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CITY NEWS Com Ed Customers To Receive Refund Every now and then, there is good news in the mail. And this month, Com Ed customers can expect to see a credit on their monthly bills.

The average ComEd residential customer will see a credit in the amount of about $14 on their October monthly bill, according to Com Ed. The refund comes as a result of ComEd’s efforts to implement the new Energy Efficiency funding mechanism established by the historic Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA).

The funds collected for the energy efficiency programming year (June 2016June 2017) were not completely spent, so ComEd filed a request to have the money returned in refunds to customers.

For more information on the refunds, visit: poweringlives.comed.com/ comed-customers-are-receiving-80-million-in-bill-credits/

The Olive Branch Mission Appointments First Black CEO The Olive Branch Mission, the oldest homeless services organization in Chicago, recently appointed its first African American CEO, La Forice Nealy.

Nealy has more than 27 years of nonprofit organizational experience. Throughout his career at the American Red Cross, he has worked in various areas. However, he found his niche in Disaster Services and excelled in multiple positions, including Disaster Services Specialist and Managing Director of Disaster Services in the Greater Chicago area. He was also Michigan Regional CEO. The Mission was established in 1867 by Rachel Bradley, a member of the Free Methodist Church, for the purpose of serving the poor, comforting the hurting and offering help to those desiring freedom from alcoholism, prostitution, and the like—thereby imparting the life transforming La Forice Nealy love and power of Jesus Christ. The organization also assisted individuals and families who were a part of The Great Migration.

The Olive Branch Mission is located on Chicago’s South Side and serves Englewood, West Englewood and Roseland communities.

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Andrea Zopp Named CEO of World Business Chicago Andrea Zopp, Chicago’s deputy mayor, was named CEO of World Business Chicago, effective Nov. 6. She replaces Jeff Malehorn, who has headed World Business Chicago since 2013. Malehorn will remain at World Business Chicago to focus on the city’s efforts to bring Amazon’s second headquarters to Chicago.

Zopp’s move to World Business Chicago, a public-private economic-development engine chaired by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, will build on the mayor’s efforts to drive economic growth in the city’s neighborhoods. During her time in the mayor’s office, Zopp oversaw the creation of the Neigborhood Opportunity Fund, which uses money generated by downtown businesses to supAndrea Zopp port economic development in the city’s neighborhoods.

“The job is really a very natural step from what I’ve been doing here,” Zopp told Crain’s Chicago Business.

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Bernal Smith, Publisher of The New Tri-State Defender, Dies at 45 Bernal Smith, president and publisher of The New Tri-State Defender, died at age 45 in his home this week. The cause of his death is currently unclear.

Smith took over the Tri-State Defender as publisher in 2010, and in 2013, he engineered the Tri-State Defender’s move to Memphis, as well the paper’s revamp, which included changing its format and layout, and targeting younger audiences. The Tri-State Defender was once a part of Real Times Media, the publisher of the Chicago Defender.

In addition to working with the Tri-State Defender, Smith was extremely active within his community. He consistently talked on news station Local 24 to discuss community issues, served as President of 100 Black Men of Memphis (a group that mentors Black youth), and was the Vice President of the Greater Memphis Chamber, an organization that supports businesses attempting to operate out of Memphis.

In a statement on Twitter, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said Smith was, “a tireless advocate for economic and social justice in Memphis … I greatly respected his voice in our city. Our prayers are with his family.”

Smith graduated from Rhodes College with a B.A. in Business Administration and Management, and received his MBA in International Business/Trade/Commerce from Union College in 2003. www.chicagodefender.com

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Mental Illness and the need to foster understanding, not stigma As the leaves turn colors and fall to the ground, October is also known as a month we raise awareness about several diseases, including Breast Cancer, Mental Illness, Dental Hygiene, and so many other important causes. We’ve highlighted several of these causes throughout this month in the Defender and wanted to end the month with a general round-up of stories: Mental Illness and the Need to Foster Understanding, Not Stigma; Dental Health and You; and What Can You Do To Improve Your Health Now. We hope these stories help you take better care of yourself and others—‘cause when we know better, we can all do better (to paraphrase the legendary Maya Angelou).

By Diana Semmelhack, PsyD, ABPP Professor, Midwestern University What is mental illness? This is a question that is not well understood in America. Mental illness is defined as a clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern of behavior that occurs in an individual which can be grossly debilitating.

Chronic mental illness such as Diana Semmelhack schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, schizoaffective and major depression disorder can impact an individual’s ability to function at a normal level throughout his/ her lifetime.

Today, the population of severely mentally ill adults residing in long-term care facilities in the United States is growing (National Center for Health Care Statistics, 2014). With one out of four individuals suffering from a severe mental illness (SMI) and 14.5 million Americans being disabled as a result of SMI, the costs are staggering—billions of dollars in disability payments are being spent annually. Between 40-80 percent of these institutionalized individuals have untreated severe trauma histories.

Contrary to popular belief, gaining access to their creative selves benefits severely mentally ill, institutionalized adults.

There are many reasons why creativity and positive communication are important in making the right healing environment.

Winnicott (1971) suggests that creativity is the root of being, an expression of the self. He states that “it is only in being creative that the individual discovers the self (p. 54).” Furthermore, many of the most innovative ideas that have shaped society have come from the minds of individuals considered to be mentally ill.

Artists, writers and thinkers such as Vincent Van Gogh, Virginia Woolf, Abraham www.chicagodefender.com

Lincoln and Winston Churchill have been deemed by society to be “mentally ill” (A. Adkins—NAMI, personal communication, February 15, 2017).

Many people today diagnosed with SMI are highly creative individuals with few treatment options other than medication management (NAMI, 2007), homelessness, jail or worse. Rosenhan (1973) suggests that in many cases institutionalization has a depersonalizing effect.

Severely mentally ill, institutionalized individuals are frequently seen as being “sick,” “crazy” or “insane.” Their sense of themselves as “artists,” “writers,” “scientists,” “musicians,” etc. can be quickly lost. Treatment is needed to help these people regain their sense of themselves as creative individuals.

SMI individuals are stigmatized in our society. Stigma involves labeling, discriminating against and stereotyping individuals who bear this label. Negative stigma assumes that the person with a mental illness has a character flaw. He/she is seen as having negative qualities such as being weak, dishonest, violent, out of control, etc. The stigma of mental illness in our culture contributes to keeping over a third of those stricken with these diseases from seeking help. Stigma permeates all strata of society from mental health providers to those consumers who internalize the stigma. Internalized stigma occurs when individuals with mental illness believe the negative views of themselves held by others. Self-stigma limits the quality of life-- makes the person less likely to be hired, to buy a house or to be seen as a fully functioning human being.

Stigma is best captured in the excerpt from a poem by Debbie Sesula, a woman diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, titled You and Me: If you’re overly excited You’re happy If I’m overly excited I’m manic.

If you imagine the phone ringing You’re stressed out If I imagine the phone ringing I’m psychotic.

If you’re crying and sleeping all day You’re sad and need time out If I’m crying and sleeping all day I’m depressed and need to get up.

If you’re afraid to leave your house at night You’re cautious If I’m afraid to leave my house at night I’m paranoid.

If you speak your mind and express your opinions You’re assertive If I speak my mind and express my opinions continued on page 4

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What Can You Do To Improve Dental Health and You Your Health Today

By Kerris Guinn Defender Contributing Writer

By Katara Washington Patton Defender Senior Editor With all of the focus on being aware of our health, it all can just be overwhelming. But, the Defender is here to help. The Defender spoke with experts in several different fields about ways people can take better care of themselves now. By following the advice of our team of experts, you can adopt a healthier lifestyle--one step at a time.

Physically Dr. Renee Matthews of Ask Dr. Renee (askdrrenee.info) shared 5 things those looking to be healthier can incorporate into their daily lives today.

Drinking water was top on her list; she suggested forgoing the sugary beverages. Matthews also suggested those seeking to be healthier get 30 minutes of cardio exercise each day. “That can be three 10-minute walks or three 10-minute dance breaks,” Matthews said. Just get in the 30 minutes.

She also suggested eating more real food— “food that comes from an animal or the ground.”

Avoid foods that have been processed. Along with eating the real food, Matthews said eating more color can help too (that means the fruit and vegetables).

And her final suggestion on maintaining physical health is to eat several small meals instead of large meals. This can help with metabolism and digestion.

Siddiqu Muhammad, “the” personal trainer and author of two books on getting fit, added that people wanting to be healthier need to begin by “realizing the importance. I know it comes off as a cliché, but it is legitimate…” He said each person has to make up in his or her mind that they are going to do better and be better before change will occur.

He said finding an accountability partner can keep people on track. “If you want to commit to healthier living, who do you have to go down this road with?”

And one other way to jump start your exer-

Dr. Renee Matthews

Siddiqu Muhammad cise routine is to “look the part,” Muhammad offered.

“Get a new outfit, water bottle, or shoes… you will find an excuse to wear that outfit (or use the water bottle).

Mental Illness, continued from, Page 03

I’m aggressive.

If you talk to strangers You’re being friendly If I talk to strangers I’m being inappropriate.

For all of the above you’re not told to take a Pill or are hospitalized, but I am!

Social Interactions Underlying this column is the conclusion that: the social interactions of people diagnosed with severe mental illness plays a fundamental role in their mental health and treatment—ultimately facilitating their capacity to be creative human beings. Psychotropic medication, it is true, is important in the treatment of severe mental illness. However, pills are not enough to recover from the devastation of a psychotic break and the trauma that frequently precedes it. As a parallel, a person cannot recover from the death of her entire family in the Holocaust simply by tak-

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Keeping a set of pearly whites is not just attractive, but it can also help you maintain your overall health in the long run. According to the Mayo Clinic, your mouth is full of bacteria, most of which is harmless and can be kept at bay with regular brushing and flossing. But without proper oral hygiene, oral infections, tooth decay and gum disease can occur.

It’s also important to maintain regular visits to the dentist because the health of a person’s mouth is considered to be a good reflection of his/ her overall health. According to Delta Dental, diseases such as oral cancer, diabetes and pancreatic cancer all show early manifestations in a person’s mouth. Swollen gums, mouth ulcers, dry mouth and gum problems are all signs that a dentist can pick up on and use to discern whether or not a bigger problem is at hand.

Although it is suggested by some studies that periodontitis, or gum disease, can contribute to heart disease, the American Heart Association insists that there isn’t enough information currently available to confirm those beliefs. While periodontitis can create risk factors that can negatively impact the health of the mouth, blood vessels and heart of someone who has the disease, it is inconclusive whether or not periodontitis can cause or help prevent heart disease.

Here are some tips on how to maintain proper oral hygiene: Brush your teeth twice a day.

Maintaining the health of your teeth will allow you to chew through your favorite foods and smile easily at your loved ones well after retirement.

Brushing your teeth twice a day-once in the morning or afternoon and once before going to bed-- will help reduce the plaque, or thin sticky film

ing an anti-depressant. The social interaction surrounding a person can facilitate recovery, or play a major role in maintaining her mental illness.

There are organizations available to help mentally ill people and their families that promote the social interaction dynamics just mentioned. The largest grass roots organization helping people with SMI in the USA is the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI (an organization currently flourishing in Chicagoland) provides free support to people with mental illness and their families.

Through individual advisement and free group participation in such programs as Peer to Peer and Family to Family, NAMI is on the front lines of helping individuals to get their mental healthcare needs met.

Another example of a frontline organization in Chicagoland is Lydia HealthCare, who in its 30-year history has helped virtually thousands of people with mental illness re-integrate into society. The focus at Lydia is on person centered care in an integrative health setting. Today, Lydia Healthcare’s population consists of a highly diverse group of severely mentally ill adults. With a potential of

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of bacteria constantly growing on your teeth. The persistent reduction of plaque, by brushing your teeth, will help maintain the strength and integrity of your teeth for years to come.

Flossing Plaque can cause a maelstrom of problems especially when it’s not regularly removed from your mouth.

