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Kelly breezes into Congress with easy win

By J. Coyden Palmer The 2nd Congressional District will be represented by a woman for the first time in history after Robin Kelly easily defeated two other candidates on Tuesday night

(April 9). Kelly won the special election that was needed after former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. was forced to resign after his federal conviction on illegally using campaign funds. Kelly, 56, who previously served in the state legislature, ran on a

strong anti-gun stance. She said it is time for her to focus on the services needed by the constituents of the district.

“We haven’t had someone representing the seat for a while now,” Kelly said. “People have been crying for constituent ser-

CONGRESSWOMAN-ELECT ROBIN KELLY thanks voters after winning election on Tuesday, April 9.

vices so that is my priority first.”

Kelly garnered over 70 percent of the vote in defeating Republican candidate Paul McKinley, Green Party candidate LeAlan Jones and three others who ran as independents. She claimed victory 90 minutes after the polls closed at the Holiday Inn in Matteson. During her victory speech she was flanked by Nathaniel Pendleton and Cleopatra Cowley-Pendleton, parents of slain King High School student Hadiya Pendleton. Kelly is planning on voting for tougher gun laws in congress.

During her campaign, Kelly made several uniformed statements on the issue of guns and concealed carry. Like other African American politicians in Illinois, Kelly is proud of her anti-gun stance; stating on April 4 during a campaign stop that she is against any form of concealed carry, but respects the court’s decision that ruled Illinois law banning citizens from carrying a concealed weapon illegal.

“I’m hoping we have the weakest concealed carry law,” Kelly said.

Referring to where people should be allowed and not allowed to carry a concealed weapon, Kelly made the following statement: (Continued on page 3)

Black suburban voters made their voices heard

By Wendell Hutson Low voter turnout did not stop Black voters from showing up to the polls Tuesday especially in the South Suburbs where new leaders were chosen.

After more than 30 years Robbins Mayor Irene Brodie stepped down in January.

“I’m just kind of tired,” Brodie said. “I’ve said to everybody, ‘Don’t bother me anymore,’” Brodie said. “It’s time for someone else to take the helm of this wonderful village.

I have done all that I could and went as far as I am prepared to go.”

And voters seemed to agree.

“She (Brodie) was a sweet, old lady that did a lot for this town even when she didn’t have to,” said Marcus Williams, 69, who has lived in Robbins for 48 years. “That said, I am not sure about this new leadership because Mayor Brodie did things the old fashion way and

these young politicians like to do things quick, fast and in a hurry.”

With four candidates running voters chose Tyrone Ward with 49.2 percent of the vote over Democrat Shantiel Simon with 31.7 percent. The other two candidates were Independents Pamela Bradley, who finished with 15.4 percent and Derrick Reese, who finished with 3.6 percent. Those percentages translate to 733 votes for Ward, 473 for Simon, 230 for Bradley and 54 for Reese.

South suburban Robbins has been starving for economic development for years, admits Brodie, a retired administrator from Moraine Valley Community College in southwest suburban Palos Hills.

“We (Robbins) have had our fair share of struggles over the years but I have always tried to keep Robbins a viable alternative to living COUNTRY CLUB HILLS Alderman Steven Burris (center) looks intently while at a City Council meeting. (Photo by Joseph P. Meir)

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Dr. Conrad Worrill recounts the life of his father, Walter Fleming Worrill (See page 6)

NEWS

Town hall meeting centered on gang violence

By Wendell Hutson A number of discussions took place during the 19th Annual Black Women’s Expo, which ended Sunday, and one of them was about gang violence.

The town hall style meeting attracted nearly 100 people from parents and grandparents to victims and youth, who heard from panelists: Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Dorothy Brown, Al Wysinger, deputy superintendent for Chicago police, Tio Hardiman, executive director, CeaseFire Illinois, and the Rev. Corey Brooks, pastor of New Beginnings Church on the South Side.

Wysinger said it would take a community effort to ultimately destroy gangs once and for all.

“The way we’ve tried to police the city of Chicago, and crime in general, has just not worked. We cannot arrest our way out of this situation,” explained Wysinger.

“It’s not going to happen by one entity. It’s going to take an entire village to make this stop.”

But when organizations work

independent of one another it only contributes to the problem, said Enoch Muhammad, director of Hip-Hop Detoxx, a neighborhood group that provides youth programs.

“We need to wrap around the problem by working with other people. But when you have social service gangbanging, religious gangbanging, then people are not working together, they’re working against each other,” Enoch said. “I’ll hook up with Tio [Hardiman], I’ll hook up with the Urban League, Dorothy Brown, (or) anybody who authentically is working.”

However, some parents, who have lost children to gang violence, said they were skeptical about police efforts and the willingness of community organizations.

“Where were they [Chicago police and community organizations] when my son was killed because he looked like a rival gang member,” said Latonya Bell, 52, whose son Michael was murdered in 2003 on the West Side. “The police have not brought his killer

AMONG THOSE WHO ATTENDED a Saturday forum on gang violence during the Black Women’s Expo weekend at McCormick Place was Michael Smith, a senior at Morgan Park High School.

THE BLACK WOMEN’S EXPO sponsored a forum on gang violence Saturday and attracted nearly 100 people. Panelists included (from left): Director of CeaseFire Illinois Tio Hardiman; Executive director of the Cook County Justice Advisory Council Juliana Stratton; a senior director at Chicago Urban League Kareem Pender; and Director of Hip-Hop Detoxx Enoch Muhammad. to justice and the local communi- prayed to God to cut the murder More than 120 clergy leaders ty activists lost interest in helping rate for the month of February in from the West Side to the South the police solve the case after a half.

Side joined Meeks for the April 5 month (when it was no longer in “I prayed to God that he cut the “corner pray service” throughout the news).” number of homicides that oc- the city. People who had lost loved Hardiman agreed with Bell that curred in January to half, and he ones to violence returned to those more needs to be done on both did,” Meeks said. “That’s when I sites and prayed with the clergy. ends, and predicted the murder decided not to stop there and to “It was what I needed, said rate in Chicago would be less this continue praying for fewer mur- Rodney Garrison, 61, whose year as long as everyone work to- ders. Before you know it, my grandson was murdered June 12 gether.

[15,000-member] congregation on the South Side. “I wish this “The homicides are down, and had joined me in praying that vigil had occurred sooner though that’s a result of the police, Cease- murders be cut in half. I know before my daughter had passed.”

Fire, and all the groups working asking God to prevent any more Garrison was joined by Bishop together to do the best we can,” murders from occurring this year Larry Trotter, pastor of Sweet Hardiman said. “If we can get is unrealistic, but asking God to Holy Spirit Church on the South April down by another 69 per- reduce the murder rate is very re- Side, at the vigil. cent, we can have the lowest year alistic.”

“Doing God’s work is never ever as far as homicides.”

According to Chicago police easy, but necessary if we are to deThe Rev. James Meeks, pastor data, there were 41 homicides in liver people from hell and help of Salem Baptist Church on the January, 14 in February and 15 in them into the kingdom of God,” South Side, organized a citywide March. In 2012, police recorded Trotter said. “This prayer vigil prayer vigil last week for all 2012 515 homicides, with many of was personal to me because I lost homicide victims. He got the idea them occurring on the South and six members to gun violence in for the vigil after he said he West Sides.

2012.”

Attorney Alton Gill always put Gary first Former Gary Corporation Counsel Alton L. Gill, Jr., who died recently in Texas, was remembered by his former boss, Mayor Richard Hatcher not only as an “excellent attorney,” but also the best person you could know.”

Hatcher, mayor of Gary from 1968-87, recalled “Alton Gill always had a smile on his face and he was always looking up.

“We did spend a considerable amount of time discussing some of the challenges that faced our city.

Alton was completely committed to doing everything possible to help and to lift the people of Gary,” Hatcher said.

He added, “his passing is a great loss for our city because he was so

dedicated and committed to the city, and he had legal skills that benefitted the city.”

Hatcher said his wife and Mr. Gill’s wife were friends and often golfed together at the Gleason Golf Course.

Mr. Gill was born in Chicago December 30, 1937. He was a 1962 graduate in Business Administration of Dillard University where he was a member of the Blue Devils basketball team and joined Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Mr. Gill began his professional career as a revenue officer, and later, a special agent and criminal investigator for the United States Treasury Department.

He received a Juris Doctorate in

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Alton L. Gill, Jr.

1971 from Howard University, and joined Attorney F. Laurence Anderson, Jr. in the general practice of law in Gary. He also served as an advisor to the Gary Police Department, Corporation Counsel for the City of Gary under Mayor Richard Gordon Hatcher, public defender for the Legal Aid Society, Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, Chief Deputy Assessor for Calumet Township, Board Member of the City of Gary Port Authority and Vice-President of the Gary Board of Public Works and Safety.

He retired to Texas in 2001 where he lived with his wife of 45 years, Madeline Rae Gill, until his transition on April 3, 2013.

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Services for Mr. Gill will be April 20 with the visitation at 2 p.m. and the memorial at 3 p.m. at Cage Memorial Chapel, 7651 S. Jeffery Blvd., in Chicago.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name can be sent to his beloved alma mater Dillard University, c/o Gift Systems Dept., Office of Development, 2601 Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122 and note “Scholarship In Memory of Alton L. Gill, Jr.” Other survivors include daughter, Lynette (Bruce) Ross; sons Adam Gill and Aaron (Malikah-Abdullah) Gill; sister LaVergne Moman; grandchildren Bruce Ross, Jr., Dakari Gill, and Maimah Gill, and nephew Robert Moman.

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NEWS

Black suburban voters made their voices heard (Continued from page 1) in Chicago,” explained Brodie. “If you live in Robbins, you are family.

And if you do not live here, you are a visitor when you come to our village.”

Robbins population is 5,342 and 4,990 residents are Black, according to census data, and only about 1,500 residents voted Tuesday, according to the Cook County Clerk

ROBBINS MAYORAL CANDIDATE Shantiel Simon lost her bid for the village’s highest office Tuesday to mayor-elect Tyrone Ward.

Ald. Vincent Lockett Office, which oversees suburban elections.

Voters in another south suburban

community, Country Club Hills, re-elected one alderman while another incumbent alderman lost his re-election bid. Re-elected was Ald. Vincent Lockett but Ald. Steven Burris lost.

In January Mayor Dwight Welch successfully convinced a Cook County Circuit Court judge to remove Burris from the city’s Electoral Board, which Welch oversees

as chairman.

Lockett, an Independent candidate won with 352 votes or 48 percent. He easily beat three other challengers, James Craig Jr., 264 votes or 36 percent; Walnette Amundoaghan, 15 votes equaling 3 percent; and Carol David, 13 percent or 97 votes.

And Burris, lost to James Ford, two Independents by a narrow mar-

gin. Burris won 234 votes equalling 43 percent while Ford secured 271 votes or 50 percent. Ald. Anthony Davis also won re-election over five challengers by winning 189 votes or 46 percent of the vote. Those challengers finished with the following totals – Ralph Jenkins, 85; Frank B. Martin, 74; Robert Battle,23; Cynthia Cummingham, 22; and Willie Smith 17 votes.

The candidacies of Lockett and Davis were challenged earlier this year on grounds they failed to provide receipts for their aldermanic expense accounts — meaning they owe money to the city that automatically disqualifies them from the ballot.

Alderman Tyrone Hutson, who replaced Burris on the election board, lost his re-election bid. He won 30 percent while challenger Lisa Evans easily beat him with 42 percent.

Country Club Hills has a population of 16,560 and 14,299 residents are Black, according to census data.

Riverdale Mayor Deyon Dean, an alumnus of Percy Julian High School on the South Side, did not win re-election. He lost 44 percent to challenger Lawrence Jackson’s 55 percent. Dean netted 684 votes to Jackson’s 851.The population of Riverdale is 13,563 and 12,610 residents are Black, according to census data.

And in Richton Park Cynthia Butler, who is Black, lost her bid to become village president. She won 42 percent to Richard Reinbold’s 57 percent. Her 680 votes paled compared to Reinbold’s 903. The village’s population is 13,661 and 11,156 residents are Black, according to census data.

E filing for all Civil Case types moves forward E-Filing commenced for all Law Division case types, effective April 1 With high enthusiasm, the Honorable Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, announced that she and the Honorable Chief Judge Timothy Evans have received approval from the Illinois Supreme Court to move forward with the implementation of an Electronic Filing System for all civil case types in the Circuit Court of Cook County. She is even further pleased to announce that, effective this past Monday, April 1, 2013, citizens were given access to electronically file cases for all Law

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Division case types, except condemnations. The Clerk’s Office plans to have eFiling implemented for all civil case types by August 2013.

E-Filing is the automated online process where court users can create and submit a court filing, pay the associated filing fees, and then receive the file stamped document electronically. Court filings can even be electronically served by the eFiling system. The process increases efficiency for attorneys, and selfrepresented litigants. E-Filing also streamlines the process of the Clerk’s Office in accepting, data entering and storing court documents, resulting in cost savings to taxpayers. Once accepted, eFiled documents are posted directly to the electronic docket, and the images appear on the public access terminals of the Clerk’s Office.

“We have worked tirelessly to make this valuable piece of technology a reality in Cook County. For me and my team, it is exciting to finally be able to go live with eFiling.

My hope is that all of the attorneys and pro se filers will take advantage of the cost savings and efficiencies offered by this system,” said Clerk Brown.

In 2009, eFiling was implemented as a pilot project in the Individual Commercial Calendar Section of the Law Division. In January of

2013, the application for expansion was submitted by the Chief Judge Evans and Clerk Brown for Electronic Filing in civil proceedings in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Along with the application, Chief Judge Evans and Clerk Brown submitted a draft General Administrative Order, a proposed e-Filing implementation schedule, and letters from bar associations recommending that the Illinois Supreme Court approve the application for the court’s eFiling system.

