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Nurses say patients being put at risk with new hospital policies
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Nurses at the University of Chicago Medical Center say morale is low and they have a general dissatisfaction with their treatment by administrators, which is why they rejected the latest contract proposal. Nurses at one of the country’s most prestigious hospitals have been working without a contract for the last three months. While they have not taken a strike vote yet, 85 percent of them rejected the latest contract offer last week and the two sides are far apart in negotiations, according to nursing representatives. Speaking at a press conference at the DuSable Museum on February 9th, registered nurses from the hospital said they are being overworked, underpaid and they are extremely unhappy with the hospital increasing their healthcare coverage by 10 percent each of the next three years while only offering them a two percent raise. They also accuse the hospital of violating their old contract by having nurses perform duties they should not be doing, such as moving furniture. They say if these concerns are not met, UCMC could be losing a lot of good quality nurses to other hospitals or through retirement.
“If a nurse feels they can look elsewhere to get paid and provide good patient care, they are going to look elsewhere,” said Registered Nurse Tom Magana. Nurse Mona Cetnar said charge nurses are really seeing an increase in their workload. The charge nurse on a unit is responsible for assigning patients, making sure drug cabinets are locked, checking equipment, handling patient and family complaints, handling other nurse’s patients if someone goes into cardiac arrest, assignments for the next shift and whatever other problems may occur during a shift, according to Cetnar. She also said floor nurses are doing things they should not be doing, lsuch as picking up food trays and moving patients and furniture from room to room. “Sometimes a patient is taken into a semi-private room and then that patient develops something like the flu so we have to move them to a private room. It takes so long sometimes to get the transport people to respond that we can’t wait, because we are responsible for keeping the patient safe,” Cetnar said. “This is truly against our contract, but we do it because it is for the good of the patient and we love our jobs. We battle with these issues on a daily basis even though it has been in our con-
tract for quite some time.” Another issue of contention for the nurses revolves around permanent third shift
story of Haiti, own it and not allow it to be distorted, says Black Publisher Karl Rodney, chair of the new National Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation Haitian Project. and publisher of The New York Carib News. Appointed by NNPA Chair Danny Bakewell, Rodney - vice chair of the NNPA Foundation - says the noble history of Haiti has long been overlooked and Black media must seize the opportunity to lift up its legacy as it rebuilds after the earthquake that killed 150,000. “Haiti is the epitome of Black History, Black Struggle and Black Success. And the story of Haiti is the story that the Black Press must own and the Black Press must tell because Haiti is the first Democratic country in the Western Hemisphere, the first Black republic for over 200 years,” says Rodney in an interview with the NNPA News Service. “It has had a history of innovation, culture, technical develop-
ment. That story has been underdeveloped, underreported and as a result misunderstood.” Rodney was appointed by Bakewell during the organization’s Mid-Winter Conference in Charlotte slightly more than a week after the January12 earthquake. He will serve to monitor the Haiti reconstruc-
employees and the typical 20 percent pay differential they receive. Last year when the (Continued on page 2)
Black Newspapers Must ‘Own’ the Story of Haiti, Publisher Says By Hazel Trice Edney NNPA Editor-in-Chief
WASHINGTON (NNPA) - The Black Press of America must take charge of the
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CELEBRATING 91 in style—Mrs. Dorothy Williams, resident at the Mahalia Jackson Apartments enjoys the fruits of her labor at a birthday celebration fit for a queen. (Photo by La Risa Lynch) (See story on page 11)
tion, build awareness, encourage NNPA’s 200 Black-owned newspapers to cover its redevelopment, and suggest ways to forge relationships and coalitions with Haitian organizations that will foster growth and healing in the devastated country. (Continued on page 3)
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Turner says he wants to be Lt. Governor
Critics see loss but no gain in video gaming (See page 2)
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Turner says he wants to be Lt. Governor By J. Coyden Palmer
Yet another Illinois election, yet another controversy as the person voters elected in the primary election will not be on the ballot come November in the general election. This time it revolves around who will replace Scott
Quinn, in addition to other party leaders, publicly stated Cohen should remove himself from the ticket. State Representative Arthur Turner finished second to Cohen and said he should in theory be the rightful replacement on the ticket. In a perfect world that
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Cohen as the Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor. Cohen won last week’s primary, but was forced by party leaders to quit the race after it became known he was charged with domestic violence four years ago and had recently lived with a woman who was charged with prostitution. That has set off a wild scramble to fill the position with political jockeying taking place throughout the state. Cohen said his past transgressions would have not affected his ability to lead. But party leaders disagreed. The State Democratic Central Committee will name a replacement for Cohen next month. They said Cohen’s past would have become a focus during the election and that the position is too important for them to take chances. Governor Pat
would make sense, but in Illinois politics rarely does anything go as it should. Turner, who is African American, was endorsed by the Crusade r, in addition to the Chicago Sun-Times and Tribune. Turner said party leaders might consider race as a factor when picking a replacement, even though it should not be. “You’ve got four highly qualified African Americans who won their races,” Turner stated earlier this week. “I know I have a proven record and have the ability to represent this entire state, so I would hope that the color of my skin or the region or the community that I live in is not a factor to stop me from going to this position.” State Senator Donne Trotter is a Turner supporter. He said Turner’s race is not a factor as much as
where he comes from. Trotter said downstate politicians and voters tend to think Chicago politicians have too much power and do not cater to their issues. He said if Turner is selected as the replacement, he will have to work hard to convince downstate voters that he understands and can address their issues. Turner does not see that as a problem. “I have a proven track record of working with people from across the aisle [Republicans] as well as those from rural areas,” he said. Turner said he supports the selection process and believes all those who ran in the race have a right to try for the nomination. His spokesperson Brian Zises believes this unique situation will force voters to pay closer attention to the race than they may have without the controversy. He also thinks it will give the party the opportunity to put forth its
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he is remaining neutral on the matter for now. Madigan said he will review potential candidates with Governor Quinn and Senate President John Cullerton. Many voters are furious that Quinn and Madigan would consider putting a person on the ticket who was not even in the race to begin with. While Turner was strongly backed in the African American community during the primary, Black voters the Crusader spoke with say it is not about Turner so much as it is about feeling disenfranchised in the voting process.
“To put a person in the second highest office in the state who never got a vote makes me angry,” said voter Rena Walker. “It makes me question what was the point of voting? It also makes me consider switching political parties.”
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5 northeast unit was closed, nurses who worked nights were moved to other units and placed on the late shift, but their 20 percent pay differential was taken away because the hospital eliminated permanent night positions. The displaced nurses, some who had worked strictly nights for over 10 years, became so frustrated some retired and others stayed but are unhappy about losing their pay bonus, Cetnar said. Hospital administrators would not address the specific concerns brought up at the press conference when the Crusader contacted them for a response. Instead they released an email statement
V O LU N T E E R S A N D V 1 0 3 r a d i o p e r so n a l i t y R a m o n s k i Lu v j oi n e d t h e I l l i n o i s L o t t e r y ’ s R A I S E A H A N D I L LI N O I S p r o g r a m a n d p a i n t e d t h e g y m n a s i u m o f t h e R o n a l d B r o w n Academy on Chicago’s south side. The Illinois Lottery continues its mission of empowering schools with the launch of RAISE A HAND ILLINOIS, a statewide volunteer effort to facilitate beautification efforts in local public schools. In honor of the heroes who fought for equality a n d e d u c a t i o n , R A I S E A H A N D I L LI N O I S t a k e s p l a c e i n F e b r u a r y , d u r i n g B l a c k H i st o r y Month in Chicago, Springfield, East St. Louis, and Rockford. The first community event included V103 radio personality Ramonski Luv and local volunteers who painted the gymnasium at Ronald Brown Academy located on Chicago’s south side. Volunteers are needed in each market and are encouraged to visit and sign up at www.RAISEAHANDILLINOIS.com. 2
candidate with the best chance of winning. While he said nothing bad about Cohen, Zises believes his candidate’s 30 year history in state government will appeal to voters. “We think it’s a process by which we get to pick the strongest candidate, and we think Art is the strongest candidate,” Zises said. While Quinn has not publicly endorsed anyone for the spot on the ballot, several published reports cite retired Army Lt. Tammy Duckworth as being Quinn’s favorite. The injured war veteran unsuccessfully ran for congress in 2006. She currently serves as the Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. House Speaker Michael Madigan said he is gathering names of potential replacements. He said
NURSES FROM THE University of Chicago Medical Center recently rejected a contract offer citing a hostile work envir o n m e n t . T h e y a l s o s a y t h e i r c u r r e n t w o r k l o a d i s un s a f e f o r patients. (Photo by J. Coyden Palmer)
challenging the union that was at the press conference. The statement read as follows: “Nearly 1,100 of the nurses at the University of Chicago Medical Center are represented by the Illinois Nurses Association, the exclusive bargaining representative for the Medical Center’s union nurses. INA representatives have been meeting with Medical Center staff to negotiate a new three-year contract. This process produced a tentative agreement last month, but, despite support from the INA, it was not ratified. Both sides hope to reach a fair settlement soon. Although today’s press conference was called by the National Nurses United, a branch of the California Nurses Association, NNU does not represent Medical Center nurses.” Magana said the latest offer from the hospital called for a two percent increase in pay for the next two years and a three percent in-
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crease the third year. But because the cost of health insurance is rising 10 percent each year for the next three years, Magana said the pay increase will not even cover that. “Those non-nursing duties are prohibiting us from doing the ultimate: care for our patients the way they have come accustomed to at the University of Chicago Hospital,” said Registered Nurse Corey Lanham. “Those are the issues that need to be addressed for the good of the patients.” Cetnar believes patient satisfaction will go down because the nurses will not be able to provide the level of care they have received in the past. She said the nurses, who tend to work three 12-hour shifts a week, want administrative support. She said families today are more educated on medical and hospital procedures so they will notice the difference in care. The Chicago Crusader
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Critics see loss but no gain in video gaming A broad spectrum of community advocates gathered February 4 at City Hall, where they feared the City Council License Committee might begin considering a repeal of Chicago’s ban on video gambling. “It’s a moral issue,” said Fr. Michael Pfleger, “but the effect on the community is also economic.” The issue grew out of the Video Gaming Act, which the Illinois legislature rushed through last spring with scant public review and intended to raise funds for a statewide capital improvement bill. Of the money projected, 70 percent would go to site owners and machine operators. “We’d lose 95 cents before seeing a nickel,” Pfleger said in reference to Chicago’s proportion of the take. “The city is not going to be able to balance its budget on video poker. They may take in $10 - $15 million, but they are going to spend more than that on police overtime just to manage all the problems that video poker will cause.” Doug Dobmeyer has studied the purported benefit of 15,000 machines slated for the city’s 50 wards. He represents the Task Force To Oppose Gambling in Chicago. Though based on the North Side, across town from Pfleger’s church in Auburn-Gresham, Dobmeyer hears the same “great sucking sound” of money flowing out of every neighborhood. He believes the city as a whole could lose up to a half billion dollars and asked, “What politician in their right mind would participate in such a
scheme...in the middle of a recession?” Alderman Anthony Beale (9th) and others lamented the social ills that accompany video gaming. “We put in 10 years of extremely hard work to get rid of gambling in the ward. We will fight every step of the way. Gaming brings nothing but problems.” “It’s the ‘crack cocaine of gambling,’” said Nancy Duel, echoing the Chicago Crime Commission’s characterization of video gambling. Duel chairs the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church, in Arlington Heights. She noted studies show the problem is highest among African Americans and called reliance on gaming for revenue “a tax on the poor and vulnerable.” Dolton Inspector General Robert Shaw concluded, “We need to take the idea back to the drawing board. It hurts the little people, working people, and tears apart families. I hope aldermen take into consideration the pain and suffering it will bring.” Also present at the news conference were political activist Betty Magness and John Alan Boryk, Illinois Coordinator for the Washington, D.C. based Stop Predatory Gambling. State Senator James Meeks called in his support.
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earthquake simply compounded long-standing international neglect that had caused deep poverty, devastation and structures so weak that they could not have withstood an earthquake. Rodney agrees. “What is happening in Haiti is not an isolated situation, but a planned and benign neglect of a country and a people – Black people – that has been orchestrated world wide by metropolitan power,” Rodney said. “The spotlight is on Haiti today because of the destruction. We need to be able to deal with that destruction, to deal with Haiti as a people that has been not only proud and productive, but part of us. We as Black people must come to the rescue of a Black country that has such a proud history for all of us.”
funded by the revenues, although their absence reduces the amount available. Gamblers would have
to lose $1 billion a year to generate the $300 million projected from video gaming.
