pullman porters, to staff the sleeping cars. In addition to the link with Pullman porter history, the community is 82 percent African-American.

Though the porters did not reside in the tenement houses, they are an integral part of Pullman history.

“Every brick in Pullman is a memorial to the men and women who labored for George Pullman and funded his company town,” Cassello stated in a written summary of the Artspace issue.

Deborah Jackson resides in North Pullman and is a member of the Pullman Arts Board. Jackson is in favor of the project but agreed

African Americans have not been included in the process.

Ann Alspaugh, past president of Pullman Arts, is in favor of the project moving forward and said the project started as a grassroots effort and was always intended as something equitable for all.

A May 25 statement issued from Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale (9th Ward) to the Chicago Defender, indicated the $18 million project is moving forward as proposed.

“The Pullman Artspaces Loft project is the result of an ongoing collaborative public planning process that started in 2010,” Beale stated. “Everyone involved in the project’s planning and development has listened carefully to the community over that time. As a result, we’re proud that 99 percent of the people in the community support it. The process of transforming a long-vacant lot and two abandoned historic buildings into a new vibrant mixed-use community will begin later this summer.”

Cassello and his group say the 99 percent support was for an artist space in general, not specifically for the proposed site. The group plans to submit a second round of written objections to the project this week.

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HEALTH

New Program Addresses Health Disparities in Chicago

By Deborah Bayliss Defender Contributing Writer It’s not a stretch to say that African-Americans face disparities in ways that others do not.

Thanks to a $1 million grant from the CVS Health Foundation, the National Urban League partnered with the American Lung Association to roll out a free smoking cessation program in several cities across the country, including Chicago, that will serve African-Americans who face a disproportionate burden of tobacco use and tobacco-related illness.

More than 26 percent of African American adults in Chicago use tobacco, which is over the city’s average of 18 percent, according to the American Lung Association.

“We are very excited about this,” said Shari Runner, president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League. “Health is not where the Urban League’s focus is. It’s one of those things that came to us and we said absolutely we want to be involved because we think a healthy community is a strong community.”

According to the American Lung Association, smoking can cause or worsen numerous diseases and conditions, including lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease and more.

Tobacco use is also a major contributor to the three leading

Tobacco use is also a major contributor to the three leading causes of death among African Americans—heart disease, cancer and stroke— and causes 45,000 African-American deaths every year. causes of death among African Americans—heart disease, cancer and stroke— and causes 45,000 African-American deaths every year.

Runner added the most important message they want to get out with the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® program is the impact of smoking on health.

Support for the partnership between the Lung Association and the National Urban League is being provided through Be The First, CVS Health’s, five-year $50 million initiative to help deliver the nation’s first tobacco-free generation.

The Lung Association and the National Urban League are among a roster of national organizations that are supporting CVS Health’s campaign to help lower rates of smoking and other tobacco use among teens and young adults.

“We have made tremendous progress against tobacco addiction and the smoking rate is half of what it was in 1964, but not everyone has benefited equally,” said American Lung Association National President and CEO Harold Wimmer. “Some groups have been historically underserved with tobacco control efforts and today have higher tobacco use rates as a result. It’s important that we address this disparity with partners like the National Urban League and CVS Health so that we can prevent and reduce tobacco-related illnesses in all parts of our society.”

With the two-year grant, those involved with the program will also address marketing and advertising that big tobacco companies use to target African-Americans, particularly African-American youth.

“It’s similar to the advertising for beer and alcohol,” Runner said.

“The issue is how to prevent youth

and others from starting to smoke in the first place.”

CVS Health Foundation President Eileen Howard Boone shared her thoughts on the program and the partnership.

“We recognize that the use and effects of tobacco use in multicultural communities are significant and we want to play a leading role in reducing smoking in these communities,” Howard Boone said.

“We are proud to help bring together the tobacco control expertise of the American Lung Association with the multicultural reach of the National Urban League to advance smoking cessation efforts in the African American community and help people on their path to better health by living tobacco-free lives.”

National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial also noted that tobacco marketing that

focuses on African-Americans is an issue that needs to be addressed.

“The death rate from smoking-related illnesses is far higher among African Americans, than among the population in general, including lung cancer,” Morial stated.

“Some African Americans have an especially hard time quitting because menthol cigarettes – marketed specifically to Black communities – are more addictive, and they do not have access to the best resources to stop smoking.

Thanks to this partnership with the American Lung Association and support from the CVS Health Foundation, we can address those barriers and offer support that will help more people become smokefree.”

The program is offered in person, online and by telephone.

Participants will be given information about building a quit plan, medications that can aid quitting smoking, lifestyle changes that support quitting smoking, how to manage stress and how to overcome a relapse.

Anyone interested in receiving support can visit Lung.org/nul or call 1-800-LUNGUSA for more information.

“We’re going to start the program and move forward with it and make sure it’s a message that we continue,” Runner said.

Five Ways Cooking Benefits Your Mental State

By Chef Zipora Einav Defender Guest Writer It’s no secret that cooking healthy food provides benefits to our bodies, but there’s also evidence that the act of preparing meals can benefit our minds as well.

Mental health experts credit cooking with helping to relieve depression, anxiety, eating disorders and other conditions. As various forms of meditation have become in vogue as ways to relax in our busy world, cooking is joining that genre, according to health professionals, working adults and people who cook for a living.

“Cooking at its core is comprehensive meditation with the assurance of a good, healthy meal as the reward,” says Zipora Einav, a chef to celebrities and author of 8 May 30 - June 5, 2018

Recipe for a Delicious Life. “Cooking can lift you to a meditative place you often don’t get in the outside world. It starts with the environment you create in your kitchen. Mine is filled with music.

Combining cooking with music provides the optimal environment to experience the many benefits of meditation.

“However you cook, do it with real peace and genuine happiness for yourself in mind. You’re giving to others; now give some of this to yourself.”

