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Reclaim! Remain! Rebuild!

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Affordable Housing: Reclaim! Remain! Rebuild!

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By Arionne Nettles Defender Contributing Writer David Peterson knows the benefits of affordable housing—intimately. The now 35 year old used affordable housing to help in a financial bond when he was a young college grad with dreams of getting into community work and development, like his mother who’d moved to North Pullman in the late 1980s and started buying property to help build up the neighborhood.

Peterson says he was able to watch his mother do significant work in the community, building up Pullman’s predominantly Black north side, and he had similar aspirations throughout his urban planning studies at Florida A&M University.

He did an internship with the City of Tallahassee’s planning department. And on his breaks from school, he’d work with Saving Our Seeds, an organization he says was created by public housing residents from across the city who’d come together to work toward improving conditions for low-income residents and the city’s ex-offender population, which further fueled his passion for social work.

When Peterson graduated, he was no stranger to community development. He was working — and volunteering — in planning and development, but soon found himself in financial distress. He turned to affordable housing and was able to find housing help from the Chicago Housing Authority.

“What I didn’t realize is that this [type of work] wasn’t necessarily going to be something that was going to pay my bills,” Peterson said. “I found myself in some extreme financial troubles and it put me in a very uncomfortable position, but it was a sacrifice I was willing to make while I was still young.”

Peterson was able to go back to school to get a graduate degree from DePaul University, with a focus on creating businesses in urban areas, and took over the post as executive director of the A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum on a volunteer basis. He then entered CHA’s Central Advisory Council’s entrepreneurship pilot program, which trained him to get a business off the ground.

Because of his training, Peterson is currently working on building a health and wellness company, Eat II Live Restaurant Group LLC, to give healthy food access to low-income residents. He also works as the director of operations for Randolph’s Dream Community Development Corporation to build cultural economic development in the Pullman District, which the National Park Service recently designated as the Pullman National Monument.

Peterson’s first-hand experience helped him better understand the need in the city for affordable housing. He says CHA’s help was critical for his transitional period.

“It was a very humbling experience, but I’m very grateful for that experience,”

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Peterson said. “It really helped me pull myself up by my bootstraps during that transitional period.”

Chicago Housing Authority CEO Eugene Jones, Jr. says that the organization’s goal is to help its residents work toward this type of self-sufficiency and currently provides affordable housing to more than 62,000 families and individuals.

“Today, CHA has investment in 75 of 77 community areas of the City of Chicago and voucher holders live in every one of those community areas,” Jones said.

“Affordable housing is an integral part of helping Chicago neighborhoods grow and prosper, and CHA and its development partners work to provide housing access and opportunity across the city.”

For people struggling with their finances, housing can be the crux of their economic problem — primarily for those who spend more than 30 percent of their income on it.

Housing can also be the source of tension between what a community wants and what it needs: stemming from affordable housing coming to neighborhoods not classified as low-income, and on the opposite end of the spectrum, from affordable housing as a means to protect residents in disinvested neighborhoods as new investment becomes more attractive.

North Side Additions Officials on the city’s North Side have been advocating for new affordable housing for their communities, including Alderman John Arena’s (45th Ward) efforts to spearhead a seven-story, 80-unit apartment building in Jefferson Park. Out of the building’s 80 units which would be rented at below-market rate, 20 would be reserved for those with CHA vouchers.

Owen R. Brugh, Arena’s chief of staff and general counsel, said the housing project is important because his office has seen its residents struggle to pay housing costs as living expenses increase, especially veterans and the elderly.

“Incomes are stagnant while we’ve

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seen rents go through the roof,” he said.

Brugh said the alderman also sees affordable housing as a way to boost area economics by changing people’s living situations so they buy what they couldn’t previously afford.

“If you take someone that’s spending 50 percent of their income on rent and are able to give them back 20 percent, then that’s an extra 20 percent that they can spend on restaurants and shopping,” he said.

Although there has been opposition, Brugh said support has also increased for the project and that there is no uniform reason why people either support or oppose it.

Experts say resistance to affordable housing in middle- and high-income areas may often come from the idea that adding affordable housing will significantly lower a neighborhood’s market value. However, there is generally no significant change in home values before and after a low-income housing project is completed, according to a 10-year Trulia study.

“Surely, you see resistance; the ‘not in my backyard.’ They don’t want what they see as something that will diminish their neighborhood,” said Stacey Sutton, assistant professor of Urban Planning & Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. “It’s ironic and somewhat ridiculous because the concept of affordable housing doesn’t mean much unless you define what affordable means.”

Sutton says that the definition of affordable housing in each situation can be key. The threshold for what is considered affordable varies by neighborhood and could be much higher when referring to one with upper income residents because housing costs are set at what is deemed affordable for the average person in that neighborhood.

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citywide average of $63,000, while the average income in neighboring Humbodlt Park, in which Hispanic, Black, and White populations each constitute a third of the population, is almost half that amount.

What is defined as affordable housing would likely be different in each.

“Affordable housing doesn’t necessarily mean that it could have poor people moving in,” she said. “It could, and it should, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it. … It’s very rare that you see the highest neighborhoods getting affordable housing at all, but when they do, it’s not that the lowest end of the parameter can attract the poorest people in the community.”

Margaret Wooten, director of the Chicago Urban League’s Housing Department, says the term affordable housing can become problematic when it involves low- to moderate-income communities in Chicago — particularly African-American neighborhoods — because those who come to the Housing and Financial Empowerment Center for counseling often cannot find housing within their economic constraints.

“I have found that the widely accepted phenomena of ‘affordable housing’ is utilized too loosely,” Wooten said. “What the industry considers affordable is definitely not affordable for our clients. I think it’s imperative that housing professionals be more conscious of the tension that can arise when generalizing a client’s income status, especially when discussing historically vulnerable groups who have been targeted with redlining and housing segregation.”

Inevitable Investment While the North Side’s battle for affordable housing lingers, a greater tension may be brewing elsewhere. This struggle, some experts say, is between current residents in disinvested neighborhoods and those looking to move there. But, affordable housing can be used as a means to protect residents if and when market value increases.

“Affordable housing really matters,” said Ruth A. Wuorenma, president of Neighborhood Capital Institute, an organization that creates development plans alongside community stakeholders, including residents and experts. “We can’t keep forcing people out. They have to live somewhere, and the reality is that there’s a whole range of incomes out there that need to be housed.”

Many neighborhoods, like Jackson Park which will soon be home to the new Barack Obama Presidential Library, will be facing an inevitable change and more and more businesses will undoubtedly look toward the area for new development and business opportunities. The balance, Wuorenma says, is planning for new investment that is embraced by the community but is also economically feasible.

“It’s a big trigger,” she said. “It’s an international asset, and if that’s used as an anchoring institution that intersects with the community and the region, and the country, it can be thoughtfully done.”

Wuorenma’s organization involves the residents of changing communities, ensuring they have a voice in the process, by utilizing pre-development tools and by

City Gardetns is a new, mixed-income rental community on the city’s Near West Side. It offers apartments at market rate, affordable rates and CHA rates. spending what she says is intensive time with residents to understand their highest priorities. NCI then puts together a plan for the entire neighborhood based on those priorities, incorporating the community’s unique differences.

“It looks so simple but there are very few communities in this country that have the opportunity to say what’s special about them,” she said. “Communities have their own psychology and to honor that, give them the tools to set their future course instead of just having the market do it for them.”

When you work at scale that’s not one block at a time, then you really can plan for affordable housing, Wuorenma said.

“And when you do it in that kind of broad-scale way, you can plan for housing that’s affordable, housing that’s for seniors, and housing that’s for market rate,” she said. “It’s not all dependent on one project at a time, so that a mix of interest can all work together.”

Gary Comer and Greater Grand Crossing Lands’ End founder Gary Comer grew up in Greater Grand Crossing and committed to financially helping Paul Revere Elementary where he went to school as a child. But, Comer and his family used housing and other developmental resources to build up the area.

“Children who are always moving, in unstable learning conditions, don’t learn as well,” Wuorenma said. “So, they wanted to respond by creating some stable housing choices.”

Revere Way revitalization project, the development’s housing component, included more than 60 affordable homes for individuals and families in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood, which also included a home improvement program for existing homeowners and job opportunities through construction apprenticeships

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and other building efforts.

The project opened in 2002, setting housing costs based on what employees who worked at the University of Chicago Hospital could afford. The employees received preferential treatment and were able to live near where they worked. Located just miles away from the housing in nearby Hyde Park, the hospital later received an $80 million-plus gift from the Comer Foundation to create Comer Children’s Hospital in 2005.

“They built beautiful homes that was affordable to someone who was an employee at the University of Chicago at the tech level,” Wuorenma said. “It’s a very nice way to bring affordable housing because it provides a stabilizing aspect, not only for the households buying them, but for the community.”

The Comer Foundation says its Comer Education Campus now consists of Gary Comer Youth Center, Gary Comer College Prep, Gary Comer Middle School and its college success initiative, UtmostU. Planning and Policy For disinvested neighborhoods to remain viable and for residents to prosper, communities need to grow to survive. The difference, Wuorenma says, is that residents should be proactive and take steps to ensure their communities change in ways that are aligned with their priorities.

“People have gotten accustomed to being on the sidelines, and because of that, the people who are there haven’t had to deal with change,” Wuorenma said. “But you cannot grow as a community, as a neighborhood, as a household, unless you can find ways consistent with your values to welcome in new investment. Communities will atrophy and die, and we’ve seen that all over the place.”

Neighborhood changes, like those Chicago is experiencing, are similar across the

country. But Sutton says that although the feeling of being displaced from a neighborhood you call home is the same, Chicago’s population declines may create opportunities that aren’t existent in cities with bustling growth.

Chicago’s city changes look a lot less than that of cities like New York. Chicago’s population dipped almost 7 percent between 2000 and 2010, while New York’s bumped up 2 percent.

“The process of displacement might be the same, but there’s a lot more land — Chicago has so many vacant lots and underutilized property,” Sutton said. “So, the process of gentrification is a different process. It happens more slowly.”

What also makes Chicago different is its place as the city with the fifth highest combined racial and economic segregation, according to this year’s Metropolitan Planning Council report which formally proved what many residents say they already knew.

“The way people experience segregation in Chicago is drastically different,” Sutton said. “People traverse the city very differently. So, whenever you see ‘other,’ you know something is happening. You know something is underway because it’s so untouched.”

To keep a neighborhood’s current residents, Sutton says, policies have to be built into the system so that people can feel a sense of security, knowing that as new residents enter, they won’t be pushed out.

“There’s great space to add more housing and increase density to allow more people to move here, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it won’t be gentrified,” Sutton said. “Policies have to be in place so that the people who are here can remain. … You want new people to come, but you don’t want new people to define a neighborhood’s character.” www.chicagodefender.com

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Editor’s Take: Inspiring a New Generation of Black Techies!

