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Anger, embarrassment, shock over Jackie Robinson being stripped of title

By J. Coyden Palmer What had been the feel-good story of 2014, has now turned into an embarrassing nightmare as Little League International (LLI) announced on Feb. 11 the Jackie Robinson West Little League has been stripped of the U.S. title, after it found evidence of the use of illegal players during last summer’s dramatic championship run.

The title will be awarded to the team from Las Vegas—a team that Jackie Robinson West defeated in the U.S. championship game. Additionally, the Jackie Robinson team will also have to vacate all wins from the 2014 Little League World Series tournament, including their Great Lakes regional title.

The news came after nearly three months of investigation by LLI officials. What spurred the investigation was information first received from neighboring Evergreen Park Little League.

“For more than 75 years, Little League has been an organization where fair play is valued over the importance of wins and losses,” said Stephen D. Keener, Little League International President and CEO. “This is a heartbreaking decision. What these players accomplished on the field and the memories and lessons they have learned during the Little League World Series tournament is something the kids can be proud of, but it is unfortunate that the

actions of adults have led to this outcome.

As our Little League operations staff learned of the many issues and actions that occurred over the course of 2014 and prior, as painful as this is, we feel it is a necessary decision to maintain the integrity of the Little League program. No team can be allowed to attempt to strengthen its team by putting players on their roster that live outside their boundaries.”

LLI’s decision was based on falsifying

documents and illegally expanding boundaries to include residences that would verify the players’ eligibility. LLI officials began hearing about allegations of cheating back in September.

Late last year, the league ruled that all of JRW’s paperwork was in order and had considered the matter closed. But, in midDecember, during another query, Little League began to learn of multiple issues with boundary maps and the operational

process with multiple leagues in Illinois District 4, according to LLI. LLI began organizing one-on-one, private meetings with leagues in the district where they could discuss their concerns and work on preparing for the 2015 season.

However, in early January, through a media report, Little League learned of the Evergreen Park Little League alleging mis(Continued on page 2)

ALTHOUGH THE Jackie Robinson West Little League team lost their U.S. title, many leaders feel it should not overshadow their accomplishments, including uniting the city and highlighting the importance of supporting our youth.

Alderman applauds Pullman presidential decision Designation expected to stimulate new business growth and job creation

al appeal from 9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale, President Barack Obama will travel to Chicago on Feb. 19, to use his executive authority pursuant to the Antiquities Act of 1906 to designate a portion of the Pullman Historic District as a unit of the National Park system.

“Steeped in the history of American industry, labor, urban planning and the African-American civil rights movement, few locations preserve these stories as evocatively as the Pullman community.

Pullman’s narrative is America’s story,” said Alderman Beale.

After years of urging from members of Congress from Illinois, countless elected officials, community leaders and a person-

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Alderman Anthony A. Beale

AN AREA IN the Pullman Historic District encompassing the historic “clocktower” building and a number of other notable buildings and land will receive National Park designation on Feb. 19 by an executive order from President Barack Obama.

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NEWS

Clergy coalition kicks off ‘Souls to the Polls’ campaign Pushing early voting

By Chinta Strausberg With the goal of signing up a minimum of 100 churches in Chicago, a faith-based coalition held a press conference recently at the historic Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, 2401 S. Wabash, to kick off their “Souls to the Polls” Early Vote campaign.

Led by the Community Renewal Society, Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation (SOUL) and SEIU Healthcare Illinois and Indiana, the coalition is hoping to sign up churches, seniors and working families for the Early Vote program, which began Monday, Feb. 9 and continues through Saturday, Feb. 21.

The spokesperson for the coalition, Rev. Marilyn Pagan-Banks, made it clear that they are not endorsing any Chicago mayoral candidates. Pagan-Banks is hoping that African American voters and working families seize the opportunity to vote early in this year’s municipal election.

And, the timing for the “Souls to the Polls” campaign coincides with the beginning of Black History Month where Pagan-Banks, who is executive director of the HR Harvest and an ordained minister with the United Church of Christ, said, “faith leaders agree one of the ways to guarantee that Black communities and their concerns are ad-

dressed is if African Americans get out to the polls and vote.”

Pagan-Banks was joined by Father Larry Dowling, St. Agatha Church and Community Renewal Society (CRS), who talked about the need for living wages, quality education for all children and ending mass incarceration, including a comprehensive restorative justice plan. Rev. Revin Fellows from Grace Memorial Baptist talked about equal education, safe passage to schools and anti-violence programs, while Rev. Cy Fields, New Landmark and CRS spoke on the need of a restorative justice plan.

Rev. Booker Vance, SOUL, president emeritus spoke on what this election could mean for ending mass incarceration and police brutality in the community.

The faith-based coalition is pushing Chicago’s early voting program that kicked off Monday, Feb. 9 and continues through Feb. 21, including the opening of all 51 Early Voting sites Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with five regional sites opened on Sundays.

Under the Early Voting program, if you are registered to vote in Chicago, you can use any site in the city no matter where you live; however, once you have voted in the Early Voting program, you may not change your vote and you are not allowed to vote twice. Voters must have a government photo ID to vote.

“We need to get ‘Souls to the

REV. MARILYN PAGAN-BANKS, spokesperson for the coalition, stated, “We need to get ‘Souls to the Polls.’ We need to get our folks out voting early, and we need to help them to do it.

All of us are committed to having folks go out Sunday, February 15 after our services. We will put folks in vans, rent buses if we have to.”

Saying all of these issues are imPolls.’ We need to get our folks out voting in the Black community voting early, and we need to help has never been more important, portant, Pagan-Banks added, “All them to do it. All of us are com- with so many vital issues and of them deserve to be addressed. mitted to having folks go out Sun- crises facing the future of Chicago We believe one of the ways to help day, Feb. 15, after our services. We such as the urgency to create fix them is by exercising our right will put folks in vans, rent buses if good jobs with living wages in to vote early. Join us on Sunday, we have to,” said Pagan-Banks. all neighborhoods, guaranteeing Feb. 15 for ‘Souls to the Polls.’

“We’re encouraging people to ex- quality education for all children, Get out the vote and vote early.” ercise their right to vote. Of reducing gun violence, ending For further information on course those who don’t vote early, mass incarceration for people of we want them to vote as well, but color and embracing a compre- Chicago’s Early Voting program, this big push will make sure that hensive restorative justice plan for please go to: http://www.chicagothose with criminal records,” she elections.com/en/earlynothing stands in their way.” voting.html.

“As we have heard today, early stated.

South Side transit needs ignored again by CTA Senator Jones wonders why Red Line is being neglected As city officials trumpet news of a multi-million dollar expansion of the CTA’s Blue Line to O’Hare, state lawmakers from the South Side are once again wondering when the CTA will keep its promises to improve mass transit in their area.

“People who live in Skokie have a faster commute downtown than residents on the South Side,” said state Senator Emil Jones III, chairman of the Senate Black Caucus. “For

decades the CTA keeps saying it can’t find money for the Red Line extension, but somehow it can find nearly half a billion dollars for the Blue Line.”

Jones’ frustration boiled over this week with the CTA’s announcement of a $492 million plan to redo the Blue Line. Federal transportation officials flew in to announce a $120 million federal loan for the project.

Meanwhile, on the South Side officials are left wondering when the needs of their communities are going to be addressed. Since the 1970s com-

munity advocates, church and business leaders have pushed to extend the Red Line beyond its current stop at 95th Street. There have been CTA plans and studies, town hall meetings and training programs to prepare people for possible work.

And once again nothing has happened, even as millions of dollars are devoted to other parts of the CTA system.

“Not having access to the ‘L’ between 140th Street and 95th Street has created transportation, economic and food deserts for Southside res-

SOUTH SIDE RESIDENTS along with their respective state lawmakers have reason to be frustrated with CTA as it recently announced plans to begin renovation of the Blue Line once again ignoring the need to extend the Red Line beyond 95th Street.

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idents,” said Jones III “South Side residents are forced to take several buses and other modes of transportation, extending travel times by hours in some cases, making it hard to get to jobs. Grocery stores and economic development are limited in areas where mostly black and brown people reside.”

The move to extend the Red Line was one of President Obama’s initiatives when he began his political career as a community organizer working for the Developing Communities Project and also as Senator, both state and federal.

Currently, the CTA is conducting an environmental study required by the federal government. Communities have already selected the route they prefer but continue facing road blocks from CTA officials.

Other senators who represent South Side residents also had these comments: “While the Blue Line is valuable to the city’s economy, it’s irresponsible to neglect the needs of the South Side. Residents have pushed to extend the Red Line since the 1970s but have yet to see the CTA take action.” – Senator Donne E. Trotter (D-Chicago 17th District) “I find it to be a grave injustice that the people who live in my district do

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not have equal access to a public transit system that would allow them greater opportunities to thrive. The unequal disbursement of funds into extending the Blue Line at the cost of the extension of the Red Line into poor, African American and Latino neighborhoods, is illustrative of the great issue at hand. Extending the Red Line would be instrumental in allowing the people of the 15th district access to greater economic mobility and important resources.” – Senator Napoleon Harris III (DHarvey) The Red Line is the only CTA line that does not extend to the city limits. Residents on the South and far South sides of Chicago have not had easily accessible transit connections to downtown and North side jobs. I would hope that the Red Line Extension Project would be a priority given the fact that we have been waiting more than 40 years to address this inequity.” – State Senator Jacqueline “Jacqui” Y. Collins (D-16) State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins serves PORTIONS of Bridgeview, Burbank, Burr Ridge, Chicago, Chicago Ridge, Countryside, Hickory Hills, Hodgkins, Hometown, Indian Head Park, Justice, Oak Lawn, Palos Hills and Willow Springs. www.chicagocrusader.com

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NEWS

Chief Judge Evans selects superintendent for juvenile detention center Leonard Dixon the unanimous selection of court committee convened by Evans Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced recently that he has accepted the recommendation of a court advisory committee and selected Leonard Dixon as superintendent of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC).

Leonard Dixon, a nationally recognized expert in juvenile detention who most recently served as the executive director for the Wayne County Juvenile Deten-

Leonard Dixon tion Facility, Department of Children and Family Services in Detroit, Michigan, started his new position as JTDC superintendent on February 9, 2015.

“I agree with the unanimous selection of the court’s advisory committee that Leonard Dixon is the most qualified individual to continue the transformation of the JTDC started by the federal court,” said Chief Judge Evans.

“He has impressed me with his extensive knowledge and compassionate approach to troubled, at-risk children as well as with his considerable track record for getting results.”

Evans continued, “My charge to Leonard Dixon is to remember, first and foremost, that these are our children who are being

placed in detention. I will expect him to pursue a focused course of action that will make the JTDC a national model for providing educational and career opportunities to minors in an environment that is free from violence and intimidation.

“I want placement in the JTDC to be regarded, not as a dead end for forgotten children, but instead as the first step toward helping them toward a brighter future,” Evans added.

The Circuit Court of Cook County Committee on the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center was established by Chief Judge Evans in September 2014,

by General Administrative Order 2014-10 and is a racially diverse body made up of 15 individuals from the fields of juvenile justice, medical and mental health, law, education, labor and employment, and includes elected officials and the judiciary. Following a nationwide search conducted by the court, the committee engaged in a rigorous evaluation over an eight-week period of the 45 individuals who applied for the position as well as of several candidates later recruited by the committee. See attachment for a list of committee members.

On August 14, 2007, the federal court transferred the administration of the JTDC from Cook County’s executive branch of government to a transitional administrator (TA), Earl Dunlap.

On January 1, 2008, the Illinois General Assembly transferred control of the JTDC to the chief judge.

Chief Judge Evans said, “We are grateful to Mr. Dunlap for the many successful reforms he made under the federal court’s supervision, and we are determined to continue on that path of progress.”

Superintendent Leonard Dixon said, “I am a firm believer that if you don’t like or love people, you can’t help them. I believe as a

AFTER A NATIONWIDE search, Leonard Dixon is the new superintendent of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) reporting to Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Justice Timothy C. Evans. Dixon is recognized as a national expert in juvenile detention and will be responsible for the administration and management of all operations of the JTDC. leader for JTDC, I am compelled to a moral imperative to exhibit those skills of elevating the human spirit and organizing human endeavors in ways that inspire behaviors that are above the level that people even expect of themselves. I want to help the kids and staff to be a part of something that is bigger than themselves. This is what I did in my previous roles as a leader in juvenile detention and will continue to do so in Cook County, the place where juvenile justice began. I am honored to lead JTDC and with the help of the community, courts, legislative bodies and the staff, we can make this facility a national model.”

