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Chicago pays tribute to Michael By La Risa Lynch As speculation grows surrounding the circumstances of singer Michael Jackson’s death in his rented Los Angeles home, tributes from around the world continue to

Michael Jackson pour in lauding the King of Pop’s musical genius. A Tuesday musical tribute at the famed Harlem Apollo Theater in New York had spectators dancing in the aisles. A lone white bedazzled glove and black fedora was

placed on a stool on the stage where the singing group, Jackson 5 got their start. And last Sunday, a salute to Jackson headlined the BET Awards. Actor/singer Jamie Foxx donned a white glove and red

jacket performing Jackson’s hit “Beat It.” Even church worshippers throughout Chicagoland took time from their Sunday morning services to pay homage to Jackson. Jackson, 50, died of cardiac arrest on

Thursday, June 25. Bishop Larry D. Trotter, pastor of Sweet Holy Spirit Church, summed it up best when he described Jackson as “in a catego(Continued on page 3)

PICTORIAL TRIBUTE TO the King of Pop (top l-r): During a public memorial for Michael Jackson who apparently died of cardiac arrest, audience member wave their hands as Bishop Larry D. Trotter sings “I’ll be There”; Chicago Idol winner Russoul dons a white glove as his sings Man in the mirror at a public memorial held at Sweet Holy Spirit Church; and Candles were lit in homage to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, who died June 25. Bottom photos (l-r); People attending a public memorial for singer Michael Jackson at Sweet Holy Spirit Church light candles to remember Jackson who died at age 50; Bishop Larry Trotter holds a candle and read scripture during a public memorial for singer Michael Jackson; Rico, a Michael Jackson impersonator performs some of the singer’s more dance move at a public memorial for the pop star.

Bring Walmart to the South Side is a non-union company. But try telling that to people like Bernard Winston, a 20 year-old high school grad who has been looking for work for over a year and lives in the area of the proposed store. “Man people need to get off that union tip thing man because people out here struggling to get some legal work,” Winston said. “I mean I know a lot of dudes out here stealing and selling weed not be-

By J. Coyden Palmer Five years ago when he was a rookie Alderman, Howard Brookins lost a battle with the city to bring a Walmart supercenter to his South Side ward. Now Brookins is back and still resolved in his commitment to bring the world’s largest retailer to the Chatham Market shopping center on west 83rd Street. The 21st ward leader held a press conference earlier this week imploring his colleagues to vote to bring the retailer into the community to help improve the area. “We need jobs, plain and simple,” Brookins said. “I’m asking my other colleagues to get on board.” Supporters of the plan say the unions and alderman who vote against the idea are hypocrites, seeing that a Walmart was al-

cause they like but because they feel they gotta do it to feed themselves. I’ll take any kind of work at this point.” Those sentiments aren’t lost on Brookins. He cited the rising unemployment numbers and the city’s budget shortfall as reasons to let Walmart open in his ward. Despite being defeated five years ago, Brookins said the fight was never finished (Continued on page 2)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Alderman Howard Brookins lowed to open on the West Side in September of 2006. Unions are anti-Walmart due to a labor dispute in that the company

HUD awards over $1 billion in recovery act funds See story on page 3

NEWS

Coalition of Black ministers endorse Brown By J. Coyden Palmer Saying it’s time for a Board President with a proven record of reform, fiscal responsibility, integrity and a heart for the people, a group of African American ministers are throwing their support behind Clerk of the Circuit Court Dorothy Brown. Standing next to Brown during a press conference at the South Loop Hotel on June 30th, the coalition believes Brown is the strongest candidate with the most experience to overhaul county government. “Dorothy Brown is qualified and has done a great job as Clerk of the Circuit Court, managing a large operation efficiently and effectively,” said Rev. Marshall Hatch, Pastor of the New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church and spokesperson for the delegation of clergy. “She is independent and can not be bought out. Cook County is in a budget crisis and with her proven track record of financial responsibility it makes here the best candidate for Board President.” The coalition of ministers, who represent over 300 churches of

various denominations throughout the county, are concerned about health care services, crime education and rising taxes. They have been very disappointed with current Board President Todd Stroger. The group was been engrossed in a battle with Stroger over his handling of the county’s budget crisis and cuts to healthcare services, which the ministers say is vital to the poor. Brown announced her candidacy for Board President just last week, adding that her campaign platform will be based on her record of reform and proven fiscal responsibility. Having served in the Clerk’s Office for the past nine years, Brown has brought technology into the office to make things run smoother and faster. A complete upgrade in computer technology has made it easier for attorneys and citizens to track court cases, even from their homes. As a Certified Public Accountant with an MBA and law degree, Rev. Hatch thinks she is the best leader during these delicate financial times. Brown, who in the past ran unsuccessfully for mayor, was

A COALITION OF ministers surrounds Cook County Clerk Dorothy Brown on Monday at a press confe rence where the y vowed to support he r i n he r b id to seek the positi on of Board President for the Cook County Board. “Our campaign engine contin- in the African American commuthankful and gracious for the ues to move fast, picking up new nity under the present Board ministers’ endorsement. She said supporters every day who believe leader. the election of Barack Obama last Brown said she decided to run that strong leadership and operatyear to the highest political office because it is time to stop the poligovernment with proven fising in the land means people are tired as usual and she has proven tics cal responsibility, efficiency and of old style politics and are ready that using fresh ideas to solve old for those in need is compassion for change. She believes politican be effective. Her problems important,” Brown said. cians must change with the wants biggest concern with the county After the press conference, and needs of the people and those is its financial health. She believes took some time to speak Brown with new and bold initiatives are the county must reduce expendiwith Crusader and answer some the ones who will be elected to critical questions that have arose office. (Continued on page 3)

Bring Walmart to the South Side (Continued from page 1) and he felt he owed it to the citizens of his ward to try again. “Everyone sees how dire the economic situation is now. The ongoing delay would postpone when the store will be open and our ability to put people to work,” Brookins said. In April, he brought the issue up again by introducing an amendment to the Chatham Market shopping center development agreement that would repeal a clause aimed at keeping out Walmart. The amendment is stuck after being deferred to the July meeting of the city’s Rules Committee. Brookins said he believes it will be hard for his colleagues to say no now because the economic climate has changed and those who had reservations about union backlash can’t politically afford to be so timid give the dire need for citizen employment. “Back in 2004 our economy was much healthier so people felt there were jobs at other places,” Brookins said. “That’s not the case anymore. People are hurting. Any job is better than no job at this point for some, whether it is union or not.” One of those who changed their mind is Marian Burke. A retired Amtrak employee, Burke is raising her 18 year-old grandson who graduated in June from Harlan 2

CHATHAM MARKET PLACE located on the stretch of 83rd Street between Vincennes and Wentworth is where Alderman Howard Brookins (D-20th) hopes to see a new WalMart store serving the citizenry of Chicago. High School. She said with cuts in the government’s summer job’s programs, her grandson and his friends haven’t been able to find work and some can’t afford to go to college. She’s always been prounion and points to the history of the Pullman Porters, the first African American labor union in the United States. But she said the unemployment rate now along with a bad economy has changed her mind on the Walmart proposal. “I feel bad for a lot of these kids, especially the ones who have kids of their own,” Burke said. “We have to be honest, there was teenage pregnancy back in the 1940’s in the Black community and you would just have to get a

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job and support your family. I think the kids today want to do the same thing but aren’t being allowed to do so for whatever reason. While I believe in unions, I don’t believe they have the right to tell the city not to build a store that will help other people live their life. I say get the store built, hire the people and then make a push to have the workers unionized.” Opponents of the plan are threatening to resurrect the bigbox ordinance that sets a minimum wage that workers must earn to go along with benefits. Ald. Richard Mell (33rd) plans on setting up a public hearing surrounding the issue. Brookins said Chicagoans have

spent $500 million at suburban Walmart stores and thinks it’s silly for opponents to think that is going to stop. He said the decisions are only causing the city to lose money. He pointed to the Walmart store in Evergreen Park, less than two miles from his ward as an example. A spokesperson for Walmart agrees and said they are remaining “cautiously optimistic” about adding another store inside city limits. “The community has really articulated this situation simply — the city needs jobs, it needs tax revenue and economic opportunity,” a Walmart spokesman said. “That goes double for areas like the community around our proposed site at 83rd and Stewart. I

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think they see our project as a way to help to respond to the end of the food deserts on the South Side.” Mayor Daley is standing clear of the battle. Political analysts say Daley doesn’t want to pick a union fight at this time because he needs their support for the city’s Olympic bid. Brookins hopes the public pressure from citizens will give him the required votes this time around. Last time he only missed by one vote. Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce President Jerry Roper is a supporter of Brookins and said it’s time that organized labor and its allies in the City Council put a stop to all of the shenanigans because they are playing with people’s lives. He also said the autonomy of the community is at stake. “It is our community. It is our choice,” Roper said. “There needs to be a sense of urgency. This needs to happen now to reduce the 10.7 [citywide] unemployment rate, which is actually 20 percent in the community where this project would be built. We have to reduce the fooddeserts, to get people back to work, to make families feel whole again. It’s very demoralizing to lose your job. The $65 million project would bring over 600 full and part-time jobs to the community, according to Brookins. The Chicago Crusader

NEWS

HUD awards over $1 billion in recovery act funds Funding to stimulate the production of thousands of housing units stalled by recession while creating jobs across the country U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced that HUD is approving plans submitted by state housing finance agencies for $1,035,322,485 to jump start affordable housing programs in states throughout the country that are currently stalled due to the economic recession. Funded

through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), HUD’s new Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) will allow 26 state housing finance agencies to resume funding of affordable rental housing projects across the nation while stimulating employment in the hard-hit construction trades. “The purpose of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is to jumpstart the nation’s ailing economy, with a primary focus on creating and saving jobs in the near term,” said Secretary Dono-

Coalition of Black . . . (Continued from page 2) tures and stop taxing the public to make up for budget shortfalls. She also believes a person with a warm personality is going to be needed who can reach out to all communities and extend an olive branch to those who have felt their voices weren’t heard under Stroger. She added the public must trust and see that whoever is elected isn’t just hiring and promoting their unqualified friends and family members to important county positions. “It’s time to stop the infighting,” Brown said. “We need someone who can pull people together, work with each other, compromise, but keeping in sight that we are working for the people and not for ourselves.” Brown said people are hurting right now with job losses, foreclosures and poor healthcare. She believes it is the responsibility of government leaders to solve these problems and it starts by discontinuing the notion of putting people in positions that aren’t qualified. “The citizens are showing us now that they are ready for someone that has a background of fiscal responsibility and reform credentials,” Brown said. “I’m going to do the same thing that I’ve done in the Clerk’s office. Not only am I going to find ways to raise new revenue I’m going to bring the county into the 21st century in every aspect. I want to start a Cook County integrated systems committee in general to ensure that the information systems department of the county are doing things in the most efficient manner, purchasing equipment in the most cost-effective way and making sure all of our systems are working together so they are more customer friendly for the citizens.” Just recently, Brown signed a

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contract to raise revenue by allowing advertising on the Clerk’s website. She said taking advantage of the endless possibilities of the internet is something she learned from the Obama campaign and she doesn’t see why it can’t work for the county government as well. She also feels that as technology changes how government operates, it’s important to educate the public on how to use that technology. “I want to find ways to make sure that people know what the Cook County government is all about,” she said. “As County Board President, I would work with the city. I know Mayor Daley has been attempting to get the city Wi-Fi enhanced, however, for whatever reason, there has been a problem. But I think if we can combine the resources of the county and city…we can make money with the Wi-Fi network and we want to make sure we are capitalizing on that.” Christopher Elliot covers business travel and publishes a weekly online business newsletter at www.elliot.com. He ranks the top Wi-Fi cities in America as Seattle, San Francisco, Austin, Portland and Atlanta. He said with a metropolis as large as Chicago, local leaders and citizens must push to make the area Wi-Fi. “I asked business travelers to tell me where they felt the most at home with their wireless devices,” Elliot began. “These unwired cities have a lot in common. They’re early adopters, and they have the enthusiastic backing of their residents and government to create vast connectivity zones. What’s more, hooking up to one of these big networks is either cheap or free. In other words, these cities think of Wi-Fi as a basic necessity for their residents.”

