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The Art of the Blues A Tribute to Muddy Waters

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A Tribute To Muddy: Music, a Mural & Mojo

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Muddy Waters and his son, Sims (Photos courtesy of the Joseph Morganfield Archives)

By Stan West Defender Contributing Writer Look around Chicago and even the ’burbs, and you’ll see bluesman Muddy Waters is being recognized—and rightfully so.

A few weekends ago, the village of Westmont hosted the Muddy Waters Jam and Tribute as a part of the “Taste of Westmont.” The legend and his family lived in Westmont the last 10 years of his life.

The tribute was special. Historic, too.

“The Village of Westmont is very proud to honor this great bluesman who made their home his home,” said blues singer Deitra Farr in an interview.

Muddy Waters (who was born McKinley Morganfield in 1915 in Issaquena County, Miss.) died in 1983. But his legacy of songs rich with the blues truth lives on, Farr said.

Just about all of the Defender’s readers know this famous bluesman’s name and hit songs, “Got My Mojo Workin’” and “I’m Your Hoochie-Coochie Man.” Many recall seeing this lovable, cotton-picking, blues guitarist portrayed by Jeffrey Wright in “Cadillac Records.” And quite a few know he’s considered by musicologists like Center for Black Music

Research librarian Janet Harper and blues singers like Dr. Qween Wicks to be “The father of Chicago’s blues.”

Harper added, “After his arrival in Chicago in 1943, Muddy Waters’ musical style transitioned from the delta country acoustic blues to an urban electric blues.

Through his signature electric slide guitar playing and vocal delivery, Muddy Waters became instrumental in defining the sound of Chicago Urban Blues.”

What you might not know, though, is the origin of the sound perfected by Wa-

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ters. The blues was popularized in the Deep South a century ago, which Dominican University’s Blues Symposium founder Dr. Janice Monti said “was first heard by humming Alabama women prisoners in 1917.” (The first blues hit record was Mamie Smith’s “Crazy Blues” and in 1920 it sold 75,000 records through word of mouth; she was Bessie Smith’s sister).

However, the genesis of the blues goes back to Africa (Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Mali, Guinea) at least two centuries ago where this music we call blues was called “folk music.”

Whatever you call it, it sure is fun to listen to as we witnessed at the historical Westmont tribute concert featuring: Willie Buck, Maurice Vaughn, Omar Coleman, Kate Moss, Mike Wheeler, Tom Holland, & “Big Dog” Mercer paying respects to Muddy Waters.

This show gave even more proof than the 10-story high Muddy Waters downtown mural at 17 N. State Street that blues is not dead (see story on Mural on page 4). Often, we hear of its demise, especially in the North, where the grandsons and granddaughters of former sharecroppers have moved on to what they deem more urbane musical forms. Truth be told, the music can seem rather depressing. continued on page 04

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Muddy Waters’ Mural Dedication…FINALLY

A pic of the Mural at 17 N. State St.

By Stan West Defender Contributing Writer The noon-time sun shed light on hundreds of Muddy Waters’ fans as they poured into Chicago’s Loop for the dedication of a 10-story mural of the bluesman who many say put Chicago’s urban blues on the map. Lord knows the huge crowd that filled streets near downtown’s 17 N. State location earlier this summer needed some good news. Like a mailman, Muddy’s mural delivered – a point mirrored by blues singer and journalist Deitra Farr, who appeared there with Muddy’s widow, Marva Morganfield.

Muddy’s son Joseph Morganfield, who spoke that historic day, described the mural this way: “It’s a big, colorful, eye-catching pic of dad. It’s Chicago paying tribute to one of its sons. Why visit? It’s learning and know-

ing our history.” Morganfield was one of a dozen surviving relatives present at the celebration of the huge mural designed

by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra and his talented team. A twangy band led by other Morganfield brothers –- Mud and Big Bill – played tribute. So did daughter, Mercy, who spoke at the event that officially kicked off the three-day Chicago Blues Festival. Muddy Waters died in 1983 in Westmont, Illinois – a place that every July hosts a free Sunday afternoon blues festival in his honor as part of “Taste of Westmont” (see story on page 2).

For decades, Windy City blues fans decried Chicago’s step-child status in the blues world. While southern cities like Memphis, New Orleans and Jackson have traditionally been heralded as blues capitals, sources say the Muddy Waters’ mural finally announces Chicago official entry in the world’s blues sweepstakes. And since experts agree he was the spirit guide of

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electric urban blues, it’s only fitting that finally Chicago honors Muddy Waters’ “mojo.”

Two Chicago-area professors contextualized the man and the mural this way.

Jonita Lattimore, a lyric soprano as well as a well-known gospel-blues singer, who teaches voice at Roosevelt University, said: “Muddy Waters was a man who was true to the music, a man who served the music. He was a tangible icon, accessible, honest, real, and accomplished, not only in Chicago, but in the world. We, as Chicagoans, need to continue to celebrate his legacy, and the mural is one way to do that.”

University of Illinois at Chicago English Lecturer and “blues poet” Dr. Tara Betts, explained: “The Muddy Waters mural is a tribute to one of the most well-known figures in the blues tradition, but it’s also a reminder that Chicago has the indelible stamp of the blues as part of its legacy.”

Muddy Waters, continued from, Page 02

Muddy Waters was the glue that held the Chicago blues sound together.

Experts suggest that’s one reason why Blacks are not the majority attendees at blues concerts – a kind of self-loathing, self-hate guiding their conspicuous absence. Themes in most blues songs center on “someone done me wrong.”

But North American blues and its Cuban “changui” counterparts offer more.

While many of the lyrics are personal, oft-romantic themes of love lost, dog gone and working-class woes, there’s been a rich history of protest lyrics within the art form, too. Lyrics sometimes sing to social justice, equity (iguales), sexual freedom, tolerance to gays, farm workers and human rights.

For instance, “Windy City Blues” author Windy Rosen said, “White audiences (did) get the Jim Crow rebuff in Muddy Waters’ blues classic, ‘I’m a Man, M-A-N,’ where he rejected Black men being derogatorily referred to as boy.”

Sources said Muddy Waters was the glue that held the Chicago blues sound together. His colleagues at Chess Records included mostly guys like Chuck Berry, Little Milton, Howlin’ Wolf, but also perhaps the best blues singer of all – Etta James.

Farr, a prominent blues singer/songwriter and “Living Blues” magazine writer said, “With his great voice and guitar, he electrified the sound transported from the Mississippi Delta to big city Chicago.

He gathered together all the great blues musicians from all over the country. He inspired so many blues musicians here and abroad. It was his music that inspired British rock groups, who in turn told the world about great blues musicians from Chicago. The Rolling Stones named themselves after one of his songs -- ‘Rolling Stone.’ And like one of his songs says: ‘The blues had a baby/And the baby’s name is Rock and Roll.’”

Farr’s fellow music journalist and “Exploring Chicago Blues: Inside the Scene, Past and Present” author Rosalind Cummings-Yeates concluded: “His legacy is important because it was Chicago blues that would give birth to rock, soul, funk and most other American popular music including hip hop. All Americans should care about the Muddy Waters legacy because without his innovation you wouldn’t have the popular forms of music heard today.”

Whether we’re talking about form, content, “mojo” (magic) or “hoochie-coochie” (sexy) or “I’m a Man” (political) messages, sources say it’s quite clear, Muddy Waters was the real deal.

And Westmont was wise to pay tribute to him. www.chicagodefender.com

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America’s Most Innocent Victim of Police Violence Kaycee Shakur Defender Contributing Writer

People are realizing that “this is not a Black or White thing,” Valerie Castile said at a rally for the Australian woman fatally shot by a Minnesota police officer.

How Will Justice be Served with Justine?

By Shari Noland Defender Executive Editor We all agree Justine Damond did not deserve to die. Neither did Philando Castile. Police officers killed both in the Minneapolis metro area. But will the outcome be the same?

Will the Somali-born police officer who shot Australian-American Justine Damond perhaps walk away without a job, but with no conviction either like the Hispanic officer who killed Shari Noland Philando Castile? Outraged protesters rightly see this as another clear-cut case of police brutality going too far. Except, in the case of Justine’s death, there is no video of the entire incident. There have been reports that a passerby may have cell phone footage, but nothing has come to light yet. The officers inexplicably hadn’t turned on their body cameras until after the shooting. So all we have to go on is the word of the officers at the scene, who were reportedly “startled by a loud sound.” Both were newbies. The cop behind the wheel, Mathew Harrity, 25, had been with the Minneapolis police department for one year, and the actual shooter, Mohamed Noor, 31, for two years. Why two relatively new police officers were partnered together in the same car is questionable in itself.

But putting that aside, let’s look at the backgrounds of the shooters in the Damond and Castile cases. Before becoming a police officer, Noor worked in commercial and residential property management, according to the department. He earned a degree in business administration, management and economics from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, but he entered the police force in March 2015 after completing a seven-month accelerated police cadet program for people who already have a college degree. Former St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez had worked for the Department for five years and was 28 years old before that fateful day when he shot Philando Castile. The Minnesota State University-Mankato cum laude graduate had previously earned a degree in law enforcement in 2010. www.chicagodefender.com

At the time of the shootings, both Noor and Yanez lived and worked in the Minneapolis metro area (St. Anthony is about 25 minutes from Minneapolis proper), were around the same age and, apparently, both feared for their lives enough to use deadly force. But that’s where the similarities end.

In Philando Castile’s case, there was a witness and a live-streamed video on Facebook. Philando told Officer Yanez he was legally carrying. Yanez told Philando not to reach for his wallet, but he was fiddling around for his wallet anyway. That’s when Yanez freaked out and shot him. The St. Anthony Police Chief Jon Mangseth testified on Yanez’ behalf, saying he has “a real sound ability when it comes to communicating and relating to people.”

In the end, jurors debated about what was not visible in the video and sided with Yanez’ account. He lost his job, but got a $48K goodbye package. And Valerie Castile, the mother of Philando Castile, received a $3 million settlement in his death.

Fast forward now to Noor. Well, his police chief, Janee Harteau, resigned on Friday at the mayor’s request. She gave no defense of Noor on her way out. I’d argue that Noor’s case isn’t clear cut either. We don’t know what Noor and Harrity heard to make Noor react the way he did. And Noor isn’t talking to investigators yet. If the loud sound could have been mistaken for an ambush or a gunshot, followed by a shadowy figure approaching the car, isn’t there reasonable doubt? Or is it sadly the case that shadowy figures or even fear for one’s life is only relevant when the person in question has Black or Brown skin?