FR. MICHA EL P FLEGER kicked off rema rks at a February news confe rence prote sting re newed e fforts to overri de community bans a gainst the 45,000 video ga mbli ng machines the state legislature approved for allocation throughout Illinois. Joining him are (from left) John A l a n B o r y k , I l l i n o i s c o o r d i n a t o r f o r S t o p P r e d a t o r y G a m b l i n g , b a s e d i n W a s h i n g t o n DC ; Chicago political acti vist Betty Magness; Dolton IL Inspector Ge neral Robert Shaw; Nancy Due l, chai r of the Uni ted Me thodist Church; Northern Illinois Conference Anti-Gam bling Task Force, Arlington Heights IL; 9th Ward Ald. Anthony Beale; Doug Dobmeyer, spokesman for the Task Force To Oppose Gambling in Chicago; and, from St. Sabina Catholic Church, Minister Randall Blakey and Rev. Thulani Magwaza.
New program launched to fight “Code of Silence” By J. Coyden Palmer
In her contribution to the event, Anita Bedell, executive director of Illinois Church Action on Alcohol & Addiction Problems, warned of efforts to undermine the opt-out provision of the
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“We can build a connection and a coalition with the Black Press and Black organizations to do things that are of meaning to indigenous projects in Haiti. So, we’re not just telling the Haitian story, but working with the Haitian people,” Rodney said. For nearly two centuries, Black newspapers have taken up where White-owned newspapers often fail when it comes to reporting facts that reveal the realities of racism and classism that cause worse conditions in times of national tragedy. Another example of this was the case of Hurricane Katrina, after which NNPA also vowed to never stop telling that story. Rodney was interviewed immediately after the Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke during the conference. Just back from Haiti, Jackson said the
Video Gambling Act. Communities not accepting the machines can still benefit from projects
In an attempt to get more witnesses of crime to come forward, Mayor Daley and Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis unveiled a new program at South Shore High School February 9th that is being funded with federal stimulus money. “The Silence Kills” campaign will encompass public service ads for all forms of media, in addition to community forums to talk about the “no snitch” street rule that prevents police from solving many crimes. Featured in the ads will be family and friends who have lost loved ones to violence and their killers are still free because witnesses have yet to come forward. Daley, Weis and other community leaders say the lack of cooperation, especially from young people in solving crimes, is at an alarming rate. Daley said the community complains the police aren’t doing their job, but very few in the community are willing to talk to detectives when they need help. “We can’t do it by ourselves, we need the community to help us help them,” Weis said. “Our officers are part of the community. We have to get past this versus them mentality.” Daley said this code of silence is
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“devastating Chicago.” He said too often we are hearing about a person being killed or the victim of any type of crime when there are witnesses present who won’t cooperate with police. He said this only adds to the frustration of everyone. He also isn’t buying into the cynical view of some that politicians and police have their own silence code when they know of wrongdoing. “Police brutality is a bad issue. If police brutality took place in this district, there would be 10,000 people marching,” Daley said. “And rightfully so, they should march against any police brutality. But when a child gets killed, no one marches.” Among those profiled in the ads, which will begin running locally later this month, are Pam and Tom Bosley. Four years ago their son Terrell was shot and killed outside his church on the South Side. Terrell was a college student and church musician. He had just left choir rehearsal when he was shot for no apparent reason. Police had little to work with on the case and recently a man who stood trial was acquitted of murder. “My son was killed on one of the busiest streets in the Chicago, yet nobody came forward,” Pam Bosley said. “I cringe every time I
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see another parent on the news going through the same thing that my family is going through.” And while many Chicago residents understand that by not cooperating with police they are actually making the communities they live in more dangerous, fears of retaliation, losing their anonymity and being labeled as a snitch or ostracized from the neighborhood keep many quiet. Many people rationalize “no-snitching” as an answer to the “blue wall of silence,” where police officers don’t report to their superiors when they know other officers are committing crimes. “I think when the public sees police officers not formally charged with crimes or crimes and they are found not guilty, it adds to a mistrust of the justice system,” said Jarrett Wright, a former police officer who now works with at-risk teens in Roseland. “When people only see ‘just us’ in the justice system, they have no faith and are more likely to take matters into their own hands. Also I think it is important for Mayor Daley and other leaders to understand there is a serious problem with people giving information in secret that somehow seems to become public.” 3
EDITORIAL
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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH! The Black community is suffering disproportionately from a number of health problems, from high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, sarcoidosis, heart disease, kidney disease, and a whole host of other debilitating conditions. Once upon a time it was thought that the dreaded scourge of HIV/AIDS would be confined to the homosexual community in America, but, going against the grain of the pundits, it became one of the most deadly threats to Black people in America and around the world. Black people are also excessively impacted by Tuberculosis. According to Black Health in the United States, a Committee to End the Marion Lockdown (CEML) Walking Steel Newsletter online article, "The AIDS case rate is six times higher for Black people than white people while the TB case rate is eight times higher." Jonathan Mann, former director of the World Health Organization's AIDS program, points out in this same article that "in parts of the Bronx, the AIDS rates are similar to some of the hard hit areas of Africa." Black people are also excessively impacted by infant mortality, incarceration rates, school dropout, alcohol and cigarette abuse, and a whole host of other negative conditions. It would be easy to point a finger at racism as the cause for this unsavory state of affairs, and there is an element of truth in that assertion, especially in the issue of access to healthcare. But it is not the whole story. More and more people will come to know that the state of mind plays a huge part in what happens to us. Certainly stress is a culprit in the development of disease, as most people can attest. Because of the challenges that Black people have had to face in the United States and elsewhere, the collective psyche has been bruised, and has resulted in a compromised sociological immune system resulting in a high rate of maladies, including low self-esteem and Black-on-Black crime. Therefore, it must be understood that the notion of health is holistic, and one reason the Black community suffers more than others from various and sundry disorders is directly related to a negative collective state of mind. It is lunacy for those who have been captives to totally rely on their captors for relief. It is for this reason that Black people must take care of their own health. We must eat right, think right and do right. We must seek physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance. We must change the health of the community one person at a time by doing our part. Until this happens, the community will continue to suffer from dis-ease (disease), and no amount of external intervention will be able to bring about a significant change in collective health. Take control of your health - your life depends upon it! 4
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR New Study Demonstrates Need for Right to Repair Legislation Reveals Consumers Save $26 Billion Annually in Vehicle Repairs at Neighborhood Repair Shops vs. Dealerships Dear Editor: New data reveals that consumers save an estimated $26 billion a year or $360 per family for vehicle service and repair at neighborhood independent repair shops compared to more costly new car dealerships. This demonstrates why Congress needs to swiftly pass the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2057). This legislation will prevent car manufacturers from denying access to repair information, computer codes, tools and software needed by car owners and their neighborhood repair shops to repair late model vehicles. Historically, car owners have had the ability to repair their vehicles themselves or take them to the service facility of their choice. The car companies now seek to force consumers to return to the dealership for service and repair and are lobbying heavily against the Right to Repair Act. It is appalling that some manu-
facturers can take federal bailout money and then turn around and oppose a bill that would protect every American motorist from a vehicle repair monopoly. The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) currently has the support of 53 members of Congress. Every consumer who owns or operates a vehicle in the U.S. stands to suffer economically if this bill is not passed. Please send a letter urging your members of Congress to support the Right to Repair Act by visiting www.righttorepair.org.
time when women could reasonably expect a fair hearing in the courts if they challenged genderbased wage discrimination. But that was only a first step. The work to outlaw wage discrimination against women in this country is far from done. Even given the Ledbetter Act, women continue to be paid 77 cents to a man’s dollar. And the gaps are even larger for women of
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Sincerely, Kathleen Schmatz President and CEO Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA)leen.schmatz@after market.org
The Work to Outlaw Wage Discrimination Against Women Is Far From Done Dear Editor: “It was a year ago today that President Obama made the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act the first bill he signed into law, reversing a horrendous U.S. Supreme Court ruling and returning us to the
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It is a Jim Crow Stimulus By Harry Alford NNPA Columnist Oh, it sounded so good. All of the Civil Rights Act language in the rules for the Stimulus Bill implementation made it look like it would be a “culture changer” for all of us. There was to be diversity and
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inclusion at all levels. But the “wolves” are of another mind and now that the money is being spent we are all holding empty cups void of contracts, loans and grants. Richard Copeland, past
president of the National Association of Minority Contractors, sums it up: “That’s the story we always get: It’s coming, it’s coming—then, oh, shoot, it’s gone.” Distinguished writer Earl Ofari Hutchinson declares that Dr. Martin Luther King would be outraged at what is going on right now, “If King could target Johnson for failing the poor, then it’s no stretch to imagine that he would target Obama, too.” That is pretty strong but it is frankly credible. From coast to coast and border to border and in all industries we are being blocked out of the stimulus activity. In Texas, the Houston Chronicle states that minority and women business owners comprise 40 percent of all businesses. But yet, they are fighting over no more than 6% of the stimulus dollars going to the Lone Star state. Black business in Houston, which possesses one of the strongest markets for us is doing less than 1 percent of the local stimulus contracts. The Transportation Equity Network (TEN), a 22 state network of more than 300 community organizations fighting for an equity national transportation
system crunched the numbers at the beginning of the stimulus contracting activity and found that 3 percent was going to Hispanic firms and not a single Black owned firm had received a contract from the Department of Transportation. Let’s look at capital access. Of the stimulus bill lending program (ARC loans) 91% went to white owned firms, 3 percent went to Hispanic owned businesses, 3 percent went to Asian or Pacific Islander owned business while Black owned firms received just 1.5 percent. Capital access is the life blood of businesses and they are cutting us off at the knees. It is like: “How do we have a stimulus bill and keep the people of color out?” They seemed to have found a way. The best report comes from the Kirwan Institute, which studies race and ethnicity at The Ohio State University. It liberally states that of the total contracts 7.6 % has gone to women, 3.5 percent has gone to Hispanics and 2.5 percent to African Americans. It is not just me screaming. It appears to be the entire nation. We all know it is terrible and our leaders from top to bottom have seemed to turn their backs on it.
According to Gihan Perera, director of the nonprofit Miami Workers Center, “The fear is that the stimulus money could instead serve to exacerbate the inequalities that existed before.” This seems quite logical to me. Then there is the Census money. The Stimulus Bill has put an additional $1 billion into the Census Program. Our Black Press (200 locally owned newspapers) has demanded their fair share of advertising money. What did they get? A “bone” worth no more than $2.3 million to be shared among them was all they got. They represent 15% of the national population and they get $12,500 each to advertise. That doesn’t even register as a percentage of the money the Census Bureau has to work with. It is plain Economic Apartheid. If they have enough hate to do it to our Press then we are all in trouble. We can’t forget the recent Broadband Grant Program fiasco. The first of two rounds of grant letting has gone out for the $7.4 billion. Not one minority owned company or organization got a single dollar. That’s right – it was a total wipe out. One hundred percent Jim Crow again and
the minority communities of America will continue to suffer from the “Digital Divide” thanks to the direct discriminatory practices of our federal government led by our first Black president. Irony isn’t the word for it. If we don’t start fighting then the worst will become the norm. It is time to fight! I believe we can enlist quite an “army” now. In one of my recent newsletters I stated that we have to go back to the Eisenhower years to find less diversity in our federal business procurement and support. One of our constituents responded this way, “Harry, it’s my understanding that the president feels minority businesses are too small to care about…. We are not going back to the Eisenhower years, we are going back to the pre Lincoln years. Maybe there is a green way to shine shoes. Who knows? The Black Caucus apparently has come up with a new “green way” to screw Black people. Keep fighting anyway.” Alford is the co-founder, president/CEO of the National Black ® Chamber of Commerce. Web s i te: w w w . na t i o na l b c c . o r g . Email: halford@nationalbcc.org
Obama’s Undying Faith in Republicans By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist You would think that after Republican leaders in the House and Senate united to oppose every major initiative that President Obama has proposed – ignoring how Americans would benefit from such programs – that he would finally get the message. Unfortunately, he has not. Instead of seeing Republicans as the obstructionists that they are, Obama has announced that he is calling yet another meeting with GOP leaders on February 25 to solicit their ideas on healthcare reform. “What I want to do is ask them to put their ideas on the table and then after the recess, which will be a few weeks away, to come back and have a large meeting – Republicans and Democrats – to go through systematically all the best ideas that are out there and move it forward,” Obama said in an interview with Katie Couric on CBS. What were all those bi-partisan parties in the White House about last year? Didn’t Obama pretty much ask for the same thing when he visited Congres-
sional Republicans on Capitol Hill? The president has been down this road before and should know what lies ahead: Republicans will profess interest in bipartisanship, get Democrats to water down proposed legislation and then walk away from the table. This is exactly what happened before and nothing has changed in the meantime that makes me think things will turn out any differently this time. Republican House leader John S. Boehner of Ohio reacted to Obama’s invitation by saying, “The problem with the Democrats’ healthcare bills is not that the American people don’t understand them; the American people do understand them, and they don’t like them.” That’s only partially true. According to a recent Pew Research Center poll, 48 percent of the public opposes Obama’s handling of healthcare, with 39 percent supporting him. But much of that opposition is fueled by confusion over what healthcare reform would accomplish. For instance, only 39 percent believe coverage of pre-existing conditions would improve under pending legislation and only a third
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believe the change would help them if they lose or change jobs. Additionally, there is widespread public ignorance about what is happening in Congress. Only 32 percent of those polled by Pew know that the Senate version of healthcare reform passed without the support of any Republicans. Even fewer – 26 percent – know that it takes 60 votes to break a filibuster in the Senate. Republicans intent on crushing President Obama add to the confusion by reversing their previous positions and lying to the public with a straight face. Look at the record.
