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Black Experience Through Murals

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For the first time since 2014, the Chicago Bears are in 1st place in the NFC north. With their recent win over the Arizona Cardinals, the Bears have taken 1st place in their Division. Next week the Bears meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home; let’s see if we can keep this 1st place for the remainder of the season.

The Cubs are also in 1st place in the NL Central. They are 2.5 games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers and 4.5 games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals. With 7 games left to play in the regular season, at press time, their magic number is 5 to clinch the division.

The Chicago Bulls begin their pre-season on September 30 at the United Center against the New Orleans Pelicans; let’s see what they have in store for fans this season.

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Steak ’N Shake Moves into Chicago Chicago recently got its first Steak ‘N Shake and it is owned by Melvin and Sherice Buckley. The restaurant will be opened for breakfast, lunch and dinner and will also have beer and wine available. The September 20, 2018, ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by many including the Buckleys, 11th Ward Alderman Patrick Thompson, radio personality and philanthropist AC Green.

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Mayor Emanuel selects new Fire Chief Richard C. Ford II has been slated as the new Chief at the Chicago Fire Department. Ford II, who is African American, is a 35-year Chicago Fire Department veteran. He is also a lifelong Chicagoan who has been serving as 2nd in command at CFD since February 2016. The previous Fire Chief, Jose Santiago, reached the mandatory age of retirement, which is 63. While this may just be a temporary assignment until a new mayor is elected, Ford II has been acting as commissioner since September 1, 2018. His appointment still requires City Council approval.

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The Illinois Institute of Technology and Chicago Southside Film Festival partner to bring you a film screening of the documentary “Blueprint for Bronzeville” on Saturday September 29, 2018. The screening will be held from 1-3pm at the Parkway Ballroom 4455 S. King Dr. Following the screening, the movie’s filmmakers Tristan Hanson and Arlen Parsa will engage in a Q&A moderated by Art “Chat Daddy” Sims. Free tickets are available on Eventbrite.

African American Enrollment Declining at the University of Illinois Currently, the University has only 475 African American students enrolled this fall; there were 500 last fall and 550 in 2016. These numbers are not reflective of the 115 multiracial students who also identify as African American. There were more than 700 applicants that declined the University’s offer for admission this year and University officials are planning to study the reasons why students chose other institutions.

University officials hope that with the new Illinois Commitment campaign slated to begin in the fall of 2019, enrollment will increase. The Commitment program will cover tuition and fees for students from a household with an annual income below the State of Illinois median income of $61,000.

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Jerome Croswell, Ernest Dawkins and Isaiah Collier in front of a photo replica of the “Wall of Respect”.

Telling Our Story Black Experience Through Murals

By Deborah Bayliss replied, “This is Chicago. I’m not Defender Contributing Writer sure how you make a series titled ‘Art & Design in Chicago’ reflecting history stretching back into the Murals that decorate the City of 19th Century and not include, inChicago express the diversity intri- deed not highlight, the art and excately woven into the cultural fab- periences of African-Americans.” ric of the city. And a special feature He said the city was transtitled “Art & Design Chicago” will formed by the arrival of more than showcase many of these creative a half million (African-Americans) murals and the stories they tell. people during the Great Migration.

The series will kick off on WTTW “They and their descendants Channel 11 in October and run made a world rich with creativity, through November. from writing and music to visual Described as a spirited celeart.

Important communities built bration, “Art & Design Chicago” comes at a time when Black res- up around groups of artists across idents on the South and West time,” Andries added. “This city sides of Chicago feel marginalized was home to Archibald Motley, as other parts of the city prosper. Jr., Charles White, Margaret Burroughs, Elizabeth Catlett, William When asked why it was import- Walker, Eugene Eda, the artists of ant to feature African-American AfriCOBRA, the place where an artists in the documentary, Dan- artist like Kerry James Marshall iel Andries, writer and producer, THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

moved to make a career. The South Side is alive with murals created by the artists of the Chicago Public Art Group, and others.

I could go on and on. Let’s not forget that this is a city whose first permanent non-indigenous settler was Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, a Black man.”

Andries worked with advisors from universities and institutions around the country in choosing the artists featured in the documentary, which he said took two years to complete.

Each 30-minute special features narration by prominent local hosts and examines an aspect of the city’s creative past through stories centering on the themes of Chicago’s creative institutions, works by 20th century African-American artists, the city’s www.chicagodefender.com

(left to right) muralists Nina Smoot-Cain, Carolyn Elaine, Kiela Smith-Upton, Dorian Sylvian (WTTW photo) graphic designers, applied artists, industrial designers, and Chicago’s non-mainstream artists.

The series airs at 8:30 p.m. between Oct. 5 and Nov. 2. The series includes a companion website at wttw.com/artdesignchicago.

Wall of Respect Chicago Muralist Dorian Sylvain, (taught by Wall of Respect artist Carolyn Lawrence) is featured in a segment on the “Wall of Respect.” Created August 1967, the iconic “Wall of Respect” mural was unveiled in Chicago’s Grand Boulevard community.

“As a young artist growing up in Chicago during the 1960s, I was exposed to all those artistic elements,” Sylvian said. “Displaying Black culture and pride back then, was considered militant and still is today. If you recall, the cornrow hairstyle was just accepted (in corporate America) not too long ago.

During the 1950s, African-Americans were encouraged to assimilate into White culture. But during the 1960s, young Blacks said no to assimilation. We also had the voice of (R&B artist) James Brown continued on page 4

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releasing music that told us to ‘Say It Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud.’”

Sylvain was seven years old when the “Wall” was painted.

“The artists who were involved in the creation of the Wall of Respect claimed the South Side wall at 43rd and Langley, and turned it into a project of self-expression with Black heroes and sheroes,” Sylvain said. “They were longing for real identity.”

History of the Black arts movement runs deep with Chicago Defender Newspaper founder and publisher, Robert Abbott Sengstacke, a member of the visual arts workshop of the Organization of Black American Culture (OBAC), photographing the “Wall of Respect” mural in 1967.

The photograph documents the “Wall of Respect,” conceived by one of OBAC founding members, William Walker, and completed in 1967 with the efforts of different artist contributions.

A portion of “Black Women Emerging” by Justine DeVan. Created on a dilapidated tavern on a site earmarked for redevelop- ral with funding from the Chicago ment, the 20-foot by 60-foot mu- Public Arts Group. It’s importral was located on the southeast ant to preserve the murals as the corner of 43rd Street and Langley building blocks of our community.

Avenue and reportedly was an im- They speak to the issues and highportant place for political gather- light our values. I give a lot of praise ings, tourists’ pilgrimages, and oth- to Black artists like photographer er events featuring music, dancing Ronald West, who’ve documented the works of Black artists for the and poetry.

Damaged by a reportedly “sus- last 40 or 50 years. All of us have picious” fire in 1971, the mural no been moving forward. My hope longer exists. The City of Chicago is that we continue to encourage declared the site unsafe. The site young Black artists. Dyett School today is a vast open space, with a can be used as a training ground for young people.” commemorative plaque.

Sylvain recently completed The documentary recreation features poet, author, educator, mural projects at Walter H. Dyett. and publisher Haki R. Madhubu- The school in 2016, transformed ti, who participated in the 1967 from a traditional high school into “Wall” unveiling. The segment a neighborhood school focused on The other portion of DeVan’s “Black Women Emerging”. includes Ernest Dawkins and his arts.