If plaque is stuck in the crevices of your teeth, it can turn into tartar. Tartar when formed on the gumline can lead to irritation to your gums; if the irritation is allowed to persist, then gum disease can occur. Don’t allow the plaque in between your teeth to fester, clean it out by flossing regularly or at least once a day. You’ll thank yourself later.

Regular professional cleaning by a dentist Yes, this step may require more time and money on your end (although many insurance plans cover regular cleanings), but it’s worth it.

Professional cleaning by a dentist can help clean up any plaque or tartar buildup that you’ve been missing in your daily cleaning. Not only that but X-rays performed by dentists can help detect any problems with your teeth and gums before it becomes advanced.

Here’s a short list of dentists in the Chicago area you may want to consider: Dr. Kyra D. Barnes, DDS Located: 8245 S King Dr., Chicago, IL 60619.

Griffin Orthodontics Located: 10019 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Smith & Smith Smile Studio Located: 1457 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615 So, make an appointment today and keep your smile as bright as your future.

412 consumers, it provides 24-hour care administered by qualified, licensed professionals. Lydia recognizes both the uniqueness of behavioral care and the potential each consumer possesses. At Lydia we understand you have questions and need answers. With a training program of 12 doctoral graduate students in clinical psychology from Midwestern University and a top-quality staff, Lydia is cutting edge in meeting the needs of this underserved population.

We hope that mental health professionals and other interested parties will act like NAMI and Lydia Healthcare and reflect on the tremendous importance of growth promoting communication in the lives of the “severely mentally ill” individuals who tend to be alienated from our society. We need to bust stigma and recognize that individuals with mental illness like any other disease deserve treatment and not stigma. A person-centered focus that makes transformation and mental health happen is hopeful and helpful. Ignorance is certainly the root of misunderstanding and something we need to address first hand when it comes to mental illness. Creativity, empathy and unconditional positive regard are the seeds of mental health. www.chicagodefender.com

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Former COPA Chief Sharon Fairley Runs For Illinois Attorney General

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer Since the announcement of Lisa Madigan not seeking another term as Illinois Attorney General, the pool of candidates has stepped forward for the seat.

Four candidates have announced their bid—Republican endorsed Ericka Harold, Democratic State Senator Kwame Raoul, ex-CPS board member Jesse Ruiz and former COPA Chief Sharon Fairley.

Sharon Fairley is a very familiar face in the criminal justice system as a former federal prosecutor and as an Assistant Attorney General for nine years working under the leadership of both U.S. General Attorney Eric Holder and thereafter, Loretta Lynch. She joined City of Chicago working in the Office of the Inspector General as First Deputy Inspector General and General Counsel.

But her most challenging job would come after the court ordered release of the Laquan McDonald police dashcam, which showed the 17-year-old shot 16 times by a Chicago police officer. In December 2015, Mayor Rahm Emanuel appointed Fairley as the Chief Administrator of the Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA), which would thrust her in the spotlight –leading the charge for police accountability and reform.

A New Chapter In Police Accountability Working with several community organizations and addressing the problems that have embedded a long history of mistrust between the Chicago Police Department and communities of color—the City Council established an ordinance to form a new agency: Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA). As the Chief Administrator of COPA, Fairley helped launch the agency staffed with more than 120 employees this September.

A month later, she resigned from her position at COPA under the speculation of making a bid for Attorney General.

She explained, “The first thing to be clear about is that those were two completely separate decisions. Both were really very difficult, as you might imagine. I’m so proud of the work that has went into creating COPA. I cannot be more grateful for having had the opportunity to be able to create the division for that organization, to have the resources to actually make that vision come to life. It was a tremendous amount of work, but it was also very exciting. I believe the agency is poised to do great work,” said Fairley.

Under the agency, she believes in order to build public trust there has to be transparency of the police department across the board.

“COPA is only one part of the system. Police accountability is much more than the oversight agency. Police accountability must be backed into the whole process to how officers are recruited, to how they are trained, to policies that govern how they interact with communities, to how well they’re supervised, to how they are evaluated,” she said. “Then you get to the point to how are they disciplined and that’s where COPA plays a part.”

“This is an organization [CPD] of 12,000 individuals.

They’re not all bad. But there is a culture that has developed over time and it’s not possible to change a culture of an organization that large overnight. What do you do in the interim? You have to be consistent in enforcing the rules. That’s what we try, that’s what I tried to do. Where there was evidence of people being untruthful, that code of silence, we would call it out and enforce the rules about it. That’s what is really important.”

Finding Her Way A native of Silver Springs, Md., Fairley grew up with a love for mathematics. Both parents were educators— her mom worked as a school administrator in Montgomery County and her father worked at the Department of Health and Education. He was part of the team who travwww.chicagodefender.com

Sharon Fairley eled around the country helping to integrate schools. But it was from her grandmother, Fairley credits her analytical skills.

“My father’s mother, my grandmother, graduated from Oberlin College in 1923 with a degree in statistics. Imagine being an African-American woman in 1923, studying mathematical discipline. She was a trailblazer and she was amazing.”

Fairley attended Princeton University where she majored in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. She recalls her experience attending the Ivy League school. “I had a great experience while I was there; I received an academic scholarship from General Motors in Dayton, Ohio, while I was in college. At the same time, I was a creative person. I love to sing,” Fairley said.

“When I was in college, I did a lot of musical theater.

There’s a theater at Princeton called McCarthy Theatre that was my home away from home. I spent a lot of time there.” Fueling her love for the great American musicals, it was a healthy way of creatively expressing herself aside from her engineering classes.

After earning her B.A. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton, she obtained her M.B.A. degree in Marketing from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

She immediately moved to New York City where she spent 19 years working in advertising and marketing. As a senior executive, she was doing well in her professional career but felt there was more she could do—to give back.

After repeatedly contemplating about law school, she relocated to Chicago and enrolled at the University of Chicago Law School, earning her J.D. in 2006.

“When I came out of law school, Lisa Madigan gave me my first job. I was an assistant Attorney General working in criminal appeals at the Attorney General office. It was a wonderful experience. That’s how I became a lawyer working in that office. I learned how to write, I learned how

to analyze cases. I appreciate her giving me that opportunity.”

It was a calling she felt both intrigued and inspired by, being a part of the process and working inside the system.

A year later Fairley joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois.

“Prosecutors have a tremendous amount of discretion at what they do. I really felt it was important to work for justice by being inside the system. I wanted to be the one who was exercising that judgement. I wanted to be the one who’s deciding to charge and with what,” she said. “I wanted to make the recommendations about sentencing because I knew that I could have influence over the process.”

Fighting Trump Policies In this new chapter of her life, she believes there is more work for her to accomplish as an officer of the court because of what is at stake.

“I believe that Lisa has done a tremendous job. She has gained the trust of the community that she serves and rightly so. We are in a very different place than when she took over the office. Today, these positions [State’s Attorney General] are so incredibly important because they do serve as the first line of defense against the aggressive and regressive policies of the Trump administration.”

The mother of two adults, Fairley has worked on cases that have involved offenders preying on the vulnerabilities of seniors in mortgage fraud along with narcotics and firearms.

What can we expect her to bring to the office of Attorney General if she is elected?

“We need somebody in that role who can stand firm against those things. They always say, ‘the best defense is a good offense’ so how can you use the power of the law to actually push back and protect the citizens of Illinois from these things. Many of these things are really personal to me.”

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POLITICS

Chicago Defender: Election 2018

Willie Preston

Incumbent State Rep. Mary Flowers is running against newcomer, Willie Preston, for the Illinois state representative seat for the 31st district of Illinois in the 2018 Illinois primary election.

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer The upcoming primary elections of 2018 in the state of Illinois are quickly approaching with several hotly contested elections directly impacting various neighborhoods within Chicagoland’s African-American community. With that in mind, the Defender will provide race updates as they come in.

This week, the Defender will focus on the race between incumbent State Rep. Mary Flowers (Dist. 31), who has been in office for more than 30 years, and her challenger, Willie Preston. The 31st district of Illinois encompasses portions of Chicago’s Englewood, West Englewood neighborhoods, Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Palos Hills, and other nearby communities.

State Rep. Mary Flowers Flowers told the Defender it’s been “her pleasure” to serve her constituency for the past 33 years. As a state representative, Flowers is the current chairperson for the health care availability access committee. She also serves on the committees for restorative justice; museums, arts & cultural enhancement; higher education; human services; accountability & administrative review; and health & healthcare disparities.

Throughout the 30-minute interview, she recalled how she passed legislation over her tenure like protections against discrimination for pregnant mothers in the workplace and how she was one of the first voices to propose Chicago police sensitivity training more than a decade ago. She said looking towards the future, she wants to insure all Illinois residents have access to healthcare and not just health insurance.

“There’s a multitude of things that I have worked on and there’s a multitude of things I will continue to work

on,” said Flowers. “I do love my job and I’m very proud of the things I’ve done, and I want to do greater things.”

Juggling priorities and day-to-day needs are just part of the job, according to Flowers. She did specify, however, what some of her major initiatives moving forward would be.

“My priorities are to do the best that I can to make sure that we have revenues here in the state of Illinois,” said Flowers. “Right now, my top priorities are job creation, transaction tax by way of the bank, and to make sure that everyone in the state of Illinois has access to health care, not access to insurance, but access to health care.”

Flowers said she would not directly respond to any comments made by Preston as he is not yet officially on the ballot.

When asked about term limits or being out of touch with her community, Flowers responded by stating her constituents ultimately make the final call.

“If the people don’t want me back in office, they’ve had the opportunity not one time or two times but several times over the 30 some odd years [to not re-elect me],” said Flowers. “It’s up to the people to decide.”

Willie Preston Willie Preston, 32, is a Chicago native with several ties to the Englewood community, who has thrown his hat into the ring for this election cycle. Before stepping down to focus on the election, he was formerly an organizer for Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation (SOUL), whose mission is to assist low-income people of color in the Chicago Southland to build power, then subsequently leverage that power to fight for their own interest and liberation, according to its website.

Preston told the Defender he attended Chicago State University before being expelled in 2015 over a dispute

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involving students’ rights and administrative negligence.

“I was centrally engaged with the administration in the struggle on behalf of the students as a student leader and as a result of winning an election for board trustees which governs the university,” said Preston. “I much rather focus on my time at Chicago State where I learned about politics and how to bridge together on issues.”

Preston said he decided to run for office because he wanted to see a new leadership serve his community.

“Many politicians in the city, county and even at the state level, many of them have been in office since before I was born, and when you look at that reality and when you look at the conditions in neighborhoods like Englewood, Auburn Gresham, you see the results are disastrous,” said Preston.

Preston said when he looks down 79th street, he does not see enough businesses (or even a place to get a cup of coffee) and he intends to change those dynamics once in office. He said African Americans working on state projects, contracts and more is a priority of his. He called it “atrocious” that according to his research African Americans are doing less than one percent of the business with the state of Illinois. He said Democratic Party “boss leaders” have not made that issue a priority.

“The Black Caucus, our largest caucus in Springfield, you can’t pass gas without them but we continue to pass budgets allocating large portions of the state’s money to our state agencies, as we should, but we do it without any mandates on the contract allocations going to Black firms,” said Preston. “Springfield politicians largely just go along to get along, and that’s what I’m seeing in my district right now and I want to work to change it.”

Beyond his community service with SOUL, Preston said he was elected to serve as a local school counselor for two years at Scott Joplin Elementary School, 7927 S. Honore St. He said that experience really gave him a better insight into how he might effect change. He called Chicago Public Schools a “poster child for corruption.”

Preston responded when asked about how he would serve communities outside of Chicago as state representative by stating, “I think they will appreciate a state representative who will stand up to any political office from the state and who’s going to be honest.” www.chicagodefender.com

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ENTERTAINMENT

A Regal Dilemma: What’s Going On At The Old Theater

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer In a sudden turn of events, the owner of the Avalon Regal Theater (ART), 1645 E. 79th St., formerly known as The Regal Theater, cancelled two open house events at the theater due to concerns over safety and legal precedent raised by Alderman Michelle Harris (8th Ward).

