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VOLUME LXXIV NUMBER 45—SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2015

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Black voters propel Garcia By Glenn Reedus Black Chicago voters took back what they gave Mayor Rahm Emanuel four years ago: their votes and propelled Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia into an unprecedented mayoral runoff. Garcia—who got into the mayoral race late—netted an average of 20 percent of the votes in the city’s predominantly Black wards wiping out the dominance the mayor displayed in those same wards in 2011. Now, the two men will spend the next six weeks battling in the first runoff in more than 20 years since the format was changed allowing any candidate with 50 percent plus one vote to be declared the winner. Mustering 33.8 percent, Garcia kept Emanuel down to just 45 percent. Exactly 208,305 votes tabbed the incumbent and 155,545 selected Garcia. Political newcomer Willie Wilson surprised the field registering 48,660 votes or 10 percent of the total, while outgoing 2nd Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti struggled and finished with 7.3 percent or 33,911 votes. William “Dock” Walls, who said Tuesday’s loss—his third in seeking the mayor’s job—is his final campaign attracted 12,592 votes—exactly 2.7 percent—three times the percentage he garnered four years ago. Of the city’s registered voters, close to 33 percent went to the polls this week—meaning exactly 1 million of the city’s registered voters opted out. Many of Garcia’s numbers were consistent with those of another Mexican-American candidate, Gery Chico, brought in, in

2011. Garcia dominated the Latino wards as did Chico in his second place run. Reducing Emanuel’s totals in the Black wards—an average of 10 per cent in each— proved to be the “it” factor for Garcia, and

prevented Emanuel from replicating the 55 percent total voters presented him in 2011. When the mayoral race began, Garcia was not in the picture. Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis was touted and

hoped for as the most formidable challenger to Emanuel. Health issues prevented her from making her candidacy official, but she recruited Garcia. Her unilateral en(Continued on page 16)

MAYORAL CANDIDATE JESUS “Chuy” Garcia rejoices with his wife and supporters as polls closed, and the votes were tallied. News broke late February, 24 that he would face a runoff with Mayor Emanuel. Garcia netted an average of 20% of the votes in the city’s predominantly Black wards.

Chicago could have First Latino-American Mayor Jesus “Chuy” Garcia to battle Emanuel one-onone in April runoff

have a chance. They said we didn’t have any money, while they spent millions attacking us. Well, we’re still standing. We’re still running. And we’re gonna win.” The other opponents: Willie Wilson, Ald. Bob Fioretti and William “Dock” Walls all received less than 10 percent of the vote. Garcia, who served two terms as a state senator, is a political legend in the Little Village community, but unknown in other parts of the city. But, with Emanuel’s tepid relationship with the African-American and Latino community, many feel Garcia will make headway in the coming weeks. Boosted by a strong endorsement from

By J. Coyden Palmer A relatively unknown politician will be taking on Mayor Rahm Emanuel in April’s general election after he managed to get 34 percent of the vote on Tuesday. Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia seemed as if he had won the election with a festive celebration that many say will only gain momentum going into April. While Garcia only finished a distant second to Emanuel, forcing a runoff with the incumbent was a big accomplishment. “Nobody thought we’d be here tonight,” said Garcia to throngs of campaign supporters at Alhambra Palace restaurant. “They wrote us off. They said we didn’t

(Continued on page 16) MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL addresses his supporters at the close of elections on February 24. With news of him having to face a runoff with contender Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, the Mayor vowed to meet “the people” in the community the following morning in hopes of gaining their support. Flanked by Secretary of State Jesse White to his left and other somber supporters, he thanked everyone.

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Wilson places third in mayoral race But supporters say he’s still their winner Wilson to meet with Garcia soon By Chinta Strausberg Armed with a nearly $15 million war chest, Emanuel failed to get the 50 percent plus one vote needed to avoid a run-off. On Tuesday, April 7, Emanuel, who received 45.4 percent of the vote or 208,305 votes, will face off with second runner-up Jesus “Chuy” Garcia who with 95.7 percent of the precincts reporting received 33.9 percent or 155,545 votes. Dr. Wilson received 10.6 percent of the vote, or 48,660 votes. Bob Fioretti received 33,911 votes, or 7.4 percent of the vote, and William “Dock” Walls received 12,692 votes, or 2.8 percent of the vote. At his campaign headquarters held at the Swissotel, 340 East Wacker, Wilson, his wife, Janette, and his supporters like Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-7th), Greg Livingston, his campaign manager, and Rev. Dr. Stephen J. Thurston, pastor of the New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church and president of the National Baptist Convention of America, said to them Wilson is still a winner. With a huge TV screen in the

room that continued displaying a rolling vote total of the election and amid chants of “We want Willie,” Livingston said, “This is a new day in Chicago referring to the selfmade millionaire who only has a 7th grade education. “The numbers may not say it, but we know in our hearts that Dr. Willie Wilson has won in every aspect,” Thurston said. Saying they are excited about the outcome, Thurston praised Wilson for “standing up for us…sacrificing for us, and we are grateful for a man like Dr. Willie Wilson” he said was never ashamed to pray. Just before Wilson, who has never run for public office before and used $1 million of his own money, gave his concession speech, Rep. Davis referred to horseracing and the categories of winning like “win, place or show. Either way you cut it, we already know that not only has Dr. Wilson won but everybody in this room is a winner….” Speaking from the podium where he was joined by Davis, former Senator Rickey Hendon, Livingston, his wife, Janette, ministers and other supporters, Wilson said, “We made a difference in the city of Chicago.” “I know Chicago a lot better today than I did yesterday.” On who he will support in the April 7 runoff, Wilson said, “We

WILLIE WILSON AND HIS wife Janette are joined by hundreds of supporters at the Swissotel election night. Wilson, who has never run for public office before and used $1 million of his own money, gave his concession speech but said he is not through with politics. Wilson said he is not through with be running our city. The citizens will come out and will decide which way we will be going” explaining politics and will “deal with them should...,” said Wilson. “We will that he will be meeting with Garcia about our schools.” Throughout continue to be a major player the campaign, Wilson was very crit- around this country from now in the near future. Wilson confirmed that Garcia did ical of Mayor Emanuel for closing on…. All things work for good if call him, and he congratulated his 50 schools located mostly in the your heart is right with Christ.” placing second in the mayoral race. African American community, and “Dr. Wilson did his part. He did He also mentioned Fioretti and “these red light cameras have to go,” Walls, but when Wilson mentioned he said to a cheering audience. what he could, but I am not sure the community did its part,” the conthe name Emanuel, his supporters Those are issues important to him. “Major corporations should not gressman said. booed.

Election was unkind to many incumbents Political pundits often surmise low voter turnout signals an easy ride for incumbents and a tough time for the challengers. This week’s aldermanic primary election proved the reverse also can be true, as nearly half the incumbent aldermen in predominantly Black wards were pushed into an April runoff. Incumbents in eight of the 17 wards came up short of the requisite 50 percent plus one vote to automatically retain their seats.

The biggest surprise may have been long-time 21st Ward Alderman Howard Brookins, Jr. who ended the evening with a shade more than 41 percent of the vote total. The 5,161 votes meant the 15year incumbent fended off a crowded field of six challengers. Marvin McNeil led that group with 1,234 votes or 14.1 percent, earning him the right to face Brookins in April. Another long serving South Side alderman, Willie Cochran emerged with 48 percent of the votes cast in the 20th Ward, He finished with

2,991 votes compared to Kevin Bailey’s 1,262. Bailey came in second. Lona Lane, a fixture on the city council for more than a decade, will face Derrick Curtis on April 7. The incumbent and challenger Curtis got identical percentages of the votes cast in the 18th Ward with 30 percent each. First time candidate, but one with an aldermanic pedigree, Stephanie Coleman positioned herself to compete against former 15th Ward Alderman Toni Foulkes in the redrawn 16th Ward. Coleman is the

daughter of former 16th Ward Alderman Shirley Coleman. The race took a sudden twist with the death of Alderman JoAnn Thompson weeks before the election. Deborah Graham has represented the 29th Ward on the city’s West Side for seven years and there is a possibility that string could end in April when she faces Curtis Taliferro in the runoff election. Taliferro was able to get 2,275 votes or 22.4 percent in the recent election compared to Graham’s 4,045 votes or 40 percent of the total. Tara Stamps, with strong backing

from the Chicago Teachers Union was able to force Alderman Emma Mitts into a runoff. Mitts mustered nearly 48 percent of the vote in the 37th Ward, while Stamps brought home 32.3 percent. The 24th Ward was the only aldermanic contest without an incumbent, and three-time candidate Vetress Boyce took on first timer Michael Scott, Jr. and eight others. Boyce finished second with 1,135 votes or 16.4 percent. Scott rallied to collect 2,138 votes measuring out to 31.6 percent.

Howard Brookins

Willie Cochran

Toni Foulkes

Deborah Graham

Michael Scott, Jr.

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Dr. Cornel West rocks Saint Sabina for Black History Month West: “Pfleger is a love warrior” By Chinta Strausberg In honor of Black History Month, Father Michael L. Pfleger invited Dr. Cornel West to speak Sunday, February 22 at Saint Sabina. He spoke of paying the ultimate price for supporting civil rights causes and holding up Black youth he said are in a war given the deaths of unarmed African American men. In introducing Dr. West, Father Pfleger said, “This is one prophetic voice in American, an intellectual and professor emeritus at Princeton University who has written more than 20 books and edited 13 others.” Saying he is his mentor, Pfleger called Dr. West his “hero.” Both West and Father Pfleger acknowledged the presence of Dr. Haki Madhubuti, a publisher, editor, poet and owner of the Third World Press. Madhubuti turned

sessed with instant gratification and seedy pleasures that have very little sense of your past, not to be able to connect to the best of what came before…unable to connect to the landmarks of the past…and the future….” As a result, Dr. West said our youth are “bombarded with a multi-dimensional war. There’s a war, young folk. That is what Ferguson is all about. Ferguson is the fight back. Ferguson is the creative response to a war against young folk. “It started with a war against drugs which is a war against poor, young people and quadrupled in prison population over the past 30-years,” West stated. As a result, Dr. West said young people have channeled their anger, rage and energies in the wrong way, against each other rather than “through love and justice and then it became a spiritual war.” Referring to Malcolm X who was killed 50 years ago on February 21, 1965, Dr. West said, “We failed brother Malcolm… We allowed the white mainstream to

PROFESSOR CORNEL WEST rocked Saint Sabina Sunday, Feb. 22 for Black History Month urging support for young Black men, fairness in international politics and he praised Father Michael L. Pfleger calling him a “love warrior.” (All pictures by Chinta Strausberg) and said, “Saint Sabina would have held that funeral here,” getting a nod from the popular priest. He spoke of prison ministries and said those who were on their way to prison have to be loved…. “We love you unconditionally even if you’re acting a fool at the moment. We are not going to foreclose your future just because you’re a gangster now. You can change just like Malcolm Little changed…. We’re not going to give up on you,” bellowed West. “We’re going to respect you, protect you.”