Dixon added, “My philosophy is simple: if your kid or my kid can’t be helped in our facility, then no kid should be in the facility.”

The JTDC is one of the largest juvenile detention centers in the country, providing temporary se-

cure housing for children awaiting adjudication or sentencing because they pose a threat to the community and have a history of failing to appear for court dates.

Minors also serve short sentences in the JTDC. The JTDC’s operating budget for 2015 approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners is $53.3 million. There are approximately 700 employees who work at the JTDC. Leonard Dixon will report to the Chief Judge and will be responsible for the administration and management of all operations of the JTDC, including custody, medical/mental health services, social services, fiscal services, maintenance services, human resources, labor relations and other services. He will also manage the transition of the JTDC from the TA Earl Dunlap to the court.

Chief Judge Evans will intro-

duce Leonard Dixon to the juvenile justice community, the judiciary and elected officials at a reception at noon Thursday, February 19, 2015, in the Juvenile Court Center Auditorium, 1100 South Hamilton Avenue, concourse level, in Chicago. At that time, Chief Judge Evans and Leonard Dixon will hold a press conference. For information on how news media cameras can gain access to the building, contact Rose Mary Marasso, Office of Chief Judge, at 312-603-6553 and rosemary.marasso@cookcountyil.gov.

For more information, contact: Chief Judge Timothy Evans: 312-603-6000, timothy.evans@cookcountyil.gov.

Carl C. Bell, M.D., Selection Committee Chair, 773-633-5450, bell-carl@att.net.

Leonard Dixon, 734-642-7412, bdixon@comcast.net.

Black Officer acquitted of shooting elderly man in senior citizen home

By J. Coyden Palmer Park Forest police officer Craig Taylor was found not guilty by a Cook County judge last week of reckless conduct charges stemming from an incident at a nursing home in the south suburb.

Taylor hugged his supporters and smiled as he walked out of the Markham courthouse with his wife on his arm. He had faced up to three years in prison after firing five bean bag rounds from a shotgun at 95-year-old John Wrana Jr., who was wielding a knife in his apartment.

“There was nothing criminal about his actions,” said Judge Luwww.chicagocrusader.com

ciano Panici, as he read his verdict in the bench trial that lasted just over a week last month.

Taylor was one of several officers who responded to a call of a disturbance at the Victory Centre complex in July of 2013. Wrana had hit a paramedic with a cane earlier in the evening after they were called to the scene to take him to a local hospital after he refused orders from staff.

Taylor testified that he feared for his life and those of his fellow officers when Wrana took a step forward with the knife raised. He chose not to shoot Wrana with his handgun because of the man’s age, he testified. Prosecutors said

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Taylor shot the beanbag rounds in succession and from too close of a range. The impact from the beanbags tore skin from the World War II veteran’s body, according to testimony from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Wrana had massive internal bleeding and died five hours later after refusing surgery to repair an intestine that was torn and other injuries.

Family members of Wrana sobbed in the courtroom after the verdict was read. They left without commenting. During the trial they held a press conference in which they condemned Taylor’s actions and said Wrana did not

deserve to die like this.

A former Secret Service supervisor, who testified that the officers had other options, said their actions only escalated the confrontation by barging into Wrana’s room in a “stack” formation. Francis Murphy said the decision should have been made to wait and give Wrana time to cool off.

Taylor’s attorney Terry Ekl said his client should have never been charged because he did nothing wrong. He said Taylor was embarrassed by being handcuffed and arrested and charged with doing something every officer has been trained to do.

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EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL THE TRAGEDY OF ADDICTION People were saddened and shocked to hear the news that the late, great Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina, was found face down in a bathtub unresponsive. This tragic event eerily recaps what took place three years ago in Los Angeles when Whitney Houston was found dead in a bathtub. At press time, Bobbi Kristina lingers in an induced coma, and people all around the world are praying for a miracle.

The circumstances surrounding this state of affairs are extremely mysterious, and gossipers seem to think that drugs were involved. An alleged drug dealer was in the home and supposedly found her, and requested immunity if he is asked to testify as to what went down when he was there. Strange. Bobbi Kristina’s partner/“husband” was also on the scene, and allegedly attempted CPR. Rumors have swirled around the Whitney Houston/Bobby Brown drug addled marriage for many years. At one point, Whitney was interviewed by Diane Sawyer about her alleged use of drugs, which Whitney, in dramatic form, vehemently denied. She famously said “Crack is Wack.” Be that as it may, it is fairly well known that both Whitney Houston and her husband, Bobby Brown, were trapped in an addictive dance. This was apparent on a number of levels as evidenced by Whitney’s and Bobby’s erratic public behavior and the vicious fights that they reportedly had. Hopefully, Bobby Brown has emerged from the throes of addiction.

Recently, another story about the family has emerged - Whitney Houston’s former chauffer has leveled the accusation that both Whitney and Bobby smoked crack in Bobbi Kristina’s presence, thereby exposing her to drugs as a child. Whitney and Bobby denied these claims, but numerous witnesses have come forth to support these allegations according to an online article written by Angela L. Braden for the blog Naturally Moi. Current scuttlebutt has it that Bobbi Kristina was addicted to drugs.

There are, in fact, those who actually believe that her current situation was somehow drug related. At this point, there are so many questions surrounding Bobbi Kristina’s “accident” that it is hard to say what happened. And if drugs were a problem, the impending anniversary of the death of her mother may have contributed to her plight. Investigations are ongoing, and hopefully the truth will eventually come to light.

What is known is that all of the wealth and fame enjoyed by the Bobby Brown/Whitney Houston family was not enough to keep them happy; it was not enough to keep them safe from the scourge of addiction. Both of Bobbi Kristina’s parents were, unfortunately, addicted to substances that significantly lowered the quality of their lives, if not materially, spiritually. Drugs have a way of altering a person’s existence in tragic ways; they ultimately adversely impact health, as for example in the case of Whitney Houston’s death said to result partially from a heart condition caused by the long term use of cocaine. It is also probably true that addiction may have contributed to the break-up of the Brown-Houston marriage, which could have had an unfortunate affect on the young, impressionable Bobbi Kristina.

Now, can a child of adults addicted to drugs escape the trap of addiction? Are we looking at nature or nurture? We will probably ask that question for years to come, and the answer is probably that “a little of both” may influence an offspring’s flirtations with maliciously addicting substances. Money and fame, does not bring automatic happiness when the drug lord rears its very ugly head. Money may, in fact, exacerbate the situation by making drugs easier to obtain. Addiction is a disease, and it’s about time that we give credence to this idea.

It is easy for observers to say that addicts should “Just say no!” - but the reality is certainly far more complicated!

With this said, The Crusader sends prayers and hopes for a miraculous recovery for Bobbi Kristina. A luta continua.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Leave JRW alone Dear Editor:

were winning too much. Success at every level by a Black person seems to “require” some kind of “investigation” by white people. It’s maddening!

If this so-called investigation of JRW determines there was some wrongdoing hopefully these youngsters will be able to retain their title.

Again if, there is something out of sorts, then put the league on probation or something like that. If there was any cheating it certainly was not by the players. They followed the instructions of the adults, and that is what we ask kids to do every day.

These 11, 12, and 13-year-olds had the world in their hands with every successive win. The boys all handled themselves responsibly and like champions. They are an example for so many to follow. Their dedication, strong work ethic, as well as ability to overcome personal hardships was well documented. It is the stuff movies are made of, not characters assassinated over. Whatever is done should not result in the team members losing what brought them, the city, and the nation together.

I guess by now that everyone has seen the news that the people who ran the Jackie Robinson West championship Little League team have had to meet with the International Little League officials because of some allegations that JRW expanded the boundaries of the league to get the best players.

What is so bothersome personally is that whenever Black folks excel at something there has to be some damn investigation about it. These kids played their hearts out and came to within one game of being declared the best in the world, but had to settle for being the best in the nation. If there were some irregularities in how the team was assembled how is it that it is taking this many months later to get around to it? If they did get players from beyond the previous boundary why didn’t anybody say anything while the boys Carol Wagner were winning game after game? The whole thing is a crock.

Sen. Barack Obama becomes the President of the United States and there are 50 zillion people talking about he was not born in this country. When Serena and Venus Will- Dear Editor: iams were at the top of there games Like millions of Black people folks were insinuating there had to be steroid use involved because they during President Barack Obama’s

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first term I urged my friends, family and Obama haters to be calm.

Based on nothing but gut instinct and a lot of hope I told them that the first Black president would do more to directly help Black people if he got another term; well he did, and boy was I wrong.

I understand some of his initiatives, mainly the Affordable Care (Continued on page 17)

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COMMENTARY

Use patents to protect innovation, not restrict competition Beyond the Rhetoric

By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist In December, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit heard arguments in the long running patent war between Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. over claims that the South Korean tech firm infringed upon Apple’s design patents. While that case has been discussed quite broadly, there is another case with the same parties that has garnered less attention, but could have severe consequences. This time around, Apple is claiming loss of market share and injury to its “reputation for innovation” – all due to Samsung’s alleged infringements.

For consumers, and particularly minorities, this case raises important questions of business competition, innovation, and social justice. That’s why the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) recently filed a brief in support of Samsung’s position. Patents serve a very useful purpose for protecting companies that innovate and invest in new technologies and products. But care should be taken to prevent a company from using its self-proclaimed “reputation for innovation” to “leverage” its patents for competitive gain far beyond what the intrinsic value of the patent

Harry C. Alford should warrant.

The dispute at hand now concerns three utility patents held by Apple: 1) recognizing certain patterns in data such as phone numbers and email addresses and linking them to actions like touch to dial; 2) “slide-to-unlock” to prevent accidental activation; and 3) automatically correcting spelling errors on the touchscreen. The courts awarded Apple $119 million plus supplemental damages for any future violations, and Apple sought a permanent injunction to bar Samsung entirely from using features of Samsung’s products found to infringe.

Injunction claims, as Apple is assert-

ing, have traditionally been applied where reputational harm was caused by consumer confusion over a product. Apple claims that it will suffer irreparable harm if its patented features are included in the “products of a less prestigious competitor” – a reason in itself for skepticism of the accusing brand’s intentions. NBCC thinks it is fair to state that consumers rarely, if ever, confuse Samsung and Apple devices generally, and would certainly not mistake them based on the three features in question.

That leads us to the court stating that in order to “satisfy the irreparable harm factor in a patent infringement suit,” a patentee must establish a strong causal nexus between the irreparable harm and alleged infringement. The lower court rightfully rejected Apple’s argument that the mere potential for harm to its “reputation as an innovator” does not justify injunction against Samsung.

The causal nexus requirement should not be relaxed or much less abandoned simply because the patentee wishes to enjoin alleged infringing features rather than the entire products. In Apple’s case, there is no sufficient proof that the company’s reputation is being harmed because of Samsung’s alleged infringement on the particular patents in question. If the features are as minor as to not even

drive demand for the products at issue, then there is absolutely no reason to suggest that these isolated features are so powerful as to harm Apple’s very reputation as an institution.

If Apple gets its way, industry leaders claiming the need to protect their own reputations would be able to force less-established competitors out of the market. This is particularly impactful to small and minority-owned businesses that have lesser influence in the marketplace already. The harm, if any, that high profile companies like Apple are suffering is from their competitors’ legitimate, non-infringing competition or outside sources all together.

Apple’s patents are meant to serve as only a small part of its own complex, multi-feature devices. When Samsung and other developers build products to compete, their devices will inevitably have many similarities.

It is reasonably expected that new ideas are built upon existing frameworks. The addition of a few alleged infringements on a feature will not drive consumer’s assumptions about the innovativeness of the companies whose products they buy, and are therefore unlikely to lead to catastrophically harmful effects on a patentee’s reputation. But these types of injunction claims can cause damage to companies, especially smaller

ones without a global reputation and capital to support lengthy legal disputes.

Many of the Black owned businesses NBCC represents own patents, and many compete for business against others that own patents.