By Shari Noland Defender Executive Editor Before I came to the Defender, I spent nearly a year working at the Oak Park Education Foundation, a nonprofit that works closely with K-8 schools in Oak Park to provide free, in-class and after-school, stem-based learning programs. One wildly successful and popular after-school program is VEX Robotics, where kids gain valuable skills in Shari Noland engineering, coding, critical thinking, teamwork, and communications as they build and program robots. And it’s not just the teachers and parents who love the program – the kids genuinely do, too. But one source of ongoing frustration for the program coordinator is how Black and Brown kids are so poorly represented in teams that compete against other schools in the state. The district is pretty diverse, with 18.5 percent Black students, 11.5 percent Hispanic, 11.6 percent mixed-race kids, and 3.9 percent Asian kids. Yet, when you’d go to the school VEX competitions and after-school club programs, there were very few Black and Brown faces.

Why? A big reason is the sports teams have practices right Dorothy Leavell after school and our kids in the district often prefer a basketball (or some other sport) to a robot. And encouraging girls in general is challenging, let alone girls of color. Something harder to prove, but that I picked up on with my own son, is the intimidation of academically focused competitions. (Is this going to be too hard for me to do successfully?) So when I visited the Operation PUSH Tech Lab at its headquarters a few weeks ago, I was thrilled. The kids had the same enthusiasm and excitement around building robots as had become alltoo familiar in Oak Park. I was impressed and encouraged by the dedication of the volunteers I met – a former engineer and a teacher – who were giving their time and energy to building the Operation Denomination Competition Robotics Team, made up of elementary school kids. It might just be that sometimes kids need to see other people who look like them doing things they never thought possible to give them the confidence to give it a try. I’m not trying to knock sports – I have a middle-school baseball/basketball/football/anything with www.chicagodefender.com

a ball player at home. But it was refreshing to see Black boys -- and girls! -- with that same sense of wonder and excitement in their eyes as I saw in the White kids in Oak Park when it came to robotics. And PUSH has much more going to encourage the next generation of techies beyond just robots. At the 46th Annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition International Conference last week, the organization’s tech team debuted the “Stay Safe” app concept, which, if developed out fully, would help students avoid areas with a lot of gun violence as they walk home from school. And just last year, PUSH launched FAITHTECH Labs in churches, an initiative that provides access to computers for all ages and coding classes for young people. Like all good programs, even more could be accomplished with additional financial support, volunteers, and kids. Let’s encourage our kids and community members to get involved!

And speaking of the 46th Annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition International Conference...

Chicago Defender Publisher Frances Jackson and I had the pleasure of sitting at the same table as Dorothy Leavell, publisher of The Chicago Crusader and the new president of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, at both the Women’s Luncheon and the Business Luncheon at the 6th Annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition International Conference.

Black journalists of all ages can’t help but be inspired by her dedication to uplifting the Black community for more than 50 years. And talk about tech pioneers, keynote speaker at the opening Business Luncheon Rosalind Hudnell, vice president of Worldwide Corporate Affairs and president of the Intel Foundation, underscored what you can do in tech if you’re determined, smart, and goal-oriented. She led an impressive list of speakers, including politicians, business leaders, and community organizers.

Chicago Defender in Audio!

Last week, the Defender launched our audio podcasts on iTunes, Google Play, and in SoundCloud. Right now, we’ve got education-focused podcasts led by moderator Lee Edwards and a tech one that I led with the Chicago team of Black Girls Code. We plan to continue providing you with more podcasts and audio articles each month. Get easy access through our “Media” section in the top navigation of ChicagoDefender.com.

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Chance the Rapper

Rap Gets a Bad Rap

By Kennedy Horton Defender Contributing Writer Whether it be from outside music communities or older generations, today’s rap music is talked down on quite a bit. There’s always comments ranging from “It’s not really music; it’s just noise” to “All they care about is money and women” to “Today’s rappers really haven’t been through any struggle.” For those who enjoy today’s rap, comments like that are always a bit irksome, but luckily rappers are providing ammo (figuratively) in response to these sentiments, by giving back to the community.

A pioneer of keeping the hometown close to the heart is 24-year-old artist Chancellor Bennett, better known as Chance the Rapper. Chance has always been focused on aiding Chicago residents, especially those who are the most vulnerable, from helping and providing jobs for the homeless to giving surprise field trip tours to the city’s youth. Most recently, he’s donated $1 million to Chicago Public Schools in March of 2017 to support after school programs and the arts. Among the accolades received from the people of Chicago, he’s received praise from First Lady Michelle Obama and was also honored with the Humanitarian Award at the 2017 BET Awards. All of it he does with a humble spirit.

Tauheed Epps, professionally known as 2 Chainz, is a rapper from College Park, Ga. Rising to fame in August 2012, he is now a household name among young people. Last month on June 16, 2017, 2 Chainz released the album “Pretty Girls Like Trap Music,” his fourth studio album. In order to promote his release, he rented a pink house in Atlanta a.k.a “The Pink Trap House.”

People were lined up to go inside and take pictures in front of it; it was a very popular tourist hotspot. However, over the July 4th weekend the Southern rapper transformed this photo-op location into a “trap church” for Atlanta tenants and community leaders to communicate with and encourage each other; the spot also served as a free HIV testing center.

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, there’s no group more largely affected by HIV/AIDS than Black Americans.

Today, there are over 1.2 million people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States; over 498,400 of these people are Black, due to contributing factors such as poverty, no access to efficient healthcare, and lack of awareness of HIV/AIDS status. By turning his album venture into this free HIV testing center from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. on July 4 with the sponsorship of Atlanta AIDS, Test Atlanta, and the Fulton County Board of Health, 2 Chainz is ensuring that he’s not the only person who profits.

He’s also flipping the contribution of a trap house; instead of breaking a community, it’s strengthening one.

Another rapper trying to improve the lives of those in his hometown is Sean Anderson, known professionally as Big Sean.

He founded the Sean Anderson Foundation in 2012, whose mission is to “assist in the education, health, safety and well-being of Detroit Area school aged youth as well as disadvantaged youth in other areas across the nation.” This foundation has many programs including #HealFlintsKids, to help the afflicted in Flint, Mich., and MOGUL PREP, which allows high school students to interact with influential people in the music industry and learn more about that career path. He’s all about giving back in any way he can.

Rappers never forget where they come from; they’re almost always about uplifting the place from which they came. The biggest names like Nas, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ludacris, are all very charitable, whether it be through substantial donations to specific charities and/or their own foundations.

It’s important to know that this sentiment has not been lost among the new-age rap community. Maybe the beats are different and the lyrics don’t always match up to older ones, but that cannot be allowed to cloud the contributions of today’s artists.

Even if it’s not everybody’s go-to music to put on in the car, their spirit of giving has to be respected, because not everyone with a large platform is using it for the benefit of others.

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LOCAL

Black Girl Magic Leads to Award at Local Film Festival

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer What originated as a pilot program for young women pursuing excellence in film production has since spawned an award winning short documentary film, “Rise Up,” which depicts an aspect of life through the lenses of four African American young women in Chicago.

“Rise Up” recently won the “Rising Voices Award” at the Windy City International Film Festival. The Windy City International Film Festival is a three-day event where dozens of short films across multiple genres were screened at the Mercury Theatre, 3745 North Southport Ave. “Rise Up” was produced as a part of a six-week documentary filmmaking program for young women operated by DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts, which was sponsored by the Chicago Housing Authority.

Liliane Calfee, program manager of the CHA Program in Documentary Filmmaking and an instructor at the School of Cinematic Arts, College of Computing & Digital Media at DePaul University, said the original purpose of the program was to offer young women an opportunity to have a voice.

“I wanted to change the narrative about what’s happening in these communities— whether it’s gang violence or drugs in their communities,” said Calfee. “And we wanted to have a female perspective on some of these topics.”

Every applicant who wrote an essay and participated in the interview was selected, said Calfee. Program participants were broken up into groups and asked what topics they would like to produce stories about. The all-female program accommodated 16 participants in its inaugural cohort and is currently in its second year with another cohort of 16. Calfee said the final deadline to apply is toward the end of May and all applications are accessible through the CHA website.

Calfee expressed her amazement over the acclaim of the film. She called “Rise Up” both “moving” and “authentic,” which prompted her to send it out for consideration at film festivals after its screening.

She said she wanted to use the filmmakers’ voices to start conversations.

Franshay Lopez, one fourth of the quartet who created “Rise Up,” said when she began working with her group, they decided together to address gun violence and its residual impact on their community.

She said she had no previous experience producing a film prior to working on the project nor did she have any relationship with her group members. She said while the process had its tense moments, the overall process was fine.

The 18-year-old Chicago native knows a good deal about what the film discusses.

Lopez, who was born on Chicago’s South Side, like many of the young adults in her age group, has witnessed more than her share of the impact of gun-related vio-

Franhsay Lopez (left) poses with her DePaul film mentor Serena Hodges (center) and Program Director Liliane Calfee lence. She recalled how her journey to and from school was, at times, more arduous than it should have been.

“It was too much, I remember coming home from school and they used to be shooting,” said Lopez.

The specter of gun violence eventually prompted Lopez’s mother, Davida Jones, to relocate the family to the Beverly neighborhood where Lopez would attend Morgan Park High School. She described her new community as more “calm” than her former Woodlawn neighborhood.

The success of “Rise Up” has resembled a whirlwind of sorts. Lopez said she learned of her film’s admission to multiple film festivals through an email from someone within the program. She was surprised by the film’s instant success and admitted her family is more excited than even she is.

“I think it’s great because I thought it was going to be a movie that sat on YouTube; I didn’t think it would get this far,” said Lopez.

Lopez is unsure if she will pursue a career in filmmaking in the future as she intends to the join the United States’ Air Force in the months to come.

Jones described the film’s recognition as “wonderful.” She said after seeing the film that all the young people involved did a great job and the piece as a whole was very moving.

“I’m proud of the young ladies and how

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they presented themselves and that they reached the festival. I think that it’s great-with everything that’s going on in Chicago now that they get a chance as young Black women to express what they went through growing up,” said Jones. “I think more youth should tell their side of the sto-

ry because they’re the ones who are going through everything. I know there’s a lot more stories out here.”

Visit https://vimeo.com/album/4113637 to see “Rise Up” and other related work.

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LOCAL

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Chief Timothy Evans Makes Changes To Cook County’s Cash Bail System

President Truman, John H. H. Sengstacke, and Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley lead the Bud Billiken Parade.

Defendants awaiting trial will see changes to bail amounts, allowing more to be released on bail before trials.

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer

court attendance can only be accomplished by setting a monetary bail, Chief Judge Evans’ order lays out procedures for the court to follow that will assist the judge in setting a bail that Defendants who pose no danger to the pub- the defendant can afford to pay. For the first lic will be released from custody pending trial time, court staff and judges will be required to because any future bail amounts will be set inquire into the ability of a defendant to pay a at an amount they can afford, under an order bail amount.

Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans entered today For the defendant to be released, the judge that will take effect on Sepmust also find that the detember 18, 2017, in the Cirfendant does not present a cuit Court of Cook County. danger to the community.

