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Obama begins new term boldly

By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief WASHINGTON (NNPA) — Rejecting calls for him to move closer toward his Republican critics, a confident President Barack H. Obama kicked off his second term on Monday by making an impassioned plea for a more inclusive America.

“It is not our generation’s task to carry on what those pioneers began,” Obama said in his inaugural speech. “For our journey is not complete until our wives, our mothers and daughters can earn a living equal to their efforts. Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law – for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well.

“Our journey is not complete until no citizen is forced to wait for hours to exercise the right to vote. Our journey is not complete until we find a better way to welcome the striving, hopeful immigrants who still see America as a land of opportunity – until bright young students and engineers are enlisted in our workforce rather than expelled from our country. Our journey is not complete until all our children, from the streets of Detroit to the hills of Appalachia, to the quiet lanes of Newtown, know that they are cared for and cherished and always safe from harm.”

Obama’s speech represented a clear shift from four years ago when the newly-elected president optimistically thought that he could inject civility and common sense into Washington’s contentious politics. After

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being rebuffed by opponents who placed politics ahead of the interests of the country – including taking it to the brink of a self-inflicted financial cliff – President

Obama boldly shifted gears Monday, by sketching a progressive vision and signaling a willingness to fight for it.

“For now decisions are upon us and we

cannot afford delay,” he stated. “We cannot mistake absolutism for principle, or substitute spectacle for politics, or treat name-calling as reasoned debate. We must

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND First Lady Michelle Obama greet the thousands of well-wishers who lined Pennsylvania Avenue on Inauguration Day. act, knowing that our work will be imperfect. We must act, knowing that today’s victories will be only partial and that it will be up to those who stand here in four years and 40 years and 400 years hence to advance the timeless spirit once conferred to us in a spare Philadelphia hall.”

Obama, the nation’s first African-American president, was sworn in on the day the nation observed the annual federal holiday to honor the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was sworn in on a black leather Bible used by King that was topped by a smaller one owned

by President Abraham Lincoln. And he referenced both men as he declared Americans “are made for this moment.”

The direct link between the nation’s first Black president and the observance of King’s birthday underscores how far this country has progressed since the assassination of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) president and Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1968.

Although King did not live to see the elecCAMERAS WERE FLASHING as the first couple appeared before a packed (Continued on page 3) Inauguration Ball crowd.

NEWS

Alderman pushing for first neighborhood school downtown

By Wendell Hutson There are currently no neighborhood high schools located downtown for students living nearby to attend, but Alderman Bob Fioretti wants to change that.

This week the second ward alderman was joined by parents at a Chicago School Board meeting as he proposed building a neighborhood high school in the soon-to-be former Jones College Preparatory High School, 606 S. State St., once students move into the new facility next fall. Jones is one of 10 selective enrollment high schools operated by Chicago Public Schools and like the other nine is exempted from accepting students solely based on their address.

“Central area residents have told me and told Chicago Public Schools that they need a quality, safe neighborhood high school to serve their area. Census data shows what many residents have said, that more than 40 percent of the families with children are leaving this area when the children reach school age,” said Fioretti. “(So) converting the current Jones building into a neighborhood school will help to keep more families in the city, which will benefit the economy of the entire city.”

However, CPS officials and Mayor

Rahm Emanuel announced Tuesday that it plans to use the other building to expand Jones College Prep further, to open up more space for new students.

“With this expansion, we are able to nearly double the number of students who have access to a highquality, rigorous academic environment that will help them succeed,” said Emanuel. “Our school district is facing enormous financial and structural challenges that must be addressed. At the same time, it is our responsibility to do everything we can to support the success of our students and provide families with every opportunity we can to access a highquality education for their children.”

There are currently 900 students at Jones College Prep and the new expansion plan would grow student population over the next four years to a total of 1,700 students, according to Barbara Byrd-Bennett, chief executive officer for CPS. And many of the students living in communities close to Jones high school are Black, according to census data.

Antonio Starks is one of them. He lives in a high-rise apartment building in the 2100 block South of Michigan Avenue.

The 15-year-old freshman currently attends a private high school, but

DOWNTOWN IS HOME to Jones College Preparatory High School, 606 S. State St., and could soon become home to the first neighborhood high school operated by Chicago Public Schools. because of ‘hard times Starks said his In the South Shore community on schools available as an option for parents can no longer afford a private the South Side there are two public every family in our district,” said school and have told him he will at- high schools across the street from Byrd-Bennett. “By taking high tend a public school this fall. each other. There is South Shore schools and Level 1 schools off the “I like where I am but I understand High School, which is a neighbor- table, we best maintain our ability to money is tight for everyone and tu- hood school, and then there is the meet these priorities.” ition at private schools are steadily newly built South Shore InternaLast December, Byrd-Bennett angoing up,” Starks said. “But Jones is tional College Preparatory High nounced the formation of the Comthe closes, public high school to me School, which is a selective enroll- mission on School Utilization to and if another school is built next to ment school. evaluate the school district’s utilizait I could walk to school.”

A push for a neighborhood high tion crisis. She said the commission Such a move is not uncommon ei- school in the Loop comes at a good was created in order to jump-start a ther. time for education advocates since lengthy community engagement efthe school district recently an- fort and to get feedback from school nounced it would not close any high communities. schools next fall as recommended by CPS officials said they face a very the Commission on School Utiliza- daunting utilization crisis, in part, tion. because of a drop in the city’s populaIn its report to CPS, the commis- tion over the last 10 years, according “The city recently restriped bike sion cited safety as the main reason it to census data. CPS, the nation’s lanes on South Shore Drive, but it’s a recommended keeping all high third largest school district, currently road that’s not smooth,” Rogers exschools open regardless of academic serves 403,000 students, but has plained. “People drive really fast on standing or underutilized space. space for 511,000. The school disSouth Shore Drive. They don’t slow “Children should not have to travel trict simply has too many buildings down for potholes; they just swerve, through dangerous territory simply and too few children, added Byrdsometimes into oncoming traffic or to get to and from school,” the report Bennett. Today about 50 percent of the bike lane.” stated. “Threats to student safety by CPS schools are underutilized and Teen resident Jonathan Nichols said intermixing students from different nearly 140 are half-empty, according crime in the area is out of control, espeneighborhoods are greatest for high to CPS officials. cially with gangs. He said teens like school students.”

By right-sizing the school district, him often have to stay in the house Byrd-Bennett concurred.

Byrd-Bennett said it would then be when it gets dark or travel with an “The safety and security of our stu- able to better redirect resources and adult just to be safe. Nichols, a students must be a top priority in this invest them in programs so that all dent-athlete, said he often gets home process, in addition to ensuring that children can benefit from a wellafter 7 p.m. from school and there are we keep our high-performing rounded, high-quality education. always gang members hanging

Residents have no clue about who should be next alderman in 7th Ward

By J. Coyden Palmer Unlike the race to replace her husband in the 2nd Congressional District, who will replace Ald. Sandi Jackson is still a mystery. Jackson announced her resignation earlier this month and Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he will be taking online applications before deciding on his choice.

Last week Jackson told her constituents that she would handpick her replacement, much to Emanuel’s chagrin. In the meantime, residents the Crusader spoke with said they are unsure of what to think of the whole situation, since no candidate has come forward to run.

“Is there anyone even running?” asked Kim Johnson, who has lived in the ward for the last four years. “I’m actually surprised there were not a lot of people stepping forward, as much as people complained about Sandi.”

Mark Smith said whoever runs is going to have a lot on their plate because Jackson did not do much during her time in office. He said he was really turned off by Jackson after the blizzard in 2011 when Jackson was seen riding in a snow plow cleaning the block she lived on while other residents were stuckfor days.

“I think whoever they pick will be better than her. She sucked,” Smith said. “I thought she was only in it for

herself the whole time and not to represent the people. I think her saying she was going to pick her own successor showed you how arrogant she really is.

Last Friday, Mayor Emanuel seemed to negate Jackson’s claims when he spoke about what he is looking for in an alderman. With a city council that has given the mayor some pushback on things he would like to accomplish during his first term, Emanuel could use the oportunity to select a person that will rubber-stamp all of his agendas. But Emanuel said he will not do that.

“I am looking for a candidate with a strong record of community engagement and involvement throughout the ward, who is ready to work on day one,” Emanuel said. “The process I have devised is a transparent, open process that will allow any eligible resident of the 7th ward to present their qualifications and will ensure the residents of this community get a strong representative on City Council.”

Resident Eric Rogers said he wants to see the next alderman focus on transportation issues in the ward. He said the South Shore area in particular is a traffic nightmare for cars and pedestrians. He would like to see the city bring more bike lanes into the area and improved Metra rail stations in the 7th Ward.

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around the bus stop on 79th and Jeffrey.

“I want to see more police in the area and more things for kids my age to do after school,” Nichols said.

“Without the programs in the parks and schools, a lot of people are just hanging out and are up to no good.”

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Jan. 25. The job comes with a $115,000 annual salary, a $73,280 expense account to set up a ward office and control over $176,484 in staff salaries.

Those seeking to apply must fill out the application on the website set up by the city. http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/7 th_ward_aldermanicvacancyapplicationprocess.html

Mayor announces process for filling vacant council seat Those interested in filling the 7th Ward City Council seat recently vacated by Sandi Jackson will have to undergo a process Mayor Rahm Emanuel described as “comprehensive.”

He said “I am looking for a candidate with a strong record of community engagement and involvement throughout the ward who is ready to work on day one.

“The process I have devised is a transparent, open process that will allow any eligible resident of the ward to present their qualifications and will ensure the resident of this community get a strong representative on city council.”

Those who are interested in the vacancy can visit http://cityofchicago,org/ward7application. Anyone can access the site and learn who has filed, as well as download an application and apply.

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Murder victim not as innocent as portrayed

By J. Coyden Palmer A dark and disturbing image about a murder victim is emerging nearly a week after he was shot to death on the campus of Chicago State University. Media outlets throughout Chicago have published stories of how 17-yearold Tyrone Lawson was an honor student and innocent victim who was running away from a fight outside the Patricia and Emil Jones Convocation Center Jan. 16 when he was gunned down.

The Crusader has learned that allegedly Lawson was a gang member, drug dealer and failing student at the time of his death. The

picture broadcast on media outlets of his innocent face was from eighth grade. Since that photo, Lawson had grown to be about six feet and weighed nearly 300 pounds. While he was enrolled in honor classes at Morgan Park High School, a school source said Lawson was currently getting D’s and F’s in school.

The new information about Lawson comes from various sources from within the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Public Schools and his fellow Morgan Park students, whose identities are being protected for their own safety. A police source said an eyewitness to the murder

told investigators that Lawson struck the man who allegedly shot him and was running away from the altercation when he was shot. Michael McNabb, 32, a relative of former NFL player Donovan McNabb, is also a leader in the Gangster Disciples street gang, according to the police source. McNabb along with Stephen Gilbert, 29, is being held without bond at the Cook County Jail on first degree murder charges related to the case.

During their bond hearing, Assistant State’s Attorney Brad Dickey said Lawson never entered the arena where the basket(Continued on page 15)

Tyrone Lawson

Obama begins new term boldly (Continued from page 1) tion of an African-American to the nation’s highest office, he predicted in 1964 that a Black would be elected president of the United States. In an interview with the BBC, King was asked to comment on a statement by then New York Senatorelect Robert F. Kennedy that it might be possible to elect a Black president in 40 years.

“I’ve seen levels of compliance with the civil rights bill and changes that have been most surprising,” King said. “So, on the basis of this, I think we may be able to get a Negro president in less than 40 years. I would think that this could come in 25 years or less.”

Obama’s election came 44 years after King’s statement and four years longer than Robert Kennedy had envisioned. Standing in the shadows of a U.S. Capitol built by slave labor, Barack Obama expressed much more self-assurance Monday than he had four years ago.

“We do not believe that in this country freedom is reserved for the

lucky, or happiness for the few,” the president said. “We recognize that no matter how responsibly we live our lives, any one of us at any time may face a job loss, or a sudden illness, or a home swept away in a terrible storm. The commitments we make to each other through Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security, these things do not sap our initiative, they strengthen us. They do not make us a nation of takers; they free us to take the risks that make this country great.”

The reference to a nation of takers was a direct rebuttal to Mitt Romney’s telling a group of donors that 47 percent of Americans are “dependent on government” and would “vote for the president no matter what.” Ironically, Romney received 47 percent of the popular vote in his losing effort against Obama.

The president indicated he plans to move the U.S. away from “perpetual war” and will take on tough issues such as immigration reform and climate change. Obama be-

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA speaks at his ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Jan. 21, 2013.

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came the first president to link the 1839 Seneca Falls Convention for women’s rights, the Selma-Montgomery, Ala. voting rights march and the 1969 Stonewall movement that put gay rights center stage.

He said, “We, the people, declare today that the most evident of truths –- that all of us are created equal – is the star that guides us still; just as it guided our forebears through Seneca Falls, and Selma, and Stonewall; just as it guided all those men and women, sung and unsung, who left footprints along this great mall, to hear a preacher say that we cannot walk alone; to hear a King proclaim that our individual freedom is inextricably bound to the freedom of every soul on Earth.”

President Obama used “we the people” — the opening words of the U.S. Constitution — five times during his 18 1/2 minute speech.

Although attendance at the inauguration was expected to be half of the record 1.8 million four years ago, it appeared that Monday’s figures will probably exceed previous estimates. One official said there were probably more than 1 million in attendance in the mall. That would still rank ahead of 400,000 George W. Bush drew at the beginning of his second term and more than Bill Clinton’s 800,000 in 1993. Four years ago, Obama exceeded the then-record 1.2 million who saw Lyndon B. Johnson inaugurated in 1965.

After the inauguration, the Obamas led a parade procession that included 59 groups with 8,800 people from the Capitol approximately 1.6 miles down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. The president and the first lady left their limousine near 9th Street, N.W. and walked for three blocks, returning the waves and cheers of excited onlookers, before returning to the motorcade.

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Joe Biden and their families watched the remainder of the parade from the glass-encased official review stand in front of the White House facing Lafayette Park.

Later, they danced at two private balls in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, down from the 10 held in their honor four years ago. At each ball, they slow-danced as they were being serenaded by fellow Chicagoan Jennifer Hudson, who sang Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” a tune the president had belted last year at the Apollo Theater in Harlem to display his vocal talent.