Blacks today own only 5.5 percent of all American businesses and an even smaller – 4 percent – of high-tech businesses.

Black owned businesses therefore rely on open competition in the technology sector, including the ability to at least compete on a level playing field with their more-established, better funded, patent-wielding rivals, in order to overcome these historic disparities.

The National Black Chamber of Commerce is concerned that industry leaders like Apple will misuse their patents, and their claims of needing to protect their reputations for “innovation,” to prohibit legitimate competition from less-established minority owned businesses. That’s bad not only for minority inclusion and our communities, but American business competitiveness overall.

Mr. Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerc®.

Website: www.nationalbcc.org Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.

Did NBC’S Brian Williams also lie about Hurricane Katrina?

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist “NBC Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams has finally admitted that he had incorrectly asserted that a helicopter he traveled aboard in 2002 while reporting on the Iraq War in 2003 was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, forcing an emergency landing.

“This was a bungled attempt by me to thank one special veteran and by extension our brave military men and women veterans everywhere…” he said on air.

Williams’ admission came on the heels of a story published in the military publication Stars & Stripes that challenged his retelling of events.

“NBC News anchor Brian Williams has told a war story over the years since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. It grew to where he was claiming to be on a Chinook helicopter that was forced down after taking rocket-propelled grenade and small-arms fire,” the newspaper reported. “In his on-air apology Wednesday, he backed off that, but said that he ‘was instead in a following aircraft.’ Soldiers who were in two Chinook companies say he was not in, nor ever near, a helicopter that was being fired upon.”

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George E. Curry his story over the years, according to a timeline published by CNN. Lt. Col. Jerry Pearman, the mission commander when one of the three Chinooks took fire, told Stars & Stripes, “I can say with 100 percent certainty that no NBC reporters were on any of the aircrafts.”

Following his public admission, Williams said that he would forego

his anchoring duties at the top-rated network news program “for the next several days.” Politico.com, describing what it called “a sign of deepening trouble,” reported on Sunday that Williams cancelled an appearance on “Late Night with David Letterman” that had been scheduled for Thursday.

It was on an earlier Letterman show that Williams also gave his now-discredited account.

The New York Times reported, “In 2013, Mr. Williams told David Letterman that he had actually been on the helicopter that got shot down, adding that a crew member had been injured and received a medal. ‘We figured out how to land safely,’ he said, ‘we landed very quickly and hard. We were stuck, four birds in the desert and we were north out ahead of the other Americans.’”

Of course, none of that was true.

Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), the media watchdog group, said, “Now that he’s cleared that up, there are some other tall tales that Williams might want to take back. Take his recounting of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans (Dateline NBC, 8/22/10; Extra!, 10/10): “You know, I’ve been around a lot of guns and a lot of dead bodies, and a lot of people shooting at people to make dead bodies. But you put them all together and you put it in the

United States of America, and boy, it gets your attention….

“It was clear already there weren’t going to be enough cops…. Everywhere we went, every satellite shot, every camera shot, we were at the height of the violence and the looting and the—all the reports of gunplay downtown. Well, who’s bathed in the only lights in town? It was us….

“We had to ask Federal Protection Service guys with automatic weapons to just form a ring and watch our backs while we were doing Dateline NBC one night…. State troopers had to cover us by aiming at the men in the street just to tell them, ‘Don’t think of doing a smash and grab and killing this guy for the car.’”

FAIR stated, “As long as he’s in a confessional mood, Williams might as well admit that he didn’t see ‘a lot of people shooting at people to make dead bodies,’ nor would people have killed him for his car if he hadn’t been surrounded by feds – none of which appeared in his original reporting.”

The New Orleans Times-Picayune reported in a Pulitzer Prizewinning story, “Four weeks after the storm, few of the widely reported atrocities have been backed with evidence. The piles of bodies never materialized, and soldiers, police officers and rescue personnel on the front lines say that although anarchy reigned at times and people suffered unimaginable indignities,

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most of the worst crimes reported at the time never happened.”

To Williams’ credit he did air a week-long series called “After the Storm: The Long Road Back” in which the network tackled racial discrimination, among other issues. He said Katrina was different from most disasters and that NBC would “keep covering it.”

However, that was not the case.

FAIR observed, “… Katrina’s impoverished victims faded rapidly away from NBC’s coverage thereafter. By the six-month anniversary in February, NBC had joined its rivals in limiting coverage to a brief look at the struggles of putting on Mardi Gras in a depopulated city, then moving on before anyone could accuse them of peering too deeply into matters of race or class.”

Perhaps it was another ”bungled attempt” by Brian Williams to portray himself as a hero.

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

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A BOOK WE SHOULD READ: INTELLECTUAL WARFARE Dr. Conrad Worrill, Director/Professor, Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS) located at 700 East Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, 60653, 773-268-7500, Fax: 773268-3835. E-mail: c-worrill@neiu.edu, Web site: www.ccics-chicago.org, Twitter: @CCICS_Chicago

Dr. Conrad Worrill

On Saturday, February 14, 2015, the Kemetic Institute will be sponsoring the 10th Annual Dr. Jacob H. Carruthers Conference at the Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, 700 East Oakwood Boulevard from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

This conference coincides with Dr. Carruthers’ birthday weekend.

He was born on February 15, 1930 in Dallas, Texas. The Kemetic Institute has consistently honored the works of Dr. Carruthers who was one of our great African centered scholars in the entirety of the African world.

We should all read or reread this profound book by Dr. Caruthers.

In 1999, the Third World Press published Dr. Carruthers’ classic book, Intellectual Warfare. It is very important for African people in America to continue to put forth the effort to educate and reeducate ourselves about our history and its relationship to the important ideas that shape how we see the world.

We must continue this effort to educate and reeducate ourselves everyday to improve the quality of’ life for ourselves and our children.

For over thirty-five-years, Dr. Carruthers played a leading role as a scholar and intellectual activist in the development of the African

Centered Education Movement.

Dr. Carruthers was a tenured professor in the College of Education’s Inner City Studies Education undergraduate and graduate programs at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, Illinois and retired as Professor Emeritus. Along with Dr. Anderson Thom- pson, Dr. Carruthers helped shape both the undergraduate and graduate curricula that have become known throughout the country for providing a theoretical and practical understanding of the impact of the political, economic, social, and cultural forces on people who live in the inner cities throughout the world. Of course, one of the largest groups to live in the inner cities is African people.

Therefore, a great deal of Dr. Carruthers’ writings and lectures concentrated on the white supremacy intellectual assault on African people and the world. Dr. Carruthers has been magnificent in exposing the European intellectual tyranny and its impact on the education of African people.

It was through his association with the late, great Senegalese scholar, Dr. Cheikh Anta Diop and the late, great scholar/teacher, Dr. John Henrik Clarke that helped propel the genius of Dr. Carruthers’ insight into

the “Deep Well” of the African Worldview.

As the founding President of the Association for the Study of Classical African Civilizations (ASCAC), Dr. Carruthers helped shape an organizational format for African Centered scholars, teachers, students, and the overall African Community to have a collective vehicle in which to pursue the building of the African Centered Education Movement. His leadership, in this regard, has been monumental and inspiring to hundreds of scholars, teachers, and students throughout the African World Community.

In this connection, Dr. Carruthers’ book, Intellectual Warfare, prepares us to function in the twenty-first-century with a sharper understanding of our challenges as an African people.

The book is organized into five sections. Part I: The Nature of the War; Part II: Defenders of Western Civilization; Part III: Intellectual Civil War; Part IV: The Champions of African Centered Thought; and Part V: Toward the Restoration of African Civilizations.

In the preface of Intellectual Warfare, Dr. Carruthers explains, “These essays reflect the thought

of the ‘Chicago group’ and the ‘African Community of Chicago.’

I was simply a vehicle through whom ideas flowed. Even the mistakes are our mistakes rather than mine alone. The conceptualization of our work as Intellectual Warfare emerged out of the actual battles in which we were engaged.”

In the first chapter, Dr. Carruthers instructs us by pointing out, “Thus, those who have been waging the long war to liberate African history and culture have been fighting the following two battles: (1) an international war against the European intellectuals and (2) a civil war against the colonized African spokespersons who are trained by Europeans to undermine African independence.

The war is truly, as Dr. Anderson Thompson says, “a battle for the African mind,” or as the late Dr. Asa G. Hilliard, III and the First World Alliance put it, “a battle to free the African mind.”

Those who believe in the just cause of the long war to liberate African history and culture must read and reread and study Dr. Carruthers’ most insightful observations, wisdom, and his “Deep Well” of understanding that is shared in Intellectual Warfare.

Poverty doesn’t have to be a state of mind

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist The racial differential in the poverty rate is staggering. Last time I checked, about 12 percent of people in the United States, one in eight people are poor. Depending on race and ethnicity, however, poverty is differently experienced. Fewer than one in 10 whites are poor; more than one in four African Americans and Latinos are poor.

Differences in occupation, income, employment and education are considered the main reasons for poverty, with current and past discrimination playing a role in educational, employment and occupational attainment. We see the discrimination when we consider that African American women with a doctoral degree have median earnings of about $1,000 a week, compared to about $1,200 a week for Black men and white women, and $1,600 a week for white men. white men earn 60 percent more than African American women, and a third more than Black men and white women.

It would not take much to recite the differences, by race, or educa6

tion, unemployment, earnings and occupation. The recurrent question in reviewing the data is: What are we going to do? It makes no sense to just recite the data and then wring our hands as if nothing can be done. The three steps in social change are organization (especially protest), which leads to legislation (with pressure) and litigation (when legislation is not implemented).

Often laws preventing discrimination have been passed but not adhered to, forcing litigation to get offenders to do the right thing. Of course, it takes more than a minute.

It takes people who are committed for the long run. “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice,” Dr. Martin Luther King said in 1964.

Carter G. Woodson understood the long arc when he founded the Journal of Negro History and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915. The organization and the journal have changed their names to reflect the nomenclature of these times, and they are now called The Journal of African American History and the Association for the Study of Negro

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Dr. Julianne Malveaux Life and History. Both the organization and the journal have now existed for 100 years which is perhaps why ASALH chose “A Century of Black Lives, History and Culture” as its 2015 theme. (ASALH choose a Black History Month theme each year). This year, their focus on the long arc of African American life in our nation and asserts that “this transformation is the result of effort, not chance.”

Carter G. Woodson made many choices that led to his education and to the creativity and brilliance that motivated him to uplift Black History through Negro History Week, now Black History Month. Woodson was the son of former slaves, and a family that was large and poor. He worked as a miner in West Virginia, and attended school just a few months a year. At 20, he started high school and by 28 he had earned his bachelor’s degree. He was only the second African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard (W.E.B DuBois was the first in 1895). He was a member of the Howard University faculty and was later a dean.

“If you can control a man’s thinking you do not have to worry about his action. When you determine what a man shall think you do not have to concern yourself about what he will do. If you make a man feel that he is inferior, you do not have to compel him to accept an inferior status, for he will seek it himself. If you make a man think that he is justly an outcast, you do not have to order him to the back door. He will go without being told; and if

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there is no back door, his very nature will demand one.”

In other words, poverty can be the reality of living, but it doesn’t have to be a state of mind. Many are trapped in poverty because that may be all they know, and because protest, legislation, and litigation have not provided a passage out of poverty. No one provided a passage out of poverty for Woodson. He worked as a miner to earn a living, and he transcended his status as a miner to make a life of embracing his people and our history. He wrote about the ways that our thinking could oppress us as much as living conditions can. He is a role model and example for African Americans today because, motivated by a desire to be educated, he fought his way out of poverty. There is a difference between thinking you can live like Carter G. Woodson, and thinking that you can’t. (CHECK OUT www.ASALH.org for more information on Carter G. Woodson and his organization.)

Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist based in Washington, D.C.