Secretary Shaun Donovan van. “The funding being announced today is an important step in achieving the goal of putting the American people back to work while providing quality, affordable housing options for low-income families at a time when those options are needed more than ever.” The current economic and financial crises present significant

challenges for the construction industry, particularly residential construction. One of the by-products of this crisis has been the freezing of investments in the low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) market. The tax credits create an incentive for investors to provide capital to developers to build multi-family rental housing for moderate- and low-income families across the nation. Since the contraction of the credit market, and as traditional investors remain on the sidelines, the value of tax credits has plummeted. Consequently, as many as 1,000 projects (containing nearly 150,000 units of housing) are on hold across the country. In response, the Recovery Act provides $2.25 billion for TCAP, a grant program to provide capital investments in these stalled LIHTC developments. HUD is awarding these TCAP grants by formula to 52 state housing credit agencies (all 50 states plus the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) to

complete construction of qualified housing projects that will ultimately provide affordable housing to an estimated 35,000 households nationwide. Since a major purpose of this program is job creation, the Recovery Act establishes ambitious deadlines for expenditure of grant funds and requires state housing credit agencies to give priority to projects that can begin immediately and be completed by February 16, 2012. Under this first round of TCAP funds, state housing finance agencies in the states below are receiving awards today (the remaining 26 grants will follow in the coming weeks): Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin.

Chicago pays tribute to Michael (Continued from page 1) ry all by himself.” “Michael Jackson never wrote a song with profanity in it,” he said to roaring cheers. “Michael Jackson never involved himself in singing songs of hate or degrading women.” Trotter opened his South Chicago Avenue church last Sunday for a public memorial service for Jackson. The tribute featured a music video montage of Jackson’s chart topping hits including “Black or White,” “Beat It,” “Don’t Stop ‘til You get Enough” and “Remember the Time.” Chicago Idol winner Russoul sang a moving rendition of Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror,” also donning a white glove. Laughter and cheers rung out among the packed sanctuary as congregants, both young and old; male and female took to the pulpit to attempt Jackson’s famous moonwalk as the church band belted out the tune ‘Beat It.” Even a Michael Jackson impersonator named Rico performed the entertainer’s infamous dance moves. Jackson’s death has not set in for Rico, who said the world will miss Jackson’s creativity and music. “I just want to show people that the legacy of Michael Jackson will live on through the fans, the impersonators and to let them know that Michael will continue to be the King of Pop,” Rico said. Stellar Award winning gospel

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recording artist Ricky Dillard said Jackson and his music transcended race, color, and creed as was evident with the song “We are the World.” Dillard noted that artists from different countries and races came together to record the song to raise funds for and bring attention to famine in Africa. Dillard said Jackson’s music “brought us together, made us dance and think about the message.” Brandon Willingham, 18, said his generation did not grow up on Jackson’s music, but he has a fondness for it now from listening to his parent’s old LPs and 45s. Willingham said Jackson’s music had positive undertones compared to what is played on the airways now. “He is not asking young people to go out and kill or do drugs, all the negative things we see today,” he said. South Chicago resident Tonya Hickenbottom called Jackson a great performer. But she was still saddened by his sudden death. “We grew up on Michael Jackson so it is like we lost one of our own,” she said. A smile came across Earlene Cain’s face when she recalled taking her then 10-year-old son to see Jackson perform at the International Amphitheater in 1978. The Chatham resident said one word can described the concert,

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“Thriller.” “He thrilled everybody, even then when he first started his solo career,” said Cain who also expressed concerns over news reports that alleged prescription drug abuse may have led to the top selling recording artist’s death. “That’s the only sad thing about it.” Viola Harris was headed to Gary, IN., after the service with relatives to see Jackson’s boyhood home. Harris, a Hammond, IN resident, never saw Jackson or his siblings in concert, but counts herself as a fan. She brushed aside criticisms that Jackson denounced his heritage by altering his ethnic features. Jackson suffered from vitiligo, a disease where the skin loses it pigmentation. “A lot of people say that Michael was trying to be white. I, in fact, know he wasn’t,” Harris said, noting her sister too suffers from the same disease. “Her whole body has changed. She doesn’t look white. She doesn’t look Black. [But] no matter what we think … God knows his heart.” Juanita Negrete, of South Chicago, hoped teens would be influenced by Jackson’s creativity to make music that celebrates life. “God does things in different ways,” Negrete said, tearing up as she spoke about Jackson. “He was meant to ... be here for 50 years.” 3

EDITORIAL

OPINION

INDEPENDENCE AND AFFIRMATIVE RE-ACTION The great orator and abolitionist Frederick Douglass once questioned the celebration of July 4th by Black Americans. Of course, he didn’t use the word “Black” in those days to refer to people of a darker hue, but we understand what he meant. Black people have fought alongside white people in all of the wars since the inauguration of the United States. Crispus Attucks was the first soldiers to lose his life in the Revolutionary War, and thousands upon thousands, if not millions, of Black people have lost their lives serving this country. Black people have had a hand in every aspect of American life, sometimes out front and sometimes behind the scenes. If the true contributions of African Americans were really known by most people, there might be a different perception of the race as a whole. Today, however, we still have a way to go in order to get the props due to the darker brothers and sisters. July 4, 2009, finds us in a quandary. We have an African American president, arguably the most powerful political seat in the world. We have Black people in all walks of life contributing to life on a daily basis. But we are also breaking other kinds of records. Our children are killing themselves, African Americans are disproportionately visited by any number of diseases, Black unemployment is still greater than it should be. And to add distasteful icing on the cake, the U.S. Supreme Court just dealt a setback to affirmative action. When thinking about these things, the notion of independence takes on new meaning. With an apparent rise in hate crimes, some pundits are suggesting that there is a backlash from people who did not want to see Barack Obama ascend to the presidency. What this means is that Black people should look toward a new manifestation of independence: that of self-mastery and self-reliance. In the final analysis, all underdogs must take the initiative in order to beat the odds. Power is very seldom, if ever, just given away. It is always won, or earned. Because of this, African Americans should re-define what the 4th of July means. It should be looked upon as an opportunity to rid our homes of unwanted demons of defeat and despair and to move to the head of the class. This is not a fanciful notion; it has been done by many, MANY African Americans, living and dead, on an individual basis. Today, some of the most accomplished people in the world are descended from American slaves. If they can do it, we all can do it. It is a matter of freeing our minds and letting go of the comfortable bosom of victimhood. July 4th should become a celebration of Black Independence from the unsavory past of slavehood. We should have an Affirmative Reaction of righteousness and self-reliance; of mental and emotional health – real freedom! With this said, please have a happy and SAFE 4th of July holiday! 4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Michael Jackson Evaluated Dear Editor: First Michael was a very talented individual, but as we know from the replaying of his songs all day, that his success was two decades ago, he was on the skids, past his prime yet hoping to make a comeback. There are performers such as Elton John and Bernie Taupin who have had decades long success. We also know of the demands placed upon a young child far too soon that left him stunted emotionally, and frozen in time as a young boy. It is no small wonder then that he found it acceptable to sleep in the same bed with young boys while he was a physically grown adult male. It is also no small wonder that much of his pleasures were child like in nature. Sadly, like most celebrities, he was coddled instead of having his problems addressed. What did Diana Ross, Liz Taylor, Jesse Jackson do to confront their friend? Others chose to feed off of Michael as is the case surrounding celebrities. Finally his learned behavior to be very competitive, which led him at one time, in frustration, to

call racist the very record industry that rejoiced in his prior success when his last effort failed, was a contributing factor to his early exit from this earth, pushing himself while in frail health. In the end, all the celebrity in the world could not save this young man child and probably should be credited for his demise. David DiBello Astoria NY 11105

Democratic Caucus joined together to pass a balanced budget solution that addressed the state’s short-term and long-term revenue crisis. Our caucus was the only one to take a stand to offer a real, tangible, balanced budget solution. Somehow, House Bill 174 has been lost amidst unrelated distractions raised for political gain. (Continued on page 6)

Let’s be Honest About the State’s Budget Crisis Dear Editor: Last week thousands of individuals rallied for a fair and responsible solution to address the state’s budget woes. Many were misled to believe state government couldn’t find revenues necessary to fund critical areas; however, the sad reality is that politics based on fear and not fiscal responsibility were the source of mass hysteria. Amidst the rhetoric and horror over doomsday budgets and draconian cuts, I’d like to remind people that before the Senate adjourned we passed a revenue package that would help Illinois achieve a balanced budget. Thirty-one members of the Senate

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Black Business Success Can Hurt By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist It can be quite comical at times when you see public relations splashes about perceived successful entrepreneurs. Ninety percent of these so called tycoons are fakes. The fact is most successful Black businesses are rather “stealth”. The modesty comes from many examples of attacks, conspiracies

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and mountains of adversity put before them and others simply because they are Black. Most successful Black entrepreneurs that I know would never publish themselves in the so called Black Enter-

prise Top 100 Black Businesses. To many it is perceived as a “target list” for the IRS, large competitors and others with bad intentions. Allow me to discuss a few of the horror stories that successful Black entrepreneurs have experienced. Lannie H. Smith started L.H. Smith Oil Co. and built up a big customer base of Indiana corporations and government entities. He supplied them with fuel oil. His biggest contract was with Ft. Knox, Kentucky, the home of the U.S. Army tank school. Traditionally, you had to deliver the goods on time or face a fine for lateness. In this case, if any of his trucks were late his company would be assessed a fine of $1,000 per hour or part thereof. His enemies knew this so when each truck left Indianapolis for Ft. Knox it would be stopped by an Indiana state trooper and detained for hours. After the harassment, the trooper would release the truck and as soon as it crossed the Ohio River Bridge a Kentucky state trooper was waiting to do the same. This harassment was taking all the profit out of the deliveries and building bad relations with an important customer. It’s hard to fight something that is being sanc-

tioned by the highest office in the state (Governor and State Police). Robert Batteast and his son built a thriving construction company in South Bend, Ind. They did most of their business in Chicago and with the federal government (SBA 8a program) as the state of Indiana had them blocked from any good work. Through the request of Indiana white contractors the Army Corps of Engineers decided to break this company. Batteast was assigned the building of an Army barracks at Ft. Benning, Ga. It was considered an “emergency” job which caused all of the approvals and notices to proceed to be verbal. It was a set up. As Batteast Construction was finishing the barracks, the Corps claimed the foundation was not to specification and the whole project should be demolished and restarted and there would be no payment. Batteast, of course, formally challenged that and a third party architect was to come in and offer a professional opinion. Before the architect arrived to the scene, the Corps of Engineers took a giant D7 tractor and leveled the $3 million structure. Batteast had to sue to recover his

money and it took 9 years to win his case. He was awarded triple damages, $9 million but the federal government told him to accept only the principal $3 million or they would appeal the whole thing for the next 20 – 30 years. He had no choice. His company barely survived that 9 year period of litigation. Sometimes these horrors will get worse than business disruption. Mayors Harold Washington, Coleman Young and Carl Stokes of Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland respectively decided to recognize Black construction talent and share it with each other. All of a sudden Black construction management companies during the 1980’s started to grow in these cities. The fastest rising star was Madison Construction Management. This flamboyant architect and engineering magnate was rolling in Cleveland and especially in Chicago. When he was awarded the prestigious expansion of the Detroit Metro Airport through the blessing of Mayor Young, the powers that be decided to send a message. Within two weeks of winning the huge Detroit gig, Mr. Madison was assassinated in his car (two bullets to the back of his head).

The next two most successful construction management firms in Chicago met a similar fate within the next 5 months. One entrepreneur died when his private plane fell out of the sky. The other entrepreneur fell “asleep” in his garage with the car still running. The Black business community was terrified. In fact, no homegrown successful construction management firms in Chicago and Detroit have risen since. I know hundreds of such stories. One day I will have to chronicle it in a book. It is just a shame to see hard work and success attacked simply because of the color of one’s skin. To see a catfish farmer get his ponds poisoned with toxic mercury; companies getting their valuable equipment stolen; unwarranted union strikes; merciless IRS audits and harassments; false fraud charges and it goes on and on. For every successful Black business that hasn’t been “hit” there are five more that have. STILL WE RISE! Alford is the President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Website: www.nationalbcc.org. Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.

Testing is Key to Curbing AIDS Among Blacks By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Blacks are more likely than other racial and ethnic groups to have been tested for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, but will need to be examined at much higher rates in order to curb the devestation the epidemic is having on AfricanAmericans. That’s the conclusion of a new report by the Black AIDS Institute titled, “Passing the Test: The Challenges and Opportunities of HIV Testing in Black America.” The report was made public last week to coincide with National HIV Testing Day (June 27). However, while special observances such as National HIV Testing Day and World AIDS Day (December 1) are used to rally the public, attention on HIV/AIDS needs to be maintained throughout the year. Although African-Americans represent only 12 percent of the U.S. population, we accounted for nearly half of all AIDS cases diagnosed in 2006. Black women represented 66 percent of all new AIDS cases among women. Although Blacks 13-19 years old are only The Chicago Crusader

16 percent of U.S. teenagers, they account for 69 percent of new AIDS cases. Among men infected, 46 percent were AfricanAmericans. More than half of AfricanAmericans know of a friend or relative who is HIV positive or suffering from AIDS. A Kaiser Family Foundation survey found that 38 percent of African-Americans have experienced a relative suffering from the virus and 20 percent of Blacks had an acquaintance or co-worker infected with HIV/AIDS. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 52 percent of Black Americans 18 or older reported being tested for HIV at least once in his or her life, compared to 38 percent of Latinos and 34 percent of Whites. Still, that’s not good enough. “Blacks actually need to be tested at much higher rates to ensure prompt diagnosis,” the Black AIDS Institute report noted. “Nationwide, well over 100,000 Black Americans are currently unaware that they are living with HIV. In Washington, D.C., nearly half of all Blacks surveyed said they had never taken the test. In a multi-city survey of young gay and bisexual men, two-thirds of

George E. Curry Black men who tested HIV-positive had previously been unaware they were infected.” A major problem is that health care providers place a disproportinate emphasis on high-risk groups such as gay or bisexual men and drug users while failing to recognize that the virus has permeated all sectors of Black America. For example, one study in South Carolina, where African-Americans make up three-fourths of all people living with HIV, found that if efforts were concentrated only on highrisk groups, 79 percent of those with HIV would go undetected. Not only must the entire Black community be targeted, the key is to test everyone earlier.