Chef Zipora lists five mental health benefits that cooking brings: •Relieves stress. Cooking can clear the head and relax the body.

Family therapist Lisa Bahar told Psychology Today that a mindfulness on the moment – kitchen tasks such as chopping and stirring – makes the act of cooking meditative. “You are present in the

task, doing something physical, and not distracted by the stresses of the day,” Zipora says. “It’s a nourishing, centering act that gets you to slow down.”

•Gives joy. It’s easy to dismiss cooking as just another household chore, but you may derive joy from cooking that you don’t get from mundane tasks. “Cooking is an innately rewarding experience,” says Zipora. “You can enhance it however you like. Music happens to be the seasoning of my life.

Classical puts me in a zone when I’m cooking. When you’re enjoying working in the kitchen and listening to your favorite music, all of a sudden you’re not just cooking, it’s like you’re flying with your feet on the ground. Cooking has all the ingredients of good vibrations.”

•Provides better brain health.

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tion; numerous studies have found compounds like antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins and minerals found naturally in food can help protect your brain.

“It’s easier to control the quality of your diet when you prepare much of the food yourself,” Zipora says.

•Makes you more creative. Part of the fun of cooking is thinking outside the box. “Cooking should be considered an art, and with new ingredients, you can explore new areas of cooking and surprise your family with a meal that they will have never seen coming,” Zipora says. “Perfect recipes, come up with new ones, and let your creative juices flow.”

•Boosts self-confidence. “You feel a strong sense of accomplishment when you’ve prepared something satisfying,” Zipora says.

“When you’ve prepared a nice meal for several people, that confi-

dence will surge, and it can spread into other areas of your life. It will inspire you to try new things.”

“Cooking without a doubt nourishes your psychological well-being,” Zipora says. “At the end of a long work day, it soothes the soul and the mind.”

Chef Zipora Einav (www.chefzipora.com) is an accomplished private chef who has cooked for some of Hollywood’s most notable celebrities – Bob Hope, Jack Nicholson, Mariah Carey, Pierce Brosnan, Scarlett Johansson – and for professional athletes, including former National Football League star Donovan McNabb. She is the author of Recipe for a Delicious Life, which includes recipes, a classical music CD titled Music for a Delicious Life, and her anecdotes and adventures while travelling the world as a private chef.

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Black-Owned Boutiques Blooming in Chicago

Tamika Marie Price.

By Sharice Bradford boutique clothes at an affordable Defender Contributing Writer price. According to Tamika, this ideal client will “dance in the fitting room once the look is complete.”

With the rise of online shop- As we look to summer, Tamika is ping, especially online boutiques all about voluminous sleeves. She and the closing of so many stores, sees big wide palazzo pants, flowy where does the person who likes pieces, dramatic maxi dresses as to shop go to be able to touch and trends to watch--a goddess vibe feel and have the shopping “expe- with comfort. rience.” Two boutiques in Chicago For aspiring boutique owners, offer ladies especially the opportuTamika suggests that you focus on nity to shop and have a little more your customers’ needs and wants. than the regular department store She also suggests that you spoil experience. These boutiques ofyour customers; this is vital for fer the ability to shop for clothes, small business owners. She feels shoes and accessories as well as that by spoiling your customers, the ability to enjoy a cold beverage you give customers that heartfelt or interact with friends while exfeeling for shopping small. To see panding your wardrobe with some the amazing pieces available at beautiful clothing.

Standout Style boutique and to get Standout Style Boutique “spoiled,” stop by Standout Style Located on 33rd and Morgan at 3353 S. Morgan St., or take a on a quiet street with FREE park- look online at shopstandout.com. ing, Standout Style Boutique is the Defender Readers can receive realization of the lifelong dream of 15 percent off with code “DEowner Tamika Maria Price. Tamika FENDER” in-store or online until states that she loves “everything June 30, 2018. about making a woman feel beauEssential Elements tiful and comfortable in the skin Essential Elements was born they’re in.” She felt opening her out of a family with a strong backboutique was like opening her own walk-in closet/office type of set- ground in entrepreneurship. On ting that is an “experience.” Tami- any given day you can see the ka states that if she just wanted to owner Mel and her mother, assistsell clothes, she would have done ing customers or on the boutique so online. She loves the interac- floor. It is also evident that their tion with her customers as well staff and customers are family as as helping husbands find gifts for well. The store was supposed to their wives. She sees the boutique be an accessory only store, the as a blessing that brings joy to oth- concept was to provide the esers. She wants people to know sential elements to complete your that service to customers is a pri- outfit, hence the name Essential Elements. ority at Standout Style.

Mel wants to thank the comCustomers new and returning, can expect to be pampered and munity for allowing the boutique offered a drink, personalized at- to have its staying power. Essentention and styling service. The tial Elements is alive because of ideal customer for Standout Style the consumers who attach themis the person who is willing to be selves to shopping Black and styled and who is amenable to shopping locally. The customers being taken a little bit outside of also realize that their items from their style box. They also appeal Essential Elements are worth the to the customer who wants to find investment. Mel states that many of the items sold in Essential Ele10 May 30 - June 5, 2018

A unique clothing store—Essential Elements.

Essential Elements. ments are “investment pieces.”

She always wanted to capture the customer in the community who has found themselves having to look outside of the community to find certain clothing lines. Her goal was to bring those designers and pieces to the community, and she was able to accomplish just that slowly but surely. She works hard to not carry department store brands; you may see some, but many of the collections sold at Essential Elements come from around the globe.

Essential Elements seeks to offer women a new experience in dressing and how to dress and she boasts that there have been a lot of conversions to the styles and designers featured in Essential Elements. This is a place where women look at fashion differently and they don’t mind investment because they know that their clothes won’t “die in their closet.”