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By Ima Gontellit

RAUNER IS WHAT HE IS

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

Folks who thought maybe Governor Bruce Rauner may not be so bad, better look again. Dis guy is exactly what I thought he was. A rich so and so that don’t give a tinker’s damn ‘bout no Black or poor folks. Unless of course you cut a

IS IT A TRICK OR WHAT? Folks are lining up and pushing hard to get the Obama Library in Chicago. They got the Park folks lined up to give up the land from either Washington Park or Jackson Park. Either way the University of Chicago wins. Washington Park is on the west and Jackson Park on the east. Then comes word that the President has given

whitey and those who are always trying to be super smart and those that came out of nowhere and scared the hell out of the Black community and then there is the man who frequents the same hairdresser as Donald Trump. The more dey talk the better the Ballerina looks to the usual political hustlers. They done seen the handwriting on the wall and figure dey might as well go along with someone they know don’t give a damn about them, but dey know ain’t nobody got a chance to beat him. You know if you can’t beat ‘em, join’em! Ima might be for sale if the price is right, but then again the hangover would be too much even for me. White Light’nin don’t take four years to wear off!

-ImaDEY JUST COULDN’T STAND IT!!

Dey say dey took dem little boys’ title away from them ‘bout some boundaries or something, but never in the history of the Little League has such hatred for our little Black children been so obbish. Dem racist sickos in Evergreen Park showed the whole

family newspaper. Ever since dey tore down the Robert Taylor Homes dey been sending us out to the suburbs, especially the south suburbs. So we had been playing with the other kids in the ghetto before, so what’s the big deal, the trip takes a bit longer, but we got friends in the city.

Dem folks in Evergreen Park was skeered that dese little Black boys would wind up in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field and Cellular Field after dey done just got

Bruce Rauner commercial or endorsed him in the Gubner’s race. And those folk seem to be stacked up in the state education department. You know the department that Rev. James Meeks is supposed to be running and that Mrs. Lula Ford who cut dem commercials for him been pointed. Now Mrs. Ford used to be a teacher or something, but

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world how dere are still some folks that will cause havoc and chance destroying the good name and reputation of a whole organization to find the forever dream of the “Great White Hope.” Ain’t no doubt we are spread out like a . . . oops I almost forgot dis is a

rid of just about all of those darkies from the United States in baseball. Dey can tolerate those folks from the Dominican and other places south of the border cause dey will at least bleach their faces. You know like Sammie, what’s his name!

President Barack Obama the First Lady the responsibility to make the decision. Now dey say the first Lady likes New York for the Presidential Library. Ima is trying to figure out if this is a trick or what??? Get everybody to thinking that New York is a shoo in and then they announce it’s going to be in Chicago!!!??? Well, Ima don’t know. So far when it comes to Chicago, you better off being from Siberia if ’n you want favor from the Obamas. If you live in Chicago, used to live in Chicago, if you have flown over Chicago or drank while you visited Chicago, chances are you ain’t gonna get no favor from the White House. And Lawdy, lawdy, lawdy don’t be no darkie from Chicago. Ima just thinking . . .

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James Meeks what the double hockey sticks does Meeks know about education? Oh well, if we ain’t got enough problems in trying to edumacate our children now, I is afraid to think about what it will be later on.

-ImaDOWN TO THE WIRE Well, it’s almost over!! The Mayor’s race that is and Ima will be glad when it’s over. There’s only one person that will be happier than Ima and that is Mare Emanuel. Ima is trying to figure out what some of the candidates are trying to say, those that don’t know when they say the word Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

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LINCOLN PARK ZOO EDUCATION PROGRAMS: As the temperatures wind down, Lincoln Park Zoo’s education and conservation programs are picking up! This brisk winter, Lincoln Park Zoo offers unique programs for children and adults from creating enticing enrichment for the animals to spending the day alongside the apes and bustling among the birds. Families looking for an escape from the return of the polar vortex can make edible piñatas and other creative enrichment items for the zoo’s animals to play with in the snow. Join the zoo in creating willow balls, wreaths, piñatas and other enticing items for the curious cats, gregarious gorillas or the resilient rhinoceros. Once the enrichment is complete, head out to the zoo to see the animals pounce and play with their similar items. The Animal Enrichment Workshop will also take place on Saturday, February 14. Day Zoo Camp and Presidents’ Day Zoo Camp - On Monday, February 16, children from pre-K to 4th grade can spend their day off school at the zoo! The theme on February 16 is “All About Primates!” and will explore why some primates change color throughout their lives and how to tell the difference between a monkey and an ape. Join Lincoln Park Zoo from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a day full of activities and animal interactions. Day camp cost $67/day ($57 for members), visit www.lpzoo.org to register. After Care is also available from 3 p.m. -5 p.m. for $20 per camper. For more information or to register for these events, please visit www.lpzoo.org/events/- calendar.

GREAT EXPECTATION-DRAWINGS BY DAVID LEE CSICSKO: This exhibit is continuing through Tuesday, February 17, Congress Corridor, Ground Floor of the Harold Washington Library Center.

Originally commissioned for an adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ novel by Strawdog Theatre in Chicago, artist David Lee Csicsko brings to life Pip, Estella and the other characters of Great Expectations. For additional information, call 312-7474050 or visit chipublib.org.

HYDE PARK ART CENTER GROUND FLOOR PERFORMANCE CENTER: The Hyde Park Art Center is excited for this upcoming event! On Wednesday, February 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Hyde Park Art Center will be holding the second iteration of the Ground Floor performance series. Artist Jesse Malmed, who works in video, text and installation, will lead this dual event, both artist performance and workshop. Admission is free, and all are welcome to this family friendly event. The Hyde Park Art Center is 8

located at 5020 South Cornell Avenue in Chicago. For more information call 773-324-5520 or visit www.hydeparkart.org.

GARRETT DAVID AT WIRED FRIDAYS: Wired Fridays continues at the Chicago Cultural Center and also makes its Millennium Park debut during its Winter/Spring 2015 schedule. Held on the first and third Fridays of each month from noon to 1 p.m., the 2015 series features original Chicago House music along with various other electronic dance music (EDM) genres from local, world-famous DJs in a mid-day dance party setting. On Friday, February 20, Garrett David will be featured in Randolph Square (first floor north) at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington Street. Chicago’s Garrett David, only in his early twenties, has quickly made a name for himself as a producer and DJ. Also known for his collaboration with Adam Rowe as the Bell Boys, his work pushes the boundaries of Chicago house while staying true to its legacy.

A resident DJ for Queen! Sundays at Smart Bar, Garrett can also be found behind the desk of Gramaphone Records, where he serves as house buyer and head of A&R in the operation’s new endeavor as a Chicago-centric imprint.

UNITED RUN FOR THE ZOO 5K/10K REGISTRATION OPEN: On your mark, get set, go register for United Run for the Zoo! Registration is now open for Lincoln Park Zoo’s 33rd annual 5K run/walk, 10K run and children’s obstacle course which takes place on June 7. The four race options vary in price with early bird registration beginning in February at www.lpzoo.org. The USATF-chip timed race attracts about 5,000 runners and walkers annually and often sells out before race day. As one of the oldest short-distance races in Chicago, this year’s course is largely on zoo grounds, allowing runners to wind past winged creatures, gallop alongside gazelles and race next to rhinos. After you complete the race, join all participants for a post-race party on the zoo’s Main Mall. United Run for the Zoo needs about 200 volunteers to make this another successful event. Those interested in learning about race-day volunteer opportunities and benefits can email volunteer@lpzoo.org. The annual run is made possible by sponsors including Vision Event Management, United Airlines and New Balance Chicago. For runners looking for an additional challenge or training for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Lincoln Park Zoo is recruiting up to 40 enthusiastic runners to join LPZoo26.2, a marathon training team. The team not only helps sup-

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COMMISSIONER MARIYANA SPYROPOULOS, President of the Board at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) has entered into a collaborative agreement with Lars Schroder, Chief Executive Officer of Aarhus Water. The partnership was celebrated during a ceremonial gathering held at the Consulate General of Denmark in the John Hancock Center in Chicago recently. Pictured, left to right, are MWRD Commissioners Tim Bradford; Barbara McGowan, Vice President; Lars Schroder, Chief Executive Officer of Aarhus Water and Commissioner Kari Steele participating in the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding ceremony. port the zoo’s world class education and animal conservation programs, but team members will benefit from free entry to the Chicago Marathon, professional team training with marathon veterans and will receive zoo membership among other benefits. Runners interested in joining LPZoo26.2 can email lpzoo26.2@-

lpzoo.org for more information.

SAVE THE DATE -“PUTTIN’ ON THE HITS”~ 30th Anniversary! On Friday, March 13 South Central Community Services, Inc. will host its major fundraising event Puttin’ On The Hits at the Sabre Room. Now in its 30th year, this

event is not your ordinary fundraiser.

In fact many of the guests have told us that this is one of the most exciting, entertaining, and fun events that they’ve attended. The event features a lively mix and mingle reception, dinner, a hilarious comedy stint by host and comedian Tony Sculfield and it (Continued on page 17)

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Partnership provides skills to access manufacturing jobs West Side Chicago nonprofit Bethel New Life is pleased to announce the first graduation class in 2015 of our Advanced Manufacturing Training (AMT) program.

This celebration recognizes our recently announced partnership with World Business Chicago and our ongoing alliance with The Technology Manufacturing Association (TMA). This strategic collaboration promises to strengthen the Chicagoland economy, address the national skills gap, and give Chicago’s West Side residents access to good paying jobs in advanced manufacturing.

Bethel and TMA have a two-year relationship with proven success, providing opportunities for participants to earn highly-sought after, nationally recognized NIMS certifications. World Business Chicago through the Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs and its 1,000 Jobs for Chicagoland Manufacturing program has been a great asset to the team, working to ensure a healthy economic future for the Chicago region that provides opportunities for all Chicagoans, including its most impoverished communities. The commencement ceremony was held recently at

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Bethel’s Amberg Hall on Chicago’s West Side. This AMT commencement marked the fifth Bethel AMT graduating class for a total of 59 graduates since the program started in 2013.

“AMT graduates have demonstrated the motivation and skills to acquire these credentials, and to acclimate well in their new career and earn promotions. These graduates are the solution to the skills gap in manufacturing,” said Ed Coleman Vice President of Community and Economic Development at Bethel New Life. “We can say with pride that when AMT graduates have taken NIMS credentials exams, they have passed 100% of the time.

Our partnership with TMA and World Business Chicago is increasing our capacity to bring opportunities to our West Side community residents, while helping the manufacturing industry in the Chicago region become more competitive.”

About World Business Chicago Chaired by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, World Business Chicago drives Chicago’s economic growth. WBC collaborates to create jobs, cultivate talent, and put Chicago at the forefront of the global economy. A

RECENT BETHEL NEW LIFE graduates represent the first class in 2015 from an Advanced Manufacturing Training program. The program which started in 2013 has prepared 59 graduates with manufacturing skills to help fill local and national gaps. The students also qualify to take the exam for credentials through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). unique public-private partnership, stored society by creating opportu- Association is a leading voice in an WBC engages the region’s leaders to nities for individuals and families evolving manufacturing industry. advance Chicago’s Plan for Eco- to invest in themselves, and by pro- TMA cultivates and strengthens its nomic Growth and Jobs. Follow moting policies and systems that members by providing them proWBC on Twitter:@WorldBizChi- help communities thrive.” You can grams and services in order to cago. read Bethel’s plan to alleviate en- thrive as individuals, companies, trenched poverty in its communi- and as a business community.

About Bethel New Life ties at westsideforward.org.

TMA is the leading voice for manBethel New Life is a 501(c)(3) nonufacturing in a Chicago metropoliAbout The Technology profit organization based on Chicatan region, and a major contributor go’s West Side. Bethel’s mission is to economic growth and opportuManufacturing Association “to realize God’s vision of a reThe Technology Manufacturing nity.

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Mount Carmel sophomores participate in IMPACT service learning program Mount Carmel High School sophomore students participated in the school’s week long service learning program, IMPACT, aimed at heightening the Catholic and Carmelite identity and mission and expanding service learning opportunities for students to express their faith in action.

“The theme of the week’s excursions was to focus on hunger and poverty,” said Mr. John Stimler, principal of Mount Carmel. “Students learned about the systematic forces that limit opportunities for many in our society and engage in service to food banks, community food pantries, and organizations that provide direct help to under-resourced communities locally and worldwide.”

The sophomores and 30 Mount Carmel faculty and staff spent four days volunteering side-by-side at Feed My Starving Children, Pacific Garden Missions, RTW Veteran’s Center, St. James Food Pantry, Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Sacred Heart School, St. Philip Neri School, and Kenwood UCC Food Pantry. After each day of activity, students took time to quietly reflect and to share their experience with fellow sophomores, senior leaders,

and faculty.