As usual, all eyes were on First Lady Michelle Obama as onlookers waited to see what fashion designer she would elevate to international attention. She surprised everyone by selecting Jason Wu, the same designer she used for the first inauguration.

The first lady came on stage at the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball in a dazzling ankle-length ruby-colored chiffon dress.

Alicia Keyes was no fashion slouch, wearing a red backless dress as she played the piano and sang, “Obama’s on firrrrrre!”

Earlier, Beyoncé Knowles stirred the inauguration crown with her rendition of the National Anthem.

However, the The Times of London reported — and other news outlets later confirmed — that she lip-synced the National Anthem.

According to the New York Times, a spokesman for the Marine Band said it is routine for musicians to record music for the inauguration in case the weather prevents them from keeping their instruments in tune. The Times said Col. Michael J. Colburn, the band director, received orders from event organizers to use the backup track just before Beyoncé was scheduled to sing live.

“We don’t know why,” Sgt. Kristin duBois told the New York Times.

“But that’s what we were instructed to do so that is what we did. It’s not because Beyoncé can’t sing. We all Saturday, January 26, 2013

know Beyoncé can sing. We all know the Marine Band can play.”

Kelly Clarkson and all other program events were performed live.

On Monday, Obama became the second and probably last president to be sworn in four times. In 2009, Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts flubbed his line at the official swearing in and a do-over was completed the next day. This time, Roberts administered the oath of office in a flawless private ceremony Sunday because the Constitution requires the president to be sworn in on Jan. 20; he repeated it in the public ceremony on Monday.

Reciting his oath Monday, it was President Obama’s turn to make a slight error. Instead of “United States,” he said, “United Sta –.” It didn’t matter because the official oath had already been administered the day before.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was elected four times before presidents were restricted to serving two terms, was the only other president to utter the presidential oath four times. “… We, the people, understand that our country cannot succeed when a shrinking few do very well and a growing many barely make it,” Obama said. “We believe that America’s prosperity must rest upon the broad shoulders of a rising middle class. We know that America thrives when every person can find independence and pride in their work; when the wages of honest labor liberate families from the brink of hardship.

We are true to our creed when a little girl born into the bleakest poverty knows that she has the same chance to succeed as anybody else, because she is an American; she is free, and she is equal, not just in the eyes of God but also in our own.”

As he prepared to leave the U.S. Capitol, President Obama stopped and turned around. “I want to take a look one more time,” he said. “I’ll never see this again.”

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OPINION

EDITORIAL POST INAUGURATION NOTES President Barack H. Obama’s second inauguration was quite interesting, and highlighted a number of concerns held by a lot of Americans. It was upbeat and optimistic and set a definite tone of inclusion; every group, especially those on the outskirts of society, were brought into focus with a promise that their issues would be addressed during his second term.

The president’s speech was excellent and very “presidential.”

He devoted a significant paragraph to climate change, something that he did not do in the first term. More importantly, he made a point to remind us that reforms will not happen overnight, and that his progress on difficult issues would be “partial” during the trying times of his second term.

This last point is crucial. It is obvious that he faces obstacles on all fronts. Every move seems to be thwarted, yet, his heart is in the right place. He is a man, a politician, and not a miracle worker, but the fact that he was elected for a second term speaks volumes about the number of people who support him.

There is great irony and, for some Black Americans, a bittersweet taste, that Obama’s second inauguration stole some of the thunder from Dr. Martin Luther King’s holiday. Most of the national discussion centered around it, and not Dr. King.

Moreover, though Dr. King’s son, MLK III, was seen in the celebratory crowds, he was not asked to speak, although Myrlie Evers-Williams, the former wife of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers, did participate.

For a number of reasons, there are a lot of African Americans who oppose Obama, mostly because, it seems, that he has not focused on Black people during his presidency. Some unreasonably want him to be the president of “Black” America, and not just America. Others have more substantive reasons for setting themselves in opposition to the first Black president.

They cite the debacle in Libya wherein he destroyed a sitting head of state, Moammar Khadafi, and the use of American drones that have killed innocent women, men and children abroad. These are serious concerns, so serious, in fact, that Dr. Cornell West felt that Obama shouldn’t have been able to use Dr. King’s Bible to be sworn in because King would have been diametrically opposed to the warfare and killing that have been hallmarks of American imperialism.

It must be remembered, however, that President Barack Obama is an elected politician, while Dr. King was a crusader, a civil rights chief, who owed nothing to an electorate. He had the freedom to champion what was in his conscience in a way that no politician would be able to do. Obama, on the other hand, must deliver on behalf of his financial backers and others who helped elect him. This is why, no doubt, such a heavy nod was given to the Hispanic community during his inauguration.

The chief point that those who most stridently oppose the president, especially those who espouse a strong Black power stance, must realize is that it is impossible, at least in this moment and time, for a sitting president to deliver on their demands. Politics does not work this way; it is the game of compromise, and the compromise that one must make to retain and remain in office is that there must be attempts to appease the opposition. President Obama could never have been elected by Black people alone, and more importantly, he certainly could not proffer a Black power agenda to the American electorate today. To expect that is unreasonable, especially since a Black “agenda” has not yet been crafted. A luta continua.

Even though Lyndon Johnson was president when I was in high school, the memories of participating in high school sports is relatively vivid.

So it was sad to read last week there had been a shooting after the Simeon-Morgan Park basketball game.

Safety in our city is a growing concern. I bet a lot of people were surprised that someone would be shot to death after a high school basketball game. The reason is not that important because it never is.

Most of the time when a killer tells us why he or she did something the reason just doesn’t compute with the normal mind.

We do and should applaud those youngsters who are staying out of harm’s way and enjoying themselves by participating in organized sports.

Historically and traditionally that has been a way to avoid the troubles of the streets; but that seems to have changed with last Wednesday’s fatal gunfire. It also raises the question if our young people are safe anywhere? The answer is no. How many young people in the last year or two have been sitting in their houses and a bullet found them?

The president said last week that as parents and concerned citizens we will not be able to stop every incident of violence. I think we all believe we can stop more than we have.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR For safety’s sake, keep the crowds out Dear Editor:

That is why I think it is a good idea to stop allowing students to attend local basketball and football games. It is a drastic move, and so are the times we are living in now – drastic and fatal. It is obvious the Chicago police are clueless as to how to handle the violence. The mayor is profiling for a national audience and the city council simply doesn’t have the juice. That is why I believe we need to reduce the level of interaction between rival high schools and only have players, coaches, and refs attend the games.

The school district would be able to set up live video of the games and everyone who is interested can watch them from home or some site other than where the game is being played.

This plan also will eliminate the risk of altercations by fans after the games. That in turn reduces the chances of another fatal shooting.

Sure it is nice to hear the cheer and adulation of the crowds, conversely it is excruciating to hear the report of a gunfire. Let’s keep our kids safe.

man, I expect that person to deal with a multitude of issues – issues that affect the district’s employment, educational issues, the welfare system, the national budget, gun violence, and the more complex day-to-day issues that deal with federal funding.

Violence seems to be the topic-ofthe-day, and unfortunately, most of the people who are running to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. are holding meetings and looking at the issue from the rear view mirror.

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Business Tools for Success

By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist No business can guarantee success. In fact, the vast majority of business ventures fail by the second year. Yet, entrepreneurship is the “back bone” of our economy and the few who succeed provide over 70% of all new jobs. Some of the factors that can make or break a business should be considered as you plan and build your business venture.

When you come up with the idea of creating a business you should first do a feasibility study. Will the market accept this product, service or idea? Make sure you don’t come up with the conclusion until you do due diligence. Will it answer the wants and needs of the consumers?

Can the market understand it and react positively? What price will the market bear? Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonald’s Restaurants had five business failures before he found success. Xerox had the rights to the Internet (not Al Gore) and simply gave it away thinking the market had no use for it. If your feasibility study ends up being very positive then it is time for your Business Plan.

Harry C. Alford A Business Plan sets the strategy and guidance for the launch of your business. You cannot get any financing without a convincing Business Plan. Investors, bankers and potential equity partners won’t go to step one without a plan.

There must be facts and documentation that can be understood and no “pie in the sky” will make your plan realistic. Every step of the plan must be proven and justified.

If you have confidence in your plan then stick with it and don’t

take “no” for an answer. Remember, Fred Smith of FEDEX received an “F” for his business plan while in graduate school. He did not let that stop the implementation of one of the greatest success stories in the history of our capitalistic nation. When my wife, Kay, and I started the National Black Chamber of Commerce we used our own money in the early years.

Eventually it grew into the largest Black business association in the world.

Once your business is started and is running profitably there are various tools you need to maximize your growth and guarantee a positive future. One important tool is a “Rainy Day Fund.” The economy is not constant and times come when there are many customers who become unemployed or have to cut back on spending. Interest rates on financing may become prohibitive or a major client goes under or falls into bankruptcy. All of that has a devastating affect on a small business. For instance, if you are a federal government contractor and Congress decides to cut back on the budget and cancel contracts (some of which may be yours) it will hit your cash flow and profits

in a terrible way. If you have reserves (rainy day money) you might survive this. If you don’t then failure is around the corner.

Another tool is medical insurance for your employees. Rates can really vary. If you have five employees it can range from $400 monthly per employee to $2,000 monthly per employee. That makes a big difference in your “bottom line” – net revenue. It is extremely important to shop around to solicit bids from as many insurance companies as you can find.

Other insurances such as Life, Property and Casualty (PNC), Errors and Omissions, Freight and other types have variable rates also.

Again, shop around and find the best service and lowest cost for your business. It directly affects your net profit and future of your business.

Cost of Goods Sold is a major factor if you are in the retail, manufacturing or distribution business.

That can be a big variable and you have to find the best deal for your business and customer base. My sons have a business and they went around the world to find the best and most cost effective manufacturer of the clothing line they sell.

Yes, they found that source in Chi-

na and even with the duty involved in the importing it is the best quality and lowest price they could find.

Doing this, has assured them of maximizing the profits and pleasing their customers with satisfaction and affordability.

One of the most important tools for small business is Legal Services.

How do you find quality legal representation and consul? You should not rely on word of mouth, Google or “hit or miss.” The wrong decision can cost you millions of dollars and destroy your business. We live in a litigious society and also negotiation is a critical matter to consider. The National Black Chamber of Commerce endorses the network of high powered law firms and sincere service known as Legal Shield.

You might want to look at this option. There is nothing like it and small Black owned firms are signing up with this firm at a record pace.

These are some of the important tools. Please consider them.

Mr. Alford is the Co-Founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®.

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Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.

Hands off Malia and Sasha Obama

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Just when you think leaders of the National Rifle Association can’t stoop any lower, they keep managing to plunge even deeper. This time, they have strayed way over the line of respectability by using Malia and Sasha’s enrollment in Sidwell Friends, a private Quaker school, to malign President Obama over his proposal to place limits on the sale of assault rifles and expand background checks.

“Are the president’s kids more important than yours? Then why is he skeptical about putting armed security in our schools when his kids are protected by armed guards at their school?

“Mr. Obama demands the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes. But he’s just another elitist hypocrite when it comes to a fair share of security. Protection for their kids. And gun-free zones for ours.”

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney was correct when he said in a statement: “Most Americans agree that a president’s children should not be used as pawns in a political fight.

But to go so far as to make the safety of the president’s children the subject of an attack ad is reThe Chicago Crusader

pugnant and cowardly.”

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican, said: “To talk about the president’s children or any public officer’s children who have – not by their own choice, but by requirement – to have protection and use that somehow to make a political point I think is reprehensible.”

I am tempted to call NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre and his comrades scum. But I’m going to resist the temptation. Not because they don’t fit that description.

I’m restraining myself because to call them scum would be an insult to scum.

A second NRA ad, running fourand-a-half-minutes, tossed in an image of NBC newsman David Gregory – whose children also attend Sidwell Friends School – for good measure.

The narrator in the ad says “Armed Guards — Good enough for the David Gregory’s kids’ school, not for the rest of us. …[The] school Obama’s daughters attend has 11 armed guards.”

Not surprisingly, the ad conveniently ignores the fact that the Secret Service is required to protect the president’s children. They protected Chelsea Clinton and Julie Nixon when they attended the school, known as “the Harvard of Washington’s private schools.”

Although the original NRA ad

George E. Curry leaves the impression that it is referring to Secret Service agents, the longer version makes it clear that NRA is referencing security guards at the school, which has a lower school campus in Bethesda, Md. and middle and upper schools in northwest Washington,D.C.. The Washington Post’s Fact Checker column awarded the NRA ad four Pinocchios, representing a “whopper” of a lie. The newspaper noted, “…the online directory for Sidwell Friends lists 11 people as working in the Security Department. Five are listed as ‘special police officer,’ while two are listed as ‘on call special police offi-

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cer,’ which presumably means they do not work full-time. The directory also lists two weekend shift supervisors, one security officer and the chief of security.“ “… But we spoke to parents who said they had never seen a guard on campus with a weapon. And Ellis Turner, associate head of Sidwell Friends, told us emphatically: ‘Sidwell Friends security officers do not carry guns.’”

The NRA’s ad claiming that President Obama is “skeptical about putting armed security in our schools” misrepresents his position. The clip was taken out of context from this exchange between the president and David Gregory on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

GREGORY: Should we have an armed guard at every school in the country? That’s what the NRA believes. They told me last week that that could work.

OBAMA: I’m not going to prejudge the recommendations that are given to me. I am skeptical that the only answer is putting more guns in schools. And I think the vast majority of the American people are skeptical that that somehow is going to solve our problem.

Clearly, the president did not say he was skeptical about placing armed security guards in schools.

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Even more insane, at a press conference, Wayne LaPierre of the NRA asserted that the answer to preventing future incidents like the one at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. is the placement of armed guards in every school.

Among the proposals presented

by President Obama is providing federal funds to place more officers in schools, if the school requests them.

After acting on a specific proposal made by NRA, the gun lobbying organization denounced Obama yet again. After coming under attack by even some conservatives, NRA spokesman Andrew Arulanandam said: “If anyone thinks we’re talking specifically about someone’s children, they’re missing the point completely…”No, that’s exactly the point. Leave those beautiful Obama girls out of your degenerate ad campaigns.

George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com. You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/currygeorge.