“I am pleased to have worked collaboratively with Clerk Brown, in conjunction with the progressive view on e-business advanced by Chief Justice Kilbride, in fashioning an efiling system that will expand the convenience offered to those seeking court services. The Circuit Court of Cook County looks forward to continuing to work with Clerk Brown on developing innovative technology to create new and better ways to assist court users,” said Chief Judge Evans.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court has an aggressive schedule for expanding eFiling to all civil case types and hopes to complete this process by the end of August. The schedule is as follows: eFiling for the remainder of the Law Division case types, except condemnations,

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commenced Monday, April 1, 2013; Chancery Division, April 22, 2013; Civil Division, May 20, 3013; Domestic Relations/Child Support Divisions, June 17, 2013; Probate Division, excluding Wills, July 15, 2013; and County Division, August 12, 2013. There is a convenience fee of only $2.95 to file on-line. A great cost savings when compared to the cost to trav-

el to and from the court house and the time spent in line. Now court users can be online, instead of in line.

“I want to thank Chief Judge Evans for all his support during this process and Chief Justice Kilbride for giving us the go ahead to continue to transform the Circuit Court of Cook County into a (Continued on page 6)

Kelly breezes into Congress (Continued from page 1) “We shouldn’t be able to go to the park. We shouldn’t be able to get on the bus or trains. There are some places that allow it like in bars. That makes no sense,” Kelly said.

But the fact is under proposed legislation people would not be allowed to carry in bars. While the House did pass an amendment that would not allow people to carry on public transportation, the state Senate has not voted on the measure and even if passed, it could face a tough legal challenge in court.

Kelly said she will also be focusing on the economic development in the district. She believes transportation projects like the extension of the CTA Red Line to 130th street south and the still Saturday, April 13, 2013

possibility of an airport in suburban Peotone could be economic boosts for the district.

“These transportation projects are needed in the district from an infrastructure standpoint and they would also employ thousands of people, so we have to look at getting these things done,” Kelly said.

Her district is very diverse. It includes urban areas like the city’s South Side, rural areas like Crete and many of the south suburbs.

Kelly believes she will be able to relate to people no matter where they live in the district.

“We all have many of the same problems and I believe we can use the same solutions in many instances,” Kelly said.

Kelly is expected to be sworn in later this week.

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OPINION

EDITORIAL THE PROS AND CONS OF CHARTER SCHOOLS The issue of quality education is a major one in the United States, and it is especially crucial in the African American community. Education has traditionally been one of the avenues that leads to success, or at least it can provide a way out of poverty. This is why it is so important that quality free public education is such a necessity. Even though this is the case, for whatever reasons, schools, especially those in the African American community, often fall short of expectations. In order to remedy this situation, a number of strategies have been proposed, including elected schools boards, vouchers, and charters schools.

Charter schools are seen by some as an attempt to privatize public education. School boards pay corporations and community based organizations, among others, to provide educational services. Many people are in staunch opposition to this strategy. They are suspicious, and some feel that big municipal systems are shirking their responsibilities when they create charter schools. Seemingly, charter schools are here to stay, at least for the time being, so it behooves us to take a look at some of their pros and cons.

On the positive side, teachers have always longed for smaller class sizes, something that is not usually possible in large municipal public school systems. In fact, many teacher strikes have included this demand. Charter schools, because of their typically smaller class sizes, give teachers the opportunity to provide individualized attention to students. Small class sizes are also more manageable. Because of this, quality learning has a greater chance of taking place. Another advantage of charter schools is that the proprietors are given an opportunity to do education "their way," i.e., they are free to experiment with nontraditional education strategies. They can sink or swim on their own merits. This experimentation is vital, because a lot of schools are failing our children, and innovation is direly needed. Charter schools are not supposed to reject students; lotteries are held on a periodic basis for enrollment. This provides equal opportunities for students.

A downside of charter schools is that they are not all created equal. Even though municipal systems provide funding, those organizations that have a larger amount of dollars in their own coffers are at a greater advantage than those that have fewer discretionary dollars. They can pay their teachers more money, and they can afford extra bells and whistles. Also, if charter schools are not successful, they are eliminated.

There is a great amount of pressure to perform, and if they do not, they bite the proverbial dust. Of course, municipal public school systems must also perform, but charter schools are at higher risk of failure because they do not have the experience of a huge bureaucracy to rely on.

Finally, charter schools are at a disadvantage because people are afraid of the unknown and somehow fear that the advent of charter schools portends the demise of public education.

The fact is that public education can take many forms. At one time, students learned quite well in one-room school houses; today things are different. It is time that we stop running wildly back and forth in search of the holy grail of public education, and reach the realization that whatever system is implemented must hold educators, parents, AND students accountable in order for public education to work.

Until we take charge in this regard, we will continue to chase rainbows without catching one. A luta continua.

At a time when the Cook County Sheriff and the board president, as well as the chief judge in the county are grasping for ideas to keep the county jail from reaching inmate capacity, Chicago’s mayor is proposing penalties to put more NON-VIOLENT offenders in jail. This is purely a case of ego gone wild.

How in the world can (Mayor) Emanuel suggest people get six months jail time for peeing in public or gambling on the side of a building? Granted these behaviors do nothing to add to the beauty or value of a neighborhood, but they certainly don’t merit 180 days in jail. Neither does drinking in public-something else the mayor threw on the pile. But let’s not give Emanuel all the “credit.” Eight Black aldermen sit on the public safety committee that rubber-stamped the mayor’s request. Carrie Austin, Anthony Beale, Walter Burnett, Willie Cochran, Michelle Harris, Natashia Holmes (Sandi Jackson’s replacement), Lona Lane and Emma Mitts, all sit on the committee that said ‘yay let’s lock em up.’

I am all for increasing the fines for the offenses, but my expectation is the city will still get the same level of non-compliance, 50-70 percent, as they are getting

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Rahm shut the hell up and listen Dear Editor:

now for people who are tagged with fines. It simply escapes me how the mayor believes increasing penalties for something that is already being ignored will suddenly generate compliance.

The mayor’s idea is just stupid.

County officials are putting people who have not committed a violent crime on electronic monitoring to free up some space in the jail; but Rahm Emanuel, the selfperceived King of the United States, wants someone walking down the street with a 40-ounce in a brown paper bag to do six months at 26th and California. Please show me where the logic is in that. Given that the city doesn’t even have a jail, and the violators would be housed at the county facility-something the mayor has no purview or control over.

The members of the council’s public safety committee should re-consider and rescind their vote.

Keith Watts

Mental health support in critical need Dear Editor:

man would shoot and kill him. It is generally known as “suicide by police.” The man was suffering from terminal cancer.

Also last week a man who was kicked out of a shelter, had his car impounded, and got other bad news had to be talked down from a South Loop bridge in yet another apparent suicide attempt.

The Chicago Police said one of their own was a victim of a suicide after he was found dead in his home. While his name wasn’t released, officials identify the (Continued on page 16)

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Street Gangs: The “800 Pound Gorilla”

By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist During my recent research on street gangs, one item was made clear. They are the primary source for drug distribution. The list of crimes conducted by these street gangs on a daily basis is: Drug trafficking, murder, bribery, extortion, robbery, carjacking, prostitution, human trafficking, and money laundering. Some gangs concentrate on some of these crimes but all of them have drug trafficking as their number one activity. Street gangs are the primary vehicle for drug trafficking.

This makes them truly a menace to our society. Yet, we ignore them for the most part. We tend to be “blind” to their destruction and terror. There are 1.4 million street gang members (2011) and we act like they don’t exist.

According to the US Department of Labor, there are more than 2.1 million men and women locked up (incarcerated). The majority are there for drug related crimes. Approximately 650,000 persons are released from our jails/prisons each year but at least 52% will return within three years for parole violation or a criminal act. It is a social disgrace

Harry C. Alford to have that many human beings incarcerated and then they get into a “revolving door.” The cost of housing each prisoner in a state prison can be as high as $45,000 per year. Wait – it gets worse! It is so disappointing that when we persuade a company to hire some of our youngsters for on the job training they cannot pass a drug test. During the Katrina rebuilding, we would warn them that they will be getting drug tested in a couple of months so get your-

self clean. For many it was too late, they were hooked and couldn’t shake it.

To many drug dealing is a very big “business” and right now, in America, business is too damn good. The gang leaders don’t have a recruiting program; they “draft.” One day my aunt in Los Angeles asked her grandson if he were in the Crips. His reply was, “Grandma, I have no choice it is Crips or die.” And these young members have quotas to fill.

They must push the dope and get as many hooked as possible. The Peoria, Illinois Chamber of Commerce once did a job study for Black youth (18 – 30). The number one employer was the City government; number two was the local utility company and number three was the illegal drug activity. Peoria has a population of approximately 100,000 persons.

No place of any size is immune from drug trafficking. I could not find credible estimates of how large the illegal drug business is in America but with certainty it is at least $250 billion per year. I bet we would be surprised where some of it ends up.

My brothers and sisters we have an extreme problem that needs urgent fixing. I would like to see

Black elected officials become more active about addressing this problem. It is my firm belief that withdrawal programs are not the end solution. We need to come together and do something radically progressive. Nothing that has been tried in the past has improved this “illness.”

The time has come for bold, American style action. The first thing we should do is legalize drugs. Treat it like liquor and cigarettes, tax the mess out of it, regulate it wisely. The demand for illegally transported drugs will soon dry up and the use of street gangs will become endangered.

We could close many prisons and reduce enforcement officers along with parole and probation officers.

The next thing we need to do is to write new legislation. Organized street gangs should be described as racketeering enterprises. Amend the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act to include street gangs with certain severe prosecution of their leadership.

Everyone knows who the leaders are and where they live. A good example of this is how authorities are currently going after the street gang MS – 13. According to the Associated Press, “The Obama adminis-

tration declared the ultra-violent street gang MS – 13 to be an international criminal group ….The aim is to freeze it out of the U.S. financial system and seize what are estimated to be millions of dollars in criminal profits from drug… and other crimes committed in this country.”

Let’s form a taskforce like the old “Untouchables.” Forfeit their assets, bust up their leadership and strongly police our banking system that plays along with some of the vast money laundering that is taking place. If we follow the money and clean up the inside corruption that is taking place we will begin to turn the tide. Imagine our nation becoming a populous of people living productive lives once again.

Right now we are just seeing our cultures and neighborhoods slide into oblivion. It is not something so great that we cannot manage.

Some common sense, a lot of courage and a taste of vision could change it around. God bless us.

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

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Obama Budget Breaks Social Security Pledge

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Even before President Obama released his budget proposal this week for the next fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, preliminary details about his plan to effectively cut Social Security cost of living increases has caused a firestorm among supporters who now feel betrayed.

Under the plan, Obama would shift the way federal benefits are indexed from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to the “chained” CPI, gradually reducing benefit payments. Without getting overly technical, the chained CPI – a way of indexing living costs – has grown on average by about 0.3 percentage points per year more slowly than the official CPI. Social Security actuaries assume the gap between the two CPIs will continue to average 0.3 percentage points per year in the future.

Former Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich said in a MoveOn.org press release that “Social Security is not driving the deficit, therefore it should not be part of reforms aimed at cutting the deficit.” He added, “The chained CPI, deceptively portrayed as a reasonable cost-of-living adjustment, is a cut to Social Security The Chicago Crusader

that would hurt seniors.”

White House officials point out that the chained CPI would not affect initial Social Security benefits because they are based on wages. It is the subsequent cost of living increases that would be affected.

According to an analysis by the Associated Press, Social Security benefits for a typical middle-income 65-year-old would be about $136 less a year under the new indexing. At age 75, annual benefits would be $560 less. At 85, the cut would be $984 a year. While that might not seem huge to some, it represents a significant loss of income from the elderly living on a fixed income.

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) shares Robert Reich’s outrage.

“If Obama is serious about dealing with our deficit, he would not cut Social Security – which has not added one penny to the deficit,” Sanders said in a statement posted on his website. “Instead, he would support legislation that ends the absurdity of one out of four profitable corporations paying nothing in federal income taxes. He would also help us close the offshore tax haven loopholes that enable large corporations and the wealthy to avoid paying $100 billion a year in federal taxes.”

Social Security payments and

George E. Curry Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) are not limited to the elderly. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, approximately 6 million children under age 18 (8 percent of all U.S. children) lived in families that received income from Social Security in 2011. That includes children who received their benefits as dependents of retired, disabled, or deceased workers as well as those who live with parents or relatives who received Social Security benefits.

Democrats are irked that Obama

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is breaking a pledge he made in 2008 not to cut Social Security.

And regardless of how he couches it, that’s the net effect of his action.

“You can’t call yourself a Democrat and support Social Security benefit cuts,” said Stephanie Taylor, cofounder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee. “… The president has no mandate to cut these benefits, and progressives will do everything possible to stop him.”

Critics note that any “savings” from the chained CPI would go into the government’s general fund, not the Social Security Trust Fund.

Therefore, it does nothing to “strengthen” Social Security.

“It’s not the president’s ideal approach to our budget challenges, but it is a serious compromise proposition that demonstrates that he wants to get things done,” White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said Friday.

As I have noted in this space before, Obama is an Apprentice Negotiator.

We saw that in 2012 when Republicans goaded him into extending the Bush tax cuts. In a failing effort to garner Republican support, Obama keeps offering up programs cherished by progressives, sometimes before the negotiating begins.

President Obama’s new proposal also calls for placing a 28 percent cap on tax deductions and other exSaturday, April 13, 2013

clusions. Because the change would raise taxes of the wealthy, GOP leaders are expected to reject the plan.

Social Security provides monthly benefits to more than 50 million retired workers and workers with disabilities, their dependents, and their survivors. Obama faces considerable opposition from his own party, largely because of the importance of the popular retirement program.

“Social Security benefits play a vital role in reducing poverty,” observed the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities. “Without Social Security, 21.4 million more Americans would be poor, according to the latest available Census data (for 2011). Although most of those whom Social Security keeps out of poverty are elderly, nearly a third are under age 65, including 1.1 million children.”

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

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COMMENTARY

Worrill’s World

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

WALTER FLEMING WORRILL Dr. Conrad Worrill, Director/Professor, Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS), located at 700 East Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, 60653, 773-268-7500, Fax: 773-268-3835, E-mail: cworrill@neiu.edu, Web site: www.ccics-chicago-.org

Dr. Conrad Worrill

Walter Fleming Worrill made his transition into eternity at 3:52 a.m. in Pasadena, California’s Huntington Hospital.