The week concluded with an allclass retreat day consisting of class liturgy, a hunger lunch, and guest speakers from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Pilot Light, Catholic Relief Services, MapleMorgan Park Food Pantry, and Mount Carmel friend Ann DeAngelis.

“During this experience, students learn about the Catholic Tradition of social justice,” said Mr. John Haggerty, IMPACT coordinator and vice president of mission effectiveness at Mount Carmel. “They put the mission into practice and are taken beyond their comfort zone; an important lesson we want all of our students and faculty to be a part of.”

This week was the second of three IMPACT weeks that Mount Carmel students take part in. The freshmen participated in October and focused on the gift of God’s creation and protecting the environ- PART OF THE impact experience for the Mount Carmel Sophomores students and the commument. The juniors will participate in nity participants included sharing their faith. Nickolas Dimas (Beverly, Chicago) helps students March and focus on the dignity of from St. Philip Neri School find bible passages for their assignment. the human person. nity for all of us to grow deeper in nity and inspired to help the nearly High School in Los Angeles, and “Our commitment to service goes our understanding of the issue of 843 million people worldwide who recently at Salpointe Catholic High beyond fulfilling service hours,” said hunger, not only in our own com- live hungry each day.”

School in Tucson and brought on Fr. Tony Mazurkiewicz, O.Carm. munity, but also worldwide. Our The IMPACT program was first at Mount Carmel for the first time ‘92, president of Mount Carmel. men feel proud for the impact they implemented at Crespi Carmelite this year.

“This program was a great opportu- have made on lives in our commu-

MOUNT CARMEL SOPHOMORE students participated in the school’s weeklong service learning program, IMPACT, aimed at heightening the Catholic and Carmelite identity and Mission. One of the student volunteers, Jacob Correa (Oak Lawn), reads to the first grade class at St. Philip Neri School.

THE FOCUS THIS year was on hunger and poverty in addition to learning. Mount Carmel Sophomores Nikolas Kubik of Beverly in Chicago reads to students in the first grade class at St. Philip Neri School.

Artists of Concordia Theatre and Chicago Dramatists present “Until Death”

Artists of Concordia Theatre and Chicago Dramatists present “Until Death” The Artists of Concordia Theatre (A.C.T.), in collaboration with Chicago Dramatists, announce their latest production, “Until Death,” a new play by Dana Lynn Formby, directed by Stephanie Stroud.

“Until Death” will be performed at Madison Street Theatre, 1010 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on February 14 and 19-21, and at 2 p.m. on February 15 and 22.

In the play, Devon Thompson is head-over-heels in love and, in10

nedy Center, The New York Theatre Workshop, STEEP, Mortar Theatre and PICT. Stroud, A.C.T.’s managing director, is a highly successful Chicago director and actor who is devoted to bringing new works to the stage. This marks Concordia-Chicago’s second collaborative production with Chicago Dramatists, the region’s leading new works theatre.

Tickets may be purchased at the box office an hour before show time, or online by visiting CUCUntilDeath.brownpapertickets.com.

General admission is $15, and $10 for students and seniors.

spired by her feminist upbringing, breaks tradition and proposes to her boyfriend, Josiah Boor.

There’s only one problem: Josiah’s family is Mormon, and his mother has a very different opinion on traditional gender roles and what it means to be family. As their hilarious battles play out in epic fantasy, the two come to realize that the deep roots of familial love are far more important than the cultural and social differences that keep them apart.

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Sorority members spanned the city to feed the needy In keeping with their on-going commitment to communities, members of the Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recently provided meals to homeless individuals and families across the city of Chicago.

Members fanned out to six locations in Chicago during a Day of Service. Locations included lower Wacker Drive, Upper Michigan Avenue, Facing, Forward to End Homelessness shelter, Wells Temple of Deliverance Church, Deborah’s Place and Inner Peach Corp.

Maxine Rollins of Soul Food at Its Best provided the meals served at Wells Temple. The box lunches passed out on Lower Wacker Drive were donated by Margo Strotter who is the owner of Ain’t She Sweet Cafe.

Box lunches, donated by Ain’t

She Sweet Café, water and hand warmers were passed out to homeless individuals.

Homelessness and hunger are issues that plague many local families, especially seniors and children. According to the Chicago Food Bank, nearly 800,000 individuals are food insecure, not knowing when or where their next meal will be.

In partnership with several organizations, Delta Sigma Theta seeks to help address this issue through outreach and programming.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Since it’s founding more than 200,000 women have joined the organization. The organization is a sis-

MEMBERS OF THE Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Chicago Alumnae offer a box lunch during a stop on Michigan Avenue as part of their community outreach to feed the homeless.

AT ONE OF the many locations throughout the city members of the Delta Sigma Theta – Chicago Alumnae Chapter joined with other organizations to provide food to the homeless or those food insecure. terhood of predominantly Black, college educated women and currently has 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica and the Republic of Korea.

The Chicago Alumnae Chapter, with a membership of more than 700 professional women, provides award-winning public service under the sorority’s five point programmatic thrust—Economic Development; Educational Development; International Awareness and Involvement; Physical and Mental Health; and, Political Awareness and Involvement.

CHICAGO ALUMNAE PRESIDENT Deborah Douglas discusses outreach with Bishop George Deal III (center) and Clara Deal (left) from Wells Temperance of Deliverance Church.

Pullman Porter museum to honor two legends with gentle warrior awards The historic A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum will honor two Chicago legends with the A. Philip Randolph Gentle Warrior Award. The presentations will take place during the Museum’s 20th anniversary “A. Philip Randolph Gentle Awards Gala.” The event, a fundraiser, takes place Saturday, Feb. 28 at the historic Parkway Ballroom, 4455 S. King Drive from 5:30 to 9 PM. According to David Peterson, president of the Museum, the A. Philip Randolph Gentle Warrior Award is bestowed upon deserving African Americans who “push gently, yet forcefully, against the boundaries of conventionality with a warrior spirit, in much the same manner as A. Philip Randolph did throughout his career.” Both have made a measurable impact in society through their achievements.

The awardees are Rev. Dr. Leon Finney, pastor of Metropolitan Apostolic Church and George X. Daniels, founder of George’s Music Room. Peterson said these two men reflect the spirit of the award.

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Rev. Dr. Leon Finney The Woodlawn Organization and Woodlawn Community Development Corporation, a community development initiative. His leadership of the organization and its $190 million in real estate investments inspired many other communities across the country to initiate similar community development programs. Additionally, he founded the Christ Apostolic Church, now Metropolitan Apostolic Community Church, and serves as its Pastor. He has taught at the University of Chicago, Lutheran School of Theology, The University of Illinois and Northwestern University, and overseas

at Presbyterian College of Korea. In 1993, he joined the faculty of McCormick Theological Seminary as a Professor of African American Leadership Studies and Executive Director of the African American Leadership Partnership. Dr. Finney also served on a host of prominent leadership roles including as a Board Member of the Parliament of the World’s Religions.

George X. Daniels is the founder and proprietor of the famed George’s Music Room, an iconic independent music retail store that is revered by musical artists and fans. His love of music is rooted in his upbringing where he met musical giants like Oscar Peterson and Miles Davis at his parents’ southern style restaurant in the Bronx. This early influence led to his move to Chicago where he met musical luminaries like Billy Stewart, Etta James, Muddy Waters and Ramsey Lewis. This sparked his passion for the music industry and motivated him to open his store. It has seen over 30 years of steady growth, making it the largest independent music retail store in the Midwest.

George’s Music Room is a musical mecca for major and independent artists including Mary J. Blige, R. Kel-

George X. Daniels ly, Sean Combs, The Isley Brothers, Alicia Keys, Twista, Do or Die, and Usher. Based in the Lawndale community, Daniels positioned the original George’s Music Room to be an anchor and symbol of longevity and fortitude in an area that is known for economic depression. In 1999, then Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley personally tapped Daniels to open a second location at Midway Airport. It officially opened in 2001 and continues to flourish.

As a dynamic dimension of the business, Daniels partnered with Digital Kiosk Technology (DKT) to include

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digital download kiosks in the Lawndale store, which allow customers to create and burn personalized CDs with songs from a catalog of three million plus albums. The kiosks are part of Daniels’ plan to make George’s Music Room a “prototype, entertainment lifestyle” store. His visionary dynamism earned him the “Retailer of the Year” award from the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM), making him the first African-American retailer presented this prestigious award. He credits his success to his commitment to customer service.

“We are honored and humbled to salute Dr. Finney and Mr. Daniels,” declared Dr. Lyn Hughes, founder of the Museum. “While from different industries, they share a common passion and shared resolve to make an impact on the lives of those they touch.

Most important, they have served in the manner befitting that of A. Philip Randolph. Based on the impact they have made, it is our privilege to be presenting them with this prestigious honor.”

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By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

By Raymond Ward LET’S DANCE!: The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) celebrates 25 years of creating community through American tap and contemporary percussive arts in world-class, innovative performance, education and outreach programs with a series of exciting programs in 2015, including STOMPING GROUNDS, a free concert sampler April 14 through May 8; the Chicago Rhythm Fest finale concert May 13 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University; and special guest Tony Award winner Tommy Tune receiving CHRP’s JUBA! Award at its 25th Anniversary Jubalee, July 30 at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Opening the Chicago Rhythm Fest is STOMPING GROUNDS, a series of free events in five distinct communities showcasing five of Chicago’s most accomplished percussive arts companies: CHRP’s resident ensemble BAM!, Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theatre, Mexican Dance Ensemble, Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago and Trinity Irish Dance Company. Each performance features two host companies and cameos by members of the other three participating ensembles. * April 14, 2015, 6:00 PM - Chicago Cultural Center, 78 East Washington Street. Moving Dialogs, a panel discussion about the evolution and relevance of traditional dance forms in contemporary

French film ‘Girlhood’ shows the feminine side of gang unity French Director Céline Sciamma’s latest film called “Girlhood” (Band De Filles) played at Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago this past week, during a Black History slate that also includes “Da Sweet Blood of Jesus” by director Spike Lee, which is playing through February

her mother works as a domestic, and her brother, who is the oldest is abusing her. I never got the notion that he was sexually abusing her, but he would choke her and chastise her at the drop of a hat. She is being kicked out of school, and teams up with the other three girls after a

department store employees, while all along stealing merchandise. They also spend the day fighting other girls, in sort of a show of a badge of honor. Finally, they rent a motel room in order to smoke weed and discuss the day’s escapades.

Cast members from “Girlhood.”

Sciamma was interviewed by chance meeting on the street. The 19.

“Girlhood” is a coming-of-age sto- group doesn’t seem to have much to the Tribeca Film Festival and rery about the unity between four girls do, as well, and that pleases Mari- vealed some insights into this film. “This is a classical tale, but living in Paris, who join together, as eme.

What struck me about the movie with a very contemporary characthey find nothing worth holding onto within their own homes. Girl- is the ease with which the young ter and it’s a tribute to friendTommy Tune hood’s main character is Marieme or girls assemble and form a gang, so ship,” she said.

“Girlhood” shows some nice settings featuring the artistic directors of the STOMPING Vic, played by Karidja Touré. Other to speak. I suppose in the same GROUNDS companies, sponsored by Audience Architects. * April 18, 2015, 7:30 PM - Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 North Knox Avenue. Performance hosted by Trinity Irish Dance Company and Mexican Dance Ensemble plus cameos by the other companies. * April 24, 2015, 7:30 PM - National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 West 19th Street. Performance hosted by Mexican Dance Ensemble and Trinity Irish Dance Company plus cameos by the other companies. * April 30, 2015, 7:30 PM - Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue. Performance hosted by Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theatre and Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago plus cameos by the other companies. * May 8, 2015, 7:30 PM -DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 East 56th Place. Performance hosted by Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago and Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance TheMARIEME PREPARES FOR a girl fight in the movie “Girlhood.” atre plus cameos by the other companies.

As the culminating event of the Chicago Rhythm Fest, CHRP re- group members are Assa Sylla as La- manner as young men, looking for scenes of Paris, even though I have imagines its inaugural National Tap Dance Day concert 25 years ago, dy, Lindsay Karamoh as Adiatou family when they don’t have it natu- never been there, and Sciamma speaks to her cinematographic featuring all five companies in concert May 13, 2015 at 7:30 PM at the and Mariétou Touré as Fily. Sci- rally at home.