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COMMENTARY

Worrill’s World

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

GARVEY AND FREEING THE AFRICAN MIND (Dr. Conrad Worrill, National Chairman Emeritus of the National Black United Front (NBUF), located at 1809 East 71st Street, Suite 211, Chicago, Illinois, 60649, 773-493-0900, Fax# 773-493-9819, E-mail: nbufchic@sbcglobal.net, Web site: nbufront.org)

Dr. Conrad Worrill In this present era of economic and educational onslaught against the African Community in Amer-

ica, it is important that we understand that the rise of the African Centered Education Movement should be linked to our quest for economic independence.

We must free the “African mind” through African Centered Educational activities so that we might better understand the importance of economic self-reliance.

One model that we draw strength from in pursuing economic and educational liberation is the model established by the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in the 1920s.

The more I read and study about Marcus Garvey, the more I am amazed at the great contributions he made to African people to become a self reliant and self sufficient people. At the core of Marcus Garvey’s program was his urging of African people to acquire education and economic power. As he always started, “A race without power is a race without respect.”

When we examine the economic condition of Africans in America, and throughout the world, we find one glaring problem— African people do not control our economic resources at the level we should. This is primarily due to

our miseducation as a people. In a disproportionate manner, African people depend on the European and Asian world for food, clothing, and shelter. More often than not, the European and Asian worlds are the producers, processors, distributors, and wholesalers.

African people are the consumers.

This was one of the major problems that the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey addressed during his lifetime and that Minister Louis Farrakhan continues to address.

As Dr. Tony Martin writes in his book Race First, which is one of the best books written on the works of Marcus Garvey, “Marcus Garvey, unlike his major rivals in the United States, built a mass organization that went beyond civilrights agitation and protest and based itself upon a definite, well thought out program that he believed would lead to the total emancipation of the race from white dominion.”

To implement his program, Garvey set up the Negro Factories Corporation (NFC). Its objective was to build and operate factories in the big industrial centers of the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Africa. The NFC established a chain of cooperative grocery stores, a restaurant,

a steam laundry, tailor and dressmaking shop, a millinery store, and a publishing house.

Mr. Garvey also established a steamship company, The Black Star Line. He envisioned a fleet of steamers carrying passengers and establishing trade among African people of the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Africa.

In the summer of 1920, Garvey launched his full blown program at the First Annual Convention of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) of which he was the founder and first President General.

On August 2, 1920, after a massive parade of thousands of well drilled, uniformed ranks of the UNIA, 35,000 delegates from all over the United States and some twenty-five countries convened at Madison Square Garden, in New York City. It was, according to the New York Times, one of the largest gatherings in the history of the hall.

Dr. Martin explains that, “Central to the ideological basis underpinning Garvey’s program was the question of race. For Garvey, the Black man was universally oppressed on racial grounds, and no matter how much people try to shy away from this issue, the fact

is, this is still true today.”

As Malcolm X used to say, it was our Blackness “which caused so much hell not our identity as Elks, Masons, Baptists or Methodists.”

If we are ever to become a liberated people this idea must be deeply rooted in the day to day organizing and mobilizing of our people as we seek economic and educational liberation. Far too many Africans in America have abandoned this idea in their organizing projects.

Mr. Garvey understood that the foundation of our liberation was economic and educational independence based on racial solidarity. There are numerous lessons we can learn from the legacy of the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Without economic independence tied to the acquisition of political power, African people in America and African people everywhere will continue to be the subjects of the whims of other people.

In this regard, Garvey said, “...you can be educated in soul, vision and feeling, as well as in mind. To see your enemy and know him is a part of the complete education of man... Develop yours and you become as great and full of knowledge as the other fellow without entering the classrooms.”

Lance Armstrong was following an American tradition

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist Who is surprised that Lance Armstrong was doping? Who thinks he was the only one?

Who is surprised that he used the Oprah Winfrey show as his platform to “come clean”?

We are a nation of cheaters and Armstrong is one in a long line of our nation’s cheaters.

Indeed the very foundation of our country is the result of cheating.

The Pilgrims cheated the Native Americans that befriended them out of their land. Later, the United States Army continued that cheating by slaughtering Native people, kicking them off their land, and consigning them to reservations. As a result of this thievery and chicanery Native American people have the shortest life expectancy of any ethnicity in these United States.

Enslaved people were cheated with the fruit of their labor, not to mention their lives and liberty, by our nation’s “peculiar institution.”

After slavery was abolished, the cheating continued. The sharecropper system was nothing but an

official method of cheating. Land owned by African Americans was stolen. Those African Americans who managed to amass wealth had to pretend they had less because economic envy sparked the wholesale appropriation of land and communities. Examples include the destruction of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the 1898 destruction of property (and life) in Wilmington, N.C. Some historians estimate that there were more

200 of these kinds of incidents.

We cheated Mexico by appropriating half their land in a murky “trade” through the Louisiana Purchase. Now we have the nerve to talk about “illegal immigration” because people are returning to land that was once stolen from them.

And daily, employers cheat undocumented people because without legal documents, they have no bargaining power against unscrupulous employers.

Cheating? George W. Bush and his minions cheated Al Gore of the presidency in 2000, and the Supreme Court aided and abetted him in this cheating. Imagine the course of history had we a kinder, gentler president who might not read a children’s book upside down in the moments before September 11?

Let’s not even talk about the theft implicit in the banking bailout.

These banks were lent money to aid in economic recovery by lending money, but instead of lending, they’ve tightened up credit requirements, making it more difficult for some people to borrow. And figuring out ways to cheat on one’s taxes may be one of the great American

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pastimes.

There are more ways to cheat than putting your sticky fingers on things that don’t belong to you.

African American men are cheated of their dignity and freedom of mobility, whenever empty taxis speed by them. African American women are cheated of the ability to see themselves reflected in the public space when advertisers treat us as stereotypes. And racism cheats us of the ability to have equality of opportunity.

I’m not at all condoning Lance Armstrong’s doping, and I fully agree with the decisions to pull his titles and banish him from biking.

Yet there is much irony in the way people are handling this. The Today Show had cheater Pete Rose commenting on Lance Armstrong’s cheating. That’s like asking the fox to comment when his brother breaks into the hen house, or like asking George W. Bush to comment on an election. And not to play the “race” game, but don’t you think all hell would break loose if this were an African American athlete?

We send young people mixed

messages when we both say “play fair” and “winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” We live in a win at any cost, winner take all, society.

Lance Armstrong wanted to win so he doped up, and some of those around him probably did the same.

No excuses. But in a winner take all culture, what do we expect?

Now Armstrong has humbled himself by admitting he was wrong after adamantly denying he was doping. Why now… to clean up his name, to get back in the game, to keep raising money for his cancer-fighting organization? Like the foundation of our nation’s culture, though, Armstrong is both a liar and a cheat.

It is a shame that Lance Armstrong chose to cheat during his biking career. If we had to recite a litany of cheaters, we’d have to start with the Pilgrims, the Founding Fathers that condoned slavery, and move on from there.

Julianne Malveaux is a Washington, D.C.-based economist and writer. She is President Emerita of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, N.C. The Chicago Crusader

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By Ima Gontellit EDITOR'S NOTE: This column is published as political satire, street gossip and humor, and therefore should not be considered as fact but rather as matter of opinion. None of the items therein are collected by the news gathering staff of the Crusader Newspaper Group. Items forwarded to The Chatterbox are kept confidential unless otherwise requested by the author in writing. For submissions please forward to: AChicagoCrusader@aol.com. Original photography and artwork are permitted.

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President being sworn in putting on the dog for our first Black President. In spite of those who don’t like it, dey might as well lump it, cause for the next four years the address for the Obamas is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

Although we (Black folk) were just sort of lumped into the category of have nots and such we still had a great of deal of pride when all ‘dem folks came out to see him take the oath for a second time on Monday. Although it was Martin Luther King Day, a national holiday and bless him (King) he is honored with a monument in the nation’s capitol and we all know he paid the ulti-

mate sacrifice for the many gains we have made including a Black President (I know only ½ Black), I thought the President was still scared to mention US. He seemed much more comfortable talking about the gays and the Hispanics. I know we ain’t the ones that gave him all of that money, but we gave him almost all of our votes (more than 90%), each election. Don’t that count for something? But back to the Black pride Ima felt. Everytime dey would play “Hail to the Chief” my buttons would almost pop loose on my blouse, my undies were a bit damp and my eyes welled up with tears. Lawd, I cannot believe that I have lived to see dem

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HOW ‘BOUT THAT OBAMA!!!!

Sunday back and told the whole world how racist a large section of the Republican party is. Now Ima ain’t lauding the General ‘cause he knows the truth, but because he has the guts to say it in quarters that it will not just be heard by the Republicans. There are other Republicans like the former Republican party leader Michael Steele and former football player J.C. Watts, who just take the insults as though they are talking about someone else. If dey think dem racists ain’t including them in the count of lazy, shufflin, ignorant and dishonest Negroes dey had better pack their bags and head to Siberia ‘cause General Powell knows that they are talking about all

of us with a drop of Black blood and he is insulted. Thank God for General Powell, maybe there is still hope!!! We just don’t know what!!!

-ImaWE GOT A NEW SUIT FOR CHRISTMAS Is Ima’s eyes playing tricks on her?

I thought I saw a different color of blue suit on our Cook County Board President. Before I could print this item Ima got a copy of guess who with a green suit. Maybe her hubby bought her one for Christmas and they both read The Chatterbox!!!

-ImaGOD BLESS GENERAL COLIN POWELL If there wasn’t General Colin Powell, the Republican party would not have any members of the dark hue that have any testicles. Betcha you thought Ima didn’t know any words over 5 letters. He sat on television a

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEALING WITH YOUTH VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO: How do we tell the story of youth violence here? Join Chicago is the World/Community Media Workshop in an update on Tuesday, January 29, in order to look at the progress made by Chicago’s news media and what more can be done.

A number of community groups and experts met during last June with journalists and youth media to offer their advice. We’ll hear from journalists, community groups, activists and youth media again. This event is part of efforts to change the reporting on youth violence and to help communities better understand how the news media function. For more information, call Stephen Franklin at 312-369-7782 or send email to steve@chicagoistheworld.org.

DEAR MANDELA BROADCAST: A great film, Dear Mandela, is set to air on Tuesday, January 29, 6 pm CST, on public television, it is part of the AfroPoP; The Ultimate Cultural Exchange television series hosted by actress Gabourey Sidibe. The film shows the fight by young activists living in shack homes to get the government of South Africa to live up to its promises of decent housing for all citizens.

These young people work to halt government plans to destroy these informal settlements without providing an alternative. It shows their fight for justice that reaches the courts and the response when one activist dares to challenge the ANC itself. This new battle for homes will surely resonate with those who followed the apartheid fight.

REFLECTIONS GALLERY TALK AT THE DUSABLE MUSEUM: Join the DuSable Museum for a captivating gallery talk with Tar, the genius lens man behind Reflections on Thursday, January 31, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The cost is Free. Reflections is a documentarystyle photography series of black and white photographs of personal living spaces of over sixty renowned individuals whose lives and careers have addressed the fundamental political, economic, and social realities of the 20th century and beyond. In each photographic image, a mirror is strategically placed as the subject is reflected in it. The collection includes a network of luminaries such as legendary photographer and filmmaker Gordon Parks, dancers Harold and Fayard Nicholas (The Nicholas Brothers), civil rights activist Daisy Bates (The Mother of Little Rock Nine), sculptor Selma H. Burke, and artist, filmmaker, and publisher Camille Billops, along with 63 other great individuals. Accompanied by Tar’s personal written memoirs of his photo shoots, Reflections reveals a creative collaboration of dialogue between Tar and his subjects and culminates into an emergence of art and information sharing for all to learn and enjoy. For more information or to RSVP, please call 773-947-0600 ext. 290.

BUD, NOT BUDDY AT CHICAGO CHILDREN’S THEATER: Chicago Children’s Theater (CCT) skips a few grades following its recent smash hit, Harold and the Purple Crayon, with a new production of Bud, Not Buddy, which is ONGOING through February 24 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago. Based on the book

by Christopher Paul Curtis, Bud, Not Buddy, follows the heartwarming, unforgettable journey of a young African American orphan as he searches for his father. Clues kept in a suitcase lead him to adventures in Depression-era Michigan, where he finds community among a group of jazz musicians and, ultimately, an unexpected sense of home. Full of laugh-out-loud humor and wonderful characters, Bud, Not Buddy hits the high notes of jazz and sounds the deeper tones of the Great Depression. Single tickets start at $20 and are on sale now. To purchase, visit chicagochildrenstheatre.org, or call 872-222-9555.

DLC PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING PROGRAM: The Development Leadership Consortium (DLC) Board of Directors cordially invites you to the first DLC Continuing Fellows Program: Professional Networking in the Social Media Era. It will take place on Thursday, January 31, 6 pm Networking Reception and 6:30 pm Program. It will be held at Ter Molen Watkins and Brandt, 2 North Riverside Plaza, 25th floor Chicago, IL 60606. At this inaugural DLC continuing education event, Clyde Watkins, Chairman of Ter Molen Watkins and Brandt, will discuss the value and protocol of networking, and Kevin LaManna, President of SocialRaise will talk about the ways in which social networking can be utilized to enhance one’s networking activity. The DLC Continuing Fellows Program has been created to offer their Annual and Management Fellow alumni ongoing opportunities to advance their professional knowledge and stay connected with colleagues and friends. They hope you will join them for a great evening of networking with fellow alumni and friends of the DLC.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY’S NEW GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES: The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) is now offering new general admission prices for adults, seniors and children (ages 3-11).

The following is the new pricing for Chicago residents and non-residents: Chicago resident/Non-resident, Adults: $15/$18; Seniors:

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$14/$17; Children (ages 3-11): $10/$11. The 14-acre Museum houses countless exhibits and offers thousands of experiences. With a general admission ticket, guests can experience groundbreaking permanent exhibits like Science Storms, YOU! The Experience and the U505 Submarine; enjoy classic fa-

vorites—like the Transportation Gallery and Baby Chick Hatchery— and take in daily Live Science Demonstrations including the spectacular chemistry show, Bangs, Flashes and Fire. The Museum continues to offer 52 free days a year for Illinois residents. For the remaining month of January, all weekdays (Monday

through Friday) are free. And during the month of February, all Wednesdays are free! The Museum of Science and Industry is located at 5700 South Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. For more information, please contact Beth Boston, MSI, beth.boston@msichicago.org.

