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Redline extension no longer urban legend CTA unveils preferred route to extend rail transit to city’s southern limits

By La Risa Lynch Since the original Dan Ryan elevated train, now the Redline, was completed in the late ’60s, there has always been talk of future expansion, but the idea remained on the ‘need more study’ shelf.

Now after years of analyses, the Chicago Transit Authority narrowed down several proposed routes to extend the Redline to the city’s southern limits to just one.

The CTA revealed the locally preferred alternative route at two south side community meetings last week. CTA narrowed the proposed route from a field of 12 transit options that included a mix of express busses, elevated and ground-level train service between the 95th Street station and 130th Street.

The preferred route would be an elevated train that traverses along the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) ending at 130th and Stony Island near Altgeld Gardens. The line would include park ‘n ride locations at each of the four proposed stops at 103rd, 111th 115th and Michigan and 130th and Stony Island. The 115th stop will be linked with a new retail development planned for the area.

The $1.1 billion project is far from shovel ready, but the selection of the Union Pacific route is an oasis for the far south side, which has long been a transportation desert. It also fulfills a 30-year promise to extend the Redline to the city’s southern limits.

Gwendolyn Mackel Rice, executive director of Developing Communities Project (DCP), said the Redline extension is not a

done deal yet. She said funding still needs to be secured as well as political support both here and in DC. DCP has advocated for the Redline Extension for six years

now.

“We are now at the point where people understand and realize this is a doable,” Rice said.

Jeffrey Busby, CTA’s strategic planning general manager, said strong community support for the route factored into CTA’s (Continued on page 2)

COOK COUNTY President Todd Stroger who is a survivor of prostrate cancer helped to plant a tree of hope in front of Stroger Hospital in honor of the cancer patients who have been treated by the dedicated physicians at the hospital.

Stroger is joined by Odessa James (left)—a 20-year cancer survivor— who was selected to represent all the cancer survivors of Stroger Hospital. Also sharing the moment with Brown and Stroger are Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors Chair Warren Batts and Stroger Hospital COO Johnny Brown.

EPA tests water and soil in Crestwood as Madigan sues

By J. Coyden Palmer For years some Crestwood residents thought it was something wrong with their water, but village officials denied it. Now Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan alleges indeed there was something wrong with the water and Crestwood officials knew about it and did nothing. On June 9th, Madigan filed suit against Crestwood along with three current and former village officials for failing to provide safe drinking water for the village. This takes place as officials from the Environmental Protection

Agency were on site Monday and Tuesday of this week taking water and soil samples.

In her lawsuit, Madigan alleges Crestwood, former Mayor Chester Stranczek, current Mayor Robert Stranczek and Frank Scaccia, who is the former certified operator of Crestwood Water Supply, continued to use a contaminated well to supplement the village’s drinking water supply.

Madigan also alleges the officials lied to residents who raised concerns about the water by falsely assuring the residents and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency that Crestwood was not using the

contaminated well.

State officials found the well was contaminated with two chemicals: dichloroethylene and vinyl chloride, which is so toxic

the U.S. EPA says there is no safe level of exposure. The water became contaminated from a neighboring dry cleaning plant.

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Local community activist suing WVON for defamation See story on page 2

NEWS

Local community activist suing WVON for defamation

By J. Coyden Palmer Harold Davis is a lifelong Chicagoan and community activist who owns a construction company. He also has a reputation of speaking out against politicians and policies that he believes are destructive to the African American community.

That was the case April 15th when Davis attended an event held at WVON’s headquarters on the South Side in which Republican National Committee President Michael Steele was a guest.

Davis said a WVON host became upset with the types of questions he was asking Steele and later defamed him on the air.

In a nine-page civil complaint filed in Cook County last week, Davis alleges that WVON on-air host Charles Butler attempted to have him illegally removed from the public forum and later defamed him on-air. During an April 19th airing of Butler’s “The Other Side”, he allegedly said Davis spent five years in prison on a gun charge, and had threatened to kill him. Davis denies ever threatening Butler or spending time in prison on a gun

charge.

Butler went on to accuse Davis of paying protestors $65 a piece to show up at the event, which was part of a nationwide Tea Party to protest government spending. Butler accused Davis of being in cahoots with Mayor Daley to protest the day’s events at WVON, even going as far as to say Daley paid for the busses in which the protestors arrived.

“Butler said on the air that he stopped me before I could ask Chairman Steele a question,” Davis said. “That was a lie. I didn’t pay much attention to that, but over the next few days he started saying on the radio that I spent time in the penitentiary and that Mayor Daley gives me money to protest people. This type of stuff was going on from April 15th until June 2nd.”

In April, Davis said he spoke with program director Todd Roczkowski and requested assistance in stopping Butler from continuing to defame, embarrass, humiliate, and make false statements about Davis, according to the complaint. He said he did not receive any assistance. Davis also said he left messages with

Melody Spann-Cooper regarding the situation but his calls were never returned.

Davis told the Crusader earlier this week that Butler’s actions were irresponsible and unprofessional of an on-air radio host in a large market like Chicago. In addition to hurting his reputation, Davis said the slander has affected him economically as well as he is losing business because of what Butler has said about his reputation over the airwaves.

“All of these and other false statements made by Butler about Davis represent acts that are so egregious and outrageous that they offend the conscious moral standards of a civilized society and are therefore outrageous,” Davis’ attorney Phillip Aaron wrote.

Davis is suing for punitive damages for an unspecified amount.

He has been a regular caller to the station for years and said he had never been subjected to the treatment he suffered over the course of six weeks.

The Crusader attempted to speak with representatives from WVON but our calls were not returned before press time.

Cook County Public Defender Abishi C. Cunningham recently filed motions in dozens of Cook County capital cases and told the State: ‘Either you pay for effective lawyers in these cases, or take the death penalty off the table.” Cunningham said there is no more money for the County’s Public Defender to use on capital cases for the rest of the state’s current fiscal year.

H e w a r n e d i t w ou l d b e i m p r o p e r fo r t h e S t a t e t o c o n t i n u e seeking the death of many people who are currently represented by his office in potential capital cases. He wants the court to ban the State from seeking the death penalty for about 120 of h i s c l i e n t s . “ T h e S t a t e i s t r y i n g t o k i l l t h e se c l i e n t s ; y e t won’t provide the money needed to give them an adequate defense,” he said.

Redline extension no longer urban legend (Continued from page 1) decision to chose the UPRR route.

“In our analysis this corridor performed the best in terms of ridership that it generates, travel time it is expected to save people, and also it was the alternative that had the greatest level of support.”

He added CTA conducted a two-year study looking at the far south side’s transportation challenges and ways to improve it.

The 95th Street station began to exceed its capacity as early as the 1980s when it saw an explosion in customer usage. Busby said the overcrowded station impacted safety and riders experienced travel times 20 percent longer than the rest of the city to get to work, he added.

Busby explained that an “extension of the line would alleviate some of the problems,” since riders would have more transit options south of the 95th Street Station.

Funding for the Redline extension will come from a federal competitive grant. The grant provides up to 80 percent of federal matching dollars on transportation projects. The remaining 20 percent must come from the local munici2

RESIDENTS ATTENDED ONE of two Southside community meetings where CTA unveiled the proposed route the Redline extension will take to the city’s southern limits. Here residents look over placards of several alternative routes CTA studied for the Redline extension project at the Woodson Regional Library. to be,” he said, adding that the palities. Busby noted the capital erty for the project.

Busby explained the Redline next two phrases include design bill stalled in Springfield does not include any dollars for the Redline must be constructed 60 feet away and construction, which could from Union Pacific’s right of way. take an additional four years. extension project.

To reduce cost, CTA also looked Completion is still at least six He added CTA has not deteryears out, he added. CTA must go mined if the project will be built at shortening the line to 115th through two more years of envi- to the east or west of Union Pacif- Street. The abbreviated line would reduce cost by 23 percent ronmental impact study that ic.

“We need to do more work to or $200 million. If ended at would look at noise abatement and if CTA needs to acquire any prop- understand where the line is going 115th Street, CTA said it would

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revisit extending to the city limits when more funding becomes available.

DCP’s public policy consultant, Lou Turner, contends while CTA is examining cost ratios in extending the Redline, abbreviating it at 115th does not factor in the human cost to residents already living in the isolated community of Altgeld Gardens.

“The promise was really to open up Altgeld in terms of access to the rest of the city and now it hangs in the balance again,” Turner said.

Rice added making 115th Street a temporary stop negates the 30year struggle to get the Redline extended to the city limits.

“We will have to go through this same process again,” she said, noting that if the line stops at 115th Street, CTA probably will build its train yard at 127th Street. “If it is going that far, it might as well have a stop.”

Ald. Carrie Austin (34) contends whatever route is chosen, the far south side still stands to gain.

That public access will entice retail, commercial, and industries to settle on the far south side without “having to say how will we get that far south,” Austin said.

“We will be the mecca,” she added.

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Microsoft Receives Judge Leon Higginbotham Corporate Leadership Award cuses on distributing investments into underserved communities through the minority investment program, which was launched in 2000.

The company conducted research with the Urban League that revealed minority-owned businesses have a lack of resources to adopt and implement information technologies for business functions. Therefore, the diversity investment program focuses on increasing funding options for businesses historically limited by lack of capital.

According to Microsoft’s website, the corporation has $50 million of unsecured deposits in minorityowned banks and direct more than $1 billion of investment business volume to minority-owned brokers and asset managers.

“This award just confirms that [anyone] can benefit from Judge Higginbotham’s vision of a more fair and just legal system,” said Professor Charles J. Olgetree, Jr., of Harvard Law School. “I think he would be smiling down with great joy to see

By Brittany Hutson NNPA Special Correspondent On the 45th anniversary of the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law has honored Microsoft Corporation for excellence in diversity at its 10th Annual A. Leon Higginbotham Award Dinner in New York June 3rd.

“Microsoft is receiving the Higginbotham award for its commitment to diversity and inclusion as part of the daily business function within every area of the company,” says Barbara Arnwine, executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee. The Lawyers’ Committee is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization that strives to obtain equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities.

Arnwine added, “They are also being honored for their stellar commitment to pro bono legal work.”

One such pro bono project recognized by the Lawyers’ Committee includes the “pay for performance” approach, which was launched by Microsoft to enhance diversity in the legal profession.

The Higginbotham award is named in memory of Chief Judge A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr., a civil rights advocate, author and federal appeals court judge. The award recognizes exemplary corporate leadership with respect to advancing equal opportunity, particularly leadership in recruiting, retaining and promoting minorities.

Past honorees include Earl Graves Sr., founder and publisher of Black Enterprise magazine; The New York Times Company and its CEO Arthur Aulzberger, Jr.; and Ronald A. Williams, chairman and CEO of Aetna Inc. According to Arnwine, Microsoft is distinguished from past honorees

MI C R O S O F T C O R P O R A T E V I C E P r e s i d e n t a n d D e p u t y G e n e r a l C o u n se l N a n c y A n d e r s o n ( r i g h t ) w i t h L a w y e r s ’ C o m m i t t e e f o r C i v i l R i g h t s U n d e r L a w E x e c u t i v e Di r e c t o r Barbara R. Arnwine. because of their internationally high-tech careers,” said Houston.

She explained that this includes renowned corporate diversity mission and for inspiring law firms to grants, scholarships, event sponsordemonstrate the same commit- ships and partnerships with univerment. They were also the first and sities, such as Howard and Xavier largest technology company hon- Universities, and organizations that serve minorities and women, such as ored.

This award is particularly impor- the United Negro College Fund.

Besides attracting diverse talent to tant as Microsoft strives to be the global leader in attracting diverse careers in technology, Microsoft fotalent to careers in technology,” said Gwen Houston, director of global diversity and inclusion for Microsoft. “We hope to provide an inclusive work environment where they can succeed.”

