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CHICAGO Volume 112 No. 34 | December 20-26, 2017

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What has happened to Kwanzaa?

City.Life.Style: Page 9

Dawn Hasbrouck

Christmas Traditions Terrell Brown

Donald Lawrence

Larry Sims

Chicago Celebs Share What the Holidays Mean to Them

CP Around Town: Page 13

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CITY NEWS Harlem Globetrotters Visit Basketball Champs at Orr Academy The defending State Champion boys’ basketball team was scheduled to receive special guests Tuesday. Harlem Globetrotters stars Buckets Blakes and Chicago area native Dragon Taylor planned to recognized head coach Lou Adams and his players for their accomplishments on and off the basketball court.

As a mentor and coach, Adams continues to uplift the Chicago community by keeping his players off the dangerous streets in the neighborhood and on the right path with basketball. His well-documented story has in turn inspired a nation. He exemplifies what the Globetrotters represent as the worldwide “Ambassadors of Goodwill.”

The team also received personal invitations from the Globetrotters to join them at center court for the honorary tip on December 28 at United Center.

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Santa to Visit Children at La Rabida Hospital Children who are hospitalized at La Rabida Children’s Hospital on Christmas morning can still get a visit from Santa. In fact, Santa will leave behind his sleigh and reindeer and travel to the South Side hospital in a Chicago Fire Department Engine Truck at 9 a.m.

Patients will be treated to a visit from Santa and new toys.

Santa has been stopping by La Rabida for 45 years in a row.

The hospital provides specialized, family-centered health care to children with medically complex conditions, disabilities and chronic illness, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan at Jackson Park, La Rabida has served the children of Chicago for more than 120 years.

New School Board Member Named For Dolton West District 148 Dolton West School District 148’s newest School Board Member comes to the District with a strong background in education.

Dexter Miles was sworn in recently after being chosen to fill a Board vacancy left by the resignation of former Board Member Dr. Lisa Davis-Smith.

Miles works as a high school science teacher at Bridgescape Academies in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. He has nearly 20 years of experience as a high school educator. He is in his third year at Bridgescape.

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Quintin Love

Love Foundation Honored By Illinois Department of Veterans The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) named Love Foundation as recipient of the Illinois Veterans’ Business and Appreciation Award for First Quarter, Fiscal Year 2018. The Award was presented this week at the Love Foundation in Chicago. The Illinois Veterans’ Business Appreciation Award highlights and honors the work of any business or organization in Illinois that has significantly helped veterans, and whose contributions to those who have served our country, are documented and deserve to be recognized. This award is designed to highlight and honor those businesses or organizations that go above and beyond the regular call of service to support veterans. Nominees are evaluated on the basis of their leadership, dedication, innovation, and impact in serving these heroes.

As the owner of Turkey Chop Gourmet Grill, Quentin Love transforms his restaurant into a soup kitchen to give free meals to the homeless every Monday and has served more than 100,000 free meals to the community. Since its founding in 2001 the Love Foundation has worked to address the needs of underserved communities providing holistic programs focused on leadership development, workforce development, and healthy living. The Love Foundation operates under the leadership of Quentin Love, an honorably discharged Marine Corps veteran of Operation Desert Storm.

“Quentin Love and his foundation understand the value of service and sacrifice for the greater good, because he lived it.

Both on and off the battlefield, Veterans like Quentin exemplify the meaning of selfless courage and compassion,” said Director Erica Jeffries, Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

The Illinois Veterans’ Patriotic Business and Appreciation Award will be awarded quarterly from the nominations received.

The business of the year will be selected from the four businesses awarded the Illinois Patriotic Business and Appreciation Award. The Business selected will be honored at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield in August of each year.

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Christmas Traditions

Chicago Celebs Share What The Holidays Mean to Them

What Christmas means to me is spending time with the people I love, being thankful for my blessings and doing something nice - big or small- for others.

We focus as a family on helping people who would not otherwise have a Christmas.

So every year, I find two children who need help through the Salvation Army Angel Tree program or USPS Operation Santa, and my two boys help me shop for them.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Enjoy your friends and family.

Dawn Hasbrouck, Evening Anchor, Fox 32 News at 5 and 9pm.

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My greatest Christmas memories center around my family, when my three brothers and my sister and I were children.

Nothing can replace the excitement of waking up very early Christmas morning and running to that little aluminum tree in the living room.

Sometimes there wasn’t much there, but that didn’t matter. Our parents did the very best they could and we appreciated every single little thing.

Hosea Sanders, ABC 7 Anchor

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Naturally, Christmas makes me reminiscent of the taste of egg nog, the smell of fresh garland, the sound of carolers and holiday tunes. But what I love most is the spirit of Christmas.

The generosity among friends and strangers, the benevolence of the giving spirit and cheer.

Most inspiring, is how we show that we love one another and the renewed sense of optimism and hope. For me, Christmas is always a magical time of year.

Terrell Brown, ABC 7 Anchor

Christmas means memories for me and my fondest is the tradition of going to the Candy Cane house located on 69th and Vernon. There was nothing like it-- thousands of lights, decorations and people from all over the city coming to see this house! A feeling of togetherness!

WGCI FM Radio Personality Frankie Robinson

Christmas means a time to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the most precious gift God could ever give us.

Growing up as a PK (preacher’s kid), Christmas morning always started with prayer and communion before any presents were opened to remind us of the real reason for the season. Fast forward to 2017, as a mom of two beautiful spirited children, Zoe (15) and Max (10), I have enjoyed carrying on these traditions and creating some of our own, which include lots of family time, games, movies, good food and loads of Christmas cookies for us and of course Santa!

Val Warner, co-host Windy City Live

Although I live in Sunny California, Christmas isn’t the same unless I’m in cold a$$ Chicago with warm love from family and friends. There’s no place I would rather be in the world.

Larry Sims Celebrity Hairstylist and star of VH1's "Invite Only"

Christmas is a pause, a “selah moment” to remember all the things and people that ACTUALLY matter.

Grammy nominated Gospel artist Jonathan McReynolds

Christmas means family, love and giving…It’s a constant reminder that life is a miracle. Never take it for granted and make EVERYDAY count.

Grammy award-winning Gospel artist Donald Lawrence

Christmas is such a beautiful time of the year, I actually appreciate the cold weather, pearly white snow and all the exciting lights and decorations. This holiday brings that feeling of having family altogether at one time cooking a great meal, sharing gifts, appreciating and valuing our time together—every year.

VH1’s “Black Ink Chicago” cast member Van Johnson

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Christmas to me is a time for family and gift giving. As a child it was fun to believe in the stories of Santa bringing gifts and I would never take that away from my young children. As an adult, now through my studies I feel in upcoming times it could be one of the first in forever and the most meaningful movement that we as Black people could prove if we united and boycotted what big consumers benefit from our collective dollar and invested into this holiday more in our own communities. We would make an impact of how valuable our dollar is in this world and it would change the face of how people look at the holiday in the future.

VH1’s “Black Ink Chicago” cast member and owner of 9 Mag Ryan Henry

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3rd District Cook County Commissioner Candidate William “Bill” Lowry

By Mary L. Datcher Defender Senior Staff Writer When 16-year old Hadiya Pendleton was shot and killed ten feet from William Lowry’s home in 2013, it created a ripple effect throughout his household and throughout the Kenwood community. Little did he know, her death would open up his eyes to the reality of violence that plagues our city and how quickly a family can endure tragedy—challenged by a simple question by his son, Evan, who asked, “Dad what are you going to do?”

The husband and father of three stepped up to the plate. After discussing it with his wife, Cheryl, they decided to gather a diverse mix of friends from different walks of life to their North Kenwood home one Saturday morning for breakfast. It was there when the plan to do more within the community took shape.

Lowry said, “It’s time to stop hiding and come out in the open and do something.” After forming The It’s Time Organization (TITO), it has partnered with long-time organization BUILD to help youth through mentorship, self-esteem and education. The group often works with students at Wendell Phillips Academy, where BUILD runs its South Side program.

After learning that Cook County Commissioner Jerry “Iceman” Butler would no longer seek re-election for the 3rd District seat—a seat he’s had for nearly 30 years—Lowry announced his candidacy to run in late August.

For the past two decades, Lowry has practiced law— heading up the firm—Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry.

Growing up on the South Side near the Avalon community, his father was a Human Resource executive and his mom was a school teacher for the past 40 years. Graduating from Francis Parker—a private and very affluent high school in Lincoln Park—Lowry went on to attend Lake Forest College. He earned his law degree from Loyola Law School.

Even though he sits on 14 boards as a volunteer advisor to notable organizations—Lowry felt his extensive experience in senior management and strategy would be more effective in public service.

“It’s time to get off the sidelines, because I think things are getting worse. I believe violence is worse and jobs are scarce in certain parts of the 3rd District. Healthcare is under siege. I cannot fathom a court system where 86 percent of the inmates are Black and brown, and 86 percent are in for nonviolent crimes and they can’t make bail. I look at how hard it is for some of our returning citizens to get a fair chance,” he says.

While out in the field, collecting petitions—Lowry found himself visiting one of the neighborhood housing complexes where he had a discussion with a young man who wasn’t registered to vote.

“He explained, ‘I just got out of jail for selling drugs. I got three daughters behind that door and I don’t want to go back. I need a job.’ I was digging in my pocket for a card and it just so happen part of a twenty-dollar bill came out.

I said it was my gift to his three children with a meal,” said Lowry.

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William Lowry man. I put him in touch with the Safer Foundation. I don’t know what’s going to happen, but it’s another example of me being out there to help instead of being at home or in the office.”

Currently, there are seven candidates running for the Cook County Board Commissioner office in the 3rd District—a district that covers a unique area from Streeterville, Near North, Bronzeville and as southwest as the Auburn Gresham community.

“We have a number of well-meaning and qualified people running for this office. But, what sets me apart are a couple of things. My legal training—once the light goes off, you think in a way that you hadn’t thought before. You think in a 360 degree ‘holistic’ way. You peel the onion.

It’s important to do when you’re faced with tough issues.

Not only have I read tons of legislation, but I’ve drafted legislation. I think those are skills which will help me look at the legislation as I serve,” he said.

