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Mayor Emanuel trounces Garcia

By J. Coyden Palmer Low voter turnout, campaign mistakes and an inability to build a strong and energized Black/Hispanic coalition all doomed challenger Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in his attempt to unseat Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

With 98 percent of the vote counted at Crusader press time, Emanuel held a comfortable 65,000 vote lead. The incumbent, who was forced into a run-off with the relatively unknown Cook County commissioner back in February, carried most of the Black wards as he almost exclusively campaigned in them.

During his victory speech, Emanuel said being forced into a run-off showed him he needed to listen more and talk less and perhaps change his abrasive approach that turned many citizens against him. He thanked voters for giving him a second op-

portunity to move the city forward.

“I have had the good fortune to serve two presidents, being elected to congress, but being mayor of the city of Chicago is the greatest job I’ve ever had,” said a Emanuel to all of his supports with the song “It’s a Beautiful Day” playing in the background.

“I’m humbled at the opportunity to serve you for the next four years.”

Emanuel said he heard the complaints about his style loud and clear. He admitted he needs to improve and that his “in-yourface” style rubs people the wrong way. He also said Chicago has some serious fiscal challenges ahead, and it will take the efforts of all Chicagoans to deal with the impending crisis.

“The decisions we make over the course of the next four years will determine how Chicago looks over the next 40 years,” Emanuel said.

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MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL greeted Chicagoans as they entered and departed from trains and buses on 95th and the Dan Ryan Wednesday, April 8 after winning the runoff election Tuesday night. In his victory speech Tuesday, he thanked voters for giving him a “second term and a second chance” as he declared victory over challenger Jesus “Chuy” Garcia. (Photo by Brooke Collins)

Brookins barely wins race in 21st ward Several Mayor Emanuel Supporters lose in Aldermanic races

By J. Coyden Palmer While Mayor Emanuel won his reelection bid Tuesday night, several of his longstanding supporters went down, including 7th

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The Chatterbox (See page 7)

Howard Brookins Ward Ald. Natashia Holmes, who the mayor appointed after former Ald. Sandi Jackson was forced to resign when she was convicted on federal charges. Also losing was another Emanuel loyalist, Ald. Lona Lane in the 18th. At Crusader press time, 21st Ward Alderman Howard Brookins

held a slim 206 vote lead over challenger Marvin McNeil.

Brookins ran into trouble with his constituents when they complained about his relationship with charter schools, specifically Concept Charter Schools, which last year had its offices raided by the FBI. Brookins has more charter schools in his ward than any other African American ward in the city. It became an issue last year when Brookins continued to support a proposed charter high school that was seeking to move into space in a building owned by a non-profit associated with the Rev. Charles Jenkins’ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church at a time when Simeon Vocational Career Academy was seeing a declining enrollment and the proposed elimination of a vital electrical shop program.

“My head is bloodied, but unbowed. I’m really relieved that the people have given me another opportunity, another lease on life, to represent them for four more years and continue the work that we’ve done,” Brookins said.

But McNeil said Brookins is making his victory speech too soon. He is challenging

Natashia Holmes the election results. He said there were still some votes that needed to be counted as of Crusader press time. He said the race was going into “overtime” and he predicted he was going to be the eventual winner.

Greg Mitchell put Holmes away early on (Continued on page 16)

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NEWS

Ben Crump: NNPA Newsmaker of the Year

By Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Benjamin Crump, the lawyer who skyrocketed to national prominence by representing the family of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed Florida teenager who was followed, confronted and shot to death by George Zimmerman in Sanford, Fla., said that since the 4th grade, he always knew that he wanted to grow up and fight for the community.

“The measure of a man is defined by the impact that they make on the world,” said Crump. “Everyday we have to get up and ask, ‘What impact are we going to make on the world?’ and we have to do it, because our children are watching us.”

During the 2015 Black Press Week, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Foundation honored Crump as the Newsmaker of the Year for his service to the community, especially to the families of young people of color who had been brutalized or killed by

law enforcement officials. The NNPA is a trade group that represents more than 200 Black newspapers published in the United States.

“I go on FOX News a lot and I have these intelligent debates with these Bill O’Reillys and these Meagan Kellys and I know that when, I leave they’re going to make it look bad and everything, but you gotta go, you gotta keep talking to them and not let them [create] the only narrative,” said Crump. “We’ll come on to talk about Trayvon, and we’ll come on to talk about Michael Brown and Eric Garner, because if we don’t talk about it, it’s swept under the rug.”

Crump added: “So, I don’t care if you criticize me and say that we’re trying to be race baiters, because the greatest fear is to remain silent. Silence is almost like betrayal.”

Crump, 45, said that giving a voice to the voiceless has been the most important part of his career.

“Making people know the name of Trayvon Martin, the name of Michael Brown, know the name of Tamir Rice, know the name of

NNPA PRESIDENT AND CEO Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (left) and Publisher Natalie Cole present Newsmaker of the Year award to Attorney Ben Crump (NNPA Photo by Freddie Allen) Chavis Carter, know the name of N.C., know the name of Leon Ford elected as lieutenant governor and Kendrick Johnson in Valdosta, Ga., in Pittsburgh, Pa., know the name of the first African American of know the name of Victor White III Antonio Zambrano-Montes in Pas- Caribbean descent to be elected in New Iberia, La., know the name co, Wash., the list goes on and on,” statewide since Reconstruction. of Alesia Thomas in Los Angeles, said Crump. “If this was happening “Had it not been for the Black press, Calif., Jesus Huerta in Durham, to white children, it would be a war.” my accomplishments would not have During his remarks at the dinner, been told at all in mainstream meCrump credited Black-owned news dia,” Carroll said. “We have an audimedia for daring to write and talk ence that needs to be informed and about the phenomenon he called the the Black Press fills that vacuum that ‘‘Houdini handcuffed suicide exists in mainstream press.”

Carroll continued: “For many of Cooper recalled, “I already had my killings” of young people of color in you, it’s been a struggle to keep the mind made up that I was done do- the back of police cars.

One of those “Houdini” killings in- lights on, but you know the imporing these things.”

When Cooper was released from volved Chavis Carter. On July 28, tance of the work that you do that prison, he was referred to the BI, 2012, following a traffic stop in your commitment is to not let down Inc., now called GEO Reentry Ser- Jonesboro, Ark., police pulled Carter, the journalists and the publishers vices, where he was able to get his 21, out of the truck that he was riding that have come before you.”

Filmmaker Jeff Friday (Entertainbirth certificate and driver’s license. in with two white men. After searchHe was taught how to present him- ing Carter twice, police said that they ment), B. Doyle Mitchell, Jr., presiself on job interviews. “It paid off. I recovered a small amount of marijua- dent and CEO of the Industrial na, then put him in the back of their Bank (Business), and Grammygot a job,” said a proud Cooper.

“Being at that center benefited me police car, handcuffed behind his award winning gospel singer Bishop in so many ways,” said Cooper. “To back, where he supposedly shot him- Hezekiah Walker (Religion) were althis day, I still go back and talk to self in the head with a hidden hand- so honored with Torch Awards.

Willie Myrick, was presented men and women going through the gun.

In 2013, Theresa Rudd, Carter’s NNPA’s first “Junior Newsmaker of program. It’s my way of giving mother, filed a wrongful death law- the Year” Award. Last year, at the age back.”

Presently, Cooper has been out of suit against the Jonesboro police de- of 9, Myrick was kidnapped while prison for seven years and holds two partment. The suit said that no fin- playing near his Atlanta home. He different positions at a Family Dollar gerprints were found on the gun that sang Bishop Hezekiah Walker’s hit store – a stocker and as the mainte- police claimed Carter used to shoot song, “Every Praise” for three hours himself in the head and that the po- until his abductor finally threw him nance person.

Illinois State Rep. Kelly Cassidy lice car was washed, destroying po- on the street and drove away.

In a separate ceremony, the late (D-14th) introduced HB2510 and tential evidence that could be used in Francis Page, Sr., founder and pubHB3929, which if passed, would future investigations.

The arresting officers, Ronald lisher of the Houston NewsPages, ban for-profit re-entry companies from doing business in the state of Marsh and Keith Baggett, received and Dr. Ludwaldo O. Perry, coone month paid administrative leave founder of the Tennessee Tribune Illinois.

“For people like me who want a and returned to active duty following with his wife, Rosetta Miller-Perry, were enshrined in the Gallery of Dissecond chance, if they pass this bill, the shooting.

“Without the Black Press I don’t tinguished Black Publishers at they won’t have the opportunity I have had to receive information, love know where we would be in these Howard University.

At the awards dinner, Friday said and respect. It would be a good campaigns of justice for all these unthing to receive adequate informa- known, unnamed people of color that the more that he traveled around tion when they get out,” stated who are killed everyday all across the the world promoting Black films and world and swept under the rug,” said culture, the more he realized that the Cooper. perceptions of African Americans are He went on to say, “I don’t care if it Crump.

Jennifer S. Carroll, the former lieu- being poisoned by the mainstream is for-profit or non-profit. I just want them to get the service they need to tenant governor of Florida, who was media. turn their lives around and have the honored with a Torch Award for her “We’ve been talking about Black services and opportunities I had so successful political career, also thankthey can be as successful as I have ed the Black Press for sharing her sto- lives matter,” said Friday. “But Black ry. Carroll was the first woman to be images matter, too.” been.”

Man who spent 10 years in prison thanks re-entry center for his transformation

By Chinta Strausberg In 1998, he made a bad decision— one that cost him to lose his freedom for an entire decade. Today, 45-yearold Aldolphis Cooper has completely transformed his life and is now giving back to those who have made wrong choices in their lives.

Once embroiled in a life of armed robbery, one day Cooper just got tired of violating people for economic gain and selfish choices and he turned himself into the police. That was the best day of his life and one that has led to the complete transformation of the lion into the lamb.

Referring to the years he robbed people, Cooper said, “Some people say those were my worse years, but as a result, it has led to the best years of my life.”

Emanuel Barr, manager of outreach and operations for GEO Reentry Services, stated, “Mr. Cooper is a changed man. He works tirelessly to give back to the community; he volunteers regularly sharing his changes with other returning citizens in the Decatur area.”

“I knew robbing people was not for me,” Cooper reflected. “I knew it was the wrong decision, and I hurt my wife and my mother. That’s when I knew I just had to make a change.”

The father of seven girls, Cooper said he had a good childhood, so he can’t blame his bad boy role on his upbringing. “My dad didn’t stay with us, but we had a great relationship. I was raised by his grandmother and great-grandmother.”

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Aldolphis Cooper wrong in life, Cooper shared, “I went wrong at the age of 17, hanging out with the wrong crowd…hustling. I was making money. That was the beginning of my downfall when instead of selling drugs, I began using cocaine.”

Cooper didn’t just use cocaine in the common way. “I used to lace it over a reefer,” he confessed. “Back then, they called it a primo. That was my downfall. It made you want more and more.” Well, that “more and more” is what got Cooper in deep trouble.

Ashamed at the pain he was causing his family, Cooper turned himself into the police and spent two years at the county jail before going to prison for his 10-year sentence.

“I got myself together before I went to prison,” he said. While in jail,

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NEWS

Governor’s proposed cuts to transit threaten to reverse gains $169.5M in Cuts Proposed for FY 2016 Budget Could Impact Riders this Year The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) recently projected that the cuts described in Governor Rauner’s proposed State of Illinois fiscal year 2016 (FY 2016) budget would level a blow to the operating budgets of CTA, Metra and Pace. It is estimated that the proposed cuts would total $169.5 million region wide—meaning the service boards would receive $169.5 million less in their operating budgets than expected in the FY 2016, which beings on July 1, 2015 and ends on June 30, 2016.

The proposed cuts in the Governor’s budget represent anticipated losses in funding from three main state sources: • Reducing the amount the state matches on total regional sales tax revenues by one-third, representing a $127 million cut from the $380 million that the state had budgeted for fiscal year 2016, which begins on July 1, 2015; • Eliminating $34 million used to administer the state-mandated free ride and the federally-mandated reduced fare programs for seniors and persons with disabilities. These programs cost the region $130 million annually; and • Eliminating $8.5 million used to operate the federally-mandated ADA paratransit service.

The impact of these proposed cuts in state funding is severe.

The proposed cuts represent a 45% decrease in CTA state funding or a $130 million cut; a 60% decrease in Metra state funding or a $20.8 million cut; a 41% decrease in Pace state funding or a $10 million cut and a 15% decrease in ADA paratransit state funding or $8.5 million cut.