Skin color didn’t matter to Valerie Castile who was out at a protest showing support and hugging Don Damond, Justine’s fiancé, during a march in honor of Damond last Thursday. Social media has lit up with a decent number of Black people backing #justiceforjustine and pleading for more police reforms. And some White people finally seem to get it. “This is not about one police officer, this is about a broken system. ... It is past time for me and other White people to wake up,” said Sarah Kuhnen, a neighbor of Justine Damond, at the march.

But what will happen to Noor? Will he indeed get the benefit of the doubt in the courtroom given he’s Black and the victim was White? My gut says the brotha’ should brace for impact. However, it will be interesting to see how this case plays out.

A few weeks ago, a late Saturday evening tragedy struck the family of 40-year-old Justine Damond when she was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed Noor after calling 911 to report a possible sexual assault. This tragedy seems to have been completely avoidable, like most police shootings that have gained mainstream media attention in the past two years; somehow Damond fell victim to the police violence our community has been screaming about for decades. The details are saddening and mindboggling, but what’s even more confusing is the media’s reaction to a White women being killed by police versus Sandra Bland, Aiyana Stanley Jones, or Tamir Rice.

Unlike with Mike Brown, Philando Castile and others, I didn’t wake up to a gruesome photo or video of a person being killed in cold blood while my peers react in outrage at yet another Black body lost to police violence. Instead, I woke up to a beautiful photo of Justine Damond, posted by FOX 26 Houston, smiling joyously and a caption that read “REST IN PEACE, JUSTINE: Justine Damond was shot and killed by a Minneapolis police officer after calling 911 herself about an assault.

She was engaged to be married and had a young son.” After reading this, I couldn’t help but think that this was a very different way of addressing victims of police violence. When I think about Tamir Rice, a 12 year old gunned down by police in 2014 within seconds of seeing him, I remember headlines that mentioned a toy gun and quotes from officers justifying the murder of a 12 year old playing at the park. Where was the mention of his grieving parents and siblings? Where was the sympathy for a child killed on sight by our supposed protectors?

I tried to distance the obvious media depiction bias from my thoughts and continue my day until I read a headline stating that Damond’s attorney, Robert Bennett, believes that she is the most innocent victim of police violence that he’s ever seen. My mind immediately went back to Tamir and Aiyana.

My eyes welled with tears because I could literally see the snag-a-tooth dimpled smiling face of 7-year-old Aiyana Stanley Jones in my mind and could hear her grandmother’s cries in my head. How could this man say this when our babies are literally shot dead in their sleep and at parks by police with zero justice? As if his words weren’t enough, the media

Justine Damond support of the quote is even more sickening. These platforms have covered, in depth, the murders of our innocent people. They have turned our victims into monsters and our murderers into heroes.

Could Justine Damond be a bigot’s dream police victim? A White woman killed by a Muslim American officer, seems like the perfect time to finally condemn an officer of the law for breaking the law. The Blue Lives Matter twitter account, which boasts a 17,000+ follower base, has yet to post in solidarity with Officer Noor but has stood with most officers involved with high profile police shootings. In fact, the Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau says out right that “this should not have happened…

Justine didn’t have to die” and points the finger directly at Officer Noor saying “these are the actions and judgment of one individual.”

Have we even seen this type of response from officers following a police murder? Just before reiterating that the incident was Officer Noor’s fault alone, Chief Harteau stated that Damond’s husband expressed that this incident will make the public afraid to call the police, and she concurred with the sentiment. Well, I unfortunately have to disagree; my heart has sunk into my shoes every time I’ve seen the police in my rear view since the summer of 2014. Watching police tackle and assault a 14-yearold girl in a swim suit made me fear the police years ago. Looking at Sandra Bland’s obituary on my nightstand is a daily reminder of my distrust for police. It didn’t take Justine Damond for me to open my eyes and realize that something is seriously wrong with policing in America, and I have never seen more innocence than in the faces of Tamir Rice and Aiyana Stanley Jones. Our babies deserve the song of innocence the media never sang for them.

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CHA Partnership Leads to Reduction of Heart Disease and Stroke Mortality in Senior Residents

By Kennedy Horton Defender Contributing Writer Rev. Al Sharpton pulled no punches in recent press conference to announce the 1,000 Ministers March on August 28. He was joined by several Chicago-based African-American clergy.

Chicago’s Leaders Network to Join Rev. Al Sharpton’s D.C. March

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer

One of Chicago’s most prominent African-American clergy organizations, The Leaders Network, along with a number of its allies, have vowed to join Rev. Al Sharpton, the National Action Network, and several hundred faith leaders for the 1,000 Ministers March in Washington, D.C. in a call for social justice.

The announcement of the March collaboration was made at a press conference held at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 4301 W. Washington Blvd., the home church of Rev. Marshall Hatch, co-chairman of the board for The Leaders Network. The march is scheduled to kickoff from the Dr. King monument and travel to the Department of Justice on August 28.

The date of the march comes with historical relevance as on August 28, 1963, Dr. King delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

“You can’t go to the end of the speech and grab the dream without the content of what the dream is about,” said Sharpton.

“I don’t think the march is to influence as much as it is to announce to the nation that we will not be turned back.”

Sharpton, flanked by over a dozen faith leaders, declared throughout his statement that “dream busters” will not be allowed to continue their assignment of subverting justice without opposition. He highlighted some of the remarks made by President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney Jeff Sessions with regards to Chicago’s gun violence and what appears to be a high level of disinterest in enforcing the consent decree issued by the U.S. Department of Justice with regards to the systemic racial and police brutality issues facing Chicago’s Police Department.

“President Trump said he’s going to send in the Feds, but you should not send the Feds in and say they are not going to deal with the report from the U.S. Department of Justice,” said Sharpton. “You must enforce the patrolling of these communities with the sensitivity to the patterns and practice that some police have demonstrated in these communities. You can’t have it both ways; you must fight criminal behavior whether the criminal has on blue jeans or a blue uniform; a criminal is a criminal and ought to be treated like that.”

Sharpton explained he made the call to 1,000 ministers because “it’s time we stood up” and proclaimed that “it’s time for the

Christian Right to meet the right Christians.”

“For those Evangelical ministers who stood in the Oval Office and laid hands on President Trump, my question is what ministers will lay hands on the poor, those who will lose Medicare, those who will be subject to no gun control laws, those who will be subject to schools closing in Chicago,” said Sharpton.

Pastor Cy Fields, president of The Leaders Network, explained the reason behind the group’s collective decision to participate in the march is because of their call for justice. He said leading up to the March efforts will be made to galvanize a collaboration of faith groups and organizations with the goal of bringing a delegation to Washington, D.C. He made sure to clarify that the March was open to all genders, denominations, and generations.

“We have found that this current administration seeks to work against all that Dr. King believed in and so we’re going to stand on the moral issue of justice and justice for all,” said Fields.

Fields said the matter of relevancy extends to Chicago by highlighting the dissent decree made by the U.S. Department of Justice that has been widely disregarded by Sessions since he’s been sworn into office.

“What’s in jeopardy is the hard work, labor of so many and the voices of those on the streets and of those who suffered at the hands of police violence that means that there will not be any supervision over the reforms,” said Fields.

Pastor Ira Acree, co-chairman of the board for The Leaders Network, called for DOJ oversight in the execution for the consent decree suggested and said it was the “only” way to begin the process of creating true reform within CPD. “We’re still reeling from the aftermath of the Laquan McDonald murder cover up,” said Acree. “We have extra motivation to have a strong presence on the premises of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. A scathing DOJ report gave us information for the world to know, but many of us locally already knew that we have police abuse that goes on in Chicago, systemic racism, and a blue code of silence.”

Acree called for an end of “race baiting rhetoric” in favor of actions that would truly make America better for once and all.

Individuals interested in attending the march alongside The Leaders Network were asked to visit theleadersnetworkchicago.org for more details.

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Innovative partnerships enable seniors to stay alive and healthy, as demonstrated by the senior residents of three Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) buildings who participated in the annual “Check. Change. Control.” program sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA). Over the last five years since the program began, about half of the participants’ blood pressure has been lowered and there has been a 60 percent retention rate. This year, however, the Year of the Senior, there was a 77 percent retention rate. This is primarily attributed to the program’s focus on cultural minorities. Through CHA directors and their health partnerships, CHA remains dedicated to the health and engagement of its residents.

Andy Teitelman, the Director of Senior Services and Health Initiatives at CHA, provided some insight into the program’s success and their partnership with the AHA. “We’re always looking for strong partners for seniors,” he says. “Health partners that can help teach seniors tips on keeping themselves healthy and being able to live a good quality of life, that’s the kind of partner we look for. AHA is a great example of that.” According to the leaders of CHA, AHA is truly meeting the standard of the CHA tagline, “Live well.

Live fully.”

Recently, CHA and AHA have made it a point to bring their focus to minority groups of seniors living in public housing, which directors think largely contributed to the program’s record retention rate.

Teitelman states that, “AHA has shown that different cultures have different rates of high blood pressure and diabetes that contribute to heart disease.”

With an additional Hispanic building, along with the program being added in Spanish, the program is able to more specifically target and address health issues in CHA seniors.

In addition to the effort of the seniors who partake in the program, the staff and directors also contribute to the program’s success. “Seniors must show up every two weeks, have their blood pressure checked, and learn new things about nutrition and exercise,” says Te-

itelman.

This requirement follows the directive of CHA CEO Gene Jones, Jr. for the staff and residents to “really get out there and engage with the residents.”

Molly Sullivan, CHA director of communications, says, “maintaining a high level of resident engagement with seniors, with family, with everyone” is one of Jones’ number one goals. It’s this strong level of commitment that has helped this program grow so much. “We think that it’s [the program’s success] largely owed to this growing sense of awareness that they [senior residents] have about how engaged we are with them and they are with us,” Sullivan says.

When it comes to other health partnerships, the CHA directors of senior residents have specific criteria. With up to 60 health partners, including an ongoing partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Respiratory Health Association with a large focus on smoking and asthma and hundreds of events every quarter, CHA directors recently developed a health partnership application process. This was done to set guidelines and goals, and to determine what organizations would “be the most helpful to residents and protect them from overselling and fraud,” says Teitelman. Even more recently, CHA implemented on April 1, 2017, a satisfaction questionnaire, which is given to residents each time someone comes to give a small lecture or workshop for their particular organization. “We want to work with organizations that will help our residents with quality of life and [that give residents] enough knowledge to seek medical care appropriately,” Teitelman says.

In over five years, close to 300 people have completed the “Check. Change.