Marieme is the most vunerable, choices. “I grew up in the suburbs Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Part of a citywide celebra- amma says that all of the girls feation, this unique collaboration closes the Auditorium Theatre’s “Made tured in the movie were first-time because her home life is the only of Paris. Not a hard suburb, but a in Chicago” Dance Series sponsored by The Boeing Company. Tickets actresses who brought a natural feel one that audience members can see very mixed one. So it’s a really intiand assess. She readily falls into play mate place for me. All my movies are $27 - $67 and are on sale at AuditoriumTheatre.org, 1-800-982- or nuance to the story.

Marieme is one of four children; with the group, as they first taunt ARTS and the Auditorium Theatre box office.

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The DuSable Museum presents ‘The Substance of Things Hoped for: The Complicated and Inspired History Behind the 13th Amendment’ Noted Civil Rights Attorney, Thomas N. Todd will preside over a panel of historians and legal experts as they consider the complex history of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution when the DuSable Museum of African American History and the Illinois Amistad Commission present

Thomas N. Todd “The Substance of Things Hoped For: The Complicated and Inspired History Behind the 13th Amendment,” on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 at 1 p.m. The event will take place at the Museum, which is located at 740 East 56th Place (57th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue) in Chicago.

Prior to Abraham Lincoln officially assuming the Presidency in March of 1861, the sitting president, James Buchanan proposed an amendment that he hoped would suppress the tide of seceding of states due to slavery. If the law had been ratified it would have been the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and it would have prevented Congress from ending or interfering with the affairs of slave states. Ultimately, the 13th Amendment that we know today ended enslavement throughout the country and has simultaneously been both troubling and uplifting since its ratification in 1865.

Attorney Thomas N. Todd will preside over a panel of historians and legal experts as they consider the complex history of the law that was a reversal of its original intent and did what the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation did not. Todd is notable as President of the Chicago chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and was the first full-time Black law professor at Northwestern University in 1970.

In addition to the panel discussion, “The Substance of Things Hoped For” is part of a statewide commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the 13th Amendment that includes a display on view in the lobby of the DuSable

Museum now through Feb. 28, 2015.

“The Substance of Things Hoped For: The Complicated and Inspired History Behind the 13th Amendment,” is FREE with Museum admission. This program is funded by The Illinois Amistad Commission through the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Additional support is provided by United Airlines, the Official Airline of the DuSable Museum. The Illinois Amistad Commission is dedicated to increasing the public’s awareness and knowledge of African and African American history through public programs, exhibitions, curricula and teacher institutes. The DuSable Museum of African American History gratefully acknowledges the Chicago Park District’s generous support of the Museum.

About The DuSable Museum of African American History The DuSable Museum of African American History is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country. For more information on the Museum and its programs, please call (773) 9470600 or visit us at www.dusablemuseum.org.

HARPER’S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, an American political magazine, published Feb. 18, 1865, a scene in the House on the passage of the proposition to amend the 13th Amendment of the Constitution, Jan. 31, 1865.

(Continued from page 12) are set in the suburbs so far, and so tion on “Da Sweet Blood of Jesus,” it’s a very intimate place,” she said. which is an interpretation of the “At least, that’s the feeling I get 1973 “Ganja and Hess,” visit from it. I rely a lot on that feeling, http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/das and the fact that you are so close to weetbloodofjesus. the center, and yet, so far away.”

Notes: On January 31, the year of “Girlhood” is a good film, espe- Moms Mabley’s birth was incorrect: cially since it shows the despair She was born in 1894. among girls within society, On February 21, the Chicago whether it is in the United States or Public Library’s Bezazian Branch is in Europe. I was glad to see that hosting me in an author book signMarieme evolved as the film was ing and reading event of my first evolving. She learned to dance to book “Old School Adventures from her own beat, instead of being Englewood—South Side of Chicasteered in another way by the other go.” The event runs from 2 until girls. However, this decision puts 3:30 p.m., 1226 W. Ainslie St. For her in more harm’s way than when information, call 312-744-0019 or she was just kicking it with the follow me on Twitter @englewoodegang. But in the end, as the credits laine. start to roll, it is obvious that the On February 28, Revolution group feels kind of hurt because Books, 1103 N. Ashland Ave., is Marieme left, and Marieme still hosting me in an author book signhasn’t decided which direction she ing and reading event of my first should turn. book “Old School Adventures from “Girlhood” has been screened at Englewood—South Side of Chicanumerous film festivals. If you miss go.” The event begins at 2:00 p.m. it at Gene Siskel, look for it at other For information, call 773-493local theaters soon. For informa- 0930. www.chicagocrusader.com

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Leo C. Harris, founder of South Side Family Chamber Orchestra dies at age 94

By Barbara Wright-Pryor Leo C. Harris, cellist, esteemed musician and champion for young musicians, founder and business manager of The South Side Family Chamber Orchestra died Wednesday, February 4, 2015 following a brief hospitalization. He was 94 years old.

Dr. Harris was one of six persons named 2003 “Chicagoan of the Year” by Chicago Magazine who were presented with the very special award at a banquet held at The Four Seasons Hotel in January, 2004. His life story was captured for a Newsweek magazine article and another article about his life and accomplishments was written by William Hageman for The Chicago Tribune. He was the recipient of an honorary doctorate degree from Vandercook College of Music that same year in recognition of his valu-

Dr. Ann Leo C. Harris Rose Grundman able contributions to the field of music.

Leo Harris was the last of seven children born to The Rev. James Mitchell Harris, a Methodist minister, and his wife, Ella Belle McGinty

in Sedalia, Missouri. His mother died when he was six years old and he was relocated to Chicago to live with an aunt and uncle.

It was in Chicago that he fell in love with classical music after hearing Wolfgang A. Mozart’s “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” on a radio broadcast. Barely into his teen years, he attended as many concerts as he could afford. It was at age 14 when he attended a concert at his church performed by a small orchestra of all Black musicians and “fell in love with the melodic sound of the cello,” he explained. The die was cast.

He began to take lessons from the cellist of that all-Black orchestra, who was a dentist by profession. After high school, he became a selfemployed air-conditioning and heating engineer and pursued music in his spare time.

In describing how the South Side Family Chamber Orchestra origi-

Robert Sims and Christopher Brooks to discuss their new book on tenor Roland Hayes Baritone Sims and pianist Paul Hamilton to perform Hayes’ spirituals Robert Sims and Christopher Brooks discuss their new book “Roland Hayes: The Legacy of an American Tenor.” Performing in a country rife with racism and segregation, the tenor Roland Hayes was the first Black man to reach international fame as a concert performer and his trailblazing career carved the way for a host of African American artists. This engaging biography spans the history of Hayes’ life and career and the legacy he left behind as a musician and a champion of civil rights.

In addition to their discussion, Robert Sims will also perform selections of spirituals arranged by Roland Hayes.

Robert Sims (left) and Christopher Brooks Christopher A. Brooks is Professor of Anthropology at Virginia Commonwealth University. Brooks also co-authored with the late internationally-renowned soprano Shirley Verrett “I Never Walked Alone: The Autobiography of an American Singer.” Robert Sims is Professor of Voice at the School of

Music at Northern Illinois University.

Seating capacity is 385 in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium and will be available on a “first come, first served” basis. Books may be purchased and the authors will sign books at the program’s conclusion.

FAMILY MEMBERS pose with Dr. Harris at the conclusion of the 2004 Vandercook College of Music commencement ceremony. nated, Dr. Harris said, “We always Dr. Harris’ orchestra presented angave all of our children piano nual performances of Handel’s lessons. My wife took piano so she “Messiah” on the last Sunday in could coach them in their lessons. November with professional conThey all had the basic piano and ductors, soloists and a mass chorus they moved on to the string instru- comprised of family members, variments after that. It was a family en- ous church choirs and other music semble. That’s how the orchestra organizations, including the Comevolved. We added (relatives), musi- munity Renewal Chorus and “All cian friends, more people, received God’s Children,” organizations that non-profit status in 1982 and per- saw their beginnings under The formed for churches, schools and Community Renewal Society. day care centers, and later, began to Survivors include his wife of 72 give free music lessons to children in years, Lucille (nee Dewing); two the community.” sons, The Rev. Leonard (Darlene) Few have done more for classical Harris and Roger (Vanessa) Harris; music than Leo Harris who man- one daughter Cheryl (Thomas) aged and kept the South Side Family Woods; eleven grandchildren, thirChamber Orchestra operating out teen great-grandchildren, nieces of its home base, Grant Memorial and nephews.

AME Church on Chicago’s south Services were held February 11 at side, oftentimes at his own expense, the Grant Memorial A.M.E. while exposing hundreds of children Church, 4017 S. Drexel Blvd. Inand their families to classical music terment was in Lincoln Cemetery, beginning as far back as the 1970s. Alsip, Illinois.

Music Institute of Chicago student Hannah White wins first prize in Sphinx Junior Competition At the 18th Annual Sphinx Competition, Hannah White became the fifth Music Institute student to win the Junior Division during the past 10 years. Hannah, 15, lives in Germantown, Wisconsin; she studies with Almita and Roland Vamos and Hye-Sun Lee and is the Betsey and John Puth Academy Fellow. Placing second was Mira Williams, 17, from Chicago, a former student in the Music Institute’s Academy for gifted pre-college musicians who studies viola with Roland Vamos.

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college-age Black and Latino string players residing in the U.S. The Sphinx Competition offers young Black and Latino classical string players a chance to compete under the guidance of an internationally renowned panel of judges and perform with established professional musicians in a competition setting.

Hannah White

As the Junior Division winner, Hannah receives a cash prize, solo appearances with major orchestras, performances with the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra and at the Finals Concert, and a nationally broadcast radio appearance on “From the Top.” She was Junior Division 3rd place Laureate in 2014 and Junior Division Semi-Finalist in 2013.

MICKEY THOMAS TERRY will be presented by the Chicago Chapter of the American Guild of Organists in recital Monday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington St. (located in the Chicago Loop). Featured will be works by Bach, Dupre, Widor, as well as compositions by Black composers Thomas H. Kerr, Ulysses Kay, Adolphus Hailstork, Ruth Norman, and Robert A. Harris.

Several of the compositions to be performed are published in “The African-American Organ Music Anthology” (MorningStar Music Publishers, St. Louis) edited by Mickey Thomas Terry.

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A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking

By Effie Rolfe “The finest eloquence is that which gets things done” David Lloyd George. I had to talk about this subject matter because of the ongoing chatter about Chicago Mayoral candidate, Dr. Willie Wilson’s speech. Too often human nature dictates a tendency to downplay and belittle anyone who doesn’t act, look or talk similar to what is considered the norm. This is the very behavior and lop-sided thinking that has triggered centuries of racism, sexism, bullying and countless other immoral actions of hate.

Because of this, I felt the need to have my say especially after reading an article entitled “Why Are Blacks So Hard On Black Candidates Running For Political Office?” After reading it, I immediately shared the article with my sister, Almetta.

She eloquently surmised that the people talking were basically “talking loud and saying nothing.” In fact, they were no more than haters, now or later with fake Gucci,

Coaches and alligators.

During the mayoral debate on ABC 7 Chicago, Dr. Willie Wilson stated, “People say I only have a 7th grade education, which is true. They say I slur my words when I talk, which is also true. But I love all humanity and I am committed to fighting for all people of the city regardless of race. Plus I know how to get things done and create jobs. If my limited education is a barrier for poor and working class citizens voting for me, then go ahead and reelect the guy with all the education who doesn’t care about you and who’s been bought by millionaires.”

Thousands have witnessed Dr. Wilson’s generosity of over $20 million dollars to the needy and ministries throughout Chicago and the country for the past 20 years. His actions prove his genuine love and compassion for humanity. These acts of kindness and benevolence have flowed steady from the heart of Dr. Wilson for decades. Not just because he decided to run for mayor of Chicago a few months ago. It’s real.

Effie Rolfe Yet, folk are minoring in majors rather than focusing on the main thing—a mayor truly for the people.

We are stuck on his speech rather than his benevolence and business savvy.