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Phill Wilson, CEO of the Black AIDS Institute, stated: “People who are diagnosed late in the course of HIV infection have a much poorer prognosis than individuals whose HIV diagnosis is timelier. In New York City, individuals whose HIV and AIDS diagnoses occur within 31 days of one another are twice as likely to die within four months of diagnosis as people with a non-concurrent AIDS diagnosis.” In order to combat HIV/AIDS, we must know when and how the virus is attacking African-Americans. Among Black men, 63 percent are infected through maleto-male sex, 20 percent through heterosexual sex, 12 percent by drug injections, and 4 percent through a combination of drug use and having sex with other men. The pattern is different for Black women, with 80 percent becoming infected through heterosexual activity and 20 percent through drug use. The Black AIDS Institute report cited four major reasons the epidemic has not been halted in Black America: • The stigma associated with being HIV positive; • The failure of many physicians Saturday, July 4, 2009

to include HIV screening as part of routine medical exams; • A requirement by some states that a person must provide written consent before being tested for the virus and • The failure to increase testing rates though effective marketing efforts. Among the report’s recommendations: • The establishment of community-based testing coalitions; • Having African-Americans discuss HIV/AIDS more openly; • Seeing national leaders include HIV/AIDS are part of their priorities; • Development of a national AIDS strategy; • Congressional passage of the Routine HIV/AIDS Screening Coverage Act, the Stop AIDS in Prison Act and the National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act; • Providing adequate treatment for people who are HIV positive; • Instituting an ant-stigma campaign and • Having insurers reimburse (Continued on page 14) 5

COMMENTARY

Worrill’s World

Critical Commentary

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

U.S. History

THE CRISIS OF THE NEGRO INTELLECTUAL REVISITED ( 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) One of our great ancestors, Harold Cruse wrote a book, The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual which was published in 1967, at the height of the Black

Dr. Conrad Worrill Power Movement. This insightful book stirred up a spirited conversation in the African Liberation Movement. That conversation revolves around the weaknesses of our movement, the direction of our movement, and inability of some of the leaders and thinkers of our movement to understand what Brother Cruse calls “The Great American Ideal.” This problem continues to linger with us today. Brother Cruse spent most of his activist and organizing days in Harlem, New York from the 1940s until he accepted a professorship at the University of Michigan and helped develop their Black Studies Program in 1967. In Harlem, Brother Cruse was an active participant in most of the major organizing activities that swept through New York for over twenty years. The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual is a summation of those experiences as it related to the literature and history of the African Liberation Movement. This year, 2009 marks the forty-second year of the publication of The Crisis of the Ne6

gro Intellectual. Its importance to our movement has still not received the attention it deserves, primarily because Brother Cruse was so honest in his criticisms of our movement and many of its well-known leaders. Therefore, the book was blocked in many circles from receiving the kind of legitimacy its substance deserved. However, a small group of scholar/activists have discussed and debated Brother Cruse’s ideas during this forty-two year period and have organized study groups form time to time that have aided in understanding the ideas that Cruse presents in his book. When we use the term intellectual we are talking about people who struggle around ideas— writers, poets, scholars, researchers, teachers, students, and activists. Intellectuals are people who grapple with ideas and who function in the cultural, political, educational, and economic domains of the society. As Dr. Anderson Thompson always says, “Ideas are weapons of war.” With this definition, let us review briefly some of the ideas and concepts that Brother Cruse presented in The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual. One of the major points Cruse makes is the African American intellectuals are pathological in their approach to the choices available to them. It is Cruse’s observation that they appear to adopt the values of the dominant group, which he describes as the white Anglo Saxon Protestant. It was in the first chapter of The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual that Cruse raised this question of the problem of identity of the African in America people. The question of our identity still remains a fundamental problem with the African in America Community today. There is a tendency in the African in America Community to identify with, emulate, and support other races and ethnic groups at the expense of our own race. Cruse illustrated this in his book when he described the following: “In 1940, as one of my first acts in the pursuit of becoming a more social being, I

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joined a YMCA amateur drama group in Harlem. I wanted to learn about theater so I became a stage technician— meaning a handyman for all backstage chores. But the first thing about this drama group that struck me as highly curious was the fact that all the members were overwhelmingly in favor of doing white plays with Negro casts.” Cruse continued on this point. “I wondered why and very naively expressed my sentiments about it. The replies that I got clearly indicated these amateur actors were not very favorable to the play about Negro life, although they would not plainly say so. Despite the fact that this question of identity was first presented to me within the context of the program of a small, insignificant amateur drama group, its implications ranged far beyond.” Another problem Cruse addresses is that the African in America intellectual’s conceptualization of our condition is not based on the ethnic reality of America. The American Ideal espouses one set of principles through the Constitution, but the basis of reality of this society is founded on ethnic and religious pluralism not individualism, according to Brother Cruse. From the point of view of Brother Cruse, the African in America intellectual is not accepted by whites and does not identify with their own racial group. Cruse concludes that the crisis of the African in America intellectual is an identity crisis and misunderstanding of the false postulation of the American Ideal. For Brother Cruse, the crisis was whether the African in America intellectual will accept the challenge of being the spokesman or spokeswoman of the African in America masses in terms of setting guidelines for our movement and of understanding the issues of our race, making proper analyses, and proceeding to help build our movement. This is still the crisis we face today.

By Maurice A. Clayton

If you don’t realize when and where you are in history today, right now know that you are living in the age of “OBAMA”, the first Black man elected to the office of President of the United States of America. Sought after by all who have met him he is known to be the man of the hour. The very hour in which you are living is his time. Most of us have lived in the promises of the last century. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jack Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy men slain while J. Edgar Hoover stood at the helm of agency sanctioned to guard against terrorist acts against U.S. citizens. The evil ones caused a man of God to enter martyrdom, a man who lived to die by the very words that made him great and caused him to loose his life. One man was destroyed on a sunny Fall Texas day when his killer lay in await in the bushes armed with the hate of those who fell left of center of the American Dream. And the depth of the hate that fed the food that pulled the trigger of a the gun that brought death to the man who spoke the truth of the days what would come when little Black boys and girls would come together with the rest of the citizenry of the United States of America—the land of the free. He said aloud that he, like Moses, would not come into the

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promised land. Each of us has a history that we have lived in and participated in the current day in which we live. Yet, there are those who slither into the night like the cowards they are and who take the lives of little Black children who are the innocent and are guilty of nothing except a desire to live to enjoy to pleasures life has to offer. Living in a world where the beast cares not…as the beast is aware that the devil will arrive. I remember the night when one was slain by many who feared a few—a few who sought out justice. I heard the first shot of the death march. More next week. God bless America and her future generations.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) State House Republicans, for instance want to focus on fixing the map they created last decade rather than focusing on the state’s most timely needs. The redistricting process won’t happen until 2012 and yet the livelihoods of Illinoisans will be put at risk in a matter of days. Citizens lobbying at the capitol aren’t screaming chants of redistricting reform or the need to recall elected officials. People are concerned about their jobs, education funding and the services

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Illinois provides. Now is the time to focus on our most immediate needs and leave debates over who’s the best reformer for another time. As we return to Springfield next week, all parties involved need to be aware that a budget solution has already been passed by Senate Democrats. If the House and Governor don’t have a concrete solution, they need to do the responsible thing and embrace it. State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins

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What a week. Celebrities were marching into glory wholesale last week . . . Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, Billy Mays . . . CNN, MSNBC, NBC, ABC, CBS, et al were broadcasting almost non-stop about Michael Jackson, while lit-

felled down so hard laughing about the mother being known as NONE, that I had to go see my â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knuckle Cracker,â&#x20AC;? known as Chiropractor in some circles. He told me to stop laughing and I would be fine. But I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help it,

Farah Fawcett tle coverage was given to the other stars. They were unfortunate enough to die the same week as

yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;all. The next big mystery will be finding out which WILL is the right one. Unfortunately, by the time they figure it out, two or three years from now, the lawyers will be rich and the estate to benefit the chilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ren will be dwindling. All ears are perched to get the autopsy results. What was the cause of death? Most folks say it was the drugs, they just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know which drug or drugs. What Ima found was interesting is the nurse and other friends that knew about his dependence on drugs, but were enablers or told him to get help but did not insist on him getting help. Of course, Michael at 50 was truly a grown man, and he made his own decisions. Deciding who will take care of the chilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ren is going to be a big debate, if not fight. It seems as

got to get her corn likker and hog maws and wait this out. -ImaDISTASTEFUL

Joe Jackson though Michael would want his mother to care for the children since they had such a deep bond between themselves, but mother is almost 80 years old. Another consideration will be the Nanny that had a close relationship with the children too. So, I guess Ima

Folks are talking about Joe Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance at the BET Awards over the weekend. Ima, as straight forward and often tasteless in the way she does things, thought Joe should have been horse whipped when he took the opportunity to promote a new record company he is starting with Marshall Thompson from the Chi-Lites. He hardly looked like the grieving father, although Ima concedes everyone may grieve in a different way, but all Ima can remember is the awful relationship he had with this

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. She died when she was only 56. Let my heartbreak be your wake-up call. Terrence Howard, actor/musician

Ed McMahon Michael. Vying for the spotlight we found out, is not only for living stars, but also dead stars. -ImaMICHAEL MYSTERIES While they brought up some of the negative stories of Michael, most of the coverage was about his contributions to music and entertainment. The big mystery is who are the parents of the three children Michael called his own. While Deborah Rowe was said to be the mother of the first two children, a document proclaimed the mother of the third one as NONE. Now in our neighborhood the father is often not known, but what a twist when the mother is unknown. Ima The Chicago Crusader

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CEL EBR ATE THE RED , W HI TE AN D BL UE AL L WEEKEN D AT SHED D AQUARIUM! Shedd Offers Extended Hours, Special Giveaways and Activities for the Holiday Weekend, July 2 – 5. Honor the red, white and blue at Shedd Aquarium, where the blue waters of the Oceanarium, Wild Reef and original galleries sparkle! Shedd hosts four days of patriotic fun, full of special surprises and activities! Beginning Thursday, July 2 through Sunday, Jul y 5, the celebration gets underway. The Aquarium keeps the party rolling with extended hours on Thursday for Jazzin’ at the Shedd sponsored by National City, now a part of PNC, as well as on Friday and Saturday for the city’s fireworks displays. Shedd’s new Lakefront Terrace offers the best seat in the house to admire the fireworks. There’s so much to see and do in Shedd’s reimagined Oceanarium: from a new, kidfriendly exhibit – Polar Play Zone – to welcoming the new and familiar faces of the Oceanarium marine mammal family. Visit www.sheddaquarium.org for the latest news and information. Shedd Aquarium is located at 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. Cost: a Shedd Pass is $24.95 for adults; $21.95 children (ages 3-11); Chicago residents receive discounted admission every day; student and senior discounts are also available. Advance tickets are recommended. Tickets can be purchased through www.sheddaquarium.org or by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800982-2787. For more information, please visit the Web site or call 312-939-2438 AFFORDABLE ART GALLERY SALE: The Clearance sale continues through July 6th. Can’t sell that house? Need to spruce up that apartment? Take advantage of great prices on affordable art. Prices are reduced up to 50%. We have artwork by Annie Lee, Monica Stewart, WAK (Kevin A. Williams), Fred Mathews and more. Limited Obama artwork is available for 50% off. Store hours are Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm. For more information call 773-629-6919. CLA S SICA L MO N DA YS : Classical Mondays are Ongoing at 12:15 pm, in Preston Bradley Hall. Lunch Break’s Classical Mondays offer classical, chamber music and opera concerts. On Monday, July 6, Chicago Chamber Musicians are featured. The award-winning woodwind ensemble Quintet Attacca recently competed two years participating in the Chicago Chamber Musician’s professional development 8

