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VOLUME LXXIV NUMBER 21—SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

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Blacks talking about domestic violence

By J. Coyden Palmer With the release of the full video earlier this week showing former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice knocking his wife, Janay Palmer, out cold at an Atlantic City casino, the topic of domestic violence has become a national conversation.

For domestic violence (DV) prevention advocates, the case has sparked a conversation long overdue. In Chicago, everyone— from ministers to school teachers—is talking about the subject this week, especially in the African-American community. Advocates say because Rice and his wife are Black and the incident was caught on tape, the conversation can now be had in earnest.

“Before this incident, people felt uneasy about talking about it so publicly. But since the video is now out there of two African Americans, who are a young couple at that, people have let their guards down and let their feelings be known,” said Major Brown, a carpenter from the South Suburbs.

“My wife and her girlfriends have been talking about it, and my boys and I were talking about what we would do to a guy that hit one of our daughters. I think talking about it is good. It’s just sad that it took a celebrity to be caught doing it for people

RAY RICE AND his wife Janay have become the poster couple on the topic of domestic violence throughout the country.

to want to talk about it.”

West Point Missionary Baptist Church in the Oakland community is one of a handful of Black churches who have a domestic violence ministry. Last October, Pastor L. Bernard Jakes hosted a symposium in which a film on the subject was shown, in addition to local actors engaging in role play scenarios while a DV counselor offered advice on how to prevent the crime. Jakes stated that the ministry is planning on doing something on the topic this year.

“It’s a taboo topic in our community, even though there are many people suffering in bad relationships,” Jakes said. “But, we’re going to keep talking about it and shining a spotlight on it until the culture changes.”

He added that other Black churches need to adopt a DV ministry, and pastors need better training on how to counsel couples or individuals going through DV. Jakes still believes there are many men sitting in the pews of churches, who are committing acts of domestic violence when they leave church, and the Black church, as a whole, needs to take a stand on the issue.

Father Charles Dahm said domestic violence is rampant in all communities, yet, most parishioners in the Catholic Church have never heard a sermon about domestic violence. As a priest for 48 years, he said he (Continued on page 9)

Police shooting may cost city $1.25 million

By Wendell Hutson A 2012 police shooting of an unarmed Black man may cost the city $1.25 million if the City Council votes this week to accept a settlement the city’s Finance Committee approved on Monday.

Jamaal Moore, 23, was shot and killed in December 2012 at Garfield Boulevard and Ashland Avenue at the end of what City Attorney Leslie Darling called a “high-speed pursuit” after a report of an armed robbery.

Darling testified at a Monday Finance Committee meeting that bad weather contributed to the squad car striking Moore, who was “dragged several feet.”

Darling also said the video showed that one officer was “flipped head over heels” by Moore, who was “attempting to escape” when shot by the other officer, who believed Moore had a gun. Darling said the officer fired “for fear of her life and the life of her partner,” but also said the video showed Moore was trying to flee when

shot.

“No gun was found,” Darling said.

The shooting sparked a street riot between police and residents from the Back of the Yards neighborhood where Moore lived. A crowd allegedly began throwing rocks and bottles at police; five men were charged with mob action as a result.

According to police, the morning Moore was killed, five suspects in an armed robbery earlier that morning hit a light pole at the intersection at the end of the chase, then poured out of a sport-utility vehicle; four escaped.

However, police union spokesman Pat Camden later said he had “no idea if there was a robbery” and said only that “there was a possibility of a connection” to “a gray SUV.” The SUV hopped a curb and crashed into a pole, knocking it down in (Continued on page 9)

FAMILY AND FRIENDS of Jamaal Moore, 23, comfort each other following his December 2012 shooting death by Chicago police.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE City says check smoke detectors frequently after four children die in fire (See story on page 2)

Lindblom football team in dire need of new equipment (See story on page 19)

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NEWS

City says check smoke detectors frequently after four children’s death

By J. Coyden Palmer The deaths of four children on the South Side earlier this week in an apartment fire is renewing calls for people to make sure smoke detectors in homes and apartments are in working order. The Chicago Fire Department was in the Pullman area and going door to door urging residents to check the batteries in smoke detectors the morning after the blaze. In the early hours of Sept.

8, a fire broke out in the 11200

Smoke Detector block of South Vernon in a second floor apartment trapping four children ages seven to 15 inside a unit above. All perished in the blaze while their parents and nearly 50 other residents in the 18-unit building escaped.

Chicago Fire Department Spokesperson Larry Langford said an initial investigation shows the smoke detectors in common areas of the building were working, but the ones in the units affected by the fire were not. He said it is critical for people to check the smoke detectors in their units by keeping fresh batteries in them every six months and doing the same in common areas of a building like hallways.

“These are the types of tragedies we want to prevent,” Langford said.

“We try to use daylight saving times when people are turning their clocks back or forward as a good guide as to when you should check your smoke detectors.”

In addition to fresh batteries, Langford said you should also do basic maintenance on the detectors, keeping them free of dirt and lint with regular cleanings. He added there are a variety of different types of smoke detectors on the market, some costing as little as $10.

“Building owners are required to have smoke detectors in all building hallways and apartment units,” Langford said. “But tenants have a responsibility and should use good judgment as well. Check the ones in your unit and report any problems immediately to the landlord. Also do not remove the batteries for any reason. Some people will remove the batteries because the unit will start beeping when the battery gets low.

Then they forget to replace the battery all together.”

Langford added that citizens should keep the grill of the fire alarm free from dust and dirt with a vacuum or cleaning by hand. The alarm should also be tested once a month as most units come with a test button.

Carlisa Coleman, 15, along with siblings Carlvon Cark, 13, Shamaron Coleman, 11, and Erena Smith, 7, were identified as the children who died in the fire by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The oldest child was found in a closet huddling over one of the younger children. The other two victims were found in a bedroom.

Some residents who survived the

THIS IS THE building in the Pullman community and view of a third floor apartment where four children lost their lives earlier this week when a fire started in a unit below them. (Photo by J. Coyden Palmer) blaze reported being awakened just after 3 a.m. to the sounds of a loud boom as the building filled with smoke in the hallway. Most escaped the building using the back doors to the apartments. But at least one resident told the Crusader the back door in the apartment where the children died had been stuck for a long time and the front door of the second floor unit where the fire began would not shut.

Darlene Jones, 31, said she tried to warn the family on the third floor about the fire when she noticed it after being awakened by her dog’s barking. She said she pounded on the door before escaping with her 12-year-old daughter. Jones said her daughter used to play with the kids who died in the fire and she and her daughter are both struggling to

come to grips with what happened.

The city said the building has been cited in the past for numerous code violations, including those for not having working smoke detectors.

The CFD says as long as you buy a detector that is tested by a major testing laboratory you can be assured it has met certain testing requirements. Smoke detectors should be installed on the ceiling or high on an inside wall just below the ceiling because smoke rises. If the detector is below an uninsulated attic or in a mobile home, the detector should be placed on the wall four to 12 inches below the ceiling.

Additionally, in a multi-level home, a detector is required on each level.

On the first floor it should be placed on the ceiling at the base of the stairwell. Detectors should be installed

within 15 feet of the bedrooms so they can be heard when the door is closed, according to the CFD. They say however it is important not to install a detector within three feet of an air supply because it could possibly blow smoke away. Do not install a detector between an air return and the sleeping area.

“The smoke will be recirculated and diluted resulting in a delayed alarm,” Langford said.

If you are installing more than one detector, you may want to consider purchasing units that can be interconnected so if one unit detects smoke, all the detectors will sound the alarm. It is also recommended that families plan a fire escape route that they practice regularly. Those with young children are encouraged to practice the plan more frequently.

Fast-Food workers say low wages force them to use public assistance

By Wendell Hutson Several fast-food workers on the South and West Sides walked off the job last week as part of a national one-day strike by fast-food workers advocating for a mini-

mum wage increase to $15 per hour.

And as a result of their low wages, Black workers told the Crusader they are forced to use government assistance to make ends meet.

Two single parents, who work at a West Side McDonald’s restaurant, were among the 50 protesters walking a picket line in front of a Black-owned McDonald’s at 29 E. 87th St. last week.

Jessica Davis, a 26-year-old stu-

FAST-FOOD EMPLOYEES took to the streets recently on the South Side to protest for an hourly wage increase to $15.

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dent studying sociology at Northeastern Illinois University, has worked at McDonald’s at 2005 W. Chicago Ave. for nearly five years and earns $9.13 per hour for a 20-hour workweek.

“When it’s a good week I work 25 hours, but it would be great if I worked 40 hours a week,” said Davis, a single mother with a 4year-old and 1-year-old daughter.

“I work for a multi-billion dollar corporation and should be paid at least $15 per hour.”

According to Davis, the Chicago Housing Authority subsidizes her rent at a West Loop apartment building.

“I also receive a medical card and a LINK card for my kids. But if I was paid a fair wage I would not need any government assistance,” added Davis.

In a statement, McDonald’s Corp. said, “we respect everyone’s rights to peacefully protest.”

“The topic of minimum wage goes well beyond McDonald’s — it affects our country’s entire

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workforce. McDonald’s and our independent franchisees support paying our valued employees fair wages aligned with a competitive marketplace. We believe that any minimum wage increase should be implemented over time so that the impact on owners of small and medium-sized businesses – like the ones who own and operate the majority of our restaurants – is manageable.”

The protesters walked off their jobs for a second time in less than a year and marched outside a South Side McDonald’s, owned

by Derrick Taylor, president of the Black McDonald’s Operators Association.

According to Chicago police, 19 protesters were arrested after blocking traffic by sitting in the street. The 10 women and nine men were taken to the Sixth Police District, issued citations for civil disobedience, a misdemeanor, and then released.

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NEWS

Judge announces daughter’s engagement Former Justice John Steele and his wife announced the engagement of their daughter, Commissioner Keri Steele of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to Maze Jackson.

Steele was elected November 6, 2012 to her first term as a Commissioner. Steele is a Chemist, an Environmentalist and a Community Leader. She has more than 11 years of experience working as a Chemist. She has worked at both the Jardine Water Purification Plant (as a water chemist) and The

Commissioner Steele is Chairman of the Budget & Employment Committee and Information Technology Committee at the District. She is also Vice Chairman of the Storm Water Management Committee and Monitoring & Research Committee.

Commissioner Steele has a PreMed degree in Chemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana.

Mazonne “Maze” Jackson spent the past 15 years as Chairman/CEO of Universal MazJac Enterprises, Inc. (MazJac), a full service

nois Department of Transportation. Additionally, Maze Jackson has served as Chief of Staff to 18th Ward Alderman Lona Lane and media relations consultant for Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White.

He currently serves as a consultant to the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus and is the Regional Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Maze has been noted as a cam-

paign “fixer” and was most recently Statewide Field Director for Governor Pat Quinn’s successful campaign for Governor of Illinois.

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EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL MENTAL SLAVERY IS A REALITY!

As the title says, mental slavery is a reality. Mind-warping exists.

This is not a conspiracy theory. All you have to do is look around the world and see how people think; some things that might be obvious to one person are invisible to another, and this is not because they don’t see the situation - it is that it gets twisted in their minds. For example, the smiling faces of the white school teachers posing for a photo expressing support for the white cop who murdered Eric Garner is a supreme example of twisted thinking. How can they express such aggressive support for such an egregious act?

They are not thinking with balanced minds.

