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Emanuel Moving On Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has officially announced that he will not seek reelection. During a press conference held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, Emanuel stated in part, “It has been the job of a lifetime, but not the job for a lifetime….I will always be here for the future of this great City, not as mayor but in the most important role anyone can play, as a citizen.”

The announcement received immediate response from Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama as well as from the Chicago Teacher’s Union. Senator Dick Durbin, Gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker and House Speaker Mike Madigan have all publicized responses to the announcement. Rainbow Push and clergy were planning a press conference for Tuesday evening.

Obama stated, “I’ve been blessed to call Rahm my friend.

Whatever he chooses to do next, I know he’ll continue to make a positive difference, just as he has throughout his career in public service. And Michelle and I wish Rahm and Amy all the best as they consider this next phase in their lives.”

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The Princess Shuri Project, named for Princess Shuri from the blockbuster movie The Black Panther, recently completed its summer session. The program piloted in the Roseland community is a technology and mentoring program. Participants learned how to build websites with light coding and game application. The participants were also exposed to other STEM skills and worked on character building as well as improving general and digital literacy. A public presentation of the skills learned was demonstrated during Demo Day. According to Kyla Williams, President and CEO of the Henry Williams Love Foundation, who coordinated the project, the plan is to take the program global. Williams hopes to receive after school funding this fall. For more information, contact: www.henrywilliamslove.org

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Anti-Violence Protesters Arrested Anti-violence protesters gathered at Cumberland Ave and the Kennedy Expressway to protest Chicago violence this Labor Day. The protestors, led by Rev. Gregory Livingston, attempted to enter the Kennedy expressway and were quickly arrested. Twelve demonstrators, including Livingston, were arrested for obstructing a roadway. Most of the protesters were released and had to pay a $120 fine. Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson has committed to bailing out any protesters remaining in jail.

This is the third such protest in the City with the first organized

by Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina on July 7, 2018. There were thousands of participants and no arrests. The second protest was on August 2, 2018 on Lakeshore Drive. About 150 protesters marched from Belmont Ave to the entrance of Wrigley Field just before the Cubs game was set to start. There were no reported arrests from the second protest either. www.chicagodefender.com

Take your child to work day had new meaning for Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson. Johnson’s son, Daniel Johnson, who donated a kidney to his father in 2017, was sworn in last week as a Chicago Police officer. On Friday August 31, 2018, father and son patrolled the streets of Chicago together.

On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, the younger Johnson and 218 additional police officers took their oath at Navy Pier as they were welcomed into the Chicago Police Department. Daniel Johnson, a former teacher, now works for and with his dad. The new class of Chicago Police Officers is 69 percent minority.

ComEd Announces App to Save Customers Money ComEd recently announced that a new Save and Share mobile app can help residents in and near the Bronzeville neighborhood to save on energy bills and give back to the community at the same time.

The Save and Share App gives eligible residential customers weekly targets for reducing their energy use based on their historic use and weather forecasts. Customers can make daily adjustments using energy–saving tips and resources available at their fingertips. If they meet their energy efficiency goals, customers will be rewarded with Save and Share dollars, which they may in turn share with local non-profit organizations.

The app is being piloted in Bronzeville. Depending on its success, it may become available to other ComEd residential customers.

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Sickle Cell Disease What We Should Know

By Sharice Bradford Defender Contributing Editor September is the month where we celebrate Baby Safety, Blood Cancer Awareness, Childhood Cancer, and Prostate Health Month. There are many other observances that get the recognition and funding that awareness brings.

One specific illness that is recognized in September that doesn’t receive the recognition and funding needed to develop more treatments, cures and awareness is Sickle Cell Anemia or Sickle Cell Disease. September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

Sickle Cell Anemia, or Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), is the most prevalent genetic inherited disease in the world. Annually, in the United States, 1 in 375 African Americans are born with Sickle Cell Disease. While thought to be a disease that only affects African Americans, SCD is found in regions where people are prone to Malaria. This means that places where you find malaria, you will also find the gene variant for SCD. Sickle Cell Disease is most common in people of African descent and Mediterranean countries such as Italy, Turkey and Greece. SCD can also be found in people who originated around the Arabian peninsula, Indian and Spanish speaking regions in South America, Central America and some areas in the Caribbean. Currently, the majority of Sickle Cell patients are African American. But the myth that it only affects African Americans is not true.

Awareness Month The annual observance of Sickle Cell Awareness Month began in 1975 when the National Association for Sickle Cell Disease (NASCD) and its member organizations began hosting month long events to raise awareness about the disease. These events were also geared towards addressing SCD at a national level. These efforts included public education and fundraising activities. NASCD is now known as the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA). In 1976, SCDAA began a tradition of selecting a national poster child (now named a child ambassador). Annually, since Gerald Ford was President, the U.S. President would greet the national ambassador. The current AmbasTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Red Blood Cells sador is Kiarra Roseburgh from Pennsylvania who was elected in 2017.

It was not until 1983 when Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month was recognized on more than just a national level. The Congressional Black Caucus of the House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution asking then President Ronald Reagan to issue a proclamation declaring September as “National Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month.”

Proclamation 5102 was signed in September 1983. In 2002, The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI) petitioned Governor Thompson to proclaim September as Sickle Cell Awareness Month in Illinois.

Chicago Connection According to a written history

by William P. Winter Ph.D., and the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario, Sickle Cell Disease was first named in 1910 but has been present in Africa for hundreds of years.

Walter Clement Noel, a dentistry student from Grenada who was studying in Chicago, went to see Dr. James Herrick in 1904 at Presbyterian Hospital with complaints of severe respiratory distress and a leg ulcer, both now known as symptoms of SCD. During his time in dental school, Noel was admitted several more times before he returned to Grenada to practice dentistry. Herrick, who was a cardiologist, referred Noel to a

medical resident, Dr. Ernest Irons.

When Irons viewed Noel’s blood under a microscope, he saw red blood cells in the shape of sickles.

Herrick renewed his interest in the Noel case due to the possibility of a medical breakthrough.

Further Discoveries In 1922, Dr. V.R. Mason, who treated the 4th case of Sickle Cell Disease was the first to refer to the illness as “Sickle Cell Amenia.”

He noticed that the similarities between his patient and the three previous patients that were known to have similar symptoms were all Black, which led to the misconception that sickle cell originated from people of African origin.

In 1927, Vernon Hahn and Elizabeth Biermann Gillespie discovered that red blood cells from persons with the disease could be made to sickle by removing oxygen. This was exciting because red cells are the oxygen transporters of the body. The trouble was that there were people –often relatives of the patient – whose red cells had this trait of sickling when deprived of oxygen but who had no disease. This condition became known as “sickle trait.”

Modern research on Sickle Cell Disease is credited to Linus Pauling. In 1949 Pauling introduced the term “molecular disease,” which has been widely used in discussing Sickle Cell Disease.

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from the lungs to other tissues and organs in the body. In individuals with Sickle Cell normal blood cells form a sickle shape which sticks to the walls of various blood vessels which blocks blood flow resulting in pain, organ damage and infections.

How to Diagnose There are several tests that can determine whether or not a person has Sickle Cell Disease.

No matter what test is used, experts agree that early detection is important. Early detection can reduce the likelihood that patients born with sickle cell anemia suffer from bacterial infections, pneumonia and other complications. Early diagnosis will also make sure that parents receive genetic counseling and other information needed to manage their child’s illness.

In 1972, the Sickle Cell Anemia Control Act was enacted and increased federal interest in the illness. However, it was not until May 1, 2006, that all states were required to provide newborn screenings for Sickle Cell Disease despite the fact that this newborn screening was recommended as a national effort in 1987.

In older adults, or those born before April 30, 2006, Sickle Cell can be diagnosed by a blood test, sent to a laboratory to screen for hemoglobin S, the hemoglobin that detects the incidence of Sickle Cell Disease. If the test is

positive, further testing needs to be conducted to determine which sickle genes are present.

Symptoms and Treatment What is most commonly know as a symptom of Sickle Cell disease is severe pain. Many patients have described the pain as feeling as if someone is crushing their bones. In addition to this often-debilitating pain, patients also suffer from chronic hemolytic anemia, multisystem organ damage and an increased risk of stroke. African American Sickle cell patients also have a shortened life expectancy which is 30 years less than the life expectancy of other African Americans.

New therapies have been developed to increase the life expectancy of patients with Sickle Cell Disease and they continue to be developed. In the early 1980s it was determined that penicillin was a preventative method to reduce pneumococcal infections in patients with Sickle Cell Disease.

It was also noted that if Sickle Cell patients were given penicillin early in childhood that these pneumococcal infections could be prevented later in life.

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Cover Story How is Our Health: Check-Up On Black America

By Deborah Bayliss Defender Contributing Writer Back-to-school time often gets us back into a routine. And it’s a great time to think about our health. We talked to a few experts to find out some things African Americans specifically should look out for while taking care of our health.

Fibroids and Black Women While some of the major health issues like heart and kidney disease, cancer, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell disease, and lupus are among the more serious health problems Black people face, uterine fibroids in African-American women are also an issue.

Though uterine fibroids typically are not life threatening, the level of pain, and interruption of daily life, calls for attention.