Walter Fleming Worrill was born on May 12, 1914 to Oscar Sr. and Mary Anna Fleming Worrill in Covington, Georgia. There were twelve children born into this family in Covington: George, Thomas, Robert, Oscar, William, Florance, David, Addie Mae, Katherine, Walter, Marguerite, Brainard; and Edgar Lee, was adopted when his mother, Oscar’s sister Mahaley, became gravely ill. All of Walter’s siblings preceded him in death.

The oral history of the Worrill family dispersal from Covington, Georgia explains that Oscar Sr. “to avoid the revenue agents who were coming to arrest him because he had a still in times of prohibition, the family secrets were held to protect Oscar Sr. from any problems connected with having a still in Georgia.” As a result of the threat against his father, the family was able to contact Oscar Worrill Sr.’s sister-in-law who provided the resources for him to flee the threat against his life on a freight train to Pasadena, California.

It was because of this that Mr. Wor-

Walter Fleming Worrill rill began relocating his family, in various stages, to Pasadena. Walter arrived in the last group to Pasadena in 1927.

Upon his arrival Walter was placed in the 5th grade at the Lincoln Avenue Elementary School. He was eventually inspired to meet the academic standards of his grade level and went on to attend Washington Junior High School and John Muir Technical High School in Pasadena. It was at John Muir that Walter continued to meet his academic challenges and began competing in track and field, and became a member of the high school

marching band.

In 1934, along with his brother Brainard and Jackie Robinson’s oldest brother Mack, Walt participated on the John Muir High School track team that won the state championship. Upon completion of John Muir High School, Walt attended Pasadena Junior College where he continued his academic pursuits as well as track and field. It was here that he was introduced to the YMCA Movement Leadership Training Club. His interest in working with young people propelled his increased interest in YMCA work and led to his lifelong career as a YMCA professional.

Upon receiving his Associate of Arts (AA) degree in 1937 from Pasadena Junior College he was unable to continue his academic studies due to the lack of financial resources. He began a lawn cutting and landscaping business where he employed his brother and father where they serviced many of the wealthy homeowners of Pasadena. One of his clients constantly asked Walt when he was going to continue his education. He grew tired of his client’s repeated inquiries so he got a brochure to Whittier College (a

YMCA training school) and gave it to the client. Shortly afterward, Walter received notice that he had a benefactor who would pay his way through Whittier College in California. With this financial support, for three years, Walt drove from Pasadena to Whittier, attended school during the day, drove home and worked in his business, studied all night and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in December 1941. He was at that time the only Black on campus at Whittier.

It was during this period that Walter Worrill met Anna Belle Gravenberg, a member of his church choir at the First A.M.E. Church in Pasadena.

They courted and married in September 1940. Anna Belle and Walter’s first child, born on August 15, 1941, was a son they named Conrad Walter Worrill (Conrad in honor of Anna Belle’s older brother and Walter for his father). Upon completion of Whittier College Walter took on his first assignment as a member of the 28th Street Branch of the Los Angeles Metropolitan YMCA from 1942-44, before returning to the Pasadena YMCA staff from 1944-50.

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WHO BEARS THE BURDEN OF UNEMPLOYMENT?

By Julianne Malveaux

tion, and community health. We could expand our understanding of the employment situation if we looked at those who bear its burden. Some of these are the individuals who are unemployed, but many others are those who live in communities of unemployment.

There are politicians who rail that people are unemployed because they are lazy. The fact is people are unemployed because the economy is not generating enough jobs. The French philosopher, Albert Camus, mused, “Without work all life is rotten.” Everybody wants to be useful; and until “use” is defined as something other than paid employment, many will feel marginalized because of their vocation situation.

When unemployed, people hear about our “recovering” economy.

Unemployment rates were “little changed” in March 2013; they were either holding steady or dropping by a tenth of a percentage point or so. The unemployment rate dropped from 7.7 to 7.6 percent representing a steady, if painstakingly slow, decrease. This declining unemployment rate was reported with some circumspection because even as the rate dropped, nearly half a million people left the labor market, presumably because they could not find work. Further, the March economy generated a scant 88,000 jobs, fewer than in any of the prior nine months. An economy that many enjoy, describing as “recovering,” has not yet recovered enough to generate enough jobs to keep up with population increases.

Of course, there are variations in the unemployment rate, which is 6.7 percent for whites, but 13.3 percent for African Americans. Hidden unemployment pushes the white rate up to 13.8 percent and the Black rate to 24.2 percent.

More than 4.6 million Americans have been out of work for more than 27 weeks.

I parse these numbers on the first Friday of each month and note the vacillations, up and down, in these rates. In the past four years, we have

seen a downward drift in rates, but it has neither been as rapid or as inclusive as we might like. We know that, in spite of talk of economic recovery, job creation is stagnant, not keeping up with increases in the population. In no month have we created the 300,000 we need to “catch up” and push unemployment rates down.

We should pay attention to unemployment vacillations, but we might also consider the human cost of unemployment. Those who are unemployed experience malaise,

displacement, and perhaps even depression. This malaise, or worse, affects dynamics in families, workplaces, and communities.

Some workers exhale when they dodge the bullet of a layoff. Next they inhale when they realize that, thanks to layoffs, their workload will increase. In families and communities, the unemployment of just one person has a series of unintended costs for those close to them.

Speaking to the National Association of Black Social Workers conference last week, I am reminded that social workers are among those who bear the burden of unemployment.

These committed public servants work with the threat of layoffs in their worksites, given sequestration and state budget cuts. Yet they are also challenged to advise those who have experienced the fate they may have to grapple with themselves. As employment is cut among social workers, others are forced to take on larger caseloads. Unless some of these social workers are superhuman, there will be clients who will slip between the cracks.

Heretofore, we have mostly looked at unemployment data as a reflection of the number of jobs our economy generates. We’ve also looked at those who hold them, those who lose them, and what this means in terms of poverty, educa-

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They wonder what is wrong with them. We all need to wonder what is wrong with an economy that generates such unemployment. We need to wonder about an economy that has soaring stock prices and robust corporate profits, while so many individuals are struggling financially. We need to do more to include those at the margins into the vitality of our “recovering” economy. And we need to understand that if one in four African Americans and one in six of the overall population, experiences unemployment, this is not a personal problem, but a societal one. Will our society fix it, or let it roll. And who pays?

Julianne Malveaux is an economist and author.

E filing For All Civil Case (Continued from page 3) model court system on the cutting edge of court technology,” said Clerk Brown.

With the implementation of the efiling expansion, the Clerk Brown’s completed technology initiatives continue to grow, and include: ePlea online payment of traffic tickets; eTickets; Image and Document Management System

(IDMS), which includes the imaging of all filings and orders; Standard File Room Operating Procedures (SFROP), which includes bar-code scanning of paper files to track their location; a computerized integrated cashiering system, which posts to the general ledger in near real time; and the Court Clerk Connect free mobile app, available from iTunes and Google Play stores.

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Brooks selling cars now?

Ima gwine to tell ya about that Martin Luther King Drive bus in a

dat money you raised Brooks?

SAY WHAAAAATT?

minute, but first we need to talk about that rooftop preacher and his new job. Ima don’t think it is no full time gig, but we heard that Rev. Corey Brooks opened a car dealership on the lot where his promised community center gonna be. Ima texteded Lurlene and we got on that Martin Luther King Drive bus to go see for ourselves. By the time we got there our eyes was watering from the pee fumes on the bus. But lawdy when we did get off at 66th Street

and our eyes cleared up, lo and behold there was two new cars with price stickers on dem sitting on ramps in the field that Brooks made after he scared the motel owners off.

Ima aint owned a car since I won that bet about whether Kennedy would be president, so I don’t know what dem cars are on the lot. I just know dey both black and shiny like dey been greased down with Vaseline. I tell ya dey sho is the smallest community center Ima done seed. Where all

Ima was so tickled that the preachers have a war on ‘bout dese gay marriages. One group of Black preachers went and got Cardinal Francis to help them fight against the issue, and then there was that blinking eye preacher that has bought up all of that property ‘tween 63rd and 59th on Michigan and Indiana and maybe a few other blocks nearby with de other group that was fer gay marriages. What was a shocker was the preacher whose legendary escapes have been floating around the south side ‘bout him being caught by his wife in bed with his chauffeur and he is with the against group. Say Whaaaaatt? Ima wants to know if some of the preachers are masquerading with one or the other group trying to cover up dere likes and dislikes and don’t want to come out of the closet. At least not now. What a

hoot!!!

-ImaWHAT’S WRONG WIT DAT???

The President and his wife been hit with blunders this week. We always had pride that dey didn’t hardly have a flub. One truly was a flub, when First Lady Michelle spoke of herself as a single Mom. We all know she ain’t single, but let me give it to her that she was able almost in the same sentence to correct herself. But what in the world was wrong with the President saying that that lady Attorney General in California was the best looking Attorney General? Have you seen some of dem Attorney Generals? Just take a look at ours here in Illinois, she ain’t the worse but let’s face it California’s is better than her. The hatemongers in this country made a big brouhaha about it and the President apologized. Ima would have told the detractors to go straight home (to hell)!!!

Worrill’s World Saint Mark Methodist Church in Chicago and Scott United Methodist Church in Pasadena. Having served as Sunday School Superintendent and Secretary of Stewardship. He also served as Chairman of the Trustees and Chairman of the Official Board.

He was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and was an active lifelong member of the NAACP. Walter also served as a founding member of the Black and Non-White Directors of the YMCA.

(Continued from page 6) na was on Holly Street where he organized a youth program for the young men of Pasadena. This work led him to become the first “Black Boy’s Work Secretary” of the Pasadena YMCA. Walt was very active with the Pasadena YMCA becoming one of its leaders in challenging racial discrimination in Pasadena.

Walter was the secretary of a local National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter when the Los Angeles Chapter filed a lawsuit against the City of Pasadena in 1939 regarding the Brookside swimming pool, which was known as “the plunge.”

Blacks were only allowed to swim in the pool on Tuesdays since workers cleaned the pool on Wednesdays. The NAACP won the lawsuit. However, rather than abide by the court ruling, Pasadena closed “the plunge” altogether until the NAACP got an injunction forcing its reopening on July 7, 1947, eight years later, without racial restrictions.

In 1950, Walter was recruited to join the staff of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago where he relocated in August of 1950. Big city life was challenging for the Worrill family. Upon their arrival in Chicago, the couple resided at the YMCA Hotel located at 826 South Wabash. The challenges for housing in Chicago at that time were quite severe. Fortunately, on their train trip from California to Chicago they befriended a waiter, Mr. Anthony, who owned a building at 5640 South Maryland. He had a vacancy on the second floor and allowed them to lease the apartment. His second son, Oscar William Worrill, was born the following year in April 1951.

For the next twenty-one years Walter served as Community Boy’s Work Secretary, Executive Director of the Wabash Avenue Branch, Executive

Director of the Washington Park Branch, and then as District Director of the Near South District. This district encompassed four full facility YMCAs with an operating budget of more than $3 million. It included a 1,900-room YMCA Hotel and a resident camp. The district itself had a total of 2,533 residence rooms, three swimming pools, and four gymnasiums. There was a working staff of 460 people, seventeen of whom were professionals.

In 1971, Walter became Executive of the Middle Atlantic Region of the National Council of YMCAs, a position he held until his retirement in 1980. The Middle Atlantic Region provided support and consultative service to YMCAs in the states and territories of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. There were 243 YMCAs in these six states and territories. During his tenure as Executive of this region, he had a professional staff of thirteen and was a catalyst in the organization of three management resource centers.

Worrill’s professional affiliations had been similarly exceptional. He served as President of the Illinois-Indiana Chapter of the Association of Professional Directors from 1963-66. He was also a member of its Executive Board for six years. From 1969-71 Worrill served as Secretary of the National Council of YMCAs of the United States.

In 1977, Walter divorced his first wife Anna Belle. In 1978, he married his second wife, Sylvia Adele Henderson. Sylvia made her transition in 2006. After Sylvia’s passing Walter returned to live in Pasadena. His first wife Anna Belle made her transition in 2007.

Walter was a deeply committed citizen of the community. For over sixtyyears he was an active member of the

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After his retirement in 1980, Walter continued to serve as a consultant for the YMCA until 1988. On June 22, 1988, Walter Fleming Worrill was inducted into the YMCA Hall of Fame at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. Walter Worrill’s work had great impact on the YMCA Movement and the community at large.

Walter Fleming Worrill leaves to cherish his life and legacy his two sons Dr. Conrad Walter Worrill (Talibah)

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and Oscar William Worrill (Denise), twelve grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and a host of nieces and nephews and friends. He lived a long, productive, and impactful life that serves as an example to us all. The spirit of Walter Fleming Worrill will live on among us, as we continue to speak his name and remember his legacy.

Walter Fleming Worrill, Maa Kherew (True of Voice)!

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DR. MLK MEMORIAL BRIDGE UNVEILING CEREMONY: You are invited by the Rosemoor Community Association, Roseland Heights, DCP, and Chicago State University, to the Dr. MLK Memorial Bridge Unveiling Ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, April 13, 9:30 am, at the MLK Memorial Bridge, 99th & 100th Streets at King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628.

A CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENTIAL DIARIST AND AUTHOR JANIS F. KEARNEY: On Saturday, April 13, 6:30 pm, meet and greet author Janis F. Kearney discussing her new book, “Daisy: Between a Rock and a Hard Place” at Afriware Books, Gifts and Cultural Events, 1701 S. 1st Avenue, Suite 503, Maywood, IL 60153. The book is creative non-fiction chronicling the life of civil rights legend Daisy Gatson Bates, including her role in the 1957 Little Rock Central High School Integration Crisis. A book signing will follow the lecture. The event is Free, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 708-524-8398.