Microsoft’s aspiration to attract a diverse and talented company network among under-represented groups, youth and women involves partnering with several organizations including the National Urban League, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, the Minority Business Development MICROSOFT CORPORATE VICE President and Deputy Agency, the National Society of Black Engineers and the National General Counsel Nancy Anderson (left) and Maria Melendez, partner with Sidley Austin LLP and chair of the awards dinner Black MBA Association.

“We invest hundreds of millions held by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, pose with the A. of dollars in dedicated outreach to Leon Higginbotham Corporate Leadership Award, presented to attract minorities and women to Microsoft for work fostering diversity in the legal community.

that a corporate giant is seeing the importance of delivering racial equality.”

Higginbotham dedicated his life’s work to racial and social justice, all while breaking racial barriers on a national and international scale. His work in the legal profession centered on voting rights, civil rights and employee discrimination.

He was the first African-American appointed in 1962 to serve on the federal trade commission. In 1964 at the age of 36, Higginbotham was appointed to the United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, making him the youngest person ever appointed to the federal bench. He was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals in 1979, where he remained until his retirement in 1993.

His commitment for equal opportunity led him to advocate for democratic elections in South Africa post- apartheid.

Higginbotham was awarded with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1995 by former President Clinton, and received more than sixty honoree degrees by the time of his death at the age of 70 in December 1998.

Higginbotham was renowned for his 1991 “Open Letter to Clarence Thomas,” in which he criticized Thomas and his role in reversing “racial progress…”

Higginbotham was known as a mentor for many up-and-coming lawyers, including Olgetree, who has worked with Higginbotham’s wife to continue his legacy.

Ogletree says, “The fact that a major corporate entity has time to pause and recognize Judge Higginbotham is not only a tribute to him but more so a tribute to the lasting impact of his legacy more than a decade after his death.”

EPA tests water and soil in Crestwood as Madigan sues (Continued from page 1) Troubling to residents and citizens who have dined in Crestwood over the years is the fact that Crestwood officials knew the well was contaminated at least as early as 1986, according to village records Madigan said. They also heard about the contamination in 1998, when village officials were on hand as contractors tested the well and found dichloroethylene in the water. It is that type of negligence that angered Madigan and citizens like Sanyo Hernandez of neighboring Alsip.

“My husband and I have been going to restaurants for years in Crestwood and of course the first thing they do at a restaurant is bring you water,” said the mother of three. “We take our kids with us often and now I’m really scared that we could have put them in The Chicago Crusader

harms way. Somebody should go to jail for this!”

Hernandez might be getting her wish as father and son Chester and Robert Stranczek are both the subject of a federal criminal investigation. In the meantime, Madigan will press forward with her civil suit.

“Crestwood officials violated the public’s trust and the laws designed to protect public health,” Madigan said in a statement.

“Through this lawsuit, we are seeking to hold these officials accountable for their conduct and to make sure that this does not happen again in Illinois.”

Congressman Bobby Rush (D1st) was elated with the news of the suit brought by Madigan. He held two community forums back in April for Crestwood residents to address the issue. Rush said if a federal crime took place those re-

sponsible should be brought to justice.

“The state has taken a significant step in restoring the public trust to the people of Crestwood and holding accountable those individuals who have endangered the health and safety of my constituents,” Rush said. “Accountability is a key to good government and those responsible must be held accountable. As the state moves forward with its case, I will continue to press the Justice Department and the U.S. EPA in its ongoing investigation that may lead to additional charges against those who knowingly endangered the lives of these citizens. I also applaud the vigilance of Crestwood leaders, such as Tricia Krause, whose research and perseverance broke this story wide open and has helped lead to today’s results.”

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having an affect in neighboring suburbs as well. Sauk Village Mayor Lewis Towers plans to hire an independent water-quality expert to help advise the Village on strategies to measurably improve water quality. Lewis also announced that following discussions this week with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Village will also increase its regular monitoring, sampling, and testing of the Village water.

He said for years, like in Crestwood, residents have complained about the quality of the water. In recent years the contaminant vinyl chloride was detected in Sauk Village’s untreated well water at a concentration greater than the Illinois Groundwater Standard. Although the groundwater standard has been exceeded, the drinking

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water supplied by Sauk Village’s community water supply currently meets all United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) drinking water standards, said Lewis, and no violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act’s Maximum Contaminant Levels have occurred in Sauk Village’s treated drinking water.

“Most of our residents know that the issue of our water quality did not just suddenly appear in the last month,” Mayor Towers said.

“Unfortunately, the Village’s water quality has been a major problem for years. We’re going to work in partnership with the IEPA, IDPH and water quality experts to improve the quality of our water, and thus improve the quality of our lives here in Sauk Village. But, our water quality challenges won’t be resolved overnight. We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us.”

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EDITORIAL

OPINION

POLITICS AND THE “DOOMSDAY” BUDGET Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently announced a “doomsday” budget in an effort to get legislators to pass his proposed income tax hike. He threatened to set prisoners free, fire teachers and state troopers, eliminate adult education, yank scholarships, and other tactics that are as scary as Halloween in June.

What about eliminating his own salary? Not a word about that, of course. Which brings us to this point: citizens are being held hostage by the politics of the budget. If you notice the trend, most of the cuts would impact everyday people the most, and not the fat cat politicians sitting on the shiny hill playing Russian roulette with our dollars.

If you recall, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich stated, upon being booted out of office, that they wanted to get rid of him because they wanted a tax hike. Well, Blagojevich is gone and Pat Quinn, who took his place, has introduced horrifying scenarios if he doesn’t get his way. Some people think that his stance is just another political ploy to get his way, while others think that the problems that we face are real. Both of these camps are probably right.

The U.S. economy is tanking like a wounded battleship, with one casualty after another. This in itself is scary to behold on a daily basis. But even scarier than this is the notion that American citizens are not outraged. The economy has been damaged by those who are supposed to know better. Many have degrees from Yale, Harvard, Wharton, et al, yet we have ended up in this mess. After all, isn’t that why they are in positions of power in the first place, i.e., because they are the ones who are supposed to be competent? Somebody dropped the ball, or are kicking it around for their own benefit.

Putting the economic issue in perspective, not a peep is heard about the fact that the main priorities of the United States are clearly NOT the peoples’ wellbeing, but the wielding of military might in adventures abroad. Our tax dollars are gobbled up by the military budget. If we could just re-direct some of that tax bounty toward things that really matter, i.e., to healthcare, housing, drug abuse prevention and treatment, education, and more, we would create a better society. In other words, if responsible people were in charge, we wouldn’t be in the fix that we’re in. But back to the Illinois budget…

If the federal government would change their priorities and funnel more money to the states, Illinois would not be facing a doomsday scenario. More than half of our money is spent on the military. This may sound like a naïve desire, but think on this – John and Mary Q. Citizen are bearing the brunt of the fiscal impasse, and will continue to do so as long as wealthy politicians and their cronies in business hold us all hostage with their irresponsible actions.

A tax hike is a quick fix. Patrick Quinn should not be threatening us with a doomsday budget; he should be looking for long-term solutions, which should start with a campaign to rearrange our national and local priorities. People first!

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Loan Modification – Savior or Predator?

Dear Editor: Loan Modification is the new lexicon of the real estate industry.

Is it a savior as implied or a redressed predator? We shall see in the months to come when the purveyors of loan modification call-and they will call. When they call cautiously welcome them with a jaundice eye.

What is loan modification and should you modify your existing mortgage? President Obama has proposed mortgage modification to save family homes and to shore-up and revive the real estate industry. Mortgage modification is geared toward mortgagors who have fallen behind in their mortgage payments and are at risk of losing their homes. Delinquent mortgagors must be a minimum of three (3) months delinquent on their mortgage payments. The modification entails rolling delinquencies into a new mortgage, giving the homeowner a fresh start or if the homeowner’s existing mortgage, is an ARM (adjusting rate mortgage) that is about to adjust, re-writing it to a fixed interest rate and term. The adjusting interest rate could put the mortgagor in financial difficulty such that they could not address

the mortgage debt. In this case the ARM mortgage would be converted to a fixed rate mortgage with a definite term, 30, 40, or in some cases 50 years.

Mortgagors who are delinquent need to think about modification. Not just about the modification, but what the modification will cost and its financial impact upon household Income. You should consider the amount, if any, of negative equity that may exist both before and after mortgage modification. Even though your interest rate may have been lowered, did your monthly mortgage payments increase? Consult a FHA approved loan modification entity to get the real low down on mortgage modification.

A little research can prevent a lot of heartache, disappointment and the possible loss of your home.

many of them students, at Cairo University. The audience appeared to be receptive, at times giving him rounds of thunderous applause; and, at other times they appeared to be more reserved.

In interviewing members of the foreign press and citizens of the countries involved as the objects of his discourse, most stated the address was a resounding (Continued on page 6)

Respectfully yours,

VOL. LXVIV NO. 7 JUNE 13, 2009 Eugene “Gene” Moore Cook County Recorder of Deeds

PRESIDENT OBAMA IN EGYPT Dear Editor: President Barack Hussein Obama addressed a large audience,

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How to Structure a Good Minority Business Program

By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist Recently, I was asked by the Pennsylvania Black Caucus of State Legislators to come and testify about good minority business programs.

They are diligently trying to improve their current program and sought suggestions. We at the National Black Chamber of Commerce were more than happy to

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respond to their request.

It is rare and special when elected officials are focused on this key issue. The interest displayed by our state legislators in Pennsylvania is dearly appreciated. Here are the key elements of our testimony.

The most effective way to manage a viable minority procure-

ment program is to make it centralized with serious authority and accountability. There should be one (1) office that reports directly to the Chief Executive, i.e. the Governor.

The performance of this office should reflect on the record of the Governor. Likewise, the cooperation of each state agency in its response to working with this office should also reflect on the record of each cabinet member, administrator, director, etc. The executive of this office should represent the Governor in his/her administrative actions and carry out the intent of the legislature in the daily duties of the office.

All agencies and departments must submit reports (created and structured by the Minority Procurement Office) to this office on a quarterly basis. The data will be edited, audited and compiled by the Office and reported to the Governor and Legislature on a quarterly basis and with one annual report.

The agencies should not have any sub-offices or departments for minority business. All minority business direction should come from this one office.

Sub-offices will provide nothing but confusion and lessen the importance of the program. Direct management should be between the Minority Procurement Office and the procurement staffs (per

the direction of cabinet officials) of all agencies and departments.

In regards to key procurements, the Executive has the authority to veto any procurement decision that is counter to the program or the intent of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The only veto override can come from the Governor.

Such was the case at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As a result HUD minority participation exponentially increased under Secretary Alphonso Jackson and led the federal government in every area. We strongly think this should be emulated.

It would be important that the executive of the Minority Procurement Office has the following staff structure within his office: - Administration: The department would be responsible for compiling, editing and auditing all participation reports. All data collection would arrive here. Also, the official certification process for businesses who are eligible (small and disadvantaged) should be performed here. The minority and women business directory should be a living document with daily updates and maintained at this office.

- Construction: This department would be responsible for all bid specifications related to the minority procurement program

for construction activity. Compliance and verification will be key issues as corruption and misrepresentation runs rampant in this industry.

- General Procurement: This department would be responsible for proper bid specifications, bidding, quotes and historical review for basic goods and services that are competed. There should be much interaction with all procurement offices and this department.

- Professional Services: This department would be responsible for key areas that are often overlooked in regards to minority participation. MD’s, dentists, sociologists, psychiatrists, attorneys, law firms, architects, engineers, accountants, actuarial services, insurance, staffing firms, nursing, IT, financial services, stenographers, construction management, etc. provide significant opportunities for inclusion in these professions if they are allowed equal opportunity.