Lowry says as the president of the law firm, some of his responsibilities include hiring, strategic planning, policy making, financial planning, reading and preparing a budget. He says, “These are all skills that will serve the people of the 3rd District well.”

Healthcare “I think it’s imperative that we need to continue to provide affordable healthcare back to our citizens of the 3rd District and Cook County. It’s important for our children, for our Medicaid recipients, for our seniors. I also think a critical component of healthcare is mental healthcare. We have teens and families in our communities who are in dire need of medical care,” Lowry says.

Along with Pastor Chris Harris, he is working on the building of the Turn Center, which is based on an Israeli model where ministers are trained to provide mental healthcare to the community, especially those suffering from PTSD. Endorsed by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Lowry admits he was not an advocate of the sweetened beverage tax and shared his thoughts with her in September.

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years, so I’ve been an advisor. I applaud the overall work she’s done since she’s served in the seat. I said if that means she needs to support someone else, ‘I get it.’ She not only respected and acknowledged my independence, she thought I would be a phenomenal Commissioner and that I would do good work on behalf of the district. She gave me her support. “ Public Safety His relationships with both Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and Sheriff Tom Dart are familiar. He’s worked with Foxx during her time as Chief of Staff for President Preckwinkle and attended law school with Dart.

He believes these relationships will allow him to have a common ground of finding viable solutions to curbing violence and assisting the citizens in the 3rd District.

He recognizes to reduce violence and crime is to increase jobs.

Lowry says, “If you’re talking about jobs, in certain parts of the district, you have to also talk about workforce development. When there are job opportunities presented, we have qualified citizens ready to take them. If you’re brining jobs to the district, in addition to workforce development, you have a plan for placement.”

Small Business & Economic Development “We have to make sure to lean on our financial institutions to support the businesses—not only on Michigan Ave. but all of our businesses. We have some 110,000 African-American owned businesses in Cook County. That’s more than any other county in the country. Most of those businesses lack capacity because financial institutions don’t support them. People like me have to push those financial institutions,” he said.

“We need effective leadership. I define ‘effective leadership’ as communication. One thing I learned about communication is not just talking, it’s listening. I think listening is more important about communication than talking. Collaboration, which I don’t think we see enough in politics, and then action. We see a lot folks talking but are they really taking action? These are the reasons I want to do this because these are skill sets that I have.”

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Brandon Terrell

Young, Gifted and Black: What No One Told Me About Being “First” to Go to College As college application season looms, here is some advice for first time college attendees

By Brandon Terrell Defender Guest Columnist I was reared and schooled in Detroit, where poverty and oppression eloquently danced while violence and crime serenaded the communities.

The crime and oppression in my neighborhood drove me to submit a college application that changed my life’s trajectory. I wasn’t going to college to become an adult; I faced mature challenges and struggles long before filling out my college applications. For me, higher education represented an escape from adult struggles.

But, I couldn’t escape the financial challenges. For first-generation college students like me, the responsibil-

ities designed for mature adults were often delegated to us adolescents. Now that I’m in graduate school, I have some distance and perspective on what first-gens really need to thrive at a four-year college.

And, despite some model programs at universities, I fear the current political climate and threatened budget cuts will only make it harder for first-gens to obtain a fouryear degree.

I know from experience my journey as a first-gen and non-traditional undergraduate college student is devastatingly common.

No one in high school or college spoke to me about the financial realities of being a student who couldn’t rely on family for support. FASFA, Pell Grants and loans were for-

eign concepts. The conversations I had growing up rarely involved college. We talked about who was buying dinner that night or who needed to get a job to help pay bills.

Survival was the goal. By the time I applied to college, I had already tangled with life and boxed with oppression, discrimination, stereotypical beliefs, and negative ideologies, all while juggling school, plus a job or two.

Life had prepared me for college. But the challenges never stopped coming.

Even as I struggled to pay tuition and buy meals when the food courts closed for the weekends, I often got calls from relatives who needed help buying groceries. Relief started with me. I had no safety net - I WAS the safety net.

Completing college required a survival balancing act— maintaining my GPA, bridging gaps back at home, and navigating collegiate bureaucracies while carefully responding to microaggressions and prejudice in majority White spaces.

Spectators would classify the underlying factor of our motivation as “grit” or “determination,” but for many first gens, our motivation is simply survival. We have no choice.

Missing an assignment, being too tired to attend a bio lecture after working more than 30 hours a week, failing a 300 level course, or even missing a tuition payment created a slippery slope back to the environment that suffocated dreams.

But we are a population colleges cannot afford to lose, as we represented 36 percent of students seeking a fouryear degree nationwide in 2012.

Politicians, educators, social workers, counselors, and administrators must address the intersecting social and cultural challenges that precede our applications, accompany us to college, and follow us even after securing a degree.

Access to college and financial aid is not enough to secure a better quality of life for students coming from low-income backgrounds. The gap is widening with only 14 percent of the most economically disadvantaged students earning a bachelor’s degree, according to a 2015 federal study.

We need a different support system to thrive in college--mentors, help with living expenses, travel costs, tutors, flexible schedules, and emotional support from other students who feel isolated, but are coping with similar struggles.

We need to stop talking about college attainment in simplistic ways. It takes so much more than grit.

Brandon Terrell is currently attending graduate school at Eastern Michigan University, after graduating there in 2015 with a bachelor’s in psychology. He also works at the University of Michigan as a program assistant for the community health department.

Deadline Approaches for Joyner Scholarship Radio DJ and philanthropist Tom Joyner is reminding students that the deadline for the Tom Joyner Foundation “Full Ride” scholarship program is rapidly approaching.

The highly coveted scholarship will cover all the expenses of one talented student planning to attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the fall of 2018.

“Our full ride scholars are outstanding,” said Joyner, chairman of his Foundation and host of the top-ranked nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning show. “We’re looking for another amazing young person who already is changing the world – and wants to go to an HBCU where they can pursue their dreams.”

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by going to www.tomjoynerfoundation.org. Students must have their schools mail their transcripts and recommendations to the Foundation at P.O. Box 630495, Irving, TX 75063-0495.

To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria: 1) A United States Citizen 2) Current high school seniors attending school in the United States (applicant must be anticipating completion of high school degree in the spring of 2018) 3) Minimum high school grade point average of 3.50 (on a 4.00 grade scale, excluding home school studies) and Minimum SAT score of 1400 (combined math essay and verbal score) or ACT score of 30.

4) Applicants must apply and be accepted to an HBCU

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Tom Joyner 5) Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities.

The applications must be postmarked no later than January 19, 2018. Interviews will occur in March 2018.

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Bringing Christmas Trees Home For The Holidays

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer It’s Christmas time on the South Side—which means Peter Meils will be selling Christmas trees near the corner of 95th & Stony Island Avenue like he has for decades.

Meils, 85, said he has sold Christmas trees since 1955 around the South Side of Chicago. For years like clockwork, he was stationed on the corner of 95th & Stony Island Avenue selling Christmas trees.

However, this year he has moved to a lot on the corner of 94th & Stony Island. He said “a lot of people” have purchased trees from him over the years. He said the prices of trees vary based on their size (he has some trees as tall as 10 feet high) and type.

Wreaths are sold separately for Peter Meils $10-25 and tree holders at $8.

He said he’s open 24 hours.

“This is the joy of my life to sell Christmas trees; as long as I live, I’ll keep it going,” said Meils. “I’ve been here for 40 years and nobody bothers me. I’ve got my license and everything.”

Meils, who said he immigrated from Greece years ago, said he began selling trees this year on Nov. 15 and intends to continue selling until after Christmas. The long-

Peter Meils has been selling Christmas trees for 40 years.

Jantice Daniels and Shirley Deberry time Chicago resident told the Defender he has Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, White Pine, and more types of trees available.

He said his partner in Michigan grows the trees, then he buys them wholesale, cuts them, and ships them to Chicago for sale.

“Sure, there’s a lot of work [preparing trees],” said Meils. “You have to spray them, you have to prune them, you got to grow them, you have to spray for bugs, cut everything, and then ship them.”

When not bringing holiday cheer, Meils said he sold real estate.

For some people in Chicagoland, buying a natural Christmas tree is just a part of celebrating the holiday.

Jantice Daniels shared purchasing “live trees” for

Christmas is one of her family’s holiday traditions. She said she tried visiting large retail locations like Menards and Home Depot, but their variety and scale are not up to Meils’ standard.

“We’ve shopped almost everywhere else and they didn’t have trees so this is always a breath of fresh air,” said Daniels. “The fresh pine smell in the home as opposed to an artificial tree just makes it more authentic to me.”

Daniels was joined by her grandmother, Shirley Deberry, at Meils’ lot. Deberry said she has bought live trees “off-and-on for 20 years.” Deberry said she typically shops at Meils’ lot for her trees instead of using an artificial tree, adding that bringing home a tree “adds to the excitement.” “[Deberry] had her artificial tree but even with my Mom and Dad we’ve always had live trees,” said Daniels. “Her artificial tree only lasted for so long and then live trees have been [purchased] since I’ve been a child.”

The South Siders said they were shopping for three trees that were “big and full.”

“We’re a little late this year, we usually get it right after Thanksgiving,” stated Deberry. “I think they have a very good variety here and the prices are a lot better than when I went somewhere else for a live tree.”

The Jackson Action Coalition Brings Santa to the West Side

By Lee Edwards Defender Contributing Writer With the 4th Annual “Breakfast With Santa” event, the Jackson Action Coalition’s (JAC) founder Marseil Jackson was looking to create a new Christmas tradition for the children on Chicago’s West Side.

The festivities were held at United For Better Living, 4540 W. Washington Blvd., on Saturday, Dec. 16. Jackson’s goal this year was to provide at least 150 children with a toy. He said he personally bought 125 gifts. This year’s attendees received gifts, a picture with Santa, and a raffle ticket. “Breakfast with Santa” returned this year after a one year hiatus due to what Jackson called “personal issues.”

The Jackson Action Coalition (JAC) is a community organizing group launched by Jackson in 2009 with the goal of bridging gaps and bringing generations together through outreach services and events. Jackson said JAC is a non-profit funded through community support.