Obviously, people would rather experience a known hell than an un-

known heaven. We are so complacent and comfortable with nothing until fear immobilizes us to reach out for change to get something. I believe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream included ordinary folk like you, me and Dr. Willie Wilson to aspire to greatness.

Additionally, I’m reminded of the similarities of self hate that occurred with 14-year-old gymnast and Olympic Gold medalist Gabby Douglas. Although, she was the first African American to capture the all around title for the U.S., most African Americans dismissed her gold medal win and focused primarily on her un-permed hair.

While others celebrated this young girl’s major achievement the unfriendly chatter of Blacks went viral.

Moses couldn’t talk and had a bad stutter, yet, he was used by God and will remain in the history of time as God’s leader and mouthpiece for delivering the children of Israel in Exodus 3:11.

While Dr. Wilson defends his speech and others continue to

criticism him. Remember it is best to discern the content of what’s being said and not the sounds. With that said, in all honesty, “I Is Rich” sounds much more eloquent than someone who says “I am poor.” The bottom line is—this is not an endorsement. Whether Dr. Wilson wins or not, his speech or lack should not be the main focus of our concern. Rather, his love for God, humanity and positive change. Don’t forget, God has and always will work in mysterious ways. You don’t know the plan of God and to put it bluntly you ain’t God!!!

What are you saying and doing….? ©Effie Rolfe is an author of “Supersize Your Thinking,” Media Personality and Motivational Speaker. You can contact her effierolfe.com or on twitter.com/effiedrolfe Listen to her on UrbanPraiseRadio.org.

The Crusader Gospel Corner Congrats to gospel recording artists winning inside the 57th Annual Grammy Awards including Erica Campbell for Best Gospel Album “Help” and Smokie Norful Best Gospel Song/Performance “No Greater Love.”

Erica Campbell Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song “Messengers,” Lecrae featuring For King & Country and Best Roots Gospel Album “Shine For All The People,” Mike Farris.

The awards season is in full-swing in Hollywood and a few of Gospel music’s top voices joined the celebration at the recent 23rd Annual Movie Guide Awards Gala held on Friday, February 6. Sharing the stage for a special tribute to Andraé Crouch was: Donnie McClurkin, Take 6, Ledisi, Jonathan Butler and the legendary Stevie Wonder. The musical presentation was spear-headed by Crouch’s long-time music director and producer, Mano Hanes. Crouch, often referred to as “The father of modern music” saw his work featured on the big screen in blockbuster films such www.chicagocrusader.com

as “The Color Purple” and “The Lion King.” The event drew out some of Hollywood’s movers and shakers including, Devon Franklin, President/CEO of Franklin Entertainment and Connor Corum, star of Sony Pictures Entertainment film, “Heaven Is For Real.”

McClurkin will be returning to the west coast to co-host the 4th Annual Gospel Goes to Hollywood Awards Luncheonon Friday, February 20 at the historical and elegant Vibiana located in downtown Los Angeles.

Youth to host their own Black history program On Sunday, Feb. 15 at New Zion Covenant Church, 14200 Chicago Road in Dolton, IL, the New Zion Covenant Youth Ministry, in collaboration with Building Our Own Community (B.O.O.C.), has taken over Black History Month through song, dance, and theatre in their upcoming play “Black History: The Way We See It.” This play was written and directed by youth between the ages of 13-21 and will showcase the history of African Americans through the eyes of the youth. Their performance will surely inspire you and strengthen your hope for the youth and your hope for the future.

Featured guests on the bill are Oakdale Academy Children’s Choir, who recently performed in Sweden under the leadership of Terrence Smith and

Miss Quimaya, 15-year-old Chicago youth best known for modern/lyrical dance performances throughout the Chicago.

“We are really excited to have our side of the story told for once,” says 15-year-old member LaNijah. “We want everyone to know how the history of Black people has been passed down to us.”

Special guests to attend are Miss Illinois 2014 Brittany Middlebrooks, as well as her twin sister, Brionna Middlebrooks, who is in the running for Miss Illinois 2015.

Brittany Middlebrooks

Admission to this event is free; however, donations are requested.

There will be light refreshments and merchandise sold directly following the event.

Catholic Men Chicago Southland conference Catholic Men invited to Grow in Holiness

Donnie McClurkin Gospel Goes to Hollywood Awards Luncheon (GGTH) celebrates untold stories of faith during OSCAR Week. Created by Tomeka Holyfield, the event provides a platform for believers, in Hollywood, to reflect on their hard work and faith it took to get there MOVIEGUIDE Awards is scheduled to air Saturday, February 21 at 6 p.m. with an encore airing on Monday, February 23 at 11 p.m. on REELZ TV. Check your local listings and tune

Catholic Men Chicago Southland Apostolate (CMCS) is hosting its annual Men’s Conference on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Seton Academy, 16100 Seton Road in South Holland beginning at 9 a.m. Rev. Joseph N. Perry, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, will be the main celebrant and homilist at the 11 a.m. Mass during the conference titled “Called to be Holy.”

Rev. Burke Masters, Vocation Director for the Diocese of Joliet in Illinois, will be the keynote speaker. The theme for this presentation coincides with the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Strategic Pastoral Plan’s focus on the

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Year of the Sacraments. Peter Palanca, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities, Inc., will be the master of ceremonies at the conference. The Closing Challenge, “The Catholic Man’s Toolbox,” will be presented by Frank J. Casella, Executive Director of Catholic Men Chicago Southland. Sponsoring the event is Charity Mobile, a Pro-Life Mobile Phone Service.

Registration and ticket informa-

tion is available by calling 708-3747729 or by visiting the CMCS website at www.CMCSVirtues.org.

Catholic Men Chicago Southland fosters Catholic Men in personal holiness, to make Christ the center of their daily lives. CMCS is a Catholic Apostolate of Rev. Joseph N. Perry. Since 2004, CMCS has reminded men and helped them to be holy and courageous, to improve their marriages, to be better fathers, to grow in virtue, to serve the needs of others more generously and to be a better citizen.

Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church, 600 East 35th Street invites the public to their “Ash Wednesday” worship service on Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m. Reverend Dr. David B. Thornton is the pastor. For more information call (312) 225-5300.

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Be a part of history this February As we celebrate Black History Month – including the culture and rich history of African Americans across the ages – it’s important to note that we are at a point in time for our generation to make new history. Today, we have the opportunity to be a part of the historic movement to bring affordable health coverage to all. As the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.”

Whether Dr. King was aware or not, African Americans are disproportionately impacted by several major health issues that make this statement only more profound.

High blood pressure, obesity and diabetes are the most common conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, and African Americans are much more likely to be affected by all three of these conditions than the general population.

According to the American Heart Association, the prevalence of high blood pressure in African-Americans is the highest in the world.

High blood pressure (HBP), or hypertension as it’s commonly called, increases your risk of heart disease and stroke, and it can cause permanent damage to the heart before you even notice any symptoms, that’s why it is often referred to as the “silent killer.” Not only is HBP more severe in Blacks than whites, but it also develops earlier in life.

And when it comes to obesity, 63 percent of African American men and 77 percent of African American women age 20 and older are overweight or obese.

African Americans are also about twice as likely to have diabetes as non-Hispanic whites. While diabetes is treatable and preventable, many people don’t recognize early warning signs or don’t seek treatment because they don’t think they can afford it or they fear complications.

As we approach the final days of open enrollment, there’s no better time than now to remind love ones to get covered and take care of their health now. Get Covered Illinois (GCI), the official health Marketplace for Illinois residents, offers plans from top private insurers in the state that include preventive care services and essential health benefits that cover things like diabetes and blood pressure screenings, immunization vaccines and more. By offering these benefits, people can take the right measures to prevent and detect diseases in the early stages.

Three things residents should keep in mind about enrolling are: Free in-person help is available near you All plans offered through the Marketplace are quality private health insurance plans Financial help is available, and more than 80 percent of those who enrolled this year qualified for financial help With less than a week left to enroll before deadline, GCI is urging residents around the state to get covered by Feb. 15. Those who don’t get covered before the deadline may face a minimum fine of $325 when they file their 2015 taxes.

Reduce your risk for heart disease February is American Heart Month and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. encourages everyone to reduce their risk of heart disease and learn the warning signs of a heart attack.

“Heart disease is the single leading cause of death in Illinois and the United States. Every year, approximately 600,000 individuals die in the United States from heart disease. That amounts to 1 in every 4 deaths,” said Director Shah. “But there are things you can do to reduce your risk – even small steps like using spices instead of salt to season your food. Use American Heart Month as an opportunity to

make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease.”

The risk for developing heart disease depends on overall health, family history and health behaviors. While family history can’t be changed, even modest changes to diet and lifestyle can improve heart health and lower the risk of heart disease by as much as 80 percent.

Actions: Basic actions to lower your risk of heart disease include: Get active and eat healthy, watch your weight, control your cholesterol and blood pressure, don’t smoke, and if you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.

Symptoms: Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, but most heart at-

tacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Signs of a heart attack include: chest pain or discomfort, upper body pain or discomfort (arms, back, neck, jaw), shortness of breath, lightheadedness, nausea, and cold sweats.

If someone shows signs of a heart attack, call 911 immediately.

Even though heart disease is traditionally thought of as a “man’s disease,” approximately the same number of women, as men, die from it each year.

Despite increases in the past decade, just over half of women recognize heart disease as the leading killer of women.

For more information, visit http: //www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/heart-stroke.

Congresswoman Kelly visits Roseland Community Hospital’s new Mobile Dental Van Congresswoman Robin Kelly visited Roseland Community Hospital’s new Mobile Dental Van during its stop at the hospital’s Women,

Infant and Children’s Center, where a pediatric dentist provided babies and toddlers with their first dental exams.

“As chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, children’s dental care is one of my top priorities,” Congresswoman

Kelly said. “The link between good dental care and overall health has been conclusively established. But due to the high cost of dental ser-

CONGRESSWOMAN ROBIN KELLY (on stairs), visits Roseland Community Hospital’s new Mobile Dental Van along with Tim Egan, CEO of Roseland Community Hospital, Dr. Joseph Watson and Loretta Flanagan, executive director of the Roseland Community Hospital Foundation.

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vices, our children—and older adults—too often suffer from dental diseases that can be prevented or treated at an early stage. Through legislation I’ve recently introduced, I’m working to increase access to dental care and build healthier communities.”

Rep. Kelly, alongside Congressman Mike Simpson, (R-ID), introduced H.R. 539, the Action for Dental Health Act of 2015, which encourages early dental care, and provides individuals with the opportunity to trade dental services for community service. The legislation will target federal dollars to state and local dental organizations to provide proven oral health care services in a manner that effectively addresses the barriers to dental care many Americans face. The bill would have a significant impact on many underserved communities.

The Mobile Health Van is sponsored by Roseland Community Hospital and the Mobile CARE Foundation, which delivers nocost medical and preventative care to low-income children and families aboard mobile medical clinics. www.chicagocrusader.com

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Anger, embarrassment, shock . . .

(Cont’d from page 1) conduct by JRW, the organization said in a statement.

On Jan. 31, LLI officials held meetings with Illinois District 4 officials and the leagues in the district. During these meetings, LLI learned of several operational issues within the entire district that occurred over the course of many years under different leadership at the District level. These issues included a breakdown in communication of roles and responsibilities among district and league leadership and misunderstandings in multiple league boundaries.

“Little League takes these matters very seriously and has spent countless hours gathering information about the many issues facing Jackie Robinson West Little League and Illinois District 4,” Keener said. “During our review, it became clear that both Jackie Robinson West officials and District Administrator Mike Kelly signed documents to make players eligible who should not have been.”

Up until last week, Kelly was the girls’ softball coach at Gwendolyn Brooks High School. He resigned suddenly without explanation.

Various local league officials confirmed that the boundary issues stem from a boundary map redrafting process that

started prior to the 2013 season and includes maps that were agreed upon amongst all the leagues, but had never been properly submitted to Little League International through the official process.

LLI also learned that JRW knowingly expanded its boundaries to include territory that belonged to other leagues in the district without approval from the other leagues or the Little League International Charter Committee. LLI also found that JRW used a falsified boundary map for their 2014 tournament, and that JRW officials met with other leagues in Illinois District 4 to try to get the territory they wrongfully claimed was theirs for their 2014 tournament.

