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Lori Lightfoot

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Black Music Month

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CITY NEWS Real Men Cook 2018 to Continue Commitment to Wellness on Father’s Day Real Men Cook’s celebration will continue its long tradition of serving healthy foods and promoting nutrition when it holds its annual event on Father’s Day: Sunday, June 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. The signature celebration will be held at Hales Franciscan High School, 4930 S. Cottage. A satellite event will be held at Trinity United Church of Christ in Gary, Indiana. A Real Men Cook gala will also be held in the South Suburbs, hosted by Fathers and Blessings. This celebration will be held on Saturday, June 16.

In making the announcement, Ayinde Cartman, Executive Director, Real Men Charities, noted that this year’s celebration will mark the 29th anniversary of this iconic Father’s Day Celebration. He added that each site is committed to support Real Men Cook’s tradition to incorporate healthy foods into their food offerings. So, in addition to barbecue ribs and chicken, and other tasty tidbits, there will be salads, raw foods, grilled and roasted vegetables, fruits and baked fish and chicken.

Obari Cartman, PhD Psychology, and Real Men Charities, Inc.’s program manager, will provide programming and coordinate activities that align with the organization’s Men’s Wellness Sunday activities, which are offered from the Quarry Events Center from 11:00 – 1:30 each Sunday. During these weekly sessions, created by Dr. Cartman and Ayinde

Cartman, both master drummers, there is a for-men-only space to talk, or drum in a space provided to create peace and reduce trauma. At the Real Men Cook celebration at Hales, Dr. Cartman will bring his wellness message to a broader audience. He will also share his curriculum and the organization’s mission to build healthy families and communities, with special focus on men and children.

Yvette Moyo and Kofi Moyo, co-founders, added that the University of Chicago Medicine, a presenting sponsor, will host a Health and Wellness Zone where doctors and support staff will participate in serving. The University of Chicago Medicine, a sponsor since 2008, will also serve nutritious fare as part of its commitment to serve healthy foods. Their sponsorship is also in keeping with the mission that Real Men Charities promotes.

Entrepreneur Ranoule “Flash” Tatum will promote prostate awareness as part of the health initiative. Tatum, a prostate cancer survivor, has held these informational forums since 1999. He credits the information with empowering men to be more prostate conscious and vigilant about their health. This vigilance translates into saving their lives.

For more information on Real Men Cook 2018, log on to www.realmencook. com

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Rainbow Push Coalition Hosts 47th Annual Conference The Rainbow Push Coalition will host its 47th annual convention June 13-16 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 151 E. Wacker Drive. This year’s theme is “Make America Fair and Equal: The 2018 Global Agenda.”

Some of the highlights for this year’s international conference include: Stacey Abrams, the first Black woman to be a major party nominee for governor in the United States (Georgia), will serve as the

keynote speaker at the Women’s Leadership Luncheon on Friday, June 15; a discussion on the state of healthcare in the U.S. will take place at a breakfast on June 15; and the annual Rev. Clay Evans free gospel concert at Apostolic Faith Church, 3828 S. Indiana, on June 13 from 6-9 p.m. features Bebe Winans, the Tommies Reunion and more.

For more information and to register, visit: rainbowpush.org or Eventbrite.com

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Chicago Delegation Members Write Letter Opposing Freedom of Speech Restrictions by the Chicago Bears and NFL U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly, Bobby Rush, Danny Davis and Jan Schakowsky recently sent a letter to Chicago Bears’ owner, Virginia Halas McCaskey, and chairman, George McCaskey, expressing opposition to the NFL’s new anthem policy. The controversial new policy mandates that all players and personnel who are on the field for the national anthem stand or be subject to penalty. In the letter, the Members state the policy is a clear violation of the First Amendment Right to free speech.

They write: “It is disappointing that your franchise voted to silence the players you employ, during this important national dialogue.”

In the letter, the Members highlight the Chicago Bears’ long history of working toward greater inclusion in the League, including working to lift the ban of African American players. They state: “The Halas-McCaskey family has a storied role in the history of this game, and in American culture. George Halas was one of the first league officials to work to convince NFL coaches to lift the ban on black players in 1939, in his attempt to sign Kenny Washington of UCLA. That was a progressive business stand, and 80 years later, you too have the ability to take a similar progressive business stand.”

The NFL is one of many private enterprises that has substantially benefitted from federal, state and local investments, including stadium and infrastructure construction. Because of the massive investment of public dollars into this private business, the Members note that the League and its teams should be held to the highest possible standard when it comes to protecting the Constitutional rights of players, fans and employees. Specifically, they write: “Over the last six decades, the NFL and individual teams have been the beneficiaries of millions in federal taxpayer dollars, in addition to state and local taxpayer dollars for stadium construction and infrastructure. Given the investment of taxpayer dollars, the NFL and its team should be held to the highest possible public standard, especially when it comes to protecting and defending the First Amendment rights on players, employees, and fans.”

In particular, the Members express a real interest in the double standard created by this new policy. They note, “the NFL’s Personal Conduct policy assigns no fine to teams of players who engage in domestic violence, crimes involving firearms, driving under the influence (DUI), illegal drug usage and other crimes.”

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Black Music Month

By Sharice Bradford a trade association working to edDefender Contributing Writer ucate young producers and writers in the music industry about protecting their intellectual property Where would Black culture be and to teach artists how to market without music? From the vibrant their music. This educational efbeat of the Motherland through fort was vital to help artists, prothe serene yet inspirational strands ducers and writers fight the history of Negro spirituals that helped us and tradition of not being properly overcome slavery (and still min- compensated for their work. Adister to us in rough times) to the ditionally, the month was created invigorating jazz tunes that remind in an effort to gain more financial us of our creativity and talent to the marketing support. The first offifunky feeling of R&B, hip hop and cial meeting for the founders of rap, Black people have produced Black Music Month was held in some notable and memorable Philadelphia on June 8, 1979. music with various instruments, On June 7, 1979 at the White including our voices. So, it’s quite House on the South Lawn, Presinatural to celebrate our music all dent Jimmy Carter hosted an event year long—and especially in June, designated as African American which included performances by Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Andre Music Appreciation Month.

Crouch, Evelyn “Champagne” King Originally starting in 1979 as and others. In his remarks that Black Music Month, there is a rich evening Carter joked, “I’ve learned history and legacy that leads us on thing about Black Music, and to the month of June being recog- that is that people who talk before nized as African-American Music the performance are not appreciAppreciation Month. What start- ated nearly as much as the perfored as a movement to expand the mance itself.” He then concluded aims of The Black Music Asso- his speech to join the audience ciation (BMA), Broadcasters Ed and enjoy the show.

Wright, Dyana Williams, and muIn 2000, House Resolution 509 sic industry executive Kenny Gamwas sponsored by then U. S. Repble of the famed Gamble and Huff, resentative Chaka Fatah of Pennlobbied for over a year to convince sylvania, which formally recognized then President Jimmy Carter to ofthe importance of Black Music on ficially proclaim June as Black Muculture and the economy.

In 2009, sic Month.

President Barak Obama issued a The importance of having a proclamation on June 2, recognizmonth to recognize the efforts of ing June as African-American MuAfrican American contribution to sic Appreciation Month. His music was to enhance the efforts of the BMA, which at the time was continued on page 4 Sam Cooke grew in Chicago.

MJ Impersonator: Chicago Man Performs as King of Pop

By Katara Patton Defender Senior Editor The late great pop icon Michael Jackson no doubt had a major influence on our musical history.

And at least one Chicagoan is dedicated to making sure the King of Pop’s legacy is kept alive.

“They’ve been keeping Elvis alive for 50 years; we need to keep [Michael Jackson] alive too,” said Rico Hampton, 50.

Hampton has traveled throughout the world showcasing many of Jackson’s hits. He said he prefers to lip sync to make the perforTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER

mance more about Jackson. Using his music “gives me spirit and love and his memory,” Hampton told the Defender. “Sometimes singing [himself] can miss the mark…It’s all about Michael.”

Hampton will perform “Under the Picasso” sculpture at Daley Plaza on Monday, June 25, at noon- 1 p.m.