Another case of not thinking with a balanced mind is the situation surrounding running back Ray Rice’s ouster from the Baltimore Ravens and suspension from the NFL for hitting his thenfiancée, now wife, so hard in an elevator that she hit her head and was knocked out. The video then shows him dragging her out of the elevator. This is literally shocking, but what is even more shocking is that the woman, Janay Palmer, actually married him afterwards! What kind of mindset must she have to turn around and embrace someone who treated her so dreadfully? This didn’t seem like an ordinary tiff; she could have been killed, and Ray Rice’s callous behavior was frightening. For sure, we don’t know what she did to “provoke” him, as his supporters might say, but the truth is that there is nothing, NOTHING, that would warrant such treatment. But she’s still with him. It is a curious fact that many victims of domestic violence “love” their abusers to such an extent that they will often blame themselves for being violated!

Another demonstration of the slavery of psychological oppression, i.e., mind control, is Black self-hatred. It can be found in many forms. No doubt, Blacks started hating Blacks when there was a clash of races. It seems that the moment white people interfaced with, oppressed, and enslaved Blacks, there has been an ever-increasing demonstration of Black self-hate. Is it because the oppressed develop some type of twisted love for their oppressors?

Is it because the oppressors represent power and, by contrast, the oppressed do not and must, therefore, be “inferior?” And does this translate into the warped thinking that kinky hair is “bad” hair and that brown skin is unattractive? Is this why Black people are supporting a human hair industry to the tune of millions so that they can don flowing tresses that were grown on someone else’s head? Is this why some Blacks, especially in Africa, buy skin whitening chemicals? Is self-hatred the origin of Black-on-Black crime? It is certainly evidence of warped thinking.

Self-hatred is the foundation of mental, or psychological, slavery. Black people in America and elsewhere have been subjected to mind-bending degradation for many years, being reinforced in the mirror of popular culture. One thing is certain, if you look in a mirror and see a reflection of yourself that is unflattering or downright hideous, the reaction is not something that you would need to be a rocket scientist to predict. When our children see the face of crime as Black, it does something to their psyches. Some run from others of their kind for this very reason, and some victimize their own kind for the same reason. This can also be seen when some Blacks use every excuse at their disposal to justify not supporting Black businesses, or for not valuing Black life.

Mental slavery must be viewed as a disease because if it is seen as such there is hope for a cure. Pain exists to alert the body that something is out of whack; and the pain that is evident in the Black body known as “community” is something that just might help break the bonds of mental slavery; it just might help us all wake up from a nightmare of oppression and self-hatred! Let’s hope this happens soon! A luta continua.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dock Walls AGAIN????

Dear Editor: Thank you to everyone at the Chicago Crusader for the great laugh last week. The story about Dock Walls running for mayor AGAIN was hilarious. I guess it was supposed to be a very serious story, but I could not stop laughing.

I also have to believe that Dock Walls was serious when he was saying the “more the merrier” in terms of the number of Black candidates who will run for mayor in February.

Maybe, just maybe, somebody could take this man serious if he had ever been a contender in the many races he has entered. In the last mayoral race Dock Walls did not get even 1 percent of the total vote. Patricia Van Pelt Watkins, who at the time was a political newcomer, registered about three times the votes that Dock Walls did.

He apparently is trying to slick voters again, since he has announced his candidacy all he has talked about is why there should be several Black candidates running this time. Were he the right candidate, Walls would be offering ideas addressing the pension funding deficit, the budget deficit, the runaway overtime in the Chicago Police Department, the mess our schools are in, as well as the in-

credible violence epidemic the city continues to experience.

Walls doesn’t seem to understand or forgets there are a number of people around who do remember when he worked for the late Mayor Harold Washington and despite the many titles Walls likes to give himself for his time in that administration, he was not much more than a hanger-on.

In all of his mayoral runs, the man has demonstrated no special acumen for the budget process, TIF funding or any financial nuances associated with running a city. A typical Democrat, he proposes changes but never address how those changes will be paid for.

The people of Chicago should not have to be insulted with someone like Walls whose ego overtakes his mind and causes him to embarrass himself like this. He is on record claiming he will spend at least $1 million in this race. Look at his previous campaign finance disclosure reports and it is clear he has never raised anything close to that amount. So for him to declare he is in for that much can only mean he has sold his soul to some super rich white benefactor. That someone, not Dock Walls, will be calling the shots. Walls’ mouth will be moving but the words will belong to whoever the white financier is.

If Chicago needs a puppet candidate, we would do better bringing back Howdy Doody.

Sinclair Crosby

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Oberweis really is a loser Dear Editor: Many, if not most people in and around Chicago know that Jim Oberweis has lost election bid after election. Last week Oberweis proved what a loser he is when Bishop Larry Trotter announced (Continued on page 17)

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COMMENTARY

Obama’s Biggest Weakness: He’s Weak Beyond the Rhetoric

By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist If I didn’t see it with my own eyes I never would have believed it. Here was President Barack Obama talking with his Russian counterpart, President Dmitry Medvedev, about giving a message to incoming President Vladimir Putin. They thought the microphone was off but the whole world will hear the discussion plainly. He goes, “Tell Vladimir to please wait until after my re-election. Then I could be much more flexible.” Shaking hands President Medvedev says, “Yes I will transmit your message to Vladimir.” We were very curious if not somewhat shocked.

What was he about to give up?

Now it appears to be the Ukraine, as we knew it. Putin was about to go Stalin style and invade a neighboring nation and the U.S. was going to let it happen. Well, the rest is history. This squeamish approach to foreign relations appears to be a major trait of our president who is supposed to be the leader and valiant fighter for the free world. It appears that isn’t the case.

Harry C. Alford The pleas for increased security by our Libyan Ambassador, J. Christopher Stevens, went ignored. This reticence by our President and Secretary of State Clinton caused his death as well as three of his staff. The President still can’t make a strong move in Libya. Today, Al Qaeda like militias are carving up the nation and we just appear to ignore it. There are eleven missing commercial jet planes and we don’t have a clue

who took them. Listen! We are approaching the anniversary of 9/11 and Jihadists have eleven planes to play with. Where is our outrage? Where is the bravery and aggressiveness to get those planes and take out the militias?

Oh yes, remember the Arab Spring? They were telling us how his speeches and soft approach was making Egypt and Syria better for democracy. It started like that but the pro-democracy protesters were soon rivaled by newcomer Jihadists. They were rivaled and later “taken out.” The Egyptian military performed a coup on the Muslim Brotherhood. Thank God for that as the United States was in a frozen state of inaction. The leadership we use to have is gone until we find a true leader to guide our great nation.

Syria is far worse! Chemical weapons have been used on women and children and all the White House can do is sell “wolf tickets” about drawing a line in the sand. That line has been scratched out by the “feet” of Dictator Assad and two rival groups, both some form of Jihadists. This nation is a three ring circus of terror. We could have had a handle on it in the early

stages but our President feared to make a move. Once again, his fear overtakes his obligation and the world gets worse and worse.

Our intelligence informed the White House of this new off shoot of Al Qaeda, ISIS, which was gaining ground in Syria and threatening to invade Iraq. Iraq was sitting there like a deer in front of head lights. In his rush to get our troops out Obama left the nation untrained and ill prepared to protect itself from the hostile factions that surround it.

As ISIS was considering, the President made an arrogant statement to the press about them.

He referred to them as a junior varsity team that had delusions they were the Lakers basketball team. Two months later, ISIS rushed into Iraq and snatched 40% of the land, all the while performing medieval style massacres wherever they went. This group now has over a billion dollars in cash from the banks they seized and modern U.S. military equipment they got from the fleeing Iraqi troops. Mass murder is their trade mark and all the White House could do in the beginning is to send some food. We are now dabbling in helicopter rescues, light equipment and

some air strikes here and there.

The bitter truth is that we must be very lethal with ISIS. That is the only way and the President is going to have to muster up some courage. Somehow he must overcome his weakness and make a brave and responsible move. The above are just a few examples.

No one in their right mind wants to make war. Sometimes, a nation has to meet war face to face. If it comes before you, you must act aggressively and win or become defeated and beholden to the new conquerors. There is no in between and somehow this person we elected twice feels he can wait it out for two more years and get the hell out of Washington, DC with all the money accumulated along the way. How many thousands of civilians, most- ly women and children, must die until the United States returns to its strong and valiant ways?

Tough diplomacy is like a meeting of the “bears.” I suggest our position should be that of a Grizzly.

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

Website: www.nationalbcc.org.

Email: halford@nationalbcc.org

Driving While Black – and Poor

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist St. Louis County has 90 municipalities – ranging in population from 13 to nearly 52,000 – and most of them sustain themselves by targeting, fining and jailing poor Missouri residents, many of them Black, who are unable to pay traffic tickets.

A “white paper” by ArchCity Defenders, a group that defends the poor in the St. Louis area for free, carefully details how Ferguson and other small villages and municipalities in the state have perfected the art of exploiting those who drive while Black – and poor.

According to the report, three municipal courts in Missouri – Ferguson, Bel-Ridge and Florissant – “were chronic offenders and serve as prime examples of how these practices violate fundamental rights of the poor, undermine public confidence in the judicial system, and create inefficiencies.”

It continued, “Overall, we found that by disproportionately stopping, charging and fining the poor and minorities, by closing the Courts to the public, and by incarcerating people for the failure to pay fines, these policies unintentionally push the poor further into poverty, prevent the homeless from accessing the housing, treatment, www.chicagocrusader.com

and jobs they so desperately need to regain stability in their lives, and violate the Constitution.

“These ongoing violations of the most fundamental guarantees of the Constitution are the product of a disordered, fragmented, and inefficient approach to criminal justice in St. Louis County. It represents a failure of the Municipalities to comply with the guarantees of counsel, reasonable bond assessments, and other constitutional and legal rights of those accused. And, perhaps most importantly, these practices create animosity in the community, contribute to the fractured nature of the St. Louis region, and cost the individual municipalities and the region financially.”

Unmistakably, poor Blacks drive through certain Missouri municipalities with a huge X on their back.

• Last year in Bel-Ridge, 75.7 percent of all traffic stops involved Black motorists. What happened after the stops is even more telling.

According to the study, 100 percent of all searches and arrests growing out of traffic stops were of African Americans. In other words, of 775 Blacks pulled over by police, 11 were searched and 32 were arrested. Of 219 non-Blacks stopped, none were searched and none were arrested.

• In Ferguson, 86 percent of all

George E. Curry traffic stops in 2013 involved Blacks. Of those stopped, Blacks were almost twice as likely as Whites to be searched (12.1 percent vs. 6.9 percent) and twice as likely to be arrested (10.4 percent vs. 5.2 percent). Interestingly, after being searched, only 21.7 percent of Blacks were found with contraband, compared to 34 percent of Whites.

• In Florissant, Blacks were arrested 14.9 percent of the time, twice the White rate of 7.2 percent. Whites were searched 8 percent of the time

vs. 15.8 percent of Blacks. Yet, contraband was found on only 7.4 percent of Black residents compared to 12 percent of Whites.

These disproportionate arrests of Blacks translates into more green for the cities. For example, of Pine Lawn’s 4,204 residents, 96 percent are Black. It has a per capita income of only $13,000. Last year, Pine Lawn collected more than $1.7 million in fines and court fees.

That’s $500,000 more than Chesterfield, an affluent, predominantly White suburb with five times the population of Pine Lawn (47,000) and a per capita income almost four times that of Pine Lawn ($50,000).

If one can afford an attorney, they have all of the advantages. Typically, in the case of a speeding ticket, the attorney requests what is called “recommendation for disposition.”

In those cases a speeding ticket is amended to a non-moving violation, such as excessive vehicle noise, upon payment of a fine and court costs. The offender is able to avoid points on his or her record as well as a possible insurance increase.