The Defender recently reported that Jerald Gary, owner of the ART, intended to welcome visitors to the historical landmark with the goal of increasing awareness for the ART’s plan to crowdfund the purchase of state-of-the-art hologram projection equipment, which would make the theater a one-of-a-kind destination with both hologram and live performances. Additionally, Gary wanted the ART to provide community residents with the opportunity to invest in the building as well as participate in the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s (CAF) Open House Chicago (OHC). The OHC for one week in October celebrates the city’s great architectural structures at more than 200 participating locations citywide. He said this year would have been the fourth consecutive year in which the ART participated. He said the CAF reached out to him in 2014 when he first purchased the ART. And yet, none of those events took place.

Gary said he understands the decision was made at the city’s discretion.

“We did not host the open house event at the direction of the city,” said Gary. “The outside doors were locked and we tried to the best of our ability to make sure that people were not congregating in front of the property.”

Alderman Harris paints a slightly different picture of the events leading up to the OHC cancellation. She said she connected Gary with the proper channels within city government he would need to re-open the ART properly over a year ago. She said at that time a court order was issued to him stating the building was to remain vacant because of multiple building code violations. She noted that she and Gary met with the building code commissioner, the City of Chicago’s director of historic landmarks, building inspectors, and others over a year ago. Yet, Gary has yet to prove he has the financial resources to bring the building up to code, according to Harris.

“From today to a year ago, Mr. Gary has not done a single thing to take care of his code violations,” said Harris. “The law states that if you have code violations and the judge says that the building must remain vacant, then nobody can override that but another judge so he has to go to a judge to get all of that rescinded.”

Harris said when she learned that a tour of the ART was planned she called Gary to remind him that it was unlawful for him to proceed. She said until recently she had no intentions of releasing the details of what transpired with Gary and the ART publically; however, she has to be responsible for what she allows to transpire within

Jerald Gary her ward.

“Because I did not want to publically kick Mr. Gary, I have done everything I can not to kick him on this and to make him look bad as a Black man,” said Harris. “He has an obligation to abide by the law. No one is above the law.

Mr. Gary has put himself above the law in that he has no respect for the law, and because he has no respect for the law, I have to step in because it is my obligation to keep people safe when people don’t want to follow the law.”

Gary said he’s aware of the various code violations the ART needs to address, however, that has not stopped him from hosting events in the past. He wondered aloud if other vacant OHC locations on the South Side need court permission to showcase their spaces like he did.

“There have been multiple code violations on the property before I acquired it and so, of course, as the owner the responsibility to correct those code violations falls on me,” said Gary. “With that said, over the past four years of my ownership I have been unaware of any court order that has prevented anyone from being in the building.

Obviously, without a license we cannot sell anything in the property, which is what we have not been doing. We’ve only had events.”

Gary said the alderman’s office has always been aware of the events he’s held at the ART. He said last summer he allowed a “major film set” inside the ART for a commercial shoot to which he invited Harris with a personal invitation. He said he’s had multiple conversations with the alderman’s office and has appeared at building court, however, he declined to comment as to the nature of the conversations.

“I do not feel comfortable discussing how the alderman acted on the last phone call I had with her last week because it is embarrassing to her character and I would be disparaging her,” said Gary.

In response to public outcry on social media as well and other venues, Harris said she feels “deeply saddened” by the community as she feels as though many have not done “their due diligence” on the issues.

“I’m disheartened by the whole discourse that I’m the one making sure that life does not work for him,” said Harris.

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EDUCATION

University of Chicago’s Grad Students Look to Unionize

A few dozen University of Chicago graduate students posed for a picture in front of the school’s administration building during a rally in support of forming a graduate student union.

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer Graduate students at the University of Chicago assembled, rallied, and voted in favor of being officially recognized as a fully functioning on-campus union, a process that’s been more than a year in the making.

The journey to become a union began in May when UC graduate employees filed authorization cards with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold a formal union recognition election, according to a press release disseminated by Graduate Students United (GSU). GSU is an independent organization of graduate students at the University of Chicago that has advocated for better health care, wages, and work and study policies since 2007.

There is a legal precedent for graduate students to unionize. The NLRB ruled in 2016 that students who work as researchers and teaching assistants at private universities can form a union, according to a The New York Times report.

Chaz Lee, a GSU member and graduate student in the college of music since 2011, said he’s been working with GSU for more than a year. He said support to unionize has steadily grown amongst the 2,200 graduate student body since he joined GSU. “We firmly believe that grad employees are the backbone of the university, and as grad teachers and researchers, we do a lot of work on this campus and deserve a seat at the table when decisions are made that affect not only our lives but the lives of our students and our community,” said Lee. Lee said once formed the union members intend to meet to determine what their next steps and priorities will be moving forward. He identified health care services, payroll, and housing among other issues as their primary issues. He said GSU has strong on-campus support from graduate students, faculty, undergraduate students, as well as support from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (ILD), U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (IL -D), Senator Bernie Sanders (VT-I), among others.

“We really haven’t had any legal recourse to address these issues effectively, which is why we have been camwww.chicagodefender.com

paigning for a strong collective voice,” said Lee. Daniela Palmer, a sixth year graduate student majoring in evolutionary biology at UC and a GSU member, said while in service of UC she has taken courses, conducted experiments, analyzed data, written for multiple publications, taken care of animals on campus related to her research, and has worked to increase the diversity of students on campus. She explained the potential impact Daniela Palmer of the union on the university and its students. “[The union is] really important to me because it’s really the best way for students to really have a say in the decisions on campus life,” said Palmer. “It’s a way we can work together and democratically decide what works and what doesn’t work for graduate students and look to the future and take part in designing the academic environment and work environment that we would like to be a part of.”

Palmer explained attempts were made to partner with the UC administration in the weeks leading up to the election and they were largely ignored. However, she said she does not anticipate negotiations will eventually lead to a strike.

“We did give the [administration] the opportunity to voluntarily recognize us when we filed our cards in the spring for our current election but that’s really been the only direct approach and they did not want to voluntarily recognize us,” said Palmer.

Marielle Sainvilus, Director of Public Affairs, University of Chicago Communications issued this statement to the Defender: “Graduate education is at the core of the University’s mission in research and education, and the goal of graduate education is to ensure that students can reach their fullest potential for scholarship and discovery in their chosen fields. These values have guided the University’s decision to pursue the NLRB process. The National La-

bor Relations Board (NLRB) has a long history of recognizing that graduate assistants are foremost students and not employees under federal labor law. The University of Chicago has joined several other universities in asking the Board to revisit its recent reversal of position on this question, and our request is pending. We continue to have concerns about the impact of a graduate student union on the University’s mission of creating and imparting knowledge through direct mentorship, teaching and individually guided research and writing.

“We respect that reasonable people can come to different conclusions on the issue of graduate student unionization. Regardless of the outcome of the legal process, we will continue to support our graduate students and respect their contributions. Since 2007, the University has invested more than $2 billion in direct financial support for graduate students, from stipends to health care and more, in the absence of union representation. Graduate students from across the University have worked directly with faculty and staff to improve graduate education and graduate student life. We recognize that there remains room for improvement, and the University is committed to continuous efforts to enhance support for graduate students.”

The need for graduate students to unionize is particularly great for some. Lee said himself along with several other colleagues have taken on multiple jobs like working on campus as administrative assistants, library clerks, driving UBER, and more to make ends meet. Palmer said her work/life balance as a graduate assistant at UC has shifted multiple times.

“In the beginning, it’s much more similar to college in that you’re taking courses, completing assignments for those courses, and toward the middle and end of the program you are much more on your own,” said Palmer.

“You design your own projects and you’re basically independently working on that project and its more and more urgency to complete that work. So I would say for myself and many graduate students, the work/life balance can be less balanced than it should be.”

To learn more about Graduate Students United visit https://uchicagogsu.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Syleena Johnson: Rebirth of Soul and Self

By Mary L. Datcher awareness for me. I wish it could Defender Senior Staff Writer have went longer because it could’ve brought more awareness to R&B music. Things in the infraSyleena Johnson is the quintes- structure weren’t lining up, and as sential modern-day woman. She artists we’re very private. To live it is a mother, wife, entertainer and out loud was kind of weird. I think businesswoman. The singer and that was part of the demise, but songwriter is best known for her you never know—it could come repertoire of work for the past two back. I would do it again if I had decades having worked with plati- to—especially now because I’m a num selling artists and producers different person and I know what such as R. Kelly, Steve “Silk” Hur- to expect. ley, Kanye West, Common, AnthoHow do you maintain your ny Hamilton, Tweet, Twista and balance and keep the awaremany others. ness in maintaining good Born and raised in Harvey, Ill., a healthy habits? suburb less than 20 minutes South I try to promote and to encourof Chicago—the Grammy nominatage women to take care of their ed singer relocated with her family body first before anything. To take to Atlanta nearly 8 years ago. Since then, the decision has worked well care of themselves first because in her favor. After 10 years on if you don’t do you—you can’t do Jive Records, Johnson went on to anyone else.

The balance… I’m still figurcreate her own label Aneelys Records in 2008, releasing indepen- ing it all out because I’m human. dent albums “Chapter 4: Labor There’s new things that pop up Pains,” “Chapter 5: Underrated” all the time like a talk show. [she and “Chapter 6: Couples Thera- laughs] Now you have to try to figpy.” Johnson’s visibility rose as she ure out how to balance. I have to joined the casts of “R&B Divas At- get up at 4 a.m. in the morning so lanta” and “Marriage Boot Camp.” I can make my kids’ lunches. Now, The Defender talked with Sylee- do I have to make my kids lunchna Johnson about her new project es? No, my husband could do that. with her father, the legendary Syl I do that out of love to let him know Johnson, the new talk show “Sister that I’m also here for him and so Circle” and the art of reinvention. the kids can have that. They know that mommy made their lunches.

You’ve always been an inI also meditate and pray, and credible vocalist, working with pray every single morning. some major names in the music You have a new album, “Rebusiness, but fans got to see another side of you on R&B Divas birth of Soul” with your father, Atlanta. How was that experi- Syl Johnson, who is an extraorence for you—allowing people dinary soul and blues musician.

Do you feel this project you to see another side of you?

It was a great business move worked with him on will regenand there are things that went on erate deeper roots especially that were definitely hard to deal in the South where you have a with, but I would never change strong following?

It always has, my first record, them and I would do it all again.

“Baby I’m So Confused,” was I think that it helped create more

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Syleena Johnson great because it was released in Mississippi. It was huge down there in the South so they were already on Syleena before I was signed to a major record label. It was something that I took from my dad when we’re working on this project, he says, “Soul music is not a genre. Soul music is what people tap into, what their stories are.”

It’s from their experiences.

With “Rebirth of Soul,” were there any favorites on the album that you felt stood out for you?

“These Arms of Mine,” “Lonely Teardrops” and “Make Me Yours.”

Do you think that you being on this is going to bring in a new generation of followers reconnecting to some soul music?

Well I hope so. I hope that who I am now and the following that I have can draw another ear to this music and be in love with this--to the point where they have a great appreciation for it. Give people [the chance] to understand that good music can be done without

electronics and you can use live instrumentation. This type of music is timeless. That’s the kind of music you want to make.

As a co-host on TV One’s new talk show “Sister Circle,” is there a different formula that sets you all apart from other talk show formats?

We’re very real—I mean very real. Who you see around that table is who you see in real life. My whole [time on other TV shows] I was playing a character. So, to be Syleena Johnson on “Sister Circle,” I can be myself--the person my kids and my husband can see.

That’s really fun for me. I believe my co-hosts are the same because they are the way they are in the green room and everywhere else.

We go out to dinner, it’s the same personalities, and the production company encourages it. We’re all God-fearing, we pray all the time and every day.

We generally have fun at work and we talk about African-Amer-

ican issues from our perspective.

We don’t have to “sugar coat” anything because we tell it from our experience. [It’s good] to see all Black faces because we need something for our people.

With your journey from being in the business from a teenager; having a major record deal; creating your own independent label; health and fitness programs; reality television star to now a talk show co-hosts—what kind of person have you become out of it all?

