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CITY NEWS Automatic Voter Registration Implementation Process Begins The Secretary of State’s Office implemented the first part of Illinois’ landmark automatic voter registration (AVR) law on Monday, July 2. Eligible Illinoisans will now be able to register to vote on-the-spot when they visit Department of Motor Vehicles offices across the state. Automatic voter registration, which the Illinois General Assembly approved unanimously in 2017, modernizes and simplifies the registration process for voters who go into the DMV to update their license or state ID, and provides opportunities to register new voters more than ever before.

The steering committee of the Just Democracy Illinois, a coalition of voting rights advocacy organizations, issued the following statement about today’s implementation: “With automatic voter registration, we’re finally modernizing and securing the electoral process for all eligible voters in Illinois.

While other states are moving backwards, creating unnecessary barriers and hurdles to the ballot box, now more than ever Illinoisans will be able to have up-to-date registration that will save time and hassle before they go vote. Still, there is more to be done to complete the process of implementing automatic voter registration in Illinois. All voters should still make sure their registration is up to date ahead of the November general election.”

Now, when an Illinois resident goes to the DMV, their name will be checked against the state’s voter rolls to see if their registration is up-to-date. If their name is not on the file or their information is inaccurate, the DMV will ask eligible voters if they would like to register at their current address and will electronically update the voter’s registration on the spot.

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Willie Mae Cook recently turned 108 years old. She celebrated with family and friends at Pioneer Gardens. She was born June 26, 1910.

Fannie Vera Polk

Fannie Vera Polk Turns 100 Fannie Vera Polk is celebrating 100 years of life on July 8, 2018. At the age of 22, she started her career in nursing at Tennessee State University for two years. She returned to Chicago to attend Provident Nursing School, graduating at the top of her class and going on to be employed by the Visiting Nurse Association of Cook County, Michael Reese Hospital, University of Chicago Hospital, private duty nursing and eventually as supervisor at Cook County Hospital in the Emergency Room. Her nursing career spanned 50 years.

During her career, Polk was also an active member of the Black Nurses Association and served on the Black Nurses Day committee.

She also received several certificates and awards for her diligence in the medical field.

Throughout her professional career, she managed to raise three sons and have a 34-year marriage to James K. Polk, a Chicago Police Officer. She is a pillar of the Chatham and West Chesterfield community.

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Jackson Five First Contract To Be Auctioned On the heels of the death of Joseph Jackson, the father and founder of the Jackson Five, the first contract for the group will be auctioned on July 25 and 26 by Guernsey, a New York City-based auction house.

The contract, signed by Joe Jackson on November 21, 1967, is with Steeltown Records. This contract signed The Jackson Five to their first professional label.

Steeltown Records was located in Gary, Ind., and is best known for being the label with which The Jackson Five got their start. Their first album, The Steeltown 45s, was released on this label.

The group signed with the label after Joe Jackson invited the owner of Steeltown to come see the Jackson kids perform at Beckman Junior High in Gary.

Hesitant at first, he eventually agreed and was impressed by what he saw. After the performance, Steeltown offered the Jacksons a record deal. The Jackson Five only recorded 8 songs with the label, 2 of which were unreleased. In July of 1968, The Jackson Five signed with Motown Records-- - a move that was reportedly controversial, as their contract with Steeltown had not yet expired.

The contract for auction comes from the label’s original founder.

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The original contract signed by Joe Jackson.

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Chosen Few DJs: 2018 Picnic and Music Festival

By Marshelle R. Sanders Defender Contributing Writer “In the beginning there was Jack ... and Jack had a groove, and from this groove came the grooves of all grooves. And while one day viciously throwing down on his box, Jack boldly declared ‘Let There Be House,’ and House music was born.” Chuck Roberts - Chicago 1987 This Saturday, July 7, 2018, The Chosen Few DJs are back at Jackson Park for The Chosen Few Picnic & Festival. What started as a small gathering of friends behind Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry in 1990 is now one of the world’s longest-running events dedicated to House Music, attracting fans from all over the world. Nicknamed the “Woodstock of House” and the “Love Fest,” the family-reunion-style event features 12 hours of music and performances from the Chosen Few DJs – Wayne Williams, Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Alan King, Andre Hatchett, Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn, plus guest DJs and vocalists.

The reunion kicked off because the DJs each moved to different areas in the United States and came back together one summer to reconnect. Chosen Few DJs Founder Wayne Williams states, “Two of my DJ’s, Andre Hatchett and Tony Hatchett [brothers] had a family reunion thing they were doing out there, so [we decided] after that event, every year on the 4th of July weekend, we will come back together and DJ together like we used to.” From that point on, the group of DJs have grown the picnic from 50 people to now more than 50,000 house music fans from nearly every continent.

House music is a genre of electronic dance music created by club DJs and music producers in Chicago in the early 1980s. There are devoted fans that have come out to this event faithfully over the years. They come to feel the beat, love and positive vibes.

South Sider Jasmyne E’lise, 32, credits her father as the one who started the House Music phenomenon in her household. “My father has been going to [the Chosen Few Picnic] since day one and would always come home and tell us what a great time he had. Finally, my mother and I had enough THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Wayne Williams and decided to crash the party. It’s been at least five years since then, and it’s become a celebration of life and a homecoming.”

E’lise also said that every year all her family and friends from college travel to Chicago for this event. They all come together to enjoy each other and catch up on what they’ve missed throughout the year. “It’s the one time I have the opportunity to cut loose and be free of judgement because all of the people are there with me!”

Another Chicago Native, Darvel Ahmad Stinson, 47, is going for the second year not only because he has been a House Music fan since high school [CVS class of 1988], but he had such a good time last year. “There’s great music, and it’s a beautiful atmosphere. Everyone I met and saw made me feel like it was one big family reunion. To be at an event with so many people enjoying each other’s company was a great feeling-- without any crime or incidents.”

Leonard Ward, 45, from Milwaukee, Wis., has been attending for about ten years. Ward and his friends have booked hotel rooms, and they are ready to dance! “We spend our day enjoying the music, eating, socializing and dancing. We’re there about noon until it ends, weather permitting. I love the energy of house music.”

The Birth of House The Beginning in the late 1970s and into the early 1980s, the seven then-teen DJs from Chicago’s South Side played their unique

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Jasmyne E’lise brand of soulful dance music to considerable crowds in packed basements, high school cafeterias, and legendary nightspots.

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the Tree of Life, First Impressions, the Playground and the Loft, a club of historic importance in the birth and development of house music.

Along with a handful of other

legendary DJs including Frankie Knuckles at the Warehouse, Ron Hardy at the Music Box and Lil’ Louis on the West Side of Chicago, the Chosen Few were the DJs primarily responsible for popularizing the underground dance music that came to be known as House Music.

And that sound will be heard through out this weekend. This year’s guests at the picnic and festival include House Music powerhouses the Basement Boys - DJ Spen, Karizma, and Teddy Douglas, Ralph Rosario from the legendary Hot Mix 5, and one of House Music’s hottest vocalists Sheree Hicks.

“We’re featuring some local talent-- Terisa Griffin, Sheree Hicks, Chuck Roberts from the West Side of Chicago. That’s what our festival is about-- dancing, having fun and love, everybody eating food and sharing food, sharing drinks and just having a great time in our community-- and there’s no community like Chicago. A lot of time we hear about the wrong things in Chicago, but the citizens of Chicago are great, and we are proud to show them off at this event.

Williams explains that each year most of their guest DJs and continued on page 4

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House Music makes you dance.

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vocalists are good friends and they know them by the work they put in by grinding in the streets of Chicago. This year is going to be another for the books as The Chosen few brings out local Chicago Talent mixed with more fun.

There will be games and prizes for people to participate in as well.

The themed dress code is Wakanda. People will be dressing up in their African clothing to show African-culture and pride while getting down to House Music.

The only thing that has changed over the years is the economics of the event. As the attendance grew, it went from being free (with donations) to requiring an admission fee. Not only did the City of Chicago start to charge the DJs, but they also needed more staff to accommodate everyone.

Williams stated, “The first 19 years we didn’t have to charge, we would pass the bucket around, and we came out of our own pockets to have this event. As more people attended, the city started to charge us, so then we had to start charging for entry. We had to get more security staff; we had to get more porta-potties, you know ev4 July 4 - 10, 2018

Darvel Stinson and Friends erything that we needed to make it a pleasant, safe, successful event.

It is a growing festival. Most people charge $100, $200, $250 but our starting individual ticket is $40 and the presale tickets [earlier this year] were $25.” Tent packages can cost up to $450.

There has been speculation of whether or not the festival will have to move next year with the new Obama Presidential Center being planned in the area. But Williams says fans can rest assured, they will not have to relocate.

“They [City of Chicago] haven’t said anything to us where it would affect the event but the area that they’re talking about is West to

where we are, so it really won’t affect us,” Williams told the Defender.

If you are wondering if you should drive, take the train or Uber, you can do all three: “Most people come through Lakeshore drive or Stony Island. There is also places to park around the area as well in the neighborhood like school lots, church lots, things like that where you can pay to park as well,” states Williams.