Mel describes the clothes as classic but funky and eclectic and easy to wear from one year to the next. The ideal Essential Elements customer is the urban, working professional aged 35 and older.

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her economic status allows her to have disposable income, which allows her to afford some of the collections we have.” Currently, her core customers are baby boomers who are retiring, and she understands that with retirement, clothing becomes secondary, so fashion needs to be easy, packable without the high price tags. So Essential Elements is taking these concerns into consideration as they continue to source and shop brands for their customers while remaining true to who they have always been.

Mel loves the summer selling season, but fall/winter is her favorite because of her love for the sumptuous, beautiful fabrics. For summer she loves the easy, playful clothing, the cottons and gauzes and the easy, breezy looks.

She advises that we have plenty of white on hand. You won’t find lots of trendy items at Essential Elements, but you will find fun and easy to wear. “We are known for flowy clothing that doesn’t hug or touch the body,” states Mel. For aspiring boutique owners, she states that there is so much advice to offer. She says,

“I was the business owner without a business plan,” though she understands the importance of having one now. Within the last year Essential Elements launched their online presence, which has allowed them to serve customers around the world. She would recommend making sure you have a strong online presence first. Mel states that since there is so much overhead and responsibility when you hang that shingle outside of a physical building, so you must be ready on all levels. To Mel being ready means “to research, to know who is your customer going to be, where is she coming from, does the area you want to be in support local business and the list goes on and on. Know what you want to sell, and if you will be good at it.

Just be ready on all fronts.”

Each year Essential Elements, 1640 E. 87th St, hosts a huge blowout parking lot sale. This year’s sale is August 4-5; you don’t want to miss it.

Defender readers can also get a 10 percent discount until July 31.

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Let’s Eat: Krazy Hog Barbecue

Owners Dana and Victor Cooksey.

Krazy Hog Barbecue.

By The Black Foodies The Chicagoland area has a long and proud tradition of barbecue joints that produce some of the country’s best barbecue.

During the Great Migration, The Black Foodies Black people migrated from the South to the North – from the farms to the factories – looking for a better way of life.

Many from the Mississippi Delta settled in Chicago, bringing their version of the “open pit” to the region, and the rest we say is history.

Now there is a new player on the Chicagoland barbecue scene.

The place is called Krazy Hog Barbecue, located in the far southeast suburbs at 337 East Glenwood Lansing Road, Glenwood, Ill. Owners Victor and Dana Cooksey (husband and wife) told us they both come from a long line of really good cooks and emphasized that most everything at Krazy Hog is made from scratch. With Dana’s family coming from Batesville, Miss., which is just east of the Mississippi Delta, we were really eager to sample some of their menu items.

Miss Coretta and I gave Krazy Hog Barbecue a visit on Mother’s Day. A third member of The Black Foodies, my beautiful mother, Marilyn, accompanied us. When we first strolled in, we admired the charming southern décor and immediately smelled the aroma of smoky goodness wafting from THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

the kitchen. Krazy Hog’s offerings come in three sizes: the “Piece,” which is the smallest, the “Plate,” which is medium sized, or the “Platter,” which is the largest. While most barbecue establishments have just one signature sauce, Krazy Hog has five. You can choose from Krazy Original, Magnolia Sweet, Texas Heat, Bama White or Carolina Honey, all representing different regions of barbecue USA. With great anticipation, we decided on the menu items we wanted to sample. Mom went with their number one seller, the pork rib tips; Miss Coretta decided to try the chicken tips, while I sampled the fried chicken wings.

Mom’s “piece”-size Rib Tips came with a side of baked beans, a slice of white bread, and she chose the Krazy Original sauce.

The order came with a generous portion of rib tips that Mom immediately deemed delicious. The rib tips were masterfully smoked, tender and juicy, with a slightly caramelized outer bark. A self-proclaimed rib tips connoisseur, Mom considered Krazy Hog’s rib tips to be some of the best tips she’d had in years. Not a fan of sauces, Mom ventured out and sampled the Krazy Original sauce. She was pleasantly surprised by the taste of this tomato-based sauce-- its slight tanginess and overall flavor a definite enhancement to the deliciousness of the tips. Mom dared to compare Krazy Hog’s baked beans to her own. “Good, very good,” was her critique, further noting that the smoky bacon rendered an additional flavoring that she really enjoyed.

Now, on to Miss Coretta’s “piece”-size Chicken Tips, hand-

cut fries and two barbecue sauces: Sweet Magnolia and Texas Heat. The “piece”-size offered up a mound of chicken tips that could easily feed two. These chicken tips, which resemble pork rib tips in appearance, are smoky, tender bites of barbecue heaven. We just couldn’t stop eating them! The Sweet Magnolia and the Texas Heat are superior condiments for dipping your chicken tips and, of course, you can get it smothered in the sauce of your choice. We just kept switching it up – the Magnolia for a little sweet, the Texas for a little heat. We really appreciated the hand-cut fries, which shows Krazy Hog’s attention to detail.

FYI… Krazy Hog has a $3 special on their “piece”-size chicken tips on Mondays.

Batting third in the line-up were the Fried Chicken Wings, a side of mac and cheese, with two chosen sauces of Carolina Honey and Bama White. There is nothing quite like a properly executed fried chicken wing. Krazy Hog certainly delivers with their crunchy exterior and moist interior, indicative of proper frying temperature. The seasoning on the wings was great and the two sauces: in the words of R&B crooner, Johnny Gill, “My, my, my!” The mustard-based Carolina Honey packs a flavor punch akin to a Mike Tyson uppercut.

The mustard is tangy and mouthwatering, while the honey keeps the sauce from being too bold.

The mayo-based Bama White is creamy, full of great seasonings, and just enough horseradish to give it a nice kick. The mac and cheese was delightfully cheesy, with perfectly cooked pasta, and had light notes of garlic. Yum, yum! www.chicagodefender.com

Rib tips and baked beans.