At the performance at Daley Plaza, Hampton will perform several of Jackson’s hits, as he normally does. He said everyone always wants to hear “Billy Jean,” “Thriller,” “Beat It,” and “The Way You Make Me Feel.” Of course, Jackson has such a large catalog

of hits, it is not possible to cover most of them.

Hampton thinks this performance during Black Music Month will be very special; June 25 is the 9th anniversary of Jackson’s death and this year marks his 60th birthday (on August 29).

“Every song that comes on brings back memories,” Hampton said.

Hampton, who said Jackson’s talent had the biggest influence on his life, has been impersonating Michael Jackson since the 80s when Hampton was 15. He said, “Everyone wanted to be Michael and I never put the glove down.” www.chicagodefender.com

Rico Hampton

Hampton as Michael Jackson

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Roy Ayers, Godfather of Neo Soul.

Chicago native Curtis Mayfield.

Black History Month, continued from, Page 03

proclamation called for “more activities and programs to raise awareness and foster appreciation of music which is composed, arranged, and performed by African Americans.”

On Friday June 1, 2018, Donald Trump issued a proclamation in recognition of African-American Music Appreciation Month. Trump states, “Our Nation is indebted to all the African American artists whose music fills our airways and homes, lifts our spirits and compels us to think, dance, and sing.”

Trump further noted that it was the music of artists such as Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Whitney Houston and others that brought people together.

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Chicago Connection African American music has a steep and deeply rooted history.

In many cases the cities that are most mentioned when it comes to African American music are Detroit (Motown) and Philadelphia (The Philadelphia Sound) and of course Los Angeles; however, Chicago has and continues to be a musical Mecca for African American musicians. Musical legends such as Gene Chandler, Curtis Mayfield, Lou Rawls, Minnie Ripperton, Donny Hathaway, Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis and Chaka Khan were all born and raised in Chicago.

Chicago was the home of the famous Chess records, located at 4858 S. Cottage Grove from 19511954. Though the label was start-

ed by Polish immigrants and brothers Leonard and Phil Chess, it was the African American musicians who came to Chicago to live and record music that made the label the historical institution it is today.

Many musicians made their way from the South to the Southside of Chicago to record on the Chess label. Music legends such as Buddy Guy, Little Richard and Etta James all recorded on the Chess label.

Chicago also has a rich gospel music legacy, with the Bronzeville neighborhood being credited as the birthplace of gospel music.

More specifically Pilgrim Baptist Church on 33rd and Indiana was credited as the place where gospel began. This was due mostly to the influence of gospel great Thomas Dorsey. Dorsey’s unique style of combining blues piano and R&B www.chicagodefender.com

rhythms, contributes to making gospel music what it is today. The Reverend James Cleveland, known as the King of Gospel, and gospel great Albertina Walker were both born in the city. Gospel music legend Mahalia Jackson also made her home in Chicago.

Additionally, Chicago is also noted as the birthplace of several legendary groups such as The Five Stairsteps, The Emotions, The Chi-Lites, The Impressions and the Staples Singers, who are all Chicago natives. And even though their members were not born in Chicago, Chicago was the birthplace of Earth, Wind and Fire.

Chicago’s musical legacy and contributions to music continues with artists such as Da Brat, Common, Jennifer Hudson, Twista, Vic

Mensa and Chance the Rapper all hailing from Chicago You can hear the Blues played nightly at Buddy Guy’s Legends. Chicago also has many Jazz and other live music venues and festivals that keep the musical legacy and history pulsating throughout the city.

Celebrations during this historic month can be found throughout Chicagoland as music is a part of every outdoor festival—from last week’s Gospel Fest and Hyde Park’s Brew Fest to the Blues Festival (June 8-10). Take some time to raise your voice and celebrate the beauty of the music created by the sons and daughters of African Americans. And stay tuned throughout this month (and always) for more features on those sharing their gifts and talents around the Chicagoland area.

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Lori Lightfoot Looks to Tackle Obstacles To Become Mayor

By Charles Preston Defender Contributing Writer Obstacles are nothing new to Lori Lightfoot.

For years, Lightfoot has sat in front of police reformers, police abolitionists, and families impacted by police shootings during her tenure as Chicago Police Board President. The families of Rekia Boyd, Quintonio Legrier, and Ronald Johnson passionately demanded justice for their loved ones to Lightfoot and her colleagues, yet their calls have remained unanswered.

In an era where Black Lives Matter protests are common and extrajudicial killings of Black people are hypervisible, Lightfoot aims to build positive inroads in Chicago’s Black communities while campaigning against the man who appointed her to head his taskforce on accountability. Lightfoot has a tall task–defeating a twotime Barack Obama endorsed incumbent and gaining the trust of the people who called on her for justice and accountability.

But again, obstacles are nothing new to Lori Lightfoot.

“I hope people look at my background and will recognize that when I talk about families that are struggling, I’m talking from the basis of personal experience,” says Lightfoot. “I’m the fourth of four kids. I’ve been in Chicago for almost 32 years, but I grew up in Ohio during the 60s and 70s in a small steel-town that was very segregated.”

That town is Massillon, Ohio.

Massillon is a blue-collar town 50 miles south of Cleveland with a population of about 33,000.

Lightfoot’s success is as rare as a mayor winning an election after setting the record for most closed public schools during their tenure in United States history. Not only is her hometown “overwhelmingly White,” but the most notable people are sports figures. Think the traditional Midwestern football towns that revolve around hard labor and Friday night lights (Lightfoot even played quarterback for her intramural league at the University of Chicago Law School).

Like many Black Chicago families, Lightfoot comes from a home rooted in hard work but burdened by race.

“My mother was a housekeeper and she worked a midnight-shift at the mental institution...and then later at the nursing home. She would be classified as a low-wage worker,” recounts Lightfoot. “My father, who lost his hearing through illness, worked really hard to be the man of the house and provide for his family. Given the limitations of race, education, and ability, it was very hard for him. My dad had THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Lori Lightfoot wants to be the next mayor of Chicago. a full-time job but was often compelled to work two or three jobs.”

Lightfoot inherited this determination to succeed. Her resume boasts the following: a BA in Political Science from the University of Michigan, a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School, worked for Mayer Brown International LLP (a global law firm founded in Chicago and the 15th largest law firm in the United States) and made partner, Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Illinois, outside counsel for Bank of America, Chicago Police Board President, and her most recent position as chair of The Task Force on Police Accountability.

Lightfoot is a candidate with a wealth of experience in policing and criminal law. However, the issues impacting Chicago’s Black communities are varied and copious. One pressing concern is Chicago’s inability to protect its Black populations from the rapid displacement occurring this decade.

“It’s really an issue that animates people all over the city, particularly low to middle-income neighborhoods that are on the rise,” says Lightfoot. “I think we have to get serious about providing sufficient affordable housing units in neighborhoods, instead of relegating them to areas that are inconvenient and less desirable across the city.”

Lightfoot acknowledges that she may not be the most informed on a host of issues outside of her expertise. A mayor needs advisors.

Lightfoot looks to bring those who have been studying issues like gentrification, economic development, and housing in conversation with her administration if elected.

“We have to really look long and hard about how we can be en-

Lightfoot with wife, Amy Eshleman, and their daughter Vivian, at a news conference announcing her run for Mayor. gaged with the community on the front-end and to talk about these issues,” she said. “There are a lot of people in Chicago who are subject matter experts. We need to bring those people to the table, those who represent folks who are most affected by policies, and have a smart way in which we address these issues and not ignore them.”

In Chicago, low voter turnout usually means a victory for the incumbent. Such was the case with the last mayoral election–that ended in a runoff– when approximately only 33 percent of Chicago voters made a trip to the ballot box.

Challengers to Rahm Emanuel will also be fighting against voter apathy, especially in Black and Brown communities, who felt the worst of politicians’ bad political choices.

The distrust between Black citizens and politicians exists. However, Lightfoot believes this relationship can be repaired.