The DJs have had events all over Chicago to kick off the main event this Saturday. This past week they had the Chosen Few DJs Night at a Chicago White Sox game. There has been a Hot Lunch Mix at Daley www.chicagodefender.com

House music fans.

Plaza and on Thursday, July 5, there will be a kickoff party at the Promontory with music by Chosen Few DJs Mike Dunn, Tony Hatchett and Andre Hatchett with special guest DJ Tony Touch of Funkbox NYC. On Friday a day party is planned at Truth Italian Restaurant, Saturday is the Main Event, and Sunday concludes the Festival with the

closing party at the Renaissance Bronzeville.

If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, you can buy them at the gate or purchase your tickets online at http://chosenfewdjs.com Bring your grills, tents, kids, and dancing shoes, because everyone is welcome at the Chosen Few Picnic.

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Soulful Chicago Book Fair Slated for July 15

By Deborah Bayliss Defender Contributing Writer Calling all book lovers, literary types and anyone who just wants to have a fun day out: Asadah Kirkland, founder of Soulful Chicago Book Fair, is gearing up for this year’s festivities.

Spanning four city blocks in the Woodlawn neighborhood, the all-day literary event takes place July 15 along 61st Street, between Cottage Grove and Martin Luther King Drive.

“This is our third year,” said Kirkland. “People should come out to the Soulful Chicago Book Fair, because it’s obviously the most exciting Black book fair on the planet! Nowhere, have we ever seen a book fair where each block is organized by genre, has two stages, Grammy-level entertainers and over 100 black titles…combined in one place.”

Last year’s event brought over 75 Black authors, as well as several literary organizations to the South Side of Chicago.

“We pride ourselves on providing hundreds of authors, poets, and even composers the opportunity to share their unique perspectives with millions of literary fans across the city,” Kirkland said.

Like last year, genres included fiction, non-fiction and children’s books. The lineup this year will also include special features on history, health and wellness.

“Black people still buy books in this digital age because for so long, mainstream books have not

Asadah Kirkland, founder of Soulful Chicago Book Fair. Photo courtesy of Kirkland covered our stories according to us,” Kirkland said. “Part of why the Soulful Chicago Book Fair was created was to help solve that problem.”

Kirkland added, “Many of the authors of this event are self-published and would usually have to go through a lot of red tape to be represented well by mainstream publishers.”

“With the Soulful Chicago Book Fair, everyone has their own stage

and authors are applauded for their hard work. We must support that as a community. We (took) what (could) be considered a book desert and created a neighborhood overflowing with our stories, written by us, for our benefit. With the event being one block away from where (author) Lorraine Hansberry herself was raised, we do indeed see ourselves as forging the next Black Literary Renaissance of our time.”

Founded by Kirkand in 2016, the goal of Soulful Chicago Book Fair is to renew excitement around literacy and literary arts in the Black community.

In addition to the hundreds of books available to peruse and purchase, visitors will be treated to world class entertainment, including vocalists, storytellers, spoken word artists, and dance groups on two stages.

The event will feature literary

workshops hosted by experienced authors and publishing professionals that will focus on writing, publishing and marketing literary works.

Featured titles at this year’s fair include Chancellor William’s “The Destruction of Black Civilization: Great Issues of a Race from 4500 B.C. to 2000 A.D.” Wiliams reportedly took sixteen years of research and field study to compile his book, which was to serve as a reinterpretation of the history of the African race.

Originally published in 1971, Williams’ book was written at a time when many Black students, educators, and scholars were starting to make the connection between the way their history was taught and the way they were perceived by others and themselves.

The author’s question of what has happened to Blacks that has left them at the bottom of world society, is still relevant today.

Williams’ stance on the question is that many elements—nature, imperialism, and stolen legacies— aided the destruction of the Black civilization.

Another local historian, Timuel D. Black, will be celebrated at this year’s fair. There is a youth essay writing contest named for the local activist and historian. The contest is for elementary and high school students who will be required to interview their oldest living relatives and write about the role their families played in Chicago history.

For more information about the Soulful Chicago Book Fair, call (646) 359-6605.

City’s 38TH Annual Taste of Chicago Includes 26 New Vendors Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) recently announced the lineup of 73 restaurants that will participate at the 38th Annual Taste of Chicago – the world’s largest free food festival – this July 11–15 in Grant Park. Showcasing Chicago’s diverse culinary scene, this year’s list of 38 five-day vendors, 22 pop-up restaurants and 13 food trucks will offer Taste-goers an endless variety of more than 300 menu items to suit every palate.

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ple some of the greatest food in the world,” said Mayor Emanuel.

“With both new restaurants and long-time favorites, it will be clear this summer why Chicago is the global culinary capital.”

Taste of Chicago welcomes 26 newcomers to the event in 2018– as well as the return of two long time favorites Buona Beef and Original Rainbow Cone. The new food vendors include 8 five-day restaurants, 15 pop-ups serving for one to two days and 3 food trucks.

This year a record-breaking number of applications were received from vendors across the city and beyond (Australia!), representing a wide variety of cuisines.

The pop-up program is proving to be as popular as ever with a 114 percent increase of new pop-up vendors in the 2018 event versus 2017.

“Taste of Chicago showcases the city’s stellar culinary scene by uniting a diverse set of restaurants, food trucks and pop-ups,” said Sam Toia, president and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association.

“The Association has been a part of Taste since its inception, and we’re proud to welcome visitors to beautiful Grant Park year after year. It’s a time-honored summer festival that truly captures Chicago’s hospitable spirit and exciting range of culinary offerings.”

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nature items, as well as the popular “Taste Of” portions priced at $3.00 or less, allowing guests the opportunity to sample an even greater variety of items. Many will also include healthier selections as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options. Admission to the Taste of Chicago is FREE, and tickets for food and beverages can be purchased in strips of 14 tickets for $10.

A new Taste Oasis will allow guests to access an air-conditioned lounge while enjoying a private cash bar, music, tasty bites and more. Day passes for the area will be $50 and can be purchased at tasteofchicago.us.

Music performances will be

featured throughout the festival, including Black Star (Mos Def and Talib Kweli) on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and George Clinton Parliament Funkadelic on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

Tickets for seating in the Petrillo Music Shell start at $18. Lawn seating is free.

For the kids, catch the March of the Puppets daily musical procession through the festival grounds and Kids Eat presented by Chicago Parent. There will also be artist events, cooking demonstrations, and more.

The Taste runs from July 11-15 in Grant Park from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

(Wednesday-Friday) and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday).

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A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum to Expand

By Deborah Bayliss clusively to telling the story of the Defender Contributing Writer Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.

“We’re the global ambassadors The National A. Philip Randolph of cultural and economic developPullman Porter Museum is poised ment which is under the umbrella for expansion that will include a of tourism which gives us the opnew location with more space and portunity to benefit from history, community development opportuheritage and culture,” Peterson Jr. nities. said. “With that, there’s an oppor“The (historic) firehouse is tunity to influence the community where we would like to relocate socially, and economically and rethe museum that would be part of develop the neighborhood.” the proposed complex we’re callHe added that museum visitors ing the Pullman Cultural Factory,” said David Peterson Jr., the muse- are provided with an “experience” um’s executive director and pres- and a great deal of information ident. ”We plan to raise the $3.5 about Randolph and the porters.

As for financial backing, with million it will take to complete the project in the space bounded by E. the exception of a couple of pro108th and 111th Streets between grams, the museum’s current opCottage Grove and Langley Ave- erational support does not come from the City of Chicago, state or nue.

In addition to event space, the federal grants. The museum opercomplex would include a business ates mainly on an entrepreneurial incubation program and banquet model and is always in need of volhall. Renovation of the 4,600 sq. ft. unteers and donations.

Peterson Jr. and Dr. Hughes are firehouse will include a theater and currently looking to get “No Parktwo floors of exhibition space. ing” signs placed on 104th Street “The complex will also serve as between Corliss and Maryland. a training ground for economic de“There’s a 210-unit apartvelopment which is why we’ll have the business incubation compo- ment building and it’s one way in nent,” Peterson Jr. said. “It’s defi- and one way out,” Peterson said. nitely a project. This is something “When school (lets) out, we have that will benefit the entire commu- traffic jams. Parents picking up nity but we need help raising the their children block the museum funds to complete the project. We entry way and I have to go out and already have the architect in place. ask people not to park there. It’s We will officially launch our fund- also a public safety issue.” raising on Aug. 25 to mark the crePeterson Jr. said he submitted a ation of the Brotherhood of Sleep- request for “No Parking” signs to ing Car Porters union.”