The inspiration behind JAC’s annual “Breakfast With Santa” stems from childhood memories for Jackson. He remembers his great grandmother, a full-time employee at O’Hare International Airport, taking him to the company’s “Breakfast with Santa” event for employees for as long as he was young enough to attend. He said, “no child should go through this holiday season without receiving a gift.”

He recognized that for some of the event’s attendees, these gifts will be the only ones they receive this holiday season.

“One of the things that I saw was around Christmas, the children had no hope, they had nothing around to bring them memories, and I always think about that memory of 8 December 20 - 26, 2017

breakfast with Santa and I just wanted to recreate that for the community,” said Jackson. “It’s something we want to give back to put a smile on a family’s face and to help them during one of the most depressing seasons of the year in America.”

One particular family that received a Nintendo Wii from a previous installment has consistently participated in the event years later, according to Jackson. He said those sort of efforts make all the difference.

Timing has been of the essence for Jackson as the decision to put on the “Breakfast with Santa” was made only a few weeks ago. He said families called and asked him if the event would take place this year, which prompted him to get in gear.

“In two weeks’ time, we’ve been able to pull this thing off,” said Jackson.

In an effort to make the event free for attendees, some of JAC’s partners and sponsors stepped to the plate to contribute, said Jackson. For example, he said MacArthur’s Restaurant, 5412 W. Madison St., offered breakfast at a discounted rate. And The Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute donated 60 toys.

Jackson recently held an “Elf Party,” where volunteers were invited to help wrap the presents leading up to the big event.

John Fountain III, one of the volunteers who helped wrap the gifts, said he “appreciated” Jackson’s effort in giving back to the greater community.

“I think it’s a beautiful thing, I think the idea is that when you do something positive and you are affected by the community because we are a part of the village, I think it’s important to continue to sustain that effort,” said Fountain. www.chicagodefender.com

Marseil Jackson Amina Elamin volunteered to lend a helping hand to her friend Marseil.

“I know the kids are going to love it. It’s good to see things like this in the community happening for them and offering some kind of help for people in the community,” said Elamin. “[The holiday season] has to put you in a positive mood and hopefully it’s contagious and makes people want to give and be positive.”

Jackson said any additional gifts collected after the event would go toward homeless shelters and women’s shelters for a final giveaway to close the year.

For more information about the Jackson Action Coalition, visit https://www.facebook.com/whoisJAC/.

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What Has Happened to Our Holiday—Kwanzaa?

By Kerris Guinn Defender Contributing Writer As of 2016, Chicago has a population of 887,608 African Americans living in the city and yet very few people celebrate the holiday that was designed to unite and celebrate the African American community.

Even with the cultural re-emergence of 1960-esque sentiments with the rise of the social justice campaign of Black Lives Matter, Jay-Z debuting the critically acclaimed “4:44” album that promoted self-awareness and fiscal responsibility within the community and Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” that showcased the tenuous racial undertones of the acceptance and desirability of Black culture, among the many other Black programs that are prominently displayed and exalted right now to highlight the Black experiences, the kinara is still missing from many minority millennials tables.

Why? Kwanzaa History Kwanzaa is a holiday that was originally developed by Dr. Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated on December 26, 1966 through January 1, 1967.

This holiday was originally created as a means to reconnect the African American community to their African roots after a deadly riot broke out in the predominantly Black community of Watts in Los Angeles.

Inspired by African culture, Dr. Karenga combined different aspects of the Zulu and Ashanti tribes’ harvest celebrations to cultivate the holiday called Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is derived from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” which means “first fruits” Controversies of Kwanzaa Despite the innocent intentions of Kwanzaa, the holiday itself is plagued with unsettling events that are tied to the celebration, thanks to its founder Dr. Karenga.

Dr. Karenga has a prestigious past earning a master’s degree in political science and African studies at the University of California at Los Angeles, producing a multitude of African-centric books including, “Introduction to Black Studies” and “Selections From Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt.” He has also published a host of different articles on “Black Scholar” and was closely tied to Malcolm X and the Black Pride movement. However, he also has a checkered reputation with African Americans.

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Jr.’s assassination in 1968. His mediating skills were highly sought after with high ranking political figures such as California Governor Ronald Reagan, ex-Los Angeles mayor Sam Yorty and Senator Hubert Humphrey, to name a few.

These actions caused Dr. Karenga to become reviled within the Black Power movement; while some African Americans took issue with the philosophies he practiced when dealing with the concerns of Black people, other African American extremists thought that his increasing association with White politicians was problematic in and of itself.

US vs. the Black Panthers The Black Power movement in the late 1960’s was helmed by two political groups who held the same objective of creating unity, strength and economic opportunity for African Americans in the United States. But these two groups held opposing views on how the Black Power Movement would be able to achieve this goal.

The US Black nationalism movement, created and spurred by Dr. Karenga, sought to promote change while adhering to the normal political process. The Black Panthers, lead by Huey P. Newton, held more extremist ideologies seeking to create a new system that would grant, “... land, bread, housing, housing, education, clothing, justice, and peace. And as our major political objective, a United Nations-supervised plebiscite to be held throughout the black colony in which only black colonial subjects will be allowed to participate, for the purpose of determining the will of black people as to their national destiny.”

The dissonance between the two group reached its boiling point after two Black panther members were killed

by US gunmen in 1969.

Karenga’s reputation continued to deteriorate after being sentenced to jail for three years on charges of assaulting a female US member.

Kwanzaa kaput?

Kwanzaa experienced a renaissance in the 90’s thanks to the legitimacy brought back to Dr. Karenga’s name after returning to meditating the Los Angeles community when the Rodney King verdict stimulated riots throughout the community.

The participation in Kwanzaa has since dwindled despite the positive ideology, with only an estimate of between one million participants enjoying the celebration annually.

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Thanksgiving or Christmas, says some.

Reggie Guyton, an actor at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, says, “What’s really stopping me is just taking the time to reflect and acknowledge. It’s so easy for me to just completely forget because I wasn’t brought up with it.”

But all hope isn’t lost yet for Kwanzaa.

Even though the holiday isn’t celebrated as once designed by Dr. Karenga, with the lighting of seven different candles over the course of a week-- it is still being acknowledged.

Kwanzaa is celebrated or acknowledged typically in the course of one day, on college campuses like Chicago State University and University of Illinois Chicago.

Furthermore, churches like Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago make it a habit to host an annual Kwanzaa celebration, albeit only one day during the week. The DuSable Museum has a two-day event and other groups have programs.

So, all hope for Kwanzaa isn’t lost yet. When asked would he consider practicing the tradition, Guyton said, “I totally would...I already try to keep some of the principles in my everyday life.”

Ceremony The first candle of the ceremony is lit.

This candle is black, representing the people, it’s placed in the middle of the kinara, and represents the first of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

This principle is referred to as Umoja, meaning unity.

This principle focuses on maintaining the unity of the family, community, nation and race.

The red candle is lit, representing the second principle of Kwanzaa.

This principle is Kujichagulia. This means self-determination and requires participants to define themselves culturally and economically. It also desires for participants to create a sense of self-reliance by building necessities they need for themselves.

Furthermore Kujichagulia encourages participants to make their own unique contribution to the forward flow of human history.

Water is poured into kikombe cha umoja, or wooden cup of unity.

The next candle to be lit is also red and it represents Ujamaa.

Ujamaa means cooperative economics; this principle requires participants to exercise control over the economics of the Black community in a “mutually-beneficial process of economy and shared work and shared wealth.”

Supporting local businesses is essential for observing this principle.

The next candle to be lit symbolizes Ujamaa, which means cooperative economics; this principle requires participants to exercise control over the economics of the Black community in a “mutually-beneficial process of economy and shared work and shared wealth” Supporting local businesses is essential for observing this principle.

Kuumba is the next principle of Nguzo Saba and it encourages community creativity. This principle encourages people to use their talents to foster beauty in their surroundings and leave their community better than they once found it.

Now, focusing on the right side of the kinara, a green candle representing Ujima is lit.

Ujima represents collective work and responsibility of its participants. Ujima encourages people to work as an altruistic community. This principle encourages people to help one another solve their problems as if they were their own.

The next principle of Nguzo Saba is Nia or purpose. Nia symbolizes community building, which requires participants to work together to help strengthen the economic success of their community.

Finally, the last principle of Nguzo Saba is Imani, a Swahili word that translates to faith.

This principle wants to restore faith in humanity.

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City.Life.Style Something ‘Beautiful’ Is Happening at the Cadillac Palace

By Brenda and Rick McCain Let’s Play!

Music is the expression of emotions. It is an undeniable sound with perfect lyrics, harmony, vocal or instrumental sounds. It can produce a flood of memories-- some good and some bad. One woman, in particular, contributed to the soundtrack of a generation with a collection of songs that instantly became classic, timeless hits.

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is based on the fascinating life of one of the greatest songwriters and performers in musical history. Carole King’s story is breathtaking, heartwarming, joyous and heartbreaking all rolled into one spectacular night of musical theater.

This feel-good play is an excellent story about how a woman fought her way into the record business as a teenager, only to find that sometimes the way you want things to go, doesn’t always happen as planned; but still, sometimes the other way can bring about something beautiful.

The musical tells the inspiring true story of the early life and career of Carole King played by Sarah Bockel, who was phenomenal, believable and relatable. The show begins with Carole singing “So Far Away” at Carnegie Hall in 1971 and then it flashes to her backstory.

Carole Klein, the Brooklyn native, composes her first hit song, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” in 1959 when she is 17, pregnant and newly married to 20-year-old lyricist

Gerry Goffin (Andrew Brewer).

In the decade to follow, Carole used songs that she wrote, often together with her husband Gerry that changed the music world. These great hits were sung by The Drifters (“Some Kind of Wonderful”) and The Righteous Brothers (“You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”) as well as The Shirelles (“Will You Love Me Tomorrow”) and Little Eva (“The Loco-Motion”).

With the competitive friendship with another hit songwriting team of Barry Mann (Jacob Heimer) and Cynthia Weil (Sarah Goeke), this double team duo formed songs that made many singers great. Along with the help of a Time Square music publisher and producer named Don Kirshner (James Clow) known as “The Man With The Golden Ear,” the world of music was transformed.