“We are working to keep the lines of communications open with Governor Rauner and his team, as it relates to public transportation funding,” says Leanne Redden, Executive Director of the RTA. “But, let’s be clear.

Should these cuts be enacted, it would be difficult to avoid service cuts and fare hikes for CTA, Metra and Pace customers. In a time when our regional system provides two million passenger trips each work day, these cuts could ultimately result in hundreds of thousands of drivers returning to our already heavily congested road and highway system and impact vital connections to jobs and education throughout the region.”

Redden went on to reiterate that the transit agencies have spent the last several years making prudent budget decisions.

fleets, reduced excessive overtime and developed a modern supply chain system.

Metra has laid out a responsible multi-year capital plan to improve its signal system and renew rolling stock and has taken the difficult step of raising fares to help pay for increasing capital improvement costs. The commuter railroad has also addressed overtime, implemented health care cost sharing and achieved efficiencies in legal and insurance costs.

Pace’s bus system is finding new,

Since 2011, the CTA has wiped out a $308 million structural deficit; rehabbed stations and rail lines, eliminated slow zones, upgraded nearly entire rail and bus

cost-effective ways to meet commuter needs and build ridership by initiating popular programs like its Buses on Shoulders service, and is beginning to gradually convert its bus fleet to operate on Compressed Natural Gas, which is expected to lower overall fuel costs.

Redden went on to say that without stable funding sources to support operations and capital, the proposed cuts risk unwinding the progress that the agencies have made to date, and create significant challenges for the future.

Lucille A. Holt Lucille A. Holt, 88, wife of noted physician and surgeon, Dr. Roger F. Holt, of Chicago (deceased 11/2000) peacefully transitioned on March 31, 2015, amongst family. She leaves behind four children, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a host of friends.

The public is invited to pay their respects at Cage Memorial Chapel, 7651 S. Jeffery Avenue, Chicago Illinois, 60649 on Monday April 13, 2015 from 12:005:00 p.m. Memorial services, for those able to attend, will occur on April 14, 2015 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., with internment immediately following at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Lucille A. Holt

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Gilda’s Club of Chicago, or Susan G. Komen Chicagoland Area Foundation.

Mayor Emanuel trounces Garcia (Continued from page 1) The lack of a financial plan he could convey to voters is what doomed Garcia said many people Crusader spoke with. Others believed he was not aggressive enough in attacking Emanuel’s vulnerabilities.

Mike Outten said at times it seemed as if Garcia was not even trying to engage the Mayor, even on issues in which he would have had a slam dunk like the closing of half of the city’s mental health facilities.

Others like political analyst Jamal Julien, who is also founder of Slow Roll Chicago, believe Garcia did not expose enough about the relationship between Emanuel and Governor Bruce Rauner. Julien believes the two are going to conspire to fix the city’s and state’s financial mess by creating a way for cities in the state to declare bankruptcy, thus releasing Chicago’s obligation to pay into pension funds for city workers, including teachers.

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Jesus “Chuy” Garcia not as strong as Emanuel’s and believe it played a big role in his loss.

His strong accent made it difficult for some to understand what he was saying and many on the West Side said Garcia did little to address the real-life, long-standing distrust between the Black and Latino community in that part of town.

“I did not like that he did not have a concrete financial plan. He seemed to allow the Mayor to control which

issues were being discussed, and he did not defend himself from commercials that said he exaggerated his past accomplishments and voted to raise property taxes several times,” said Sherry Bailey of the West Side. “I also did not see him leading the charge to unite the Little Village and Lawndale communities. For me, it boiled down to was Garcia better, the same or worse than Emanuel? I could not tell, so I did not vote.”

Of eligible voters, only 565,000 cast ballots in the race; over 150,000 of those came during the early voting period. Garcia lacked the ability to get people to the polls in the Latino and Black communities, which could have made the difference in the election, according to Julien.

A week before the election, a poll was taken showing that two-thirds of Latino voters had not even been contacted by either candidate.

“How can you not carry your own community in overwhelming numbers when history has a chance at being made?” asked Virgil Evans

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of South Shore. “I voted for Chuy, but I was disappointed in how he ran his campaign. Communities which have been disrespected by this current mayor were looking to get behind someone who could unite us and move us forward, and he dropped the ball.”

Despite attempts from the Crusader editors and its publisher, Dorothy Leavell, to schedule a sitdown interview with Garcia in the Crusader office after the February run-off, Garcia never met with this newspaper. Those types of tactical errors, which would have given Garcia the chance to introduce himself to the community, are what cost him the election, according to Julien.

During his concession speech, Garcia told young people, “We did not lose today, we tried today.” He said he fought hard for what he believed in and encouraged young people to keep trying.

“People from all over the city came together today…and spoke with one clear voice and said ‘you want to be heard.’ You want a government

that works for all of us. We have some big problems in Chicago and no matter who is mayor, we have to work together to solve them. You can’t have a thriving city if everyone is leaving.”

Garcia said over the last 15 years, the city has lost 200,000 residents and is seeing a shrinking middle class. He believes the key will be in attracting new middle-class, working families. A lot of that will come with improving a public school system shrouded in its own financial peril.

“We have to grow and keep our new, young families. We need to do better than improve our schools. We need to make them a model for the nation. It’s not just the right thing to do; it’s the smart thing to do. We have to pay more attention to our neighborhoods because helping small neighborhood businesses grow will allow us to thrive.”

Next month, Emanuel will take his second oath of office. Chicago remains the largest American city that does not have term limits for its mayor or council members.

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EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL FOCUS ON BLACK ACHIEVERS Lately, there has been news of fantastic things being accomplished by Black youth. For example, 14-year-old Thessalonika Arzu-Embry has been attending college since age 11 and carries a 3.9 GPA and just graduated from college; Adam Kirby, potty trained himself after reading a book on the subject at age 2; Anala Beevers learned the alphabet by 4 months and numbers in Spanish by 18 months; Diamond Shakoor is a chess player who began playing chess at the age of 7. By age 8 she was the youngest African-American female to go undefeated in a national chess competition; Carson Huey-You, by the age of 2, could read chapter books. By age 5 he was attending high school, and at age 11 he became the youngest student ever to attend Texas Christian University; Zora Ball is a game programmer who at the age of 7 became the youngest person to create a mobile video game. We also have Robby Novak (Kid President), comedian, entertainer, and professional pep talker. He suffers from osteogenesis imperfecta, but became a YouTube sensation when his Kid President pep-talk video went viral. He has since met President Obama and spoken at the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, among other things. Sujari Britt is a cellist who, after beginning her cellist career at the age of 4, had her first solo recital at age 5. Kioni “Popcorn” Marshall is a poet whose poems explore themes of alienation, abuse and loneliness. She has performed dozens of times at various acclaimed venues, including the famed Nuyorican Poets Cafe. And she is not even 14 years old yet. Moziah Bridges, entrepreneur, has been sewing bow ties since his grandmother showed him at age 9.

He now has his own company and runs a scholarship fund to help send kids to summer camp. Andrew Koonce, violinist, is as an eighth-grader, and won the Maestro Award for best solo at Florida’s Heritage Music Festival. Recently he was awarded the title of chief concertmaster for the Georgia All State 6th8th Grade Orchestra.

There is also Chelsea Dock, who, after learning how to play piano at the age of 4, became an accomplished pianist within two years. She has won numerous piano competitions and is also a straight A student. Autum Ashante is a 14-year-old prodigy from the Bronx, N.Y. and speaks fluent Arabic, Swahili and Spanish. She’s also an accomplished poet and scored 149 on a standard IQ test. Polite Stewart Jr., after scoring a 30 on his ACT at the age of 13, was recruited by Harvard, Princeton and Yale. Stewart decided to enroll at Southern University at the age of 14. Justus Williams, at the age of 12, became the youngest Black chess master in history. He has competed in elite chess matches in Brazil, Canada and Greece.

These are just a few of the Black youth who are accomplishing magnificent things, and there are many more like them.

However, for whatever reasons, the focus is always on the OTHER Black America - the one where Black children are more likely to drop out of school, to commit Black-on-Black crime, to be underachievers, to disproportionately populate the child welfare system, to become incarcerated at a greater rate than others, and to be disproportionately unemployed.

What is it that separates these two Black groups – the achievers and non-achievers? Is it upbringing, is it karma, is it the difference between coming from stable families or from broken ones, is it a focus on achievement? Is it something within the self? Whatever it is, it demonstrates one major thing - accomplishment IS possible in Black America, and the excuse of oppression is not a viable crutch in the face of those who are determined to triumph over obstacles. We should all learn from the examples of these youth who are pointing us toward a better way! A luta continua.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Spread the pot around To the Editor: The people, many of them U.S. military veterans, who petitioned the State of Illinois recently to expand the medical conditions marijuana can be used legally, are on track. A lot of the people who signed the petitions also said they have used pot in other states, or illegally and it has helped alleviate their conditions, including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

There is a bunch of evidence proving many of the men and women who served in Viet Nam and the Middle East suffer from PTSD because of their military involvement. It is simply a sin to have them serve and refuse to help them get relief from something caused by that service. I am not a military veteran, but this country continues to do a disservice to them by not providing more assistance when they return from active duty.

The expanded list of conditions includes among others bipolar disorder, autism, psoriasis, chronic back pain, osteoarthritis and gout. People of all ages, races and economic backgrounds are suffering with those conditions. They can be debilitating and cause

folks to take significant time off work or school. Giving these people access to medical marijuana will benefit society generally–helping the sufferers to be more productive, as well as fewer trips to doctors and hospitals.

It is time for the government to listen to the real experts, the folks who know firsthand the benefits of marijuana versus those who study and think they know better.

Perry Williams

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of their candidacy. The rest however, seem to ride off into the sunset never to be heard of again.

The way I see it these are the people who were in the race so they could get the $120,000 annual city council salary. The sad part is that rarely are any of the people running already earning that much, or worse, have the skills (Continued on page 7)

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COMMENTARY

Polishing the “Diamond” called Africa Beyond the Rhetoric

By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist We have spent a lot of time trying to figure out this enigma about African development. We traveled to Ghana, Kenya, Botswana, South Africa, Tanzania and Ethiopia again and again. It was a blur but now it is starting to emerge as a solid vision.

Africa, a continent of 53 nations; multiple religions; many languages and races and political incohesiveness is a very tough puzzle. On the positive side, it is a virtual basket of wealth and natural resources. No other continent on earth has the precious minerals, lakes, forests and 80% of earth’s arable land.

Like North America the real wealth of Africa will not be realized until proper infrastructure is in place. Things like the Interstate Highway System, Tennessee Valley Authority, East to West railway systems, Hoover Dam, etc. must be in place. Once established great industries and economies will flourish. At long last it is beginning to take form. Africa is on the move and, unfortunately, America is a minor player.

There are 600 million citizens of Africa without the use of electricity.

That’s 59% of the entire popula-

Harry C. Alford tion. No major interstate transportation system and no major harnessing of potable water and irrigation exists. Fortunately, this is now being addressed. Here are some of the major projects that will propel Africa into the 21st century.

BRICS Cable: BRICS is an economic alliance among Brazil, Russia, India, China and most recently South Africa. It is to compete with Europe and the United States in regards to economic growth and innovation. This project will connect these nations via cable and also mainline them with all corners of the world. The fiber optic cables will start in Vladivostok, Russia and go

through Shantou in China and onto Singapore. From there the cable will go to Chennai, India then Mauritius in the Indian Ocean and then to South Africa. From there it will go to Fortaleza in Brazil and then on up to Jacksonville, Florida.

Thus, with South Africa as the receiving base, all of Africa will be connected via high technology with the entire world. Business at the speed of “thought” will be realized in Africa.

Lagos Metro Blue Line: This is a New York City style rail line for the 18 million inhabitants of Lagos, Nigeria.

Ethiopia Djibouti Railway: The port of Djibouti will serve as a virtual seaport for land locked Ethiopia.

Trade in Ethiopia will jumpstart exponentially.

O3b Networks: A $1billion satellite and fiber network providing Internet backbone to developing nations with limited access to broadband. This will connect several billion users within 177 nations.

Durban Waste to Energy Project:This model can be emulated. It will take methane gas derived from household waste and convert it to electricity serving the needs of the citizens of Durban, South Africa.

Abidjan-Lagos Motorway: This highway system will connect the

nations of Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria along the western coastline. It’s an $8 billion project.

Mombasa – Kigali Rail Link: This major railway system will connect the capitals of Kigali, Rwanda and Kampala, Uganda with the major Kenyan seaport of Mombasa.