“SPIRIT OF DAVID” praise dancers perform for Cornell West, guests and members of St. Sabina.

PFLEGER CREDITED WEST in “making us uncomfortable, to make us unsatisfied, to make us to want more for ourselves, want more for the world and especially for the least of these.”

DR. WEST HUGS Father Pfleger at end of service. 73 years old on Monday. They also acknowledged the presence of activists Bill Ayers and his wife, Bernardine Dohrn. Dr. West said today’s youth are “unloved, uncared for…drifting in a market society that teaches them to be human is to be obwww.chicagocrusader.com

vilified him, demonize him, and criminalize him. Most Black people were afraid to stand by him…,” including many Black churches he said were “scared” and “intimidated” to hold his funeral in their houses of worship. Dr. West turned to Father Pfleger Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

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EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL A SHORT BUT POWERFUL MONTH! Recently, a number of people have complained that Black History Month is the shortest month of the year. This is a valid point steeped in a lack of understanding. For one, it started out as Negro History Week in 1926, initiated by the great historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson. He saw a gap and attempted to fill it; he noted that in his study of history books the Black American experience was pretty much ignored. Woodson chose the second week in February as a time to celebrate Black history because the birthdays of two great men happened during this time - Frederick Douglass, the great orator/abolitionist and Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. According to an article entitled “The History of Black History” written by Elissa Haney, other events that have taken place during February include, the birth of W.E.B. Dubois, co-founder of the NAACP and civil rights leader on February 23, 1868; the 15th Amendment was passed which granted Blacks the right to vote on February 3, 1870; Hiram R. Revels, the first Black U.S. senator, took his oath of office on February 27, 1870; the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded on February 12, 1909; and a major event of the civil rights movement took place on February 1, 1960, wherein a group of Black college students sat-in at a Woolworth store lunch counter. In addition to these events, Malcolm X, the firebrand who promoted Black Nationalism, was shot to death on February 21, 1965. Along with these events, it has been said that a disproportionate number of geniuses have been born in February, and the special day celebrating love, Valentine’s Day, occurs during this time a well. February, therefore, is a fitting and proper time to celebrate the accomplishments of Black people. There is no need to lament the fact that this month is short. Though it is the shortest month, it is also extremely unique in that it is the only month of the year that has 28 days with an extra day to make it 29 every four years, i.e., February is the only one that has a Leap year attached to it. No other month fits this category. Moreover, to criticize this month is to criticize the choice of the Black man who selected it, Dr. Carter G. Woodson. It was not until 1975 that Negro History Week became Black History Month. Every year since that time, the celebration of the contributions of Black people to America and to the world have been greatly highlighted for an entire month. This is a phenomenal development, since Blacks were not given much credit for great achievements in the United States before the inauguration of Negro History Week in 1926. And Carter G. Woodson, himself, is a worthy person of celebration. His parents were slaves, yet he went on to graduate from Harvard University with a Ph.D. His life story demonstrates that even in the harshest of times, we can overcome adversity in order to achieve not only for ourselves, but make contributions to society that will impact people down through subsequent generations. His life is instructive for all of us. Currently, because Black history is celebrated so widely, we are more prone to notice Black History in the making. For example, President Barack Obama will go down in history as the first African American president of the United States, and his wife, Michelle Obama, will be noted as the first First Lady of African American descent. We can also take note of the accomplishments of others whose greatness has carved out historical niches including, but not limited to, Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, Tyler Perry, historian J.A. Rogers, Oprah Winfrey, Joe Louis, and others too numerous to name. Ultimately, we all have some stake in the creation of Black History; what we choose to do with our lives will contribute to it one way or another. Finally, it’s not how long we celebrate, it’s the quality of our observance. Keep Black History Alive, and be thankful for the great visionary that was Dr. Carter G. Woodson. 4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Has Black History Month lost its ooomph? Dear Editor: Maybe like so many other things, we have already lived through the best of times for Black History Month. It seems that the once much-celebrated time in our culture has lost some of its punch, its impact, its ooomph. Corporations used to practically fall over one another to sponsor a variety of activities during February, and it was a month colleges and universities around the country brought prominent speakers to campus to share insights and experiences. Every year those experiences seem to be fewer and fewer. I realize there were a limited number of women and men who had firsthand experiences with some of the most notable moments in our history in the U.S. and many of them have passed on or are incapacitated to the point they can’t travel or give speeches. It seems as though there are still countless and new ways to commemorate Black History Month. Personally, it would be great to see the Internet and social media take on that task. Instead of Black folks spending so much time talking about Beyonce’s makeup or Kim

Kardashian’s behind, it would not hurt us to address the needs and problems in our community from food deserts, to no economic development, to children being slaughtered. I understand that those are tough issues to address with no easy solutions in sight, but we can come closer to resolving one or two of them by talking about them and getting involved rather than trying to be the first one in the club on Stony Island and the last one to leave every weekend. What makes our lack of emphasis on Black History Month even more appalling is that we have one of the finest resources and repositories on Black history right here - the HistoryMakers. The HistoryMakers have been around long enough to secure and document interviews with some of the most notable and noteworthy Black folks, not just in Chicago but around the nation. Why we don’t embrace and uplift their work at least every February is beyond me. There is really no reason to let that organization continue to be in the background during Black History Month. Hopefully, this was just an “off” year for BHM and between now and next February there will be a strong effort by Black people at every level to restore this celebration to its past splendor and prominence.

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The Big Green Hustle, Part 1 Beyond the Rhetoric By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist I have seen from time to time organized polished scams that present themselves as a positive contribution to society via improved economics, safety or quality of life. Since we formed the National Black Chamber of Commerce® in 1993, we have noticed two big scams that have taken our whole nation by storm. One is over and the other is in mid-session. The scam that has been put to rest is the “Dot Com era.” When high technology started to come of age, the general population had a fascination with the new gadgets, speed of communication, office disciplines being controlled by reasonably priced machines. IBM, Microsoft, Xerox, etc. were moving forward with innovation after innovation. Cell phones, email, websites started entering corporate America and would soon arrive into our subdivisions and apartment buildings. Within five years the hustlers would start to arrive. People who could speak the next “tech-speech” would perpetrate that they were developing new technology that will save governments, companies and the general public bil-

Harry C. Alford lions of dollars. Therefore, their new technology was worth billions also. The smooth ones would start a company and do the necessary paperwork with the Security Exchange Commission (SEC) and eventually apply for an Initial Public Offering – IPO. They would become publicly owned and traded on Wall Street as stock. Some IPO’s would start off at

an asking price less than a quarter. The possibilities were endless depending on the public relations, marketing and hype (be it true or not). The buyers could drive the cost up and those who bought the stock for less than a quarter could soon be selling it for more than $30 a share. That’s just an example of how that works. One such company was PurchasePro.Com. This was proclaimed as an e-commerce system that could help corporations and governments buy goods at the best possible price and with the highest quality. The CEO came by our office one day and asked us to show support for his company. Frankly, none of us understood it at all but figured it must be good as the government and stock brokerages were having a love affair with it. The CEO later claimed that when they started their IPO he was going to give the NBCC a $2 million contribution. Their IPO started at an asking price of $14 and within a couple of weeks it was approaching $100. They split the stock and it still kept growing. I said to myself, this guy is making billions of dollars and nobody knows what the company can do. I called him one day and demanded the $2 million he publicly pledged. The phone call ended with a lot of

curse words from both of us. However, he wired $500 thousand dollars the next day. That shut me up. In the end, the general public found out that PurchasePro.com was actually nothing. The CEO, some of his partners and some executives from AOL went to prison. It sounds amazing that a Las Vegas gambler could run this scheme and fool thousands including executives of AOL. This is a perfect example of what the Dot Com hustle was about. One of the principles in the beginning of the Dot Com hustle was Al Gore. While Vice President he pushed for the support and super funding for high technology especially with the Internet. He has claimed to have invented the Internet from time to time. Al is just amazing! Because he didn’t rest on his laurels with the Dot Com hustle he went right to work on the next big hustle. He proclaimed the world was dying because of “Global Warming.” Yes, he said we were all going to die unless we start addressing Global Warming. This was taken from a similar hustle in the 1950’s known as Global Cooling. Back then they said we were returning to the Ice Age. That didn’t take so it was reversed and the claims of us turning into a huge dry dessert start-

ing popping up big time. Blacks are being used in this Big Green Hustle. Terms like Environmental Racism, Environmental Justice are popping up with no substance or proof. Young activist groups are being recruited to stir up our communities. Sometimes we can get whipped up into hysteria. Let me make this perfectly clear. I believe that our global climate is unpredictable and, so far, beyond our understanding. The term Climate Change seems to be a much more accurate term. As I write this, our whole nation is going through one of the coldest winters, replete with snow, in history. Right now, Global Warming could be laughable to many common sense thinkers. The similarities between the two hustles are striking. There are some big time hustlers, including Wall Street players, who are concocting their big schemes of fraud and deceit. They are doing it with the government’s blessing and right before our eyes. It’s time to call them out and I am going to tell it in my next article. Mr. Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerc®. Website: www.nationalbcc.org Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.