“Defendants should not Judges also have the discrebe sitting in jail awaiting trition to release defendants al simply because they lack on individual-recognizance the financial resources to bonds or electronic monisecure their release. If they toring, which do not require are not deemed a danger the defendant to pay money to any person or the public, to be released. my order states that they Defendants who are will receive a bail they can found to be a danger to a afford,” Chief Judge Evans person or the community, said. after a bail hearing, will be Chief Judge Evans’ order held in jail without bond. states that a judge must Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans Chief Judge Evans’ order ensure that “the defendant takes effect on September has the present ability to 18, 2017, for all felony cases pay the amount necessary to secure his or her in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The order release on bail.” This means that judges in the will take effect for misdemeanors on January Circuit Court of Cook County can only set bail 1, 2018, when court staff begins conducting in an amount that a defendant can afford to pay at the time of the bail hearing, which ensures pretrial risk assessments of misdemeanor defendants. (Pretrial risk assessments of felony the defendant’s release. defendants began in June 2015).

As part of this significant change to the proAfter the first year of the order’s implemencess, Chief Judge Evans will also create a new tation, Chief Judge Evans plans to review stadivision of the court specifically for initial bail proceedings, effective September 18, 2017. tistics to see what effect the order has on: the The establishment of a new division, with a pre- size and makeup of the jail population; whether siding judge to oversee it, will allow the court to defendants attend future court hearings; and further examine and enhance bail-setting pro- whether defendants commit new offenses cedures. All judges will have the opportunity to while their case is pending.

SOURCE: Office of the Chief Judge Circuit request assignment to the new division.

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Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, flanked by John H. H. Sengstacke (left) and Frederick D. Sengstacke, Defender publisher and chief operating officer.

The Liberian Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Jospeh Saye Guannu, (extreme right) visited the Chicago Daily Defender on a tour of the newspaper. Welcoming him to his office is John H. H. Sengstacke (left) and Ms. Becky Jackson (center), a PR consultant.

Lifting their glasses in tribute to Mrs. Audrey Weaver are John H. H. Sengstacke (left), and Frederick Sengstacke. Mrs. Weaver’s distinguished journalism career includes several years with the Baltimore Afro-American newspaper.

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The Never-Ending Legacy of Henrietta Lacks

Community listens to NTA student share her opinion on the school’s proposal to extend convert to a High School.

Passionate Town Hall Rallies Against CPS Agenda

By Kennedy Horton Defender Contributing Writer A town hall meeting was recently held at the National Teachers Academy (NTA) elementary school in order for the community of parents, educators, and supporters involved with the school to be able to voice their opinions and concerns on the controversial Chicago Public School’s proposal. The proposal is for NTA to be converted into high school for incoming students in the Chinatown, Bronzeville, and Bridgeport neighborhoods.

The elementary school students at NTA would be transferred to a new school in the South Loop area for the 2018-2019 school year. It was clear by the atmosphere and speeches given by the community that the majority of attendees disagreed with the proposal.

Over 100 people of all races, primarily Black, Asian, and White, attended the town hall, filling both the main room and the overflow, which took place in the gym. Before the event started, a detailed packet was handed out detailing the CPS plan along with answers to some frequently asked questions, such as “If NTA becomes a high school, what would a conversion look like for students in different grades?” and “What is the current state of elementary schools in this area?”

As the event was beginning, there were two other sheets handed out. The first was printed with 258 colorful handprints, each representing “a child who will be displaced by the CPS plan to close National Teachers Academy.” The second was a call from Chicagoans United for Equity (CUE) to attend upcoming meetings and posing the question, “We don’t have to settle for poorly thoughtout solutions that hurt us all, so why even consider it?”

After the introduction of the present aldermen Daniel Solis and State Representative Theresa Mah, NTA Principal Isaac D. Castelaz, after wild applause from the audience, posed a question to the room. He emphasized “The NTA way” through sharing the school’s values of Courage, Commitment, Awareness, and Integrity. He left the podium with the following: “Which of these values do you want to uphold tonight?” Again, there was a great applause in the room and parent number one came forward.

Parents, mostly donned in “I [heart] NTA tees, students, and members of the community were each given two minutes to speak and were called by previously assigned numbers. The overall attitude of the community was an acknowledgment of the need for a high school in the area but a rejection of it being at the expense of a level one elementary school. There was also a level of disdain with politicians, both large and local. One man stated that, “NTA is being demolished. The things that made it a home will be smashed. It’s not a merger. It’s a hostile takeover.” He went on to call out Mayor Rahm Emanuel saying, “You won by the skin of your teeth; you won’t win next time.”

A huge applause from the audience followed his comments.

Others argued that closing NTA would give children a lack of stability. “Take the foundation from a child, and you take their ability,” says an NTA mother. “We want to teach our kids stability.

We do need a high school; we don’t want to start all over.”

Another major concern was that when the new school experienced issues, that the students of color would be first in the line of fire. “Are the boundaries of Chinatown guaranteed?” asks the mother of an NTA scholar. “How many think they’ll be included when push comes to shove?” echoes the father of an NTA rising second grader.

Still, others defended the high school. A South Loop resident and father of two girls recognized that a high school would shorten the distance his children would have to travel. “There’s no high school here,” he says. “It makes sense to convert. My daughter can walk if this becomes a high school.” He received mild applause.

The detailed slideshow at the beginning of the event showed that the new school was necessary as there are “28 elementary schools in the area and only four level one high schools,” it would be a state of the art facility, and elementary students at NTA will be able to attend the school in the South Loop “regardless of where they live.”

But, parents and supporters, aware that it will not happen overnight, were not moved. Most see it as a means to divide the community and as an act of discrimination. CPS has stated they will provide an update before the first day of school for this upcoming year.

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Nikala G. McLaurin mistrust between patients and their Defender Contributing Writer doctors and the Lacks family is determined to put an end to that.

“It’s a story that frequently hapAfter nearly 66 years, Henrietta Lacks is getting recognized for her pens to people but isn’t being told. unknowing contributions to medi- We’re here to inform and inspire cine. Recently, hundreds of people people in the community so that gathered in the student center of we can move science, research and University of Illinois at Chicago to medicine forward, and to bridge that celebrate and learn more about gap of mistrust between science/ the “most important woman in medicine and the community,” Vemedical history,” through three ronica Robinson said at the UIC generations of her family. Her event.

The cells from the cancerous daughter-in-law Shirley Lacks, granddaughter Jeri Lacks Whye, samples were known as HeLa imand Lack’s great granddaughter mortal cell line. When asked whose Veronica Robinson spoke about cells they belonged to, scientist did not claim them as Henrietta Lacks, the legacy and life of Henrietta.

In 1951, Henrietta Lacks un- instead they began making up knowingly changed the course names of men because they did not of medicine and science forever. want to admit their wrongdoings, Lacks was a poor African-Amer- especially since they were cells of ican woman from Virginia who an African American woman. These worked on a tobacco farm before cells were commonly used in conmoving to Maryland. After getting temporary biomedical research, married and having 5 children, including injecting them into canin January of 1951, Lacks was di- cer patients, prison inmates, and agnosed with cervical cancer at healthy individuals. In addition, HeLa Johns Hopkins Hospital in Balti- cells assisted in the development more, four months after the birth of the polio vaccine and has helped advance more treatment for cancer, of her last child. cloning, and gene mapping.

Johns Hopkins Hospital was the Today, Henrietta Lacks family only hospital in the area that treatcontinues to keep her legacy alive ed Black patients. After taking a and promote honesty within science biopsy of her cervix, Lacks’ doctor, Howard W. Jones, concluded that and medical research. The Henrietshe had a malignant epidermoid ta Lacks Foundation is working to carcinoma of the cervix. But af- assist those individuals who have ter further research in 1970, phy- made contributions to medical resicians discovered that she had search without their knowledge or been misdiagnosed, which was consent or receiving any compensacommon during this time, and she tion. According to University of Illiactually had an adenocarcinoma. nois Health Cancer Center, human After being misdiagnosed, Lacks subjects are being protected today was treated with radium tube in- on a federal and institutional level if serts and discharged after a few their standards are not being met or days. During these treatments, there is not documented consent.

The great Henrietta Lacks is doctors removed two forms of tissue from her cervix without her now acknowledged and recognized consent or knowledge. One tissue across the nation in many ways. sample was healthy and the other Morehouse School of Medicine one was cancerous. According to honors Lacks annually with their HeLacks’ family, Lacks’ doctors were La’s Women’s Health Conference, able to take advantage of her be- and in 2014, Lacks was inducted cause of her lack of education and into the Maryland Women’s Hall of not give her any compensation for Fame. In 2010, the annual Henrietta Lacks Memorial Lecture Series was taking her cells.

The two samples that were established by Johns Hopkins Institaken from Henrietta Lacks were tute for Clinical and Translational then given to George Otto Gay, a Research to honor Henrietta Lacks physician and cancer researcher and her contribution to medicine at Johns Hopkins. Gay found that and research. In addition, “The ImLacks cells were very unique and mortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” a they were able to rapidly repro- drama television film, starring Oprah duce allowing for long-term re- Winfrey, premiered in April of 2017. search. Even after Lacks’ death, This film gives an in depth look into Gay took more cell samples from the life of Henrietta Lacks and the her body while at the autopsy fa- tribulations she had to go through cility without the knowledge or and you will learn about the cells consent of the family. These sorts that changed medical science forof actions are what has caused ever. www.chicagodefender.com

IN THE MIXX

In the MIXX: The Silver Room Reigns in Hyde Park, Taste of WVON Gives Back and Chicago Shines

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer Summertime in Chicago is an awesome place to be despite the steady reports of violence that flash across our television screens and social media platforms. There are some powerful and positive series of events that make our city great. Almost anywhere in the Chicagoland Mary L. Datcher area, people can trip over neighborhood festivals, block parties, family reunions, and special summer programming for every age.

This past weekend, I attended some major hometown events and they were all beautiful. Two of them were The Taste of WVON and the 14th Silver Room Sound System Block Party | WE Speak; both produced, operated and owned by African American businesses. No negative occurrence. The energy was organic and real Black love, pride and freedom reigned.

The third event was the Pitchfork Music Festival on the near West Side. From Chatham, Hyde Park to the West Side—these festivals mirrored what Chicago should be about—a kaleidoscope of colors, cultures and communities.

People love a good read of tragedy but MUSIC TRULY CALMS THE SPIRIT AND SOUL. Without any major sponsors and media coverage, The Silver Room’s party shut down the 53rd Street business corridor! There were over 150 performances from musical artists and DJs, 50 plus vendors and close to 25,000 attendees descending on downtown Hyde Park on a Saturday afternoon.

Nearly 14 years ago, the block party was created by The Silver Room’s owner, Eric Williams, in an alley next to the building of his Wicker Park jewelry boutique.

Since then, the collaboration of various arts, fashion and community organizations have created a refuge of synergy with Williams’ store at the nucleus. The store’s relocation to Hyde Park has brought a breath of fresh air and shot of “dopeness” for the Hyde Park business district. The production team for the annual block party is a small one but with a long arm of resources, relationships and a unique style of marketing outreach that has made the second year on the South Side an incredible success. An awesomely electric DJ set by the incomparable NYC’s DJ Pete Rock closed out the night on a euphoric note.