Control.” program. It’s helped to send out the message that a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise is possible no matter one’s age. Exercise doesn’t have to mean going to the gym. Senior residents can even exercise sitting on a chair doing leg raises or doing yoga moves at home.

Teitelman states, “We’re a housing authority that wants to help our people live well and live fully. We’re pleased with how things have started in these first few years.”

CHA Seniors celebrate 5 percent reduction in heart disease and stroke mortality for participants of the American Heart Association’s “Check. Change.

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The iCan Collective Hosts Chat with Silver Room Owner

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer

ABC-7 Chicago’s Diana Palomar (l) moderated a panel with Shari Runner, President and CEO of Chicago Urban League; Susana Medonza, Comptroller of Illinois; and Andrea Zopp, Chicago Deputy Mayor; to discuss the trio’s trip to Israel with the American-Israel Friendship League.

Illinois’ Officials Share Memories of Israel

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer Three of Illinois’ most powerful women recounted their experiences visiting Israel as part of the 2017 Influential Women’s Delegation Trip facilitated by the American-Israel Friendship League (AIFL) at a lunch and panel discussion hosted by Aviv Ezra, the Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, at the Union League Club, 65. W. Jackson Blvd.

The 2017 Influential Women’s Delegation Trip invited 18 American women in the fields of politics, law enforcement, business, research and policy institutes, media, and more for a first-of-itskind trip to Israel alongside AIFL. The trip included visits to religious and historical sites, meetings with elected officials and dignitaries, a visit to a trauma center, and more. Illinoisans will recognize three members of the delegation: Andrea Zopp, Deputy Mayor of Chicago; Shari Runner, President and CEO of Chicago Urban League; and Susana Medonza, Comptroller of Illinois.

The trio was joined on the panel by Diana Palomar, Vice President of Community Affairs for ABC-7 Chicago, who served as moderator of the discussion.

Ezra delivered the opening statement for the festivities and afterwards spoke about the value of having prominent American women not only visit Israel but also return with a glowing report of the country’s culture, achievements, challenges, and opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships.

“What you saw today were three ladies who are very smart, very articulate, who have a lot of networking, see what they can get from Israel and then bring it back,” said Ezra. “At the end of the day, we feel that we want to connect the dots between the Midwest, Chicago specifically, and Israel, and the way to do it is to bring people from Chicago to Israel. You get people to come over, you pick their brain, and then they come back.”

Ezra said while the consult’s results are limited, initiatives like Women In Leadership create opportunities for people in America and Israel. He welcomed individuals/organizations interested in partnering with him to coordinate with his office based in downtown Chicago and reach out to him directly through social media. www.chicagodefender.com

“I’m more than happy to visit the South Side from any invitation that I receive,” said Ezra.

Palomar asked the ladies about all the sights and sounds from their trip which led to several spontaneous moments of laughter as well as thoughtful answers.

Medonza offered a glimpse into what the trip was like for participants by stating she has gained 17 new friends as a result of the trip. She said one of the trip-related revelations was the separation between Judaism and the Israeli people. She said there should be no debate as to whether or not any human being, regardless of background or make up, should be allowed to live and thrive.

“The Jewish people aren’t just about a religion, it’s about a people, and when you’re in Israel, you have this realization that this is more than about the people, it’s about the right for these people to exist and be able to thrive,” said Medonza.

Zopp spoke about the similarities Chicago and parts of Israel have in terms of violence. She revealed that the city intends to adopt some of the practices Israeli officials have employed as a means to address violence and trauma related to violence at home.

“As a result of the interaction between Israel and its neighbors, the bombings, the terrorism is a regular there, and in Chicago we know that we deal with internal terrorism all the time,” said Zopp. “We know that the violence that’s occurring in our neighborhoods make a real impact on those neighborhoods.”

Ezra echoed Zopp’s thoughts by discussing his country’s willingness to share tangible ideas, like how his country addresses post-traumatic stress disorder. Additionally, Ezra said after several conversations with Runner, a partnership with businesses owners on Chicago’s South Side may be near.

“I’m working with Shari Runner to bring a group of young African-Americans entrepreneurs in their 20s and 30s who are interested in enhancing the economy on the South Side to make these solutions come about, and they will come to Israel, learn about the innovative spirit of Israel, and see what we can do together to further enhance things,” said Ezra.

To learn more about the American-Israel Friendship League, visit https://aifl.org/.

The iCan Collective held a fireside chat with the owner of The Silver Room, Eric Williams, to discuss his pathway to success, a week after he hosted one of the signature events of the season, The Silver Room Block Party.

Afenya Montgomery, founder of The iCan Collective, decided to host the first fireside chat of the series at The Silver Room with Williams because of his years as an influential member of the community and his leadership and experience as a successful business owner. Montgomery, a nurse by trade, launched The iCan Collective to create a sense of community amongst creatives, business owners, and more because she found a dearth of those resources when she first began her own business.

“I wanted to create something for people who needed that because sometimes friends, family don’t understand the business side of things so it was important for me to find like-minded people and build something great,” said Montgomery.

Montgomery said there’s much to learn from Williams in terms of how to create community for a purpose larger than just selling merchandise.

“I decided to have this event because The iCan Collective is all about bringing tools and actionable resources to people, entrepreneurs, career professionals, and creatives to build things that collaborate and build a community that can depend and rely on each other for mentorships and things like that,” said Montgomery.

Williams revealed during the conversation that his desire to work for himself dates back to his early years as an independent salesman after attending the University of Illinois at Chicago where he pursued a degree in finance. He said he opened the original Silver Room in the Wicker Park neighborhood 20 years ago with $7,000 in gifts, donations, family loans, charged credit cards, and more.

He shared one crucial piece of advice: try not to borrow money to start a business.

“Now, there’s creative ways to raise capital, you have social media and crowd sourcing which is great, you can make a product and prototype and sell a prototype before you actually make it,” said Williams.

The origins of The Silver Room Block Party came from a feeling of dissatisfaction with the status quo, according to Williams. He said the original idea was just to have a block party at his former location.

Afenya Montgomery, founder of The iCan Collective, spoke to Eric Williams, owner of The Silver Room, about his journey to success on the heels of The Silver Room Block Party.

“One year I was like this is whack, I spend all of this money to go to somebody else’s festival to set up and the music is bad and I just wasn’t really vibing with that because I could take the money to be at their festival and start my own,” said Williams.

Williams recalled the first year roughly 200 attendees participated. At the most recent Block Party held in Hyde Park, he estimated 30,000 people attended the daylong affair.

“I’m really happy; everyone had a good time, it was peace, love, freedom and joy, and the music was really good,” said Williams.

Following the chat, both Montgomery and Williams reflected on their conversation and the impact it had on the audience.

“I had a great view of the Silver Room and now it has propelled it to the next level; I love it,” said Montgomery. “I think this is a place where I can continue to have events. I will continue to look toward the Silver Room as kind of one of our hubs.”

Williams said he hoped that attendees learned something new from the experience. He said for his next venture, he would like to mentor and consult with prospective business owners. For the time being, he does not intend on opening another Silver Room. He said he hopes people recognize from the Silver Room’s example that people can produce a successful business without major outside assistance.

“I think entertainment is a big part of our lives and culture; the music, the art, makes us feel good and it’s inspiring and I think it can be a hub for inspiring other people to do other things,” said Williams.

Individuals interested in being featured by Montgomery or learn more about The iCan Collective, email info@icancollective.com.

Individuals interested in contacting Williams can reach him at info@thesilverroom.com

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LOCAL

AirGo Radio Closes In On Bantu Fest Wants to Change Perceptions of Africa—and Milestone Broadcast the South Side

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer Voices hold more power than just the sound they carry - a notion radio personalities Damon Williams and Daniel Kisslinger know all too well as the duo approaches the 100th episode of their original radio program, “AirGo Radio.”

“AirGo” has provided a platform for Chicago’s creatives, activists, and thinkers to perform, share their projects, and speak towards a general vision of a more progressive, contemporary, and accepting city, nation, and world since July 2015.

Williams, 24, an activist and musical artist, uniquely syncs with Kisslinger, 25, who has a background in media production, to create a multi-faceted dynamic that listeners can’t get enough of. The framework, scope, and foundation for “AirGo” was forged several years before Williams and Kisslinger ever stepped to the microphone together while both attended the same college. As students, Williams said he was not especially close to Kisslinger, however, their relationship grew through a series of overlapping exchanges, meetings, and associates over the years.

Their show’s hour-long format includes a long-form interview and then typically a performance. The duo select who they will offer a platform to speak on their program by gauging prospective guests on a holistic level. Williams said their pool of guests usually stems from their network of creatives throughout the Chicagoland area.

Williams cited youth development/artistic development programs like Young Chicago Authors, Digital Youth Network, among others. They hope their guests will have a mutual recognition and appreciation for anti-racism, anti-sexism, and anti-patriarchism.

“I think that’s a big part of our show, being human-centered, and not just being about your profile or project [but] also trying to shine on the fact that this community created a diversity of folks who are operating on different levels and different scales,” said Williams. “It’s not always who has the buzz or who has the next hot thing.”

Kisslinger boiled down the process to: are you reshaping culture for the more equitable and the more creative? Are you reimagining what the spaces you are in looks like?

“It’s less about who we gate keep in and more about who we have connection to,” said Kisslinger. “As we continue to build a broader and broader community, the hope is that everyone is reshaping the culture for the more equitable and we know that will look like a lot of different things.”

Reaching the 100th episode milestone carried a similar meaning for both Kisslinger and Williams—a feeling of accomplishment over sustained success and much more.

This weekend’s pan-African festival offers food, music, and dancing from across the diaspora.

By Sierra Council City Bureau

(L-R): AirGo Radio founders and radio personalities Daniel Kisslinger and Damon Williams are closing on their 100th episode of their new wave radio program.

Kisslinger recalled prior to the launch of “AirGo” he had an opportunity to return to his native New York City for a position, but he ultimately declined because he had a greater desire to produce work that would contribute to Chicago. He called the 100th episode mark “an artificial milestone” but gushed over the program’s consistency and ability to adapt as needed.

“The idea that we work from a place of abundance, we have everything that we need to make what we want to make and to make the world that we want,” said Kisslinger. “This feels like another piece of evidence that we didn’t need and don’t need someone else’s validation or resources to create, and we’ve managed to make what I want to see in the world.”

Williams echoed Kisslinger’s sentiment that reaching 100 episodes was an artificial milestone but acknowledged that the impact of “AirGo” on his life has been meaningful on several layers. He said “AirGo” helped him successfully address his own bouts of depression and his inconsistent work ethic/discipline. Additionally, “AirGo” created opportunities for him to produce dynamic work outside of the show.