Poor people, however, don’t get that benefit. “…in all but a very few, these municipalities fail to provide lawyers for those who cannot afford counsel,” the report stated. “As a result, unrepresented defendants often en-

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ter pleas of guilty without knowing that they have right to consult with a lawyer, although this information is on many court websites.

Defendants are also sentenced to probation and to the payment of unreasonable fines without a knowing, voluntary, and intelligent waiver of defendant’s right to counsel. Despite their poverty, defendants are frequently ordered to pay fines that are frequently triple their monthly income.

“Defendants are entitled to a hearing to determine their ability to pay, under Missouri Law. Upon revocation of probation because of their inability to pay, defendants are again entitled to an inquiry into their ability to pay. Based on our observations, this rarely occurs. As a result, defendants are incarcerated for their poverty.”

Yes, race and money still matters.

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

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WE MUST NEVER SURRENDER OUR CULTURE (Dr. Conrad Worrill, Chairman Emeritus of the National Black United Front (NBUF) located at 1809 East 71st Street, Suite 211, Chicago, Illinois, 60649, 773-4930900, Fax# 773-493-9819, E-mail: nbufchic@sbcglobal.net, Web site: nbufront.org)

Dr. Conrad Worrill Our late, great ancestor, Dr. Asa G. Hilliard’s book, The Maroon Within Us, once again reminds us of a major problem that we, as African people in America, are besieged by. Dr. Hilliard described this

problem as cultural surrender. In explaining the problem, Dr. Hilliard wrote, “African Americans remain one of the very few groups in the United States who do not honor their own cultural traditions, sometimes even when they are honored by others.”

Continuing on this point, Dr. Hilliard states that, “If there is a major illness among African American people it is that we unceasingly honor and utilize our culture less.

All great nations and people do the opposite.”

As Dr. Hilliard further explains, “Cultural surrender is more than a matter of rejecting one’s father and mother culture. It means that one accepts a new definition as a person.

The culturally dependent person is a mere spectator, a receptacle for the creativities of others. To demand freedom from slavery only to use that freedom to commit one’s self to a voluntary cultural servitude is to lose the chance to be human.”

The erosion of many of our African cultural traditions and foundations are most evidenced in our family and community life. Far too many African people in America are getting away from the essence of family life. The cultural tradition of African family life is that of the extended family that centers itself on the rearing of children and car-

ing for the elders.

Family life is the basis for which a people maintain their cultural traditions, traditions that are important to the survival of a people. The way we raise our children in the context of extended family life for African people was always connected to the overall development of the larger community.

Dr. Hilliard writes, “There have always been Africans or Black people in America who have been both physically and mentally free. We have also had far too many of those who have yielded their bodies— and worse, their souls— to people and systems whose purpose was to exploit to take all and give nothing.”

It is in this context that Dr. Hilliard provides several reasons why this devastating trend of cultural surrender is taking place. He says, “…we have tended to accept certain false dichotomies,” such as the following: “1. We have tended to equate sophisticated technology with culture, believing that such technology is exclusively European and that to affirm African culture is to reject technology.

2. We have tended to equate modern with technology, and to value modern as if it were cultural progress. At the same time, we have

seen the affirmation of African/African American culture as a matter of retrogression. Further, we have seen African/African American culture as static rather than dynamic and adaptive.

3. We have tended to equate European culture with wealth and African/African American culture with poverty.

4. We have tended to associate education with the acquisition of all the cultural forms of Europeans, and find it hard to conceive of educated persons who live the African/African American culture.

5. We have tended to equate selfaffirmation with the hatred of others.

6. We have tended to equate religion with particular forms of European interpretations of Christianity and have not seen our people as religious or spiritual.

7. Generally we have failed to study ourselves and to know our culture.”

The challenges that African people face in American, and throughout the world, as we enter twentyfirst-century is to create programs, strategies, and institutions that will reclaim and preserve our rich culture.

One such program that has emerged as one approach to preserving our culture and traditions

aimed at our youth is the growing Rites of Passage Movement. This Movement seeks to place African and African people at the center of independently working with our young people.

Children in Rites of Passage Programs are generally taught aspects of our history that included our literary accomplishments, our accomplishments in music, science and technology, and the spiritual concepts of African people that direct our moral and ethical behavior and treatment of others.

As we look out and observe the African World Community, we can see a common set of problems that all African people face, as a result of hundred of years of exploitation by Europeans and others against African people. This exploitation has developed into a worldwide system of white supremacy and white domination aimed at wiping out African culture. We must resist and refuse any efforts to wipe out our culture.

Finally, Dr. Hilliard writes, “Cultural surrender or cultural destruction leads inevitably to the loss of any possibility for a group to mobilize on its behalf. There can be no African/African American family in the absence of a cultural base.”

INDICATORS OF INEQUALITY

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been floating at or above the 17,000 mark in the past two months – an all time high. There has been a stumble here and a wrinkle there, but even with a weak unemployment report for August, the Dow has remained over 17,000. This compares with a Dow of 13,000 just a year ago (or a 30 percent gain), and is generally seen as a sign of economic progress and of increased wealth.

Who gets the wealth, though?

Fifty-two percent of U.S. adults own stock (which includes mutual funds, Individual Retirement Accounts, and 401-k accounts) down from 65 percent in 2007.

The drop in the level of stock holdings can be at least partly attributed to the Great Recession, when high levels of unemployment forced people to go into their savings to survive. Maybe, too, dissolved stock holdings to help them with housing crises and underwater mortgages. For 6

those reasons, and for many others, stock ownership is falling.

While half of the overall population owns stock, bonds or mutual funds, a 2011 Washington Post survey reported that one in four African Americans and one in six Hispanics had such holdings. These are the folks who were disproportionately hit by the housing crisis, and are now unlikely to gain from the surge in the stock market. Some folks just can’t catch a break.

Now, the latest unemployment report suggests that there are fewer gains in the labor market than expected. While the overall unemployment rate has ticked down from 6.2 percent to 6.1 percent, only 142,000 jobs were created, about one hundred thousand fewer jobs that economic forecasters had been expecting. Tepid job growth bodes ill for the so-called recovery that is optimistically referenced. The Black unemployment in August was unchanged from July at 11.4 percent, with the rate for Black men falling, and that for Black women rising.

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Dr. Julianne Malveaux Usually Black men have a slightly higher unemployment rate than Black women.

While the racial unemployment rate still reflects inequality, and the general unemployment rate is too high to be optimistic about recovery (though the rate is down a full percentage point from a year ago), equally concerning is

the level of wages that has not grown significantly in the past year. In the last year the hourly wage has grown by just fifty cents, from $24.03 in August 2013, to $24.53 last month. With unemployment rates falling, it would seem that employers would have to work harder to compete for workers, but the extremely small increase in hourly pay suggests this is just not the case. While these data are not broken down by race, the fact that the average African American household earns just $32,000 a year, compared to $51,000 for a white household suggests that there is a similar difference in hourly wages.

The movement to increase the minimum wage has momentum, but Congress can’t seem to understand how challenging it is to earn the minimum wage in a stagnant labor market. The minimum wage hasn’t changed in five years. Meanwhile, Congressional pay has risen from $129,500 to $174,000 between 1992 through 2014. Congress also has its pay inflation-adjusted. President Obama

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has chided Congress that “America needs a raise, “last addressing the point on this Labor Day. And fast food workers have taken it to the streets, demanding that their employers pay them $15 an hour.

Dozens were arrested in cities around the country as they disrupted traffic in busy intersections to make their case known.

The juxtaposition between minimum wages that have not been adjusted in five years, Congressional pay that continues to rise, and a 30 percent stock market gain in just a year are simple indicators of our nation’s inequality. Those at the bottom aren’t seeing any trickle down from stock euphoria. There has been little increase in the amount of work available, and the amount of pay that it brings. America needs a raise, and congress needs to spend just one week living on the minimum wage. That might give them an insight or two about how some people are forced to live.

Julianne Malveaux is an author, economist, and educator based in Washington, DC. www.chicagocrusader.com

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GOSSIPTARY

By Ima Gontellit EDITOR'S NOTE: This column is published as political satire, street gossip and humor, and therefore should not be considered as fact but rather as matter of opinion. None of the items therein are collected by the news gathering staff of the Crusader Newspaper Group. Items forwarded to The Chatterbox are kept confidential unless otherwise requested by the author in writing. For submissions please forward to: AChicagoCrusader@aol.com. Original photography and artwork are permitted. Thank you for reading!

EVERY FOUR YEARS-AGAIN The good senior citizens at de old folks home were busy playing strip bingo when E.D. come scooting in de room on his used Hover ‘Round. He claim he done got wind—-and not from a pot of beans. The wind say Bill “Doc” Walls campaign manager done called up De Crusader to holla about the fact that you Chatterbox readers are confused at where Walls been for the last fo’ years. ‘Cause with all this doo doo going on, ain’t nobody heard hide nor hair from this child at all.

You see, after Bill Walls said he intended to do his routine stalking horse thang this year so he can keep the red lady Karen Lewis and the yellow alderman Bob FEEO-something from getting the 250 Negro votes he

Bill “Doc” Walls got when he runs, some people wrote letters asking us, “Who owns Bill Doc Walls,” and “How come he keep running for mayor and never got no campaign debt?”

After raising the perennial question on everybody with a half a brain’s mind—again, Walls’ campaign teammate, who also surfaces every four years, called down to King Drive to curse at its publisher, who happens to be a real nice lady, with really nice hair—unlike the flunkie doing the cursing. What was most shocking was this big, tall, dark, near-sighted person could actually make a call out given what is perceived is they alleged lowincome status and janky cell phone connection.

Now it’s okay to disagree, ‘cause de Chatterbox been ticking people off www.chicagocrusader.com

since it first come out in 1945. But for Walls’ campaign friend to curse out a businesswoman lak dat don’t make no sense. Save de energy for De Tiny Emperor. Lak ain’t dat who you is gone be trying to unseat? Or is Doc Walls tryin’ to unseat the people who print this here paper? Didn’t dey give you enough resources to stay focused?

Maybe not. Better call the purple and gold people for some mo’.

Wonder if some wheel chairs fell over when all was said and done with all dat huffin’ and puffin—at least that’s what E.D. done said. And, what would the late great Anna Langford say if she knew these paid-for-hire chillens was cursin’ out noble Black women lak dat, all ‘cause they can’t explain how they keep “finding’ money to run a citywide campaign to be the leader of the city plantation world.

Everybody know “certain peoples” got $100,000 they done put on the street and that the “usual” cast of political characters is gone pop out the woodwork with they mess, according to someone in Avalon Park. Don’t nobody know if Doc got no money ‘cause don’t nobody know where Doc keep his money—but trust “a team is said to now be looking at every single dime he gone deposit and done deposited each time he fake-ran for mayor,” the South Side thinker shared.

One Zifandel-drinking lady who frequents the South Loop Hotel claims the real amount of the “muddy de waters money” is closer to $350,000 and some change and that while some routine perennial people “may have gotten some;” they are quick to point to a young African running ‘round on the West Side who is popping up all over de place trying to convince somebody that she should be taken seriously. Because few people does. And ain’t nobody taking Bob “BUY ME TOO” Shaw seriously on no count and on no kinda way.