Keep in mind that this type of procurement is not a low bid situation but a subjective decision. If minority participants are adequately included in the mix there should be no excuse for exclusion.

- Technical Support and Marketing: This department would perform workshops giving bidding assistance, advice and resources such as lending agencies,

Small Business Administration, pro bono consultants, etc. to businesses enrolled in the minority procurement database.

It would provide networking between businesses and procurement offices and be an information source for all bidding news and updates. It would publish an eBLAST or electronic newsletter as well as help produce an electronic bidding process for all applicable bidders.

This office would also recruit viable minority businesses from outside the state and assist in their relocation. Targets of this recruitment would be businesses in industries that lack current minority involvement within the state.

The Select Committee on Minority and Women Business Enterprise received the above testimony well. In fact, they said it was the first time that someone brought forth a suggestion of how to create a program as opposed to just criticize. Please keep in mind that this is a model for state government. It could also be adapted to a large city or county program if the budgeting exists. Good luck!

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

Supporting Sotomayor

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist Judge Sonia Sotomayor is qualified to be a justice on the Supreme Court. If the Senate chooses to confirm her she will be only the third woman, and also the first Latina justice to be confirmed.

But will they confirm her? Already we are hearing rumblings that a woman spunky enough to assert that a wise Latina might differ from a white man in her inetpretation of the law is “race conscious”. And those who are sitting in a race neutral fog are loaded for bear.

But this woman, this phenomenal woman, has paid her dues in the judicial vineyards.

She has been an Assistant District Attorney in New York, a board member for any important organizations, including the Peurto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund, and a judge who was nominated by President George Herbert Walker Bush (not shrub) to the Southern District Court of New York.

She has cleared hurdles, The Chicago Crusader

climbed mountains, and made legal history, including an injunction she issued that stopped the baseball strike in 1994.

President Bill Clinton gave the sister an upgrade, and the U. S. Court of Appeals confirmed her in 1998. Her nomination was delayed by a year because some were afraid that she was moving to the Supreme Court. Now she is moving on up, again, as President Obama has nominated her to the Supreme Court.

This is exciting, but our excitement has to be muted and focused by the already mean-spirited comments that are coming from the right, comments that suggest that there are those who will not give this woman a fair hearing.

There are folks who truly believe that Judge Sotomayor is off base for embracing her ethnicity, or for making it clear that there are too many women whose voices are silenced, and for asserting that women like her will lift their voices in support of those who are silenced and sidelined.

We are excited, and yet also challenged at the nascent resistance that comes from white men

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who cannot wrap their brains around the reality of a phenomenal woman of color who is also quite qualified to be a supreme court justice.

This sentiment is echoed by several, including the President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, the Honorable Cynthia Butler-McIntyre. She has written, “Judge Sotomayor has live the American dream of growing up with very little, yet managing to excel and become successful.

Sotomayor’s mother served in the women’s Auxiliary Corps of the Army during World War II.

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Her father, who had a third-grade education, died when Sonia Sotomayor was 9. She turned to books for solace and her love of reading lead her to study law.

What a story! What a woman!

What an inspiration if she is confirmed as Supreme Court Justice.

And yet there are hurdles that must be cleared. Questions that need to be answered. Inappropriate litmus tests that must be addressed. Should this judge have to tell folks whether she supports the death penalty? Abortion? Affirmative action? Did those last two judges, whose confirmations were bum rushed through the Senate, have to do much more than a cakewalk?

Judge Sotomayor should not have to do more than the two white men who preceded her did.

She has the confidence of a President whose right is to appoint a Supreme Court justice. The senate’s job is to advise and consent.

Not to intrude and dissent. For the record.

This is a time for progressive people to come together to support a wonderful woman whose outstanding record qualified her for this Supreme Court.

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Importantly, while she is a grounded, experienced and focused jurist, she is also a woman who embraces her diversity and brings it to the table of her decisions. She has participated in over 3000 panel decisions and authored more than 400 opinions. She is an open book, and as we turn the page we see nothing but a great future for Judge Sonia Sotomayor.

There are some senate republicans who would delay this process. The confirmation of judge Sonia Sotomayor needs to be expedited.

In her letter to members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, President Cynthia Butler McIntyre offers her servant’s heart to the women she asks to reach out to the Senate about Judge Sotomayor’s confirmation.

All our hearts should join Sister McIntyre’s to lift up a woman who can only be a positive addition to the Supreme Court.

Julianne Malveaux is President of Bennett College for Women. She can be reached at presbennett@bennett.edu.

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COMMENTARY

Worrill’s World

Critical Commentary

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

Adults and Juvenile Delinquency

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( 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)

The National Black United Front (NBUF) has reached an historic point in its history. That point in its history, is the convening of the 30th Annual National NBUF Convention that will be

Dr. Conrad Worrill held July 16-19, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois at the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies.

This year’s convention theme is: “Turning Point 2009: Connecting the Black Power Generation to the Hip-Hop Generation.”

The National Black United Front, over a thirty-year period, has related to, and organized around, numerous issues that have impacted on the African World Community. Whether it was combating the numerous cases of police brutality in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other urban centers, NBUF was there.

Whether it was fighting to save people from the death penalty in Texas and Chicago, NBUF was there.

NBUF has constantly challenged the racist and white supremacists public policy positions of the Criminal Justice System and to that end our Prison Correspondence Program keeps us in contact with our sisters and brothers behind the walls throughout America.

NBUF was at the forefront of the Free South Africa Movement and played a leading role in forcing economic sanctions against South Africa’s Apartheid regime.

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Our picketing of entertainers who were on the South African Entertainers Hit List for performing in South Africa, against the will of the movement in South Africa, brought great public attention to the plight of our brothers and sisters in that region of the world.

Our work with the New Jewel Movement in Grenada was significant. Whether it was the Summer Work Study Project, working on the runway at the airport or volunteering in the schools, NBUF was there.

In our international work, the Commission on Women’s Issues of NBUF organized a delegation of NBUF sisters who attended the United Nations World Conference on Women, held in Nairobi, Kenya in July 10-19, 1985. The NBUF sisters made a significant contribution at this conference by networking with African women from all over the world and presenting a paper on “The Presence of African Women in America.”

NBUF was there for Jesse Jackson’s presidential runs in 1984 and 1988, and the successful mayoral bids of African in America in Chicago, New York, St, Louis, Kansas City, and Houston in the 1980s.

NBUF participated in other electoral campaigns for seats in Congress and state offices in several districts around the country. In fact, one of our own, Rev. Jew Don Boney won a council seat in Houston, Texas. NBUF member, Lee Barnes successfully won a school board seat on the same board in Kansas City, Missouri.

NBUF played a key role in the efforts to organize the African American Leadership Summit in 1994. NBUF members were key organizers in the historic Million Man March in October of 1995.

On the education front, over the past twenty years, NBUF has been, and continues to be, the key grassroots organizers in the African Centered Education Movement. Our World African Centered Education Plan is a model for addressing the various areas of education.

As a response to revelations that the CIA was involved in t he explosion of crack/cocaine in the African Communities in America in the summer of 1996, NBUF launched a historic Genocide Petition Campaign Against the United States Government. This Genocide Petition Campaign produced over 200,000 signatures

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and in May 1997, the NBUF led delegation traveled to the United Nations Human Rights Center in Geneva, Switzerland and presented these petitions and other evidence on behalf of African people in America.

Out of our successful Genocide Campaign, NBUF collaborated with the December 12th Movement that organized the Durban 400 to participate and helped successfully lobby the United Nations World Conference Against Racism (WCAR) to declare that the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade and Slavery were Crimes Against Humanity in the summer of 2001.

As a follow-up to our successful participation in this conference, NBUF continued to collaborate with the December 12th Movement in organizing the Millions For Reparations Rally that was held August 17, 2002 in Washington, D.C. where over 50,000 African people attended from 38 states, 67 cities, and viewed by millions on CSPAN. In the spring of 2003, NBUF National Chairman, Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, requested that Minister Louis Farrakhan convene a meeting of the key reparations organizers, activists, researchers, scholars, and spiritual workers.

This meeting occurred in July 2003 at the Salaam Restaurant in Chicago and out of that meeting the NDABA Movement unfolded.

On September 13, 2003, NBUF joined the Millions For Reparations Rally at the United Nations in New York and helped to link the Reparations Movement with the Pan African struggle worldwide. The NDABA Movement meetings were convened in October 2003 in Jackson, Mississippi and in March 2004 in Houston, Texas. This process has greatly helped strengthened the unity in the Reparations Movement in America.

Through the NDABA Movement process, NBUF Chairman Worrill proposed the establishment of a Reparations Petition Campaign that was adopted by the NDABA forces with the goal of securing one million signatures by the fall presidential election.

Since our inception, NBUF has consistently sponsored a variety of cultural programs throughout the United States, including our Frontlines Album Project, our sponsorship of annual Kwanzaa (Continued on page 16)

By Maurice A. Clayton

The death rate of juveniles is close to the loss of life on both fronts of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Chicagoans believe that it does not apply to them until the mayhem comes to their doorsteps and the buckets are filled with the blood of their children and the streets where horrific events occur bear the names of those in their neighborhoods.

The amount of blood flow shows how horrendous the situation is in Chicago. You need not wait till you find yourself seeking out a funeral business. If the worse comes, death, or the life is left to cling on a very thin thread all while the bills are climbing higher and higher the reality of economic strife rears its ugly head.

The head of the family may not be employed and is unable to scrape up enough monies from family members in order to hold a meager funeral. The loss of a child is terrible. It is a heart wrenching experience filled with buckets of tears of loved ones left behind. Consider that someone had to be aware that something was wrong with Johnny who has been withdrawn and inattentive at home and at school.

Many of the children have been teens who have found themselves in a quagmire of gang affiliation

Maurice A. Clayton and demand to acquire a trust by taking a liking of another who might be from another gang or ethnic group.

Recently it was discovered that in a small California name Hawaiian Gardens who made it their mandate to run all the Blacks out of town considering they only represented 4% of the 15,000 population. The U.S. Attorney caused this group of citizens.

But consider the fact that those persons who have engaged in the criminal activity towards those persons can sue that city and its town council, etc. It is the responsibility to involve themselves in the destruction of these gangs in our city.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) success. A few, understandably, were less enthusiastic in their assessment.

Now we hear from voices within our own country, and most of those interviewed felt that the speech met its mark. We will always have those who have prejudged anything President Obama does, come out from under the rocks like preying mantis, ready for the assault.

One minor “wanna be celebrity” was critical of the fact that “he did not mention Democracy once.” MSNBC proved the falsehood to be just that when they replayed at least three instances where President Obama spoke of our Democracy.

Because life is so complex, I like to state things in very simple terms based on many of our shared experiences. Let’s look at what farmers do. Most of us know the process by which our food is grown. First the farmer prepares the soil by tiling it, in other words turning it over and aerating it. If it is virgin soil, he

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may have to remove rocks, rubbish and occasionally small boulders. Once the soil is readied, he spreads the seeds, spacing them carefully to allow for the maximum development of each plant that the seed will yield. Unless Mother Nature showers the new seeds, the farmer has to water the seeds to facilitate germination.

Periodically, he repeats the watering process and spreads fertilizer, if he has not fertilized the soil at planting time. After a period of time, the seeds form roots and sprouts before turning into full grown produce yielding plants.

Let’s apply this simple law of nature to the speech given by President Obama. This was not meant to be a policy statement or a position paper. Had it been either, it would have been hypocritical and signaled to the friends he was trying to cultivate, that he had already devised a strategy and had reached a conclusion about the outcome of his ideas. Instead he apprised the concerned parties that solutions must be sought by (Continued on page 19) The Chicago Crusader

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.