Alderman Anthony Beale’s office Currently located at 10406 S. but has not heard back. He is now Maryland Ave., the museum was looking to start a petition to get the founded in 1995 by Dr. Lyn Hughes signs placed. and is situated in the Historic PullAs for current programming at man District which was designat- the Pullman Porter Museum, youth ed a National Monument by former are the focus with the Museum President Barack Obama in 2015. 44, “Where Hip Hop Meet HistoThe museum was named in ry” program. honor of Asa Philip Randolph and The program is named after the Pullman Porters, the men who the 44th President of the United made up the membership of the States, Barack Obama, and uses Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Por- popular culture, media and positive ters union. role models, to help African-AmerUnder Randolph’s leadership, ican youth gain the knowledge to the Sleeping Car Porters fought help improve their communities. the Pullman Rail Car Company for Peterson Jr. got the idea when employment equality and was the ABC’s Good Morning America first African-American labor union visited the museum to film a segin the country to win a collective ment, which featured the museum. bargaining agreement, according As he watched the filming and to information on the museum’s the production of that show, he website. said he realized he could create The group’s efforts are said to a television show at the museum have carved a path for many of the site. civil rights gains that were made “Robin Robinson came here to during that time. interview Dr. Hughes in 2008 or An integral part of the Pullman 2009,” Peterson Jr. said. “I saw community, the African-Ameri- the cameras set up and thought can museum is the only museum it would be a good idea for us to worldwide that is dedicated ex- have something like that on a reg6 July 4 - 10, 2018

David Peterson, executive director and president, (fifth person, front row left) in front of the historic Pullman firehouse during the museum’s recent Juneteenth celebration. The firehouse is the proposed new site of the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, located currently at 10406 S Maryland Ave. Photo courtesy of David Peterson Jr. ular basis. It took some years to put it together. We do events now and video documentaries from the youth’s point-of-view.”

Peterson Jr. partnered with Rap artist Lupe Fiasco’s MURAL, Magnifying Urban Realities & Affecting Lives, a community outreach program co-founded by Fiasco’s sister Ayesha Jaco, MURAL’s executive director. The program now includes music education and other arts-based initiatives.

Peterson Jr. also partnered with After-School Matters, a non-profit organization that provides after-school and summer program opportunities to more than 15,000 Chicago high school teens each year.

In terms of protecting Black culture, Dr. Hughes said it’s up to the African-American community to take charge of their history, heritage and culture.

“There is national evidence of aggressive cultural appropriation of African-American culture,” Dr. Hughes said. “That is being done through the revisionist writing of our history. It is up to us to not allow that to happen. It is imperative that we grasp the importance of preserving Black history and making it easily shareable, putting it in the hands of the next generation.”

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David Peterson Jr. with Dean Reynolds, a reporter with CBS news, at the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum.

History, the story of Randolph and the porters.

“Our goal is to rebuild their true history and bring it to its proper place,” Hughes stated. “In 2003, working through the museum, I established the Pullman Porters National Historic Registry of African American Railroad Employees.

The printed version was published in 2007. In 2015 with the assis-

tance of DePaul University, the database was put online. And in 2018 we added a new category, the descendants of the distinguished group of men. I believe that will take the effort and the museum in a new and focused direction.”

For more information about the museum and programs, call (773) 850-8580.

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Black Startup Wants You to Ditch Selfies on Vacation

A couple in the Bahamas

Dovetail founders Sheehan Fisher and Wilmarie Santana-Rios in Polignano Amare, Italy.

By Marshelle R. Sanders have a particular interest in creDefender Contributing Writer ating opportunities for people of color to travel and see the world, and Dovetail is a tool that helps enWhen you’re on vacation, tak- courage travel. ing personal pictures can become Now that summer is here, we distressing. Everyone wants the are officially moving into vacation perfect photo through their cell season.

Whether it’s a family trip phone. If you’re traveling solo, you or newlyweds heading out on a have to take out that long selfie honeymoon, millions of people stick or ask people around you, “Hey, do you mind taking this pic- will be traveling in the upcoming ture for me?” What are the odds months, and many of them will be that the photo will come out blurry going to international locations.

And Dovetail can help. When and not very appealing? seeking a photographer, Dovetail’s We all want that perfect picture primary goal is to be professional, to capture a particular moment in assist, organize and give guidance time. Whether you’re by yourself, just in case travelers have queswith your significant other, family, tions about the area. or on a friendcation, Dovetail ExFisher states, “On the day they perience is a Black-owned company that provides vacationers with [customers] do the photoshoot, personal photo shoots when they they meet the photographer at travel to international destinations. a certain location for 1-3 hours, Dovetail Experience is a per- whatever the client may choose. sonal vacation photography ser- After the photo shoot, the phovice that connects travelers with tos are returned within five busilocal and professional photogra- ness days. This gives the client a phers to take glamorous photos chance to get their photos before they leave their vacation and they for an affordable price. can put them on social media Sheehan Fisher, 33, started while they’re still on vacation and Dovetail after he and his wife, Wil- highlight the things that they have marie, 33, decided to hire photog- done.” raphers every year when they travOne of the essential points that eled to renew their vows. Today, clients love about Dovetail is havthey have a worldwide network of ing a local photographer during photographers in more than 60 intheir vacation.

Local photograternational locations who can be phers typically know the nooks hired for professional shoots in some of the most iconic locales and crannies in the area. They can in the world. Sheehan and his wife suggest where to shoot and what THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Barcelona, Spain

Vactioners in Rome, Italy.

time of the day to set up for that location and suggest clothing to wear.

“We work a lot with African American families; we try to suggest what colors to wear, what works best with skin complexions, so it’s helpful to the client. We are also highly focused on the experience; we try to make sure it is cherished as much as possible no matter what the event is and they all love having high-quality photos” Millennials are changing the face of travel. Traveling is no longer considered a luxury but instead a necessity--a necessity to get away from daily stress, to explore different cultures or for special occasions.

Fisher also gives some tips for

people to be conscious of before they go on any vacation.

“Do a little research on the cultures and customs of the area because it helps people adjust to where they are going. I would highlight to try to find out for yourself.

I know people read things online [like reviews] but be open to a new experience and give things a chance in the activities you are engaging in. The experience of immersing in the culture is a nice way to challenge personal growth.”

A Dovetail Experience package makes the perfect gift for travelers, groups or couples who want to have a quality memento of their next trip. The owners also recently launched Dovetail for Business where they offer the service to travel agents, wedding planners,

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and resorts to scale their business and create additional revenue streams for those businesses.

Fisher also states, “We are moving towards trying to work with travel agencies, wedding photographers, and wedding planners.

People spend so much money on their wedding and then go cheaper for their honeymoon, so we’re trying to do more marketing in that area and work with African American families that go to travel agencies. We want to make sure they are informed about traveling photographers and make special deals for those companies.”

For more information and to view the fantastic photos, go to https://www.dovetailexperience. com/.

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OPINION

What Comes Now in the Wake of What Black Parents Justice Kennedy’s Retirement? Must Do This Summer

By Craig Chamberlain University of Illinois Social Sciences Editor Justice Anthony Kennedy is stepping down from the U.S. Supreme Court and his replacement could be confirmed this fall. What can we expect from the nomination process? And how might the court change? U. of I. political science professor Alicia Uribe-McGuire focuses her research on the politics of Supreme Court and other federal judicial appointments.

She spoke with U. of I. News Bureau social sciences editor Craig Chamberlain.

Some pundits are predicting a nasty fight over the nomination, even though Democrats would seem to have little power to influence the outcome. What political considerations might influence either the choice of nominee or the two parties’ strategies?

The biggest political consideration will be the upcoming midterm elections. While the Democrats are at a disadvantage, since they have 24 Senate seats up and the Republicans only 9, this adds one more thing to the slate of election topics. With the balance of the court having the potential to really shift in a way that we have not seen in a number of years, this could add fuel for the Democrats in some of the closer races if a super conservative nominee is confirmed prior to the election.

The only power that remains with the Democrats in the nomination process is to try to influence one of the Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee to join them in stalling the nomination in committee.

If Trump were concerned over the possible impact on midterm elections, he would likely go with a more moderate nominee.

As for the choice of nominee, we will see what President Trump decides to do. Of the 25 names on his most recent list of potential nominees, only two are more liberal/moderate than Chief Justice John Roberts, while the rest are more conservative. Thus the new swing vote will either be Roberts or the newest member of the court.

If Trump were concerned over the possible impact on midterm elections, he would likely go with a more moderate nominee. But if he is hoping to cement a conservative court, then he might take advantage of what could be limited time with a Republican Senate and try to push through a more conservative nominee.

What do you think Kennedy’s exit might mean for the court, in terms of both his votes and his voice?

Kennedy has been the swing vote on the Supreme Court since 2006, when Sandra Day O’Connor retired. During his tenure as the center of the court, we have seen some victories for liberals, most specifically the expansion of gay rights. However, we have also seen some solid victories for conservatives, including the recent cases of Janus v. AFSCME on public employee unions and Trump v.

Hawaii on travel bans for specific countries – as well as one of the

Supreme Court’s more recent controversial decisions, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, on corporate and union funding of campaigns. With a rightward shift of the court, liberal victories seem less likely.

Many pundits are suggesting that Kennedy’s replacement could lock in a solid conservative majority for years, if not decades. What might be the flaws, if any, in that assessment?