Fried Chicken Wings.

Krazy Hog has a little something for everyone who loves barbecue.

Other items on the menu include Hot Links, Pulled Pork, Baby Back Ribs, Cob Corn and Coleslaw. The staff is warm just like the atmosphere, and there is ample parking.

The owners have created a hidden gem in Glenwood with Krazy Hog Barbecue, and we encourage people to go out and give them a try.

Great food at great prices. What more can you ask for?

We rank restaurants based on number of kisses (one thru five, with five being the best). Krazy Hog Barbeque receives 4 1/2 kisses.

Check out the video of our review https://youtu.be/LpeJQlBie6g The Black Foodies are food bloggers/vloggers and husband

and wife of 25 years. We are also home cooks who believe in group economics and LOVE great food.

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

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

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

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By Carolyn Griffin Palmer

Email: cpalmer@chicagodefender.com

National Brother’s Day—A Day of Service Over 50 Black Men joined Jeff Dase, Chief of Schools, Network 12, at each of his 5 Network High Schools: Hirsch, Harlan, Chicago Vocational Career Academy, South Shore International and Bowen. High School male students joined adult males to complete a day of service at elementary schools-- Burnside, Mireles, Tanner and Coles-- on National Brother’s Day, Thursday, May 24, 2018. Each elementary school planned a day of service for the high school and adult males to engage with their student population. Some spoke to kindergarten classrooms about careers.

Others spoke to middle school students about navigating high school. After completing the two-hour day of service at the elementary school, the high school students were bused to Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School for a Black Male Luncheon and networking session with the adult males from various career fields. All high school students were given the text, “The Other Wes Moore” by Wes Moore, which started the 2018 Network 12 Black Male Book Club.

Eta Xi Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated hosted their 18th Annual Rhomania Pre-Mother’s Day Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Nearly 680 attendees were dressed to impress as they celebrated the achievements of nine college-bound high school seniors who were each presented with a $1,000 scholarship. NBC News Planning Editor & Producer Pam Oliver and CBS Morning News Team Traffic Reporter Derrick Young each received a community service award from the Beacon of Light Foundation of Eta Xi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated.

Senior Prom for Seniors! Citadel Assisted Living Community that serves those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Memory Loss, in Hazel Crest, Ill., organized a Senior Prom for their residents complete with a King, Queen and dancing. A great time was held by all. Great job, Nikoletta Rousos-Karagiannakis.

Last week I celebrated with 40th District State Senator Toi Hutchinson at her 50th Birthday party held at Redwood Luxe Bar and Grill in Olympia Fields, Ill. The party was a blast!

Congratulations to my friend I have known since he was in elementary school, Tim King, CEO/Founder of Urban Prep Academies.

Tim recently received the Educational Development Award from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Chicago Alumnae Chapter at their “Jabberwock” held at the Hyatt Regency McCormick.

Congratulations Timmy!

Congratulations to Doreen Barrett on being honTim King ored as “The 2018 Distinguished Alumnus” by the Park Manor Alumni Association.

My sincere apologies to the women of Theta Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha; their names were printed in reverse under the pictures in last week’s issue.

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Hosts and the male students from South Shore International for the Network 12 Black Males program. This picture was taken at Coles Language Academy, hosted by Principal Charlie McSpadden and Network 12 Chief of Schools Jeffery Dase.

A few of the wonderful men participating as mentors for Network 12: Roderique McClain, Senior Liaison 7th District Chicago Police Department; Jermaine Anderson, CEO & Founder, IAMGENTLEMEN; James Patrick, Retired Principal; Cedric Nolen, Principal Parkside Elementary; Vincent Browder, Chicago Balfour; Alderman Greg Mitchell; Garret Gosha, Publisher Prep Insight Magazine; Carl West, Publisher, TBT News; Terry Hardy, Founder/Chairman World of Soul Motorcycle, LLC

Nine local college-bound graduating seniors each received a $1,000 scholarship to assist with their collegiate expenses.

Eta Xi Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Rhomania Committee

The staff from Citadel Memory Care celebrate with the King and Queen. Ingrid King, Director of Nursing; Cynthia McMillan, Hair Stylist; Melvin Chambers “Prom King;” Gregory Shephard, Executive Director; Veronica Davies, “Prom Queen;” Nikloletta Rousos-Karagiannakis, Director of Activities; and Anthony Webb, Director of Maintenance Facilities. www.chicagodefender.com

Celebrating with the Birthday Girl are: Jerriod Shorter, Cassandra Matz, Village Trustee of Olympia Fields; 40th District of Illinois State Senator and Birthday Girl Toi Hutchinson; Adam Shorter, Co-Owner Redwood Luxe Bar and Grill, Olympia Fields; Mayor Tyrone Ward, Village of Robbins; Damion Gibson, Co-Owner Redwood Luxe Bar and Grill.

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Edward Gero as Justice Antonin Scalia and Jade Wheeler as Cat.

The Originalist: Where Great Minds Don’t Think Alike

By Brenda and Rick McCain Let’s Play To go into law, one must possess four traits to succeed: passion, commitment, desire, and risk. These traits will carry you through the door, and it just might keep you there all the way to the Supreme Court, as it did with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

Brenda and Rick Known as the McCain “Originalist,” Scalia believed the constitution had to be interpreted by what it theoretically meant to those who ratified it, instead of it being a “living document.”

Court Theatre brings us “The Originalist,” a masterpiece that is interesting, thought-provoking and an exhilarating debate written by John Strand. It is about listening to and engaging in civil discourse with those who have opposing viewpoints as well as the passion one must have for the law and the risks one must take to defend their version of the truth.