The play featured some fantastic groups from the 60’s, which was superb from the opening of Sarah coming on the stage as Carole King to the end where she sings her famous song “I Feel the Earth Move.” Most of the singers were good, however, the gentlemen that played The Drifters performed them to perfection, down to their dance moves, which were flawless.

Sarah Goeke as Cynthia Weil and Jacob Heimer as Barry Mann were equally outstanding. Combined with Sarah and Gerry, they provided the core of a masterpiece performance of joy, excitement and a simply splendid good-ole time all around.

It wasn’t until Carole King’s personal life started falling apart that she found her voice by stepping out of the shadows and starting over with “Tapestry,” a deeply personal collection of songs that becomes one of the best-selling albums of all time.

King is the most celebrated and iconic singer/songwriter of all time, and this musical hitmaker has a playlist that continues to live on in our hearts. To date, Carole King has more than 400 of her songs that have been recorded by approximately 1,000 artists (according to her website).

Director Marc Bruni does an impressive job of bringing the book from Douglas McGrath to life on stage, and “Beautiful” is sure to delight your soul and make your heart sing all the way home.

It’s a play that we would love to see again and again and again!

We highly recommend this joyous celebration of Carole King’s memorable and classic hits because it is “Some Kind of Wonderful!”

The Cast Includes: Carole King (Sarah Bockel) Genie Klein (Suzanne Grodner) Betty (Elena Ricardo) Neil Sedaka (John Michael Dias) Lucille (Marla Louissaint) Don Kirshner (James Clow) Gerry Goffin (Andrew Brewer) The Drifters (Josh A. Dawson, Jay McKenzie (12/512/3/17), Dimitri Joseph Moise (1/2-1/28/18), Avery Smith, Kristopher Stanley Ward Cynthia Weil (Sarah Goeke) Barry Mann (Jacob Heimer) The Shirelles (McKynleigh Alden Abraham) Little Eva (Alexis Tidwell) The Righteous Brothers (John Michael Dias, Matt Faucher) “One Fine Day” Backup Singers (Traci Elaine Lee, Ma rla Louissant, Alexis Tidwell Nick (Matt Faucher) Marilyn Wald (Aashley Morgan) “Uptown” Singer (Traci Elaine Lee) Lou Adler (John Michael Dias)

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COMMUNITY Cast Members Avery Smith and Josh Dawson Talk About “Beautiful—The Carole King Musical”

By Mary L. Datcher Senior Staff Writer One of the components of a successful musical is the performances carried by the actors. Nothing could be closer to the truth for “Beautiful—The Carole King Musical.”

Based on the musical journey of the legendary singer/ songwriter Carol King—the ensemble cast gives a riveting and nostalgic performance bringing King’s hit songs to life.

Both Josh Dawson and Avery Smith are part of the production tour which runs in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace through January 8. The Chicago Defender spoke with both actors—one experiencing his first professional tour and another who is wrapping up his chapter with the production.

Homewood Flossmoor, a suburb south of Chicago, is where Avery Smith grew up most of his childhood. He can recall his family’s influence in the acting world.

“When I was little, I would see my uncle on TV and doing things that I felt like I got to see it. I guess [I got to see] the reality of the industry in a very grand way just because it was right in front of our eyes as kids. As soon as we got older, I transitioned into it. I have cousins who are writers and producers and some family friends, friends of my parents, who still do it,” said Smith.

Having graduated from Homewood Flossmoor High School and heading to The Boston Conservatory, eventually acquiring his B.A. from Carnegie Mellon University— Smith immediately dived into his first professional role in “Beautiful.” He is grateful for his parent’s encouragement

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Avery Smith

and support.

“Chicago’s like big but so small. I think they were very supportive and I think we were just people of faith and just believed whatever is meant for you is not going to pass you up,” he says.

Josh Dawson has a couple notches on his acting belt working on national tour “The Broadway Boys,” Wynton Marsalis Jazz at Lincoln Center and regional theater companies with performances at the Dallas Theatre Center and the Paramount Theatre in Chicago.

The son of a minister, Dawson is from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, but eventually moved with his family to Dallas, Texas.

“I grew up singing in the church where I played piano and drums at my dad’s church. Music has been a crucial part of my life for a very long time. My dad decided to up and move the family to Dallas to start a church,” he said.

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He sang in the church choir in addition to being involved in high school plays. He attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and moved to New York to take a short break from school. Dawson finished his theater training and education at the University of Michigan.

“I worked at the Paramount Theater in Chicago and spent a lot of time doing a lot of shows there. Just working here and there and going all over the country and the world. That brought me to “Beautiful.” I’m actually one of four original cast members still in the company so I’ve been here for about two and a half years on the road.”

Newcomer Smith is excited to see travel and be a part of the benefits of traveling with a major production tour.

“I think the benefits of touring--you immediately get immersed in a new area every week depending on how long the show is in town. You get to meet brand new people.

You get to be immersed in different cultures and different areas. I think that’s nice. Being an actor teaches you how to build stamina and how to be able to perform under different climates or elevation levels,” he explained.

“For example, in the latter half of this past tour from about September to now, we’ve been in elevated areas. I was in Reno and could barely breathe. It’s just your body learns how to focus and push yourself and to fight through it,” Smith says.

And Dawson is grateful for all the wonderful opportunities “Beautiful” has opened up for him.

“I’m almost 30 years old now so my career is focused on what can I do to sustain myself, to be able to support myself and my family. The last 10 years of my life has been fine because I’ve just been able to travel and see the world and experience all life has to offer. Now, I’m thinking about kids and thinking about marriage.” He admits, he will be leaving the show after Chicago to return to New York City—auditioning and exploring other roles.

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PRAISE

3 Holiday Gifts for Her That Aren’t The D

By Sheri Flanders 12 Voices 2017 proved that some of us will do anything “For The D,” and unsurprisingly revealed that some men don’t know the difference between consensual and non-consensual D. So, in honor of the #MeToo Men’s Hall of Shame including Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer and Sheri Flanders Russell Simmons, and the holiday season, I’d like to provide some gift giving options for those who aren’t savvy enough to buy a Cinnabon scented Yankee Company candle and call it a day.

I know, #NotAllMen! YOU are one of the good ones! But if it’s not you, then it is definitely someone you know, and that someone is definitely your friend Darren from college--the one your wife hates FOR GOOD REASON. Yeah, he’s got the hookup on the dankest weed, but he is also a disrespectful sexist scrub who has the nerve to talk trash about his girlfriend even though he just lost his part-time job at Dengeos for poor dental hygiene.

1. GIVE HER THE GIFT - of checking his big mouth when it starts running. And toothpaste.

A certain kind of man is a walking cesspool of toxic masculinity. He is the self-proclaimed Authority on Manhood. According to his ancient wisdom, men hunt; women gather.

Dude. It is 2017 and you are an accountant.

No one needs to hunt! Skirt steak is readily available in the Whole Foods freezer case. You just pulled a hammy reaching for the remote.

This man worries that walking the wrong way looks “gay.” The color pink is kryptonite for his fragile arse. He scolds little boys for playing with dolls.

Sir, I wish you would’ve played with dolls when you were a wee lad. Perhaps then your imagination might have let Barbie and Ken - or the Michael Jackson from Thriller doll with one leg in my toybox - go on a date to a nice restaurant, one with glass cups and free bread. And on that imaginary date, you might have developed the ability to converse casually on a vast multitude of topics, not just the Gawd-ordained roles of men and women and the Illuminati.

2. GIVE HER THE GIFT – of a Prince box set. Also, let people live their damn lives.

Now that feminism is a thing that men have to pay attention to, some men are confused. How are you supposed to flirt? Can’t you call her “bubble butt” at work anymore without getting fired? How does one find a mate without chloroform and a windowless van? It’s sooo confusing!

This is the time to call your lamest, nerdiest buddy who is inexplicably married to the dopest chick. Literally no one can figure out how this matchup happened. He has ZERO game, a modest job in middle-management, a bald spot and a third-trimester beer belly.

He wears a night retainer. He is the mathematical average of an Average Joe. And yet he goes home every night and eats spaghetti with a Victoria’s Secret Angel.

How did he do it? He probably said: “Hi, my name is Roger, nice to meet you,” while wearing dirty broken glasses with tape on them. And HE STILL GOT THE DIGITS. 3. GIVE HER THE GIFT of you being boring af.

Men, I hope this helps. I know 2017 ended rough for you. The lines are being redrawn and the halcyon years of D’s waving freely in the wind are over, but flirting and sexuality are not dead. There’s no shortage of consensual fun to be had! Trust us, 2018 will be a better year! Unless of course, you just got called into HR. Sheri Flanders is a comedian and writer who teaches at The Second City and is a theater reviewer for Chicagolandmusicaltheater.com and Performink. You can find information on upcoming shows on her comedy duo Facebook page FLANDERS @ FlanderprovM

One Way To Make America Great Again

By Ian Martin 12 Voices A recent leak of some 13.4 million documents revealed that some of the world’s wealthiest people and biggest corporations are hiding billions of untaxed dollars in ghost companies offshore.

Ian Martin These “Paradise Papers,” as they are called, greatly perplex me as someone who is both Black and a product of poverty. I have always been fascinated by both the presence and absence of money in my life and in the lives of those around me and how that money is intimately attached to access, or the lack thereof, to healthcare or education, or anything in society today. These papers have a global reach and have already implicated household names. The world’s wealthiest elite have got some explaining to do and some bills to pay. ol•i•gar•chy ˈäləˌɡärkē/ noun a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution. plu•toc•ra•cy

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Enjoy the Moment And Keep Moving Forward

By EM Evans 12 Voices There’s nothing like the sound of construction, cursing and car horns in the morning.

While trucks sat double parked and pedestrians frantically crossed from store front to store front, it EM Evans was the fender bender up ahead that left my grey Nissan idling on this narrow Barcelona road; Oh, what a luxury to live in the city!