Sylvain added that it’s great band and other present-day resi‘Art & Design in Chicago’ deliv- nual exhibition organized by SAIC dents recounting the mural’s im- that Black artists are featured in ers a diverse chorus of voices that and ID students; the Southside the documentary. pact on their community.

“It’s an opportunity for us to attest to our city’s long and lasting Community Arts Center; and the Black Women Emerging speak for ourselves about Black legacy as a nexus of art and design, Hyde Park Art Center.

The “Black Women Emerging” The Black Metropolis of Art photographers, film makers, mu- and presents a fresh and engaging mural created at 4120 S. Cottage narrative linking Chicago’s creative airs Oct. 12, hosted by artist FaGrove by Justine De Van with the ralists, all the Black artists, and past to the present, propelling this heem Majeed, includes painter help of local residents is also fea- what’s been happening with Black remarkable story forward,” ex- Archibald Motley, Jr., sculptor Marartists.” tured in the series.

Andries said, “Across time, Chi- plained Elizabeth Glassman, Terra ion Perkins; The Wall of Respect, “Black Women Emerging” highFoundation President and CEO. a 1967 mural created by the Orlights images of an African dancer cago’s artists and designers are The series is funded by the ganization of Black American Culas surprising, shocking, ordinary, adorned with cultural emblems Terra Foundation for American ture, features Ernest Dawkins and and a group of women rallying complicated, raw, disturbing, strivArt and The Richard H. Driehaus his band. One of the world’s prearound the liberation flag. The ing, confident, retiring, proudly reFoundation. miere saxophonist and composer, sistant, and eager to please as the mural calls on women to sumThe schedule and lineup fol- Dawkins is a member of The Asmon their ancestral strength in the city itself. Theirs are compelling sociation for the Advancement of lows: stories that we hope will awaken struggle to break free from domesCreative Musicians or (ACCM), viewers everywhere to the perIf You Build It… airs Oct. 5 with tic servitude and gain access to all a non-profit organization, foundvocations in the pursuit of higher plexing wonder of creativity that Museum of Contemporary Art cuwe live with every day in Chicago.” rator and host Naomi Beckwith ed in 1965 in Chicago by pianist/ goals. who introduces stories of the 1893 composer Muhal Richard Abrams, The Series “Justine worked with prominent pianist Jodie Christian, drummer The companion website at World’s Columbian Exposition and Steve McCall, and composer Phil Black artists to create the ‘Black Women Emerging’ mural,” Sylvain wttw.com/artdesignchicago will sculptor Lorado Taft, told by artist Cohran; women in the Black Musaid. “Her mural speaks to Black launch prior to Oct. 5 and will fea- Dessa Kirk and DePaul Universi- ral Movement; and ceramicist women evolving more into the ture original content, interactive ty’s Mark Pohlad; the School of the Marva Lee Pitchford-Jolly of the things that had not been open to elements, a guide to highlighted Art Institute (SAIC) through bios of women’s artist collective Sapphire six artists; the Institute of Design them. I’m pretty sure I’m going to works and video.

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African-American artists founded in 1987.

Give the Customers What They Want airs Oct. 26, hosted

by Alisa Wolfson, head of design at Leo Burnett Chicago. Subjects include: typeface designer Robert Hunter Middleton; artist and advertising designer Charles Clarence Dawson; graphic designers Dorothy and Otis Shepard; Depression-era creator of high-end serving dishes, Helen Hughes Dulany; potter and wood carver, Jesus Torres; and television commercial director Joe Sedelmaier.

Off the Grid airs Nov. 2, hosted by muralist/educator Miguel Aguilar, who introduces painter Gertrude Abercrombie, with author Thomas Dyja and writer/artist Audrey Niffenegger; author/artist Henry Darger; the Hubbard Street Gallery Scene of the early 1970s; photographer Vivian Maier; and artist Joseph Yoakum.

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Community

An Interview With Rep. LaShawn K. Ford: Will He Run For Mayor?

By Charles Preston Rep. Ford: I don’t see anybody Defender Contributing Writer that’s going to be the change necessary to make sure that we don’t forget the forgotten.

La Shawn K. Ford, Illinois State Some people say “Well, why Representative of the 8th District, didn’t you run when Rahm was in is considering a Chicago mayoral it?”

They don’t know the politics I run. Rep. Ford’s resume includes have to play.

If I’m a state repreadvocating for Bernie Sanders sentative now – which I am – and during the running against the mayor of the 2016 PresCity of Chicago, then that’s just idential going to create conflict and I’m primaries, not going to be able to better introducing serve my constituents. If I were legislation to call the City of Chicago for anythat was thing, they would set roadblocks signed into between me and my constituents. law creTo show my disdain for the ating the mayor, I never supported him. I’m African the one who pushed the recall bill American E m p l o y - La Shawn K. Ford after the Laquan McDonald’s assassination. I’ve tried to get rid of ment Plan Act, introducing a bill for a nation- Rahm in a legislative way. The real African-American reparations call bill caused some problems becommission, and voting to “ban tween his administration and me. the box” – a bill that would ban Splitting of the vote is always criminal history questions for pri- raised during election season. vate sector jobs.

Currently, we have 8 Black canHe is another name thrown into didates running for the seat. a pool of about 20 potential can- Do you believe that this works didates for the coveted mayoral against the Black community seat. As of this moment, his ex- and is ultimately divisive? ploratory committee is circulating Rep. Ford: You can never petitions in neighborhoods across downplay unity, but you can never the city. downplay voters’ ability to pick the The Chicago Defender recently best candidate. Democracy says had a chance to sit down with the as many people should run as feel State Representative for an hour they can. It’s up to the voters to pick the best person. to talk about his potential run.

What separates you from Let’s get straight to it. Why did you start an exploratory other candidates? committee for a mayoral run?

Rep. Ford: I’m going after the Rep Ford: I’ve been inundated disenfranchised. This campaign with calls saying that I need to run is also petitioning to require the and that I’m the most qualified to next mayor to have an economic run. People volunteered to start development plan for the South petitioning for me. It came from and West sides of Chicago. We the people, my constituents. Ev- call it The Marshall Plan. My focus erybody with big names we see in is on the communities where the this [pool of candidates] is more of city has invested too much in law the same. We just can’t afford that enforcement and not enough in human capital. at this point.

Usually, progressive thought is But why make the decision after the mayor announced determined by White liberal womthat he won’t seek re-election? en. We need a progressive Black Lori Lightfoot, another mayoral agenda and that’s what I offer. We candidate, is quoted by various can get White people behind that. news outlets saying, “Anyone When we stop investing so much who decides to jump in and money in law enforcement, we take advantage of today’s polit- don’t have to keep raising property ical news--I think a fair question taxes. We can put everything into to ask them is, where have they human capital. been?”

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Ford with striking hotel workers. like the previous administration.

My record proves that I’ve pushed progressive ideas: I’m the one who expanded the ceiling for ex-offenders. I’m the on who “banned the box.” I’m the one who did the microloan for ex-offenders.

Some have criticized City Council as “rubberstamped aldermen” for their voting record with the mayor. If you’re elected, do you intend to change City Hall’s culture, specifically aldermen?