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ZOO BALL SPOTS AND STRIPES FOREVER! CELEBRATING AN AMERICAN TREASURE: Spots and Stripes Forever! Come celebrate an American Treasure as the zoo’s main mall transforms into an elegant outdoor setting for a blacktie evening of cocktails, entertainment, dancing and gourmet dining. Complete with a raffle, silent auction and dancing, Zoo Ball 2009 is sure to live up to its reputation as “THE party of the summer!” Proceeds from Zoo Ball benefit the Women’s Board’s $2 million pledge supporting Lincoln Park Zoo’s newest endeavor, transforming South Pond into Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo. When completed in spring 2010, this restored eco system will provide a haven for native wildlife while also serving as an outdoor classroom for students of all ages. Zoo Ball 2009 will be held on Friday, July 10, 2009, 6:30 pm – Midnight at Lincoln Park Zoo, located at Cannon Drive at Fullerton Parkway. Tickets start at $500 per person and $5,000 per table. For more information, call 312-7422020 or visit www.lpzoo.org EXPLORE CHICAGO: TAKE A NEIGHBORHOOD VACATION Chicago’s neighborhoods are at the heart of what makes the city so vibrant and unique. This summer, the Chicago Office of Tourism is putting the neighborhoods front and center by showcasing them during its summer tourism campaign, Explore Chicago: Take a Neighborhood Vacation, from June through September 30. From Bronzeville to Beverly and Uptown to Pullman, Chicago comes alive in the summer through its famed neighborhood activities that include free outdoor festivals, farmers markets, art fairs, gallery walks, and neighborhood tours that can take you to worlds afar without stepping outside the city. Visitors and residents can explore Chicago though new Family Day Camps, Chicago Greeter visits, and Neighborhood Scavenger Hunts and much more. Garfield Park will be featured on Friday, Jul y 10. Take the Green Line to see the sights in Garfield Park, one of Chicago’s greenest neighborhoods. Visit the Garfield Park Conservatory to learn about the thousands of different flowers and plants on display and participate in a hands-on gardening activity. Lunch and games on the terrace is followed by arts and crafts and fishing in the Garfield Park Lagoon. For complete infor-

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mation, visit www.explorechicago.org. B L S MA R K S I TS 1 2 5 TH ANNIVERSARY: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is commemorating its 125th anniversary. Congress passed legislation establishing the Bureau in 1884 and the first Commissioner took office in January 1885. Keith Hall, the current Commissioner of Labor Statistics, is only the 13th to serve in that role since the agency’s inception. Over the past 125 years BLS has been a leader in pioneering, refining, and disseminating critical measures of consumer and producer prices, employment and unemployment, compensation and benefits, productivity, and workplace safety. BLS also has long been a national leader in producing career guidance information and the occupational projections on which it is based. We invite you to learn more about the Bureau’s 125th anniversary by visiting Spotlight on Statistics (BLS 125th Anniversary: BLS Spotlight on Statistics) which commemorates this event through a visual essay of some of our longest-running and newest data series. We hope you find this issue interesting and informative, as we continue to shine a “spotlight” on BLS data.

COOK COUNTY BOARD President Todd Stroger will speak to the 4th District Senior Advisory Council Monday, July 6 at 1 p.m. at the 4th District Police Station, 2255 E. 103rd Street. Of f i c e r J u a n C u a d r a d o, c o or di n a t o r , a n n o u n c e d t h a t President Stroger will share his expertise on the workings of his office. Stroger was elected President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners in November of 2006 for a four-year term. Previously he was elected to five terms as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. In 2001 he was appointed by Mayor Daley to serve as Alderman of the 8th Ward. He attended St. Ignatius High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Xavier University in New Orleans.

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EDUCATION

Oprah’s Foundation donates $250,000 to Urban Prep Urban Prep Academies, which operates the country’s first allboys charter public high school, announced recently a $250,000 donation from The Oprah Winfrey Foundation. The donation will be used to support ongoing programming at the Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men—Englewood Campus. The Oprah Winfrey Foundation donation will activate a twofor-one match from a $1 million anonymous challenge donation Urban Prep received in 2008. All donations made to Urban Prep will have triple the impact thanks to the Oprah Winfrey Foundation donation. “This gift is amazing! We are so grateful to Oprah Winfrey and her Foundation for this generous donation and we applaud her commitment to increasing access to quality education,” said Tim King, founder and CEO, Urban Prep Academies. “The young men of Urban Prep are committed to their education, and our faculty and staff are committed to their success. The high-school drop-out rate for Black boys in Chicago is more than 60 percent. To combat statistics like that, we have to expand the educational and extracurricular opportunities available to students. The Oprah Winfrey Foundation’s gift helps us do just that. A donation from someone as passionate about education and young people as Oprah Winfrey is all the more

meaningful.” Each year, Urban Prep students participate in myriad programs and activities that enhance their high school experience, support their college readiness, and contribute to their growth as wellrounded individuals. Among the programs and initiatives The Oprah Winfrey Foundation contribution will support its “Study UP!”, Urban Prep’s summer program that provides students the opportunity to participate in national and international summer college programs. Urban Prep students are committed to achieving success. Even though only four percent of students in the Class of 2010 came to Urban Prep reading at or above grade level, after just two years at Urban Prep, 79 percent of them are on track to graduate. This compares to only 34 percent of students attending neighborhood public schools. “Education is the key to young people achieving their fullest potential,” said Letty Tanchum, interim executive director for The Oprah Winfrey Foundation. “We are pleased to support Urban Prep in its efforts to improve the quality of education available to young men in the City of Chicago. We’re impressed with the significant accomplishments of Urban Prep students and the dedication of the school’s faculty and staff. Continued support of these programs will ensure that

STU DENTS CELEBRATE THE surprise donation the Oprah Winfrey Found ation ga ve to their school, Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men, Englewood Campus, which will be used to support ongoing programming. students have the opportunity to Oprah’s great confidence that Ur- this grant comes on the heels of achieve successful college experi- ban Prep students will one day the “Queen of Talk” proclaiming make a significant impact in their on her show “I love the Urban ences and fulfilled lives.” communities and help move oth- Prep School…They’re the school More than 50 percent of Urban er students closer to achieving with the Little Obamas.” Prep students come from the Entheir college and life goals.” King continued, “Each year Urglewood neighborhood, and 100 Tim King, founder and CEO of ban Prep students participate in a percent are African-American. Urban Prep said he is pleased wide range of programs and acEighty-four percent of the with the support the initiative is tivities that enhance their high school’s students qualify for free receiving from the Oprah Winschool experience, support their or reduced lunch, and 75 percent frey Foundation. “…(W)e held growth as well-rounded individulive in single-parent households. our annual Tropaia Ceremony at als. Programs and initiatives “Ms. Winfrey’s generous support to Urban Prep is an invalu- which our school community funded by the Oprah Winfrey able investment in the future of came together to celebrate out- Foundation’s contribution, along these inspiring young students,” standing student achievement with ongoing donations from said Ron Huberman, CEO, and the end of the school year,” supporters… are key to the stuChicago Public Schools. “I share said King. According to King dents’ success.”

Maria conducts NHS Induction Ceremony At its annual National Honor Society (NHS) Induction Ceremony, the Maria High School NHS chapter recently named new members, and the 2009-2010 officers were sworn in. While family members, friends, faculty and staff looked on, senior NHS officers spoke about the four essential elements of a National Honor Society member. Natalie Smith, of Chatham, spoke on character; Megan Hederman, of West Lawn, on scholarship; Jessica Quintero, of Marquette Park, on service; and Laticia Sanchez, of Brighton Park, stressed leadership. Speeches were given by President Nancy Pater, of Berwyn, and Vice President Genevieve Roland, of Beverly/Morgan Park. The ceremony also featured the swearing in of the incoming NHS officers: President Jessica De Paz, of Chicago Lawn; Vice President Erin Hederman, of West Lawn; Secretary Brittany Dunigan, of Gresham; Treasurer Yulisa Sanchez, of Brighton Park; Sergeant at Arms Isabel Equihua, of Bridgeport; and Parliamentarian Jennifer 10

NATIONAL HONO R SOCIETY officers, current members, and inductees gather at the Maria High School NHS Induction Ceremony.

Rodriguez, of Chatham. NHS Moderator Bridget La Porte ended the ceremony with concluding remarks. A reception for members and guests followed the ceremony. Other recognized NHS members and new inductees included: Eliza Bacani (Marquette Park); Xiomara Banos (Brighton Park); Yesenia Bautista (Back of the Yards); Tyna Bowens (Woodlawn); Lia Bravo (Canaryville); Miriam Estrada (Gage Park); Dalisha Gatewood (Pullman); Nancy

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Guzman (Wrightwood); Maria Hernandez (West Lawn); Sara Iquodala (Chatham); Danielle Jones (Englewood); Maria Lopez (Chicago Lawn); Arelis Maciel (Cicero); Guadalupe Maciel (Chicago Lawn); Paloma Maciel (Chicago Lawn); Miriam Ocampo (Chicago Lawn); Carolina Ojeda (Little Village); Joceline Pralta (Gage Park); Maria Pina (Brighton Park); Dyamond Pruitt (Chicago Lawn); Diana Ramos (Chicago Lawn); Angelina Rose

(Woodlawn); Melissa Shachter (Pilsen); Joy Smith (Wrightwood); Danielle Stenner (Marquette Park); Valeria Tarin (Chicago Lawn); Violetta Tarin (Chicago Lawn), and Lydia Willis, of Woodlawn. During the 2008-2009 school year, NHS conducted an ongoing service project to collect pop tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald House near Loyola Hospital. The officers organized a contest, Pop Tab Push 2009. Each grade level

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raced to turn in the most pop tabs by May 1, and the Freshman Class pulled in as the winner. Overall, NHS collected over 150 pounds of pop tabs between September 2008 and May 1, 2009, and donated them to the Ronald McDonald House. NHS plans to continue the pop tabs project next year. For information about Maria High School, call Mario Escobedo at (773) 925-8686 ext. 116, or visit mariahighschool.org. The Chicago Crusader

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Bennett women get $125,000 in scholarships Bennett College for Women President Julianne Malveaux led a delegation of Bennett students who travelled here Monday to accept $125,000 in scholarships at the PUSH Excel Scholarship Gala. The gala was part of the 38th Annual Conference of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and the Citizen Education Fund. The scholarships are part of PUSH Excel’s Bennett Excel Scholars program, which assists students who are committed to academic excellence, public service and civic advocacy. The program is designed to provide students at the college in Greensboro, N.C., with opportunities to develop leadership and advocacy skills and to support their academic endeavors. Dr. Malveaux said the scholarships are especially needed, and appreciated, in a time of rising college costs and an economy that is battering family resources “We are profoundly grateful to Rev. Jackson, to Rainbow PUSH Coalition and to PUSH Excel for embracing Bennett College for Women in these challenging times,” Malveaux said.

JULIANNE MALVEAUX, PRESIDENT of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, North Carolina leads a panel discussion at the Rainbow PUSH 38th Annual Conference held earlier this week on Chicago’s lakefront at the Hyatt McCormick Place. Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. developed five Bennett students will get students who maintain the 2.5 A&T – and was involved in some GPA and who make sufficient of the civil rights protests in the scholarships as the founder of $5,000 scholarships this year. “That sends a strong message to academic progress toward gradu- North Carolina. PUSH Excel as well as the “He knows the role Bennett has founder and president of the these students – that if they con- ation. Students will have to subRainbow PUSH Coalition. The tinue to perform, the scholarships mit a 500-word essay each year played in the social justice arena,” outlining their academic progress Dr. Malveaux added. Bennett scholarships are among will be renewed,” she said. She also noted that Rev. Jackson Bennett EXCEL Scholars must and their civic involvement. $400,000 in scholarships PUSH “I’m excited to be a part of this has been working to address the have at least a 2.5 GPA and a Excel will award this year. “These scholarships are an ef- need for scholarship assistance, as partnership between PUSH Ex- problem of high student indebtfort to invest in our most pre- indicated by the Bennett College cel and Bennett. Rev. Jackson has ness through Rainbow PUSH’s cious commodity, our children,” Office of Financial Aid. They his soul woven into the move- “Reduce the Rate” campaign, must submit an essay of at least ment in Greensboro,” Dr. which aims to lower the rates fiRev. Jackson said. Dr. Malveaux noted that the 500 words that discusses their Malveaux said. She noted that nancial institutions can charge Bennett scholarships are renewals commitment to advocacy. The Rev. Jackson attended college in for student loans. Dr. Malveaux of existing scholarships. Twenty- scholarships are renewable for Greensboro – at North Carolina actively supports the campaign.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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By Raymond Ward

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GONE TOO SOON! The New 411 wishes to join with the rest of the world in paying tribute to the life and legacy of the "King of Pop"....Michael Jackson. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his children and family and take solace in knowing that he will live on forever in our hearts because of his music, kindness and desire to make the world a better place.