While fibroids typically are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years, it’s not known for sure what causes them. They reportedly grow rapidly during pregnancy when hormone levels are high and shrink with anti-hormone medication.

Just as it is with the diseases mentioned previously, studies show that African-American woman are three times more likely to develop uterine fibroids than other women, and are more likely to develop them at an earlier age with more significant symptoms.

When asked if he could shed some light on why African-American women are at higher risk for uterine fibroids, Paramjit “Romi” Chopra, MD, founder of The Midwest Institute of Minimally Invasive Therapies in Melrose Park that specializes in treating uterine fibroids in a minimally invasive manner said, “There are a lot of studies but not one clear reason why. Things like genetics, diet and some studies say hair chemicals could be a factor,” Chopra added.

Symptoms include excessive bleeding, pain, bathroom use and pain with sex.

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caused by the illness. Treatments include pain medications and blood transfusions. Hydroxyurea, a drug used to reduce the frequency of pain crises, is also a treatment for SCD. According to the Center for 4 September 5 - 11, 2018

Dr. Chopra said too often physicians resort to removing the uterus as a way to resolve the problem and that 80 percent of women end up with hysterectomies when it’s not necessary. He said less invasive options are available.

Chopra uses non-invasive to minimally invasive methods.

“If your fibroids do not cause symptoms, there is no need to treat them,” he said. “Your doctor may want to watch them and monitor for any fibroid growth at each of your annual gynecological examinations. Some women may have fibroids but not experience symptoms that affect their daily life.”

Chopra speaks at churches to educate Black women about uterine fibroids and his mind, body and spirit holistic approach when treating patients.

Black women, he said, should

pay close attention to their diet, maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes proper self-care and exercise, get plenty of sleep and buy organic produce when possible as a way to avoid chemicals that could stimulate fibroid growth.

Chopra also stressed that Black women should be wary of hair chemicals and look for options other than hysterectomies.

A lot of Black women have already opted out of chemically processed styles and are embracing their own natural hair.

Other Health Facts Though faced with a myriad health disparities, the Centers for Disease Control reports African Americans are living longer.

The death rate for African Americans declined about 25 percent over 17 years, primarily for those aged 65 years and older.

However, even with these

improvements, new data show younger African-Americans are living with or dying of many conditions typically found in White Americans at older ages.

The difference shows up in African Americans in their 20s, 30s, and 40s for diseases and causes of death.

When diseases start early, they can lead to death earlier, according to the CDC. Chronic diseases and some of the risk factors may be silent or not diagnosed during these early years.

Health disparities are often due to economic and social conditions that are more common among African-Americans than Whites. For example, African American adults are more likely to report they cannot see a doctor because of cost.

Cultural factors also play a role.

Information cited by WebMD, a medical reference website, show

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from birth to age 2, children should be closely monitored by their physicians, and those older than 2 should see their doctors at least once a year, and more frequently if they are not feeling well.

Bone Marrow transplantation or

stem cell transplant is also being used to cure Sickle Cell Disease.

This requires the bone marrow of a sickle cell patient to be replaced with healthy bone marrow from a person who does not have sickle cell disease. There are several medical institutions offering this treatment and individuals with

Sickle Cell Disease should find a specialist who can advise them if transplantation is a viable treatment for them.

Treatment and therapies are still being developed. There are several facilities in the Chicago area and nationally, where you can

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diabetes is 60 percent more common in Black Americans than in Whites. Blacks are up to 2.5 times more likely to suffer a limb amputation and up to 5.6 times more likely to suffer kidney disease than other people with diabetes.

•African-Americans are three times more likely to die of asthma than White Americans.

•Deaths from lung scarring -sarcoidosis -- are 16 times more common among Blacks than among Whites.

•Despite lower tobacco exposure, Black men are 50 percent more likely than White men to get lung cancer.

•Strokes kill four times more 35- to 54-year-old Black Americans than White Americans.

Blacks have nearly twice the firsttime stroke risk of Whites.

•Blacks develop high blood pressure earlier in life -- and with much higher blood pressure levels -- than Whites. Nearly 42 percent of Black men and more than 45 percent of Black women aged 20 and older have high blood pressure.

•Cancer treatment is equally successful for all races. Yet Black men have a 40 percent higher cancer death rate than White men. African-American women have a 20 percent higher cancer death rate than White women.

To address the issue, the CDC suggests public health professionals can use proven programs to reduce disparities and barriers; work with other sectors, such as faith and community organizations, education, business, transportation, and housing, to create social and economic conditions that promote health starting in childhood; link more people to doctors, nurses, or community health centers to encourage regular and follow-up medical visits; and also develop and provide training for healthcare professionals to understand cultural differences in how patients interact with providers and the healthcare system.

see physicians who specialize in the treatment and management of Sickle Cell Disease. To find out what you can do to bring further awareness about this illness to others, you can contact one of the medical facilities or you can contact the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI).

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Community Twitter Trunk Party Sends Unclaimed Money Still Available in Off College Students Illinois

By Charles Preston for students.”

Kaba – who has over 96,000 Defender Contributing Writer followers on Twitter as @prisonculture – decided to use her online The value of trunk parties in the access and social capital to orgaBlack community cannot be unnize the first ever #TwitterTrunkderstated. Every year, across the Party, an online effort to raise nation, hundreds of Black families money for “...first-time low-income decorate their homes snd call famcollege students.” ily and friends, all in an attempt to “Every year I make a donation to celebrate the family’s newly admita back-to-school drive that needs ted college student departing for a college campus. A trunk party is backpacks or teachers who need a communal event where advice something for their classroom,” is given to the student, where fel- says Kaba. “So this year, I finallowship defines the experience ly realize that I can post on Twitusually through food and music, ter. I did a poll where I invited the but most of all – money is raised students to respond if they could for the host. But thanks to a grass- use some extra money for college roots campaign on Twitter, over expenses, and I did a second poll 400 students received $250 with asking if people would be willing to sponsor a first-time low-income no-strings-attached. college student.”

“It’s an expensive as heck to go The July poll results were overto school on any level,” explains Mariame Kaba. Kaba is a commu- whelmingly positive and pushed nity organizer and educator who Kaba to move forward on the serves as Director of Project Nia, Twitter users’ willingness to help. a non-profit that deals with reduc- With the assistance of a couple of ing the reliance on punitive mea- friends, Kaba designed online apsures for addressing youth crime. plications for students to receive “Financial aid usually never covers $250 grants. Incoming freshmen whatever it was that they need- were given a week to state their ed – dorm room supplies, books. need and submit the application I always had it in my mind that it by August 7th. The applications would be really cool to do some were then provided to users who sort of crowd-sourced trunk party promised to fully grant a student $250. Each donor had the free-

dom to choose their grantee, and many chose multiple.

“It turns out we were able to match all who applied with a donor. Some took two people, some took four,” states Kaba.

“I didn’t touch any money myself.”

In a series of tweets on August 11th, Kaba stated that in addition to the 360 students who were all matched with donors, 47 more students received donors bringing the total number of grantees well-over 400 with over $100,000 raised.

Many students tweeted their appreciation as a recipient with a graphic attached that read “I AM A 2018 #TwitterTrunkParty Mutual Aid Grant Recipient”. One user took to the site to exclaim “It’s happening!!! I’m going to college next week! AND I was so lucky to receive a grant from a generous donor, Chris, through @prisonculture #TwitterTrunkParty. People helping people is the best use of social media, by far.”

The Rising Cost of College: It is no secret that rising tuition is a burden on many low-income students. Today, student debt has” continued on page 7

Windy City Wine Festival At Buckingham Fountain This Weekend The 14th annual Windy City Wine Festival presented by US Bank runs this weekend, Friday September 7 and Saturday, September 8 at the iconic Chicago landmark Buckingham Fountain.

The festival is from 5-10 p.m. on Friday and from 3-8 p.m. on Saturday.

The festival has a number of ticket options, including: •The Adult Wine Tasting Ticket, which has two tiers: General Admission and General Admission Plus. General Admission is $45 in advance and $50 at the door, and General Admission Plus, an enhanced ticket option launching this year that grants one-hour early admission, is $55 in advance and $60 on the day of the event. Both ticket options include a souvenir tasting glass, 20 1-ounce wine tastings, musical entertainment, and the opportunity to purchase THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

wine at a discount. Guests will select which day they will attend at the time of purchase.

•The Cadillac Connoisseurs Club Ticket is $99 in advance and $120 at the door. In addition to all of the benefits of an Adult Wine Tasting Ticket, it includes one-hour early admission, access to the Cadillac Connoisseurs Club hospitality tent, exclusive wine samplings, and passed hors d’oeuvre and gourmet small plate tastings from Inspired Catering. Guests will select which day they will attend at the time of purchase.

•The Designated Driver Ticket is $15 both online and at the door.

This option provides food and wine seminars, musical entertainment, discounted wine purchases, and a souvenir wine glass upon departure. Under 21 admitted free when accompanied by paid adult.

The two-day festival features over 200 different wine samplings from vineyards near and far. Festival-goers can also purchase wine at a discount from the festival’s official retail partner, Treasure Island Foods. In addition to the wealth of wine options, guests will have the chance to purchase food from a variety of vendors, including Empanadus Restaurant, Gayle V’s Best Ever Grilled Cheese, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Wally’s Waffles.