Rep. Ford: The best way for the next mayor to be successful is to empower each alderman in their wards. If they’re the mayor of their community, and we establish a budget that includes all wards, it makes no difference to continue the cycle of previous administrawww.chicagodefender.com

tions.

We have to make sure aldermen have a say in the crafting of the budget. People don’t expect the mayor to deliver programs in their ward and there is no reason that aldermen should have to beg the mayor for things. There is no reason for a mayor to make their aldermen look bad for not being able to deliver to their constituents.

This city has seen countless protests under Mayor Emanuel.

Many activist groups and organizations have been demanding a variety of reforms from his administration. Do you believe this will change under a new mayor?

How would you reconcile their grievances?

If you have a compassionate person who really understands the pain that protestors are going through, then….Look, this city needs some healing. Black people need to be heard. We need somebody in that office that hears and respects Black people.

If we know something is wrong, then why do we have to fight the administration to do what is right?

I believe in protest, but why do we need to protest the firing of an officer who shoots an innocent person? We need a mayor who understands wrong is wrong. The mayor should stand up for the people. If I’m mayor, Black Lives Matter and all issue-driven people will have a seat at the table. They wouldn’t have to protest to get it.

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Community The History of Cook County Bond Reform and Beyond Malcolm Rich, executive director of the Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice, offers a look back at Cook County Courts’ bond system over the past decade-- and a look at what’s next.

By Lynda Lopez City Bureau Over the past few years, bond reform has taken center stage for efforts to reform the Cook County Courts. In July 2017, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans issued an order stating that no one should be incarcerated solely because they cannot afford to pay their bond.

This directed judges to set monetary bonds only in amounts people could pay. By December 2017, three months after the implementation of the order, the Cook County Jail population had decreased by 1,500 to its lowest total in decades.

A decade ago, these changes were unthinkable. Malcolm Rich of the Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice, a research and advocacy organization that aims to identify and propose solutions to systemic problems in the courts, spoke with City Bureau about the changes within the Cook County Courts and the next battlefield for reform.

Here are some of the highlights from the conversation on the many changes to bond court over the years: When bond court was centralized at 26th and California: “Bond court used to be in six municipal courthouses found throughout Cook County. There was an idea that it would be more efficient to have centralized bond court at 26th Street.

“Then-Chief Judge Donald O’Connell centralized bond court for felonies on June 1, 1999 …

People get arrested, they’re

Malcolm Rich held overnight at the lockup at the police station, and the next morning at 6 a.m., they get bused to 26th and California.”

When bond hearings were held via video conference: “There used to be a podium set up in the basement of 26th and California and sort of an ancient version of a camera. Defendants would step in front of the podium… and the judge was in Room 101 and would look at the defendant on a television screen.

“Sometimes the judges would end up giving bonds to the wrong person until somebody would say ‘Judge, I think this is the wrong person.’ And lo and behold, someone could be in jail or freed on bond or have an individual recognizance bond and they didn’t deserve it because it belonged to someone else. You could end up having people who were in jail who should not have been in there and vice versa.”

When Cook County switched to in-person hearings and added pretrial services:

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“On October 1, 2008, Judge Evans announced that [the Cook County Court system] was going to go to in-person hearings. In fact, it would also implement a pretrial services program, which had not been in existence since 2001 because of budgetary constraints.

That all went into effect on December 1, 2008, over the great objections of the sheriff’s department that said that logistically it was not possible to take people from the basement of 26th street to the first floor safely. That all got worked out, following negotiations held in our [Appleseed] offices.”

When the Cook County Jail population started (and stopped) dropping: “[The Chief Judge’s order to not issue money bonds in excess of what people could pay] was a key benchmark milestone in July 2017.

There was a dramatic drop in jail population between September 2017 and January 2018.

“The number has now plateaued and the advocates are trying to figure out why it stopped going down. Another reason that it’s stabilized is that the length of stay in the Cook County Jail is going up.

Even though you have fewer people going in, the people that are going in are staying there longer.

We and another number of organizations are looking into why the length of stay is increasing.”

What the next battleground for reform will be: “The usage of electronic monitoring had been going up since 2005 in Cook County, but it has not increased in the last year or so because of great concerns raised about the way it’s administered.

You’ve got people who can’t go out on their porch without people showing up to arrest them for felony escape. Suddenly, you’ve got an additional felony on your record.

“The community organizations, including the Coalition to End Money Bond, have really picked this up as the new cause. The idea is to eliminate electronic monitoring. If we can’t eliminate electronic monitoring, we need to establish benchmarks and criteria that are fair and are uniform.”

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

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Talks About the Importance of Inclusivity

By Katara Patton Defender Senior Editor Ever wondered what the State Treasurer really does and whether that office mattered to constituents?

According to current State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, the office is very important and he’s been busy working on inclusivity and raising the bar.

Frerichs recently stopped by the Defender office to share some of the progress he’s made in office.

Investments When he took office, Frerichs said he found out that only 1 percent of the State’s assets were brokered by firms owned by minority, women, veterans, and disabled (MWVD) business owners.

He asked around and only received the same old excuses, such as “we can’t find them; they don’t have enough assets or experience.”

Frerichs knew this was a problem he wanted to attack and fix.

He appointed one employee as a minority outreach manager. This person was tasked with going out and encouraging MWVD firms to apply to do business with the Treasurer’s office. And in one year, the percent of assets brokered by MWVD firms increased by 60 percent. The amount is now at 75.8 percent.

“We showed it could be done, we made the case,” he said. So that gives him and his team ammunition when lobbying others to

follow their example.

He took his message of inclusion and diversity even further and lobbied the corporate boards to become more diverse. He said, more than 7 companies have appointed diverse board members and more than 17 companies have adopted diverse board candidate search policies under his tenure as treasurer.

New Law Frerichs recently worked with legislators to create a law making it mandatory for his office to use businesses owned by MWVD for no less than 25 percent of contracts and investment-related activities. Frerichs pointed out that “we are way ahead of that,” but said the law was great to have.

All Requests for Proposal (RFP)’s within the Treasurer’s office now provide points to MWVD applicants. The office also requires firms that submit an RFP to illustrate how they promote diversity and equal opportunity.

Frerichs has served as Illinois Treasurer, the state’s chief investment officer, since 2015. The Gifford, Ill., native who has traveled the world said diversity is critical.

“Diversity continues to be a top priority for my administration,” he said.

His office has also increased efforts to return unclaimed property through more outreach.

Frerichs, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, has two opponents in the upcoming general election for State Treasurer.

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“Demand Justice” is a pop-up art installation by Maxwell Emcay.

Chicagoans You Should Know: Artist and Activist Maxwell Emcays

By Marshelle R. Sanders Defender Contributing Writer Maxwell Emcays is not only an artist, but he is revolutionizing Chicago with his art activism project series titled: Demand Justice. With all the social injustice and violence going on in Chicago now, Emcays uses this outlet to exercise civil liberties and to advocate for rights throughout the city. His public Justice Art Pop-Up Installation is making movements to defend rights in Chicago.

Emcays essentially incorporated a “flash mob” aspect where the Demand Justice Pop-Up Art installations include a local DJ, featured dancer, music artist, poet, painter, and more. For 10 minutes to 2 hours to capture the audience’s attention about human rights activism, he and his team pop up randomly in different locations all over the City of Chicago.