“We’ve seen for many years, at the national level and locally, www.chicagodefender.com

people feeling completely disaffected from all institutions of government,” she says. “They feel like the government isn’t relevant to them. They feel it constantly takes, and in some instances, actually causes them harm. I think it’s critically important that we have to rebuild that basic relationship between citizens, elected officials, and institutions of government.

It is critical to the survival of our democracy. It’s a very a big issue.

We have to completely abandon this ‘us vs. them’ mentality; it’s an awful way of governance and it distances people from institutions of government in our democracy.

It makes people feel like elected officials are solely politicians looking out for their own self-interests, without any regard for what is in the best interest of their own constituents.”

But is Black Chicago ready for Lori Lightfoot?

If anything, Black Chicagoans should research her record, be cognizant of the families who gave

their testimonies to Lightfoot at police board hearings, weigh her rhetoric and talking points against other candidates, and also question our own biases and attitudes about identity.

It’s no secret, that if elected, Lori Lightfoot will be the first lesbian mayor, the first Black woman mayor, the first interracially wedded mayor, and the first Ohio-born mayor. Of course, these things matter when considering that Chicago’s mayors mostly have had a very routine and traditional image– heteronormative nuclear family, White, and male (with the exception of Harold Washington and Jane Byrne.) Lori Lightfoot speaks progressive politics and her identity will probably be considered by voters—although not much talk around it has been mentioned.

Nevertheless, Lightfoot looks poised to handle what looks to be a grueling race for the top seat in Chicago.

After all, obstacles are nothing new to Lori Lightfoot.

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Controversy Surrounds Defense of Chicago Police Officer Robert Rialmo

Advocates of Blue Lives Matter protest against COPA.

By Charles Preston Defender Contributing Writer Will there be justice for Quintonio LeGrier and Bettie Jones?

Maybe not, but there is a ton of support for officer Robert Rialmo.

Officer Robert Rialmo, who fatally shot both, was deposed in the wrongful death lawsuit brought against him and the city by the estates of Quintonio LeGrier and Bettie Jones at the Daley Center last Tuesday. The meeting was closed to the public.

Last December, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) ruled that Rialmo was “not justified” in shooting Jones and LeGrier. In January, his termination was recommended. However, three months later, Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson rejected COPA’s recommendation, saying “Officer Rialmo’s actions were justified and within department policy.”

Rialmo has received a great deal of support. Just two weeks ago, on May 23, members of the Fraternal Order of Police and CPD protested against COPA and police accountability. During the public comment section of the City Council meeting, three FOP leaders blasted Kim Foxx, Rahm Emanuel, and COPA. While this was happening, dozens of the angry Blue Lives Matter demonstrators protested outside and even agitated #NoCopAcademy activists on the inside.

Chants of “NOPA, COPA!” and “Rahm must back the blue!” rang throughout the building’s chambers.

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Bettie Jones and Quintonio LeGrier.

Two aldermen have also donated to the legal defense fund of Rialmo. Alderman Anthony Napolitano (41st) and Aldernman Nick Sposato (38th) have both donated $100 to a Gofundme campaign for officer Robert Rialmo.

According to a report from the Chicago Sun-Times, when Ald. Napolitano was asked if his donation would upset members of city council, he said: “I can give a rat’s ass.”

“I don’t think that it is appropriate. However, everyone is free to do what they want to do. It’s not something I would participate in,” says Alderman Jason Ervin (28th) after asked if Napolitano’s and Sposato’s contributions were ethical. Rialmo fatally shot LeGrier and Jones in Alderman Ervin’s ward on December 26, 2015.

“I think that it was very clear that the actions the officer took were not in bounds with the police department’s general orders and procedures,” Ervin says. “Furthermore, since his arrest on the mis-

demeanor battery charges, I just think that is the type of individual that need not be serving in the city of Chicago.”

Alderman Napolitano’s and Alderman Sposato’s donations come shortly after Officer Rialmo incurred misdemeanor theft and battery charges stemming from an off-duty December incident, where he punched two men in the face at Moretti’s Ristorante and Pizzeria. COPA released video footage of the incident under a new policy initiated after the 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald.

Joel A. Brodsky, Rialmo’s defense attorney, started Rialmo’s Gofundme. The page reads: “Unfortunately for Officer Rialmo, the shooting he was involved with was the first officer-involved shooting after the release of the Laquan McDonald video. The Mayor and the City were set on throwing Officer Rialmo under the bus in order to have the appearance that they were ‘holding officers accountable and they were www.chicagodefender.com

A Gofundme page for Officer Robert Rialmo. not going to let the facts get in the way of their goal of not losing votes.”

Brodsky is nationally recognized as serving as the defense attorney for convicted killer and former Bolingbrook Police Officer Drew Peterson. Currently, Brodsky has raised over $16,000 of the campaign’s $50,000 goal.

On Brodsky’s Twitter page, he retweets footage of Rialmo’s restaurant incident––where his client appears to be throwing punches––and captions it: “One hell of a right cross.”

Brodsky is also responsible for officer Rialmo’s $10 million countersuit against LeGrier’s estate, alleging that Quintonio LeGrier was responsible for his own death by taking a swing at Rialmo with a baseball bat and causing Rialmo trauma. This is not to be confused with the city’s lawsuit against LeG-

rier’s estate that was dropped by Mayor Rahm Emanuel this past December.

The Gofundme page has faced a considerable amount of criticism from activists online. An online activist took to the blogging website––Medium––to amplify the #DontFundHim campaign that called for the removal of Rialmo’s page.

In the Medium post, a letter addressed to Gofundme states that Rialmo’s page is in conflict with the site’s terms of service because, “…users of GoFundMe agree not to use the service to support the legal defense of alleged crimes associated with hate, violence, harassment, bullying, discrimination, terrorism, or intolerance of any kind relating to race.”

Rialmo is still collecting his $84,054 salary.

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Local Artist Commissioned to Create West Pullman Mural

By Deborah Bayliss Defender Contributing Writer The scenic journey across the Major Taylor Trail will soon include a colorful and informative mural featuring a historic, African-American cyclist.

Visual artist and sculptor Bernard Williams was commissioned

by Architreasures, a community arts organization, to design and paint the mural on the trail named for Marshall (Major) Taylor, a celebrated bicycle racer of the late nineteenth century.

A West Pullman native, Williams was selected as the winner of a competition held by Architreasures and other sponsors. The mural will be painted on the wall that spans the length of the Calumet River Bridge, which is more than 400 feet long.

“The mural project celebrates the life of Major Taylor who was a Black cyclist in the 1900s,” Williams said last week. “Taylor set several world records and won numerous races all over the world.

I’ve completed a preliminary design. The mural will feature a large portrait and other images of Major Taylor cycling in a sort of silhouette form as he passes through various words that represent cities and countries [in which] he has performed and won championships.”

One of the city’s few urban trails, Major Taylor connects several neighborhoods on the city’s southwest side.

The trail starts and ends in areas managed by the Forest Preserves of Cook County, and includes the Dan Ryan Woods on the north and Whistler Woods on the south. The northernmost section of the trail—from Dan Ryan Woods to 87th Street—is on an elevated portion of a former train line. Its only street crossing (at 83rd Street) is an overpass with the street below, according to information on the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy website.

Manwah Lee, Architreasure’s executive director, said Williams was chosen the winner because, “He truly understood our interest in capturing the significance of the person the trail is named after and getting community feedback for the project. He’s also worked on other mural projects. He’s an accomplished artist who does multiple art forms including sculpture. I didn’t realize until later on that he is a West Pullman native.”

Williams holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and a Master of Fine Arts degree THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Visual artist and sculptor, Bernard Williams was commissioned by Architreasurers, a local arts organization to paint a mural on the Major Taylor Trail, depicting the life and accomplishments of Marshall (Major) Taylor, the first African-American cyclist to win a championship. Photo courtesy of Bernard Williams

The Major Taylor Trail in West Pullman is more than 400 ft. long and will soon feature a new mural courtesy of local artist Bernard Williams and Architreasures, a local arts organization.

The mural will depict the life and accomplishments of Marshall (Major) Taylor, the first African-American cyclist to win a championship. Photo courtesy of Architreasures from Northwestern University. He also studied at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine.