Following are statements from a host of celebrities who join with us in paying tribute to Michael Jackson. "He was a kind, genuine and wonderful man. He was also one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived. I loved him very much and I will miss him every remaining day of my life." ....Liza Minelli

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"We have lost an icon in our industry and my heartfelt condolences go out to his family and children in this hour of sorrow that they are now going through. He will live on in my memory and most definitely through the music he shared with so many." ....Dionne Warwick

"I am devastated by the passing of my dear friend Michael Jackson." ....Dame Elizabeth Taylor "I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news...he had it all - talent, grace, professionalism and dedication. I've lost my little brother and part of my soul has gone with him." ....Quincy Jones "Michael Jackson was my generation's most iconic cultural hero. Courageous, unique and incredibly talented. He'll be missed greatly." ....Russell Simmons "I knew Michael as a child and watched him grow over the years. Of all the thousands of entertainers I have worked with, Michael was THE most outstanding. Many have tried and will try to copy him but his talent will never be matched." ....Dick Clark "As a friend of Michael's for the past 35 years, I call on people from around the world to pray for him and his family. He was a trailblazer. To say he was an icon would only be a fraction of what he was. I hope Michael will get the respect he is due. He never stopped paying tributes to other music legends such as Diana Ross and James Brown and we should never stop talking about Michael Jackson." ....Reverend Al Sharpton "I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless." ....Madonna "I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children, who I know were everything to him, and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me." ....Lisa Marie Presley 12

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By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is nearly two and one-half hours of cars turning into machines, helping humans figure out how to save the planet from other machines. And I know this will prove to be a summer hit, and director Michael Bay is to be commended for squeezing much into a movie that’s based on an action hero and keeping audience members entertained throughout the entire film. That being said, however much it took to bring this sequel to the big screen was well worth the funding. And even though I don’t remember seeing the first movie, Transformers, the plot was easy enough to follow. The main character, Sam, played by Shia LaBeouf, continues the saga of the Transformers tale, as a college freshman, whose first day doesn’t go as well as he or his parents have planned. The robots are disguised as the good guys Autobots and the not so good guys are called Decepticons. Sam has been enlisted in the previous movie by the main

SHIA LABEOUF as Sam Witwicky in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." and a host of others, including Autobot named Optimus Prime. Megan Fox plays Sam’s girl- the U.S. Army’s battalion of solfriend, Mikaela, who although diers, find them in Paris toward she wasn’t planning on it, ends up the end of the movie. The film is full of machinejoining him for his first day of school, even though she finds joy crumbling, riveting, twirling roin working at her father’s chop- bot action in scenes that I’m sure shop. The two are a great match, delight both young and old, again, in the quest to help the who’ve been anticipating this sequel to the 2007 hit Transformalien robots. Optimus Prime contacts Sam ers. The military firepower, led by for help, and he can’t help but participate in this civil war of Tyrese Gibson and crew, add even more action, as small cars turn insorts between robots. Julie White and Kevin Dunn, as to crunching bodies of steel, and Sam’s mom and dad, add comic even larger cars turn into even relief to the beginning of the sto- more destructive robots. There’s been much discussion ry, as the mom buys and ingests some baked goods laced with around a couple of robots, whose marijuana from someone on personalities, speech and decampus, as they are unloading meanor are obviously Hip Hop. The characters Skids and MudSam at school. She’s finally wrestled down and flap, unfortunately, sound like carried away by her husband, for brothers on the street and are their long-awaited vacation to sometimes over the top, as are Paris. But even the respite of Paris some of the scenes in the movie, isn’t sacred, as the robots, Sam, which I think are over-the-top Mudflap and Skids sexually-infused. Skids and Mud"A major strand of cultural DNA has left us. RIP, MJ. Think we'll flap are voiced by Reno Wilson, mourn his loss as well as the loss of ourselves as children listening to who is Black, and Tom Kenny, who also voices Spongebob Thriller on the record player." Squarepants. ....John Mayer Whether these two characters "Michael was a pop phenomenon who never stopped pushing the en- add substance to the movie is up velope of creativity. Though there were serious questions about his per- to individual audience members, sonal life, Michael was undoubtedly a great entertainer and his popu- but from the size of the total ticklarity spanned generations and the globe. Our hearts go out to the et sales so far for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen--$201 milJackson family, Michael's children and to his fans worldwide." lion—the pair, along with the rest ....Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of the cast of characters and Au"His success was amazing, so well deserved. He was excited about get- tobots and Decepticons, suit moviegoers just fine. ting back to the stage." The soldiers, civilians and Au....Joe Pesci tobots work well together to "RIP. Sending love and light to his family and friends, but especially prove their point—that good shall triumph over evil. And his kids." while you may think that there’s ....Ashton Kutcher not much more plot to make an"Michael is a gift from heaven. He was the most talented man I've other movie, the end opens up possibilities for a third installever known. He was a great father and we should pray for him." ment. ....Dr. Arnold Klein

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Saturday, July 4, 2009

MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC

CCM performs at Ravinia in August Fall subscription series opens with new ensemble pianist Meng-Chieh Liu The Chicago Chamber Musicians (CCM), the region’s premier ensemble, offers a pre-season concert on August 4 as part of the Ravinia Festival’s Breaking the Silence series before opening its 23rd season with a concert of piano chamber music with new ensemble artist Meng-Chieh Liu on September 13 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston and September 14 at Gottlieb Hall in Chicago. Then on September 26 and 27, CCM gives the premiere

semble of 16 world-class artists. Mr. Liu joined the ensemble in May 2009. September also features the world premiere of Peter Lieberson’s The Coming of Light, cocommissioned by CCM and the Unity Temple Restoration Foundation, at the Unity Temple designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park. Featured at the centenary gala on Saturday, September 26, the new work will open the Unity Temple Concert Series on Sunday, September 27. The piece is for baritone, oboe and string quartet and gets its title from a poem of the same name by Mark Strand. The six movement work features additional poems by Shakespeare and John Ashbery. Baritone John Michael Moore, a graduate of the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, joins CCM for the concert which also includes Beethoven’s String Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1. Upcoming 2009 CCM Concerts

Meng-Chieh Liu of Peter Lieberson’s The Coming of Light at the centenary celebration concerts at Unity Temple in Oak Park designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Ravinia Festival Music Director James Conlon invited The Chicago Chamber Musicians to perform Kurt Weill’s Mahagonny Songspiel and Igor Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du Soldat (The Soldier’s Tale) as part of his groundbreaking Breaking the Silence series. Mr. Conlon, who will conduct, created the series in 2005 to build upon his efforts at Los Angeles Opera to raise public consciousness to the significance of the lesser-known works of two generations of composers who were suppressed, forced to emigrate or executed during the Third Reich. The concert is Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 8 p.m. in the Martin Theatre. CCM then opens its 23rd subscription season on September 13 and 14 with a celebration of chamber music for piano, including Tchaikovsky’s masterwork Trio in A Minor, Op. 50 for violin, cello and piano, Hindemith’s Sonata for Horn and Piano in F Major and Beethoven’s Trio for clarinet, cello and piano in B-Flat Major, Op. 11. This will be the first concert pianist Meng-Chieh Liu performs as a member of CCM’s en14

Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 8 p.m. Ravinia Festival, Weill, Mah-agonny Songspiel Stravinsky L’Hist- oire du Soldat. Tickets are $10 - $40 through the Ravinia Box Office (847) 266-5100, www.ravinia.org. Performed by: Larry Combs, clarinet; Wagner Campos, bass clarinet; Dennis Michel, bassoon;

(Billy); Jonathan Michie, Bass (Bobby); Paul Corona, Bass (Jimmy); Amy Justman, Soprano (Jessie); Rebecca Jo Loeb, Soprano (Bessie). Sunday, September 13 and Monday, September 14, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Pick-Staiger Concert Hall and Gottlieb Hall, Tchai-

Jasmine Lin, violin kovsky Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50, Hindemith Sonata for Horn and Piano in F Major, Beethoven, Trio for Clarinet, Cello, & Piano in B-Flat Major, Op. 11. Tickets are $20 - $40 ($10 students) through CCM Box Office (312) 225-5226, www.chicagochambermusic.org. Performed by: Larry Combs,

Masahito Sugihara, alto saxophone; Christopher Martin, trumpet; Charles Geyer, trumpet; Colin Williams, trombone; Michael Kozakis, percussion; Jasmine Lin, violin; Joseph Genualdi, violin; Bradley Opland, double bass; Kuang-Hao Huang, piano; James Conlon, conductor; David Lefkowich, director; Finn Wittrock, Devil; Ben Rappaport, Narrator; Andrea Miller, Princess; Amai Cheatom, Soldier; Bray Wilkins, Tenor (Charlie); James Benjamin Rodgers, Tenor

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oboe; Joseph Genualdi, violin; Jasmine Lin, violin; Roger Chase, viola; Stephen Balderston, cello; John Michael Moore, baritone. About CCM

Larry Combs (Clarinet) John Michael Moore

James Conlon (Conductor)

clarinet; Gail Williams, horn; Jasmine Lin, violin; Clancy Newman, cello; Meng-Chieh Liu, piano. Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2009. 7:30 p.m. Unity Temple Gala and Concert Series Opener, Cimarosa Quartetto No. 6 in A minor Barber Dover BeachLieberson The Coming of Light – world premiere! Beethoven String Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1 9/27 tickets are $15 $30 through Unity Temple Box Office (708) 445-8955, www.utconcerts.com Performed by: Michael Henoch,

Founded in 1986, The Chicago Chamber Musicians (CCM) is an ensemble of 16 world-class artists committed to building an internationally recognized chamber music institution in Chicago. CCM has commissioned 15 works, and has received two ASCAP-Chamber Music America Awards for Adventurous Programming. CCM’s recordings include the grammy-nominated Chamber Works for Winds and Strings by Mozart on Summit. Among CCM’s numerous awards

are the ABBY Award for Arts Management Excellence and the 2007 Chamber Ensemble of the Year from the Illinois Council of Orchestras. Annually CCM shares the joy of chamber music with more than five million concert-goers, students, and radio and online listeners. The Chicago Chamber Musicians is underwritten in part by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency; and the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. The MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince and Bentley Forbes are 2009-2010 season sponsors of CCM. www.chicagochambermusic.org

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PETS

Chicago pets to receive constant, compassionate care AETC first to provide 24-hour Emergency and Specialty Services in the city Chicago has approximately 1.6 million pets according to the American Veterinarian Medical Association Calculator and beginning in September they will have access to 24-hour emergency medical attention – and ongoing hospitalization – should they fall victim to accident or illness. Animal Emergency & Treatment Center (AETC) will open a new location at 3927 W. Belmont – becoming the only veterinary emergency and specialty center in the city to offer care at any hour of the day or night, 365 days a year. “Today’s pet owners expect a high level of care and service when their companion pet is sick or hurt,” said Dr. Matt H. Tompkins, DVM, co-founder and managing partner of AETC. “We identified a desperate need

for high-quality, round-the-clock treatment for pets in Chicago. Until now, city dwellers have not had the option of 24-hour care for their pets, but instead have had to transport their sick animals from after-hours emergency facilities to their regular veterinarians’ offices every morning. AETC provides ongoing hospitalization, which allows pets to receive uninterrupted treatment from the same skilled medical team.” Spanning more than 10,000 square feet, the new AETC Chicago broke ground on June 1. It joins AETC’s existing facility in Grayslake, Ill., which has served the Lake County area since 1994. Offering the latest and best medical technologies and diagnostic options, AETC board-certified veterinarians will provide such specialty services as surgery, internal medicine and critical care. Other services will include video endoscopy, video ultrasound, digital radiology and computed

ANIMAL EMERGENCY AND TREATMENT CENTER (AETC) will open a new location this September at 3927 West Belmont—becoming the only veterinary emergency and specialty center in the city to offer care at any hour of the day or night, 365 days a year. tomography (CT) – as well as a complete diagnostic laboratory and an intensive care unit.

CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN on the Animal Emergency and Treatment Center (AETC). The facility will offer 24-hour medical services to pet owners. There will be a blood bank on site for blood donors to donate blood for use in transfusion and surgeries for other animals.

In addition, AETC Chicago will house a robust blood donor program, through which any client may volunteer to have his or her pet screened to become a “Donor Hero” and give blood every eight to 10 weeks. Program participants benefit by earning credit toward AETC services and by helping to save the lives of animals treated at AETC and other local veterinary centers. AETC’s blood bank is unique to the Chicago area in that it provides blood products to veterinary facilities throughout the entire region. AETC Chicago will be staffed by a team of more than 50 dedicated veterinary professionals, many of whom are board-certified and residency-trained in the areas of surgery, critical care, internal medicine and emergency

medicine. In addition, AETC nurses are highly-skilled and average more than 10 years of experience. Each member of AETC Chicago team will contribute to the creation of customized treatment plans that meet the individual needs of every patient, client and primary referring veterinarian. “We are proud to offer the cutting-edge diagnostic and medical procedures of a large-sized animal care facility coupled with the personalized, compassionate care of our tight-knit team,” said Tompkins. “Our staff provides treatment to each animal as if it were our own. We are passionate about caring for both pets and their owners – and we’re excited to bring our unique brand of animal medical services to Chicago residents.”