Emcays states, “This piece [Demand Justice] is special because it’s one of my largest pieces in a public area, so this brings an opportunity for people to engage with the art. It wasn’t triggered by one singular event, but it resonates with the rest of my work in the activism space, so it was just another way for me to express our activism.”

When Emcays travels around Chicago in the deprived areas, he sees the amount of potential. “I look at Chicago once again as an unpolished stone, and I see the shimmery shine, and that’s where my optimism comes from.”

As proclaimed on his website, seven years ago Emcays was couch surfing and sleeping on the CTA trains. Emcays began his creative journey producing digitally born work, a t-shirt as his only canvas.

While attending The University of Illinois, he explored the relationship between meaning as it pertains to context. Today he is a philanthropist and participates in multiple charitable projects and is a fulltime artist focused on art activism.

Stylistically, he references abstract expressionism, pop art, and Afrocentrism.

He channels his creative process and rendering to echo the underlying theme.

Emcays is a full-time artist with showings and collectors throughout Chicago, nationwide and internationally. He possesses creativity, but also realized that his creativity had a label to it. From seeing the THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

current reality of society, he found tags for what it was called even concerning “activism.”

“I was always doing it but later on in college I found labels for what it is. I do all my work primarily with string theory; [Demand Justice] is a byproduct of the string theory project. I primarily work with wood and the string theory has this energetic abstract line that I create, so the final piece is always like a sculpture at each portrait. The whole series has a bunch of portraits and Demand Justice is a product of that.”

His artwork has been displayed at the Miami Art Basel, Chicago galleries, the DuSable Museum, private collections and highlighted on NBC’s “Making a Difference.”

Emcays does have prestigious collectors such as Spike Lee and Steve Harvey, but he is still modest and is still working on his craft.

A recent pop-up installation theme on August 25, on 35th and Michigan, was for Parents in Demand of Justice for their children who were killed in Chicago. The Demand Justice project is showcased randomly throughout the week as weather permits. Emcays will keep doing the project possibly until the end of October and adjust accordingly for the winter season.

“I do a few every week; they’re all spread out from downtown throughout the city of Chicago. I’ve done about 50 installations right now, and I plan to do a lot more before the closing project and am also into welcoming collaborators as well; they don’t have to be an artist.”

If you would like to see any of Emcays exhibitions [or catch him there], there is a physical location at the Gallery Guichard located at 436 East 47th Street. Also check out his website http://maxwell. emcays.com/ where you can contact him, sign up to join the movement, learn more about his artistry and the Demand Justice project.

For anyone who is an artist and not sure what to do, Emcays offers a unique piece of advice.

“Be rebellious and patient, in the sense of going against everything [with creation]; don’t accept anything; if you’re going to be creative, don’t follow the norm. Think about your thoughts and your creative process in your approach.” www.chicagodefender.com

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CP Around Town

By Carolyn Griffin Palmer

Email: cpalmer@chicagodefender.com

Chicago Football Classic Weekend This weekend I enjoyed “Sky Boxing” at the Chicago Football Classic. Thanks to Kimberly Eskridge for hosting me courtesy of “Starbucks.” Enjoy the photos!

Dear CP Around Town Readers, It is with a broken heart that I acknowledge the passing of my mother, Carrie Lyle Griffin. On, Tuesday, September 18th at the age of 91, she gained her heavenly wings. She reigned as the Matriarch for our family. We love her and will miss her physical presence. On behalf of our family, I thank all that called, texted and Carolyn Palmer; Cleoma Scott; Nita Neyland; Larry Huggins, Chicago Football Classic co-founder; Kimberly Eskridge, Starposted messages and prayers. bucks; Carolyn Curry; 6th District Democratic Cook County Commissioner Candidate Donna Miller; Tim Rand, Chicago Football Classic co-founder.

You are appreciated!

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Carrie Lyle Griffin

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Bradley in the Western Utilities suite.

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Among those enjoying the Black Caucus Suite were 27th Dist. State Rep. Justin Slaughter; 8th Dist. State Representative La Shawn Ford; 67th Dist. State Representative Litesa Wallace; 4th Dist. State Senator Kimberly Lightfoot; 2nd District Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer; 4th Dist. Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore; 34th District State Representative Nick Attorney Ernesto Borges and Josephine Wade enjoy the game! Smith.

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Let’s Eat: Truth Italian New Brunch Menu

By The Black Foodies Truth Italian Restaurant, located at 56 East Pershing Road in Bronzeville, has been serving phenomenal Italian dishes for the past five years. Miss Coretta and I have been hearThe Black Foodies ing rave reviews about their Italian cuisine for quite some time. That being said, we will not be giving our take on Truth’s Italian menu; however, we are eager to share our experience with the new breakfast/brunch menu recently unveiled at Truth, served daily from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Truth has acquired the services of brunch aficionado Chef Derek Rylon, and what a masterful job he has done with their brunch menu.

When we arrived at Truth, we were seated in their covered climate-controlled outdoor patio and brought menus by an attentive and friendly server. We began our culinary joy-ride with Truth’s rendition of chicken-n-waffles which they call Bird and Batter. This sweet potato waffle is prepared with succulent bits of chicken in the batter and pressed in a waffle iron until crispy and cinnamon brown.

A perfectly executed fried, juicy, boneless, skinless chicken breast is perched atop the waffle, along with maple butter and a side of nutmeg infused hot sauce. This crafty combination in one single bite had us in a flavor coma. Their chicken-n-waffles dish took us on a roller coaster ride of savory and sweet that we had never experienced before. When you go to Truth Italian Restaurant for brunch, the Bird and Batter is a must order.

Next we sampled the Jerk Chicken Alfredo Omelet, which is served with Cheesy Hash Browns.

This dish showcases the fact that Chef Rylon isn’t afraid to experiment with different flavor profiles in one dish: creamy Alfredo sauce and jerk seasonings on one plate… sheer genius! The omelet is prepared using egg whites, creating a light and fluffy bed for jerk chicken strips, sautéed broccoli florets and a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce.

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too spicy. The broccoli is sautéed and adds a fresh component to the dish, while the creamy, buttery Alfredo sauce mingles with the jerk seasoning, creating a punch of flavor Mike Tyson would be proud of. The Cheesy Hash Browns are spectacular in their own right – simple hash browns prepared properly with gooey, caramelized cheddar cheese in every bite. Simply delicious!

Now on to Truth Italian Restaurant’s Waffle Flight. This is the perfect brunch item for those who love all things waffle. Four beautiful mini-waffles are assembled on a plate, each with its own flavor profile. The chocolate waffle is topped with plump, fresh raspberries and is utterly delightful.

The banana nut waffle tastes like a freshly baked banana bread and is topped with slices of fresh banana and walnuts. Delish! The strawberry waffle reminded us of a strawberry shortcake topped with sliced fresh, sweet, tart strawberries. Outstanding! And, lastly, the blueberry and house-made granola waffle had us spellbound by the culinary artistry of Chef Rylon.

Up next was the Mela Caramel French Toast – brioche bread dipped in a caramel infused batter, cooked on the flat-top till crusty on the outside and soft and custardy in the middle. Then it’s topped with sliced Granny Smith apples and candied walnuts. The apples are prepared like those found in a French apple pie, the candied walnuts the perfect jewels to add a crunchy component to this scrumptious French toast. And, when combined in one delicious bite, you realize this is what French toast is supposed to be.