When Michael Steele was lieutenant governor of Maryland, he said he was disappointed that Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott had praised the 1948 presidential campaign of segregationist Gov. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina. Steele said that although he objected to the remark, he did not think Lott should lose his leadership post. However when Senator Harry Reid made a less offensive racial remark about Barack Obama being light-skinned and not speaking with a “Negro dialect,” GOP Chairman Steele called for his immediate resignation as Senate Majority Leader. Another Republican, Senator John McCain, speaking on the military’s don’t ask,don’t tell policy at Iowa State University in 2006, said: "The day that the leadership of the military comes to me and says, 'Senator, we ought to change the policy,' then I think we ought to consider seriously changing it." Acting on the advice of Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Mike Mullent, President Obama has announced that he will seek a congressional repeal of the policy. Now, McCain, however, is reversSaturday, February 13, 2010
ing his original position, saying "At this moment of immense hardship for our armed services, we should not be seeking to overturn the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy.” Several GOP Senators, including McCain, Orrin Hatch and Judd Gregg, have asserted that if Senate Democrats resort to a procedure called budget reconciliation, which would require only a simple majority in the Senate instead of the 60-vote super majority to pass legislation, they would consider it an all-out attack on Republicans. However, each of them supported the tactic when Republicans were in power. Republican double-standards notwithstanding, the Democrats’ biggest problem is Democrats. Unlike Republicans, they have difficulty keeping their party members in line. Equally disturbing, they don’t have the courage to exercise the power they won last year at the ballot box. Some have rejected budget reconciliation as an option.The end result is that this will mean certain death for the public option, competition that would (Continued on page 15) 5
COMMENTARY State of the Black Union: Worrill’s World A Freeze? By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill
EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE (Dr. Conrad Worrill, Nationa l C h a ir m a n E m e r i t u s o f t h e N a t i o n a l B l a c k Un i t e d F r o n t ( N B U F) l o c a t e d a t 1 8 0 9 E a s t 71st Street, Suite 211, Chicago, Illinois, 60649, 773-493-0900, F a x # 7 7 3 - 4 9 3 - 9 8 1 9 , E - m a il : n b u f c h i c @ sb c g l o b a l . n e t , W e b site: nbufront.org)) In this present era of economic and educational onslaught against the African Community in America, 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 im-
Dr. Conrad Worrill portance 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 Ameri6
ca, 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 civil-rights 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
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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.”
Critical Commentary By Maurice A. Clayton will return next week.
By Ron Walters NNPA Columnist
In President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address he did, as expected, pivot sharply toward addressing the economy in a pointed, feisty, significant display of pushback to critics and the Republican establishment that his programs have not worked. But two things worry me about his strategy where the state of Black America is concerned. First, with respect to jobs he announced a series of things that would help small businesses: giving $30 billion to community banks to fund projects, eliminating their capital gains tax, providing $5,000 tax credit for each person hired, and tax incentives for investment in plant and equipment. But I wonder whether the president gets the state of Black America. With an official unemployment rate nearing already nearing 20 percent, constituting 40 percent of home foreclosures, with critical businesses still not getting credit, and with a climbing poverty rate, Blacks need help now! While the President’s proposals accurately take into consideration the fact that small businesses provide most of the jobs in America and they are therefore, vital to the economic recovery, this still amounts to a “trickle-down” strategy of job creation that will take far too much time and effort to address Black suffering. Everyone is having a difficult time resume` shopping with businesses small and large not hiring. But even if the President’s strategy works, history tells us that Blacks will be the last hired which is why they may not recover their pre-recession position in the labor force. This was the story of the Bush recession of 2001 and its aftermath. So, I conclude with Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman that against this backdrop something much larger is needed than this relatively modest, almost Republican sounding set of measures. Second, the President announced (also playing to conservative critics of the deficit) that he would propose a freeze on spending in the FY 2011 Budget. Again, if history is any judge, part of the budget that is likely to be frozen is that which funds housing and urban affairs, where Blacks are disproportionately situated. After the President’s address, Robert Gibbs, White House Press Secretary said that the proposed $3.8 trillion dollar Budget will freeze most domestic programs except
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Ron Walters for education, research programs, and aid to the states. However, another big exemption is the Defense budget causing some liberal members of Congress to ask why not cut this budget, a position that I take, especially in light of the fact that the war in Iraq will be winding down by September of this year. Something I have said before bears repeating, which is that the Economic Policy Institute projects that by the end of this year, if the unemployment rate continues to climb, the poverty rate for Black children, now at 30 percent, could reach 50 percent. That prospect alone calls for a toughness by Black leaders in the face of a possible freeze on governmental assistance. Bob Herbert also points this out in a recent New York Times column (“Blacks in Retreat”) and, observing the extent to which Blacks and other communities of color are being crushed by this recession, says that, “decades ago you would have heard a sustained outcry against such dire conditions amongst Blacks and there would have been loud demands for policy changes designed to bring more Black Americans into the economic mainstream.” His conclusion as to why things have been so quiet is that, “too many so-called Black leaders are more interested in invitations to the White House…than in raising the kind of ruckus that might benefit people in real trouble.” Is Herbert right? There is something to what he says, but whether or not he is right, it appears that Black leadership must step up. At least one-quarter of the Stimulus funds have been spent and the Black unemployment rate is still growing, now the timetable faced by the Black community is defined by the prospect of a Budget freeze which may close off the opportunity for a direct spending impact on (Continued on page 15)
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Reverend Hockum Slokum-took a deep breath at the last meeting of the Baptist leaders. “The chu’ch roof needed fixin’ so I passed the hat ’round this Sunday morning.” Reverend Major Minor asked “Well how much did you get?” To which the good Rev. Slokum said “Nuthin! In fact, I was lucky to git my hat back.” -Ima-
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That’s what Ima feel like shouting out every time somebody mentions Mike “The Riddler” Madigan’s name. Who dis Harpo? When Negroes mention this man’s name they get to whispering and bucking they eyes like they done seen a haint. Do he have “video” on everybody? The Riddler is apparently up to his old tricks again. After having orchestrated the ouster of The Toddler, he somehow put a steroid-enhanced imbecile in the Lt. Governor’s race knowing he would win and then knowing he would resign and somehow knowingly knowing this will somehow continue to keep the Black man down. Give Ima a break. Yah’ll scared of this man or something? Call R.C. from the Deacons of Defense. He might be 80 but he can still kick some butt. Why do Negro politicians and their followers give white people so much power over them. We know the Riddler is the grand patron saint of most of their careers, but come on! Maybe the Greek will become our next Abraham Lincoln and free us from this foolishness.
They say some folk are pretty pissed off at pudgy State Senator James Meeks for playing games in the U.S. Senate race. After talking his parishioner, Cheryle “Top Model” Jackson, into running for the seat, he then did nothing to ac-
tually help her get it. Having once bragged to the Cloudy Times that his chu’ch rakes in millions every year in tithe money—so much so he got himself a new areoplane, he apparently didn’t give any of it to her cash-strapped campaign. Her signs looked like the winning 3rd grader in Ms. Mayfield’s art class created them and her television commercial made her look like a glamorous mortician. No life at all. Stiff. Reading from a teleprompter in a pink dress. Who came up with that orange and purple campaign sign with all that tiny print? Ima needed her old bifocals from 1972 to read what it was saying. All she saw was the word “Go!”—and now Missy Jackson is gone. So now busy bodies are saying her good friend and political mentor Meeks messed with her head and didn’t do nothing to get her hair
done. Well the least he can do is get the woman’s $200,000 civil rights job back at the Urban League thanks to Mark “Me Me Me” Allen. Too bad she lost, she would have stood a much better chance at beating Kirk in the November election. -ImaOBAMA BAD FOR BLACK ORGANIZATIONS
Rumor has it that two national organizations geared to uplifting the downtrodden Negro have been laying people off and missing paychecks. Both blame the recession—and Barack Obama, the nation’s first African American president. Apparently, white corporations that support these groups believe racism has finally
died and therefore they don’t need to give $50,000 a month no more to these protesting groups. Since most Black organizations can’t survive off the meager donations from their followers, it looks like President Obama may in two years do what the KKK, Newt Gingrich and the Christian Coalition could not do in 100 something odd years—and that’s SHUT ‘EM DOWN. In order to make ends meet one leader of one particular group has taken to flying all over the world giving speech after speech in an effort to meet payroll and another got his mama cooking soul food dinners to be sold out the backdoor of her house. In the meantime, times may be so bad that Al Sharpton’s process may recess and revert back to his nappy roots. Thank you President Obama.
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-ImaYOU KNOW YOU IS BLACK …When you walk down de street and folks think you a shadow. -ImaTIT FOR TAT
Ima hear the Democrats are looking to replace disgraced pawnbroker and prostitute beater Scott Lee Cohen with a retarded invalid who speaks only through Lithuanian sign language. Or maybe not. One thang is fo’ sho it won’t be no chitin’ eating, roach-dodging West Sider who couldn’t beat back a short, loud-mouth, crazed and strangely amusing person using the moniker “Hollywood.” Rod Blacko-whatever might wind up with the last laugh after all even though it may very well be from the window of his new digs in a federal prison. He should have changed the prefix of his last name to Whito and maybe they wouldn’t be treating him like a nicca. The Chicago Crusader
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WOODL A W N C O M M U NITY SER VICE CO RPORATION BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION: Woodlawn Community Service Corporation invites you to join them for their “Black History Celebration” on Saturday, February 13, at the 3rd District Police Station, located at 7040 South Cottage Grove Avenue from 1pm-3pm. On tap to celebrate Black heritage will be: Dan Duster, President-3 D Development Group and the grandson of Ida B. Wells, Mama Edie”The singing SIGNing, Spanish-speaking, storytelling percussion playing, speech pathologist,“ and Jackie D. Lynch, Director of Community Affairs-Gift of Hope. For more information call President/Chairman Gail Mercherson at 773-684-2944. “Please come out and share as they celebrate the importance of who we are. Don’t let this special occasion happen without you. Be there!!!” VALENTINE’S DINNER AT BROOKFIELD Z OO: This year, on Saturday, February 13, spend a romantic Valentine’s dinner on the wild side at Brookfield Zoo. Treat your “special someone” to a unique evening with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in The Swamp. Afterwards, take a ride on the heated Snowball Express to Bocaditos, where the zoo’s executive chef will have prepared a delectable dinner. The evening’s menu features petite filet mignon and lobster with accompaniments followed by a mouthwatering dessert. Premium wine or champagne will be available throughout dinner. The night continues with dancing ‘til midnight. The cost is $225 per couple. For further information and to make reservations, visit www.CZS.org and click on “Events” or call 708- 688-8355. I SPY A BUTTERFLY: Spread your wings as a novice entomologist in this workshop for the whole family. It will take place on Saturday, Febr uary 13, from 11am to 1pm at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Study samples and even take home your own precious butterfly specimen. The cost: $12/butterfly specimen. Located at 2430 North Cannon Drive in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day; weekends from 10am to 5pm and weekdays from 9am to 4:30pm. $9 adult general admission; $7 students and seniors; $6 children; Thursdays are suggested donation days with the exception of groups of 10 or more. Call 773755-5111, Ext. 3 or visit naturemuseum.org for more information on group visits. For more 8
information,e-mailfamilyprograms@naturemuseum.org.