I let out a sigh as I checked my watch; 8:13, I’ve still got time. I was headed to the University for my tenure appointment with the Dean of Philosophy and my nerves were bouncing like a pack of pop rocks in a toddler’s cheeks. While

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plo͞oˈtäkrəsē/ noun government by the wealthy I would say I largely grew up on government assistance programs, from WIC to Medicaid, from Food Stamps to Section 8. I am the eldest of four, born to a single mother, so the size of our household in comparison to the size of our income meant that we were below the poverty line. As a child, I greatly benefited from many programs and initiatives, most of which were paid for with American tax dollars. Whenever any of us hurt ourselves, which you might expect to happen in a house with four kids, it was Medicaid that guaranteed we would receive treatment. When I broke my leg, I had to travel to the hospital in an ambulance and I had to undergo surgery. Sometimes I wonder where I would be without these kinds of programs, or if there is a kid somewhere out there in the world who has also broken his leg but is not guaranteed treatment. When we ask for healthcare for all, we are burdened with the question, “Well, how are we going to pay for that?”

That is a question with which I am very familiar, in this context and others. That is a question the world’s wealthy elite (“the 1%”) never have to ask themselves. They will be guaranteed treatment.

They will also be guaranteed education, likely in private schools and universities. They won’t have to ask themselves

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anxious thoughts made me uncomfortable, it was the heat that was unbearable.

I could’ve been mistaken for a mutt the way my head hung from the window in search of fresh air. My eyes roamed the cloudless skies in which the sun sat, its rays reflecting off of the tall, pastel buildings that surrounded us, hoping to fry us like ants on pavement. I found bliss in the beads of sweat that streaked from my hairline down my face, granting me sweet release one drop at a time before disappearing into a wooly beard. My relief was short lived as the frustration of car horns re-emerged, gradually agonizing me like a migraine in the middle of a kindergarten graduation. I sat up straight and glared into the rearview mirror, What do you want me to do?

Dozens of tires inched up the road, the melting rubber creaked like an old wooden floor as it worked to pry itself from the sizzling pavement. While my foot played continued on page 17

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Organizations Continue to Give…..

Xmas in the Wards keeps on giving from the West Side to the South Side! This week Larry Huggins, Tim and Everett Rand along with Chicago Ward Aldermen continued giving at Olive Harvey College. The organization distributed electronics, bicycles and toys to families from 17 participating wards. The smiles on the faces of the families were priceless!

It was my pleasure to attend the “Slow Breakers Scholarship Dinner” held at the Martinque. The Slow Breakers members are former athletes, coaches and officials. All members are sports associated and are retired from the Chicago Public Schools. The group gave $1,000 each to six college students. Great to see them party with a purpose!

The Group with Alderman Michelle Harris also announced a new indoor track near Gately Stadium.

Stay tuned for more info.

Congratulations, Chicago Police Officer Jennifer Maddox, 2017 CNN Heroes. We are proud of you!

Happy Birthday Deborah Denne Dr. Janaya Shaw Antonio D. Pryor

Stephanie Coleman, 16th Ward Committeeman, Larry Huggins, Co-Founder Xmas in the Wards, Leslie Hairston, Alderman 5th Ward, Tim Rand, Co-Founder Xmas in the Wards, Carolyn, and Anthony Beale, Alderman 9th Ward.

Michelle Harris, Alderman 8th Ward, Representatives from the Lincoln Park Chicago Chapter of Top Teens of America, sponsored by Top Ladies of Distinction, Judge Adrienne Davis, the Chapters Teen Advisor, and Greg Mitchell, Alderman 7th Ward holding hands with one of his favorite constituents!

Nelson Evans, Floyd Glover, James Dawson, Bob Smith, Alderman Michelle Harris, Rourke Brown, and Cornelius Young.

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City.Life.Style On the Scene: Café Mocha Radio “Salute Her” Awards Café Mocha recently honored women who exemplify the best in their field at Hotel Allegro.

Honorees included: Alissa Constable, Patricia Edwards, D. Michelle Flowers Welch, Dorthy Leavell, Geraldine Smith and Jennifer Maddox. Musical performance by R&B sensation Kenny Lattimore entertained guests.

Cafe Mocha “Salute Her” Honorees with Sponsors

Frank Thomas and George Daniels

Kenny Lattimore performs

Lynn Whitfield, Angelique Perrin and Loni Love

“Salute Her” Luncheon Attendees Photos by Mary L. Datcher

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City.Life.Style Women for JB Pritzker Holiday Party

Julianna Stratton, Valerie Stefanic of Elite Marketing, JB Pritzker, Frances Jackson, publisher of the Defender, and Gloria Batey

Guests enjoyed sweet treats

Supporters greeting Stratton

Gubernatorial Candidate Pritzker, Alderman Pat Dowell, and Lieutenant Governor Candidate Stratton

Guests enjoyed great entertainment as they offered support for the candidates.

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City.Life.Style In the MIX: Holiday Things To Do For The Shorties, Chicago Artists Give Back

By Mary L. Datcher Senior Staff Writer If you are a parent, guardian, or like me a devoted auntie to pre-K to pre-teens—then it is vitally important to find out where all the hip holiday outings for kids are in Chicagoland. If you’re just getting into the groove of planning—technically you are a bit tardy to the party, but alas’ there’s still some time.

Make sure you have some change in your pocket because entertaining little people is no longer a Mary L. Datcher trip to McDonald’s, let them loose for 30 minutes and you’re home— they are a very intellectual and well-informed bunch.

Top 5 Chicagoland Christmas Stops For Kids 1. Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest December 1 – January 7 Navy Pier December thru January 7 It was OFF-THE-CHAIN! An inside winter wonderland for kids and adults who simply love all things Christmas.

Located in the East end of Navy Pier on the second level of Festival Hall, be prepared for a brief walk. It depends on where you park but preferably in the East parking garage.

Do not get savvy and use Spot Hero trying to save a couple of bucks. You will have a serious hike from outside of Navy Pier to the very end—your kids will hate you. Swallow the $25 parking garage fee, and get your walking shoes on.

From the various inflatable slides, the indoor rides for both toddlers and adults—there was something for every age. The ice skating rink was a wonderful sight to see for those who are skilled at skating and the beginners who can hold the side railing. To capture the moments, key stations included photo areas for families to purchase pictures taken at the mini-train rides, the sleigh area and of course meeting Santa and his helpers.

2. Holiday Lights at Brookfield Brookfield Zoo Remaining days: Dec. 26 thru Dec.31 For a group or large family, the annual Holiday Lights at Brookfield is a beautiful sight to see when the sun goes down. It takes place every weekend except for Christmas Eve and Christmas day but resumes back on December 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Throughout the zoo, there are huge animal figures lit up along the way to the awesome “wow” of small children.

Attendees get to enjoy live musical performances at the Holly Jolly Theater with magic shows and characters engaging visitors with games and playful interaction. There is a great deal to do throughout your time at the zoo and it’s not just for children; if you’re looking for a fun date night to tap into the inner child—this is a good, fun and somewhat “cheap date.” http://www.czs.org/HolidayMagic 3. 75th Anniversary of Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light Museum of Science and Industry 4. 3rd Annual Kwanzaa Observance Program DuSable of African American History December 26 & December 27 12:30pm – 2:30pm 740 E. 56th Place Remembering our Ancestors and Building on their Legacy; performances by: Thunder Sky Drummers, Mag16 December 20 - 26, 2017

Kid Capri, Sean Dale, Twista and friend. Photo by Tito Garcia

Chelsea Harvey and William Harvey (dad)

Ald. Michael Scott, Jr. celebrates birthday.

Symone enjoys Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier gie Brown, Sax Preacher, Armen Rah, Fred Baker and the West Indies Dance Company, Najwa Dance Corp, and Spirit S.O.A. This is a great program for all generations to understand the various meanings behind Kwanzaa and the cultural significance of the holiday. Registration is required on www.dusable.org.

5. Jewel-Osco CTA Holiday Train Remaining days: December 21 and Dec. 22 There’s still some time to catch the CTA Holiday Train before it’s retired for the next Christmas holiday season.

It’s the most economical way of treating the kids to a beautiful ride around the city while Santa and his helpers greet you with candy canes and a smile.

The six-car CTA train is creatively decorated with Christmas icons and lights giving riders a special experience that is dripped in the holiday spirit. There are different EL stops so make sure to check out the schedule online. On Thursday, Dec. 21 riders can catch the train on the Purple Line, and on its final day, Friday, Dec. 22, on the Yellow Line from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Regular fares apply so load up your Ventra card and BYOE (Bring Your Own Eggnog). www.chicagodefender.com

Music Meets Holiday Cheer On Monday, platinum recording artist Twista hosted his first annual Toy Drive at Bassline in the South Loop. It was a great event that brought out top hip hop and House DJs including NYC’s Kid Capri; Power 92 on-air personality and mixshow DJ Pharris; Chosen Few DJ Terry Hunter and others. Everyone in attendance was required to bring unwrapped toys and the party was CRACKING. Local artists, bloggers, and fans packed out the venue hoping to get a selfie with Twista, members of the GMG Gang along with familiar faces.

Don’t sleep on rising R&B star and former NBC The Voice contestant Mark JP Hood who is presenting a special Karoke For Kids Toy Drive on Friday, December 21 at the Hard Rock Café located at 63 W. Ontario. The event is hosted by Hood Dreams Foundation and its from 8 p.m. to 11p.m. so get there early. This should be lots of fun so bring your best singing voice.

Birthday Shout-Outs So long our fun Sagittarius brothers and sisters! Belated birthday shout-outs to videographer and favorite barber Danny Sorge; Raw Radio and TV host Sean Dale; radio host and owner of the Bronzeville Community Clubhouse John Cook; and DJ Slow Mo on Dec. 19. Welcome to Capricorn nation where the best of both worlds includes birthdays and holiday celebrations. Much love to my Latina sister Marilyn Santiago and favorite Phi Beta Sigma photographer Andre Hampton on Dec. 20. Best wishes to filmmaker and Impakt Studio’s Chris Adams and long-time BESLA member Walter Dale, Esq. on Dec. 23.

Special Christmas Eve babies include RCA Records Promotions Manager Norjon Hedman and 24th Ward Alderman Michael Scott, Jr. party hard on Dec. 24. Christmas angels include talent manager and Harvey native Syleecia Thompson; and Fusicology.com boss lady Asya Shein on Dec. 25.