Grand Inga Dam: This hydroelectric project in the heart of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be double the size of the massive China Three Georges Dam. This will certainly be a game changer for the center of Africa.

Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Project: This will produce energy to markets in Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda.

Lake Turkana Wind Power Project: This is Africa’s largest wind farm scheme. It will supply northeast Kenya with 300 megawatts of clean power.

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: This dam will work the Blue Nile River close to the Sudan border. The dam will flood 1,680 square kilometers, twice the size of Ethiopia’s largest lake, Lake Tana, and will supply precious water for farming and human consumption.

Mtwara Corridor Development Project: This is a series of over 300 infrastructure projects dealing in sea

ports, railways, roads, bridges, airports, ferries and pipelines throughout the nations of Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia.

Jasper Power Project: This is a major solar project that will supply 96 megawatts to the Northern Cape of South Africa. The major funding, $12 billion, is coming from Google.

North South Corridor (NSC): This is a combination of 157 projects dealing in mining, airports, roads, rail and energy output. Eight nations including Tanzania, DRC, Zambia and South Africa will be connected in this industrial scheme.

Trans-Kalahari Railway: This will link the coalfields of Botswana to the seaport of Walvis Bay, Namibia. A game changer for land locked Botswana.

The above is just a sampling of what is going on in the continent of Africa. It is a transformation from rural, jungle in fact, to modern industrial might. The continent is arriving step by step and relatively fast.

Mr. Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®. Website: www.nationalbcc.org Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.

Walking Away from Bad Customer Service

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist After 19 years, most of them as a satisfied customer, I am closing my personal checking account this week at Citibank. I am closing my account not because I was lured away with an incredibly attractive offer from one of its competitors. Rather, I am walking away from Citi because of bad customer service. When a business loses customers who want to stay, it’s a sure sign of trouble.

My issue was a simple one.

Throughout 2014, whenever I made a deposit to my personal Citi account from my business account at a rival national bank, the full amount was immediately made available upon deposit in the ATM. Beginning this year, however, the full amount was no longer being honored and no one would tell me why.

I started with the Customer Service Department. Instead of being responsive to my complaint, five different representatives – Sabrina Padron, Rene Torres, Christine Flanders, Priscilla Chaires and Christine Naranjo – felt the need to send me form letters essentially stating Citibank’s policy of spreading funds availability above a certain amount www.chicagocrusader.com

George E. Curry over five business days.

Despite assurance in an email to me from Padron, dated March 4, that “Citi is committed to providing our client’s [SIC] with world class service that is efficient, responsive and dependable,” the service was neither world class, efficient, nor responsive.

After sending five emails to the online services department and not getting a reply that was “responsive,” I decided to approach the branch manager near my home. He promised to look into the matter and to call me back within several days. He kept his word and when he called, he said

he could find no reason why the change had been made.

Finally, I emailed a letter to CEO Michael Corbat on April 2. At press time, I had not received a reply, which is not surprising given the volume of correspondence he probably receives. In the meantime, I have opened a personal account at the bank where I do my business checking and ignored the last email I received from Christine Naranjo asserting that “…Citi is committed to providing our client’s [SIC] with world class service that is efficient, responsive and dependable.” (Surely, someone at a bank that purports to provide “world class service” should know that “clients” is not spelled with an apostrophe.)

Less than six months ago, I had to walk away from a Merchant’s shop that not only misdiagnosed the problem, but incorrectly installed the wrong part on a vehicle. I had been using the business for more than a decade, but no more.

When service is bad, I have decided to not simply walk away in silence. Instead, when I leave now, I let them know why I am leaving. If they are serious about customer service, they will fix the problem that prompted me to leave. If they continue to ig-

nore those problems, they might not be in business long, anyway.

By the same token, I believe in rewarding good service in word and deed. For instance, when I was treated recently at Emory Johns Creek Hospital near Atlanta for a mild heart attack, I publicly thanked the outstanding nurses by name and copied the hospital’s interim CEO. As one who waited tables on trains over the Christmas holidays to help pay my way through Knoxville College, I am extremely sensitive to service and tipping. I usually tip between 20 and 25 percent, sometimes more. If the service is exceptional, I note that on the receipt and sometimes ask to speak to the supervisor.

However, I have not convinced myself to tip people when I pick up a carry-out order. It’s not like they are waiting on me. They pick up the order from the kitchen, take my money and hand me my order. That is not the same as waiting on me at a table. Last Saturday, I went to Olive Garden to pick up an order. Instead of handing me my $2 change, the employee had the gall to ask, “Do you need your $2 back?” Of course, I need all of my money back. Thanks for asking.

Speaking of restaurant employees, I have two pet peeves. One is

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when they ask, “How are we doing today?” I can’t speak for them, so I don’t know how we are doing.

If you want to know how I am doing or how my dining party is doing, it would not require any more energy to ask the question directly.

I try to restrain myself when they ask, as they frequently do: “How was everything?” I didn’t eat everything, so I couldn’t possibly know the answer to that question. I can only tell you about the food I consumed.

I know, I know, I am becoming persnickety in my old age. I have decided to become more vocal when I receive good or bad service. In doing so, I hope that will improve the next customer’s experience.

George E. Curry, former editor-inchief of Emerge magazine, is editorin-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA) and BlackPress USA.com. He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach.

Curry can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com.

You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/currygeorge and George E. Curry Fan Page on Face book. See previous columns at http://www.georgecurry.com/columns.

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BOBBY WRIGHT AND MENTACIDE Dr. Conrad Worrill, Director/Professor, Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS) located at 700 East Oak- wood Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, 60653, 773-268-7500, Fax: 773-268-3835. E-mail: cworrill@neiu.edu, Web site: www. ccics-chicago.org, Twitter: @CCICS_Chicago

Dr. Conrad Worrill So many of the problems that African people face in the world today are due to the assault on our minds by those who captured

us and removed significant numbers of us to the western hemisphere. This also included the mind damage caused by the tampering of African lands and culture on the continent of Africa.

Most African people in America are aware that our minds were tampered with as a result of our forced capture and enslavement in America. The impact of this process is central to the international component of the Reparations Movement that we must focus on, and that is the “Repair of Ourselves” at the same time we demand reparations from the government and private corporations who benefited from our enslavement and still benefit today. Examining and reexamining the contributions of the late Dr. Bobby Wright provides a significant source we can utilize in addressing our “internal reparations” challenges.

The contributions of the late Dr. Bobby E. Wright in helping us assess this problem should be a continuous part of our study, and reflection, as we struggle to break the psychological chains of white supremacy.

Four years before Dr. Wright’s untimely death he wrote a profound article entitled, “Menta-

cide: The Ultimate Threat To The Black Race.” In defining “Mentacide,” Dr. Wright explains that it is “the deliberate and systematic destruction of a person’s or group’s mind [which] may give a clue to why the Black race, after developing such an advanced civilization, has for the last 400 years been assisting in its own destruction and the nearly total subjugation of Africa by foreign invaders.”

In an earlier work, written in 1975 by Dr. Wright, entitled “The Psychopathic Racial Personality,” he stated that in the relationships of whites with Blacks “whites exhibit the behavior of psychopaths and their behavior reflects and underlying biologically transmitted proclivity that is rooted deep in their evolutionary history.” Dr. Wright says, “Mentacide is the ultimate goal of the behavior.”

Any cursory examination of history will bear out, and support, the following “incomparable traits” of the white race (Europeans) that Dr. Wright reveals in terms of 1) Predatory behavior toward people and their land, 2) A predilection for senseless destruction of nature and people, and 3) The ability to persuade Blacks to

support and protect them against their own interest.”

These key points described by Dr. Wright concerning the continued oppressive psychological condition of African people in the world indicates to me that our biggest challenge as a people is that of Getting Our Minds Straight and Stopping Mentacide!

Getting Our Minds Straight requires that African people begin to relearn the African principle that renowned historian Dr. Anderson Thompson has been discussing for the last twenty plus years. According to Dr. Thompson, the “African Principle represents those standards, rules, laws, and customs which guide our behavior and which serve as the foundation for all of our action.”

Dr. Thompson continues by explaining that the African Principle “is the quality underlying the source of the African value system.

The gift from our Creator passes on to us through our ancestors.”

At this juncture in history, we as African people have the capacity to, Straighten Our Own Minds Out, without the help of anyone outside the African Community.

It must be understood that Africa and African people have been under siege for more than

2,000 years by Europeans, Asians, and Arabs. The invasions, intrusions, thefts, murders, pillaging, and the decimation and destruction of African lands, bodies, minds, and spirits over these 2,000 years is the basis for our on-going struggle for African Liberation worldwide.

In our efforts to Straighten Out Our Minds, the following revelation by Dr. Wright should be understood, and internalized, by all African people. Dr. Wright reveals that, “It is very clear that the Europeans have developed a method whose basic purpose is to replace all indigenous cultures with their own… Therefore, the Europeans, without any historical precedent, went forth into the civilized world and began to impose their cultures on others, mainly through religion, literacy modalities and military force.”

All roads lead to our unity. We must work together in organizing and mobilizing African people in America. All of our organizing strategies must lead to Getting Our Minds Straight and Stopping Mentacide. Without this occurring, we will continue in our present state of mental stagnation and servitude to other people.

Jailing Educators for ‘Cheating to the Test’

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist Eleven Atlanta teachers have been convicted of altering student test scores on standardized tests. They are charged with racketeering and conspiracy. The much-celebrated Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools Beverly L. Hall was among the indicted but was too ill to stand trial. She died March 2.

Another group of teachers, principals and administrators took plea bargains. A total of 178 people were accused of taking part in the cheating “scam” and in 2011 Hall reminded observers that “we have over 3,000 teachers in Atlanta,” and just a few were part of the cheating scandal. She also denied having any knowledge of the cheating. Until her illness, she insisted that she wanted to stand trial and clear her name.

In what was described as the largest cheating scandal in the nation’s history, District Attorney Paul L. Howard Jr. prosecuted the educators under a law originally designed to snare organized crime fig6

ures. Of the 12 defendants, 11 were convicted of racketeering, a felony punishable up to 20 years. One defendant, Dessa Curb, a former elementary school teacher, was acquitted.

Those 11 convicted were taken straight from the courtroom to jail.

Sentencing should take place this week. On top of the 20 years maximum sentence for racketeering, they could be convicted on other charges including making false statements. It is interesting to note that most of these teachers are African American.

You can serve as few as 15 years for second-degree murder in Georgia, and as little as a year for involuntary manslaughter. Further, most convicted offenders get a day or even months to go home and straighten out their affairs before reporting to prison. But not this group of educators.

These Atlanta teachers aren’t the only teachers involved in similar cheating scams. A year ago, 130 Philadelphia educators were accused of cheating. In September, several were ordered to stand trial.

Why have those who chose a low-

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Dr. Julianne Malveaux paid and little-regarded profession stoop to cheating on standardized tests? Are they judged by the number of students who pass these flawed tests, and the number who fail? Is there a culture of cheating in too many of our nation’s schools? Is there a culture of “teaching to the test?”

There is no excuse for the cheating in Atlanta, or Philadelphia, or in El Paso, where the school superintendent was imprisoned for reporting

faulty test scores. While there is no excuse, it would be foolhardy to ignore the pressure that many face when federal laws mandate the use of standardized tests to “prove” that teachers and schools are doing their jobs.

In some districts, including Atlanta, teachers are given bonuses when their students do well on tests, and may be terminated when students do not. Even now, after revisions in teacher evaluation, half of teacher performance is based on standardized tests. Teachers can be reassigned, or schools can be closed if there are too many poor-performing students enrolled.

It makes sense to look at the many ways that the system encourages teachers to manipulate, if not outright cheat, when they administer standardized tests.

Some schools spend days preparing students to take the tests.

They aren’t spending days teaching the material students must learn, just the rote material needed to pass standardized tests.

Passing a test in English and grammar may prove some proficiency, but does it prove that a

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student can write a paragraph or an essay, or engage in critical thinking?

When teachers spend too much time focused on standardized testing and not enough on course content, are they cheating students? In teaching to the test, are they cheating to the test? I’m not referring to the multiple erasures that investigators found on some of the Atlanta tests, or schemes that excluded poor-performing students from testing so average grades could be higher. I’m referring to teachers who choose to teach content that they know will show up on the test, or those who spend tens of hours in “practice sessions” with old copies of tests used as drills. From my perspective students are being cheated when there is too much emphasis placed on standardized testing.

