Chicago Crusader 05/09/09 E-Edition

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY Blacks Must Control Their Own Community

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VOLUME LXVIV NUMBER 2 —SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009

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25 Cents and worth more

State money tied to whether banks loan to poor communities

By La Risa Lynch Lend in low-and moderate-income communities or risk missing out $1.4 billion in state monies.

That is the warning Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued last Monday to banks that do not comply with the three decades old Community Reinvestment Act. The act, passed by Congress in 1977,

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mandates that banks must reinvest in the communities they serve. But community activists have long charged that banks in poor communities failed to live up to that law.

However, an agreement hammered out

by Giannoulias and local community activists aims to take a financial bite out of banks unwilling to loan in poor communities. The agreement pulls state deposits from banks if they do not sign a threepoint pledge before receiving or renewing state deposits. The agreement takes effect June 1.

The state has deposits worth $1.4 billion in 205 banks, 26 credit unions and 20 savings and loans throughout Illinois. Banks affected by this newly minted agreement and located within Black communities include Austin Bank of Chicago (ABC) Bank; Fifth Third Bank; Highland Community Bank; Illinois Service Federal, JP Morgan Chase, Park National Bank; Seaway Bank; ShoreBank and the South Side Community Credit Union.

“We need to ensure that any money the state deposits in these institutions is used

effectively,” said Giannoulias at a downtown press conference to announce the agreement. “We need to hold bankers’ feet

to the fire and have measures to ensure financial institutions adhere to reasonable (Continued on page 3)

REGINA BANKS, (left to right) Enabling Grace Ministries; Otis C. Monroe, III, The Monroe Foundation; Dean Morris, Nobel Neighbors; Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (middle); Dr. Shanaveon Pious, Entrepreneurs University Foundation; Thom Feltner, Woodstock Institute, and Mark Allen, Black Leadership Development Institute (BLDI) attended a press conference where Treasurer Giannoulias sent a strong message regarding the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) to banks where state monies are deposited.

Lawyer for Black woman seeking child support jailed while deadbeat husband remains free Ex-husband reportedly living off vice principal wife’s salary in Georgia

By J. Coyden Palmer A local woman, who has been seeking child support payments from her ex-husband for five years, still can’t believe a Cook County judge jailed her lawyer for contempt last week after a hearing on the case, while her ex-husband lives off of his wife’s income in another state. Associate Judge Mark Lopez ordered Attorney Nancy Murphy jailed after becoming upset with her handling of the writing of a draft order. Murphy, who spent the night in

Cook County Jail, was allegedly verbally abused by guards and has not returned to work since the April 22nd incident.

Murphy was representing Yolanda Malcolm, who is seeking $24,000 in back child support from her ex-husband Thomas Crump, who has since remarried and moved to Georgia. The case has been set for continuance on July 9th, according to court documents. Judge Lopez ordered bailiffs to arrest Murphy after the opposing attorney told the judge Murphy had added something in a draft order that Lopez was supposed to sign. Murphy contends she didn’t do anything consciously wrong and can’t believe the ordeal she had to go through. She’s speaking out now because she feels she was wronged and doesn’t want

Lopez to do this to others.

“I felt like I was in a movie…I was just in shock,” Murphy said. “I don’t know if he had a bad day, if something happened, if something snapped, I don’t know what happened.”

Murphy went on to say that there was no previous signs that Lopez had been upset with her or her client. She said she didn’t use foul language, dress inappropriately or do anything that would have caused her to (Continued on page 2)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

President Obama, Rep. Maxine Waters and Targeted Public Policy SEE PAGE 5

NEWS Rush says “do not panic” U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (IL01) urged caution about growing concern about the U.S. outbreak of swine influenza (H1N1); and, he also said he is working with state and federal health and emergency preparedness officials to ensure the poor and uninsured in his district are able to receive the medical care if infected. Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the pandemic alert level to the secondhighest, Phase 5, signifying that a pandemic is imminent and that countries should make preparations for the disease.

According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), 99 H1N1 probable cases have been reported in Illinois, 286 cases across the United States and 1,000 incidents worldwide.

News of the virus outbreak comes as the nation grapples with an economic crisis. More than a quarter of a million people in Chicago are expected to be classified as poor by year’s end, according to a new report released by the Heartland Alliance.

“I have been in touch with the IDPH, the Centers for Disease Control and WHO to ensure a plan is in place to ensure low-in-

come people have access to vaccines and treatment in the event of a widespread outbreak of a the pandemic,” Rush said. “With emergency rooms already overburden it is important that those most vulnerable and who lack resources are not considered as an afterthought during a national emergency.

“It is important that people do not panic,” Rush continued, “and that they continue take precautions to protect themselves and reduce the risk to households as they wound during any flu season.”

H1N1 is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by Type A influenza viruses. The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with the virus. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people.

Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

Citizens are encouraged to use

U.S. SENATOR ROLAND BURRIS takes a helicopter tour of the South Suburban Airport site with Susan Shea, director of the aeronautics division for the Illinois Department of Transportation. Recently, the SSA was given a “green light” by Gov. Pat Quinn to “build it as fast as humanly possible.” Burris supported the SSA as a candidate for governor in 1998 and 2002. common sense and utilize preventive measures to protect your health: • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

• Wash your hands often with

Lawyer for Black woman seeking . . .

(Continued from page 1) be held in contempt. She said being arrested on the spot and sent to jail without being able to have an attorney or speak for herself is unsettling to a person who has been practicing family law since 1991. She said she has never had a problem with a judge and reiterated that she didn’t do anything to warrant such action from Lopez. Her client, Malcolm, agreed and said now that this has happened she doesn’t believe she will get a fair hearing.

“I don’t see how a judge can lock up an attorney and let a man walk who owes over $20,000 and has disobeyed court orders,” Malcolm said. “If I wasn’t getting a fair hearing before this, I definitely don’t think I’ll be getting one now.”

Malcolm said all of this began following her October 2003 divorce. Since then her ex-husband has been avoiding his financial obligations; first by moving to Tennessee and then to Georgia.

She said he never tells her where and if he is working and has been consistently late in paying his court-ordered portion of child support. She isn’t sure if he is working for businesses who pay him cash and he doesn’t report the income or if he is living off the income of his wife.

Malcolm said because of a tense relationship between herself and 2

the Crumps, she isn’t allowed to call Crump’s cellphone, which makes it difficult to speak with her son who now lives with his father. She said if her ex-husband wasn’t so secretive about where he works and lives things would be a lot easier and she’s not even sure if his current wife knows all of the circumstances behind the court case.

She said she found out he was working at one job for six months with insurance benefits and hadn’t informed her. She said once she finds out where he is working he will either quit the job or get fired.

Other women have reported men using the same tactics to avoid paying alimony or child support. Men who refuse to pay child support in Illinois can have their driver’s license suspended, be sent to jail or face a number of other harsh penalties. But because Crump has left the state, officials say it is sometimes difficult to enforce some of the laws.

Neither Judge Lopez nor Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans will comment on the case.

Local attorneys say Lopez is usually one of the easiest judges to deal with, but even they are surprised at the harsh actions taken against Murphy. Daniel Coyne is the President of the Chicago Council of Lawyers. He said: “It would seem to be an overreaching

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of judicial authority to incarcerate someone in Cook County jail for a drafting problem.”

Crump has been ordered to pay $596 a month to Malcolm for child support in addition to providing life and health insurance as part of their divorce decree. Malcolm said when he does pay, it is never the amount ordered by the court and oftentimes it is late.

Malcolm works as a realtor, but because of all the back and forth to court over the matter and the slumping housing market, she has been forced to move in with her father in a two-bedroom apartment. She said she’s missed out on job interviews and other financial opportunities because she has had to be in court. When you add in all the money she’s had to pay in lawyer’s fees, gas and parking, she said that amount will come close to what she is owed. However she is not going to give up on the case and she responds to people who might ask her about her case and wonder if she is just a woman scorned.

“This is not about me; I’m doing this for my children,” Malcolm said.

The Crusader attempted several times to reach Mr. and Mrs. Crump for comments on this story, but at press time there has been no response to our phone calls and emails.

soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcoholbased hand cleaners are also effective.

• ry to avoid close contact with sick people.

• If you get sick with influenza stay home from work or school

and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

For more information about H1N1 and emergency alerts, please visit http://www.house.gov/rush/ .

Stroger condemns board sales tax action as critical threat to public health, public safety Board President to veto vote that would slash funding for health and public safety and force thousands of layoffs in worst economy in six decades…

Cook County Board President Todd H. Stroger condemned a decision by a majority of the Cook County Board earlier this week to repeal not just 25% of the 2008 sales tax increase, as Stroger had proposed last month, but the full sales tax increase of a penny on the dollar. That move is expected to cut County revenue for 2009 by approximately $245 million – and cut County revenue the following year by roughly twice that amount.

County officials are bracing for the likelihood of being forced to close at least one – and possibly two – of the County’s three hospitals and its neighborhood health clinics, and force County managers to slash operations in other departments at a time when more people than ever are depending on Cook County for health care and other vital services.

Because of the way the State of Illinois deploys changes in the County’s home rule tax rate, the tax reduction will be in effect for only part of 2010. The impact on the 2010 budget is expected to total around $245 million, including a cut of $136 for public

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Todd H. Stroger safety operations, out of a total budget of roughly 1.065.7 billion; and a cut of about $109 million from Cook County’s health budget, out of a total of $968.7 million currently budgeted for the health fund. For 2011, revenue losses to Cook County will rise to roughly $400 million, based on current projections.

In terms of percentages, cuts for 2010 are anticipated to amount to around 20%, given the Board’s decision to fold in costs for selfinsurance and the past due 2007 pension obligation of $104 million, which had previously been proposed to be paid for through bonds, into the general fund instead.

“This is a quarter of a billion dollar disaster,” said President Stroger. “The advocates of today’s action have once again cho(Continued on page 16) The Chicago Crusader

NEWS New study shows Nation’s dropout rate rising, but hope remains

By J. Coyden Palmer A report released earlier this week shows that 1 in 5 male teens dropout of high school and that as of 2007 there were currently 6.2 million total high school dropouts between the ages of 16 and 24, 19 percent of them African American males. The dismal results of the study conducted by the Center of Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University in Boston in conjunction with the Chicago-based Alternative Schools Network shows there is a lot of work to be done in addressing the problem, educators admit. For the African American community, more than one in five (21 percent) dropped out of school.

“As these data show, this dropout crisis is disproportionately affecting America’s communities of color,” said Marc Morial, CEO and President of the National Urban League. “There is an economic tsunami rumbling through urban America, more destructive than anything we have seen on Wall Street. And at a time when we are facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, along with increased competition in the global economy, it is more important than ever that we produce the most prepared and best educated workforce in the world.”

Here in Illinois, more than 1.8 million of the state’s 10 million adults have less than 12 grades of formal education. Included in this number are close to 731,000 people with less than a ninth grade education, according to the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Guy Alongi is the chairman of the ICCB. He said while the numbers are staggering, there are proven methods of success.

“The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is making a concerted effort to promote the GED program and reach out to individuals who do not have a high school diploma,” Alongi announced. “Through the general education development (GED) program offered through Illinois community colleges, there is a way for these adults to earn the equivalency of a high school diploma.”

Statistics show that the average high school dropout costs Illinois taxpayers $221,000 over the course of their lifetime and that cost is rising. Last year over 15,000 earned their GED in Illinois, but that isn’t enough Alongi said. Since funding was cut for GED and other alternative programs in the early 1980s, the country’s dropout rate has steadily increased. Those who work on The Chicago Crusader

the frontline like Jack Wuest, executive director of the Alternative Schools Network, say investing in these programs save taxpayers money over the long-run and will lower crime rates in many impoverished areas of Chicago like Englewood.