In Chatham, the 7th Annual Taste of WVON brought out some key corporate companies to the South Side to engage the community along with small businesses and great food vendors. The “real” Taste of Chicago was in Lorraine Dixon Park with some familiar names such as Uncle Remus www.chicagodefender.com

Free Breakfast Apparel booth at 14th Annual Silver Room Sound System Block Party. (Photo by Mary L. Datcher)

City Treasurer Kurt Summers; wife, Helen Summers, and family attend (2016) Chosen Few DJs House picnic. (Photo by Mary L. Datcher) and their incredible chicken tips. Main headline acts Rose Royce and El DeBarge shut it down—bringing folks “back down memory lane” and having seniors dust off their 8-track decks. This year, part of 87th Street was closed to ensure proper traffic flow which leads to the sad conclusion that the event has outgrown Lorraine Dixon Park and has residents wanting more.

The Pitchfork Music Festival headlined Black acts on both Saturday with George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic and Tribe Called Quest, and Sunday (Solange). Held at Union Park for the past seven years, the three-day festival drew over 40,000 attendees in the hot weather. TCQ performed for the first time since

their founding member, Phife Dawg, died last March and lit up Saturday night’s performance. They performed early classics from “Can I Kick It,” “Check the Rhime,” “Scenario” new music from their latest 2016 album, “We Got It From Here, Thank You 4 Your Service.”

Congratulations to Rev. Jesse Jackson and his committees for hosting another successful Rainbow PUSH Coalition Convention. The five-day event was held at the Chicago Hilton with powerful panel discussions, workshops, luncheons and dinners honoring some prolific leaders in business, automotive, faith, education, media, politics, entertainment, sports and awarding numerous student scholarships.

El DeBarge performs at this year’s Taste of WVON at Lorraine Dixon Park. (Photo by Worsom Robinson)

Q Tip of Tribe Called Quest performs at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Union Park. (Photo by Mary L. Datcher)

The United State of Women hosted their first regional summit in Chicago.

Galvanize Summit armed women with resources to take action in their communities with leaders in politics and public service at the McCormick Place. Some attendees included: former Sr. Advisor to President Barack Obama Valerie Jarrett; Former Chief of Staff to First Lady Michelle Obama Tina Tchen; actress and activist Sophia Bush and an impressive line-up of high-powered women in business, activism and education.

Throughout the hustle and bustle of some of the activities taking place in our backyard, from my lens, there was a cathartic sense of pride, a renewal of economic hope in supporting neighborhood businesses along with mutual respect towards each other throughout each corner of Chicago.

Birthday Shout-outs Best wishes to one of Chicago’s architects of hip hop, former WHPK personality Quentin ‘Chilly Q’ Lewis and soulful Jazz vocalist Lynn Jordan on July 18. Veteran and one of the hardest working publicists Patricia Andrews-Keenan; lawyer and mom Danielle Le Roy celebrate on July 19. Happy birthday to former indie music retailer David Danku and publicist Kristi Dawson on July 20. Everyone’s favorite club door man and security, Joe “Bruno” Blaque; celebrity and fashion make-up artist Anre Brownlee; and the special wishes to long-running youth show producer Elma Lucas (Elma and Company) on July 22. Veteran musician Gerey Johnson and Echo Hobson-Robinson on July 23. Crazy birthday love to City of Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers on July 24.

Celebrity Sightings Actor and filmmaker Marlon Wayans was in town to promote his new NBC comedy, “Marlon,” on Monday.

Gear up for another weekend of great outdoor events in the city. For praise, worship and an appetite for some culinary flavors—stop by the Taste of Gospel on Saturday, July 22 in Washington Park. Live performances by LXW Chicago, Charles Jenkins and Stars of Heaven. Early that evening enjoy the lakefront breeze at V103’s 3rd Annual Block Party at the Huntington Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island.

The concert is officially sold out but what an incredible line-up with Nelly, Kelly Rowland, Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD), SWV and one of my favorite entertainers—Jill Scott. The Art of Rap Tour will be shaking the building on the same evening at the Chicago Theater featuring DMX, Rakim, Chicago’s Crucial Conflict; Wutang members, Ghostface Killa and Raekwon along with the legendary KRS-One. If you don’t feel like dealing with the stress of city traffic and parking lot drama and the serenity of the suburbs can ease your nerves—check out Guy and Blackstreet at the Country Club Hills Theater.

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NATIONAL

By Alexa Imani Spencer and Noni Marshall (NPA/DTU Journalism Fellows) Alarmed by the critical financial state of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) throughout the nation, “News One Now” host Roland S. Martin has issued a call to action to address the problem.

Several weeks into the initiative, Martin has been urging viewers and followers on social media to get involved by donating to an HBCU of their choice.

“It’s an abomination, and I use that word very clearly, to have HBCUs where only 3 to 5 percent of their graduates give a dollar,” Martin said.

The movement began with a lapel pin. After a series of speeches at academic institutions, Martin accumulated a collection of pins representing each school.

Inspired, he began to promote the cause, #HBCUGivingDay, by wearing a different pin on his show daily.

“It started with the universities [at which] I had given commencement speeches,” Martin said. “It literally started with me saying, ‘tomorrow morning I’m going to put

Roland Martin Initiates #HBCUGIVINGDAY

(l-r) Noni Marshall, Roland Martin, and Alexa Imani Spencer. this pin on.’”

On his show, Martin has showcased several lapel pins in support of giving, including Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis, Mo; Grambling State University in Grambling, La; Virginia State University in Petersburg, Va; and Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga. HBCUs have had a chronic history of financial instability, causing many to close and cut programs, which ultimately minimizes the opportunity for students to engage in higher education.

Martin suggests that this can be avoided if alumni commit to giving.

“The problem I have is not with them only giving x amount of money. The problem is not giving anything,” he said.

On June 12, Martin implored viewers to donate to Virginia State University, a public historically Black land-grant university in Petersburg, Va., an appeal that proved to be effective.

Virginia State University National Alumni Association President

Franklin Johnson Jr. said numerous people have reached out about how to give.

“I feel honestly, as serving as the National Alumni Association president, there has been some benefit from the initiative,” said Johnson, who also decided to join the giving pool. “I give several times, myself, throughout the year, but I just felt the need because he called out my school.”

The Virginia State University National Alumni Association has also launched its own giving

campaign, 1,000 Trojans Giving 100 Dollars. Introduced in March 2016, the initiative seeks to match a $100,000 donation given to the university by its president, Makola Abdullah, and his wife, Ahkinyala Cobb-Abdullah. To date, they have received over $50,000 in donations.

“Our goal is to be as close to the $100,000 by homecoming.

We’re really pushing for that,” Johnson said.

Florida A&M University (FAMU) has begun its own crusade encouraging alumni to give back. Lt. Col. Gregory Clark, president of FAMU National Alumni Association, appeared on News One Now to discuss solutions to low alumni giving rates.

Clark acknowledged that FAMU’s alumni participation is not where it could be.

“We’re around 5 percent [alumni giving], and that’s unacceptable for us. We’re trying to push the narrative that you’ve got to give to ensure we can get those giving rates up,” Clark said.

The FAMU National Alumni Association routinely sees its biggest spike in alumni donations during continued on page 17

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Rainbow Push Conference Promotes Excellence; Men of Illinois Honored Hello CD fans, It’s been a busy week.

Pushing for Excellence--The Rainbow PUSH Coalition and Citizenship Education Fund held its Excel Scholarship Dinner during its popular and outstanding annual conference last week. Kudos to Toyota for funding several scholarships for our young people. Ten sophomore students received $25,000 for up to two years, summer internships with Toyota and possible future employment. All of the recipients held 3.0 grade point averages or higher, are majoring in engineering or business and had demonstrated participation in community service. Other scholarships awarded were the Ora Lee Sanders Scholarship, Cirilo McSween Scholarship by New York Life and the Presidential Choice Scholarship.

The honorable Judge Greg Mathis, a board member, served as the master of ceremonies for the event that showcased academic excellence.

One of the highlights of the ceremony included a performance by Hidden Gifts, a group of teenagers under the direction of Emmy Award Winning and international vocalist Joan Collaso. The teens received a standing ovation.

At the powerful conference, I got to catch up with Judge Stanley Hill, Chairman of the PUSH Oratorical Competition. He told me that the competition focuses on the powers of eloquent persuasive speech.

Selected speeches focus on the message, not the messenger to promote: 1) strong moral ideals; 2) excellence in education; and 3) sound communication skills.

Distinguished Men of Illinois 2017 Most Distinguished Men of Illinois were recently honored by the Continuing Academic Training (CAT), a non- profit organization founded in 1984, at the Hilton Oak Lawn Hotel. Dr. Frankie Swoope-Bynum is the founder and CEO. There were 21 men honored.

And I’d like to give a Happy Birthday Shout Out to Alexander Adonis Pratt celebrating July18!

Carolyn and Judge Stanley Hill, Chairman of the PUSH Oratorical Competition

Rainbow PUSH student scholarship recipients

A few notables at the PUSH conference included: (Top row, left to right) Rhonda Evans Griffin, Hubert Jackson, Dr. Donna Simpson Leak, PUSH Excel Board Member Stacy Leak, PUSH Excel Board Member Morris Smith and The Honorable The Reverend and Founder Jessie L. Jackson Sr. joins Greg Mathis, a Board member who served as Master of CereCameron Clark, Harvard Graduate with a perfect SAT monies. (Bottom row, left to right): Juanita Jordan, Cameron Score, Dr. Donna Simpson Leak, Superintendent Dis- Clarke, Kenisha Leak, Linda Mathis and The Honorable Judge trict 168, and The Honorable Judge Greg Mathis.

Adrienne Davis.

Hidden Gifts delivers a fantastic performance that received a standing ovation.

Honorees Dr. Allen Smith and Dr. Major Armstead www.chicagodefender.com

Distinguished Men of Illinois Honorees: Bishop Rory Marshall, More honorees: Jonathon Jackson, Dr. George Barber, Keith Cooper, Hubert Jackson, John Baptiste McClellan, M.D., Stanford Slovin, Edward Calahan, Bishop Rory Howard Garrison Marshall THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • July 19 - 25, 2017 11

ON THE SCENE

Rainbow PUSH Coalition 46th Annual International Convention Photo Highlights

WTTW’s Brandis Friedman moderates IL Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Forum at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters.

(Photo by Mary L. Datcher)

Independent Music Seminar Panelists l-r: Jesse ‘GF’ Jones, Marcus Blassingame, Erin Teague, Steven L. Wiser, Hearon Trackz and Reginald ‘Fub’ McKinley. (Photo by Mary L. Datcher)

l-r: Les Coney and John Rogers, Jr. (Photo by Mary L. Datcher)

WTTW’s reporter Brandis Friedman (Photo by John L. Alexander)

Crusader’s Doris House; Defender Publisher Frances Jackson; Defender Executive Editor Shari Noland and Brian Welburn (Carol H. Williams Agency) (Photo by Mary L. Datcher)

Jonathan Jackson, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Rev. Jesse Jackson.

(Photo by John L. Alexander)

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COMMUNITY

Reunions Mean More Than a Great Time

Defender Interim Publisher Frances Jackson and Family

By Frances Jackson Defender Interim Publisher In this new time, where everyone is in their “own space” doing their “own thing,” maintaining family connections have taken a back seat to keeping up with family on the latest social media app or totally “dissing” the family for a vacation deal found on Groupon on LivingSocial.