“The Originalist” is centered on a man people love to hate, the exceptional and very opposing law giant Justice Antonin Scalia (Edward Gero). In the play, Scalia becomes the unexpected mentor to a very headstrong Harvard Law School graduate by the name of Cat (Jade Wheeler), who sought to be his law clerk. She is also a THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Court Theatre concludes 63rd Season with the Chicago Premiere of The Originalist The Asolo Repertory Theatre, Arena Stage, Pasadena Playhouse Production By John Strand Directed by Molly Smith with Associate Director Seema Sueko Featuring Edward Gero as Antonin Scalia May 10 - June 10, 2018 young lady with strong liberal beliefs and she challenges his views on the law.

Scalia is fascinated by Cat’s combative personality and decides to bring her in for an interview, and that’s when the electrifying discord between the two begins. The heated debate gets intense, personal and sometimes even crosses the line; however, Scalia relishes their passionate battles and hires Cat even though they have opposing views.

Cat gets concerned that her personal life may become somewhat of an issue, but Scalia assures her that her personal affairs should be just that, personal, and that comprehensive studies were completed on all candidates.

The camaraderie between the Justice lawmaker and the future clerk is brilliantly played out on stage as their relationship faces the crucial test, encountering one of the most dividing cases to reach the nation’s highest court. It’s a compelling

struggle of an originalist who interprets the Constitution’s meaning from the time of enactment versus a liberal pragmatist who believes that the Constitution was written to be altered as life changes.

Although Justice Scalia represented the extreme with a hefty punch, he was known to welcome debates from his clerks. The pairing of Scalia and Cat-- two individuals opposite in views-- evoked a superb political gamut of truths, which brings about the making of some tremendous theoretical and theatrical debates.

Edward Gero masterfully coveted Justice Scalia with so much vigor and character that he surely needs to be awarded

for his stellar performance. Gero was invited to meet with several of the actors and members of the original production crew to help outline his character, which prepared him for the role. Jade Wheeler should be praised for holding her own sparring against the law giant. She was incredible with her tenacity—and definitely got her point across.

Together, Gero and Wheeler are spectacular!

The cast includes: Edward Gero (Justice Antonin Scalia) Jade Wheeler (Cat) Brett Mack (Brad).

A CONCERT FOR PEACE St. Sabina Church 1210 W. 78th Place

Tickets $25*$25* TICKETS

All donations and net ticket proceeds will benefit St. Sabina’s Strong Futures program.

*$5 per ticket service fee applies.

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Yo-Yo Ma cello Musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago Chicago Children’s Choir Josephine Lee artistic director St. Sabina Band Takesha Kizart soprano Sarah Ponder mezzo-soprano

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JUNE 9

Ellementa Chicago: Women’s Wellness and Cannabis Conversation The Living Room (TLR) 2423 W. North Ave 7-8 p.m. $10 for early bird; $20 at door To purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite. com (search ellementa)

Ledisi Ledisi with special guests Melanie Fiona and Tweet Horseshoe Casino—The Venue 777 Casino Center Dr. Hammond, Ind. 8 p.m.

Tickets available at Horseshoe Casino Gift Shop, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1-800-745-3000

JUNE 1 Asthma Education Summit Hosted by: UChicago Medicine’s Urban Health Initiative Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Celebration Room 1250 W. 119th Street RSVP: https://asthmasummit2018. eventbrite.com

JUNE 9 Bluesapalooza Outdoor Ravine Music Festival Grace Central Church hosts Bluesapalooza, an outdoor music festival. The guest MC is Jerome of JD Productions; performances by: Comedian Big Keef, Maurice Mahon and band; Grace Central’s Youth Praise dancers.

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy music, comedy, food and fun for the family.

Grace Central Church 10216 Kitchener St. Westchester, Ill Tickets: $20 per person (children 12 and under are free with the purchase of an adult ticket) For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: gracecentral.net/bluesapalooza-6-9-18.html

JUNE 1-2 Stage Play: Couples: Secrets, Truth and Love The Revival Theater 1160 E. 55th Street Doors Open at 7pm $25 To purchase tickets, visit www.therevival.com/shows

JUNE 1 Screening of Stranger Fruit and Panel Discussion With Michael Brown Sr. father of police shooting victim Mike Brown Trinity United Church of Christ 6pm Free RSVP: tinyurl.com/StrangerFruitScreening

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JUNE 2 Black Lives Matter Group Documentary Screening Milwaukee-53206. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A featuring Flint Taylor, attorney with the People’s Law Office, John McLees of the Interfaith Coalition Against Racism, and multiple survivors of police torture in Chicago.

The documentary chronicles the lives of those living in the zip code that incarcerates the highest percentage of Black men in American, up to 62 percent.

University Church 5655 South University Ave. 6:30 p.m.

For more information, email events@ universitychurchchicago.org All are invited to view film.

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A Walk Through Time Glessner House 1800 S. Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL Sunday June 10, 2018 Tour 1:00 - 4:00 pm, reception follow-

JUNE 2 NAACP Gary Branch 53rd Annual Life Membership Banquet Saturday, June 2, 2018 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Genesis Convention Center 1 Genesis Center Plaza Gary, IN 46402 For tickets, visit: naacpgary.org

JUNE 3 The Celebration of Musicians of Color Heritage Concert Presented by Musical Arts Institute Crerar Memorial Presbyterian Church 8100 S. Calumet 4pm

JUNE 7 Harper Court Summer Music Series June 7 Performers: KAINA, DJ Calid B and DJ Alan King (of the Chosen Few) *Every 1st Thursday June, July, August 5235 S. Harper Court 6-9pm Free For more information www.harpercourtmusic.com

JUNE 9-30 (SATURDAYS) Too Lit for TV The Martin Luther Kings of Comedy present “Too Lit for TV,” an evening of comedy and music.

The show is inspired by landmark comedy shows from the 90s, including “In Living Color,” “Martin,” and “Def Comedy Jam.” The Revival (a new comedy theater in Hyde Park) 1160 E. 55th St 8 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the-revival. com

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Men’s Health Fair The 100 Black Men of Chicago offers a free men’s health fair for the public. Includes: blood pressure readings, cholesterol screenings, preventive checks, and information booths.