One might ask how teachers and students can be evaluated without standardized tests, but there is an extensive body of research that suggests other methods of evaluating teachers, including classroom observation and (Continued on page 7) www.chicagocrusader.com

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it was Friday (got word), Saturday and Sunday (Easter) and Monday (close it all the way down)!! Guess who called up the newly re-elected Mayor of Chicago on Wednesday? Yep, you guessed it Gubner Rauner. I don’t know how happy the Mare will be with his good friend the Gubner when the weather warms up. ‘Cause if these

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 thenews 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: news@ChicagoCrusader.com. Original photography and artwork are permitted. Thank you for reading!

GOOD SHOW CHUY!!

Ima feels that she oughta say something to “Chuy” who put up a good challenge to the “little one” on Tuesday, but he fell short.

Maybe next time. Chuy was a substitute for Karen Lewis, who heads up the Teachers Union and he was probably the most surprised person when he came in second and forced the mayoral race into a run-off. But he had a decent showing, Ima gotta give Jesus “Chuy” Garcia

him at least a week and see if the “old Rahm” shows back up. If the old one reappears get ready for four more years of “hell.”

whipped his behind had she run.

One of the reasons that “Chuy” lost is because the bond between Blacks and Hispanics, Latinos or whatsonever they are called, needs to be strengthened and tested.

Just a word to the wise from Ima.

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Rahm Emanuel WHEWWWWW! If there is anyone happy the election is over it probably is Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The first time there has ever been a run-off scared the pjesus out of the little one. You want to know how scared? On Wednesday morning Mayor Emanuel was seen at the “L” and he was so happy he picked up a “tot of color” and kissed her. I thought politicians kissed babies before the election!!

If Rahm ever has been humbled it was when he found himself in a run-off. Before we celebrate a “new humbled” Rahm, let’s give

SHUT IT DOWN!!!

That’s the word many not-forprofits and social programs that deal with African American issues, especially for the young, are hearing these days. No day is sacred for Gubner Rauner, ’cause word reached some of these agencies on Good Friday. And if that was not enough they were told to shut down the programs by Monday. You know

Bruce Rauner programs that were helping the inner city youth doesn’t exist any more, it will give them more time to hang out on the streets. Now Ima “members” what her Granny used to say “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop.” How hot is hell???? We may soon know …

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COATTAILS, NOT SO MUCH!!

Karen Lewis him that, just not strong enough to change his address to the 5th floor of City Hall.

Ima believes that Rahm probably is chanting for the grace that he received when Karen had to drop out of even considering a run because of health reasons.

Karen I belieze would have

Several Aldermen caught up in the run-off frenzy probably counted on Rahm’s coattails to get reelected and some of dem got surprised. NOT!!! You can be friends with a winner, but in the end you gotta do something for your ward!! Dere I go again giving away free advice. De Aldermen better pay “tention.”

Jailing Educators for ‘Cheating (Continued from page 6) curriculum review. Interestingly, an increasing number of colleges do not use standardized tests to evaluate students for admissions because they recognize such tests are flawed.

Obviously, there must be some way to measure progress among students, and proficiency among teachers. Still, standardized test results should not be tied to teacher compensation, or to threats of school closings. If standardized tests are one way to measure results, they must be combined with other measures to ensure fairness.

It makes sense, though, to ask if

there is a racial dynamic to leading nearly a dozen teachers, mostly African American, out of a courtroom in handcuffs. And it makes sense to wonder if the charge of racketeering is being applied to harshly for what is clearly illegal misconduct.

While teaching to the test is not against the law, isn’t it cheating our students nearly as much as the scams?

Julianne Malveaux is an economist, writer, and President Emerita of Bennett College. She can be reached at juliannemalveaux.com.

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It just seems to me that when someone is truly concerned about his or her community and spends months speechifying and begging for money, they would keep on pushing for improvements even though they are not an office holder. Maybe it has something to do with the person who does make it into office. I wonder, but www.chicagocrusader.com

don’t know if they are threatened by their former competitors; thinking they can let them get too close to a better understanding of city government because they will run against them in four years.

Given the number of problems in our community, it seems that every elected official would want as much help as possible.

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EKPHEST- A FESTIVAL OF ART + WORD PROGRAMMING: Saturday, April 11, 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - Check out Intuit: The Center for Intuitive & Outsider Art with RJ EL and guest Dr. Charles Smith at 756 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642. RJ EL will read his work inspired by “Like Father, Like Son-Eternal Slave (ca.

1989-2002),” by Dr. Charles Smith, followed by a post-reading Q&A with Dr. Smith, a self-taught artist, Vietnam war veteran, and gifted orator. The discussion will cover RJ EL’s ekphrasis response, and analyze the work of Dr. Smith and Mr. Imagination, a nationally recognized Chicago artist who made jewelry, decorative objects and other small works from found objects, and is the subject of the retrospective “Welcome to the World of Mr. Imagination” currently on view at the Center. On Thursday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Art Institute of Chicago, in the Ryan Center, 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603, Joel Craig and Duriel E. Harris will be on hand.

Joel Craig will perform his work “Hey King,” informed by Kazuo Shiraga’s “Chikatsusei Maunkinshi (Golden Wings Brushing the Clouds Incarnated from Earthly Wide Star), 1960.” Preferring to manipulate paint on canvas stretched across the floor with only his feet while suspended from a rope, Shiraga melded traditional and performance art within the context of a rapidly westernizing post-war Japan. Craig muses on the persona of a creator seeking to attain genuine originality. Duriel E. Harris will present “SPIN: Chagall’s America Remix REmixed” which features Harris as DJ Shawn “Buddha” Ryder. Using the backdrop of a video of Marc Chagall’s “America Windows, (1977),” that celebrates the social and artistic freedom in American life that Chagall most admired, Harris will present a meditation on freedom, beauty, and the promise of America in an interplay of music, theatre, dance, and poetry.

THE CHICAGO JAZZ ORCHESTRA (CJO) under the direction of Artistic Director, Jeff Lindberg, presents its spring concert series beginning with its Saturday, April 11 performance featuring pianist Monty Alexander. Alexander will be featured in a performance of his own special brand of American jazz, popular song and music from his native Jamaica, performing with the 17-piece Chicago Jazz Orchestra. Making his first trip to Chicago in almost three years, Monty’s appearance – with a full big band instead of his usual trio, quartet or quintet – promises to be a delightful event.

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April 11, from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., find out what it’s like to be a male in today’s healthcare environment. Are there stigmas attached to nursing and other areas of healthcare? What are the advantages? Where are the obstacles? Join in a free event that brings male healthcare professionals together to give you an inside look at the realities of building traditional — and non-traditional — healthcare careers as a man in nursing, radiography and health informatics and information management. The event will take place at Resurrection University, 1431 N. Claremont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622. (It will be inside Presence Saint Elizabeth Hospital). Seating is limited so please reserve your place today.

APE AWARENESS WEEKEND AT BROOKFIELD ZOO: On Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, guests will go bananas for exciting facts about apes and fun ape-related activities during Ape Awareness Weekend. Everyone can make a difference for apes in the wild through conservation efforts, and guests will hear firsthand how they can help.

Mining for coltan, a mineral widely used in cell phones, is threatening gorillas and other forest species in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bring your old cell phone and cell phone accessories, pagers, handheld games, e-readers, and laptops to the zoo’s recycling stations, located at the North and South Gates on Ape Awareness Weekend, for recycling.

For more information, call 708-6888000 or visit www.CZS.- org/Events.

MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL AND THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT ANNOUNCED THAT ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER PROGRAMMING BEGINS ON MONDAY, APRIL 13: with in-person registration to begin on Saturday, April 18. Standard programs run the week of June 15 through the week of August 17; standard day camps run for six weeks from June 29 through August 7. A variety of programs and summer day camp offerings will soon be available for the upcoming season, and programs are available to view online at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.

WOMEN’S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER APRIL WEBINARS: Webinars offered in April by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) include: Tuesday, April 14, noon – 12:30 p.m. -“Finding Your Way When You Are Stuck: Working Your Way Through Growth Analysis Tools.” This webinar introduces business owners to GrowthWheel®, a new curriculum offered by the Women’s Business Development Center. After participating in this free

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orientation session, business owners use a GrowthWheel® tool to self-assess where they are in 20 areas related to four key challenges: an attractive business concept, lasting customer relations, profitable operations, and a strong organization. GrowthWheel® is a hands-on, owner driven, actionoriented way of analyzing these issues, while working with a certified WBDC business advisor/coach.

Cost: Free. To register, go to http://goo.gl/Z6t4rC. Wednesday, April 15, noon – 12:30 p.m. -“The Next Employee: Getting Ready” - If you are a business owner in the hiring phase, join this webinar to learn how to build a relevant job description for the position, and create a profile to describe the attributes of the right person to fill the job. Prerequisite: Live Orientation Webinar entitled “Finding Your Way When You Are Stuck: Working Your Way Through Growth Analysis Tools.” The cost is $10. To register, go to http://goo.gl/tMYnlk.

ED MCELROY, host of “The Ed McElroy Show,” recently interviewed Illinois State Representative Al Riley, 38th District.

That show will air at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7 and again on Tuesday, April 14 on Comcast Channel 19. McElroy is Past National Commander of Catholic War Veterans, U.S.A. Pictured are Ed McElroy (left) and Representative Al Riley.

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In case of total disaster, if you had to replace your home, the policy will pay up to the dwelling limit. Will that cover the cost of rebuilding? For full replacement cost for partial losses, you need to have a policy with a dwelling limit of 80 percent or more of the insurer’s estimated cost to rebuild. *** Make sure you have an inflation guard to adjust your coverage annually. It costs, but it’s worth it.

Add extended replacement costs for 20 or 25 percent above the dwelling limit and ordinance and law coverage to meet current code.

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Is your student enrolled at an Overdraft U?

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist

Research finds high-cost, overdraft loans tied to student bank accounts It’s an encouraging sign that an increasing number of students are completing high school and then enrolling in college. That’s a good thing.

But it’s a bad thing when student bank accounts come with abusive overdraft fees and place their financial aid at risk. Dollars intended to pay for textbooks and other course materials should not be stripped away by high-cost fees. Depending upon bank account terms, students could incur over $100 in fees in a single day. For those learning to manage their own finances, these fees could run as high as $700 a year.

New research by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) finds that more often than not, students would do better finding their own financial institution of choice, instead of relying on the convenience of a student bank account offered through an exclusive marketing agreement the school has with a giv-

en bank.

“What this means is that financial aid dollars are being diverted from educational uses to pay bank fees,” said Leslie Parrish, CRL’s deputy director of research and co-author of the report. “So in a sense, overdraft fees are a loan on a loan – a loan from the bank financed by a student. This is a cycle that’s abusive, that costs young people dearly, and that can easily be remedied by more responsible financial products.”

It’s a clever move by financial institutions always on the lookout for new revenue streams and new customers. Who better to focus on than students, usually away from home for the first time, and equally unaware of potential financial pit falls. Even better, if a banking relationship is formed during collegiate years, the looming hope is that these young adults will become life-long customers.

For colleges and universities, these relationships are often exclusive and come with measurable financial benefits. Some schools receive a share of the revenue generated – as greater numbers of students sign up for these bank accounts, the more money schools receive.

Colleges may also receive in-kind

Charlene Crowell benefits from their bank partner, like helping with federal financial aid disbursements.

Can you hear ‘cha-ching’ yet?

Somewhere on campus or beyond, a student is likely enjoying the freedom of being away from home, with the illusion of a financial independence. Overdrafts – with an average cost of $35 per transaction – can also lead to ‘ex-

tended overdraft fees’ that put the student even deeper into the red if they cannot repay the overdrawn amount quickly enough.

Fortunately, the growing prevalence of student bank accounts at colleges and universities has caught the attention of the Department of Education (DoE) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The two agencies are deliberating on how to best improve safeguards for students with these types of bank accounts.

DoE is updating an important “Cash Management” rule that will govern how banks market their services to students. New requirements are expected to provide greater consumer protections.

At the same time, CFPB has drafted a “Safe Student Account Scorecard.” Designed to be used by colleges and universities, it is intended to be a guide to negotiating better terms when beginning partnerships with banks.

With the March 30 deadline for public input being past, CFPB will move forward towards a final document.

The goal, according to CRL, is

swift and effective actions to cease abusive overdraft practices on student bank accounts. CFPB’s banning overdraft fees on student bank accounts would be a strong step forward. Further, as DoE revisits its rules, CRL believes that at a minimum, banks should not be allowed to charge overdraft fees on transactions that otherwise could be declined at no cost to students.