THE PABLO ASLAN QUINTET: The University of Chicago’s Contempo presents the Pablo Aslan Quintet performing at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 13, 7:30 pm and on Sunday, April 14, 3 pm. Piazzolla in Brooklyn, the new recording by Argentine-born, Brooklyn-based bassist, bandleader, and producer Pablo Aslan, was inspired by New Tango master Astor Piazzolla's Take Me Dancing, a 1959 jazz tango recording. Recorded in Buenos Aires with a group of musically bilingual Argentine players, including Daniel “Pipi” Piazzolla, the maestro’s grandson, on drums, Piazzolla in Brooklyn updates Takes Me Dancing into stateof-the-art jazz tango. Aslan has been working on jazz tango for the past 20 years. He grew up in Buenos Aires in the 1960’s and 70’s, but moved to the United States to study music. After graduating from the University of California Santa Cruz, and attending Cal Arts, and UCLA, he headed to New York City in 1990. By then he had discovered tango and had become “the tango guy.” For years he was a regular feature in milongas (tango dance halls) around the United States and in concert performances with Raul Jaurena, Pablo Ziegler, and Yo Yo Ma’s Soul of the Tango. But he also started to probe the possibilities of jazz tango.

10:30 am. If you plan to eat, please arrive early as the meeting will start promptly at 11 am. A couple of weeks ago, BARCC was rejuvenated by residents who are ready to make Bronzeville the premier neighborhood it should be. While many residents may feel like they are on an island alone, the BARCC is actually part of a larger group that is committed to changing the direction of the Bronzeville community. They have taken the feedback provided at the last meeting and formed committees to address the “hot button” issues.

Those committees are: 1. Crime/Safety/Loitering; 2. Economic Development/Commercial Development; 3. Littering/beautification; 4.

Schools; 5. Housing; 6. Communications; and 7. Political Accountability. At the next meeting, they plan to break out into committee groups. As such, please come prepared to join a specific committee. Additionally, please review the various committees and create a list of the primary problems that need to be addressed by each committee as well as possible solutions. As you know, in order to change the community they are going to need as much help as possible.

Therefore, it is imperative that you and anyone you know who cares about the path forward in Bronzeville be at this meeting.

mission.

BLAST FROM THE PAST – 1963 AT CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY: Chicago Public Library’s Visual and Performing Arts Department and the Music Information Center present a series of springtime events offering an interesting mixture of discussion, performance and exhibits. All of the events and exhibits are at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 South State

Street. Blast From the Past: 1963 – this exhibit, which is ONGOING through December 31, 2013, is on the 8th Floor in the Upright Exhibit Case.

It features a look back at some favorite music performers from a halfcentury ago, remembered through popularity chart listings, record album covers, sheet music and song lyrics. The Chicago Public Library continues to encourage lifelong learning by welcoming all people

and offering equal access to information, entertainment and knowledge through materials, programs and cutting-edge technology. Through its 79 locations, the Library provides free access to a rich collection of materials, both physical and digital, and presents the highest quality author discussions, exhibits and programs for children, teens and adults. For more information, visit chicagopubliclibrary.org, or call 312-747-4050.

THE RECIPIENT OF the first ever Endowed Chair awarded from Concordia University is Dr. Richard Fischer for Music Performance. Shown standing between Fred Wittlinger (left) and Jane Wittlinger. The Wittlingers established the endowment because they see the University’s mission statement values as being consistent even today.

*** Consider: partial withdrawals, policy loans, cashing in the policy and letting it lapse, trading it in for an annuity or a long-term care policy, or selling it to a life-settlement firm. *** Remember, though, that you may want to provide for a spouse, and that an old policy may be earning a good return, and that withdrawing more cash than you’ve paid in is taxable.

BRONZEVILLE AREA RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY COUNCIL: The next meeting of the Bronzeville Area Residents and Community Council (BARCC) will be held on Saturday, April 13, at 11 am at C'est Si Bon located at 643 E. 47th Street. C'est Si Bon will be offering a buffet for $10 starting at

SPRING ‘SHEDD’ULE OF EVENTS: Whether you want to get away to Chicago or explore the wonders of your hometown, don’t miss Shedd Aquarium and see what’s blooming inside and outside of Chicago’s iconic aquarium this spring! Exhibits and events include: STINGRAY TOUCH - Explore the natural grace and wonder of stingrays at Shedd’s seasonal interactive outdoor exhibit, Stingray Touch.

During the experience, guests see – and feel – the texture and movement of these gentle gliding animals. Located under a tented structure on the aquarium’s south terrace, the 18,000gallon pool will feature about 40 cownose rays (Rhinoptera bonasus) and yellow rays (Urobatis jamaicensis) with exceptional views of the rays’ natural behaviors across the 80-footlong and 22-foot-wide habitat. This limited-time experience is scheduled ONGOING through fall 2013, weather permitting. BEHIND-THESCENES TOURS - Ever wonder what it takes to make your favorite Shedd exhibits so great, or what the aquarium’s trainers do to keep the animals healthy? Shedd’s Behindthe-Scenes Tours will answer these questions and more! The 50-minute tour gives guests a unique perspective of the aquarium through the eyes of the animal care staff. Guests have the rare opportunity to go behind the galleries to see how nutritious meals are prepared for a wide range of tastes and witness the aquarium at work.

The tours will be held Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am, 1 pm or 3 pm, and are $18 per person, plus ad-

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Extended Coverage available.

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Do you still need the same protection now? There are options to get at the money.

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BUSINESS National and state advocates push to preserve foreclosure assistance HAMP program set to expire by year’s end

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist A broad coalition of state and national organizations is pushing to preserve a key federal program that has helped more than 1.1 million troubled homeowners and reduced mortgage payments by a median savings of $546 each month. The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), created in response to the nation’s housing crisis, is set to close shop on December 31. In its remaining months, housing and consumer advocates are urging the U.S. Treasury Department to reconsider.

A March 26 letter to Jacob J. Lew, U.S. Treasury Secretary, was co-signed by 14 national organizations such as the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, National Fair Housing Alliance, National Urban League and the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL). Additionally, another 22 state and local groups including the California Reinvestment Coalition, Mississippi Center for Justice and New York’s Empire Justice Center joined with their national colleagues to fight for more foreclosure assistance.

The letter states, “Research has shown that foreclosure and delinquency rates have disproportionately impacted African-American and Latino families, and median household wealth has dramatically declined. . . High foreclosure rates in communities of color have also impacted those homeowners neighboring foreclosed properties, and estimates show that these properties stand to lose $1 trillion in home equity as a result.”

Launched in 2009, HAMP initially sought to lower monthly mortgage payments to an affordable and sustainable level through a uniform loan modification process. HAMP funding was a part of the $29.9 billion authorized for the Making Home Affordable Program. Later in 2012, program options were expanded to focus on principal reduction modifications, expand relief for unemployed homeowners and ease other alternatives to foreclosures, like short sales.

To date, $12 billion has been obligated to pay incentives for HAMP homeowners already in the program. With the approaching expiration date, any unspent funds will ultimately be returned to Treasury’s general fund. Yet many communities have yet to economically recover.

Charlene Crowell For example, HAMP’s unemployment program offers a minimum of 12 months’ temporary forbearance to allow these homeowners to focus on securing new employment while still owning their homes. Depending upon homeowner circumstances, forbearance plans can be approved with some required payment or none at all. Thus far, over 30,500 homeowners have accessed this program.

It is also relevant to note that African-American unemployment

is higher than most. According to recent U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, Black unemployment at 14 percent is double that for white Americans.

The nation’s metro areas with the largest HAMP participation rates are Los Angeles-Long Beach, New-York-New Jersey, MiamiFort Lauderdale, Chicago-Northwest Indiana, and California’s Riverside-San Bernardino. California and Florida homeowners represented more than a third of all HAMP activity.

Additionally, the most recent HAMP program performance report shows that the program is working as it increasingly helps eligible borrowers by forgiving a portion of their mortgage debt. HAMP homeowners that received permanent mortgage modifications collectively were granted $9.2 billion in principal reductions. Additionally, another 114,000 homeowners avoided foreclosures through short sales or deed-in-lieu.

Nationwide, the average nonHAMP mortgage modification reduced monthly payments by $389, while the average HAMP modification reduced the same monthly payments by $558. Similarly, non-HAMP servicers reduced interest rates in 73 percent of modifications made in the

fourth quarter of 2012. Participating HAMP servicers reduced interest rates for 81 percent of borrows during this same period.

Of all HAMP trial modifications, 80 percent of the homeowners were at least 60 days delinquent at the trial start. The chief reason – for 68% of the troubled homeowners – was financial hardship due to reduced income or unemployment.

In 2012, CRL research found that among the 10.9 million homes that went into foreclosure between 2007 and 2011 over half of the “spillover” cost to nearby homes have led to a $1 trillion loss in home equity for African-American and Latino families. High concentration of foreclosures in neighborhoods of color perpetuated disproportionate burdens in America’s continuing foreclosure crisis.

Coalition leaders agree: “Effective housing policies must recognize that neighborhoods with higher foreclosure rates and deeper foreclosure-related impacts will take more time to recover.”

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

Zero and Counting

By Cheryl Pearson-McNeil NNPA Columnist

The latest numbers show that African-Americans average 55 hours a week in front of the telly.

The new kids in town, the ZeroTV households, do own televisions – about 75% of those in this category have at least one in the house, but they prefer to watch, or consume content, on other devices.

The data shows that 36% of viewers feel cost and 31% of viewers say a lack of interest are reasons for their preferred choice. Right now, about five percent or five million American households fall into this Zero-TV category. African-American consumers make up almost 10% of that number. Nielsen’s latest African-American consumer report looks at our alternate traditional TV viewing numbers more closely. We enjoy our multiplescreen options. Thirty-one percent of us watch video online. I have to admit it took me a minute to get there, but I’ve learned to appreciate the charms (and convenience) of other screens. (I know, I know. In some instances, size does make a difference and only a nice, large, flat screen will do). And, these are our favorite video sites:

Are you a Zero-TV household?

No, I don’t mean restricting the kids’ TV viewing to the weekends or until after they’ve completed homework. I mean – do you watch TV the traditional way or on any of the growing techy options available to us? So many of us are watching video content on our phones, computers, or tablets, that Nielsen designates this group of consumers: Zero-TV Households. This consumer segment is so significant; it will soon be included in our measured samples.

For those of us who are hard-core holdouts or just plain tech-challenged, don’t worry. Ninety-five percent of Americans still get entertainment and information the oldfashion way – via traditional TV. In fact, according to Nielsen’s latest Cross-Platform report, American TV viewing time was up in late 2012 over the same period the previous year, averaging more than 41 hours a week. That makes sense.

There were a few notable, life-altering events towards the end of 2012 which kept our eyes on the continued coverage. Several states along the East Coast suffered the catastrophic Hurricane Sandy. The

Newtown, Conn. tragedy touched all of our hearts, and the highly anticipated 2012 Presidential Election was also noteworthy. Since you and I have been together in this space for a while now, you know that the Black community tends to log more TV viewing hours a week than other demographic groups.

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YouTube (48%), Other (31%) Netflix (10%)

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Hulu (8%) VEVO (3%) Yahoo! (1%)

Our technological world is spinning so rapidly, and the way we respond as consumers is having such a tremendous impact. Another adjustment could ultimately be made in the way TV ratings are measured. As much as we love to watch TV, we also love to let our fingers do some of the talking, too. A new Nielsen/SocialGuide study shows that 32 million people in the U.S. tweeted about whatever they were watching in 2012. You know what I’m talking about. Some 68% of African-Americans own smartphones and we tweet on those phones 30% more than other groups. So, chances are, when you’re nearly hyper-ventilating over the antics of your favorite Real Housewife or blown away by a performance on your favorite talent competition show or the score during some championship sporting event, you’re talking about it with the rest of the world by tweeting.

Fun, isn’t it? The data confirms what most of us already know – as consumers, we are master multitaskers. At least several times a month, 80% of U.S. tablet and smartphone owners use those fancy Saturday, April 13, 2013

gadgets to visit a social network while watching TV. Research shows that the decisionmakers in the TV industry would be smart to take notice of the numbers attached to all that tweeting that’s going on while live television is being watched, whether traditionally or through multi-screen viewing because tweeting affects the numbers. And, it’s interesting how the Twitter numbers correlate with ratings depending on the age group. For younger people, 18-34, an eight and a half percent increase in Twitter activity equals a percent ratings point increase. But, it takes a 14% increase in Twitter volume to see an extra ratings boost of a percent among 35-49-year-olds.

(I can’t help but wonder where that leaves those of us who have outgrown that demo, but watch TV and tweet, too). Once again, our behavior, our choices as consumers have the power to influence industries. What you watch and how you watch it, matters. So, choose wisely.

Cheryl Pearson-McNeil is senior vice president of Public Affairs and Government Relations for Nielsen. For more information and studies go to www.nielsenwire.com 9

EDUCATION “Stop and Ask ‘What am I getting into?’”

Author Earl Sewell Tells Students during Open Book Author Event Open Book Kids Demonstrate Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking Skills by Performing Original Skits Based on Sewell’s Book, Back to Me

CNN Anchor Zoraida Sambolin joined Award-Winning Author Earl Sewell to inspire young people during the Institute for Positive Living’s Open Book Author Event on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Williams Multiplex Elementary School, 2710 S. Dearborn St. in Chicago. Students from Drake, Henderson, Mayo and Williams Elementary Schools exhibited their reading, writing and critical thinking skills by performing original skits based on Earl Sewell’s book Back to Me. But they also demonstrated how these skills contribute to violence prevention.

This message was brought home by the First Place Trophy winners from Williams Multiplex Elementary School. Their award-winning skit had this violence prevention message: Fighting never solved anything. Talk things out instead of using your fists!

The Second Place Trophy went to Mayo Elementary School and the Third Place Trophy went to Henderson.

Another highlight of the event was three special Stop the Violence skits performed by Open Book Participants from Drake Elementary School. The skits had the following messages: Stop the Violence! Too many people get involved in violence over material things. It doesn’t matter if you have designer shoes or designer clothes; Stop the Violence! Too many kids are being bullied because of their race. Whatever your race, you deserve respect!; and Stop the Violence! Too many kids are getting bullied over the

way they look, how they act and how they dress. Individuality is good.

They should be appreciated and respected.

The Open Book Author Event was kicked off by Zoraida Sambolin, coanchor of CNN’s morning show Early Start. She told the students that writing was the most critical part of her job—not just writing, but loving to write. “Part of the process of loving to write is loving to read,” said Sambolin. “There is no place I’d rather be than be around a group of kids who love to read and write and appreciate really good books.”