Truth Italian Restaurant serves up some of the best breakfast/ brunch the City of Chicago has to offer. Chef Derek Rylon is a brunch wizard and an innovative chef not afraid to think outside of the traditional culinary box. We also suggest ordering Truth’s Biscuits and Gravy, their first-rate Ribeye Steak with Eggs and any one of their Fruit Flavored Mimosas. Truth’s breakfast/brunch experience is great for any occasion or – truthfully speaking – just simply make up a reason and go. The food is excellent. The service is excellent. Truth Italian Restaurant brunch is excellence executed with bold and innovative flavors. Thank you, Chef Rylon!

We rank restaurants based on number of kisses (one thru five). One…two…three…four, with five being the best. Truth Italian Restaurant receives 5 kisses.

Check out the video of our review Bird and Batter https://youtu.be/QERlUx_SEpk 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.

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Little Shop of Horrors Is Hilarious With a Colorful Cast

By Rick and Brenda McCain Let’s Play Little Shop of Horrors (Musical) premiered Off Off-Broadway in 1982 as an Equity showcase at the WPA Theatre before becoming a smash hit Off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre in the East Village where it had a five-year run.

The musical, which was originally a 1960s film composed by Alan Menken and writer Brenda and Rick Howard Ashman, foMcCain cuses around a young man by the name of Seymour, who works in a faltering flower shop where he has secretly created a carnivorous plant that feeds on human flesh.

The musical is narrated by a trio of street urchins (“Da-Doo”) who dropped out of school in the fifth grade. The trio consists of Crystal (Candace C. Edwards), Ronette (Melanie Brezill) and Chiffon (Melanie Loren). They set the scene of “Little Shop of Horrors” and provide vocal and

Lorenzo Rush Jr. (Voice of Audrey II) musical assistance to Seymour and his co-worker Audrey throughout the show.

Seymour Krelborn is a poor young man who was once an orphan who lived in urban Skid Row. Audrey is a pretty blonde with questionable taste in men and her fashion

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Will Lidke (Seymour Krelborn) style leans toward tacky. They both work in a broken down, florist shop with the cranky owner Mr. Mushnik (Ron E. Rains) on Skid Row. Mushnik is thinking about closing the shop because it’s not generating any business, however, when Seymour brings out the plant, fondly named Audrey II, everything changes for him, Audrey and the shop owner.

Little Shop of Horrors is a hilarious yet tragic love story that introduces us to some very colorful characters dealing with life-altering consequences as they try to survive their mundane lives on Skid Row. This dark comedic musical about a downon-his luck guy, Seymour (Will Lidke) who is offered the girl of his dreams Audrey (Kelly Felthous), fame, and success with the help of an all-powerful, R & B talking and singin’ carnivorous plant.

YES, if you are part of a handful of people who haven’t seen the film, play or the musical-- you have read that correctly.

One day while browsing the wholesale flower district, Seymour acquires a plant that looks like a large Venus Fly Trap. A sudden eclipse of the sun occurs; when the light returns, a weird plant appears.

Seymour who is secretly in love with Audrey decides to name his mysterious plant Audrey II. Seymour is concerned that the plant is not thriving at the florist shop and wonders what he can do to make it grow. One day he accidentally pricks his finger from a rose thorn, which draws blood and Audrey II opens up thirstily seeking more.

Seymour quickly recognizes that Audrey II requires blood to survive and allows the plant to suckle from his finger. As Audrey II continues to grow a decision is made to place it in the window so that people can see the exotic plant, which works, and Mr. Mushnik’s business starts to flourish.

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The story picks up from here when Seymour starts having difficulties finding enough blood for the plant so that it can stay healthy. Seymour stops feeding the plant, and Audrey II reveals that it can speak. It gives Seymour an ultimatum that if he feeds him, everything that he ever desired will come true.

The “Little Shop of Horrors” Director Scott Calcagno delivers with a night of fun, laughter and a particular taste of bloody delicacies with a stellar cast of actors.

Let’s Play “Highly Recommends” that you take a trip to Drury Lane in Oakbrook to see “Little Shop of Horrors” so that you can see why it has so much staying power for an off-Broadway play.

The cast includes: Kelly Felthous (Audrey) Will Lidke (Seymour Krelborn) Melanie Brezill (Ronette) Candace C. Edwards (Crystal) Melanie Loren (Chiffon) Ron E. Rains (Mr. Mushnik) Lorenzo Rush Jr. (Voice of Audrey II) Steven Strafford (Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S.) Audrey II brought to life by puppeteer Matthew P. Sitz.

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Living Well THIS IS NOT AN OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW APPLICANTS TO APPLY FOR HOUSING Notice of Persons Appearing to Be Covered by the Relocation Rights Contract The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is updating its list of former CHA leaseholders who lived in CHA housing on October 1, 1999 (10/1/99) and are covered by the Relocation Rights Contract (RRC). Under the RRC, persons who were leaseholders in CHA public housing as of October 1, 1999, retain the right to return to replacement housing in accordance with the requirements set forth in the RRC. For further information: STEP 1: Log onto the website: www.thecha.org, click Residents, and click Right of Return for Former CHA Residents.

STEP 2: If your name appears, complete the brief questionnaire.

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The Benefits of Vaginal Laser Therapy

By Dr. Renee Matthews Defender Contributing Writer September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, which brings up the subject of vaginal laser therapy. Vaginal Laser therapy very recently used to be called vaginal rejuvenation. You ask why the name change?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided since the procedure is not giving women a new vagina, they should change the name to reflect more accurately what is taking place.

What is Vaginal Laser Therapy and what is it for?

Vaginal Laser Therapy is a non-surgical procedure that according to the FDA is often used to treat symptoms such as vaginal laxity, atrophy or dryness, and pain during intercourse or urination. During menopause, levels of estrogen decline, which may lead to symptoms such as pain during sexual intercourse. These symptoms can be brought on by aging, childbearing and hormonal changes.

Why Vaginal Laser Therapy instead of hormone treatment?

During perimenopause, menopause or as a result of cancer treatment, vaginal atrophy can occur. This is the condition that can cause vaginal dryness, inflammation, and irritation, which can lead to painful intercourse and painful or frequent urination.

Traditional treatments use estrogen therapy to combat vaginal atrophy and restore vaginal health. Utilizing the vaginal laser therapy provides a unique, non-hormonal alternative for hormone-sensitive women (e.g. breast cancer or other gynecologic cancer survivors) and women who are not interested in receiving hormone theraTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER

py. Some women use estrogen cream for their vaginal atrophy, this treatment tends to be very messy because it is applied to the outside of the vagina. You have to reapply often for relief. With the Vaginal Laser Therapy, there is no sedation required for this non-surgical outpatient procedure, but a local anesthetic may be used for your comfort. For best results, a series of three treatments a few weeks apart is often recommended. Results are gradual and will vary for each person, but maintenance treatments may be necessary from time to time. It literally takes minutes to provide you with long-term relief.