“Schools are failing to take full advantage of their bargaining power to best serve the interests of their students,” said Maura Dundon, CRL senior policy analyst and co-author of the report. “Colleges have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their students – and this should include financial safety as well. Ensuring that the products marketed on campus reflect students’ best interests’ falls well within the scope of that crucial responsibility.”

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

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago helps small businesses This April, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago will launch its Business & Entrepreneurship Services with a training series designed to help small business owners take their business to the next level. In collaboration with the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), and funded by Peoples Gas, the YWCA will offer “A Plan For Profit,” a 14-week, guided curriculum, which will assist entrepreneurs in strategic business plan development and position owners with the tools needed to successfully market and pursue financing for their business.

“The Plan for Profit Program at WBDC was the most practical

program for developing my business I have ever taken. Each week we built our business plans and made decisions I would never have thought about making. I feel so much more confident knowing I have a plan in place to start and grow my business,” says Sarah Gallant, Founder, CommuniClear Global and former WBDC Plan for Profit client.

As an extension of YWCA’s Economic Empowerment Institute, Business & Entrepreneurship Services will serve as a hub for the support of current and prospective small business owners and entrepreneurs on Chicago’s South Side.

“YWCA is proud to play a role in strengthening our neigborhood and local economies through small business development,” says Dorri McWhorter, Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago.

“After realizing that many members of our Economic Empowerment program were aspiring entrepreneurs, we committed to providing the resources to ensure success of these budding small businesses. We are especially excited to partner with the WBDC who have a longstanding history of helping to build and support small businesses.”

In 2013, about 14 percent of

people in the Chicago metropolitan area, or more than 1.3 million people, lived below the poverty line. Entrepreneurs drive America’s economy and also account for a large part of the nation’s new jobs and innovations. Our Business and Entrepreneurship Services will provide business owners in some of Chicago’s most impoverished areas opportunities to grow and expand small businesses that will help create financial sustainability for families and stimulate Chicago’s local economy.

“We are extremely pleased to fund this collaboration with YWCA and the Women’s Business Development Center,” said Peoples Gas President John Kleczynski. “We are privileged to support opportunities for entrepreneurship and diversity in the revitalization of Chicago communities.”

The YWCA’s “Plan For Profit” training will begin on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 and will be facilitated by Deborah Minor Harvey on behalf of the Women’s Business Development Center. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the YWCA Parks Francis Center located at 6600 S. Cottage Grove in the Woodlawn area. To learn more about Business and EntrepreTHIS IS THE first year for A Plan For Profit for the YWCA with a second class taking place in neurship Services, please contact the fall. The YWCA is looking for 25 business owners per class who are serious about growing Brandon Evans at (773) 4965659 or Brandon.Evans@ywtheir business and can attend the 14-week course to help grow and develop their business. www.chicagocrusader.com

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About YWCA Metropolitan Chicago YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is the oldest and largest women’s organization in the region with a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. For over 139 years, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago has been committed to serving the evolving needs of women and girls. Today, they help more than 150,000 women and children annually through programs focused around three Empowerment Priorities: Freedom from Violence, Access to Quality Education & Training and Economic Sustainability. They are the largest provider of sexual assault support services in the state of Illinois, offering crisis intervention, counseling, prevention education and medical and legal advocacy services. They also offer career, financial management and business services to help women achieve financial stability and obtain training to enter non-traditional careers and provide young women STEM education in our TechGYRLS program. For more information about YWCA, visit http://www.ywcachicago.org. You can also find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ywcachicago) or Twitter (@YWCAChicago).

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EDUCATION

Empowering the next generation of female leaders Ombudsman Chicago Celebrates Women’s History Month According to a 2014 report on the state of self-esteem, the majority of teen girls (seven in ten) believe that they are not good enough or don’t measure up in some way. Reinforcing a healthy self-image within educational settings can be crucial to the growth and development for teens, especially with girls. Ombudsman Chicago celebrated national Women’s History Month in March with a series of activities created to empower and uplift students through the promotion of positive self-esteem.

A CPS Options School program, Ombudsman Chicago specializes in offering out-of-school and off-track teens a second chance at academic achievement. With a core goal to help each student form a foundation of success that they can build upon and prepare for the future, Ombudsman instructors model positive behavior and encourage students to make good choices.

“Elevating our students’ self-esteem and helping them to appreciate their personal value is a priority throughout the year,” said Aisha Robinson, Ombudsman Chicago post-secondary counselor. “Women’s History Month provides a great opportunity for us to focus additional effort on encouraging our female

students to lead and inspire.”

Throughout the month, Ombudsman students designed wall collages using motivational quotes, personal affirmations and photos of empowered women who have impacted their lives. The student contributions to the collages served as starting points to group discussions on topics such as encouraging confidence in others and the importance of role models. To close out the month of activity, Monique Brunson Jones, director of programs at Chicago Foundation for Women, and DeAnna McLeary, executive director of the True Star Foundation and co-founder of True Star Magazine, visited Ombudsman Chicago locations to speak with students about their journeys to success. Both Jones and McLeary play positive roles in the Chicago community, and during their discussion with students they shared the encouraging influences that have helped them along the way.

As an organization, Ombudsman is committed to providing opportunities for women in leadership positions. Women currently represent 50 percent of its regional vice president operational team and 60 percent of its executive leadership team.

“Advancing and empowering women is a big part of our organizational culture,” said Allison O’Neill, Ombudsman chief operating offi-

OMBUDSMAN SOUTH STUDENT, Sasha Spenser works with teacher, Dara Leonard, to build a Women’s History Month wall collage honoring women who have excelled in mathematics. Throughout the month, Ombudsman teachers educated students on the importance of positive self-esteem by creating wall collages where students and staff shared motivational quotes, personal affirmations and photos of empowered women who have impacted their lives. cer. “By imparting the same commitment to our students, we hope to foster the growth of a new generation of strong female leaders.”

For more information visit www.chicagodiploma.com.

About Ombudsman Educational Services Ombudsman Educational Services is a division of Educational

Services of America (ESA), the nation’s leading provider of behavior therapy and alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. ESA partners with more than 250 public school districts in 23 states to serve 13,500 students each year in more than 160 schools and programs.

Ombudsman’s alternative educa-

tion and dropout recovery programs help communities combat the staggering social and economic costs of high dropout rates. Since 1975, Ombudsman Educational Services has educated more than 155,000 atrisk students and students who have previously dropped out – and introduced them to all the opportunities a real high school diploma provides.

Free adult education registration days coming soon at SSC South Suburban College’s Division of Adult Education is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) helps men and women whose skill levels are below the ninth grade. ABE students improve their skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Many adults choose to further build on these skills and pursue a high school education through the High School Equivalency (HSE) program. The HSE program will develop the skills required to pass the GED exams.

Studies will include Reasoning through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and the US and Illinois Constitutions. Additionally, English as a Second Language (ESL) allows non-native students to improve their English skills from beginning to advanced levels.

Most of the Adult Education programs are offered both full and parttime at the Main Campus in South Holland or the Oak Forest Center.

At the time of registration, all students will take a Placement Test. The registration and testing days are starting up the second week of April.

The complete schedule of registrations and classes at the Main Campus are as follows: 10

April 7, or Wednesday, April 8 in Room 5320 at 9:00 a.m.

Classes Begin: Monday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in Room 5320 Oak Forest ABE/ASE/GED Program:

Part Time ABE/ASE/HSE, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 13 – June 17 Register: Monday, April 6, Tuesday, April 7 or Wednesday, April 8 in Lecture Hall A at 6:00 p.m.

Classes Begin: Monday, April 13 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Room L233 Part Time ABE/ASE/HSE, Monday through Friday, April 13 – June 18 Register: Monday, April 6, Tuesday, April 7, or Wednesday, April 8 in Room 1243 at 9:00 a.m.

Classes Begin: Monday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. - noon in Room 1243B Online High School Equivalency Preparation i-Pathways, April 13 – June 18

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Register: Monday, April 6, Tuesday, April 7, or Wednesday, April 8 in Lecture Hall A at 9:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.

Classes Begin: Monday, April 13

Classes Begin: Monday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in Room L233

Part Time ESL, Monday through Friday, April 13 – June 18 Register: Monday, April 6, Tuesday, High School Equivalency (GED) April 7, or Wednesday, April 8 in for ESL Students Full Time ABE/ASE/HSE, Mon- Room L233 at 9:00 a.m. day through Friday, April 13 – Classes Begin: Monday, April 13 June 18 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in Register: Monday, April 6, Tues- Room L233 day, April 7, or Wednesday, April 8 in Room 2452 at 9:00 a.m.

The complete schedule of registraClasses Begin: Monday, April 13 tions and classes at the Oak Forest from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in Room Center, Shekinah Chapel and San2452 dridge Community Center are as follows: Full Time ESL, Monday through Friday, April 13 – June 18 Oak Forest ESL: Part Time ESL, Register: Monday, April 6, Tues- Monday through Friday, April 13 day, April 7, or Wednesday, April 8 – June 18 in Room L233 at 9:00 a.m.

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Full Time ABE/ASE/HSE, April 13 – June 18 Monday through Friday Register: Monday, April 6, Tuesday, April 7, or Wednesday, April 8 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 5240 Classes Begin: Monday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Shekinah Chapel ABE/ASE/GED/ HSE Program: Part Time ABE/ASE/HSE, Monday thru Thursday April 13 – June 18 Register: Monday, April 6, Tuesday, April 7 or Wednesday, April 8 at Shekinah Chapel 13800 Wabash, Riverdale, IL 60827 Classes Begin: Monday, April 13 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Saint Sabina gives free makeover for 100 girls 14-25 Offering transformation workshops

By Chinta Strausberg The Faith Community of Saint Sabina in partnership with Purpose by Design, is presenting the “Day of the Girl: TRUE BEAUTY TRANSFORMATION,” Saturday, April 18, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The ARK of Saint Sabina, 7800 S. Racine in Chicago.

Registration begins at 10 a.m.

The concept of transforming young girls into beautiful ladies who will be versed in good etiquette was the idea of Father Michael L. Pfleger. Father Pfleger has worked a miracle with the young men in the Auburn Gresham community, after he struck a gang truce that has led to the launching of The Peacemakers.

Gang warfare was literally exchanged for peace. It was a part of Pfleger’s holistic anti-violence program.

With that victory, Father Pfleger is looking for another miracle this time with the young ladies in the community. That is why he reach-

ed out to Janice Murdock, who heads Saint Sabina’s Sisterhood Ministry, and Jocelyn Jones, executive director of Saint Sabina’s ARK to help him reach yet another vision of oneness on behalf of the young girls. This program requires all hands on deck for this transformation project.

And, it includes partnering with Purpose by Design, headed by Tanya Davis. “We are united in hosting this event as well as programs to meet the needs of the ladies,” said Murdock.

Kaiyak Allison, director of the Sunday school teacher’s for Saint Sabina, recently made the announcement during worship service.

“The first 100 girls will get a free makeover,” Allison explained.

“This is about transforming and empowering their lives and showing them who they are in Christ by giving them values, morals and helping to build their self-esteem.” Project leaders are looking for girls between the ages of 14 and 25.

Citing Proverbs 31:30, Allison said, “charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman

who fears the Lord is to be praised.”

This event will include various workshops to help motivate the young ladies including teaching them correct etiquette, self-help

skills and other character building tips so they can understand how they are “beautifully and wonderfully made.”

Others involved in this day of transformation include: Minister

Kimberly Lymore, Murdock, Allison, Toni Hudson, Sherrie Martin, Diane Byrd, Lisa Ramsey, Deandra Jefferson and many others.

For more information about this free event call 773.483.4300.

KAIYAK ALLISON, DIRECTOR of Saint Sabina’s Sunday School, announced Saint Sabina is giving 100 ladies 14-25 free makeovers and several etiquette workshops Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The ARK of Saint Sabina, 7800 S. Racine, Chicago, IL (Photo by Chinta Strausberg)

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ENTERTAINMENT

By Raymond Ward will return next week BRING IT! “It was a big deal when American Fashion went to Versailles. Who better than Robin Givhan to tell this captivating story?” ...Diane Von Furstenberg On November 28, 1973, the world’s social elite gathered at the Palace of Versailles for an international fashion show. By the time the curtain came down on the evening’s spectacle, history had

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

Provocative films at upcoming film festival Trinity United Church of Christ (TUCC), Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III and The Next Movement, announce the 2nd annual (In)Justice for All Film Festival taking place April 9

signed to educate, encourage and inspire people to take active roles in combating some of the ills that lead to or happen as a result of the “epidemic” of mass incarceration.