CELEBRATE CARNIVAL AT BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE TEXAS DE BRAZIL, BENEFITING ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL: Kickoff your Carnival, Brazil’s largest annual celebration, at Brazilian steakhouse Texas de Brazil Tuesday, Fe bruary 16, from 6pm 8:30pm at 51 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Guests will enjoy Carnivale party favors, live samba entertainment and cocktails and appetizers from the Texas de Brazil menu, including their famous Churrascaria meats. Texas de Brazil’s signature wine artist will decorate the event with acrobatic flips and tumbles in the 2 story wine room. The cost is $25, and event proceeds benefit Friends of St. Jude. For more information please visit www.texasdebrazil.com HCBA SEMINAR: With the new year comes new opportunities for owners of Historic Chicago Bungalows and others interested in home improvements to learn about rehab, preservation and energy efficiency. The Spring Historic Chicago Bungalow Association Seminar Series will cover topics ranging from remodeling and green initiatives to landscaping and masonry, and will provide a monthly guide for home projects, both indoors and out. The next seminar will take place on Tuesday, February 16, from 6:30pm - 7:45pm Avalon Branch Library (8148 S. Stony Island Avenue) and is entitled Going Green to Save Green: Making your home more energy efficient; what to do, how to do it, and how to pay for it. Sharon Madigan from ComEd, a representative from the Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program, and a Harris Bank representative will discuss home equity loans, mortgage refinancing and home improvement loans. Adrian Cerda from HCBA will discuss special incentives for bungalow owners and Jay Wrobel from MEEA will discuss the very generous ARRA incentives available for the same measures to give Bungalow Association members an added financial boost. If you have any questions or want to reserve a space at this seminar or other upcoming ones, please call 312-822-0505 or email reservation@chicagobungalow.org. ART OF GASTRONOMY AT HYDE PARK ART CENTER: On the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm all current Hyde Park Art Center staff and students are invited to join artist Darrell Roberts for one of his favorite cheap eats in Chicago for
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food and discussion. This month on February 18th, at 7pm, join Darrell at Al-Amira restaurant, located at 3200 W. Lawrence Avenue, for an eclectic Middle Eastern meal and an even more eclectic conversation. RSVP to Darrell Roberts at darrellkr@gmail.com. The Hyde Park Art Center is located at 5020 S. Cornell Avenue in Chicago. For more information call 773-324-5520 or visit www.hydeparkart.org JOIN FERTILITY CENTERS OF ILLINOIS & PULLING DOWN THE MOON FOR A FREE “REIKI FOR FERTILITY” SEMINAR: Reiki is a gentle form of vibrational energy healing developed in Japan that is increasingly recognized by Western scientists for its deep healing effects. It can be invaluable in enhancing fertility by stimulating deep relaxation and releasing your body’s self healing abilities. Reiki can also remove energy blockages and toxins in the body, restoring balance and harmony to your system. In this workshop, to be held Thursday, February 18, 7pm - 8:30pm, at Pulling Down the Moon Pioneer Holistic Fertility Center & Fertility Centers of Illinois, you will learn about this wonderful healing (Continued on page 15)
COMMISSIONER FRANK AVILA, of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, attended the event when a fish toxicant, was released into the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal (CSSC) to prevent Asian Carp from entering Lake Michigan. The action to release the toxicant into the canal was in response to the required scheduled maintenance of one of two electric barriers currently in operation on the CSSC. The electric barriers operated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers were constructed to prevent the movement of Asian Carp and their invasive species into Lake Michigan. Commissioner Avila stated, “While the barrier was shut down for maintenance the toxicant was applied as a precaution to guard against Asian Carp entering Lake Michigan. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, in coordination with a multi-agency Asian Carp Rapid Response Workgroup, managed the application of the rotenone.” Commissioner Avila concluded by saying, “The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District was not involved with the application of the toxicant however, the District cooperated with the multi-agency workgroup by allowing the agencies access to District land and the canals.” He is shown holding the only Bighead Asian Carp found during the project. It was found upstream from the MWRDGC Lockport Powerhouse. The majority of the other fish were common carp and other species.
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Protect Your Tax Refund: Free and Credible Services for Assistance and E-Filing By Charlene Crowell NNPA Financial Writer As 2009 earnings statements are received and reviewed, many citizens who expect a refund will rush to file their taxes. For many working people, tax season is a welcome time that traditionally leads to extra cash. Yet as eager as tax filers may be to receive refunds, there are also seasonal businesses just as eager to take a portion of those same funds. Each year, temporary neighborhood business locations open their doors in the name of convenient tax preparation; yet derive a substantial portion of their earnings from fees on short-term loans of seven days to two weeks. According to statistics from the National Consumer Law Center, two particular products cost 20 million tax filers in 2008 more than a billion dollars in unnecessary expenses. Refund Anticipation Loans (RALs) promise quick, easy and speedy refunds. Although the amount of fees and charges can vary, a common practice is to charge consumers a sliding scale fee based on the refund due. As
a result, the larger the refund, the greater the fees will be. Single-parent families eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit are among the most vulnerable to RALs. Approved by Congress in 1975, EITCs were originally intended to offset the cost of Social Security and to provide low to moderate income families with a strong work incentive. When the EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit. For 2009, the sliding scale varies from a low of $457 to a high of $5,657 for earnings that range from $13,440 up to $43,279. A second kind of financial product also tied to tax refunds is the Refund Anticipation Check (RACs). Primarily used by consumers who were denied a RAL application or others without a checking account, RACs provide a vehicle to receive a direct deposit refund. After an Internal Revenue Service refund is deposited, the participating bank issues a check and closes the temporary account. Although RAC fees may vary, in some cases, consumers who
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Charlene Crowell opened RAC accounts were also charged check cashing fees. The irony is that with multiple free tax services and electronic filing, consumers could have kept all of their refund monies. When free electronic filing and direct deposits are used, most refunds are received in as little as 10 days to three weeks. Through partnerships between IRS and commercial tax preparation and online software com-
panies, IRS Free File program, first offered in 2008, is available without regard to age, income or location. According to IRS, tax filers using this program typically receive direct deposit refunds in as few as 10 days. Most importantly, IRS Free File specifically prevents any tax preparer from selling RALs. To learn more about this program, visit: http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118986,00.html. For consumers earning $49,000 or less annually, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, also known as VITA, is another option. Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations. Most locations also offer free electronic filing. To locate the nearest VITA site, call 1-800-829-1040. Tax filers aged 60 or over have a specialized free service known as Tax Counseling for the Elderly. Trained and certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteer counselors
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help people of low-to-middle income at one of 7,000 locations nationwide. To locate the nearest AARP Tax-Aide site, call 1-888-227-7669 or visit AARP's Internet site. Military personnel and their families also have a specialized free program, The Armed Forces Tax Council (AFTC) with tax program coordinators for the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The AFTC oversees the operation of the military tax programs worldwide, and serves as the main conduit for outreach by the IRS to military personnel and their families. With these and other credible and free tax services, no tax filer should feel forced to take out a costly short-term loan just to get a tax refund. Remember – Refunds are monies already earned; they should also be yours to keep. C h a r l e ne C r o w e l l i s t h e C e nt er f or R es p on s i b le L e n d i n g ’s Communications Manager for S t at e P o l i c y a n d O u t r ea c h . S h e ca n b e r e a ch e d a t C h ar lene.crowell@responsiblelendi ng.org.
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Living witness to King Assassination speaks at Chicago State By J. Coyden Palmer Forty-one years ago Reverend Billy Kyles was standing with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee when a bullet fired from a rifle took the life of the Civil Rights icon. The world would never be the same and for the man who was standing near King when he was shot, he is still at a loss for words when it comes to the loss of this historical figure. “Forty years later, I still have no words for what I felt,” Kyles said. I wondered why I was there. I now know I was there to be a witness.” Kyles made those comments recently inside the Cordell Reed Student Union Rotunda on the campus of Chicago State University where he was invited as a guest speaker. Kyles is featured in a 30-minute documentary “The Witness,” which details the days leading up to and including the assassination and fallout from King’s murder. Kyles dispelled many of the inaccuracies that have followed throughout the years regarding King’s assassination, specifically an accounting of those present in the hotel room with King before he was shot and who was on the balcony with him. “The only people in the hotel room were Reverend Ralph Abernathy, myself and Dr. King,” Kyles, now 75 told students and faculty. “I was the last person to see him alive. He and I were preparing to go to my house for dinner. I was preparing to go down the stairs to get my car when I heard a loud boom.”
Kyles said when he ran the short five or six steps back to King he saw the fallen icon lying in a pool of blood, with the cigarette he was smoking still clutched between his fingers. King was officially pronounced dead an hour later at a local hospital. Kyles said when he and other aides got to King his chest was soaked with blood. He said they got a blanket to cover the ailing leader but he knew right away it was a fatal wound. According to the official autopsy report, Dr. King died of a gunshot wound to the jaw. The bullet fractured his lower mandible, severing the jugular vein, vertebral and subclavian arteries and shattering several vertebrae in his neck and back. While others like Congressman John Lewis and Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. were in the vicinity when King was shot, Kyles said he was the last person King spoke with and was the one closest to him when he fell backwards from the blast. Kyles said the shot lifted King off of his feet and propelled him backwards. When his body came to rest, his feet were lying in between the guardrail of the hotel balcony. He said others in the vicinity were ducking behind cars fearing more shots and that he was the first to reach King. King was in Memphis to support local sanitation workers who were preparing to strike for better wages and treatment by the city. Kyles said a demonstration in Memphis weeks before King was killed turned violent and King was embarrassed about it. There were renegade mobs rioting and looting stores before the police stepped in and violently put down the riot. He said that too
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DR. MARIO BEATTY and Reverend Samuel "Billy" Kyles speak in the rotunda of the student union building at Chicago State University last week. Kyles spoke about being the only witness to the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Photo by J. Coyden Palmer) drove King to return to Memphis, so he could lead a peaceful, non-violent protest. “A lot of the people creating the problems were young men, radicals, many who served in Vietnam and wanted to be in leadership positions,” Kyles explained. “They came to me and said they were trained in demolitions and they wanted to take city hall down,” before the protest that
turned violent. “I told them not to do that. They were very angry young people and were primarily responsible for the violence at that march.” Kyles said in the hours before King’s death, he, Abernathy and King engaged in “preachers’ talk” for most of the afternoon. He said he told Dr. King dinner at his house would be at 5 even though it was at 6. He said he did
this because Dr. King was notorious for being late. For years Kyles said he struggled with why he was put in Memphis on the hotel balcony that horrible day. He admits maybe some of it was “survivor’s guilt” but he has come to terms with what happened and believes God put him there for a reason. “God put me there as a witness,” Kyles said.