Strictly by the numbers, yes, there will be a solid conservative majority for quite a while. Given that we will likely see a conservative nominee to replace Justice Kennedy, that would make a conservative bloc of five, with the most senior and eldest member of that bloc being Clarence Thomas, who is only 70 years old and does not seem likely to step down anytime soon. In contrast, the most senior members of the four-member liberal bloc are Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer, who are 85 and 79, respectively.

Under this new court, we would expect to see more of the conservative victories like those that Kennedy helped decide. However, I do not think this means we will see the drastic changes that many conservatives are hoping for. For example, I would not expect this court to overturn the Obergefell v. Hodges decision on gay marriage or the Roe v. Wade decision on abortion. To do either would put the court’s legitimacy at stake and Chief Justice Roberts appears to be particularly sensitive to that, and thus unlikely to overturn those landmark decisions. So while we might see conservative expansions, I do not think we will necessarily see a reversal of liberal policies already in place.

By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu There is a three-year gap between Black and White students.

Many people love to believe it’s due to income, fatherlessness, educational attainment of the parent and lack of parental involvement. I believe a major reason for the gap is we continue to close schools for the summer as if we are an agrarian economy. Very few Black youth will be farming this summer. If you multiply 3 months by 12 years, you will see the 3-year gap. There is nothing wrong with Black youth if their schools remained open during the summer and/or their parents kept them academically engaged.

Middle-income parents who value education enroll their children in some type of academic experience during the summer. They also visit libraries, museums, zoos and colleges. Other parents allow their children to sleep longer, play more video games, watch more television and play basketball until they can’t see the hoop. These students will have to review the same work they had mastered in May in September.

Black parents cannot allow their child to lose 3 months every year. Black parents cannot say they cannot afford the library. It’s free! Most museums have discounted days.

A male friend of mine shared his experience with me when he took his family to the museum. He wondered why so many people were staring at him. His wife and children had to tell him he was the only Black man in the building! I am appealing to every father to take his children this summer to the library, museum, and the zoo. I am

appealing to every mother to do it if he won’t.

We need every parent to make sure their child reads at least one book per week and to write a book report. I am reminded of the formula Sonya Carson used to develop Ben Carson to become the best pediatric neurosurgeon. This low-income single parent, with a third grade education, had enough sense to tell her sons to turn off the television, read a book and write a report that her sister would grade!

I have a theory that I can go into your house and within 5 minutes tell you the type of student who lives there and predict their future.

I believe that engineers, doctors, lawyers, accountants etc. need different items in their house than ballplayers, rappers, and criminals.

I am very concerned when I visit a house that has more music and downloads than books.

My company, African American Images, has designed a special collection of books for boys.

Research shows one of the major reasons boys dislike reading is because of the content. The set is titled Best Books for Boys. We also have one for girls, parents and teachers.

Enjoy your summer. Let’s close the gap. I look forward to your child’s teacher asking your child what did you do for the summer?

And your child answering: we went to the library, museum, zoo, colleges and other great educational places.

Jawanza Kunjufu is author of There is Nothing Wrong With Black Students, Changing School Culture For Black Males, Raising Black Boys and Raising Black Girls.

Illinois Tollway Committed To Economic Access For All

By Corey Brooks way with a perspective from more Illinois Tollway Board Director than 20 advocacy agencies on how to improve the Tollway’s diversity programs. These representatives Ensuring economic opportunity have a long history of assisting is a goal I believe to be a guiding Disadvantaged Business Entermoral principle in my work on the prises (DBE) and veteran-owned Illinois Tollway Board. That’s why businesses in Illinois and have a I’m proud of the Tollway’s commit- strong track record of assisting the ment to diversity and inclusion. An Tollway. example of this commitment is the The DAC reviews existing polcreation of the Diversity Advisory icies and programs to effectively Council, or DAC. Established in increase diversity opportunities 2015, the DAC provides the Tollacross the Tollway’s construction 8 July 4 - 10, 2018

and professional services contracts. It is a priority for the Illinois Tollway to provide an inclusive environment that promotes business development and growth for all businesses. A commitment that is embedded throughout the Tollway’s departments and throughout the agency’s leadership, this Council works closely with the Board of Director’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee to provide the meaningful commitments that produce results. www.chicagodefender.com

Thanks to this close partnership, the Tollway produced a report identifying nearly 30 recommendations for increasing access to economic opportunities for diverse and veteran-owned firms.

Some adopted recommendations include breaking up larger contracts to provide prime bid opportunities for smaller firms; establishing the Partnering for Growth (P4G) Construction Program that provides mentoring opportunities between small and large firms; and

launching a new initiative to provide pre-apprenticeship training to increase diversity within the construction trades.

We’re proud of the work we’ve done to provide an inclusive environment that creates jobs, builds wealth and provides meaningful opportunities for diverse communities. But we’re not done and we’re just getting started. There’s more to come from the Illinois Tollway.

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The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 2

By Rick and Brenda McCain Hell in a Handbag Productions Let’s Play Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 2 Aah, what a way to kick off the summer by seeing the critically

By Artistic Director acclaimed television show “The David Cerda Golden Girls” Directed

by Becca Holloway performed on stage.

Who June 19 – September 7, 2018, at Mary’s Attic can resist watching the sitcom reruns with the icon- from their stories of friendship, reic sing-a-long lationships, family, and problems-theme song often late at night while eating Brenda and Rick “Thank You cheesecake or some other dessert McCain for Being a in the kitchen.

Director Becca Holloway allows Friend?” The show that was created by Susan us to pick up long after the last Harris aired seven seasons with a show aired on television in 1992 with The Golden Girls—The Lost remarkable cast of stars.

The original TV show revolved Episodes, Vol. 2. Holloway takes around four older single women this classic television show that (three widows and one divorcée) stood the test of time and adds sharing a house in Miami, Fla.: Be- new stories with a twist that will atrice Arthur (Dorothy Zbornak), have you looking closely at how Betty White (Rose Nylund), Rue wonderfully these ladies aged McClanahan (Blanche Devereaux) while laughing hysterically at their and Estelle Getty (Sophia Petrillo). never-ending camaraderie with At some point, these four retir- one another.

Picture it…we’re back in Miees would gather around the kitchen table and discuss everything ami, where we embark upon some

new episodes. Scheming chaos is forever present when the intimidating and very sarcastic Dorothy (David Cerda), the sweet but scatter-brained Rose (Ed Jones) and man-hungry Blanche (Grant Drager) are all nominated for Women of the Year by the Miami Women’s Auxiliary League. Yes, you read those names correctly!

However, the mayhem doesn’t stop. Sophia Petrillo, the feisty matron of the show played by Adrian Hadlock, has a mysterious parttime job, which leaves her tired and the girls speechless. We must say Adrian embodies the purse-toting, quick-witted Sophia throughout the show with perfection.

The chaotic disorder continues when Rose’s relationship with her boyfriend Miles (Michael Rashid) is taken to a new level, while her past from St. Olaf, Minn., comes to haunt her; it’s not only shocking to her but to the girls as well!

This 90-minute production of The Golden Girls: Vol 2: The Lost Episodes takes you back in time to the 80s. Sophia shares stories about Sicily, her cooking, with her acid-dipped wit; Rose’s rambling,

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The “Golden Girls” with a twist. nonsensical stories about her hometown are golden. Sex-crazed, promiscuous Blanche loves to be the center of attention with the opposite sex, and the smartest and the most grounded of the women, Dorothy was often called manly and odd by her housemates because of her height and deep voice. This mockery will have you anticipating Vol. 3 The parody was an overall fun night of audience participation in the theatre; some audience members answered trivia questions about the series and won prizes.

We recommend this play for those die-hard “Golden Girls” fans; you will have the same insane

fun you had when watching the classic TV show. Enjoy these four notorious women work out their problems together on stage in the kitchen eating …you guessed it… cheesecake!

The cast includes: David Cerda (Dorothy) Grant Drager (Blanche) Adrian Hadlock (Sophia) Ed Jones (Rose) Chazie Bly (Jazzy Jeff/Agnes/ Lily) Michael Rashid (Miles/Esther/ Heidi) Michael S. Miller (Emcee/Pamela/Hans)

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City.Life.Style Let’s Eat: Redwood Luxe Bar and Grill

By The Black Foodies Owners and business partners of Redwood Luxe Bar and Grill, Damien Gibson and Adam Shorter, have brought a taste of Chicago’s cosmopolitan restaurant scene to the suburbs.

Redwood Luxe Bar and Grill, located at 3462 Vollmer The Black Foodies Road in Olympia Fields, brings a modern sophistication while not being pretentious. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and great for family outings or for date nights. When we visited, the weather was very nice so we decided to dine outdoors on the patio.

We began our dining venture with an appetizer of Redwood’s Grilled Chicken Wings. The wings come with an option of four dipping sauces: mango habanero, spicy buffalo, tangy BBQ or, our choice, garlic parmesan. Four large wing pieces came with the order and were grilled to perfection. The charred exterior of the wings added a smoky richness and contrast in texture that we both appreciated.