FRONTING Ima heard that any mysterious shaking this week was not an earthquake, but the knees of some so-called Black business people, who could have been sentenced for fronting for white companies. This time it was Roland Harper, former Bear great and Walsh Construction Company . . . who knows who will be next? Again, you better carry a bucket of water to sprinkle generously to make sure a wire is not attached for entrapment. The small amount Harper is reported to have received is but a drop in the bucket when the “fronters� are revealed in the Dan Ryan project. You will know all of the big timers going round make donations at PUSH and such and don’t forget their noses in the air that said “I am smart� and “you are dumb.� We’ll see who has the last laugh on this one. You’d be surprised who keeps getting big contracts and don’t own any equipment to do the job. Stay tuned . . .

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dictment or not, but quite a few politicians were seen wiping their foreheads when they didn’t hear their name. One Congressman and his family in particular were relieved, but if I were them I wouldn’t relax, the U.S. Attorney seems to enjoy keeping everyone in suspense, to the point of increasing the take for doctors for high blood pressure treatment.

Ima is still po’ed at the treatment Alderman Arenda Troutman received and the slap on the wrist of former Alderman and lawyer Ed Vrdolyak. What I feel needs to be investigated and corrected is the harsh sentence one receives if they don’t tell on someone else or wear a wire. Well, we know who squealed and the leaks about the wires worn always come out.

That’s why a whole lot of folks

spent many a restless night trying to recall what they may have said in a conversation with Alderman Carothers. I hope he didn’t do what they say he did, ‘cause his harshest sentence should be for being DUMB if he did. Remember what happened to your Daddy? It sounds very similar to what they say you did. Say it isn’t so!!!

-ImaGO PATTI GO!!!

Ima ain’t really into Reality TV but Patti Blagojevich ain’t no punk. She has accorded herself quite well in the show “Get Me Out Of Here: I Am a Celebrity,� or whatever the hell the name is of that show is. She has me con-

Patti Blagojevich vinced that whatever it takes to help her family she can do it.

Now Ima been known to eat some exotic food and such things as hog maws and such other delicacies, but I tell you I draw the

line at spiders, grasshoppers and things like that. And I ain’t about to stick my hand in no hole and get bit by no rat and other animals. I know we used to have pet rats and stuff, but those rats were not domesticated like the ones we used to have in Robert Taylor Homes, so if ’n I was the judge there would be no way I would convict Patti’s husband, ‘cause he must have a lot of good that we don’t see. But one thing is for sure he did a lot of good things for poor folks and Blacks, which is probably what got them white folks all riled up in the first place.

I just can’t understand them bootlickin’ Negroes that voted to impeach the man without giving him his day in court. Ima lost a lot of respect for my brothers and sisters in Springfield.

This is personal.

My mother was the cornerstone of our family.

When she was diagnosed with colon cancer, it was like the whole family got cancer.

-ImaGOODBYE . . . SO LONG There were no sad faces on the south and west sides when news came that announced the death of Ed Hanrahan. Ima didn’t realize he was 88-years-old, but I guess I should have ‘cause my friend Arthur Ritis has been bothering me every since they raided the Panthers home and killed them young men when they slept. I wish I could be at the entrance when St. Peter evaluates your life and sends you on the path that you deserve (up or down) and see this man that destroyed so many lives because of his racism take the down path.

So Ed Hanrahn goodbye and so long! No tears for you and your dastardly deeds.

She died when she was only 56. Let my heartbreak be your wake-up call.

Terrence Howard, actor/musician

Photo: Andrew Macpherson

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S., but it is largely preventable.

If you’re 50 or older, please get screened. Screening finds precancerous polyps, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. And screening finds colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best. If you’re at increased risk— if you have a personal or family history of polyps or colorectal cancer, or you have inflammatory bowel disease— ask your doctor when to start screening. Screening saves lives.

-ImaU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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NINTH ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE BALL “LIVING THE LEGACY” TO BENEFIT UNCF IN CHICAGO: The Chicago office of UNCF–the United Negro College Fund–announ ced its Ninth Annual Black & White Ball, honoring Willie G. Brown, Executive Vice President of State Farm, and Mary P. Hines for their support of minority education, historically black colleges and universities and UNCF. The event will be held Saturday, June 13, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago Ballroom Cityfront Center, 301 E. North Water Street. The Reception starts at 6 pm, Dinner at 7:30 pm, and Entertainment (Ashford and Simpson) at 9 pm. For tickets or more information call UNCF at 312845-2200 or visit www.uncf.org.

CHICAGO PARK DIST R I C T’ S E C O E X P L O R E R S PROGRAM: The Chicago Park District is offering an Eco Explorers program for both kids and families this summer at Humboldt Park, 1359 N. Sacramento. The multiple-day nature camp encourages participants to relate to the natural world through nature-related games, activities and experiments. The Eco Explorers program is a great way to teach kids and families about the importance of nature, especially in an urban setting such as Chicago,” said Peggy Stewart, Chicago Park District, Manager of Environmental Programs. Eco Explorers (for kids only ages 5 12 years old) will be held Monday through Friday, Jul y 13 – 17, 11 am – 3 pm. The cost is $65/-child. Older children are scheduled on other days. Registration is required. Please call 312-742-5039. Kids participating in the program will go lagoon dipping, take nature hikes, playing fun nature-related games and activities.

SHOW STOPPIN’ 09 AT SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA: Show Stoppin’ is back for its third year, with a new arrangement of songs and dances. A musical compilation of today’s hottest hits from hip hop to country, the award-winning show performs daily in the Grand Music Hall in Hometown Square June 13 through August 16. Six Flags Great America is offering 2009 Season Passes at the lowest price in 10 years: $69.99. Season Passes include admission all year long to the theme park as well as the best water park in the nation, Hurricane Harbor. Six Flags Great America is fun for the whole family with 13 heart-pounding roller coasters, a free 15-acre water park, spectacular shows and parades, family rides and big pintsized fun for the kids with four 8

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children’s areas including Wiggles World and over 35 rides for the little ones. For more information, please visit sixflags.com/greatamerica

CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION HOSTS DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS: The Chicago Architecture Foundation located at 224 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago hosts walking tours. The next one is scheduled for Sunday, June 14 at 1:30 pm.

Created for the centennial celebration of the 1909 Plan of Chicago, this walking tour explores Daniel Burnham’s career using examples of his work in the Loop. Learn about Burnham’s impact on the architecture and planning professions as well as his unique ability to work with creative talent and community leaders to accomplish great feats. The tours are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.architecture.org.

EYE-OPENING DOCUMENTARY ON THE DESTRUCTION OF AFRICA EXPECTED TO BE A STAND-OUT AT BRONZEVILLE FILM FESTIVAL: The Bronzeville Cultural Festival is set to kick off on Thursday, June 18 with a gala evening at Harold Washington Cultural Center at 4701 S. King Dr. Chicago. Workshops and screenings will follow on Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20 at the Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies. Outdoor screenings are planned for the evening of Sunday, June 21.The Bronzeville Cultural Festival, which includes a book fair and film festival is pleased to have the opportunity to screen Apocalypse Africa: Made in America by Emmy Award winning journalist, Del Walters. Hailed as the most controversial documentary ever produced about Africa, it explores the root causes behind Africa’s collapse and tells a story of greed for blood diamonds, uranium, and oil, and disdain for the people of the land. With never before heard audiotapes, never before seen films, and interviews from witnesses, it explores the role racism in U.S. foreign policy played in the destabilization of an entire continent. The groundbreaking documentary premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival to standing room only crowds.

Several members of the audience were reduced to tears. And the film reveals that many of those involved in the destruction in Africa guide U.S. foreign policy to this day. For more information, please contact Catherine Compton at 773-651-0700, ext.

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CITY WORLD’S FAIR SIMULATION: Enjoy FREE general admission to the Museum of Science and Industry on Friday, June 19, the Museum’s 76th Anniversary! Also, in conjunction with the centennial celebration of Daniel Burnham’s original plan for Chicago, experience a fascinating virtual simulation tour of the 1893 Columbian World’s Fair that can only be seen at the Museum of Science and Industry June 18, 19 & 20, 1 pm

- 2:30 pm in the West Pavilion Auditorium. The Fair’s White City was a source of inspiration for Daniel Burnham’s bold 1909 Plan for Chicago. The White City Back by popular demand and enhanced with new visuals and content, Dr. Lisa Snyder from the UCLA Urban Simulation team will be presenting this recreation of the famed White City using real-time video simulation technology. Tim Samuelson, Cultural Historian for the

City of Chicago, will provide historical narration. The presentation now includes exploration of the recreations of Columbus’ three ships: the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria, which were on exhibition at the Fair. Other fascinating new elements include the inclusion of the Convent of La Rabida and enhanced imagery of the Agriculture Building, the Casino and the Music Hall. For more information, call 773-6841414.

RIGHTS OF LESBIAN, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Students is the topic of a half-hour program pre se nted by the Il linois S tate Bar Associ ati on (ISBA) whi ch wi ll a ir on Chi cago Access Network Television, Ch. 21 in Chicago, on June 23 at 10 p.m. Appearing on the show are (from left) Richard Wilson, Law Offices of Richard A. Wilson, PC, in Chicago; program moderator/Chicago lawyer Gilda Hudson-Winfield; and John A. Knight, of the Roger Baldwin Foundation of American Civil Liberties Union, Inc.“Illinois Law” is a cable production of the ISBA. The 35,000-member ISBA, with offices in Springfield and Chicago, provides professional services to Illinois lawyers, and education and services to the public.

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HEALTH

ACCESS’ Suboxone Program helps patients choose life over heroin “I remember begging, please don’t let me do this again.” — Odell McKinney Those were the thoughts that Odell McKinney recalls were running through his mind when he was 18 years old, after his first experience with heroin. Unfortunately, his internal pleas fell silent—a victim to the seduction of addiction.

This month, McKinney, now 57, will celebrate a year free from heroin, his first since that day nearly 40 years ago. McKinney is one of the many success stories coming out of Access Community Health Network’s Suboxone program.

ACCESS’ Suboxone program began in May 2003 through the efforts of Abdel Fahmy, M.D. Dr. Fahmy started the program at the ACCESS Austin Family Health Center because he was seeking an alternative to the more common methadone treatment.

“Suboxone (also known by its generic name Buprenorphine) was approved for use in 2003,” Dr. Fahmy said. “It is preferable to methadone because it has less risk for overdose and withdrawal effects. And Suboxone can be prescribed in the privacy of a doctor’s office.”

The program has also proven successful with ACCESS Suboxone patients having a 77 percent retention rate after six months in the program.

“We have had tremendous success with the Suboxone program.

I know of five patients at Austin who have been clean of heroin for more than four years and patients at our other sites who are two and three years sober. It proves that we can break the cycle of heroin addiction,” said Dr. Fahmy.

The Process Individuals seeking to break their heroin addiction can be evaluated for acceptance into one of ACCESS’ five Suboxone treatment sites that include ACCESS at Bethany; ACCESS Humboldt Park Family Health Center; ACCESS at Kling Professional Medical Center; ACCESS Paul and Mimi Francis Westside Family Health Center and ACCESS West Division Family Health Center.

“Patients are first seen by the physician assigned to the Suboxone program for a complete physical exam that includes blood and urine screenings,” Kischa Hampton, M.S.W., Manager of Risk and Prevention Programs, said. “If deemed appropriate, the patient will be admitted into the program.”

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KATRINA HOLMES, Prevention Program Manager (back row—left to right); Levant Hampton, Risk Program Coordinator; Shanteria Streeter, Team Leader, ACCESS at Bethany; Odell McKinney; Nadira AliKahn, M.D., ACCESS at Bethany; Rosalyn McGee, HIV Case Management Supervisor. Front row, Silvia Ojisua, Regional Manager, Near West and Latarshia Jackson, Health Center Manager, ACCESS at Bethany. also taken. day because I know where the health conditions and whether a worked,” McKinney said.