Speaking from my point of view, this is who I’ve always been and there has been a progression of this woman. I haven’t been perfect but no one is. It’s fun to be myself and I get to be that every day. In doing that, it would automatically relate to people. After I finish the talk show because that’s the stage—I’m off to the races. I’m at the school picking up my son. I’m a mother and wife. I go through the same thing as most working moms. www.chicagodefender.com

ENTERTAINMENT

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Arts & Entertainment Editor “Les Miserables” is one of the most highly acclaimed musical productions to hit Broadway. Its return to Chicago’s Cadillac Palace has drawn many return fans and is building new ones. The Tony Award-winning production of Alain Boublil and Calude-Michel Schonberg has inspired new staging and amazing production settings.

What sets “Les Miserables” apart from other musicals is its ensemble cast. From the beginning to the very end—each number will send chills throughout your spine.

From “On My Own,” “One Day More” to “I Dreamed a Dream”—the energy and vocal talent resonating from each cast member is electrifying and hypnotic. Set in 19th century France, the musical is based on the novel by Victor Hugo, which takes the audiene through the trials of love, lost and revolution.

Newcomer and cast member Phoenix Best embodies the role of Eponine. Her story is unique because unlike other young actors and dancers who sometimes find the road to success filled with long and tedious auditions, busting tables and juggling their dreams—Best landed her first professional job a month after graduating from college.

“I went to DeSales University for musical theater. I’ve been singing and playing piano my whole life. I knew I wanted to do theater and went to school for it. I graduated in 2015 and I decided to move to NYC—right after graduation,” she says. “That’s the hub of theater in the U.S. so I went there. A month after I moved there, I got into ‘The Color Purple’ on Broadway. I did a few readings here and there.”

Best grew up in northwest Philadelphia where she attended Phil-Mont Christian Academy. There she developed her skills as a strong vocalist and stage performer.

It was there where she knew she had to excel to be the

Phoenix Best: Bringing Her Best to Broadway’s ‘Les Miserables’

Phoenix Best (Photo by Matthew Murphy) best at her craft.

“I realized this was something I wanted to do. I went to a predominately White school. I was the only Black female in the theater department for most of my four years. The school did a lot of family-oriented productions. I loved the school that I attended but it made me have to fight and work harder than other students to get into a show or do a new project,” Best remembers.

“I feel that’s how you learn if you want to do this for the rest of your life. The moment you have to work harder and fighter harder—it gets tiresome and I ask, ‘Can I do this?’

By the time I got to New York City, I said to myself, ‘Alright, it’s going to take work but I’m definitely going to do this.’”

Best has played in smaller and understudy roles in “Dear Evean Hansen,” “Dreamgirls,” “Henry V,” and “Two Gentleman of Verona,” but the role of Eponine in “Les Miserables” is her first principal position in a major Broadway

musical.

Because “Les Miserables” is an ensemble cast—the numbers are non-stop and there are very little breaks. It is a unique situation to experience, but a dream come true for Best.

“Singing as Eponine is one of the hardest things that I can do. Because her songs are ‘belty’ and there are high notes—you have to take care of your body and voice. Having no book but a script to work from, I’m singing the entire show and that’s different,” Best says.

“Usually you’ll sing a big number and you may talk for about 10 minutes and you may not be in that number. But for ‘Les Miz,’ it’s an ensemble piece with song after song after song and there is no break except for intermission. I feel like that is the biggest challenge for me. I feel it’s preparing me for whatever is next in my career.”

Growing up, Best was encouraged by her mother and sister who continue to motivate her as she pursues her dream on Broadway. With an intense work schedule, she hasn’t fully enjoyed the sights of Chicago but plans to do a little sightseeing before the musical ends October 29.

She’s grateful for the opportunity and says the audition process for “Les Miz” happened over a few months of back and forth call backs. Nonetheless, her hard work and diligence earned her a place on the popular production.

Best says, “I want to sing well and do the character justice. I went in for this part a few times over a course of a few months. So, going in for it, they liked what I did the last time but they wanted to work with me on a new thing.

It’s important to keep the integrity of the role but also to keep the integrity of what you want to bring to it.”

Already ready to conquer the next role when it comes her way, she says, “Each person who plays this role is going to be different because we’re all different people.

Some people back down from a challenge, but I’m the kind of person who sees the challenge and I’m ready to go for it.”

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By Carolyn Griffin Palmer

Email: cpalmer@chicagodefender.com

Ezekiel Taylor Foundation Awards Scholarships to Chicago Males Around Town readers: I had a fantastic weekend in the City!

Congratulations Tenisha Taylor Bell, whose father Ezekiel Taylor was killed by teenagers in Chicago; she created her foundation to award scholarships to young men from the Chicago area and she recently awarded 11 scholarships at the Hyatt Centric Hotel. Matt McGill, formerly of WVON radio, was the Emcee. Awards were presented to students by Tanja Babich (WLS), Dorothy Tucker (WBBM), Dorothy Leavell (Chicago Crusader), Courtney Gousman (WGN), Art Norman (NBC), Kathy Chaney (formerly Ebony Magazine). There were over 250 attendees including Commissioner Kari Steele and Alderman Gregory Steele. “The EZTaylor Gala was an amazing experience for everyone who attended,” says Tenisha Taylor Bell, CEO. “Looking around the room was proof as to what we, the community, can do when we pool our resources together to show our young men that there is hope and opportunity, and that we believe in them.” I am truly proud of Tenisha, who was a recipient of the Quentis B. Garth Foundation Scholarship.

Yours truly will be a guest model for the Barbara Bates fashion show, Sunday, October 28, 2017. Join us on Sunday, October 29th at Venue 19 East (19 East 21st Street, Chicago) for the Real Women Wear Bates fashion show. The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fashion and surprises! Event tickets are $110 (includes $10 processing fee). Tickets may be purchased online: http:// barbarabatesdesigns.com/events.html I was also honored recently at Ellana Boutique’s Annual Fall Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show. Honorees included : Aretha Jones, Justice Unity Generosity Service (JUGS) , Vickie MCCray, Author, Stanley Rakestraw, SCR Transportation, and Adrain “Chico” Kirkland, DJ Sound Master. Scholarships were given to seven students.

Please join the Provident Foundation as they recognize scholarship recipients and host a panel discussion on the importance of building a pipeline of underrepresented youth in the medical field on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, 6 -8 pm at the University of Myetie Hamilton Chicago/ Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 East 59th Street/ RSVP at www. eventbrite.com “Paving The Way: Creating A Pipeline.” The Chair of the Provident Board is educator Myetie Hamilton.

I enjoyed the Retired Teachers of Chicago (RTAC) luncheon held at the Hilton Towers of Chicago. The event was packed with Chicago Public Schools educators. We received information concerning our pension and the state’s actions as well as voted for board members. We must continue to support organizations that lobby for our educators!

I also attended several other events that will be featured next week in my column. I didn’t forget you, I just ran out of space!

Scholarship winners from left to right: Jeron Moffett, Matthew Swalek, Emanuel Collins, Deon Stephens, Zion Richardson, TaQuan Cook, Kenneth Hughes, Jr., and Eric Wilson ( (not pictured: Darius Johnson, Hoover Coney, DeShawn Thomas)

Ella Flagg Dukes, Owner of Committee members for Ellana Boutique’s Annual Fall Scholarship Luncheon and Ellana Boutique, and Carolyn Palmer, Honoree Fashion Show

Retirees In Motion (RIM) members support the RTAC luncheon at the Hilton Towers Chicago

Retired teachers and administrators of the Chicago Public Schools

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By Carolyn Griffin Palmer

Email: cpalmer@chicagodefender.com

More Parties with Purposes These Law enforcement officers know how to party. Congratulations to the committee. It was a great 70’s party and the Karoke contest was so much fun. The Roof, The Roof is On Fire!!!!!!!

National Organization of Black Law Enforcement from left to right: Sgt. Shantella Jenkins, Officer Dale Caridine, Jr., Detria Ward, Lt. Maryet Hall-Wysinger (cochair), FTO Assata Olugbala, Lt. Davina Ward (co-chair), President Eugene Williams, Lt. Michelle Wilson, Sgt. Yolanda Banks, Commander Crystal King-Smith

The Chicago (IL) Chapter of The Links Incorporated with their presenting sponsors from Walgreens, Inc who gave their organization $25,000 for their support of Mental Health. Seated at the “Power and Purpose Chicago” event held earlier this month Dianne Derrick, Co-chair; Gwen Lee, Links Incorporated Past National President; Tresa Dunbar Garrett, President Chicago (IL) Chapter, and Rhonda Brown, Chairperson.

And continuing the party were members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Upsilon Sigma Chapter, who hosted their carnation ball and honored several community leaders. (Photo by Lester Smith)

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ON THE SCENE

The 53rd Chicago International Film Festival “A Tribte to Alfre Woodard”

Randy Crumpton Woodard

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(Photos by Mary L. Datcher)

Alfre

BMW of North America and MADE Magazine Honor “Woman Who Pay It Forward”

l-r: BMW Executive Kevin Williams, MADE publisher Kris Christian and WGN’s Cortney Hall.

Jussie Smollett, Alfre Woodard and Regina Taylor

Kevin Williams and family honor his mother with a special award.

Alfre Woodard and Jesse Smollett hit the red carpet.

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IN THE MIX

In the MIX: Big Sean, Cardi B. Invade Chicago, Common Ground Hosts STEM Conference at Google Chicago Headquarters

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer Chicago is an incredible city for music, arts and culture, but it can also host some great parties. If you want to find out how to reach a millennial over 21, find out which brands are hosting “invite-only” events. You are sure to find the cool, hip and trendy hanging out and profiling with their mobile devices waiting for their favorite hip hop artist to hit the stage.

This was the case at last week’s Metro PCS and Pandora party at the Park West. Yes…for all the old Mary L. Datcher heads…the Park West is still open and thriving. S/O to my girl Theresa Altgilbers who continues to book events at the venue.

Metro PCS laid it out with awesome branding— “Sounds of Chicago” was a tribute to all things Chicago. This included treating 800 attendees with mini Chicago-style hotdogs, pizza puffs, Garrett popcorn and an open bar. While folks waited for the main act, Big Sean, to hit the stage—the brand had great giveaways including cell chargers, bags and thermal bottle jackets. Great job to the on-premise and event team for producing a wonderful event!

Not to be outdone—the Spotify Rap Caviar tour hit the Aragon last Friday where the number one chick on the charts Cardi B aka Miss Bodak Yellow shared the bill with Chicago’s own Vic Mensa, Little Uzi, DJ Drama, and Playboi Carti. Over 2,000 heads were in attendance and the energy was on 10.

The A-List Speakers series hosted another round of industry speakers at Pritizker School of Law on the Downtown Northwestern University campus. This past weekend, a stellar line-up of film and entertainment panelists spoke to an intimate group of aspiring law students and others about the “ins and outs” of the business. Moderated by Jeanne Sparrow, featured guests included Enter-

Big Sean (Photo by Tito Garcia) tainment Attorney Lisa Marie Boykin; Director/ Photographer Parrish Lewis; PR Consultant Robin Beaman and filmmaker Noel Occomy.

Chicago’s own John Blu treated fans and industry insiders to an advance preview of his new album and his new clothing line, “Sacrifice Before Success,” at The Entrance in Harvey last weekend. The industry meet and greet was hosted by “L” and music spun by Blok Club DJ Founder, DJ Slugo.

If you haven’t got in your fix for the Universal Soul Circus at Washington Park, this is the last week to enjoy two hours of delightful fun. It is one of my favorite family outings because it is held in the heart of the community. No downtown parking lot fees or wrestling with the app to add more minutes and money. The ONLY drawback—do not and I repeat DO NOT park if you are on the City of Chicago boot list. Please check those tickets because it is not a good look to have a yellow contraption on your tire— it’s kind of hard to explain that to your shorties. Thanks to the Department of Revenue, the nearly month-long event is also a boot-trap for vehicles on the city’s “pay-mewhat-you-owe-me list.” Now “Ju Ju” on that beat.