Chicago sho’ is sorry. You got a mean-little mayor, with no support, no love, no high heels, a lot of money and who lak to stick it to the Negro every chance he get and we can’t find a single qualified person to put him out of his job. You got a shrinking, loud mouth teacher; a strange and jaundice-looking alderman; a former wig wearing commissioner; some grinning guy named Fred, Harold’s coat holder; and some girl called Enya. No Negro business leader to run. No civil rights leader to run. No son of a civil rights leader to run. No Ken Dunkin to run. Yes it’s this bad. No Stephanie Neely to run. No Dorothy Brown to run. No 50-Foot County woman to run. No Negro lawyer to run. No grassroots (non ‘hoin’) leader to run.

No Negro athlete to run. No true hero that people can trust—to run.

Some old people been practicing saying “Yassa Mayor Emanuel, sir” for when this strange thang go down in next February. This just sad.

Since everybody love Harold so much, maybe dey is willing to settle for the man who held his coat.

Maybe Bill Doc Walls has done it this time. Truth of de matter could be that, Bill “Doc” Walls was probably the youngest coat holder in the history of mayoral coat holding in Chicago history. Now if he also got Harold his coffee from time to time, he might be the youngest at getting mayoral coffee too. Now even though this public figure got a nice smile and all his teeth don’t mean he can continue to trick people every four years.

telll me that the one and only Jakeman, also known as Paul Jakes ain’t looking at no politricks this time he looking for a church home. My westside roadie says that Paul Jakes is trying to be the pastor at Metropolitan MBC on the West Side. He is preaching there next Sunday, one of de three finalists. Hmmmmm. That church gets a new pastor about every two years. Two years is better than none, especially for a boweevil.

-ImaIMA’S MAILBAG

BUT THEN AGAIN… THEY GOTS TO EAT TOO. -ImaIma been wondring where the chicken eating preacher from the west side in this whole mayoral thang and low and behold my westside snoops

Rev. Paul Jakes

Dear Ima: I wants to thank you for sending all them ink pens, notebook papers and thangs for my granbabys to start school with. You show is a blessing and ima praying for you evry night.

But, the real reason ima writing you is to axe you to please write somethang in yo paper about these triflin womens not feeding they poor kids right.

I went up to the Jewels to get me some turnip greens and smoke meat the other day and i got in the line to pay behind this big woman.

She was so big, fat was jiggling ever which way. . .her bosoms was jiggling one way and her stumach was jiggling another and her behind, lawd today her behind was just a jiggling another way and she was breathing all heavy and cant catch her breth.

Anyway she had a basket justa full of food but ain’t a healthy thang in that

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basket. That heffer had bout 9 frozen pizza, she had 4 big box of froot loops, 3 big old jugs of hawaa punch, 20 packs of kool aid, a bunch of boxes of miss debby cakes and pies and all kinds of potata chips, icy hot chetoes, daritaoes, cheesy popcorn and pork skins. She aint’ had nary fruit or vegetablles. She aint had no breakfass meat, no chicken, no hamburga meat she aint even had no milk for the froot loops. i just stood right there and shook my head cause that triflin heffer spent 137dollars on a bunch of foolishness and stood there wheezin while that po child waiting on her had to bag up all that mess.

I know that big heffer was gunna heat up 1 of them pizzas and feed it to her chilren wid some daritoes for they dinner cause my friend Perlene told me the kids can get breakfass and lunch fo free at the school, so the mama only got to fix dinner. Just triflin.

These womens need to do better. I feed my grandbabys a hot breakfast evry day, cause they cants learn if theys hongry.

Ima child pleese help them, write somethang to help these ignant mamas cause the lord no they need some help. I worry evry day bout all the chilrrens getting to school safe and now i gotta worry bout them eatin right.

Thank you Sister Ima and like the kids be saying HOLLER. Your friend Lurlene

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

UIC OPEN HOUSE: On Saturday, September 13, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., the University of Illinois at Chicago will showcase its diverse programs and academic opportunities as it welcomes thousands of prospective students, families, friends, alumni and community members to the UIC Open House. It will take place at various campus locations, including UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road. The open house will feature a variety of informational activities involving UIC’s colleges, departments and organizations. The program includes admissions and financial aid sessions, guided tours of the campus and residence halls and academic presentations featuring UIC faculty. Guest check-in will be located at the UIC Forum, where UIC representatives for various academic programs and support services will be available to answer questions. Potential and current students can explore opportunities for involvement at a student life fair staffed by student organizations and campus recreation.

Advance registration is recommended for prospective students, but not required for community members, alumni and others planning to attend. For more information about open house activities and registration,visit openhouse.uic.edu.

SAX PREACHER“LIVE IN CONCERT”#2: The Music Ministry of Chicago’s Own Legendary T.O.M.A. Records Recording Artist “Sax Preacher” will be featured in concert on Saturday, September 13th, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. at THE QUARRY, 2423 E. 75th Street (1 Block East of Yates), Chicago, IL. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For tickets call 773-8463091; 773-817-1715 or 773203-4032.

HYDE PARK ART CENTER 75TH ANNIVERSARY BBQ BLOCK PARTY AND EXHIBIT: On Saturday, September 13 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., in honor of its 75th anniversary, the Hyde Park Art Center is throwing a BBQ Block Party and everyone’s invited. The BBQ Block Party Bash will be free for all and represents a moment for Chicagoans to come together for art-making workshops, open studio hours with resident artists Nuria Montiel and Susan Giles, artist performances, new exhibitions Front & Center and the Chicago Effect, music, food, and more. And on Monday, September 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Hyde Park Art Center invites you to experience the current exhibition, The Chi8

cago Effect: Redefining the Middle, with a tour from the curators Allison Peters Quinn and Megha Ralapati. The Hyde Park Art Center is located at 5020 South Cornell Avenue in Chicago. For more information call 773-3245520 or visit www.hydeparkart.org.

AUTHORS AT THE LIBRARY: The Chicago Public Library offers an impressive assortment of authors and events in September as part of its monthly Authors @ the Library series.

All of the author events take place at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street.

Upcoming events: Jane Austen and the Art of Debate will take place on Saturday, September 13 at 2 p.m., in the Multi-Purpose Room, Lower Level. Sara Okey, Publications Director of the Jane Austen Society of North America, leads an engaging lecture and audience discussion on Austen’s characters and their masterful debate techniques, as well as examines some of the main topics of debate in Austen’s time.

Also featured is a lively debate between the Rockford East High School and Wheaton North High School student debate teams. On Thursday, September 18 at 6 p.m. in the Reception Hall, Lower Level, Toni McNaron discusses her recent book Into the Paradox. As a practicing Catholic and feminist scholar, McNaron embraces the seemingly unresolvable and accepts the inherent paradox arising from her preference for conservative spiritual practices while remaining committed to radical politics. For more information, please call 312-747-4050 or visit chipublib.org.

CHICAGO ON SCREEN: Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District General Superintendent Michael P. Kelly announced selections for Chicago On Screen, the Park District’s new initiative to enhance the Movies in the Parks series with locally produced independent features, documentaries and shorts that focus on Chicago. Films were chosen in response to a call for submissions last January. Upcoming showing: Thursday, September 18, at the Washington Park Refectory, Natural Life with Ghetto Art. Natural Life uses documentation and depiction to explore the U.S. Juvenile Justice System and investigate the lives of five individuals sentenced to Life Without Parole for crimes they committed as youth, a sentence that can be levied on youth only in the U.S. Unable to ever

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be released, these five will never be evaluated for change, difference or growth. In Ghetto Art, a woman is released from a 30 year incarceration at the Illinois Department of Corrections and tries to reunite with her youngest son through their passion for art in Chicago.

GO NUTS FOR NATURE: The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum introduces a new early childhood program happening on the first and third Wednesdays, September- December from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. You’re never too young to connect with nature! Introduce your child to the wonder of nature by signing up for Nature Nuts, a new twicea-month-program for children ages 2-4. Every class at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum has a different nature theme; examples include butterflies, apples, pumpkins and snow. Little naturelovers can sing, take hikes, visit the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven and more. Kids will also learn and discover through coloring, puzzles, sensory and water tables. Parents or caregivers participate in each class with their child.

Don’t forget to dress for the weather and the mess! The weekly theme for Wednesday, September 17, is Apples. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is located at 2430 North Cannon

JUSTICE ROBERT GORDON of the Appellate Court of Cook County will speak before the 5th District Seniors, Wednesday, September 17 at 12:30 p.m. at the 5th District Police Station, 727 E. 111th Street. Officer Tim Crawford, coordinator, announced that Justice Gordon is currently in the Appellate Court, First District, 1st Division. Justice Gordon was first appointed to the bench in 1996 and later elected. He presided over jury cases in the Municipal and Law Division until he was appointed to the Appellate Court in 2006. Justice Robert Gordon was educated at University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and got his Law Degree from DePaul Law School.

Drive, just off Lake Shore Drive at Fullerton in Lincoln Park. The cost: $10/member caregiver and child; $15/non-member caregiver and child; Entire series: $60/member caregiver and child;

$90/non-member caregiver and child. Register for the program at http://www.naturemuseum.seum.org/programs-eventsand-camps/children-and-family-programs.

Extended Coverage Condominium living is increasingly popular, a big step up from renting but not yet a house with its responsibilities. Condominium insurance is also different from renters insurance. *** The condo association usually has a master policy that covers the exterior structure. It may also include indoor public areas and jointly used amenities like a pool or gym. It will not cover the personal property or liability of each owner.

Milton E. Moses

*** For all your insurance needs, you can depend on the know-how of the folks at the Community Insurance Center, Inc., 526 E. 87th Street, your insurance headquarters. We have been serving the community since 1962. For more information about the services we provide, call (773) 651-6200. You can also reach us via email at: sales@communityinsurance.com or visit the website at www.communityins.com.

*** That’s why a condo owner needs insurance to cover the gaps in the master policy. Each unit generally extends from inside wall to inside wall of the residence. Owners in waterfront areas may want to add flood coverage, too. *** Be aware that many condo bylaws have a provision to assess each owner for a share of property or liability claims that the master policy doesnot cover. If the unit is rented out, there will be other insurance needs, too.

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BUSINESS

‘Pass the Torch’ competition encourages young Black entrepreneurs

By Larry Ivory President, Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce The National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), in partnership with the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, held its annual convention this year in Chicago, July 10 through the 12.

A highlight of this year’s event included a contest for young Black entrepreneurs to pitch, a la “Shark Tank,” their best ideas for new businesses, and featured students from the Illinois Institute of Art, a campus of The Art Institutes.

The NBCC’s “Pass the Torch” Young Entrepreneurs Competition solicited submissions from students at The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago, Tinley Park and Schaumburg. Finalists had ten minutes to present to a panel of experts, investors, and NBCC members, detailing their business plan and answering questions from the panelists and from the audience via Twitter. Each pitch was evaluated based on marketability and feasibility as well as creativity, research, and the presentation itself.

Cash prizes of $1,500, $1,000, and $500, respectively, were award-

ed to the top three participants to help fund their ventures. The winners will also receive ongoing mentorship from business professionals to assist in getting their ideas off the ground. Each aspiring entrepreneur received feedback on their presentation skills and the content of their pitch.

“The NBCC is about empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship,” said Harry Alford, NBCC’s president and CEO. “We are delighted to work with the Illinois Institute of Art to encourage our young people to get involved and form their own new businesses.”

Finalists included Toby O’Donnell, an Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg student whose proposed board game features football in an outer space setting.

O’Donnell is currently seeking artists to give his game’s playing cards some creative flair.

The competition offered students from all three campuses the chance to crystallize their best ideas and hone skills that will be critical in the professional world.