However, we forget the importance of the Family Reunion. It’s not just a great time to have some of Emmer Jean’s caramel cake made with Big Ma’s recipe or Le-

gia’s Potato Salad perfected over the years from a combination of Momma’s and Uncle Carey’s recipe. It is a time to preserve the family dynamic!

Personally, it is a lot of work!

Finding a location, creating a theme, buying and preparing food as well as securing entertainment is a huge task to do without pay while begging family to participate…after they stated they wanted to do this. It is INDEED a thankless job. I’m busy, my family’s busy and the world is moving very fast.

But that is just the reason why we need to have family reunions.

Family reunions are a time

Family Reunion

By Anta Njie recognized as a vessel of strength Defender Contributing Writer for as long as we have existed, and despite various attempts, this strength has never wavered. ConFamily is an integral component nectedness is important in the to the fabric of any race. But par- Black household, being as though ticularly for the African-American for decades our families were lerace, the Black family has often gally separated and destroyed to been regarded as the foundation of maintain the divisive atmospheres our entire community. It has been we know as slavery, Reconstruc-

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when you create intergenerational relationships that benefit us all.

Older family members receive energy from the younger members and our youth learn from the wisdom and experience of our elders.

In our family, the children always enjoy hearing stories about their parents from their grandparents.

Additionally, they enjoy stories from the “olden days.” It gives our youth a first-person narrative on their personal history, obstacles their family have overcome and triumphs they’ve enjoyed. It is very empowering and helps build their self-esteem. For me, I gain strength from the fact that my grandmother raised eight children of her own while raising another family. She was an ardent multi-tasker before everyone was using that word daily. Additionally, it is an opportune time to rekindle relationships.

And as all families, there is dysfunction, which is generally the reason family members do not make it a priority to attend reunions. Well, ALL families have “dysfunction.” Experts on all the family reunion websites state that you must push through the dysfunction and ignore “back-handed” compliments, rolling eyes and petty arguments.

So, the B.S. aside, start saving $10 a week now, so you can attend the family reunion in two years because even though you said you didn’t want to come, when you see the pictures on Facebook and Instagram, you are going to wish you had made it!

Enjoy your Family! Continue the Tradition! Go to the Family Reunion! You know you love them! tion and Jim Crow. After slavery ended, however, our ancestors found themselves on a widespread search for their families in hopes of not only being reunited with mothers, fathers, sisters and uncles, but to maintain their familial legacy as they entered the newest stage of our race’s existence.

Family legacy is just as important now as it was then, with African-American families, both immediate and extended, coming together yearly or bi-yearly to celebrate their family names and the presence that they have in one another’s lives. Family reunions, as we call them, are an oasis from all of the outwardly impacting negativity the world harbors for the African-American community. From the blurts of laughter that can be heard across fields, the matching shirts, the tables of good barbecue and southern cooking, to the spades games--family reunions are the breath of fresh air African Americans anticipate.

Defender Senior Writer Mary Datcher enjoying time with her nephew and niece in Birmingham’s historic Kelley Ingram Park, a tourist visit during their family reunion.

Summertime Recollections: Family Reunion Memories

By Mary L. Datcher Senior Staff Writer For centuries, African Americans have had more challenges than any other race to trace our ancestral roots back to our original descendants. Although our initial base would include Africa as a natural homeland—we have crossed various racial and cultural lines that have spanned across this globe—leaving many identities blurred but linking us through a common thread of DNA. We find younger generations can become less and less familiar with their family members as elders pass on. Senior members often take with them vital historical knowledge of our ancestral connections so we become more reliant on family reunions as a viable resource of information and connection.

Contrary to certain stereotypes, family reunions are not about picnics in the park and rocking matching t-shirts for the weekend—it’s about understanding where we’re from, who we are and how we are connected to each other.

I just recently celebrated my mother’s father’s family reunion in Birmingham, Ala., in late June. For the past 40 years, our family—the Martin, Sanders, Culp and Carter clan has gathered together like clockwork choosing a different city every year hosted by a family member. Nearly 20 years ago, my mother reconnected with her father’s family in Rock Hill, S.C. As a child, she didn’t have the best relationship with her father, and throughout her adult years, she didn’t have contact with him. To move on with our lives, we sometimes dismiss most hurtful situations in our lives and focus on building our own families.

One afternoon, my mother received a call from her father’s brother; her dad had passed away.

When she told us about her father passing, our biological grandfather left no real impression on us because we had no contact with him.

Knowing the importance of clo-

sure and healing, my mother ventured to South Carolina to pay her final respects. In making the trip, it opened another world to her. The Martin family embraced her like a soldier who went off to war and finally returned home. It was one of the warmest feelings she ever felt and the following year, she attended her first family reunion connecting with newfound family members. On her mother’s side, she is also a descendant of the Carters in the Southern Virginia region. So, to join everyone together, my mom asked the family to add her mother’s family to the annual weekend celebration.

We have hosted three family reunions in Chicago since we reunited with the Martins over the last 18 years. With most of them from the Carolinas—the visits to Chicago would not be complete without paying homage to their native Carolinian, Michael Jordan’s stature at the United Center.

Next year, we’ll be in New Orleans, and at the most recent gathering, I volunteered to host our family reunion in Chicago for 2019. Glancing at my mother when I made the announcement—she gave me the “this is on you” look, knowing it is not an easy task planning three full days of hosting a large family.

Throughout the years, we have mourned the ones who have passed on and celebrated new family members through marriage and births. We commend wonderful academic, athletic and career milestones at our reunions, and we encourage the achievements of our youth.

Unfortunately, work and other obligations over the years have forced me to pass on attending every family reunion, but as I grow older, I learned through my mom’s reconnection with her family—tomorrow is not promised to us.

Spending quality time with my family at this year’s family reunion was both fulfilling and valuable.

Too often we overlook our blessings when they are around us in the form of our historical perseverance, strength and the meaning of family. www.chicagodefender.com

Excellence en Blanc Sunday, July 30, 2017

Excellence en Blanc is an exclusive networking event for all Men of Excellence and Women of Excellence Alumni Sunday, July 30th from 6pm – 9pm located at Chicago Defender 4445 S. King Drive, Chicago The theme is All White Everything!

Chicago Defender’s Men of Excellence, Women of Excellence and their guests are invited to a fancy, everyone-dresses-in-white pop-up dinner party. We are planning for approximately 200 guests to dine at the Chicago Defender headquarters. Everyone dresses entirely in white; must bring your own table, chairs and white tablecloth.

Disposable silverware, plates, napkins and cups are not allowed.

There will be a judging competition and prizes for who can create the most elaborate table scape. Jazz music and wine tasting are included in the experience.

Guests will either bring their own food or may purchase a catered picnic basket dinner for pick up at the event. Guests also have the option of bringing their own wine and champagne or may purchase from our special events beverage partner. No beer and hard liquor allowed.

This is an opportunity to showcase your brand to the top business professionals and decision-makers in Chicago!

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Experience With Dedry Jones: A Fresh Face For WTTW Chicago

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Arts & Entertainment Editor

ket to break music—influencing the rest of the country. At one time, there was nearly 100 Mom and Pop [independent] owned stores in the Chicago region. With the inThere’s a new kid on the block at dustry’s slow response to Napster and WTTW, who made his premiere Thurs- other viable ways of music downloads, unday, July 13. “The Experience With Dedry authorized sales through bootlegs and big Jones” redefines how music fans connect box retailers undercutting physical releaswith some of the most critically acclaimed es—many indie stores closed shop. There musicians and artists on the scene. is only a handful of stores standing today.

The one-hour program hosted by Jones Jones admits there were hiccups along is filmed in the same studio as WTTW’s the way of keeping the doors open, but long-running, national music series his incredible knack for curating music led “Soundstage.” “The Experience” viewers him into building a music series that would will enjoy one-hour of Jones interview- bring artists and musicians live and direct ing musical guests bringing out unknown to his consumers. Partnering with record facts, great stories along with live energet- labels, he and his team would choose the ic performances throughout the one-on- venue, pre-sell the artist’s new full length one conversation. project and treat the audience to an inThe show opens up with the theme mu- depth interview along with a brief perforsic composed by Felton Offard. Executive mance. Today, much has changed with produced by Barbara Allen, Juliette Bu- major companies taking a backseat to inford and Dedry Jones, the first four shows dependent labels in support of The Expewill feature award-winning contemporary rience.

Jazz, R&B and Funk musician Brian CulbJones reflects on the changes. “Now ertson; songwriter and Soul singer Avery it’s really about getting somebody to say, Sunshine; Grammy nominated R&B singer ‘Ok, I’ll send the artist in.’ I don’t want to Will Downing and Grammy-nominated Af- say they’re not supporting because that’s ro-Cuban jazz pianist, composer and pro- wrong because if they give me an artist on ducer Roberto Fonseca. a promo day then they Jones is no stranger are supporting. It’s to the music industry. not like before when A music retailer, he is they would literally the owner of The Music pay for it. They would Experience—a popular pay for the venue, the brick and mortar store staff, and unfortunatelocated in the South ly, they don’t do that Shore community. He anymore,” he explains. will be celebrating 27 “Every once in a while, years in business this you may get a label year and has worn severthat will but it’s so rare al hats over the last two because everything decades, heading up has changed for them. independent retail coThey don’t have the alitions and consulting staff anymore like they on various independent used to or the dollars. music projects. Notic- R&B Singer Will Downing I’ve had to make ading the rapid changes in justments—similar to the records and retail business—Jones had the retail world, you make adjustments or a concept to try something different that you’re done.” would help drive sales outside the walls of The Experience has built an in-house the traditional record shop. fan base of followers looking forward to “Nearly 16 years ago, the first Experi- attending some of the retailer’s events. ence was supported by a group of local re- Some of the musical guests that have tailers, that’s how it happened. They fund- graced the stage with Jones include Chaka ed flying in the artist—the whole thing with Khan, Maxwell, Earth Wind and Fire, Ledipromoting the CD. The Experience was si, Jerry ‘Iceman’ Butler and legends who never about a performance, it’s been about have passed—Natalie Cole, George Duke, selling a CD,” said Jones. “That’s where it Donna Summer, Al Jarreau and Nick Ashstarted from and as time went on, people ford. think for the small charge they should get a Not one to hold back his opinion, Jones concert. This is wrong, that’s not the pur- has his favorites. pose of The Experience at all. It’s worked “Ashford & Simpson-- because they’re out in the end. It’s about promoting an artmy all-time favorite group. It took six ist and promoting their current release.” months to get them. They were very good.

Chicago has a long and rich history of Fred Hammond was probably one of the cultivating great musicians and bands and better interviews and I know his was is considered by industry standards, a mar- a standout because I’ve watched him.

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Jazz and funk musician and artist Brian Culbertson sits down with host Dedry Jones for the first show of “The Experience With Dedry Jones.”

Musician and Soul singer Avery Sunshine Sometimes, I don’t watch my interview but with him I looked at it a lot because he was so entertaining as an interviewee. His performance was super good.” The first music retailer to host an in-store with Avery Sunshine, she is on this unique list of favorites.