“We’re spending about $25,000 a year to jail kids and 80 percent of them aren’t violent offenders,” Wuest began. “We’re just wasting money and are better off just getting them jobs. The untold story of why much of the violence stopped in Iraq is that the United States got smart and decided they were going to hire all of the guys who were responsible for the violence. The average Sunni was making $220 a month and we started paying them $350 a month. That would be like hiring a million gang members in the U.S. and paying them $50,000 a year. You don’t think the violence would stop?”

Those who don’t have a minimum GED or high school diploma will find it almost impossible to make a living, Wuest and others suggest. Because they must earn money in order to survive, many turn to illegal activities, which often leads them to jail, or worse, death.

“With 6.2 million dropouts in the country, those numbers alone would make it the second largest city in the nation,” Wuest said.

“Young people who don’t get a high school diploma are pretty much condemned to a life of lowincome or poverty, especially young women.”

The Alternative Schools Network supports a number of smaller schools with resources specifically designed to reach children who don’t do well in traditional schools. They take students on trips to Springfield to meet with legislators and job fairs. Wuest said those who dropout often do so because they weren’t comfortable at the school they were attending. He said the reasons vary just as teaching methods do. Because people respond to learning in different ways, they must be taught in different ways.

“Public schools in Chicago, the high schools are so big teachers don’t really get enough time to spend with the students to teach them,” Wuest said. “The learning is only affective as the relationship between the student and teacher. Kids also have a lot of other issues going on in their home life that could be affecting their ability to learn.”

Wuest added that many kids also get frustrated by the school curriculum itself, which they may not see as practically useful. He praised a program announced last week by Mayor Daley and

schools CEO Ron Huberman to introduce financial literacy to city students. Like others Wuest believes too much emphasis was placed on standardized test scores under the Bush administration’s “No Child Left Behind” philosophy.

“Left Behind: The Nation’s Dropout Crisis” makes several suggestions to combat the problem. It calls for a nationwide reenrollment program as a fundamental part of the country’s education agenda. It also calls for an increase in both federal and state dollars into alternative school programs. The study also suggests that the general public not give up on high school dropouts, but rather encourage them to return to school. Wuest said many students realize after they’ve made a bad decision to dropout, they need to return to school, but aren’t sure what or how to do it.

“Young people who have left high school before earning a diploma are not dead-end dropouts, but often are in fact students waiting and looking for

opportunities to re-enroll and finish high school,” the study says. “The most successful programs are small (80-150 students), offering comprehensive after-school and summer activities, led by experienced principals and teachers, focused on learning

in the real world, well-funded with local school site program and fiscal control, and track specific, measurable outcomes for student achievement including skill gains, enrollment, attendance, credit gains, promotions and graduations.”

+GROW YOUR OWN TEACHERS, a coalition of community leaders and parents, is urging elected officials to support five pieces of legislation, which will track the progress of students from kindergarten to graduate school, create more college scholarships for students, restore recess to Chicago schools, and appropriate an additional $1 million for GYO to train teachers.

State money tied to whether . . . lending practices.”

The agreement urges financial institutions to lend in three areas: homeownership and foreclosure prevention products; financial services such as saving products; and small business loans and community development products.

“If the banks refuse to sign this pledge, we will not issue them a state deposit. It is as simple as that,” Giannoulias said, adding that the agreement is not to punish banks, but ensures “that banks the state does business with demonstrate a willingness to offer their services in traditionally underserved communities.”

Otis Monroe, of the Monroe Foundation, said the agreement puts teeth into the CRA, which the banking industry has been trying to dismantle for years. He explained that the CRA is written too broadly, but this agreement spells out exactly the services banks should provide. The Monroe Foundation led the push to draft policies to make banks more accountable.

“The Community Reinvestment Act only says and I quote ‘that the financial institutions meet the credit needs of its community.’ That is very broad and undefined,” Monroe explained.

“This (agreement) takes the Community Reinvestment Act a step further because the language is more explicit as to expectations.”

Giannoulias said the agreement

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(Continued from page 1) gives community groups or individuals a tool to determine if banks receiving state deposits adhere to the law. A complaint can be filed online with the treasurer’s banking division, which would make a determination of compliance and then work with the bank to remedy any possible problems.

While he noted some banks may opt not to receive state funding, Giannoulias added in this economy, many are looking for deposits.

Activist Mark Allen, of the Black Leadership Development Institute, noted that banks often skirt their CRA obligations “by saying how many church luncheons (they) went to … and how many softball uniforms (they) bought.”

Allen said those activities are not direct lending and do nothing for job creation or economic redevelopment. This agreement, he contends, adds a level of transparency to prevent banks from fudging the numbers.

Access to capital has long been allusive to Black entrepreneurs and this policy will hopefully close that gap, Shanaveon E. Pious, president and chair of Entrepreneurs University, a business college, says. She called small businesses the backbone of President Obama’s stimulus package, but without capital, businesses cannot hire from or reinvest in their communities.

Additionally, in this economy, Pious noted, that start-up businesses face the biggest challenge since banks are not lending. This

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new policy could give incentives to banks to meet their CRA goals by lending to start-ups.

Access to capital also impacts minority and women owned businesses’ participation in city and state contracts, Monroe added.

He said many minority entrepreneurs cannot get contracts because they can’t get capital from mainstream banks.

“What we are trying to do is just encourage access and create some dialogue with financial institutions not just saying, ‘we offer free checking and we have firsttime homebuyer programs but something more substantive,” Monroe said.

“It is either this approach or we expand payday loans, which are in abundance,” added State Rep. Ken Dunkin. “That is the alternative.”

Giannoulias agreed. Banks’ failure to provide access to capital has decimated communities that are often targeted by predatory lenders and have high foreclosures rates, he said.

Giannoulias added that his office wants banks to “take a more proactive role in … spurring economic growth, jobs creations by extending loans to small businesses … and especially, ensuring they provide access to capital for minority and female entrepreneurs.”

For a complete list of banks receiving state deposits visit: www.treasurer.il.gov/finances/Ap provedList.aspx 3

OPINION

EDITORIAL

HAS COMMERCIALIZATION SPOILED MOTHER’S DAY?

Mother’s Day 2009 represents the 97th year that this special day is celebrated in America. In 1912, Anna Jarvis, the initiator of Mother’s Day, trademarked the phrases “second Sunday in May” and “Mother’s Day,” and created the Mother’s Day International Association. She was adamant about the use of Mother’s, (singular) as opposed to Mothers’ (plural) because she wanted each family to honor each individual mother, as opposed to just honoring mothers collectively.

Interestingly, nine years after the first official Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis became a major opponent of the holiday because of the crass commercialization that became rampant, and she spent all of her inheritance and the rest of her life fighting what she saw as an abuse of the celebration. In 1948, she was arrested for disturbing the peace while opposing the commercialization of the holiday. In addition, she opposed the purchase of Mother’s Day cards because she felt that it symbolized laziness; she thought mothers would be better served if people wrote letters. She eventually regretted starting the holiday because of what it had become. In spite of this, Mother’s Day continues to be one of the most commercially successful holidays in America.

One thing is certain – Anna Jarvis valued mothers highly.

She was sincere in the intent of the holiday, but she was fighting a losing battle against commercialism in America.

As it stands today, commercialization is the hallmark of American life. But the question remains – does commercialism take away from the sacredness and intent of Mother’s Day? Most reasonable people know that nothing is totally good or totally bad – everything has both sides. The positive fallout from the commercialism of Mother’s Day is the intense focus that is given to Motherhood, and mothers all over America will receive attention, and gifts, that might not be otherwise forthcoming during the rest of the year.

Motherhood is one of the most important components of the human fabric. The nurturing provided by mothers helps to shape who we are for the rest of our lives. Without a mother’s nurturance most of us would not have lived beyond infanthood, unless someone else was available to do the job, and even if they did, it was still a mothering “function” that saw us through. Motherhood is so connected with nurturing that it is almost automatically assumed that, upon separation or divorce, children will almost always remain in the mother’s custody. She is considered to be the best nurturer, except in the case where she is incapable of assuming this role due to some type of disability.

True mother’s love, when available, tends to be unconditional, which provides a cushion for people as they move through life. This is not to say that fathers can’t be nurturers: many of them are. It’s just that this function is usually identified with mothers. And since this function is so valuable, and because we usually pay for what we value, money spent on our mothers is money well spent! In this regard, commercialization can be seen as a mother’s ally.

With this said, the Crusader wishes all mothers a very happy and loving Mother’s Day! 4

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Anti-Gun Laws Favor Criminals Dear Editor: On April 3, three Pittsburgh cops were brutally murdered in the line of duty.

Eric Kelly, Stephen Mayhle and Paul Sciullo II were senselessly murdered while responding to a domestic violence call. Two weeks earlier, four police officers were similarly murdered in Oakland.

It's no surprise that, in the aftermath of such brutality, politicians seized upon these horrific acts of the criminally deranged to create more restrictions on gun ownership. Some anti-gun groups even want an end to private gun ownership altogether.

Increasing restrictions on or removing firearms from responsible gun owners will not necessarily promote safety. It sure as heck won't stop violent gun crimes.

At what point, if ever, will antigun zealots and the "throw the baby out with the bath water" politicians realize this? It depends whether they're actually sincere.

Responsible gun owners aren't committing gun crimes. An AK47, bazooka or a dozen .357 mag-

nums are no more dangerous in the hands of responsible gun owners than a Rottweiler or pit bull with a loving and responsible pet owners.

There is no greater truism than, "If guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns." I know dozens of men and women who own and legally carry firearms.

They do not need more restrictions. They are not the ones committing crimes. And they are also among the most responsible people I know.

Some are collectors, some are sporting enthusiasts and others own and carry firearms for their personal protection. Why should they suffer under restrictive bans designed to curb crimes they already abhor?

The corner grocer, bank tellers and law enforcement officers do not fear legitimate, responsible gun owners - they fear criminals with guns. Legislatures can pass all the anti-gun legislation they want, but criminals will unfortunately still get guns and will still use them.

That's the point. Lawmakers, urged on by the malevolent cacophony of anti-gun ownership groups, have it backwards.

America doesn't need to further oppress the innocent - they need to direct their energies at getting criminals off the streets. They need to deglamorize the criminal use of firearms.

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Yet critics try to vilify gun owners like others vilify smokers.

This won't end gun crimes. It certainly won't end the brutal murder of law-enforcement officers who are the line of defense between criminals and the rest of society.

It's also easy for the anti-gun groups to blame conservative commentators for being responsible for gun violence based on (Continued on page 6)

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BEYOND THE RHETORIC

The Ideal Community Organization

By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist I recently had lunch with a city councilman from a large midwestern city and we were discussing what might be a good vehicle to use to promote economic diversity in his city as well as work as a recruiting tool for new

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political leadership.

His interest reminded me of a small network of community activists we had in Indianapolis back in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. We had a small but very “tough” group known, for lack of any other name, the Concerned Clergy.

It was a misnomer in that the ministers in the group were a small base but the energy came mostly from the others who represented from a Black perspective all the sectors of the city: political, education, medical, construction, professional services, government employees, etc.

The Concerned Clergy would meet every Saturday morning between 9 a.m. until noon.

Sometimes we would go longer than that but we never lacked material that would cause us to end early. Rev. C.V. Jeter was the president and we would meet at his church, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. I, being president of the Hoosier Minority Chamber of Commerce, was chair of the Economic Committee and would give my weekly report on the local issues.

State Representative Bill Crawford led the political contingent that was comprised of state representatives, senators, local council members, township trustees.

There were also School Board members, policemen, business owners, attorneys, realtors, etc.

If something bad was happening around town the victims would come to speak before the Concerned Clergy and ask for help. We never let them down.

Whether it was a kid locked up

for the wrong reasons; someone losing their home over some jive; a recent college graduate having trouble finding work or a worthy business enterprise having trouble getting a permit, we would respond to their request and usually before the next weekly meeting the issue was put to rest.

There were many small issues but every now and then we had major issues. Regardless of the size we won them all for we knew what was right and had the faith to fight the power and change its ways. In essence, we were the real power and the city of Indianapolis was becoming better for that.