The garlic parmesan dipping sauce proved to be a great complement; its on-point consistency allowing it to cling nicely to the wings. Being a garlic lover, I felt the sauce lacked a bit of garlicky punch, while Miss Coretta felt the sauce was balanced flawlessly. Redwood’s grilled chicken wings were mighty impressive.

Opting for a second appetizer, we decided to try Redwood’s Crab Bites, ten bite-sized balls of lump crab, deep-fried to a golden brown. And, talk about good eating . . . the end result was sheer “crabliciousness!” The outer crust had the perfect crunch factor, while the moist interior of the lump crab seemed to just melt in your mouth. We were also impressed by the crab-to-binder ratio. Redwood did not skimp on the crab, and the spicy remoulade sauce added a burst of flavor, elevating an already spectacular piece of culinary work.

We next sampled the Cajun Catfish, which was topped with a crawfish étouffée and served with seasonal vegetables and rice. The catfish was masterfully prepared! The fillet was delicate and flaky, and the grilling over an open flame added some wonderful charring.

The charring made the dish attractive and superbly scrumptious, as well. The rice and veggies were properly prepared, adding freshness to the dish. The crawfish étouffée, though, slightly missed the mark. While the crawfish were bayou fresh, the addition of a sauce would have more fully tied the dish together. Overall, this Cajun creation is a dish well worth trying.

To close out our dining experience at Redwood Luxe Bar and Grill, Miss Coretta and I split a slice of their Salted Caramel Cake. The salted caramel transported us to a very comforting place. The cake was super moist – similar to a tres leches cake - and topped with dark and white chocolate. The salted caramel cake was THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Owners Damien Gibson and Adam Shorter

Grilled Chicken Wings

Cajun Catfish as beautiful as it was tasty.

We also suggest trying the Bourbon Glazed Lamb Chops, the Chicken Scallopine or any one of their sensational Burgers. A full bar serves up great martinis and mimosas. Parking is ample, so come on out – the locals shouldn’t have this hidden gem all to themselves. Owners, Damien and Adam, have succeeded in bringing a slice of Chicago’s sophistication to the ’burbs.

We rank restaurants based on number of kisses (one thru five). One…two… three…four, with five being the best. Redwood Luxe Bar and Grill receives 4 1/2 kisses. Check out the video of our review https://youtu.be/lKSMEHQL1HA The Black Foodies are food bloggers/ vloggers and husband and wife of 25 years. We are also home cooks who believe in group economics and LOVE great food. We write the food blog “Let’s Eat,” where we review Black-owned and other ethnic restaurants. FOLLOW us on Instagram and Twitter @theblackfoodies, SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel “The Black Foodies,” where we review restaurants, share recipes, and give cooking tips. https://youtu.be/f1fsSQ24wgQ. Also LIKE us on Facebook and join our Facebook group, “World Wide Black Foodies.”

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City.Life.Style D.L. Hughley Shoots Straight on Police, Mark Fuhrman and Racial Profiling

By Allison Kugel Defender Guest Writer Hailed as one of the most prolific standup comedians of the past three decades, D.L. Hughley has never been afraid to dig into ethnic stereotypes, economic disparity, relationships, politics… nothing’s off limits. His words are explicit and paint an accurate portrait of societal contradictions and pain in fast forward.

From his legendary standup material and his nationally syndicated radio show, “The D.L. Hughley Show,” to his upcoming Netflix series, The Fix (a hybrid game show/issues-based panel talk show), Hugley’s platform as an outspoken advocate of civil rights is unconventional and tinged with off-color language. But as he shared with me during our conversation, he believes that to reach people with a heavy message, you’ve got to get them to let their guard down through laughter.

His latest book, How Not To Get Shot: And Other Advice From White People, pulls no punches and offers no apologies, as Hughley puts forth his satirical and bitingly sarcastic take on racial profiling, police shootings, President Trump, and the advice that White people often give Black people on how to adequately assimilate into American society. Nothing is off limits as he covers topics like Black names versus White names, dressing Black versus dressing White, how White people advise Black people to talk to the police, neighborhood profiling, “the race card,” and a host of other hot button, racially charged issues. D.L. goes in.

The book doubles down on D.L.’s already controversial public platform. It is filled with humor, sorrow and irony, and it will make you a bit uncomfortable no matter what side of the fence you are on.

Allison Kugel: Did the motivation to write your latest book, How Not To Get Shot (And Other Advice From White People), come from a place of fear, love, hope, anger…?

D.L. Hughley: I think all those things. Fear, frustration, anger… they all kind of mirror each other.

When I was writing this book, I realized that society would never take a good look at itself unless you make it feel good; unless you give them something to make their ears tickle a little bit. My overall thought was to be clear enough where it doesn’t seem trite, and to be satirical enough where people can’t tell if I’m being serious or not. And I needed it to be angry enough to mirror the people THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

who go through these things all the time. Watching people of color being slaughtered at the hands of police is nothing new. I grew up in Los Angeles, so it happened quite often. Everybody always wants to say they want to start this conversation, and this book is my contribution to that conversation.

Allison Kugel: What do you tell your kids when they ask if they’re safe?

D.L. Hughley: That we’re going to do the best we can to make sure. I think that America’s never seen a person of color that lost their life where the powers-that-be were compelled to do something about it; where they were actually moved to action. Whether it was Emmett Till or Trayvon Martin, I think they have a certain kind of distance when it comes to Black people dying. The first thing they’ll say is, “Well, if you wouldn’t have done this?” or “You shouldn’t have done that.” The impetus for me writing this book was going on Megyn Kelly’s show (Megyn Kelly TODAY). I went on Megyn Kelly’s show and we were going to talk about the police and policing, and she had Mark Fuhrman (disgraced detective in the 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial) on the same show.

She didn’t tell me he was going to be on, and he went on before me.

They had Mark Fuhrman on to talk about policing. He got fired for lying. He lied so much that he got a murderer off. He got O.J. off! And this is how we start the conversation about policing, and about good police versus bad police?

Even other police will tell you that Mark Fuhrman was a bad [cop].

That’s how they decided to start the conversation that day. That’s when I knew I would write this book.

Allison Kugel: There was one page in the book where you ask the reader, “Who can say the “N” word?” and then you answer, “Fucking Black people, and that’s it.” Why do you even

want to have the right to use the “N” word? Why use it?

D.L. Hughley: I don’t want to have the right. I wish it didn’t exist, but it does so I won’t pretend that it doesn’t. The most annoying thing is that people will blame the use of the “N” word on Black people.

They’ll say, “Well, if you didn’t use it, then maybe we wouldn’t use it.

You use it in hip hop all the time.”

That word has been a part of the American lexicon since the early 1700s. Hip hop’s been around since 1975. What came first, the “N” word or The Sugarhill Gang?

To pretend that Black people can stop saying it and then all people will stop feeling that way about us, and that it will go away, is ridiculous. There has never been a word in our lexicon that equates to that word, not one.

Allison Kugel: On page 164 of your book, you cite the statistic that 72 percent of Black births in the United States are from unwed mothers, and you do point out that it includes women who have partners but are unmarried, and women who simply choose to not be married.

Then you go on to point out that one reason Black women often outnumber eligible Black men is because so many Black men are in prison. Do you pin some of that on former President Bill Clinton’s now infamous 1994 crime bill that ultimately led to the mass incarceration of black men in the United States?

D.L. Hughley: Here’s what I will say… I remember when they banned assault rifles (a ten-year ban passed by United States Congress in 1994). It wasn’t because mass shooters were using them. It was because gang members were using them. Bill Clinton banned them at the time because of that.

Bill Clinton gave Black community members, Black community leaders and elected officials, what they asked for, which was relief from crime. And now they get to pretend that they didn’t ask for it.

They asked for that. Black leaders asked for harsher sentences, and now they get to pretend that they didn’t. I remember that Bill Clinton had a Republican congress.

Everything he did would have had to go through congress, and they weren’t inclined to do anything but be hard on n*****s. I think Bill Clinton is at fault. I think the elected officials are at fault, and I think that the American population is at fault.

Any time somebody sells somebody out, it’s going to be us. That includes our own elected officials, our own civic leaders and our own religious leaders. If you want to send a Black man to prison, get a conservative Black person on the www.chicagodefender.com

D.L. Hughley jury. You cannot not send Black people to jail without other Black people being complicit in some way.

Allison Kugel: Do you believe there is a reason for everything that happens, and that you are here at this time, exactly as you are, for a greater purpose?

D.L. Hughley: I think I am supposed to give a higher level of clarity and specificity to the things I see. All an artist can ever be is what they see. I want my people, and by that, I mean all human beings, to see themselves. And I don’t want people to make excuses. [Recently] I watched people use the Bible to justify putting children in chains. Those are the same scriptures they used to put Black men in chains. If there is anything I do, it’s to be an artist who is clear enough so that people will get that I’m saying exactly what I saw.

Allison Kugel: Where is the elusive bridge of communication, for example, between police officers and the Black community?