“I think her interview on WTTW is probably the best it has been with me.”

Executive producer of “The Experience,” Barbara E. Allen is an award-winning filmmaker, earning several regional Emmys.

Her production company, Little Passage Productions, has produced familiar documentaries including “Paper Trail: 100 Years of The Chicago Defender” (2005), “DuSable to Obama: Chicago’s Black Metropolis” (2010) and “Color Blind: Rethinking Race” (2012). An alumnus of Columbia College, earning her bachelor’s degree in communications/film and TV—Allen was invited to participate as a night fellow at Stanford University’s journalism program.

She met Jones through a colleague.

“The station’s executive producer, Juliette Buford, saw an Experience and thought it would make a great TV show. They brought it to Channel 11 and we came together. We thought, ‘We could make this work.’ It changes a bit but we tried to keep the essence of the show.”

Allen says although the logistics of the production changes from its original intimate venue to a live studio—it was important to maintain Jones’ charisma as a host.

“I want to introduce a new audience to Dedry so that they can get to know him and enjoy him like we do. Our audience at PBS is a different audience. Their expectations are different. Let them get to know artists and have fun. It’s very up-tempo and a lot of fun. I hope people get up and dance in front of their television,” said Allen.

Jones feels it’s important to maintain that authentic voice and focus on music and musicians who move people. He tries to identify talent who fit this range and depth.

He says, “What crosses my mind is who I like and who I think is a talented artist. Two weeks ago, I was in a Joni Mitchell mood for almost two weeks. It really depends on the artist. The color of your skin, doesn’t make you sing better. It’s what makes sense to me. I’ve turned down artists that people would say ‘What’s wrong with you?’ It has to sit well with me for whatever reason.”

For four weeks, “The Experience With Dedry Jones” will bring a refreshing perspective on how music lovers view and connect with the show’s featured guests.

Rarely being phased by the glitz, glamour and hype of the business—the reality of new-found fame will become evident for Jones as viewers tune in on Thursday evenings.

“What’s exciting for me is how excited everyone is especially people who are regulars of The Experience over the years.

Until I saw the first show, I was very nonchalant and it hit me, ‘It’s for real, for real.’

I didn’t want to think about it. When you see it, it really is a television show. The fact that all of the artists were so excited also adds to it.”

THE EXPERIENCE WITH DEDRY JONES airs on Thursdays at 10:00 pm, with rebroadcasts the following Sundays at 12:00 am. The programs, recorded in WTTW’s Grainger Studio over the past year, will also air on WTTW Prime 11.2/ Comcast 370/RCN 37 on the following Saturdays at 11:00 pm. www.chicagodefender.com

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

JULY July 19 Restorative Justice Presentation and Activities Presentation by Audrey Dunford, Community Outreach Coordinator for Restorative Justice Court Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center 1957 S. Spaulding Activities include: picking up litter, art project on justice, gardening Activities start at noon; the presentation is at 2 p.m.

For more information, email: contact@ urbanartretreat.com or call: (773) 5429126

July 19, August 18, September 15 3rd Friday Trolley Tour Exploring the rich artistic culture of Bronzeville!

6-9 p.m.

Continuous rotating Trolleys at various galleries in 15-minute intervals, with periodic stops at local establishments.

For more information, visit bronzevilleartdistrict.com

Timuel D. Black $70.00 per person For tickets or more information, call (708) 705-5241 www.gggministries.com

August 19

July 19 DuSable Museum presents Sounds of History Jazz Series The Centennial Celebration of Ella Fitzgerald Featuring Dee Alexander and Denise Thimes 6 p.m.

740 E. 56th place Free Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy jazz on lawn.

In cae of rain, event will be held in the museum theater.

Trolley Tour Trunk Event Features founder Terisa Griffin in Concert DuSable Museum 5:00 p.m.

VIP: $75.00; General Admission: $35.00 Contact: Althea Knowles (708) 283-0807

Guest Lecture and Jazz Concert Guest Lecturer: University of Chicago’s Community Ambassador Rudy Nimocks 6:30-9:30 p.m.

1041 East 43rd St. RSVP to rschultz@uchicago.edu

July 30

August 12 and 13 Veggie Fest A weekend of family fun with something for everyone, including food demonstrations, kids activities, music and vendors.

Held on the grounds of Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Admission and parking are free.

For more information, visit: veggiefestchicago.org

Taste of Gospel 2017 Featuring live entertainment from every gospel sector throughout the day, vendors, and games; also includes more than 23 gourmet restaurants serving a variety of delicious dishes and treats.

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Washington Park Tickets: $5-$20 (proceeds go to the 3:16 Scholarship Fund) For tickets or more information, www. tasteofgospel.org

All-White Pop Up Dining and Networking by Excellence in Blanc Chicago Defender 4445 S. King Drive Bring your own table, chairs, and white tablecloth along with your picnic meal and bottle of favorite wine or champagne.

Set-up at 6 p.m.; table scaping judged at 6.45; meal begins at 7:15 p.m. $35 per person; $100 for table of 4 Includes Music, Entertainment, Wine Tasting. Prefixe menu also available.

For more details, call the Chicago Defender at 312-225-2400

July 30

August 4

Better Love Yourself Inc. 11th Annual

Professor Timuel D. Black Distinguished

GGG Ministries, Inc. My 2 Sons: John/ Sean Memorial Scholarship Awards Ceremony and Gala Tinley Park Convention Center 6:30 p.m.

of the initiative, they are only a segment of what makes up the Black community.

Media, civil rights organizations, women’s rights organizations, fraternities and sororities also need consistent attention.

“All of those things make up the Black community, because that’s what provides the support and the resources for it,” Mar-

tin said.

If the Black community fails to recognize this, he said, then it is subject to the control of parties without vested interest.

“That means you have no control of your own community,” Martin said. “You literally are at the mercy of someone externally and that’s never what any community wants to

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its annual national convention fundraising breakfast. The 2016 breakfast alone raised $715,000.

The overall message that people must receive is the importance of supporting all Black institutions, Martin said. While Black colleges and universities are the focus www.chicagodefender.com

August 12

Family Expo and Back to School Fair Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church and the Back to School Fair Committee host their annual event. Includes fun activities, refreshments, music and entertainment.

Each child receives a free book bag and school supplies.

600 E. 35th Street 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

For more information, call (312) 2255300 or email sixthgracechurch@yahoo. com

August 19 Barbara Bates Foundation Walk Where You Live for Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk Douglas Park Field House, 1401 S. Sacramento Drive Starting Time: 8:30 a.m. promptly – please arrive between 6:30-7:30 a.m. for t-shirt pick up.

Cost: $55 To register or for more information, visit barbarabatesfoundation.org

September 30 The 20thth Annual Chicago Football Classic Grambling State University Tigers Vs. Clark Atlanta University Panthers Kick-off: 3:30 p.m.

For tickets or more information, visit chicagofootballclassic.biz

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Alexa Imani Spencer and Noni Marshall are 2017 DTU Journalism Fellows and Howard University students, who are creating content for The Washington Informer this summer. Follow Alexa on Twitter @alexaimani. Follow Noni on Twitter @noni_nnpadtu.

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C L A S S I F I E D S LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: July 17, 2017 CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Chicago, on the date and time, stated for those specific Bids listed below, in the Bid & Bond, Room 103, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602, 312744-9773. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud for the following: NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT ADDENDUM: Addendum #2 will be e-mailed to all bidders on the Bid Opportunity Take-Out List DESCRIPTION: (Target Market Program) Rental and Placement of Traffic Control Devices BID DOCUMENT CAN BE DOWNLOADED AND PRINTED FROM URL ADDRESS: www.cityofchicago.org/bids SPECIFICATION NO: 215650 ORIGINAL BID/PROPOSAL OPENING DATE: July 18, 2017 NEW BID/PROPOSAL OPENING DATE: August 16, 2017 TIME: 11:00 a.m., Central Time CONTACT: William L. Dotson, Procurement Specialist Email: william.dotson@cityofchicago.org

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-2, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, vs.

MELRICK JACOBS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP., AN OP. SUB OF MLB&T CO., FSB, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Defendants, 16 CH 4329 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-36-314-059-0000.

Commonly known as 8417 South Bennett Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.

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

16-002943 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR TOWD POINT MASTER FUNDING TRUST 2014-01; Plaintiff, vs.

FELICIA SMITH; ALLSTATE, TARGET NATIONAL BANK USA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO TARGET NATIONAL BANK; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC; CHICAGO PATROLMEN’S FEDERAL CREDIT UNION UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 16662 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on May 16, 2017 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 17-34-121-130-0000.

Commonly known as 3439 S. Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.WILLIE LEE THOMAS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2016 CH 11272 7409 SOUTH PRINCETON 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 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 22, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7409 SOUTH PRINCETON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-225-003-0000.

The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence; two to six apartments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 257805.

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.

THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS/ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL FOR: OFFSITE RECORDS STORAGE SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL EVENT NO.: 2247 (2017) All Questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned Event no later than August 7, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. CST. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING:

July 27, 2017 at 11:00 am CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 13th floor, Chicago, IL

To view the pre-proposal meeting online,

visit https://livestream.com/accounts/13907077

PROPOSAL DUE DATE/TIME:

August 18, 2017 at 12:00 pm CST via the CHA Supplier Portal

LEGAL NOTICE

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON LINE AT: https://supplier.thecha.org

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS

Funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The subsequent contract shall be subject to the applicable compliance standards and procedures of Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, Equal Opportunity and other provisions as specifically set in the specification. The Authority encourages participation by joint ventures, minority business enterprises, and women business enterprise firms.

THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS/ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT BIDS FOR: FAÇADE INSPECTION – CRITICAL EXAMINATIONS INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) EVENT NO.: 2289 (2017) All questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned event no later than August 7, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. CST.

LEGAL NOTICE

PRE-BID MEETING:

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS/ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT BIDS FOR: PARKING SERVICES INVITATION FOR BID EVENT NO.: 2274 (2017) All Questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned Event no later than Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. CST. PRE-BID MEETING:

Friday, July 21, 2017 at 11:00 am CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 13th floor, Bid Bond Room, Chicago, IL

To view the pre-bid meeting online, visit https://livestream.com/accounts/13907077

August 2, 2017 at 9:30 am CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 13th floor, Bid Bond Room, Chicago, IL

BID DUE DATE/TIME: August 16, 2017 at 11:00 am CST via the CHA Supplier Portal SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://supplier.thecha.org Funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The subsequent contract shall be subject to the applicable compliance standards and procedures of Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, Equal Opportunity and other provisions as specifically set in the specification. The Authority encourages participation by joint ventures, minority business enterprises, and women business enterprise firms.

LEGAL NOTICE

BID DUE DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 11:00 am CST via the CHA Supplier Portal

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON LINE AT: https://supplier.thecha.org

THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS/ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT BIDS FOR:

Funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The subsequent contract shall be subject to the applicable compliance standards and procedures of Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, Equal Opportunity and other provisions as specifically set in the specification. The Authority encourages participation by joint ventures, minority business enterprises, and women business enterprise firms.