Through the Concerned Clergy every mayor, congressperson and even the governor paid attention to the concerns of 230,000 Black residents of Indianapolis. Mayors Bill Hudnut and Stephen Goldsmith understood this clearly.

Governor Evan Bayh (now U.S. Senator) on the other side had difficulty respecting this body.

After great pain he finally understood that sometime you have to respect a group that truly represented a very large number of the constituency.

I remember a meeting with him where he started screaming at us.

Afterwards, the ministers would say “What is wrong with that boy? He is not like his daddy

(former Senator Birch Bayh)”.

Eventually, Governor Bayh would have to go along with our concerns or demands. If he didn’t his legislative agenda would be in jeopardy through the state representatives and senators that we had relationships with.

I remember Congressman Andy Jacobs assuring us that after his expected retirement our Center Township Trustee Julia Carson would replace him. He guaranteed it and Andy Jacobs never lied.

The late Congresswoman Julia Carson was a very charismatic local leader who was always there for us in a confrontation. She would always have me laughing whenever she referred to Representative Bill Crawford as the “Executive Director of the Preachers” – speaking of his involvement with the Concerned Clergy. When Julia Carson spoke the power structure, Black or white or whatever, certainly listened. She was our major “trump card”.

We integrated the procurement of Indianapolis Public School District which was massive. We had three Black architectural firms and three Black construction management firms selected for fourteen major school renovations.

The good old boys threatened to go to court but backed down when they actually had no standing. There was a serious round of presentations and our guys beat them via professional selling and presentation. When the playing field is level good things happen.

We had criteria for the local banks to follow. Those that followed were certified to do business with our constituents. We had a major meeting at the local basketball arena and 27 churches had their members do business exclusively with the certified banks only.

It was awesome as thousands of people publicly changed their accounts to the committed banks.

Also, those Black churches started using Black contractors to build and renovate their properties. This was revolutionary.

In all, the Concerned Clergy brought billions of dollars to the Black community, incubated leaders and increased the quality of life for Indianapolis. I miss it but Kay and I had our destiny waiting for us in Washington, DC. Every city should have a group like this.

Harry Alford is the President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Website: www.nationalbcc.org.

President Obama, Rep. Maxine Waters and Targeted Public Policy

By Ron Walters NNPA Columnist In this column, I have been promoting the need for targeted policies that are directed to the deep recesses that afflict the AfricanAmerican community in so many areas, especially now that the financial resources appear to be at hand to make a difference.

Well, right on cue a question was directed to President Barack Obama at his Press Conference on April 29, by BET journalist Andre’ Showell, who asked him, “…given this unique situation [where Blacks face double-digit unemployment and communities of color experience a deep recession] what specific policies can you point to that will target these communities and what’s the timetable for us to see tangible results?”

The president replied, “Well, keep in mind that every step we’re taking is designed to help all people. But folks who are most vulnerable are most likely to be helped because they need the most help.”

He used the examples of unemployment insurance and health The Chicago Crusader

insurance and alluded to his general approach: “…if the economy is strong, that will lift all the boats as long as it is also supported by, for example, strategies around college affordability and job training, tax cuts for working families as opposed to the wealthiest that level the playing field and ensure bottom-up economic growth. And I’m confident that will help the AfricanAmerican community live out the American dream at the same time that it’s helping communities all across the country.”

However, President Obama does not seem to understand two vital things. First, because these vulnerable communities were suffering before the current set of crises, if they are to be made viable (and not go back to a “normal” state of disadvantage), it will take double the effort. Second, his theory seems to presuppose that African-Americans and others have now -- or will have equal access to the resources that he has made possible, without state and local politics that favor whites and other groups. So, where are the supportive tools?

Without them, no targeted strategies can be successful.

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Perhaps the corrective tools exists in the Congress where Rep. Maxine Waters has long believed in targeted public policy as a most effective way to serve vulnerable communities.

Most recently, for example, in the debate over fixing the Home Foreclosure crisis in the House Financial Services Committee, she attached an Amendment to a bill (HR 1728) that directed 15 percent of the $180 million set aside for mortgage and housing counseling would go to organizations that target such services to minorities and low-income homeowners.

In fact, in the recent legislative actions addressed to the financial

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and housing sector she has had an influence on several such measures. Two of the most important relate, first to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mack, the major housing agencies which now have a mandate in law to include minorities and women in responsible positions in the Agencies’ work forces. Second, a recent law also directs the Troubled Asset Recovery Program (TARP) to include minorities and women in the letting of contracts as: asset managers, servicers, property managers, expert consultants and other servicers.

So, it may be that Obama as president doesn’t want to do the targeting, but instead, to appear race-neutral and let members of Congress direct the resources to the specific constituencies they believe need them.

Well, that’s ok, but I am still concerned about his theory of governance where minorities are concerned. The Black community was the only one not to come back from the 2001 Bush recession to its pre-recession strength, so a rising tide certainly does not lift all the boats.

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two years of the Clinton administration (1998-2000) when Black economic growth briefly grew faster than the rest of the nation.

This slogan however, has not held up as a general rule of economic growth.

For the Obama theory to work, the Justice Department and the Civil Rights offices in the cabinet agencies will have to level the playing field by enforcing a version of affirmative action that conservatives stifled during the Bush years.

Even for Congressional targeting to work, Justice will have to enforce recent laws that intend for Blacks and other vulnerable groups to have access to the resources flowing from the massive financial windfall that is underway. Otherwise, Obama’s theory is just a slogan that covers up a multitude of sins.

Dr. Ron Walters is the Distinguished Leadership Scholar, Director of the African American Leadership Center and Professor of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland College Park. His latest book is: The Price of Racial Reconciliation (U. of Michigan Press) 5

COMMENTARY

Worrill’s World

Critical Commentary

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

Crisis in Urban America

THE CONTINUING IMPACT OF WHITE SUPREMACY ( D r . C o nr a d W o r r i l l i s t h e National Chairman of the Nat i o n a l B l a c k U n i t e d F r o nt ( N B U F ) l o c a t e d a t 1 8 0 9 E a st 71st Str eet, Chicago, Illinois, 6 0 6 4 9 , 7 7 3 - 4 9 3 - 0 9 0 0 , Fa x # 7 7 3 - 4 9 3 - 9 8 1 9 , E - m a i l : n b u fchic@sbcglo bal.net, Web site: nbufront.org) How many times have you heard someone of African ancestry say that “Black people are our own worst enemy?” If you have lived among African people in this

Dr. Conrad Worrill country for any length of time, I am sure you have heard this remark made many times.

Unfortunately, the system of white supremacy developed in the western world, has caused far too many African people in America to believe that the problem we face as a people is “us.” We must remind ourselves, time and time again, that African people in America were captured from Africa and brought to America against our will. As the “1974 Black Capital” article asserted, “Our introduction to the West was in the form of a commodity raped from Africa to be used as labor, capital, chattel, and currency to build a nation for someone else.” In the article, it explained that “. . . our history tells us that we were below slaves and less than human. We were things who were traded for horses, our women used as breeders and our children raised like chickens.”

Finally, the “Black Capital” article pointed out that during the slavery process— “The level of our existence was based upon the skill and the will of those who owned us. They had the right to deem that which was best for their property. Therefore, the profit motive and the skill of the slave master determined how this Black wealth would bring the highest return on his investment.”

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This formula is still at work today. Just examine the role of African people in the entertainment and athletic industry. White people own and control these industries and use African people to “bring the highest return off their investment.”

If African people are going to ever have a serious mental breakthrough in terms of how we analyze our condition in America, we will have to resolve the question “are we our own worst enemy,” or has the system of white supremacy created a set of conditions that continue to keep us in an oppressed state?

We must accept responsibility for answering this question as well as accepting responsibility for solving all the problems we face as a people. But in accepting responsibility for addressing the problems we face as an African people in America, we must have a framework out of which to properly conceptualize our problems.

In 1852, the great African thinker in America, Dr. Martin R. Delany, wrote one of the most important books that accurately described our condition at that moment in history that is still applicable to our condition today.

The title of the book is The Condition, Elevation, Emigration and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States.

Delany wrote, “Unfortunately for us as a body, we have been taught that we must have some person to think for us, instead of thinking for ourselves. So accustomed are we to submission and this kind of training, that it is with difficulty, even among the most intelligent of the colored people, an audience may be elicited for any purpose whatever, if the expounder is to be colored. . .”

Further Delany wrote, “and the introduction of a subject is treated with indifference, if not contempt, when the originator is a colored person. Indeed, the most ordinary white person, is almost revered while the most qualified colored person is totally neglected, nothing from them is appreciated.”

In resolving the question of whether “we are our own worst enemy,” we should reflect that for over three hundred years white people openly discussed African people as a problem (1600 - 1900).

Today they still discuss us as a problem but the language is coded differently.

As Dr. Anderson Thompson has written on the discussions that white people have had on what

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they have historically called “the Negro Problem,” “There is a duality in the story of western white man and his culture, which, paradoxically, is thrown into sharp relief wherever the Black man appears (or is dropped) on the scene.”

Dr. Thompson says, “Whenever or wherever the white man exists in proximity to the Blacks the Negro Question appears.”

The idea of the “Negro Question” is discussed further when Dr. Thompson writes, “The Negro Question in Western society has been a perennial subject of endless international debates, actions, decisions, wars, riots, lynching’s— all of which flow out a recurring western dialogue: a conversation (for Europeans only) which for a long time took place between white men over what should be done with, about or to the Blacks they found in their captured territories.”

Concluding on this point, Dr. Thompson informs us “The International Negro Question, or Nigger Question has, for the most part, been an integral past of European Civilization. Wherever in the world there existed. Europeans in proximity to the African, inevitably the question arose as to how (not why, I nor whether) the Black man should be exploited or should be eliminated.”

We are not our own worst enemy— even though some African people in this country behave in manners that are not in our best interest. What we must continue to do is to understand this negative African behavior and assume responsibility for changing it. The enemy and problem is white supremacy and its continued impact on us.

By Maurice A. Clayton Mothers are crying while their children are lying in the streets spouting blood of life without reason, while parents and the local politicians, who have spread out to figure a position for a photo op, struggle to stop the carnage of the next generation. The body count now stands at 36 Chicago Public School students, with the last one being a Crane High School student who was shot in head on the Westside while walking his younger sister to school.

The Devil has shown that he is able to produce hell right here on Earth.

Mother’s Day in Chicago and other urban areas across the nation: Our children are fearful of standing aside from the Devil and his demons, who are gang members who do the work of the Devil! Then there is the fact that each of these little demons has parents and families. Yet they steal away into the day and into the night while the parents do not recognize that they have raised a little devil and has brought tears to many a mother this Mother’s Day. Parents should look across the dinner table into the eyes of their children. Or is it a fact that the children are not at the dinner table but are instead roaming about somewhere with criminals awaiting the arrival of said parents at the confines of Cook County Jail. Waiting for your hard earned money to be used to render them from the cages that confine them.

Fathers have not put a foot into the well of drama since the mothers’ last day of gestation resulted in the birth of the next generation. Remember that when the crap hits the wall and you are summoned to court to explain

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the character of your child who has grown into a sociopath you better be ready for everything that is sure to come at you.

Don’t think that you can come to court or go before the press regarding the actions involved in these street gangs and not have to endure the ridicule bestowed upon you by those who have been hurt. Be ready to answer simple questions like “What kind of child was s/he?” This just may facilitate the beginning of the end of street gang membership.

Mothers are aware that their child or children are or may become victims of or members of gang violence, which is terrorizing the neighborhoods. What will be in the minds, the thoughts of mothers on Mother’s Day 2010?

Jesus was summoned to his mother after a period of absence.

She questioned his absence and he responded by saying that He had been doing His Father’s business. Let us all pray that the sons and daughters of today are doing the business of the Father. Let us hope that you are able to ensure that they will be about the business of goodness.