Williams has taught at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago since 1991.

“I plan to start working on the mural June 11 and will try to finish in four to six weeks,” Williams said. “I want it to be inspiring for the community and celebrate the life of a person people don’t know.

He had a unique personality for

his time and was the first African-American to win a championship.”

Williams will be the lead artist on the mural project and will hire two or three local artists for the project.

“I’m currently talking to students from the Art Institute. I will get kids from the south side.”

As for the thought process on some of his work, Williams writes in his artist statement on the Chicago Public Art Group’s website www.chicagodefender.com

that his recent works display fragments and personal discoveries that are presented with familiar material and that his interpretations are impulsive and intuitive.

“Similar ideas are apparent with the outdoor murals,” he continues.

“My critique of history and culture is often subtle. History is personally incorporated and relived. The past is never over and always beginning, altering the model of history and creating the past anew.

These projects, however, involve

a more open process that allows collaboration with high school students, community members, and other artists.”

As for his reaction to reports that City of Chicago workers painted over a mural that paid homage to Puerto Rican culture in the Hermosa neighborhood, Williams said it was extremely disturbing.

“The same thing happened to one of my own murals many years ago,” Williams said. “However it was not because of graffiti removal. A local alderman had it painted over for political reasons. It was on a wall at 103rd and Cottage Grove and was a giant portrait of A. Phillip Randolph, George Pullman and the Pullman Porters. We met and talked about it. It was 10 or 15 years ago.”

Williams added the city needs to have more protocol when it comes to murals, which are works of art.

“They couldn’t have mistaken it (the Hermosa mural) for graffiti because it was on both sides of the street and was obviously purposefully done,” Williams said. “They need to have a protocol that when a mural needs repair work done on it, to contact the artist.”

An unveiling ceremony for the Major Taylor Trail Mural will include a 5K Walk/Run/Cycle event and is scheduled to take place July 21 at Whistler Woods, 735 W. 134th St. and Riverdale.

For more information, call (773) 772-4416.

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Chicago West Community Music Center Offers an Alternative to Trouble for Youth

By Clarence Waldron Defender Guest Writer Howard Sandifer believes in the power of music. And that is what he has been teaching at the Chicago West Community Music Center, a non-profit organization, for nearly 20 years.

Sandifer says, “People come here to play music, to learn music and to listen to music. Music heals.”

He and his wife Darlene started the Center at their kitchen table in 1999. It has since grown to about 20,000 students and 16,000 patrons. They noticed that the schools were taking music out of the curriculum.

Sandifer recalls that Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”

He adds, “They took music out, we brought it back. We give students an alternative to the crime in the area. Kids get into trouble between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m., according to studies. We are serving the Austin, North Lawndale and East and West Garfield Park communities.”

The Center introduces students from the age of four through high school to all musical styles, from jazz to classical to hip hop, pop and R&B. They learn songwriting, producing, arranging, recording and publishing.

A North Lawndale native, Sandifer is a graduate of Farragut High School and holds a bachelor’s degree from Roosevelt University in music education with a minor in piano.

Sandifer has had a diverse career in music. He was a staff writer for Curtis Mayfield’s label, Curtom, and wrote the hit tune, “It Only Hurts For A Little While” for the Notations. He also composed the theme for Johnson Publishing Company’s celebrity talk show, “The Ebony/Jet Showcase.”

The students at Chicago West Community Music Center students have become international travelers. They have performed in Brazil, Paris and Shanghai, China, where they will return for the second time next month.

The Center just opened its season with acclaimed guitarist Wilbert Crosby, who has performed with Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples and Pop Staples. He is part of 8 June 6 - 12, 2018

Howard Sandifer and wife, Darlene, are excited about the summer music series on the West Side of Chicago.

Charles Brown thanks the Chicago West Community Music Center for providing him with Students as young as 4 perform string instruments at recent “a safe haven.” recital. the Professional Singers and Musicians group and paid tribute to Wes Montgomery, George Benson and Carlos Santana at the Columbus Park Refectory on the West Side.

Charles Brown, who lives on the West Side in Austin and is a senior at Pedro Aldizu Campos, will open up the Earth, Wind and Fire tribute with an original tune on June 21 in Columbus Park Refectory at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. The evening will be hosted by Oak Park radio personality Doris Davenport.

Brown says the Center has been a safe haven “for me to express myself. My time has been nothing but good. They taught me a lot about musicianship and allowed me to be me.” He adds that the opportunity to travel to Paris

inspired him to love music even more. “It was deeper than me, being able to learn about their culture was great. We are learning that the world is bigger than our backyards.

You have to see it and experience it.

“Although we have a lot of violence around us, there’s a lot of love. And that love can be expressed in music, the way that it moves people and brings people together.”

La Niece Dennis, a 17-yearold senior at Providence St. Mel, shares the impact Chicago West has on her.

“I was shy and timid when I got in the program. They helped me crack out of my shell. They worked on my speech. I did presentations talking in front of groups of peowww.chicagodefender.com

ple.”

She has a three-octave range and reminds you of Minnie Riperton and Denice Williams, two of her biggest influences.

She also has classical training and recently won a gold medal in the NAACP Excel Vocal Classical category. She now competes in the nationals.

She wants to get positive messages out in her music. “I want to fight racism and other injustices with my music.”

Dennis will join the other high school singers in “The Soul of Chicago” concert series in the parks.

They will perform a tribute to a number of Chicago artists, including Minnie Riperton, Kanye West, Chaka Khan, Dinah Washington, Sam Cooke and Earth, Wind and

La Niece Dennis credits CWCMC for helping her become more confident and outspoken.

Fire. The kick-off concert will be held at Amundsen Park located at 6200 West Bloomingdale at 1:00 p.m. on July 23.

Sandifer cites an example of the role the Center plays in the community. “One of our students called one day to say he could not come in because his younger sister who was in fourth grade got shot in school. He later said that his sister had been killed. The young man said he would come in the next day. We told him, ‘No, take care of yourself and your family.’

He said, ‘I must come in because I have to express myself through music.’ And he did express himself through writing and rap. It had a very calming and healing effect on our students.”

He continues, “We teach our students to develop solutions, not just tell the story. How can we solve these problems?”

Chicago West Community Music Center is an affiliate of After School Matters, which provides a stipend to the students.

The Center is a collaborator with the Berklee College’s City Music Network, which is committed to delivering high-quality contemporary music instruction to youth from underserved communities.

The Center is located at 100 North Central Park Avenue. For more information, visit: http://cwcmc.squarespace.com THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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Summertime Kicks Off at the 5th Annual Hyde Park Brew Fest In what looks to be a must-attend event, Chicagoans gathered on 53rd street in Hyde Park for the 5th annual Hyde Park Brew Fest. The festival ran through Harper Court.

Featuring more than 50 different breweries, attendees were able to sample drinks as well as food from local restaurants. While eating, drinking and mingling, they jammed to great music curated by an eclectic lineup of DJs, including DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ D Nice, and DJ Clark Kent.

The festival, started by Jonathan Swain, was curated by Dave Jeff. Sponsors included The Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, Kimbark Beverage Shoppe, Eat Drink & Be Events, and Midwest Craft and Microbreweries.

Fred Whitmore, Music Curator Dave Jeff, DJ Grilla, DJ Clark Kent at the Hyde Park Brew Fest this weekend Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Wallace E. Goode, Jr., greets guest

Crowds lined the street from 53rd and Harper Court for the 5th Annual Hyde Park Brew Fest. Attendees were able to enjoy samples from more than 50 breweries while taking in great vibes and excellent food.

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Old friends met up and new friends were made at the Hyde Park Brew Fest

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Mies Julie: An Explosive Story About Forbidden Passion on Sacred Grounds

Jalen Gilbert (John) and Heather Chrisler (Mies Julie)

By Rick and Brenda McCain took control of the government in the first open election by votLet’s Play ing Nelson Mandela as President and instituting a new constitution.