DuBois and Trotter: My Civil Rights Heroes By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist In the interest of full disclosure, I have been a W.E.B. DuBois fanatic since my teenage years in Tuscaloosa, Ala. I have a healthy collection of books by and about DuBois, including David Levering Lewis’ two-volume biography of DuBois (W.E.B. DuBois: The Fight for Equality and the American Century 1919-1963 and W.E.B. DuBois: Biography of a Race, 18681919), each a winner of the Pulitzer Prize. I first became enamored of DuBois at Druid High School when I learned he was the polar opposite of Booker T. Washington. In his Atlanta Compromise speech in 1895, Booker T. said in defense of racial segregation, “In all things that are purely social we can be as separate as the fingers, yet one as the hand in all things essential to mutual progress.” DuBois, on the other hand, was unwilling to settle for anything less than full economic, social and political equality for African Americans. When I learned that DuBois and I shared the same birthday–February 23– I was ecstatic. I was born at 11:30 p.m. at night and told Mama if she had waited another 31 minutes, I don’t know if I would have ever forgiven her, not www.chicagocrusader.com

George E. Curry that the timing of my entry into this world was under her control. Enough disclosure. As much as I admire William Edward Burghardt DuBois–my middle name is also Edward–in temperament, I am probably more like William Monroe Trotter than DuBois. And we both pursued full-time careers in journalism. Even during Black History Month, I am surprised that Trotter’s name is rarely, if ever, mentioned. Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, Trot-

ter grew up in Boston. He graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard in 1895–the same year DuBois became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from the university. A year later, Trotter earned a master’s degree from Harvard in finance but could not find a job in banking because of his race. Instead, Trotter worked at his father’s real estate company. In 1901, he and George Forbes founded the Boston Guardian newspaper, an uncompromising voice for Black liberation that routinely denounced Booker T. Washington as Benedict Arnold, the Great Traitor and an errand boy for Northern philanthropists. When Washington went to Boston to address a National Negro Business League meeting at a local Black church, Trotter repeatedly interrupted him, challenging his accommodationist views. In his autobiography, DuBois wrote that Trotter attempted to make Washington “answer publicly certain questions with regard to his attitude toward voting and education.” Instead of getting an answer, Trotter got arrested in what was mislabeled “The Boston Riot” for disorderly conduct and served a month in jail. It is widely recognized that the founding of the NAACP grew out of the Niagara Movement. But it is not widely known that the Niagara

Movement was established as a direct result of William Monroe Trotter’s arrest after confronting Booker T. in Boston. “…When Trotter went to jail, my indignation overflowed,” DuBois wrote. “I did not always agree with Trotter then or later. But he was an honest, brilliant man, and to treat as a crime that which was at worst mistaken judgment was an outrage. I sent out from Atlanta in June 1905 a call to a few selected persons ‘for organized determination and aggressive action on the part of men who believe in Negro freedom and growth.’” Answering that call for a meeting on the Canadian side of the U.S./Canada border were 59 African Americans from 17 states in what became known as the Niagara Movement. Though instrumental in the Niagara Movement and the founding of the NAACP, Trotter refused to join the nascent national civil rights group because he felt its leadership and finances were controlled by whites. Trotter continued to press for civil rights through his National Equal Rights League. He remained an advocate for better treatment of African Americans in World War I, tried to get the racist movie “Birth of a Nation” banned in Boston and confronted President Woodrow Wilson over his policy of segregat-

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ing Black federal employees. Trotter continued to fight for civil rights until his death on April 7, 1934 at the age of 62. The William Monroe Trotter Institute at the University of Massachusetts publishes a scholarly journal called the Trotter Review. The editor of the journal, Kenneth J. Cooper, is a friend and former colleague from our days as reporters for the St. Louis PostDispatch. Several years ago, he asked me to serve on the editorial board of the Review. I quickly accepted. I just celebrated Feb. 23 as my birthday and the birthday of my hero, W.E.B. DuBois. But being affiliated with the Trotter Review, even from a distance, keeps me connected to William Monroe Trotter as well. DuBois and Trotter – it doesn’t get any better than that in Black History Month or any other month. 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 website, 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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SELF DETERMINATION IS THE KEY TO OUR STRUGGLE 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 In order for the African Community in America to continue our fight for self-determination and dignity, it is important that we remind ourselves of the nature of the American dynamic. Essentially, and at the foundation of the American-European dynamic, is the fact that it is made up of many nations who migrated to this country and continued to fight for and develop their national interests, inside this country. At the same time they maintained their economic, political, cultural, linguistic, and social relationships with their country of origin. We can witness this phenomenon on a daily basis by just taking a quick glance at the national/ethnic group practices and beliefs of the Jews, Poles, Irish, Italians, Germans, Swedes, Greeks, French, Slovakians, Czechs, etc., and how they have consolidated their political and economic power in America. They have all done this through their na-

Dr. Conrad Worrill tionalistic unity on the fundamental life giving and life sustaining issues that affect their interests. In other words, they have maintained a strong sense of where they came from, who they are, and where they are going. This formula has been at the heart of

their historical efforts to acquire power in America. We can observe this same trend among the Chinese, Koreans, Filipinos, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Jordanians, and Palestinians who are the new national/ethnic groups of America. In fact, the Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and other Spanish-speaking national/ethnicgroups are following this same pattern. They are fighting for nationalism in America, without calling it that. When African people in America talk about nationalism, we are often charged with being racists or anti-white. However, the historical record demonstrates clearly that nationalism has been the primary method by which every national/ethnic group has achieved and maintains power. Harold Cruse describes this dilemma of the African Community in America, in his most profound analysis of our movement, in his book The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual. Cruse framed the American dynamic in this manner when he said, “On the face of it, this dilemma rests on the fact that America, which idealizes the rights of the individual above everything else, in reality, a nation dominated by the social powers of groups, classes, in-

groups and cliques both ethnic and religious.” He goes further to explain, “The individual in America has few rights that are not backed up by the political, economic and social power of one group or another.” Therefore, Cruse states, “…the individual [Black person] has, proportionately, very few rights indeed because his ethnic group (whether or not he actually identifies with it) has very little political, economic or social power (beyond moral grounds) to wield.” In our efforts to acquire Black Power, we should remind ourselves that the Black Nationalist Tradition has always been opposed to integration, assimilation, and accommodation as a solution to the problems of people of African ancestry in America. In this regard, the Black Nationalist Tradition has rejected the strategies and tactics of appealing to the morality of white people and their white supremacy system. Black Nationalists have been historically clear that people in power do not teach powerless people how to get power. And they certainly do not give power away, even though, when chal-

lenged, they may make some concessions. It is so clear that every national/ethnic group understands their political, economic, and cultural interest. It is so natural for them to function in a nationalistic manner in their struggle to acquire and maintain power. The African Community in America has not fully conceptualized and reached a consensus on our nationalistic agenda. Many of us function as if we are scared of really acting out what we really know, for fear of being called racist. We need to stop denying our own reality. Being called racist because we believe in, and will fight for, the interests of our race with undying loyalty should become the most honorable badge of courage in our community. We should get off of this defensive “trip” when we fight for the interests of our race and some other national/ethnic group calls us racist. We should know by now, this is a tactic to sway us away from the path of acquiring power. Let’s continue our movement “to assert our own identity, define our own purpose, to make and enforce decisions and to move into our own national interest.” It is called nationalism!

THE HISTORY IN YOUR ATTIC By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist We gather together this month to lift up the names that have been frequently lifted, to call the roll of those African Americans who have made a difference. While some names are the tried and true names of important leaders, we need to pay as much attention to the legacies of those whose lives and contributions have been swallowed. Madame CJ Walker’s life and legacy is no secret. There is a woman who shares her name though, and she is rarely lifted up when the roles of Black women in our nation’s history are mentioned. Maggie Lena Walker, with a second grade education, established Penny Savings Bank in Richmond, Virginia. She was the first African American woman to establish such a bank. Through the Great Depression, and through bank regulation shifts, some version of Penny Savings Bank existed until the early twenty-first century. This woman’s contribution has been swallowed because it is easy to ignore her contribution to history. 8

Madame CJ Walker garnered public attention, and few realize that she was not the first to do “Black hair.” Annie Malone developed a thriving hair care business in St. Louis and surrounding areas. According to some sources, she had at least two dozen training schools in the early twentieth century. Some say she mentored Madame CJ Walker. Many acknowledge that her hair care educational foci were a model for Madame Walker. Did Walker, more flamboyant and better connected, establish a place in history while Annie Malone and Maggie Lena Walker could not? What does it say about Black history when the glitz and glitter are substitutes for sacrifice and substance? Far too often, we expect leaders to embrace and lift up our Black history. And far too often, we ignore the history in our attics. We forget the uncle who was a member of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters – an independent union of sleeping car porters and maids established in the 1920s to advocate for their rights. We forget the aunt who was a domestic worker in New York City. We remem-

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Dr. Julianne Malveaux ber the cousin who was a teacher in Mississippi, Alabama, or Louisiana (the last states to desegregate schools), but we have never explored the sacrifices she made to manage such a segregated environment. We glorify those whose names are represented in the headlines. We ignore those whose contribu-

tions, albeit important, hover on the sidelines. We know that we stand on mighty shoulders, but we are unwilling and sadly sometimes unable to call their names. These are the names we must call. We call them when we pour libation. We call their names and say ase. Our next responsibility is to lift their names up, to claim them as the postal workers, the civil rights workers, and the activists. Our next responsibility is to remind ourselves and those around us that we don’t have to have a name to have “cred.” We call their names when we read Howard Zinn’s “A Peoples History of the United States” that exemplifies “the people’s history,” not the celebrity history. We own our history and affirm our connection to it, when we own the papers in the attic. As I move around during this Black History Month, people tell me stories that they need to tell others. There was the uncle who took his horn through the “chitlin circuit” backing up major artists, and leaving the circuit when the pull of family took him home.