“We first need to evaluate the patient has used drugs; weekly McKinney was admitted to the road leads if I don’t.” individual’s overall health and al- “rap” sessions where patients Suboxone program at ACCESS The Suboxone program is ofso gauge what chemicals are in share stories about how they are at Bethany. “The program at fered to anyone with insurance, the person’s system,” said Nadira overcoming their addictions and Bethany is funded in part by Ad- and those without insurance can AliKhan, M.D., ACCESS at a monthly prescription for the vocate Charitable Foundation. pay out of pocket. Some patients Bethany. Often, individuals with pill version of Suboxone that’s is- This grant helps pay for doctor’s may also qualify for eligibility in a heroin addiction may present sued according to a patient’s visits and medication for 15 pa- the Choosing Life program, with additional health issues such needs. tients. Suboxone is covered by which offers program assistance as heart disease, seizure disorder, Medicaid,” Kischa Hampton and is available only at ACCESS Hepatitis C, nutritional deficien- Piece a Life Back Together at Bethany. said. cies or other medical conditions.

For more information about the Today, McKinney is piecing his Like other heroin users, McKin“Our goal is to ensure the pa- ney’s addiction took him to the life back together. With the sup- Suboxone Program, please call tient is medically stable and a depths of despair, including be- port of his wife and his own de- Kischa Hampton at 773-257good candidate for the program,” ing in prison during the birth of termination, he has returned to 2653.

Dr. AliKhan added. “Once ap- his first child. “I was arrested for school with hopes of becoming a For more information about proved, we can then determine selling heroin. But no matter substance abuse counselor. “He is ACCESS health centers or other the appropriate amount of Sub- what bad things would happen, proof that through hard work programs in your community, oxone to prescribe.” and persistence, there can be life please call Elaine Hegwood I’d go back to using,” he said.

In many cases, patients can start The turning point came when a after heroin,” Kischa Hampton Bowen, Media Relations Specialthe program the following day. counselor suggested ACCESS’ said. ist, at 773.257.6599; email: Once in the Suboxone program, Suboxone program. “My brother “I know I can help others,” bowen@accesscommunityhealth. patients are assigned to a case told me to give it a try. I had tried McKinney said. But, I also know net or call the toll-free number at manager. “We set strict criteria many programs, but this one that I need to keep it real every 1.866.88.ACCESS. that patients must follow,” Levant Hampton, CADC, Risk Program Coordinator, said. “All patients sign an agreement that they must attend a group at one of ACCESS’ Suboxone sites or provide proof of attendance of other Minorities, low-income The new report Health Disparisupportive modalities and stay Americans more likely to be ties: A Case for Closing the Gap clean from all mind- and moodsick, less likely to get care is available at www.HealthRealtering substances. Case manform.gov. agers facilitating the groups also U.S. Health and Human Ser“Minorities and low income provide overall assistance for vices (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Americans are more likely to be medical care such as referrals, ac- Sebelius released a new report on sick and less likely to get the care cess to other programs at AC- health disparities in America and they need,” said Sebelius. “These CESS, follow-up contacts and will participate in a White House disparities have plagued our bus vouchers.”

Health Care Stakeholder Discushealth system and our country Other components of the pro- sion on the importance of reform for too long. Now, it’s time for gram include monthly check- that reduces disparities that exist Democrats and Republicans to Kathleen Sebelius ups, which determine overall in our current health care system.

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Advocate Health Care names new vice president of Medical Management Advocate Health Care has appointed Dianna Grant, M.D. vice president of medical management at Advocate Trinity Hospital effective June 1, 2009. Dr. Grant will also retain her current position of vice president of medical management for Advocate Medical Group.

In her dual role, Dr. Grant will provide medical administrative leadership for both Advocate Trinity Hospital and AMG’s South Region. She will be responsible for the overall direction for quality and performance improvement and patient safety throughout both organizations. As VP of medical management for AMG, Dr. Grant will continue to oversee 16 managed care centers and its recently formed South Region.

Dr. Grant served as the vice president of medical management and co-vice-president of operations at Trinity from 1994-1997. Dr. Grant maintained staff privileges at Trinity Hospital from 19821999.

“We feel very fortunate to be able to welcome Dr. Grant back to the Trinity family,” said Jon Bruss, president, Trinity Hospital. “She has established a strong record of

pital, Cook County Hospital, and Rush Presbyterian Hospital.

Dr. Grant received her medical degree from the Chicago Medical School. She is board certified in family medicine and is also a national surveyor for the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). She holds a faculty position at the University of Illinois in the Department of Family Medicine, is a member of the Illinois Academy of Family Practice and Cook County Physician Association, the local chapter of the National Medical Association.

Providing healthcare on the Southeast Side of Chicago for over

Dianna Grant, M.D successful leadership at Advocate, medical officer for the ambulatory and we look forward to all the division of the integrated delivery skills and experience she brings to system. She also served as medical our organization.” director of United HealthCare’s Her prior experience includes West Tennessee, Arkansas, and chief medical officer of the TLC Mississippi Region. Her profesMemphis Health Plan in Mem- sional experience in Chicago inphis, Tennessee, and the chief cludes positions at Provident Hos-

110 years, Advocate Trinity Hospital is a 250-bed not-for-profit health care facility.

Part of Advocate Health Care, Trinity offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services as well as a variety of community outreach programs.

Trinity Hospital’s commitment to clinical excellence is evident by its place in the top one percent of the nation’s hospitals for patient mortality as well as its emerging advances in advanced heart attack care, which will help fulfill a compelling community need in the area which it serves. For more information on Trinity, please visit www.advocatehealth.com/trin.

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ENTERTAINMENT

By Raymond Ward

A WANG DANG DOODLE GOOD TIME: Focusing on an American music tradition, the DuSable Museum of African American History has joined forces with the Chicago Blues Museum to present “The Soul of Bronzeville: The Regal, Club DeLisa and The Blues,” an exhibition which exemplifies the district’s unique offerings of Chicago music. The exhibition will open on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 and continue through Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at the Museum which is located at 740 East 56th Place (57th Street at South Cottage Grove Avenue) in Chicago’s Washington Park.

Chicago has many legendary blues and R&B musicians including Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Little Walter, Magic Sam, Buddy Guy, and of course, The Queen of the Blues, Koko Taylor who have contributed to the Chicago blues sound. Through instruments, original photographs, personal memorabilia, concert ephemera, music and moving footage, this exhibition chronicles their artistic legacy and musical contributions.

The historic district of Bronzeville was second only to New York City’s Harlem in providing a rich legacy of cultural gifts to America and the world. A largely African American area of Chicago, Bronzeville was the cultural and economic center of the Black community during the segregation era.

In the ‘20s, the “Stroll” a nationally known urban strip on East 35th street, bustling with jazz cabarets, was the City of Chicago’s first Black entertainment district. It was lined with posh theaters and “black-and-tans” notably the Sunset Café, the Apex, the Annex, the Plantation Café and earlier venues, namely the Pekin Theater, Dreamland Café, the Royal Gardens/Lincoln Gardens, the Deluxe Café and the Vendome.

From the ‘30s through the ‘50s, the area surrounding 47th Street and South Parkway Avenue formed the commercial and cultural heart of the ‘Black Metropolis.’ The opening of the Regal Theater, the Savoy Ballroom and the Metropolitan Theater in 1927-28, ranked with the city’s premier entertainment venues and created a whole new generation of theaters, clubs and talkof-the-town dancing, spreading even further South and East with the Club DeLisa and Joe Louis’ Rhumboogie.

“The Soul of Bronzeville: The Regal, Club DeLisa and The Blues” pays tribute to this historic Black entertainment district and its legendary venues. Celebrating Bronzeville, the exhibition takes the visitor on a tour of the historic theaters and clubs of Bronzeville’s nightlife. Revisited are the big venues as well as smaller lounges and jazz clubs from the Sutherland Show Lounge, Robert’s Show Lounge and the staples of Chicago Blues: Smitty’s Corner, the 708 Club and the Checkerboard Lounge where the new intense electrified Blues evolved and reached it’s commercial and artistic apex when Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, Little Walter, Jimmy Rogers, Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Williamson and Memphis Slim lit up the nightclub scene in Bronzeville.

Rare unique artifacts include an original booth from the legendary Checkerboard Lounge, original 1928 blueprints from the Regal Theater and Howlin’ Wolf’s original guitar. The displays of rare images, memorabilia and artifacts from the Blues Museum archives are accompanied by presentations of footage and uncut film performances with biographical and documentary tidbits on legendary Bronzeville performers and celebrities. Gregg Parker, founder and CEO of the Chicago Blues Museum and Stefanie Mielke, Director of Exhibits, curated the exhibition.

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ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

The Seventh Annual African Diaspora Film Festival – Facets Cinémathèque – June 19-25 The African Diaspora Film Festival and The Facets Cinémathèque are presenting The Seventh Annual Chicago African Diaspora Film Festival, which will be held at Facets from June 19–25.

This outstanding event will feature a selection of Black Independent Films from around the world for the seventh consecutive year. This one-week series will exhibit 11 films, including eight Chicago premieres.

Following are brief descriptions of some of the films being presented at Facets, which is located on the North Side at 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. Five of the films, Naked Acts, Cape Verde my Love, Paloma Delight, Family Motel and Patterns of Passion, are centered on women from the USA, Algeria, Cape Verde, and Somalia, some looking inward, others looking outward—but who all share the common urge of fighting for a better life. The other six films, set in Haiti, Cuba, Senegal, Nigeria, the United States and Brazil, explore how history is connected to today’s reality.

The African Diaspora Film Festival is an eclectic mix of foreign, independent, classic and urban films representing the global Black experience through an extraordinary range of subjects and artistic approaches. Created in 1993 by ArtMattan Productions, a company that produces a collection of programs and events promoting Afrocentric theme cultures, ADFF has long been delighting audiences with U.S. and world premieres of independent films, including features, documentaries, animation and shorts.

The Opening night film, Glorious Exit, will have its Chicago premiere on Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m. This film will screen again on Wednesday, June 24, at 9 p.m.* Jarreth Merz, a Swiss-Nigerian actor living in Los Angeles is summoned to Nigeria to bury his father. According to Nigerian tradition, the first-born is in charge of a father’s burial. But who is this father? Although Jarreth accepts the responsibility, he struggles with why he feels morally bound toward a family whom he hardly knows and who has never been particularly interested in him.

Thus starts a journey of self-discovery. *This Opening Night screening and preceding catered reception is sponsored by the Center for

Black Diaspora DePaul University and the Consulate General of Switzerland in Chicago.

Naked Acts will screen Friday, June 19, at 9:30 p.m. and Monday, June 22, at 8:30 p.m.

A young, aspiring actress, whose mother was a Blaxploitation star, loses 57 pounds and lands her

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Family Motel first role in a movie. Her part demands a nude scene. Her dilemma is then to keep her clothes on and keep the part as well.

Through this struggle, Cicely embarks on a journey that is revealing of secrets she once hid beneath her excessive weight.

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SPRITUALLY SPEAKING Redeeming Grace Church, Holy Name of Mary and others join the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s 24th Annual Hunger Walk Event scheduled to take place Saturday, June 20, at Montrose Harbor More than 5,000 people will join the march against hunger on Saturday, June 20, at Montrose Harbor.

The 24th Annual Hunger Walk directly benefits 600 food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters that are member agencies of the Greater Chicago Food Depository including Redeeming Grace Church and Holy Name of Mary Church both on the south

AT THE REDEEMING GRACE CHURCH, you will find Ms. Valerie providing support to the Mission Department, which is responsible for taking care of the needs of the community. side of Chicago. The proceeds from this effort help participating agencies provide nutritious food to nearly 500,000 people in need in Cook County every year. The current economic crisis and rising unemployment rates have led to a 35 percent increase in the number of individuals turning to the Food

Depository’s network compared to last year. To keep up with rising demand, this year’s event aims to raise more than $350,000.