The awesome and deliciously talented Common and his team is presenting Common Ground Foundation Annual Youth & Business Conference. This signature event, which borrows the acronym S.T.E.A.M., not only explores careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics but also discovers careers in Sports, Travel, Entertainment, Advertising & Marketing. Themed Tech Kinects, this year’s one-day forum will take place on Friday, October 27 and assemble more than 300 high school students at Google’s Chicago headquarters, located at 320 N. Morgan.

Birthday Shout-Outs The Scorpios blaze up the next few weeks with their fiery presence. If you’re a Scorpio or get down with one, then you know what I mean. Crazy belated birthday shout out to DJ INC on Oct. 23 and WGCI’s DJ V-Dub aka Vaughn Woods on Oct. 24 What’s up Gabrielle Ellison who celebrates on Oct. 25. CEO of Urban Grind TV Wally Lockard and sound production and Jumbotron designer Tom Finch on Oct. 26.

A-List Series Speakers l-r: Parrish Lewis, Noel O, Lisa Boykin and Robin Beaman at Pritzker School of Law at Northwestern U. (Photo by Mary L. Datcher) 16 October 25 - 31, 2017 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Cardi B poses backstage at Spotify’s RapCaviar Live in Chicago at Aragon Ballroom on October 20, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images for Spotify)

Vic Mensa performs at Spotify’s RapCaviar Live in Chicago at Aragon Ballroom on October 20, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Spotify)

Chicago singer and songwriter John Blu on Oct. 27. Music producer Lambert “Stereo” Waldrop and Midwest BET executive Crystal Roberts party on Oct. 28.

In Memoriam Our condolences and prayers to the family of Leola White, who passed away on Oct. 16 at 102. She died peacefully at the home of her daughter Ann Anderson, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

The grandmother of Jacquie Algee of SEIU, she says she was the “rock” of the family and will be sorely missed.

Mrs. White was born in Natchez, Miss., and moved to Chicago in 1946. One of ten children born to her parents, with a fourth-grade education she made it to the north. It was in Chicago where she made a better way, opening up her home to Leola White (Photo courtesy of family) many friends, family and even strangers relocating from the South for a better way of life.

Her granddaughter, Jacquie, described her as the “Harriett Tubman” of the family.

Mrs. White worked at Young, Spring & Wire for 31 years on the South Side and also sold Avon on the side.

The profits from her sales went to her second home, First Corinthian Baptist Church, 7500 S. Halsted –where she was the oldest and a devoted member.

Visitation and services for Mrs. White were held last Friday at Evans Funeral Home. If you would like to hold the family in prayer, please send cards and notes to Evans Funeral Home in the memory of Mrs. Leola White. www.chicagodefender.com

COMMUNITY CALENDER

Blind Boys of Alabama

OCTOBER 26 Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools Fundraiser Celebrating 20 years of African-Centered Education, Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools presents its 3rd annual benefit concert featuring Goapele.

Promontory 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. Tickets: $35-$75 For tickets, go to: promontorychicago.com

OCTOBER 27 Irma Thomas, The Blind Boys of Alabama and The Perservation Hall Legacy Quintet Irma Thomas and the Blind Boys of Alabama, joined by the Persevation Hall Legacy Quintet, will showcase the lasting traditions of the French Quarter’s musical scene with their program titled “The Heart and Soul Queen of New Orleans.”

Touring together for the first time, the program combines soul, blues, gospel and traditional jazz the performers are known for. The audience can expect to hear new selections along with traditional standards.

Symphony Center 220 S. Michigan Ave Tickets: $28-$89 For tickets or more information, visit: cso.org or call (800) 223-7114 or (312) 294-3000.

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OCTOBER 28NOVEMBER 24

“Akeelah and the Bee” Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC), a program of Northwestern Settlement, proudly opens its 14th season with a production of “Akeelah and the Bee.” Adapted for the stage, this production features a young girl who dreams of winning the national spelling bee. With the support of her teacher and her friends, she fights to overcome every obstacle and make it to the top. The story is a testament to community and determination in the face of social, cultural, and economic hardship.

Vittum Theater 1012 N. Noble St. Various times Tickets range from $7-$17.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: adventurestage.org or call (773) 342-4141.

OCTOBER 28 Halloween Festival and Haunted House The Gary Comer Youth Center will be hosting its annual Halloween Festival and Haunted House.

Every year, the festival welcomes more than 700 people from the greater Grand Crossing community to enjoy a fun and safe Halloween celebration where there are limited options to safely celebrate. The festival is filled with games, prizes and candy bags for the youth. It also includes a costume parade, straw maze and live performances.

7200 S. Ingleside Ave. 1 -5 p.m.

Free admission to the festival; tickets for the haunted house are $3 for adults and $2 for children and can be purchased at the event.

OCTOBER 29

NOVEMBER 1

Fashion Privilege Presents a Sunday Sip & Shop

Chicago Buzz Party

Presented by the American Black Film Festival Featuring ladies fashions Hosted by Randy Crumpton, Great Face Café Catrice Armstrong and other tas250 W 162nd St temakers South Holland The Godfrey Hotel Chicago 2:00– 6:00pm 127 W. Huron at LaSalle For more information, visit: 6-9 p.m. shopfashionprivilege.com To RSVP or for more details, visit: //2018abffchicagobuzzparty. eventbrite.com

NOVEMBER 2DECEMBER 1

NOVEMBER 4 A Day of Beauty All Cancer survivors are invited to receive free beauty and wellness treatments, including hair cuts, new wigs (with professional styling), blood pressure checks, glucose tests, raffled gifts, food, fun and more.

Also features an “ask the experts” panel discussion.

Liberty Full Gospel Church 2233 W. 79th Street 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Free For more information, visit: sistersworkingitout.org

Community Savings Bank Toy Drive

NOVEMBER 1 AND 8 Free Money Management Workshop with Wayne DeMartra Join the author of “Simple Money and Credit Management Tips” for a free workshop on money management. Participants can participate in a short discussion with the author following the workshop.

The workshop is designed to help anyone at any stage in life who wants to experience better money and credit management.

6:30-7:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 6 p.m.; seating is limited) Avalon Branch of Chicago Public Library 8148 S. Stony Island Ave The workshop will be repeated on November 8 at the same location and time.

For more information, email: dddemartra@aol.com

Community Savings Bank is sponsoring a Holiday Toy Drive.

The toys will be delivered to the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots program for needy children.

The bank will be accepting new, unwrapped toys throughout the month of November in its main office lobby.

4801 W. Belmont Ave. For more information, visit: communitysavingsbank.bank or call (773) 685-5300

NOVEMBER 11

Honorably “Diss” Charged Richard Gallion Entertainment presents an original stage production in honor of Veteran’s Day. Originally written by Gerald Hall from Be a Blessing Productions and rewritten by Gallion, the production follows the lives of a few soldiers who have not yet come to terms with their “new” normal in society. These veterans are struggling to regain their will to fight for what they used to be willing to die for.

Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Morgan Park 11401 S. Vincennes Ave 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Tickets: $35 For tickets, visit: veteransdaystageplay.eventbrite.com

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SPORTS

2017 Prep Football Rankings

By Associated Press Class 5A

Others receiving votes: Rich Central 9, Payton 5, Lindblom 4, Morton 4, Rochelle 2, Chicago (Solorio Academy) 2 Class 6A

Simeon takes on St. Rita in the fist round of the State Play-offs. The game will be at Rita 7pm. (Robert Earl/Chicago Defender) Others receiving votes: Providence 12, Danville 9, Peoria Central 5, Oak Lawn Richards 2, Montini 2, Riverside-Brookfield 1

Class 8A

Class 7A

Others receiving votes: Hoffman Estates 9, Lincoln Park 3, Rockford Auburn 3, Hersey 2, Willowbrook 2 Health, continued from, Page 04

Emotionally and Spiritually Because being healthy is more than what you put in your body and how much you move, Dr. Peonita Harris, executive director at Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago, weighed in with how people can take better care of their emotional health.

Harris said an important step to remember throughout the day is as simple as exhaling and inhaling. Deep breathing is so important because it not only regulates the heart, it also helps people to calm down and to focus.

Dr. Peonita Harris Another equally important step, according to Harris, is to “realize that God leaves space for you to be human.” She said, in that humanness,

Others receiving votes: Oswego 3, South Elgin 3, St. Charles East 1, Stevenson 1, Minooka 1

there will be errors and imperfections and “truly somethings are out of your control so cut yourself some slack.”

Harris also suggested that people not make their problems any larger than they really are. “If it is a hill, it is definitely not a mountain; it is just a hill.” She says to keep things in the proper perspective (and space), people should break down their issues into small pieces and stay focused on finding solutions. She reminds people to focus only on what the issue is, not on what happened last week or last month but what is happening now.

Being okay with your emotions is important too. “Don’t be afraid of your emotions,” Harris explained. “Sometimes emotions mean exactly what they mean—if you are sad, you are sad. It doesn’t mean your world is falling apart. Learn to identify and recognize your emotions. “ As far as your spiritual health is concerned, Harris recommends “being consistent in setting aside time where you are focusing in on prayer, meditation, alone time, etc.”

It can be a small amount of time, but consistency is important.

Harris also suggests people looking to be spiritual-

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ly healthy refocus their day around those things that are important to them. “Remember we are three-fold (mind, body, spirit) and when one thing happens in one realm it always effects the other realm. Take care of yourself in each one of those realms to stay connected and congruent.”

She said she reminds people to spend time with good, positive people who speak the same language emotionally. “Sometimes we need to be reaffirmed and refocused and brought back to what is most important—and we can find that amongst people who also believe like we do.”

Matthews of Ask Dr. Renee added that being grateful can go along way in improving our spiritual and emotional health. She said it’s a good idea to recall five things you’re grateful for each day.

And while you’re counting your blessings, Matthews said it’s healthy to “choose happy.” She said it is a choice and “you can’t sit and wait for it to come; you have to choose it.”

Be happy—and healthy! www.chicagodefender.com

CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS

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

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

Inspection Services for Tenant-Based Housing Choice, Project-Based Voucher,Moderate Rehabilitation, Rental Assistance Demonstration and Public Housing Programs

ALTGELD GARDENS COMMUNITY, CHILDCARE AND LIBRARY FACILITY PHASE II: CONSTRUCTION

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL EVENT NO.: 2357

All Questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned Event no later than October 27, 2017, 12:00 p.m. CST.

All Questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned Event no later than Monday, November 6, at 2:00 p.m. CST. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING:

Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 10:00 am CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 13th floor, Bid Bond Room, Chicago, IL

PROPOSAL DUE DATE/TIME: Monday, November 20, 2017 at 2:00 pm CST via the CHA Supplier Portal SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON LINE AT: https://supplier.thecha.org Funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The subsequent contract shall be subject to the applicable compliance standards and procedures of Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, Equal Opportunity and other provisions as specifically set in the specification. The Authority encourages participation by joint ventures, minority business enterprises, and women business enterprise firms.

INVITATION FOR BID EVENT NO.: 2369 (2017)

PRE-BID MEETING: October 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 12th Floor Loft, Chicago, IL SITE VISIT:

October 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. CST at 955 E. 131 Street, Chicago, IL

BID DUE DATE/TIME: November 13, 2017 at 11:00 am CST via the

CHA Supplier Portal or 60 E. Van Buren, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL. SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON LINE AT: https://supplier.thecha.org Funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The subsequent contract shall be subject to the applicable compliance standards and procedures of Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, Equal Opportunity and other provisions as specifically set in the specification. The Authority encourages participation by joint ventures, minority business enterprises, and women business enterprise firms.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS

SUB BIDS / SUPPLIER QUOTES REQUESTED

THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS/ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT BID FOR: Trash Compactor and Lift Improvements Various addresses near 2931 S. Federal – Dearborn Homes INVITATION FOR BID EVENT NO.: 2368 (2017) All Questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned Event no later than October 26, 2017, 12:00 P.M.(CST).