In Memoriam Our prayers and condolences go out to The Harvey family. William L. Harvey, Jr., the father of lifestyle blogger and dear friend Chelsea Harvey died on December 12 in Jackson, MS. Send your thoughts her way in this time of grief.

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DECEMBER 22

Winter Wonderfest Indoor Family fun with rides and attractions Navy Pier For tickets and information, visit navypier.org/winter-wonderfest

THROUGHOUT DECEMBER – JANUARY 8 Mayor Emanuel’s Month of Code Chicago youth and families can become “coders” and learn new skills. Participating venues include Chicago Public Libraries, various City Colleges, all of CPS, nine Chicago Housing Authority sites and a variety of community cultural institutions.

And, students can engage online. All participants can earn digital badges and be eligible for prizes.

For a complete list of online and onsite activities, visit: chicagocodes.org

DECEMBER 22

Dine with Santa Come out for a clothing and toy giveaway with free food and Santa!

Sponsored by Rise Foundation in conjunction with Kidz Korner and others.

Sherman Park Fieldhouse Auditorium 1301 W. 52nd St. 2-8 p.m.

For more information, contact Christine Tyler at (773) 368-2564 or email at therisefoundationofillinois@gmail.com

Jazz Nutcracker The Chicago Jazz Orchestra presents Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s “The Nutcracker Suite,” a jazz-infused rendition of Tchaikovsky’s original 1893 “Nutcracker” score in its entirety.

Studebaker Theatre 410 S. Michigan Ave. (Chicago’s historic Fine Arts Building) 7:30 p.m.

Single tickets: $35-$45 Reserve tickets in advance at chicagojazzorchestra.org, or purchase on site that evening, subject to availability.

DECEMBER 23 Baker and Boykin: Collaboration and Conversation Rootwork Gallery presents an intimate evening of performance and conversation featuring two of the leading musicians in Chicago’s experimental musical scene: composer, violinist and painter Renee Baker and composer, saxophonist, drummer and conceptual artist David Boykin.

Rootwork Gallery 645 W. 18th St. 7:30-9:30 p.m.

DECEMBER 28 AND DECEMBER 29

JANUARY 13, JANUARY 15

The Original Harlem Globetrotters Fun family show with one of America’s favorite teams Dec. 28 at United Center 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Dec. 29 at Allstate Arena 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

For tickets and more information, visit ticketmaster.com

JANUARY 7 (THROUGH THE END OF JANUARY) Free No Excuse Boot Camp Every Sunday in January, featuring trainers Siddiqu Muhammad and Caprice O’Bryant; music by DJ Buck Free for everyone who RSVPs at chicagofit4life.com; day care and healthy food available House of Hope 752 E. 114th St. 1:30 – 2: 30 p.m.

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City of Chicago’s Year of Creative Youth Open House and MLK Day Birthday Party Chicago Children’s Theatre hosts the launch of the Year of Creative Youth and a free birthday party on MLK Day. As officials, teachers and leaders from the city’s top arts education institutions gather, students will be treated to a variety of classes, including Hip Hop for Tops, stage combat, STEAM workshops and more.

On King Day, the Children’s Theatre will celebrate MLK’s birthday and the group’s first birthday in its new home. Kids will enjoy balloons, birthday cake, cool crafts, a giant card to sign and puppets.

Chicago Children’s Theatre The Station, 100 S. Racine Ave Saturday: 1- 3 p.m.; Monday 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Advanced registration is required for both events. Pre-register at chicagochildrenstheatre.org or call Guest Services at (872) 222-9555. On-site parking is available in the lot right next to the theater.

Free and open to public; no RSVP required.

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how they will pay for it, meanwhile the rest of us are in public schools. Public education in the United States is largely a state and local responsibility. For elementary and secondary education funding, some states foot as much as 80 percent of the bill, others as low as 27 percent (Illinois in 2009). Local governments are left to pay for the rest, which largely comes from local property taxes. In a city like Chicago, which engineered modern segregation and redlining, the impact of which is still felt today, you can quickly start to see the inequities in this system. The places with the most infrastructure, the most businesses, and the nicest homes are the places that spend more on their students. It could be the difference between a school district spending $3,000 per student/per year or $12,000 per student/per year. After secondary school, you are left to the dogs. The continual growing cost of tuition at both public and private colleges and universities means degrees remain inaccessible to so many. When we ask for education for all, we are burdened with the question, “Well, how are we going to pay for that?” That is a question I had to answer when I said I wantTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER

ed to go to college. I knew I needed to go to college to try to make it somewhere in the world, and so $130,000 worth of student loans got me a degree.

The wealth gap is growing, the “Paradise Papers” reveal the gap is even bigger than we imagined. For years we have been scrambling over the same crumbs, when the rest of the cake is hidden offshore. It surprises me we aren’t in the streets yet, protesting like the French during their revolution. In the meantime, I ask that you at least start to have a revolution of thought.

Consider that this system is not working for the people, and start to imagine a new system that is both equitable and sustainable. Maybe that’s how we make America great, we “let them eat cake.” cap•i•tal•ism ˈkapədlˌizəm/ noun an economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.

Ian Martin is an artist and activist.

His key interests are the arts and policy

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tug-of-war with the break pedal, I could hear my messenger bag shuffle in the back seat and send something to the ground with a thud. I glanced back and it was as if I had seen Heaven on Earth in the form of a bottle of FIJI. I nearly threw my arm out of socket lunging after it, biting my bottom lip and stretching as far as I could. My mouth watered as my fingertips scraped alongside the icy side of the plastic container, trying to get a hold -BANG! My foot slammed down on the brake, flinging me forward into the steering wheel. I looked up in a daze before locking in on a group of kids running across the street with a fùtbol and no care in the world. One of the boys caught my eye and led the others off quickly in case I wanted to start a fuss. I didn’t.

Actually, I was finding it difficult to swallow any water because I couldn’t stop laughing.

They looked all too familiar; when I was their age, my rag-tag bunch only came to the city to try to sneak in the stadium and see a match.

We would imitate the moves we had seen so much the next day that Mrs. Langley prayed for dismissal to come sooner. We shared in her eagerness, because after our final prayer, we were off to the old abandoned lots outside of the city. We would play for hours; kicking, running and laughing as we fought to score a goal or “hit the bricks,” usually looking for an advantage by holding onto each other’s shirts.

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Shirts that were usually tattered and falling off to begin with. Man, we’ve come a long way from there -A ringing cell phone brought me back to the present.

“Hello?”

“Samuel, Hey, it’s Dean Calvet. Are you on your way to campus?

I sat up in my seat as if I could be seen. “Hey Dean, yes, I’m just caught up in some traffic.”

“Oh no worries, something came up but I’ll swing by your office when I get back on campus.”

An awkward silence ensued. Sensing that I was unsure how to react, Dean Calvet continued assuringly. “I just wanted to make sure I got a chance to see you today, I’ve got some good news.”

My heart nearly dropped, I broke out in celebration while trying to remain vocally composed. “Wonderful. Yes, I will be on campus within the hour. I’ll see you soon.”

My thoughts began to race and horns followed them. I looked up to see that things had begun to clear up ahead, waving my hand out of the window in acknowledgment, I eased my foot onto the gas. Enjoy The Moment and Keep Moving Forward.

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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 17-942-11

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING SERVICES

Bid Documents are available on-line only by downloading from www.mwrd.org.

Maximum Value: $8,000,000.00

Mandatory Technical Pre-Bid Conference:

Bid Deposit: $25,000.00

Friday, January 12, 2018, 10:00 a.m. Chicago Time

Main Office Building, First Floor, Board Room

Bid Opening: January 23, 2018

100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611

Compliance with the District’s Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, Appendix C and the Multi-Project Labor Agreement is required on this Contract. *******************************************************************************************************

The above is an abbreviated version of the Notice- Invitation to Bid. A full version which includes a brief description of the project and/or service can be found on the District’s website, www.mwrd.org; Click the Contracts and Proposal quick link on the District’s Home page. Go to Contracts Currently Being Advertised and click for further information.

Specifications, proposal forms and/or plans may be obtained from the Department of Procurement & Materials Management, Room 508, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, Monday - Friday, between 8:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Documents, unless stated above to the contrary, will be mailed in response to a fax request (#312/751-3042).

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

Management

Chicago, Illinois

Director of Procurement and Materials

December 20, 2017

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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 (CW A L T - 2 0 0 6 - 1 5 C B ) ; � P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MAMIE LAWSON; EDDIE LAWSON; EVELYN SWEAT; HURLICE LAWSON, JR. WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS S P E C I A L � REPRESENTATIVE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HURLICE LAWSON, JR., IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; � De f e n d a n t s , � 16 CH 4354 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, January 17, 2018 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. 20-31-230-022-0000.

Commonly known as 8210 South Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 6 0 6 2 0 . � 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 W15-1687.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3069996

PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY �P l a i n t i f f , � s . � �v � CREDICORP, INC.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND � LEGATEES OF LENTINE BOX, AKA LENTINE B. BOX, DECEASED; CASSANDRA HAYNES; WILLIE C. BOX; JACK LYDON, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO LENTINE � BOX, AKA LENTINE B. � BOX, DECEASED D e f e n d a n t s , � 17 CH 1236 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, January 17, 2018 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. 20-36-401-029-0000.

Commonly known as 8348 South Merrill Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617. � The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for i n s p e c t i o n . � � For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: December 18, 2017 CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Chicago, on the date and time, stated for those specific Bids listed below, in the Bid & Bond, Room 103, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602, 312744-9773. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud for the following: NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT ADDENDUM: Addendum #7 will be e-mailed to all bidders on the Bid Opportunity Take-Out List DESCRIPTION: (Target Market Program) Rental and Placement of Traffic Control Devices BID DOCUMENT CAN BE DOWNLOADED AND PRINTED FROM URL ADDRESS: www.cityofchicago.org/bids SPECIFICATION NO: 215650 ORIGINAL BID/PROPOSAL OPENING DATE: May 15, 2017 NEW BID/PROPOSAL OPENING DATE: January 9, 2018 TIME: 11:00 a.m., Central Time CONTACT: William L. Dotson, Procurement Specialist Email: william.dotson@cityofchicago.org

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION SELENE FINANCE LP AS SERVICER FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE C O R P . � P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � DIANNE CUDJOE; OREN M. MCBURNIE, AKA OREN MCBURNIE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; KISHA MCBURNIE De f e n d a n t s , � 13 CH 1465 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 Thursday, January 25, 2018 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. 20-25-322-001-0000.