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These are the revolutions that will not be televised, the stories that will only be told when we tell them. We need to tell them year round. It is a travesty of history to reduce an accounting of our heritage to a one-month commemoration of the history that defines our nation. When we are unable to recount the occurrences of Tulsa and Rosewood, of the Red Summer of 1919 and the Poor People’s Campaign, we allow our history to be swallowed and appropriated. Commemorate Black History Month if you will. Attend the gatherings at your churches and colleges. And then go home and pull the history out of the attic. If you are a citizen of the world, race notwithstanding, you have some hidden history in your attic. When you share your family stories, you take ownership in a Black History Month that is not about those named, but those unnamed who have made a critical difference in our lives. Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist based in Washington, D.C. www.chicagocrusader.com

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

turnabout is fair play. I betcha Gov. Quinn is cracking up after last night. I sure hope Rahmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get abused after he got home, cause with the temper they say Rahm has, somebody got it I betcha. The Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blatant arrogance is so ugly and if he donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start doing something besides going to his campaign office and hugging some Black

MILLIONAIRE BUCKWHEAT Who would have thunk it? Two million dollars, nonsensical answers and a staff of misfits, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Millionaire Buckwheatâ&#x20AC;? came in third place. Now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in a bargaining position to get the church vote that came out and supported him for one of the run-off candidates for Mare. I guess the candidate called in the chips from the preachers that he has been supporting for years and dey tolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dere members they had better vote for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;singer without a voice.â&#x20AC;? Whatever works I guess. I could have gone along

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WILL YOU LISTEN NOW??? Mayor Rahm Emanuel got his comeuppins Tuesday night when he found himself in a run-off on April 7. Obviously everyone but his staff was telling him there was no love in the Black community for him and his antics. I am certain he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t listening, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cause if he was, there would be no April 7 run-off. (Now Ima needs to take exception with that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cause there are a few folks who I hope got paid in the Black community, two Black newspapers in particular that endorsed him and a fat preacher that was grinning behind him.) He thought all he had to do was bring the President in

with the Millionaire until I saw the only political ad to appear in the Unsunny Times was from him in living color. What he should know is a campaign member went around promising more ads for the Black newspapers, which never materialized. I sure hope all dat cash he had to give up for the ad in the Times was worth it! Third place has no place on the ballot in the run-off, so maybe heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll contact the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tooth Fairyâ&#x20AC;? and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Easter Bunnyâ&#x20AC;? for their support when he decides he needs support for sumpinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; else.

Pat Quinn campaign workers the day of the election, he will be out of City Hall. He is pushing us Black folk to do something that we have not really done before â&#x20AC;&#x201C; unite with the Hispanic community. Oh by the way, did I see Bishop Brazier on stage with Rahm Tuesday night? If he was there he must have been alllllll the way in the back. DĂŠjĂ vu Bishop? Has anybody seen Ken Bennett, the Spook who was the Black campaign expert?

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To Willie Wilson: Take some of that money you got left and get some help to form a sentence that everybody can understand. You have millions, but your delivery could be so much better if you got some help. Now I know I use Ebonics a lot in dis here column, but remember I ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t running for Mare! To Jesus â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuyâ&#x20AC;? Garcia: Take a course in speaking English or Ebonics and continue to use the

person that told you about what Fannie Lou Hamer said. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cause the voters may be sick and tired of being unable to understand what you are saying. To William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? Walls: Keep your promise that you will not run for Mare no more. Better still make a promise to not run for any office no more. I would say that the progress from 1% to 3% of the vote donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show much promise folks want you to win any office. But before you go, tell us how you are able to run a campaign without any debt at the end of the race.

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* ( [ * (s * . . $ $ ' $ / $. Rahm Emanuel and we would all flock to the polls and vote him in. WRONG!!! He better know that if the President could run for a third term he would be in trouble in the Black community. I say that he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t paying attention when the President and his wife came to town for Governor Quinn (who Rahm did not support). Everybody knows that Gov. Quinn did not win. Ima been telling you that Rahm is in cahoots with the new Luis Guitterez Governor Rauner. And Governor Raunerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actions ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t helping him Uncle Tomâ&#x20AC;? in Spanish? none by all the cuts he announced -Imalast week. But frankly Ima says www.chicagocrusader.com

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Do you recognize any of these children? In honor of Black History Month, the Chicago Crusader is asking the community to help us identify the people in these photos. Pictured are The Holy Angels Church and School first communion and kindergarten classes of 1950 and 1952, where Father Duffy was Pastor. The children pictured would be in their late 60s to early 70s. They could be your neighbor, your grandparents, aunts and uncles or distant cousins. Please email your responses to crusaderil@aol.com. Thank you in advance for your participation. 10

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‘Toyota Walk In My Boots’ project donates winter footwear Toyota kicks off Chicago Auto Show by donating winter boots and socks to Chicago area homeless families Having adequate clothing to fight the cold elements of a Chicago winter can be challenging for low-income families. While many programs offer winter coat giveaways, a person’s feet are often left vulnerable to freezing temperatures and even frostbite. On Saturday, February 14, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, through its “Toyota Walk In My Boots” community outreach project, stepped in to help area homeless families by providing new insulated winter boots and socks to the residents of The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Lodge in Chicago. The project, in its second year in Chicago, offers comfort in a time of need as temperatures dropped to extreme lows this past week. Toyota also gave a $15,000 donation to The Salvation Army Chicago Metropolitan division enabling them to continue to provide refuge for children and families in times of crisis. If you are poor, you are essentially an illness, an accident, or a

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paycheck away from living on the streets. The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Lodge is a haven for women and men with children, along with married couples with children suddenly homeless because of eviction, disasters such as a fire or flood, loss of utilities, domestic violence, being stranded while traveling or other crises. As an interim housing program, the Lodge provides shelter for as many as 60 families each night. The average stay is 63 days, but some stay longer, depending on the time needed to locate permanent living arrangements. “The Salvation Army works each and every day to meet people’s most critical needs, such as food, shelter and crisis assistance, including providing warm clothes. But we cannot do it alone,” said Lt. Colonel Charles H. Smith, divisional commander, The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division. “We are truly blessed to have support from good corporate citizens like Toyota to assist us in meeting the most critical needs of the people in our communities. This generous donation not only provides help for our Lodge residents during the winter season, it also provides the gift of hope.”

An estimated 138,575 Chicagoans were homeless in the course of the 2013-14 school year–up 19.4 percent compared to a year earlier, according to the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. Of that number, people living in families

make up 50.5 percent of Chicago’s homeless population, including approximately 49,000 children. City officials have identified poverty as the leading cause of homelessness among families with children; followed by lack of af-

fordable housing and unemployment. “At Toyota, we want to build more than just great cars and trucks,” said Kevin Fletcher, general manager of the Toyota Chica(Continued on page 17)

FAMILIES IN NEED received boots and socks donated from Toyota Motor Sales, USA through its community outreach project “Toyota Walk In My Boots” at the Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Lodge in Chicago recently. Jim Colon and Alva Mason, Toyota Corporate Communications, help families with boot donation, which is how Toyota kicked off the Chicago Auto Show.

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By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ By Raymond Ward SAVE THE DATE: The 2015 Essence Music Festival is scheduled for July 2 through July 5 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Essence Fest has become a tradition of community culture and world-renowned performances. This year there will be four days of FREE activities. On Thursday, July 2, Kick-off the fun and give back to the New Orleans community. NOLA is an amazing city that has bounced back with fresh energy 10 years after Hurricane Katrina. Show some love for the host city and meet friendly people from all over the country by joining the community service project. You, your family, and your friends–everyone will feel great about doing something good. Thursday also brings something new...just for the kids. Essence Empower Youth is a schedule of activities targeting youth interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. And find out how students can code their way to a better future at the #YesWeCode Hackathon 2015. Looking to dance the weekend away in New Orleans? ESSENCE has expanded the official ESSENCE Day Party Series to all four days. Bring your love to party to the Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Blvd. from Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 5. Join Spinderella, DJ Drama, Biz Markie and

South Sider Jerod Haynes in new play based on iconic boxer The story of boxer Jack Johnson has been written a few times, and depictions of his life story have been loosely adapted on the big screen, as well as in live theater.

prepare for the role. But one of Haynes’ major advantages going into this production is the fact that he is a boxer and is able to bring much “swagger” to the

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JEROD HAYNES AS Jay, Philip Earl Johnson as Max and Edwin Lee Gibson as Wynton in the Chicago premiere of “The Royale.” (Photos by Michael Brosilow)

Spinderella more of your favorite internationally known DJs at the official day parties for an afternoon of music and cocktails. Want to recharge your personal energy? ESSENCE Empower U is like having the best life coaches at your fingertips. ESSENCE editors and experts will give workshops on topics you want to know more about: personal finance, careers, healthy living, beauty, style, love and much more. It’s like having an issue of ESSENCE magazine come to life, hearing directly from your favorite personalities. Money & Power: Get tips from the multi-talented Kandi Burrus on getting your side hustle right! Financial expert Lynette Khalfani-Cox will help you tackle that lingering student loan debt. And if you have a big dream to break into the entertainment business, singer Kelly Price breaks down the do’s and don’ts. There will also be seminars on Love & Relationships and Healthy Living featuring: Paul Carrick Brunson, Shaun T, Fawn Weaver, Tonya Lewis Lee, Gessie Thompson, Tanika Gray, and Dr. Cheruba Prabakar. The 2015 ESSENCE Empowerment Experience will also present Big Name Personalities and Big Solutions for Success discussing such topics as: #BlackLivesMatter; Criminal Justice, Be Your Own Boss, and Economic Equality. Participating will be: Reverend Al Sharpton, Noelle Robinson, Sybrina Fulton, Anita Wilson, Grace Gibson, Lynn Whitfield, and The (Continued on page 16 ) 12

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Jackson was the subject of Ken Burns’ documentary “Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson” and also in the book “Papa Jack,” written by Randy W. Roberts. Now, running until March 29. American Theater Company on the North Side is presenting another look inspired by Johnson’s life in “The Royale,” with Chicago South Sider Jerod Haynes playing the role that depicts Johnson. America. 1905. Jay is a legend. He has everything he needs to be the heavyweight champion of the world, except he’s not white. From “Orange is the New Black” writer Marco Ramirez comes this explosive new play that combines rapid-fire dialogue and rhythmic percussion to punctuate the epic journey of one man’s quest for fame––no matter the consequence. The cast includes Haynes in the role of Jay, with Edward Lee Gibson, Mildred Langford, Julian Parker and Philip Earl Johnson. Haynes, who recently played in “Native Son” at the Court Theater, says he is familiar with the above works about Johnson's life, and he used them for a bit of guidance. He said that he also looked at his father's life, who was born in Mississippi, to help

HAYNES AS JAY and Mildred Langford as Nina talk things out.