“I think we were successful in the goal of creating an archive; even though technically not every episode is a person or we’ve done some people twice, [we are] going on 100 folks telling their stories; we have successfully created something that can outlive us and that is a great contribution to the community,” said Williams.

“AirGo Radio” can be heard live noon on Thursdays on WHPK 88.5 FM on https:// airgoradio.com/#home-pacific-section, or in podcast form on Soundcloud and iTunes.

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Silvain Songo, 34, often opens his workshops with Chicago Public School students with a simple question: “What comes to mind when you think of Africa?”

Poverty. War. Safari. According to Songo, the children’s responses are based on images they have seen circulating on television—their perceptions are mostly negative and often misinformed. He says: “People are kind of ‘put to sleep’ by the media.”

Songo says it’s similar to how outsiders perceive South Side neighborhoods. As an African immigrant and South Side resident, Songo rejects this media representation.

His goal is to challenge people’s assumptions about his former continent—and his current home—to promote a more positive and realistic picture. That’s why his event planning and promotions company, Bantu Entertainment, runs the annual Bantu Festival, a celebration of diversity and unity focused around African and Caribbean nations.

“We have to do the work to make sure that people understand that there is not one narrative,” says Songo.

Now in its third year, the July 29 event will feature more vendors and performances than ever before: More than 20 mini-villages representing countries ranging from Nigeria to the Dominican Republic will be set up from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the Midway Plaisance in Hyde Park, ready to serve attendees hungry to learn more about these cultures.

An avid traveler, Songo—who moved here from Cameroon in 2010— says he’s been to over 15 different countries across the continent, including Mali and Senegal.

Travel opened the door for a new understanding of cultures and expanded his worldview, he explains. Over the years, he has become known for hosting community events that bridge gaps of cultural understanding, whether it’s Bantu Fest or cultural nights and workshops featuring countries throughout the diaspora.

Afro-Caribbean artist Kendra “Kendro” Tate, owner of KLTArt, cohosted one such event focusing on Jamaica earlier this year.

At last year’s Bantu Festival at the Kleo Center in Washington Park, she sold artwork and offered arts and crafts lessons for children: “[There was] so much joy in the room. [There was] much love in the room. And you just feel it,” she says.

Bantu Fest also hosts community organizations, which can use the platform to educate attendees on how to invest in their communities. Tate notes that’s a unique el-

A young man gets creative at the Bantu Fest. ement of the festival: its ability to bridge Chicago communities despite tensions between neighborhoods.

“The purpose of it is unity. It’s about pan-Africanism. It’s about circulating the Black dollar. It’s about finding solutions and coming together as a people,” she says. “This isn’t just a South Side thing.

This isn’t just a West Side thing. This is a city thing.”

Songo hopes one day Bantu Fest will be the city’s largest free cultural festival.

But the main barrier, he says is that: “a lot of people are afraid of the South Side because of the negative image that is always like we are in a war zone, like we are somewhere in Iraq.” But the larger the event becomes, Songo hopes to change more and more people’s perceptions of the South Side and Africa.

After all, Bantu Fest is a community festival for the people, says Songo. He took inspiration from the history of the word “bantu,” which—in its many variations— means “people” in hundreds of African languages. He envisions people savoring plates of thiebou dienn, Senegal’s national dish of rice and fish, or Jamaican curry goat; and kids dancing to the rhythms from international artists like Malian jazz vocalist Pamela Badjogo and Haitian kompa artist Alan Cavé. He wants attendees to be able to touch, feel and taste the African diaspora without the costly barrier of a plane ticket.

“Imagine the difference it can make in a child,” he says. “One of my daughters is five years old, [and] she knows different cultures from different countries: fufu from Nigeria, and jollof from Senegal. It’s not just that she read it in a book, but she has seen it at Bantu Fest.”

This report was produced by City Bureau, a Chicago-based journalism lab. www.chicagodefender.com

ENTERTAINMENT

A Welcomed Resiliency Plays An Interview with Wandachristine Out in One-Woman Show American Blues Theater Presents The Chicago Premiere of “Beauty’s Daughter”

by Dael Orlandersmith Directed by Ron OJ Parson Featuring Artistic Affiliate Wandachristine July 7 – August 5, 2017

By Rick and Brenda McCain Let’s Play New York City, affectionately called “The Big Apple,” home of “Big Lights” and “Big Dreams” is also the home of “The Concrete Jungle” filled with urban flight, race riots, struggling deficits, drug abuse, gang warfare, crime, Brenda and Rick and poverty.

McCain There’s a neighborhood in this great city where crime and gentrification were steadily on the rise. As far back as the 60’s, people realized that they had to adapt a resiliency in order to survive in the dwellings known as Spanish Harlem or El Barrio, also called East Harlem in Upper Manhattan, which according to the New York Post has “the most dangerous blocks in the city!”

There’s something to be said when your environment can make or break you, and in doing so, one can only hope it makes you stronger; especially when you are living in apartments that are filled to capacity, unkempt and repeated targets for firebombing. Those were the living conditions the character in “Beauty’s Daughter” found herself in.

“Beauty’s Daughter,” the Obie Award-winning play by Playwright Dael Orlandersmith, portrays one woman’s passage through life’s obstacles in an East Harlem neighborhood. This playwright is a force to be reckoned with and this talented poet draws her metaphors from the streets with profound lyricism.

Solo performer Wandachristine, a theater powerhouse with a unique name, embodied the voices and gestures of 6 different characters in this production. She introduces us to Diane, Papo, Blind Louie, Mary Askew, Anthony, and Beauty. During the course of this play, she gives us a larger than life performance with powerful emotional expressions of how each character intertwined with www.chicagodefender.com

the main character, Diane.

Diane navigated us through the remnants of East Harlem and its residency and street corners, touching the very depths of our souls through her poetry and monologues of broken, damaged, unforgettable and memorable dreams. She brought poignant poems to life on stage including “Thirteen ‘N Bleeding” (a girl’s passage to womanhood), “Mother Mary’s Chair” and other eloquent poetic pieces that freely flowed with lines of formal and free structures; this play is indeed a must see.

A One Woman Dynamo Wandachristine’s performance makes her audience feel the distress of each character with vigor. She draws you into each character’s backstory so that you can see the genuine emotions connected to Diane.

A one woman dynamo, Wandachristine takes us on a journey through this working class neighborhood of want to be, lost and forgotten dreamers by weaving in and out between the characters with a zealous attitude of formation. It takes an amazing skill set to accomplish this type of acting in a solo performance to make it believable—and Wandachristine was flawless.

Take for instance Anthony, a working class Italian, a former saxophone player very passionate about jazz music and his music idols (Charlie Parker and Miles Davis.) Anthony, a married man who is obsessed with Diane, whom he met at a wedding, instantly became intrigued by her beauty and her personality. His love for her is connected with his love for sex, which he no longer desires from his wife.

Then there was Mary Askew, Brenda’s as well as Wandachristine’s favorite character in the play. This woman of wisdom and inspiration encourages Diane to embrace her God-given gifts and to continue to feel what life has to offer so she can stay alive in this world. Rick’s favorite character was Anthony, but he also enjoyed the raw candid portrayal of Blind Louie.

Director Ron OJ Parson guided this one-woman show to perfection, transforming poignantly funny neuroses into beautifully poetic, monologues. If Parson’s objective was to bring the audience out of their seats and onto the stage with the monologist, in “Beauty’s Daughter,” he definitely delivered!

“Beauty’s Daughter” is an adult play with some mature language and vulgarity; however, we highly recommend that you partake in this extraordinary one-woman performance.

Cast includes: Solo Performer Wandachristine

Wandachristine in “Beauty’s Daughter” at American Blues Theater

By Rick and Brenda McCain Let’s Play Let’s Play had the pleasure of interviewing the lovely actress Wandachristine. She has graced the small screen as Birdie on “Chicago PD,” Mrs. Jones in the hit dramedy “Me and Mrs. Jones,” and played memorable roles in “Spunk,” “The Vagina Monologues,” “Oo-BlaDee” and “Fences.”

Tell us about that unusual name Wandachristine?

Okay, when I was born my father took one look at me and knew I was going to be different, so he gave me a different name. My grandmother’s name was Christine and there’s probably about three of us who are named after my grandmother. When I became full equity, I decided I did not want to use any of my ex-husbands’ last names, so I decided to just use my whole first name and that’s what I’ve always gone by: Wandachristine.

Tell us who is the real Wandachristine?

The real Wandachristine has been an actress for years. I’m what some of them would call a veteran actress, but I don’t like using that term. I think of it as me being seasoned. Because there are so many of us who are still out here, still trying to work, and unfortunately we get pushed to the side when we talk about age.

It’s not just the age thing anymore; it’s about being a female. So I am about being all that I can, as powerful as I can and about giving back as much as I can; so I guess that’s who I am. I’m my mother’s daughter, I’m my father’s child, my brother’s sister, my son’s momma and someone’s aunt, cousin and god-mother.

I’m all of that rolled into one.

Talk to us about a woman being told that she is too old for a specific role.

It’s interesting that you ask that question— coming from a man—and I love that you asked that question because a lot of times when women are asked that question it’s from a vulnerable place. I lived in Hollywood for 10 years and I did a couple of series and starred in a couple of series as well; and it was and still is a man’s world. Once you can get past that, you realize is it really worth it or do you want to move on to something else? You have to be secure in yourself as a person. I had to forget the

fact that I was a woman, because I already had two strikes against me. I am African-American and I’m also a woman so the age thing didn’t have anything to do with it.

Even when I started out in the business, it was always about what color I was and the fact that I was a woman. I was telling somebody a story about when I was in my early 20s and I and a young man was going to be in a print ad commercial for a mattress company. My agent sent them our pictures and told us what time to be at the set the next day. However, she called early the next morning and said: “I’ve got to tell you something. I hate to tell you this but they are going to replace you guys because they said that Black people do not sleep in their beds; so we cannot use African Americans in this ad.”

From that moment on, I was on a mission that I was never ever going to let somebody tell me that I couldn’t do or be in something because of the color of my skin.

When did you decide you wanted to become an actress?

When my first husband walked out and left me with a child! We had known each other since grammar school and we got married too young.

I had what I thought was a slight little nervous breakdown. Then one of my best friends from high school took me to see a play. It was at a theater company called Dramatic Art Guild that was inside the Michael Reese Hospital here in Chicago, which no longer exists.