In 1948, “Apartheid” (separate- For those who were oppressed, it ness) ruled the land in South Afri- meant a modern day of hope filled ca. It was a policy of segregation with aspirations of starting your and political journey and changing the narrative and economic of your life. Every April 27th South discrimination Africa celebrates “Freedom Day” against non- honoring the anniversary of the White groups first open election with festivals in South Af- and celebrations. rica. For forSouth African director and playty-six years many suffered wright Yaël Farber’s award-winning Brenda and Rick under the law adaptation of August Strindberg’s McCain of their op- 1888 classic “Miss Julie” is set in pressor with a remote South African desert on this passing law that banned non- Freedom Day, 18 years after the Whites of voting privileges, for- end of apartheid. The adaption, bade marriages between Whites “Mies Julie,” is filled with primal and non-Whites, and confiscated passion, rage and deep-seated reland from non-Whites by consign- sentment, all of the elements that embark on the primitive toils of ing them into isolated zones. contemporary South African sociHowever, in 1994 the National ety.

Congress, an anti-apartheid party, A farm laborer John (Jalen GilTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Victory Gardens Theater concludes 43rd Season with Mies Julie

By Yaël Farber Directed by Dexter Bullard Adapted from August Strindberg’s 1888 classic Miss Julie May 25 – June 24, 2018 bert) encounters his White Afrikaans master’s daughter Julie (Heather Chrisler), who has just been dumped by her fiancé, in a sweltering kitchen on a hot, feverish night where his mother Christine (Celeste Williams) had just finished cleaning the floors. Miss Julie is attracted to John because he is well-mannered and well-read.

John and Julie both share an undeniable heated attraction for one another. And on this particular night while everyone is out celebrating “Freedom Day,” the relationship between Miss Julie and John intensifies quickly to feelings www.chicagodefender.com

of love and is subsequently consummated.

However, over the course of the play which eventually spirals aggressively out of control, Miss Julie and John battle until Julie convinces him that the only way to escape her predicament is to commit suicide.

Well-known Chicago director Dexter Bullard, who directed “Circle Mirror Transformation” at Victory Gardens Theater, brings Yaël Farber’s layers of complexities in “Mies Julie” to life with intense scenes of heated passion, in a naturalistic style that is relentless with duality, fiery language, and stark dialogue. Together, with some changes from the original work, they help the audience relive The Bantu Land Act, No. 23 of 1933, when non-White Africans were prohibited from buying land and sacred land was taken from those not considered Afrikaaners.

“Mies Julie” also dives into an-

other law, The Immorality Act No.5 of 1927 that prohibited sexual intercourse between White and non-Whites. The penalty was imprisonment, however, for most Africans, it lead to their death. It was not until 1985, 58 years later, that this law was reversed by the Immorality and Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act, and in 1994 the election of Nelson Mandela.

Farber, a Helen Hayes Award winner for Outstanding Director of a Play, brings a new political element to the classic, fleshing out more fully the contemporary issues of human rights, race, power, and gender power through the lens of post-apartheid South Africa.

We highly recommend “Mies Julie” at Victory Garden Theater.

The cast includes: Tosha “Ayo” Alston (Ukhokho) Heather Chrisler (Mies Julie) Jalen Gilbert (John) Celeste Williams (Christine) June 6 - 12, 2018 11

By Carolyn Griffin Palmer

Email: cpalmer@chicagodefender.com

Carolyn’s Kids Grants Scholarships to Elementary School Students Congratulations to 54 elementary students who each received $100 scholarships to be used to pay their high school fees from Carolyn’s Kids Foundation this past weekend. The students were selected from twenty different elementary schools, public and private from the West Side to the South suburbs. Some of the students were also honored at their graduations. There were five valedictorians and one salutatorian in the mix. Students were required to write an essay. Students who wrote the best essays were given additional monetary support. The scholarship program was held at the Woodson Library in their beautiful auditorium. Thank you to the counselors, teachers, principals and superintendents for all of your support.

Love Peace and The Second Annual Dancing with the Greeks was held at the Chicago Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Ill., and the party was on! The event was sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated Delta Sigma Alumnae Chapter. DuJuana Irvin is Basileus, Tiffany Gore is Fundraising Chair and Taheria Brown was Dance Coordinator. The participants competed as couples. Congratulations to first place winners Monique Merriweather and Wendy Embry of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.; 2nd place winners representing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Sonya Fitzpatrick and Charles Fitzpatrick, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; 3rd place winners Demetrous White, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and partner LaToyia Roman. The event was held to raise monies for scholarships.

Happy Birthday The Honorable Judge Freddrenna M. Lyle Condolences To the family The Honorable of Dyanna Lewis, Judge Freddrenna Vice-President of Lyle Marketing and Sales at the Chicago Defender, in the passing of her mother, Florence Jackson-Knight.

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Elementary students from across the city and suburbs were honored by the Carolyn’s Kids Foundation. Photo by Eli Roberts

Carolyn’s Kids Foundation’s hard working Board Members are COO Lacael Palmer-Pratt; Valerie Stoudemire; Doris Brown; Dr. Frank Vaught; Tess Brown; CEO/Founder Carolyn Palmer; CFO Karilyn Palmer Paschal; Hubert Jackson.

Photo by Eli Roberts

Carolyn’s Kids Foundation awards students from Prairie Hills SD 144 along with Superintendent Kamako Patterson; standing next to Carolyn Palmer is the guest speaker “Se7en.” Photo by Eric V. Harwell

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Delta Sigma Chapter, Dancing With The Greeks Committee: Frances Barnett; Ilundriaa Bardwell; Nadine Dillanado; Krystal Kay; Basileus DuJuana Irvin; Fundraising Committee Chair Tiffany Gore; Dancing Consultant Taheria Brown; Lanette Littlejohn; Mistress of Ceremonies Carolyn Palmer. Photo by Quinton R. Arthur

Dancing With The Greeks participants: TyShaun Martin, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; Sonya Fitzpatrick, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Charles Fitzpatrick, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Back Row: Wendy Embry, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority; Lauren Martin, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Demetrous White, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; LaToyia Roman; LaCael Palmer-Pratt, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Monique Merriweather, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. Photo by Quinton R. Arthur www.chicagodefender.com

Students receiving $1,000 scholarship from Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Delta Sigma Chapter: Beverly Scott Henderson; Marrazzano Colon; Precious Adebayo; Kayla Bailey; Kelsey Ferguson, Justin Graves (Mother); DuJuana Irvin, Baslieus; Jeanine Donaldson.

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On the Front Porch: Daddy’s Girls

by Shanita Baraka Akintonde paired with hair, eyes and skin that were the color of Ritz crackers. He 12 Voices often greeted me with a toothy, boyish grin so wide that it looked “My father didn’t tell me how to to me like the corners of his lips live. He lived and let me watch him touched the bottom of both of his do it.” earlobes.

Clarence Buddington Kelland Daddy was smart too. He used I am a words and phrases that regularly Daddy’s met at the intersection of Black girl. It is nationalism and southern hospitala claim ity, before walking lockstep to the that I unbench where Marxist ideological abashedly, tenets often sat. I remember being unequivoa little girl, all pigtails and pleats, cally, unwho sat at my Daddy’s knees abashamedsorbing everything he was talking ly make. about, even though I rarely underWhile I stood any of it. Not yet. That would Shanita Baraka come later. Back then, I just looked loved and Akintonde idolized my up at him and wondered how he late mothgot to be so tall. er, I absolutely ADORE my Daddy.

One childhood memory stands It’s been that way since, well, FOR- out. I must have been about threeEVER. I can trace it back to when I years old. first learned to spell my bologna’s Daddy, Daddy, first name, whenever THAT was.

DAAAAAADDDD-Y !

My first memories of my Dad“Let me see what you’ve got dy are vivid. He appeared as tall as there, baby.” the trees that lined my neighbor“Lemma SHOW you!” I shrieked hood block; a street that was filled with delight.

I was so elated, I felt with manicured houses stationed in front of manicured lawns that like the fizz on top of a recently framed homes that were run by shaken can of soda.

Feeling Daddy’s eyes fixated mothers with manicured nails.