The entire festival experience will include live entertainment from local favorites like The Winchesters, Keri Johnsrud, and Scott Tipping Syndicate.

For more information on the event and a complete list of wine and food vendors, visit www. windycitywinefestival.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. www.chicagodefender.com

By Deborah Bayliss Frerichs’ office reported a reDefender Contributing Writer cord-breaking $180 million in forgotten cash and stock was returned to individuals, employers Who doesn’t like finding out and non-profits by the state treathey have some forgotten money surer’s office this past fiscal year; somewhere? It’s like hitting the this is the largest amount in the lottery when you didn’t even play. program’s 57-year history.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael More than 116,000 claims were Frerichs launched a statewide digfulfilled with an average $1,552 ital media, newspaper and direct value during Fiscal Year 2018, mail push to reunite residents with which was from July 1, 2017, to more than $2 billion in unclaimed June 30, 2018. money and property.

Approximately 58,000 claims “For most people, it is difficult were fulfilled in Fiscal Year 2017. to believe that they might have The new Fast Track and EClaimoverlooked an investment account ing processes unveiled earlier this or forgot to pick up a final payyear reportedly made claiming check,” Frerichs said in a press reproperty faster and easier and led lease. “However, the thousands of to this record-breaking number of names in our database show that fulfilled claims. it happens too often. This money More than 49,000 of the and property belongs to the res116,000 claims were paperless idents of Illinois. It should be in online claims using the new Fast their possession rather than the Track process. state’s safe.”

“We are proud to double the Frerichs drew attention to the number of successful claims in the advertising blitz to reassure residents that the unclaimed property past twelve months,” Frerichs said. effort is legitimate and not an elab- “With new processes in place and orate hoax. The treasurer’s office our new data matching authorinever charges a fee to search for ty, we anticipate returning even more unclaimed property to its and return unclaimed property. rightful owners in the next twelve The treasurer’s office is the months.” Under the Revised Unicustodian of unclaimed properform Unclaimed Property Act that ty including lost bank accounts, became law earlier this year, the insurance policy proceeds, and state treasurer’s office will share unpaid rebate cards. Items are data with the Illinois Department surrendered after private entities of Revenue to match unclaimed were unsuccessful for three years property records with Illinois resiin locating the owners. dents who filed tax returns in the Once surrendered, the treasur- last year. er’s office reportedly uses direct Because of the change in the mail, telephone calls, digital media, law, the state treasurer’s office social media and public events to soon will be able to return cash to locate individuals. State law resome Illinois taxpayers without a quires newspaper advertising to claim ever having to be filed. occur in every county twice each In Illinois, the state treasurer year. is tasked with safeguarding unBecause thousands of items are claimed property, such as unpaid surrendered annually, residents life insurance benefits, forgotten should check the unclaimed propbank accounts and unused rebate erty database every six months. cards, and is legally required to get A lot of people already know the property to the rightful ownthe site exists and some have even ers no matter how long it takes for claimed property and money. them to come forward.

But don’t just search your own Individuals can search the state name, search for elderly relatives treasurer’s database for their as well. That may not know how to name or the name of their busigo onto the website and maneuver ness or non-profit at www.illinoisthrough the data. treasurer.gov/ICASH. September 5 - 11, 2018 5

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Alternative Courts Offer Paths to Avoid Convictions We spoke with the head of Cook County’s alternative court system to find out more about how they divert people from jail and decrease incarceration rates.

By Bia Medious City Bureau Though the vast majority of Cook County’s criminal cases are tried in criminal courts, the county also has a substantial “alternative” court system—or courts that aim to rehabilitate defendants rather than sending them straight to jail.

Nineteen problem-solving courts have been established throughout the county since 1998. Courts dedicated to specific populations such as those with mental illness, drug dependency and veterans offer alternative sentencing options that keep the mostly nonviolent defendants from returning to jail through treatment programs and intensive supervision. In 2011, the county took another approach by establishing deferred prosecution programs aimed at helping low-level offenders before a conviction is placed on their records.

Emily Cole leads the Alternative Prosecution and Sentencing Unit inside of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. She began her career as a prosecutor with the office in 1998 and has spent the last 17 years in this type of work. City Bureau met with Cole at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, in her 14th-floor corner office that overlooks most of the Chicago skyline.

Surrounded by volumes of books on everything from Illinois statutes to reference guides on searches, Cole shared information about the programs and how access to them can be increased.

What are the deferred prosecution and alternative sentencing programs?

Deferred Prosecution happens pre-plea [or before conviction].

Alternative sentencing, which is basically the Problem-Solving Courts, happens post-plea [or after conviction]. Problem-Solving Courts handle felony cases, while Deferred Prosecution programs handle both misdemeanors and felonies. When we defer the prosecution of a case, as long as the individual -who is the defendant, 6 September 5 - 11, 2018

Cook County has 19 problem-solving courts. but is called the participant— does whatever is dictated by that particular court, then the State’s Attorney’s Office dismisses the case.

People who are at low- and moderate-risk at re-offending, and those who are low-need, typically go into a Deferred Prosecution court, whereas high-risk, high-need individuals go into the Problem-Solving Courts. All of the offenses have to be probationable. Illinois statute actually enumerates the specific crimes that are ineligible.

What are the benefits?

Reducing recidivism [or the rate at which defendants commit new crimes after they’re released] and any sort of reconnecting individuals back into the community would be the main benefit of the programs. Getting a job, going to school, being better role models for their kids, maybe avoiding a case over in juvenile court with their children... I mean, it’s got the trickle-down effect. You can see the trend—in this office, across the United States and even internationally—that this is a cost-savings

benefit as well. And it’s absolutely the right thing to do for individuals who are nonviolent to have this type of approach versus being in and out of the criminal justice system their whole life.

What is the process?

So our office actively looks for cases. We have dedicated assistant state’s attorneys who sit downstairs near bond court and screen every case. Public defenders and attorneys also make referrals. Sometimes parents or family members call. I just had a grandmother call me last week about her granddaughter.

A case comes to our attention, we review it, we determine if they are statutorily eligible, we reach out to the victim and then the participant has to agree to it.

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patient treatment. From there, they go to a recovery home and then to a job training or educational program. The mental health and veteran’s courts follow similar paths.

How can access to deferred prosecution and alternative sentencing programs be increased?

We can always use more assistant state’s attorneys. There are currently 15 in my unit working at all of the district courthouses, but not every day. Everyone in my office should know about these programs, but having someone in court every day who knows the programs really well would be better.

Also, we could definitely use more funds. The state’s attorney’s office doesn’t charge anyone to go through deferred prosecution programs because that would mean those who had money could defer their cases and not those who didn’t. So we link up with treatment providers that have the resources to figure out how to get reimbursed. So while money may

not help with volume, because people still have to qualify, it would probably affect the success rate of the programs. There are things like recovery homes that aren’t covered by CountyCare or Medicaid.

We’re always looking for referrals for participants to get into any of these programs. Another example is when inpatient stays are covered, they are usually shorter than we would prefer.

Getting the word out about these programs is another way access can be increased. I can only do so much training myself, and that’s done with state’s attorneys, public defenders, bar associations, the sheriff’s office, the Chicago Police Department and at a variety of speaking engagements.

Occasionally, you will see a success story in the newspaper.

This story is the first of a threepart series on criminal justice reform produced by City Bureau, a Woodlawn-based civic journalism lab. Learn more and get involved at www.citybureau.org.

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National Criticism of Rev. Jasper Williams Follow His Remarks at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

By Lauren Burke NNPA Saying his subject was “Aretha the Queen of Soul,” Rev. Jasper Williams of the Salem Bible Church in Atlanta gave the audience gathered for Aretha Franklin’s funeral a few unexpected memories laced with political commentary.

Though he began simply, referring to the history of soul music and gospel, his talk became political as Williams appeared towards the end of the eight-hour service.

Rev. Williams was one of over three dozen speakers at Franklin’s lengthy Detroit home going ceremony.

Rev. Williams referenced Blackon-Black crime, said single mothers are incapable of raising sons alone and proclaimed that Black America has lost its soul and it’s “now time for Black America to come back home.”

“Where is your soul, Black man?” he asked the audience at one point. “As I look in your house, there are no fathers in the home no more. Where is your soul?”

“Seventy percent of our households are led by our precious, proud, fine Black women. But as proud, beautiful and fine as our Black women are, one thing a Black woman cannot do. A Black woman cannot raise a Black boy to be a man. She can’t do that. She can’t do that,” Rev. Williams said.

“It amazes me how it is that when the police kill one of us, we’re ready to protest march, destroy innocent property,” he said.

“We’re ready to loot, steal whatever we want. ...But when we kill 100 of us, nobody says anything. Nobody does anything,” he went on.

“There was a time when we as a race had a thriving economy.

I remember we had our own little grocery stores. We had our own little hotels. They weren’t big and

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exponentially grown with not a sign of slowing down. One study shows how much more the class of 2018 is expected to pay than their parents.