Happy Mother’s Day America!

LETTER TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) their support of the Second Amendment. This, however, is a crude banausic idiocy based on agenda-driven contempt for any and all who disagree with them.

To that point, how many antifirearm groups contribute to charities that help the families of slain officers? How many funerals of the same slain officers have Susan Sarandon, Rosie O'Donnell, Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton attended?

Mumia Abdul-Jamal is given hero status for supposedly being politically prosecuted for his cold-blooded murder by gun of

Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner. New York undercover officers James Nemorin and Rodney Andrews were murdered execution-style as they tried to rid New York City streets of machine guns and the gang-bangers who possess them. It's not clear how passing more restrictive laws or taking guns out of the hands of law-abiding citizens would have prevented the murders of these officers.

If legislators and anti-gun groups were serious about reducing - and possibly even ending gun crimes, they would turn their scorn toward the criminals in-

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stead of finding criminality in legal gun ownership. They would direct their attention toward constructive ways to take guns out of the hands of thugs, gangs and abusive spouses that protects the innocent.

As it is, their efforts are not the solution to gun crimes - they are part of the problem.

Mychal Massie Chairman Black Leadership Network Project 21 Project21@nationalcenter.org.

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By Ima Gontellit D iscla imer: T he fo llo wing co lumn is a gossip column. We ask t h a t i t e m s c o n ta i n e d h e r e i n b e judged by individuals that read it as such and not as documente d f a c t s g a t h e r e d b y th e n e w s gathering personnel of this publicatio n. All sourc es submitting i t e m s t o T H E C H A T T ER B O X are confidential.

good governor? ‘Cause he was about lower utility rates and stuff like that and I kinda thought he was for Black folks having a better life and being treated fairly, but I ain’t feeling baldy these days. First of all he’s getting rid of our folks in his administration and replacing them with who in the world are these folks? He’s talking about raising taxes and has an attitude

TOAD IS BEGINNING TO MAKE SENSE After I finish this item I’m going to see my shrink ‘cause Toad (I mean Todd) Stroger is beginning to make sense to me. Now don’t get Ima wrong I ain’t got no money to pay extra taxes but if ’n it’s going to mean that I may not be able to get the kind of services at Cook County Hospital I am used to getting and there may not be

Governor Quinn ain’t nothing you can do about it.

He may be making stops in our community but I ain’t heard nothing of any interest to me since the preachers told him to shut up about Roland Burris.

-ImaAnd speaking of Roland Burris

Todd Stroger no Provident Hospital or Oak Forest Hospital then I’m with Toad (I mean Todd). Them other commissioners Tony Peraica, Forrest Claypool and John Daley wouldn’t be caught dead at either of these hospitals nor their uppidy friends so what’s the real reason they want to roll back the taxes I ask? They just playing politics in my book ‘cause the Unsunny Times showed some differences in the taxes and the only one that was any interest to me and other baby mamas and baby daddys was them pull-up diapers, which will cost ‘bout 15 cents more, and the next item that may interest us was the taco that would probably cost one cent more. Now Ima asks you who would benefit more if the tax is rolled back. Folks who can purchase one of dem IPhones or a 32-inch sony TV. Now Toad wanted to roll the taxes back 1 percent or 1 cent, one or the other and the high and mighty commissioners would not go for that. So now Ima asks you am I going crazy or is Toad (I mean Todd) making sense? I better get to my shrink fast.

-ImaIS THIS THE SAME GUY???

Ima remember thinking some years ago that Quinn would be a

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was Black. The lawyer was trying to get her client’s past due child support when the judge obviously didn’t like how she wrote out a form for the case to be continued to July 9. But one thing is for sure she knows first hand what Black folks are subjected to on a regular basis. She was hauled off to 26th and California, where the jail guards called her a “crack whore” and spent the night in a filthy cell.

Ima heard that the poor lawyer is still in shock and repeatedly threw up before she was released. Now what makes it even more interesting is that the father of the children is the son of a former public official in Gary, now residing in Atlanta. What is more interesting is that the grandfather may have contracts in Gary and may have gotten the son a job with the waste company servicing Gary.

But the dad says he does not have a job and cannot pay child support. Keep reading The Chatterbox it is guaranteed to get better before it is over.

-ImaIMA IS A BASKETBALL FAN Betcha’ didn’t know that Ima was a basketball fan. What I really like about it is when them basket-

ball players shorts go up and Ima peeps to see what she can see.

Well, while I enjoy sports the way I enjoy sports, I did notice the recent playoffs where the Bulls wore the champions from last year, the Boston Celtics, down. They played them so tough that they done lost their first game in the new series against Orlando. Nobody and I mean nobody would have thought the Bulls would have even made it to the playoffs.

We need to congratulate ‘dem boys and a special congratulations to Derrick Rose for being named the Rookie of the Year. Now comes the part Ima hates and that’s how we will probably not recognize the Bulls next season.

They being jerkin’ Ben Jordan around for more than two seasons and clearly without him they would not have made it to the playoffs. What Ima hates is how they break the players’ hearts and treat them like animals. A trait Ima has noticed about Chicago pro teams and especially the owner of the Bulls and the baseball team on the southside. But Ima got something for the owner this year, it only grows in certain climates and it is guaranteed to shorten a particular part of the body, so let Ima know if a lot of string is being bought around

35th Street.

IMA’S MAILBAG Dear Ima: I sho ‘nuff enjoyed last week’s newspaper. You were your usual funny self, but when I read one of the letters to the editor I just said lawdy, lawdy, lawdy. It was the letter entitled: 100 Days – When Is Our Day? I still remember the scene the lady was talking about.

When that little “look like I’m white girl” acted so ugly with her Mama, who was slaving away so she could have a better life. She sho ‘nuff was hollering and acting a fool when her mother died. So I just hope the President will come to hisself and realize he wasn’t quite fair enough to pass and ain’t no way his wife, the baddest sister around, could pass for anything but what she is. I’m not quite sure she would want to be anything else. So will Michelle straighten the brother out before he be running behind her crying.

And then he will see a lot more darker hued folks deciding to pass up voting next time. A word to the wise should be suffientcy my mother always said.

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I saw a photo laying around the Crusader of Burris getting ready for a helicopter ride and saying the Baldy Governor said get the south suburban airport built as

Roland Burris soon as they can.

Now Baldy better wake up and smell the coffee cause he ain’t the last word on the building of any airports in this neck of the woods.

I wonder has he cleared this with hizzoner Mare Daley? If he hasn’t he’ll just have a lot of concrete to get rid of and you can bet if he persists he will be a “piece of a termer” as Governor.

-ImaA WHITE LAWYER TREATED LIKE THE “N” WORD Folks were wondering what in the world last week when the story broke that this white female lawyer was hauled off to jail ordered by the judge in whose court she was defending a client. What the story didn’t say was the client

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR LUNAFEST: LUNAFEST®, the fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities, will be hosted by the Chicago LUNA Chix at Victory Gardens Biograph Theater in Chicago on May 9. The Victory Gardens Biograph Theater is located at 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. This unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through ten short films by women filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, motherhood, body image, sexuality, cultural diversity, and breaking barriers.

Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. All proceeds from LUNAFEST will benefit both Respiratory Health Association’s Catch Your Breath Women’s Lung Health Initiative and the Breast Cancer Fund. In addition, a silent auction will benefit the Catch Your Breath Women’s Lung Health Initiative. For more information visit www.lunafest.org, www.catchyourbreath.org www. victorygardens.org/lunafest or call the Victory Gardens Biograph Box Office at 773-8713000.

LAST CHANCE FOR LINCOLN PARK SPRING FLOWER SHOW: The Spring Flower Show at the Lincoln Park Conservatory that opened in January is scheduled to close Sunday, May 10.

The Lincoln Park Conservatory, located at 2391 N. Stockton Drive, is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. The free annual Spring Flower Show offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty of spring with a rare opportunity to meet the direct descendents of the great Azaleas that once bloomed at the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893. In addition, this year’s flower show will feature a changing selection of spring blooming plants including Azaleas, spring flowering annuals and spring flowering perennials. For more information, call the Lincoln Park Conservatory at 312-742-7736.

POET ISHMA DURA READS FROM RAIN FLOWER: Come share with Poet Ishma Durah as she reads from her new collection of poetry, ‘Rain Flower’ on Monday, May 11, 6 pm until 7 pm at the South Shore Public Library Branch, 2505 East 73rd Street. If you miss that date join her on Sunday, May 31, 2 pm until 4 pm at the Carter G. Woodson Public Library Branch, 9525 South Halsted. For additional information call 773-768-6805.

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GO: The United States Marine Corps launches its inaugural Marine Week in Chicago, May 1117, when the city opens its doors to the nearly 2,000 Marines who will participate in various community activities throughout the Chicagoland area. Nearly 11,000 service members from Illinois are deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, thousands of whom hail from Chicago. Marine Week Chicago will honor these brave men and women as well as the many citizens of Chicago who have provided their support from the home front. Throughout the week, Marines will work alongside Chicago citizens volunteering at food kitchens and community parks; sharing stories of service to their nation with local students; conducting musical performances at area landmarks; encouraging children to become active through physical fitness challenges; and showcasing the Marine Corps’ cutting-edge technology at venues such as Navy Pier and Arlington Park racetrack. Events are free and open to the public. For a complete schedule, visit www.Marines.mil/MarineWeek.

TH E E M O T I O N B E H I N D MONEY: ChicagoHealers.com Practitioner Julie Casserly offers information about financial success in an upcoming workshop at 7 pm on Tuesday, May 12, at the Holistic Moms Network - Northwest Chapter, Homefirst Building, 2000 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL. In this harsh economy it is hard to attract or retain money and become overall financially successful. ChicagoHealers.com Business Service Owner Julie Casserly offers tips and advice on how to evaluate money and your emotions. She will lecture on how to change the way people feel towards money and how to structure financial DNA. The lecture will change how people feel about money and how to own personal power with money.

The cost is complimentary. For more information, visit www.ChicagoHealers.com RENOWNED STORYTELLER HELPS CHICAGO CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK & 40th ANNIVERSARY OF CORETTA SCOTT KING BOOK AWARDS: Renowned storyteller, Barbara Clark will perform a series of storytelling events throughout the Chicago area in honor of Children’s Book Week and the 40th Anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards. Barbara Clark - storyteller, Coordinator of Library Media Services, and the Gifted & Talented Program for Birming-

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ham Public Schools and Carol McCollough, current jury chair of Coretta Scott King Book Awards, Board and member, Langston Hughes Library, Children’s Defense Fund, will be featured on Tuesday, May 12, 6 pm, at the John Pershing West Middle School Auditorium, 3200 South Calumet Avenue in Chicago. The event is Free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Meghan Clinton – 212-5762700 x223 / mclinton@goodman-

media.com CONVERSATIONS WITHIN COMMUNITIES: The University of Chicago Press, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Mayor’s Office of Special Events will again host—Great Chicago Places and Spaces: Conversations Within Communities. With a goal of fostering dialogue between Chicago citizens and Chicago writers, and supported with a generous grant from the W. K. Kellogg Founda-

tion, Conversations within Communities brings award-winning authors to the public square. Each author will be featured in a free noontime lecture. On Friday, May 15 at 12:15 pm there will be a Reading by Joel Greenberg, Editor Of Prairie, Woods, and Water: Two Centuries of Chicago Nature Writing, at the Chicago Cultural Center – Garland Room – 78 E. Washington. For more information visit: www.greatchicagoplaces.us or call 312-744-3315.

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MAYOR RICHARD M. DALEY receives a model of a wind turbine from Nordex President and Chief Executive Officer Ralf Sigrist recently after officially welcoming the German manufacturer of wind turbines to its new North American Headquarters at 300 S. Wacker Dr. (Photo by Antonio Dickey)

With all the talk about safety improvements—side air bags, advances in braking, cars that almost drive themselves—the oldfashioned seat belt remains the primary lifesaver.