Commonly known as 7701 South Bennett Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for i n s p e c t i o n . � For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

16-012972 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3070903

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � � � GEORGE HARRIS, UNKNOWN � OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS De f e n d a n t s , � 15 CH 11095 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY � GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 10, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation wil on Friday, January 12, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 17-34-312-063-0000. � Commonly known as 3602 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property wil NOT be open for �i n s p e c t i o n � For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO DISADVANTAGE BUSINESSES Ragnar Benson Construction Co., an Equal Opportunity Employer, Chicago, IL – P: 312-764-6600, is seeking disadvantaged businesses for the CTA C16CT101791384 MidCon Work Order for subcontracting opportunities in the following areas: Demolition, Struc. Steel, Painting, Traffic Control, & Electrical. Subcontracts will be awarded based on price and ability to perform work. All disadvantage businesses should contact RAGNAR BENSON attention Debbie Eaker at - debbie.eaker@rbic.com to discuss subcontracting opportunities. All negotiations must be complete prior to the bid opening date Thursday, January 11, 2018.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION STONEGATE MORTGAGE COR P O R A T I O N ; � P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARY A. HILL AKA MARY ANN HILL; LU WANDA HILL-ABNER AKA LUWANDA HILL AKA LAWANDA HILL; MICHELLE RAMIREZ AKA MICHELLE ALICIA RAMIREZ AKA MICHELLE A. RAMIREZ; LANCE NORRIS; STACY NORRIS; ARIANA MOORE AKA ARIANNA MOORE; GERALD NORDGREN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE ; � UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 17 CH 3665 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 Thursday, January 11, 2018 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. 20-21-326-033-0000.

Commonly known as 7050 South Normal Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 6 0 6 2 1 . � The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

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 Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17010116 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3069265

PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION � NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING � INC.; � SERVICES, P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � KAREN C. BUIE; CITY OF CHICAGO A MUNICIPAL COR P O R A T I O N ; � De f e n d a n t s , � 16 CH 15184 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 � Thursday, January 11, 2018 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. 20-16-216-046-0000.

Commonly known as 5810 South Princeton Avenue, Chicago, IL �6 0 6 2 1 . � 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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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 D17152718 on the November 17, 2017. Under the Assumed Name of MURUNGA LOGISTICS with the business located at 277 CORNELL AVE, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name: DUNCAN OLUOCH OLUANDE Complete Address: 277 CORNELL AVE, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409, USA

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � JERRELL DANTZLER D e f e n d a n t s � 16 CH 14924 7814 S WOLCOTT 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 November 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7814 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 0 � Property Index No. 20-30-429-021-0000.� The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $ 1 4 4 , 8 6 7 . 5 4 . � 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 592621253.

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. 592621253 Attorney Code.

40387 Case Number: 16 CH 14924 TJSC#: 37-10039 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 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL � TRUST COMPANY, AS � TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, � SERIES 2003-3 ASSET BACKED P A S S - T H R O U G H C E R T I F I C A T E S � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � ROBERT L. THIRSTON, II, MARGARET W. THIRSTON A/K/A MARGARET THIRSTON, FIRST AMERICAN BANK D e f e n d a n t s � 16 CH 11184 922 EAST 42ND PLACE Chicago, IL 60653 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 23, � 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM � on January 24, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the � highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 922 EAST 42ND PLACE, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Index No. 20-02-113-029-0000.� The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $ 2 0 5 , 4 2 7 . 6 5 . � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER 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 6 - 0 7 9 8 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. 16-079872 Attorney Code.

42168 Case Number: 16 CH 11184 TJSC#: 37-10868 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 PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, L L C � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � HERBERT OBAH, MAUREEN OBAH, CITY OF CHICAGO, � UNKNOWN OWNERS AND � NONRECORD CLAIMANTS � D e f e n d a n t s � 16 CH 002062 7917 S. EUCLID 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 23, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7917 S. EUCLID AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 7 � Property Index No. 20-36-105-012-0000.� The real estate is improved with a family residence. � single Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The � Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE 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 14-16-00983.

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. 14-16-00983 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 16 CH 002062 TJSC#: 37-10941 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 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC P l a i n t i f f , � v . � LASONDRA HOUSER, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GLADYS M. HOUSER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, THOMAS P. QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GLADYS M. HOUSER ( D E C E A S E D ) � D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 000894 5612 S. ABERDEEN STREET CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 23, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5612 S. ABERDEEN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-17-209-028-0000.� The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE 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 14-17-00564.

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. 14-17-00564 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 17 CH 000894 TJSC#: 37-8693 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 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICAT E H O L D E R S � OF THE CWABS, INC., A S S E T - B A C K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-9 P l a i n t i f f , � v . � UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ERA WHITE, U N K N O W N � OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, JEFFREY GILBERT, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ERA WHITE (DECEASED) D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 001741 8940 S. ADA 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 September 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8940 S. ADA STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-120-021-0000.� The real estate is improved with a r e s i d e n c 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 14-17-00987.

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. 14-17-00987 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 17 CH 001741 TJSC#: 37-8801 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC., AS� SET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-RP1 Plaintiff, � � -v.KEMMISHON BISHOP A/K/A KEMMISHON WHITE-BISHOP, THOMAS � D. BISHOP A/K/A THOMAS BISHOP, CITY OF CHICAGO, FIRST FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO IRWIN UNION BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, OVER� LAND BOND AND INVESTMENT CORPORATION Defendants 13 CH 16301 8240 SOUTH WOLCOTT 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 November 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth � below, the following described real estate: � Commonly known as 8240 SOUTH WOLCOTT AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-31-225-031-0000.

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

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at ser� vice.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 455. � THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 455 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 13 CH 16301 TJSC#: 37-9995S

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.PEDRO ZARAGOZA, CLAUDIA LUCINA FLORES-PEREZ A/K/A CLAUDIA L ZARAGOZA, ADRIANA ELIZABETH ZARAGOZA, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants 13 CH 19275 2059 WEST 22ND PLACE Chicago, IL 60608 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 1, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 26, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2059 WEST 22ND PLACE, Chicago, IL 60608 Property Index No. 17-30-107-0010000.

The real estate is improved with a beige-painted, one story building with a retail unit and an attached garage.

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 256973.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 256973 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 13 CH 19275 TJSC#: 37-10993

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WATERFALL OLYMPIC MASTER FUND GRANTOR TRUST, SERIES II S/I/I BYLINE BANK F/K/A NORTH COMMUNITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH PLAZA BANK Plaintiff, -v.CHI REALTY LLC, TERRENCE MARSHALL, STATE OF ILLINOIS, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 12667 3415-3425 W CHICAGO AVENUE Chicago, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 11, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3415-3425 W CHICAGO AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-11-203-001-0000.

The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was $1,014,676.30.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC, 55 W MONROE SUITE 1100, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 422-8000 Please refer to file number 96000-99.

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

LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC 55 W MONROE SUITE 1100 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 422-8000 E-Mail: Judicialsales@llflegal.com Attorney File No. 96000-99 Attorney Code. 06204378 Case Number: 14 CH 12667 TJSC#: 37-10987 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 CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.MABLE PATTERSON, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 16 CH 3193 10739 SOUTH PERRY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 31, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10739 SOUTH PERRY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-16-405-038-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two unit with no garage.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 254064.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 254064 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 3193 TJSC#: 37-9944

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REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- ALNASSAN DEVELOPMENT, LLC, ADNAM NASSAN, CITY OF CHICAGO, CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 12037 10657-59 S. WENTWORTH AVENUE Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE FOR RECEIVER’S LIEN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10657-59 S. WENTWORTH AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-16-218-007-0000.

The real estate is improved with a commercial property with a residential building.

The judgment amount was $7,694.79.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 16-4200-275.

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.

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 29 E. Madison, Ste. 950 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 372-2020 E-Mail: lrodriguez@hrolaw.com Attorney File No. 16-4200-275 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 16 CH 12037 TJSC#: 37-10800 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 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE ONE WILLIAM STREET REMIC TRUST 2012-1 Plaintiff, -v.PEARLEAN FLEMINGS A/K/A PERLEAN FLEMINGS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 27803 3335 WEST WARREN BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60624 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 11, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 23, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3335 WEST WARREN BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 60624 Property Index No. 16-11-415-009-0000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 251032.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 251032 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 27803 TJSC#: 37-10695

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.HELEN PRESTON A/K/A HELEN P. PRESTON, PRINCETTA PRESTON A/K/A PRINCETTA PRESTON SCOTT, MELVIN I PRESTON, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 16093 7036 SOUTH FAIRFIELD 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 October 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 24, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7036 SOUTH FAIRFIELD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-24-421-044-0000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 258596.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 258596 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 16093 TJSC#: 37-9610

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.ADENIKE ADEYEMI, LEGEND PARK APARTMENTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 06577 8642 SOUTH SAGINAW AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 23, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8642 SOUTH SAGINAW AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-328-0350000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 262765.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262765 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 06577 TJSC#: 37-9351

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION M&T BANK Plaintiff, -v.CESAR HERNANDEZ, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 13 CH 09227 1510 SOUTH CENTRAL PARK AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60623 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1510 SOUTH CENTRAL PARK AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 Property Index No. 16-23-129-0240000.

The real estate is improved with a gray, stone, three story home with no garage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 2042.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2042 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 13 CH 09227 TJSC#: 37-10424

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.CLAROLA L SCOTT, FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC Defendants 14 CH 16132 5505 WEST VAN BUREN STREET CHICAGO, IL 60644 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 24, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5505 WEST VAN BUREN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16-117-0220000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 9990.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 9990 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 14 CH 16132 TJSC#: 37-10392

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.DAPHNEY A. CLARKE A/K/A DAPHNEY CLARKE, JOSEPH CLARKE Defendants 14 CH 16874 7125 SOUTH PERRY 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 October 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7125 SOUTH PERRY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-206-0080000.