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JEAN BAPTISTE POINTE DUSABLE DAY-FROM ESHIKAGOU TO CHICAGO CIRCA 1772-1837: Join The DuSable Museum for a celebration and historical overview of the development of Chicago and its first non-native settler, Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable! This will take place on Sunday, March 1from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Admission is Free! The 2015 DuSable Day will feature: Frontier Illinois craft workshops, Native American drumming and archery, films, hands on history, Illinois habitat exploration, Native American cuisine samples, and historical reenactors. Agenda: Ames Auditorium – 1 p.m.; Opening Address: Pemon Rami, Director of Education and Public Programs; Andrew Johnson, Executive Director, American Indian Center, Inc.; Ames Auditorium: 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. - “Walking with Heroes” with Adero Neely as DuSable, Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Hands on History and Cart Early Illinois Fur Exploration Station; Cartoon Gallery: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - FUN SHOOTS archery demonstration and lesson sponsored by American Indian Center-Chicago; Lower Skylight Gallery - Family Friendly Artist Workshop, Frontier Illinois Crafts and Native American Crafts; IBLA Community Gallery: Family Friendly Artist Workshop, Trading Post Craft and Leather Bookmark Craft; Studio A - DuSable short films on continual loop; Leaving New Orleans, Council House, Meeting Kittihawa, and DuSable Meets Clark; Introduction to Native American Cuisine: Sample tasting $5 (4 different foods). Go to www.dusablemuseum.org for more information. MIKE DUNN 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. Mike Dunn will be featured on Friday, March 6 at the Chicago Cultural Center. Mike Dunn’s signature Chicago house track/acid house and hip house sound emerged in the late 1980s and 1990s and was reflected in a string of releases, including house classics “So Let It Be Houze!” and “God Made Me Phunky.” Dunn later added hip hop and R&B to his production plate when he inked a deal with Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Records. He also produced records for Public Announcement and Jennifer Hudson. Most recently, Mike has teamed up with fellow Chosen Few DJ member Terry www.chicagocrusader.com

Hunter to create the production group House N’ HD. CHICAGO IMPROV AT JUICEBOX: Join Chicago Improv Productions on Friday, March 6, 11 a.m. at the Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall, 78 E. Washington Street, and Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m. at the Garfield Park Conservatory, Horticulture Hall 300 N. Central Park Avenue as they present an imaginative, fully improvised theatre production. Inspired by a combination of Second City co-founder Paul Sill’s Story Theater, Japan’s Noh Theatre and Viewpoints, the company creates a single story from multiple ensemble narrative and storytelling techniques. The diverse professional actors develop their original story from just one audience suggestion and incorporate text, physical movement, props, and sound effects into the work. The production shows students the eternal value of storytelling, community and shared creativity. Juicebox programs are geared toward the stroller set, but are engaging for the whole family— and they are always FREE. Children experience a diverse range of artistic and educational performances, with hosts regularly inviting youngsters to move, dance and otherwise interact with performers. Except where otherwise noted, the series is scheduled for 11 a.m. -11:45 a.m. on the first and third Friday and Saturday of each month through May. 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, 2015. The four race options vary in price with early bird registration 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. 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 support the zoo’s world class education and animal conservation programs, but team

CHICAGO BULLS CENTER Joakim Noah founded Noah’s Arc Foundation to combat the violence in Chicago, Noah’s Arc programs are focused on two areas: art and sports. Through the expression of art and the discipline of sports, NAF works to develop the confidence and foster the passion that exists within every child. The goal of the NAF programs and workshops is to help children tap into their unique passions and achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. 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. For more information on Lincoln Park Zoo, to register for United Run for the Zoo or join LPZoo26.2, visit www.lpzoo.org. 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 their guests have said 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 Scul-

field and it culminates with the main stage show attraction of outstanding lipsync performers impersonating some of your favorite old school and new school artists. Sorry but we can’t tell what’s in store for this year… it’s a surprise but the show promises to be off the chain and you don’t want to miss it!Tickets or tables are available online at www.sccsinc.org or call 773-483-0900 x228. The proceeds from this event are used to support South Central programs and services for youth.

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CMA presents 2015 Black Heritage concert By Barbara Wright-Pryor Chicago Music Association (CMA), Branch No. 1 of NANM (National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc.), will present the annual Theodore Charles Stone Black Heritage Concert Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 4 p.m. in the Paul Robeson Theater of South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Drive. The concert will feature members of the ninety-six-year-old historic music organization and guest performers. The Black Heritage concerts were begun by Dr. Theodore Charles Stone, CMA’s president for 42 years in order to celebrate Black history, provide a performance venue for Black classically-trained artists, and present the marginalized works of Black composers, arrangers and choreographers that were totally excluded from the repertoires of other arts organizations. Following Dr. Stone’s death in 1998 at the age of 86, the concerts were renamed in his honor.

Cornelius Johnson Rose Ann Grundman Appearing in this year’s concert are the choral group “Jubilate” (debut), Charles Clency, founder/ conductor; Monica Perdue, soprano; Cornelius Johnson, Henry Pleas and Charles Wagner, tenors; Kyle Dickson (debut) violin; the Classic Act Choral Ensemble, Charles Thomas Hayes, principal conductor/piano; Dolores White and George Cooper, pianists/co-composers-in-residence; Virginia Prince, piano; and basses

Arthur Griffin and Denell Covington, (debut). Chicago Music Association (est. March 12, 1919) is the founding branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. (NANM) that was established in Chicago on August 3, 1919 to provide performance venues for classically trained Black musicians who were traditionally denied access to major concert stages and opera houses nationally. Today is no exception, for musicians of color are yet grossly underrepresented in major orchestras and opera houses throughout the United States. Many distinguished musicians have been honored at the Black Heritage concerts including William Warfield, baritone; Etta Moten Barnett, mezzo-soprano; and Earl Calloway, tenor and music journalist; composers Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, CMA Composer-inResidence Howard Savage, and Dr. Lena J. McLin; The Asé Trio: Ashley Horne, violin; Stan Ford, piano (the first Black faculty member at the

CMA Executive Secretary. Admission is FREE and the public is invited to attend. All CMA concerts are presented in partnership with the Chicago Park District

Dolores White Rose Ann Grundman Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria; and Elaine Mack, cello; music educators Gloria Spencer Brown, Irving Bunton, Dr. Keith Hampton, James S. Hammond, William A. Johnson, Delano O’Banion, Josephine Y. Poelinitz, Janet Fowler Underwood, William B. McClellan, and church musicians Barbara Kelley Griffin, Mark D. Jordan, Mattie L. Robertson and Claudette M. Douglas,

Arthur Jr. Rose AnnGriffin, Grundman and the Advisory Council of South Shore Cultural Center. Secured parking is available in the South Shore Cultural Center lots at $1.75 per hour. For more information, call 773-721-3210.

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Weinberg’s ‘The Passenger’ By Barbara Wright-Pryor Lyric Opera of Chicago presented the David Pountney production of Mieczyslaw Weinberg’s opera, “The Passenger” with libretto by Alexander Medvedev (1927-2010) and based on the radio play and novel “Passenger from Cabin Number 45” by Auschwitz survivor and writer Zofia Posmysz. Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis in a new-to-Chicago production, “The Passenger” opened Tuesday, February 24 for six performances through Sunday, March 15. “The Passenger” will be sung in Russian, German, Polish, French, Yiddish, Greek, Czech, and English with projected English translations. “It’s rare to ‘discover’ a prolific and important composer whose works were suppressed for decades, and to be able to share his most significant work with our audience in a brilliant production created by David Pountney,” said Lyric’s General Director Anthony Freud “With Sir Andrew Davis conducting the powerful score, this will be an unforgettable moment in our company’s history.” Ms. Posmysz, now 91 years old, attended the 70th anniversary commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz on January 27 and she has been in Chicago since February 13 for “Memory and Reckoning” events surrounding the premiere. She was featured in a Q&A with director David Pountney at the February 15 symposium at the Chicago Cultural Center and attended the February 24 openingnight performance. 14

Amanda Majeski, Daveda Karanas, and Brandon Jovanovich (from l. to r.) in Weinberg's The Passenger” at Lyric Opera of Chicago. (credit Michael Brosilow)

Composed in 1968 but not performed onstage until 2010 when it premiered at Austria’s Bregenz Festival, “The Passenger” is a highly intense music drama reminiscent of a Greek tragedy complete with onlookers who comment of the action as it unfolds. It is the story of a woman, Liese (mezzo-soprano Daveda Karanas) who worked as an overseer at Auschwitz and is traveling with her husband, Walther (tenor Brandon Jovanovich) to his new diplomatic post in Brazil when she thinks she sees a Polish woman, Marta (soprano Amanda Majeski) who had been one of the inmates and whom she assumed had died in the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz. The opera then goes into flashback mode to recount the events that

occurred between the two women and other inmates held in that notorious bastion of evil and “mankind’s inhumanity to mankind.” The intensity of the drama unfolding onstage caused many in the opening night audience to weep openly. Lyric Opera is presenting the Bregenz production, which also has been seen in Warsaw, London, Houston, and New York. Set designs are by the late Johan Engels, costume designs by Marie-Jeanne Lecca and lighting is by Fabrice Kebour. The performances of “The Passenger” have been dedicated to the memories of designer Johan Engels and Kenneth G. Pigott, Lyric’s president and CEO (2011-15) who died February 13, 2015.

The Joffrey Ballet announces 2015-16 season December 2015 will mark final performances of Robert Joffrey’s ‘Nutcracker’ Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet, has anounced an epic 60th anniversary season of celebration for 2015-16 including three World Premieres, the North American Premiere of “Sylvia” by John Neumeier, the Joffrey Premiere of Christopher Wheeldon’s “Fool’s Paradise,” and the return of Frederick Ashton’s lavish “Cinderella.” Of special note, the year 2015 will mark the farewell season of Robert Joffrey’s “The Nutcracker.” The Joffrey has commissioned Christopher Wheeldon to re-envision a major new “Nutcracker”

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to receive its World Premiere here in December 2016. Wheeldon’s “An American in Paris” is Broadway-bound this spring. For the third year, an additional season program will be presented in September, a one-weekend-only program entitled “Millennials” that showcases new works by this country’s most promising next generation choreographic talents, including: World Premieres by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Myles Thatcher (titles TBA) and the Joffrey Premiere of Christopher Wheeldon’s Fool’s Paradise, September 16-20, 2015.