*** In hospital emergency rooms, accident victims who did not wear a seat belt had a 68 percent lower chance of survival. They had a greater chance of severe head, face, chest and spine injuries. *** In fact, today’s important air bags are designed to save lives when used together with seat belts. Unbelted passengers are more likely to suffer injuries as the air bags deploy in a crash. *** New research suggests that the reason for the rise in car fatality rates in young teens is that they’re more likely to be riding with teen drivers who don’t make them buckle up as their parents did. *** The safest place to sit in a car is the middle of the back seat— wearing a seat belt, of course. In a crash, unbuckled back seat riders are a risk to front seat passengers as well as to themselves.

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EDUCATION

ISMA opens Chicago Field Office The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) hosted a Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting of its new Chicago Field Office located at James R. Doolittle East School in Chicago on Monday, May 4, at the school to announce its unique partnership with Chicago Public Schools. The event included keynote speaker Illinois State Senator Donne Trotter and IMSA President Dr. Max McGee, along with other state legislators and prominent Chicago political officials.

Through its new Chicago Field Office, made possible by visionary state support and generous foundation contributors, IMSA joins forces with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to deliver professional development in mathematics and science instruction

grams with local organizations.

IMSA President Dr. Glenn “Max” McGee said the opening of the Chicago Field Office will

“The opening of the Chicago F i e l d Of fi c e i s t r u l y a m i l e s t o n e i n t h e h i s t o r y of t h e I l l i n o i s Ma t h e m a t i c s a n d

CHICAGO ALDERMAN TONI Preckwinkle, a former educat or , w e l c o m e s D r . M a x G r e e n , I M S A p r e si d e n t t o C h i c a g o.

Alderman Preckwinkle spoke about the importance of teaching during her remarks as an honored guest during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new IMSA Chicago Field Office.

STUDENTS AT JAMES R. Doolittle Jr. Elementary School in Chicago take a break from classes for some hands-on learning during the “States of Matter: Does it Matter?” science demonstration conducted by IMSA students Kara Sims (top photo) of Aurora and David Burchell (bottom photo) of Chicago.

Doolittle students were able to see first-hand how solids, liquids and gases can change with temperature and through chemical reactions. This demo was presented as part of the Kids Institute (KI) IMSA on Wheels show, presented to thousands of 3-5th graders, most recently at three Chicago Public Schools.

STUDENTS FROM JAMES R. Doolittle Jr. Elementary School attend a live “States of Matter: D oe s I t M a t t e r ? ” s c i e n c e d e m on st r a t i on b y t h e I M S A K i d s I n s t i t u t e c o n d u c t e d b y I l l i n o i s Mathematics and Science Academy students. that focuses on inquiry and dis- ics and science programs for stu- ships with the local Chicago covery; provide after school, dents; and address local needs by community and coordinating weekend and summer mathemat- building and sustaining relation- mathematics and science pro-

LOCAL AND STATE officials and educators (left to right) IMSA President Dr. Max McGee, State Representative Will Burns, Illinois State Senator Donne Trotter, IMSA student Kara Sims of Aurora , IMSA studen t Da vid Burche ll of Chic ago, Ald erm an Toni Pr eck wi nkl e, CP S Instructional Officer Katherine Volk and IMSA Board of Trustees Chairman Steven T. Isoye attend the historical ribbon cutting of the new IMSA Chicago Field Office at James R. Doolittle Jr. Elementary School.

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I L L I NO I S S T A T E R E P R E S E N T A T I V E W i l l B u r n s , o n e o f the honored guests in attendance at the ribbon cutting of the new IMSA Chicago Field Office, addressed the crowd during the historical event. provide unprecedented opportu- S cie nce A cad emy ,” McGe e nities to Chicago students and sai d. “The Chi cago Fi eld teachers for mathematics and sci(Continued on page 17) ence instruction.

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HEALTH Planned Parenthood of Illinois launches Hepatitis A and B Vaccine May commemorates Hepatitis Awareness Month Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) announced that it will now offer TWINRIX, a vaccine to prevent Hepatitis A and B, at all 19 of its health centers. May is designated Hepatitis Awareness Month.

“Hepatitis A and B can be transmitted sexually and can have serious consequences,” said Steve Trombley, PPIL President and CEO. “Anyone who has had unprotected sex and/or multiple partners is at risk of Hepatitis A and B. It’s crucial that we inform people about these dangerous diseases and provide them with the resources they need to stay healthy and safe.”

“We are please to offer a vaccine for both Hepatitis A and B that is safe, effective and virtually pain free,” Trombley said. “Most appointments can be scheduled on the same day that a patient calls.”

While acute cases of hepatitis A and hepatitis B have declined dramatically in Illinois since the introduction of vaccines, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there

were an estimated 32,000 new hepatitis A infections and 46,000 new hepatitis B infections in the United States in 2006. Every year, an estimated 5,100 deaths occur as a result of hepatitis B, and the risk for hepatitis B can be up to 100 times greater than for HIV. Hepatitis A and B are serious liver diseases that can be transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person or an infected needle with drug use, body piercings or tattoos. Hepatitis A can also be transmitted through contaminated food or waste.

The vaccine is given in a series of three shots. The subsequent shots are given one month and six months after the first shot, though the injection schedule can be flexible.

TWINRIX is available to men and women over the age of 18. Patients who have had multiple partners or have a history of sexually transmitted infections are at risk of hepatitis and should receive the TWINRIX vaccine.

Injections cost approximately $96 per dose and the vaccine is covered by most insurance providers, including

ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL, 2320 East 93rd Street, recently held its Annual Service Awards Ceremony. Jon Bruss, hospital president, recognized associates who have worked at Trinity for more than five years. While many associates celebrated their 10th and 15th year anniversary, a handful of very special associates celebrated their 35th year anniversary! Those reco g n i z e d f o r 3 5 y e a r s o f s e r v i c e a r e ( l e f t t o r i g h t ) : D a i s y B . F l o ur n e y , G e n e r a l S t o r e s T e c h ; Angela C. Manno, Public Safety Officer; Elena A. Toreja, Nurse Clinician II; Cecilia G. Cruz, Emergency Care Tech; Charlotte Rodriquez, Administrative Secretary and Matilda Boasiako, Certified Nursing Assistant. All participants enjoyed an afternoon reception where they were acknowledged for their commitment and dedication. Each outstanding employee was presented a certificate of appreciation.

Medicaid. Chicago residents may receive financial assistance from the Department of Public Health.

In honor of Hepatitis Awareness Month, PPIL will offer $5 off

TWINRIX with a coupon at all 19 of its health centers through the end of May. Coupons can be printed from the PPIL website, www.ppil.org.

For more information, or to make an appointment to begin your hepatitis A and B vaccinations, contact your local PPIL health center or visit www.-ppil.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The NEW Four-One-One

ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

The Soloist

By Raymond Ward

SOMETHING DELICIOUS FOR THE GIRLS!: If you are a "Get 'Em Girl", then you know there's no better way to show the ones you love how much you care than with a fabulous gettogether. And who knows better to show you how to be the perfect hostess than your favorite entertainers---authors Shakara Bridgers, Jeniece Isley and Joan A. Davis?

In "THE GET 'EM GIRLS GUIDE TO THE PERFECT GETTOGETHER: Delicious Recipes to Delight Family and Friends" (Fireside Books $19.99), the authors provide everything you need to know to get the party started.

In this follow-up to their popular cookbook, "The Get 'Em Girls Guide to the Power of Cuisine: Perfect Recipes for Spicing Up Your Love Life" as seen on The Today Show, the authors pick up right where they left off, this time going beyond the basics and moving on to entertaining. Knowing that a good relationship doesn't only pertain to your significant other, the girls have put together a step-by-step guide that shows women how to plan the perfect celebration for every occasion in their lives. From creating a plan to selecting the menu, the girls have thought of everything to ensure that your next get-together is one that they'll never forget.

Knowing that the best hostesses aren't the one chained to a stove the whole party, the authors share their secrets on how to create mouthwatering and unforgettable meals that don't require hours of planning, dicing and fretting. From warm vanilla tea cakes to deep-fried turkey, the girls have pitch-perfect menu ideas for festivities and holiday par(Continued on page 16)

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The Soloist is an amazing story of a crusading journalist who tries to unravel the mysterious background of a homeless man who is an accomplished musician. But in the midst of the journalist’s aid to the homeless man, his own life becomes a bit tangled and troubled.

JAMIE FOXX delivers a great performance as Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, and ROBERT DOWNEY, JR., plays columnist Steve Lopez, who stumbles upon Ayers living on the streets in Los Angeles.

The film is based on a true story of Ayers’ life.

Lopez is hunting for a story for his column, and Ayers provides the necessary fodder that keeps Lopez’s readers interested.

Along the way, though, while Lopez seems to do a bit of good for Ayers, as well as the homeless community in Los Angeles, his life seems to take a turn, as he gets too caught up in trying to force Ayers off the street and into a small apartment.

Ayers’ road to musical expertise started when he was a young man, whose mother, played by LORRAINE TOUSSAINT, ran a beauty salon. Ayers mostly kept to himself, playing a cello, because he says the other students didn’t like the instrument, so it was readily

R O BE R T D O W N E Y J R . a s S t e v e L o p e z a n d J a m i e F o x x a s Nathaniel Ayers in "The Soloist."

available. Ayers spent time studying at Julliard, before he suffered a meltdown when things became unbearable for him to withstand.

At first, Lopez doesn’t believe that Ayers had classical training, and he checks out his back story, as any good journalist would.

What ensues is a frantic story of Lopez trying to track down Ayers’ relatives, while he also tries to get him to come inside from the streets.

Ayers isn’t too keen on the idea at first, he’s even given a chance to perform before an audience, but this also ends up being too much

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for him to handle.

The story continues to unfold with what I call Lopez’s “white guilt” and opportunity to draw readers to his column by writing about a “down and out” homeless musician living happily on the streets of Los Angeles. Because it’s worth noting that Ayers had no problem living on the streets. His problem seems to be more that Lopez is prodding him to do otherwise.

I think Foxx will definitely get an Oscar nod for a performance that once again is off the charts.

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ENTERTAINMENT “And This is Free”

The Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park (June 12-14) The Free Chicago Blues Festival kicks off June 12 through June 14 in Grant Park. This free and critically acclaimed event showcases the talents of Blues musicians known throughout the world. Always rooted in the struggle, the music often is as uplifting as it is entertaining. Each day of the fest tells a different story about life, loss, independence and freedom and this year we will celebrate the life and work of Robert Nighthawk on the centennial of his birth. In tribute to Nighthawk, you can be a part of “Art of Slide Guitar” session featuring Jeremy Spencer, Lil Ed, John Primer & Elmore James Jr. Daily Festival hours are from 11am to 9:30 pm.

Nighthawk, born Robert Lee McCollum, in Helena, Arkansas was known as a rambling man. At the age of 15, he hit the road playing his harmonica. His life would forever be altered when his cousin, Houston Stackhouse, taught him slide guitar. Arriving in Chicago in the 1930s, he became a fixture on Chicago’s historic Maxwell Street but always considered the Mississippi Delta his home.

On Friday June 12th, there will

be a special 70th birthday party for Eddie C. Campbell! He is considered one of the most distinctive, original bluesmen ever and is one of the last of the originators of the West Side sound of Chicago blues still performing.

Eddie C. is a master at deep funk blues grooves, mesmerizing audiences with his devastatingly wild, vibrato guitar and powerful, resonating vocals, along with a unique, personal songwriting style. The celebration begins at 8:20pm, Friday on the Petrillo stage in Grant Park.

Saturday and Sunday belong to the women of blues! Bettye LaVette performs at 8:20pm, Saturday at the Petrillo stage. LaVette is one of the greatest soul singers in American music history and possesses an incredibly expressive voice that exudes a formidable level of strength and intensity as well as vulnerability. Closing out Sunday night (8:20pm on Petrillo) is Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings.