SERVING AS A delegate of the Illinois Electoral College, state Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie, DChicago, above, casts her ballot for President Barack Obama. Electoral College delegates met in the state Senate chambers in December to officially give Illinois’ 20 electoral votes to Obama, who took the oath of office for his second term as president on January 20. Public ceremonies took place Monday, January 21. Looking on from the podium as Currie casts her ballot is Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

Extended Coverage the benefits are higher.

Even more than dying, more older Americans fear outliving their savings, recent surveys found. Running out of money is a top retirement concern, especially as people are living longer.

One smart answer: an annuity that pays you as long as you live. *** Most people know about annuities that start to pay off when you retire. Some annuities are purchased by younger folks who start saving early; others are funded with retirement payouts.

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*** Many of the latter are “immediate” annuities: You pay in your money and get a return right away. Some buyers deposit their entire lump-sum retirement payout; others invest one chunk at a time, looking for higher interest rates in the future. *** What’s new is the “longevity” annuity: it starts to pay off at age 80 or 85, providing an influx of cash when other retirement savings may be dwindling. Because there is a time lag before payout, Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

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What’s good to know before you owe on a car Buy Here Pay Here dealerships seldom a good deal for consumers

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist A century ago, the prevalence of public transportation enabled many Americans to take a bus or trolley car to work, school, shopping or health care providers. Today, many communities lack these public services and consumers instead rely on a personal vehicle to manage their day to day concerns. Beyond mobility, owning a car has become a gateway to economic opportunity.

Buying a car is more than finding a car you like. Finding the best financing for that car is just as important. How consumers shop for vehicles and financing was the focus of a late 2012 survey sponsored by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL). Additional research on auto financing and sales is included in CRL’s latest research report, The State of Lending in America and its Impact on U.S. Households, (http://www.responsiblelending.org/stateof-lending/).

Consumer replies to the survey

revealed that a growing number of all consumers were turning to “Buy Here, Pay Here” (BHPH) auto lots. BHPH dealers typically offer over-priced used cars and process all of their loans in-house.

As a result, customers are required to make their payments at the dealership, as often as once a week.

In these types of sales, consumers with low-wealth and low credit scores become targets for predatory lending. CRL’s survey found that Black consumers accounted for 41 percent of BHPH customers. Of these consumers, 74 percent were unaware of mark-ups in car sales and finance, and fewer than half negotiated the cost of their monthly payment or cost of the vehicle.

And according to CRL, “Most BHPH dealers do not post prices on the lot. The dealer first assesses what kind of weekly or bi-weekly payment the consumer can be expected to pay. Then the consumer is told which car or cars are available to them and the price is set.”

The State of Lending report also found that most consumers are unaware that vehicle repossessions occur in 25-30 percent of these sales. CRL found that 70 percent of BHPH dealers install

Charlene Crowell devices that can prevent car engines from starting and/or others that track the car’s movement.

Should a customer become late or miss a payment, these devices help the dealer to quickly repossess the vehicle.

Typically most consumers are pre-occupied with obtaining personal transportation with what appears to be an affordable, regular payment. Other factors such

as the annual percentage rate (APR), down payments, or the cost of add-on services are often ignored by the consumer – to the advantage of the dealer. By maximizing profits on these older, high-mileage vehicles, most consumers do not realize how bad a deal they made until the car is repossessed.

The report further states, “The lack of transparency and regulation in auto finance has allowed different predatory practices to thrive throughout the years, creating more expensive and unsustainable loans for consumers. . . .

If the dealer controls the financing and has the ability to adjust the terms of that financing, then the dealer has more opportunity to sell and finance additional insurance or warranty products. . . .

Even if a consumer has financing in hand, the dealer will try to find a way to convince the consumer to opt for dealer financing, which increases the profit potential in the deal.”

CRL advises that with any car purchase, if possible, consumers should try to secure financing with a bank or credit union before arriving at the dealership. In this way, the consumer gains

leverage when negotiating with the dealer. Car buyers should also remember that nearly every aspect of their car loan is negotiable, including the sales price, interest rate, trade-in value, length of the loan and prices of add-on products.

For BHPH dealers in particular, consumers should first pick a car, negotiate the sales price and negotiate the value of a trade-in vehicle. Applying for financing with the dealer before these details are resolved affords dealers an advantage that seldom benefits consumers.

When household budgets are tight and access to credit is even tighter, consumers would be wise to ask enough questions to gain a clear understanding of the terms and conditions of all financial transactions.

When a vehicle is the difference between getting or keeping a job, it is especially in the consumer’s best interest to become as knowledgeable as possible.

Charlene Crowell is a communications manager with the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at: Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org.

The Way We Were in 2012

By Cheryl Pearson-McNeil NNPA Columnist

$10, is also gaining sales growth in the sparkling wine segment. No wonder, it grew over 100 percent in the last 12 months and now accounts for almost 6 percent of sparkling wine sales, double its share a year ago.

Rosé Sparkling Wines: These wines are a bit pricier at more than $17 per bottle. But, their sales are also growing in the realm of sparkling wines, carving out 9 percent of sales. Overall sales for this choice grew three and half percent over the last 52 weeks.

I don’t like the taste of alcohol, so I very rarely indulge and it’s simply not worth the calories. But there is an exception to every rule and for me, Moscato is it.

Let’s move on to entertainment trends for 2012. Again, you can see if any of your favorites (or your kids’) made the cut. Did your dollars contribute to the successes? Remember, that’s something to consider, because your consumer dollars make these rankings possible; which, of course, influence the decision-makers. The compiled lists are pretty extensive, so I’m just going to give you a couple of categories here. As always, I invite you to visit Nielsen’s website for more information.

Top DVD Titles of 2012 1. “Avengers” 2. “Hunger Games”

Our brand new year is in full swing – full of promise and new beginnings. Even as we move forward with shining, new resolve, it’s always fun to look back at our consumer behaviors and trends over the previous 12 months. Let’s start with how we rang in the New Year. No matter how you brought in 2013, chances are it involved an effervescent, grown-up libation. You are not alone. It will probably come as no surprise to you that consumers around the world celebrated with a lot of cork popping on New Year’s Eve. Here in the U.S., we enjoyed our bubbly throughout the year.

Sparkling wine sales are strong, rising 4.6 percent over the last 52 weeks. It will also come as no surprise that the data shows that the last eight weeks of the year – the holiday season – account for onethird of annual sales.

Our palates and our pocketbooks have an array of choices in the sparkling wine category in both country of origin (real champagne only comes from the champagne region of France; other countries, like ours, use the Méthode Champenoise) and price point. The biggest sparkling wine seller throughout the year is the $10-25 category.

However, the report shows that

folks are willing to spring for a little more over the holidays, as sparkling wines in the $20-$60 range triple in sales during this time versus the rest of the year. Let’s see how some of your favorites stacked up in 2012: Prosecco: This Italian favorite, averaging $11.78 a bottle, has grown almost 40 percent over the last 52 weeks; garnering 8 percent of sparkling wine sales, up two points from this time last year.

Sparkling Moscato: This sweet, fizzy offering, which goes for under

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3. “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1” 4. “Brave” 5. “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” 6. “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” 7. “Puss in Boots” 8. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” 9. “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” 10. “Hop” Now, let me just preface the adult fiction rankings for book sales by saying you have got to give props to E.L. James for giving such a major shot-in-the-arm to the publishing industry, and for almost sweeping this entire category – no matter how you feel about her erotic trilogy of books. (Umm while flying, I saw many passengers trying to cover up the fact that they were reading one of these hot tomes on the plane.

Mmm-hmmm). People, if you’re over 21, there should be no shame in your game. Here’s how the adult fiction category broke out: Top 10 Print Book Sales of 2012 – Adult Fiction 1. “Fifty Shades of Gray” (trade paperback) E. L. James 2. “Fifty Shades Darker” (trade paperback) E. L. James 3. “Fifty Shades Freed” (trade paperback) E. L. James 4. “Fifty Shades Trilogy” (boxed Set) E. L. James Saturday, January 26, 2013

5. “Gone Girl” (hardcover) Gillian Flynn 6. “The Casual Vacancy” (hardcover) J. K. Rowling 7. “Bared to You” (trade paperback) Sylvia Day 8. “The Racketeer” (hard cover) John Grisham 9. “The Lucky One” (mass market paperback) Nicholas Sparks 10. “The Last Boyfriend” (trade paperback) Nora Roberts I hope your New Year’s Resolution was to continue to wield your consumer power with every choice you make!

Cheryl Pearson-McNeil is senior vice president of public affairs and government relations for Nielsen. For more information and studies, please visit www.nielsenwire.com.

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Chicago State Aquaponics facility hosts ACT-SO “Before there was American Idol, America’s Got Talent, The Voice, there was NAACP ACT-SO. Before there was Randy Jackson, there was Vernon Jarrett. There is a lot to be said for the brilliance of a man with a vision into the future,” said architect Darryl Crosby of 3D Design Studio referring to NAACP ACT-SO Founder Vernon Jarrett.

Mr. Crosby, a past ACT-SO Architecture Gold Winner and Robeson High School graduate, is now the associate architect of the recently built Ray Kroc Center and DuSable Museum addition. He was one of many respected speakers at the NAACP Chicago Southside Branch ACT-SO Program Kickoff Reception recently at the Chicago State Aquaponics facility.

Over 50 African American high school students, parents and educators listened intently as state Senator Toi Hutchinson, a past Gold Medal Oratory ACT-SO Winner, extolled the virtues of being an NAACP ACT-SO competitor and Vernon Jarrett boosting her confidence. Sen. Hutchinson said she got her confidence and start as a speaker from NAACP ACT-SO.” It provided the platform to step in-

entertainers and athletes.

The mission of ACT-SO is to prepare, recognize and reward African-American youth who ex-

time Architecture Gold Winner nationally. Hudson said ”We are at a time when our youth is being seriously neglected and overlooked.

Eugene Mason IV, a West Side ACT-SO 2012 Gold Medal Contemporary Music Winner, entertained the audience with a song he

consumption.

Danielle Ashley Group donated the 2013 Historical Black College & University Calendars to the stu-

AT THE NAACP’S Academic, Cultural, Technological and Science Olympics (ACT-SO) kick-off reception, Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, addressed high school youth about the importance of ACT-SO as a learning and enrichment program for the advancement of their education and career goals. (L-R) Susan C. Ellis, Darryl G. Crosby, Bryan W. Hudson, Emmanuel Pratt - CSU Aquaponics Director PH.D Candidate, Kiela Smith-Upton - Artist, Hon. Dorothy Brown, Pastor Wade Hudson - Committee member, Michelle d’Arville-Downing-CSU Outreach, Sen. Toi Hutchinson and Eugene Mason IV. (Photo by Erroll V. O’Neil) composed as he played the guitar.

Mason shared his recent experiences traveling to the Nationals in Houston,Texas and the excitement of competing with other African American youth!

Afterwards, the students and par-

dents so they can mark their calendars for the Enrichment Session and Competition dates! A healthy and scrumptious continental fruit breakfast was provided by “Heaven Can Wait Catering,” Chef Keon Lawerence.

BRYAN HUDSON, Southside ACT-SO chairperson, addresses an audience interested in advancing academic olympics. to the shoes she is now in as a national speaker and state Senator.”

ACT-SO, acronym for the AfroAcademic Cultural Technological and Scientific Olympics of the Mind, was founded by renowned journalist Vernon Jarrett in 1978.

There are over 26 different categories to compete in on a local and national level. This event was held as a “Rebirth“ of the Southside Branch.

ACT-SO is a major youth initiative of the NAACP which provides a year-long forum through which African American high school youth demonstrate academic, artistic, and scientific prowess and expertise, thereby gaining the same recognition often only reserved for

emplify scholastic and artistic goals.

The ACT-SO goals are to mobilize the adult community for the promotion of academic and artistic excellence among students of African American descent; to recognize academic and talent achievement among students of African descent; and to provide and assist students with the necessary skills to establish goals and acquire the confidence and training to make a successful contribution to society.

ACT-SO Chairperson Bryan Hudson, an architect and past ACT-SO Mentor, decided to pick up Mr. Jarrett’s torch after driving long distances to the DuPage County ACT-SO site to mentor Grant Hudson (no relation); a two-

The Honorable Dorothy Brown encouraged students to “be all that you can be”! She also commended the parents present for encouraging and ensuring their childrens’ success. South Side Community Art Center Artist in Residence, ACTSO Mentor and past Judge Raymond Anthony Thomas encouraged students to apply themselves and believe everything is possible.

Mr. Thomas was hired by Ebony Publisher John H. Johnson as magazine artist and also shared his experiences as a Film Producer.

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This program can begin to re-engage our youth to their true potential and dare to follow their dreams of success in this brutal world!”

SOUTHSIDE ACT-SO Chairperson Bryan Hudson and two newly enrolled ACT-SO students, and overview of Aquaponics facility during Speakers presentation. (Photos courtesy of Erroll Oneil) ents were treated to a tour of the To register or volunteer for the Aquaponics facility, led by Sweet- ACT-SO Program, Enrichment water Foundation Founder Profes- Sessions and Competition, African sor Emmanual Pratt. The American high school students go Aquaponics facility raises Tilapia online to http://schiactso.eventfish, whose good bacterial waste brite.com or email schiactsoprovides nutrients to the water that @gmail.com, or www.facebookgrows the vegetables they raise and .com/actso.southside. give to area restaurants like MK and Wishbone. The Aquaponics “We must never write off the facility grows not only the Tilapia, POTENTIAL for greatness among but also basil, lettuce, chard and any of our beleaguered youth. Nevother healthy green vegetables for er!!” Vernon Jarrett 1918 - 2004 The Chicago Crusader

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COMMUNITY Violence stops here contest winners from Institute for Positive Living Institute for Positive Living/Lawless Gardens Male Mentoring Program Youth Win Second Place for their “Stop the Violence Campaign” video

Mayor Rahm Emanuel congratulated youth from the Institute for Positive Living (IPL)/Chicago Lawless Garden Male Mentoring Program on winning second place in the Violence Stops Here Contest during a lunch on January 6, 2013 at the IPL Technology Center at 3620 S. Rhodes. The Violence Stops Here Contest was sponsored

by Violence Stops Here, a community-driven new media campaign that spearheads the presentation of relevant messaging for positive influence. It combines social media technologies and grassroots collaboration to empower residents, community organizations and businesses to promote responsible and safety in the community.