College Board’s “Trends in College Pricing 2017” report states that students at public four-year THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Rev. Jasper Williams fancy, but they were ours. As bad as the days as Jim Crow and segregation were ... it forced us to each other instead of forcing us on each other. We quickly come to realize that as a people, all we really have is one another,” Rev. Williams said during his 40-minute eulogy to Franklin.

Social media quickly blew up after Rev. Williams spoke in response. Legendary singer Stevie Wonder proclaimed the phrase “Black lives do matter,” as he turned in the direction of Rev. Williams after the minister left the stage. Singer Gladys Knight’s

performance was also viewed as a moment that brought the ceremony back from Williams’ political speech.

“Black Mothers been raising Black boys for years! We still are raising proud, accomplished and aware Black men! I should have known! Rest of this eulogy has been a conservative Black confusion rant!” wrote attorney Barbara Arwine from her twitter feed during the speech.

“Folks, he can’t see, but Stevie Wonder can hear. And he is offering a rebuke to the eulogy. Don’t think for a second, he isn’t! And

the folks in the room heard it,” wrote journalist Roland Martin, who attended the service.

“Reverend Jasper Williams’ plantation style speech at #ArethaFranklinFuneral is a prime example why there is a total disconnect between young Black people and the older Black church crowd.

All that cowardly “you’s gots to do better” talk ain’t fooling these kids,” offered anti-racism strategist Tariq Nasheed on twitter.

Before Rev. Williams spoke, Smokey Robinson, Shirley Ceasar, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Jennifer Lewis and Ron Isley per-

formed among many others. Rev. William Barbour and Rev. Jesse Jackson also delivered remarks.

“Aretha was in her very own special category,” said founder of Arista Records Clive Davis. “Her voice will be impacting others literally for centuries to come,” Davis added. A second tribute to Franklin and her music is planned at Madison Square Garden this fall.

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institutions paid an average of $3,190 in tuition for the 19871988 school year, with prices adjusted to reflect 2017 dollars. After 30 years, that average has risen to $9,970 for the 2017-2018 school year, a 213 percent increase.

There is little change at private schools. In 1988, the average tuition for a private nonprofit four-

year institution was $15,160, in 2017 dollars. For the 2017-2018 school year, it’s $34,740, a 129 percent increase.

The #TwitterTrunkParty, and trunk parties in general, not only indicate that college is not free, but communities are still dependent on the benevolence of its individuals to pay for what many would call

a human right – education.

Regardless of the politics around education, #TheTwitterTrunkParty provided a successful container for people to support young scholars and forged new relationships. Hundreds of college students have been supported and Kaba has already moved on to her next organizing effort. Her hope in

the goodness that resides in people produces the ideas that eventually leave a positive imprint on the lives of others. Kaba believes others are capable of doing this as well: “People want to do good deeds. If the container is provided, and they’re given basic steps on how-to, it will happen.”

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12 Voices On the Front Porch: R-E-S-P-E-C-T, What Does That Word Mean to Me?

By Shanita Baraka Akintonde 12 voices I, too, like many of you, am very familiar with the term RESPECT. A significant portion of the credit is due to the gospel-tinged, guttural bellows of the late, great Are- Shanita Baraka tha Franklin. Akintonde Most of us also know how to spell the word as well due to our ability to engage in melodic memorization. After all, that’s how we learned the alphabet. The Queen of Soul’s lyrical ability was so remarkable that she brought attention to a word whose very utterance yields both a message and a mandate—RESPECT. As I reflected on her passing, I took a step back and asked myself, “Do you REALLY know what the term ‘respect’ means?” Surprisingly, I found myself shaking my head from side to side as the word “No” escaped my lips. Don’t misunderstand me. I’ve always known what “Respect” meant in THEORY. I thought it to be a word that was earned, expected and demanded. It is an action that I regularly sought to practice. Despite these things, I realized that I have never officially taken the time to find out what it really means. So just like I do when pondering other life problems, I decided to GOOGLE IT. Here’s what I found from my handy online dictionaries.

Respect is a definite feeling or action shown towards someone or something considered essential or held in high esteem or regard; it conveys a sense of admiration for excellent or valuable qualities, and it is also the process of honoring someone by exhibiting care, concern, or consideration for their needs or feelings. De-

rived from Miriam Webster Dictionary and Cambridge Dictionary Reading the definition of the word “respect” struck a chord in me. I realized I had never fully understood its meaning, despite my attempts to embody it. I was mainly drawn to the concept of exhibiting care, concern, and consideration in honor of someone you respect.

The “care” concept is one that I learned from my great maternal grandmother, Great Grand, a woman I’ve written about in numerous columns. I unpack that notion further in my newly released book, Leading from the Heart. Here’s an excerpt: Our arrival to Great Grand’s white, wooden abode was almost theatrical. I sprang from the back seat and watched as Daddy unpacked our Chrysler, its lopsided headlights stared dimly ahead like the eyeballs of someone who’d had one too many drinks. I immediately ran toward Great Grand’s house, my gym-shoe clad feet sank deep into the rich soil that led to the wide front porch that surrounded the house. I sprinted past my mother, who’d been a few feet ahead of me, as my ears rang from faint drumbeats left behind by slave ancestors whose anguished whispers told stories of love and longing. Once I leaped onto the porch, I was heralded by warm greetings, hugs, and kisses bestowed upon me by a slew of uncles, aunts, cousins, and people that merely claimed to be related to us. Throughout the entire gathering, Great Grand remained silent, her full frame positioned in the middle of the porch in her rocking chair as she smiled and took it all in.

I was a Tween during this visit, and I wrestled with feelings that ranged from awkward to excellent, sometimes in what felt like seconds. It was though Great Grand instinctively sensed my insecurities as she rose up in her chair and spoke with a voice so loud it was within earshot of the family assem-

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bled on the porch and anyone else within a five-mile radius.

“Y’all see how beautiful this child is?

“Her Mama tells me she does good in school. Making straight A’s. She’s smart as a whip, probably gonna be the first Black president!” Even decades before the President Obama era, Great Grand had vision enough to realize there would be a Black president, even if it hadn’t turned out to be her great-granddaughter.

“Look at those big pretty eyes.

Watch out now, you gonna break some hearts, someday!” Great Grand exclaimed as she sat up in her rocking chair, it’s wooden base swayed vigorously, as if in agreement with her.

“We’re all so proud of you, baby. You’re going to be a great woman SOMEDAY. Bless Your Heart.” I gleefully bit into a slice of watermelon and allowed its sweet juices to tickle my tongue. I felt happy. Great Grand’s words were transformative.

Great Grand passed away in 1987, the same year that Aretha Franklin became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Great Grand had a simple homegoing, much like the woman herself. It was a stark contrast to the funeral held for the Queen of Soul. The latter was sent home in a gold-hued coffin, a “chariot of gold” while wearing red stilettos. The only thing gold at Great Grand’s funeral was the crooked wig splattered on the minister’s wife’s head and the only thing red was the Kool-aid we drank as we stood in her kitchen.

As we swapped stories and sorrow, I noticed a common theme.

Great Grand was a woman who had commanded, and when necessary, DEMANDED respect. Aretha may have taught me to spell it, but I now realize that Great Grand taught me how to turn it into a rallying cry. R-E-S-P-E-C-T, I’ve found out what it means to me. May both Queens rest in peace.

Shanita Baraka Akintonde is a wife, mother, author, professor, professional speaker, podcaster, consultant, columnist and community leader, who is propelled by love. Her new book, The Heart of a Leader, will be released in September 2018. Reach out to her today for book details or to find out how she can be hired to inspire. Email: sakintonde@colum.edu.

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Pandora’s Box Has Been Opened

By Carl West 12 Voices This summer, the world has been, again, discussing Chicago’s perceived violence problem.

This same excitement and attention around my city’s’ hyped-up wild-wild west week- Carl West ends, where the body count of shooting victims took center stage, happened last year and the year before, as well.

This problem of war-torn neighborhoods goes so far back that I don’t completely blame the current mayor. The former longstanding mayor, Richard M. Daley, also seem to have ignored certain Black communities, in desperate need of revitalization. But the difference between Daley and Emanuel is that Richie actually allocated hundreds of millions of dollars to the Black community during his over 20 years in office.

Yep, he did! But he designated Negro leaders to divert the cash to their select crews. Heck, let’s call it what it was, they stole from their own people to enrich themselves.

And Rahm has never given any real capital development dollars to this new generation of home-owners, small businesses and aspiring hustlers who wanna make a difference in the communities where they live, work and play.

The worse part is that Emanuel is still doing minimal business with the same old heads who stole from Black folks for decades. He keeps them on his “grant” payroll in order to utilize their self-imposed leverage over the Black community. They have a few select responsibilities like rallying the seniors during elections and other spirited moments. Their main duties are to stand zombie-style behind the mayor during crisis management stunt conferences. The mayor also has new puppets in my peer group who benefit slightly from their loyalty as his trusted surrogates.

But here’s what’s incredibly real: regardless what they do in terms of more police on the streets, the Pandora Box has been opened far too long and generations of evil spirits have been unleashed. The investment in select Black com-

munities should have been made decades ago. This could’ve provided these now (shooters) children and grandchildren of the career unemployed, uneducated and uncontrollable men and women with possible opportunities to dream.