“We are honored to have been selected to work with the National Black Chamber of Commerce

on this competition and are excited to see the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our students,” says David Ray, president of the Illinois Institute of Art. The Illinois Institute of Art provides specialized skills training in the practical and creative arts for students in underserved communities. However, a new rule currently under consideration by the U.S. Department of Education could endanger schools like the Institute and others that serve minority communities. The socalled gainful employment rule would deny federal student aid to certain institutions with large numbers of students struggling with debt and loan repayment, putting these programs at risk.

As president of the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, I am especially concerned about the impact of this rule on educational access and opportunities for Illinois students, and on the employers operating in our state who depend on schools such as the Illinois Institute of Art to provide a wellspring of qualified graduates to fill the needs of their workforce. The Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce helped develop the “Pass the Torch” competition.

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Blacks talking about domestic violence (Continued from page 1) never saw domestic violence until he hired a female pastoral counselor, who told him that almost all of her clients from the parish were women dealing with domestic violence.

“Priests generally do not talk about it. And, most dioceses in the United States have no services, or very limited services, for victims of domestic violence,” said Father Dahm, who is leading a campaign in Chicago to change that.

Rita Smith of the National Coalition against Domestic Violence said businesses need to understand that their employees— who are victims of DV—are also less productive because of what they may be going through at home. She said missed time at work, healthcare costs related to treatment for victims and lower work productivity from an employee—who is a victim—all hurt businesses.

Smith said because DV is a complex issue so many choose not to discuss the topic. Smith said she is disappointed that many people still trash the victim, and in the Rice case, are calling his wife stupid and a gold digger for sticking with him. She said what victims need are constant positive reassurwww.chicagocrusader.com

ances they are loved and that it is wrong for them to be getting hit by the person who is supposed to love them. Smith said victims often stay with their abusive lover throughout several episodes of violence before they find the strength and courage to leave.

Geneice Coleman of Albany Park lost a sister to DV. She said it is something that stays with her every day when she thinks of her sister, who was murdered in Texas five years ago by her husband, who then killed himself. Coleman said she was not as supportive as she should have been and regrets her actions.

“I’ve learned now that what a victim needs the most is (sic) a support structure and a safe haven. They need a physical place where they can go and be safe, in addition to a non-judgmental person who they can confide in,” said Coleman, who now volunteers at a local YWCA where domestic violence victims are treated. “Getting a person out of their situation is not going to happen overnight because they more than likely did not get there that quickly. It’s something that happens over a period of time. It takes patience, but firmness, in standing up against the violence.”

For more information on domestic violence and where you can get help for yourself or some-

one else, you can call 1-800-799SAFE, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A counselor can refer

callers to service providers in their area. Anyone in need of immediate assistance should dial 911.

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Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said Moore then engaged in a conflict with an officer, who was “thrown around like a rag doll.”

According to McCarthy, the officer warned a female partner Moore had a gun, and that officer shot him. McCarthy later said the gun turned out to be a flashlight.

In January 2013, Moore’s mother, Gwendolyn Moore, filed a federal suit against the city, represented by Sam Adam Jr., who is considered to be one of the city’s top, Black defense attorneys. Both referred to the killing as an “execution,” and the suit charged excessive force and wrongful death.

“I want the way the police operate to change. The way they handle and deal with the community needs to change,” Moore’s mother said. “I want justice for Jamaal.”

Adam’s firm and the city’s Law Department both declined comment.

Court documents showed the suit originally sought damages “in excess of $75,000,” but a settlement was reached in July.

The suit also named Chicago Police officers Ruth Castelli and Christopher Hackett as defendants.

A DECEMBER 2012 POLICE shooting of an unarmed Black man sparked outrage by Black residents on the South Side.

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Governors State honors outstanding faculty and staff New award is added for educators of GSU’s first freshmen The Convocation at Governors State recently not only welcomed the university’s first freshman class, but recognized the work of three outstanding GSU faculty members and one staff member, as well as three area high school teachers.

Excellence Award winners were chosen by a committee made up of previous winners and other representatives from tenured/tenure track faculty, university/senior lecturers and academic support professionals across the university. The committee submitted recommendations to the president in April and the winners were announced at Convocation.

Winners announced included: Assistant Professor of Media Studies, Dr. Deborah James; Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Dr. Dale Schuit; and Associate Professor of Management, Dr. Stephen Wagner.

“Dr. Debbie James inspires students and peers to rethink the purpose and potential of liberal arts education in the twenty-first century. Her work is defined by creativity, innovation and discipline,” said GSU president Elaine P. Maimon in presenting the award. James is also credited with leading development of GSU’s new Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies, advising of the student newspaper and working to build strong collaboration with the campus’ visual media news program, TWAG—This Week at GSU. She works cooperatively with the GSU department of Independent Film and Digital Imaging to make sure that students have a comprehensive view of twenty-first century film and media. James is a prolific scholar and media practitioner.

One of her projects is a series of short documentaries on the former Yugoslavia. She has just completed her term as Vice President of the Chicago Public Media Community Advisory Board.

“Debbie is in the forefront of GSU’s transformation. She is committed to incorporating citizenship into her courses and into the co-curricular activities that she sponsors,” said Maimon. She is a leader in implementing High Impact Practices and GSU’s entire LEAP agenda – or Liberal Arts and America’s Promise.

She is also one of the first three fulltime faculty members to make sure that students experience a true living/learning community as a resident of the university’s first residence, Prairie Place.

“Dr. Dale Schuit is a physical therapist, so helping others comes naturally,” said Maimon. Schuit is doing research to analyze the biomechanics and positioning of neck structures. He presented preliminary results to an international spine conference in Great Britain.

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Schuit’s colleagues praise him for being a committed teacher and mentor. He co-chairs the Institutional Review Board—the group that makes sure that faculty research meets or exceeds federal standards. With his co-chair, Dr. David Rhea, he has increased the expectations and clarity of the IRB process.

“Dale’s work helps to bring GSU to a new level in the integration of teaching and research,” Maimon added.

Schuit treats students, faculty and staff with great dignity and kindness in his quest to help each achieve his or her own unique potential.

“Dr. Stephen Wagner gives new meaning to the word ‘versatile.’ He

DR. GERALD C. BAYSORE Endowed Distinguished Service Award winner: Bettie Lewis of the GSU Procurement Department. teaches courses at all levels: undergraduate, MBA and doctoral. He is one of the professors selected from a sizeable group of applicants to teach one of our freshman seminars,” said Maimon in presenting the award.

On the doctoral level, he creatively applies his research to developing a core course in GSU’s Ed.D. in Interdisciplinary Leadership. He has published his research in the most prestigious, peer-reviewed publications and was awarded the Louis O. Kelso Fellowship from Rutgers University to support his research on employee ownership.

The Dr. Gerald C. Baysore Endowed Distinguished Service Award The Baysore Award is presented in memory of Dr. Gerald C. Baysore, GSU Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, who served the university with great distinction for 18 years. This is the highest honor GSU can bestow on a university employee and is presented each year to the individual who has demonstrated the qualities that Dr. Baysore exemplified: absolute integrity, total competence, generous dedication and unfailing civility. “This year the

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LEGACY AWARD HONOREES 2014: Deborah Taylor of Rich Central High School, Lauren Lamaster of Alan B. Shepard High School, and Lindsay Beechy-Kociolek of Manteno High School. committee felt truly uplifted by the areas of GSU,” she added.

“Ms. Taylor encouraged and nourdescriptions of many members of ished my spirit throughout my high the GSU family who reflect Dr. years,” said Booker in her school The Educator’s Legacy Award Baysore’s characteristics. The decinomination. sion was not easy,” said Maimon.

With the arrival of GSU’s first freshLauren Lamaster of Alan B. ShepThe 2014 Baysore Award winner man class, the university presented the ard High School was cited as “…not is Bettie Lewis of the university’s first Educator’s Legacy Awards. The only my teacher, but a mentor … a Procurement Department. She is winners were nominated by entering dependable and trustworthy adult described as kind-hearted, hard- freshmen as the high school educator steer(ing) me into the right path,” by working, knowledgeable, mission who helped them focus their dreams Taylor Gentry in her nomination. focused and student-centered. “She of college and contributed to their Lindsay Beechy-Kociolek of Manis known campus-wide for dedica- academic achievement. teno High School, nominated by tion to serving others. GSU can alWinners were: Michaela Wascher-Disney who said, ways count on her to do things with Debra Taylor of Rich Central “Mrs. Kociolek gave me hope to integrity, punctuality and humor,” High School, who was nominated push through my final years of high said Maimon. “Bettie is an example by her student, Nelmiah Booker. As school, to stay positive and to think of how an outstanding employee in a student who required homebound bigger and better things will come in one campus office truly affects ALL schooling due to a chronic illness, my path.”

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MAGGIE BROWN TO SING AT CAPTAIN HARDTIMES Event to honor Josephine Wade and Mozell Barnes

By Chinta Strausberg Maggie Brown, the daughter of the late singer, actor and songwriter Oscar Brown, Jr., is performing at Josephine’s Cooking Restaurant, formerly Captain Hardtimes, 436 E. 79th Street, Saturday, September 20, 2014.

The event is to honor restaurateur Josephine “Mother” Wade, co-owner of Josephine’s Cooking Restaurant, who has been in business for 57 years, and businessman/real estate giant Mozell Barnes. The doors will open at 4 p.m.

Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the show featuring Maggie Brown begins at 8 p.m.

Brown, who is civil rights minded, is the daughter of the late singer/actor and songwriter Oscar Brown, Jr. She recently held a tribute for her father at Ravinia.

When asked about the violence in the community, Brown recited one of her favorite poems: “Need healthy words to say to bring a brighter day, something that is positive a better way to live. Children look up to you. They’re watching what you do. Influences are so strong. They’re going to tag

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along. What will we talk about today?

“We need to rearrange. We want to make a change. Use affirmations when our rap and rhymes begin. Write lyrics to increase and have a spirit of peace. May God’s questions bring solutions to the thing? Can you and I be the change we need? Can you and I help to plant the seeds to make our future grow so we will know?

The earth is calling upon the ones to heal our planet and get it done today,” said Brown.

“In the sluggish sleep of slaves from your cradles to your graves, you live ignorant of your great power and where its gotten from but as soon as you awake, this whole planet earth will shake to your liberating drum. With the grace of God you’ve got, you need never fire a shot,” Brown said quoting her father from a play, “Great Nitty Gritty.”

Concerned about the violence that is taking so many lives, especially young children, Brown added, “We don’t understand who we are. We do not understand what our gifts are. We’ve been made to believe that we are from the permanent underclass, but you can’t just keep showing people who are supposed to be con-

Maggie Brown tent with being in the permanent underclass a bunch of rich people always balling, having these great cars and homes and think they don’t want those things as well.”

When asked what would she tell street gangbangers, Brown said she would sit them down “and make them see my legacy show and hope at the end I would have given them something.” She said

her legacy show gives people the history about Black music and also “shows the resilient spirit of our ancestors. It is my intention to encourage a deeper respect for the positive outcome of our future and by realizing that we are people who came from other people.

Those ancestors are not just a bunch of dead people. They accomplished things. They made

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things happen and you can too….”The ancestors, Brown said, “are worth respecting and representing in a positive way.”

Calling herself more of a “grassroots” person, Brown wants to use her life experiences as possible solutions to this violence. “If I could, I would change what we accept as entertainment in this country and that would change the world because we are being fooled into thinking that” it’s entertainment.

To the rappers who negatively address women and fill the airwaves with violent and profane lyrics, Brown said, “They have been tricked, and I am fed up. I think we should use our words to uplift people…healthy words… something positive so that they can begin to value life…. What we are experiencing is the opposite of that. It is anti-life.”