Legislators help women pursuing a second chance at education SPRINGFIELD—The Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) a not-for-profit organization and a bipartisan coalition of women legislators in the Illinois General Assembly, have announced that applications for their 2010-2011 Scholarship Award Program are, currently, available. COWL created the scholarship program as part of its mission to promote economic independence, community service and leadership development. Scholarship committee members include Representatives Constance A. “Connie” Howard (D-Chicago), Maria Antonia “Toni” Berrios (DChicago), Naomi Jakobsson (DChampaign), Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Kane), and Sandra M. Pihos (R-Glen Ellyn). According to Howard, Chairwoman of the committee, $2500 college scholarships will be awarded to women who are earning their college degrees, later in life. “One of the gaps in the state college aid programs is assistance for mature women who may have had their education interrupted by plans to start a family or who never had a chance to start college until later in life. These non-traditional
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students don’t fit neatly into any programs,” Howard said. “Rather than pass a law to create a new grant, we started raising money to fund scholarships on our own. This scholarship program has made a difference in the lives of many women by enabling them to achieve their educational dreams.” Scholarship applicants are required to enroll in an Illinois accredited college or university for a minimum of seven credit hours, per term, to qualify—-making the scholarships available to part-time students, also. In addition to academic achievement, the scholarship
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committee also considered volunteer or paid community service work that benefitted women in transition. Applications must be postmarked by April 9, 2010. Awardees will be notified of the decisions by May 7, 2010. Scholarship applications may be downloaded from the COWL website at www.cowlil.com. The majority of the charitable funds raised by the group come from annual fundraisers, such as “Capitol Capers” and “Dancing with the Capitol Stars,” featuring performances by state lawmakers from around the state. The Chicago Crusader
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An Evening with Englewood Legends On the 145th anniversary of the State of Illinois ratifying the U.S Constitution’s 13th amendment that abolished slavery, KennedyKing College and Teamwork Englewood kicked-off Black History Month 2010 under the theme: “Lessons from Elders Passed to the Present.” The opening celebration funded in part by a LISC Chicago grant was held Monday, February 1 at Kennedy-King College. Community leaders launched
hundreds of balloons from the corner of 63rd and Halsted Streets in commemoration of Illinois abolishing slavery on February 1, 1865. The evening featured “A Conversation with Englewood Legends” moderated by Art Norman, award winning journalist, NBC5 Chicago News Anchor,(Ret.) and member of the KKC Media Communications Advisory Committee. The Legends represent four highly esteemed individuals who were
A R T N O R M A N , N BC 5 N e w s A n c h o r r e t i r e d , i n t e r v i e w s E n g l e w o o d l e g e n d s : D r . T e r r y Mason, Chief Med ical Officer for the Cook County Health and Hospi tals System; Henry P. Wilson, “The community Mayor of Englewood” and Richard Hunt-Sculptor, who were all featured in the City Colleges of Chicago “Rooted in Englewood” billboard campaign. Christine Houston, a KKC Alum and playwright who wrote the award winning play that was the original concept for the hit 1980’s TV sitcom “227,” was also among the legends. (James Reynolds, Jr., Chairman and CEO, Loop Capital Markets was not able to attend).
DORIS JONES, New Communities Program Director, Team work Englewood and Teamwork Education Ta skforce cha ir Asiaha Butler greet community leaders during reception prior t o t h e K e n n e d y- K i n g C o l l e g e a n d T e a m w or k E n g l e w o o d Black History Month Opening Celebration
born or raised in Englewood and have achieved phenomenal success. Dr. Terry Mason-Chief Medical Officer for the Cook County Health and Hospitals System, Henry P. Wilson “The community Mayor of Englewood” and Richard Hunt-Sculptor were all featured in the City
Mrs. Dorothy “Ma” Williams— A Celebration of Life at 91! By Dawn Cherie Jasper
Gorgeous. Humble. Compassionate. Witty. Charming. Knowledgeable. Sporty. Virtuous. These are just some of the words birthday celebrant Dorothy Williams has heard throughout the years when listening to others describe what she has
meant to them. On Saturday, February 6, “Ma Williams”, one of the pet names she answers to celebrated her 91st birthday with some 200 plus attendees in the fellowship hall of the Mahalia Jackson Apartments on 90th and South Chicago Avenue. Dressed in her brightly colored
1980’s TV sitcom “227” starring Marla Gibbs. Vocalist Maggie Brown, daughter of the late Oscar Brown, Jr., accompanied by Roland Brown and The Merchants & Co. Jazz orchestra clos-
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two-piece suit with her yellow wide brimmed hat accessorizing her outfit Mrs. Williams greeted her guests with love and admiration. Dorothy Leavell, publisher of the Crusader, commented that Mrs. Williams, who is part of Mrs. Leavell’s beauty shop family, hugged her tightly upon her ar(Continued on page 14)
MRS. WILLIAMS SHARE a family photo with “Granny’s Crew.” Mrs. Williams attributes her longevity to her belief in the Golden Rule “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” (Photos by La Risa Lynch) The Chicago Crusader
Colleges of Chicago “Rooted in Englewood” billboard campaign. Participants also heard from Christine Houston, a KKC alumnae and playwright who wrote the award winning play that was the original concept for the hit
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ENGLEWOOD RESIDENT LAUNCHED balloons Monday, Februa ry 1 in commemoration of Illinois ratifying the 13th Amendment that abolished slavery on February 1, 1865.
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By Raymond Ward A STARRY NIGHT: All of Chicago can anticipate a “star-filled” night when the DuSable Museum of African American History presents it’s annual “A Night Of 100 Stars Gala” on Saturday, February 20, 2010. A glittering and lavish evening of exquisite food and drink, award-winning entertainment, and the presentation of the 2010 “Night Of 100 Stars Awards,” are all on-tap during the 2010 black-tie, celebration, which has become the most sought-after ticket in town. The Gala will take place at the Museum which is located at 740 East 56th Place from 6:00 PM until the stroke of Midnight.
This year the flashbulbs will “explode” as guests walk the Red Carpet upon entering the Museum, indulge in “out-of-this-world” cocktails and hor d’oeuvres, partake of a lavish buffet supper prepared by a “constellation of caterers,” enjoy world-class entertainment and witness the presentation of the “2010 Night of 100 Stars Awards,” which honor Chicagoans (current or former) who have made outstanding contributions to society, the city and to the world through their careers and civic engagement. And the winners are……………. * “Superstar”- Sherri Shepherd: Emmy Award-winning co-host of ABC-TV’s “The View,” actress, author and Executive Producer & star of “Sherri” on the Lifetime Cable Network. * “Meteor” – James Reynolds, Jr.: Chairman & CEO of Loop Capital. * “Rising Star”- Damani Bolden, Senior, Lindblom Math & Science Academy; Student Member, Chicago Board of Education. (The selection of Mr. Bolden marks the FIRST time in the history of the Awards that a student has been honored)
A “constellation of caterers” will provide the buffet supper and libations and those world-class caterers include: Captain Hard Times; Catering By David; C’est Si Bon; Doctors Orders Catering Service, LLC; Fanfares By Faye; Francis Cakery & Catering; Lenore’s Kitchen; Melon Express and Starz Custom Catering.
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Serving as Gala Chairmen are: Mr. and Mrs. James Montgomery and Mr. and Mrs.Tim Rand. Honorary Chairmen are The Honorable Pat Quinn, Governor of the State of Illinois, and The Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor of the City of Chicago. In addition, a “stellar” group of Chicagoans has graciously agreed to serve on the Night of 100 Stars Planning Committee. Those Committee Members include: Fran Bell, Ingrid Bridges, Taffy Brokemond, Deborah O. Brown, Delores Gillum Brown, Cheribelle Warfield Byrd, Almarie Burton-Ellis, Jean Collins, Deborah Crable, Joslyn DiPasalegne, Gail Dugas, Sharon Elders-Jackson, Gale Foster Farley, Chandra Fitzpatrick, Lula Ford, Randilyn Gilliam, Amy Hilliard, Elease Hunter-Dorsey, Twyler Jenkins, Patricia Keenan, Yvette Powe, Sandra Reid, Kali Raoul, Janis Robinson, Toi Salter, Tracey Scruggs Yearwood, Sheri Williams and Dori Wilson. Sponsors of the“2010 Night Of 100 Stars” Gala include: Abbott Labs, AT&T, Bank of America, Baxter International Inc., Coleman Development, ComEd, Dominick’s, Duane Morris LLP, Illinois Tool Works, Loop Capital, Northern Trust, RR Donnelley, Sara Lee, State Farm and United Airlines, the official airline of the DuSable Museum. SPECIAL SUPPORT is being provided by Grey Goose Vodka and Midway Airport Concessions, with ABC7 Chicago serving as the MEDIA SPONSOR. Tickets for “A Night Of 100 Stars” are $300 per person and are available at the DuSable Museum of African American History. Proceeds will benefit the Museum’s educational programs and the 2009/2010 exhibition schedule.
ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ
The Providence Effect The Providence Effect is such a good documentary about a successful K-12 academic program on the West Side of Chicago that I sort of want to have a baby, so that I can enroll the kid in the school in about six years. The Providence Effect is one film in the Black History Film Series that is playing during the month of February at ICE Theaters at 210 W. 87th St. in Chicago. The movie screens on Feb. 18 and begins at 7 p.m. Admission is only $5. Providence-St. Mel High School is at the center of the documentary that begins with the 2007 graduating class, which saw all of its students—100 percent—accepted into college. The school at one time was a Catholic school, but in 1977 Paul Adams took over the reins, after having come to Chicago from Alabama a few years earlier. Under his leadership the school has excelled in many ways, with
A SCENE FROM "The Providence Effect." academic excellence and disci- academic instruction. And I pline at its core. The film docu- know that a distinction must be ments the school’s origins and made that Providence is a private current status, as well as a new and not public school. The administrators and teachers charter school, Providence Engledon’t take any stuff off the stuwood, which opened in 2006. But we can’t help but hold out dents on the West Side, and it’s hope that students all over Chica- noted that while there is tuition go and the nation for that matter to the school, most parents don’t could bask in the glow of what is pay full tuition. The school is the closest thing to excellence in (Continued on page 13)
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A Review by Bonnie DeShong
It is over 30 years into the future. The apocalypse has taken place. The United States is not united and looks like a desert. Water is a precious commodity and because there is no protection from the sun, its rays are literally blinding. Books, televisions, phones, schools, civilization have been destroyed, along with hope. Walking in the midst of all this is a lone traveller. His name is Eli (Denzel Washington) walking from wherever he started, and since he’s been walking for 30 years he must have started at one end of the States, heading to his destination in the West. His goal is to get his trusted package, a very rare book, as far west as this land will take him. On his journey we find that Eli can hold his own in a fight, find food and water when needed, and is focused
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on his mission. When he obtained the book, he was told that he would be protected through any situation as he stays on his task to deliver the book to its final destination. As with any traveller, Eli must pass through towns for supplies and such and usually he avoids trouble but he walks in a town being run by a man named Carnegie (Gary Oldman). Carnegie is one the few men in this town that can read and he is in search of a very special book. He believes that this book will make it possible for him to rule the remaining occupants of the earth. You are way ahead of me, Eli has the book and Carnegie will do anything in his power to get it. Solara (Mila Kunis) is a young woman who works for Carnegie in the town and doesn’t know how to read, but is very curious about this book that Eli quotes from. She has never met a man
ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE (Continued from page 12) supported by alums and benefactors from all over the country, according to the documentary. Alums interviewed in the movie include doctors, attorneys, school administrators, among others, and most notably Prof. John Fountain of Roosevelt University. As we look in on the students’ instruction, even the 2nd graders are amazing, as they engage in enlightened conversation about whether a person in a particular reading thrust himself as a hero, or whether he’s been viewed as a hero because of his actions. The interaction between the youngsters as they volley ideas back and forth, and politely ask one another to repeat a viewpoint, is just mind boggling. Mind boggling in the sense that it shouldn’t be, but because I know that similar instruction, disciple and progress isn’t being made at the average Chicago public school. Math classes are totally engaged with rapid-fire instruction, all eyes on the chalkboard, as the instructor lays out the equation, while asking for answers from the students. If Adams could bottle the success of The Providence Effect and peddle it across the nation, that would be great. So far, only two schools, I believe, are using the instruction program, as they’ve had researchers document, test The Chicago Crusader
and attempt to replicate it at other institutions. And while I know that the Englewood charter school will have to come up to speed, it certainly seems to be on the right track to success. The important thing to note with the Providence Effect is that it’s only as successful as the time and effort that’s spent on all levels, from the teachers, parents, students, administrators — all who are involved in the child’s progress. The students at St. Mel go into the lower-level classes reciting a resolution that cements their success, no matter what. They go into kindergarten thinking about college. Now, some may say that’s asinine. But you have poor little Black boys at 8 and 9 saying they want to go into the NBA. So why not have similar aged children not only dreaming but working toward college. The Providence Effect just pounds home the idea that the younger you surround a child with love, discipline, instruction, academics and measurable progress, the more likely you are to steer that child toward excellence and away from the morass of negativity that is surely around the corner. WVON’s Cliff Kelly will lead a post-film question and answer session.
DENZEL WASHINGTON TREKS across the land through rough terrain and villains determined to deliver the message, which has been entrusted to him. Directors Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes masterfully hold the attention of the audience through this epic saga to the very end. An entertaining film which lends itself audiences of multiple age groups. Check local listings for times and location of film showing. who has Eli’s inner strength, focus and still be gentle with her. She becomes Eli’s unwanted companion on this sojourn west. I love the direction brothers Allen and Albert Hughes took with this film. I felt all sorts of emotions: fear, uneasiness, worry, and even peaceful toward the end. This film isn’t meant to make you feel comfortable or warm and fuzzy. It has a lot of vi-
olence but there are lighthearted moments within the craziness. You may find yourself doing some self-evaluation. With the state of the earth nowadays, many people feel the end of days is near. What if it was and you survived, would your morals and ethics disappear? Would you try to preserve the finer things of the earth? Would you be able to be-
lieve in anything? The ending of the film is one that will spark plenty of after the film discussions. Anytime I can sit in a film and watch Denzel Washington swagger for 2 hours it is a great movie by me. Spend the Money and see this one at the theater.