Malcolm X College 1900 W. Jackson Blvd.

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

JUNE 16 UNCF Gala Hyatt Regency Hotel I5I E. Wacker 6 p.m.

For tickets, email latinabrooks@uncf. org

JUNE 16 Bronzeville Children’s Museum Juneteenth Celebration 9301 S. Stony Island Ave 1-3pm $5.00 (free for members)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

RONDA GORDON AKA RONDA R. WILSON AKA RONDA R. GORDON; SOUTH CENTRAL BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 13944 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, June 19, 2018 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. 20-21-408-005-0000.

Commonly known as 6811 South Perry Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60621.

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 Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 605631890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17100105 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE MONEY SOURCE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.CALVIN HOLLIDAY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 14456 5238 SOUTH MARSHFIELD AVENUE 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 March 29, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5238 SOUTH MARSHFIELD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-07-414-040-0000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 264523.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 264523 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 14456 TJSC#: 38-2812

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ANGELL CAMPBELL A/K/A ANGELL P. CAMPBELL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 17 CH 5247 7135 SOUTH HARVARD AVENUE Chicago, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 3, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7135 SOUTH HARVARD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-201-002-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $258,451.51.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082828.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-082828 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 5247 TJSC#: 38-3021 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 NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.CAROLYN CLIFT AKA CAROLYN HAWKINS CLIFT, AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF DARNELL H. HAWKINS, SR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DARNELL H. HAWKINS AKA DARNELL H. HAWKINS SR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF DARNELL H. HAWKINS AKA DARNELL H. HAWKINS SR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DARNELL H. HAWKINS AKA DARNELL H. HAWKINS SR., DECEASED, LORETHA HAWKINS AKA LORETHA WILBORN-HAWKINS, DARNELL H. HAWKINS, JR., SYLVIA LITTLE, CAROLYN CLIFT AKA CAROLYN HAWKINS CLIFT Defendants 16 CH 09019 6927 S PEORIA ST CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 14, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 18, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6927 S PEORIA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-422-012-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $131,004.78.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 559483720.

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

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

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 559483720 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 09019 TJSC#: 38-4156 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 TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ASHA BRUMFIELD, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CLAYTON ROBERTS, BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, C.N.R, JR., A MINOR, T.R., A MINOR, J.R., A MINOR, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CLAYTON ROBERTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 09899 260 WEST 65TH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 22, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 25, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 260 WEST 65TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-21-205-053-0000, Property Index No. (20-21-205-026 and 20-21-205-035 - underlying).

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-09397.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-09397 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 09899 TJSC#: 38-2697 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 WATERFALL OLYMPIC MASTER FUND GRANTOR TRUST, SERIES II, A DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST Plaintiff, -v.BERNABE ESTRADA, MARIA DELOS ANGELES MOSALES, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 10589 2405 S. SAINT LOUIS AVE. 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 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 9, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2405 S. SAINT LOUIS AVE., Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-26-218-003-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $231,016.07.

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. 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: KAPLAN PAPADAKIS & GOURNIS, P.C., 180 NORTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2108, CHICAGO, IL 60601, (312) 726-0531 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.

KAPLAN PAPADAKIS & GOURNIS, P.C. 180 NORTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2108 CHICAGO, IL 60601 (312) 726-0531 E-Mail: mbyrd@kpglaw.com Case Number: 16 CH 10589 TJSC#: 38-3023 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 LIBERTY HOME EQUITY SOLUTIONS, INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS GENWORTH FINANCIAL HOME EQUITY ACCESS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.GERALD P. NORDGREN, SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CLARA M. SANKEY (DECEASED), UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CLARA M. SANKEY (DECEASED), CYNTHIA SANKEY, REBECCA SANKEY, DEVON FULLERTON, LINDA SANKEY, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, CHRISTINA SANKEY, PATRICIA SANKEY Defendants 15 CH 7371 7317 S. DORCHESTER AVE. Chicago, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 28, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7317 S. DORCHESTER AVE., Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-26-220-006-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $127,187.74.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 15IL00200-1.

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. 15IL00200-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 7371 TJSC#: 38-4134 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.GLADYS MURPHY, KARL MURPHY Defendants 17 CH 13038 6006 SOUTH ABERDEEN CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 10, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 11, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6006 SOUTH ABERDEEN, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-17-409-022-0000.

The real estate is improved with a red aluminum siding, two story single family home, no garage.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 1537.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 1537 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 13038

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.YOLANDA ORTIZ, RAUL GARCIA MENDEZ, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants 17 CH 16157 7938 SOUTH TRUMBULL AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60652 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 4, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7938 SOUTH TRUMBULL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60652 Property Index No. 19-35-202-031-0000.

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

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 265082.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 265082 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 16157

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JONNIA EICHELBERGER, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 13584 15432 ELLIS AVENUE Dolton, IL 60419 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 29, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15432 ELLIS AVENUE, Dolton, IL 60419 Property Index No. 29-14-131-0240000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $150,391.82.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 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.

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 13584 TJSC#: 38-4181 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.GERALD P. NORDGREN, SOLELY AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF NATHANIEL WELCH A/K/A NATHANIEL MCNEALLY WELCH (DECEASED), UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NATHANIEL WELCH A/K/A NATHANIEL MCNEALLY WELCH (DECEASED), LORETTA MOBLEY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 14490 5532 S. OAKLEY AVE. Chicago, IL 60636 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 29, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5532 S. OAKLEY AVE., Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-18-100-023-0000, 20-18-100-024-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $51,111.62.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 15IL00555-1.