The (In)Justice for All Film Fes-

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been forever transformed. In “The Battle of Versailles” (Flatiron Books; $27.99) Robin Givhan tells that story.

Conceived as a fund-raiser for the restoration of King Louis XIV’s palace, in the late fall of 1973, five top American designers faced off against five top French designers in a lavish runway extravaganza. An audience filled with celebrities and international jet-setters, including Princess Grace of Monaco, the Duchess of Windsor, Paloma Picasso, and Andy Warhol, were treated to an opulent performance featuring Liza Minelli, Josephine Baker, and Rudolph Nureyev. What they saw would forever alter the history of fashion.

The Americans at the Battle of Versailles—Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Anne Klein, Halston and Stephen Burrows— showed their work against the five French designers considered the best in the world: Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, Emanuel Ungaro and Marc Bohan of Christian Dior.

Plagued by in-fighting, outsized egos, shoestring budgets, and innumerable technical difficulties, the American contingent had little chance of meeting the Europeans’ exquisite and refined standards. But against all odds, the American energy and the domination by the fearless models (ten of whom, in a groundbreaking move, were African Americans) sent the audience reeling. By the end of the evening, the Americans had officially taken their place on the world’s stage, prompting a major shift in the way race, gender, sexuality and economics would be treated in fashion for decades to come.

As the curtain came down on the Battle of Versailles, American fashion was born; no longer would the world look to Europe to determine the stylistic trends of the day; American sensibility and taste would now command attention.

Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion journalist Robin Givhan offers a lively and meticulously well-researched account of this unique event. The Battle of Versailles is a sharp, engaging cultural history. It is an intimate examination of a single moment that shows us how the world of fashion as we know it came to be.

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ANGELA DAVIS IS the subject of a documentary called Free Angela. through April 18 at venues across the city.

The (In)Justice for All Film Festival will feature nearly 40 films spanning across two weeks de-

tival brings together a consortium of social justice organizations, universities, colleges and faith-based organizations to use the power of film to educate our communities

CASEY IN A scene from Homestretch, a documentary about Chicago’s homeless community.

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and build the grassroots support needed to create systemic change.

In addition to screening films and along with our various partners, TUCC will be hosting several special events to enrich our understanding of the issues and challenges associated with the mass incarceration epidemic.

“This is an exciting and groundbreaking event designed to raise awareness about the magnitude of the harm caused by mass incarceration, by harnessing the creative energies of dedicated, socially conscious filmmakers. See these films, expand your mind, grow your heart, and join the movement for justice,” says Michele Alexander, author of “The New Jim Crow.”

The festival opens Thursday, April 9 at Trinity United Church of Christ, with the screening and panel discussion of “Serving Time,” a documentary about a culinary training arts program at Cook County Jail. The festival will also explore other topics such as:The War on Drugs and its effects on families, mental health, restorative justice and youth perspectives on crime and punishment. This event will be held at 6 p.m., at the church, 400 W. 95th St., Chicago.

On Sunday, April 12, “The End of the Night Stick” will bring to light the 20 years of the brutal interrogations and torture by Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge. That film will be followed with an update on the victims of that ordeal, as well a panel discussion led by the organization Project Nia. Films like “Code Oakland” and “The Homestretch” will explore issues and solutions for youth dealing with challenging lives and their constant quest to overcome and debunk stereotypes. On April 17, audiences will enjoy a special presentation by Young Filmmakers for Justice, films produced by young men and women from local communities. The festival will close on April 18 with an awards ceremony.

The complete schedule for the 2nd annual (In)Justice for All Film Festival schedule can be found at www.injusticeforallff.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘TWO TRAINS RUNNING’ A Review by Bonnie DeShong

the other is the diner owned for years by Memphis, a man who has to decide if he will sell his diner to the city for next to nothing or to the undertaker, West. Every day the routine is pretty much the same.

Risa, the waitress/cook, opens the diner and Memphis complains that she has either left the bread out or hasn’t defrosted the chicken. Risa has issues with relationships but her heart is warm and giving. Wolf is the numbers runner who stops in everyday to collect the bids for the day.

West is the undertaker who is the

richest man in the district. Holloway is retired and spends his days in the diner reading and departing wisdom. Sterling is a young blood who

wonderful and engaging actors to bring this heartfelt story to life. Terry Bellamy’s Memphis is so full of passion to get what he is due as a man.

creepy. He was funny and we could not wait for him to ask for the sugar.

In celebration of August Wilson, Anthony Irons was just slick enough the Goodman Theatre has mounted to be the “ladies man.” Wolf and one of my favorite works by this Chester Gregory played Sterling in brilliant playwright, “Two Trains such an innocent but mischievous Running,” directed to perfection by way you couldn’t help but love him.

Chuck Smith.

As I said before, Hambone has al1969 was a year of change and deways been my favorite character. I cisions. In the Hill District of Pittsthink when I saw the show for the burgh it was a year of decay and very first time, I walked around saydeath with a glimmer of hope that ing, “I want my ham” for a week. I the future will be better. There are was happy and relieved when I saw few standing businesses in the disErnest Perry, Jr. step through the trict, one is the funeral home and door yelling, “I want my Ham. He gonna give me my ham.” Ernest never does anything half way. He made us truly love Hambone and understand his cause. Risa is an interesting character and a hard one to PLAYING ONE OF the younger characters in a scene from play. She is good looking, closed off “Two Trains Running,” Chester Gregory, who plays Sterling, is yet caring, slow walking, and somewhat damaged woman. Nambi E. seated when confronted by Ernest Perry, Jr. (Hambone).

Kelley brings all that to the characjust got out of prison. He has a good Terry plays the many layers of Mem- ter. Sometimes so much she disapheart, a hope for tomorrow, and a phis like a well-composed song. Al- pears. love for Risa. And then there is my fred Wilson was the right man for I truly enjoyed the production and favorite of all, Hambone. All he Holloway. He tells the story with a am sure you will too. wants is the ham he feels is due him smooth flow. I believed every word “TWO TRAINS RUNNING” at ONE OF THE GREATEST works by August Wilson, “Two for a job well done. This cast of char- he spoke. A.C. Smith as West, the the Goodman Theatre is a MUST Trains Running” is playing at the Goodman Theatre through acters brings a part of the Black ex- undertaker, reminded me of the fu- SEE. It closes on April 19. For more neral directors in my hometown–– information visit www.goodmanApril 18. A.C. Smith as West, Terry Bellamy as Memphis, and perience to your laps.

Chuck Smith has gathered some always wearing black and looking theatre.org.

Nambi E. Kelly (Risa) in one of the diner scenes.

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Foreword by Russell Simmons c.2015, Atria $15.00 / $18.00 Canada 275 pages Edited by Ben Jealous and Trabian Shorters Where do you go from here?

You’ve been looking at your life and

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Says actor Louis Gossett Jr.: learn that you can play Superman.

Shaka Senghor was still a teenager when he was sent to prison and “was on course to become the best predator I could be,” until journaling helped him look at his life and “the most absurd stuff you can imagine.” Write down your thoughts, he says. Read them and “understand that [they] have power.”

Read, says Dr. Eddie Connor.

“We’ve got to promote books instead of prison bars…”

Ben Jealous advises taking risks.

Learn math, says Emmanuel Cephas. Broadcasting executive Ron Davenport says to “Be in the room where the decisions are made.” Learn to fail, says aviator Barrington Irving, but don’t let it be an option. Name your future, says Van Jones. Become involved in politics, get an education, and cultivate empathy. Be financially literate, and promote entrepreneurship. Be a role model, and ask for mentors. Work collaboratively, and lift up future generations who come after you.

And above all, stay hopeful. Loss of hope, says Reverend Tony Lee, can “sabotage [your] faith.” Says Yusef Shakur, “without… hope, poverty becomes overwhelming.”

Says Senghor, “… hope, man– hope is the saving grace.”

Ben Jealous everything around you, and that’s the question you’ve been asking: what next? What will you do with the rest of your days? In the new book “Reach,” edited by Ben Jealous and Trabian Shorters, foreword by Russell Simmons, you may find some guidance.

What you see is what you do.

That’s natural. Says Ben Jealous, “…imitation has always been the first step for those who achieve great things.” It’s easy to emulate positive behavior and success, once you see it done – which is what you’ll find in this book.

When D’Wayne Edwards was sixteen, he lost his beloved older brother.

That, says Edwards, “really encouraged me to pay attention to my gift” of drawing and design. Realize your “true potential,” he advises.

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ARTS AND CULTURE

Mies van der Rohe Society celebrates Mies’ 129th Birthday

By Nancy Berman Guest Columnist The Mies van der Rohe Society at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) celebrated the 129th birthday of Mies at a party at S.R. Crown Hall on the IIT campus, 3360 South State Street, Chicago on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

The birthday party has become an annual tradition and a memorable event.

Over 150 architectural aficionados, famed architects, guests and IIT

ROOMS. The party toasted Mies’ genius with Show Rooms that were created in S.R. Crown Hall by emerging designers and were inspired by the timeless design of Mies furniture.

The designers were Stephen Burks, Katherine Darnstadt, Melissa Johnston, Ryan Monteleagre and Todd Snapp. Lee Bey, former architecture critic of WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times was the evening’s emcee. Each designer’s creation went before a panel of jurors who selected Todd Snapp (ARCH ’01) of ONE OF THE judges at the Show Room competition is Maurice Parrish, shown with his wife, Gail. Maurice is head of the Farnsworth House in Plano, Ill., one of Mies’ masterpieces and the National Trust of Historic Preservation.

THE BIRTHDAY PARTY in honor of Mies van der Rohe was held at the S.R. Crown Hall on the IIT campus. Architect Dirk Denison (left) with Lee Bay, the parties’ emcee and former architecture critic of the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ. (Photos by Bonnie Robinson) students joined together for an Perkins+Will as the winner. Knoll evening of design, conviviality, cock- generously loaned the furniture used tails, and hors d’oeuvres. The in the Show Rooms.

Comments were given by Wiel evening’s theme was SHOW

and David Williams of Morningstar, Inc. Among the guest were John Anderson, President of IIT; Alan Cramb, incoming president of IIT; and architects James Goettsch, Dirk Denison, Robert Kleinschmidt and Steven Weiss.

The evening’s host was The Mies van der Rohe Society. The group is dedicated to art, culture and the preservation of the Mies legacy in Chicago. Member of the society enjoy private home tours, not-to-miss parties, lectures and more, while supporting the restoration of Mies’ masterpieces on the IIT campus.

The society has just completed the restoration of Carr Memorial Chapel at IIT, Mies’ only religious building.

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Arets, the Dean of the College of Architecture at IIT. The program, per tradition, concluded with a martini toast—Mies’ favorite drink––and that toastmaster was Dirk Lohan, grandson of Mies van der Rohe. Said Lohan, “Mies is more alive than ever in this room.”

Seventy-seven years ago, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe arrived in the United States to lead the College of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He profoundly influenced the world’s taste and built environment. Today, the college begins another era of influence under ONE OF THE designers to create a Show Room for the event inDean Arets who was appointed in spired with Mies van der Rohe furniture is Stephen Burks.

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The judges for the Show Room Maurice Parrish of the Farnsworth contact 312-567-5082 or 312-266competition were Chandra Gold- House, National Trust for Historic 8729 or go to www.miessociety.smith Gray, Landscape Architect; Preservation; Skip Redner of Knoll; org/happenings.

Northwestern University Music In May Bienen School to present rollicking performances of Gilbert and Sullivan’s opera “Ruddigore” The Midwest premiere of “Lost Objects” — a work for voices, electric guitar, baroque orchestra and keyboards — by Bang on a Can composers Michael Gordon, David Lang and Julia Wolfe, is just one of the many tempting reasons to attend a Northwestern University music event this spring.

Presented by Northwestern’s Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music, “Lost Objects” will first be performed indoors on the Evanston campus at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on May 1.

It will be repeated outdoors May 24 in downtown Chicago at the Pritzker Pavilion during the Bienen School’s annual Memorial Day weekend concert at Millennium Park.

Other May programs will include a vocal master class led by Frederica von Stade, one of America’s leading mezzo-sopranos; a recital by guest pianist Alexander Kobrin, the grand prizewinner at the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition; and four performances of Northwest14

ern University Opera Theater’s Spring 2015 production of “Ruddigore,” Gilbert and Sullivan’s parody of a Victorian melodrama, which will be sung in English and staged by Michael M. Ehrman, the Bienen School’s artistin-residence and director of opera.