PRE-BID MEETING:

October 23, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. (CST) at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 12th Floor Loft, Chicago, IL 60609

SITE VISIT:

October 24, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. (CST) at 2960 S. Federal, Chicago, IL 60616

BID DUE DATE/TIME: November 9, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. (CST) via the

CHA Supplier Portal or 60 E. Van Buren, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60609 SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON LINE AT: https://supplier.thecha.org Funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The subsequent contract shall be subject to the applicable compliance standards and procedures of Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, Equal Opportunity and other provisions as specifically set in the specification. The Authority encourages participation by joint ventures, minority business enterprises, and women business enterprise firms.

LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION ALL VENDORS THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) INVITES QUALIFIED FIRMS/ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT BIDS FOR: SALESFORCE LICENSES INVITATION FOR BID EVENT NO.: 2373 (2017) All questions must be submitted in writing via the CHA Supplier Portal (https://supplier.thecha.org) to the above-mentioned event no later than October 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. CST. PRE-BID MEETING: October 27, 2017 at 2:00 pm CST at the CHA, 60 E. Van Buren, 13th floor, Bid Bond Room, Chicago, IL BID DUE DATE & TIME: November 3, 2017 at 12:00 pm CST via the CHA Supplier Portal SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://supplier.thecha.org Funding will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The subsequent contract shall be subject to the applicable compliance standards and procedures of Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, Equal Opportunity and other provisions as specifically set in the specification. The Authority encourages participation by joint ventures, minority business enterprises, and women business enterprise firms.

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Walsh Construction Company II, LLC

Metropolitan Water Reclamation Plant Contract No. 16-270-3P Calumet Covered Composting System, Chicago Illinois Bids Due to Walsh Construction Company II, LLC up to October 30, 2017 5:00 PM (CST) We request a proposal from your firm for the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, Chicago, Illinois Subcontractors and suppliers can access plans and specifications online at the Walsh Group Site, https://go.smartbid.co/#/PublicBidProject/323965 or are available to review at Walsh Construction Company II, LLC office located at 929 W. Adams Street Chicago, IL 60607.

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

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2004 PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC.; ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES S E R I E S � 2 0 0 4 - W H Q 2 ; � P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ; CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 17 CH 3489 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 21-31-411-035.

Commonly known as 8428 South Exchange Avenue, Chicago, IL 6 0 6 1 7 . � The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for i n s p e c t i o n � For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 WA17-0118.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3065180

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE INVITATION TO BID TO METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO Sealed proposals, endorsed as below, will be deposited in the sealed bid depository located in the lobby of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Administration Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, from the date of the Invitation to Bid, up to 11:00 A.M. on the bid opening date, and will be opened publicly by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management or her designee at 11:00 A.M. on the stated bid opening date below for: CONTRACT 16-126-3S SUMMIT CONDUIT REHABILITATION, SSA Document Fee: $50.00 (Non refundable, in the form of cashier’s check, certified check or money order payable to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District) Estimated Cost: $1,840,000.00 Bid Deposit: $85,000.00 Mandatory Technical Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday, November 7, 2017, 2:00 p.m. Chicago Time

MWRDGC Main Office Building, Board Room, Room 100

100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611 Bid Opening: November 21, 2017 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 (#312/751-3042). 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 October 25, 2017

PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2005-64CB); P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � ANTHONY T. GANT; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE � BANK OF NEW YORK AS � SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO � JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., TRUSTEE ON � AS BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-F; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANTHONY T. GANT, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , � CH 2029 � 17 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 20-02-400-042-0000.

Commonly known as 4332 South � Oakenwald Street, Chicago, IL 6 0 6 5 3 . � The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged � real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for i n s p e c t i o n � For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) W10-1771. � 360-9455 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3065145

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: D17152322 on the October 5, 2017. Under the Assumed Name of HOY CONSULTING with the business located at 18591 MEADOW LANE, HAZEL CREST, IL 60429. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: DR. COLZETTE HOY Complete Address: 18591 MEADOW LANE, HAZEL CREST, IL 60429, USA

PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � SUZANNE SNOWDEN A/K/A SUZANNE V. SNOWDEN SR. A/K/A SUZANNE V. RUDDER, ANITA R. MYLES A/K/A ANITA MYLES A/K/A ANITA R. � RUTH SNOWDEN A/K/A AKA MIMS �D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 1315 8717 SOUTH CLYDE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 28, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8717 SOUTH CLYDE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 6 0 6 1 7 � Property Index No. 2 5 - 0 1 - 2 0 2 - 0 1 2 - 0 0 0 0 . � The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $ 9 2 , 4 6 6 . 1 9 . � terms: 25% down of the �Sale highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" �condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle purchaser to a deed to the real �the 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 L A W . � You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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

Please refer to file number 1 7 - 0 8 2 0 7 2 . � THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 s a l e s . � SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-082072 Attorney Code.

42168 Case Number: 17 CH 1315 TJSC#: 37-8897 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.

I3065358

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT October 19, 2017 CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES Sealed Proposals or Responses, will be received by the City of Chicago, on the date and time, stated for those specific Proposals or Responses listed below, in the Bid & Bond, Room 103, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602, 312-744-9773. Proposals or Responses will be received for the following: DESCRIPTION: Request for Proposals (RFP) for Target Market Comprehensive Custodial Services at Specific Site Locations PROPOSAL DOCUMENT CAN BE DOWNLOADED AND PRINTED FROM URL ADDRESS: www.cityofchicago.org/bids SPECIFICATION NO: 311681 PROPOSAL DUE DATE: November 30, 2017 TIME: 4:00 p.m., Central Time PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: November 3, 2017 at 2:30 p.m., City Hall, 11th Floor, Room 1103, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602 CONTACT: Hugo Zapata-Martínez, Senior Procurement Specialist Email: hugo.zapata@cityofchicago.org

THE CHICAGO DEFENDER • October 25 - 31, 2017 19

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CLASSIFIEDS PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE S E R V I C I N G � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � PEGGIE BURNETT D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 002211 7923 S. PRINCETON AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 4, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7923 S. PRINCETON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-33-202-011-0000.� The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � 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 14-17-01270.

THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 s a l e s . � 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. 14-17-01270 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 17 CH 002211 TJSC#: 37-8324 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.

I3064702

PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, L L C � P l a i n t i f f , � � v . � � UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR � LEGATEES OF WILFORD LOUIS A/K/A WILFORD LOUIS JR., � DECEASED, JULIE E. FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILFORD LOUIS A/K/A WILFORD LOUIS JR., DECEASED, LEORA JACKSON, JAMAR LOUIS, BRENDA SMITH, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN O C C U P A N T S � D e f e n d a n t s � 15 CH 5297 7932 SOUTH JEFFERY BOULEVARD Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 4, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One � South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7932 SOUTH JEFFERY BOULEVARD, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 20-36-105-028-0000.� The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $ 1 4 6 , 1 7 7 . 9 6 . � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call � between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.

Please refer to file number 1 5 - 0 7 5 2 0 6 . � THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 s a l e s . � SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 15-075206 Attorney Code.

42168 Case Number: 15 CH 5297 TJSC#: 37-8233 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.

I3063263

PROPERTY FOR SALE

PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL � A S S O C I A T I O N � � P l a i n t i f f , � � v . � ANGELA D. ALEXANDER, LESTER ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, INC. D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 001994 9242 S. LAFLIN STREET CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY � GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment � of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 4, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9242 S. LAFLIN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 0 � Property Index No. 25-05-309-064-0000.� The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � 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 14-17-00582.

THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � � 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 s a l e s . � CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. NORTH FRONTAGE � 15W030 ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-00582 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 17 CH 001994 TJSC#: 37-8179 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.

I3063236

20 October 25 - 31, 2017 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION TIAA, FSB D/B/A EVERBANK P l a i n t i f f , � v . � UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ANNA M. DOUGLAS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ANNA M. DOUGLAS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ANNA M. DOUGLAS, DECEASED, LINDA M. MAHOMES, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ANNA M. DOUGLAS, DECEASED D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 03153 7916 S. NORMAL AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 6, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 7, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7916 S. NORMAL AVE., CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 0 � Property Index No. 20-33-105-017-0000.� The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $ 7 8 , 6 9 2 . 3 1 . � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � 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: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-13371.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's a t t o r n e y . � THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 s a l e s . � HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, L L C � 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.c o m � Attorney File No. 2120-13371 Attorney Code.

40387 Case Number: 17 CH 03153 TJSC#: 37-8268 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.

I3062235

PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION � WELLS FARGO BANK, NA � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � WILLIE LEE THOMAS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s � 2016 CH 11272 7409 SOUTH PRINCETON AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 13, 2017, � an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 28, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7409 SOUTH PRINCETON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-225-003-0000.� The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence; two to six a p a r t m e n t s . � � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the � close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The � balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, � Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file � number 257805.

THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 236-SALE � (312) You can also visit The Judicial � Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending s a l e s . � McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, L C � �L One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1 2 0 0 � Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 257805 Attorney Code.

61256 Case Number: 2016 CH 11272 TJSC#: 37-8402 I3063405

PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � � RAYMOND L BLAGMON A/K/A RAYMOND LEVI BLAGMON, A/K/A RAYMOND BLAGMON, THE HALLMARK ON MICHIGAN � CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s � 16 CH 04520 4553 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, UNIT 3W CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 5 3 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, � the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4553 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, UNIT 3W, � CHICAGO, IL 60653Property Index No. 20-03-314-039-1012.

The real estate is improved with a residential condominium.

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 254482.

THE JUDICIAL SALES � C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 �s a l e s . � McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, �L L C � One North Dearborn Street, Suite �1 2 0 0 � Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 254482 Attorney Code.

61256 Case Number: 16 CH 04520 TJSC#: 37-8639 I3063276

PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC HOLDINGS, LLC � P l a i n t i f f , � � v . � CHRISTINE WASHINGTON, CARL E. WASHINGTON D e f e n d a n t s � 16 CH 011196 8756 S. LAFLIN STREET CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY � GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial � Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8756 S. LAFLIN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 0 � Property Index No. 25-05-101-041-0000.� The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-09513.

THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 a l e s . � � s 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. 14-16-09513 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Code.

21762 � Attorney Case Number: 16 CH 011196 37-7980 � TJSC#: 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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CLASSIFIEDS PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � WILLIE MCGEE; HELEN MCGEE; DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHERCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; � D e f e n d a n t s , � 16 ch 5118 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-25-113-053-0000.

Commonly known as 7208 South East End Avenue, Chicago, IL 6 0 6 4 9 . � The mortgaged real estate is a townhouse residence.

The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds.

The property will NOT be open for i n s p e c t i o n . � For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff's Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O'Donoghue, LLC, 2550 West Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008. (847) 5 9 0 - 8 7 0 0 . � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3064089

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA P l a i n t i f f , � v . � ROY L CRAWFORD A/K/A ROY LEONARD CRAWFORD D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 05411 8140 SOUTH YATES B O U L E V A R D � CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 28, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8140 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 20-36-223-031-0000.� The real estate is improved with a red brick, two story single family home, detached two car garage.

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 262111.

THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 s a l e s . � McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, L L C � One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1 2 0 0 � Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262111 Attorney Code.

61256 Case Number: 17 CH 05411 TJSC#: 37-7876 I3061869

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP P l a i n t i f f , � v . � UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PRISCILLA HILL, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF PRISCILLA HILL, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PRISCILLA HILL, DECEASED, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF PRISCILLA HILL, DECEASED D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 03018 7704 S. OGLESBY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7704 S. OGLESBY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 2 0 - 2 5 - 4 2 2 - 0 2 0 - 0 0 0 0 . � The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $ 1 5 5 , 4 3 1 . 2 3 . � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � 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: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-13336.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's a t t o r n e y . � THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 s a l e s . � HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, L L C � 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.c o m � Attorney File No. 2120-13336 Attorney Code.