Valerie Brown, coordinator for the Redeeming Grace Church is really looking forward to this year’s event. She states, “A goal of the Mission Department and Food Pantry is to show love, care, and concern to everyone and to reduce the number of people who lack food and /or clothing.”

The site is designed to feed and clothe the hungry, homeless, and underserved families. Every Saturday volunteers serve the individuals and families residing in the 60643 zip code as well as neighboring communities who are in need of assistance. Emergency clothing and food are provided in addition to encouragement to individuals and families. In addition to clothes and other items that have been identified as being useful to those in need are donated by members of the church and residents of the community.

Brown added that CPS students can benefit twice through this community effort. This site is an approved facility for high school students to earn service learning hours.

Staff and volunteers of Oblate Sisters of Providence Diner operate a soup kitchen at Holy Name of Mary, 11159 South Loomis.

Anita Herron, Diner Coordinator encourages everyone in the community to get involved. She shares that every donation, even a donation of $1, will make a difference for a family in need.

A GROUP OF volunteers reflect upon the mission of their efforts at the walk.

The 2.5-mile walk also features ple turn to the Greater Chicago The Hunger Walk is a unique an array of fun activities for the Food Depository and its network fund raiser which, helps agencies whole family. Festivities include of member agencies for food assis- raise money through an event entertainment by the Jesse White tance. Most agencies are run en- planned and coordinated by Tumblers, choral groups and more tirely by volunteers and raise their Greater Chicago Food Depository as well as face painting and carica- own operating funds in addition staff and volunteers. Sponsors for ture artists. Hunger Walk partici- to assistance they receive through this year’s event are ConAgra pants receive an event T-shirt, the Greater Chicago Food Depos- Foods, Home Run Inn Pizza, Initory in the form of equipment, telligentsia, Jewel-Osco, Margoodie bag, beverages and snacks.

Every week, nearly 90,000 peo- grants, and training opportunities. quette Bank, Panera Bread, PepsiCo, and WCIU.

A VOLUNTEER PAINTING a child’s face—face-painting is one of the fun activities at the walk.

Corporate teams are encouraged to sign up in advance. Registration on the day of the event begins at 8 a.m., and step-off is at 9:30 a.m. Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the Greater Chicago Food Depository at 773247-3663 or log onto www.chicagosfoodbank.org/hungerwalk. If your desire is throw your support behind the churches discussed in this article contact direct at 773/468-0918 for the Redeeming Grace where Ms. Valerie is the coordinator or at 773/238-6800.

Pastor Bobby L. Rush to pay tribute to Fatherhood in Wake of Urban Violence The Hope & Healing Community Choir of Englewood hosts inaugural concert on Father’s Day, June 21st

MORE THAN 5,000 people who walked in last year’s Hunger Walk.

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Three years ago, murders of 14year-old honor student Starkeisha Reed and 11-year-old Sieretha White who was fatally wounded by a stray bullet while celebrating her birthday left the Englewood community searching for solutions. In response and under the banner of the “Working Group on Hope and Healing in Englewood,” U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush convened a historic summit which attracted participation from some of the state’s high profile leaders in areas of business, media, civic, education, and faith.

After successfully launching a

U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush jobs program which netted more than 1,500 teens summer employment, a summer basketball camp, a life skill training program for disadvantaged youth, the Working Group developed the Hope & Healing Community Choir, a non-auditioning chorale

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of youth and young adults, as a way to increase music education and as an alternative to violence.

The choir’s repertoire includes songs from various cultural and gospel music traditions, including, songs of justice and peace, songs of hope and longing, and songs that seek to celebrate and inspire.

On Father’s Day, June 21, the Hope & Healing Choir, directed

by Chuck Colbert, will launch its inaugural concert “A Tribute to Our Fathers,” at 6 p.m. the Du Sable Museum of African-American History, 740 E. 56th Place.

Award-winning song stylist Terisa Griffin will make a special guest appearance and scores of AfricanAmerican fathers will be paid tribute throughout the evening.

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Worrill’s World (Cont’d from page 6) Programs, and African Liberation Day activities. This has been a major part of NBUF’s work.

Through our Frontline Newsletter, Front Page Newspaper, NBUF’s website, email, letters, phone calls, and the traditional grapevine, NBUF commu-

nicates with the world.

Most importantly, in our organizing efforts, NBUF has maintained strict financial independence, and has recently become a certified organization with the National Black Federation of Charities, an arm of the National Black United Fund, Inc. We are now able to re-

ceive donations through payroll deduction from people in the federal workplace throughout the world.

We encourage everyone to attend this year’s historic NBUF Convention. For more information call: 773493-0900 or 773-718-1153 or e-mail: nbufchi@sbcglobal.net.

The Seventh Annual African Diaspora . . .

(Cont’d from page 12) Another Chicago premiere will be Family Hotel, which will screen on Saturday, June 20, at 2 p.m., and Sunday, June 21, at 9 p.m.

She’s got a lousy service job, a husband stranded in Somalia and a teenage daughter with an attitude.

Then, just when she thinks it can’t get worse, Ayan and her kids are slapped with an eviction order. That’s when they check into a seedy Family Motel. Shot in Vancouver with a nonprofessional cast and developed in collaboration with the lead character, Family Motel is a realistic and moving portrait of a strong woman facing life’s many challenges with courage,

determination and a beautiful spirit A favorite, Gospel Hill, will premiere on Saturday, June 20, at 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m.

Greed and idealism collide in this powerful narrative set in the small southern town of Julia as

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Paul Malcolm. Paul's brother John, played with quiet intelligence by Danny Glover, is urged on by his wife Sarah, the remarkable Angela Bassett, to continue the mission to save the neighborhood of Gospel Hill from developers intent on buying up Blackowned homes in order to create a golf course for the rich. Actor-director Giancarlo Esposito adds nuance as the ambitious Dr. Ron Palmer, a man willing to seize opportunity at the expense of his community.

Tensions of the past resurface, as a town and its people struggle with age-old issues of the politics of prejudice. Images of past and present blend seamlessly as reminders of lessons yet to be learned.

With Angela Bassett, Danny Glover, Samuel Jackson, Nia Long and Julia Styles.

An all-time favorite, Youssou N’Dour: Return to Goree, is back by popular demand on Saturday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m.* After its theatrical release in various cities in the United States and Canada, Youssou N’Dour: Return to Goree is back by popular demand. This remarkable film traces the journey NOTICE

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of the famous Senegalese singer in his quest to humanize through music the story of those who started their journey as slaves. An homage to jazz, and the courage and creativity of those who created this powerful music. *The screening will be preceded by a small cocktail party at 6:30 p.m.

Other screenings include Cape Verde, My Love, Black and While in Exile, Jacques Roumain: Passion for a Country (La Passion D’Un Pays), among other films.

For all Cinémathèque inquiries, contact Charles Coleman at 773.281.9075 or charles@facets.org.

08 CH 47130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 30, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 1, 2009, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 56 W. 68TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-21-403-037, Property Index No. 20-21-403-032 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $202,578.90.

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: Sale Clerk, CODILIS & The 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 14-08-33903. number THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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 that purpose. for I184655

to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or Mortgagee's attorney. the 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 are property. Prospective bidders admonished to check the court file to verify information. all 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, 765 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

ILCS IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN OF POSSESSION, IN ORDER WITH SECTION ACCORDANCE OF THE ILLINOIS 15-1701(C) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Sale Clerk, CODILIS & The 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 14-08-27075. number THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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 that purpose. for I184581

HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK, N.A. TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC., BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-4 P l a i n t i f f , v .

HAVIN HUGHES, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 38506 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 25, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on June 29, 2009, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 503 E. 88TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-03-209-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $187,940.84.

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 14-08-27787.

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

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 HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POLLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JULY 1, 2005, FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2 0 0 5 C P l a i n t i f f , v .

BESSIE M. HAMPTON A/K/A BESSIE HAMPTON, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 37815 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of STATE OF ILLINOIS Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above COUNTY OF COOK, ss. cause on March 27, 2009, an agent of The Circuit Court of Cook County, Public noJudicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 tice is hereby given that a hearing will be AM on June 30, 2009, at the The Judicial held on June 12, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., in Sales Corporation, One South Wacker room 1708, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, W. Washington, Chicago, IL pursuant to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, a Petition heretofore filed in the County as set forth below, the following described Division of said Court as Case Number real estate: 09C0NC299 Said Petition prays for the change of my name from Mozell Keith Commonly known as 7726 S. SAINT Barnes to that of Noel Mozell Keith LAWRENCE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Barnes pursuant to the statue in such Property Index No. 20-27-419-030 case made and provided.

The real estate is improved with a single Mozell Keith Barnes, Petitioner family residence.

April 15, 2009 The judgment amount was $58,709.75.

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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK property is subject to general real estate COUNTY, ILLINOIS taxes, special assessments, or special COUNTY DEPARTMENT taxes levied against said real estate and is CHANCERY DIVISION offered for sale without any representation JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL as to quality or quantity of title and without A S S O C I A T I O N recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" P l a i n t i f f , condition. The sale is further subject to v . confirmation by the court.

TIMIKA NELSON, et al If the sale is set aside for any reason, the D e f e n d a n t Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only 08 CH 47130 to a return of the deposit paid. The NOTICE OF SALE Purchaser shall have no further recourse PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or that pursuant to a Judgment of the Mortgagee's attorney.

Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the cause on April 30, 2009, an agent of The purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to AM on July 1, 2009, at the The Judicial the real estate after confirmation of the sale Sales Corporation, One South Wacker The property will NOT be open for Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, inspection and plaintiff makes no sell at public auction to the highest bidder, representation as to the condition of the as set forth below, the following described property. Prospective bidders are real estate: admonished to check the court file to verify Commonly known as 56 W. 68TH all information.

STREET, Chicago, BILLACKS 60621MUST IfC this property is a unit, ONTROL Tcondominium HEIR OWN Cthe OMMUNITY Property Index No. 20-21-403-037, purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure Property Index No. 20-21-403-032 sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the The real estate is improved with a single assessments and the legal fees required family residence.

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 The judgment amount was $202,578.90.

ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR certified funds at the close of the auction; (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE the balance, in certified funds, is due within RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION twenty-four (24) hours. The subject FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN property is subject to general real estate ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN taxes, special assessments, or special ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION taxes levied against said real estate and is 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS offered for sale without any representation MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. as to quality or quantity of title and without For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & condition. The sale is further subject to ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH confirmation by the court.

LEGAL NOTICE

HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-5 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, 2007-5 SERIES P l a i n t i f f , v .

KRISTOPHER A. LINDSAY A/K/A KRISTOPHER LINDSAY, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 36951 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 23, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on June 25, 2009, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7311 SOUTH DANTE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-26-221-004-0000 The real estate is improved with a 2 story brick house without garage.

The judgment amount was $297,253.16.

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 by the court. confirmation 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 are property. Prospective bidders admonished to check the court file to verify information. all 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, 765 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

ILCS 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) 476-5500. Please refer to file number P A 0 8 2 4 0 9 3 .

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

I184036

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

The Chicago Crusader

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

SEBASTIAN MALUS, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 45040 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 30, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 2, 2009, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 623 WEST 61ST STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-315-035 The real estate is improved with a one story, brick, with a two car detached garage/utilities on.

The judgment amount was $119,940.63.

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) 476-5500. Please refer to file number P A 0 8 2 9 2 1 7 .

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

I184707 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC P l a i n t i f f , v .

REGINALD CLEMONS, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 13876 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 13, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 1, 2009, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 249 W. 60TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-408-004 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $322,919.44.

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 The Chicago Crusader 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

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 14-08-9626.

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

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.