The Bienen School also will host the annual Thaviu-Isaak Endowed Piano Scholarship Competition on May 9 and the Samuel and Elinor Thaviu Endowed Scholarship Competition in String Performance on May 10.

Both competitions are free and feature top Northwestern student artists.

Venues All May programs listed below are open to the public. They will take THE ALICE MILLAR CHAPEL CHOIR (pictured above) along with outstanding senior place on the University’s Evanston campus at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, soloists, the Baroque Music Ensemble and organist Eric Budzynski will complement a concert 50 Arts Circle Drive; Lutkin Hall, conducted by Stephen Alltop of the Mass No. 9 in D by Heinichen.

700 University Place; Regenstein located in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. Bienen School of Music Concert northwestern.edu. To join the BiRecital Hall, 60 Arts Circle Drive; Concert ticket prices are offered at Management Office at 847-491- enen School’s concerts and events list and Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheri- three levels: the first for the general 5441 or visit www.pickstaiger.org. and receive a monthly events dan Road; or at the Jay Pritzker Pavil- public and the second for full-time To order tickets, call 847-467-4000 newsletter as well as special discount ion, Millennium Park, 201 East Ran- students with IDs. Northwestern or visit www.pickstaiger.org. offers, send your email address to dolph St., in downtown Chicago. pick-staiger@northwestern.edu. For faculty and staff with a valid WildFor series brochures or further in- updates on parking and directions, CARD receive a 15 percent discount Tickets formation, call 847-491-5441 or visit www.pickstaiger.org/construcoff the general public ticket price.

The Bienen School Ticket Office is For more information, contact the email requests to pick-staiger@- tion.

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A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking A Candle loses no light by lighting another candle. This candle that I speak of is more than mere wax. Moreover, the lighting of the candle is to awaken, ignite or to put a spark in someone’s spirit to cause optimum growth. I remember Les Brown, my mentor often saying ‘success isn’t success unless you have a successor.’ In other words, it is so important to understand that God has blessed you to be a blessing to others. To whom much is given much is required.

It was never intended for you to take your knowledge and wisdom with you to the grave. The good Book clearly helps us to understand our role in Matthew 5:1416 “You are the light of the world.

A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your

Effie Rolfe light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Yes, this verse is dealing with the spiritual—but honestly, when

it comes to the essence of life and who you are—it’s all about your spirit man.

Unfortunately, too many are afraid or unwilling to assist others thinking it might minimize their own radiance. Nothing could be further from the truth. Nothing takes away from the beauty, class and smarts you have more than selfishness. When you are grateful for the gifts and talents bestowed upon you and pay it forward by helping others to grow, your illumination glares intensely than ever before. There is beauty in unselfishness that causes you to shine bright like a diamond in the sky.

Furthermore, collectively we shine brighter together. You are blessed—not to boast but rather to be a blessing. Whatever you do is to ultimately glorify God—the giver of all good things.

You cannot receive with a closed

hand. In order to give or to receive—you ‘must’ open your hands and your mind. On the job—be a mentor to someone. Be a teacher—in and out of the classroom. Your child or not—we are all family—become a volunteer member of the village. Sorry, but you don’t have the luxury to pick and choose whom to serve. Remember, to whom much is given, much is required. Actually, blessing others with your gifting, knowledge and wisdom can be another form of giving offerings to God. I truly believe He will honor whatever you share with a cheerful heart to impact the kingdom and to make the world a better place.

Finally, here’s a question to ponder—‘are you a fuse or a diffuser?’

Did you help someone to light a candle or did you cause their light to grow dimmer? Make your life

count and be a blessing to someone that needs what you have.

Most people are looking for a hand up—not a hand out. Impart your knowledge and wisdom to bless generations to come. We’ve all stood on the shoulders of giants. You arrived at your current address from the backs of pioneers that were generations before you.

In closing, “We cannot teach people anything—we can only help them discover it within themselves.”

Have you lit a candle today— prep yourself to help someone else...? ©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 “Your Greater is Coming,” is the conference theme for the Greater Rock Missionary Baptist Church during their Women’s Conference 2015. The anticipated event will take place on April 17–19 at the Marriott Oak Brook. The event will feature workshops, worship and a whole lot more for women in search of all the good things life has to offer—this conference offers something even greater. Friday night is billed as an evening of food, fun and fellowship including a “Pamper Me Pretty” party with manicures, pedicures, massages and eyelash extensions; “Stepping with Your Sister” line danc-

Michelle McKinneyHammond ing; bead jewelry making; bingo and other games.

Saturday, April 18, will be a day of empowerment. Three dynamic speakers will uplift and inspire women to their greater good. Noted author and motivational speaker Michelle McKinney-Hammond will serve as the conference keynote speaker. McKinney-Hammond has authored more than 40 books, selling more than two million copies worldwide, including best-selling titles The Diva Principle, Sassy, Single and Satisfied and 101 Ways to Get and Keep His Attenwww.chicagocrusader.com

tion.

McKinney will be joined by workshop leaders Tara Rawls-Jenkins and Wynona Redmond during the conference. Jenkins is a creative communicator of God’s Word and Director of Women’s Ministries at her church.

She is also founder of MinistryMates.org, an organization that equips senior pastors’ wives for ministry.

Redmond is President and founder of Wyn-Win Communications, Inc., a Chicago-based consultancy offering counsel on brand management, strategic communications and social responsibility.

Saturday will also include an evening of shopping and a Saturday Night Luau.

On Sunday the attendees will share breakfast and stories and will network before departing. The Greater Rock Women’s Conference also includes a slate of activities for young girls. They will have a program all their own to help increase self-esteem and personal development.

In addition to empowering women and girls, funds raised by the event will help support women in need.

The Greater Rock Missionary Baptist Church, located on Chicago’s West Side, is committed to supporting women and families in its communities. Supporters are invited to sponsor women from the community to attend the conference. The Marriott Oak Brook is located at 1401 W. 22nd Street in Oak Brook. Register for the Greater Rock Women’s Conference at Eventbrite.com. Saturday-only tickets are available. Pricing includes hotel room sharing for up to three attendees.

For more information, e-mail greaterrockwomen@gmail.com.

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Brookins barely wins race (Cont’d from page 1) election night, capturing 56 percent of the vote in the 7th ward. A former information technology manager at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Mitchell said he is excited and looking forward to working with the people of the ward.

He said the ward was not served by Jackson during her tenure and ultimate demise. He believes the 7th ward needs stability in its leadership.

“I think there has been enough political fighting and controversy in our ward in recent years and now the residents just want to see peace and progress,” Mitchell said.

Derrick Curtis annihilated Lola Lane in the 18th by getting 67 percent of the vote. His 9,718 votes more than doubled Lane’s, who still had not conceded. Curtis, a longtime Streets and Sanitation employee, said voters did not want Lane anymore because they were not getting the city services they needed.

Voters in Lane’s ward also grew tired of her arrogant attitude, many told Crusader. Lane consistently failed to show up at debates

Lola Lane during the campaign and other than signs placed around her ward, residents said they never heard or saw her. Curtis said he will be accessible to his constituents.

“I’m looking to bring the people together and begin rebuilding the community,” Curtis said. “I think the ward is worse off now than it was eight years ago when Lane was first elected.”

A symbol of the ward’s problems can be best visualized on 87th and Kedzie,

‘Reach: 40 Black Men (Cont’d from page 13) Wow. Though it’s only a few ounces of paper and ink, “Reach” truly packs a punch.

There’s a lot of takeaway in this book, for starters. Editors Ben Jealous and Trabian Shorters invited 40 black men from all walks of life and achievement to tell their stories and share what helped them succeed. While it’s natural that there’d be some repetition, you’ll find dozens and dozens of short chapters to uplift and inspire.

I loved that in this book – but there was one thing that bears mentioning: pay attention, and you’ll start to notice that many authors here were raised in fatherless households. It truly struck me as further proof that there are no excuses not to succeed.

While I think anyone will be glad they read this book, I can definitely see it being a great gift for any young man on his way to high school, college, or post-college life. It will give him something to think about on his path to success. For him, “Reach” is a great book to have, wherever he goes.

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where the site of the old Luther High School South still remains vacant after the school closed. Lane had been asked several times before and during the campaign what her plans were for the sight. She offered no answers.

Over on the West Side in the 24th Ward, the son of the former Board President of the Chicago Public Schools won the council seat left vacated when current Ald. Michael Chandler announced he was not running again. Michael Scott Jr. defeated Vetress Boyce. The younger Scott described running for office as a “very humbling experience.” His ward represents North Lawndale, Austin and West Garfield Park.

“I believe the voters have received our message and have received our message well,” Scott said.

He said the top priority of his administration will be in bringing small businesses to the community.

He believes entrepreneurship is a large fabric of the American lifestyle and can bring much needed jobs to the area. Scott is going to form a chamber of commerce for the ward to help with his recruiting efforts.

In the south suburbs, controversial Harvey Mayor Eric Kellogg won his reelection bid with 35 percent of the vote. James Ford won the race for mayor in Country Club Hills.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JOEL S. ARCHULETA A/K/A JOEL ARCHULETA, VIRGINIA E. JASIENIECKI A/K/A VIRGINIA JASIENIECKI A/K/A VIRGINIA BACKMAN, ROBERT H. BACKMAN A/K/A ROBERT BACKMAN, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARGARET BACKMAN A/K/A MARGARET L. BACKMAN, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 12712 11014 SOUTH AVENUE J 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 February 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 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 11014 SOUTH AVENUE J, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-17-304-044-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story, single family home; two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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 twentyfour (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(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1312746. 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) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1312746 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 12712 TJSC#: 35-2815 I651715

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UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF DARLENE GUNTHROP, DECEASED; VANESSA LEE GUNTHROP; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, D e f e n d a n t s 14 CH 15513 Property Address: 9235 SOUTH FOREST AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Shapiro Kreisman & Assoc. file # 1 4 - 0 7 3 6 4 9 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 23, 2015, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 5, 2015, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 9235 South Forest Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 Permanent Index No.: 25-03-312-071-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $ 72,674.46.

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-NC2, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-NC2 Plaintiff, -v.LEANNA PAYNE, MICHAEL PAYNE, NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Defendants 13 CH 17712 617 EAST 89TH PLACE 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 February 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 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 617 EAST 89TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-03-222-006-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 2 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 Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.ANAGIL GALVEZ AKA ANAGAIL GALVEZ, JOSE GALVEZ, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 12 CH 28040 8333 SOUTH BURLEY 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 February 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 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 8333 SOUTH BURLEY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-32-201-009-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 2 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 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: 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 PA1214032. 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. PA1214032 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 28040 TJSC#: 35-2776 I651708

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CHERYL A. WATSON A/K/A CHERYL ANN WATSON D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 18180 8726 SOUTH WABASH 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 April 23, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 11, 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 8726 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE,

WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-03-100-034-0000. The real estate is improved with a brick house; detached 1.5 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 Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1012056. 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. PA1012056 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 18180 TJSC#: 35-3534 I650184

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR WACHOVIA LOAN TRUST 2005-SD1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-SD1 Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH S. DAVIS JR., WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Defendants 14 CH 016271 6945 S. GREEN 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 January 8, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 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 6945 S. GREEN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-423-014. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor

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d IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.DIANNE DUDLEY A/K/A DIANNE C. DUDLEY, BANK OF AMERICA, NA Defendants 14 CH 016394 8105 S. GREEN STREET CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 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 8105 S. GREEN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32-222-002. 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 14-14-18705. 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. 14-14-18705 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

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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 14-14-17571.