The evil spirits lurking are the results of generational poverty which has ascended over this City like a steaming blanket. The Pandora Box will not be closed until real efforts are made to change the direction of poverty and illiteracy. Is there a lack of morals and respect for people, places, and things? Yes, that’s absolutely correct! But the current mayor did nothing to prepare select Black and Brown communities for longterm pain and suffering from years of starvation and poor education, which prevents certain people from developing critical thinking skills because they’re raised in lifelong despair and dysfunction.

It’s also clear that Chicago’s Black aldermen are clueless. They wanna maintain their status as elected officials at all cost.

Now, to make matters worse, the city council, the mayor and the police chief have authorized Bait trucks to sit idled in poor communities. This is a blatant attempt to find another way to entrap and abuse disenfranchised individuals.

How wicked and unscrupulous is that? These people have NO concern for humanity. Black folks in city council and law enforcement hate their own people! Then you have residents on the South and West sides who’re fighting City Hall over an influx of industries polluting the air in their communities!

The Pandora Box has been blasted wide open and now all of us must pray, be careful, and hope that none of our families, as well as ourselves, become a casualty of the war that has been waged not only in Chicago but across the globe. Racist and uncaring leaders and even Black fraudulent people who’ve turned their back on their community are mainly at fault!

I only hope that the hidden hands of power soon admit their failures and attempt to make good.

That’s the only way to put the padlock back on the Pandora Box. Locking Negroes up will not stop these demons!

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

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Celebrities, Fans and Officials Mourn Aretha Franklin

Chaka Khan, who sang at the services, arrives with Michael Kirk. Photo

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Singer Fantasia with photographer Monica Morgan. Photo by Monica Morgan Photography

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Celebrities Bid Farewell to Franklin

A guest pays respect to the Queen of Soul. Photo by Kory Woods Legendary actress Cicely Tyson donned in her stunning hat spoke at the service. Photo by Monica Morgan

Actress Jennifer Lewis arrives at service. Photo by Kory Woods

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Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke lovingly of his friend.

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Let’s Eat: D&D’s Place Old-Fashioned Donuts

By The Black Foodies Everyone loves a good donut. Donuts have become a part of the fabric of American society. It is commonplace to find them at the office as sidekick to a hot cup of coffee or simply eaten as a tasty bite to satisfy sweet-tooth cravings on the ride home from The Black Foodies work. People brag about their favorite donuts, and serious debates can ensue about who has the best.

The Black Foodies have discovered another contender to add to the ongoing conversation for best donut bragging rights. Devell and Lolita Brittmon, owners of D&D’s Place Old-Fashioned Donuts, located at 8324 South Kedzie in Chicago, have generated a real buzz about their award-winning donuts. They were trained in the art of making the sacred fried dough by the legendary Buritt Bulloch, Founder of Old Fashioned Donuts, rooted in the Roseland Community on Chicago’s far South Side. The Brittmons have since tweaked Mr. Bulloch’s original recipe and have made it their own. D&D’s Place Old-Fashioned Donuts are fried in a hot bath of vegetable oil and butter, which not only cooks them but adds flavor as well.

The constant traffic of smiling faces moving in and out of D&D’s is proof positive of their rising popularity.

Let’s begin with D&D’s Old-Fashioned Cake Donuts. These beauties are golden brown with a crisp exterior, perfect for the sweet glaze that clings to all the nooks and crannies. The interior is fluffy and buttery, the consistency much like that of a made-from-scratch buttermilk pound cake. These donuts just melt in your mouth and will have you craving for more.

The light and airy Yeast Donuts are the perfect blank canvas for D&D’s delicious toppings, which include housemade sweet caramel, chocolate, vanilla, lemonade and a host of fresh fruit glazes.

We sampled several of their yeast donuts and our standouts were the chocolate, the caramel, and the blueberry. D&D’s house-made caramel is velvety smooth with a depth of flavor that lets us know at first bite their caramel is not store-bought.

Their chocolate is prepared with real cocoa, its deep chocolate taste performing a delightful dance on our taste buds, while the blueberry glaze resembled a fresh blueberry compote in freshness and flavor. We would be remiss in our report if we did not mention D&D’s Apple Fritters.

We can say with unyielding certainty that we have NEVER had a better apple fritter.

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Yeast donuts with toppings

Apple Fritter with pecans This gargantuan creation has large chunks of stewed apples throughout its luxurious dough, with the perfect amount of sugar and cinnamon. This apple fritter definitely had us saying, “God is good!” It also comes with large, fresh pecans sprinkled on top. A must try, for sure! Once you indulge in the goodies at D&D’s, we are confident you will become a regular customer.

The Brittmons are a charming and dynamic duo who really know how to treat people right. So, for some of the best donuts in the City of Chicago, make your way over to D&D’s Place Old-Fashioned Donuts – straight into donut heaven. To see the full showcase on D&D’s Place, go to our YouTube channel and Subscribe https://youtu.be/_UUaEnLa-xE 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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Scholarships, Awards and Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. International Day of Prayer The Illinois Judicial Council recently held their Annual Luncheon; scholarships were presented by the Honorable Marilyn F. Johnson (Ret.) Vice-Chair of IJCF. Five students received scholarships: Sara Agate, Antionette Bolz, Alexandria Johnson, Addison Morgan and Vanessa Pratt. Awards were also given in various categories to: Hon. David B. Atkins; Hon. Rodney Hughes Brooks; Hon. Dominique C. Ross; Hon. Thaddeus L. Wilson,; Hon. Patricia Banks; Hon. William H. Hooks. A special tribute was given to Justice Charles E. Freeman, retired Supreme Court of Illinois. The Hon. Cynthia Y. Cobb was sworn in as the 2018-19 Chairman of the IJCF by Supreme Court Justice P. Scott Neville. There was also an oratorical presentation delivered by two students representing PUSH Excel Youth Oratorical, under the direction of Hon. Stanley Hill.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., XI NU Omega Chapter, hosted the AKA International Day of Prayer “Impact Day” recently at Trinity United Church of Christ. The service was attended by the 30th International President Dr. Glenda Glover, who is also the President of Tennessee State University, and the International Chaplain, Pamela Bates Porch. The AKAs packed the house in their pink and green.

Trinity Creeks, a subdivision of Matteson, Ill., recently had a wonderful block party, and as part of the celebration, a new Trinity Creeks Monument was unveiled. The event was attended by the homeowners and local politicians.

The Chicago White Sox are excited to announce the arrival of the Negro League’s Beisbol exhibition, a traveling collection from the Negro League’s Baseball Museum that explores the connection between African American baseball history and Hispanic cultures dating back to the late 1800’s. The exhibit was dedicated to the memory of “Minnie” Minoso. Minoso was known as the “The Cuban Comet” and Mr. White Sox . The exhibit is available to fans on Minnie Minoso game days and non- games days (noon5pm) in the Chicago Sports Depot located near Gate 5 until Wednesday, September 26. Admittance is free! Special thanks to Brian Eskridge, AKA DJ B Real, for the invite!

Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy, a CPS selective enrollment high school in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood, announced today it will partner with the Schuler Scholar Program (schulerprogram.org), a Chicago-area non-profit dedicated to helping first generation, low income, and underrepresented students prepare to gain admission to and succeed at highly selective colleges.

With this announcement, Brooks becomes the fourth Chicago public high school to partner with the Schuler Scholar Program, and the 13th partner school in all of Chicagoland.

The program will begin recruitment efforts this fall to select the first Brooks class of the Schuler Scholar Program. As many as 20 students will be selected by spring 2019.

The Chesterfield Community Council (CCC) will host the 14th Annual “Silas Purnell College Expo“ on Saturday, September 8, 11:00 am at Tuley Park Field House, 90th & King Drive.

This event is designed to expose high school students to admissions and financial aid representatives from a variety of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) and a variety of Colleges and Universities throughout the country.

Students will have the opportunity to attend seminars on obtaining scholarships, ACT/SAT test prep, writing college admission essays and more.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information: 773-6513958 or visit www.chesterfieldcommunitycouncil.org.

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Illinois Supreme Court Judge P. Scott Neville; 34th Alderman Carrie Austin; Judge Cynthia Cobb; Timothy Evans; Judge Freddrenna Lyle.

Judge Allen Walker; Judge Thaddeus Wilson; Judge Freddrenna Lyle; Judge Andrea Buford; Judge Kimberly Lewis; Judge Carl Bod, Judge Dianne Embil; Judge LaToya Harvey. Administering the Oath to the Judges was Illinois Supreme Court Judge P. Scott Neville.

Trinity Creeks Monument Sign Dedication: Former Trinity Creeks HOA Board Member Willie Johnson; Marilyn Stewart; Judson Mitchell; State Farm Agent Lee Townsend; Current HOA Board Members: Kevin Richard; Diane Hodges, Village President Sheila Y. Chalmers-Currin; Former HOA Board member Marvin Ruffin; Trinity Creeks resident Elzie Banks; Village Trustees Paula Farr; Sam Brown; Juanita Hardin.

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Gwendolyn Brooks Academy Principal Shannae Jackson and Schuler Scholar Program Executive Director and COO Jason Patenaude signed their partnership agreement on June 20, 2018. Principal Jackson and Schuler Scholar Program staff pose for a photo celebrating the new partnership.