PETCO’s Fifth Annual National Chihuahua Races Are a GO! Registration Now Open for Regional Events High-Energy Pint-Sized Racers Begin Training Regimens as they prepare to Compete for the Coveted Title of Fastest Chihuahua in America On your bark, get set, go! PETCO is calling all pint-sized racers with larger-than-life personalities to get ready to race during the Fifth Annual PETCO National Chihuahua Races. Seven regional competitions will be held in a race across the country from the West Coast to the East Coast over three weekends in August. The contest will come to a head at the national championship race in New York City, where one tiny speedster will claim the first-place title and

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bragging rights as America’s fastest Chihuahua. The finals will also sport a new format, with racers competing in three separate heats, earning points in each one to determine the winner. Participants can secure a spot at the races by registering now at www.petco.com/races. “This year we’re not only racing from the West Coast to the East Coast, we’re also using the races as a way to show people how easy, safe and fulfilling it can be to be ‘on the go’ with our four-legged companions – or how to best arrange for their safe and comfortable care back home while away on vacation,” said Greg Seremetis, PETCO director of marketing services. Harrison Forbes, host of the nationally syndicated radio show Pet Talk, will travel across the na-

BONES, 4, OF Wonderlake, Il. was the Chicago Region champion. Be sure to go to www.petco.com/races to register your pooch today. tion with PETCO, making appearances and reporting on the crowds of tiny speed racers and their cheering squads in Orange County, Dallas and Miami. The seven regional competitions will be held in the following markets: REGIONAL EVENTS WEST: Aug. 1 Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area

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MID WEST: Aug. 8 Chicago, Dallas EAST: Aug.15 Miami, Boston, Philadelphia The regional winners – one pup from each market – will win an all-expense-paid trip, courtesy of PETCO and Jet Blue Airlines, to race head-to-head at the finals in New York City on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009. Only one will triumph to win the coveted title of America’s Fastest Chihuahua, a trophy, a $300 PETCO gift card and a year’s supply of Royal Canin Chihuahua food – approximately 12 times the average Chihuahua’s weight. Chihuahuas are the 12th most popular purebred dog breed in the country, according to the American Kennel Club. They are also considered the smallest and

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lightest dogs in the world. In partnership with the PETCO Foundation, the races also highlight PETCO’s Think Adoption First philosophy to help find forever homes for abandoned Chihuahuas and other animals. “During the PETCO National Chihuahua races we celebrate the human-animal bond and remind people that there are millions of adoptable pets – including Chihuahuas – waiting for loving homes,” said Paul Jolly, executive director of the PETCO Foundation, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2009. Those interested in participating in the regional races can visit PETCO.com/races for more details and to sign up. For those on Facebook, visit facebook.com/PETCO to connect with other racers and fans in your area. 15

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK, ss. Circuit Court of Cook County, Public notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held on June 12, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1708, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington, Chicago, IL pursuant to a Petition heretofore filed in the County Division of said Court as Case Number 09C0NC299 Said Petition prays for the change of my name from Mozell Keith Barnes to that of Noel Mozell Keith Barnes pursuant to the statue in such case made and provided. Mozell Keith Barnes, Petitioner April 15, 2009

HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANKUNITED, FSB Plaintiff, v s . LAVITA REDMOND; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LAVITA REDMOND, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 36380 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/26/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, August 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. 20-20-413-040-0000. Commonly known as 6844 S PEORIA STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after of the sale. confirmation 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 1 2 2 1 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I190750 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION P l a i n t i f f , v . KAREN R. KING, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 1656 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 August 3, 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 6107 SOUTH KIMBARK AVE 1E, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-14-408-036-1016 The real estate is improved with a brown brick condo w no garage for sale: no utility status: on. The judgment amount was $169,870.62. 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 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

cause on April 30, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on August 3, 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 6107 SOUTH KIMBARK AVE 1E, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-14-408-036-1016 The real estate is improved with a brown brick condo w no garage for sale: no utility status: on. The judgment amount was $169,870.62. 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 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 7 2 2 0 6 5 . 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. I191075 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 . ANTON COOK, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 42229 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 27, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 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 7533 S. RHODES AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-403-017 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $301,618.10. 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 14-08-30460. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Saturday, 4, Drive, 200924th Floor, One South July Wacker 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. I189980

FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK TRUST, 2006-BNC3 Plaintiff, COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK v s . COUNTY DEPARTMENT ILLINOIS COUNTY, CEDRIC V. HOWARD; CITY OF CHANCERY DIVISION DEPARTMENT COUNTY C H I C A G O ; US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS DIVISION CHANCERY D e f e n d a n t s , S U C C E S S O R HOME LOANS, COUNTRYWIDE 08 CH 25777 TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, LP SERVICING NOTICE OF SALE N A T I O N A L P l a i n t i f f , PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY By: ______________________________________________ s . v that pursuant to a Judgment of MERGER TO (Publisher PAMELA Y. TAYLOR; 6621-23 SOUTH Foreclosure and Sale entered in the aboveRepresentative) LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR I N G L E S I D E entitled cause on February 4, 2009 THE MLMI TRUST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will SERIES 2007-HE1; Plaintiff, B R A E B U R N on Monday, July 20, 2009 at the hour of 11 v s . ASSOCIATION; CONDOMINIUM a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison AKILAH A. BAKER; UNKNOWN HEIRS HEIRS AND UNKNOWN Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell AND LEGATEES By: ______________________________________________ LEGATEES OF PAMELA Y. TAYLOR, IF at public auction to the highest bidder for OF AKILAH A. BAKER, IF ANY; (Notary Public) UNKNOWN UNKNOWN ANY; cash, as set forth below, the following OWNERS AND NON RECORD OWNERS described mortgaged real estate: AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; C L A I M A N T S ; P.I.N. 20-21-125-004. D e f e n d a n t s , D e f e n d a n t s , Commonly known as 661 W. 66th Street, 08 CH 45560 CH 29538 08 Chicago, IL 60621. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that The mortgaged real estate is improved pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure with a multi-family residence. The entered in the above entitled cause on entered in the above entitled cause on successful purchaser is entitled to 5/4/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales 1/29/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales possession of the property only. The Corporation will on Thursday, August 6, Corporation will on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, purchaser may only obtain possession of 2009, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 units within the multi-unit property 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, COUNTY, ILLINOIS West Madison Street, Suite 718A, occupied by individuals named in the order Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder COUNTY DEPARTMENT Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder of possession.. THE SALE SHALL BE for cash, the following described property: CHANCERY DIVISION for cash, the following described property: SUBJECT TO GENERAL TAXES, P.I.N. 20-22-421-026-0000. SUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC.; 20-23-123-007. P.I.N. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND TO A Commonly known as 7006 SOUTH P l a i n t i f f , Commonly known as 6621 S INGLESIDE PRIOR RECORDED FIRST RHODES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637. v s . AVE 3, CHICAGO, IL 60637. M O R T G A G E . The improvement on the property consists ROBERT ALLEN; UNKNOWN HEIRS The improvement on the property consists Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, of a single family residence. Sale terms: AND LEGATEES OF The of a condominium residence. balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. 25% down by certified funds, balance ROBERT ALLEN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN purchaser of the unit other than a No refunds. The property will NOT be within 24 hours, by certified funds. No OWNERS AND mortgagee shall pay the assessments and open for inspection refunds. The property will NOT be open NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; the legal fees required by subdivisions For information call Ms. Diane Thomas at for inspection. Upon payment in full of the D e f e n d a n t s , (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo amount bid, the purchaser will receive a 08 CH 324 Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Lindberg & Rappe, LLC, 1307 West Diehl Certificate of Sale which will entitle the PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that 25% down by certified funds, balance Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. purchaser to a Deed to the premises after pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure within 24 hours, by certified funds. No (877) 729-6734 W08060158. confirmation of the sale. entered in the above entitled cause on refunds. The property will NOT be open INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES For information: Visit our website at 6/18/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales for inspection. Upon payment in full of the C O R P O R A T I O N http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 Corporation will on Monday, July 27, 2009, amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I187813 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 Certificate of Sale which will entitle the Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn West Madison Street, Suite 718A, purchaser to a Deed to the premises after Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder confirmation of the sale. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number COUNTY, ILLINOIS for cash, the following described property: For information: Visit our website at 0 8 2 9 7 9 8 . COUNTY DEPARTMENT P.I.N. 20-22-314-028. http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CHANCERY DIVISION Commonly known as 6930 S. Indiana Ave., p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, C O R P O R A T I O N JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL Chicago, IL 60637. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 A S S O C I A T I O N The improvement on the property consists Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. I190722 P l a i n t i f f , of a single family residence with no (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK v . garage. Sale terms: 25% down by 0 8 1 6 8 1 7 . COUNTY, ILLINOIS NIKKIDA HART, GENERAL FINANCE certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES COUNTY DEPARTMENT CORP., CITY of CHICAGO certified funds. No refunds. The property C O R P O R A T I O N CHANCERY DIVISION DEPARTMENT of WATER will NOT be open for inspection. Upon Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 WACHOVIA MORTGAGE M A N A G E M E N T payment in full of the amount bid, the I189457 P l a i n t i f f , D e f e n d a n t purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale v . CH 37235 08 which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK DANA WRIGHT, et al OF SALE NOTICE to the premises after confirmation of the COUNTY, ILLINOIS D e f e n d a n t PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN s a l e . COUNTY DEPARTMENT 08 CH 21294 that pursuant to a Judgment of For information: Visit our website at CHANCERY DIVISION NOTICE OF SALE Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN cause on April 16, 2009, an agent of The p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, FOR THE MLMI that pursuant to a Judgment of Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above TRUST SERIES 2006-RM2 AM on July 17, 2009, at the The Judicial Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. cause on October 16, 2008, an agent of P l a i n t i f f , Sales Corporation, One South Wacker (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number The Judicial Sales Corporation will at v s . Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, 0 7 2 2 1 7 4 . 10:30 AM on July 10, 2009, at the The JIHAD B. EL AMIN A/K/A JIHAD ELMIN; sell at public auction to the highest bidder, INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES Judicial Sales Corporation, One South M O R T G A G E as set forth below, the following described C O R P O R A T I O N Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION estate: real Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 60606, sell at public auction to the highest SYSTEMS, INC., Commonly known as 7234 S. LANGLEY I189266 bidder, as set forth below, the following AS NOMINEE FOR RESMAE Chicago, IL 60619 AVE, described real estate: MORTGAGE CORPORATION Property Index No. 20-27-213-035-0000 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK Commonly known as 6942 S. NORMAL CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN HEIRS The real estate is improved with a single ILLINOIS COUNTY, BLVD., Chicago, IL 60621 AND LEGATEES residence. family DEPARTMENT COUNTY Property Index No. 20-21-318-031 The judgment amount was $337,561.33. OF JIHAD B. EL AMIN, IF ANY; DIVISION CHANCERY The real estate is improved with a single Sale terms: The bid amount shall be paid UNKNOWN OWNERS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS family residence. in certified funds immediately by the AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; T R U S T E E ; The judgment amount was $355,767.65. highest and best bidder at the conclusion D e f e n d a n t s , P l a i n t i f f , Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by of the sale. The subject property is subject 08 CH 11072 s . v certified funds at the close of the auction; to general real estate taxes, special PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that HAMILTON AKA COHEATHA the balance, in certified funds, is due within assessments, or special taxes levied HAMILTON; COHEATHEA pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure twenty-four (24) hours. The subject against said real estate and is offered for DONALD CONNOLLEY; UNKNOWN entered in the above entitled cause on property is subject to general real estate sale without any representation as to UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; 4/23/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales taxes, special assessments, or special quality or quantity of title and without AND NONRECORD OWNERS Corporation will on Monday, July 27, 2009, taxes levied against said real estate and is recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" Defendants, CLAIMANTS; at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 offered for sale without any representation condition. The sale is further subject to HAMILTON, AN COHEATHA West Madison Street, Suite 718A, as to quality or quantity of title and without by the court. confirmation Plaintiff, INDIVIDUAL, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the s . v for cash, the following described property: condition. The sale is further subject to purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale DONALD CONNOLLEY; P.I.N. 20-22-230-004. confirmation by the court. will entitle the purchaser to a deed to that D e f e n d a n t s , Commonly known as 6613 South Langley If the sale is set aside for any reason, the real estate after confirmation of the sale the 07 CH 14617 CONSOLIDATED WITH 07 Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only The property will NOT be open for CH 7887 The improvement on the property consists to a return of the deposit paid. The and plaintiff makes no inspection NOTICE OF SALE of a multi-family residence. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse representation as to the condition of the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN successful purchaser is entitled to against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or are property. Prospective bidders that pursuant to a Judgment of possession of the property only. The the Mortgagee's attorney. admonished to check the court file to verify Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above purchaser may only obtain possession of Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the information. all entitled cause on February 17, 2009 purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale units within the multi-unit property If this property is a condominium unit, the Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to occupied by individuals named in the order purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at the hour of the real estate after confirmation of the sale of possession.. Sale terms: 25% down by sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison The property will NOT be open for certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by assessments and the legal fees required Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell inspection and plaintiff makes no certified funds. No refunds. The property by The Condominium Property Act, 765 at public auction to the highest bidder for representation as to the condition of the will NOT be open for inspection. Upon 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). ILCS cash, as set forth below, the following property. Prospective bidders are payment in full of the amount bid, the YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR IF described mortgaged real estate: admonished to check the court file to verify purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale YOU HAVE THE (HOMEOWNER), Commonly known as 5740 S. Morgan St., all information. which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION Chicago, IL 60621. If this property is a condominium unit, the to the premises after confirmation of the FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN P.I.N. 20-17-219-039. purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure s a l e . ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN The mortgaged real estate is improved sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the For information: Visit our website at ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION with a single family residence. assessments and the legal fees required http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, by The Condominium Property Act, 765 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: No refunds. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & The property will NOT be open for (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number MIHLAR, LLC , 111 East Main Street, i n s p e c t i o n RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION 0 8 0 6 4 4 1 . Suite 200, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) For information call William E. Dutton, Jr. FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES 422-1719 . (ARDC #6255876)/Barbara J. Dutton ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN C O R P O R A T I O N THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION (ARDC #6188016) at Plaintiff's Attorney, ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS I189271 Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt (815) 806-8200. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Collection Practices Act, you are advised INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a C O R P O R A T I O N ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH COUNTY, ILLINOIS debt collector attempting to collect a debt Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I189496 FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR COUNTY DEPARTMENT and any information obtained will be used RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between CHANCERY DIVISION for that purpose. the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK I187742 the sales department.. Please refer to file AS TRUSTEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS number 14-08-15447. FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET COUNTY DEPARTMENT THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK INVESTMENT LOAN CHANCERY DIVISION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, COUNTY, ILLINOIS TRUST, 2006-BNC3 Plaintiff, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE COUNTY DEPARTMENT v s . SERVICING LP You can also visit The Judicial Sales CHANCERY DIVISION CEDRIC V. HOWARD; CITY OF P l a i n t i f f , Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS C H I C A G O ; v s . status report of pending sales. S U C C E S S O R D e f e n d a n t s , PAMELA Y. TAYLOR; 6621-23 SOUTH NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, 08 CH 25777 I N G L E S I D E Collection Practices Act, you are advised N A T I O N A L NOTICE OF SALE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN B R A E B U R N debt collector attempting to collect a debt MERGER TO that pursuant By: to a__________________________________________________ Judgment of CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; and any information obtained will be used LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above (Publisher Representative) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND for that purpose. THE MLMI TRUST entitled cause on February 4, 2009 LEGATEES OF PAMELA Y. TAYLOR, IF I188540 SERIES 2007-HE1; Plaintiff, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will ANY; UNKNOWN v s . Monday, JulyT20, 2009 at hour 11 OWNERS AND NON RECORD BLACKS MUST ConONTROL HEIR Othe WN CofOMMUNITY The Chicago Crusader AKILAH A. BAKER; UNKNOWN HEIRS a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison C L A I M A N T S ; AND LEGATEES Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell D e f e n d a n t s , OF AKILAH A. BAKER, IF ANY; at public auction toBy: the __________________________________________________ highest bidder for 08 CH 29538 OWNERS cash, as set forth below, the following (Notary Public) UNKNOWN PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; described mortgaged real estate: pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure D e f e n d a n t s , P.I.N. 20-21-125-004. entered in the above entitled cause on 08 CH 45560 Commonly known as 661 W. 66th Street, 1/29/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Chicago, IL 60621. Corporation will on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure The mortgaged real estate is improved at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 entered in the above entitled cause on with a multi-family residence. The West Madison Street, Suite 718A, 5/4/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales successful purchaser is entitled to Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder Corporation will on Thursday, August 6, possession of the property only. The for cash, the following described property: 2009, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at purchaser may only obtain possession of P.I.N. 20-23-123-007. 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, units within the multi-unit property Commonly known as 6621 S INGLESIDE Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder occupied by individuals named in the order AVE 3, CHICAGO, IL 60637. for cash, the following described property: of possession.. THE SALE SHALL BE The improvement on the property consists 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 14-08-30460. 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. I189980