Following the performances, Author Earl Sewell interacted with the Open Book participants. “It is exciting for me to see my work come to life like that—I’ve never seen that before,” he told them. Sewell then enthralled the kids by reading excerpts from Keysha’s Drama, the first book in the series that also contains Back to Me. He also answered their questions including one about why he wrote about a girl who took drugs.

Sewell’s answer focused on how using critical thinking skills to keep yourself out of trouble. He stated: “It was to show what can happen to you if you are not careful with yourself.

There are things that are going to happen and you have to very, very aware of them and also of who you hang around with — That is a reflection of who you are. So, you have to be careful of who you hang around with. Now Anna [the girl] didn’t know anything about it. All she knew is that she liked him [the boy]. And that was it. She didn’t take the time to get to know him, know what he was about or know what he did. All she went by is, ‘I like him.’ So, because of that she got herself in trouble. — That’s what I wanted you to get out of that text. Say: ‘Stop! What am I getting into.’”

The Open Book participants also got a chance to get their books signed

by Sewell.

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Me. The students worked with professional performance artists who helped them create their skits. In Back to Me, Maya Rogers hoped to be famous—but now she’s getting all the wrong kind of attention and wonders how life got out of control so fast. Earl Sewell is a National Bestselling and Award-Winning author who attended Columbia College in Chicago. He currently resides in South Holland, Illinois where he is working on his next novel.

This year’s Open Book participants come from Drake Elementary School, 2722 S King Dr., Henderson Elementary School, 5650 S Wolcott Ave., Mayo Elementary School, 249 E 37th St. and Williams Multiplex Elementary School, 2710 S Dearborn St. The Open Book Program focuses on stimulating interest in reading quality, culturally relevant children’s

AUTHOR EARL SEWELL and special guest, Zoraida Sambolin, co-anchor of CNN’s morning show Early Start, (center) are pictured with Williams Principal Theresa Rhea (left) and Marrice Coverson, President of the Institute of Positive Living and Founder/Executive Director of the Open Book Program.

Open Book Program focuses on developing critical thinking skills by inspiring young people to both love and become proficient in reading and writing. “The Open Book’s focus on the development of critical thinking skills directly contributes to violence prevention,” stresses Marrice Coverson, President of the Institute of Positive Living and Founder/Executive Director of the Open Book Program.

“Our young adolescent participants learn to think before they act. They learn to make decisions that help them avoid causing or being the victims of violence. I believe, for example, that lack of critical thinking skills contributed to the tragic decision made by the young men who killed Hadiya Pendleton, destroying not FIRST PLACE TROPHY Winners from Williams Multiplex Elementary School performed a skit that had this violence preonly her life, but their own.”

Because of their dedication to fo- vention message: Fighting never solved anything. Talk things cusing on programs that promote out instead of using your fists! non-violence and violence preven- Projects grant program, a collabora- literature through a variety of activition, the Institute for Positive Living’s tion with the Illinois Violence Pre- ties including literary circles, drama, Open Book Program, along with vention Authority. and Internet experiences. During their Health Initiative and Parent In addition, last Fall, IPL’s Lawless each program segment, participants University, were recently selected to Garden Male Mentoring Program do an in-depth study of one or two receive funding from Chicago Area organized youth participants into books. Authors and author/illustraProject’s Bridges to the Future/Special Team Stop the Violence, a group that tors have included Sandra Belton, wrote, edited and produced a lively Ashley Bryan, Debbi Chocolate, “Stop the Violence Campaign” video Sharon Flake, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, featuring residents from Lawless Gar- Nikki Grimes, Catherine Ingram, den. The video took second place in Jewell Parker Rhodes, M. LaVora The Violence Stops Here Contest Perry, Harriette Gillem Robinet, sponsored by Violence Stops Here, a Charles R. Smith, Jr., Hope Anita community-driven new media cam- Smith, Glennette Tilley Turner, Darpaign that spearheads the presenta- win MacBeth Walton, Walter Dean tion of relevant messaging for positive Myers, and Camille Yarbrough.

The Open Book Program is part of influence. Because of their winning video, Mayor Rahm Emanuel visited the Institute of Positive Living. The IPL’s Lawless Garden site on January Mission of the Institute for Positive 6, 2013 to have lunch and talk with Living is to promote the quality of the youth about school and violence community life with special focus on in their neighborhood. This award- helping families solve educational, sowinning video can be viewed on cial and economic problems.

For information on the Open Book YouTube at http://www.youtube.Program or the Institute for Positive com/watch?v=oUBb7dN67_k.

The original skits performed by Living, contact Marrice Coverson at THE OPEN BOOK participants from Williams Multiplex Elementary School are all smiles as Open Book participants are based on 773-924-9802 or on the Internet at they accept the First Place Trophy for their skit based on Author Earl Sewell's book Back to Me. Author Earl Sewell’s book Back to www.openbookprogram.org.

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COMMUNITY

Expo showcased Black women’s triumphs The 19th Annual Black Women’s Expo lived up to its history recently as top-name celebrities, a wide range of workshops, and hundreds of exhibitors converged on Chicago’s McCormick Place.

The three-day event is billed as one that attracts thousands of people each year who are “seeking cultural enlightenment, spiritual empowerment and sheer entertainment, thus attendance at this spirit-filled exposition continued to grow and topped all other expositions of its kind.”

Promoters proclaimed “The Expo guaranteed to lift your spirits with some of the best entertainment around showcased daily on our Main Stage! There was show

stopping local and national musical entertainment, fashion shows, dance & theatrical performances to view throughout the day.”

This year’s participants included guest speakers Susan Taylor, former editor of Essence Magazine; Dr. Ian Smith, fitness advocate; Sherri Shepherd, television personality; Tina Lifford, actress; and Six Brown Chicks, relationship consultants.

The entertainment was led by Gospel songstress Tamela Mann, and Faith Evans. Some of the panels included “Selecting the Right College;” Chicago Girls Rock;” “Funding your Education with Grants and Scholarships;” “World Class Etiquette;” and “Social Media Activism.” As in

past years, many of the seminars were standing room only.

The expo, initially called “Expo for Today’s Black Woman,” dates back to 1993 when it was launched by Chicago radio station V103 and several concerned African American women. In the late 1990s it became a travelling exhibit.

In the same tradition as past expos, this year’s event drew high profile local and national advertisers including State Farm Insurance; Walgreens; Clear Channel; Chevrolet; Blue Cross Blue Shield; ABC7; The University of Chicago Medical Center; the Illinois Department of Public Health; and D Bone Joint.

AMONG THE HUNDREDS of visitors to the Chicago Crusader’s Exhibitor’s Booth at the Black Women’s Expo were (l-r) Kymberly Kyles-Pickett, Taurus T. Burns, and Kiana Burton shown with Crusader’s Digital Media Coordinator, Sam Lee. Burns was surprised to discover her husband’s photos in a U.S. Bank/Mercy Housing story on our Community page in the April 6, 2013 edition.

THE CHICAGO AND GARY CRUSADER Newspaper Exhibitor’s Booth (background) at the 19th Annual Black Women’s Expo was visited by hundreds of attendees during the three-day event which included guest speakers, workshops, and entertainment.

VISITORS TO THE CHICAGO CRUSADER booth at the 19th Annual Black Women’s Expo received free copies of the Chicago and Gary Crusader newspapers and the option to sign up for 3-months free subscriptions.

WVON was truly talk of the town From President Barack Obama phoning the station with a congratulatory message, to news that one of WVON’s founders will be recognized as the Illinois Broadcast Association’s 2013 Broadcast Pioneer Award; the station’s 50th anniversary and gala was, as its motto suggests “the talk of Chicago” About 3,000 politicians, business and civic leaders, and everyday people gathered recently at the Chicago Theatre to help Melody SpannCooper, the president of Midway Broadcasting Co., parent company of WVON celebrate. The event was replete with television, movie, and recording industry favorites, including Tracee Ellis Rose, Dick Gregory, the Rev. Al Sharpton, movie director George Lucas, Radio Hall of Fame inductee Herb Kent, filmmaker and Chicago native Robert Townsend, Chicago White Sox's Kenny Williams, TV and radio executive Cathy Hughes, and Governor Pat Quinn. Grammy award-

TONI BRAXTON, WINNER of three Grammy Awards headlined the recent gala celebrating radio station WVON’s 50th birthday anniversary. winning singer Toni Braxton headline the show, which was hosted by WVON’s Matt McGill.

Spann-Cooper’s father, Pervis, one of the station’s founders along with

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Wesley South founded the station in 1962. The elder Spann was identified by Marv Dyson, a Chicago broadcast professor, and owner of several radio stations, as the soonto-be recipient of the pioneer award, Young people were incorporated into the evening with the introduction and performance by the King College Prep High School Marching Band. The Andrea Kelly Dance Theater also graced the stage. There also were performances by Townsend and by spoken word artist Malik Yusef.

Two deceased broadcast icons – Don Cornelius and and Lu Palmer also were honored.

Singer Toni Braxton; WVON Impact 50.

For station president and general manager Melody Spann-Cooper, the support from station sponsors and listeners was recognized. "We are so touched by you being here," she said. "Two years ago, I didn't

MELODY SPANN-COOPER, CEO of WVON struts her stuff as the co-chairs of the radio station’s 50th anniversary gala at the Chicago Theatre serve as her back-up band.

President called the radio station know if we'd make it; it was just and he was a little excited about that tough." the 50th," Spann-Cooper said.

And despite the tough road, "That was awfully special for him WVON's status as a Chicago instito do that; it speaks to just how tution was acknowledged all the special the station is." way from the White House. "The Saturday, April 13, 2013

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By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE PRESENTS RIVER NORTH DANCE CHICAGO AND ORBERT DAVIS’ CHICAGO JAZZ PHILHARMONIC’S WORLD PREMIERE OF “HAVANA BLUE” SATURDAY, APRIL 13 The Evening also Includes RNDC’s Chicago Premiere of “Eva” and New Work From the CJP Chamber Ensemble In a momentous collaboration between River North Dance Chicago and Orbert Davis’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble, music and movement are brought to life at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University with the world premiere of “Havana Blue.” Artistic Directors Frank Chaves and Orbert Davis delve into the rich history of Cuban and Afro-Caribbean roots to bring a cultural exchange of music, dance and art to the Auditorium’s Landmark Stage, Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m.

Tickets ($32 – $76) are on sale now and available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org, by calling (800) 982-ARTS (2787) or at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office (50 E Congress Pkwy). “Havana Blue” is also part of Auditorium Theatre’s MUSIC + MOVEMENT FESTIVAL. For more information and tickets visit AuditoriumTheatre.org/musicandmovement.

“Both River North Dance Chicago and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble performed at the Auditorium Theatre during the Miles Davis festival in 2011 and from that moment I knew that these two creative powerhouses had a shared sense of artistry that needed to be explored,” said Auditorium Theatre Executive Director Brett Batterson. “It is astounding to see what both Frank and Orbert have put together during this two year process and I am so thrilled that the Auditorium has the privilege of premiering this significant piece of work.”

After both Chaves and Davis spent nine days together in Havana, Cuba for what Chaves refers to as “the trip of a lifetime,” they were truly inspired by the music, dance, visual arts, architecture and people that they encountered.

They were determined to take what they had experienced back to the U.S. in order to share their unique experiences with Chicago audiences. From the deep rooted Cuban rhythms, to the rich colors that were embedded throughout the city, hints of Cuban culture are seen throughout “Havana Blue” in the contemporary movement, lyrical jazz styling as well as the vibrant costumes designed by Jordan Ross.

“Being in the city that I was born in for the first time since I left as a six month old baby, surrounded by the people and culture that are still so inherently a part of me, was an experience like none other,” said RNDC Artistic Director Frank Chaves. “I was so inspired to tell the story of a people, who despite the hardship and turmoil they face every day, do not allow those challenges to affect their spirit and instead celebrates their strength and tenacity to persevere. Even amid a city that has seen so much strife, the art and culture remains so vibrant and that is what this piece aims to convey.”

Broken into seven vignettes, “Havana Blue” tells the multi-faceted story of Cuban culture and brings out the many flavors of passion, romance, angst, energy and uncertainty that are embedded in a tumultuous society. From a joyous celebration in the streets of Havana, to a dramatic, intense journey out of a devastated country, the piece infuses Cuban rhythm with pure emotion.

Utilizing the unique musical components and stimulating visual art that is infused throughout the city, both Chaves and Davis draw on the raw emotion that is embedded within Cuban society.

“Frank and I share such an intense passion for pure, raw music and working with him to create this original piece let us explore the similarities of our two heritages in new and inspiring ways,” said Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Founder and Artistic Director Orbert Davis. “It was fascinating to see the similarities between African and Cuban rhythms and culture while we were so fully immersed in the everyday Cuban life—both with the music that enveloped us as well as the people that surrounded us—we were inspired to use the sights and sounds to develop an innovative, contemporary take on AfroCuban music.”

The evening will also showcase individual work by both RNDC and the CJP. The CJP Chamber Ensemble will kick things off performing three pieces of new music including “Chega De Saudade” by Antonio Carlos Jobim, “Manteca” by Dizzy Gillespie and Davis’ own “Seraphim.” RNDC will then take the stage with the Chicago premiere of “Eva” choreographed by (Continued on page 13) 12

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ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

12th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Highlights Following are some highlights from the upcoming 12th Annual Tribeca Film Festival to be held April 17-28 in Lower Manhattan, New York.

Let the Fire Burn Directed by Jason Osder (USA) – World Premiere Jason Osder makes an impressive feature film debut through his unbiased and thorough account of the incidents leading up to and during the 1985 standoff between the extremist African-American organization MOVE and Philadelphia authorities. The dramatic clash claimed eleven lives and literally and figuratively devastated an entire community. Let the Fire Burn is a real-life Wild West story absent the luxury of identifying its

Sidewalk Stories race, religion and politics that shaped one of the most recognizable figures in sports history.

Sidewalk Stories Directed and written by Charles Lane (USA) –Narrative

Let the Fire Burn heroes by the color of their hats.