Unfortunately, this is a topic that is not often discussed amongst mothers, daughters, aunts, and grandmothers. A lot of women experience vaginal atrophy and suffer in silence. Many doctors have noticed that their patients never mention vaginal dryness and the change in their sex life because of this pain. There is no need to suffer in silence; this a treatment that after a few sessions, the vaginal wall can be restored and will begin to produce more collagen.

Two doctors have opened a clinic in the South Loop that offers the service: Dr. Chantale Stephens-Archer and Dr. Gameli Dekayie. The clinic, Quench Wellness, is located at 1319 S. Michigan Ave. and they have the diVa Hybrid Fractional Laser to deliver the vaginal resurfacing treatment. “Ladies, vaginal dryness, looseness, and urinary leaking is NOT anything to be ashamed of,� says Dr. Stephens-Archer.

Visit QuenchWellness.com for more information. You can schedule a consultation to see if you are a good candidate for vaginal laser therapy.

When CHA receives your information, we will contact you to schedule an appointment to begin the determination process.

If you believe you have a right to return and your name did not appear on the website, contact CHA via email at rrcpublicnotice@thecha.org.

If you do not have access to a computer, and/or are unable to use a computer to respond to this notice, you can call CHA at (312) 786-3104, or mail the completed Inquiry Form to: RRC Public Notice, Resident Services, Chicago Housing Authority, 60 E. Van Buren, 10th Fl., Chicago, IL 60605.

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Any former 10/1/99 CHA leaseholder who has an interest in exercising their right to return must contact CHA via the website within 90 days (by December 31, 2018) from the date of publication of this notice. If you do not act by December 31, 2018, you will lose your right to return.

Thereafter, you must contact CHA directly to request reinstatement of your right to return.

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On the Front Porch: Splish Splash

By Shanita Baraka Akintonde 12 voices

Summer has ended her heated love affair with the Windy City.

Sunny soirees are waving goodbye to Chicago residents, as they pack up their all-white p a r t y Shanita Baraka pants for Akintonde another year. It’s also a time for reflection about: Netflix binges, cringe-worthy ice cream benders and most of all, how much FUN summer was.

I love the summer. Mine was particularly fun this year as it was full of firsts: the written completion of my first full book manuscript; my first trip to South Africa; the launch of my first podcast series, Marketing Insights; the first time I swam across an entire swimming pool.

Yeah, I said it.

I’m proud to say that I learned how to swim this summer. It only took me over four decades from the time that I first placed my pinky toe into a liquid channel outside my bathtub. There are several reasons for this long delay, all of which can be summed up in four words.

Black. People. Don’t. Swim. Most don’t know how.

A 2010 survey sponsored by USA Swimming revealed stark statistics. Nearly 70 percent of Black children surveyed said they had no or low ability to swim. Low ability meant they were able to splash around in the shallow end of a swimming pool.

Only 12 percent said they could swim but had “taught themselves.”

I’m not making this up. A 2010 survey sponsored by USA Swimming revealed stark statistics. Nearly 70 percent of Black children surveyed said they had no or low ability to swim. Low ability meant they were able to splash around in the shallow end of a swimming pool. Only 12 percent said they could swim but had “taught themselves.” Some of this lack of knowledge began during a low point in American history. From the 1920s through the 1960s, Blacks were largely and systemically denied access to public pools and beaches. As a result, swimming never became embedded in the Black recreational culture. That sentiment extends today, with many Black parents not teaching their children to swim.

While not having access to pools is still an issue, albeit, for reasons other than race, that is not the main reason Blacks don’t swim. Fear of drowning is the number one holdout. “Fear of drowning or fear of injury was the major variable,” says Professor Carol Irwin, a sociologist from the University of Memphis, who led a

study for USA Swimming. Professor Irwin further elaborated that many Black parents who could not swim revealed sentiments like: “My children are never going to learn to swim because I’m scared they would drown.” Here are some additional theories from the study for reasons for low Black American swimming rates: •Propagation of incorrect scientific theories such as Black people being much less buoyant •Denial of access to pools from the 1920s to the 1960s causing a ripple effect to present day •Lack of municipal pools in predominantly Black neighborhoods in the 1960s onwards •Perception of swimming as an elitist or White sport I recently spoke with a Black female colleague who is also an avid swimmer to get her perspective on the glaring disparity between Black and White swimmers in the U.S. Here’s what she said: “Perhaps Black people are hesitant to enter large bodies of water given that oceans were the method of transport that tore many of us from our homelands and brought us to the

This is Not Personal

By Carl West 12 Voices

hurt elected officials ignored the disrespect being directed at them often by their commander on the 5th floor. Didn’t they feel any type of way about that? Heck, the citizens pay their salaries, we have the right to question their loyalty.

Now they wanna flex against the people in Black media and from their community who’ve been extremely judgmental of them during their time in the City Council or in the State Legislature.

Some should be upset at no one but themselves. They’re holding down an elected position that has been weak at best in terms of what they’ve brought back to the com-

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ly. And he sounded like he spoke on behalf of the masses of public servants in the Black community.

It was in regards to a request to This is not the first time I’ve Black City Council members to heard political operatives admit to meet with community advocates being upset at individuals like me who are attempting to put togethand other er a powerful strategy for taking Black meover the 5th floor at City Hall now dia voices that its current CEO has decided for being to jump ship. judgmenSo-called leaders’ feelings are tal. hurt. Politicians who are supposed B u t , to work for the people who elected this is them are now upset that the same what one community they reluctantly repelected ofresent has been questioning their ficial statloyalty. Really? But these same ed recentCarl West

Americas.”

Interesting point. Her observation further elaborates on the issue of fear as it relates to Blacks’ relationship with waterways. In the hundreds of years preceding the Middle Passage, mother nature has hurled the equivalent of aquatic acid into the face of Blacks on many devastating occasions.

This past summer, a Black woman, Tia Coleman, lost her husband Glenn, their three children, and a total of nine family members after a duck boat capsized during an unexpected rainstorm in Branson, Mo. Ms. Coleman and a nephew were the sole survivors of their family. She was also the only one in her family who was a good swimmer.

Recently news of Hurricane Florence hurling her liquid lash over the Southeastern portion of the country reminded us of others who’ve lost lives due to water. We send our prayers to those mourning the loss of loved ones and we remember the devastating death tolls of Maria, Irma and Katrina.

I am also hopeful that the media does a better job covering the vic-

munity they allegedly represent.

This ain’t personal! This is all business! If your skin is too soft to hear the complaints from the community but tough enough to allow your boss to denounce, dismiss and/or ignore the quality of life issues within the very communities in which most of you live, work and play--how sad and unfortunate!

Your anger and displeasures are totally misguided.

Again, this ain’t personal! People are starving and dying--not from gun violence but from the lack of resources, lack of fresh fruits and vegetables, lack of jobs and economic opportunities, poor education, as well as a lack of care and concern from the people who are supposed to care and be concerned.

It’s not just the politicians, it’s the prominent business people

tims impacted by this tragedy than they did with Hurricane Katrina sufferers. Numerous reporters labeled the predominantly Black subjects of Hurricane Katrina as looters and savages, versus life-saving heroes and survivors, which appears to be the case this time around.

There are a lot of things Black people cannot control, such as raging storms, senseless gun violence and other people’s ability to make good potato salad. However, teaching oneself to swim IS an attainable goal for Black people.