The Violence Stops Here Contest invited youth from Chicago’s Southside communities to demonstrate through original spoken-word or song, their ideas illustrating how they view non-violence in their community.

In preparation for the contest, the IPL/Lawless Garden Male Mentoring Program brought together a group of young students calling themselves Team Stop the Violence.

The team wrote, edited and produced a lively “Stop the Violence Campaign” video featuring resi-

dents from Lawless Garden. The video, which can be viewed on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUBb7dN67_k or at http://www.violencestops.com, sends a strong anti-violence message. It starts with the camera panning the Lawless Gardens high-rise as the voice of a news anchor states, “We are going to take you now to Chicago where this past weekend at least 52 people were shot, eight of them killed in a wave of violence across the city.” As the video progresses there are scenes of children playing, the camera panning in on a stop sign, and then the youth coming together as one voice, with one message in an original music rap that goes: “Stop, Stop, Stop, Stop, Stop the Violence!”

Members of Team Stop the Violence who got a chance to meet Emanuel on January 6th included Kevin Blackwell, Trevion Conner, Aderral King, Shakira Matthew, Antwan McCray, Dearis Mosses, Dedria Mosses, Dedrick Mosses, Javanta Tolbert and Thomas Watson.

The Mayor came out to meet the students personally. During lunch he talked to the students about school and their neighborhood.

“We are so proud of our Male Mentoring Program members,” states IPL Founder and President Marrice Coverson. “The youth in this program are trying to do positive things in their lives and in their community. Winning second place in this contest helps them know that they can and will succeed. By

MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL congratulates members of Team Stop the Violence from the Institute for Positive Living (IPL)/Chicago Lawless Gardens Male Mentoring Program on winning second place in the Violence Stops Here Contest on January 6. The Mayor stopped by IPL’s Technology Center, 3620 S. Rhodes, to have lunch and talk with the youth about school and their neighborhood. Also pictured are IPL Founder and President Marrice Coverson and IPL Program Director Chimere Bias (front, right). visiting our Institute for Positive Living Technology Center and sitting down for lunch and conversation with our youth, Rahm is demonstrating his care and concern for the children and families of this community.”

The Institute for Positive Living is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization that focuses on literacy, mentoring of young African-American males, closing the digital divide for families in underserved communities, and health education. In addition to the

Male Mentoring Program, IPL’s other programs include Open Book, Technology Learning Lab, HIV Awareness and School Based Counseling. For more information, go to www.openbookprogram.org or call 773-924-9802.

Concordia-Chicago Art Gallery hosts the work of Jennifer Scott Artist Jennifer Scott is exhibiting her current work through February 17, at the Ferguson Art Gallery at Concordia University Chicago, in River Forest. An artist’s reception will be held on Sunday, January 27, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Scott, of Chicago, is accomplished in several mediums including printmaking, painting, drawing and collage. Her work with ethnic/indigenous communities informs the content of her

art. She explores and exposes her own inner dialogue on the complex issue of human interaction.

According to Scott, “My current work focuses on the relationship between form and figures and the intimacy of those figures in a space. My goal is to capture the quiet moments between subjects that are centered on one activity. The figures' gestures and postures also become important clues in these narratives.”

The Ferguson Art Gallery is lo-

cated in Kretzmann Hall at Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta St., River Forest. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 708-209-3013 or visit cuchicago.edu/the_arts/visual_art/ferguson_gallery.

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Bringing the region’s rich diversity of visual art to the Oak Park/River Forest and University communities, Ferguson Art Gallery at Concordia University Chicago showcases the works of established and upcoming Chicago-area artists in five to six exhibits each year, including special events celebrating African-Amer-

ican perspective, Hispanic heritage, women’s history and Chicago history. The gallery is directed

by BettyAnn Mocek, Concordia professor of art and a prominent Chicago artist, educator and arts advocate through her work with the Chicago Coalition of Artists, the Chicago Society of Artists and others.

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The NEW Four-One-One

By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor SHE'S OUTTA THERE!: Even a reported 15 MILLION DOLLARS a season could not keep occasional "train wreck" Britney Spears on the judges panel of Simon Cowell's popular television show "The X Factor." Rumor has it she's been offered a Celine Dion type show in Las Vegas which would have her taking home at least 100 million dollars.

100 MILLION DOLLARS!.....

Lord why can't I sing?

BROADWAY BOUND: It seems that everybody wants to be a Broadway star. This spring a revival of the play "The Trip To Bountiful," makes its way to the "Great White Way" starring Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Vanessa Williams. Tyson will play the lead character, Carrie, a widow who returns to her Britney Spears hometown to prepare for the end

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By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

5th Annual Winter Block Party for Chicago’s Hip Hop Arts WBEZ-Chicago and Vocalo.org (Chicago Public Media) announce the complete schedule for the fifth annual Winter Block Party for Chicago’s Hip Hop Arts at Metro,

own Kevin Coval, including film, music videos, dance battles and a poetry/storytelling slam in addition to $10 fade haircuts in the Hip Hop Barbershop, a Hip Hop Art Gallery

documentary Benji (2012) directed

by Coodie and Chike.

2:15 p.m. Screenings of selected local Hip Hop videos and minidocumentaries

Psalm One Cicely Tyson

Vanessa Williams

of her life. Tyson and Williams have both performed on Broadway in the past. "Break A Leg," guys I can't wait to see this production.

SAVE THE DATE: The 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will take place on Sunday, January 27th at 8:00 PM on TBS and TNT. If you're addicted to and absolutely love awards shows, don't miss this one. Prizes are awarded not only for films but also for television programs. I understand that the folks over at the E Network will also be "dissing" all of the outfits on the Red Carpet that night.

SAVE ANOTHER DATE: On Friday, February 1st at 8:00 PM, The 44th Annual NAACP IMAGE AWARDS will be handed out on NBC-TV. Music, film, television and literary awards are handed out to much deserving people of color. Let's see how many of those dreadful Tyler Perry films and television shows win this year!

3730 N. Clark St., on Saturday, January 26, from noon until 1 a.m.

Created to celebrate the present and future of Chicago’s hip hop artists, the Winter Block Party draws an annual crowd of more than 2,000 people. First held in January 2009, this all-ages, all-city celebration of Chicago's new and emerging artists of the hip hop generation offers a chance for everybody to experience the breadth and style, multiple elements and forms of hip hop arts, which have long brought people together who've fought for social justice.

The 5th annual Winter Block Party again features all-day free programming curated by Chicago’s

curated by Miguel Aguilar of Defiance Gallery, and a Hip Hop Boutique with vendors, including GoWhere HipHop, City of Win, Iddy Id Designs, Vintage Boss and others. Some of Chicago’s best DJs provide the soundtrack all afternoon.

Free Afternoon Programming: DANCE 12:15 p.m. B-Boy/B-Girl Dance Battle Prelims curated by Waka of the legendary Brickheadz Crew 1:45 p.m. B-Boy/B-Girl Dance Battle Semis 3:00 p.m. B-Boy/B-Girl Dance Battle Finals FILM/VIDEO 12:30 p.m. A screening of the

POETRY/STORYTELLING SLAM 3:30 p.m. Solo Tip: An Exploration of Hip Hop Theater and Storytelling (The Public Square and Young Chicago Authors) 4:30 p.m. Grown Folks Stories The evening event, Winter Block Party for Chicago’s Hip Hop Arts: An Evening of Music and Celebration, begins at 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 pm). Psalm One, Vocalo’s Jesse Menendez and Kevin Coval host the evening, with performances by eight-piece Chicago hip hop band Sidewalk Chalk, rapper Psalm One, rapper ADD-2, freeform West Side rapper Saba from (Continued on page 13)

Tyler Perry

WORK IT GIRL!: I'm sure you remember You Tube and Internet sensation Sweet Brown. She's the one who coined the catchphrase, "Ain't nobody got time for that," while being interviewed on a local television news program regarding a fire in her housing complex.

Well, Miss Brown has managed to take her "instant celebrity" and turn it into a paying job. Sweet will join the popular television program Cheaters later on this year as an on-camera co-host who will interview and chat with those caught cheating on their significant others. Now, she can buy all the "cold pops" she wants....and also get her hair done!

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Gabourey Sidibe is new host of Public Television’s AfroPoP Acclaimed Actress emcees Season Five of Documentary Series on Contemporary African Diaspora on WORLD Gabourey Sidibe steps into a new role this winter as host of AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, an innovative documentary series highlighting contemporary life, and art and pop culture in the African Diaspora. Best known for her Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated depiction of “Precious” in the Lee Daniels film Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire, Sidibe also made waves with her hilarious performance in Tower Heist opposite Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy. The fifth season of AfroPoP, produced by Black Public Media, premiered recently on public television’s WORLD channel, on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, and continues on Tuesdays weekly through February 5, 2013.

This season, AfroPoP, which consists of independent films, brings viewers on a journey into human and women’s rights struggles across the world and continues with Dear Mandela (January 29), by Dara Kell and Christopher Nizza, which captures the demonstrations of residents of the Durban shantytowns as they fight for the decent living conditions promised by the post-apartheid government and challenge the African National Congress (ANC). Directors Violeta Ayala and Daniel Fallshaw uncover modern-day slavery in refugee camps in Western Sahara in

Gabourey Sidibe Stolen (February 5), entangling themselves in a high-stakes thriller.

In her role as host, Sidibe frames each episode’s content, adding her personal concerns about the issues portrayed. “This season of AfroPoP helps give voice to those who truly need to be heard,” said the Brooklyn native, whose father hails from Senegal. “I’m happy to help bring these stories to the American public and raise awareness of issues of vital concern to women and men in Africa, as well as all who care about human rights.”

“Gabourey’s energetic spirit and connection to the youth culture made her the perfect choice to host the series this season and we are happy to have her as such an integral part of AfroPoP,” said Black Public Media Vice President and Director of Programming Leslie Fields-Cruz and co-executive producer of the series.

AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Ex-

change will premiere on the WORLD Channel. Encore programs will broadcast later Tuesday nights at midnight ET (11 p.m. CT and 9 p.m. PT). Select episodes (A Lot Like You and Dear Mandela) will be distributed by American Public Television for broadcast on public television channels in addition to WORLD in February 2013. For more information, check your local listings or visit www.blackpublicmedia.org. To find local airings, visit the AfroPoP page on www.APTonline.org. To find your local WORLD station, visit http://worldchannel.org/where- _to_watch_world_tv.

YOUTH MAKE HARD decisions in Dear Mandela. play in political change and is a fasci- camps. Stolen is a compelling, modnating portrait of South Africa com- ern-day, real-life cloak-and-dagger thriller. ing of age.

ABOUT THE FILMS TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2013 - Dear Mandela by Dara Kell and Christopher Nizza. Destroyed homes, threats at gunpoint and highcourt action, this battle by three young people to stand up for their rights is a testimony to people power.

When the South African government promises to “eradicate the slums” and begins to evict shack dwellers far outside the city, three friends who live in Durban’s vast shantytowns refuse to be moved.

Dear Mandela follows their journey from their shacks to the highest court in the land as they invoke Nelson Mandela’s example and become leaders in a growing social movement. By turns inspiring, devastating and funny, the film offers a new perspective on the role that young people can

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013 – Stolen by Dan Fallshaw and Violeta Ayala Filmmakers Ayala and Fallshaw follows Fetim Sellami, a Saharawi refugee in a refugee camp in North Africa, as she awaits a U.N.sponsored reunion with her mother.

Mother and child were separated when Sellami was a toddler. But they soon uncover a dark secret when the Black Saharawis open up about a forbidden subject: their enslavement.

Soon the filmmakers find that their lives are in danger as they face extreme hardships in getting the footage across borders. Protestors have demonstrated against the accuracy of the film.

The Polisario, the movement running the camp, flew Sellami to the Sydney Film Festival to deny being a slave and that slavery exists in the

ABOUT BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA Black Public Media, a national, nonprofit media arts organization, is the leading provider of Black programming on public television and the greatest resource for the training of Black media professionals within the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Black Public Media develops, produces and funds television and online programming about the Black experience.

Since its founding in 1979, it has provided hundreds of broadcast hours documenting African American history, culture and experience to public television. For more on Black Public Media and its initiatives, visit http://blackpublicmedia.org.

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The party continues late-night downstairs at the Smart Bar with Vocalo’s DJ collective led by Jesse De la Pena from 11 p.m. until 1 a.m. For a full event listing, go to www.wbez.org/air-events-5th-annual-winter-block-party-chicagos-hiphop-arts-102171 The Winter Block Party is free and open to the public during the day. Tickets for the evening program are $15/general admission, $12/WBEZ members, and $10/students (with valid ID) and can be purchased at the Metro store/box office or through www.wbez.org/events.

Founded in 2008, Chicago Public Media’s Off-Air Event Series presents four unique experiences, from October through June, taking place throughout the Chicago region.

Events cover a spectrum of topics from food and music to politics and community.

Extending the listening experience, the Off-Air Event Series allows public radio listeners and oth-

ers to come see what they’ve been hearing and celebrate Chicago!

The 2012-2013 event series continues through June 2013 with other events. For tickets and a complete listing of all four events go to: www.wbez.org/events Sidewalk Chalk: The goal of Sidewalk Chalk is to be heard by the world and inspire its inhabitants. With an eclectic variety of ages and experiences, the Chicago band is a force to be reckoned with.

Comprising an emcee, singer, keys, bass, drums, horn section and tapdancer, Sidewalk Chalk is the evolu-

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Rapper ADD-2 tion of hip hop, soul and jazz superbly packaged into their own unique sound. Their debut fulllength album, Corner Store (coproduced with Greg Magers of Lupe Fiasco's The Cool), satisfies the cravings of music lovers hungry for something different. Sidewalk Chalk was named "Best Hip Hop Act in Chicago of 2010" by the Chicago Reader.