The Joffrey’s annual fall engagement will present the North American Premiere of the femalepowered, full-length story ballet “Sylvia” by internationally-celebrated choreographer and Midwest native son John Neumeier, October 14-25, 2015, followed by the farewell engagement of Robert Joffrey’s “The Nutcracker,” December 4-27, 2015. The Joffrey presents “Bold Moves,” a mixed repertory program featuring a World Premiere by British choreographer Ashley Page, along with a repeat performance of Yuri Possokhov’s popular RAkU and

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the Jirí Kylián classic “Forgotten Land” February 10-21, 2016. “Cinderella” will return April 20–May 1, 2016 to round out the season. 2015-16 marks the 60th anniversary season of The Joffrey Ballet. Classically trained to the highest standards, The Joffrey Ballet expresses a unique, inclusive perspective on dance, proudly reflecting the diversity of America with its company, audiences, and repertoire, which includes major story ballets, reconstructions of (Continued on page 16) www.chicagocrusader.com

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A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking By Effie Rolfe But by the grace of God—there go I. Grace is unmerited favor— a free gift from God to mankind. The great part is we do nothing to obtain this—none of us deserved this generosity and kindness from a loving God. Knowing the source of your blessing is imperative to a balanced life. Far too many people forget the (Blessor) instead they concentrate on the blessings— which are temporal and can vanish at a moment’s notice. Myles Munroe reminds us to thank God for things but more so to be grateful for the God of the things. Things will come and things will go but God’s word will stand forever. We used to sing a favorite church hymnal in Arkansas with lyrics, build your hopes on things eternal—hold to God’s unchanging hand. That

beautiful home, fantastic job, solid company, thriving city, currency, presidents, royalty and even you and me will come and go, in fact this entire world will eventually vacate the premises. We all remember September 11, 2001 when those huge World Trade Towers tumbled down to mere ashes within minutes. Most Americans had never witnessed anything of this magnitude. When I saw it, I thought it was a movie—who would have ever imagined such a calamity? Even in recent years, we’ve witnessed several natural catastrophes including bridges collapsing, huge sinkholes, wild fires, mudslides with million dollar homes and properties destroyed. In 2004, it was an awful tsunami that killed nearly a quarter million people. Hurricane Sandy, Katrina and others had their say in washing away cities and coastlines as

country costing millions of dollars in damage, tremendous flooding, plus record heat waves destroying crops and effecting livestock. Lastly, the stock market crash and recession causing thousands of jobs lost, the housing market crash and the list continues. The point is—everything is TEMPORARY! Enjoy whatever you have right now and thank God every second of the day. Never frown on others, because we are all God’s children, created in His image. Don’t go there—it’s not about you or your abilities. It’s God’s grace and mercy that kept you from the drugs, pregnant out of wedlock and that’s holding your marriage together and family in tact. Remember, pride comes before Effie Rolfe destruction. When you get the big well. Within the past few years, there head—it’s just a matter of time behave been more tornados in this fore it will break your neck. Be care-

ful how you treat people…you may meet that same person on your way down. Most importantly, God is looking for someone to give him the glory that is due him and you are that perfect candidate. God’s will is to bless you with the abundance of life and all the good things that comes with it. You can truly enjoy heaven’s best on earth. Keep in mind—your very existence is only possible—but by God’s grace. Have you thanked God for Grace… ©Effie Rolfe is an author of “Supersize Your Thinking,” Media Personality and Motiva tion al Speaker. You can contact her effierolfe.com or on twitter.com/effiedrolfe Listen to her on UrbanPraiseRadio.org.

The Crusader Gospel Corner That dynamic duo Mary Mary is preparing for another exciting episode. In the wake of the shocking betrayals and devastation of last season, Erica and Tina Campbell attempt to reunite and rebuild in Season 4 of WE tv’s “MARY MARY,” premiering Thursday, March 5 at 10 PM ET/PT.

she quickly realizes that being a solo artist is more difficult than she anticipated. Without the support of the team behind the dynamic duo that is Mary Mary; she must buckle down, grab the reigns and overcome the challenges she faces with making it on her own.

being part of Team Tina for her solo project; causing a rift between the sisters. As the pressure from the label begins to build, Tina attempts to take control in the absence of a manager for Mary Mary. With both sisters having aspirations of their own, and their record label hungry for a new Mary Mary album, will Tina and Erica be forced to put their solo ventures aside?

located at 600 East 35th Street in Chicago will present “Lenten Meditations” every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. through March 25.

Reverend Dr. David B. Thornton is the pastor. For more information contact the church at (312) 225-5300.

Lent 2015 Festival of Forgiveness For Catholics around the world, Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Season of Lent. This Lent, the Archdiocese of Chicago will follow in the footsteps of Pope Francis and celebrate a Festival of Forgive-

Festival of Forgiveness is open to not only Catholics, but to people of all faiths who are in need of healing and forgiveness. Pope Francis has described his vision of the Church as a field hospital in

For more on “MARY MARY,” visit www.wetv.com for sneak peeks, photo galleries, blogs, deleted scenes and more. You’ll also find the weekly behind-thescenes scoop and exclusive videos. “Like” the “MARY MARY” ON WE tv (link: https://www.facebook.com/MaryMaryOnWEtv) page on Facebook and follow @MaryMary_WEtv on Twitter for the full insider experience.

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As Erica attempts to balance her personal life with her career, Tina is breaking out and embarking on her own solo project. However, their record label has other plans for Mary Mary and Tina’s quest for artistic independence is met with resistance. In the premiere episode, former Mary Mary manager, Mitchell Solarek, makes a surprise visit to Erica and Tina in hopes of making amends. Tina sets to forgive and move on but it’s not so easy for Erica to follow suit. Mitchell fueled by his revenge against Erica and Warryn for betraying him, focuses his energy on

About WE tv – With compelling, can’t miss unscripted shows and dramatic scripted series, WE tv’s programming is fueled by personalities and relationships filled with purpose and passion. WE tv welcomes everyone and creates an inclusive experience across all platforms: on TV, online, on demand, and social media, embracing how today’s digitally savvy, socially engaged audiences connect through content, using it as a catalyst to drive conversation and build community. WE tv is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc., and its sister channels include AMC, BBC America, IFC and SundanceTV. WE tv is available to over 85 million U.S. homes. WE tv: *** Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church

Archbishop Blase J. Cupich ness. Over twenty-four locations, the middle of a terribly wounded including parishes, shrines and world. campus ministry sites in Cook and More information about the FesLake counties, will offer special op- tival of Forgiveness, and other reportunities for the Sacrament of sources including prayers and a Penance, Eucharistic Adoration guide to the Sacrament of Penaand prayers of healing. The 24- nce, are available on the Archhour Festival of Forgiveness begins diocesan website, www.archchicaat noon on Friday, February 27, go.org. Information about indiand continues until noon on Satur- vidual parishes can be found on day, February 28. In addition to the Archdiocesan website under the locations that will be open for the Directory tab. 24-hours, all parishes in the ArchThe list of the 24-hour Festival diocese were invited by Archbishop of Forgiveness locations can be Blase J. Cupich to participate in found at http://www.archchicathe Festival of Forgiveness either go.org/StrategicPastoralPlan/Sacraduring the event itself or at another ments/festival-of-forgiveness/sites. time during the Lenten season. aspx.

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Atty. Masah S. Renwick honored as one of nation’s top Black lawyers Atty. Masah SamForay Renwick has been selected as one of The National Black Lawyers—Top 100, an exclusive, professional honorary organization composed of the top Black lawyers across the country. Those invited exemplify exceptional skill and remarkable achievements in their careers. As a partner and founder of Lakeside Law Group, LLP, located

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in Homewood, Illinois, Atty. Renwick is highly experienced in managing family law cases. Her competencies include complex child support, custody, visitation and divorce cases. Through her practice, Atty. Renwick provides client-focused services and support through traumatic and difficult family issues. Though born and raised in the Midwest, Atty. Renwick is of Sierra Leonean descent. She has also lived, studied and trained in Europe and Africa. These experiences have allowed her to truly appreciate how important unique cultural and social practices are to the integrity of a family. Atty. Renwick received her Juris Doctorate from Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with minors in Biology, Sociology and AfricanAmerican Studies from Indiana University- Bloomington as well. She is licensed to practice law in Illinois by the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois. She is the co-founder and current Treasurer of the Black Bar Association of Will County. She is an active member of the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc. and the

2014 Chair of the Small and Solo Firm Committee. She is an active member of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Cook County Bar Association. Additionally, Atty. Renwick is an active member of Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., where she is the current Chair of the Family Strengthening Committee. Atty. Renwick is privileged to join an exclusive list of such distinguished litigators that has included Pamela Meanes (President of the National Bar Association), Benjamin Crump, (Civil Rights Attorney representing the families of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown; NBA President-Elect), Daryl D. Parks (Civil Rights Attorney representing the families of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown; Past NBA President) and James Montgomery, Sr. (Former Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago, under the late Mayor Harold Washington). Visit http://www.nbltop100.org for more information about The National Black Lawyers—Top 100. For more information about Atty. Masah S. Renwick and Lakeside Law Group, LLP, visit http://lakesidelawgroup.com.

The Joffrey Ballet announces (Continued from page 14) masterpieces and contemporary works. Founded by visionary teacher Robert Joffrey in 1956, guided by celebrated choreographer Gerald Arpino from 1988 until 2007, The Joffrey Ballet continues to thrive under Artistic

Director Ashley Wheater and Executive Director Greg Cameron. All Joffrey Ballet performances take place in its home venue, the historic Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 East Congress Parkway. For further information, visit joffrey.org.