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September Fall Season TV Premieres

By Marshelle Sanders Defender Contributing Writer Our television watching habits have clearly evolved—thanks to DVR, On Demand, Streaming, Netflix, Hulu and more. And many networks now start new seasons just about any time of the year (hello, OWN), but there’s still something special about the Fall lineup. Maybe it’s the fact that we’ve all just come off of a summer with different schedules and we’re ready to return to some of our regular favorites. Or maybe we’ve read a few good novels, watched some great movies and now we’re ready for some good TV series. We took a look at some shows that are premiering this month that we thought you’d like to make sure you catch.

Daytime TV Wendy Williams Season 10 Tuesday Sept. 10, at 10am on FOX The Wendy Williams Show is a live daytime talk show. Watch Wendy’s New studio, New Hot Topics, celebrity interviews and get the latest in fashion, beauty and recipes.

Windy City Live Season 8 Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 1pm on ABC Chicago’s only local daytime talk show with local guest, celebrities, fun, quirky topics and conversation on Chicago’s #1 station, ABC7, with Co-Hosts Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini.

“STEVE” Season 2 Tuesday Sept. 4, 2pm on NBC “Steve” is the daytime destination for laughter and life lessons from comedian, bestselling author, and Emmy® Award-winning host Steve Harvey, whose distinctive comedic voice and inspiring, straight talk advice comes to life.

Monday The Voice Season 15 Sept. 24, 8/7c on NBC There are four coaches, who are all famous in the music industry. During the blind auditions these coaches will turn around in their chairs when they hear a performer they want on their team.

Chicago native Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson joins veteran coaches Adam and Blake for Season 15!

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The Bobby Brown Story Sept. 4 at 8pm central time on BET We’ve seen “The New Edition Story.” Now it’s time to hear Bobby Brown’s side of everything. Will the stories match up?

This is Us Season 3 Sept. 25, at 9/8c pm on NBC Heart-gripping series exploring the lives of the Big 3, kids who were raised together who now struggle with adulthood.

Lethal Weapon Season 3 Sept. 25, at 9/8c on FOX Former Lethal Weapon star Clayne Crawford [Martin Riggs] was axed from the show after two seasons after allegedly engaging in intimidating on-set behavior, with one leaked recording revealing a tense confrontation with co-star Damon Wayans.

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ican Pie” movie himself – appearing on season three opposite Damon Wayans’ Roger Murtaugh and Scott is expected to play the brother of Martin Riggs.

Wednesday Chicago Med Season 4 Sept. 26 at 8/7c on NBC In the season 3 finale, Dr. Will Halstead (Nick Gehlfuss) finally proposed to Dr. Natalie Manning (Torrey DeVitto) and he did it just

outside the hospital. The latter did not give any answer right away, and what will happen next is one of the most awaited stories when “Chicago Med” season 4 returns.

Will Natalie accept the proposal?

Or, maybe not?

Also, Dr. Connor Rhodes (Colin Donnell) got an offer to work at the Mayo Clinic and this is another thing to watch out for in the upcoming season. Has Dr. Connor decided to leave Gaffney Chicago Medical Center to work in a new environment?

Chicago Fire Season 7 Sept. 26 at 9/8c on NBC The badass firefighters of Firehouse 51 will take on dangerous new calls and some serious personal drama. Severide (Taylor Kinney) and Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) are finally together but Severide’s track record isn’t great and there’s also the chance that he’ll mess things up. Plus, Boden (Eamonn Walker) will have to deal with the fallout after losing the commissioner job to Grissom (Gary Cole) and Brett (Kara Killmer) will take continued on page 4

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on a new partner in Ambulance 61.

Chicago P.D. Season 6 Sept. 26 at 10/9c on NBC Voight and Woods’ back-andforth battle came to an end during Chicago P.D.‘s Season 5 finale.

The NBC drama ended on a heartbreaking note with Olinksy (Elias Koteas) succumbing to his injuries after being stabbed by a fellow inmate while in jail facing charges for Bingham’s (Joseph Sikora) murder.

Voight’s visceral reaction to losing Olinksy will be a major influencing factor on the season ahead. Also, Actress Anne Heche is added to the cast as the Department Superintendent, Katherine Brennan, will she be the new thorn in Voight’s side?

Empire Season 5 Sept. 26 at 8/7c on FOX The Lyons will face an uphill battle as the family attempts to rebuild what it lost to Eddie [Forest Whitaker] in the Season 4. Nicole Ari Parker [Giselle] is stepping out of the shadow of her ex Eddie to seize power herself. Along the way she’ll tackle grudges, make unexpected alliances and find a surprising love interest.”

STAR Season 3 Sept. 26 at 9/8c on FOX If you have seen the trailer Promo, Star (Jude Demorest) is pregnant and everybody wants to know who the baby daddy is? Tune in this season to see the shocker of who it is. STAR follows three talented singers, desperate for a new start and with ambitions of stardom, as they navigate the cut-throat music business on their road to success.

Thursday How to Get Away with Murder Season 5 Sept 27 at 10/9c on ABC Murder, deception, fear and guilt are the ties that bind Middelton University Professor Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) to her long-time associates Frank Delfino, Bonnie Winterbottom and her students. Laurel and Michaela are potentially on much darker paths, Coliver has a wedding to plan, Simon has been deported, Frank is back to his old tricks, and…pretty much everybody else is in contention to be Gabriel’s parent. More shockers are coming this season.

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operation and compromises the takedown.

Also, while Hondo (Shemar Moore) forms an unexpected personal connection with Deputy District Attorney Nia Wells (Nikiva Dionne), Jim Street (Alex Russell) has trouble adjusting to his new life as a patrol officer in “Shaky Town.”

Friday The Cool Kids Season 1 September 28 at 8:30/7:30c on FOX Three friends at a retirement center have their comfortable existence rattled by a newcomer to

the community. David Alan Grier (In Living Color), Vicki Lawrence, Martin Mull and Leslie Jordan.

Sunday Rel Season 1 September 9 at After NFL on FOX Lil Rel Howery [Chicago Native] from the film Get Out and The Carmichael Show is getting his own sitcom, which picks up after he learns his wife is cheating on him with his barber. Watch to see this successful comic start fresh on the West Side of Chicago with the help of his best friend, brother and

father.

9-1-1 Season 2 September 23 After NFL ON FOX Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Connie Britton, Oliver Stark and castmates return with new crew members, new life situations and emergencies. Ryan Murphy’s crazy emergency procedure boasts Jennifer Love Hewitt -- likely to help fill the void Connie Britton leaves -- as a firefighter’s sister who’s “starting her life over as a 911 operator.”

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Sept. 30 at 9:30/8:30c on CBS Gravely injured and unable to communicate with the team in the U.S., Callen (Chris O’Donnell), Sam (LL COOL J), and Kensi (Daniela Ruah), with an unconscious Deeks (Eric Christian Olsen) in tow, search for a safe way home as a cartel boss places a “dead or alive” bounty on their heads in “To Live and Die in Mexico.”

The 2018 NFL season has also started and scheduled to show on FOX, NBC, CBS, ESPN and NFL Network.

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SEPTEMBER 9

(and every Wednesday) Overeaters Anonymous 12 Steps Meeting for those who overeat, starve themselves or diet continuously.

Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church 600 E. 35th St. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

For more information, call (312) 2255300

Big Shoes to Feel HELLO (Helping Everyone Love Life Overagain) non-for-profit presents a male perspective of Walk in My Shoes. Written, directed and produced by Janet Edmondson Compassion Baptist Church 2650 E. 95th St 4 p.m. (doors open at 3:30) General Admission: $25 Tickets will not be available for purchase at door. For tickets, call )773_ 6210703 or email: lanierkim89@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER 7-20 20th Annual World Music Festival Chicago Performances in 17 venues across the city; celebrating diverse music from across the globe, the festival is produced by the Chicago Cultural Center.

Free For a schedule or more details, visit: worldmusicfestivalchicago.org

SEPTEMBER 14 Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike (RBRM) RBRM kicks off their RBRM tour. RBRM made history as one of the most iconic R&B groups of all time, New Edition. The highly anticipated concert is sure to drive classic R&B lovers and contemporary soul enthusiasts, alike, to the theatre. Two industry powerhouses, Bell Biv DeVoe and Bobby Brown, join forces to perform their extensive catalogue of timeless chart-topping hits.

Arie Crown Theatre 8 p.m.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: Ticketmaster.com

SEPTEMBER 7-8 Windy City Wine Festival 14th Annual Windy City Wine festival featuring food, wine and entertainment at Buckingham Fountain. The two-day festival offers 200 different wine samplings from vineyards near and far.

Buckingham Fountain 3-8 p.m.

For more information or a list of wine and food vendors, visit: windycitywinefestival.com

SEPTEMBER 16

SEPTEMBER 8 Peace March Celebrating 22 years of tearing down walls of violence and hatred in our communities. Free food, school supplies, dental screenings and entertainment Hermitage Park 5839 S. Wood St March assemblies: 10 a.m.; begins: 11 a.m.

Spirit Festival (1738 W. Marquette Road, Noon-6 p.m.)