Efforts to reach JRW officials for comment were unsuccessful. But, the reaction from the African-American community ranged from accusations of racism to people saying the punishment is just. But, just about everyone agreed the people mainly hurt by all of this are the kids.

However, Father Michael Pfleger, pastor of the Parish of Saint Sabina, took to social media to accuse the Evergreen Park Little League of racism. During his rant, he insinuated the only reason JRW was being scrutinized and vilified was because they

were an all African-American team.

“I am both angry and disgusted at the obsession of this man from Evergreen Park to try and take away the championship from the Jackie Robinson West team…really?” Pfleger’s post on Facebook began. “Is the fact that an African-American team could do so well, unite the city and prove great children are the norm on the South Side; is that so distasteful to you sir, that you have worked day and night to discredit these young children? Leave these children, leave our children alone…they won dammit!”

Mayor Rahm Emanuel took a more conciliatory tone in a statement he released. He praised the team for uniting the city and giving Chicago something to be proud of for a few weeks during the summer.

“These remarkable boys brought our entire city together and reminded all Chicagoans how important it is to support our children,” Emanuel said in the statement. “They created memories that will last a lifetime, and nothing will take that away, and they showed the nation their character both on and off the field. The city remains united in its support of these great children and in

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Act, helped countless Black folks get healthcare coverage they couldn’t attain before.

The act also did the same for other ethnicities in the country. Continuing to hold out hope for some sort of Black people policies seemed to be a dumber thing to do by the day, Now I see it is absolutely pointless, based on his latest move, to think the president even thinks about what can help Black folks. If he did why in the world would he not only endorse Rahm Emanuel for re-election as mayor, but come to Chicago and try to help Emanuel get credit for someone else’s work.

The president is coming to name the Pullman Historic area a national monument.

His appearance is less than two weeks from Election Day and surely will, and most likely is intended to help Emanuel. The little mayor has not endeared himself to residents on the South Side or the West Side so he is think-

(Continued from page 4) ing Obama can tell the brothers and sisters we need to put Emanuel back in office. Obama just doesn’t get it. His words on Emanuel will not erase all the no-good stuff Emanuel has done that has impacted Black Chicago in a very negative kind of way.

Emanuel has been no friend to Black people here.

He hasn’t even given good lip service to creating jobs in our community, increasing safety, bringing in new business, or anything an area needs to thrive. No the mayor has been AWOL, MIA and anything else that says if we didn’t see him on TV we wouldn’t know what he looks like, cause he sure doesn’t show up in our neighborhood enough.

I guess Obama just wants everybody to overlook the snub Emanuel keeps giving Black folk. I certainly have lost a lot of respect for the president by him asking us to re-elect Emanuel. We

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thought the second Daley as mayor was bad, Eman- uel makes him look like St. Daley.

Clarise Blake

Alderman applauds Pullman presidential (Cont’d from page 1) The Pullman community dates back to 1879 when George Pullman bought 4,000 acres to build his town and launch the Pullman Palace Car Company. Over a few short years, George Pullman provided his workers with housing, markets, a library, churches and entertainment creating an “ideal” community for his workers.

But during the economic “Panic of 1893,” Pullman reduced wages without reducing rents, precipitating the famous Pullman strike of 1894 that disrupted rail travel across the county.

“Pullman made its mark on history with the strike that created our Labor Day holiday, the first African-American labor union [the Brotherour hearts; they will always be champions in Chicago.”

However, one of his challengers in the upcoming election took a different approach putting the blame squarely on the adults.

“As a former Little League player from Chicago’s South Side myself, I was saddened to learn the news today of the JRW title,” said mayoral candidate and 2nd Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti. “Those young men demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship and teamwork and are still fine examples for other young people to follow. They should hold their heads high. It is unfortunate that the grownups didn’t follow directions, and now, the team members are paying the price. In that, there is a lesson for all of us to play fair and follow the rules.”

(Continued from page 8) culminates with the main chain and you don’t want to stage show attraction of out- miss it! Tickets or Tables are standing lip-sync performers available online at www.sccimpersonating some of your sinc.org or Call 773-483favorite old school and new 0900 x228. The proceeds school artists. Sorry but we from this event are used to can’t tell what’s in store for this support South Central proyear….it’s a surprise, but the grams and services for youth. show promises to be off the

Pullman Porter museum (Cont’d from page 11) message, chronicling its progress, and showcasing its history.

Proceeds from the celebration will go toward enabling the Museum to continue its mission as the only cultural institution worldwide dedicated to showcasing the contributions of

African Americans to America’s labor movement and the Black union achievements of A. Philip Randolph.

For more information and to purchase tickets for the event, log on to http://www.aphiliprandolphmuseum.com/special-events.html.

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hood of Sleeping Car Porters], and the country’s first model industrial town,” said Beale. “Creating a national historical park at Pullman is a logical step and a tremendous opportunity to bring these stories alive for the nearly 300 million people who visit national parks each year.”

The designation will allow portions of Pullman, between 103rd street on the north, 115th Street on the south, Cottage Grove on the West and the Norfolk & Western rail line on the east, to be maintained by the National Park System. This area encompasses the historic “clocktower” building, the old factory, Hotel Florence, Green- stone Church and the market square.

The new park designation is slated to add to the resurgence that has been taking place in the Pullman community with the development of $115 million in new retail, 3,000 new jobs, millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements, hundreds of new affordable housing units being constructed and homeowners spending time and money to

fix up the 500 plus historic row homes that constituted the old Pullman company town.

An economic impact study, Economic Engine: An Analysis of the Potential Impact of a Pullman National Historical Park, a joint project of the City of Chicago, Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, and the National Parks Conservation Association, stated that designating Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood as a national historical park will attract more than 300,000 visitors each year, create 350 jobs annually, $15 million in annual wages, and sustain $40 million in economic activity, mostly due to visitor spending “In addition, a national park would create the opportunity to access much needed federal investment in transportation and business growth, shops, stores and restaurants for visitors and residents alike. Once there is a national park at Pullman you’re going to see more great things happening in the Roseland and Pullman communities,” said Beale.

HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.DEIRDRE REED, PALISADES COLLECTION, L.L.C. Defendants 13 CH 016807 7625 S. DAMEN AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 5, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 9, 2015, at 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 7625 S. DAMEN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-30-412-009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-1306899. 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) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-06899 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 13 CH 016807 TJSC#: 34-20040 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

PHILLIP E. COCHRAN, TERRI L. COCHRAN, DIAMOND HOME SERVICE, SFC FUNDING TRUST D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 7357 7639 SOUTH PERRY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 5, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 6, 2015, at 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 7639 SOUTH PERRY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-412-012-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family house with a detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Residential Property Abandoned Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 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 PA1101269. 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. PA1101269 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 7357 TJSC#: 34-21090 I643243

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WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 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 PA1101269. 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. PA1101269 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 7357 34-21090 TJSC#: I643243 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC Plaintiff, -v.CITIBANK, N.A. S/I/I TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., CHICAGO MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CARLEEN CLAY, IF ANY, KEVIN RODNEY CLAY, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CARLEEN CLAY, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 26498 9204 SOUTH PEORIA STREET CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 11, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 12, 2015, at 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 9204 SOUTH PEORIA STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05410-022-0000. The real estate is improved with a brown, brick, single family home; 2 car detached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1213079. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation

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HOUSES FOR SALE 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. PA1213079 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 26498 TJSC#: 34-21397 I643948 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

HARRISON KING; GLENNIE J. KING; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HARRISON KING, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GLENNIE J. KING IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANT D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 12343 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, March 6, 2015 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. 21-31-201-013-0000.

Commonly known as 7949 South Muskegon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be for inspection open For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W14-1754.

JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I643211 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.DIONNE MEEKINS, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 23774 8929 S MORGAN ST CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 24, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 3, 2015, at 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 8929 S MORGAN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-221034-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, oth-

er than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.attypierce.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 PA1312850.

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

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1312850 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 23774 TJSC#: 351372 I643801 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , s . v MICHAEL S. TAYLOR; BANK OF N.A.; THE AMERICA, OF CHICAGO; CITY D e f e n d a n t s , CH 1371 13 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, March 6, 2015 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 estate: real Commonly known as 7621 South Vernon 60619.

Avenue, Chicago, IL 20-27-409-008-0000.

P.I.N. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Property Act. Condominium Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be for inspection open For information call Sales Department at Manley Deas Plaintiff's Attorney, Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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

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

Deborah Whitaker, Phoenix Bond & Indemnity Company, all Unknown Owners and all Non-Record Claimants, D e f e n d a n t s .

13 CH 6797; Sheriff's No. 150039-001F. Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on March 3, 2015, at 1:00 P.M. in Room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: PIN: 20-36-316-014-0000.Address: 1627 E. 85th Street, Chicago, IL 60617.Improvements: Single Family.Sale shall be under the following terms: Ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipal Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring real Blacks Must control their ownthecresidential oMMunity estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made with cashier check or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Cook County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605(9)(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessment and legal fees required by Subdivision (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any prior first mortgages. Premises will NOT be open for inspection.

For information: Rachel C. Steiner, Pugh, Jones &

estate mentioned in said Judgment: PIN: 20-36-316-014-0000.Address: 1627 E. 85th Street, Chicago, IL 60617.Improvements: Single Family.Sale shall be under the following terms: Ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipal Relief Fund. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made with cashier check or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Cook County. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605(9)(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessment and legal fees required by Subdivision (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any prior first mortgages. Premises will NOT be open for inspection.

For information: Rachel C. Steiner, Pugh, Jones & Johnson, P.C., Plaintiff's Attorneys, 180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60601. Tel. No. (312) 768-7800.This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I643611 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARQUETTE BANK, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 1/15/01 A/K/A TRUST NO. 15401, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE MARQUETTE BANK, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 1/15/01 A/K/A TRUST NO. 15401, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LACELLE WILSON (DECEASED) Defendants 14 CH 011187 7110 S. VERNON AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 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, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 5, 2015, at 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 7110 S. VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-200-020. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH

FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-12172. 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) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-12172 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 011187 TJSC#: 34-21678 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.

I643195 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.RACHEL SOLOMON, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EVELYN HICKS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR EVELYN HICKS A/K/A EVELYN A. HICKS (DECEASED) Defendants 13 CH 027297 7350 S. EUCLID AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 2, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 5, 2015, at 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 7350 S. EUCLID AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-129-028. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-30387. 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) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-30387 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 027297 TJSC#: 34-21616 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Governors State basketball players on Athletic Director Honor Roll Governors State University Jaguar men’s and women’s basketball, playing as club teams in their first season, each posted winning records. The men’s team finished 23-1, and the women finished their season with a 13-7 record.

But in addition to their winning ways on the court, the student athletes on both teams came through in the classroom as well. Ten of the 27 student athletes will be on the Athletic Directors Honor Roll.

These 10 honorees all had GPA’s of 3.0 or higher this fall; one had a 3.5 (Amber Hunter) and one had a 4.0

(Ammanuel Melaku Ayalew). GSU Athletic Director and men’s head coach Tony Bates stresses academic achievement for students on all the teams. “There are a lot of places kids can go and just be basketball players, but not here. You have to be successful in the classroom as well. The wins will come, but the foundation of being students first is paramount to me,” he said.

Here are the student athletes on the GSU Athletic Directors Honor Roll: Men’s Basketball Ammanuel Melaku Ayalew -

(Ethiopia); Des’Nique Harris (Chicago); Saieed Ivey - (Chicago); Pierre Jolly - (Chicago); Willie Lipsey - (Homewood); Haki McLaurin - (Chicago); and Christopher Seaton - (Chicago).

Women’s Basketball Ebone Green - (Chicago); Amber Hunter - (Evergreen Park); and Raven Phillips - (Chicago).

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In 2015, Illinois will play Northwestern at Soldier Field on Nov. 28, in a game originally scheduled for Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

In addition to the 2015 date, the Fighting Illini will play the Wildcats at Soldier Field in 2017 and 2019.

Illinois hosted Washington at Soldier Field in 2013.

“It’s exciting to seize the opportunity to further engage our incredible number of Illinois alumni and fans in the Chicagoland area with these three football games coming to Soldier Field,” Thomas said. “As the flagship university in the state we are committed to all Fighting Illini, and as part of that mindset, we will continue to bring a variety of athletics events to Chicago where we have the largest alumni base of any Big Ten institution.

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