D.L. Hughley: Here’s the way we have a dialogue; it starts with accountability. The same accountability you demand from us as a community, we should demand from you as [law enforcement] professionals. When a mayor in Los Angeles says we need to teach our children to respect the police, well children are just children and that’s why you have parents. You have to guide them at that age, and in the process they make a lot of mistakes. But is a reasonable solution to a communal problem to say that children need to be more responsible than trained adults?

Allison Kugel: What do you think the police are afraid of?

D.L. Hughley: I can’t speak for them. I can’t tell you what they’re afraid of. But I can tell you this, that I don’t only teach my children to respect the police, I teach them to fear the police. If the police treated us like the human beings that they say they serve, then we would be

okay, but they don’t. What the police do is what they’ve always done to Black people, to keep us in our place. You’re suspicious if you’re somewhere you don’t belong.

The reason we have all these policemen getting called is because [Black people] are in places where people aren’t used to seeing them or are uncomfortable seeing them.

That’s always been their mission.

Maybe we should change what their mission is. Maybe it shouldn’t be to just keep us in our place.

Maybe it should be to treat us like citizens. If you call the police on somebody for barbequing, for sleeping in a common area at Yale, or walking to a mall, or eating at certain places, what that tells you is the police’s goal is to make society feel safe from us. I got the police called on me in my own neighborhood, and I’ve lived there for seventeen years. My wife has had that happen and my children have had that happen. You can look around Calabasas (a suburb in Los Angeles’s northern San Fernando Valley) and you wouldn’t see many people who have lived there longer than me, but I’m the stranger!

Allison Kugel: Have you had some positive interactions with the police?

D.L. Hughley: Sure. Generally, they work for me (laughs). I have three police officers that work for me. But, it’s been ninety percent [nonsense] and ten percent cool.

I think White people would say it’s the other way around.

D.L. Hughley’s book, How Not To Get Shot (And Other Advice From White People) is available everywhere books are sold. His hit radio show, The D.L. Hughley Show, airs weekdays, 3PM to 7PM in national syndication.

Allison Kugel is a syndicated entertainment and pop culture journalist, and author of the book, Journaling Fame: A memoir of a life unhinged and on the record. Follow her on Instagram @theallisonkugel and visit AllisonKugel.com.

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By Carolyn Griffin Palmer

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Morris Day and Sheila E Perform at Country Club Hills Summer Concert Country Club Hills Theater Summer Concert with Morris Day featuring Sheila E was a complete blast this past weekend. I had a great time with family and gorgeous Sheila E was fabulous! She was also gracious to stop and autograph her book for my daughter and give a hug to my granddaughter-- to the delight of the crowd.

Dreams do come true!

Check out the beautiful outside venue. There is not a bad seat in the house and there is plenty of parking! Upcoming shows include Faith EvSheila E and ans, Musique, Avant and Kailyn Dior Paschal more! Go to the ticketmaster.com for more shows.

The 7th Annual Chicago Metro Chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. Scholarship Luncheon was held at Chicago State University. The Chicago Area Alumni Chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi have been awarding scholarships to Chicago area high school students since 1975. This year over 50 Chicago area students were awarded scholarships at the luncheon. The Keynote Speaker for the luncheon was Brother Steve Pemberton (Chi Chapter ’87), who is chief of Diversity at Globoforce as well as an author and subject of the film, “A Chance in the World.”

All seven Chicago Metro Chapter Luncheons have been hosted by Chicago Alumni Chapter Polemarch P. Scott Montgomery and its philanthropic arm, The Edward G. Irvin Foundation, President Dr. Major Armstead. The luncheon was moderated by Chicago Alumni Chapter’s Scholarship Committee Chairman James Alexander.

Chicago State University recently honored Dr. Frances Carroll, The Honorable Emil Jones Jr. and Peggy Montes for their visions and contributions to the College of Pharmacy. Congratulations!

The Men of Morehouse College recently gave more than $20,000 in scholarships to Chicago area students.

Zion Spencer, a student a South Shore High School whose basketball career ended when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma bone cancer, was recently honored by the Men of Morehouse College along with Larry Huggins and Everett Rand, co-founders of Christmas in the Wards.

Christmas in the Wards Foundation will also sponsor a matching scholarship for Spencer. It will be presented to him at the Christmas in the Wards event at Olive Harvey College in December 2018.

Happy Birthday June 28 Jacqlynn Guidry June 30 Dr. Louverta Hurt Condolences Jacqlynn Guidry Condolences to the Wade family, Pastor Jolinda Wade, Tragil Wade and Dwayne Wade, on the loss of their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Willie Mae Morris. She was 99 years young. Services are pending.

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Thanks Alderman Ricardo Spivey of Country Club Hills for a great time!

Members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity award scholarships to more than 70 students at Chicago State University. Photo by Allen Smith

Chicago State University College of Pharmacy presentation: Illinois State Senator Elgie R. Sims; Interim President Chicago State University Rachel Lindsey; Honoree Dr. Frances Carroll; Honoree State Senator Emeritus Emil Jones Sr; Honoree President/Founder Bronzeville Children’s Museum Peggy Montes; Carmita A. Coleman, PharmD. MAA, Interim Dean of Pharmacy, CSU.

Everett Rand, co-founder of the Chicago Football Classics and Christmas in the Wards; Aundre Hayes, Morehouse Representative; John Clark, Morehouse Representative; Larry Huggins, Co-Founder of the Chicago Football Classics and Christmas in the Wards; Michael Levesque, Morehouse Representative; Zion Spencer, Scholarship Recipient and Incoming Morehouse Freshman; Alderman Michelle Harris, 8th Ward; John Watson, Morehouse Representative. Photo by Lifestyle Photo

Great birthday party at Truth for the wonderful Nathaniel Ward. Partying the night away are: Eric Head, Frank Snow, Glenda Johnson, Deborah Knox, Ora Pearson, Nate Ward, and Tanya Bennett. www.chicagodefender.com

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How to Find the Best Possible Care for Your Loved One Five Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Nursing Home

By Steven M. Levin Placing a loved one in a longterm care facility is a heartbreaking decision, and unfortunately it’s one that sometimes must be made quickly as symptoms take a turn for the worse and a patient can no longer be cared for at home. The process of selecting a facility can be overwhelming and stressful for adult children who want to ensure their parents receive the best possible care. How can people who’ve never faced this decision before evaluate the available options and make an informed choice?

Long-term care facilities are licensed, regulated, inspected and/ or certified by a number of agencies at the state and federal level, including the Illinois Department of Public Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Medicare.gov maintains information on all Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in the country. Searching by your zip code will allow you to review ratings on staffing levels, health inspections and quality measures for facilities in your area.

But information obtained during these inspections is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to assessing the quality of care at a facility. Patient advocates encour-

age potential residents and their family members to visit facilities in person before making a decision.

Here are some questions to investigate on your visit: •How does this facility ensure it delivers person-centered care?

Person-centered care treats a resident as more than just a diagnosis. That means care providers are actually supposed to know the unique individual they are caring for, and that interactions with the resident are informed by respect for his or her values, beliefs, and abilities, past and present. Care providers use effective and empathic communication, and build and nurture authentic, caring relationships that treat everyone with dignity and respect. They create a supportive community for individuals, family, and staff that provides opportunities for engagement, autonomy, joy, comfort, and meaning, even in the midst of the losses that accompany illness. Person-centered care doesn’t happen by accident. Facility staff should be able to demonstrate how they’ve embraced this value.

•How does this facility foster and protect self-determination?

Current regulations call for making the resident the center of control for decision-making about aspects of his or her medical care

Patient advocates encourage potential residents and their family members to visit facilities in person before making a decision. and daily life. This means that, to the extent possible, the resident participates in care planning, makes decisions about requesting or refusing particular treatments, and selects companions and activities that reflect his or her interests. Does this facility allow residents to choose their roommates?

Does it provide transportation to community activities outside the facility? In general, what are the policies and practices the facility has adopted that ensure the resident participates in decisions that affect him or her?

•Does this facility have special characteristics or service limitations that might affect the quality of care now or down the road?

Facilities are required to provide potential residents with written notice of any special characteristics or service limitations that might affect care. This could be limitations

of the physical space that make life difficult for people with certain kinds of physical disabilities, or a religious affiliation that influences the approach to end-of-life care.

What happens when the patient needs psychiatric or dental care?

Unexpected discharge or transfer is hard on elderly people in fragile health, so you want to understand exactly what a facility can—and can’t—provide before committing to it.

•Is this facility well-staffed, and how well are the nurses and support care staff trained and compensated for their work?

Whether facility owners cut staff to increase profits at the top, or they simply cannot find enough qualified personnel to do this demanding and important work, the outcome is the same: understaffed residential facilities. The risk of injury, neglect, and abuse is much higher in facilities without the proper patient-to-staff ratios.

These figures for every facility in the U.S. are available through the Medicare.gov database and provide a good guideline for assessing whether a facility will be safe. In addition, be sure to inquire on your visit about special training staff has received to keep them up to date on current research and best practices in elder care, and note whether their compensation is in

line with or above average.