SEPTEMBER 8 Silas Purnell College Expo High School students can meet admissions and financial aid representatives from a variety of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Also features seminars on obtaining scholarships, ACT/SAT test prep, writing essays, etc.

Tuley Park Field House 90th and King Dr. 11 a.m.

For more information, visit: chesterfieldcommunitycouncil.org

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SEPTEMBER 8 35th Annual UNCF Walk for Education Join hundreds of supporters and their family, friends and team members to help UNCF raise funds for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Includes a 5K Walk/Run or 10K Bike/ Skae Burnham Park Grove #7/South Lake Shore at 39th Street Registration begins at 7 a.m.; Warmup and Speakers: 8 a.m.; Race begins at 9 a.m.

For more information, visit: www.uncf. org/chicagowalk, or contact the Chicago UNCF office at (312) 845-2205.

SEPTEMBER 9 South Side I Do Hyde Park Wedding Stroll The first exclusively South Side-based wedding event of its kind, hosted by UChicago Local and Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago. Guests will check in, pick up swag bags and stroll down 53rd Street and meet with wedding venues and vendors.

Guests will be entertained on the second floor event space at The Promontory with live music, a cash bar and light bites.

Check in: Sophy Hotel 1411 E. 53rd St. Noon to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit: southsideido.com Tickets: $15 per person or $25 per couple A portion of proceeds will be donated to Wish Upon a Wedding, a non-profit group granting wedding wishes to couples dealing with serious illnesses or a life-altering circumstance.

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Chicago Cubs HBCU Sunday Funday In association with the 21st Chicago Football Classic Wrigley Field Cubs vs Reds 1:20 p.m.

Ticket prices start at $24 (plus tax) and include an HBCU t-shirt.

For tickets, go to www.cubs.com/hbcuday Pregame Kickoff Party 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Draft Kings Fantasy Sports Zone (corner of Sheffield and Addison) Music by: Mark Flava, Jackson State University Alum, and Vince Adams, Florida A&M Alum Hosted by Julian Green, Chicago Cubs, Alabama A&M Alumni and Michael Scott, Jr., Morehouse University Alum.

SEPTEMBER 22 Chicago Football Classic Miles College vs. Morehouse College Soldier Field College Fair: 9 a.m.

Vendor Marketplace: 1:30 p.m.

Game Kick-off: 3:30 p.m.

Also includes Battle of the Bands and a car raffle.

For tickets and more information, visit: chicagofootballclassic.org

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LEGAL NOTICE

PROPERTY FOR SALE

This letter is to notify that on September 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.BILLY R. WILLIAMS, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 2017 CH 13245 5332-36 S. WINCHESTER AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 18, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5332-36 S. WINCHESTER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 Property Index No. 20-07-416-034-0000, Property Index No. 20-07-416-035-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-09792.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-09792 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 13245 TJSC#: 38-5979 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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This letter is to notify that on September 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.

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

Flossmoor Police Officer Examination Applications are available at the Flossmoor Police Department, 2800 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor or e-mail by calling 708-957-4500 and must be returned by NOON, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018. Starting salary is $52,199 up to $85,581 after six years. Benefits: Uniform Allowance, Life Insurance, Partially Paid Health Insurance, Nationwide Public Employee Health Program, Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Pension Plan. Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent, U.S. Citizen, age 21 to 34 at the time of the application deadline unless otherwise provided by State Statute, be able to successfully pass a physical agility test, written test (OCTOBER 6, 2018),oral interview, background investigation, psychological examination, and medical examination. Applicants must possess a valid Power Test Certification card within 6 months before August 2018. Must reside within 30 miles of the Flossmoor Village Hall upon appointment.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT August 28, 2018 CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES The Bidder must complete and submit an Electronic Bid prior to the bid due date. An electronic bid must be submitted through the City of Chicago’s website at www.cityofchicago.org/eprocurement, on or before the due date and time stated below. The City’s system will not accept electronic bids after the due date and time. Bidders must register for a log-in account to submit an electronic bid. Please allow up to three business days for creation of your log-in account. If you experience technical difficulties and are unable to complete the electronic bid, the City may accept a paper Bid Document at the Bid & Bond, Room 103, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602, 312-7449773. A bidder who does not submit a bid for this Specification prior to the Bid due date may be found non-responsive and its Bid rejected. All Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud for the following: NOTICE OF ADDENDUM: Addendum #2 will be e-mailed to all bidders on the Bid Opportunity Take-Out List DESCRIPTION: Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for Design Engineering Services City-Wide Chicago Department of Transportation Projects - Target Market BID DOCUMENT CAN BE DOWNLOADED AND PRINTED FROM URL ADDRESS: www.cityofchicago.org/eprocurement SPECIFICATION NO: 738719 RFQ NO: 6316,2 ORIGINAL BID/PROPOSAL OPENING DATE: September 7, 2018 REVISED BID/PROPOSAL OPENING DATE: September 14, 2018 TIME: 4:00 p.m., Central Time CONTACT: Edward Anderson, Senior Procurement Specialist Email: edward.anderson@cityofchicago.org

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Sealed proposals, endorsed as below, will be deposited in the sealed bid depository located in the lobby of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Administration Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, from the date of the Invitation to Bid, up to 11:00 A.M. on the bid opening date, and will be opened publicly by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management or her designee at 11:00 A.M. on the stated bid opening date below for: CONTRACT 17-276-3D STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AND ROOFING REPLACEMENT AT 95TH STREET PUMPING STATION, CALUMET SERVICE AREA Bid Opening: October 9, 2018 Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, Appendix C, Appendix K and the Multi-Project Labor Agreement are required on this Contract. ******************************************************************************************************* The above is an abbreviated version of the Notice - Invitation to Bid. A full version which includes a brief description of the project and/or service can be found on the District’s website, www.mwrd.org; click the Contracts and Proposal quick link on the District’s Home page. Go to Contracts Currently Being Advertised and click for further information.

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

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

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

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management Chicago, Illinois September 5, 2018

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This letter is to notify that on September 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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This letter is to notify that on September 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.

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Number: D18155320 on the August 29, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of F.B. TRUCKING 2 with the business located at 14515 S UNIVERSITY AVENUE, DOLTON, IL 60419. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/ partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: FREDERICK BARNES Complete Address: 14515 S UNIVERSITY AVENUE, DOLTON, IL 60419, USA

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: D18155202 on the August 14, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of TEN32 TACTICAL with the business located at 19706 SEQUOIA, LYNWOOD, IL 60411. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/ partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: STEPHEN MARSHALL CURRY Complete Address: 19706 SEQUOIA, LYNWOOD, IL 60411, USA

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

Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Billy W. Blackburn aka William Blackburn aka Billy Blackburn; Rush University Medical Center; TD Bank USA, N.A. f/k/a Target National Bank f/k/a Retailers National Bank; Capital One Bank (USA), N. A., Successor in Interest to Capital One Bank; Renee Blackburn aka Renee Haynes; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 16CH6201 Sheriff’s # 180151 F16040264SVT SLS Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on October 2nd, 2018, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 9701 South Lasalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60628 P.I.N: 25-09-221-001-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single-Family Home.

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

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 Phone: 630-453-6960 Fax: 630-4284620 Attorney #: Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Winnebago 3802, IL 0312-6232 sales@alolawgroup.com For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2004-4, HOME EQUITY PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-4 Plaintiff, -v.EVELYN KING A/K/A EVELYN N KING, SPAIN MARVEL, FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC D/B/A JAGUAR CREDIT CORPORATION, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. S/B/M TO AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 12622 5029 WEST ERIE STREET CHICAGO, IL 60644 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 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 5029 WEST ERIE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09-213-010-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home.

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 13550.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 13550 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 13 CH 12622

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.LATONIA D. WOODS A/K/A LATONIA D. JOHNSON, A/K/A LATONIA JOHNSON, EDDIE LEE WOODS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE TOWNES OF JACKSON CHRISTIANA TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 3121 3319 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60624 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 2, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 4, 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 3319 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-14-220-0010000,16-14-220-022-0000.

The real estate is improved with a three story multi-unit building with an attached garage.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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 9944.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 9944 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 14 CH 3121

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH4, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CH4 Plaintiff, -v.ANTONIO DIAZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 1477 2709 SOUTH RIDGEWAY AVENUE Chicago, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 3, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 3, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2709 SOUTH RIDGEWAY AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-26-313-004.

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

The judgment amount was $264,468.30.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F16010003.

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

Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F16010003 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 16 CH 1477 TJSC#: 38-7024 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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REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT - SIXTH DISTRICT VILLAGE OF CALUMET PARK, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- UNITED CENTRAL BANK, STANDARD PROPERTIES, LLC, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 M6 2371 12403 SOUTH GREEN STREET Calumet Park, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 18, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12403 SOUTH GREEN STREET, Calumet Park, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-29-415-002-0000.

The real estate is improved with vacant land.

The judgment amount was $30,077.51.

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

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

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: Matthew J. Byrne, ODELSON & STERK, LTD, 3318 W. 95TH STREET, Evergreen Park, IL 60805, (708) 4245678 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.