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. 14-14-17571 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

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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 14-14-14913. 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. 14-14-14913 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 014595 TJSC#: 35-1632 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1001548. 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. PA1001548 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 25259 TJSC#: 35-2086 I650444

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE UNDER THE INDENTURE RELATING TO IMH ASSETS CORP., COLLATERALIZED ASSET-BACKED BONDS, SERIES 2007-A Plaintiff, -v.CLEMENTINE A. WILLIAMS A/K/A CLEMENTINE WILLIAMS, CACV OF COLORADO, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 043508 9337 S. ADA STREET CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 27, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 24, 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 9337 S. ADA STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-321-029/030. 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 14-12-34747. 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. 14-12-34747 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 043508 TJSC#: 35-4517 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

RENEE DICKERSON AKA RENEE FRIESON DICKERSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S D e f e n d a n t s 14 CH 13374 7828 SOUTH PHILLIPS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK in the above cause on February 9, 2015, an COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTagent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, MENT - CHANCERY DIVISION will at 10:30 AM on May 11, 2015, at The WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Plaintiff, Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, -v.60606, sell at public auction to the highest JOSEPH HARRISON, FRANCELLA bidder, as set forth below, the following FERBA, TRACEY HARRISON, UNdescribed real estate: Commonly known as KNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF 7828 SOUTH PHILLIPS AVENUE, ZEOLA HARRISON, IF ANY, UNKNOWN CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. OWNERS AND NON-RECORD 21-30-325-018-0000. The real estate is CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM BUTCHER, improved with a 3 unit home with a SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE detached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% ESTATE OF ZEOLA HARRISON, DEdown of the highest bid by certified funds at CEASED the close of the sale payable to The Defendants Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party 10 CH 25259 checks will be accepted. The balance, 8926 SOUTH JEFFERY BOULEVARD including the Judicial sale fee for CHICAGO, IL 60617 Abandoned Residential Property NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS Municipality Relief Fund, which is IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a calculated on residential real estate at the COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTJudgment of Foreclosure and Sale enrate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction MENT - CHANCERY DIVISION tered in the above cause on February 4, thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or Plaintiff, Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 5, -v.wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, TONYA L. POLK, STERLING E. DENNIS hours. No fee shall be paid by the One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, THARP, 6035 S. ST. LAWRENCE CONmortgagee acquiring the residential real CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public aucDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale tion to the highest bidder, as set forth beOWNERS AND NONRECORD or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or low, the following described real estate: CLAIMANTS other lienor acquiring the residential real Commonly known as 8926 SOUTH JEFDefendants estate whose rights in and to the FERY BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 14 CH 014595 residential real estate arose prior to the 60617 Property Index No. 25-01-1176035 S. SAINT LAWRENCE UNIT #1-S sale. The subject property is subject to 036-0000. The real estate is improved CHICAGO, IL 60637 general real estate taxes, special with a brick house; no garage. Sale NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS assessments, or special taxes levied terms: 25% down of the highest bid by HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a against said real estate and is offered for certified funds at the close of the sale Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale ensale without any representation as to payable to The Judicial Sales tered in the above cause on January 14, quality or quantity of title and without Corporation. No third party checks will be 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" accepted. The balance, including the Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 18, Judicial sale fee for Abandoned condition. The sale is further subject to 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, Residential Property Municipality Relief confirmation by the court. Upon payment in One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, Fund, which is calculated on residential full of the amount bid, the purchaser will CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public aucreal estate at the rate of $1 for each receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle tion to the highest bidder, as set forth be$1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount low, the following described real estate: the purchaser to a deed to the real estate paid by the purchaser not to exceed Commonly known as 6035 S. SAINT after confirmation of the sale. The property $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is LAWRENCE UNIT #1-S, CHICAGO, IL will NOT be open for inspection and 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-405due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee plaintiff makes no representation as to the 031-1006. The real estate is improved shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring condition of the property. Prospective with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: the residential real estate pursuant to its bidders are admonished to check the court 25% down of the highest bid by certified credit bid at the sale or by any mortfile to verify all information. If this property funds at the close of the sale payable to gagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third acquiring the residential real estate unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a party checks will be accepted. The balwhose rights in and to the residential real mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and ance, including the Judicial sale fee for estate arose prior to the sale. The subject the legal fees required by The Abandoned Residential Property property is subject to general real estate Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcutaxes, special assessments, or special 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a lated on residential real estate at the rate taxes levied against said real estate and condominium unit which is part of a of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof is offered for sale without any representacommon interest community, the purchaser of the amount paid by the purchaser not tion as to quality or quantity of title and of the unit at the foreclosure sale other to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” than a mortgagee shall pay the transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) condition. The sale is further subject to assessments required by The hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortconfirmation by the court. Upon payment Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS gagee acquiring the residential real esin full of the amount bid, the purchaser tate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE will receive a Certificate of Sale that will by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real other lienor acquiring the residential real HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN estate after confirmation of the sale. The estate whose rights in and to the residenPOSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER property will NOT be open for inspection tial real estate arose prior to the sale. The ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF and plaintiff makes no representation as subject property is subject to general real POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE to the condition of the property. estate taxes, special assessments, or WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE Prospective bidders are admonished to special taxes levied against said real esILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE check the court file to verify all informatate and is offered for sale without any LAW. You will need a photo identification tion. If this property is a condominium representation as to quality or quantity of issued by a government agency (driver's unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foretitle and without recourse to Plaintiff and license, passport, etc.) in order to gain closure sale, other than a mortgagee, in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further entry into our building and the foreclosure shall pay the assessments and the legal subject to confirmation by the court. Upon sale room in Cook County and the same fees required by The Condominium payment in full of the amount bid, the puridentification for sales held at other county Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and chaser will receive a Certificate of Sale venues where The Judicial Sales (g)(4). If this property is a condominium that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. unit which is part of a common interest the real estate after confirmation of the For information: Visit our website at community, the purchaser of the unit at sale. The property will NOT be open for service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours the foreclosure sale other than a mortinspection and plaintiff makes no repreof 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, gagee shall pay the assessments resentation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonquired by The Condominium Property Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn ished to check the court file to verify all Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

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Kornfield Properties Services Inc., Leonard Hayes, Robbin Pride, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, D e f e n d a n t s .

14 CH 10936; Sheriff's No. 150124-001F. Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on May 5, 2015, at 1:00 P.M. in Room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment:PIN: 20-21-326-019-0000.Address: 7006 S. Normal Blvd., Chicago, IL 60619.Improvements: Single family home.Sale shall be under the following terms: 25% certified funds at sale, remainder within 24 hours.Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any prior first mortgages.Premises will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Daniel Kaufman, Ira Kaufman & Assocs., PC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 661 W. Lake St., #1W, Chicago, IL 60661, Tel. No. (312) 993-0030.This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I650871

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO HOME EQUITY ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 2005-3 TRUST, HOME EQUITY ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-3 Plaintiff, -v.HENRY BAITY A/K/A HENRY MARSHALL BAITY, DIANE BAITY A/K/A DIANE FISHER, GREAT SENECA FINANCIAL CORP. Defendants 13 CH 00091 7648 SOUTH HONORE STREET CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 18, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 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 7648 SOUTH HONORE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-30-414-036-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, 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

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Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.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 PA1224441. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (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. PA1224441 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 00091 TJSC#: 35-2878 I651707

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.LIONEL WATTS, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR, LIONEL WATTS, HEIR, MONTICELLO CLAYTON, HEIR, DEBRA HOUPE, HEIR, JANICE HOUPE, HEIR, MARK WATTS, HEIR, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 10 CH 46278 8901 SOUTH NORMAL 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 February 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 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 8901 SOUTH NORMAL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-04-122001-0000. The real estate is improved with a brown, brick, one story, single family home with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Property Residential Abandoned Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours

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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 PA1029582. 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. PA1029582 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 46278 TJSC#: 35-2200 I651705

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.BEVERLY LASSERRE, DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EDWARD LASSERRE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, RICHARD KUHN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR EDWARD LASSERRE (DECEASED), SIDNEY LASSERRE, KIM COLLINS-LASSERRE A/K/A KIM COLLINS, GILDA GAYLES, GAIL HALE, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK, CITY OF CHICAGO, ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF CHICAGO D/B/A ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR Defendants 13 CH 012148 8847 S. MAY STREET CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 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 8847 S. MAY STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-210-015. 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 14-13-10261. 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. 14-13-10261 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 13 CH 012148 TJSC#: 35-4707 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, INC.; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT NUMBER 1114079, DATED FEBRUARY 14, 2005; KIVU ROBINSON; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 14, 2005 KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1114079; N E I G H B O R H O O D LENDING SERVICES, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 13 CH 6906 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, May 1, 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. 20-34-213-013-0000.

Commonly known as 8045 South Champlain Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 6 0 6 1 9 .

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

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call The Sales 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 1 0 7 0 4 0 3 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I650722

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ETHAN J. WARREN, FELICIA W. WARREN Defendants 14 CH 015962 7618 S. GREEN STREET CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 11, 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 7618 S. GREEN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-29-414-012. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 mort-

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gagee, 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 14-14-12356. 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. 14-14-12356 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 015962 TJSC#: 35-1421 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.

I649096 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT COATES, ANNA WILLIAMSCOATES Defendants 12 CH 031264 224 E. 89TH 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 November 28, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 23, 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 224 E. 89TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-03-111-033. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 14-12-20908. 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. 14-12-20908 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 031264 TJSC#: 35-4464 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.WALTER V. METCALF, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 026815 5532-34 S. SHIELDS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 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 5532-34 S. SHIELDS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-200026 / 027. 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 14-12-18738. 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) 7945300 Attorney File No. 14-12-18738 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 026815 TJSC#: 35-4160 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Members of Unified Soccer All-Star team introduced Selections have been made and a newly formed soccer club is ready to thrive in Chicago.

The Chicago Fire and Special Olympics Illinois introduced on Friday, April 3, members of their inaugural Unified Soccer All-Star team, a squad composed of Illinois-based teens with and without intellectual disabilities.

Over the next four months, the team will train together in preparation for a matchup with Special Olympics Oregon, which will be held in conjunction with the Chicago Fire First Team’s Aug. 7 road match at Portland Timbers.

With more than half a million participants worldwide, Unified Sports initiatives seek to break down stereotypes in a fun and empowering athletic environment. Unified Sports soccer matches feature 5v5 competition, with each side represented by three athletes and two partners.

“Special Olympics Illinois is grateful to the Chicago Fire Soccer Club for allowing our athletes the opportunity to compete on the same stage as their professional athletes,” said Jen Marcello, Director of Young Athletes with Special Olympics Illinois. “Through

the Unified Soccer All-Star Team we are thrilled to showcase the abilities of athletes both with and without intellectual disabilities and strive to drive home the importance of sportsmanship, respect and teamwork.

On Saturday (March 28), candidates from around Chicagoland and central Illinois turned out to The PrivateBank Fire Pitch to participate in tryouts. Athletes were put through their paces by a coaching staff comprised of Paul Cadwell, Chicago Fire Director of Soccer and Team Development, and Special Olympics Unified Coaches David Dore and Julie Phelan.

Following tryouts, the coaching staff named a team of six athletes and four partners, who will come together for their first official practice April 11 at Toyota Park. The group will receive training from Fire players and coaches, as well as Special Olympics instructors, throughout their preparations.

In addition to their August road trip to Portland, the Unified Sports team also will be recognized in a special send-off event during the Fire’s June 24 home match against D.C. United.

Additional information on the Special Olympics Unified Sports

THE CHICAGO FIRE and Special Olympics Illinois Unified Soccer All Star team take a knee as they get instructions from Coach Paul Cadwell. program can be found at soill.org.

Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 19 sports for nearly 22,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and nearly 21,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support.

If you are interested in learning more about Special Olympics Illinois, volunteering or providing financial support to help make Special Olympics programs possible, contact your local Special Olympics agency, call 800-3940562 or visit our website at www.soill.org.

Win two tickets to all 16 Bears games The Bears have launched the club’s first-ever Chicago Bears Schedule Prediction Challenge brought to you by United Airlines.

The challenge, where fans will attempt to correctly guess the appropriate Bears opponent and bye week for each of the 17 weeks of the 2015 regular season, will include the largest sweepstakes prize in club history. Fans who correctly guess all 17 weeks of the Bears 2015 schedule will have a chance to win two tickets to every Chicago Bears home and away contest during the 2015 regular season. The prize includes two round-trip United Air-

lines flights and hotel accommodations to each away game city and $500 spending cash allowance per regular-season road game ($4,000 total).

The Bears’ 2015 road schedule includes trips to Kansas City, San Diego, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, Detroit, Green Bay and Minnesota.

The Chicago Bears Schedule Prediction Challenge is now open for entries at ChicagoBears.com/ prediction or through the Chicago Bears mobile app. There is a maximum of five entries per person. The contest runs through April 13 at 3 p.m. (CT) or the day before the

NFL schedule is released, whichever occurs first.

Another entry will be randomly selected to win two tickets to one Bears 2015 regular-season home game of the winner’s choice and two tickets to one Bears 2015 regularseason road game of the winner’s choice with two round-trip United Airlines flights and hotel accommodations to that road host city along with $500 spending cash.

Visit http://www.chicagobears.com /fan-zone/schedule-prediction-challenge.html to enter and for a complete list of rules.

FANS HAVE A chance to win the largest sweepstakes in club history by guessing correctly all 17 weeks of the Bears 2015 schedule. www.chicagocrusader.com

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