The low-budget, New York-inthe-’80s movie that proves that siThe Trials of Muhammad Ali lence is not all that golden, Directed by Bill Siegel Charles Lane’s magnetic Sidewalk (USA) – World Premiere, Docu- Stories is long overdue for redismentary covery. Lane plays a sidewalk chalk Brash boxer Cassius Clay burst artist whose efforts to care for an into the American consciousness abandoned toddler are confoundin the early 1960s, just ahead of ed by the oddball homeless charthe Civil Rights movement. His acters he meets. Black-and-white transformation into the spiritually and mostly silent, the film is an inenlightened heavyweight champi- genious and whimsical effort by a

Beyond the Screens: The Artist's Angle: Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic Directed by Marina Zenovich.

(USA) – World Premiere This moving portrait of legendary comedian Richard Pryor chronicles his life from his troubled youth in Peoria, Illinois, to his meteoric rise as one of the most

Richard Pryor respected comic actors of the 20th century. Often misunderstood during the height of his celebrity, the late superstar has never been profiled this extensively. Marina Zenovich’s revealing and entertaining film lays bare the demons

The Trials of Muhammad Ali on Muhammad Ali is legendary, but this religious awakening also led to a bitter legal battle with the U.S. government after he refused to serve in the Vietnam War. This film reveals the perfect storm of

Black artist to give a voice to those who have none.

Cast members include Nicole Alysia, Sandye Wilson, Darnell Williams, Trula Hoosier, Michael Baskin and Charles Lane.

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Tracy Morgan with which he struggled and reminds us just how daring and dangerous artistic freedom can be.

Cast members include Whoopi (Continued on page 16) The Chicago Crusader

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‘The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat”

By Edward Kelsey Moore c.2013, Alfred A. Knopf $24.95 / $28.95 Canada 313 pages All for one, and one for all.

That could’ve been the motto for you and your two best friends.

Growing up, you were the Three Musketeers, sharing gossip, secrets, crushes, families, and truths. Everybody knew that you three were close as paint on a wall and where there was one, the other two weren’t far away.

You were lucky to have those friends when you were young and if you’re lucky now, you’ve still got them around. As you’ll see in the new novel “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” by Edward Kelsey Moore, those longtime friends may be life’s best souvenir.

If it was Sunday after church, then everybody in Leaning Tree knew where they’d find Odette, Clarice, and Barbara Jean: at Earl’s All-YouCan-Eat. They’d been gathering there for forty-odd years but food wasn’t all they got.

The diner’s owner, Big Earl, had been like a father to just about everybody in town. He practically raised Odette’s husband, James, and he’d taken in Barbara Jean when her mother died. Big Earl was generous with advice and compliments and everybody loved him.

But now he was dead. Odette learned it from her mother, who came visiting in the middle of the night, along with a well-dressed white woman who seemed a little

Edward Kelsey Moore tipsy. Odette wasn’t surprised to see snide and sarcastic, strong yet deliher Mama at that time of day. Ever cate. Then he turned around and since they’d buried Mama six years made me feel bad for what was before, she’d been visiting Odette coming. I loved his turns of phrase and his sense of humor, and I loved real often.

But Odette didn’t talk about that. the fact that he made me forget that No sense in worrying James, the his characters weren’t flesh-andlove of her life for more than thirty blood. Overall, I just plain loved years. No reason to make Clarice this book.

If you’ve ever had a friend (or two) fret, since she had enough problems with a philandering husband. And that you knew better than you since Barbara Jean carried loss heavy know yourself, then you need to in her chest, there was no sense in share this book. “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” is great for stirring up bad memories.

Yes, Big Earl was dead but life one, but better for all.

About the Author went on in Leaning Tree, Indiana.

Edward Kelsey Moore lives and Life went on, Clarice kept turning a writes in Chicago, where he also enblind eye on her husband’s affairs; joys a career as a professional cellist.

Little Earl kept the All-You-CanEat running; Barbara Jean drank herself stupid every day, like she had for years; and Odette passed the time with those who’d passed on.

Until one day, Mama had something to say that Odette didn’t want to hear…

The Chicago Public Library Have you ever read a book that New York Times bestwelcomes made you feel so at home that you selling author Sister Souljah, for a never wanted it to end? Yep, that’s discussion on her new book, A what reading “The Supremes at Deeper Love Inside: The Porsche Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” is like: Santiaga Story.

The free event comfortable from the first page, detakes place on Sunday, April 21 at lightful to the last.

2 p.m., at the Woodson Regional Author Edward Kelsey Moore Library, 9525 S. Halsted St. made me laugh out loud in parts of Fierce, raw and filled with adthis book with characters that are venture and emotional intensity, A Deeper Love Inside is the unforgettable sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever. Porsche Santiaga is the beautiful and passionate younger sister of Souljah’s protagonist, Winter. Blessed with a (Continued from page 12) quick-wit, sharp-tongue and the Chaves. Paying tribute to Eva Cassidy, the legendary songbird who reinvent- instincts of a natural-born hused some of the greatest classics of all time, the company will put their con- tler, Porsche refuses to accept her temporary flair on “Fields of Gold,” “Stormy Monday,” “Autumn Leaves” new life in group homes, foster and “Wade in the Water” while displaying their athletic, sensual and invigo- care and juvenile detention after rating movement. her family is torn apart. With “Havana Blue” serves as one of the centerpiece performances in the Audito- both courage and tears, she fights rium Theatre’s MUSIC + MOVEMENT FESTIVAL (Feb – June, 2013). to reclaim everything that beCommissioned by the Auditorium Theatre, in addition to RNDC and CJP’s longed to her wealthy, loving collaboration, ten Chicago dance companies. family.

Tickets to “Havana Blue” are available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org, Born in the Bronx, New York by calling (800) 982-ARTS (2787) or in-person at the Auditorium’s Box Of- and raised in the projects, Sister fice (50 E Congress Pkwy).

Souljah is the hip-hop genera-

Edward’s short fiction has appeared in numerous literary magazines and has been performed on National

Sister Souljah discusses her latest book at the Chicago Public Library of Love, reveal the shocking reality of underclass urban youth. A graduate of Rutgers University, Souljah is known for her work as a political activist and educator, as well as her business acumen and her global influence.

The Chicago Public Library continues to encourage lifelong learning by welcoming all people and offering equal access to information, entertainment and knowledge through materials, programs and cutting-edge technology. Through its 79 locations, the Library provides free access to a rich collection of materials, both physical and digital, and presents the highest quality author discussions, exhibits and programs for children, teens and adults.

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Public Radio. The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat is Edward Kelsey Moore's first novel.

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Sister Souljah tion’s number one storyteller. All of Souljah’s novels, including Midnight: A Gangster Love Story and Midnight and the Meaning Saturday, April 13, 2013

Books are available for purchase and the author will autograph books at the conclusion of the program. Photography and recording at this event are not permitted. For more information, visit chicagopubliclibrary.org, or call (312) 747-6921.

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WORLD OF MUSIC

By Barbara Wright-Pryor

Riccardo Muti returns to Chicago for three-week CSO Spring residency Music Director Riccardo Muti returned to Chicago this past week to lead three weeks of subscription programs with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

As The Chicago Crusader went to press Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Muti and CSO Association President Deborah Rutter called a news conference to announce additions to the already released CSO 2013-2014 season. Due to time constraints, the “World of Music” will share the newly-released additions to the schedule in next week’s issue.

Subscription concerts led by Maestro Muti began Thursday, April 11 with J. S. Bach’s Mass in B-Minor - the CSO’s first performances of the work since 1990 with additional performances Friday, Saturday and Tuesday, April 12, 13 and 16. Muti and the CSO were joined by the Chicago Symphony Chorus prepared by Duain Wolfe and vocal soloists Eleonora Buratto, soprano; Anna Malavasi, mezzo-sopra-

no; Saimir Pirgu, tenor; and Adam Plachetka, bass-baritone, all making their CSO subscription debuts.

April 18, 19 and 23, Riccardo Muti will lead programs that beginning with Vivaldi’s Concerto in A Major for Strings and Continuo, R. 158 (last performed by the CSO in 1975 under Muti); Mozart’s Symphony No. 38 in D Major, K. 504 (Prague); and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Op. 60. Muti will lead the CSO in the same program Saturday, April 20, in a onenight-only concert at the University of Illinois’ Krannert Center in Urbana, Illinois.

Pianist Maurizio Pollini joins Maestro Muti and the CSO for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467 in Maestro’s final week of programs during this residency. The program opens with Beethoven’s “Consecration of the House” Overture, Op. 124; with a second half of Mendelssohn’s “Calm Sea and

Riccardo Muti at April 10 news conference AP Photo/Caryn Rousseau

Prosperous Voyage,” and Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 97 (Rhenish).

Maestro Muti will also lead two open rehearsals of Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the training orchestra for the CSO on Monday, April 15, at Symphony Center, at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The afternoon rehearsal will include an invited audience of young musicians, conducting students and music educators. The evening rehearsal is free and open to the public. For more information, call Symphony Center at 312294-3000.

Metropolitan Opera music director James Levine returns to conducting MET Orchestra concludes its 2012–2013 season at Carnegie Hall with the much anticipated return of Music Director James Levine leading the orchestra on Sunday, May 19 at 3:00 pm in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. Maestro Levine is set to conduct the prelude to Act I of Wagner’s “Lohengrin;” Schubert’s Symphony No. 9, "Great;” and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58, with pianist Evgeny Kissin. Maestro Levine last performed at Carnegie Hall with the MET Orchestra on Sunday, April 10, 2011 with Mr. Kissin, and has been on indefinite leave of ab-

sence from his duties as Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera.

Since his June 5, 1971, debut at The Metropolitan Opera with “Tosca,” Music Director James Levine has led nearly 2,500 performances of 85 different operas at the Met. Levine inaugurated the "Metropolitan Opera Presents" television series for PBS in 1977, founded The Met’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program in 1980, and returned Wagner's complete “Der Ring des Nibelungen” to the repertoire in 1989 (in the first integral cycles in over 35 years there). Expanding on that tradition, he and

the MET Orchestra began touring in concert in 1991, and since then have performed around the world as well as in its own subscription series at Carnegie Hall.

In the 2013–2014 Metropolitan Opera season, Maestro Levine, who has conducted more performances at the Met than any conductor in the company’s 129year history, is scheduled to lead three operas at the Met, including a new production of Verdi’s “Falstaff ” and revivals of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” and Berg’s “Wozzeck.” He will also conduct all three Carnegie Hall concerts by the MET Orchestra beginning on October 13 with the overture

The Chicago Ensemble presents “PIANO QUARTETS: MOZART, COPLAND, TANEYEV” at 3:00 pm Sunday April 14 at the International House, 1414 E. 59th St. and at 7:30 pm, Tuesday, April 16 at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St.

Rizzer, piano.

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For information or tickets, call 773-889-4206 or visit thechicagoensemble.org ******** The Jackson State University (JSU) Chicago Alumni Chapter will present the Jackson State University Chorale in concert Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Mark United Methodist Church, 8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave. Concert proceeds will benefit JSU Chicago Alumni Chapter scholarship fund recipients. Admission is by a donation of $20.00

The program will explore the art of the piano quartet with works by a European, American and Russian composer from three different eras.

Scheduled for performance are Mozart’s less-often-performed Piano Quartet No. 2 in Eb Major, K. 493; Aaron Copland’s Quartet (1950); and Russian master Alexander Taneyev’s Quartet in E Minor, op.

20 by Stephen Boe, violin; Paul Vanderwerf, viola; Andrew Snow, cello; and Artistic Director Gerald

For additional information or tickets, contact Doris Smith at 773-268-

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******** The Hyde Park-Kenwood Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago will present “1813-2013- Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi “Pushing the Boundaries of Tradition” featuring music lecturer Robert Yaffe at 7:00 pm Monday, April 22, 2013 at The Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St., Room 802.

No charge for prepaid Chapter members or students; other members, $10.00; non-members, $15.00.

For further information or rides, call Claude Weil at 773-248-3954 or email cmweil@aol.com. Light meals and refreshments are available in the Café Logan. ********

James Levine and The MET Orchestra from Verdi’s “I Vespri Siciliani,” Elliott Carter’s “Variations for Orchestra,” Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A Major, and selections from Rossini’s “Giovanna d’Arco” and Mozart’s “La Clemenza di Tito” featuring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato. On December 22, Maestro Levine will conduct an all-Mahler program with the composer’s first song cycle, “Songs of a Wayfarer,” featuring baritone Peter Mattei and Symphony No. 7. The final concert of the orchestra’s season on May 11 is an all-Dvo ák program including the “Carnival Overture,” Symphony No. 7 in D minor; and Cello Concerto in B mi-

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nor featuring soloist Lynn Harrell.

The MET Orchestra is regarded as one of the world’s finest orchestras. From the time of the company’s inception in 1883, the ensemble has worked with leading conductors in both opera and concert performances and has developed into an orchestra of enormous technical polish and style.

Seven new productions—two of them Met premieres—and 21 revivals, including three complete “Ring” cycles, featuring many of the world’s greatest singers and conductors, highlight The Metropolitan Opera’s 2012–2013 season.

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THE PASTOR’S PEN

Rev. Moss bridges the gap between slavery and today (The name, Tinko, is the actual name of my ancestor who was sold in Virginia for roughly $300 and his children were eventually sold to a plantation in Stovall, Georgia.)

Dear Tinko, I write this letter with a sense of joy and a degree of cynicism within my spirit. You are the only ancestor of my family who is documented as being bought for three hundred dollars in the state of Virginia. Your progeny was eventually sold to a plantation in Stovall, Georgia and forced to live a life of servitude until emancipation. To live a life in a foreign land, stripped of all humanity and forced to live with untold brutality, can barely be conceived in the modern mind. I cannot imagine the experience of living as property forced to labor under a racial lie and the theological heresy of biological determinism. I want to share with you in this letter the progress of this nation since the time you walked upon southern soil.

I was joyous when I began to write this letter, as the stories of the abolition and the rise of educational institutions built by our own hands came to the forefront of my consciousness. Glorious towns were

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III erected just outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma and in Eatonville, Florida, where wealth, ownership, and progressive life became the norm. But, as I walked through our history, my heart became troubled, as images of broken dreams, promises, and unmarked graves stood silently next to the images of triumph. After the signing of the “Emancipation Proclamation,” our hearts soared with possibility, but reality crush- ed our dreams as quickly as a summer squall upon the sea. We walked from the south, free from the shackles of the peculiar institution, the most skilled people in our nation: carpenters, horticulturalists, man agers, blacksmiths, seamstresses, and teachers. The list goes on;

yet, our skills became a threat to the white unskilled labor of the south. Vengeance, not reconciliation, became the political platform of the day, as we sought to etch out a life post-emancipation.