Celebrating 20 African American women who fought for freedom and changed the course of history history..
The DuSable Museum of African American History along along with Macy’ss invite you to nominate a ‘Chicago Freedom Fr Sister’ Select a local woman activist who participated in the civil civil rights movement and continues to fight for equal rights. rights Nomination forms and additional information can be found online at www.dusablemuseum.or www.dusablemuseum.org. www .dusablemuseum.org. Contest runs from February 1, 2010 thru March 1, 2010. Experience Experien The Freedom’ss Sisters exhibition at DuSable Museum, 740 East 56th Place, Chicago. Now thru- April 4, 2010
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Freedom’s Sisters, an exhibition created by Cincinnati Museum Center, Freedom’s Center organized ganized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) and made possible through the generous support of Ford Motor Company Co Fund.
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Music, Music, Music
CCM performs rare chamber works by Dvořák, Krommer, and Bruckner The Grammy-finalist Chicago Chamber Musicians (CCM) will perform a winds and strings program to include Antonín Dvorák’s Bagatelles, Franz Krommer’s Partita in B-Flat Major, and Anton Bruckner’s String Quintet in F Major on the subscription series on February 14 and 15, 2010. Czech composer Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904) has written many works in a variety of forms, including symphonies, operas, and chamber music. Many of his works display the influence of Czech folk music, and he incorporated nationalist ideas in his music throughout much of his career. His Bagatelles, Op. 47 was originally written in 1878 for two violins, cello, and harmonium. For their February concerts, CCM will perform an arrangement written for winds and strings by Geoffrey Emerson. This arrangement was written as a companion piece to the windand-string nonets by Ludwig Spohr and Joseph Rheinberger. Emerson’s scoring is for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, string quartet, and double bass, proving to be a richer expansion for a large chamber ensemble. Moravian composer Fra nz Krommer (1759-1831) was regarded as one of the leading com-
posers of string quartets during his time, along with his contemporary, Franz Josef Haydn. However, today Krommer is mostly noted for his large variety of solo concerti and chamber music for wind instruments, such as the P a r t it a i n B - F l a t M a j o r O p . 45, No. 3 for winds and bass. The word “partita” originally served as a synonym for “suite,” a set of movements in dance rhythms, but by the late 18th century, the word referred to any multi-movement instrumental work. Krommer’s Partita is structured in the four-movement pattern of the standard 18th century symphony and can be likened to a symphony on a smaller scale. Austrian composer Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) was mostly known for his symphonies, masses, and motets. His compositions contained many contemporary nuances such as dissonances, unprepared modulations, and roaming harmonies. Bruckner’s struggle for musical respect is widely known, as the composer worked for years to get his symphonies accepted by Vienna’s Establishment. He wrote very few chamber works, and the one performed most frequently is the Str ing Quintet in F Major, WAB 112. The work was writ-
ten in early 1879 for a prestigious string ensemble led by violinist Joseph Hellmesberger, though the ensemble did not get to perform it until 1885. After its performance, one newspaper critic raved, “This quintet surpasses every other similar instrumental composition in invention and profound thought.” Audiences can attend these concerts on the following dates and times: February 14, 2010 - 7:30pm Pick Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern University, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston February 15, 2010 - 7:30pm Gottlieb Hall at Merit School of Music38 S. Peoria, Chicago Tickets are $20-$40 for general admission and $10 for students. Call 312-225-5226 or visit www.chicagochambermusic.org for tickets and information.
Dionne Hansen-Jackson, flute; Scott Hostetler, oboe; Larry Combs, clarinet; Dennis Michel, bassoon; Gail Wil liams, horn;
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wife had died. She thought that I would be a good wife for him,” said Mrs. Williams. “I didn’t want anything to do with a preacher because of my mother’s baby brother who was a preacher. But I decided I would go ahead and meet him and we touched and agreed and got married.” The marriage lasted until Reverend Williams’ death in 1994. Mrs. Williams developed a multitude of relationships with young and old through her work as a missionary and the church’s first lady. She believes that she has a gift of servitude—of helping others. Mrs. Williams was asked to what she attributed her longevity, “When I was younger I visited nursing homes, sick people. I stayed on the go. It is by the grace of God. I want his name to get all of the glory because without him I could do nothing.” Mrs. Williams had two daughters, Julia, who is deceased and Katherine who was joined by Mrs. Williams’ eight grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren at the celebration of life. Her family is another expression of her love of God. Mrs. Williams explained that she lives to provide assistance to others. “I want someone to see Jesus in my life. I don’t want to live my life in vain.
The story about Methuselah simply says that he lived. I want people to know my legacy of helping others.” Mrs. Williams shared a story about going to live with her aunt in St. Louis as a young girl. “My mother never went against my father until this one time. She let
me stay with my aunt, which ended up being for three years. The Depression came and I was unable to go back home. While I was there I was promoted through the eighth grade, but that was all the formal education I had.” After the birth of her second daughter Reverend Williams ad-
Concert Program: February 14 and 15, 2010 Antonín Dvorák Bagatelles, Op. 47 (arr. Geoffrey Emerson)
C C M A R T I S T R A M I S O L O M O NO W pl a y s t h e v i o l a i n p i e c e s b y A n t o n i n Dv o r a k a n d A n t o n B r u c k n e r . ( P h o t o b y Nelson Fitch) Jo seph Ge nualdi, violin; Jasmine Lin, violin; Rami Solomonow, viola; Cheng-Hou Lee, cello; Peter Lloyd, double bass
trumpet; Gail Will iams, horn; Gabrielle Webster, horn; Peter Lloyd, double bass Anton Bruckner S t r in g Q u in t e t i n F Ma j o r , WAB 112 Jasmine Lin, violin; Joseph Genualdi, violin; Rami Solomonow, viola; Yukiko Ogura, viola; Cheng-Hou Lee, cello
Mrs. Dorothy “Ma” Williams—A Celebration of Life at 91!
rival. “I met Mrs. Williams at the beauty shop over 20 years ago,” said Leavell who is impressed by Mrs. Williams’ vitality and caring nature. Another admirer of Mrs. Will iams, Mrs. Jimmie Lois Miller, of L and L Beauty Shop, also shared fond memories of her long time relationship that began when Miller was 18 years old. “I met ‘Ma’ Williams when I was 18 years old. My husband came to Mississippi to bring me to Chicago. On the second day in Chicago my husband had fore planned this was where we were going to get married and we got married on a Monday evening in her living room,” reminisced Mrs. Miller. “She was my mother away from home.” Mrs. Williams, who was born in Shaws, Mississippi, was the youngest of six children. Her last sibling, Pearline died last October at the age of 99 in Atlanta. Williams travelled to Chicago in 1945 where she worked at an area candy factory. Through a friend she met and married Reverend David A. Williams, pastor of the Greater Zion M. B. Church in Chicago’s Lawndale community in 1948. “My friend said she wanted me to meet her pastor whose first 14
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monished his wife to leave the workforce and settle down to raise the children and tend to the home. His first lady did just that and committed to her passion of helping others through her function as a missionary and doing other acts of volunteerism. At 91 Mrs. Williams is still very active volunteering, doing her part to better the quality of life for others. During the week Mrs. Williams can be found volunteering her services in the complex’s dining hall and not only serving the residents food for the body, but also food for the soul with a smile. In addition to her daily routine of helping in the kitchen she also takes time out to exercise with the exercise lady every Monday and Wednesday for an hour each day. Mrs. Williams wants others to believe as she does in the Golden Rule “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” “I try to live my life for Jesus. If I can no longer help myself and be able to help others then I believe my time here is complete.” In keeping with the theme of a celebration of life Mrs. Miller was requested to sing “We give you roses while you live” as the children of Mrs. Williams each bestowed upon her one red rose. The Chicago Crusader
An Evening with Englewood Legends (Continued from page 11) ed the opening celebration. The ceremony introduced the on-going collection of Englewood narratives through the Teamwork Englewood Living Legends of Englewood project being conducted in association with Kennedy-King College. The project is a communitybased program designed to empower youth by connecting them with stories of people who are rooted in Englewood and have become influential leaders in politics, business, education, and the arts. The series was launched last year by the living presidents of Kennedy-King College who shared their leadership reflections during an historic gathering that launched the college’s 75th anniversary celebration. John Dozier, the newly appointed Kennedy-King College president says the collaboration with Teamwork Englewood embraces what Carter G. Woodson the founder of “Negro History Week” 1926 that later became “Black History Month in 1976”advocated: “the value of education and the merit of preserving our unique history.” He adds, “The partnership also represents how effective alliances enable us to reach mutual goals of enriching human capacity and building stronger communities through education.” Leon Jackson, chairman, Teamwork Englewood says, “KennedyKing College brings resources and energy to the community that make a difference and aid us in encouraging our young people to pursue alternative ways to improve their economic condition and achieve their dreams of success.” The collaboration was initiated through the Teamwork Englewood Education Taskforce and Asiaha Butler, task force chair says the Living Legends project will provide authentic oral histories of successful Englewood residents to counter the prevalent negative images that portray Englewood as a decaying impover-
Connections in Generations: (Closing Session) Facilitator: Professor Fredrick Douglas Dixon-KKC Thursdays Authentic African Market Place in the W-Building 9am-6pm
K E N N E DY - K I NG C O L L E G E p r e s i d e n t J o h n D o z e r a n d Leon Jackson, Chairman Teamwork Englewood welcome att e n d e e s t o t h e K e n n e d y- K i n g C o l l e g e a n d T e a m w or k E n g l e w o o d B l a c k H i s t o r y M o n t h o pe n i n g C e l e b r a t i o n t h a t featured "A Conversation with Englewood Legends" BHM Program Highlights: ished community. “These stories Thursday Feb. 18 offer a new source of hope and Africa Diaspora Forum: Focus possibility for your youth and prove that there is a lot of good 2010 Haiti” Facilitator: Africa International emerging from Englewood.” Chicago Public School students are House Poetry from Now for Now: able to receive required Service Learning Credits for participating Quraysh Ali Lansana and Gwenin the seminars and parents are en- dolyn Mitchell couraged to join their children in Monday Feb. 22 the seminars that are designed to African-Americans and Educabridge the generation divide and create a renewed inter-generational tion: The Civil Rights Issue of this Generation” connection. Facilitators: KKC Professors, The Kennedy-King College Theodore Williams and Richard Black History Month celebration, Forniss offers a month-long series of activiTuesday Feb. 23 ties that includes films, literary ex“Bronzeville Nights”: A film compression, discussions, and seminars that address pertinent issues im- pilation of historic performances pacting the Englewood communi- by legendary performers including ty or that explore the Black experi- jazz, blues, R&B, Hip-Hop and ence. The seminars will be lead by Pop! The presentation is part of the faculty, professors, and instructors Chicago Blues Museum exhibit at from KKC, University of Chicago, the DuSable Museum of African DePaul University, Chicago Public American History. Schools representatives and comWednesday Feb. 24 munity leaders. Special perforHealth Disparities Panel mances are scheduled for the colFacilitator: Dr. Mario De La lege’s Sikia Restaurant operated by Washburne Culinary Institute that Hayes-KKC, Dr. Rick Kittles-UC, include the youth group Young Dr. Damon Arnold, Ill. Dept. of Natives /Urban Aspirations, BABA Public Health TYEHIMBA MTU, Master Thursday Feb. 25 Drummer and the KKC Faculty Health Forum and Health Fair: Trio with Dr. Curtis Prince, Brian “Building Healthy Communities” Felix and Pete Carney.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) color; African American women are paid 68 cents and Hispanic women just 58 cents. Recognizing that, last year the House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would strengthen protections against pay discrimination available under the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and help ensure that a comprehensive mix of strategies is used to combat and undo discriminatory pay practices. The Paycheck Fairness Act would make it harder for employers to justify wage discrimination; pro-
hibit retaliation against workers who ask about employers’ wage practices or disclose their own wages; authorize the government to collect wage data so civil rights enforcement agencies can target their resources; and offer employers technical assistance to help them analyze their pay data and make sure they are not discriminating. Especially given the severe economic hardship so many working families are experiencing, addressing the persistent and unfair wage gap should be a priority for
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lawmakers. Action on this legislation is especially urgent now, with more and more families relying on women’s wages. Yet the Senate still has not passed this common-sense bill. We urge the Senate to move quickly to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. In this perilous economic climate, working women and the families that rely on them cannot afford to wait.”
Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families
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Black economic fortunes, especially for the needy. The leadership situation grows even more urgent as President Obama has said that he is not an ideologue, but essentially a pragmatist. This may be why he continues to attempt to appeal to Republicans to affect bi-partisanship, exhibiting a pragmatism that could result in handing over control of governance to the minority party. The only thing that can check this is the rise of an agitated Left, lead by the Black community. When will its leadership step up to the plate? Ron Walters is a Political analysts and Professor Emeritus at t h e U n iv e r s i t y o f M a r y l a n d C o l l e g e P a r k . H is l a t e st b o o k i s : T h e P r i c e o f R a c i a l R e c o nciliation (University of Michig a n P r e s s) . r w a l t e r s@ u m d . edu.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, CHANCERY DEPARTMENT DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CBA COMMERCIAL SMALL BALANCE ASSETS MORTGAGE COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATES PASS-THROUGH SERIES 2005-1, ACTING BY AND MIDLAND LOAN THROUGH SERVICES, INC., IN ITS CAPACITY AS SERVICER AND SPECIAL SERVICER P l a i n t i f f , v . et al WILLIS D. HOLIDAY, D e f e n d a n t CH 13736 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 25, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 9, 2010, 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 7657-7659 SOUTH EGGLESTON AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-313-020-0000 The real estate is improved with a apartment building. The judgment amount was $417,677.69. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, 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 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: DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC , 10 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 2300, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 876-1700 . 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. DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC 10 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 2300 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 876-1700 Attorney Code. 42297 Case # 09 CH 13736 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. I245078
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION UNIVERSAL MORTGAGE C O R P O R A T I O N P l a i n t i f f , v . GLENDA M. JONES, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 026034 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 9, 2010, 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 7532 S. VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-400-027 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, in certified funds, 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK sale shall be entitled only to a return of the COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no DEPARTMENT CHANCERY further recourse against the Mortgagor, DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS attorney. Upon payment in full of the TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH amount bid, the purchaser will receive a MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-2 Certificate of Sale that will entitle the P l a i n t i f f , purchaser to a deed to the real estate after v . confirmation of the sale The property will GEORGE ALPOGIANIS, et al NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff D e f e n d a n t makes no representation as to the 09 CH 025169 condition of the property. Prospective NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS bidders are admonished to check the court HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a file to verify all information. If this property Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the in the above cause on December 8, 2009, unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a an agent of The Judicial Sales mortgagee shall pay the assessments and Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 10, the legal fees required by The 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE 24th Floor T CHICAGO, 60606, sell at BLACKS MUST CONTROL HEIR OIL,WN COMMUNITY MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU public auction to the highest bidder, as set HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN forth below, the following described real POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER estate: Commonly known as 6240 KING ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF DRIVE UNIT #2-A, CHICAGO, IL 60637 POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE Property Index No. 20-15-317-055-1022 WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE The real estate is improved with a ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's highest bid by certified funds at the close attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & of the auction;. The balance, in certified ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR The subject property is subject to general RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between real estate taxes, special assessments, or the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for special taxes levied against said real the sales department.. Please refer to file estate and is offered for sale without any number 14-09-18557. THE JUDICIAL representation as to quality or quantity of SALES CORPORATION One South title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL "AS IS" condition. The sale is further
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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 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: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-18557. 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.: 14-09-18557 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 026034 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. I243191
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MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-2 P l a i n t i f f , v . GEORGE ALPOGIANIS, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 025169 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 10, 2010, 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 6240 KING DRIVE UNIT #2-A, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-317-055-1022 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, in certified funds, 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. 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 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: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-20152. 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.: 14-09-20152 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 025169 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 that purpose. for I243432
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, CHANCERY DEPARTMENT DEUTSCHE BANK DIVISION NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-NC5, PASS-THROUGH MORTGAGE CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-NC5 P l a i n t i f f , v . ANTONIO RICHARDSON, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 031354 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 2, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 4, 2010, 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 7541 S. VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-401-021 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, in certified funds, 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. 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 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: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-07-M104. 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.: 14-07-M104 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 08 CH 031354 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. I241334
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ''LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-OA6 TRUST P l a i n t i f f , v . CHAITHANYA DHARMAVARAM, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 022682 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 4, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 8, 2010, 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 5939 S. UNION AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-301-013, Property Index No. 20-16-301-068 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, in certified funds, 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. 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 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: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-19391. 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.: 14-09-19391 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 022682 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. I241209 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION ADVANCE CREDIT, INC., P l a i n t i f f , v s . DOROTHY J. HOOD; CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY; THOMAS PEREZ; STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 4018 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 4, 2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, March 5, 2010, 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 439 West 65th Street, Chicago, IL 60621. P.I.N. 20-21-121-001-0000. The ChicagoonCrusader The improvement the property consists of a one story, store. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for i n s p e c t i o n . For information call Mr. Michael B. Elman at Plaintiff's Attorney, Michael B. Elman & Associates, LTD., 10 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 541-0903. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I239703
09 CH 4018 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 4, 2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, March 5, 2010, 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 439 West 65th Street, Chicago, IL 60621. P.I.N. 20-21-121-001-0000. The improvement on the property consists of a one story, store. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for i n s p e c t i o n . For information call Mr. Michael B. Elman at Plaintiff's Attorney, Michael B. Elman & Associates, LTD., 10 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 541-0903. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I239703 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST AS COMPANY, FOR IXIS 2006-HE3, TRUSTEE OF ASSIGNEE ELECTRONIC MORTGAGE REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR ACCREDITED LENDERS, INC., HOME P l a i n t i f f , s . v GIBERT, MORTGAGE SHANNON E L E C T R O N I C SYSTEMS, INC., REGISTRATION MORTGAGE UNDER AS DOCUMENT RECORDED 0616504059, NUMBER D e f e n d a n t s , CH 4385 09 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 30, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 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. 20-27-429-026. Commonly known as 7828 South Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. 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) 3 5 7 - 1 1 2 5 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I239528 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB F/K/A INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB Plaintiff, v s . PERRY PEARCE A/K/A PERRY F. PEARCE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PERRY IF ANY; PEARCE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON CLAIMANTS; RECORD D e f e n d a n t s , ch 23691 09 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 11/25/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 1, 2010, 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: 20-27-213-039-0000. P.I.N. Commonly known as 7246 SOUTH LANGLEY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. 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 9 1 8 2 0 0 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I239458
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE CORPORATION P l a i n t i f f , v . OLAMENJI HOWARD, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 023927 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 24, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2010, 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 709 W. 60TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-308-026 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, in certified funds, 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. 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 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: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-15976. 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.: 14-09-15976 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 023927 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. I239356
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 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: Kara Findlay, FREEDMAN, ANSELMO, LINDBERG & RAPPE, LLC , 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (866) 402-8661 For bidding instructions, call 630-453-6713 24 hours prior to sale. Please refer to file number X09050043. 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. FREEDMAN, ANSELMO, LINDBERG & RAPPE, LLC 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661 Attorney File No.: X09050043 ARDC# 6275591 Attorney Code. 26122 Case # 08 CH 19385 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. I239337
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-11 AR. P l a i n t i f f , v . WAYNE COOK, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 19385 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 25, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2010, 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 6629 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-105-013-0000 The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $216,445.21. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY condition. The sale is further subject to DEPARTMENT CHANCERY confirmation by the court. Upon payment in DIVISION NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE full of the amount bid, the purchaser will MORTGAGE CORPORATION receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle P l a i n t i f f , the purchaser to a deed to the real estate v . after confirmation of the sale The property OLAMENJI HOWARD, et al will NOT be open for inspection and D e f e n d a n t plaintiff makes no representation as to the 09 CH 023927 condition of the property. Prospective NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS bidders are admonished to check the court HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a verify all If this property Mand UST ONTROLfileTtoHEIR Oinformation. WN COMMUNITY JudgmentB ofLACKS Foreclosure SaleC entered is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the in the above cause on November 24, 2009, unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a an agent of The Judicial Sales mortgagee shall pay the assessments and Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February the legal fees required by The 26, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU public auction to the highest bidder, as set HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN forth below, the following described real POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER estate: Commonly known as 709 W. 60TH ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE Index No. 20-16-308-026 The real estate is WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE improved with a residence. Sale terms: ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE 25% down of the highest bid by certified LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's funds at the close of the auction;. The attorney: Kara Findlay, FREEDMAN, balance, in certified funds, is due within ANSELMO, LINDBERG & RAPPE, LLC , twenty-four (24) hours. The subject 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CAPITAL ONE BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER OF GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. Plaintiff, v . RADOMIR KRTINIC, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 18519 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 31, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 4, 2010, 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 6210 S. INGLESIDE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-14-314-009-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $470,589.18. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, 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 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: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN , 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 3000, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 212-4028 . Please refer to file number 1600-21. 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. NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 3000 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 212-4028 Attorney File No.: 1600-21 Attorney Code. 38245 Case # 08 CH 18519 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. I238951
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2005, FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-D P l a i n t i f f , v . CASSANDRA BUCHANAN A/K/A CASANDRA BUCHANAN, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 31784 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 10, 2010, 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 639 WEST 61ST STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-315-030-0000 The real estate is improved with a 3 story brick house without garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, 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 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 http:\\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 PA0818355. 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.: PA0818355 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 08 CH 31784 I238417
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 THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF GSAMP TRUST 2006-SD2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-SD2, P l a i n t i f f V . AGNES WORD A/K/A AGNES J. WORD; PRISCILLA WORD; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, D e f e n d a n t s 09 CH 23205 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-21135 (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 December 9, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on March 10, 2010, 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 6715 South Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 Permanent Index No.: 20-22-405-006 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $249,572.89. Sale terms: 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, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK special assessments, special taxes levied, COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY and superior liens, if any. The property is DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION offered "as is," with no express or implied HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL warranties and without any representation ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER as to the quality of title or recourse to THE POOLING AND SERVICING Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are AGREEMENT DATED Saturday, AS OFFebruary 13, 2010 admonished to review the court file to verify NOVEMBER 1, 2005, FREMONT HOME all information. LOAN TRUST 2005-D For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and P l a i n t i f f , Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, v . Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, CASSANDRA BUCHANAN A/K/A between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays CASANDRA BUCHANAN, et al o n l y . D e f e n d a n t I232476 08 CH 31784 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 10, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at
The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be for inspection. open The judgment amount was $249,572.89. Sale terms: 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, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays n l y . o I232476
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 TRUST 2006-2, P l a i n t i f f V . ZOLENA RUSSELL; LEE D. RUSSELL A/K/A LEE RUSSELL, D e f e n d a n t s CH 28018 09 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-24687 (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 19, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on March 16, 2010, 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 6327 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 20-20-203-011 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $143,093.77. Sale terms: 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, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y . I230238 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 4 2 , P l a i n t i f f V . RAYMOND RASCOE A/K/A RAYMOND N. RASCOE; AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC.; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN AND NON-RECORD OWNERS C L A I M A N T S , D e f e n d a n t s CH 24847 09 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-18254 (It is advised that interested parties consult their with own attorneys before bidding at mortgage sales.) foreclosure PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on November 18, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on March 11, 2010, 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 7534 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 Permanent Index No.: 20-27-303-030 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $127,008.96. Sale terms: 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, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y . I227149