Psalm One, consistently named one of the nation's "Best Hip Hop Artists," made her national television debut on MTV's Emmy-winning series, MADE. She has toured

the U.S., Canada and Europe and shared the stage with the best in the business, including Wu Tang Clan, MF Doom, Atmosphere and 50 Cent. She released her debut CD, Bio: Chemistry, while studying chemistry at the University of Illinois and became the only woman signed to the prestigious, fiercely independent record label Rhymesayers Entertainment when she released her commercial debut, The Death of Frequent Flyer. A Chicago native, Psalm One supports her community through Charm Lab, a music mentoring program she started to help bridge the gap between music and education. She also works regularly with the ASCAP Songwriter Residency Program on a national level. This year Psalm One released Child Support, a collection of songs made with elementary students nationwide though the ASCAP Songwriter Residency. The album boasts collaborations with more than 200 students from underserved areas in the nation, as well as Grammy-winning artists and producers. Through her music mentoring programs, she hopes to balance some of the negative imSaturday, January 26, 2013

pacts of mainstream music on the community. Her efforts are ongoing and ever-widening, and Psalm One is eager to continue on a musical path of education and entertainment.

Rapper ADD-2, stage name of Andre DiJuan Daniels, first gained popularity after the release of his second mixtape, A Tale of Two's City: Volume 2. In 2009, his single "Luxury" – from his third mixtape, "Tale of Two's City Vol. 3: The Rise & Fall – was featured on MTV and VH1. ADD-2 has worked with Grammy Award-winning music producer 9th Wonder, Kendrick Lamar, The Roots and Gerald Walker.

About Chicago Public Media Chicago Public Media is an institution that creates award-winning content for people seeking to learn more about the issues and ideas that affect our community, our nation and our world. It operates WBEZ 91.5 FM, one of the country’s premier public radio stations, and Vocalo 89.5 FM, an experimental web/radio service that seeks to expand the reach of public media.

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By Barbara Wright-Pryor

CSO’s Asian tour to be led by Osmo Vänskä and Lorin Maazel Riccardo Muti’s illness prevents his participation After last weekend’s edition of The Chicago Crusader went to press, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) announced that Music Director Riccardo Muti is unable to participate in the Orchestra’s upcoming tour to Asia as previously planned.

After returning to Italy last week suffering from the flu, Maestro Muti sought further medical care.

He was subsequently diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, which required surgical treatment as soon as possible. His doctors determined that to delay the surgery until after the scheduled tour to Asia could lead to complications. According to a CSO spokesperson Muti, 71, had surgery without complications Monday morning, January 21, in his native Italy. A CSO statement

Riccardo Muti Monday afternoon said that Muti’s surgery “went smoothly and he is already resting comfortably and is scheduled to return to his home in Ravenna on Tuesday.”

Substituting for Maestro Muti is Osmo Vänskä, music director of the Minnesota Orchestra who will conduct the performances in Taipei and Taiwan at the Chiang KaiShek National Concert Hall at the tour’s beginning on January 25 and 26. Lorin Maazel, music director of the Munich Philharmonic will conduct concerts in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre as part of the Hong Kong Arts Festival; one concert each in Shanghai (Oriental Art Centre), Beijing (National Center for the Performing Arts) and Tianjin (Tianjin Grand Theater) in China; and two in Seoul, South Korea at the Seoul Arts Center to conclude the tour.

Repertoire for the tour includes two programs: January 25 will feature Mozart’s Symphony No. 41, K.551 (Jupiter) —replacing originally scheduled music by Stravinsky and Busoni—and Brahms’

Symphony No. 2. CSO Concertmaster Robert Chen will appear as soloist in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto; The January 26 program consists of Verdi’s Overture to I vespri siciliani, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 (Italian) and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (Eroica).

Violinist Maxim Vengerov will join the CSO as soloist in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.

CSOA President Deborah F. Rutter commented, “The thoughts and good wishes of the entire CSO family are with our beloved Maestro Muti as he undergoes surgery.

Naturally, we are disappointed that he was not able to lead the Orchestra here in Chicago and will be unable to join us on our tour beginning next week. However, we completely understand that this is a health situation beyond his control and eagerly await his return to Chicago in April. The CSO family

is deeply grateful to Maestro Maazel for assisting the CSO on this tour.”

In a written statement from Italy, Maestro Muti said, “I feel very sad, frustrated and upset to leave my wonderful musicians and audiences in Chicago and on this very important tour that I was expecting with great anticipation. I look forward to returning to Chicago in April when we can once again make beautiful music together.”

Music of the Baroque celebrates Mozart in two area concerts this weekend Music of the Baroque will celebrate Mozart’s birthday with two festive programs this weekend exploring the composer’s genius in works for orchestra, piano, and voice. Acclaimed Mozartian Jane Glover will lead the motet “Exsultate, jubilate,” Symphony No. 39, and the C minor piano concerto with soprano Arianna Zukerman and pianist Vladimir Feltsman as soloists.

Inasmuch as The Chicago Crusader regularly goes to press midweek and is distributed well before its Saturday publication date, both the Friday and Saturday concert information is listed below.

Concert #1 is Friday, January 25 at 7:30 pm at The Harris Theater,

block west of the Harris Theater, at Michigan Ave. and Randolph St. Attendees should enter through the Randolph Street

Arianna Zukerman

Jane Glover

225 E. Randolph Blvd. in Chicago. Daniel Maki will give a preconcert lecture at 6:00 pm at the Chicago Cultural Center, one

doors. The lecture will be held on the first floor.

Sunday, January 27, 7:30 pm at the North Shore Center for the

Vladimir Feltsman

Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, the pre-concert lecture by Maki will begin at 6:30 pm in the Athens Room at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 9599 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois.

NOTE: For those planning to attend the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts concert, there is road construction on Skokie Boulevard between Golf Road and Old Orchard Road.

Ample time should be allowed for travel or consider taking an alternate route.

For further information or tickets to all performances, call the Box Office at 312-551-1414; email baroque@baroque.org, or visit baroque.org.

Ana María Martínez, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s ‘Mimi’ visits with local school students Puerto Rican-American soprano, Ana Maria Martínez, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Mimi in Giacomo Puccini’s “La boheme” is scheduled to meet students at two Chicago High schools this week.

The soprano was to meet with high-school students at the Young Women’s Leadership Charter School (YWLCS), 2641 S. Calumet Ave., Chicago (formerly Drake Educational and Vocational Guidance Center) from 2:30 to 3:30 pm on Tuesday, January 22 and with members of the Girls’ Chorus at Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland Ave. from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 23.

Students from YWLCS attended the January 18 dress rehearsal of “La boheme” and Ms. Martinez will return to the school March 5 as the keynote speaker at its “Girl Power” Annual Luncheon Wherever she travels and per-

forms, Ms. Martínez strives to engage with students from a wide variety of backgrounds to share her journey and experiences in the world of classical music and to serve as a positive role model for youth.

“La boheme” opened Monday, January 21 at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr. with tenor Dimitri Pittas as Rodolfo for 5 performances through February 7. A second run of “La boheme” available only to subscribers will

Recently announced National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Art Works (Part One) and Challenge America grants totaling nearly $1.7 million focus on upcoming programs that orchestras have created to increase access for underserved populations and engage new audiences.

These orchestra programs vary widely, from educational or engage-

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open March 9 with Anna Netrebko as Mimi and Joseph Calleja as Rodolfo.

Ana Maria Martínez

******** World renowned opera stars and good friends, soprano Renée Fleming and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham will collaborate for a subscriber appreciation concert of French music “Soirée française,” Thursday, January 24, at 8:00 pm at the Civic

Opera House. Pianist Bradley Moore will accompany the duo.

The two artists have previously appeared together on the Lyric stage only in Le nozze di Figaro (1997-98 season) and for the company’s 50th Anniversary Gala Concert in 2004.

Both Fleming and Graham are acclaimed for their interpretations of French repertoire. Their program at Lyric includes the “Flower Duet” from Delibes’s Lakmé and his “Les

filles de Cadix;” the Barcarolle from Offenbach’s Les contes d’Hoffmann; Fauré’s “Pavane,” and Debussy’s “Mandoline,” “Beau soir,” and “Clair de lune” for solo piano.

Other selections will include solo songs by Reynaldo Hahn and duets

by Berlioz, Saint-Saëns, and Messager.

To contact Lyric Opera of Chicago, call 312-332-2244. The website can be accessed at lyricopera.org

$1.7 Million in NEA grants to assist U. S. orchestras ment initiatives for economically disadvantaged children, the disabled or the elderly; to the use of technology or culturally-aware programming in and out of the concert hall to reach a wider audience.

“NEA grants enable orchestras to better serve their communities with music,” said League of American Orchestras President and CEO Jesse Rosen, “both by supporting

these innovative projects and by stimulating giving from other sources like private foundations, corporations, and individual contributors.”

Orchestras of all budget sizes across the country were awarded the grants, which were in the amount of $10,000 to $100,000 (all Challenge America grants were in the (Continued on page 15) The Chicago Crusader

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Farrakhan offering weekly webcast messages Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan recently began a 52-week series of messages, “The Time and What Must Be Done,” to night, Saturday, Jan. 12 and his powerful insight, analysis and guidance will be available via the Internet, YouTube, cable access television, radio and on DVD. Tune in at www.noi.org.

Among issues in the first message are the implications of divine time, violation of divine law, and the need for America and her people, Black and white, to make a decision regarding life and whether to live in accord with divine injunctions or under a system of rulership and life that is contrary to scripture and the will of the divine Supreme Being.

“The full message aired on www.noi.org and the series will air on the same website and at the same time each week. “We intend for the next 52 weeks to deal with the subject that was given by the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, The Time and What Must Be Done. The Honorable Elijah Muhammad finished his time among us with

Minister Louis Farrakhan a series of lectures called the Theology of Time. And we in this time want our people to understand that time is the yardstick that judges our actions,” said Min. Farrakhan in New Year’s Day interview with Final Call newspaper staff.

“I will be doing everything I can in this year to provide that guidance but I am telling you as the Qur’an

says, ‘By the time surely man is in loss, except those who believe and do good and enjoin one another to truth and enjoin one another to patience.’ The time will judge our actions and if our actions are not correspondent to the time we will continue down the road of intense regret over great loss. ” To view the premiere message in its entirety visit www.- noi.org.

(Continued from page 3) ball game between Simeon and Morgan Park was being played. He said Lawson was outside talking to a group of girls when Gilbert and McNabb approached.

He said Gilbert and McNabb were arrested while trying to flee the scene in a maroon Jeep on the south side of the Chicago State campus. He said detectives found gunpowder residue on Gilbert’s left hand. Bullet shell casings found at the scene matched a gun found near the scene and witnesses also identified the two in a photo lineup, he said.

Several students at Morgan Park informed the Crusader about Lawson’s alleged involvement in the drug trade. They said it was no secret he was in a gang and sold drugs in the area of 115th and Ashland, not far from the school. Lawson’s family could not be reached for comment but have told media outlets Lawson was a good kid and they felt safe about him going to the game because it was being held on the CSU campus.

Marielle Sainvilus, a spokesperson for CPS, said she can

$1.7 Million in NEA grants to assist U. S. orchestras (Cont’d. from page 14) amount of $10,000, while Art Works (Part One) grants varied in amount). Art Works (Part One) grants totaled $1,450,000 for 42 distinct orchestra projects while Challenge America grants totaled $240,000 for 24 orchestra projects. Future FY13 grants will be announced for Art Works (Part Two) in 2013.

Orchestral programs funded by these NEA grants include: The November 2013 Texas premiere of a new concerto for electric violin composed

by Kenji Bunch and featuring Youth Orchestra of San Antonio and soloist Tracy Silverman that include free workshops for economically disadvantaged youth in elementary, middle and high schools; young string players

who participate in the Orchestra’s free, daily afterschool music program and their families will also receive complimentary tickets to the concert.

A National Philharmonic Orchestra concert on March 2, 2013 featuring violinist Elena Urioste who will also provide master classes for students at William E. Doar Jr. Public Charter School for the Performing Arts, in Wash-

ington DC’s Ward Five.

Concerts for a variety of populations, including adults with disabilities and elementary students, by the Adrian (Michigan) Symphony Orchestra as well as a free rehearsal open to the public in advance of the orchestra’s allBeethoven concert on April 20, 2013.

A series of performances by Great Falls Symphony and percussionist Evelyn Glen-

Michael McNabb

Stephen Gilbert

neither confirm nor deny if Lawson was a student or release any educational records.

It is not known whether or not Lawson or the suspects ever entered the arena. CPS security had all who entered go through metal detectors. It is not yet known what McNabb, Gilbert and Lawson were arguing about before the shots rang out.

But a police source said allegedly McNabb was the leader of the gang Lawson was a member of and the argument could have been about money or a drug deal. The source continued by saying Chicago State is considered neutral territory and is seen as an island of safety surrounded by the communities of Burnside, Rosemoor and West Ches-

terfield, all of which are having problems with gang shootings.

The shooting happened in a parking lot just north of the arena where Morgan Park and Simeon were involved in a heated basketball game. At the end of the game, some tempers flared between the two teams and a minor altercation broke out with a player from Simeon slapping a player from Morgan Park. The two teams were quickly separated although tension in the arena remained high.

Investigators now believe that the incident at the end of the game had nothing to do with the murder of Lawson, according to the police source.

TO PLACE AN AD IN THE CHICAGO CRUSADER CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT CALL 773-752-2500 nie, including a program for residents at the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind, an open rehearsal for university and high school students, workshops at high

schools, and a concert on April 27, 2013.

For more information or a complete list of orchestras receiving FY13 NEA grants, go to americanorchestras.org

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) Not once have I heard any of them put forth anything that resembles a strategy for combatting the rash of shootings and killings in our community. The candidates seem to be parroting one another.

These candidates also act as though they won’t have to interact with other Congressmen from different parts of the country – congress people who may not at all be interested in the matters plaguing part of this district-nameThe Chicago Crusader

ly Chicago.

Nearly 4,000 bills were introduced in Congress last year. For this discussion, it doesn’t matter that fewer than 70 were actually passed.

The chief point is anyone going to Congress from any state needs to have a broad perspective about issues in and outside of the district.

It is hard to grab onto a reason to vote for anyone right now because either they are saying nothing or they’re talking about something alder-

men are chatting about. It is a lack of understanding about the complexity of being a member of Congress, at least in my opinion.

The election is about a month away and if we have not heard anything from a candidate by now, that person really needs to tuck his or her ego away and drop out of the race. Maybe they think enough family and friends will vote for them, and even if that is the case, those aren’t enough votes to make them a winner.

The candidates obviously

Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

will try to maximize their coffers by advertising primarily on the television. That means a lot of voters will not get their messages, given some folk don’t watch television, others don’t have cable television (network television will be too expensive).