•Does this facility include an arbitration clause in its admission contract?

Arbitration clauses are often included as one small part of a multipart agreement in the admission contract, and residents or family members often sign on without understanding that they may be waiving their right to a jury trial or other rights under state law. If a facility routinely includes this clause, a potential resident may refuse to sign it or strike it out of multipart forms. Request detailed information on this issue and, if you are still unsure, seek legal advice before signing any documents.

Nothing can completely assuage the anxiety and confusion adult children experience when they must seek residential care for their parents. But excellent facilities do exist, and you can arm yourself with information on up-todate standards and practices that will help you find a safe and nurturing environment for your loved one.

Steven M. Levin is a founding partner of Chicago law firm Levin & Perconti LLP. Among the first attorneys in the country to handle nursing home cases, he has established a reputation as one of the country’s top advocate

“Text Neck” Means Trouble For Those Addicted to Mobile Devices Well before the invention of cell phones, medical experts agreed that poor posture is the leading cause of back and neck pain. But the explosion of 24-7 cell phone use has seriously compounded this problem-- and even given rise to a new medical condition: “Text Neck.”

“Text neck” is the nickname for all the back, neck and spinal issues affecting those who spend too much time on their cell phones and mobile devices. It is due to the constant hunching over people do to peer into their mobile screens, which malforms the spine. Physicians are reporting children as young as eight years old are affected.

Collectively, Americans check their smartphones over 8 billion times per day. And young adults age 18 to 24 send or receive an average of 109.5 text messages on a typical day.

“Just look at any crowd of THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

“Text neck” is the nickname for all the back, neck and spinal issues affecting those who spend too much time on their cell phones and mobile devices. It is due to the constant hunching over people do to peer into their mobile screens, which malforms the spine. young people, chances are most are exhibiting very poor posture from tilting their head down to read their device. This forces their neck & back muscles to work at awkward angles -- just to keep the body upright, and pain and strain is often the result,” says Robert Gearhart, an operating room nurse and co-inventor of Body Aline, an exercise machine designed to strengthen the back and realign the spine.

“Cell phones aren’t going anywhere, so it looks like text neck will become a health problem of epidemic proportion in the years ahead,” Gearhart said. “If the trend continues, it looks like in 20 years the number of people who

will have spine issues due to this will be astronomical.”

He says the best way to check your mobile device is to stand up straight and look at your device at eye level instead of reading it next to your torso, which usually results in your chin going down towards your chest. Or lie on your stomach when spending long periods of time on your phone. This provides a safe and natural passive isometric exercise to restore the natural curve to the neck.

Of course, it is not just mobile devices that can give a person back problems – there are many causes and some, such as arthritis, have no easy answers. Howwww.chicagodefender.com

ever, Gearhart says frequently the cause of back pain can be something that can be adjusted with proper lifestyle choices, such as: •Take breaks from desk jobs. When working at a computer, take a short break every 15 or 20 minutes, then move around and change your body and head positions.

•Adjust your workspace. Set your computer monitor at eye level. Raise your smartphone to eye level rather than lowering your head. Get a tablet holder to elevate your device close to eye level.

If possible, get a standing desk or an ergonomic chair. Don’t slouch at your desk.

•Use voice-to-text as often as possible. This cuts down on the amount of time you are looking down at your phone.

•Hold Your Phone at Eye Level. Do not look down and allow your chin to move towards your chest when you are on your mobile device. This causes the back of the neck to support the head instead of the shoulders.

“Taking some preventative measures,” Gearhart says, “is much easier than trying to treat a spine that is already out of alignment.”

Robert Gearhart, the co-inventor of Body Aline (www.bodyaline. com), is an operating room nurse.

He noticed an increasing number of patients with back problems, and teamed with Jason Bowman, a certified personal trainer and former engineer, to create Body Aline.

It is an exercise machine designed to strengthen the back and realign the spine.

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Chosen Few Picnic and Festival

JULY 7 Chosen Few Picnic and Festival July 7 Jackson Park 8 a.m.

Purchase tickets at https://wl. seetickets.us/event/Chosen-Few-Picnic-and-Festival/361762?afflky=ChosenFew

JULY 7 Comedy for Science Science Riot presents a comedy night featuring standup performances by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) professionals. The event is in partnership with the March for Science advocacy summit.

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr Doors open at 7 p.m.; showtime: 8 p.m.

Adult audience only Tickets: $15 For tickets or more information, visit: https://scienceriot.ticketleap.com/chicago-summit/

JULY 11 The Vegan Style Festival Navy Pier 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

For tickets or information, visit Eventbrite.com (search vegan style festival)

JULY 11-15 Taste of Chicago Grant Park Wed-Fri 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

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2018 American Legion Hiring Event National Summer Learning Day The event is especially for veteran job A national day of advocacy to elevate the importance of summer learning as a seekers and military spouses; it includes solution to closing the achievement gap, more than 60 employers and resource Chicago Public Library partners with the agencies from around the state.

National Summer Learning Association to Bank of Springfield Center celebrate summer learning and libraries.

1 Convention Center Plaza Events and activities across the city Springfield, IL at libraries with a flagship event featuring Veteran Preview: 10 a.m.-11 a.m. a national read-aloud of the award-winGeneral Public: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ning book Trombone Shorty, with 2016 Free Caldecott recipient and acclaimed illustrator Bryan Collier leading the read. A toy pack will be given away to each child present at flagship event.

JULY 4 Harold Washington Library Center Free Beginner’s Yoga 400 S. State Street—Winter Garden 9:30-10:30 a.m.

(9th Floor) Kelly Branch Chicago Public Libary 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

6151 S. Normal Blvd.

JULY 12 Concert of Hope in Englewood Grammy Award winners from Colombia; sponsored by I Grow Chicago and Chicago Pain Medicine Center I Grow Chicago Basketball Court 6402 South Honore Street 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Free (but $15 donation is suggested) For more information, visit IGrowChicago.org

JULY 14

The Art of Rap Festival Riveredge Park presents the Art of Rap Festival 2018 featuring Ice-T, Bone Thugs-N—Harmony, Slick Rick, Kurtis Blow and more. Hosted by Chief Rocker Busy Bee Paramount Theatre 23 Galena Blvd Aurora For tickets or more information, visit: JULY 12 riveredgeaurora.com The Negro Soldier Gates open at 5 p.m.; show starts at 6 A screening of the documentary writ- p.m. ten by Carlton Moss and directed by Frank Capra and Stuart Heisler; the film explores the exploits of Blacks in American military history.

DuSable Museum of African American History 40 E 56th Pl 5-7 p.m.

Free To register of for more information, visit: dusablemuseum.org www.chicagodefender.com

JULY 21 15th Annual Silver Room Sound System Block Party Hyde Park Noon- 10 p.m.

JULY 21-AUGUST 18 (SATURDAYS) They Go Low, We Go Hyde An original sketch comedy revue written and performed for Chicago’s South Side. The revue explores how our individual grievances inform our collective decision making and the consequences that often result.

The Revival 1160 E. 55th St 8 p.m.

Regular admission: $15; students with ID: $10 For tickets and more information, visit: the-revival.com

JULY 29 Big Shoes to Feel A male perspective of Walk In My Shoes; HEmotions are real as portrayed in these life-altering stories, but God’s grace and mercy makes all the difference.

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church 754 E. 77 St. 4 p.m. (doors open at 3:30) Ticket donation: $20 For more information or tickets, visit: Eventbrite.com (search Big Shoes to Feel)

AUGUST 11 89th Bud Billiken Parade 39th and King to Washington Park End-of-parade activities in Washington Park

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO DISADVANTAGE BUSINESSES Ragnar Benson Construction Co., an Equal Opportunity Employer, Chicago, IL – P: 312-764-6600, is seeking disadvantaged businesses for the CTA C16CT101791384 MidCon Work Order for subcontracting opportunities in the following areas: Rail, Carpentry, Tactile Edge, Electrical, Misc. Metals, Signage, Traction Power and Train Control.

Subcontracts will be awarded based on price and ability to perform work. All disadvantage businesses should contact RAGNAR BENSON attention Jennifer Burns at – jennifer. burns@rbic.com to discuss subcontracting opportunities. All negotiations must be complete prior to the bid opening date Thursday, July 12, 2018.

LEGAL NOTICE This letter is to notify that on July 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at South Shore Self Storage, Inc., located at 7843 S. Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

This letter is to notify that on July 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Hyde Park Self Storage, Inc., located at 5155 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. 120 Angela Jackson 2. 206 Travis Murdock 3. 207 Cierra Brady 4. 270 Donisha Thomas 5. 314 Donald Haughton 6. 360 Tony Bray 7. 442 Korianda Johnson 8. 607 Denise Swift

1. 10112 Candace Williams 2. 211A Deidre Wess 3. 290 Nortasha Stingley 4. 445 Kevin Muite 5. 465 Julie Wilson 6. 469 Phyllis Robinson 7. 549 Tiffany Smith

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

1. 178 Corey Hawthorne 2. 238 Tanee Richardson 3. 265 Maurice Green 4. 317 Sallie Goodman

This letter is to notify that on July 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Aaron Bros.