My Daddy was a giant among on me, I was ready to show off. men, not only because of his phys- I braced myself, took a step forical stature, but his matching big, ward, and kicked my right leg high friendly personality. He looked into the air, while my bobby-sock like a sandy beach, his long limbs clad ankle peeked out from the top of a freshly-tied gym shoe.

“Look, Look!”

Before Daddy could respond, I brought my foot down, did a James Brown spin and popped my LEFT leg in the air in the same manner.

“I can tie my shoe. I can tie my shoe! I tied BOTH of my SHOE!” In my self-absorbed state, I neglected to get my bearings the second time. This caused me to wobble violently after my second leg came down. There I was in the middle of our living room floor, my flailed arms and legs reminiscent of the letter X as I teetered on the edge of a major crash. But there was Daddy, right there, outstretched arm ready to catch me if I fell. I didn’t fall. Daddy wasn’t having that.

“Let’s play a game,” Daddy said, once he made sure I could still stand upright.

I gladly obliged and anxiously awaited to hear what he had in mind. Daddy always played the best games.

“We’re going to look for that missing letter ‘S’ that seems to have fallen off the end of your sentence, every time you show me your feet.”

“Huhhhh? I don’t understand.”

You need to say you know how to tie your SHOES, not shoe.

Shoes means two or both. Do you understand now?”

“Yes Daddy.”

“Ok, so let’s hurry up and find

that letter ‘S’ so you won’t trip and fall over it!”

I burst into another fit of giggles.

“Oh Daddy, You’re so SILLY! I’m not going on any TRIPS! I got BOTH of my feet tied up in my SHOES, remember?” With that declaration, I ran off, leaving Daddy standing there with a look of bemused defeat, as he realized his linguistic lesson had NOT landed in quite the way intended.

That was the thing about my Daddy. He was always there to offer gentle support and guidance, as I moved from toddler to a teen, between the ages of Barbie dolls and boys. He and my mother locked arms in foreboding the former in our house, because in the 1970’s there were no Black Barbies. Daddy banned the boys himself.

In her article, 25 things about being a “Daddy’s Girl,” Cossette Jarrett identifies a myriad of ways that being a Daddy’s girl is special. I picked my favorite ten things about being a Daddy’s Girl for this column: #1 YOU CAN DO NO WRONG #2 YOU’RE NEVER WITHOUT A BESTIE #3 YOU’VE GOT AN HONEST OPINION—He many not always tell you what you want to hear, but what you hear is what you need to be told #4 YOU HAVE A COOL NICK-

NAME NO ONE ELSE CAN CALL YOU #5 YOU EXPERIENCED AN AWESOME CHILDHOOD #6 YOU ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD FRIEND WHO KNOWS HOW TO CHEER YOU UP #7 YOU’VE GOT THE BIGGEST FAN SECTION AT ANY EVENT #8 HAVING A MAN IS A PLUS, NOT A MUST #9 A GOOD EXAMPLE IS NEVER FAR FROM SIGHT #10 YOUR BOND IS UNBREAKABLE Happy Father’s Day to ALL the Daddy’s out there, particularly those who give special attention to their daughters. Behind every great daughter is a truly amazing Daddy who spoils her.

Shanita Baraka Akintonde is an associate professor at Columbia College Chicago. She is also President and Chief Visionary Officer of Creative Notions Group, a professional speaking and consulting company. Professor Akintonde will release two books, Hear Me ROARR and The Heart of a Leader in 2018. She’s for hire to inspire and will gladly share her rates for each of her uniquely crafted workshops, keynote addresses and/or seminars. Contact her at sakintonde@colum.edu.

Follow her @SHAKINTONDE and http:// www.linkedin.com/in/shanitaakintonde/

Brothers Gotta Work it Out

By Carl D. West 12 Voices I’m so damn torn between what’s real and what’s been disturbing the Black race for centuries.

This racism thing continues to alarm many people who see America as this evil emCarl D. West pire, and Negroes are in the belly of the beast.

It’s almost daily that news alerts flash across the television screen or in my news feed where White cops or groups of rogue officers have beat down young Black THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

men and women whose only issue is being Black. I’m dumbfounded each time I see these horrific encounters between the common man and law enforcement. I feel even more disturbed knowing that this bull is running rampant and innocent people are being subjected to bigotry and ignorance.

It makes me ask: “What are brothers to do?” How do we fight this senseless behavior by uneducated and mentally ill police officers? These fools have no concern for the law themselves because they know they’re being filmed but they still exercise stupidity each time they pull some elderly lady from a car or choke a teen on his prom night or strip a sister naked who was only attempting to secure a place in a grocery line. Not to mention the now global encounter of those two brothers being arrested in Starbucks.

How are we as Black people to deal with these unfortunate and

seemingly regular occurrences of injustice and prejudice? Should we take measures into our own hands? Nope! Not enough courageous men to do that. Should we surrender to our knees and beg for mercy? Heck NO! I was attending one of my favorite events a few weekends ago presented by Jermaine Lawrence.

It did my heart good to see so many brothers gathered at the Hyatt Hotel at 8:30 am, as the I Am Gentlemen Foundation, founded

by Jermaine, invited dozens of respectful brothers to show up and show out in support of over 200 teens. I Am Gentlemen distributed slightly used and new suits, shoes, socks, ties, belts and other items to help prepare the teens for their upcoming proms and other activities where being a “gentleman” is a must!

Then later that week I was able to host brothers (30 plus) as we toured multiple CPS grade and www.chicagodefender.com

high schools in pursuit of mentoring students. This program, the Black Male Tour: Day of Service, in its second year, created by Jeff Dase, chief of CPS’ Network 12, brought brothers together from all walks of life in and around Chicago to ride out on assigned passenger buses to gather with students and share information on being men.

I believe brothers are gonna work it out. It doesn’t matter how many bigoted encounters we face throughout our journeys. It doesn’t matter how many Black boys and men that law enforcement tries to put in its horrible prison systems.

And it doesn’t matter how many times they beat down innocent brothers: They can’t beat us all down! They can’t lock ALL of us up. And their racist behavior can’t stop us from shining and building monuments to our ancestors who endured so much more. Because our progress is their progress!

Regardless of what evil Amer-

ica does to stop the progressive movement of Black and Brown people, we’ll continue to advance collectively, separately as well as individually, while focusing on creating safe and viable communities to raise our children. Brothers from around the globe will work it out and there is nothing they can do to stop us!

Our biggest fight is and has always been with each other. Today, we pledge to break the cycle of confusion and rely heavily on our abilities to think logically and turn our attention to changing the world where we live, work and play! Because no brother is mentally free until every brother is mentally free!

And we’re gonna work that out!

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

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Mavis Staples

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 8-10 Chicago Blues Festival Celebrating legends Mavis Staples, Little Walter and Bob Koester.

Millennium Park 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

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

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JUNE 16-17

A Walk Through Time Glessner House Museum 1800 S. Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL Sunday June 10, 2018 Tour 1:00 - 4:00pm, reception following $50 ($40 for members)

JUNE 15 Bronzeville Arts District 3rd Friday Trolley Tour Explore the rich artistic culture of Bronzeville Free and open to public 6-9 p.m.

For more information, visit: https:// www.bronzevilleartdistrict.com/

JUNE 16 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 Love Your Community Day Totally Positive Products Hosts The Safe Summer Kick-off, which includes free food and refreshments, entertainment, kid games, educational resources, guest performers and gift bags.

Hamilton Park Chicago Park District 513 W. 72nd St. 12-4 p.m.

For more details, contact TPP at (773) 488-9553

Lake Meadows Art Fair The 13th Annual Lake Meadows Art Fair showcases some of the best African American and African Fine artists, artisans, and vendors who have the opportunity to meet with and sell their works to the community. Includes special performances by Joan Collaso and Maggie Brown.

Parking Lot at 33rd St. and M.L. King Drive 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. both days Admission: Free

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

JUNE 16 A Conversation with Dr. Angela Y. Davis Moderated by Dr. David O. Stovall, the Chicago Teachers Union Foundation (CTUF) presents a conversation with Dr. Angela Y. Davis. All funds raised from the event go directly to support public school teachers and students through one or more of the CTUF’s campaigns.