I saw supporters for one candidate standing on 95th and Stony Island holding placards for that candidate. At the same time, I saw drivers swerving to avoid those holding the placards. I suspect it was a good idea at the time for the candidate, but it looked

like a waste of time and money.

From the lack of communication, the mis-communica-

tion and limited communication; it seems like none-ofthe-above is the best choice.

Harvey Ketchum

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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 filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. File No. D13132875 on the 7th day of January 2013 Under the Assumed Name of SKA Speech Pathology Services, with the business located at 505 E. 44th Street, #1, Chicago, IL 60653. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is Sharisse Kathleen Arthur, 505 E. 44th Street, #1, Chicago, IL 60653.

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification as filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. File No. D13133017 on the 17th day of January 2013 Under the Assumed Name of Lee’s Signature Catering with the business located at 1348 E. Hyde Park 1W, Chicago, Illinois 60615. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: Lee R. Edwards, 1348 E. Hyde Park 1W, Chicago, Illinois 60615.

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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-FLX4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-FLX4 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED MAY 1, 2007 P l a i n t i f f , v s .

SYBIL SHORES AND GARY SHORES, OAK FINANCIAL, D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 8854 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 6, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, March 8, 2013 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. 20-27-403-040 Commonly known as 7548 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 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 inspection.

For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

(312) 357-1125.

Ref. No. 12-00755 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I501764 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A P l a i n t i f f , v .

ROSIETTER JACKSON A/K/A ROSIETTER G. JACKSON, TERRENCE FLETCHER, CITY OF CHICAGO D e f e n d a n t s 09 CH 05241 6737 SOUTH MAY 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 November 15, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 19, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 16 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6737 SOUTH MAY STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-401-015-0000, 20-20-401-016-0000. The real estate is improved with a brick tan 2 unit apartment; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified

ROSIETTER JACKSON A/K/A ROSIETTER G. JACKSON, TERRENCE FLETCHER, CITY OF CHICAGO D e f e n d a n t s 09 CH 05241 6737 SOUTH MAY 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 November 15, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 19, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6737 SOUTH MAY STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-401-015-0000, 20-20-401-016-0000. The real estate is improved with a brick tan 2 unit apartment; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, 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 LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0901370. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0901370 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 05241 I501275

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH5, ASSET BACKED P A S S - T H R O U G H CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CH5 P l a i n t i f f , v s .

CHIQUITA CAREY; CHASE BANK USA, N.A.; 6555 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHIQUITA CAREY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 08 CH 41045 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on September 25, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-22-220-018-0000.

Commonly known as 6555 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE UNIT 1A, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the Saturday, January 26, 2013 purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 8 2 5 8 2 9 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I500991

AVENUE UNIT 1A, LAWRENCE CHICAGO, IL 60637.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 8 2 5 8 2 9 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I500991 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL C O R P O R A T I O N P l a i n t i f f , v .

AMERICAN PENSION SERVICES, INC., RENEE STEVENSON, FRANK STEVENSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s 09 CH 37219 312 W. 59TH PL. 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 December 17, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 312 W. 59TH PL., Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-400-025. The real estate is improved with vacant land. The judgment amount was $16,780.23. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, 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 LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: City of Chicago, Department of Law, 33 North LaSalle Street, 11th Floor, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 744-6967 Refer calls to Corp. Counsel/Bldg. & Housing. Div. 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. City of Chicago, Department of Law 33 North LaSalle Street, 11th Floor CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 744-6967 Attorney Code. 90909 Case # 09 CH 37219 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.

I500747

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO SHOREBANK; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

PARKER BROS. DEVELOPMENT, LLC; DANIEL PARKER; STEPHEN PARKER A/K/A STEPHEN PARKER, II; CITY OF CHICAGO, DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT; CITY OF CHICAGO, DEPARTMENT OF B U I L D I N G S ; UNKNOWN AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 13311 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on September 18, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, March 1, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 7463 South Vincennes, Chicago, IL 60621.

P.I.N. 20-28-226-038-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is 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: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Samantha Licker at Plaintiff's Attorney, Garfield & Merel, Ltd., 2 Prudential Plaza, 180 N. Stetson Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 2 8 8 - 0 1 0 5 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I500509

HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P.; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

LINDA F. CANTY A/K/A LINDA CANTY; U N K N O W N HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LINDA F. CANTY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 19828 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 27, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, March 1, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-29-404-014-0000.

Commonly known as 7541 SOUTH MORGAN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620.

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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after of the sale. confirmation For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 9 0 9 5 5 7 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I500487

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR IXIS REAL ESTATE CAPITAL TRUST 2006-HE-3 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE-3 P l a i n t i f f , v .

DAVID MCCARTHY III, TABATHA MCCARTHY, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK SYSTEM, INC. AS A NOMINEE FOR COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST NLC FINANCIAL SERVICES, COUNTY DEPARTMENT LLC VIRGINIA M. KENDALL CHANCERY DIVISION D e f e n d a n t URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, AS 11 CV 5203 SUCCESSOR IN NOTICE OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO SHOREBANK; COMMISSIONER'S SALE PUBLIC P l a i n t i f f , NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that v s . pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure Blacks Must control their own coMMunity PARKER BROS. DEVELOPMENT, LLC; and Sale entered in the above cause on DANIEL PARKER; August 8, 2012, an agent of The Judicial STEPHEN PARKER A/K/A STEPHEN Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner PARKER, II; CITY appointed herein,will at 10:00 AM on OF CHICAGO, DEPARTMENT OF February 19, 2013, at the The Judicial WATER MANAGEMENT; Sales Corporation, One South Wacker CITY OF CHICAGO, DEPARTMENT OF Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, B U I L D I N G S ; sell at public auction to the highest bidder, UNKNOWN AND NON RECORD as set forth below, the following described CLAIMANTS; Defendants, real estate: Commonly known as 8647 12 CH 13311 SOUTH DREXEL AVENUE, Chicago, IL NOTICE OF SALE 60619 Property Index No. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that 20-35-316-016-0000. The real estate is pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure improved with a single family residence. entered in the above entitled cause on The judgment amount was $287,695.10.

September 18, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by Sales Corporation will on Friday, March 1, certified funds at the close of the auction;

CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE-3 P l a i n t i f f , v .

DAVID MCCARTHY III, TABATHA MCCARTHY, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM, INC. AS A NOMINEE FOR FIRST NLC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC VIRGINIA M. KENDALL D e f e n d a n t 11 CV 5203 NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 8, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein,will at 10:00 AM on February 19, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8647 SOUTH DREXEL AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-35-316-016-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $287,695.10.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; 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. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: BURKE COSTANZA & CARBERRY LLP, 9191 BROADWAY, Merrillville, IN 46410, (219) 769-1313 FAX #: 219-769-6806. Please refer to file number 14374.6812. 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. BURKE COSTANZA & CARBERRY LLP 9191 BROADWAY Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 769-1313 Attorney File No.: 14374.6812 Attorney Code. Case # 1 : 11 CV 5203 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.

I500155 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT DIVISION CHANCERY MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES C O R P O R A T I O N ; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

PATRICK ARMSTRONG; CITY OF UNKNOWN CHICAGO; HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PATRICK ARMSTRONG, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , CH 27458 08 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 6, 2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described p r o p e r t y : P.I.N. 20-29-426-014.

Commonly known as 7841 SOUTH ABERDEEN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620.

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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 8 1 7 1 9 3 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I499088

subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 8 1 7 1 9 3 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I499088

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA P l a i n t i f f , v s .

ASTOR D. ROGERS II A/K/A ASTOR D. R O G E R S ; SUNTRUST BANK; 6035 S. ST. L A W R E N C E CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ASTOR D. ROGERS, II; U N K N O W N OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 26977 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 16, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-15-405-031-1002.

Commonly known as 6035 SOUTH ST LAWRENCE AVENUE 1N, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 3 7 .

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after of the sale. confirmation For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 7 2 2 .

1 0 1 7 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I498835 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., S/B/M TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, v s .

DANA HOVEL; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR C O U N T R Y W I D E BANK, FSB; MICHIGAN-60TH STREET C O N D O M I N I U M ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DANA HOVEL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 25035 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on August 24, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 18, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-15-308-017-1006.

Commonly known as 6001 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE APT 1, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 0 0 9 8 1 6 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I498791

The Chicago Crusader

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-AR29, PASS-THROUGH MORTGAGE CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AR29 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED 1, 2006 SEPTEMBER P l a i n t i f f , v .

MARIO JAUREGUI, EWELINA JAUREGUI, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B, LANDMARK RESIDENCES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants CH 15482 10 6045 SOUTH KING DRIVE UNIT 302 CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 21, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 25, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6045 SOUTH KING DRIVE UNIT 302, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-401-031-1006. The real estate is improved with a brown brick three story single family home; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, 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 required by The assessments 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 ORDER OF ENTRY OF AN POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1010142. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA1010142 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 10 CH 15482 I501391 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

BOJAN MLADENOVIC; 6211 SOUTH V E R N O N CONDOMINIUM; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BOJAN MLADENOVIC, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 42110 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 28, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-15-417-027-1002.

Commonly known as 6211 SOUTH VERNON AVENUE APT 1, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 3 7 .

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and

The Chicago Crusader

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

BOJAN MLADENOVIC; 6211 SOUTH V E R N O N CONDOMINIUM; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BOJAN MLADENOVIC, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 42110 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 28, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-15-417-027-1002.

Commonly known as 6211 SOUTH VERNON AVENUE APT 1, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 3 7 .

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 0 2 7 8 2 2 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I501020

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC., ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GREENPOINT M O R T G A G E FUNDING, INC., Plaintiff, v s .

BLONDYNE BROWNING, D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 26083 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 3, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 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. 20-26-302-011.

Commonly known as 7525 South Drexel Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

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 inspection.

For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

(312) 357-1125.

Ref. No. 10-0372 N INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I501014

WINCHESTER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-30-421-005-0000. The real estate is improved with a two-story single-family brick house with a detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, 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 LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0832004. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0832004 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 1216 I500300

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. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

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.

HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case # 11 CH 42051 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.

I500112

HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION EVERBANK P l a i n t i f f , v .

DEMARCO ROBERTSON, KIMBERLY TAYLOR-ROBERTSON AKA KIMBERLY TAYLOR ROBERTSON Defendants 11 CH 42051 6420 S. EVANS AVE. Chicago, IL 60637 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, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 11, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, auction to the highest bidder, as set forth CHANCERY DEPARTMENT below, the following described real estate: DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, Commonly known as 6420 S. EVANS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL AVE., Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index P l a i n t i f f , No. 20-22-214-028-0000. The real estate v . is improved with a single family residence.

MUHAMMAD A/K/A HASSAN A. The judgment amount was $322,644.33.

MUHAMMAD, PARK HASSAN Sale terms: The bid amount, including the TRUSTEE NATIONAL BANK, AS Judicial sale fee for Abandoned UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED Residential Property Municipality Relief 07/14/06 KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER Fund, which is calculated on residential 32269, UNNKOWN BENEFICIARIES OF real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 PARK NATIONAL BANK, AS TRUSTEE or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be 07/14/06 KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER paid in certified funds immediately by the 3 2 2 6 9 highest and best bidder at the conclusion D e f e n d a n t s of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the 09 CH 1216 mortgagee acquiring the residential real 7713 SOUTH WINCHESTER AVENUE estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale CHICAGO, IL 60620 or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS other lienor acquiring the residential real HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a estate whose rights in and to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered residential real estate arose prior to the in the above cause on October 1, 2012, an sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, assessments, or special taxes levied will at 10:30 AM on February 19, 2013, at against said real estate and is offered for the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One sale without any representation as to South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, quality or quantity of title and without CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" auction to the highest bidder, as set forth condition. The sale is further subject to below, the following described real estate: confirmation by the court. Upon payment in Commonly known as 7713 SOUTH full of the amount bid, the purchaser will WINCHESTER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle 60620 Property Index No. the purchaser to a deed to the real estate 20-30-421-005-0000. The real estate is after confirmation of the sale. The property improved with a two-story single-family will NOT be open for inspection and brick house with a detached garage. Sale plaintiff makes no representation as to the terms: 25% down of the highest bid by condition of the property. Prospective certified funds at the close of the auction; bidders are admonished to check the court The balance, including the Judicial sale file to verify all information. If this property fee for Abandoned Residential Property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the Municipality Relief Fund, which is unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a calculated on residential real estate at the mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction the legal fees required by The thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or 605/9(g)(1) and If this property is a wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) Blacks Must control their own c(g)(4). oMMunity condominium unit which is part of a hours. No fee shall be paid by the common interest community, the purchaser mortgagee acquiring the residential real of the unit at the foreclosure sale other estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale than a mortgagee shall pay the or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or assessments required by The other lienor acquiring the residential real Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS estate whose rights in and to the 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE residential real estate arose prior to the MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU sale. The subject property is subject to HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN general real estate taxes, special POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER assessments, or special taxes levied ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF against said real estate and is offered for POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE sale without any representation as to WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE quality or quantity of title and without ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's condition. The sale is further subject to attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & confirmation by the court. Upon payment in MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, full of the amount bid, the purchaser will

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY FARGO BANK, N.A., WELLS BY MERGER SUCCESSOR WELLS FARGO BANK TO N.A., FKA SOUTHWEST, WACHOVIA MORTGAGE FSB, FKA SAVINGS WORLD BANK, FSB Plaintiff, v s .

TRACY REEVES AKA TRACY REEVES-F L E T C H E R ; MICHAEL P COURTNEY; PATRICK W Y L L I E ; CHARLESTON SOUTHSIDE, LLC; UNIVERSITY TOWNES TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 02111 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 21, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-23-106-088-0000.

Commonly known as 6458 SOUTH GREENWOOD AVENUE UNIT B, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 1 2 7 5 8 9 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I500093

BETTY BAKER; CAPITAL ONE BANK N.A.; (USA), NCO PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, UNKNOWN INC.; AND NON-RECORD OWNERS Defendants, CLAIMANTS CH 356 12 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 20, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 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: 20-26-218-027-0000.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 7320 South Kenwood Chicago, IL 60619.

Avenue, 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 Property Act. Condominium Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be for inspection open For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 983-0770. For Bidding instructions call (630) 453-6713 24 hours prior to sale.