That’s where I met Chuck Smith and a couple of other people. We all started out together and she wanted me to get involved with some people to help me come out of my shell. At the time I was going to school to be a court reporter and had only four more weeks before I was going to take the state exam, however she took me to a cast party and people were drinking, dancing and doing all kinds of things that were being done back in the seventies. I was like “Ooh, where am I, Lordly Miss Clawdy!”

The next thing I knew I was taking an acting class. I went back to the court reporting school, had the machine in my lap and as they passed around the exam, I looked at the exam and I thought about it and I said, “This is not what I want to do.” I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do, but I knew that a court reporter continued on page 18

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ENTERTAINMENT

Earth, Wind and Fire’s Verdine White Talks About His Chicago Roots

Earth, Wind and Fire’s Verdine White (l) with group members Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Arts & Entertainment Editor Over a year ago, the music world lost one of its most celebrated creators and voices of our time.

In February 2016, the fearless founder and leader of Earth, Wind and Fire, Maurice White, died at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

As a young boy, White spent his time between his native town of Memphis, Tenn., and Chicago— eventually attending the American Conservatory of Music and growing his musical roots at Chess Records.

After playing in the Ramsey Lewis Trio for nearly three years, White ventured off on creating music for commercials and other artists in the city. His collaboration with fellow songwriters Wade Flemons and Don Whitehead led them to attain a recording contract with Capitol Records. Calling themselves the “Salty Peppers,” White changed the group’s name to Earth, Wind and Fire.

Now in Los Angeles, White had taken a spiritual approach in how he saw music, and Earth, Wind

and Fire represented the three elements from the astrological chart.

Adding to the original group members, he invited other musicians to be a part of the newly formed band, including his younger brother and bass player, Verdine White.

Throughout the last 46 years, EWF has released 21 studio albums, four live albums and 19 compilations including “Last Days of Summer,” “Head To The Sky,” “Open Our Eyes,” gradually building a competitive spirit among some of the top musicians in the business. With a full percussion and horn section along with magical stage elements that would combine fine musicianship with showmanship and stirring vocals—EWF was earning their place among some of the leading bands during the time.

Joining his friend Ramsey Lewis on the production of “Sun Goddess” would change the musical course for both men—debuting on Columbia Records in 1972. EWF would continue their golden streak with “Wade in the Water,” “That’s the Way of the World” featuring the classic song “Reasons” and the multi-platinum album “Gratitude.” The list of hits is long and EWF’s signature sound is evident

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as they continue to tour around the world.

The group’s leading vocalist, Philip Bailey, joined EWF in 1972, sharing vocals with Maurice White and performing on countless hits.

Proceeding White’s retirement, Bailey took over as the lead singer in 1996.

On the brand new tour with Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, EWF hits the road visiting major cities at arena style venues until August 20.

The tour, “2054,” visits Chicago’s United Center on July 26, bringing out old and new fans alike.

The Defender has followed EWF over the last four decades and had a chance to speak with Verdine White about the life and legacy of his brother and the band. Growing up in Chicago, his family lived on the West Side in the Henry Horner Homes and relocated to the South Shore community, where his father bought a home. Following in his brother’s footsteps, he attended the American Conservatory of Music, becoming one of the most critically acclaimed bassists in the business. Both his alma mater and Columbia College awarded White with honorary doctorates for his contributions.

Was your love always music?

Always as a kid, but I was 18 when I started with EWF. I had been playing around Chicago and playing little club gigs. Maurice’s roots were in Tennessee. After college, he started playing at Chess Records and then he went to play for Ramsey Lewis. He played for him for almost five years and then he decided to put together Earth, Wind and Fire, which started in Chicago.

Speaking of the Jazz great Ramsey Lewis—it seems people can’t mention his name without

In this Sept. 14, 1995 file photo, Ralph Johnson (from left), Philip Bailey, Maurice White and Verdine White, of Earth, Wind & Fire, receive their star on the Hollywood Hall of Fame in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File) Earth, Wind and Fire. They had a great deal of creative freedom working on “Sun Goddess.” Was this freedom attributed to how record labels worked differently during that time?

Ramsey and Maurice were always great friends even after Maurice left the trio. It’s not about the record labels, it’s just a different time. The “Sun Goddess” project was a great project for Ramsey and for Maurice’s production career. Ramsey came on tour with us. The labels had nothing to do with it, it was a non-factor—it was a musical thing between great artists who always stayed in touch. At Maurice’s homegoing celebration, Ramsey was the first speaker and he told some wonderful stories about Maurice that a lot of people didn’t know. Ramsey has always been a wonderful person and we still talk to this day.

EWF has traveled around the world bringing their sound and message to millions. It’s also a sound that was started in Chicago. What is different about Chicago musicians?

Many great things have come out of Chicago from Chess Records to Curtis Mayfield. The ACME, Barack Obama and others—it’s a very historical thing.

There’s a great book about the Defender newspaper that explains the importance of the city’s part in Black culture. Chicago is a very cultural city.

Was it very important for EWF to participate during the post-Civ-

il Rights and Arts movement?

It was part of the backdrop of what was happening at that time and the music and art reflected that. People were trying to do better. It was a great time for that and the pace for today—we see this with Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper. They weren’t born yet but I’m sure their parents hipped them to it.

A younger generation of fans are now influenced by Disney films such as “Happy Feet.”

Did you ever think EWF’s music would have such a timeless affect?

My grandniece, Maurice’s granddaughter, who was born 15 months ago...she was dancing to “Boogie Wonderland.” I played it for her and said, “That’s your grandfather singing!” As soon as she came to the house, I got her on the piano and she’s banging on the piano. It translates to kids, animation and films. We have to thank Maurice for that because that vision, he saw in Chicago. He saw things that are happening today.

What are some memories of Chicago that stand out for you?

When I used to catch the bus...

It happens in stages. When I get on stage, that’s when it comes to mind. When you grow up in a big city, everyone thinks you know everybody. If anything, how strong the music is and we were very lucky to be in the right place at the right time. We benefitted in part by helping the city of Chicago, too. www.chicagodefender.com

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So you can do more of what you love.

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By Carolyn Griffin Palmer

Email: cpalmer@chicagodefender.com

Chicago Organizations Sending Students to College Around Town Readers, Thank you for your continued support!

Please send me your happenings to cpalmer@ chicagodefender.com or leave me a message at 312-225-2400 X 154.

Mark your calendar for the upcoming events for this weekend: “Better Love Yourself, Inc.,” founded by Terisa Griffin, provides first-time college students with the essentials for college.

The organization’s fundraiser is Sunday, July 30, at DuSable Museum of African American History, 5:00 p.m. VIP Reception; 6:00 p.m. Trunk Ceremony and 6:30 p.m. Concert featuring Terisa Griffin. For further information, contact Althea Knowles 708283-0807.

Also this weekend the Westside Association of Community Action (WACA) and the Chicago Rat Pack will be paying tribute and honoring Ernest Jenkins, Co-Founder of WACA. The MC Ernest Jenkins will be Art Norman of NBC. The function is at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Regency Ballroom, 2-7 p.m. Tickets are $75.00 Contact: Lola Jenkins 773-477-4400 ext 403.

Now, don’t forget Chicago Defender’s “Excellence in White” at the Chicago Defender’s Headquarters, 6 p.m. Set-Up, 6:45 p.m. Judging Competition and 7:15 p.m. dinner. Come ready for a classy evening!

Happy Birthday to Judge Drella Savage. The birthday extravaganza was held last weekend in Olympia Fields.

Congratulations to the Jackson State University students who received $25 gift cards from WalMart courtesy of Alumni Karry Young and were awarded $10,000 in scholarships for Fall 2017. Kudos to the Chicago Jackson State Alumni Chapter.

Justice Unity Generosity and Service (J.U.G.S) Chicago Chapter presented scholarships to several students at their annual “backyard party.” This women’s organization is a non-profit founded to promote the welfare and educational opportunities of young people through their philanthropic and charitable services.

Lovebirds Jaleesa Whims and Michael Fox were married at noon, July 07, 2017.

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip and Yvonne (Womack) Sweeney were recently mar- They were married on the beautiful lawn ried at Christ Universal Temple in a beautiful ceremony. The reception of the Kennedy Jordan Manor in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jerilyn Maloy) was held at the Parkway Ballroom, and we had a fabulous time!

Graylon and Aretha Jones, and Sharron J.U.G.S. Members: Roseanne Downing, Donna Cannon, Sharron Smith, Smith with J.U.G.S. scholarship recipGertrude Pickett, Carmen Buckles, Linda Lamar and President Aretha ient Lyric Lowe, a junior at Tennessee Jones.

State University.

Jackson State Alumni: 1st Row (l-r) JSU Midwest Regional V.P. Annette Johnson, Angela Waller, Gwendolyn Lawson, President JSUNAA Brendolyn Hart-Glover, Lorri Stacker, Carlene Walker-Harris, Lavell Love, Casey Nesbit, Amber Cotton, Tyianna JenkinsBack Row: Cynthia Glenn-Cotton, DiAngelo Rouse, Sarah Briggs, Thomas Robinson 12 July 26 - August 1, 2017 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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ENTERTAINMENT

A conversation with the cast of John Singleton’s “Snowfall”

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Art & Entertainment Editor The pool of television dramas is deep and the summer line-up has been steaming up the network competition. The new series that has tongues wagging is FX’s “Snowfall,” which premiered two weeks ago and is directed and produced by John Singleton and stars young British native Damson Idris.

Set in South Central Los Angeles during the early 1980s, it reveals the triangulation of drug deals, the DEA and the powers that control the distribution of cocaine.

Filmmaker and executive producer John Singleton has worked on the project for the past three years, having brought it to Showtime before the series landed at FX Networks and premiered on July 9. Singleton and cast members of the show traveled around the country to promote the anticipated series making stops at the Essence Festival in New Orleans, Dallas and Chicago.

The Defender sat down with Singleton and two of the cast members of “Snowfall”—Damson Idris who plays the main character Franklin Saint and Angela Lewis, who plays the tough girl role of Aunt Louie.

How did the concept of “Snowfall” evolve?

John Singleton is the co-creator and executive producer of “Snowfall.”

John: The concept came from my life.

It’s me being really interested in stories that are L.A.-based. Of course, I’m from South Central Los Angeles and I was trying to figure out—when I brought it to television—how to create a world that was self-contained with different kinds of characters.

It’s a multi-ethnic series and that’s how I came up with “Snowfall.”