Chicago Teachers Union Foundation 1901 W. Carroll Ave 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Tickets available at Eventbrite.com Student discount available.

For more information, visit ctuf.org

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JUNE 16 UNCF Gala UNCF hosts its annual black-tie fundraiser, “A Mind…Is” Gala.

Hyatt Regency Hotel 6 p.m.

The Gentlemen of Leisure Band will perform.

For tickets or more information, visit: uncf.org/amiChicago

JUNE 17 Real Men Cook 29th Annual Father’s Day Celebration Hales Franciscan High School 4930 S. Cottage Grove 3-6 p.m.

For tickets and more information, go to www.realmencook.com

JUNE 18 Real Men Cook (Alternate Event) The Quarry (Headquarters of Real Men Charities 2423 E. 75th Street Includes Jazz and a Seven-Course Meal Tickets $45 For more information go to www.realmencook.com

JUNE 18 Glenwood Academy 47th Annual Golf Outing Shoreacres County Club, Lake Bluff, Ill 10:30am-Buffet Luncheon 12noon-Shot Gun Start 6pm-Dinner/Live Auction For more information or tickets: tsardin@glenwoodacademy.org 708.756.5104 THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

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

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. 20-07-414-0400000.

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) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.MYRNA KYLES A/K/A MYRNA A. KYLES, ALBERT KYLES A/K/A ALBERT J. KYLES A/K/A ALBERT JAMES KYLES Defendants 17 CH 12611 538 WEST 65TH PLACE 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 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 17, 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 538 WEST 65TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-21-119-018-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $62,563.69.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 17-084156.

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. 17-084156 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 12611 TJSC#: 38-3315 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.ERIK M. TRIPLETT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARTHA TRIPLETT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, JOHN LYDON, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MARTHA TRIPLETT (DECEASED) Defendants 17 CH 15442 6723 S SANGAMON ST CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 19, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6723 S SANGAMON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-405-010-0000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-16185.

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. 14-17-16185 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 15442 TJSC#: 38-2531 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

Sealed proposals, endorsed as below, will be deposited in the sealed bid depository located in the lobby of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Administration Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, from the date of the Invitation to Bid, up to 11:00 A.M. on the bid opening date, and will be opened publicly by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management or her designee at 11:00 A.M. on the stated bid opening date below for: CONTRACT 10-883-BF FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT AT ARROWHEAD LAKE, PALOS HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS Document Fee: $50.00 (Non-refundable, in the form of cashier’s check, certified check or money order payable to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District) Estimated Cost: $1,489,491.70 to $1,803,068.90 Bid Deposit: $91,000.00 Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Walk-Through: Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at 9:30 A.M. Chicago time

Arrowhead Lake, Palos Heights, Illinois Mandatory Technical Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. Chicago time Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, Illinois Bid Opening: July 17, 2018 Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, Appendix C, Appendix K and the Multi-Project Labor Agreement are required on this Contract. ******************************************************************************************************* The above is an abbreviated version of the Notice - Invitation to Bid. A full version which includes a brief description of the project and/or service can be found on the District’s website, www.mwrd.org; click the Contracts and Proposals quick link on the District’s Home page. Go to Contracts Being Currently Advertised and click for further information.

SPECIFICATIONS, PROPOSAL FORMS AND/OR PLANS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, ROOM 508, 100 EAST ERIE STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60611, MONDAY - FRIDAY, BETWEEN 8:45 A.M. AND 4:15 P.M. DOCUMENTS, UNLESS STATED ABOVE TO THE CONTRARY, WILL BE MAILED IN RESPONSE TO A FAX REQUEST (312/751-3042). THE VENDOR MAY ALSO DOWNLOAD SPECIFICATIONS, PROPOSAL FORMS AND/OR PLANS ONLINE FROM THE DISTRICT’S WEBSITE, WWW.MWRD.ORG. No fee is required for the contract documents unless stated above.

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

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

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management Chicago, Illinois June 6, 2018

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Elevator Constructor Apprentice

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Number: D18154413 on the May 8, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of NOTHING PINK NOTHING PURPLE with the business located at 1452 N WALLER, CHICAGO, IL 60651.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: KATESA J NEAL Complete Address: 1452 N WALLER, CHICAGO, IL 60651, USA

Applications for the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local# 2 Joint Apprenticeship Program will be accepted for the first 800 applicants that successfully complete the online application process which begins at 12:01PM on June 16, 2018 and end when the 800th application is processed or 12:01PM June 26, 2018 whichever occurs first.

All applications must be completed online by visiting www.neiep.org/careers.aspx and clicking the link for Apprenticeship Opportunities.

Applicants must be 18 years of age to apply, possess one of the following valid documents to be uploaded at the time of application: an original copy of a H.S. Diploma, or H.S. Transcript, or GED, or DD214 Page 4, or a college degree. Applicants must also pass an entrance exam, tool assessment and sit for an interview.

Note: There is a $25 fee for each testing applicant.

The Elevator Industry is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a person with a disability, marital status, arrest records, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

The Elevator Constructors are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

1. 121 Donna Harris 2. 154 Roy Staples 3. 226 Belinda Deberry 4. 312 David Gaffney This letter is to notify that on June 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Hyde Park Self Storage, Inc., located at 5155 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. 10128 Narlin Brothers 2. 10147 Brianne Kelly 3. 10153 James A. Lott 4. 10195 Lena Stewart 5. 354 James Lenoir 6. 374 Brianne Kelly 7. 392 Natasha Puckett 8. 507 Michael Jones 9. V329 Alexander N. Adamchuk

This letter is to notify that on June 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Aaron Bros. Self-Storage, Inc., located at 4034 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. 200 Charles Ranson 2. 223 Lakeisha Hamilton 3. 226 Deloris Howard 4. 312 Elliott Krick 5. 319 Denise Walker 6. 413 Sandra Anderson 7. 440 Angelique Abercombie This letter is to notify that on June 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at South Shore Self Storage, Inc., located at 7843 S. Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. 362 Brutus Mitchell 2. 439 Peter Austin 3. 639 Vincent Smith 4. S009 Sharenna Green

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

IN SEARCH OF William R. Edinburgh,Sr, (who is in hospice care} would like to touch bases with his son (Billy) daughter (Annie) or any other relations.

For more information please contact Ruth at 269-240-4193

FOR RENT 3021 S. Michigan Ave, Unit 203 – Newly Remodeled 2bdrms w/balconies, 2 baths, living room, dining room, hardwood floors, eat-n-kitchen, new appliances, refrigerator, stove, 24hrs security, laundry on site, ceiling fans $1,700 per month + security. Call for showing 312.617.2759

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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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, INC. 2006-NC2, ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-NC2 Plaintiff, -v.RAPHEAL ROBINSON AKA RAPHEAL R. ROBINSON, TANYA N. FLOWERS, HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES FKA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AID, CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT Defendants 15 CH 8450 9113 South Wentworth 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 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9113 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-04-401-005-0000.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $205,266.12.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F15020086.

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

Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F15020086 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 15 CH 8450 TJSC#: 38-3368 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 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR GSMPS 2001-1 Plaintiff, -v.PAULITA SANCHEZ, EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA, NATIONSCREDIT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION Defendants 10 CH 16583 6019 SOUTH SPAULDING AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 17, 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 6019 SOUTH SPAULDING AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-14-411-007-0000.

The real estate is improved with a brick house with a detached 1.5 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 9288.

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. 9288 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 10 CH 16583

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DAVID GRAHAM, KRISTA C GRAHAM, VICTORIA PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 08958 442 VICTORIA CIRCLE PARK FOREST, IL 60466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 18, 2014, 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 442 VICTORIA CIRCLE, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-36-203-0400000.

The real estate is improved with a brown, vinyl sided, two story, single family home with a two car attached 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 252404.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 252404 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 08958

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, SHARON MANCILLA A/K/A SHARON A MANCILLA Defendants 17 CH 09034 46 167TH STREET CALUMET CITY, IL 60409 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 17, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 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 46 167TH STREET, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409 Property Index No. 30-20-415-0420000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 257930.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 257930 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 09034

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.