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE RELATING TO IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2 P l a i n t i f f , v . JEROME ROBERTSON, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 010499 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 3, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 5, 2010, 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 5605 S. PRINCETON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-202-017 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, in certified funds, 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. 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 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: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-06385. 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.: 14-09-06385 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 010499 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. I241391
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAC HOME LOAN SERVICING, L.P. F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS L.P. SERVICING, P l a i n t i f f , v . JOAN R. WASHINGTON, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 014613 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 3, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 5, 2010, 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 7551 S. RHODES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-403-023 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, in certified funds, 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. 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, 18 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 YOU ARE THE
certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, 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. 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 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: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-10741. 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.: 14-09-10741 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 014613 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. I241343
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY ONEWEST BANK, FSB, ASSIGNEE OF M O R T G A G E REGISTRATION ELECTRONIC INC., AS SYSTEMS, NOMINEE FOR INDYMAC BANK, FSB, P l a i n t i f f , v s . ALEX AFSHARI, CITY OF CHICAGO, OF DEPARTMENT WATER MANAGEMENT, UNDER LIEN AS RECORDED DOCUMENT NUMBER 0913804242, D e f e n d a n t s , 09 ch 29174 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 7, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 11, 2010 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. 20-15-402-017 and 20-15-402-018. Commonly known as 6030 South Eberhart Avenue, Chicago, Illinios 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. 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) 3 5 7 - 1 1 2 5 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I241058
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,; FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 12102 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 25, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 11, 2010 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. 20-22-213-042 (old) 20-22-213-051-1002 (new). Commonly known as 6432 South Langley Avenue, Unit 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: 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 Kara Findlay at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg & Rappe, LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions call (630) 453-6713 24 hours prior to sale. W 0 9 0 3 0 0 4 5 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I241049
Commonly known as 7520 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 Permanent Index No.: 20-27-403-030 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $104,255.94. Sale terms: 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, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y . I234650
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA; AS UNDER TRUSTEE POOLING AND SERVICING AS OF AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 1, 2005 ASSET BACKED P A S S - T H R O U G H CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WHQ4; P l a i n t i f f , v s . LEE WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN AND NONRECORD OWNERS Defendants, CLAIMANTS; 08 CH 32809 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 10, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 11, 2010 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: Commonly known as 7515 S. Rhodes Ave., IL 60619. Chicago, 20-27-403-010. P.I.N. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. 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 William E. Dutton, Jr. (ARDC #6255876)/Barbara J. Dutton (ARDC #6188016) at Plaintiff's Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I241037
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, AMORTIZING RESIDENTIAL COLLATERAL TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-BC9, P l a i n t i f f V . TONY JAMISON; VERONICA JAMISON; CITIFINANCIAL, INC. F/K/A ASSOCIATES FINANCE, INC., D e f e n d a n t s IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK 08 CH 41731 COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE COUNTY DEPARTMENT Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-12362 CHANCERY DIVISION (It is advised that interested parties consult U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, with their AS TRUSTEE own attorneys before bidding at mortgage FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET foreclosure sales.) S E C U R I T I E S PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure TRUST 2006-BC1 entered on September 2, 2009, Kallen P l a i n t i f f , Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official v s . will at 12:30 p.m. on March 2, 2010, at 205 AMY HALEY; KEVIN HALEY; 6432 S. W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, L A N G L E Y Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; bidder for cash, as set forth below, the MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC following described real property: REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,; Commonly known as 7520 South Saint FRANKLIN CREDIT Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; Permanent Index No.: 20-27-403-030 UNKNOWN OWNERS AND The mortgaged real estate is improved NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS with a dwelling. The property will NOT be D e f e n d a n t s , open for inspection. 09 CH 12102 The judgment amount was $104,255.94. Sale terms: 10% of successful bid NOTICE OF SALE immediately at conclusion of auction, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business that pursuant to a Judgment of day, both by cashier's checks; and no Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above refunds. The sale shall be subject to entitled cause on September 25, 2009 general real estate taxes, special taxes, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will special taxes on Thursday, March 11,February 2010 at the hour Saturday, 13,of2010special assessments, BLACKS Mlevied, UST and superior liens, if any. The property is 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison offered "as is," with no express or implied Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell warranties and without any representation at public auction to the highest bidder for as to the quality of title or recourse to cash, as set forth below, the following Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are described mortgaged real estate: admonished to review the court file to verify P.I.N. 20-22-213-042 (old) all information. 20-22-213-051-1002 (new). For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Commonly known as 6432 South Langley Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60637. Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, The mortgaged real estate is improved between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays with a condominium residence. The o n l y . purchaser of the unit other than a I234650 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.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY P l a i n t i f f , v . KENWAHN VANPELT, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 023271 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 24, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 3, 2010, 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 6033-37 S. INDIANA AVENUE UNIT GN, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-309-003 / 004 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, in certified funds, 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. 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 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: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-15951. 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.: 14-09-15951 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 023271 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. I240776
Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 1, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 3, 2010, 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 6042 S. GREEN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-17-414-039 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, in certified funds, 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. 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 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: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-08-27842. 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.: 14-08-27842 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 08 CH 038976 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 that purpose. for I241281 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY PLEDGED PROPERTY II, LLC. P l a i n t i f f , s . v VICTORIA WILLIAMS; AMERIASTAR C O N T R A C T O R S , UNKNOWN HEIRS AND INC.; OF VICTORIA LEGATEES IF ANY; UNKNOWN WILLIAMS, AND NON OWNERS RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 10820 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 6/18/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 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. 20-34-228-008-0000. Commonly known as 8225 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60619. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. 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 0 5 7 5 0 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I240917
COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANKFINANCIAL, FSB, P l a i n t i f f , v s . BETTY D. WILLIAMS; CITY OF CHICAGO; AABAL HEATING SERVICE & SUPPLIES, INC., AN ILLINOIS DOMESTIC CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 12506 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 5, 2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 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 8126-28 South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619. P.I.N. 20-35-116-021-0000. The improvement on the property consists of a 2-6 unit apartment building and may be available for inspection by contacting Mr. Curtis Helwig with Zenitram Realty Services, Inc. at (773) 772-6262. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property By: ____________________ occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.Representati (Publisher 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. For information call Mr. Gerard P. Walsh at Crowley & Lamb, P.C., 350 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654. (312) 670-6900. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I239483
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 P l a i n t i f f , v . TONYA SLEDGE, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 17111 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2010, 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 512 W. ENGLEWOOD AVE., Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-322-027-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $160,054.13. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, 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 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 Stree, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 . Please refer to file number 09-5706. 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 Stree, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No.: 09-5706 Attorney Code. Case # 09 CH 17111 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. I233842
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that said Chicago Crusader is a secular newspaper that has been published WEE in the City of Chicago, County of Cook, S of Illinois, continuously for more than one year prior to the first date of publication o the notice, appended, that it is of general circulation throughout said County and S that it is a newspaper as defined in "An A IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK reviseILLINOIS the law in relation to notices," as COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT amended, CHANCERY DIVISION Illinois Compiled Statutes (715 BANKFINANCIAL, FSB, P l a i n ILCS t i f 5/1 f , & 5/5), and that the notice v s . appended was published in the said Chic BETTY D. WILLIAMS; CITY OF CHICAGO; AABALon the following dates: Crusader HEATING SERVICE & SUPPLIES, INC.,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, F.S.B. P l a i n t i f f , v . DUSAN SAVIC, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 038976 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 1, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 3, 2010, 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 AN ILLINOIS estate:Commonly known as 6042 S. DOMESTIC CORPORATION; GREEN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONProperty Index No. 20-17-414-039 The real RECORD CLAIMANTS; estate is improved with a residence. Sale D e f e n d a n t s , terms: 25% down of the highest bid by CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY09 CH 12506 certified funds at the close of the auction;. NOTICE OF SALE The balance, in certified funds, is due PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure property is subject to general real estate entered in the above entitled cause on taxes, special assessments, or special January 5, 2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales taxes levied against said real estate and is Corporation will on Tuesday, March 2, offered for sale without any representation 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at as to quality or quantity of title and without 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder condition. The sale is further subject to for cash, the following described confirmation by the court. If the sale is set mortgaged real estate: aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the Commonly known as 8126-28 South sale shall be entitled only to a return of the Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619. deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no P.I.N. 20-35-116-021-0000. further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's The improvement on the property consists attorney. Upon payment in full of the of a 2-6 unit apartment building and may be
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A Healthy Heart begins with a Healthy Start Little Company of Mary Honors Heart Awareness Month
February marks National Heart Health Awareness Month bringing awareness to the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Since 1984, the number of cardiovascular disease deaths for women has exceeded those for men, yet half of all men who die of heart attacks had no warning signs. “It’s never too late – or too early to think about heart health,” says Thomas J. Quinn, MD, Medical Director of the Department of Cardiology at Little Company of Mary Hospital. “But heart disease actually is more common in women than men once they reach age 50.” Dr. Quinn offers health tips for both men and women to lead their heart to a healthy start. Maintain a Healthy Weight. Conduct regular physical activity and adopt a low-fat diet with less than 30% of calories from fat and consume five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Healthy adults should be getting at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity five days of the week, however, consult your physician before starting new regimen. Get screened. Your risk for heart disease can be much higher than you think. Learn about low cost screenings available in your townships or area hospitals. Little Company of Mary’s Health Education Center offers two low-cost risk cardiac screenings “Wake-Up Call” and “Healthy Heart” that provides valuable information to you and your physician. Contact our Health Education Center to learn more about each screening. Talk to your physician. Using the risk information from screenings, you and your physician should talk about your risks and any relative lifestyle or medical treatments that you may need to incorporate. Today, many people are already living with heart disease. Many have symptoms and do not recognize them. “Immediate treatment of a heart attack is crucial to lessen the amount of damage to your heart,” explains Medical Director of Little Company of Mary’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Daniel Rowan, D.O., “seeking treatment immediately is vital.” At Little Company of Mary Hospital, the cardiac catheterization lab team has an excellent history in successfully performing The Chicago Crusader
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emergency angioplasties within 90 minutes of the patient’s arrival in the emergency room. For nearly two years, Little Company of Mary has exceeded the 75 percent national benchmark instituted in performing these potentially life-saving procedures within the 90-minute timeframe.
Little Company of Mary is able to perform emergent and elective angioplasties for patients who suffer from blocked arteries as part of a registry program that started with Johns Hopkins’ Atlantic Cardiovascular Patient Outcomes Research Team (CPORT) in 2000. Little Company of Mary became the first Illinois hospital to participate in this registry and have successfully performed numerous angioplasties in emergencies where time is critical. This past September, the Hospital announced a new partnership with the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR)- a quality improvement program that will help improve hospital processes
S H A R I MC K I N L E Y , A c c e s s C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h N e t w o r k G o v e r n m e n t a n d C o m m u n i t y Relations Representative, enjoys a demonstration in kickboxing with students from Bouchet Elementa ry Math and Science Academy during a recent Girls in the Game event held at the school. The school is located on South Jeffery Boulevard in C hi cago, and the event offered young female Bouchet students the opportunity to incorporate sports, as they learned about teamwork, leadership, confidence and making healthy choices. ACCESS and Girls in the Game work on similar initiatives at area schools. (Photo courtesy Girls in the Game) to further enhance this goal. Today, the NCDR is the most comprehensive, outcomes-based quality improvement program in the United States. LCM’s board certified cardiologists stress that the best tool for a healthy heart is prevention. Little
Company of Mary offers Free Health Workshops, including the upcoming, “How Stress Affects your blood pressure,” to help educate you on the different types of risk factors you may be encountering. With a state-of-the-art cardiolo-
gy department, minimally invasive treatments, and board certified cardiologists, your heart receives the specialized attention it deserves. To learn more about the screenings and workshops call the Health Education Center at 708.423.5774.
TRICARE’s Health Net Federal Services donates $2000 to local organizations NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC GREAT L AKES, IL. – For the third year, Health Net Federal
port to our warriors and their families.” TRICARE is the military health care benefit for the
dents. More than 4,100 Naval Hospital Corps School students also train annually at the com-
CAROL WARD, Great Lakes Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society Director, receives a check for $1 , 00 0 f r o m Da v i d C r o w e l l , T R I C A R E G r e a t L a k e s S i t e M a n a g e r f o r H e a l t h N e t F e d e r a l Services (HNFS). Also included in the photo (from left) are Stephanie Beyer, Lisa Davis and Mike Borja. (Photo by Mary Waterman)
Services (HNFS) has donated $1,000 to both the United Services Organization (USO) and the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society Jan. 28. “HNFS is pleased to make this contribution for the third year,” said David Crowell, TRICARE Great Lakes Site Manager for HNFS. “Through our gifting program, we are able to recognize and assist our military communities and organizations that provide important sup-
Department of Defense, and Health Net Federal Services (HNFS) is the regional contractor for TRICARE North. Naval Health Clinic Great Lakes (NHCGL) is where Navy Medicine begins for approximately 40,000 Navy Recruits annually. The clinic is composed of a health clinic and three branch health clinics. In addition, medical care is provided for 22,000 Service School Command stu-
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mand and receive hands-on clinical training at the Naval Health Clinic. The Naval Health Clinic Great Lakes’ mission also includes caring for 67,000 eligible beneficiaries and retirees in the Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin region.
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