The real estate is improved with a two unit with no garage.

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

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 13693.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 13693 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 14 CH 16874 TJSC#: 37-9661

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.MARY L BURKE, MARY L BURKE NOT INDIVIDUALLY, BUT AS TRUSTEE OF THE MARY L. BURKE 2005 LIVING TRUST, DATED AUGUST 31, 2005, WACHOVIA MORTGAGE CORPORATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 07953 65 EAST ELM STREET CHICAGO, IL 60611 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 19, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 65 EAST ELM STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60611 Property Index No. 17-03-201-021.

The real estate is improved with a gray stone, three story single family home.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 263231.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 263231 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 07953 TJSC#: 37-9508

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MEMORIES Leak & Sons Funeral Home

KELLY-BLAKLEY Veronica Kelly-Blakley…..Memorial was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 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.

DILLINGHAM Monica Dillingham…..Memorial was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

GREGORY Gail Gregory…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 10:30 a.m.

– 11:30 a.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

WILLBORN Florence Willborn…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ King of Kings M B C, 2895 Glenwood & Lansing Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

MC CAULEY, JR. Dareyl Mc Cauley, Jr…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

COLLUM, SR. Roscoe Collum, Sr…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ New Birth C.O.G.I.C., 1500 W. 69th Street Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

BRADLEY Faynita Bradley…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Shiloh Baptist Church, 7050 S. Racine Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Forest Home Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

CHILDS Luella Childs…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 56 East 46th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

STEVENS William Stevens…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Grace Baptist Church, 16650 S. Crawford Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

POWERS George Powers…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Triedstone Baptist, 1415 W. 104th St. Funeral: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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

JOHNSON Willie Johnson…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 16, 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. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SCOTT Van Scott…..Wake was held: Sunday, December 17, 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.

ECKERS Linda Eckers…..Memorial was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel King Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 8466567.

HICKS Marion Hicks…..Wake was held: Monday, December 18, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment: Washington Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

OLIVER Margarie Oliver…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel 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.

BUSH Joyce Bush…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interment: Monday, December 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Homewood Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

LAKES, III Ozzie Lakes, III…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. @ St. Anselm Parish, 6045 S. Michigan Ave. Funeral: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JOHNSON Cleotha Johnson…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ISRAEL Isaac Israel…..Wake was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Bethlehem Star M B Church, 9231 S Cottage Grove Ave. 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.

COLE, JR. Claude Cole, Jr…..Memorial was held: Sunday, December 17, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Chapel Jackson Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

DOCHEE Jacob Dochee…..Wake was held: Monday, December 18, 2017; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr. Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

SANDERS Tra’Don Sanders…..Wake was held: Monday, December 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Bethlehem Star M B Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

TATE Melody Tate…..Wake was held: Monday, December 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Apostolic Church of God, 6340 S. Dorchester 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) 8466567.

DAWKINS Maggie Dawkins…..Wake was held: Monday, December 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: St. Mary’s Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

FIELDS Lovie Fields…..Wake was held: Monday, December 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

DOUGLAS George Douglas…..Wake was held: Sunday, December 17, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel King 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.

MASSEY Linda Massey…..Wake was held: Monday, December 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel King Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Veterans Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SYKES Anita Sykes…..Wake was held: Sunday, December 17, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Interment: Monday, December 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ Forest Home Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

EVANS Elisha Evans…..Wake was held: Monday, December 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, 445 W. 119th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

ROBERTS George Roberts…..Wake was held: Sunday, December 17, 2017; 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Roberts Temple C.O.G.I., 4021 S. State St. Funeral: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Interment: Monday, December 18, 2017; 9:00 a.m. @ Mt. Hope Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

PARKER George Parker…..Wake was held: Monday, December 18, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Corinthian Temple, 4520 W. Washington 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.

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IKINAEDEH Catherine Ikinaedeh…..Wake was held: Monday, December 18, 2017; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Stones Church, 1225 W. Patterson Funeral: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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

GREEN Richard Green…..Wake: Wednesday, December 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

KELLY, JR. James Kelly, Jr…..Wake was held: Monday, December 18, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel King 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.

ATKINS Tabitha Atkins…..Wake: Wednesday, December 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Apostolic Church of God, 6302 S. Dorchester Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

LIGGIONS Ida Liggions…..Visitation was held: Monday, December 18, 2017; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Slumber Room Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

EDMONDSON Carl Edmondson…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 19, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SHARPLESS Naomi Sharpless…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 19, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Liberty B.C., 4849 S. King Dr. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

PERKINS Ernestine Perkins…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 19, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Jackson Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 8466567.

KIZER Kevin Kizer…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 19, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

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

LEWIS Dorothy Lewis…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 19, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Chapel Lunford Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

SNOW Ora Snow…..Wake: Thursday, December 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m. @ Memorial B.C., 1546 W. 87th St. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Glenwood West Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

EASTON Evon Easton…..Wake: Thursday, December 21, 2017; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

IRBY Tommy Irby…..Wake: Thursday, December 21, 2017; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

JOHNSON Climmie Johnson…..Wake: Saturday, December 23, 2017; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road Funeral: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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

HOME, JR. Rudy Home, Jr…..Wake: Saturday, December 23, 2017; 1:00 p.m.

– 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Country Club Hills, 18400 S. Pulaski Road 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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Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome. com JACKSON Johnnie Jackson......….. Wake will be held: Thursday, December 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ Concord M. B. Church, 6319 South Kimbark Avenue. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com

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MONTOYA Alfredo Montoya......….. Mass was held: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.@ Saint Casimir Catholic Church, 4340 South Johnson Avenue, Hammond, Indiana. Cremation.

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JONES Elvin T. Jones..…..Wake: Thursday, December 21, 2017; 10:00 a.m. @ St. Paul MBC, 6954 S. Union Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements by: Calahan Funeral Home Inc., 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621: (773) 723-4400.

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COOPER Terri Cooper…..Memorial: Saturday, December 30, 2017; 4:00 p.m.

– 6:00 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.

EWING Gwendolyn Ewing…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 19, 2017; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Chapel 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.

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HILLIARD Virginia Hilliard…..Wake was held: Tuesday, December 19, 2017; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Chapel Funeral: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

SHANNON Amery Shannon…..Wake: Wednesday, December 20, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Bethlehem Star M B Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Arrangements Entrusted To: Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 846-6567.

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#TheBIGS Chicago Sports Christmas List #TheBIGS’ very own Terrence Tomlin & Eugene McIntosh have a special wish list for Santa that will make Chicago Sports fans everywhere a little more merrier on Christmas Day

By Terrence Tomlin & Eugene McIntosh Sports by #TheBIGS It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Chicago Sports Scene. Cubs and White Sox fans are trying not to burn themselves with phony “Hot Stove” rumors.

Bears fans who have thrown in the towel on this season are focused on who they will select with their top 10 pick come draft time, and Bulls fans are wondering just how much more red they can take seeing as the team sits at the bottom of the league standings with the half-way point of their season right around the corner. Chicago sports fans could use a little Christmas cheer so #TheBIGS’ very own Terrence Tomlin and Eugene McIntosh took matters into their own hands and made a list to Santa and asked him to check it twice. Checkout a special wish list for Santa that will make Chicago Sports fans everywhere a little more merrier on Christmas Day.

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SPORTS Terrence

Eugene Now my first instinct is to come out swinging and ask Santa to do some major dirty work by sticking a fork in the #GarPax era…but tis’ the season to be jolly right? I’ll settle for them moving the MJ statue back outside where fans have access to “His Airness” 24/7365…

It starts from the top so until Jerry Reinsdorf/GarPax gracefully bow out and someone who cares about culture and not all about the +/- comes in and turns this thing around, it will be the same old story. Is that too much to ask for Santa?

Rick Hahn proved that Theo Epstein isn’t the only GM in town with cojones.

Chris Sale, Jose Quintana, Adam Eaton, David Robertson, Melky Cabrera and Todd Fraizer have all been moved with little to no backlash effects, but Santa please don’t let Rich Hahn pull the trigger on Jose Abreu--he’s without question “the captain now”& the CH is better with than without Jose.

I know Rick Hahn & Co. watched what the team on the North Side did to build a winner. The Sox have great prospects and I’m sure they have a big name on the radar. I want them to define an identity/style of play with the way the AL is lining up.

A franchise quarterback? Got that.

Thunder and lightning backfield combo? Got those. Young monsters on defense? Got that too. A trusted coaching staff for all of the above? Santa, make that happen for ya boy!

The defense has been relatively decent this year and the backfield looks like the future. Money Making Mitch needs some help on the outside.

What’s up with Kevin White? This season is a wrap--Dowell Loggains can open the playbook ALL THE WAY UP!

Santa….I want less Ryan Dempster “Harry Caray” impersonations during the 7th inning stretch and a lot for media parking at Wrigley….oh….and an “El Mago” jersey (wink wink)

It’s time to get back to the promised land. Starting pitching and a young stud is all I’m asking for until it’s time to break the bank for Bryce Harper after next season. Theo & Jed are making it happen during the winter meetings.

Is it baseball season yet?

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Christmas in the Wards Continues on the South Side

Christmas in the Wards Co-Founder Larry Huggins, CIW Board Member Tom Ricketts, laptop recipient Briana Burks from Chicago Excel Academy (sponsored by JB Pritzker for Governor), 34th Ward Alderman Carrie Austin along with CIW Board Member Bruce Liimatainen and co-founder Everett Rand.

Olive Harvey College President Felicia Davis welcomes families to Christmas in the Wards

Many gathered to spread Christmas cheer.

Bikes ready to go

New toys for the kids

Christmas in the Wards Co-Founder Larry Huggins is thrilled that Teniyah Hall and Trevon Porter, seniors at South Shore International College Prep High School, receive laptops from 8th Ward Alderman Michelle Harris, sponsored by JB Pritzker For Governor, along with Christmas in the Wards Board Members Tom Ricketts, Bruce Liimatainen and co-founder Everett Rand.

Photos by Damon Smith

24 December 20 -26, 2017

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