It is also one that is tied to highly favorable outcomes. For that reason, I encourage every Black person to make learning to swim a priority. I encourage my sisters in particular, to shift back and forth between the waves they slay on top of their heads into ones they navigate around in the wave pool.

Your beautician and your behind will thank you for it.

Shanita Baraka Akintonde is a tenured professor in the Communications Department at Columbia College Chicago. She is also a wife, mother, professional speaker, podcaster and published author propelled by love. Her latest book, The Heart of a Leader, was released in September 2018. If you want to be added to her email distribution list, reach out to her today at sakintonde@colum.edu.

You can also follow her on Twitter @SHAKINTONDE and connect with her on Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/shanitaakintonde/.

who ignore their own communities. Where are their investments?

It can be incremental investments in coffee houses, art and sandwich shops, community-based organizations and others types of micro to small-size upstarts.

Like Jermaine Jackson stated in one of his hit title songs, “Don’t Take it Personal.” You really don’t have the right to be perturbed because certain individuals criticize your performances while in office way too long.

As Mayor Emanuel stated so perfectly: “It should be a job of a lifetime, not for a lifetime!”

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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Community Calendar SEPTEMBER 29

OCTOBER 19-21

National Family Fitness and Health Day Kids Health Club Foundation Inc. and Advocate South Suburban Hospital are hosting a day of active fitness and fun. Activities include: a family mile walk, health screenings (dental, blood pressure, diabetes and stroke information), free chair massages, a 3-point shot contest, and more!

17800 Kedzie Avenue, Hazel Crest 9 am – 1 pm Free For more information or to register, contact Vernard L. Alsberry Jr. at (708) 2773023.

2nd Logan Center Bluesfest UChicago’s Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts has announced programming for its 2nd Logan Center Bluesfest, a three-day festival of concerts, workshops, film, poetry and conversation honoring the South Side roots of the Blues tradition.

915 E. 60th Street The majority of programming is free and open to the public, with reservations recommended for interactive workshops.

Evening headliner concerts and the Blues Brunch are ticketed, and a $35 Bluesfest Pass allows entry into all three ticketed evening concerts. To purchase a Bluesfest Pass or individual tickets, and to RSVP for free events, please visit tickets.uchicago. edu.

SEPTEMBER 29 Blueprint for Bronzeville at South Side Film Festival Illinois Tech’s Office of Community Affairs and Outreach Programs, in partnership with the Chicago South Side Film Festival, hosts a screening of the documentary “Blueprint for Bronzeville.” The documentary follows ordinary people as they demand a voice in the future of their historic African-American neighborhood.

Filmmakers Tristan Hanson and Arlen Parsa to participate in Q&A facilitated by Art “Chat Daddy” Sims of WVON after the screening.

Parkway Ballroom 4455 South King Drive 1-3 p.m.

Free For more information or for tickets, visit: Eventbrite.com

SEPTEMBER 29 3rd Annual Work of Heart Gala Fundraiser St. Bernard Hospital hosts its fundraising gala titled “A Work of Heart.”

Marriott Marquis Chicago Grand Horizon Ballroom 2121 South Prairie Avenue 6:00 p.m. to midnight For additional information, contact LaWanda Holmes- Williams at 773-8962623 or lhomes-williiams@STBH.org.

OCTOBER 6 Community Savings Bank Shred-A-Thon Customers and non-customers can shred old checks, bank statements and other documents containing personal information. A mobile industrial shredder will be parked in the bank’s main parking lot.

4801 W. Belmont Ave 9 a.m.- Noon Free For more information, visit communitysavingsbank.bank or call (773) 685-5300

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OCTOBER 21

National Family Fitness and Health Day

OCTOBER 5 AND 6

OCTOBER 10 - OCTOBER 14

Chi City Comedy Jam Featuring Sherryl Underwood, Lavell Crawford, Earthquake, DC Young Fly, Kountry Wayne, Just Nesh, and Tony Roberts.

Arie Crown Theater 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive Tickets are on sale now at the Wintrust Arena Box Office, ticketmaster.com, and via phone (800-745-3000).

I Am That Woman Retreat Strategic Event Solutions will host the I Am That Woman Retreat, created to be an intimate, peaceful meeting of powerful, economic, intellectual, and spiritual multicultural women, at the 5-star Unico Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

The 4-day, 4-night retreat is an all-inclusive experience targeting professional women across industries ages 40 and up.

The retreat will feature excursions, yoga and meditation, live entertainment, and OCTOBER 6 workshops led by world renown speakDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The ers: Susan L. Taylor, Founder and CEO Pride in Our Heritage of CARES Mentoring Movement and EdHosted by Joliet Area/ South Suburban itor-in-Chief Emeritus of Essence Magazine; Kim Coles, Actress, Comedian & Alumnae Chapter Jazz, Poetry, and discussion with Dr. Motivational Speaker; Tracey Edmonds, amongst many more influential women.

Johnnetta B. Cole and Jacque Reid To register or for additional information, Palos Country Club visit www.iamthatwomanretreat.com .

13100 SW Hwy, Orland Park, IL, 60462 Tickets are $40 for general admission OCTOBER 11 and $55 for VIP. Visit www.BIT.LY/JasSouth Side Pitch sac-pride to order tickets now.

Hosted by Institute for Justice Clinic Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and OCTOBER 6 Innovation Day of OM 1452 East 53rd Street, 2nd Floor Meditation, Yoga, and a reflective com6-8:30pm munity Free for the general public.

Darshan Center

A Walk for the Bear Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation will host A Walk for the Bear, its 5th Annual Walk Lincoln Park 1700 North Stockton Drive Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls of all ages are welcome to dress up and spend the morning walking the 3-mile trail to benefit pediatric cancer research. Halloween activities continue after the walk with pumpkin decorating, costume contests and a boxed lunch following the walk.

Funds raised will benefit pediatric cancer research grants through Bear Discoveries.

Registration is $25 for adults, $15 for children ages six to 19, and free for children under five.

Cancer patients and survivors can register free of charge. Tickets are available online at https://www.bearnecessities. org/event/a-walk-for-the-bear/ or by calling (312) 214-1200.

OCTOBER 27 Pearls, Pumps and Jeans Tea Talk Sheila Tolbert Ministries hosts “The Seven Crowns of a Lady” Pearls, Pumps and Jeans Tea Talk Eden Room Freedom of Grace Church 667 W. 87th St Chicago Heights 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Tickets: $50 To register or for more information, visit sheliatolbert.org

626 W. 18th Street OCTOBER 13 11am - 1pm.

Fit to Fight $30. Register on splashthat.

An alternative to walking in order to For more information, visit http://curvycombat cancer will be brought to the fore chickyoga.com . front as Gladiator Fitness Expo hosts the 5th annual Fit to Fight. The event will feature Chicago’s best personal trainers, a motivation speaker, and upbeat music.

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

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

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OF NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS (“RTA”) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”) REQUISITION NO. 4626 (2018) FOR VIRTUAL CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER (“v CISO”) SERVICES

NOTICE TO DISADVANTAGED, MINORITY, WOMAN, VETERAN, SMALL and 8(A) BUSINESS OWNERS

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 19-646-51 SMALL STREAMS MAINTENANCE IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Bid Opening: October 23, 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.