I184663 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v .

MOHAMMAD F. SIDDIQUE A/K/A MOHAMMAD SIDDIQUE, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 34377 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 10, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 14, 2009, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7318 SOUTH DORCHESTER AVENUE UNIT 1, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-26-219-048-1004 The real estate is improved with a brown brick condo with no garage.

The judgment amount was $285,923.06.

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 The subject twenty-four (24) hours. 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 by the court. confirmation 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) 476-5500. Please refer to file number P A 0 8 2 2 0 9 7 .

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

I187279

WITH SECTION ACCORDANCE OF THE ILLINOIS 15-1701(C) 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) 476-5500. Please refer to file number P A 0 8 2 2 0 9 7 .

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

I187279

CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 47860 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on April 13, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, July 14, 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. 20-22-412-004.

Commonly known as 6809 S. Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.

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

(312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I186460

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

ADAM CHAVEZ, et al D e f e n d a n t CH 39595 08 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 10, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 14, 2009, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described estate: real Commonly known as 6412 S. DREXEL AVENUE UNIT #2, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-103-029 The real estate is improved with a c o n d o m i n i u m .

The judgment amount was $193,485.66.

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 14-08-27697. number THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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 that purpose. for I187087

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION AUSTIN BANK OF CHICAGO; P l a i n t i f f , s . v CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DTD DECEMBER 14, 2001 AND AS KNOWN TRUST NO. 1110467; ET AL; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 46441 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 18, 2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, July 14, 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 817 West 59th Street, IL 60621.

Chicago, 20-17-407-003.

P.I.N. The improvement on the property consists of a mixed, commercial and residential three story building. 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: 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 i n s p e c t i o n .

For information call Ms. Edyta Kania at Plaintiff's Attorney, Di Monte & Lizak, 216 West Higgins Road, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068-5736.

(847) 698-9600.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I186438 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC P l a i n t i f f , s . v UNKNOWN ADEBAYO OLORODE; AND LEGATEES HEIRS OF ADEBAYO OLORODE, IF ANY; OWNERS UNKNOWN AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; e f e n d a n t s , D CH 28040 08 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 12/4/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 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. 20-27-209-022.

Commonly known as 7208 SOUTH EBERHART AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 9 .

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 s a l e .

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 8 1 5 9 0 8 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I183570

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK, SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE ADMINISTRATOR, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE MORTGAGE - B A C K E D PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-9 P l a i n t i f f , v s .

STEVIE M. KING, CURRENT SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF STEVIE M. KING, RON PURLEY A/K/A R O N CHRISTIAN PURLEY, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 47860 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on April 13, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sellTHEIR BLACKS MUST CONTROL at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-22-412-004.

Commonly known as 6809 S. Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.

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

OWN COMMUNITY

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, A S S E T - B A C K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-FS1 P l a i n t i f f , v s .

PATRICIA BELL; ALFRED BELL JR.; U N K N O W N OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 08 CH 25553 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 3/26/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 30, 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. 20-27-305-026-0000.

Commonly known as 7554 SOUTH KING DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619.

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 0 8 1 5 9 3 2 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I183442 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL AS ASSOCIATION TRUSTEE Plaintiff, v s .

RASHIDA RAY; DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC R E G I S T R A T I O N SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR F R E M O N T INVESTMENT AND LOAN; UNKNOWN O C C U P A N T S ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 9247 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 27, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 30, 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. 20-26-424-048.

Commonly known as 7803 South Woodlawn, 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 C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I183421 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, A S S E T - B A C K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE9 P l a i n t i f f , v s .

SEAN JONES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SEAN JONES, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 07 CH 34729 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 4/3/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the2009 highest bidder Saturday, June 13, for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-17-411-042.

Commonly known as 6050 S. Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60621.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence with no 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 s a l e .

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3

SEAN JONES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND OF LEGATEES SEAN JONES, IF ANY; UNKNOWN AND NON OWNERS RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , CH 34729 07 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 4/3/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 30, 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: 20-17-411-042.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 6050 S. Morgan Chicago, IL 60621.

Street, The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence with no 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 a l e . s 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 4 5 3 .

0 7 1 9 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I183418 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION FLAGSTAR BANK, F.S.B. P l a i n t i f f , v s .

BRYAN WINTERS; TRACEY WINTERS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BRYAN WINTERS, IF ANY; UNKNOFWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 39191 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 Monday, June 29, 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. 20-16-208-022.

Commonly known as 351 WEST 56TH PLACE, 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 0 8 2 3 7 2 5 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I183398

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED MAY 1, 2007 SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2007-BR3 M O R T G A G E PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-BR3, P l a i n t i f f , v s .

BRANDI PIERCE AKA BRANDI JE'COLE PIERCE; KENNETH PIERCE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF OTIS WILLIAM BAILEY; TOMMY FURLOW; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 07 CH 35169 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 27, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 29, 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. 20-22-412-012 and 013.

Commonly known as 6827 S. Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.

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 C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I183355

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY O N D I V I S I DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, ON BE-HALF OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2004-HE1, MORTGAGE CERTIFICATES, PASS THROUGH 2004-HE1, SERIES f P l a i n t i f .

V NARCISSA RANKIN A/K/A NARCISSUS OF RANKIN; UNKNOWN HEIRS NARCISSUS WATSON, DECEASED; HAROLD, JR. RICHARDSON; DAVID AS SPECIAL NOVOSELSKY, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE NARCISSUS WATSON, OF DECEASED; DENISE MURRY A/K/A DENIS MURRY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s CH 5688 05 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 63246 (It is advised that interested parties consult their with own attorneys before bidding at mortgage sales.) foreclosure PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 16, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on July 17, 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 6232 SOUTH CHAMPLAIN AVENUE, Chicago, IL Permanent Index No.: 60637 2 0 - 1 5 - 4 2 0 - 0 2 5 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be for inspection. open The judgment amount was $288,139.59.

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) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y .

I186530 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v .

ARTHUR LYNCH, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 32692 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 24, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on June 25, 2009, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described estate: real Commonly known as 7706 SOUTH EVANS AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-422-023-0000 The real estate is improved with a single residence. family The judgment amount was $272,296.18.

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. 18 For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: FREEDMAN, ANSELMO, LINDBERG & RAPPE, LLC , 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 983-0770 . Please refer to file number C 0 8 0 8 0 0 2 6 .

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

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

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: FREEDMAN, ANSELMO, LINDBERG & RAPPE, LLC , 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 983-0770 . Please refer to file number C 0 8 0 8 0 0 2 6 .

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

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.

I183223 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION F/K/A CENDANT MORTGAGE C O R P O R A T I O N , P l a i n t i f f V .

PATRICIA R. SCOTT; LUTHER J. MOORE; CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s 08 CH 25311 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-8551 (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 April 8, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on July 9, 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 6628 South Green Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 20-20-230-029 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $48,510,04.

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) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y .

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY NATIONAL BANK TCF P l a i n t i f f , v .

MCNEAL, et al KEVIN D e f e n d a n t CH 14934 08 OF SALE NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PUBLIC that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 7, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 8, 2009, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6121 S. DREXEL, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-14-308-010-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $347,533.36.

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) Saturday, June 13,and 2009(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: DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES , 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 .

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales

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 are property. Prospective bidders admonished to check the court file to verify information. all 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, 765 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

ILCS IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN OF POSSESSION, IN ORDER WITH SECTION ACCORDANCE OF THE ILLINOIS 15-1701(C) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES , 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 .

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

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.

I185757

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 a l e . s 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 2 7 3 .

0 8 1 9 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I185339

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO. P l a i n t i f f , s . v GEORGE VASILI; UNKNOWN HEIRS LEGATEES OF AND GEORGE VASILI, IF ANY; UNKNOWN AND NON OWNERS RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , CH 28098 08 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 12/10/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 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. 20-27-205-005-0000.

Commonly known as 7121 SOUTH CHAMPLAIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence no 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 0 8 1 6 9 3 2 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I185450

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS REALTY CORP. P l a i n t i f f , v s .

SHUNN MCGEE; 6130 S. RHODES C O N D O M I N I U M ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHUNN MCGEE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 38551 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 4/3/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, July 7, 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. 20-15-410-023-0000.

Commonly known as 6130 SOUTH RHODES AVENUE 2, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 3 7 .

The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence.

The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 8 2 5 1 6 0 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I185243 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION UNITED MIDWEST SAVINGS BANK; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

LOUIS JOHNSON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LOUIS JOHNSON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 43347 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 5/11/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 6, 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: 20-27-414-016-0000.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 7651 S LANGLEY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619.

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 0 8 2 6 5 0 7 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I185151

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RASHAD, et al WAHID D e f e n d a n t CH 37304 07 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 4, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 2009, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described estate: real Commonly known as 7557 S. RHODES AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-403-026 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $175,221.40.

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 OF POSSESSION, IN ORDER WITH SECTION ACCORDANCE OF THE ILLINOIS 15-1701(C) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Sale Clerk, CODILIS & The 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 14-07-T962.

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

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.

I184944

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK CHANCERY DIVISION COUNTY, ILLINOIS INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK FSB F/K/A COUNTY DEPARTMENT INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. CHANCERY DIVISION P l a i n t i f f , U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v .

AS TRUSTEE FOR KEVIN CLOUD, et al STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE D e f e n d a n t II INC. INVESTMENTS 08 CH 35049 , BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, NOTICE OF SALE PASSMORTGAGE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN CERTIFICATES SERIES THROUGH that pursuant to a Judgment of 0 0 6 3 2 Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above P l a i n t i f f , cause on March 31, 2009, an agent of The s . v Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 STIDHUM; MORTGAGE VALERIE AM on July 2, 2009, at the The Judicial E L E C T R O N I C Sales Corporation, One South Wacker REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC AS Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, FOR NOMINEE sell at public auction to the highest bidder, MORTGAGE L; MARIBELLA as set forth below, the following described HEIRS AND UNKNOWN real estate: LEGATEES OF VALERIE STIDHUM, IF Commonly known as 7251 S. LANGLEY UNKNOWN ANY; AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 AND NON RECORD OWNERS Property Index No. 20-27-214-019 CLAIMANTS; Defendants, The real estate is improved with a single 08 CH 30442 family residence.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that The judgment amount was $262,274.98. pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by entered in the above entitled cause on certified funds at the close of the auction; 4/1/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales the balance, in certified funds, is due within Corporation will on Wednesday, July 8, twenty-four (24) hours. The subject 2009, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at property is subject to general real estate 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, taxes, special assessments, or special Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder taxes levied against said real estate and is for cash, the following described property: offered for sale without any representation P.I.N. 20-15-418-024-0000. as to quality or quantity of title and without Commonly known as 6230 S RHODES recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637. condition. The sale is further subject to The improvement on the property consists confirmation by the court.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK of a multi-family residence.

The If the sale is set aside for any reason, the COUNTY, ILLINOIS successful purchaser is entitled to Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only COUNTY DEPARTMENT possession of the property only. The to a return of the deposit paid. The CHANCERY DIVISION purchaser may only obtain possession of Purchaser shall have no further recourse GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC units within the multi-unit property against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or P l a i n t i f f , occupied by individuals named in the order the Mortgagee's attorney. v . of possession.. Sale terms: 25% down by Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the WAHID RASHAD, et al certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale D e f e n d a n t certified funds. No refunds. The property that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to 07 CH 37304 will NOT be open for inspection. Upon the real estate after confirmation of the sale NOTICE OF SALE payment in full of the amount bid, the The property will NOT be open for PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale inspection and plaintiff makes no that pursuant to a Judgment of which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed representation as to the condition of the Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above to the premises after confirmation of the property. Prospective bidders are cause on May 4, 2009, an agent of The s a l e . admonished to check the court file to verify Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 For information: Visit our website at all information.