Black voters propel Garcia (Continued from page 1) dorsement of the former state senator caused a row within the union, but apparently those wounds are healed as Garcia rode the shoulders of union members to his unexpected finish. The 58-year-old Pilsen resident, in part, because of his unwavering support of the late Mayor Harold Washington, was seen by many as the force capable of bringing African-American and Latino voters under one tent. However, there were times when pundits deemed Garcia’s outreach into the Black community as anemic. He catered to his Latino base, counting on African- American dissent with Emanuel to translate into Garcia votes—a strategy that worked. Two-term alderman Fioretti proved to be a non-factor as he was only able to secure a paltry 7.3 percent of the vote, 33,911 people, which put him behind entrepreneur Willie Wilson whose 10.6 percent of the vote came pre-

dominantly from those Black wards:3,4,5,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,18, 20,21,24,29,34 and 37. Walls did not break his string of poor showings in mayoral races. Replicating his last place finish in 2011, Walls said this season’s campaign got key issues in front of voters; issues that would not have surfaced had he not run. Walls, who repeatedly lifts up his stint as an aide to the late Mayor Washington, has immediate plans to meet with Emanuel and Garcia to determine whether he will support either. Listing economic development; the end of creation of vacant lots across the city; cancelling fasttrack demolition of substandard houses; jobs creation; and stabilizing schools as topics that urgently need addressing, Walls noted these issue are dominant in both the Latino and Black communities, and it is likely Garcia—more so than Emanuel—will embrace many of them.

Chicago could have First Latino-American (Continued from page 1) Boosted by a strong endorsement from the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), Garcia will be expecting to make a big push in the AfricanAmerican community, while at the same time galvanizing his base in the Latino community. Jamal Julien of Slowroll Chicago said if Garcia can create the same excitement within his own community as Harold Washington did in 1983 within the Black community, the race could be interesting. “Garcia has a good chance of winning if he can get African Americans and Latinos to the polls in April,” Julien said. “Those two communities make up a clear majority of registered voters.” Emanuel’s decision to close over 50 schools in African-American and Latino communities is something that infuriated citizens in both communities. His abrasive attitude and public fighting with CTU President Karen Lewis was also a big turnoff for many Blacks. Emanuel’s campaign ads tried to convey the message the mayor made tough decisions, but Garcia countered that philosophy. “Mayor Emanuel likes to say he makes hard choices, but there is a difference between making hard choices and being hardheaded.” Appearing hoarse as he addressed his supporters, Emanuel, who has 16

MAYOR EMANUEL, who received 45.4 percent of the vote, will face off with second runner-up Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in the general election in April. Emanuel’s decisions to close 50 schools in the AfricanAmerican and Latino communities was clearly a factor at the polls. spent millions in his re-election campaign, said they have come a long way, but they still have a ways to go. Over the coming weeks, he said he hopes to earn the confidence and support of those who did not vote or who voted for one of the other candidates. “We all share a common value,” he said. “That value to build a city where every resident in every neighborhood has a fair shot at success for themselves and their children and the American Dream is alive in the city of Chicago.” As for his other challengers, Fioretti was mute about his immediate plans

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after his disappointing finish. He will not be able to return to the City Council after the new aldermanic map—redrawn by the Mayor’s allies—left him without a ward. Despite earlier reports that he would endorse Garcia, Fioretti in an email to Crusadersaid that is not the case. “I look forward to talking to the candidates over the next few days,” Fioretti wrote. “I will not make a decision until I think about which candidate will help move Chicago forward. We need someone that can make some tough choices in the next months and years.”

(Continued from page 12) The Family Spirit, Teedra Moses, Walls Group. In addition, each day at 11:00 Mali Music, Eric Robinson, Avery AM, ESSENCE will present the Sunshine, Tinashe and Tank and “Hour of Power,” with inspiring The Bangas. The Old School Hip Hop Superlounge will be curated by gospel artists performing each day. The Louisiana Superdome will Doug E. Fresh and The Main rock for 3 nights with more artists, Stage will be hosted by Nephew DJs and comedy than ever before. Tommy of the Steve Harvey MornTickets will allow access to five ing Show. For Festival updates, Main Stage stages with performing artists such as: Mystical, Leon Bridges, Bilal, performers, ticket information and Tonya Boyd Cannon, Raheem more, visit EssenceFestival.com or DeVaughn, Goapele, Kindred call 1-800-745-3000.

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‘Toyota Walk In My Boots’ project go Region. “While we unveiled great new products during the Chicago Auto Show nothing compares to being able to help people in the community. We want the work that is being done at The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Lodge to continue for years to come. And,

(Continued from page 11) we hope that our donation places they need to go on a of winter boots and socks daily basis. Their children also will help to enrich lives… walk to school or wait at the bus stop in the cold. One parone step at a time.” Several TSA Evangeline ent said, “I am very thankful Booth Lodge residents com- to Toyota because we now mented that walking is their have really good boots and main form of transporta- socks to keep our feet warm. tion. They walk to the bus And, I really can’t believe that stop, to work and other someone thought about us on

Valentine’s Day, too.” Toyota also treated residents of the Lodge to a buffet luncheon catered by Fanfares Catering of Chicago. Residents expressed their gratitude to receive a “downhome” cooked meal–something they have not had in quite some time.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR have the spectacle that occurs like it has in the past when a prominent person dies. We all know now that that hope was misplaced and indeed Ernie Banks’ legacy involves an ugly lawsuit over his estate. I am not sure that situations like this can be avoided because it seems even if he had a will in place that included his family, his money-grabbing caretaker most likely would have found her way into court looking for a cut. The entire situation is just one big mess and looking from the outside in, so little of it makes sense. It only makes sense if one sees an easy and questionable way to grab what will surely turn out to be a fortune.

(Continued from page 4) This is just really disturb- ber him. We wanted No. 14 ing. to fade from memory unMost of my life Ernie blemished by the world of Banks has been the Chica- sports or anything else. Ungo Cubs and whatever hon- fortunately, the battle over ors the team rolled out for his estate changes all of him were not enough in my that. We know the news reestimation. He gave fans a porters will be salivating lot of thrills on the dia- over any negative aspect of mond and was such a gen- Ernie’s life that comes out tleman and welcoming per- in court but was not known sonality off the field and to us. We know too we will into retirement. Unlike a be subjected to hearing lot of celebrity athletes in about whatever kinds of his era and later, any per- rifts there were with him sonal problems he had with and his family. In short beanyone remained out of the cause of this money grab, public eye. So Mr. Cub was our perception of Ernie an icon who deserved all Banks risks being changed, the accolades and favors and not necessarily in a given to him. good way. Despite all of For real baseball fans, and that though, I have to beespecially Cubs fans, that is lieve that whatever raises its how we wanted to remem- ugly head in court and the

(Continued from page 12) Jaime Castaneda challenging us to find the soul and spirits of these characters and allowing the language to do its job, I think we’ll be ‘Gucci’. That is a term meaning all good.” Haynes has also performed in “Columbinus” and “A Raisin in the Sun.” He recently was recognized as one of the Tribune’s Top 10 Performers for 2014, a recognition for which he is grateful. “First off, none of this would be possible without the grace of God,” Haynes said. “As far as the recognition received, it is truly a blessing! It’s a blessing that I had the opportunity to work with such a great group of people. American Blues and Court Theatre collaborating to produce a muchneeded story (“Native Son”) in which none other than the brave and talented Nambi E. Kelley adapted.” Haynes had praise for all involved in the production, including those behind the scenes. “Basically all of these elements and my crazy, talented and professional team-

mates (cast) are the reasons why the play was received well. So I really am blessed! And it feels good to know hard work pays off!” Playwright Ramirez added: “To me, this play is about more than boxing—it’s about the invention of American swagger. I’m confident that Jaime and ATC are going to pull off a theatrical game of 3card Monty, and I’m ecstatic that The Royale—which owes so much to Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and Kanye West— is finally coming to Chicago.” He mentioned that great music is intertwined within the story. “This play contains music within the language and rhythms that Marco has laid out for us. It’s Blues, Funk, and Hip Hop—all inside one story.” Says ATC Artistic Director PJ Paparelli: “The Royale is one of those rare plays that works on so many levels. There’s no other play quite like it: theatrical, bold, brutally honest. I’m thrilled to premiere this new version and welcome Marco to Chicago.”

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“The Royale” does contain themes of race and racism, and Castañeda was particular about how he dealt with this. “We unpack the racial issues in this play from a personal perspective. We funnel that heat into the play, and continue to hash out how the topics we’re approaching pertain to the country we live in today,” he added. “The Royale” runs through March 29 at the American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron St. Call the box office at 773-409-4125 for more information.

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news media, for many of us Ernie Banks will still be a star in every possible way. Terry Hodges

HOUSES FOR SALE iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON LibeRty HOMe eQuity SOLutiONS iNC. FORMeRLy KNOWN AS GeNWORtH FiNANCiAL HOMe eQuity ACCeSS, iNC. Plaintiff, -v.City OF CHiCAGO, HOMe ACQuiSitiONS, iNC., SWA iNVeStMeNtS, LLC, RutHie WiLLiAMS, uNKNOWN HeiRS ANd LeGAteeS OF FeLiX WiLLiAMS, iF ANy, WiLLiAM butCHeR, SPeCiAL RePReSeNtAtiVe OF tHe eStAte OF FeLiX WiLLiAMS, deCeASed, uNKNOWN OWNeRS ANd NON-ReCORd CLAiMANtS defendants 12 CH 37817 7919 SOutH MARQuette AVeNue CHiCAGO, iL 60617 NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2015, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 8, 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 7919 SOutH MARQuette AVeNue, CHiCAGO, iL 60617 Property index No. 21-31-106-013-0000. the real estate is improved with a brown, brick, two story, single family home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to the Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. the balance, 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

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HOUSES FOR SALE 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 PA1217852. 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. PA1217852 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 37817 tJSC#: 35-312 i646879 iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON CitiMORtGAGe, iNC. Plaintiff, -v.dANA CALHOuN A/K/A dANA G. CALHOuN, uNKNOWN HeiRS ANd LeGAteeS OF MARy eRViNG, uNKNOWN ANd NONReCORd OWNeRS CLAiMANtS defendants 09 CH 037710 7843 S. ebeRHARt 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 March 2, 2011, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 2, 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 7843 S. ebeRHARt AVeNue, CHiCAGO, iL 60619 Property index No. 20-27-426-015. 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 14-1410840. 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. 14-14-10840 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 037710 tJSC#: 35-2784 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. i646882

iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON tHe bANK OF NeW yORK MeLLON tRuSt COMPANy N.A. AS tRuStee FOR NOMuRA ASSet ACCePtANCe CORPORAtiON RePeRFORMiNG LOAN ReMiC tRuSt SeRieS 2004—R3 Plaintiff, -v.ROCHeLLe d. AHMAd, SeCRetARy OF HOuSiNG ANd uRbAN deVeLOPMeNt, SeCuRity CRedit SeRViCeS, L.L.C. defendants 12 CH 020922 7811 S. HAMiLtON AVeNue CHiCAGO, iL 60620 NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 30, 2014, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 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 7811 S. HAMiLtON AVeNue, CHiCAGO, iL 60620 Property index No. 20-30-315-004. 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. 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 14-14-12881. 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. 14-14-12881 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 020922 tJSC#: 35-2772 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. i646891