FAÇADE INSPECTION – CRITICAL EXAMINATIONS

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: D17151351 on the July 7, 2017 the Assumed Name of KAYE JAYE ENTERPRISES with the business located at 2808 173RD STREET, HAZEL CREST, IL, 60429.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: KIMBERLY JONES Complete Address: 2808 173RD STREET, HAZEL CREST, IL, 60429, USA

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) EVENT NO.: 2277 (2017) All questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned event no later than August 7, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. CST. PRE-BID MEETING:

August 2, 2017 at 9:30 am CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 13th floor, Bid Bond Room, Chicago, IL

BID DUE DATE/TIME: August 16, 2017 at 11:00 am CST via the

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

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: D17151279 on the June 27, 2017. Under the Assumed Name of PEDI-SOCK with the business located at 11240 S. CHAMPLAIN AVE. 1ST. FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60628. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: TRACI WILLIAMS, Complete Address: 11240 S. CHAMPLAIN AVE. 1ST. FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60628, USA

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I725233 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BYLINE BANK F/K/A NORTH COMMUNITY BANK, AN ILLINOIS BANKING CORPORATION, SUCCESSOR-BYMERGER WITH THE FIRST COMMERCIAL BANK; Plaintiff, vs.

RORY HOOD; JO L. EASTERLING-HOOD; JEWEL EASTERLING; GWENDOLYN EASTERLING; RUBY JEWEL EASTERLING; CITY OF CHICAGO; SCHILLER CONTRACTING, INC.; CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 ch 13235 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 14, 2017, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-21-310-050-0000.

Commonly known as 6812-6814 South Normal Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60621.

The mortgaged real estate is a 6-unit condominium building. The property may be made available for inspection by contacting Mr. Rick Storck (773) 887-0088.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount.

The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds.

For information call Mr. Scott H. Kenig at Randall & Kenig LLP, 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60611.

(312) 822-0800.

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.OLUWOLE F. FAJOLU, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 11 CH 04483 9518 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 16, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9518 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-07-100-011-0000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 9109.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 9109 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 11 CH 04483 TJSC#: 37-5790

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLEY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEWLANDS ASSET HOLDING TRUST Plaintiff, -v.CAROLE NEACE A/K/A CAROLE S NEACE A/K/A CAROLE SUE NEACE Defendants 13 CH 05461 10951 SOUTH BUFFALO AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 7, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10951 SOUTH BUFFALO AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-18-216-021; 2618-216-050.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached two car garage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 2505.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-SP1; Plaintiff, vs.

JOSE YANEZ; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLE’S CHOICE HOME LOAN, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; BLUE VIEW CORPORATION; Defendants, 15 CH 18664 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-07-425-006-0000.

Commonly known as 5415 South Winchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609.

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

15-015418 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL ALEXANDER A/K/A MICHAEL STEPHEN ALEXANDER, VERA D. ALEXANDER, TCF NATIONAL BANK Defendants 12 CH 17842 624 WEST ENGLEWOOD 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 May 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 624 WEST ENGLEWOOD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-321-085-0000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 1814.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.THERESA B DAVIS A/K/A THERESA DAVIS, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, TARGET NATIONAL BANK F/K/A RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants 2016 CH 11248 2451 EAST 74TH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 29, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2451 EAST 74TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 21-30-116-004-0000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 257652.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 257652 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2016 CH 11248 TJSC#: 37-5567

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FKA NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HEL TRUST 2003-3 Plaintiff, vs.

HARRY WILLIAMS; IOLA WILLIAMS; FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HARRY WILLIAMS IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF IOLA WILLIAMS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 15940 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-25-404-029-0000.

Commonly known as 7550 South Luella Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 WA160739.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

CATHEY POINDEXTER AND CATHERINE POINDEXTER; MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC.; Defendants, 13 CH 26031 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 19, 2017, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-05-116-022.

Commonly known as 8924 S JUSTINE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 13-04407 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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17-000206 F2 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

CARVELLE A. SMITH; ARLINDA C. SMITH AKA ARLINDA CROWDER SMITH; CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MAY 13, 2009 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 8002353138; Defendants, 17 ch 1541 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 7, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-21-328-026-0000.

Commonly known as 7018 South Stewart Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653.

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs.

SAMUEL COGGS; UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS Defendants, 17 CH 319 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 26-06-314-049-0000.

Commonly known as 9343 South Yates Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60617.

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

16-034643 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725102

I725495 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, vs.

THE CITY OF HAZELCREST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; MAURITA YOUNG; ARTHUR YOUNG, III; MICHELLE NEELY, AKA MICHELLE YOUNG; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PEARLENA D. YOUNG; DECEASED; WILLIAM EJZAK, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO PEARLENA D. YOUNG, DECEASED Defendants, 16 CH 11705 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-31-420-035-0000 and 20-31420-036-0000.

Commonly known as 8542 South Paulina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620.

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

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THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • July 19 - 25, 2017 19

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, PLAINTIFF, VS. SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPME NT C/O DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; DOROTHY M ADAMS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA C/O UNITED STATES ATTORNEY, JOEL NATHAN, DEFENDANTS. 15 CH 17589 7106 SOUTH LAFAYETTE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60621 CALENDAR 56 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on May 8, 2017, Judicial Sales Corporation will on August 25, 2017, in 1 S. Wacker Dr. 24th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60606, at 10:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Cook, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 20-28-206-026-0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7106 SOUTH LAFAYETTE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60621 Description of Improvements: GRAY, STONE, TOWNHOUSE, NO GARGE The Judgment amount was $164,392.33.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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 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. For Information: Visit our website at http:// ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 7845 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION M&T BANK Plaintiff, -v.WESLEY K KNOILS, III A/K/A WESLEY KNOILS, A/K/A WESLEY K KNOILS, THE BANK OF NEW MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWHEQ INC. HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-S1, CITIBANK, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 16368 7534 S RIDGELAND AVE CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 23, 2017, 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 7534 S RIDGELAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-302-019-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 250132.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MCCORMICK 105, LLC Plaintiff, -v.SAMUEL CLARK A/K/A SAM CLARK A/K/A SAMUEL L. CLARK, MARY STEWARD, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2016 CH 16148 12001 S. EGGLESTON AVE 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 June 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 2, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 46 AND THE NORTH 14 FEET OF LOT 45 IN BLOCK 20 IN WEST PULLMAN SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 AND THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 12001 S. EGGLESTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-28-115-031-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $188,737.14.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 431-1455 Please refer to file number 1889-60.

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

NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 431-1455 E-Mail: intake@noonanandlieberman. com Attorney File No. 1889-60 Attorney Code. 38245 Case Number: 2016 CH 16148 TJSC#: 37-5946 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.ROSIE B. JOHNSON A/K/A ROSIE JOHNSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 13136 9959 S. LASALLE 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 May 11, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 24 AND THE SOUTH 8.55 FEET OF LOT 23 IN S.M. BLOSS AND CO’S SUBDIVISION THE WEST 1/2 OF BLOCKS 3, 12, 17, AND 26 IN THE EAST 1/2 OF BLOCKS 4, 11, 18, AND 25 IN FERNWOOD, A RESUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9959 S. LASALLE STREET, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-09-405-022-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $113,447.54.

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

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

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is 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) 4607711 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 13136 TJSC#: 37-4897 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.O

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BYLINE BANK F/K/A NORTH COMMUNITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH PLAZA BANK Plaintiff, -v.NELSON MERCADO, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 09730 2225 SOUTH RIDGEWAY 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 July 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 17, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 16 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 5 FEET) AND THE NORTH 14 FEET OF LOT 17 IN BLOCK 1 IN SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN MOWRY’S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 AND THE WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2225 SOUTH RIDGEWAY AVE., Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-26-105-014-0000.

The real estate is improved with a multiunit residential property.

The judgment amount was $240,512.18.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC, 55 W MONROE SUITE 1100, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 422-8000 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC 55 W MONROE SUITE 1100 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 422-8000 E-Mail: Judicialsales@llflegal.com Attorney Code. 06204378 Case Number: 16 CH 09730 TJSC#: 37-6381 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.ELIAZIN OCAMPO, ESTELA HERNANDEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 11487 2856 W. PERSHING ROAD Chicago, IL 60632 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 11 IN BLOCK 3 IN WILEY’S SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 6, 7 AND THE WEST 88 FEET OF LOT 8 IN PARTITION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2856 W. PERSHING ROAD, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Index No. 16-36-323-022-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $135,770.09.

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

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

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is 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) 4607711 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 11487 TJSC#: 37-6247 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, (6300801) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ss – In the Circuit Court of COOK County, County Department - Chancery Division, Yakte Properties, L.L.C, Plaintiff, vs. Jiao Jie Harrison et. al., Defendants, Case No. 17 CH 09156.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you Unknown Owners-Tenants and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of COOK County, County Department - Chancery Division, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: PARCEL 1 LOT 1 IN KENSINGTON PARK TOWNHOMES BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED ON MAY 9, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0020535533 IN COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2 EASEMENTS FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AFORESAID AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENT FOR KENSINGTON PARK TOWNHOMES RECORDED ON MAY 9, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0020535534 IN COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS.. PIN: 17-22-307-060-0000. Commonly known as: 1830 S. Indiana Ave., Unit G, Chicago IL, 60616, and which said Mortgage was made by Jiao Jie Harrison, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans.

Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0503139027, and the present owner(s) of the property being Jiao Jie Harrison, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of COOK County, 50 W. Washington, Chicago IL 60602 located at 50 West Washington, Chicago, IL 60602, on or before AUGUST 18,2017 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated, Chicago, Illinois, July 12, 2017.

Dorothy Brown, Clerk.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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WWR #10143515 STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS TRUSTEE FOR CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1 Plaintiff, vs.