We organized, to educate ourselves, build schools, raise our children, and establish our humanity in the face of inhumanity, but at every turn, we met resistance, and, at times, an insane political culture shaped by a poisoned racial imagination. This is not the totality of our history.

Much has been achieved in these post-emancipation years, however, what has been achieved has been hard won by named and unnamed men and women of courage.

I know I am leaving out much more; yet, the triumphs are too

vast and tragedies are too numerous to count. I must also share an unbelievable moment in our history. Our current President and First Family are people of African descent! As unlikely as it may sound, democracy and history collided and produced a moment you and our ancestors only dream -ed was possible.

There are those who claim we live in a post-racial society and others who claim we still live in a racist society. I say we live in a race-consciousness society, fearful of class and apprehensive about color. We are not post-racial, nor are we solely defined by the social construction of race. We are post-emancipation, but, we are still a pre-promised land nation still looking at the future from the mountain top and not the plain of realized dreams. Gains have

been made in this nation, but the beloved community still waits in the harbor of our prophetic imagination. Maybe one day we will reach it but as of now we still dream.

I thank you for your courage this day, and look forward to meeting you one day in our Father’s house, when time and space cease to be weights upon our temporal existence.

Sincerely, The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ (Descendant of enslaved African named “Tinko”).

Dr. Moss’ narrative was originally printed on Huffington Post. Com.

The Pastor’s Pen debuts in the Chicago Crusader In an effort to expand awareness of what the religious community is doing throughout the city – both inside and outside the walls of their respective places of worship; the Chicago Crusader is introducing The Pastor’s Pen. This addition to our newpaper and Web site will be a weekly sta-

ple of the Crusader that will offer spiritual leaders from all denominations an opportunity to share their efforts, beliefs, and hopes.

We extend this invitation to pastors, rabbis, imams and any other religious leaders in and around Chicago to submit a 400500-word essay on a topic that

you feel needs to be shared with our readers. To submit an essay, please forward it to crusader65yrs05@aol.com with Pastor’s Pen in the subject box.

Our inaugural contribution is

by Rev. Otis Moss III, senior pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ, 400 W. 95th St., Chicago.

The Apostolic Church Of God presents its 81st Annual Bible Conference The Apostolic Church of God presents five power-packed days of spiritual renewal – preparing God’s people to impact the world for Christ, Monday, April 22 – through Friday, April 26, 2013. Continuing its annual tradition, twenty-five of America’s most prolific preachers and teachers have been scheduled to rightly divide the Word of Truth.

Breaking only for meals the Conference will feature 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM Bible classes, 7:30 PM full services, and private prayer opportunities anytime during the day.

Debuting at this year’s Conference is Morning Prayer and Inspiration.

Morning Prayer will begin at 6:30 and end at 7:15 AM each day. The entire event is free to the public.

The week’s multi-denominational lineup will include Apostolic, Baptist, Church of Christ, Church of God, Church of God in Christ, and Episcopal ministers preaching and teaching “Extending Hands and Extending Hope” through Jesus Christ. Just a few names that will grace the pulpit are Bishop Noel Jones, Gardenia, California; Dr. Jeanne King, South Holland; Bishop Vashti McKenzie, Washington, DC; Pastor DeAndre Patterson, Chicago; Pastor E. Dewey Smith, Decatur, Georgia; and Pastor J.W. Walker, Whites Creek, (Continued on page 16) The Chicago Crusader

Pastor J. W. Walker

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ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE (Cont’d. from page 12) Goldberg, Robin Williams, Mel Brooks, Quincy Jones, Lily Tomlin and the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

After the Movie - Stay for a conversation with Emmy Award®-winning director Marina Zenovich, actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, author Walter Mosley and comedian Wyatt Cenac to discuss the making of the documentary and the impact of one of Hollywood’s most controversial comedians. Moderated by New York Times contributor Jacob Bernstein.

This film will be screened as part of the Tribeca

Talks® After the Movie series.

Coach One of college basketball’s most prolific coaches, hallof-famer C. Vivian Stringer became more well known to the non-sports world when the words “nappy headed hoes” were used to describe the young women she was

Richard Coach Pryor then leading to the 2007 national championship game. A mother whose career has long been mixed with personal tragedy, Stringer’s handling of the incident is a perfect example of grace under fire.

I Got Somethin' to Tell You Having broken racial and

sexual boundaries as a pioneering comic talent, the late Moms Mabley has long been an icon in the comedy world. Now Whoopi Goldberg takes a deep dive into Mabley’s legacy via recently unearthed photography, rediscovered performance footage and the words of

Lenny Cooke In 2001, Lenny Cooke was the most hyped high school basketball player in the country, ranked above future greats LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony. A decade later, Lenny has never played a minute in the NBA. In this quintessentially American documentary, filmmaking brothers Joshua and Benny Safdie track the unfulfilled destiny of a man for whom superstardom was only just out of reach.

While these movies and many more are being screened at Tribeca, many will get picked up for distribution

The Apostolic Church Of God presents Tennessee.

Scheduled for teens are imaginative, hi-energy services; and great fun has also been prepared for children.

(Children must pre-register with their parents between 6:00 and 7:00 PM, prior to services.) Both youth services begin at 7:00 PM each night.

The church’s pastor, Dr. Byron Brazier said, “Each year as we grow deeper in our

(Continued from page 15) knowledge of the Bible we, here at the Apostolic Church of God, continue in our endeavor to expand the ‘Bible Experience.’ For the first time in eighty-one years the Bible Conference will begin with 6:30 AM prayer, end with a full service, with two Bible classes sandwiched in between. I am excited about this new concept, for it will afford both the congregation and the community an in-

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creased opportunity to worship, study God’s Word, and learn of Him.” The Apostolic Church of God has garnered a solid representation for “Extending Hands and Extending Hope” through its philanthropic and community outreach – to the homeless, the incarcerated, and those in nursing homes. It also has several special care ministries that are at the ready, including consolation support, grief counseling, and personal services.

More information is available on the Apostolic Church of God website, ACOG-Chicago.org, or call the ACOG Bible Conference Hotline at 773-6671500, extension 2561.

(Continued from page 4) block on which the former policeman lived. He reportedly was under investigation for sexual misconduct.

Regardless of whether one’s job is tenuous or Saturday, April 13, 2013

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Three incidents in one week involving attempted and successful suicides may be a harbinger of what is in store if local and state mental health services aren’t shored up. Given the economy and the exceptionally fast axis on which our lives tend to spin in these high tech days, it is not surprising, some, if not many, have difficulty coping with the pressures.

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Whoopi Goldberg Richard as Pryor Moms Mabley numerous celebrated come- and either be screened later dians. A true passion project at a local theater or be availfor Goldberg, I Got Some- able on DVD. thin’ to Tell You shows I would like to extend Mabley’s historical signifi- condolences to Chaz Ebert cance and profound influ- and other family members. ence as a performer vastly Rest in Peace, Roger Ebert, ahead of her time. undoubtedly one of the

seemingly secure, should have to face overwhelming times without help. Family and friends may not always be the right ones to turn to.

That is why it is incumbent on local and state officials to ensure sufficient mental health services are in place.

Too many people suffer silently with mental health issues, not knowing where to turn, or to whom to turn. This needs to and can be fixed.

and help them understand there should be no shame in seeking treatment.

Those outside of the mental health field can commit to not be, or stop being judgmental about frail mental health. Those in the field can be evangelists and educate the masses

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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-R1 Plaintiff, v s .

UNKNOWN HEIRS OR LEGATEES OF EUGENE LOCKHART, CARY ROSENTHAL, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF EUGENE LOCKHART, CITY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, CITY OF C H I C A G O , DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 13321 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 23, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-21-315-020-0000.

Commonly known as 6949 South Union Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621.

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 Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I517031

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N ; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

DAVID RILEY; DREXEL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 37053 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 31, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 7926 South Drexel Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

P.I.N. 20-.35-101-030-1003 & 20-35-101- 0 3 0 - 1 0 0 6 .

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, PO Box 165028, Columbus, Ohio 43216-5028.

(614) 220-5611.

12-018317 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I518209

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. File No. D13133829 on the 27th day of March 2013 Under the Assumed Name of Patriot Cleaning, with the business located at 3238 W. 84th St., Chicago, IL 60652. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is Titus G. Campbell, 3238 W. 84th St., Chicago, IL 60652.

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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CONSUMER SOLUTIONS 3, LLC P l a i n t i f f , v s .

SAM KWARTOWSKI; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SAM KWARTOWSKI, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 3536 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 25, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described p r o p e r t y : P.I.N. 21-30-414-009-0000.

Commonly known as 7837 SOUTH COLES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 9 3 7 0 7 6 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I518086 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT DIVISION CHANCERY NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; P l a i n t i f f , s . v VINCE A. MORGAN; CITIBANK, NA AS I N D E N T U R E TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST SERIES 2006-SL2; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND N O N R E C O R D CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 22145 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 25, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-21-408-008-0000; 20-21-408- 0 0 7 - 0 0 0 0 .

Commonly known as 6821 South Perry Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 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 Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, The Chicago Naperville, IllinoisCrusader 60563-1890. (866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

F 1 2 0 4 0 1 1 5 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I517105

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

F 1 2 0 4 0 1 1 5 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I517105 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

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

Kahmer Khan; Tayba Khan; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 28495 Sheriff's # 130303 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 17, 2013, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 6049 South Morgan Street, Chicago, Illinois 60621 P.I.N: 20-17-412-019-0000; 20-17-4 1 2 - 0 2 0 - 0 0 0 0 Improvements: This property consists of a two story multi-family residence with an adjacent vacant lot.

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

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC Porto Anthony W. DIEHL., Ste 333 1807 IL 60566-7228 Naperville, foreclosurenotice@fal-illino i s . c o m fax 630-428-4620 866-402-8661 bidding instructions, visit For www.fal-il l i n o i s . c o m 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.

I522832 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA P l a i n t i f f , v s .

CORY WILLIAMS A/K/A COREY WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 07839 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on September 19, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described p r o p e r t y : P.I.N. 20-27-407-011-0000.

Commonly known as 7537 SOUTH EVANS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I522471

COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v .

ERIKA JONES A/K/A ERIKA S JONES, STEPHANIE JONES A/K/A STEPHANIE P JONES, DARYL JONES A/K/A DARYL K JONES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 34146 7828 SOUTH MICHIGAN 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 February 6, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 7, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7828 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-319-021-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with a 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 twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1205659. 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. PA1205659 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 34146 TJSC#: 33-3107 I520607

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

KENDRICK LANCE, D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 18279 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 5, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 6344 South Vernon IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.

COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY P.I.N. 20-22-200-030.

DEPARTMENT CHANCERY The mortgaged real estate is improved DIVISION METLIFE HOME LOANS, A with a single family residence. If the DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a P l a i n t i f f , common interest community, the purchaser v . of the unit other than a mortgagee shall ERIKA JONES A/K/A ERIKA S JONES, pay the assessments required by STEPHANIE JONES A/K/A STEPHANIE subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the P JONES, DARYL JONES A/K/A DARYL Condominium Property Act. K JONES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

D e f e n d a n t s No refunds. The judgment amount was 12 CH 34146 $270,425.66. The property will NOT be 7828 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE open for inspection.

BlacksILMust c60619 ontrol their own ccall oMMunity CHICAGO, For information Mr. Ira T. Nevel at NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. in the above cause on February 6, 2013, an 1 1 - 0 4 3 6 7 agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, I520283 will at 10:30 AM on May 7, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7828 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-319-021-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with a two car detached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by

P.I.N. 20-22-200-030.

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

No refunds. The judgment amount was $270,425.66. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 1 1 - 0 4 3 6 7 I520283

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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 s .

MARIA VISTO-PEREZ A/K/A MARIA A V I S T O - P E R E Z ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 36166 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 4, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-27-302-005-0000.

Commonly known as 7519 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 9 .

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 2 1 9 4 2 7 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520250 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

LARRY MANNIE; ISABELLE MANNIE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 18112 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 4, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: 20-21-322-038-0000.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 722 WEST 71ST STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520203

CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL C O R P O R A T I O N , P l a i n t i f f , s . v MELANIE PELL, WELLS FARGO BANK, (SUCCESSOR NA TO FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK) D O C . ( #0030012404), TAXPAYER OF 5742 PERRY, SOUTH ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN CHICAGO, AND OWNERS NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s , CH 37616 12 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 26, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 6, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in its office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: Commonly known as 5742 South Perry, IL. Chicago, 20-16-219-037.

P.I.N. The property consists of vacant land.

Sale terms: 10% of the purchase price will be required to bid at the sale. The balance of the purchase price required by 12:00 the following day. p.m.

The property will NOT be open for i n s p e c t i o n .

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the a l e . s For information call City of Chicago Counsel/Collection and Corporation Ownership Litigation Division, 33 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602 742-0007.

(312) JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I520164 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON THE BANK OF FKA NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOL D E R OF CWMBS INC. CHL MORTGAGE THROUGH TRUST PASS MORTGAGE PASS 2006-HYB2, THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-HYB2; Plaintiff, v s .

DANN DUFF; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; JAYNE DUFF; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DANN DUFF, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 26030 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 1, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-29-411-006-0000.

Commonly known as 7617 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60620.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W12-3261.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520147

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

PATSY DARLING; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PATSY DARLING, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 20890 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 13, 2012 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will COUNTY, ILLINOIS on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the hour of 11 COUNTY DEPARTMENT a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison CHANCERY DIVISION Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL at public auction to the highest bidder for C O R P O R A T I O N , cash, as set forth below, the following P l a i n t i f f , described mortgaged real estate: v s .

P.I.N. 20-26-125-011-0000.

MELANIE PELL, WELLS FARGO BANK, Commonly known as 7439 South Drexel NA (SUCCESSOR Avenue, Chicago, Il 60619.