F 1 1 0 8 0 1 4 3 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I500032 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, AS ASSIGNEE OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE C O R P O R A T I O N RECEIVER FOR SHOREBANK; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 8, 2007 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER LENNEL 8002348660; EDWIN J. ERVIN; SIMMONS; ABED DBA MOHAMMAD B & B GROCERY STORE; UNKNOWN AND OWNERS NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , CH 32392 11 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 24, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 25, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate: mortgaged Commonly known as 369-81 East 69th Street/6902 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 0 6 3 7 .

6 P.I.N. 20-22-319-025-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is a commercial building.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Kara Allen at Plaintiff's Attorney, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C., 30 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

(312) 444-9300.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I499970

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY O N D I V I S I MORTGAGE, LLC GMAC (SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO GMAC CORPORATION), MORTGAGE f P l a i n t i f .

V DAWN P. MELTON; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, D e f e n d a n t s IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK 12 CH 587 COUNTY, ILLINOIS Property Address: 7010 SOUTH COUNTY DEPARTMENT CALUMET AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60637 CHANCERY DIVISION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Fisher and Shapiro file # 11-057239 AS TRUSTEE FOR (It is advised that interested parties consult STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT with their LOAN TRUST, own attorneys before bidding at mortgage MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH foreclosure sales.)

CERTIFICATES, SERIES PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that 2006-BNC1 Plaintiff, pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure v s . entered on November 29, 2012, Kallen DONIL D. BAKER AKA DONIL BAKER; Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official CYNTHIA BAKER will at 12:30 p.m. on March 4, 2013, at 205 AKA CYNTHIA HOBSON AKA CYNTHIA W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, B. HOBSON; Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest BETTY BAKER; CAPITAL ONE BANK bidder for cash, as set forth below, the (USA), N.A.; following described real property: NCO PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, Commonly known as 7010 South Calumet INC.; UNKNOWN Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 OWNERS AND NON-RECORD Permanent Index No.: 20-22-324-022-0000 CLAIMANTS Defendants, The mortgaged real estate is improved 12 CH 356 with a dwelling. The property will NOT be NOTICE OF SALE open for inspection.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The judgment amount was $ 152,292.19. that pursuant to a Judgment of Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above successful bid immediately at conclusion entitled cause on November 20, 2012 of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will business day, both by cashier's checks; on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the hour and no refunds. The sale shall be subject Saturday, January 26,real 2013 of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West to general estate taxes, special taxes, Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, special assessments, special taxes levied, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and superior liens, if any. The property is bidder for cash, as set forth below, the offered "as is," with no express or implied following described mortgaged real estate: warranties and without any representation P.I.N. 20-26-218-027-0000. as to the quality of title or recourse to Commonly known as 7320 South Kenwood Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619. admonished to review the court file to verify The mortgaged real estate is improved all information. with a single family residence. If the For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan common interest community, the purchaser Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois of the unit other than a mortgagee shall 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. pay the assessments required by and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the I493617 Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 7010 South Calumet Chicago, IL 60637 Avenue, Permanent Index No.: 20-22-324-022-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be for inspection. open The judgment amount was $ 152,292.19.

Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Prospective bidders are Plaintiff. admonished to review the court file to verify information. all For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., P l a i n t i f f , v .

ERIC W. GRAY, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 20506 515-17 W. 75TH STREET Chicago, IL 6 0 6 2 0 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 19, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 515-17 W. 75TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-304-017-0000 Vol. 0433. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $307,817.22. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, 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 LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 12-1725. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No.: 12-1725 Attorney Code. Case # 12 CH 20506 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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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N P l a i n t i f f , v .

ROBERT CREETH, LISA CREETH, CITY OF CHICAGO D e f e n d a n t s CH 048112 09 7425 S. PARNELL 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 July 16, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 25, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7425 S. PARNELL 60621 AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL Property Index No. 20-28-123-007.

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 auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, 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 by the court. confirmation If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or Mortgagee's attorney. the 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 s a l e .

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 information. all 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 If this ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). 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 6 0 5 / 1 8 . 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 WITH SECTION ACCORDANCE 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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 14-09-39095.

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.

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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described property: P.I.N. 20-16-318-061-0000.

Commonly known as 662 WEST 62ND STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621.

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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 0 0 5 5 5 7 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I497788

HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Division.

Chancery Wells Fargo Bank, NA P l a i n t i f f , v s .

Anjoinette Phillips; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 17762 Sheriff's # 120833 Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on February 20, 2013, at 1pm in Room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 5538 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60621 20-17-202-029-0000 P.I.N: Improvements: This property consists of a Two Story Multi Family Apartment Building.

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

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 IL 60566-7228 Naperville, fax 630-983-0770 866-402-8661 6 3 0 - 4 2 8 - 4 6 2 0 This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION LAKE MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. P l a i n t i f f , v s .

DEBRA D. HARRIS A/K/A DEBRA HARRIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 05982 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 20, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 22, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described p r o p e r t y : P.I.N. 20-27-101-013-0000.

Commonly known as 7149 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619.

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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 2 0 1 7 1 5 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I499140

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION OF AMERICA, N.A.; BANK P l a i n t i f f , v s .

OLA A. OSUNMAKINDE; CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF OLA A. OSUNMAKINDE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 16046 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 13, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 14, 2013 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. 20-28-309-021-0000.

Commonly known as 7614 South Lowe Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620.

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 possession. of Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W12-0830.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I498347 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

RUTHIE LUNN GREER; BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS S/I/I TO LASALLE BANK NA; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CITY OF CHICAGO; STEVEN LUNN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RUTHIE LUNN GREER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF STEVEN LUNN IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 23287 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 10, 2001 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 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. 20-28-302-015-0000.

Commonly known as 7559 South Union Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620.

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 inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

(312) 360-9455 W V P 1 2 - 2 5 4 1 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I498326 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N P l a i n t i f f , v .

ROBERT CREETH, LISA CREETH, CITY OF CHICAGO D e f e n d a n t s 09 CH 048112 7425 S. PARNELL 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 onSaturday, July 16, 2012,January an agent 26, of The 2013 Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 25, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7425 S. PARNELL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-123-007.

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 auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

Urban Partnership Bank, P l a i n t i f f , v s .

Arnette J. McKenzie, Felix Parker, Charles Gillum, Rock Elm, L.L.C., State of Illinois Department of Revenue, City of Chicago, a Municipal Corporation, all Unknown Owners and all Non-Record C l a i m a n t s , D e f e n d a n t s .

12 CH 15958; Sheriff's No. 120855-001F. Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on February 19, 2013, at 1:00 P.M. in Room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment:P.I.N.: 20-23-105-023-0000.Address: 6421 S. Ingleside Ave., Chicago, IL 60637.Improvements: Multifamily.Sale shall be under the following terms: Terms of Sale: Ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipal Relief Fund. No judicial sale 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. All payments shall be made in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Cook County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605(9)(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessment and legal fees required by Subdivision (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any prior first mortgages. Premises will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Kathleen R. Pasulka-Brown, Pugh, Jones & Johnson, P.C., Plaintiff's Attorneys, 180 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 3400, Chicago, IL 60601, Tel. No. (312) 768-7800.This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I494796

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK DEPARTMENT CHANCERY COUNTY, ILLINOIS DIVISION EVERBANK COUNTY DEPARTMENT P l a i n t i f f , CHANCERY DIVISION v .

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF P l a i n t i f f , JEFF FRIZZLE III, DECEASED, v s .

UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND DANIEL W. HALL; BANK OF AMERICA, LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE N .

A . ; OF JEFF FRIZZLE III, DECASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND DANIEL W. HALL, LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF NON RECORD JEFF FRIZZLE III, DECEASED, CLAIMANTS; Defendants, MARILYN FRIZZLE, JEFF FRIZZLE IV, 10 CH 18373 ROSIE M. THORNTON, LPP PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that MORTGAGE LTD, WILLIAM BUTCHER, pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF entered in the above entitled cause on JEFF FRIZZLE III, DECEASED November 9, 2012, Intercounty Judicial D e f e n d a n t s Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, 12 CH 02196 February 12, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in 331 W. 59TH ST. Chicago, IL 60621 their office at 120 West Madison Street, NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a highest bidder for cash, the following Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered described property: in the above cause on November 27, 2012, P.I.N. 20-16-318-061-0000. an agent of The Judicial Sales Commonly known as 662 WEST 62ND Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621.

28, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales The mortgaged real estate is improved Corporation, One South Wacker Drive with a single family residence. If the 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a public auction to the highest bidder, as set common interest community, the purchaser forth below, the following described real of the unit other than a mortgagee shall estate:Commonly known as 331 W. 59TH pay the assessments required by ST., Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the 20-16-400-007-0000. The real estate is Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: improved with a single family residence.

25% down by certified funds, balance The judgment $62,800.57. coMMunity own was theiramount MustNocontrol lacksfunds.

Bcertified within 24 hours, by Sale terms: The bid amount, including the refunds. The property will NOT be open Judicial sale fee for Abandoned for inspection. Upon payment in full of the Residential Property Municipality Relief amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Fund, which is calculated on residential Certificate of Sale which will entitle the real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 purchaser to a Deed to the premises after or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the confirmation of the sale. purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be For information: Visit our website at paid in certified funds immediately by the http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 highest and best bidder at the conclusion p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn mortgagee acquiring the residential real Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or 1 0 0 5 5 5 7 . other lienor acquiring the residential real INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES estate whose rights in and to the C O R P O R A T I O N residential real estate arose prior to the Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 sale. The subject property is subject to I497788

Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 27, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 28, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 331 W. 59TH ST., Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-400-007-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $62,800.57.

Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. 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 OF AN ORDER OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE POSSESSION, WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

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.

HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case # 12 CH 02196 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.

I492725 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2 0 0 6 - W L 2 , f P l a i n t i f .

V THOMAS O'CONNOR A/K/A THOMAS A. O'CONNOR A/K/A THOMAS A. O'CONNORR; FRANCES O'CONNOR A/K/A FRANCES M. O'CONNOR; SANDFORD HOLDINGS, LLC; CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL C O R P O R A T I O N , D e f e n d a n t s CH 5813 12 7530 SOUTH Property Address: RHODES AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 11-056766 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on November 27, 2012, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 28, 2013, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real p r o p e r t y : Commonly known as 7530 South Rhodes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 Permanent Index No.: 20-27-402-031-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $ 136,844.13.

Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

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

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $ 136,844.13.

Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

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

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v .

HERMAN RATTLER, EDNA RATTLER D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 026476 8413 S. SEELEY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 0 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 29, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 19, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8413 S. SEELEY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-31-316-005. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. 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. 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 14-12-20088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-12-20088 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 12 CH 026476 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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Keep that 2013 fitness resolution in place by changing up routine and diet Dr. Ian Smith and fitness model LaRitta Webb share their healthy lifestyle recopies

By J. Coyden Palmer Keeping to that promise you made to start 2013 in the best shape of your life could be starting to wane as most resolutions begin to fizzle say fitness experts.

Never fear, Dr. Ian Smith, best known as host of VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club and Chicago-based model and personal trainer LaRitta Webb say structuring your diet and workout routine to fit your personal goals will keep you from giving up, which is usually caused by boredom.

Dr. Smith’s new book, “Shred: The Revolutionary Diet-Six Weeks, Four Inches, Two Sizes” integrates all of his strategic dieting tools into one plan. A native of Danbury, Connecticut, Smith said changing up your diet once you have reached a plateau in weight loss will allow you to lose more and reach your fitness goals. This week the book reached #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list.

The six-week cycle plan contains inexpensive foods that you can get from your local grocer.

“You have to eat every three to four hours so you get four meals and three snacks a day so you are never hungry,” Dr. Smith explained. “By spacing out your meals you keep your hormone levels stable and that prevents spikes in your insulin level that promotes weight gain. The second concept is called diet confusion, which is similar to muscle confusion exercises for weightlifters. In diet confusion you switch all of your foods and times you eat and it keeps your metabolism very high. In essence you are tricking your body.”

Smith said his program is meant to be doable for everyone, including serious athletes, weekend warriors, housewives, inactive youth or even senior citizens. He said exercises at home that get the heart rate up like jumping rope, walking up and down stairs or jumping jacks make the program adaptable to your particular lifestyle.

Smith said the type of foods he recommends for meals are broccoli, brown rice, salad and salmon to name a few. Items like yogurt, fruit, nuts or vegetables like carrot sticks, grape tomatoes and celery are excellent snack foods.

Webb, a native of Gary, Indiana and former player for the Chicago Bliss of the Lingerie Football League, has been a fitness model for almost four years. A personal trainer based out of Chicago and The Chicago Crusader

national bodybuilding competitor, Webb said establishing realistic fitness goals and going into your workouts with a mindset that you are making a lifestyle change is where most people find success. She said a change in diet, which is important, will only get you short-term results.

“You have to be willing to break old habits and go into 2013 with the philosophy that you want to reinvent yourself, which means transitioning your mind and

Dr. Ian Smith body,” Webb said. “The diet is the more difficult part to change because it’s a psychological challenge.”

Webb said African American women mostly say they want to work on their stomach, legs and hips. She said Black women also buy into the myth that if they workout they will lose their booty and their boyfriends and husbands will be mad.

“I say to that nonsense that my teammates and I all look feminine and we have those curves,” said Webb with a laugh. “You have to train effectively in the right way. Your best friend exercises for women to keep that butt and curves should be squats and lunges. Don’t be afraid to do these exercises with weight because they will help build lean muscle and burn fat.”

In terms of the issue of Black women and hair, Webb said she does not let her hair limit any-

thing that she does. She said her health is more important than her hair and that too many African American women are lying in a casket with their hair done at an early age because they did not have good health habits.

“There are plenty of ways you can accommodate your hair. That shouldn’t even be an excuse anymore.”

Webb also said giving your body enough rest time between workouts and drinking plenty of water will give you better and faster results. She said the body burns its most calories when you are sleeping and muscle tissues repair themselves and grow during rest periods.

Webb is running a 90-day special for 2013 and moving forward. It is a 21 Day Diet, 3 days a week workout with cardio programming for $200/mth. Clients will have to send front and back pictures along with your weight, every 2 wks and updates to your programming will be made accordingly. For more information you can contact Webb at her website www.livelearnlovefitness.com or send her a note on Facebook at LaRitta Webb.

Dr. Smith’s book, “Shred: The Revolutionary Diet-Six Weeks, Four Inches, Two Sizes” sells online from anywhere between $1217 online and can be found at bookstores throughout the country.

LaRitta Webb

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