Matthew J. Byrne ODELSON & STERK, LTD 3318 W. 95TH STREET Evergreen Park, IL 60805 (708) 424-5678 E-Mail: mbyrne@odelsonsterk.com Attorney Code. 91071 Case Number: 16 M 6 2371 TJSC#: 38-6710 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 HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO HOME EQUITY ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 2004-2 TRUST, HOME EQUITY ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2 Plaintiff, -v.MICHELE D. ROE AKA MICHELE ROE, LLOYD ROE AKA LLOYD J. ROE Defendants 18 CH 1706 12256 SOUTH THROOP STREET Chicago, IL 60643 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 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 12256 SOUTH THROOP STREET, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Index No. 25-29-116-014-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $95,589.31.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F18010167.

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

Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F18010167 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 18 CH 1706 TJSC#: 38-6033 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.STACY C. HARRIS A/K/A STACY HARRIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2018 CH 02585 1124 WEST 105TH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60643 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 25, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 12, 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 1124 WEST 105TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60643 Property Index No. 25-17-210-0180000.

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 266088.

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. 266088 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2018 CH 02585 TJSC#: 38-5664

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CARISBROOK ASSET HOLDING TRUST Plaintiff, -v.JOANNE TURNER A/K/A JOANN TURNER, A/K/A JOANN WATTS, A/K/A JOANN WATTS-TURNER, A/K/A JOANN GALLAWAY, VINCENT TURNER A/K/A VINCENT A TURNER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 35791 633 YATES 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 July 2, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 4, 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 633 YATES AVENUE, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409 Property Index No. 29-12-428-0020000.

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

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 2503.

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. 2503 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 35791 TJSC#: 38-5485

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TIRA LANCE JONES AKA TIRA MCINTOSH JONES AKA TIRA L. JONES AKA TIRA L. DANIELS AKA TIRA DANIELS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF THERESA MCINTOSH AKA THERESA MC INTOSH, STEVIE PELT, CHRISTAIN MCINTOSH SCARBOROUGH AKA CHRISTIAN M. SCARBOROUGH AKA CHRISTIAN SCARBOROUGH, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE/UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS OFFICE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THERESA MCINTOSH AKA THERESA MC INTOSH, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 1770 8033 SOUTH FAIRFIELD AVENUE Chicago, IL 60652 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 9, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8033 SOUTH FAIRFIELD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60652 Property Index No. 19-36-209-011-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $266,271.61.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F16010082.

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

Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F16010082 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 16 CH 1770 TJSC#: 38-5316 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RAFAEL CARDENAS, MARIA EUGENIA CARDENAS, CELIA CARDENAS Defendants 12 CH 27599 1201 BROADWAY AVENUE A/K/A 1201 N 19TH AVENUE Melrose Park, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 19, 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 1201 BROADWAY AVENUE A/K/A 1201 N 19TH AVENUE, Melrose Park, IL 60160 Property Index No. 15-03-322-0180000.

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 9684.

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. 9684 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 27599 TJSC#: 38-4190N

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.STACEY SAMED A/K/A STACEY SAMAD, NASER SAMED Defendants 17 CH 13560 11804 S. KEELER AVE. Alsip, IL 60803 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 26, 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 11804 S. KEELER AVE., Alsip, IL 60803 Property Index No. 24-22-425-022.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $219,948.08.

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: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 357-1125 Please refer calls to the sales department Please refer to file number 17-03285.

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.

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 357-1125 E-Mail: pleadings@nevellaw.com Attorney File No. 17-03285 Attorney Code. 18837 Case Number: 17 CH 13560 TJSC#: 38-6569 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.ERNST OLIVIER A/K/A ERNST G. OLIVIER A/K/A ERNEST OLIVIER AKA ERNEST G. OLIVIER A/K/A ERNST OLIVER A/K/A ERNST G. OLIVER A/K/A ERNEST OLIVER A/K/A ERNEST G. OLIVER, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 16152 4728 W. HURON STREET Chicago, IL 60644 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 28, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 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 4728 W. HURON STREET, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-10-102-026-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $137,596.61.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sports #TheBIGS Weekly Sports Round-Up In this edition of the #TheBIGS Weekly Sports Round-Up, #TheMack arrives at Halas Hall, White Sox catch fire and the Sky call it quits with Stocks.

Sports by #TheBIGS Bears – The Mack Attack The Bears are back! Or at least that is the pulse of the fanbase after GM Ryan Pace traded two first round picks to the Oakland Raiders for elite pass rusher Khalil Mack. The move affectively takes their defense that was ranked in the top ten last year into potential elite territory. The Bears didn’t wait long to give Khalil Mack the payday he had long been looking for. After agreeing to acquire the three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher in a trade earlier Saturday, the Bears reached a six-year, $141 million extension with Mack that makes him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history. Mack will be ready for Week 1 when the Bears head to Lambeau to take on Aaron Rogers and the Packers.

White Sox give us a glimpse of the future After a nice August where the South Siders put a 17-12 record that included series wins over both the Yankees and Red Sox, that’s the nature of the White Sox right now. In baseball’s current era of teams publicly tanking and rebuilding that forces fans to endure a bunch of losing, the White Sox are beginning to look like the latest to bring that process to fruition. The feeling is that that we have gotten through the worst parts of the re-

Ex-Sky General Manager and Head Coach Amber Stocks.

(John L. Alexander/ The Bigs Media) build and the early signs are that they are primed to be the next “it” team.

For now, though, they’re winning. They posted a losing record in each month of the season until August, but since late July things appear to be clicking. The future of the White Sox is starting to arrive, and that future is exciting. South Side On The Rise.

Eloy On Ice According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the White Sox will not be calling up outfielder Eloy Jimenez when rosters expand in September.

The decision to keep Jimenez’s MLB debut on ice has little to do with performance according to GM Rick Hahn. The White Sox young slugger and top-10 MLB

prospect has hit .341 with 22 home runs between Double-A and Triple-A this season, and the team itself admitted that he’s close to being MLB-ready. This almost certainly has to do with service time and the White Sox wanting to be ahead of the curve, as keeping Jimenez down now and not calling him up until a few weeks into the 2019 season would give the White Sox an extra year of team control down the line. Patience is still a virtue when it comes to the Sox rebuild WNBA- Amber Stocks out as Sky GM/Head Coach The Chicago Sky fired Amber Stocks as general manager and head coach on Friday after a twoyear stint. She leaves with a record of 25-43 and no playoff appearances.

“The entire organization would like to thank Amber for the hard work and dedication that she has given to the Chicago Sky for the past two seasons,” team President and CEO Adam Fox said. “At this time, we felt a change was necessary for the 2019 season.

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What Say #TheBIGS? By #TheBIGS Gene says...

The Bears “turnt” the entire city up with the news that “The Mack” is coming to town. Now with new expectations on the horizon for our “Monsters of The Midway,” we look at the state of the Bears after the addition of All-Pro linebacker Kahlil Mack.

Sports by #TheBIGS And just like that...”Roquan The Chef” talks take a backseat. With the addition of all-world linebacker Khalil Mack (acquired from the Raiders), there’s a heightened charge for week 1 in Green Bay for fans, players and coaches alike! (If you can’t tell, go and check Bears offensive lineman Charles Leno’s instagram account where he shows off his 2K18 dance moves to “Return of The Mack” by Mark Morrison.)

Will Mack play? How much will Mack play? Those are important questions for the 2016 NFL Defensive Player Of The Year and week 1! More importantly...Ryan Pace is on his job.

That Mark Trestman era was unbearable and Pace has all but revamped that roster. He’s putting the ball in second year QB “Money Making Mitch” Trubisky’s hands and trusting his growth process to flourish with the best of them.

Now to have a marquee player like Mack in the most coveted Bears position (Butkus, Singletary, Urlacher) looks like a set up for winning football. Now it’s up to the coaching staff, players and front office to be on one accord to steer this boat in the right direction.

One thing’s for sure...the hype is REAL and going into the infamous Lambeau Field to kick off the season is a top notch test for the Monsters of the Midway. I know Aaron

Rodgers is hoping Mack needs another week of preparation before he’s ready to go!

Terrence says…

Over the last three years, the question of which sports organization is tops in Chicago has been an alluring debate. With the rise of the Cubs and them shaking off their 108-year Championship drought, it was clear that the Bears, who once held the top spot had to take a backseat. Forgettable stints with head coaches Marc Trestman and John Fox made the team formally known as “The Monsters of The Midway” an afterthought. But the last two seasons, GM Ryan Pace has been going hard trying to shake that off. Trading up a spot in 2017’s draft to select quarterback of the future Mitch Trubisky was a respectable first step. But that pale’s in comparison to the bomb Pace just dropped on his fanbase-trading away their 2019 and 2020 1st round draft picks for the Oakland Raiders All-Pro linebacker Kahlil Mack. Mack is an elite pass rusher who has wreaked havoc on the league since he entered the NFL…and now he will wear the blue and orange. Now, with the city a buzz because of the new “monster” at Halas Hall, expectations have risen and this town, seemingly overnight, is a Bears town once again. It is officially okay to start speculating about a playoff berth, although talk of another Superbowl shuffle is premature. The addition of Mack to a defense that was ranked in the top 10 last season allows you to wonder if they can rank in the top 5 this year. Or maybe even be the best defense in the league. For an organization who had lost its identity since firing Lovie Smith…it’s safe to say the “Monsters of The Midway” are back.

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