As an example of her work, Brown said, “I perform shows at schools that are edutainment. I teach about the history of entertainment, the history of our music.” Brown said there is a need for community leadership but the “good news is that artists can get to the audience now without” go(Continued on page 17)

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By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

By Raymond Ward A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES: On Friday, September 19, Carson’s Orland Park will host the premier Trendevous Fall Fashion Show and Beauty Event.

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM and the fashion show which will be hosted by style expert and Carson’s fashion blogger, Jordan Dechambre hits the catwalk at 6:00 PM. The show will feature fall trends and “musthaves” for the season including head-to-toe looks for work, the weekend and date night.

Attendees can grab a coffee at the coffee bar, stop by the beauty stations for a complimentary trend consultation and beauty make-over and enjoy exclusive shopping.

The event includes fabulous deals and discounts including 25 percent off better sportswear, shoes, accessories, handbags and more! Guests will also be entered for a chance to win a $250 shopping spree or $125 pair of designer shoes.

Guests may also visit trendevous.com in advance and make a $10 reservation for which they will receive a $10 Carson’s gift card upon arrival. Carson’s is located in Orland Square, 4 Orland Square, in Orland Park, Illinois.

Mavis Staples looks back on Memphis soul in new documentary In a documentary where British musician Robert Plant pays homage to the influence of Memphis Blues on the British playlist, unlikely folks are paired together

(with a twist) and candidly recounting stories and inspirations from their careers. Artists include Snoop Dogg, Mavis Staples, Bobby Rush, Booker T. Jones, Otis

assassination.

“Stax lives in the hearts and minds of the people and not in the master tapes or the bricks and mortar. It is alive and well today,”

TRAVELING MUSIC: Willie Pickens, Dee Alexander, Oliver Drake, Craig Taborn, Dana Hall, Josh Berman, Etienne Charles, Orbert Davis, the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble and many, many more will be bringing the silky sounds of jazz to multiple venues during the Hyde Park Jazz Festival, taking place on September 27, from 1:00 p.m. until Midnight, and September 28 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Call 773-324-6926 or visit hydeparkjazzfestival.org for more information.

SAVE THESE RELEASE DATES: The fall months of September through November always brings a wealth of new music for our listening pleasure. Here are just a few of the release dates for brand new music from some of your favorite artists: PRINCE - “Art Official Age” and “PlectrumElectrum” on September 30, 2014. Two brand news albums being released on the same day at

Prince the same time.

BARBRA STREISAND - “Partners” on September 16, 2014. An album of duets with stars such as John Legend, Stevie Wonder, and Lionel Richie. Elvis Presley also puts in an appearance.

CHRIS BROWN - “X” on September 16, 2014.

JENNIFER HUDSON - “JHud” on September 23, 2014. Producers include Timbaland and Pharrell Williams, along with guest performances by Iggy Azalea and R. Kelly.

LADY GAGA and TONY BENNETT - “Cheek to Cheek” on September 23, 2014. Two of music’s most popular performers team up for an album of jazz standards.

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MAVIS STAPLES AND Luther Dickinson share a laugh during their session. to highlight the city’s great contri- Clay, Yo Gotti, the North Missis- said Al Bell, who was one of the bution to the musical lexicon, not sippi Allstars, Lil’ P-Nut and co-owners of Stax Records. He alonly of the United States but the Cody and Luther Dickinson. so shares how he was indicted in world over.

I really enjoyed this documen- 1975 in what he calls an attempt “Take Me to the River” won an tary, because years ago I was part to take over Stax and squash the audience award at SXSW and of a press junket on behalf of the legend of Blues in Memphis. Bell chronicles the making of a historic Crusader that journeyed by Am- prevailed, but it took him more (and amazing) new album that trak to Memphis, where I saw and than two decades to do so. joins the musicians who put marveled at all that is Beale Street And there is none other with Memphis music on the map with and the Blues. William and Al more swagger than Hayes, as he is those carrying the torch today. Bell are prominent participants in introduced on the stage as Black Actor Terrence Howard narrates the documentary, as they tell the Moses with Charles “Skip” Pitts the documentary and even pro- Stax story, when Isaac Hayes, Ru- on the Wah Wah pedal and the vides a Blues cut of his own late in fus Thomas and Booker T and the theme from “Shaft” playing in the the taping.

MGs were blazing trails in a town background with a beaming Rev. In the film, you witness legends where later racial unrest would Jesse Jackson not too far away. from multiple generations work- further rear its ugly head in the “They cut the trees down to ing together to recreate the classics wake of Dr. Martin Luther King’s show us how to walk on the lawn, and it is a blessing to come back,” Snoop Dogg said while preparing to do his number with the young band from the Stax Music Academy and Charter School and others. They would perform “I Forgot to be Your Lover,” and Snoop writes his rap in about three minutes. This illustrates his respect for the music and the musicians of the time. “I cried and I laughed when I watched this film. The world needs to know all about this music—and it’s not just music, it’s a lifestyle,” he said.

Blues great Bobby Blue Bland and Yo Gotti perform “Ain’t No ISAAC HAYES’ SHINY, green Cadillac is on impressive dis- Sunshine,” and unfortunately, play at the Stax Museum in Memphis.

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THE BOOKWORM SEZ

“In Remembrance of Emmett Till” ence” from Mississippi officials, lack of outrage from white Mississippians at the murder, and the ensuing trial at which the defendants were observed laughing.

Interestingly, Mace says that mainstream Midwestern newspapers covered the story differently than did papers in the West and Northeast.

African American publications, particularly from the Midwest, also had understandably different angles.

They were, he says, the ones to keep the story alive long after the trial ended.

“At the time,” Mace further adds, “whites in the Deep South could not see that with his death Emmett Till sowed the seeds of change that would sprout forth into the modern civil rights movement.

Regardless of race, Americans… and these members of the Emmett Till generation would change the very nature of race relations in the United States.”

By Darryl Mace c.2014, University Press of Kentucky$40.00 / $50.00 Canada 214 pages What can you say about tragedy?

When it’s imminent, you brace yourself and hope to come out unscathed. In its aftermath, you mourn and, eventually, you move on, healed… but not quite ever the same.

Still, what, exactly, can you say about tragedy? Plenty, as you’ll see in the book “In Remembrance of Emmett Till” by Darryl Mace, and the strongest words come from influential places.

Mamie Till-Mobley was born in Mississippi, but when she was just two years old, her family joined the Great Migration and settled in Chicago. They left a state where lynching was “an all-too-common experience for Blacks” and segregation was a way of life. Things were different in Illinois; there was still racism, but it wouldn’t likely kill anyone.

In this less-tumultuous place, Emmett Louis Till was born and raised, and due to his Chicago upbringing, “could not understand what it was

like to be Black in Mississippi.” Still, as was the habit of many Midwestern African American families at that time, 14-year-old Emmett was sent to spend the summer with an uncle in the south.

It was a tragic mistake.

In the days following August 31,

I struggled some with “In Remembrance of Emmett Till.”

Part of the problem is that this book is more academic than I expected; there were times when I was riveted by the information author Darryl Mace uncovered, while other pages made me want to just shelve it awhile.

There’s a good sense of time and context here, though, and that helped. Mace gives readers ample opportunity to understand why Till’s violent death wasn’t just “another senseless murder;” why the U.S. was ripe for Civil Rights progress made in the decade after his slaying; and how the press, especially sixty years ago, served its public.

Scholars and historians may appreciate more from this book than most, but Mace’s thoroughness will get you through if you casually want to tackle it anyhow. Try “In Remembrance of Emmett Till,” and see what you have to say.

1955, when Emmett Till’s body was pulled from the Tallahatchie River, “print media outlets… sprang into action” to report “yet another senseless murder of a Black male…”

Publications – both mainstream and Black – leaped on the story in days to follow, reporting on “indiffer-

Women’s Advocacy Gathering Inspires Women to Take Back Their Power Are you a woman who feels you’ve lost your power and need to get it back? Well ladies look no further. You have the power to change the trajectory of your life. Be a part of the solution by attending the Women’s Advocacy Gathering at Mercy Hospital Auditorium, 2600 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago, on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. This event is free and open to all women.

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vide valuable information and resources to help women move their lives forward in a positive direction.

Women in need of legal advice will have the opportunity to receive free legal consults from accomplished female lawyers. A sitting judge will discuss issues of single parenthood and the importance of responsible parenting. In addition, a professional marriage counselor and members of the clergy will address some of the issues that are destroying family unity in our communities.

Each speaker will review aspects of awareness and prevention as they relate to concerns facing women. Several mini-discussion groups will be presented on other issues that serve as barriers to women’s growth and happiness.

Women are encouraged to come out to experience this event. Under the banner of a Women’s Advocacy Gathering, this event is designed as a safe gathering place for women to discuss problems and to learn avenues for working through them. Khalidah Kali, retired court reporter and women’s advocate, is the founder and producer of the Women’s Advocacy Gathering.

“Now in its fifth year, the Women’s Advocacy Gathering continues to grow. We promise to inspire, empower, and deliver positive reinforcement for all women who join us,” said Ms. Kali. Free refreshments will be provided and all attendees will receive gift bags. Free parking is available at the Mercy Hospital parking lot.

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‘Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park’ a perennial crowd-pleaser Lyric Opera Chorus will present two special concerts off site The 14th annual “Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park” concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion on Saturday, September 6, at 7:30 p.m. featuring an array of outstanding soloists from the Lyric 2014-15 season roster, Ryan Center ensemble members, and the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus drew a large and appreciative audience of Chicagoans, suburbanites and outof-towners enjoying their final few days of vacation.

Anthony Freud, Lyric’s General Director, greeted the audience to the Pritzker Pavilion and thanked Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cultural Commissioner Michelle Boone for welcoming the Lyric Opera Family once again to the venue.

The 2014-15 season marks Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 60th anniversary which was commemorated on Friday night’s concert by including the final scene from Act II of W. A. Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” the very first opera presented by the company in 1954.

The concert opened with the Dresden version of Wagner’s Overture to “Tannhäuser” performed by the Lyric Opera Orchestra, Sir Andrew Davis, conducting. The final scene from Don Giovanni followed immediately thereafter featuring singers who will appear during this 60th anniversary season: Mariusz Kwiecien as (Don Giovanni); Kyle Ketelson (Leporello); Ana María Martínez (Donna Elvira); Andrea

Silvestrelli (The Commendatore); Marina Rebeka (Donna Anna); Robert McPherson, substituting for an ailing Antonio Poli (Don Ottavio); Adriana Chuchman (Zerlina) and Michael Sumuel (Masetto).

Following a brief Intermission “Hymn to the Sun” scored for large chorus and orchestra from Pietro Mascagni’s rarely heard opera “Iris,” and the chorus, “Patria oppressa” from Act III of Verdi’s “Macbeth” were rendered masterfully by the Lyric Opera Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Music Director Davis.

Mark Delavan’s superb rendering of Baron Scarpia’s aria, “Tre sbirri, una carrozza . . .Va Tosca!” in the Act I, Te Deum Finale from Puccini’s “Tosca” was bone-chilling.

The final offering of the evening was the complete Act III from Verdi’s “Rigoletto” with Mark Delavan in the title role bargaining with the murderous assassin, Sparafucile, portrayed by bass Andrea Silvestrelli who owns the role. The performance of the well-loved “Quartet” with Delavan and soprano Marina Rebeka as Gilda; tenor Robert McPherson as The Duke of Mantua; and Ryan Center ensemble member J’nai Bridges as Maddalena, drew the audience to its feet in the Pavilion and on the surrounding lawn area with thunderous applause and shouts of “Bravi.”

Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park is a Lyric Unlimited event.

The Lyric Opera season opens officially Saturday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m. with Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr. There

The Lyric Opera Orchestra, Chorus and guest artists during the 2013 Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park/Photo: Robert Kusel are projected English texts for every Avenue and Delaware Place) on performance,” said Anthony Freud, opera. Subscriptions are still avail- this Friday, September 12, 2014 at Lyric’s general director.

“I’ve wanted to showcase our able, as are tickets for individual 7:00 p.m. and at Evanston’s Alice performances. Discounts are avail- Millar Chapel (1870 N. Sheridan wonderful chorus for some time able for group tickets. For informa- Rd.) on Saturday, November 22, now and do so with repertoire in which they excel. They are an opera tion on specific performance dates 2014 at 3:00 p.m.

The concert’s selections from chorus, and an incredibly fine one and ticket availability, call (312) Lyric’s upcoming 2014-15 season at that, and should be seen and 827-5600 or go to lyricopera.org include excerpts from “Anna Bole- heard singing opera,” said Black. na,” “Tosca,” “Carousel,” and the “Soloists from the chorus will per******** Anvil Chorus from “Il Trovatore, form throughout the concert so “and choral favorites from “Nabuc- that audiences can also get to know This fall, the Lyric Opera Chorus co,” “ Macbeth,” “ Madama Butter- the many wonderful individual will give two special concerts that fly,” “Carmen,” “ Die Fledermaus,” voices that make up this remarkable ensemble.” will feature the world-class ensem- and “Fidelio,” among others.

“The Lyric Opera Chorus is one ble performing operatic excerpts Tickets are $20 (general admisfrom Lyric’s 60th-anniversary sea- of the best in the world. These speson. Led by Chorus Master cial concerts highlight the ensem- sion) and are on sale now. For more Michael Black, the Chorus will ble’s incredible virtuosity, musi- information or to purchase tickets, perform at Chicago’s Fourth Pres- cianship, and splendor, in two visit lyricopera.org/wondroussound byterian Church (North Michigan venues perfectly suited for choral or call 312-827-5600.

Riccardo Muti returns to the CSO for 5th season as music director Riccardo Muti returns to Chicago in September for the start of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 2014/15 concert season—his fifth season as music director. Muti’s three-week residency begins with performances of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 on Thursday, September 18 at 8 p.m., Sunday, September 21 at 3 p.m. and Tuesday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Center in downtown Chicago.

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Camilla Nylund Photo/Markus Hoffman Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony also takes place on Saturday, September 20 at Symphony Ball, the CSO’s annual gala fundraising event. Joining Muti, the CSO and the Chorus as soloists in all four performances are soprano Camilla Nylund, mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova, tenor Christopher Ventris and bass-baritone Eric Owens. The Chicago Symphony Chorus is prepared by chorus director Duain Wolfe.

Tickets for performances of

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Ekaterina Gubanova

Christopher Ventris /Photo Tanja Niemann

Eric Owens/Photo Paul Sirochman

Beethoven’s Ninth are in very high demand; a limited number for the concert only on September 20, as well as Symphony Ball gala packages, are still available.

The concert on Thursday, September 18, will be videotaped and made available at a date to be announced, free, on demand at cso.org, at RiccardoMutiMusic.com, on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and on the websites of other media and music organizations around the world.

Free Concert for Chicago September 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Continuing a tradition that Muti began when he became music director in 2010, to offer a free CSO concert each year outside of Symphony Center, Muti and the Orchestra will return for the third time to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. On Friday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m., the free Concert for Chicago features an all-Tchaikovsky program, including “The Tempest,” Op. 18,

music from “The Sleeping Beauty” and Symphony No. 4. Throughout the 2014/15 season, Muti leads the CSO in a complete survey of Tchaikovsky’s symphonies, sometimes paired with the works of Scriabin, an often overlooked composer of whom Muti has long been a champion. The Fourth Symphony is also featured on programs in the following week.

For more information or tickets, call the Box Office at 312-2943000 or visit cso.org.

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A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking

By Effie Rolfe Michelle Williams—A Child of Destiny. The popular singer is telling the world that she is on a ‘Journey To Freedom’ the title of her latest gospel album. Although released September 9th on eOne Music, the popular diva shared that it’s been eight years in the making. “Actually I knew when Destiny’s Child recorded our last album. I had been praying to God what do you want me to do. He dropped it in my spirit and I prayed again and said Lord what do you want me to do. I had been fighting and fighting until eventually you get tired of running and God knows you’re gonna’ fight and says let me know when you’re finished,” said Williams. “I would say that I deal with a lot more criticism and hurt in gospel than any other genre and I didn’t want to go through that again.

I said God you work this out, I’m gonna’ do what God told me to do.”

“The CD is called Journey to Freedom—free from things that could

Effie Rolfe possible keep you and me from being our best. One of those things is being free from people’s opinion. You had a purpose before anyone had an opinion. Free from things like depression and low self-esteem; from procrastination, which may seem so simple but that keeps us from putting one

foot in front of the other. I want us to be free from whatever is keeping us from moving forward and being God sent,” she said.

Although recording this CD was her assignment and she needed to stay focused, Williams allowed her feelings to get the best of her, “I remember I was having a pity party while with Juanita Bynum. She said ‘look your assignment is bigger than your emotions. I don’t want to hear that—just do what you’re supposed to do’. The people I find blessed are the people outside the church.”

Favorites on the album are ‘Fire’ and ‘If We Had Your Eyes’ featuring Fantasia. “Every time I sing that song, it puts me in check. Am I seeing people the way God sees me?

Am I seeing myself the way God sees me? He sees me as perfect and whole.

He knows your ending before the beginning—He purposed you before you were born. If He knows all of that, I need to love people and I need to be right,” she said.

“I have a song ‘My Soul Says Yes’—

I’m gonna’ be alright. If God has given you something to do, then those who are to receive it will. Former band singers, Beyonce’ and Kelley Rowland joins Williams on this popular track. “They have always been supportive and overwhelmed me with their love and support. They chose the song that had Jesus in it.

What’s so remarkable is that they chose the song, When Jesus Say Yes—nobody can say no. They wanted to proclaim His name so that everybody around the world could know. There would be no mistake of who we’re singing about,” explained the talented singer.

In addition to her project, Michelle continues to bless the world with her gift of music. She has teamed up with Detrick Haddon for the reality television series “Fix My Choir.” “I grew up directing a choir and singing praise and worship. Choir music is still a passion of mine. I immediately jumped to the job of being a mentor to some of these choirs. It’s about eight or nine choirs across the coun-

try. I definitely have the background, experience and the knowledge about choirs—what it takes to run a choir and what it takes to make one sound good,” shared the former member of St. Paul COGIC. As far as what’s next, Williams shared, “I want God’s absolute best for my life. I’m about souls being saved and choosing life. I’ve always believed however, God leads—in all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path.” Journey to Freedom is available online and wherever music is sold. Also, check your local listings for the docu-series “Fix My Choir” on Oxygen Network.

Are you on your journey to freedom...? ©Effie Rolfe is the author of “Supersize Your Thinking,” a Media Personality and Motivational Speaker. You can visit my website: effierolfe.com or follow me at twitter.com/effiedrolfe.

The Crusader Gospel Corner Grant Memorial AME Church, 4017 South Drexel Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Founded in 1914, the church over the years has grown spiritually and the programs and activities have continued to enhance the quality of life of the members as well as the broader community. The ministry theme for the celebration is “Honor Our Past—Build Our Present—Faith in Our Future.”

Grant Memorial AME Church is home to Operation PULL, a program developed by the Mary A. Griffin Women’s Missionary Soci-

Grant Memorial AME Church ety, it is the largest food pantry in Chicago. Every Tuesday Operation Pull cooks food, distributes clothing, provides health checks and gives health and beauty aids to those who are in need. For over 25 years, this ministry has provided quality nutritious meals and groceries and was recognized by the Greater Chicago Food Depository as the Agency of the Month in www.chicagocrusader.com

2014. In 2013, Operation PULL distributed over 60 tons of food and 12,000 meals. Operation PULL is a valued and important part of the Bronzeville community assisting families in need.

Grant Memorial AME Church is also a Chicago landmark. It was featured on the Chicago Architecture Church Bus Tour. The Grant Memorial AME Church family is inviting everyone to join them during this celebration at the historic Parkway Ballroom, located at 4455 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Saturday, September 13 at 5:00 pm. To purchase tickets you can visit the website: www.grantchicago.org or call: 773-285-5819.

tor Charles Woolery of Wesley United Methodist Church will deliver the afternoon’s Sermon of Welcome, with Elder DeAndre Patterson serving as the event emcee. In addition to unveiling Gorham’s new leadership under Pastor Pamela’s aegis, this beautifully lovely – and loving – affair will also

serve to benefit the church’s Scholarship Foundation. Event proceeds earmarked for the scholarship foundation are tax-deductible contributions.

Gorham United Methodist Church – “the church with the warm heart” – has long been a fixture on Chicago’s south side. Since its inception

in 1928, Gorham has exemplified God’s peace in the community while serving the people of Chicago’s Washington Park, Gresham and Englewood communities. Later this fall the church will joyfully celebrate 86 years of committed service to the community and the people of Chicago.

*** Also, Congratulations to the Gorham United Methodist Church family in welcoming the church’s new pastor, Pamela Pirtle. The Welcome Celebration and Ceremony honoring Gorham’s newly appointed spiritual leader will be held at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, September 14 at the church, located at 5600 S. Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

This joyous afternoon will combine Praise, Prayer, Sermon and Song hosted by Gorham’s Willie B. Clay Inspirational Choir and will include special musical guests Darius Brooks & The Tommie’s Reunion Choir, St. Mark UMC’s Karen S. Lee Memorial Choir, and Lyric Soprano Jonita Lattimore.

Additional spirit-filled music will be rendered by Wesley United Church’s Praise Team and Combined Choirs, under the direction of Minister Derral Anderson. PasBlacks Must control their own coMMunity

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HEALTH

IPL Health & Fitness Fair promotes Quality Community Life Health screenings, book bag giveaways, family fun and more were the focus of the Annual Health & Wellness Fair sponsored by the In-

stitute for Positive Living (IPL) on August 21, 2014 at 3620 S. Rhodes. The Health & Wellness Fair was facilitated by IPL as part

of the organization’s mission to promote the quality of community life with special focus on helping families solve health, educational, social

and economic problems. The event was supported by The Illinois Department of Human Services.

The event also included a free

book giveaway, dance contest, face painting, food, a jumping jack.

The crowds came out despite the threat of rain.

VOLUNTEERS JATEZIA TATE, 16, and Jasmine Morris, 18, manned the popcorn machine.

KIDS IN THE IPL Summer Program demonstrate an African dance that they learned from Dancer and Drummer Malikk Camara.

COUSINS JONATHAN BRADLEY, 5, and Jovanah Williams, 4, are pictured with their new book bags.

MAVIS CARSON-DUNN from Provident Hospital does a health screening during the Annual Health & Wellness Fair sponsored by the Institute for Positive Living (IPL) on August 21, 2014 at 3620 S. Rhodes. The event also focused on education, food and fun.

STATE SENATOR MATTIE HUNGER (D-3) is pictured with Ashley Smith, 11, during (IPL). Ashley is holding the free book she selected, A Girl Named Mister by Nikki Grimes. Free books were given away during IPL’s Open Book Program.