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HOUSES FOR SALE iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON PeNNyMAC CORP. Plaintiff, -v.LibAdi A. SANuSi, beNeFiCiAL FiNANCiAL 1 iNC., tHe CHAtHAM CLub HOMeOWNeRS ASSOCiAtiON, CACH, LLC defendants 13 CH 002590 110 e. 90tH StReet 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 January 8, 2015, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 10, 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 110 e. 90tH StReet, CHiCAGO, iL 60619 Property index No. 25-03-130-096. 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 14-13-02219. tHe Ju-

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diCiAL 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. 14-13-02219 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 002590 tJSC#: 35-1160 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. i646899 iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON WeLLS FARGO bANK, N.A., AS tRuStee FOR OPtiON ONe MORtGAGe LOAN tRuSt 2003-2, ASSetbACKed CeRtiFiCAteS, SeRieS 2003-2 Plaintiff, -v.CONCORdiA JONeS A/K/A CONCORdiA C. JONeS defendants 11 CH 015901 8845 S. RidGeLANd AVeNue CHiCAGO, iL 60617 NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2015, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 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 8845 S. RidGeLANd AVeNue, CHiCAGO, iL 60617 Property index No. 25-01-113-015. 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 14-13-28294. 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. 14-13-28294 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 015901 tJSC#: 35-1042 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. i646910

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iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON deutSCHe bANK NAtiONAL tRuSt COMPANy, AS tRuStee FOR MORGAN StANLey AbS CAPitAL i iNC. tRuSt 2005-He6, MORtGAGe PASStHROuGH CeRtiFiCAteS, SeRieS 2005-He6 Plaintiff, -v.eStHeR GeORGeS N/K/A eStHeR MeSAdieu A/K/A eStHeR G. MeSAdieu, City OF CHiCAGO - dePARtMeNt OF WAteR MANAGeMeNt, City OF CHiCAGO, uNKNOWN OWNeRS ANd NONReCORd CLAiMANtS, SAbiNe MeSAdieu, ANGeLA MeSAdieu, FRANK HiLLSON, ANGeLO MeSAdieu, uNKNOWN HeiRS ANd LeGAteeS OF FRANKLiN MeSAdieu, RiCHARd KuHN, AS SPeCiAL RePReFOR FRANKLiN SeNtAtiVe MeSAdieu (deCeASed), VANiA MeCeLLuS defendants 10 CH 003158 8926 S. MARSHFieLd AVeNue CHiCAGO, iL 60620 NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 4, 2014, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 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 8926 S. MARSHFieLd AVeNue, CHiCAGO, iL 60620 Property index No. 25-06-216-021,, Property index No. 25-06-216-022,, Property index No. 25-06-216-023. 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 14-10-01691. 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. 14-10-01691 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 003158 tJSC#: 35-2976 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. i646968

iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON deutSCHe bANK NAtiONAL tRuSt COMPANy, AS tRuStee FOR NOVAStAR MORtGAGe FuNdiNG tRuSt, SeRieS 2006-4 NOVAStAR HOMe eQuity LOAN ASSet-bACKed CeRtiFiCAteS, SeRieS 2006-4 Plaintiff, -v.bARbARA edWARdS-HudSON, WAde HudSON, SAXON MORtGAGe SeRViCeS iNC., MORtGAGe eLeCtRONiC ReGiStRAtiON SySteMS, iNC. defendants 11 CH 006499 457 W. 61St StReet CHiCAGO, iL 60621 NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 3, 2014, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 27, 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 457 W. 61St StReet, CHiCAGO, iL 60621 Property index No. 20-16-320-0010000. 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 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, 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 14-13-27275. 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. COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C. 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100 buRR RidGe, iL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-27275 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 006499 tJSC#: 35-2975 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. i646983

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , v s . SABINA CENTER, LLC, AN ILLINOIS L I M I T E D LIABILITY COMPANY; SOON JA KIM; CHONG SON Blacks Must control their own coMMunity KIM; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 44728 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 30, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 301-315 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60620. P.I.N. 20-33-201-003-0000, 20-33-201-004-0000, 20-33-201-005-0000,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION N.A.; MB FINANCIAL BANK, P l a i n t i f f , v s . SABINA CENTER, LLC, AN ILLINOIS L I M I T E D LIABILITY COMPANY; SOON JA KIM; CHONG SON KIM; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; OF CITY A MUNICIPAL CHICAGO, CORPORATION; UNKNOWN AND NON RECORD OWNERS CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 44728 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 30, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 301-315 West 79th Chicago, IL 60620. Street, P.I.N. 20-33-201-003-0000, 20-33-201-004-0000, 20-33-201-005-0000, 20-33-201-006-0000, 20-33-201-007-0000, 20-33-201- 0 0 8 - 0 0 0 0 . The mortgaged real estate is a 7,800 sq. feet, one story, two tenant retail building. The property may be made available for inspection by contacting Mr. Eric Janssen at (773) 327-9300. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. For information call Mr. Edward P. Freud at Ruff, Freud, Breems and Nelson, Ltd., 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 263-3890. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I646796 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET B A C K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AC7 P l a i n t i f f , v s . VONNETTE PINKNEY, BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA D e f e n d a n t s , 13 CH 14688 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 31, 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: Commonly known as 7622 South Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620. P.I.N. 20-30-418-026-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 1 3 - 0 1 5 8 9 1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I646814

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 23, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 7515 South Perry Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620. P.I.N. 20-28-405-012-0000. The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Diana Rdzanek at Plaintiff's Attorney, J. Peterman Legal Group Ltd., 165 Bishops Way, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005. 847-464-8089. 2 0 1 4 - 0 0 9 5 7 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I646219

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v s . PAUL THOMAS; LINCOLNWAY COMMUNITY BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; STATE OF ILLINOIS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 36175 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 31, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-22-420-029-0000. Commonly known as 7028 South Eberhart Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the s a l e . For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 2 1 9 1 9 0 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I646246

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY WELLS FARGO BANK, NA; P l a i n t i f f , s . v UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VERA L. STANFORD; LINDA STANFORD; STATE OF ILLINOIS; CACH, LLC, AMERICA, NA; RICHARD IRVIN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD C L A I M A N T S ; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 8256 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 27, 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. 20-35-225-006-0000. Commonly known as 8217 S. Avalon Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60619. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F 1 2 0 1 0 4 1 1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I646267

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WEBSTER BANK, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , v s . ESTHER MUCHIRI AKA ESTHER W. MUCHIRI; REO PROPERTY COMPANY; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 27900 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 23, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 7515 South Perry Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620. P.I.N. 20-28-405-012-0000. The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium www.chicagocrusader.com Property Act. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Diana Rdzanek at Plaintiff's Attorney, J. Peterman Legal Group Ltd., 165 Bishops Way, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005. 847-464-8089. 2 0 1 4 - 0 0 9 5 7 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I646219

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Bogan upsets Simeon to win city title By J. Coyden Palme Bogan, the Southwest Side high school that has always come close but never won a city title in boys or girls basketball finally got over the hump Sunday afternoon, Feb. 22, after knocking off defending champion Simeon 47-42 at Chicago State. It’s the first city title for the Bengals (226). Despite coming into the game as a heavy underdog, Bogan controlled the game from the start and used clutch free throw shooting in the late stages to hang-on. Simeon played against Stevenson less than 24 hours prior to the game, came out sluggish and never could get control of the game. Bogan’s Luwane Pipkins led all scorers with 19 points. He said beating Simeon

for the city title was something dreams are made of. “For us to win our first city championship and beat a high level program like Simeon to do it is something that has made this long wait even sweeter,” Pipkins said. “There were a lot of people doubting us because we lost to them twice this year and they have always had our number in the past. But to beat them today, I can’t even tell you how happy I am.” Simeon coach Robert Smith made no excuses for his team’s loss. He said the fact his team played the night before in Lincolnshire had nothing to do with the game. He said when the Wolverines (24-3) step onto the court, they are expected to win. “Congratulations to Bogan. They BOGAN TEAM CELEBRATES their win over Simeon for the Chicago State. (Photos by Robert Earl) played a good game and deserved to ing around they can get you in the end. win,” Smith said. “They gave us I thought the key for us was free throw some matchup problems with their shooting. We tell our kids all the time guard play.” the easiest shot in the game is the most Bogan jumped out on Simeon early important shot.” and held a 13-point advantage in the The Bengals shot over 85 percent first half. They learned from their pre- from the free throw line for the game. vious losses against them this season Pipkins made 11 of 13 from the line. though, said Coach Arthur Goodwin. The win will be a big confidence He said he told his team during the boost for Bogan as they head into the game that with a team like Simeon you state playoffs. The Bengals could be have to be able to finish them off. on a course to meet up with defend“They have a lot of titles to show they ing two-time Class 3A champions know what they are doing,” Goodwin Morgan Park in the sectional finals. said. “If you allow them to keep hang- Bogan handily defeated Whitney

city championship Sunday at Young 73-45 in the semifinals to get to the title game and are playing their best basketball of the season. Simeon advanced by defeating uplift 53-48. The defending Class 4A champion Wolverines will have a big target on their back, but that is something Smith said they are used to. “We are known all over and people always bring their best game when they play against us. This loss will give other teams confidence as it shows we are not invincible. But I think we have more than enough to win another title,” Smith said.

BOGAN’S LUWANE PIPKINS drives the basket on Simeon’s Evan Gilyard in the city championship game Sunday at Chicago State.

LUWANE PIPKINS IS pumped up after taking down top ranked Simeon in the Public League Championship Sunday at Chicago State. www.chicagocrusader.com

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