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. 15IL00555-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 15 CH 14490 TJSC#: 38-4136 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 TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.ALBERT H. SMITH JR., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 02478 11815 S. STATE STREET Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 15, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11815 S. STATE STREET, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-22-318-0070000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $95,142.45.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COHEN JUTLA DOVITZ MAKOWKA, LLC 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 E-Mail: Foreclosure@CJDM.Legal Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 16 CH 02478 TJSC#: 38-4071 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.LOUISE SIMMS, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 16 CH 8476 142 E. 120TH PLACE Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 28, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 142 E. 120TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-27-110-0340000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $133,208.56.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 16IL00141-1.

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.

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. 16IL00141-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 16 CH 8476 TJSC#: 38-4128 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.GERALDINE CLARK, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 10278 5730 S. LAFLIN STREET Chicago, IL 60636 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 28, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5730 S. LAFLIN STREET, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-17-117-0340000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $183,315.23.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 16IL00205-1.

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.

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. 16IL00205-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 16 CH 10278 TJSC#: 38-4133 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 TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF LARONE THERION PERRY A/K/A LA RONE THERION PERRY A/K/A LARONE T. PERRY A/K/A LA RONE T. PERRY A/K/A LARONE PERRY A/K/A LA RONE PERRY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF OUIDA JOYCE PERRY A/K/A OUIDA J. PERRY A/K/A OUIDA PERRY, BRENDA E. YARBROUGH, RORY C. PERRY A/K/A RORY PERRY, DONNA MORRIS, TROY B. PERRY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LARONE THERION PERRY A/K/A LA RONE THERION PERRY A/K/A LARONE T. PERRY A/K/A LA RONE T. PERRY A/K/A LARONE PERRY A/K/A LA RONE PERRY, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR OUIDA JOYCE PERRY A/K/A OUIDA J. PERRY A/K/A OUIDA PERRY Defendants 16 CH 14046 9515 S. SANGAMON STREET Chicago, IL 60643 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 15, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9515 S. SANGAMON STREET, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Index No. 25-08-204-083-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $155,761.76.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

COHEN JUTLA DOVITZ MAKOWKA, LLC 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 E-Mail: Foreclosure@CJDM.Legal Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 16 CH 14046 TJSC#: 38-4072 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.JULIE FOX AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR HENRIEOLA GILMORE AKA HENRIE OLA GILMORE, CYNTHIA M. ELLIS AKA CYNTHIA M. GILMORE, SYLVIA J. GARRETT, CURTIS E. GILMORE AKA CURTIS GILMORE, CURTISINE GRIFFIN AKA CURTISINE GILMORE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, VION HOLDINGS, LLC, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HENRIEOLA GILMORE AKA HENRIE OLA GILMORE, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 9718 9105 SOUTH RACINE 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 3, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 5, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9105 SOUTH RACINE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-400-002-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $56,572.02.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-004878.

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-004878 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 17 CH 9718 TJSC#: 38-3085 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 ANCHOR FUND, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ECHELON REALTY INVESTMENTS CORP., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, SERENA G. VICTOR, RIO LIMA INVESTMENTS, INC., TRIPLE R CONSTRUCTION ONE CALL DOES IT ALL, LLC Defendants 2018 CH 00686 8041 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE Chicago, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 18, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8041 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-34-107-013-0000 VOL. 268.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $167,542.19.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: R. ELLIOT HALSEY, WALINSKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2215 ENTERPRISE DRIVE, SUITE 1512, Westchester, IL 60154, (312) 704-0771 Please refer to file number 52354.

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.

R. ELLIOT HALSEY WALINSKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 2215 ENTERPRISE DRIVE, SUITE 1512 Westchester, IL 60154 (312) 704-0771 Fax #: (312) 985-7221 E-Mail: rehalsey@walinskilaw.com Attorney File No. 52354 Attorney Code. 47645 Case Number: 2018 CH 00686 TJSC#: 38-4092 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 MCCORMICK 106, LLC Plaintiff, -v.BONNIE WILLIAM THOMAS, JR, TAIS CRAWFORD THOMAS, HISTORIC DREXEL PARTNERS, LLC HER SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS C/O MICHAEL SREENAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 41687 4741 S. DREXEL BLVD 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 27, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 28, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4741 S. DREXEL BLVD, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-11-101-039-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $1,085,504.00.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 431-1455 Please refer to file number 1889-203.

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

NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 431-1455 E-Mail: intake@noonanandlieberman. com Attorney File No. 1889-203 Attorney Code. 38245 Case Number: 12 CH 41687 TJSC#: 38-2708 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 LIBERTY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.JENOLA CRUMP, JERRY LEE, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2015 CH 15568 10510 S. STATE STREET Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 28, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 29, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10510 S. STATE STREET, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-16-216-036-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $118,389.29.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 431-1455 Please refer to file number 1720-154.

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

NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 431-1455 E-Mail: intake@noonanandlieberman. com Attorney File No. 1720-154 Attorney Code. 38245 Case Number: 2015 CH 15568 TJSC#: 38-2769 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 STATE BANK OF TEXAS AS SUCCESSOR TO SEAWAY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.NEW HOLY TRINITY TEMPLE, INTERDENOMINATIONAL, A/K/A NEW HOLY TRINITY TEMPLE, INTERDENOMINATIONAL, INC., SHENELL GREEN, CARL S. WINFREY, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2016 CH 07510 9001 SOUTH HOUSTON Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 27, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 28, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9001 SOUTH HOUSTON, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-06-225-001 and 26-06-225-002.

The real estate is improved with a church.

The judgment amount was $76,794.59.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: GRANT LAW, LLC, 230 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 240, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 551-0111 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.

GRANT LAW, LLC 230 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 240 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 551-0111 E-Mail: raustin@grantlawllc.com Attorney Code. 58706 Case Number: 2016 CH 07510 TJSC#: 38-2843 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.

Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Michael W. Rhoden; Chong O. Rhoden; United States of America; Unknown Tenants; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case #15CH9161 Sheriff’s # 180086 F17050208FT FITH Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on July 9th, 2018, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 11181 South Lothair Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60643 P.I.N: 25-19-112-004-0000 Improvements: This property consist of a Single Family Home.

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

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

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

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Funeral Home EDWARDS Samuel Isiah Edwards......….. Visitation was held: Thursday, May 24, 2018; 10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.@ Taylor Funeral Home. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com PARKER Archie W. Parker.....….. Wake was held: Friday, May 25, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois; Saturday, May 26, 2018; 12:30p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com FLOYD Doris F. Floyd......….. Prepast was held: Friday, May 25, 2018; 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.@ Carter Temple C. M. E. Church, 7841 South Wabash Avenue. Wake was held: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com THOMAS Celia Thomas.......….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 26, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ Seventh Star M. B. Church, 1322 West 87th Street. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com DAVIS David Lewis David, Jr......….. Wake was held: Saturday, May 26, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cremation. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

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DAVIS Maurice Davis.....….. Wake was held: Saturday, June 2, 2018; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cremation.

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

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com OWENS Magnora Owens.......….. Wake will be held: Wednesday, May 30, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ Greater Metropolitan Baptist Church, 5656 South Wabash Avenue. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Homewood Memorial Gardens, Homewood, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com DAVIS Samuel Davis, Jr.....….. Wake will be held: Friday, June 1, 2018; 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be held: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com JACKSON Johnnie M. Jackson.......….. Wake will be held: Friday, June 1, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ Mary Magdalene M. B. Church, 10920 South Princeton Avenue. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Beverly Cemetery, Blue Island, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

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MORGAN Baby Corda Morgan.…..Visitation was held: Tuesday, May 29, 2018; 9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. @ Calahan Funeral Home, Inc., 7030 S Halsted Street. Funeral: 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 SMITH Elzena Smith .….. Visitation: was held Tuesday, May 29, 2018; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. @ Calahan Funeral Home, Inc., 7030 S Halsted Street. Funeral: 12:30 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Interment: Homewood Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 WITHERSPOON Edward R. Witherspoon, III .…..

Visitation: Friday, June 1, 2018; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. @ Little Mountain of Hope Ministries, 5716 S Ashland. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 a.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 JOHNSON Patricia Johnson .…..Visitation: Saturday, June 2, 2018; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. @ Antioch Missionary Baptist Church-South, 6953 S. Steward. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Interment: PRIVATE. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 JONES Elliott Jones .….. Visitation: Saturday, June 2, 2018; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. @ Calahan Funeral Home, Inc., 7030 S. Halsted Street. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400

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SPORTS Nike Surprises Boylan Catholic High School Soccer Players with a Special Gift on Behalf of Fashion Designer Virgil Abloh

Courtesy of Nike: Pictured are both the “Home” and “Away” versions of the Nike x Off-White Soccer Jersey

By Sports by #TheBIGS Last week, over 20 graduating seniors on both the boys’ and girls’ varsity soccer teams at Boylan Catholic High School in Rockford, Ill, were surprised with a special graduation gift from Nike collaborator and hometown legend Virgil Abloh.

Abloh, a 1998 graduate and former soccer player at Boylan and long time Kanye West collaborator, sent each senior a personalized inspirational message along with a new jersey from the Nike x Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh™ collection.

The Rockford native collaborated with Nike for his first pitch-ready collection honoring the game of soccer and gave students an exclusive, first-look at the highly anticipated collection.

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The Cubs Shake Off Indians Sweep with Series W Over San Francisco

By Sports by #TheBIGS Cubs 6 SF 1 Anthony Rizzo extended his hit streak to 7 games with an rbi single that scored #TheVet Ben Zobrist in the bottom of 1 to give the Cubs an early 1-0 lead. Gorkys Hernandez led off the 4th inning with a solo HR to tie the game at 1. Zobrist got a 2 rbi double in the bottom of the 7th to give the Cubs a 3-1 lead that the Giants never recovered from.

SF 5 Cubs 4 FINAL Jason Heyward drew a bases loaded walk to score #ILLWILL Willson Contreras and give the Cubs a 1-0 lead in the bottom of 2. #BamBam Kyle Schwarber blastTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER

ed a 437-foot solo HR to the right center field bleachers in the bottom of 3 to make it 2-0 Cubs. Giants SS Brandon Crawford came back in the top of 4 with a 2-run HR to tie the game at 2. #ELMago Javier Baez hit a solo HR in the bottom of 4 to put the Cubs back on top 3-2. An Andrew McCutcheon rbi double and a Brandon Belt rbi single in the top of 5 gave the Giants a 4-3 lead. A Belt sac fly in the top of 7 extended the Giants lead 5-3. Anthony Rizzo got an rbi single in the bottom of 8 to cut the SF lead to 5-4 and that was as close as the Cubbies would get.

Cubs 8 SF 3 FINAL The Giants hopped on the board with a 3-piece spicy in the top of the 1st after 2 walks from

Tyler Chatwood. Pablo Sandoval had an rbi single & Mac Williamson followed with a 2 rbi single.

The Cubs struck right back in the bottom of 1 with a 3-piece spicy of their own. #KBTheNatural Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo & Addison Russell each drove in a run to tie the game at 3. #ELMago Javier Baez belted a 3-run HR (#13 on the season) in the bottom of 4 to make it 6-3 Cubs. They tacked on 2 more in the 5th with a #3AM Tommy La Stella rbi single and an #ALJr Albert Almora Jr rbi double to extend to an 8-3 lead. Randy Rosario got his first MLB win.

The Cubs look to extend their winning ways with 3-game sets Javier Baez celebrates his 3-run homerun in Sunday’s 8-3 vicvs the Pirates, Mets and Phillies in tory over the San Francisco Giants (John L. Alexander/The Bigs the next week.

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