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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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Number: D18154543 on the May 22, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of T’NA LEEN with the business located at 12417 S. NORMAL, CHICAGO, IL 60628. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: ADINA CHAMBERS Complete Address: 1126 E 81ST PL, CHICAGO, IL 60619, USA; Owner/ Partner Full Name: LATINA COLEMAN Complete Address: 1836 S 54TH AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 USA; Owner/Partner Full Name: TINA DUKES Complete Address: 12417 S. NORMAL, CHICAGO, IL 60628, USA

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Number: D18154590 on the May 29, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of CROSS CLEANING SERVICE with the business located at 14724 TURNER AVENUE APARTMENT E, MIDLOTHIAN, IL 60445. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: BRYAN CROSS Complete Address: 14724 TURNER AVENUE APARTMENT E, MIDLOTHIAN, IL 60445, USA

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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 TJSC#: 38-3161

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 TJSC#: 38-2995

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 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.

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

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

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Pearl Rogers; William Rogers aka William Rogers Jr.; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A.; Yolanda Rogers; Dwain Rogers; John Lydon Special Representative for Pearl Rogers, deceased; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 17CH13941 Sheriff’s # 180094 F17100127 CPN Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on July 18th, 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: 8231 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60620 P.I.N: 20-33-225-013-0000 Improvements: This property consists 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 Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 Phone: 630-453-6960 Fax: 630-4284620 Attorney #: Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Winnebago 3802, IL 0312-6232 sales@alolawgroup.com 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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63 East 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619 & 5350 W. North Ave. 773-488-7300 Chicago, IL 60636 MORBLEY Sharice Morbley.....….. Wake will be held: Thursday, June 7, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com ROZIER Albert Rozier, Jr......….. Wake will be held: Monday, June 11, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Washington Memory Gardens, Homewood, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

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

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(773)846-6133 (773)626-4222 GOLDEN GATE FUNERAL HOME

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(773)846-7900 “Families Come First at Golden Gate” DANIEL Robert Daniel..…..Wake: Thursday, June 07, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

HUDSON-MITCHELL Bernice Hudson-Mitchell..…..

Wake: Friday, June 08, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Greater Mt. Carmel, 7023 S. Halsted Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

KIDD Michlean Kidd..…..Wake: Saturday, June 09, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Mt. Pisgah MBC, 4600 South King Dr. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

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JOHNSON Mosiah Johnson..…..Wake was held: Monday, June 04, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Mt. Ridge MBC, 2658 W. Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Forest Home Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

WILKER BOYD Elizabeth Wilker Boyd..…..Wake was held: Monday, June 04, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Prayer & Faith Outreach Ministries, 944 W. 103rd St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

In memory of MITCHELL Ivory D. Mitchell ….. Wake: Wednesday, June 6, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 18400 S. Pulaski Road, Country Club Hills. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd, Country Club Hills, IL 60478: (708) 206.0860

MOULTRY Hunter Moultry..…..Wake: Thursday, June 07, 2018; 10:00 a.m. @ Greater Mt. Carmel, 7023 S. Halsted Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

Florence Jackson-Knight

Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 Losing a Mother

By Susan Wiggs “There is something about losing a mother that is permanent and inexpressible--a wound that will never quite heal.”

Florence Jackson-Knight September 9, 1940-May 29, 2018 A private service was held.

We Are Missing You Already…

God will see us through…

Love you always, Dyanna, Daniel, Dior, Dorion & Kennedi

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SPORTS

Bring on Bamba?

Bulls Host Pre-Draft Workout for Mo Bamba Sports by #TheBIGS “Chicago’s a great city, they have a young team and I can see myself playing here,” Mo Bamba explained as he took questions from a pool of local reporters after his pre-draft workout at the Advocate Center in front of the Bulls brass looking to snag a game-changing player with the #7 pick in this month’s NBA Draft.

Most experts laugh at the thought of Mo still being available at #7 but the 6’7 ex-Texas Longhorn explained that he still sees the Bulls as a potential landing spot. “Obviously the goal is to be the number one pick, but I think Chicago has all the assets and everything there for me to succeed and play here.”

Highly touted for his freakish athleticism and his ability to shoot from long range at his size, Mo says those areas were a focal point of his Bulls pre-draft workout. “We shot a lot of threes,” Bamba told the crowd. “I shot okay from the three. Couple of pick and pop things, some plays out of the pick and roll and some of the coaches had a lot of fun throwing me lobs,” Bamba finished while laughing.

We’ll see where Mo Bamba Mo Bamba gets some shots up at his pre-draft workout for the Bulls (John L. Alexander/The Bigs Visuals) lands on draft night, June 21.

CJ’s Day Off Cubs Reliever Goes 1on1 with #TheBIGS on his off day Sports by #TheBIGS CHICAGO -- If you’re Carl Edwards Jr, what better way to spend part of your off day than living a day in the life of me... getting buckets!

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness’ downtown location was the setting as #TheBIGS met up with CJ for a few games on the hardwood.

We’ve seen pictures and dealt with him bragging about how good he was in his high school days, but this was his chance to witness THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

why they call us “Bless Buckets!”

We made sure that every time we made a shot, we pointed right at him to let him know whose crib he was in.

“I don’t have my basketball legs...it’s gonna take me a couple of runs up and down to get going bruh,” was the excuse CJ tried to feed me, but we let him live. It took him a minute to get going; but after a game or two, he found his shot and actually led us in scoring in one of our two wins, and then we got back to what he was familiar with...baseball.

The Cubs message to fans after an up and down start to the season was just to “ride It out.” Riding it out is something Cubs fans are familiar with. After 108 years of heartache and pain, the Commissioner’s Trophy was finally back on

the North Side in 2016. As a rookie, CJ took it all in but knew the focus coming back would be different.

“It’s like a video game. Knowing that we just won the World Series, you win and then you gotta start all the way over. So that’s how I came into this season. I pretty much left everything that happened that year in 2016. It’s a new year and we’re trying to do the same thing.”

With a chance to win yet another NL Central “ship,” the pitching is going to have to be A1 down the stretch. CJ’s role as the high pressure/damage control situation reliever is crucial. “I think it brings more out of me--it makes it more exciting when I come in whether it’s a 1 run lead or down by 1.

Runners on base with no outs or runners on base with 2 outs. It’s pressure, but it’s fun pressure.” www.chicagodefender.com

Sky center Astou Ndour defends Sun forward Joquel Jones in the paint during Friday’s 110-72 loss to Connecticut (Quinn Harris/ The Bigs Visuals)

The Sky Split With Sun and Aces at Wintrust Sports by #TheBIGS Friday night the Sky welcomed the unbeaten Connecticut Sun to Wintrust Arena and a celebration of the LGBT Community on their “Pride Night.” After putting up an early fight, things got out of hand quickly as the Sun put a strangle hold on the game and cruised to a 110-72 victory over the Sky. In the postgame press conference, head coach Amber Stocks said her message to the team is “to focus on the numbers and what we did good. Yeah, it’s tough to lose a game by this many points but at

this stage of our progression, you take the good with the bad.” Jonquel Jones and Alex Bentley scored 20 points apiece to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Chicago Sky. Chiney Ogwumike added 17 points, Courtney Williams scored 15 and Alyssa Thomas had 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Sun. Rookie Diamond DeShields led Chicago with 15 points.

The Sky rebounded with a big 95-90 win over the Las Vegas Aces Sunday afternoon for their 3rd win of the season. They now sit at 3-6 on the young season.

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CHEVROLET AND NNPA JOIN TOGETHER TO OFFER HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS A $15K FELLOWSHIP! The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is excited to partner with the all-new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox to present Discover the Unexpected (DTU) – an amazing journalism fellowship.

Selected DTU Fellows from Historically Black Colleges and Universities earn a $10,000 scholarship, $5,000 stipend and an exciting summer road trip in the all-new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.

Join our DTU Fellows on this multi-city journey as they discover unsung heroes and share stories from African-American communities that will surprise and inspire. DTU is back and better than ever! Are you ready to ride? #ChevyEquinox, #Chevy, #NNPA

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