AM on July 6, 2009, at the The Judicial http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 If this property is a condominium unit, the Sales Corporation, One South Wacker p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 B North Dearborn sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the LACKS MUST sell CONTROL THEIR OWNbidder, COMMUNITY at public auction to the highest Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. assessments and the legal fees required as set forth below, the following described (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 real estate: 0 8 1 9 2 7 3 .

ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

Commonly known as 7557 S. RHODES INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 C O R P O R A T I O N (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE Property Index No. 20-27-403-026 Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION The real estate is improved with a single I185339 FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN family residence.

ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN The judgment amount was $175,221.40.

ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS certified funds at the close of the auction; MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. the balance, in certified funds, is due within For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: twenty-four (24) hours. The subject The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & property is subject to general real estate ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH taxes, special assessments, or special FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR taxes levied against said real estate and is RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between offered for sale without any representation the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for as to quality or quantity of title and without

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 14-08-24714.

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

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.

I184903 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR RAMP 2005RZ2 P l a i n t i f f , v .

GEORGE H. STANTON JR., et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 36304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 30, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 2, 2009, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7535 S. DREXEL AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-26-302-016 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $235,258.00.

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 14-08-25937.

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

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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Nefertiti Unveiled: White Statue Exposed as a Fake

By Nzinga Ratabisha Heru One of the four countries that President Obama is visiting on his trip to the Muslim world this month is Egypt. The President’s visit comes at a time when the academic world has been shaken by an explosive scandal regarding one of ancient Egypt’s most prominent queens.

It appears that the bust of Queen Nefertiti that is housed in Berlin’s Atles Museum and is believed to be 3,400 years old, is in fact a fake.

Swiss art historian, Henri Stierlin, author of a dozen works on Egypt, the Middle East and ancient Islam, drops this bombshell in a newly released book. This revelation confirms what a number of Black scholars have contended for decades: White Egyptologists cannot be trusted to tell (or in this case reveal) the truth about Black History.

More than any other Egyptian ruler, including King Tut, Queen Nefertiti has, for nearly a century, been the face of the ancient Egyp-

tians. Her bust, with its keen features and pale skin, has been touted by scores of Egyptologists as the most sublime artistic rendering to survive the ravages of time. Yet, this Caucasian rendition of the ancient queen has been a phony all along.

According to Stierlin, the fake bust was made by artist Gerardt Marks on the order of German archaeologist Ludwig Borchardt in 1912. Stierlin worked on this subject for 25 years and based his findings on a number of facts. First, the bust has no left eye. This omission would have been an insult to the ancient Egyptians, thus no artist would have rendered a statue as such. Second, the shoulders of the bust were cut in the vertical style of the 19th century while, Stierlin states, “Egyptians cut shoulders horizontally.”

Stierlin also notes that, unlike the discoveries of King Tut’s artifacts and those of many other pharaohs and queens that of the fake bust of Nefertiti was given no fanfare or special recognition. Borchardt “knew it was a fake,” Stierlin said.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 6) talking and listening and negotiating from a position of respect and inclusion. In other words the United States was not going to impose actions or solutions upon a group of people capable of solving their own problems with the necessary give and take to reach consensus.

Some local pundits complained that there were no specifics. Of course not, had he given specifics, it would be his analysis of what he felt they should do. That is the very approach that has caused America to be mistrusted in that part of the world.

The very purpose of his discourse was to demonstrate that the U S had no preconceived notions, solutions, or answers because that would be dictating and imposing our will upon a people. The only factor approaching imposition was his declaration that there should be a two state solution where both Palestinians and the Israelis could coexist.

The President also stressed that military might alone will not solve problems. To assuage fears of permanent occupation or colonization, he stressed that all U. S. troops would be withdrawn from Iraq by 2012.

He let it be known that open communication, honest dialogue and transparency are needed to attempt to resolve disputes.

Though he said the U. S. stands solidly with Israel, he emphasized that the U. S. wants Israel to respect the rights of the Palestinians to exist in the area without Israel developing more settlements. In this instance he was acting as an impartial mediator asking each to look at what they can The Chicago Crusader

collectively do to share the same land in peace and harmony.

The President very wisely acknowledged that we, Americans, have not always been right in some of the decisions and actions we’ve taken. It is this kind of honesty that engenders respect and trust. People who refuse to acknowledge the mistakes of the past are doomed to repeat those mistakes. President Obama pushed the plough forward by stating this is a new day and we are seeking new and improved solutions to problems that have plagued society for many years.

The President’s speech was more of a mission or vision statement reflecting the optimism, the hope and the dream for a world at peace.

Those who are more knowledgeable and unbiased heard, understood and appreciated, not only his tone, but the content of his speech.

Like any wise farmer/philoso-pher, President Barack Hussein Obama has tilled the soil and planted the seeds for new growth in the Middle East and indeed around the world.

Farmers tend to be philosophical and they knew they can not control everything in the growth process.

There is a time to sow and a time to reap.

President Obama deserves the highest praise for attempting, through diplomacy and a soft touch, to reach the hearts, minds and souls of a people in need of forging a new direction. He started the process, the solutions and resolutions are up to the people of the Middle East.

Helen L. Burleson, Doctor of Public Administration

“He left the piece for 10 years in his sponsor’s sitting – room. It’s as if he’d left [King] Tutankhamen’s mask in his own sitting – room.”

Queen Nefertiti was born during the 18th dynasty, an extraordinary chapter in the history of Egypt, then called Kemit, “Land of the Blacks.” According to attorney and historian Legrand H. Clegg II, “Nefertiti’s Egypt was far and away the greatest land on earth. A nation so opulent, so awesome, so powerful, that her neighbors and subjects declared that gold was as plentiful ‘as dust’ on her streets. The pharaohs and queens of this dynasty built lavish temples and magnificent obelisks, and extended their sovereignty northward into Syria and

southward into the interior of Africa.”

Nefertiti shared the throne with her husband, the pharaoh Akhenaton. Together they revolutionized Egyptian art, literature, and religion. She is depicted as a loving and supportive spouse, a devoted mother, and a compassionate ruler.

In contrast to the pale skinned, fake bust that has come to represent the queen, numerous ancient Egyptian wall carvings, sculptures and paintings show Nefertiti and the members of her family with distinct and unmistakable Black African features. In fact, in some renderings the queen is shown wearing her hair in braids.

By depicting Nefertiti as White

Fake and declaring that King Tut was a “North African Caucasian,” White Egyptologists have lost all credibility! Clearly, their discipline is not a science, but a propaganda machine for the promotion of White supremacy.

At the beginning of the 21st century, during this age of Obama, we, as African Americans, must take charge of our destiny by controlling the images of our present as well as our past. We must teach our children that Nefertiti, as well as most of the other ancient Egyptian queens, were indeed Black Africans.

Secretary Sebelius releases . . .

(Continued from page 10) come together to pass reforms betes.

Hispanics were one-third less this year that help reduce disparilikely to be counseled on obesity ties and give all Americans the than were whites – only 44 percare they need and deserve.” cent of Hispanics received counA Case for Closing the Gap seling. highlights some of the glaring African Americans are 15 perdisparities that exist in the curcent more likely to be obese than rent health system. Under the stawhites. tus quo: The report also notes that 40 48 percent of all African Ameripercent of low income Americans cans adults suffer from a chronic do not have health insurance. disease compared to 39 percent About one-third of the uninsured of the general population. have a chronic disease, and they 8 percent of white Americans are six times less likely to receive develop diabetes while15 percent care for a health problem than the of African Americans, 14 percent insured.

In contrast, only 6 perof Hispanics, and 18 percent of American Indians develop dia- cent of high income Americans

lack insurance.

Sebelius will co-host a White House Health Care Stakeholder Discussion on health disparities with Nancy-Ann DeParle, Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, and Tina Tchen, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement and Executive Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls. The discussion is part of the administration’s continuing series of White House Health Care Stakeholder Discussions.

The discussion will begin at 12:00 PM EDT and can be viewed live on www.HealthReform.gov.

Pastor Bobby L. Rush to pay tribute . . .

(Continued from page 14) Rush, who pastors Beloved Community Christian Church in Englewood, believes Black fathers have been maligned by anecdotal information that does not take in account the impact of racism, historical treatment of Black males in society, and the lack of employment opportunities in urban communities. While nearly 70 percent of Black children are said to live in female-headed households, these statistics do not take in account that more Black males remain actively involved in their children’s lives than any other social group, according to a study by Boston University.

“African American fathers have been historically portrayed as

missing in action, as deadbeats and as being disconnected from their families,” Rush said. “However, this generalization only furthers the stereotype that marginalizes the community. Many struggle everyday against the statistics and social myths made about by others. It is time to move beyond those trends and toward a place of support and understanding.

“Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles and brothers are the lifeblood of family and traditionally go unsung because of the way we think about the roles of men in the household,” Rush continued. “We intend to celebrate dads for what they represents —

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love, stability, honor and protection. Our community choir unites as one voice among many.”

In 2007, the Working Group on Hope and Healing in Englewood became a program, of Beloved Community Family Services, Inc., a citywide social service agency, which works to implement short- and long-term solutions to youth violence and other socio-economic problems that lead to anti-social behavior, apathy and despair.

The event can be enjoyed by purchasing tickets to A Tribute to Our Fathers. The cost is $20.

For more information contact Beloved Community Family Services at 773-488-9065.

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Memphis investigation clears Rose of wrongdoing

By J. Coyden Palmer Officials at the University of Memphis say their internal investigation clears Derrick Rose of any wrongdoing after allegations surfaced last week saying Rose had someone take the SAT exam for him. The announcement comes just days before the university has to appear before the NCAA Infractions Committee which is looking into the case.

Rose, 20, was the NBA Rookie of the Year this past season and has led the Chicago Bulls resurgence.

A statement released by his attorney last week said Rose was cooperating with university officials and admitted no wrongdoing.

Memphis will appear before the NCAA Infractions Committee this today in Indianapolis. The results of their internal investigation, which were released on Tuesday, states there is “insufficient evidence” to say that Rose had someone take the SAT exam for him. The University said Rose made statements to them in the fall of 2007 in which he said he took the exam himself. However, the University also says since

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Rose left the school “he has declined to participate further in the investigation of his eligibility.” Rose himself has not issued any public comment since the allegations surfaced last week. His attorney did release a brief statement regarding the situation.

“The investigation uncovered no wrongdoing on his part,’’ said Rose’s attorney Daniel Reidy.

“He has cooperated with them in

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the past when he was a student.”

Adding to the controversy the Chicago Public Schools did a separate investigation that lasted a year regarding an alleged grade changing scandal at Simeon Career Academy, which allegedly involved Rose and some of his teammates receiving higher grades in some classes. CPS officials have conducted a yearlong investigation into the grade changing scan-

dal. Their conclusion is that someone at the school changed a grade for Rose from a D to a C. The investigation could not conclude for certain which Simeon administrator or faculty member changed the grade. The grade was then changed back to a D, but only after Rose’s high school transcripts had been sent to the University of Memphis admissions office, which reflected the higher grade.

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The grade changing scandal has prompted IHSA executive director Marty Hickman to start his own inquiry into Simeon. Hickman told several news outlets this past week the IHSA is concerned about player eligibility at the school. He said if the school used ineligible players, Simeon would have to forfeit its two state championships in 2006 and 2007.

Hickman told the Crusader on Wednesday he has yet to hear from CPS sports administrators regarding the investigation.

Rose’s grade was changed on June 22, 2007, according to the Inspector General’s report.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman has asked to be regularly briefed on the situation, according to a CPS spokesperson, but said the investigation has concluded and would not be reopened.

Inspector General James Sullivan said it is still a mystery as to who changed the grades. He said at least seven people at the school had access to grades and records.

“No discipline was taken because we couldn’t pin it on any one employee,” Sullivan said.

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