You’re a L.A. native and we understand how other filmmakers create their work within the familiarity of their hometown. Watching the first episode of the series reminds us of your first film, “Boyz N the Hood. “ John: As I got a little older and mature, I was looking at all of these different things that I wanted to explore storywise. How

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Angela Lewis plays “Aunt Louie.”

Damson Idris plays “Franklin Saint.”

L.A. was before the crack epidemic. That’s what this whole thing is about—to chronicle who these characters were through the lives of this particular family.

Damson, you’re fooling us with your American accent. Where are you originally from?

Damson: I’m from Southeast London.

How did you study for this role knowing it’s an African-American character who lives in South Central L.A.?

Damson: How well I did the accent boiled down to Samuel L. Jackson, so thank you Samuel Jackson. I listened to a bunch of hip hop music. It’s such a strong element to where I’m from and through the movies we watch. Coming on a John Singleton project, you know you must watch John Singleton’s movies or you’re afraid you might be chased off of that set. “You haven’t seen ‘Boyz N the Hood’?” [laughs] So, that’s how I got down with the accent being on set and I had Dub C (The Westside Connection) as my coach. He would tell how I had to talk and about the culture. In order to understand what a 19-year-old kid from South Central L.A. was going through and what was going on around them—it was easy to get into the role.

Are there similarities to London’s socalled “hoods?”

Damson: There’s similarities but London is so gentrified, particularly today. I can still see elements of 1983 in L.A. today.

People still have their manicured lawns and the palm trees are still up. The hood hasn’t really changed, it’s just the mentality has changed. In London, there’s a Starbucks on every corner. You can’t really be a gangster when there’s a Starbucks on your corner.

Angela, with your role we see another side to the female presence in the show.

You have some “boss lady” elements in your character.

Angela: Louie knows that she’s a boss and when we meet her, I like to say, “she’s in a dream deferred space.” Because what happens, when you can’t be the boss that you know you are, things can go really wrong. You can be really heartbroken.

I think that’s at the heart of where Louie is; why she behaves the way she does and why she’s been heartbroken in her life. It’s important to her that when there’s an opportunity to be seized—she does it.

How important is it for you as actors to have a genuine script to follow in order for the characters to connect with the audience?

Damson: It’s everything. Authenticity is something we talked about. Even with

me being a “Brit.” I was like “Do I even deserve it?” For me as an actor, I only chase stories that are authentic, stories that are true and real.

John says it perfectly: “It’s not easy to get this real stuff on screen.” When I chase a role or a character... that’s why I’m so passionate about “Snowfall.”

Angela: I think it makes everybody’s job easier when it’s real and it feels good coming out of your mouth. You don’t have to say anything because it’s there on the page. Your job is to make it pop off.

Did FX pick up “Snowfall” based on the success of “ATL,” another network drama with African-American characters?

John: It was before “ATL.” We’ve been working with FX for almost three years now. The show was at Showtime first. FX had “Sons of Anarchy” and they needed something for the audience that was hard hitting and gangsta. The week that Showtime passed on “Snowfall,” the show went right over there to FX. As a Black filmmaker, do you find yourself having to go that extra mile pitching stories to studios and networks?

A lot has changed and things are also the same. Films are now going to television because it’s more competitive and there are more networks competing for viewers.

There are some real life scenes played out in the series. Who is the consultant for the show?

Me and Dub-C, we’re brothers and we’re like, “Remember when this happened?” We think about when we were teenagers and what we need to put in the show. We’re having fun with it and living vicariously through the characters.

You can read about it, but we lived it.

What inspires you?

Damson: Great filmmakers, great stories and everything I do, I do for God. Every role I take, I pray before it so I’m intimately passionate every time I take a role. God is at the top of the list.

Angela: I’m inspired by God and everything. I’m also inspired by complexities.

Situations that are challenging but don’t work out completely.

John: God is in everything. This year was the 26th anniversary of “Boyz N the Hood” and I’m still blessed to be able to tell stories in a way that I uniquely can. I have an extended family from around the world.

Are you working on Season 2?

I want everybody out there to support and watch this season to get a Season 2. It looks really good. www.chicagodefender.com

Excellence in White 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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LOCAL

Scholarship Awards Gala To Be Held at Former Defender Headquarters The Chicago Defender Charities, producers of the Bud Billiken Parade, has partnered with The Revel Group to host its annual fundraiser and scholarship awards.

Revel Motor Row was the former home of the Chicago Defender newspaper and Charities for close to 60 years.

It has been recently renovated, restoring it to its former architectural glory. Built in the 1930’s by acclaimed ar-

chitect Philip Maher, it was also once home to the Chicago Illinois Automobile Club. In honor of the building’s aesthetic, the August 3rd Gala’s theme will be in 30s & 40s style. We will highlight the accomplishments of our young scholarship award recipients, honor our “Hometown Heroes” and give special recognition to prominent business owners who started their entrepreneurial jour-

ney as Chicago Defender newsboys. There will also be a special VIP reception to unveil the historical Sengstacke Suite.

For more information, please go to chicagodefendercharities.org, or contact Myiti Sengstacke-Rice, President, at 312-718-2690 or msengstacke-rice@defendercharities.org

DEFENDER ARCHIVES

John H. H. Sengstacke, Art Linkletter, Host of “House Party,” which ran on CBS radio and television for 25 years, and “People Are Funny,” which ran on NBC radio and TV for 19 years; Mildred Brown, co-founder of the Omaha Star with her husband; and Eugene Rhodes, publisher of the Philadelphia Tribune.

An elegant evening in Pittsburgh, PA.

New Black Press Headquarters Robert W. Bogle (right), publisher of the Philadelphia Tribune and former President of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), welcomes John H. H. Sengstacke (left) and Pepsi-Cola Manager of Community Relations Betty Shine to a ribbon-cutting ceremony in 1993 at the NNPA’s headquarters on the northwest Side of Washington, D.C. Sengstacke was the founder of the NNPA.

Keepers of the Faith!

John Clark Jr., (from left), E. Williams, Mary K. Freeman, Robert Pruden, Floyd Russaw, Cara Page, and Dr. Richard E. Stephenson, 1994 officers of the Joint John H. H. Sengstacke, Rep. Howard Brookins, Sr., Mrs. Joyner, Ald. Eugene Negro Appeal, are sworn in by Judge Odas Nicholson (right). The group is joined by John H. H. Sengstacke (center).

Sawyer, and Rev. Clay Evans in 1986.

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IN THE MIXX

In the MIXX: CPS School Funding Bill Fight, Halle Berry In Town

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer Just when you thought we were approaching the finish line with the state budget being passed nearly two weeks ago—we have another speed bump—the school budget.

At the high peak of summer when most students are enjoying the time off and parents are prepping for a return to the classrooms, state legislators returned to Mary L. Datcher Springfield to battle with Gov. Bruce Rauner on Wednesday.

The school funding bill has not hit Rauner’s desk awaiting an amendatory veto, which could potentially help fund CPS with the much needed $293 million. If this plan is changed, the school district would receive less than the original plan. They are banking big time on the $250 million block grant to go towards teacher pensions.

The hold out is definitely ruffling feathers on both sides and Rauner refuses to sign off on both school aid monies and the block grant. The ripple effect of the school funding bill not being passed by August 10, the state aid payment deadline, will hurt school districts across the state. One of the many questions is how CPS is utilizing their monies that has led to such a deep deficit.

Democratic Gubernatorial candidates chimed in on the latest drama including Daniel Biss.

“After more than two years of manufactured crisis, and over Rauner’s objections, Illinois has a budget, and a semblance of certainty. In retaliation, Rauner is now using divisive and evasive tactics to plunge us into crisis once again,” said Biss.

Chris Kennedy released a statement.

“Despite the pleas of families, students, educators, and legislators, Rauner has made it clear that he wants to create a crisis so that he can impose 100 percent of his ideological agenda on us.”

This is the latest smokescreen Bruce Rauner has thrown up. He has no interest in fair funding for public schools in Illinois.

He hasn’t led and has waited until the eleventh hour to threaten a veto. That’s what happens in Springfield under Bruce Rauner. He creates a crisis instead of finding a solution. There’s been plenty of time to debate the bill.

But the IL GOP party puts the blame on Speaker Michael Madigan. In a statement, Illinois Republican Party spokesman Steven Yaffe says the majority Democratic leader is “holding school children hostage.”

“It is beyond inexcusable that Mike Madigan and his allies refuse to release education funding for all Illinois schools unless they get their $500 million Chicago bailout. It’s just another attempt by Madigan to hold our state hostage for his disastrous Chicago agenda.” www.chicagodefender.com

Jada Russell

Niles Rodgers

Kendrick Lamar

Halle Berry

TIF Monies Anyone?

Meanwhile, the parents and students at the National Teachers Academy are continuing their battle to maintain their opposition to CPS’s proposal to convert the school into a neighborhood high school.

The latest outrage by NTA’s parents concerns the $55 million TIF monies allocated for Navy Pier renovations.

It is also a major concern of 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell who raises concerns for monies allocated outside of underserved Chicago neighborhoods. The alderman and NTA parents have not been on the same side lately, but this issue is one they both share concern for.

Let’s hope city council has the “family jewels” to step up and question what, why and where are the TIF monies going?

There’s some serious questions the Burkeled Finance committee must answer. Is it the Burke or Rahm show?

More homicides, more problems The Chicago Police Department is boasting about the 5,000 illegal firearms retrieved from the streets but has the lowest rate in solving homicides. Unfortunately, only 29 percent of the murders committed in Chicago were solved, lagging behind

New York City at 80 percent in 2016.

The main concern is the workload that is placed on CPD detectives. With over 700 murders this year, there isn’t enough manpower to handle the increase of cases plus the “no snitch” culture has prevented many cases from being solved.

On Tuesday, Superintendent Eddie Johnson unveiled the latest technology at the 6th District in Gresham to detect possible crimes in high risk areas.

Birthday Shout-Outs Belated birthday wishes to publicist and UK native A.C. McLean; Larry Birdd and attorney John Tellis on July 25. A big hug and smile to the lovely Mrs. DJ ‘Lil John’ aka Mrs. Latonya Lee-Coleman and Brown Sugar Bakery owner Stephanie Hart on July 26. Everyone’s favorite sound man and music creator Mike James celebrates on July 27. High Style Marketing’s PR maven Jada Russell and owner of Quick Print, Ramon Riley, take a pause on July 28.

Celebrations continue with Mobolaji Akintunde and radio personality, Ahmed Gordon on July 29. The speakers are turned up for Queen of House’s own Lady Alicia on July 30. Last but not least, closing out the last day of July are hip hop artist Pugs Atomz; Parrish Walker; House mu-

sic DJ Xavier Joshua and Black Girls Break Bread co-founder Jessica Davenport-Williams on July 31.