40387 Case Number: 17 CH 03018 TJSC#: 37-7649 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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PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND � SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A � CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION T R U S T � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � RACHELLE BLACKMON, HAROLD BLACKMON, CITY OF CHICAGO, THE CRANSTON C O N D O M I N I U M � D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 006860 6937 S. CRANDON AVENUE UNIT 4E CHICAGO, IL 60649 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 22, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6937 S. CRANDON AVENUE UNIT 4E, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. � 20-24-419-018-1017.� The real estate is improved with a condo/town h o u s e . � �Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � 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 14-17-03975.

THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 s a l e s . � CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 RIDGE, IL 60527 �BURR (630) 794-5300 � E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-03975 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 �Case Number: 17 CH 006860 TJSC#: 37-7669 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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PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION P l a i n t i f f , � v . � BERTHA TOWNSEND � D e f e n d a n t s � CH 05471 � 17 CHAPPEL AVE. � 7817 S. CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY � GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment � of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7817 S. CHAPPEL AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-425-005-0000.� The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $ 1 4 1 , 4 1 0 . 2 6 . � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third � party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire � transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � 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: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-13526.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's a t t o r n e y . � THE JUDICIAL SALES � C O R P O R A T I O N � 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 �s a l e s . � HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, L L C � 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.c o m � Attorney File No. 2120-13526 Attorney Code.

40387 Case Number: 17 CH 05471 TJSC#: 37-6986 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 WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2014-2 Plaintiff, -v.PIYUSH JOSHI, SONAL P. JOSHI AKA SONAL JOSHI, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 14031 122 SOUTH CLYDE AVENUE Palatine, IL 60067 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 3 IN J.G. ESTATES RESUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 3 IN WILLIAM M. ANDERSON AND COMPANY’S PALATINE ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 122 SOUTH CLYDE AVENUE, Palatine, IL 60067 Property Index No. 02-21-206-015-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $645,036.44.

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

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

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, 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 F15080163.

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. F15080163 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 15 CH 14031 TJSC#: 37-8068 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 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.LUIS A. TORRES, ELIZABETH MACEDO DE TORRES, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 15 CH 18013 5712 SOUTH ARTESIAN AVENUE Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 17, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5712 SOUTH ARTESIAN AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-13-218025-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $155,421.78.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, 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 5/151507(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 F15110178.

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. F15110178 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 15 CH 18013 TJSC#: 37-9346 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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MEMORIES Leak & Sons Funeral Home

WRIGHT Hattie Wright. ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Internment: Burr Oak Cemetery.

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

TAYLOR Lucille Taylor ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Fellowship MBC, 45th Place & Princeton.

Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

TAYLOR Gerald Taylor ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Pickens Temple C.O.G.I.C 5659 S. Union.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

ROBSON Narvell Robson ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ God’s House of All Nations, 8409 S. Stony Island. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Washington Memorial Cemetery.

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

DAVIS Betty Davis ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Evangelistic Crusaders Church, 9044 S. Cottage Grove. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GOODMAN Samuel Goodman ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Greater Rock B.C., 718 Independence. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Internment: Oakridge.

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

NELMS Richard Nelms ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel 7838 S. Cottage Grove. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

REESE Michael Reese ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Word of Truth, 415 W. 111th. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Burr Oak Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CARRADINE Mollie Carradine ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Memorial B.C., 1546 W. 87th Street.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Internment: Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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

JOHNSON Betty Johnson ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ New Beginning Full Gospel, 16440 S. Cottage. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Mt. Glenwood South. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

KIMBER Maxine Kimber. ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Holy Temple Evangelistic C.O.G.I.C., 15912 Lincoln Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CARTER Marshall Carter ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ St. Phillip Neri Church, 2132 East 72nd.

Street. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DAUGHRITY Emma Daughrity ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel 7838 S. Cottage Grove. Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SIMS Baby Maliyah Sims ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson, 7838 S. Cottage Grove.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Internment: Cedar Park Cemetery.

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

ROBINSON, JR James Robinson, Jr. ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ New Pisgah Baptist Church, 8130 S. Racine. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 8466567.

HUNTLEY, SR. Paul Huntley, Sr. ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Pilgrim Baptist Church, 8220 W. 91st Place. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Restvale Cemetery, 115th & Laramie. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MC GEE Charles McGee ….. Wake was held: Sunday, October 22, 2017; 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel 7838 S. Cottage Grove. Funeral: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CAMPBELL Fannie Campbell ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ People of Harvest COGIC. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Oakridge Cemetery.

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

CAMPBELL Marcus Campbell ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King, 7838 S. Cottage Grove.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Internment: Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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

GREER Maggie Greer ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ RESURRECTION HOUSE, 244 E. 138th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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

JORDAN-FORD Lashawn Jordan-Ford ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. @ New Zion Grove B.C., 1900 W. 64th Street. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DUNLAP Lawrence Dunlap ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Apostolic House of Prayer, 4952 S. Paulina Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MONTGOMERY Susie Montgomery …. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road. Funeral: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Internment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BRIDGES Eliza Bridges ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel 7838 S. Cottage Grove. Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GRIFFIN-HEARD Jo Ann Griffin-Heard ….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road. Funeral: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MONTGOMERY Willie Montgomery ….. Wake was held: Sunday, October 22, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson 7838 S. Cottage Grove.

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

NELSON Clinton Nelson ….. Wake was held: Sunday, October 22, 2017; 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel King 7838 S. Cottage Grove. Funeral: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WATSON Amber Watson ….. Memorial was held: Sunday, October 22, 2017; 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

STRONG Phillip Strong ….. Memorial was held: Monday, October 23, 2017; 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Chapel.

Funeral: Not Scheduled. Internment: Private Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BOZEMAN Henry Bozeman. ….. Wake was held: Monday, October 23, 2017; 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Internment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BROWN Marie Brown ….. Wake was held: Monday, October 23, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King, 7838 S. Cottage Grove. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

YATES Wendy Yates ….. Wake was held: Monday, October 23, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ St. Luke, 914 N. Orleans. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

WILLIAMS Patricia Williams ….. Wake was held: Monday, October 23, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Country Club Hills. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Carroll Hill Community Cemetery.

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

JEFFERSON Ursula Jefferson ….. Wake was held: Monday, October 23, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Lunford, 7838 S. Cottage Grove.

Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

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WILLIAMS Irma Williams….. Wake was held: Tuesday, October 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m. @ Seventh Star Baptist Church, 1322 W. 87th.

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

BLACKHAWK Eric Blackhawk ….. Wake: Monday, October 30, 2017; 6:00 p.m.

– 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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

HARDGES Dwayne Hardges ….. Wake was held: Tuesday, October 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Goshen SDA Church, 8221 S. State.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

DAY Baby Essence Day ….. Wake: Friday, October 27, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

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

Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Internment: Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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

THOMAS Rose Thomas ….. Wake was held: Tuesday, October 24, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King, 7838 S. Cottage Grove.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Internment: Oakridge Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567 NICHOLS Calif Nichols ….. Wake: Wednesday, October 25, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel, 7838 S. Cottage Grove. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: Restvale. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567 JONES Willie Jones ….. Wake: Wednesday, October 25, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson, 7838 S. Cottage Grove. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internment: 1:15 Veterans Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567 WILLIAMS Willie Williams ….. Wake: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ New Original COGIC, 1750 E. 78th street.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567 CUMMINGS Nathaniel Cummings ….. Wake: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Congregational Church of Park, 7000 S. Dr. Martin L King Jr., Dr. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Internment: Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567 ATWOOD Eli Atwood ….. Wake: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel 7838 S. Cottage Grove. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Internment: Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567 ASKEW John Askew ….. Memorial: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 6:00 p.m.@ 7838 S. Cottage Grove.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567 BELL, SR. Auther Bell Sr. ….. Wake: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski. Funeral: 1:30 p.m. – 2;30 p.m. Internment: Riverside Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567 STONEWALL Heavenleigh Stonewall ….. Wake: Friday, October 27, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Abundant Life Christian, 14540 Lincoln Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Internment: Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567 RIDGELL Trevail Ridgell ….. Wake: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ St. Andrew Temple B.C., 1743 W. Marquette Road.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Internment: Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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

TAYLOR

Funeral Home TANDY Gloria Tandy.....….. Wake was held: Friday, October 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Morgan Park Presbyterian Church, 11056 South Longwood Drive. Funeral was 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 VANDOLAH Carl Vandolah.....….. Wake was held: Friday, October 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Oakland Memory Lanes, Dolton, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com PHELPS Barry D. Phelps.....….. Wake was held: Friday, October 20, 2017; 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery, Worth, Illinois.

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

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com PORCHIA-PERCY Andrea Porchia-Percy…….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Antioch M. B. Church, 415 West Englewood 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 HARDY Marsheila Hardy…….. Wake was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Progressive Baptist Church, 3658 South Wentworth 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 FRENCH Lavernon French.....….. Memorial Service was held: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home.

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

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com ROSS Lydia Ross.....….. Wake was held: Monday, October 23, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 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 CAFFIE Devon E. Caffie…….. Wake will be held: Friday, October 27, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ New Beginnings Church of Chicago, 6600 South King Drive. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

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Wake will be held: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 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: Oak Hill Cemetery, Worth, Illinois.

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

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com GRIMES Loutie Grimes.....….. Wake will be held: Wednesday, October 25, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral will be 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 MIMS Addie Bell Mims.....….. Direct Burial will be held: Wednesday, October 25, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois.

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

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com WINFREY Grace Winfrey.....….. Wake will be held: Saturday, October 27, 2017; Time TBA @ Third Baptist Church, 1551 West 95th Street. Funeral will held: Time TBA Interment: Lincoln Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois.

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

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com HARTFIELD Mary L. Hartfield.....….. Memorial Service will be held: Saturday, October 27, 2017; Time TBA @ Saint Dorothy Catholic Church, 450 East 78th Street. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL

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ENGLISH Dionysus English .…..Visitation was held: Monday, October 23, 2017; 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Interment: Private Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 JOHNSON Ruth Johnson .…..Visitation: Wednesday, October 25, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Evening Star M.B.C., 2059 W. 59th. Street.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 RICHARDSON Leon Richardson .….. Visitation: Wednesday, October 25, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Oakdale Covenant Church, 9440 S. Vincennes. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 WHITFIELD Leon Richardson .….. Visitation: Friday, October 27, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Transformation Bible Church, 5916 W. Rice. Interment: Ft. Sheridan Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 RAY-HARVEY JR. Charles Ray-Harvey Jr. .….. Visitation: Friday, October 27, 2017; 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Greater New Jerusalem, 144 E. 111th. Street. Interment: Ft. Sheridan Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC 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: D17152165 on the September 26, 2017. Under the Assumed Name of SANDY MILL WORKS with the business located at 5126 S. KIMBARK AVE APT #GE, CHICAGO, IL 60615. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/ partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: CASSANDRA MILLER Complete Address: 5126 S. KIMBARK AVE APT #GE, CHICAGO, IL 60615, USA

In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Municipal Department.

Public notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held on November 22, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. in room 203 of the court house located at 10220 S. 76th Ave. Bridgeview, IL 60455 pursuant to a petition filed said in court as case no. 17M56452.

Said petition prays for the change of my name from Iesha Conway to that of Durrice Dy’zonn, pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided.

Iesha Conway, petitioner, Case No. 17M56452 Published: October 18, 25 & November 1, 2017

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SPORTS

Cubs Fall Short Of Repeat After losing to the Dodgers in 5 games, it’s time for the Cubs to rest and reload

By Eugene McIntosh Sports by #TheBIGS

Morgan Park Mustang Ayo Dosunmu is the newest “Fighting Illini”. (John L. Alexander/ The Bigs Visuals)

‘Mr. Why Not Me’ Is Staying Home Morgan Park’s Ayo Dosunmu is looking to start a new trend with commitment to University Of Illinois

By Terrence Tomlin Sports By #TheBIGS In recent years, you’d be hard pressed to find a high school basketball scene in the country that has groomed more elite talent than Chicago.