Jones, once disregarded by shallow record producers in the 1970s, is now considered a legend for making new music sound “old School.” A Georgia native, Jones

Eddie C. Campbell has the moves, the roots and the soul. And The Dap Kings, sometimes a back-up band to Amy Winehouse, have been sampled by everyone from Kanye West to Jurassic 5, together Sharon and The Dap Kings promise to funkify the Blues Festival.

Tyson

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen

fame (the youngest heavyweight at age 20). This achievement came hard and fast at a young age—almost as hard and fast as Tyson threw jabs in the ring.

That was the key to his boxing success—hard, fast hitting. But D’Amato taught Tyson more than boxing, he taught him how to be a man and provided the father-figure image that Tyson never had. Tyson admits his mother was a promiscuous woman and that he was exposed to many things that shaped his views about sex and women while living with her.

Tyson says that under D’Amato, he adapted a spiritual warrior attitude, which taught him that boxing as a profession was fine, and this revelation gave him a license to beat a guy to a pulp.

Tyson enjoyed a great career, and his first loss came after the devastating death of his mentor D’Amato in 1985, and he subsequently ignored his advice to abstain from sex while in training.

Tyson had gone too far with partying and women, and he was also suffering from a case of untreated gonorrhea when he lost to Buster Douglas in 1990.

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Tyson, which is a first-person account of Mike Tyson’s life, is spellbinding and keeps its audience entertained, waiting on the next riveting account of the exheavyweight boxer’s tormented personal and professional lives.

In a heart-breaking and tearjerking commentary, Tyson spills his guts for the entire world to see and judge after so many years of media hype and awkward public displays. To his credit, Tyson takes the opportunity to share many aspects of his life—not to just try and make himself out as a martyr but he shows where he was the villain, also. And it’s darn good moviemaking.

Tyson reveals a very candid account of the boxer’s childhood, career, self-described sexual addiction, drug abuse and financial missteps. He’s as brutally honest in his interviews as he was brutally successful in the boxing ring during a career that spanned 20 years.

Tyson grew up as a tortured, chubby kid in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York, who was regularly bullied by the neighhorhood kids.

In his words, Tyson never saw the sense of fighting and wondered how people could be so

cruel until the day someone snapped the neck of one of the pigeons to whom he had become attached. He then smelled blood and beat the bully senseless. Afterward, he reasoned that fighting had a proper place.

For all purposes, Tyson grew up fatherless, and he turned to gangbanging and crime as a pre-teen.

This activity landed him in juvenile confinement once in New York City, and then again in upstate New York.

He eventually was introduced to Gus D’Amato, who would become his longtime trainer.

D’Amato took Tyson into his home and taught him discipline and respect for the art of boxing.

Tyson prospered and thrived under D’Amato’s tutelage, which paved the way for his pugilistic

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For many artists, playing the Chicago Blues Festival is considered a right of passage and this year the Blues Fest welcomes two dozen new performers to the event. To date, blues is considered one of the most popular kinds of music and it has influenced many famous musicians. Popular music like country, jazz, rock and roll, R&B and hip-hop are rooted in the Blues.

The Old Town School and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events celebrate the 30-year anniversary of one of Chicago’s venerated Blues labels, Earwig Music. Join in the celebration all weekend at the fest and for pre-events held at The Old Town School featuring Johnny Drummer & the Starliters and Liz Mandeville & the Blue Points, visit www.oldtown school.org Gibson Guitar Crossroads stage located on Jackson and Lake Shore Drive in Grant Park will provide music fans with the ultimate guitar experience. A “stateof-the-art” custom trailer will be on-site during the festival. The trailer will have thirteen interactive guitar stations with a combination of Gibson and Epiphone guitars, each providing the guitar lover with their own opportunity to jam. Music fans can also register to win a new Gibson guitar.

Younger blues fans will appreciate the Diddly Bow making and story telling sessions as well as the guitar workshop at the Roadhouse and for the up and coming artists and the daily jams at the Mississippi Juke Joint.

The Chicago Blues Festival would like to thank the following sponsors: Chicago Jazz Magazine, Chicago Transit Authority, Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Division, Rosa's Lounge, ABSOLUT, Best Buy, Bud Light,Communications Direct, Essex Inn, FlashCash, Gibson Guitar, LaGrou Distribution System, Pepsi-Cola, Hyatt Regency, McCormick Place, Southwest Airlines, WSSD Radio-FM 88.1, Chicago Tribune, Chicago- tribune.com/Metromix.com, CLTV-ChicagoLand’s Television, Health Craft Cookware, WGNTelevision, ZonePerfect All Natural Nutrition Bars, 93XRT, Blues Heaven Foundation, Chicago Blues Foundation, Chicago Blues Museum Record Row Foundation, Hinckley Springs, Illinois Lottery, Koko Taylor Celebrity Aid Foundation, and Maxwell Street Foundation.

For more information on the Chicago Blues Festival and the complete schedule, visit www.chicagobluesfestival.us or call 312-744-3315.

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MUSIC MUSIC MUSIIC Carpe Diem String Quartet plays The Arboretum On Mother’s Day What’s more fitting than taking Mom to a lovely setting amid trees and nature, to hear lovely music on Mother’s Day! Carpe Diem String Quartet presents a special program, “Spirit of America,” focusing on American music and its influence on composers. Enjoy the diversity of our own national heritage and our musical roots in the compositions of Gershwin, Dvorak, and their own violist, Korine Fujiwara!

Known for their innovative programming, this group captures the imagination of audiences, the respect of critics, and is becoming one of the most versatile ensembles of its generation.

With a passion for audience engagement, Carpe Diem has earned critical acclaim with their innovative programs.

Violinist Charles Wetherbee has performed as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the world, and has appeared at the Aspen Music Festival, the Garth Newell Center, the Hidden Valley Festival, and others. Charles is the Concertmaster of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.

Violinist John Ewing is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Music where he studied with Ruggiero Ricci and James Oliver Buswell IV. John moved to Brisbane, Australia, where he was the associate concertmaster of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Korine Fujiwara, a devoted and sought-after chamber musician, holds degrees from The Juilliard School and Northwestern University, where she studied violin with Joseph Fuchs and Myron Kartman, respectively.

Cellist Diego Fainguersch has appeared at some of the world’s top music festivals, including the Curitiba Music Academy (Brazil), Roman sur Isere (France) and Music Theater and Opera Festival of Lucca (Italy).

Tickets are $30 ($23 for Arboretum members), available at www.mortonarb.org, via 630725-2066, or in person at the Arboretum Visitor Center. A $5 processing fee applies to phone and online orders.

The Morton Arboretum is an internationally recognized 1,700-

acre outdoor museum with collections of 4,117 kinds of trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world. The Arboretum’s beautiful natural landscapes, gardens, research and education programs, and year-round family activities support its mission – the planting and conservation of trees and other plants for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world.

Conveniently located at I-88 and Rte. 53 in Lisle, Illinois, the Arboretum is open 7 days a week,

Paul Gemignani

LuPone assumed the character of Mama Rose in Gypsy for the first time. She later brought the role to Broadway, earning great acclaim and a Tony Award. Gemignani is a long-time collaborator of Stephen Sondheim and the music director on many Sondheim cast albums.

This will be his fourth appearance at Ravinia, where he also conducted Sondheim’s Passion, Sunday in the Park with George and Anyone Can Whistle.

For more information and a full schedule of events, please visit www.ravinia.org.

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Paul Gemignani stands in for Erich Kunzel

Conductor Paul Gemignani has agreed to conduct Ravinia Festival’s opening night concert presentation of Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot.

Gemignani will lead George Hearn Sylvia McNair, Rod Gilfry and the Ravinia Festival Orchestra in director Marc Robin’s original standand-sing vision of the show. Erich Kunzel was originally scheduled to conduct, but medical treatments for his recently diagnosed cancer will prevent his appearance at the season opener on June 5.

Gemignani last conducted at Ravinia in 2006 when Patti

Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras presents a concert rich with tradition at Orchestra Hall Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 7:30 pm Internationally recognized as one of the world’s premier youth ensembles, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras will present a concert featuring some of classical music’s best loved works at Symphony Center’s Orchestra Hall on May 10, 2009 at 7:30 pm. The concert will begin with a performance of Édouard Lalo’s Overture to Le Roi d’Ys by CYSO’s Concert Orchestra. In line with its rich tradition of international touring, CYSO’s Symphony Orchestra will perform two works requested by its 2009 South American tour venue partners - Richard Strauss’ Till 14

Eulenspiegels Lustige Streiche and Antonín Dvoák’s Symphony No.9 in E Minor, op.95 (From the New World). The concert will also showcase CYSO’s commitment to perform works by contemporary composers with a performance of Jennifer Higdon’s turn of the century piece blue cathedral. Tickets are $15-$50; children 7 and under free.

CYSO’s Symphony Orchestra is an internationally recognized ensemble consisting of the most advanced young musicians from the greater Chicago area. The orchestra performs semi-annually at Symphony Center’s Orchestra Hall and participates in educational programs and collaborations with the region’s top cultur-

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al institutions and ensembles.

About Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras (CYSO): In 1946, a group of talented young musicians dreamed of a place where they could come together and perform the greatest orchestral works with other students who shared a love of music.

Over sixty years and thousands of students later, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras (CYSO) is the place where inspired youth begin their journey to become outstanding musicians and leaders of tomorrow.

For more information call CYSO at (312) 939-2207 extension 31. To order tickets go to www.cyso.org

365 days a year, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time or sunset, whichever is earlier.

The Children’s Garden is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March

through October, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., November through February. Visit Press Room at www.mortonarb.org, or call to learn more.

Student music marathon raises $16,000 for the people’s music school The Student Advisory Board of Northwestern University’s Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music has announced that their Music Marathon, which took place May 1-2 on the Evanston campus, raised $16,000. Additional funds are still arriving by mail. All proceeds will benefit The People’s Music School, a tuition-free community music school located in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood.

The 26-hour event featured Northwestern students, faculty,

Committee member Billy Robin noted, “It is essential for student musicians to learn how to reach out to their community and affect it in a positive way. Music Marathon was the perfect opportunity to unite all facets of musical life at Northwestern while also helping the next generation of musicians. I have no doubt that this is the beginning of a new tradition.”

Bob Fiedler, executive director of The People’s Music School, stated,

Hastings conducts the Orchestra alumni, and guest artists from the “It is inspiring to see young people Chicagoland area in repertoire helping younger people, especially ranging from Rachmaninoff to Ra- in the service of music education. diohead. Artists participating raised This wonderful event has resulted $100 to “purchase” a 15-minute in a windfall which will enable us to time slot in the performance sched- admit more students next fall than ule. Audience members paid $5 per we had originally planned. The Biticket for the opening night, with enen students have directly impactadmission changing to a free-will ed our school in a very significant way.” donation beginning at midnight.

Russell Rolen, a doctoral student The People’s Music School is the and chair of the Marathon Comonly tuition-free community music mittee said, “I am thrilled with the school of its kind in the United success of this first Music Marathon States.

Founded in 1976, the and especially want to commend School was set up to offer private the very hard work of my commitmusic instruction to anyone, retee. From literally nothing, five stugardless of their financial resources. dents created and produced an Today, the School offers free inevent that included more than 200 struction in 13 instruments as well performers and generated a level of as voice and theory classes to more donation that exceeded all expectathan 250 students each year and tion. I am also very grateful to the presents dozens of free concert permany faculty members who made time to perform, help students, and formances. For more information, visit www.peoplesmusicschool. org. donate to this important cause.”

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SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Pilgrim Baptist Church receives Black Sacred Music: A Passionate Heritage benefit from Advocate Trinity Hospital Advocate Trinity Hospital, 2320 E 93rd Street, recently donated over 200 canned goods to Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 3300 South Indiana.