MANUEL GARCIA, et al. MANUEL GARCIA, ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICE LLC, CACH, LLC S/I/I TO CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, CITY/ VILLAGE OF CHICAGO, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

CASE NO: 17 CH 7075 3811 West 66th Street, Chicago, IL 60629 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Manuel Garcia and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Chancery Department, Cook County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 5 and the East 8 feet of Lot 6 in Block 3 in Frederick H. Bartletts Subdivision of the South 40 rods of the East 100 rods of the Northeast 1/4 of section 23, Township 38 North range 13, east of the third principal meridian, (expect the east 50 feet thereof railroad right of way), in Cook County Illinois. Commonly known as 3811 West 66th Street, Chicago, IL 60629. and which said Mortgage was made by Manuel Garcia, Mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for The CIT Group/Consumer Finance, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois ; And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the said Chancery Department, Cook County, Illinois against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant, file an answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of Chancery Department, Cook County, Illinois, at the Courthouse, in the City of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on or before the 18TH day of AUGUST, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 180 N. LaSalle Street Suite 2400 Chicago, IL, 60601 Telephone: 312-782-9676 Facsimile: 312-782-4201 Cook Atty. ID No. 31495 ChicagoREDG@weltman.com

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS/ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR: ACTUARIAL SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL EVENT NO.: 2246 All questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned Event no later than August 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. CST. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING:

August 3, 2017 at 10:00 am CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 13th Floor, Room 1330, Chicago, IL

PROPOSAL DUE DATE/TIME: August 17, 2017 at 1:00 pm CST

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

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Sealed Bids will be received and must be submitted on documents provided by the City of Chicago, on the date and time, stated for those specific Bids listed below, in the Bid & Bond, Room 103, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602, 312-744-9773. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud for the following: DESCRIPTION: TARGET MARKET- Luminaire LED, Viaduct/Elevated Structure Retrofits

BID DOCUMENT CAN BE DOWNLOADED AND PRINTED FROM URL ADDRESS: www.cityofchicago.org/bids SPECIFICATION NO:

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

GRAY Robert Gray…..Wake was held: Friday, July 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, July 17, 2017; 8:00 a.m. @ Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DAVIS Samella Davis…..Wake was held: Friday, July 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ United Christian Church, 4351 W. 180th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, July 17, 2017; 10:30 a.m. @ Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HOLMES Ellis Holmes…..Wake was held: Friday, July 07, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Stone Temple B C, 3622 West Douglas Blvd. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, July 14, 2017; 11:00 a.m.@ Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CONDA Russell Conda…..Memorial was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DAVIS Ivory Davis…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. @ Fellowship M B C, 45th Place & Princeton Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment: Sunset Cemetery, 3100 Shermer Road Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ALLEN Arreba Allen…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Star Light St. James MBC, 11300 S. State Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILLIAMS Hallie Williams…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

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

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

JONES Joy Jones…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Zion Faith, 9993 S. Throop Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MC KINLEY Algeron Mc Kinley…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

MANUEL Autumn Manuel…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ One Lord One Faith, 312 N. Lavern Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

JOHNSON Gregory Johnson…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Holy Temple Evangelistic COGIC, 15912 Lincoln Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MINOR Mable Minor…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Greater New Mt. Eagle, 12301 S. Michigan Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

COLEMAN Lelia Coleman…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Prayer & Faith, 944 W. 103rd St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

NELSON Cora Nelson…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HUNTER John Hunter…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Bethlehem Star M B Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JONES Walter Jones…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ South Park Baptist, 3722 S. King Dr. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

DOWELL Jeanine Dowell…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. @ St. John ChurchGod In Christ, 7527 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Funeral: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SMITH Sharon Smith…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

STANFORD Jesse Stanford…..Memorial was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Bethlehem Star M B Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GORDON Aaron Gordon…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 2:00 p.m.

– 3:00 p.m. @ St. John C.O.G.I.C., 7527 S. Cottage Grove Funeral: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SMILEY Cleveland Smiley…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

POTTS Lee Potts…..Visitation was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 4:00 p.m.

– 9:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MC GEE Mary Mc Gee…..Wake was held: Sunday, July 16, 2017; 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MURRAY George Murray…..Memorial was held: Monday, July 17, 2017; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GRIFFIN Doris Griffin…..Wake was held: Monday, July 17, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

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

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

BANISTER Ida Banister…..Wake was held: Monday, July 17, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

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

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

FREEMAN Charles Freeman…..Wake was held: Monday, July 17, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WALKER Rosetta Walker.…..Wake was held: Monday, July 17, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery, 119th & Kedzie Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JACKSON Mary Jackson…..Mass was held: Monday, July 17, 2017; 11:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. @ St. John Catholic Church, 301 S. Cottage Grove Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SHIRLEY Steffon Shirley…..Wake was held: Monday, July 17, 2017; 1:00 a.m.

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

PORTER Michael Porter…..Wake was held: Monday, July 17, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

COLLINS Anthony Collins…..Memorial was held: Monday, July 17, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Annex, 7851 S. Cottage Grove Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WALTON Leamon Walton…..Memorial was held: Tuesday, July 18, 2017; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LOWERY Francina Lowery.…..Wake was held: Tuesday, July 18, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Fellowship B.C., 4501 S. Princeton Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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CLAY Laura Clay…..Wake was held: Tuesday, July 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 10:30 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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

BECK, JR. Nathaniel Beck, Jr…..Wake was held: Tuesday, July 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ New Faith B.C. Int., 25 S. Central (at Vollmer Rd.) Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oakhill Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

THOMAS Hattie Thomas…..Wake was held: Tuesday, July 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

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

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

MONTGOMERY - LEE Uella Montgomery-Lee…..Wake was held: Tuesday, July 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Valley Kingdom Ministries, 1102 East 154th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oakland Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WAINWRIGHT Lillie Wainwright…..Memorial: Wednesday, July 19, 2017; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.@ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HARPER Kelvin Harper…..Wake: Wednesday, July 19, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ADAMS, JR. Ned Adams, Jr…..Wake: Wednesday, July 19, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

MITCHELL Annette Mitchell…..Wake: Wednesday, July 19, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BOWIE Saretta Bowie…..Wake: Wednesday, July 19, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m.

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

HARRELL Henrietta Harrell…..Wake: Wednesday, July 19, 2017; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WELLS Karen Wells…..Memorial: Thursday, July 20, 2017; 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

KIMBROUGH Isadore Kimbrough…..Wake: Friday, July 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BIBBS, SR. Earl Bibbs, Sr…..Wake: Friday, July 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WASHINGTON, JR. Willie Washington, Jr…..Wake: Friday, July 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ True Holiness Apostolic Faith, 14319 S. Woods Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Homewood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GRIFFIN Evaughn Griffin…..Wake: Friday, July 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Antioch Baptist Church, 6248 S. Stewart Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

MCGILL, JR. George McGill, Jr…..Wake: Friday, July 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JEFFERSON Carolyn Jefferson…..Wake: Friday, July 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Freedom Temple C O G I C, 1459 W. 74th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery, 11500 S. Fairfield Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SHAFTER Nader Shafter…..Wake: Friday, July 21, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

RECULE Wilteau Recule…..Wake: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Gabaon Baptist Church, 87th & Muskegon Funeral: 10:00 a.m.

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

REID Deborah Reid…..Wake: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Christ Temple Cathedral, 62 W. 111th Place Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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LEVY Claudette J. Levy..….. Wake will be held: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Maryland Avenue Baptist Church 8058 South Maryland Avenue. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Internment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, IL Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

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LOGAN Mary Ann Logan...….. Wake was held: Friday, July 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was 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 RICE Carl Henry Rice..….. Wake was held: Friday, July 14, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Carter Temple C.M.E. Church 7841 South Wabash Avenue. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Internment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, IL Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com HARRIS Shirley Harris...….. Wake was held: Saturday, July 15, 2017; 10:30 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Cremation. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

HAWKINS Cheryl Hawkins…..Wake: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

STEWART Betty Stewart ….. Prepast will be held: Friday, July 21, 2017; 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Metropolitan Community Church 4610 South Prairie Avenue.

Memorial Service will be held: 12:00 p.m. –1:00 p.m.

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

WALLS Patricia Walls…..Wake: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Christ Tabernacle B.C., 4712 S. Prairie Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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BROWN James Brown…..Wake: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road, Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment: Monday, July 24, 2017; 9:30 a.m. @ Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

THOMAS Jerry Thomas…..Wake: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ St. Andrew Temple, 1743 W. Marquette Rd. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

ROBINSON Delores Robinson…..Wake: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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BOATNER Reginald L. Boatner..…..Wake was held: Sunday, July 16, 2017; 3:00 p.m. @ New Paradise MBC Funeral: 4:00 p.m. Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

MURRY Rev. John Murry..…..Interment was held: Tuesday, July 18, 2017; @ Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

MITCHELL Ronald Mitchell..…..Wake: Wednesday, July 19, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Cemetery Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Private Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

DAILEY Elsie Dailey..…..Wake: Thursday, July 20, 2017; 9:00 a.m. @ Fellowship MBC, 45th Place Princeton Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

ENGLAND George F. England..…..Wake: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 9:00 a.m. @ Lighthouse Church of All Nations, 4501 W. 127th Funeral: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Boxing Out Negativity Community activist Derek Brown devotes his days to saving our youth with his highly praised after-school boxing program. But it could be a real anti-violence knockout with more resources.

By Shari Noland Defender Executive Editor “Crime and killings in Chicago have reached such epidemic proportions that I am sending in Federal help,” tweeted President Donald Trump on June 30. Backing this up, his administration announced it sent 20 additional ATF agents to Chicago to help combat violence in our communities. The new agents will help solve shooting cases and stop gun traffickers.

Will it work?

Derek Brown, a community activist and owner of Boxing Out Negativity, an after-school boxing program for youth in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, is skeptical.

“The difference for me stopping violence for the day is, I stand off Lawndale 24/7. The police officers, they stand off from 9-5 p.m.; business, personal. Now if there were officers who were policing North Lawndale and then after they leave work they go home in North Lawndale, it would become a 24-hour thing, but the system is not like that right now. The police department is so disconnected to the community, it is almost impossible for them to fix this problem.

Where when you look at someone like myself, it is possible,” said Brown. “You can’t arrest your way out of this problem. It is impossible because there’s not a system in place to put it to an end. You can arrest the elders of the gangs … that’s what they did… the structure, the core, of the structure of the evil that was in the city of Chicago. That’s one of the reasons the city is in havoc. It takes people like myself.”

Brown should know. He was once part of the problem. The former leader of the notorious Vice Lords in Chicago joined the gang at the age of 13. Nicknamed “Shotwww.chicagodefender.com

gun,” he went back and forth to jail over the years, landing in the penitentiary at 17. His best friend was shot and killed. He’s been shot.

But ten years ago, he put down the guns and picked up the gloves.

That’s why he has credibility when he works with kids on the street.

It’s not just the message, it’s the messenger, he says. Around 42 kids are in his program. But it’s tough to maintain because he doesn’t have a permanent space.

He’s able to operate out of his home and will grab space at William Penn Elementary.

“We’re like a homeless boxing team. My biggest challenge is to have a place and a space that we can call our own, and we can have enough hours to really get through to these kids,” said Brown, who says he requires all the kids who participate in the program to attend school. “I have all the youth lined up on the sidewalk so I can speak to them. They’re on the sidewalk, and I’m standing in the street. When a car comes, I have to step back, I have to pause.

When the train rides by, I have to pause so they can hear me. It’s a lot, it’s a big challenge.”

Boxing is one way Brown gives back to his community. He also works at St. Agatha Parish as a restorative justice coordinator. In that role, he mentors at-risk youth in the system, helping them to get jobs and get back in school. And he goes to Cook County Jail once a week to facilitate parenting classes to reconnect inmates with their children.

But July 4th is particularly special to him. He fondly remembers the guys in the gangs treating kids in the community to food, entertainment, and fireworks on 16th street. That’s actually how he got lured into the gang in the first place. He looked up to them and wanted to be a part of it. But now he has his own event on July

Daniel Brown shows what he’s got! (Photos by Worsom Robinson)

Derek Brown Jr., Derek Brown, Porche Barney stand in the ring to box out negativity.

4 without any gang support or involvement.

“I turned the negative into a positive. We used to do big 4th of July events where we got a stage and artists to perform. I had a gokart track out there for the children

to ride free go-karts, 500 free ice creams from the ice cream truck that parked out back. Free food, and also a boxing match, which represented ‘boxing out negativity,’” said Brown. “They’re not coming to the program to learn how to

box like they think. They learn how to respect themselves, and only when you respect yourself can you learn to respect others. I get some of the harder youth in the community and turn them into the calmest youth in the community.”

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