TO FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK) The mortgaged real estate is improved ( D O C . with a single family residence. If the #0030012404), TAXPAYER OF 5742 subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a SOUTH PERRY, common interest community, the purchaser CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN of the unit other than a mortgagee shall OWNERS AND pay the assessments required by NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the D e f e n d a n t s , Saturday, 13, 2013 Condominium Property Act. 12 CH 37616 April Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, NOTICE OF SALE balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that No refunds. The property will NOT be pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure open for inspection. entered in the above entitled cause on For information call the Sales Clerk at February 26, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 6, Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in its office at Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W12-2105.

120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder C O R P O R A T I O N for cash, the following described property: Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 Commonly known as 5742 South Perry, I519963 Chicago, IL. P.I.N. 20-16-219-037.

The property consists of vacant land.

Sale terms: 10% of the purchase price will be required to bid at the sale. The balance of the purchase price required by 12:00

Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-26-125-011-0000.

Commonly known as 7439 South Drexel Avenue, Chicago, Il 60619.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W12-2105.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I519963

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY O N D I V I S I PNC BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB, f P l a i n t i f V .

JEAN J. PELISSIER; SAMEERA WEST HIGHLAND PELISSIER; ASSOCIATION; CONDOMINIUM OWNERS AND UNKNOWN NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 22281 Property Address: 6735 South Ridgeland Avenue Unit 3S Chicago, IL 60649 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE C O N D O M I N I U M Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-029260 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage sales.) foreclosure PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on February 15, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 16, 2013, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 6735 South Ridgeland Avenue, Unit 3S, Chicago, IL 60649 Permanent Index No.: 20-24-303 - 0 2 5 - 1 0 0 6 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

The judgment amount was $182,618.86.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify information. all For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

I517144 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY INC.; CITIMORTGAGE, P l a i n t i f f , s . v ALAWODE AND OLUSOJI ALAWODE; OLUFUNMILAVO CITIBANK FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK BANK OF AND AMERICA, N.A.; UNKNOWN TENANTS; N K N O W N U AND NON RECORD OWNERS Defendants, CLAIMANTS; CH 42620 11 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 1, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 6, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 7131 South Eberhart Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

P.I.N. 20-27-202-009.

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

No refunds. The judgment amount was $238,731.98. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 1 1 - 0 9 3 7 5 I519951

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

ESTER WOODS; MARQUETTE BANK FKA MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 9/13/07 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 18459; U N K N O W N BENEFICIARIES OF MARQUETTE BANK FKA MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 9/13/07 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 18459; MARQUETTE BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 28441 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 13, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described p r o p e r t y : P.I.N. 20-27-227-003-0000.

Commonly known as 7411 SOUTH RHODES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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

1 2 1 5 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I522443

5538 SOUTH LAFAYETTE 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 October 18, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 29, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5538 SOUTH LAFAYETTE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-206-059-0000. The real estate is improved with a brick 2 unit; 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 Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0928409. 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. PA0928409 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 09 CH 45542 33-4125 TJSC#: I519091

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iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON uS bANK NAtiONAL ASSOCiAtiON, AS tRuStee FOR CRedit SuiSSe FiRSt bOStON CSFb 2006-4 Plaintiff, -v.SAM MOORe, MORtGAGe eLeCtRONiC ReGiStRAtiON SySteMS, iNC. defendants 10 CH 053632 7618 S. PAuLiNA 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 August 31, 2012, an agent of the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 25, 2013, at the the Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker drive 24th Floor, CHiCAGO, iL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7618 S. PAuLiNA StReet, CHiCAGO, iL 60620 Property index No. 2030-417-025. 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. if the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. the Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. the property will NOt be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. if this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). if this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/18.5(g-1). iF yOu ARe tHe MORtGAGOR (HOMeOWNeR), yOu HAVe tHe RiGHt tO ReMAiN iN POSSeSSiON FOR 30 dAyS AFteR eNtRy OF AN ORdeR OF POSSeSSiON, iN ACCORdANCe WitH SeCtiON 15-1701(C) OF tHe iLLiNOiS MORtGAGe FOReCLOSuRe LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C., 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100, buRR RidGe, iL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-39732. 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. COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C. 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100 buRR RidGe, iL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-10-39732 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 10 CH 053632 tJSC#: 33-5820 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. i518417

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

TREANNA D. EVANS, HARRIS BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 13723 1220 E. 63RD STREET Chicago, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 29, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 30, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1220 E. 63RD STREET, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-14-412-034-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $222,943.23. 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. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: KROPIK, PAPUGA & SHAW, 120 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 236-6405.

Please refer to file number 39573. 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. KROPIK, PAPUGA & SHAW 120 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 236-6405 Attorney File No. 39573 Attorney Code.

91024 Case Number: 10 CH 13723 TJSC#: 33-2648 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.

I520589 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

ESTER WOODS; MARQUETTE BANK FKA MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE UTA 2013 13, April Saturday, DTD 9/13/07 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 18459; U N K N O W N BENEFICIARIES OF MARQUETTE BANK FKA MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 9/13/07 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 18459; MARQUETTE BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 28441 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 13, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY OF AMERICA, NA; BANK P l a i n t i f f , s . v ANTONETTE WILSON; BANK OF NA; CITY AMERICA, OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CAPITAL ONE WATER; BANK (USA) NA FKA CAPITAL ONE UNKNOWN BANK; AND LEGATEES OF HEIRS WILSON, IF ANTONETTE ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND CLAIMANTS; NONRECORD D e f e n d a n t s , CH 36585 12 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 13, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-20-427-031-0000.

Commonly known as 7044 South Morgan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W12-5229.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I522393

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4, P l a i n t i f f V .

DARCINE E. TRIBBLE A/K/A DARCINE TRIBBLE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; COMMUNITY BANK OF OAK PARK RIVER FOREST; CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; TERRENCE J. P O U N C Y , D e f e n d a n t s 09 CH 39506 Property Address: 8744 South Saginaw Avenue Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-011429 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK foreclosure sales.)

COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. entered on February 21, 2013, Kallen P l a i n t i f f , Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official v . will at 12:30 p.m. on May 22, 2013, at 205 CHARLES AUSTIN W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, D e f e n d a n t s Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest 09 CH 45542 bidder for cash, as set forth below, the 5538 SOUTH LAFAYETTE AVENUE following described real property: CHICAGO, IL 60621 Commonly known as 8744 South Saginaw NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Permanent Index No.: 26-06-104-037 Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered The mortgaged real estate is improved in the above cause on October 18, 2012, an with a dwelling. The property will NOT be agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, open for inspection. will at 10:30 AM on April 29, 2013, at the The judgment amount was $296,502.57.

The Judicial Sales Corporation, One Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, successful bid immediately at conclusion CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next auction to the highest bidder, as set forth business day, both by cashier's checks; below, the following described real estate: and no refunds. The sale shall be subject Commonly known as 5538 SOUTH to general real estate taxes, special taxes, LAFAYETTE AVENUE, CHICAGO, coMMunity heir own Must ILcontrol Blacks special t assessments, special taxes levied, 60621 Property Index No. and superior liens, if any. The property is 20-16-206-059-0000. The real estate is offered "as is," with no express or implied improved with a brick 2 unit; no garage. warranties and without any representation Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by as to the quality of title or recourse to certified funds at the close of the sale Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. admonished to review the court file to verify No third party checks will be accepted. The all information. balance, including the Judicial sale fee for For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Abandoned Residential Property Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Municipality Relief Fund, which is Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois calculated on residential real estate at the 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser I517149 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

Commonly known as 8744 South Saginaw Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 Permanent Index No.: 26-06-104-037 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $296,502.57.

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

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

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

I517149 iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON WeLLS FARGO bANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.bOyKO P. diMitROV, uNKNOWN OWNeRS ANd NONReCORd CLAiMANtS defendants 12 CH 009930 5537 S. AbeRdeeN 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 31, 2013, an agent of the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 2013, at the the Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker drive 24th Floor, CHiCAGO, iL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5537 S. AbeRdeeN StReet, CHiCAGO, iL 60621 Property index No. 20-17-202016. 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. if the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. the Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. the property will NOt be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. if this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). if this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/18.5(g-1). iF yOu ARe tHe MORtGAGOR (HOMeOWNeR), yOu HAVe tHe RiGHt tO ReMAiN iN POSSeSSiON FOR 30 dAyS AFteR eNtRy OF AN ORdeR OF POSSeSSiON, iN ACCORdANCe WitH SeCtiON 15-1701(C) OF tHe iLLiNOiS MORtGAGe FOReCLOSuRe LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C., 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100, buRR RidGe, iL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1206917. 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. 14-12-06917 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 12 CH 009930 tJSC#: 33-6916 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. i520010

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 P l a i n t i f f , v .

ARTHUR C. YOUNG, EURO-TECH, I N C .

D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 31500 7937 S. CALUMET AVE. Chicago, IL 6 0 6 1 9 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 14, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 7937 S. CALUMET AVE., Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-34-105-018. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $158,088.55. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

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

HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 12 CH 31500 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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SPORTS

Skylar Diggins could make “Sky” the limit

By J. Coyden Palmer By far the most popular players in women’s college basketball the past four seasons have been Baylor’s Brittney Griner and Notre Dame’s talented point guard Skylar Diggins.

With Griner a lock to be drafted by the Phoenix Mercury with the first overall pick in next week’s WNBA draft, that means Diggins could be on her way to the Windy City with the second pick. If that is the case, expect ticket sales for the Chicago Sky

in Chicago is already being talked about in barbershops, bars and other places men gather.

“If she comes to Chicago, I will definitely be going to my first ever WNBA game,” said Will Ross, a fitness instructor who graduated from Chicago State University. “Without a doubt she is a talented player, but every man I know talks about how fine she is.”

Ross’ thoughts are the same as other men Crusader spoke with. Many admitted they are not fans of the

and judging by how much I hear her talked about, there are plenty of others who feel the same way.”

A Diggins draft pick also makes sense from a marketing standpoint for the Sky. A native of South Bend, Indiana, Diggins could be considered a local product that already has an established fan base less than a two-hour drive from where the Sky play their home games at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Also with the amount of Notre Dame Alumni in Chicago, Diggins will be able to reach a market that has the money to spend at Sky games.

But perhaps the most untapped market Diggins and the Sky would reach would be the Black community in Chicago. For the first time ever, the Sky will play one of their games in the heart of the African American community. The first pre-season game on Wednesday, May 15 is scheduled to be played at the Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center on the campus of Chicago State University at 11:30 a.m. The Sky is hoping by bringing their product and brand directly into the community they can attract more fans.

“The draft is going to make a large impact on the Sky and the WNBA as a whole,” said Stephanie Perleberg Media and Communications Coordinator for the Sky. “We are always looking to branch out into new markets in the Chicago area. We are excited and looking forward to our game on the city’s South Side.”

From a basketball standpoint, the selection of Diggins will also make sense for the Sky. They are already solid in the post with Swin Cash and Sylvia Fowles and shooting guard Epiphany Prince has shown she can handle scoring duties from the outside. Diggins would bring more scoring, but especially speed and defense to a franchise that has not made the playoffs since their inception in 2006. Their lack of success on the court has stemmed mostly from bad personnel decisions, injuries and bad luck. The Sky has finished with

SKYLAR DIGGINS LED the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to four straight Final Four appearances. The South Bend native has been one of the most popular female athletes in the nation the last two years. games to increase, especially from women’s game, but they are fans of heterosexual males, who traditional- Diggins. Jeremy Logan said his 18ly have stayed away from WNBA year-old twin sons have been raving games. about Diggins for three years. The elA Diggins selection would give a der Logan said he will surprise them franchise that has been in existence with tickets to a Sky game this sumneary10 years its first legitimate face mer if Diggins plays for Chicago or if of the franchise. And what a beauti- she is with another team that comes ful face it would be. Diggins is al- here to play. most as popular for her fashion“When I went to visit them a few model looks as she is for her jump weeks ago at Southern Illinois, they shot. Once rapper Lil Wayne tweet- have posters of her on their wall in ed about her during her sophomore the dorm rooms,” said Logan with a year, Diggins popularity skyrocketed laugh. “Usually you would expect to and young red-blooded males across see models, actresses and singers; you America instantly became Notre know the typical female beauties.

Dame and women’s basketball fans.

But these guys are crazy about Skylar Despite having the most talented players in the world, the WNBA has failed to make a large footprint on the sport’s landscape in America.

Many have blamed it on the time of year the sport is played. Basketball has traditionally been a winter sport, but with the WNBA playing their games in the summer, they are competing with Major League Baseball, NASCAR and the professional golf and tennis tours.

But what many people do not like to talk about is the WNBA has failed to capture the interest of American men and boys, who by far are the biggest consumers of sports. Diggins changes that dynamic immediately, even if it is because of her physical beauty and bubbly personality. Dig- SKYLAR DIGGINS HAS already played on the USA Women's gins also exudes femininity, another Under 18 National Team. She hopes to make the Olympic team in complaint from men about WNBA 2016. (All photos of Skylar Diggins provided by University of Notre players. The prospect of her playing Dame) The Chicago Crusader

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SKYLAR DIGGINS IS well-known for her social media appeal, particularly through Twitter, where her account (@SkyDigg4) has more than 270,000 followers (as of October 2012), the most of any college athlete (male or female). identical records of 14-20 for the past women’s tennis because of Serena three seasons.

Williams and believes Diggins will While no one can say for sure if have the same impact on the WNDiggins will be the Sky’s selection, BA. some experts are suggesting Dela“She’s nice to look at,” said a smilware’s Elena Delle Donne; it would ing Wright. “Her look captured my be a disappointment and a missed attention, but her game on the court business opportunity if they decide keeps me interested. She plays with a to go in another direction. lot of heart man. She can get to the “I mean I can’t lie, if the pick is not rim and score. I’m sorry she didn’t Diggins, it tempers my enthusiasm win the title in college this year. I was greatly to the point where my interest pulling for her as was just about every in the Sky would remain where it dude I know. I had know idea the currently is,” said Ross.

Sky would have a chance to get her Sharrod Wright from the south because I haven’t kept up with the suburbs said he will go to a game this WNBA. If she plays for Chicago this year if Diggins is on the roster as well. year, me and the fellas will definitely A carpenter, he said he watches be buying tickets to the games.”

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