Self-Storage, Inc., located at 4034 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Number: D181547775 on the June 22, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of E’CHA’COOKIES with the business located at 9152 S PHILLIPS, CHICAGO, IL 60617. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: CLYDE MATTHEWS Complete Address: 9152 S PHILLIPS, CHICAGO, IL 60617, USA and Owner/Partner Full Name: EDNA MATTHEWS Complete Address: 9152 S PHILLIPS, CHICAGO, IL 60617, USA

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.RODOLFO ASCENCIO, SONIA ASCENCIO Defendants 12 CH 41282 4849 SOUTH HONORE STREET CHICAGO, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4849 SOUTH HONORE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-07-211-0180000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 12135.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 12135 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 41282 TJSC#: 38-3852

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.DANIJELA NOVAKOVIC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 16334 5739 SOUTH PEORIA STREET CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 24, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 30, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5739 SOUTH PEORIA STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-17-222-0130000.

The real estate is improved with a gray stone, two story multi unit home, no garage.

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 263772.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 263772 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 16334 TJSC#: 38-3633

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC4 ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.ANDRE PORTER A/K/A ANDRE S. PORTER, MARIANNE A PORTER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 15972 7446 SOUTH ABERDEEN STREET Chicago, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 17, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7446 SOUTH ABERDEEN STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-29-225-038-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $172,049.64.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079345.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-079345 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 11 CH 15972 TJSC#: 38-4943 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.LUCILLE FAULKNER (DECEASED), LAWRENCE FAULKNER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR/EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF LUCILLE FAULKNER (DECEASED), MARVIN FAULKNER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR/EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF LUCILLE FAULKNER (DECEASED), KIMBERLY FAULKNER STARKS, VERONICA BANKS, DIANE CLIFTON, AARON FAULKNER, ANTHONY FAULKNER, DENISE FAULKNER, DERRELL A. FAULKNER, ETHEL FAULKNER, LUCILLE FAULKNER (GRANDDAUGHTER), STEVE FAULKNER, TRACY FAULKNER, GAIL JOHNSON, LATRONA MOORE, CHAVETTE SHIELDS GORDON, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LUCILLE FAULKNER (DECEASED), UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 10976 6952 S. JUSTINE ST. Chicago, IL 60636 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 29, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 8, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6952 S. JUSTINE ST., Chicago, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-20-316-041-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $132,178.46.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432 Please refer to file number 14IL00245-1.

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

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 E-Mail: il.pleadings@rsmalaw.com Attorney File No. 14IL00245-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 14 CH 10976 TJSC#: 38-5200 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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PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTRY SCHOOL DISTRICT 144 Food Service Bid Notice is hereby given that Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 will receive sealed bids for Food, Dairy, Chemical and Kitchen Small Ware item. The proposal covers the furnishing of all food service, food, dairy, chemical and small ware equipment for August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019.

Bids will be received at Prairie –Hills Elementary School District 144 Administrative Office at 3015 West 163rd Street Markham IL, no later than July 26, 2018 at 1:00 pm, at which time and place the bids will be opened. Bids received after the time specified will be rejected, and returned to the bidder unopened. The School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted.

Additional information may be obtained from the Director of Human Resources/Food Service, Dr. Kenneth Scott who can be contacted at (708) 668-8006 or kscott@phsd144.net.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CVI LCF MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I Plaintiff, -v.NORMA J OWENS, AQUA FINANCE, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 01738 8232 SOUTH SAGINAW 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 June 19, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 31, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8232 SOUTH SAGINAW AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-127-0270000.

The real estate is improved with a red stone, two story multi unit home with a detached two car garage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 265686.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 265686 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 01738

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ERIC D. ANDREWS, SR A/K/A ERIC ANDREWS, A/K/A ERIC ANDREW, CARMEN T. ORDONEZ-ANDREWS A/K/A CARMEN ORDONEZ ANDREWS, A/K/A CARMEN ORDONEZ ANDREW, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 14 CH 891 321 SPRINGFIELD STREET Park Forest, IL 60466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 25, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 321 SPRINGFIELD STREET, Park Forest, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-24-311-0020000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 12028.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 12028 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 14 CH 891

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL A MALONE, KAREN M MALONE, CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 17 CH 15844 10509 SOUTH PARNELL AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 4, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 20, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10509 SOUTH PARNELL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-16-119-0030000.

The real estate is improved with a red brick, two story single family home with a detached two car garage.

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 265046.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 265046 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 15844

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.TAMARA A. BLOCKSON A/K/A TAMARA BLOCKSON, TORINA HATCHETT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 12435 525 EXCHANGE AVENUE CALUMET CITY, IL 60409 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 20, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 525 EXCHANGE AVENUE, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409 Property Index No. 30-07-306-0330000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 9691.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 9691 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 12435

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MAJESTER MCDADE, DANIEL MCDADE, PHELESIA MCDADE, CITY OF CHICAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 10352 6731 SOUTH UNION 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 August 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 25, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6731 SOUTH UNION AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-21-302-0130000.

The real estate is improved with a two units building with a detached two car garage.

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 10362.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 10362 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 10352

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Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery, Gary, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com BROWN Carnice Brown.......….. Wake was held: Saturday, June 30, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ Salem Baptist Church, 11800 South Indiana Avenue. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Monday, July 2, 2018, 10:00 a.m. @ Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com HOLCOMB Erika D. Holcomb.....….. Wake was held: Saturday, June 30, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cremation.

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

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com SANDERS Ethel Sanders.......….. Wake was held: Monday, Ju;y 2, 2018; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.@ Saint Paul M. B. Church, 9654 South Union Avenue. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m.

–12:00 p.m. Interment: Homewood Memorial Gardens, Homewood, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com CLARK Rhonda Clark.......….. Funeral was held: Monday, Juy 2, 2018; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.@ Taylor Funeral Home. Cremation. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com RODEN Eddie Roden.......….. Wake will be held: Friday, July 6, 2018; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.@ Greater Metropolitan Baptist Church, 5856 South Wabash Avenue. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

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

In memory of COLE Roberta A. Cole ….. Visitation: Thursday, July 5, 2018; 6:00 p.m.

– 9:00 p.m. @ Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove. Wake: Friday, July 6, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at St. John Church Baptist, 4821 S. Michigan Ave., Funeral 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 8466567

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Prepast will be held: Friday, July 6, 2018; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.@ First Progressive Church of Christ, 7259 South Wabash Avenue.

Wake will be held: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Lincoln Cemetery, Worth, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com DAY Terrance Day.....….. Wake will be held: Saturday, July 7, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com DORSEY Erma Dorsey.......….. Wake will be held: Saturday, July 21, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ Ingleside-Whitfield United Methodist Church, 929 East 76th Street.

Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Washington Memory Gardens, Homewood, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com CRUMP Clarice D. Crump......….. Prepast: Saturday, July 7, 2018; 10:00 a.m.

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m.@ Zion Lutheran Church, 8455 S. Stony Island, Chicago. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

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RICHARD Johnny Richard.…..No Visitation.

Funeral: Thursday, July 5, 2018; 11:00 a.m. @ Calahan Funeral Home, Inc., 7030 S Halsted Street.

Interment: PRIVATE. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 GARRETT George Garrett .….. Visitation: Saturday, July 7, 2018; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. @ Calahan Funeral Home, Inc., 7030 S Halsted Street. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 JACKSON Bishop William Jackson .…..Visitation: Saturday, July 7, 2018; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. @ Evening Star Baptist Church, 2050 West 69th Street. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 RAND Joe Rand.…..Visitation: Saturday, July 7, 2018; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. @ New Covenant Church, 754 East 77th Street. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400

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Overhead look of the campus of Loyola University for Nike’s Basketball Community “Family Reunion” . Photos courtesy of Nike Sports by #TheBIGS In 1988, Nike inspired a revolution in sports participation. That inspiration came from a series of advertisements tagged with three simple words, “Just Do It.” Since then, the phrase has become Nike’s guiding philosophy for innovative product, memorable athletic experiences and industry-defining services. To mark the 30th anniversary of this call to action, Nike has created a series of physical spaces and experiences across the country that allow the next generations of athletes to enter that chase for

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ie seasons by a big man in Duke history, finishing second all-time among Blue Devil freshman in rebounds (335), blocked shots (76) and double-doubles (16). He was a second-team All-ACC selection, a unanimous pick to the ACC All-Freshman Team.

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ninth and sixth in Boise State program history, respectively. Hutchison also finished his career tied for the most wins (87) in program history. He was named the Mountain West Player of the Year (media) in his senior season, All-Mountain West First Team (media and coaches), to the Mountain West All-Defensive Team, USBWA All-District VIII, the NABC All-District 17 First Team. He set the single-game scoring school record with 44 points against San Diego State (1/13).

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