Celebrity Sightings On Tuesday, Academy-award winning actress Halle Berry was in town to promote her new thriller, “Kidnap.” She will continue her press runs on Wednesday making a stop at Windy City Live. We had a chance to interview the actress on the red carpet. Look out for the upcoming interview.

Rap artist Jamal Cole was in town on Monday performing at the United Center.

The near West Side building will remain busy as it hosts R&B Funk and Soul legends Earth, Wind and Fire and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers on Wednesday night.

The red carpet will be rolled for South Central L.A. homeboy Kendrick Lamar on Thursday.

Promotions & Congrats Congratulations to Lena Lewis on her promotion as Director of Shopper Marketing for Mars Wrigley Confectionary Company. Lewis, wife of Chicago photographer, Parrish Lewis, recently completed her MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

JULY July 28

Englewood at the Movies presents film “I Used To Love Her” Greater St. John AME 6201 S. Throop 6-8 p.m.

All films are by Englewood’s own Mark Harris, Film Director Englewood at the Movies is an initiative for a safe summer and peaceful Chicago. $5 Tickets can be purchased online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/englewood-at-the-movies-presents-i-used-tolove-her-tickets-36468924535

July 30

Better Love Yourself Inc. 11th Annual 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) 2830807

July 30

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Wandachristine, continued from, Page 09

wasn’t it. So I threw the machine up in the air and walked out. When I walked out, my parents thought I had lost my mind because I had a child and he was only about two at the time. I decided to go to the Loop College, which is now called Harold Washington College, and my mentor was Sidney Daniels, who worked with a lot of actors; sadly he died just last year. He was very instrumental in helping me.

In fact his girlfriend was also involved in advertising and she hired me to do voiceover work. Next thing I knew I was singing jingles and doing voiceover work. Then when my ex-husband and I split up, I started dating Robert Guillaume. He was here at the time doing “Purlie,” which was before his time on the television series “Benson.” He was also a person who was very instrumental in giving me a lot of support as far as taking classes.

I then decided to audition for a scholarship at Loyola University and they gave me a full scholarship. There were only two of us who were African Americans in the theater department at that time with one scholarship. I went through musical training at the Conservatory of Music and I studied my ass off, doing whatever I could and learned everything there was to learn about this business. I knew how to sew so Sydney Daniels made us sew our own costumes. We also had to learn how to build a set, how to direct, learn how to hang lights and know every aspect about theater. I knew how to do all of those things before I got to Loyola.

Tell us about “Beauty’s Daughter!”

The play “Beauty’s Daughter” has six characters and I play all six of them. I was

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

August 3

A Night in Bronzeville Chicago Defender Charities 14th Annual Scholarship Awards Gala and Fundraiser Revel Motor Row, the former Chicago Defender newspaper headquarters 2400 S. Michigan Ave. In addition to celebrating scholarship recipients, special honor will be given to local hometown heroes and prominent business owners who started their entrepreneurial journeys as Chicago Defender newsboys Tickets: $135 single; $250 couple; groups of 10 for $1000 For ticket information, go to chicagodefendercharities.org; for sponsorships, call (773) 350-5287

given this script almost two years ago when Wendy Whiteside of American Blues Theater Company sent me an email asking if I was familiar with “Beauty’s Daughter.”

I said, “No, are you having auditions?”

I went online and read about it, however Wendy told me they were not having auditions for it; she said, “We are offering it to you.” I read the script and automatically said, “Oh this is, this is, this is…” I was so tongue tied, but at the same time, I felt so humble and so flattered because it’s an amazing piece of work.

Wendy starts the story by taking us to East Harlem to meet six characters; the first one is a young man who is graduating from high school. He is Puerto Rican and is trying to help take care of his family before he can even think about going away to college. He’s already been accepted, but at the same time his whole thing is (Wandachristine goes into character) “Yo, I got to look after my mom and sister.”

Then you have another character based on a guy who used to play with Howling Wolf, but he’s no longer a blues guy. He has lost his self-worth! This character is a Black man and you know when a Black man loses his self-worth, where does he go, who does he become, how does he survive; who is he! This character for me was probably the most gut-wrenching because to even embody his body, I’m not going to tell you other things about it because I want you to be surprised when you come to the show. There’s one thing about him I will share. He has to survive on the streets and the only way he survives on the streets is by listening to the shoes that pass by. He can tell a lot about a person by their shoes. He can tell if it’s a man, if it’s a woman; shoes tell a whole story about a

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August 4

Professor Timuel D. Black Distinguished 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

August 12

88th Annual Bud Billiken Parade The historic parade showcases talented youth and heralds in the new school year.

This year’s theme is “Honoring Our Hometown Heroes,” and Chance the Rapper is the grand marshal.

10 a.m.

Begins at King Drive at Oakwood Boulevard; Ends at 55th Street and Elsworth Activities following the parade at Washington Park.

For more information or the route, visit: budbillikenparade.org

August 12 and 13

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

person.

Why would I want to see “Beauty’s Daughter?”

You want to see this play because you want to come and have a 90-minute adventure and forget about what’s going on out in the world. You want to forget about all the politics, you want to laugh or shed a few tears. You want to come see your uncle in the play, your auntie; you might even see your mother. Everybody is going to see somebody they know on that stage in one of these characters.

How did all of your previous roles help you prepare you for “Beauty’s Daughter?”

Discipline, because it’s just me; I have nobody else to depend on in the play. I felt like everything that I’ve gone through helps. One of my girlfriends told me that when I wrote my book (“I Love You…More Than Shoes!”) that I shouldn’t look at it as those were all terrible things that happened to me in the past. I had to look at it as they were lessons that I had to pass on to someone else so that they can learn from them. So I’ve learned from everything that I’ve gone through as an actress to be able to get up on that stage now and to play this role and say, “wow, Wandachristine; I’m really kind of proud of you.”

Tell us one fun fact about Wandachristine?

I am a huge “Law & Order” fan. It is on ION and the WE Channel at the same time.

I know every episode, the dialogue, all of it. I remember one time the guy that plays Detective Green (Jessie L Martin) was on the “Rachael Ray Show” and she was talking about the theme song. He laughed and said you know we got a little jingle when we sing with it. She asked, what is

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

August 12

GGG Ministries, Inc. My 2 Sons: John/ Sean Memorial Scholarship Awards Ceremony and Gala Tinley Park Convention Center 6:30 p.m. $70.00 per person For tickets or more information, call (708) 705-5241 www.gggministries.com

August 19

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 it and he started to sing, “Law and Order is on, Law and Order is always on.” Whenever I’m depressed, [I watch it]; I know it sounds crazy, but it’s something about that show that I just like.

How will “Beauty’s Daughter” speak to me?

That there is life! You got to live! One of the characters says live, live! Do not be afraid of feeling things, because you got to feel things in order to live and that’s all I want you to do. When you walk out, I want the music that you hear when the play is about to end, when the lights go off and I take that final bow, hopefully it’s going to make you say, “wow, alright now”; because I want people to walk away feeling good.

I want you to still remember that yes, there’s a lot of stuff going on out here.

We’re worried about babies getting shot by other babies. We’re worried about how somebody’s going to buy food to feed that baby. We’re worried about healthcare, we’re worried about so many things that we haven’t had a chance to laugh; we haven’t had a chance to really enjoy our lives. That’s the way it used to be back in the days of “The Depression.” People found money to go to the movies. We entertained ourselves with the blues; that is where the blues came from; feeling blue.

When you listen to our gospel songs, what are we singing about; it’s like, “hey please help us through this day. How can I make it through another day? Thank you Jesus; I’m here…I’m alive!” That’s what I want people to feel when they walk out of here; that they had 90 minutes to say, thank you, thank you.

To hear the audio version of this entire interview with Wandachristine, please go to www.letsplayreviewhost.com. www.chicagodefender.com

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

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

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

Walsh Construction Company II, LLC

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS

Illinois Department of Transportation Contract No. 62A64 Item 19 Harrison Street to Polk Street Contract No. 60X76 Item 10 Reconstruction I-290 EB from Racine to Congress Parkway

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

Bids Due to Walsh Construction Company II, LLC up to August 3, 2017 5:00 PM (CST)

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 14, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. CST.

Sealed proposals, endorsed as below, will be deposited in the sealed bid depository located in the lobby of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Administration Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, from the date of the Invitation to Bid, up to 11:00 A.M. on the bid opening date, and will be opened publicly by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management or her designee at 11:00 A.M. on the stated bid opening date below for: CONTRACT 16-704-21

FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL AN UPGRADED COARSE SCREEN CONVEYOR SYSTEM AT THE NORTH BRANCH PUMPING STATION Estimated Cost: $150,000.00 Bid Deposit: $7,500.00 Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Walk-Through and Technical Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, August 8, 2017,

10:00 a.m. Chicago Time

Process Control Building, 4th Floor Conference Room

O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant

3500 Howard Street,

Skokie, Illinois 60076 Bid Opening: August 15, 2017 Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, Appendix C and the Multi-Project Labor Agreement is required on this Contract.

CONTRACT 16-803-22

FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL HVAC SYSTEMS AT THE CALUMET WATER RECLAMATION PLANT (RE-BID) Estimated Cost: $180,000.00 Bid Deposit: $9,000.00 Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Walk-Through and Technical Pre-Bid Conference: Thursday, August 3, 2017,

10:00 a.m. Chicago Time

Calumet Water Reclamation Plant

Administration Building Conference

Room 400 E. 130th St.,

Chicago, Illinois 60628 Bid Opening: August 15, 2017 Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, Appendix C and the Multi-Project Labor Agreement is required on this Contract. ******************************************************************************************************* The above is an abbreviated version of the Notice- Invitation to Bid. A full version which includes a brief description of the project and/or service can be found on the District’s website, www.mwrd.org; Click the Contracts and Proposal quick link on the District’s Home page. Go to Contracts Currently Being Advertised and click for further information.

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

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

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

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

of Greater Chicago

Chicago, Illinois July 26, 2017

By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management

LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION If you are a former 10/1/99 CHA leaseholder who has an interest in exercising your right to return, please read the information listed below.

The Draft Tenant Selection Plan (TSP), Lease, and other documents that will apply to resident occupancy at the Taylor Street Apartments & Library and the John Pennycuff Memorial Apartments (Pennycuff Apartments) are available for review and comments.