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By Darlene A. LoCascio Director of Procurement and Materials Management Chicago, Illinois September 26, 2018

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) invites firms to submit a proposal in response to this RFP. The RTA has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR Part 26, applicable to all its contracts regardless of funding source. The RTA strongly encourages vendors to make good faith efforts to utilize DBEs as subconsultants, subcontractors, suppliers or joint venture partners on this project. A listing of certified DBEs providing relevant services or commodities can be accessed at the Illinois Department of Transportation website www.dot.state.il.us/ ucp/html Procurement Contact:

Annisha Whittaker Procurement Specialist whittakera@rtachicago.org

Proposal Due Date and Time: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at

11:00AM, CST Pre-Proposal Conference Date and Time: Thursday, October 9, 2018 at 10:00AM, CST All questions must be submitted through the RTA Procurement Portal at https://rtachicago.procureware.com/ no later than Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 12:00PM, CST. The RTA invites Respondents to submit an electronic proposal for the above described solicitation number. Respondents shall upload all documents as described in the RFP via the RTA Procurement Portal at: https://rtachicago.procureware.com/. Proposals must be received and electronically time-stamped no later than the date and time listed in the solicitation. Proposals are received, but not publicly opened.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Prairie-Hills Elementary School District #144, in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, that the Tentative Budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, will be on file and available for public inspection at the Administration Center, 3015 West 163rd Street, Markham, Illinois, from August 21, 2018 through September 24, 2018, during office hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a public hearing on said Tentative Budget will be held at 7:00 p.m. on October 1, 2018 at Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 Office, 3015 West 163rd Street, Markham, IL 60428.

DATED this 20th day of August, 2018.

BOARD OF EDUCATION of the Prairie-Hills Elementary School district No. 144, in the County of Cook, State of Illinois.

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In re the Marriage of Marcella Barry, Petitioner, and Victor Crawford, Respondent No. 18D 630689.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Sixth District, Room 2049, 16501 South Kedzie Parkway, Markham, IL, on or before, October 26, 2018, at 9:30 am default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and an Judgement for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name In the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18155439 on the September 14, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of SPEAK UP with the business located at 1350 W ELMDALE AVE UNIT 1, CHICAGO, IL 60660.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: MEGAN BRAND, Complete Address: 1350 W ELMDALE AVE UNIT 1, CHICAGO, IL 60660, USA

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.TAMARA A. BLOCKSON A/K/A TAMARA BLOCKSON, TORINA HATCHETT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 12435 525 EXCHANGE AVENUE CALUMET CITY, IL 60409 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on 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 525 EXCHANGE AVENUE, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409 Property Index No. 30-07-306-0330000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 9691 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 12435 TJSC#: 38-7457

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, KIMBERLY WILLIAMS, CHAD WILLIAMS, KAREN WILLIAMS, BRIA WILLIAMS, KIMBERLY WILLIAMS, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ROYNAL WILLIAMS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROYNAL WILLIAMS, IF ANY Defendants 13 CH 18007 1013 NORTH PARKSIDE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 22, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 11, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1013 NORTH PARKSIDE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-05-415-014-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two unit, two story home with a detached 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 9848.

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. 9848 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 13 CH 18007 TJSC#: 38-7300

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.NADINE ANDERSON, EARL ANDERSON A/K/A EARL L. ANDERSON, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., S/I/I TO CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 15 CH 14826 14440 SOUTH KIMBARK AVENUE DOLTON, IL 60419 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 15, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14440 SOUTH KIMBARK AVENUE, DOLTON, IL 60419 Property Index No. 29-02-417-0280000.

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 11696.

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. 11696 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 14826 TJSC#: 38-7331

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

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

Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Jeremy Chaffin; Clara Condominiums Unit No. 4 Condominium Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 17CH15793 Sheriff’s # 180170 F17080241 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 November 1st, 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: 11911 South Lawndale Avenue, Unit 2B1, Alsip, Illinois 60803 P.I.N: 24-26-102-076-1005 Improvements: This property consists of a Residential condominium.

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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Funeral Home SMITH Rev. Carl Smith.......….. Wake was held: Friday, September 21, 2018; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.@ Carter Temple C.M.E. Church, 7841 South Wabash Avenue. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois; Monday, September 24, 2018, 11:30 a.m.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com WILMINGTON Quentin Wilmington.......….. Wake was held: Saturday, September 22, 2018; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.@ Wayman A.M.E. Church, 509 West Elm Street. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois; Monday, September 24, 2018, 9:30 a.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com BROOKS Pamela y. Brooks.......….. Wake was held: Saturday, September 22, 2018; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.@ Greater Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, 246 North California Avenue.

Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Interment: Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com BROWN Arleta D. Brown.......….. Wake was held: Saturday, September 22, 2018; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.@ Pioneer Baptist Church, 316 East 169th Street. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois; Monday, September 24, 2018, 12:30 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

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63 East 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619 & 5350 W. North Ave. 773-488-7300 Chicago, IL 60636 STRATTON William Stratton.......….. Wake was held: Saturday, September 22, 2018; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.@ Holy Temple Cathedral, 15912 Lincoln Avenue, Harvey, Illinois. Funeral was held: 2:30 p.m. –3:30 p.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois; Monday, September 24, 2018, 2:30 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com MITCHELL Maurice Mitchell......….. Wake was held: Saturday, September 22, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cremation.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com CAMPBELL Regina Campbell........….. Wake was held: Monday, September 24, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ Christ Bible Church, 7877 South Coles Avenue. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com SANDERS Doreen Sanders.....….. Wake was held: Tuesday, September 25, 2018; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral will be held: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery, Calumet Park, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com WARD Ella Ward.......….. Wake will be held: Wednesday, September 26, 2018; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.@ Greater Metropolitan M. B. Church, 5856 South Wabash Avenue. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Interment: Evergreen Park Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Illinois.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com CARTWRIGHT Barbara Cartwright.......….. Wake will be held: Thursday, September 22, 2018; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.@ Greater Metropolitan M. B. Church, 5856 South Wabash Avenue. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com BRAGG Andrew Bragg.....….. Wake will be held:Friday, September 28, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

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(773)846-7900 “Families Come First at Golden Gate” MOSLEY Dominic E. Mosley.......….. Wake will be held: Friday, September 28, 2018; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.@ Carter Temple C.M.E. Church, 7841 South Wabash Avenue. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Interment: TO BE ANNOUNCED. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com THOMPSON Rosalee Thompson......….. Family Hour was held: Saturday, September 29, 2018; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.@ Taylor Funeral Home. Memorial Service was held: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com STEELE Herbert Steele.....….. Wake will be held: Saturday, September 29, 2018; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cremation.

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

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MATHEWS Diane Mathews. ….. Visitation was held: Friday, September 21, 2018; 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. @ Greater Mt. Carmel Church, 7023 S. Halsted. Funeral: 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 JOHNSON Shirley Johnson. ….. Visitation was held: Monday, September 24, 2018; 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. @ Pleasant Green Church, 7545 S. Vincennes. Funeral: 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 GILLS Mary Gills. ….. Visitation: Saturday, September 29, 2018; 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. @ Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St. Funeral: 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

Interment: PRIVATE. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 JOHNSON Joyce Johnson. ….. Visitation: Saturday, September 29, 2018; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. @ First Community Baptist Church, 1332 West 69th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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

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