During the month of March, Trinity associates collected the goods in honor of National Nu-

trition Month. Dotty Berzy, lead clinical dietician at Trinity, collected the items through a program called “Canned Goods for Coffee.” Throughout the month, associates could donate one nonperishable food item in exchange for a small cup of coffee. Along

with the canned goods, Berzy also donated a personal check to help out with other expenses. The church will use the food items and personal donation to stock their food pantry for community families in need.

(LEFT TO RIGHT) Theresa Thomas, Thessolonian Class Feeding Ministry, Maurice Carpenter, Chairman of Trustees Ministry, Rosa Thomas, Church Secretary, Terry Brown, Chairman of Deacons Ministry, Jackie Rouse, Manager of Community Health at Trinity, Patrick Owens, Coordinator of Community Health at Trinity, Dotty Berzy, lead Clinical Dietician at Trinity.

Check your calendars for available time to attend a free workshop on Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church, 600 East 35th Street. The Sixth Grace Worship, Music, and the Arts will present a workshop that focuses on the breadth of Black Sacred music; factors affecting style, form and composition; the art of improvisation in Black sacred music and the importance of story and connection in Black Sacred music.

Dr. Johari Jabir, Ph.D., will facilitate this informative and inspirational workshop. Dr. Jabir is a professor of African American Studies at the University of Illinois-Chicago.

All participants are invited to join the Chancel Choir and Dr. Jabir on the next day to share what has been taught with the congregation during the regular

Dr. Johari Jabir, Ph.D. Sunday worship hour.

Singing experience or skill is not required. A continental breakfast will be served to the early birds (9:00 A.M. arrivals) and box lunches will be served for an afternoon meal. Pre-registration is required no later than May 13. Call the church at 312/225-5300 or email sixthgracechurch@yahoo. com for additional information.

Got a song in your heart? Release it on May 16th at the Sixth Grace Worship, Music and the Arts workshop.

THE GOAL DOTTY BERZY, LEAD Clinical Dietician at Trinity Hospital, donates a personal gift to the Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church of South Chicago

The majority of believing citizens and residents committed 1) to unified praying for personal, community, national, and global peace and 2) to faithfully seeking to live and promote the Golden Rule, Christ’s New Commandment, & The United States Constitution’s Preamble.

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Music Listening Night on May 15th Do you consider music to be an important part of your life? Do you feel that you strongly connect to certain lyrics or melodies?

Would you like to share your music with others? The Power of Oneness Spiritual Center invites you to do just that! Come to the first meeting of the Music Listening Club to share your musical preferences with others and open The Chicago Crusader

yourself up to others’ musical tastes while enjoying the company of your own community.

On May 15th, 2009, the Power of Oneness Spiritual Center will be hosting the Music Listening Club, located at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood Ave, from 7:00-9:00 P.M. All kids, ages 18 to 85-years(Continued on page 16)

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IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR WANT TO PARTICIPATE Contact: B.E. Bryant @ (312) 502-2483 or elainebryant@ameritech.net, Call: (218) 844-3377, code 77# Daily between 6:00-6:30 A.M. or on Tuesday between 7:00-7:30 P.M. Come to: the Englewood Mennonite Church, 832 West 68th Street, Chicago, IL. between 10:00 A.M. -12 Noon on the 3rd Saturday of each month, or 17124 Greenwood Avenue, South Holland, IL. @ 3:00 P.M. on each 3rd Sunday.

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NEWS Rush applauds President Obama’s nominees to lead a revitalized Consumer Product Safety Commission U. S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (IL01) praised President Barack Obama for his nomination of Inez Moore Tenenbaum to serve as Chairman and Robert S. Adler to serve as Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the federal agency charged with protecting the public from risks of injury or death associated with thousands of consumer products manufactured in the U. S. and abroad. He also commended the President for adding $107 million in urgently needed revenue for this vital consumer protection agency.

“I am very pleased with the caliber of nominees that President Obama has made to lead what I believe will be an aggressive effort to revitalize and strengthen this important federal agency,” said Rush who, as Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, has oversight responsibility for the CPSC. Last year, Rush presided over an effective, bipartisan legislative process that led to the enactment of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).

However, this year, he has voiced

U. S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush repeated frustration with the lackluster efforts by current CPSC leadership to effectively implement this law aimed, in part, at strengthening CPSC’s ability to quickly remove hazardous products from store shelves. On February 3, Rush joined other top House and Senate leaders in calling for the Acting CPSC Chair to step down and for President Obama to name new leadership as soon as possible.

“I believe, strongly, in the commitment of those dedicated men and women at the CPSC who wake up each day with the goal of doing right by the American people. Today’s move by the President is a welcome shot in the arm for a beleaguered agency that our

nation relies on to, literally, serve as the first line of defense in keeping hazardous products out of the hands of children and unsuspecting families. With the new leadership the President has named, today, coupled with a 71 percent increase in resources for the current budget, the President has effectively begun the arduous task of returning this important agency to its rightful place of strength and advocacy on behalf of the American people.”

Tenenbaum hails from South Carolina with a background that includes being elected to serve for two terms as the State’s Superintendent of Education. Adler is a nationally recognized consumer product safety expert and, currently, serves as a professor of legal studies at the University of North Carolina and the Luther H. Hodges, Jr. Scholar in Law & Ethics at Chapel Hill’s KenanFlagler Business School. A recipient of teaching awards both within the business school and university-wide, Adler’s research and teaching focus on consumer protection, product liability, ethics, regulation and negotiation.

Stroger condemns board sales tax action as . . .

(Continued from page 2) sen to put their political opportunism ahead of the public wellbeing. Their dangerously responsible position threatens health care for hundreds of thousands of our patients, and will force the layoff of thousands of union workers at a time when the economy is facing its deepest crisis in sixty years.

Stroger also was deeply critical

of the commissioners who proposed cutting the full increase, rather than the 25% rollback he had proposed. “The actions by these commissioners show a complete contempt for people’s welfare,” he said. “Today’s vote is a cheap stunt, pushed for personal advantage, that puts their political greed ahead of human needs.

I relish the opportunity to veto this legislative travesty tomorrow.

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The Music Listening Club was developed for the residents of Hyde Park and Kenwood to connect with one another simply through their interests in music.

Join in the fun and bring a selection of your own (CD or iPod) to share with the group. Bring an open mind and an open heart and experience the wealth of musical talent that exists!

Discussions, reflections, and refreshments will further enliven your experience and connection with other residents of the community. Join us for the Power of Oneness Spiritual Center’s first meeting of the Music Listening Club on May 15th from 7:009:00 P.M. at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club. Reverend Celeste Frazier is waiting for you 16

to come out and dance to the music in you!

And let me say personally how disappointed – but unsurprised – I am at the hypocrisy of some commissioners, who claim to be union supporters on the one hand that vote living wage raises and cost of living increases for County workers – and then refuse to fund their commitments. I care about the people who rely on us for health care and other vital services, and I will veto this bill before I will see their needs further jeopardized by naked opportunism and irresponsible political agendas.”

M A R I A H I G H S C H O Ol s t u d e n t s c e l e b r a t e d E a r t h D a y o n April 22 by pledging to respect and care for the Earth. After viewing the video “Our Sacred Earth,” classes were invited to si g n t h e S S C ( S i s t e r s of S t . C a s i m i r ) P l e d g e f o r t h e E a r t h .

Pictured along with the pledge that they signed are (from left) V i c t o r i a H e n d e r s o n , o f H y d e P a r k ; D a n i e l l e Jo s h u a , o f Chicago Lawn; Tiffany Hill, of Gresham; Ashley Gatewood, of Pullman; Brenice Brown, of Wrightwood; Antonia Oates, of C h a t h a m ; S e l e n e C ue v a s , o f C h i c a g o L a w n ; a n d J a s m i n e Perez, of West Lawn. The pled ge states that “We will: Pray and reflect on the gift of creation; Le arn and educate others about the moral dimension of caring for the Earth; Conserve and take responsibility for the resources for the Earth; Recycle and reuse the Earth’s resources; Advocate for change beginning locally and expanding globally.”

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TASTY SUMMER TREATS: Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band & Cameo (June 26th) and Buddy Guy (July 4th) are on the schedule for The Taste of Chicago...while Beyo nce comes to The United Center on July 12th; John Legend pulls into The Ravinia Festival on July21st and The O'Jays come to Northerly Island on July 24th.

Meanwhile, Billy Joel and Elton John are at Wrigley Field on July16th and July 21st; The Four Tops and The Temptations are at The Ravinia Festival on August 7th; and Lollapalooza with Snoop Dog and The Beastie Boys is in Grant Park, August 7th thru 9th.

Tyson (Continued from page 13) been more of an opportunistic scribed, he could have easily marriage that benefitted King knocked her in the head during more than it did Tyson. In the the taping. He figures he could documentary, Tyson refers to have attributed it to the many King as a “wretched, slimy reptil- blackouts he has suffered and to which he refers often in Tyson. ian.”

Tyson also discussed the rape Tyson says he’s always had more love to give than he’s received, conviction he received after aland he shared insights into his ro- legedly assaulting 1991 Miss Black America contestant Desiree mantic liaisons.

He admits that his marriage to Washington. Choking back tears actress Robin Givens was a mis- at times, Tyson admits that he’s take, given that the couple was always loved women too hard (he too young. But he also concedes has six children), but he eventualthat his thoughts during the ly found solace in another highly anticipated 1998 Barbara woman, ex-wife Monica Turner, Walters interview were if he were who gave him two children. The the monster that Givens de- two are divorced, but they remain

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good friends.

Nearly four years ago, Tyson had his last fight, which he lost to Kevin McBride. Afterward, Tyson said he wouldn’t fight anymore and that he had agreed to the fight, because he needed money to pay bills. He seemed filled with grief when he reconciled that he didn’t want to disrespect the sport that he loved.

Tyson reportedly earned more than $300 million during his career, but declared bankruptcy in 2003.

No matter what the media has said about Tyson—even overlooking the sweet nibbles to the ear that he gave Evander Holy-

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field in 1997—in this tell-all documentary, Tyson comes off as a sweet, lonely, misunderstood soul, longing for love and comfort from anyone, as opposed to people in his entourage being “leeches,” as he described them.

The nearly 90-minute film primarily focuses on Tyson interviews and footage of his life events.

Tyson reveals that he’s glad to be on the mend at age 40, after years of alcohol and drug abuse, and the audience can’t help but believe him. You sort of just want to stroke the tattoo on his face and assure him that everything’s going to be just fine.

The Chicago Crusader

ISMA opens Chicago Field Office (Cont’d from page 10) Office will enable IMSA to partner with Chicago P u b l ic S c h o o l s a n d l o c a l c o m m un i t y r e sources to help improve ma t h em at i c s an d s c i e n c e i n s t r u c t i on a n d p r o v i d e u n pr e c e d e n t e d o pp o r t u n i t i e s f o r t a l ented Chicago youth to h el p t h em r eal iz e t h ei r f ul l p o t e n t i a l a n d p r e p a r e fo r h i g h l y s k i l l e d careers.”

CPS Instructional Officer Katherine Volk said IMSA’s new Chicago Field Office will enhance mathematics and science instruction in Chicago and provide the programming flexibility that will meet the needs of Chicago students.

“We are so pleased that IMSA will have an ongoing presence in Chicago’s Public Schools and will work with educators to help students discover the joys of learning math and science,” Volk said.

Other program participants included Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul, Illinois State Representative Will-iam Burns and Chicago Alderwoman Toni Preckwinkle.

In addition to a welcome and comments from state and local dignitaries, the event also featured a live science demonstration by the IMSA Kids Institute® (KI) conducted by IMSA students for students at Doolittle School. During the States of Matter: Does it Matter? science demonstration, students at Doolittle saw how solids, liquids and gases can change with temperature and through chemical reactions. This demo is part of the KI IMSA on Wheels show, presented to thousands of 3rd-5th graders, most recently at three Chicago Public Schools.