Sheron Collins in ’06 from Crane, Derrick Rose ’07 and Jabari Parker ’13 from Simeon, Jahlil Okafor in ’14 from Whitney Young, Wayne Blackshear ’11 and Charlie Moore ’16 from Morgan Park, just to name of few, have all held the title of #1 player in their respective high school classes.

With all of this homegrown talent right in their backyard, it’s fair to think that in-state Universities like the University of Illinois, DePaul University, and Northwestern would be prime landing spots for the top Chicago ball players.

Think again.

One other similarity of this group is that when it came time to choose a college to attend, they all opted to attend out-of-state schools that provided what they viewed as a bigger stage to showcase their talents. The Duke’s.

The North Carolina’s. The John Calipari’s and Rick Pitino’s have all done a better job at recruiting Chicago talent, and local institutions have been left with the responsibility to answer one question: When will the trend of Chicago hoopers leaving town end? Now we have the answer.

“I’m committed to Illinois now and forever,” said Ayo Dosunmu, the #1 player in the state of Illinois after committing to the University Of Illinois last Thursday night at Station 23 on State St. in downtown Chicago. The Morgan Park Mustang is the newest “Fighting Illini” and now local www.chicagodefender.com

hoop heads are hoping Ayo starts a new trend of homegrown talent staying home.

“It’s a lot of 5 Star recruits from Illinois who didn’t stay home and went elsewhere. Their careers were still successful, but that’s the route they chose to take. I choose to take another path,” Ayo told me. “I want to do it in my home state in front of my hometown fans.”

Ayo wasn’t always highly touted. Coming into high school, he wasn’t ranked and he largely flew under the radar. But Morgan Park head coach Nick Irvin always saw something special in Dosunmu. “Ayo is a great person, one of the best kids I’ve ever been around on and off the court,” said Morgan Park head coach Nick Irvin.

Irvin says Ayo is the right person to start the trend of local Chicago talent staying in state. “When a kid like Ayo commits to Illinois, it means a lot. He’s showing everybody it’s ok to go there. He’s just trying to change the way people think about Illinois. It was a great day for the state when he committed.”

With Ayo’s commitment, new Illinois head coach Brad Underwood has his “must get” recruit. “He told me I can come in and play right away. He told me that I can play the most minutes out of any freshman in the country and that he was ready to put the ball in my hands,” said Ayo. “At the end of the day, I wanted to leave my legacy here. I’m gonna do it in my home state. Why not me? Why Not Me?” The popular phrase that has come to represent Ayo’s approach on and off the court, now has new meaning as he will be the chosen one to change the narrative.

The next generation of Chicago hoopers will surely be keeping a close eye on “Mr. Why Not Me?”

The Los Angeles Dodgers brought the Cubs defense of their 2016 World Series title to a screeching halt after a whooping 11-1 Game 5 win last Thursday night. The win closed out the NLCS and gave the Dodgers their first National League Pennant in 29 years.... remember Kirk Gibson?

Let the record show that I’m one of those guys who lives under the “championship or nothing” act. However, in this case, even though the club fell short of the overall goal--it wasn’t a lost season. It showed the grit and fight that it takes to play baseball into October for three straight years. The season started off very slow, going into the All-Star break with a lackluster 43-45 record and down 5.5 games to the first place Milwaukee Brewers. But after they shook the cobwebs off, they made a huge turnaround in the second half and were playing like defending Champions. The Cubs ended up going 49-25 to close the season and finished 6.0 games ahead of the second place “Brew Crew.”

Cubs manager Joe Maddon said he purposely kept his foot off the gas early in an effort to keep players fresh so they wouldn’t catch those end of the season blues. Those guys played more baseball than anyone over the last 3 years and it was evident in the Washington Nationals NLDS series. It took just about everything they had to muster a 3-2 series win and they left it all on the field in D.C. When Kris Bryant admitted to the series being draining and some of the guys being tired, I knew it was all but over. The Dodgers came in and handled their business accordingly and here we are.

Pitching coach Chris Bosio was let go a day after Theo Epstein said Joe Maddon would return any coach he wanted. Bosio was the first coach hired by Epstein in 2012 and the first to go under Maddon’s regime. He was responsible for Jake Arrieta’s rise and Kyle Hendricks development, but his relationship with Joe wasn’t sturdy. Control and bullpen issues likely pushed the situation over the edge as Epstein said “the pitching peaked the last 3 weeks of the season but didn’t deliver in October.”

The Cubs were fourth in the league in runs scored (422) but only managed to cross the plate 8 times in the 5 games series vs LA. There was no small ball and no manufacturing anything. Every run came off of the long ball. Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo went cold as ice, hitting .200 and .135 respectively in 10 playoff games.

Javier Baez had the roughest time of all. “El Mago” hit .076 (2-26) as his mind was on his family and his people affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. “Before the playoffs, I was so ready to go home. I finally got to bring my mom over here. Once the season is over, I will go home and take care of my people,” Baez said.

Theo, Jed and the staff are faced with some tough decisions this offseason. With 8 free agents, bench coach Dave Martinez likely on the move for a managerial position, Jake Arrieta looking for max bread and some much needed arms, it’s safe to say more changes are on the horizon for the Cubs.

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2018 NOMINATION FORM Nominee Information Name of Nominee

Age

Title/Positions

The Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Award celebrates local African American men who inspire others through their vision and leadership, exceptional achievement and participation in community service.

They are men who exemplify extraordinary strength and commitment to their profession and to the community.

These men do it all while filling the roles of leader, father, teacher and professional.

Company/Affiliation Years in Industry Address City/State/Zip Day Phone Evening Phone E-mail

Criteria Proven success within his profession/industry

The selected honorees will join an exclusive society of 500 professional men who have previously received this distinction.

The Men of Excellence Reception will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Crystal Ballroom.

1. The nominee must be a man (at least 21 years of age) who resides in Chicago metropolitan area (the city of Chicago and contiguous communities within fifty (50) miles radius of the city center).

2. The nominee must be active in his career or profession.

Career or profession is defined as paid employment in his field. Nominees must agree to have their photograph and biographical information published in The Chicago Defender.

All nominees selected as a Chicago Defender Man of Excellence will be featured in a 2018 edition of the Chicago Defender.

3. Evaluations will be based on the quality of a nominee’s achievements, rather than the quantity of information submitted.

4. Selections will be made by the Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Selection Committee based on following criteria: • Local African American Male Business Executive or Entrepreneur.

• Proven success in career/profession • Positive Role Model • Demonstrative Community Service

Positive role model whose contributions encourage others Active in community service or organizational involvement Local African American male executive or business owner

Questions to be Completed Describe specific accomplishments that demonstrate nominee’s excellence

Describe nominee’s community service activity/organizational involvement

How has the nominee mentored others?

Nominator’s Contact Information Name Title Firm/Organization Address City/State/Zip Day Phone Evening Phone E-mail

E-mail submissions to: schilds@mgpgevents.com or Mail to: “Men of Excellence” 700 W. Van Buren St. • Chicago IL 60607

Nomination Deadline • Friday, November 17, 2017 • 5:00 PM 24 October 25 - 31, 2017 • THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

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Saturday, October 28 Sunday, October 29 Noon to 4 PM Media Sponsor

Mariano’s Bronzeville • 3857 S. King Drive • Chicago, IL 60653 • (773) 268-2839 • www.marianos.com

Enjoy Samples from Mariano’s Local Vendors Noon - 4 pm Each Day Iya Foods o October 28th o October 29th Margie’s o October 28th o October 29th Signature Sweets Factory o October 28th o October 29th Reggio’s Pizza o October 28th o October 29th Solomon’s BBQ Sauces o October 28th o October 29th Muchacha Salsas o October 28th o October 29th AMYLU SAUSAGE o October 28th

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UB SAUCES o October 28th Mama Jo’s o October 28th o October 29th Earth O’Sweet o October 28th o October 29th beelove o October 28th o October 29th BJ’s Market & Bakery o October 28th o October 29th Blueprint Catering o October 28th o October 29th Bronzeville Sausage o October 28th o October 29th

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It’s Time Chrishon Lampley In December 2013, entrepreneur Chrishon Lampley transitioned from being the owner of a winebar and art gallery to the proprietor of the lifestyle brand and wine company – Love Cork Screw. During this time, Chrishon and her team introduced six varietals to the Chicago Metro Area and within a matter of months Love Cork Screw Wines was available in several locations. As a lifestyle brand, Love Cork Screw wine has a home in various fine dining establishments, bars, major chain stores and liquor stores in the Chicago metropolitan area. Additionally, Love Cork Screw has expanded its brand beyond wine to include Lampley Cigars and Love Cork Screw Scented Candles.

Learn more about Chrison Lampley and our other Tastemakers at marianos.com/tastemakers Chrishon Lampley – LOVE CORK SCREW WINES Sampling: Saturday, October 28th 2-4 pm Sampling: Sunday, October 29th 1-3 pm Wine Class with Chrishon Lampley Sunday, October 29th 6-7 pm

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It’s hard to find good barbeque, even in a town that’s known for its pig roasting prowess.

We made it easy by bringing in a fella whose taken BBQ to a whole new level with his own creation of tangy, spicy and sweet sauces.

When you grow up in the backwoods of Illinois, you can count on two things: a longing to escape and a taste for BBQ. Since he was old enough to hold a basting brush, Todd helped his Dad and Grandpa smoke the pork and beef they raised themselves. Todd eventually got out of the backwoods. But his departure was unceremonious. A note pinned to one of the family’s seven grills stated simply, “Stepped out to get sauce.”

After crisscrossing the country, he brought three powerful tastes back to Illinois— not the backwoods, but this time Mariano’s.

An American Original, Todds BBQ serves a combination of smoked meats, inspired by family tradition. All meats are served “au natural” – which means without the sauce -- because the meat is just that good.

Now Todd is hitting the road again with his Smoker Road Tour 2017, smoking his delectable meats and sauces at various Mariano’s in the area. So follow along to earn free ribs! Buy 10 slabs from the Tour get the 11th free when you use your Mariano’s Rewards Card!

Start your tour at Bronzeville this weekend and go to marianos.com/toddsroadtour for more dates, times and locations.

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Chef Lamar Moore Chef Lamar Moore was born and raised in Chicago where he began showing his love for culinary arts at the age of 8. Growing up in a large family, Chef Lamar learned the importance of cooking with love, taking care of people, and giving back to those less fortunate.

Chef Lamar has maintained a progressive culinary career with more than 15 years of experience from sports stadiums to restaurants and now hotels. As an Executive Chef, Lamar is responsible for providing guests with an extraordinary culinary experience.

He is a qualified Professional Chef, holding a degree in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu in Chicago.

He has traveled the world to Europe, Greece, and throughout the United States extending his knowledge and expertise of international cuisine by visiting local markets and restaurants.

Learn more about Chef Lamar Moore and our other Tastemakers at marianos.com/tastemakers.

Join the fun at your Bronzeville Mariano’s for our fantastic shrimp boil. You can also pick up all the tasty ingredients to have your very own shrimp boil: 16 oz. bags of wild-caught shrimp (31-40ct.), Eckrich smoked sausage and fresh sweet corn.

Mariano’s Shrimp Event with Tastemaker Chef Lamar Moore’s Shrimp Boil Recipe Chef Lamar Moore Live demo Saturday, October 28th Noon - 1pm Sunday, October 29th Noon - 1pm

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Special Events

Bring the kids along for some fun activities with face masks and pumpkin decorating.

Saturday, October 28th Hermene Hartman NDIGO LEGACY book signing 2 - 4 pm Kids Activities Noon - 4 pm

Sunday, October 29th Hermene Hartman NDIGO LEGACY book signing 2 - 4 pm Kids Activities Noon - 4 pm WVON Live Remote Noon - 4 pm

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Stock up on DELICIOUSNESS GALA APPLES

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Saturday, October 28 Sunday, October 29 Noon to 4 PM

From our favorite Chicagoland companies to the hard-working family farms throughout the Midwest, join Mariano’s in celebrating and supporting hundreds of local businesses when you discover these featured brands in our store! Look for the Loyal to Local tags and dig in!

And don’t forget the deliciously exclusive items made in-store each and every day!

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