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY C O M P A N Y P l a i n t i f f , v . MAURINE MUSTIFUL, ALBERT MELTON AND NOTLEM GROUP, INC. D e f e n d a n t , NOTLEM GROUP, INC. COUNTER PLAINTIFF IN MECHANIC'S LIEN F O R E C L O S U R E Counter Plantiff, v . BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, COUNTER DEFENDANT IN MECHANIC'S LIEN FORECLOSURE Counter Defendant, v . MAURINE MUSTIFUL, CROSS DEFENDANT IN MECHANIC'S LIEN F O R E C L O S U R E Cross Defendant 2008 CH 4040 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 14, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 15, 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 EAST 88TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-03-213-001-0000 The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six a p a r t m e n t s . The judgment amount was $305,719.90. Sale terms: The bid amount shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the are property. Prospective bidders 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 OF THE ILLINOIS 15-1701(C) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC , 111 East Main Street, Suite 200, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) . 422-1719 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I189040 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 . DAVID JONES, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 557 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 17, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 21, 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 7248 S. LANGLEY AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-213-040 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $202,867.88. 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 The Crusader or special taxes,Chicago special assessments, 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

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v . DAVID JONES, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 557 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 17, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 21, 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 7248 S. LANGLEY AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-213-040 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $202,867.88. 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 14-08-35255. 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. I188418

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION LLC CHASE HOME FINANCE P l a i n t i f f , v . KEVIN L. TRIPLETT, et al D e f e n d a n t CH 42967 08 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 9, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on August 4, 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 958 WEST MARQUETTE ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 1 Property Index No. 20-20-228-034 The real estate is improved with a 2-story 2-unit brown brick apartment building with no garage. The judgment amount was $314,667.09. 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 7 3 4 9 . THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

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 7 3 4 9 . 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. I191313

. V WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA; S A M A N T H A THOMPSON-MIDDLETON; UNKNOWN AND NON-RECORD OWNERS C L A I M A N T S , D e f e n d a n t s CH 33340 08 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-10808 (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 15, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on August 13, 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 531 West 61st Place, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 2 0 - 1 6 - 3 1 9 - 0 1 0 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be for inspection. open The judgment amount was $242,442.09. 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 Prospective bidders are Plaintiff. admonished to review the court file to verify information. all 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 n l y . o I179299

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION LASALLE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MLMI TRUST SERIES 2 0 0 6 - R M 4 P l a i n t i f f , v . BONEY BELL, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 45339 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 28, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 30, 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 6935 SOUTH VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-415-014-0000 The real estate is improved with a brown brick 2 unit occupied no garage. The judgment amount was $247,090.18. 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. 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 6 2 5 . 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. I190364

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY AMERICA NATIONAL BANK OF ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY TO LASALLE BANK MERGER ASSOCIATION, AS NATIONAL TRUST TRUSTEE UNDER THE AGREEMENT FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SERIES 2004-BNC2 P l a i n t i f f , v . RAYMOND KING, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 39563 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 16, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 20, 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 6619 S. MARYLAND AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-121-007 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $182,302.15. 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 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 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 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN COUNTY, ILLINOIS ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION D I V I S I O N 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. FOR WAMU MORTGAGE For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & SERIES 2007-OA6 TRUST, ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH P l a i n t i f f FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR V . RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F/K/A the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA; the sales department.. Please refer to file S A M A N T H A number 14-08-27959. THOMPSON-MIDDLETON; UNKNOWN THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION OWNERS AND NON-RECORD One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, C L A I M A N T S , Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE D e f e n d a n t s You can also visit The Judicial Sales 08 CH 33340 Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE status report of pending sales. Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-10808 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt (It is advised that interested parties consult Collection Practices Act, you are advised with their that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a own attorneys before bidding at mortgage debtO collector attempting to collect a debt BLACKS MUST CONTROL WN C OMMUNITY foreclosure sales.) THEIR and any information obtained will be used PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that for that purpose. pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure I188068 entered on April 15, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on August 13, 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 531 West 61st Place, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 2 0 - 1 6 - 3 1 9 - 0 1 0 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $242,442.09.

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 14-08-27959. 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. I188068 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY U. S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE AS STRUCTURED ASSET FOR LOAN TRUST, INVESTMENT PASS-THROUGH MORTGAGE SERIES CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, 2005-10 s . v WILLIE MCBOUNDS; 6831 SOUTH LAWRENCE SAINT ASSOCIATION; CONDOMINIUM HEIRS AND UNKNOWN LEGATEES OF WILLIE MCBOUNDS, IF UNKNOWN ANY; AND NON RECORD OWNERS Defendants, CLAIMANTS; CH 41043 08 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE UNDER LAW FORECLOSURE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 4/20/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, July 22, 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: 20-22-410-052-1002. P.I.N. Commonly known as 6831 South Saint Lawrence Avenue Unit 2, Chicago, IL 0 6 3 7 . 6 The improvement on the property consists The of a condominium residence. 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 6 5 3 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I187940 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY O N D I V I S I JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N , f P l a i n t i f . V WELLSTON; UNKNOWN ERIC AND NON-RECORD OWNERS C L A I M A N T S , D e f e n d a n t s 08 CH 47755 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-15227 (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 May 26, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on July 20, 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 6033 South Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 20-17-412-013 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $403,873.32 . 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 . I187473 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE Saturday, JulyTHE 4, 2009 TRUSTEE FOR REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-4, P l a i n t i f f V . SHERRIE MCGARY, D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 48533 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-14592 (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 16, 2009, Kallen Realty

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY O N D I V I S I BANK USA, NATIONAL HSBC AS INDENTURE ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-4, f P l a i n t i f . V MCGARY, SHERRIE D e f e n d a n t CH 48533 08 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-14592 (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 August 4, 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 7104 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 Permanent No.: 20-27-103-016 Index The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be for inspection. open The judgment amount was $190,074.02. 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 Prospective bidders are Plaintiff. admonished to review the court file to verify information. all 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 . I179030 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v . GREGRORY MCCLENDON A/K/A GREGORY MCCLENDON, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 450 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 14, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 16, 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 7525 SOUTH VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-401-015 The real estate is improved with a brick brown single family with no garage. The judgment amount was $198,299.48. 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 8 9 8 . 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. I187449

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2005-HE4, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-HE4; P l a i n t i f f , v s . JERRY WINN; DRAGAN RADOJCIC; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JERRY WINN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 08 CH 42529 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 4/23/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 27, 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. 20-22-412-047-0000. Commonly known as 6851 SOUTH LANGLEY STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60637. 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 7 0 0 0 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I189372 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2 0 0 6 4 P l a i n t i f f , v . DAN FELIX A/K/A DANIEL J. FELIX, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 35689 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 22, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 24, 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 7120 S. RHODES AVE UNIT #2, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-202-037-1002, Property Index No. (20-27-202-022 U N D E R L Y I N G ) The real estate is improved with a c o n d o m i n i u m . The judgment amount was $233,690.39. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within 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 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 18 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 14-08-25634. 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.