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 1012) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program, and it serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and in-

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATOR Donne Trotter was the featured speaker at the ceremonial ribbon cutting May 4, 2009 of the new Chicago Field Office of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, located at James R. Doolittle Jr. Elementary School. Through its new Chicago Field Office, IMSA joins forces with Chicago Public Schools to deliver professional development in math and science instruction that focuses on inquiry and discovery; provide after school, weekend and summer math and science programs for students, and address local needs by building and sustaining relationships with the local Chicago community and coordinating math and science programs with local organizations.

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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 HASCO 20074-WF1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WF1; Plaintiff, vs.

AMBER FULLILOVE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF AMBER FULLILOVE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS

LEGAL NOTICE

HOUSES FOR SALE AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 08 CH 13635 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 9/3/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 8, 2009, 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. 20-17-209-048.

Commonly known as 5652 SOUTH ABERDEEN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence with 1.5 car garage. 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 0807714.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I178436 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE PROVIDENT BANK; Plaintiff, vs.

DENISE KILLINGSWORTH; CHESTER BORSUK D/B/A UNION AUTO SALES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 03 CH 19672 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 9, 2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 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 453 West Englewood Ave., Chicago, IL 60621.

P.I.N. 20-16-326-002.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount.

The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Peter Vucha at Plaintiff's Attorney, Roeser & Vucha, 920 Davis Road, Elgin, Illinois 60123. (847) 888-1820. 1181.12016 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I178485 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, SERVICING LP Plaintiff, vs.

JAMEL ADAMS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMEL ADAMS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 08 CH 34890

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 3/4/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 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. 20-16-323-002-0000.

Commonly known as 453 WEST 62ND STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621.

The improvement on the property consists of a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only.

The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at

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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 0819898.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I178592

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

CLARENCE WILLIAMS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR 1ST ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE LLC, Defendants, 08 CH 36014 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 9, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 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. 20-26-104-017.

Commonly known as 7145 S. Dobson Ave., Chicago, IL 60619.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call William E. Dutton, Jr./Barbara J. Dutton at Plaintiff's Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I178664 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM FRANZ A/K/A WILLIAM S. FRANZ, et al Defendant 08 CH 31144 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 20, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on June 2, 2009, at the office of 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 851 EAST 63RD PLACE UNIT 3, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-101-011-0000, 20-23-101-012-0000 The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $251,379.23.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA0817777.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I177948

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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EC1 Plaintiff, vs.

ARTURO MACIAS, MARIA MACIAS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 08 CH 42848 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 3/6/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 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. 20-15-410-002-0000.

Commonly known as 6111 SOUTH EBERHART AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

The improvement on the property consists of a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only.

The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the 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 0827699.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I178639 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC Plaintiff, vs.

ANTONIE JONES A/K/A ANTIONE JONES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANTOINE JONES, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 08 CH 32540 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/25/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 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. 20-17-424-028-0000.

Commonly known as 6236 SOUTH MAY STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621.

The improvement on the property consists of a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only.

The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the 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 0820294.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I176535 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-HE7 Plaintiff, vs.

BETTY WALTON; JEFFERY MUSTAFA; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BETTY WALTON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JEFFERY MUSTAFA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants,

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08 CH 18842 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 11/21/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, June 11, 2009, 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. 20-27-231-012.

Commonly known as 7433 S. Evans Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence with a 1 1/2 car garage. 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 0811141.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I178737 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R4CGM UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MAY 1, 2005, WITHOUT RECOURSE, ASSIGNEE OF AMERIQUIST MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

KIM TATES; CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT UNDER LIEN RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0610102084; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNDER JUDGMENT RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0720126221; Defendants, 07 CH 34265 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 24, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 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. 20-16-116-016.

Commonly known as 5704 South Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I176601 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff -v.CAROLYN JONES A/K/A CAROLYN M. JONES, et al Defendant 08 CH 377 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 24, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 2009, at the office of 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 414 WEST 60TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-306-021-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $105,177.41.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further

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subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA0722295.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I176256 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT RELATING TO IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff,-v.DAVID ELY A/K/A DAVE ELY, et al Defendant 08 CH 26585 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 2009, at the office of 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 5611-13 SOUTH EMERALD AVENUE UNIT 2S, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-101-079-1005 The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $161,505.36.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA0804373.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I175542 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK ON BEHALF OF CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, 2007-1, Plaintiff V. MANUEL PENA, Defendant 08 CH 36053

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-10612 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 5, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on June 8, 2009, 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 6148 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 20-17-418-040 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $114,540.70.

Sale terms: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier’s checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any.

The property is offered “as is,” with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information.

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 4989990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SUTTON FUNDING LLC Plaintiff, -v.PATRICK GAUL, et al Defendant 08 CH 33389 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 25, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 27, 2009, at the office of 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 5942 S. KING DRIVE UNIT #2S, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-305-035-1014, Property Index No. (20-15-305-028 UNDERLYING) The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $257,139.69.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department. Please refer to file number 14-08-23298.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR AND AS AUTHORIZED BY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR TO FINANCE AMERICA, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

BETTY TATE FKA BETTY WASHINGTON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 07 CH 37999

(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA0818845.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I177615

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 6, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, June 4, 2009 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. 20-17-224-013. Commonly known as: 5810 S. May, Chicago, IL 60621.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. This information is considered reliable but is not warranted.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. This sale is subject to unpaid real estate taxes, assessments, covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions of record. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

This pleading is a communication for the purpose of collecting the mortgage debt, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If you fail to dispute, in writing, the validity of this debt within thirty days, it will be assumed to be valid. Finally, any information you provide will be used for the purpose of collection.

Upon payment, of each portion of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Receipt of Sale. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the mortgaged real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection, except by the arrangement and agreement of the current owner or occupant.

For information: JAROS, TITTLE & O’TOOLE, LIMITED, Plaintiff’s Attorney, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 510, Chicago, Illinois 60602, (312) 750-1000. Phone calls will be taken only between the hours of 9:00 thru 11:00 A.M. When calling, please refer to file number 07-32135.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I176645 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC Plaintiff, -v.RONALD L. JACKSON A/K/A RONALD J. JACKSON, et al Defendant 08 CH 30741 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 27, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 29, 2009, at the office of 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 658 WEST 62ND STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-318-062-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $61,624.39.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FLAGSTAR BANK, F.S.B. Plaintiff, vs.

JOSEPH KARIKARI; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AFFINITY MORTGAGE, USA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOSEPH KARIKARI, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 08 CH 39192 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/24/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 1, 2009, 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. 20-16-405-009-0000, 20-16-405010-0000.

Commonly known as 5919 SOUTH LASALLE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0823714.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I176477 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff V. JOSEPH R. SHIFFER, III A/K/A JOSEPH R. SHIFFER A/K/A JOE SHIFFER; CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants 08 CH 41727 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-13189 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 4, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on June 15, 2009, 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 743 West 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 20-16-307-006 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $347,483.10.

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

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

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 4989990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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Chicago 2016 kicks off Olympic week with opening ceremony at Mayo Elementary School project with students.

The celebration continued on Wednesday with Chicago 2016 Star Day. Forty student leaders from Chicago Public Schools gathered for a teen summit on Olympism, led by Olympian Nathaniel Mills. Students take part in a live video conference with youth in London, the site of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to discuss the Olympic values. The video conference will take place at Microsoft’s virtual computer center at 200 E. Randolph, Floor 2.

More than 230,000 students throughout the Chicagoland area participate in week-long programming promoting Olympic values Chicago 2016 kicked off Olympic Week in America recently with an Opening Ceremony celebration at Mayo Elementary School on Chicago’s South Side. A week-long celebration of the Olympic Movement, Olympic Week in America is a school-based program of classroom lessons focused on Olympic ideals and values. In an effort to continually educate students about the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Olympic Movement, Chicago 2016 recruited 346 schools—reaching 230,000 students and 15,000 teachers—to participate in the program this year. This is up from 50 schools in 2008.

“Even as a Candidate City, Chicago 2016 is dedicated to furthering the Olympic Movement and promoting its ideals and values among the youth of Chicago,” said Patrick G. Ryan, chairman and CEO of Chicago 2016. “We believe the increased participation in this year’s program is a reflection of the excitement and interest in the Games among people in Chicago.”

The Opening Ceremony at Mayo Elementary School was attended by Olympian Dwight Stones and Paralympian April Holmes. Students participated in a parade of nations, carrying flags representing more than 200 countries, and the school’s choir and drill team performed. Stones, a three-time Olympian in track and field

S T U D E NT S A T T H E M a y o E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l o n C h i c a g o ’ s S o u t h S i d e k i c k - o f f O l y m p i c Week with a parade of nations, carrying flags representing more than 200 countries.

and Holmes, a two-time Paralympian in track and field, were on hand to teach the students about the significance of the Opening Ceremony, as well as share some of their personal experiences.

Each of the 346 schools participating in Olympic Week in America celebrated with daily activities, ranging from school assemblies and visits from Olympic and Paralympic athletes to classroom lessons and field day activities. More than 40 Olympians and Paralympians visited schools across Chicagoland this week.

Tuesday was arts and culture day, and Chicago 2016 attended a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Lozano Bilingual and International Center with Olympian Henry Cejudo. Following the assembly, Cejudo participated in an art

PARALYMPIAN APRIL HOLMES teaches the students about the significance of the Olympic Games’ Opening Ceremonies.

Black Coaches and Administrators (BCA) National Convention and Expo - “Developing Student Athletes for Leadership” The 2009 BCA National Convention and Expo programming will envelop topics that relate to the welfare of the student athlete. A compilation of industry experts and sport professionals will provide information that will enhance the experience of student athletes.

“We look forward to what has become a collection of today’s leading collegiate and professional experts who will provide convention priceless information they could only receive by attending our convention” said Floyd Keith BCA Executive Director.

Attendees will hear from Dr. Harry Edwards, the renowned sports sociologist about the The Chicago Crusader

Also on Wednesday, 30 Chicago Public School high school students will present plans for creating new businesses to support the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, should the

“Black athlete” and the “student athlete of yesterday, today and tomorrow” his exhilarating keynote address.

Additional speakers of note will be Gene Smith, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics, The Ohio State University, Dr. Derrick Gragg, Athletic Director of Eastern Michigan University and Monique Bernoudy, Associate Athletic Director at Northern Illinois University to name a few.

Additional presentations and discussions will take place on the subject of preparing student-athletes and youth for life beyond competition, preparing studentathletes for professional life level-

ing the playing field for minorities in addition to and sessions regarding the core elements of success; education, knowledge, communications, relationships and planning.

Convention activities will also include various events, including exhibitors, networking receptions and the “Images of Excellence” luncheon in addition to the annual “BCA Coach of the Year awards banquet”.

Paul Hewitt, BCA President and Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Georgia Tech said “All sessions and events will assist our coaches and administrators in providing a positive impact on the lives of student-athletes, our

further leaders”.

A partial list of sponsors for the 2009 BCA National Convention and Expo include: U.S. Army, Boston Scientific “Close the Gap”, St. Petersburg/Clearwater Sports Commission & Convention and Visitors Bureau and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

The BCA National Convention and Expo will be held at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis during the dates of May 27-30, 2009 and is open to the public. Registration information is available at www.bcasports.org. For additional information contact BCA at 877-789-1222 or convention@bcasports.org.

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city be chosen as Host City.

Students will presented their plans to Chicago 2016 President Lori Healey and leaders from Deloitte.

In honor of Paralympic Sport Day on Thursday, May 7, World Sport Chicago, U.S. Paralympics and Hartford Insurance have teamed up to donate 100 wheelchairs during a rally in Daley Plaza. U.S. Paralympians Josh George, Greta Neiman as and Paul Schulte will be among the elite athletes demonstrating sports.

The week of programming were concluded with a Sports and Field Day on Friday. Various athletic activities will tookplace at the schools throughout the Chicago area.

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