Taylor Street Apartments & Library will be in the Roosevelt Square community area, and Pennycuff Apartments will be in the Logan Square community area. Units within these developments will be available for eligible 10/1/1999 leaseholders who have yet to satisfy their right of return under the Relocation Rights Contract and eligible public housing applicants. The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has worked in consultation with the developers for each project to draft a TSP and Lease for use at the Taylor Street Apartments & Library and Pennycuff Apartments.

We request a proposal from your firm for the Illinois Department of Transportation Item 19, FAI Route 90/94 between Harrison Street and Polk Street along a portion of the ramp between eastbound FAI Route 90/94/290 and eastbound FAI Route 90/94/290. Item 10, FAI Route 90/94/290 from west of Racine to FAI Route 90/94 on FAI Route 290, and along a portion of the ramp between eastbound FAI Route 290 and southbound FAI Route 90/94 as well as the ramp between eastbound FAI Route 290 and northbound FAI Trout 90/94.

Subcontractors and suppliers can access plans and specifications online at the Walsh Group Site, https://secure.smartbidnet.com/External/PublicPlanRoom.aspx?Id=317039&i=1 or are available to review at Walsh Construction Company II, LLC office located at 929 W. Adams Street Chicago, IL 60607.

In order to assist certified DBE Enterprise, Contractors and Suppliers, we will divide total requirements into smaller activities or quantities and establish delivery and construction schedules which will permit maximum participation of disadvantaged businesses where feasible.

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

DOOR REPLACEMENTS AT LIDIA PUCINSKA APARTMENTS INVITATION FOR BID EVENT NO.: 2301 (2017)

PRE-BID MEETING:

August 7, 2017 at 10:00 am CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 13th Floor, Bid Bond Room Chicago, IL 60605

BID DUE DATE & TIME: August 21, 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, F/K/A BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2001-1, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2001-1 Plaintiff, -v.OSCAR L. DAILEY, ANNETTE DAILEY Defendants 17 CH 001538 10201 S. OGLESBY 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 May 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 5, 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 10201 S. OGLESBY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-12-426-001-0000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-14724.

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.MARK MURUNGARU, THE ARCHES COURTYARD TOWNHOMES D HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 016672 824 E. 38TH PLACE UNIT #108 CHICAGO, IL 60653 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 6, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 8, 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 824 E. 38TH PLACE UNIT #108, CHICAGO, IL 60653 Property Index No. 17-35-109-014-0000, Property Index No. (UNDERLYING 1735-109-002-0000 / 001).

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-16154.

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEWLANDS ASSET HOLDING TRUST Plaintiff, -v.KEVIN AMMONS, MARSHA R. AMMONS, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 14 CH 5551 8752 SOUTH SANGAMON STREET Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 10, 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, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8752 SOUTH SANGAMON STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-204-029-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $77,749.95.

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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 12-062330.

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

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs.

TINA MOFFETT AKA TINA D. MOFFETT; ALBERTINE ANDERSON; Defendants, 16 CH 6503 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 25, 2017, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 28, 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. 20-32-202-016-0000.

Commonly known as 7949 S. ABERDEEN ST., 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. 16-01159 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I725962

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 I725087

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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 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 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 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 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.

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) 346-9088. 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 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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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.

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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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE PRIVATEBANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AN ILLINOIS BANKING CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LA GRANGE, AS TRUSTEE OF TRUST #4477 DTD OCTOBER 1, 2004, AMRO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, JOHN MIO, TIMOTHY J. TOUHY, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 16135 5000-5004 W. MONROE STREET Chicago, IL 60644 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 21, 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: LOTS 12, 13, AND 14 IN RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 33 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEES’ SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH PART OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5000-5004 W. MONROE STREET, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16-201-041-0000.

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

The judgment amount was $592,277.30.

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: GINSBERG JACOBS LLC, 300 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2750, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 660-9611 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.

GINSBERG JACOBS LLC 300 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2750 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 660-9611 E-Mail: notice@ginsbergjacobs.com Attorney Code. 45920 Case Number: 15 CH 16135 TJSC#: 37-6473 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.

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC (Firm ID: 56284) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Cook, ss – IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. CYNTHIA SUTHERIN AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR AARON G. WASHINGTON, APRIL PEARSON, ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY SUBROGEE OF ROBIN & BARBAR HUDSON, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES AARON G. WASHINGTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 09 CH 16130.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES AARON G. WASHINGTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 31 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 1 IN EAST WASHINGTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 AND THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 25-09-103-046-0000. Commonly known as: 9554 South Wallace Street, Chicago, IL 60628, and which said Mortgage was made by AARON G. WASHINGTON (DECEASED), as Mortgagor(s) to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 98-796390, and the present owner(s) of the property being UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES AARON G. WASHINGTON, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, Richard J Daley Center, 50 W. Washington, Room 802, Chicago, IL 60602 on or before AUGUST 25, 2017 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 9554 South Wallace Street, Chicago, IL 60628

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.

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

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Norma Barnes…..Wake was held: Friday, July 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Antioch South B.C., 6953 S. Stewart 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.

KIMBROUGH

Isadore Kimbrough…..Wake was held: 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.

WASHINGTON JR.

Willie Washington Jr.…..Wake was held: Friday, July 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ House of Prayer C.O.G.I.C., 14729 S. Page. 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 was held: 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.

MC GILL, JR.

George Mc Gill, Jr…..Wake was held: Friday, July 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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

JEFFERSON

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

SHAFTER

Nader Shafter…..Wake was held: 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.

FINCH

Barbara Finch…..Wake was held: 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

Wiltheau Recule…..Wake was held: 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 was held: 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. Interment: Homewood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

THOMAS

Jerry Thomas…..Wake was held: 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: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HAWKINS

Cheryl Hawkins…..Wake was held: 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.

WHITE

Norman White…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Sunrise Baptist Church, 6159 S. Aberdeen 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.

ROY

Bobby Roy…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Martin Temple AME Zion Church, 6930 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 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.

ELLIS

Nelsan Ellis…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 22, 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: Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ROBINSON

Delores Robinson…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Haven of Rest, 79th & South Chicago 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.

COOPER, II

Willie Cooper, II…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ St John, 115th & Indiana Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Restvale Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BIBBS, SR.

Earl Bibbs, Sr…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 1:00 p.m.

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

WALLS

Patricia Walls…..Wake was held: 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.

BROWN

James Brown…..Wake was held: 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.

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NEELY

Ruth Hanserd…..Wake was held: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 9:30 a.m.

– 10:30 a.m. @ Third B. C., 9501 S. Ashland Funeral: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Interment: Monday, July 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

Dante Neely…..Wake was held: Tuesday, July 25, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ St. John Baptist Church 211 East 115th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery.

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

KIRK

WASHINGTON

Daniel Kirk…..Wake was held: Sunday, July 23, 2017; 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel King 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.

SMITH

Mary Smith…..Memorial was held: Monday, July 24, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

RUCKER

Karen Rucker…..Wake was held: Monday, July 24, 2017; 9:00 a.m.

– 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Lunford.

Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Interment:12:30 p.m. Interment: Homewood Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CULPEPPER

Deonte Culpepper…..Wake was held: Monday, July 24, 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.

WINSTON

Steve Winston…..Wake was held: Monday, July 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Alpha Temple, 6701 S. Emerald. 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.

GENTRY

Juanita Gentry…..Wake was held: Monday, July 24, 2017; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Chapel 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.

BARTON

Antonio Barton…..Wake was held: Monday, July 24, 2017; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LEWIS

Jacqueline Lewis…..Memorial was held: Tuesday, July 25, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Interment: 10:00 a.m. @ Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROWN

James Brown…..Wake was held: Tuesday, July 25, 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: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

HUNTER

Maurice Hunter…..Wake was held: Tuesday, July 25, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Kingdom Global Outreach, 10132 S. Eggleston. 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.

Edith Washington…..Wake was held: Tuesday, July 25, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. @ Chapel Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

PARTEE

Gary Partee…..Wake will be held: Saturday, July 29, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ New Covenant Baptist Church, 740 E 77th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MACK

Stanly Mack…..Wake will be held: Saturday, July 29, 2017; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Greater Bethel Apostolic Church 2122 W. 79th St. 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.

JALLAH

Ronald Macker…..Wake was held: Tuesday, July 25, 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.

Rayel Jallah…..Wake will be held: Friday, August 11, 2017; 6:00 p.m.

– 10:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: Saturday, August 12, 2017; 10:00 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.

WALKER

TAYLOR

MACKER

Latasha Walker…..Memorial will be held Wednesday, July 26, 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.

DUTTON

Ora Dutton…..Wake will be held: Wednesday, July 26, 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: Oakland Cemetery.

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

Funeral Home BROWN Murray Brown, Jr....….. Wake was held: Friday, July 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois.

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

HAYWOOD

O’QUINN Mario A. O’Quinn..….. Wake was held: Saturday, July 22, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ New Community Church 14801 South Lincoln Avenue, Dolton, Illinois. 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

JONES

BUTLER Delores Butler...….. Direct Burial was held: Tuesday, July 25, 2017; 1:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home.

Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois.

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

Tony Haywood…..Wake will be held: Wednesday, July 26, 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: Homewood Cemetery.

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

Guy Jones…..Burial will be held: Thursday, July 27, 2017; Direct Burial (contact funeral home for details) Interment: Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILLIAMS JR.

Gregory Williams Jr….. Wake will be held: Thursday, July 27, 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: 2:00 p.m. @ Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MOSLEY

JORDAN Alphonso Jordan...….. Wake will be held: Thursday, July 27, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

CALAHAN Funeral Home

Melvin Mosley…..Wake will be held: Thursday, July 27, 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.

HILLS Woodrow Hills .…..Visitation was held: Monday, July 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. @ New Bethelhem MBC, 8850 S. Cottage Grove. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400

BOOKER

BAKER Sherman C. Baker .…..Direct Burial: Wednesday, July 26, 2017; 1:00 p.m. Funeral: Not Scheduled. Interment: Private. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400

Richard Booker…..Interment will be held: Friday, July 28, 2017; 8:30 a.m. @ Abe Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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CALAHAN

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“The Home of Personal Service” 7030 S. Halsted St.

318 E. 71st St. 5911 W. Madison St.

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LEAK & SONS

63 East 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619 & 5350 W. North Ave. 773-488-7300 Chicago, IL 60636

7838 S. COTTAGE GROVE AVE. (773) 846-6567 18400 S. PULASKI 708-206-0860

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Cherished memories of those we loved

RILEY Anthony Riley .…..Visitation: Friday, July 28, 2017; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Interment: Private – Contact Funeral Home for Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400

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