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 14-08-25634. 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. I188948 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4 P l a i n t i f f , v . URSULA BEZDZIECKI A/K/A URSLA BEZDZIECKI, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 22098 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 17, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 20, 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 549 WEST 60TH Chicago, IL 60621 STREET, Property Index No. 20-16-311-001-0000 The real estate is improved with a single residence. family The judgment amount was $285,465.60. 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 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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 134 N. LASALLE ST., SUITE 1110, Chicago, . IL 60602, (312) 263-0003 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. I188058 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N , P l a i n t i f f V . DALE PERKINS, D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 47987 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-14968 (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 15, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on August 4, 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 Saturday, July 4, real 2009property: Commonly known as 6048 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 20-16-411-036 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $365,107.07. 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

08 CH 47987 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-14968 (It is advised that interested parties consult their with own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 15, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on August 4, 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 6048 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 20-16-411-036 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $365,107.07. 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 . I178983

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 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 14-08-9332. 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 I189004

HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v . LONZO MURRELL, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 39948 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 21, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on July 23, 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 7213 S. EVANS AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-215-004 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $65,476.59. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK certified funds at the close of the auction; COUNTY, ILLINOIS the balance, in certified funds, is due within COUNTY DEPARTMENT twenty-four (24) hours. The subject CHANCERY DIVISION property is subject to general real estate CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC taxes, special assessments, or special P l a i n t i f f , taxes levied against said real estate and is v s . offered for sale without any representation ANDREW LANUM, JR.; UNKNOWN as to quality or quantity of title and without HEIRS AND LEGATEES recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" OF ANDREW LANUM, JR., IF ANY; condition. The sale is further subject to IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK UNKNOWN OWNERS confirmation by the court. COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; If the sale is set aside for any reason, the COUNTY DEPARTMENT D e f e n d a n t s , Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only CHANCERY DIVISION 08 CH 40635 to a return of the deposit paid. The JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Purchaser shall have no further recourse A S S O C I A T I O N pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or P l a i n t i f f , entered in the above entitled cause on the Mortgagee's attorney. v . 4/7/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the YVONNE BOYD, et al Corporation will on Friday, July 31, 2009, purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale D e f e n d a n t at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to 08 CH 46550 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, the real estate after confirmation of the sale NOTICE OF SALE Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder The property will NOT be open for PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN for cash, the following described property: inspection and plaintiff makes no that pursuant to a Judgment of 20-22-412-006-0000. P.I.N. representation as to the condition of the Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above Commonly known as 6813 SOUTH are property. Prospective bidders cause on May 21, 2009, an agent of The LANGLEY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637. admonished to check the court file to verify Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 The improvement on the property consists information. all AM on July 22, 2009, at the The Judicial of a single family residence. Sale terms: If this property is a condominium unit, the Sales Corporation, One South Wacker 25% down by certified funds, balance purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, within 24 hours, by certified funds. No sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the sell at public auction to the highest bidder, refunds. The property will NOT be open assessments and the legal fees required as set forth below, the following described for inspection. Upon payment in full of the by The Condominium Property Act, 765 real estate: amount bid, the purchaser will receive a 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). ILCS Commonly known as 6037 S. INDIANA Certificate of Sale which will entitle the IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR AVENUE UNIT #2N, Chicago, IL 60637 purchaser to a Deed to the premises after (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE Property Index No. 20-15-309-003, of the sale. confirmation RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION Property Index No. 20-15-309-004 For information: Visit our website at FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN The real estate is improved with a http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 OF POSSESSION, IN ORDER c o n d o m i n i u m . p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, WITH SECTION ACCORDANCE The judgment amount was $283,232.73. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn OF THE ILLINOIS 15-1701(C) Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. certified funds at the close of the auction; (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: the balance, in certified funds, is due within 0 4 3 . 0 8 2 5 Sale Clerk, CODILIS & The twenty-four (24) hours. The subject JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH property is subject to general real estate C O R P O R A T I O N FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR taxes, special assessments, or special (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between taxes levied against said real estate and is I189566 the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for offered for sale without any representation the sales department.. Please refer to file as to quality or quantity of title and without IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK 14-08-28246. number recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" ILLINOIS COUNTY, THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION condition. The sale is further subject to DEPARTMENT COUNTY One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, confirmation by the court. DIVISION CHANCERY Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE If the sale is set aside for any reason, the JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. You can also visit The Judicial Sales Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only P l a i n t i f f , Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day to a return of the deposit paid. The v . status report of pending sales. Purchaser shall have no further recourse CLEMONS A/K/A REGINALD NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or REGINALD J. CLEMONS, et al Collection Practices Act, you are advised the Mortgagee's attorney. D e f e n d a n t that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the CH 14431 08 debt collector attempting to collect a debt purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale OF SALE NOTICE and any information obtained will be used that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN for that purpose. the real estate after confirmation of the sale that pursuant to a Judgment of I188685 The property will NOT be open for IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above inspection and plaintiff makes no ILLINOIS COUNTY, cause on March 24, 2009, an agent of The representation as to the condition of the DEPARTMENT COUNTY Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 property. Prospective bidders are DIVISION CHANCERY AM on July 28, 2009, at the The Judicial admonished to check the court file to verify U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Sales Corporation, One South Wacker all information. TRUSTEE AS Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, If this property is a condominium unit, the FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON sell at public auction to the highest bidder, purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure HEAT MBS as set forth below, the following described sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the Plaintiff, 2003-8 estate: real assessments and the legal fees required v s . Commonly known as 315 W. 59TH PLACE, by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ANGELINA EILAND-FRAZIER; KARL Chicago, IL 60621 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). FRAZIER AKA Property Index No. 20-16-402-013 IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR KARL FRAIZER; Defendants, The real estate is improved with a single (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE 07 CH 27351 family residence. RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION NOTICE OF SALE The judgment amount was $349,345.50. FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN that pursuant to a Judgment of certified funds at the close of the auction; ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above the balance, in certified funds, is due within 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS entitled cause on April 23, 2009 Intercounty twenty-four (24) hours. The subject MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, property is subject to general real estate For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: July 24, 2009 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their taxes, special assessments, or special The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite taxes levied against said real estate and is ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public offered for sale without any representation FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR auction to the highest bidder for cash, as as to quality or quantity of title and without RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between set forth below, the following described recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for mortgaged real estate: condition. The sale is further subject to the sales department.. Please refer to file P.I.N. 20-20-320-018. confirmation by the court. number 14-08-33337. Commonly known as 6951 South Loomis, If the sale is set aside for any reason, the THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Chicago, IL 60621. Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, The mortgaged real estate is improved to a return of the deposit paid. The Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE with a single family residence. THE SALE Purchaser shall have no further recourse You can also visit The Judicial Sales SHALL BE SUBJECT TO GENERAL against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND the Mortgagee's attorney. status report of pending sales. TO A PRIOR RECORDED FIRST Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt M O R T G A G E . purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale Collection Practices Act, you are advised Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. the real estate after confirmation of the sale debt collector attempting to collect a debt No refunds. The property will NOT be The property will NOT be open for and any information obtained will be used open for inspection inspection and plaintiff makes no for that purpose. For information call Ms. Diane Thomas at representation as to the condition of the I188444 Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo property. Prospective bidders are Lindberg & Rappe, LLC, 1307 West Diehl admonished to check the court file to verify Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. all information. BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY (877) 729-6734 W0707060. If this property is a condominium unit, the INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure C O R P O R A T I O N sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I187988 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

Chicago, IL 60621. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE SALE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO GENERAL TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND TO A PRIOR RECORDED FIRST M O R T G A G E . 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 Ms. Diane Thomas at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg & Rappe, LLC, 1307 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (877) 729-6734 W0707060. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I187988 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N , P l a i n t i f f V . ADEMOLA OKUNEYE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , D e f e n d a n t s 08 CH 46825 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-14981 (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 22, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on August 11, 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 6041 South Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 20-17-412-016 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $301,078.41. 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 . I180641 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC3 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH C E R T I F I C A T E S , P l a i n t i f f V . CHARLES COLLINS A/K/A CHARLIE COLLINS; CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; DAVID YATES, JR., A MINOR BY HIS PARENTS, TINA JACKSON AND DAVID YATES, SR.; U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE TRUST SERIES 2006-5 AND THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF HOME MORTGAGE EQUITY CERTIFICATES, PASS-THROUGH SERIES 2006-5; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s CH 6882 07 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-2029D (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 May 6, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on August 7, 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 7521 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 Permanent Index No.: 20-26-403-043 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $178,515.79. 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 . I184411

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HEALTH

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois honors ACCESS in eight vital areas Health Network (ACCESS) the highest rating for colorectal cancer screening among its network of independent practice associations. Along with this latest milestone in colorectal cancer screening, ACCESS had previously earned seven additional Blue Stars in vital areas that gravely affect community members. The additional stars were awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois—based on its latest quality audits—in the areas of diabetes, asthma care, childhood immunizations, blood pressure control, cardiovascular management, breast cancer screening and mental health follow-up. ACCESS, which is the nation’s largest network of community health centers with 51 locations throughout the Chicagoland area, is committed to creating a “medical home” that offers seamless continuity of care for its patients. “We are pleased that communities and families will see these results as they make decisions about where they go for health care,” said Jeni Fabian, Director of Quality and Performance Improvement.

“We are committed to continually improving the quality of care that we provide to patients and to holding ourselves to the highest standards of the industry.” The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Stars provide evidence of why ACCESS is the ambulatory provider of choice in communities it serves in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. “The Blue Stars recognize the quality work that we have done for our Blue Cross and Blue Shield patients,” said Deputy Medical Officer Hugo Alvarez, M.D. “But we provide the same quality of care for all of our patients, whether they are Blue Cross and Blue Shield, or from other HMOs or insurance companies, or whether they are uninsured. We provide the same level of care for everyone—that’s our mission and that’s the true mission of medicine and health care.” Access Community Health Network is comprised of 51 Joint Commission-accredited community health centers throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

SHEILA HARMON, ACCESS Near South Regional Manager and Certified Diabetes Educator, far left, uses food replicas to instruct ACCESS patients Karen Brewer and Bernice Fortenberry on proper nutrition and healthy eating at ACCESS’ Diabetes Education Classroom, located at ACCESS Booker Family Health Center, 654 E. 47th St. ACCESS recently received eight Blue Stars from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, one of which was for high levels of performance in providing diabetes care. (Photo by David Opon) It provides high quality, cost-effective, safe, comprehensive primary, specialty and preventive health care to more than 215,000 individual patients annually, one-third

of whom are uninsured. Visit the Web site at accesscommunityhealth.net. For more information about ACCESS health centers, please call

Elaine Hegwood Bowen, Media Relations Specialist, at 773-2576599; email: bowen@access communityhealth.net or call the tollfree number at 1.866.88.ACC

Hundreds gather in honor of Little Company of Mary’s Cancer Survivors Day Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers hosted a celebration brunch for 300 cancer survivors and their families in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day on Sunday, June 7th, at the Oak Lawn Hilton. The celebratory day included a supportive atmosphere amongst other survivors and featured a spiritual liturgy, a complimentary breakfast and a motivational presentation by Joan Murphy, R.N., Ph.D., Director of Community Health and the Health Education Centers at the Hospital. “More than 10 million cancer survivors live across our nation today,” said Beth Vaclavik, Manager of Little Company of Mary’s Cancer Center. “Thanks to our advanced tools, such as our digi-

tal mammography unit and our one-day breast cancer treatment trial, our Cancer Center remains in the top 27 percent of the nation’s cancer programs accredited by the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer. I am so pleased to see hundreds of survivors and many familiar faces that can celebrate with us today.” Following the liturgy and brunch, keynote speaker, Joan Murphy, entertained the crowd with her lecture titled “Dancing with Life.” Through the use of anecdotes intertwined with humor, Joan encouraged survivors to embrace a positive future with a smile. Joan turned a serious topic into one that stimulated immense laughter throughout the crowd. Attendees were able to com-

A GUEST HANGS a ribbon on the display honoring all survivors who gathered on Cancer Survivor’s Day.

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CANCER SURVIVOR’S DAY was hosted by Little Company of Mary Hospital and catered to 3 0 0 g u e s t s . P i c t u r e d f r o m l e f t : B e t h V a c l a v i k , Ma n a g e r o f L C M ’ s C a n c e r C e n t e r , J o a n Murphy, R.N., Ph.D., keynote speaker and Director of the LCM’s Health Education Centers, Sr. Kathleen McIntyre, L.C.M., Chairperson of the Board at Little Company of Mary, Dennis R e i l l y , C E O o f L i t t l e C o m p a n y o f M a r y . Bo t t o m R o w f r o m l e f t : S r . J o s e p h C a s e y , L . C . M . Chris Reilly, and Sr. Margaret Hoban, L.C.M. memorate their morning by cancer programs accredited by the early detection and prevenhanging a multi-colored ribbon the American College of Sur- tion of cancer. they signed upon arrival. During geons’ Commission on Cancer. In addition to traditional cancer their departure, guests admired This facility provides quality care services, The Cancer Center ofmore than 100 ribbons display- to patients with the benefits of fers a full array of integrative thering the names of the gathering promising new treatments, usual- apy services for patients and those survivors and recognized the nu- ly available only in a university- who support them. The Integramerous journeys that were cele- based hospital. It also features tive Therapy department probrated that day. The ribbons will the latest in medical oncology vides programs such as educabe blessed in the chapel at Little and radiation oncology, includ- tional seminars, hypnosis, yoga, Company of Mary throughout ing IMRT, as well as other new massage, acupuncture, art theramodalities such as Mammosite py and various support groups. the week. The Cancer Center at Little and radio frequency tumor abla- For more information about The Company of Mary Hospital and tion. The Hospital also acquired Cancer Center at Little CompaHealth Care Centers is ranked in a new digital mammography and ny of Mary Hospital please call 1the top 27 percent of the nation’s MRI unit, both essential tools in 866-540-LCMH.

BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

Saturday, July 4, 2009

BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

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