YOUTH WORKER SUCCESS Program Graduates receive their certificates from IPL Program Director Chimere Bias. They were honored during the Annual Health & Wellness Fair sponsored by the Institute for Positive Living.

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TAJAH WOODS, 10, gets her face painted by Kia Bell, 16.

IPL PRESIDENT AND Founder Marrice helps out at the food table with volunteers Tynya Larry, 17, and Anthony Higgins, 17.

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(Cont’d from page 12) Bland would pass away shortly after that session, as did Pitts, after his collaboration with Snoop and the students.

Harmonica great Charlie Musselwhite revels about stories about Memphis and then going to Chicago to play with guys who would turn out to be legends and

also finding that Chicago had just as much going for it as far as music was concerned as Memphis did. “I was like a kid in a candy store,” Musselwhite said, “The South Side of Chicago was just like Memphis.”

The South Side’s Staples shares stories about her father and family, while she works in the studio with North Mississippi Allstars

Luther and Cody Dickinson during their taping of “I’ve Been Buked.”

Otis Clay and Lil’ P-Nut perform “Trying to Live my Life Without You,” and while Lil’ P-Nut is too young to pine for a girl, he says that he knows what life would be like without his toys.

Bobby Rush and Frayser Boy perform “Push and

MAGGIE BROWN TO SING ing through the middleman.

“People don’t have to wait for a record deal.”

Brown began singing professionally at the age of 15. “I had a natural inclination to sing. It was my father who discovered my talent. He did not recognize me when I was performing because of my costume, and he noted my talent.” Brown said her father was stunned to learn it was his own daughter’s voice.

Since then, Brown has performed with a number of high profile artists like the South Side Big Band, the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic,

(Continued from page 11) Columbia College Chicago’s new Music Repertory Ensemble and other groups.

The 51-year-old vocalist has produced two CD’s, “From My Window,” and “We’re Live,” on her own record label, Magpie Records.

In an effort to keep her father’s legacy alive, Brown has included her youngest sister, Africa, who sang with her on her last CD. Brown, whose father died on May 29, 2005 at the age of 78, would have celebrated his 88th birthday on October 10, 2014.

She is honoring her dad with a birthday celebration at

the Promontory Social Club, 5311 South Lake Park, Friday, October 10, 2014, at 8 p.m. Brown will be performing with her sister, Africa and noted jazz musician Kelan Phil Cohran. Brown is celebrating her dad’s birthday over several days “because the work he left is so broad.” She wants people to see “the breadth of his work” and like a candle, Brown is keeping the memory of her father’s life lit and his works alive through her performances hoping that it will be a guiding light for others to follow.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Cont’d from page 4) he is supporting Oberweis for U.S. Senator. The ice cream king is trying to unseat Dick Durbin.

While the polls show that Durbin does not have a double-digit lead over his Republican opponent, there is no reason to believe that Trotter’s backing will help Oberweis reduce that lead.

The street talk is that Trotter’s claim of having a 8,000-member church is a joke. Whether he has 8,000 or 80,000 members, why would Black Chicagoans suddenly decide to vote for a Republican. The truth is Trotter is not in this for Chicagoans of any color.

Anyone who thinks Trotter isn’t getting paid for this endorsement really does not understand politics.

The news of Trotter signing on with Oberweis puts him in the same category with Corey Brooks, the one many call the Rooftop preacher.

From all I can tell Brooks has done a great job of separating people from their money, including $98,000 from Tyler Perry, under the guise of building a state-of-the art community center on King

Drive. I know he put up a giant billboard on King Drive and Marquette, but not one piece of a shovel has hit the ground where the community center is supposed to be built.

Brooks has made no effort to provide a public accounting of the money collected. Since he got it from all over the country, if he

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was on the up-and-up he should gladly tell people how much is raised and how much more is needed.

That has not and probably is not likely to happen.

If Oberweis really wans to be the next senator from Iliinois he sure picked some shady people to help him get there.

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Pull,” while David Porter declares that “Stax was the foundation for American music.”

If you want to learn how the name of Sam and Dave’s iconic song, “Hold On, I’m Coming” came to be, and much more cool Blues stuff, plan to see director Martin Shore’s “Take Me to the River.” This documentary celebrates the inter-generational and inter-racial musical influence of Memphis in the face of pervasive discrimination and segregation, and it brings multiple generations of award-winning Memphis and Mississippi Delta musicians together. The viewer sees the creative process of recording a historic new album, in an effort to re-imagine the utopia of racial, gender and generational collaboration of Memphis in its heyday.

Although I didn’t think I would enjoy the pairings, these collaborations are fabulous.

“Take Me to the River” opens in theaters nationwide on September 12.

Check your local listings.

HOUSES FOR SALE iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON PNC bANK, NAtiONAL ASSOCiAtiON Plaintiff, -v.RObeRt SHANNON A/K/A RObeRt A SHANNON, AdRieNe V SHANNON A/K/A AdRieNe SHANNON A/K/A AdRieNe V CHANNeLL A/K/A ARdieNe V CHANNeLL, WORLdWide ASSet PuRCHASiNG, LLC, City OF CHiCAGO dePARtMeNt OF WAteR MANAGeMeNt, PAtRiCiA FeNtReSS, uNKNOWN OWNeRS ANd NON-ReCORd CLAiMANtS, PNC bANK, N.A. S/b/M WitH NAtiONAL City bANK S/b/M WitH MidAMeiRCA, N.A. F/K/A MidAMeRiCA bANK, FSb defendants 13 CH 23319 5623 SOutH MAy StReet CHiCAGO, iL 60621 NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 3, 2014, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 6, 2014, at the Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker drive - 24th Floor, CHiCAGO, iL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5623 SOutH MAy StReet, CHiCAGO, iL 60621 Property index No. 20-17-209-010-0000. the real estate is improved with a two story two unit home with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to the Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. the subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS iS” condition. the sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. upon payment in full

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of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. the property will NOt be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. if this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). if this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/18.5(g-1). iF yOu ARe tHe MORtGAGOR (HOMeOWNeR), yOu HAVe tHe RiGHt tO ReMAiN iN POSSeSSiON FOR 30 dAyS AFteR eNtRy OF AN ORdeR OF POSSeSSiON, iN ACCORdANCe WitH SeCtiON 15-1701(C) OF tHe iLLiNOiS MORtGAGe FOReCLOSuRe LAW. effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.attypierce.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 PA1313205. tHe JudiCiAL SALeS CORPORAtiON One South Wacker drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, iL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALe you can also visit the Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PieRCe & ASSOCiAteS One North dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHiCAGO, iL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1313205 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 23319 tJSC#: 34-11577 i623969 iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON bANK OF AMeRiCA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MuRReLL, bANK OF AMeRiCA, N.A., uNKNOWN HeiRS ANd LeGAteeS OF LONZO MuRReLL, iF ANy, uNKNOWN OWNeRS ANd NON ReCORd CLAiMANtS defendants 10 CH 024537 7213 S. eVANS AVeNue CHiCAGO, iL 60619 LONZO NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 14, 2014, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 16, 2014, at the Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker drive 24th Floor, CHiCAGO, iL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7213 S. eVANS AVeNue, CHiCAGO, iL 60619 Property index No. 20-27-215-004-0000. the real estate is improved with a multifamily residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to the Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. the subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS iS” condition. the sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. the property will NOt be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. if this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). if this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/18.5(g-1). iF yOu ARe tHe MORtGAGOR (HOMeOWNeR), yOu HAVe tHe RiGHt tO ReMAiN iN POSSeSSiON FOR 30 dAyS AFteR eNtRy OF AN ORdeR OF POSSeSSiON, iN ACCORdANCe WitH SeCtiON 15-1701(C) OF tHe iLLiNOiS MORtGAGe FOReCLOSuRe LAW. effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a govern-

ment agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C., 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100, buRR RidGe, iL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-28895. tHe JudiCiAL SALeS CORPORAtiON One South Wacker drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, iL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALe you can also visit the Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C. 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100 buRR RidGe, iL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-28895 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 024537 tJSC#: 34-12381 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. i623269 iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON bANK OF AMeRiCA, NAtiONAL ASSOCiAtiON Plaintiff, -v.dONNeLL RAdeR defendants 14 CH 002317 5603 S. MAy StReet CHiCAGO, iL 60621 NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 15, 2014, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 17, 2014, at the Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker drive 24th Floor, CHiCAGO, iL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5603 S. MAy StReet, CHiCAGO, iL 60621 Property index No. 20-17-209-002. the real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to the Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. the subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS iS” condition. the sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. the property will NOt be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. if this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). if this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/18.5(g-1). iF yOu ARe tHe MORtGAGOR (HOMeOWNeR), yOu HAVe tHe RiGHt tO ReMAiN iN POSSeSSiON FOR 30 dAyS AFteR eNtRy OF AN ORdeR OF POSSeSSiON, iN ACCORdANCe WitH SeCtiON 15-1701(C) OF tHe iLLiNOiS MORtGAGe FOReCLOSuRe LAW. effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C., 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100, buRR RidGe, iL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-28487. tHe JudiCiAL SALeS CORPORAtiON One South Wacker drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, iL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALe you can also visit the Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C. 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100 buRR RidGe, iL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-28487 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 002317 tJSC#: 34-12889 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. i622953

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HOUSES FOR SALE iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON u.S. bANK NAtiONAL ASSOCiAtiON Plaintiff, -v.OSAyAMWeN, uNNOSAKHARe KNOWN OWNeRS ANd NONReCORd CLAiMANtS defendants 13 CH 008316 6917 S. dORCHeSteR AVeNue CHiCAGO, iL 60637 NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 18, 2014, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on September 24, 2014, at the Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker drive - 24th Floor, CHiCAGO, iL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6917 S. dORCHeSteR AVeNue, CHiCAGO, iL 60637 Property index No. 20-23-413-006. the real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to the Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. the subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS iS” condition. the sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. the property will NOt be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. if this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). if this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/18.5(g-1). iF yOu ARe tHe MORtGAGOR (HOMeOWNeR), yOu HAVe tHe RiGHt tO ReMAiN iN POSSeSSiON FOR 30 dAyS AFteR eNtRy OF AN ORdeR OF POSSeSSiON, iN ACCORdANCe WitH SeCtiON 15-1701(C) OF tHe iLLiNOiS MORtGAGe FOReCLOSuRe LAW. effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C., 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100, buRR RidGe, iL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-12-19406. tHe JudiCiAL SALeS CORPORAtiON One South Wacker drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, iL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALe you can also visit the Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C. 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100 buRR RidGe, iL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-19406 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 13 CH 008316 tJSC#: 34-11103 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. i622851

iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON WeLLS FARGO bANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ebONy L. SAdAt-SHeLby A/K/A ebONy SHeLby, CHiCAGO titLe LANd tRuSt COMPANy AS tRuStee u/t/A dAted JuLy 24, 2007 A/K/A tRuSt NuMbeR 8002349115, bANK OF AMeRiCA, NA, City OF CHiCAGO, uNKNOWN beNeFiCiARieS OF CHiCAGO titLe LANd tRuSt COMPANy u/t/A dAted JuLy 24, 2007 A/K/A tRuSt NuMbeR 8002349115, uNKNOWN OWNeRS ANd NONReCORd CLAiMANtS defendants 13 CH 023426 6801 S. CALuMet AVeNue CHiCAGO, iL 60637 NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 29, 2014, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on September 24, 2014, at the Judicial

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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 6801 S. CALuMet AVeNue, CHiCAGO, iL 60637 Property index No. 20-22-311001. the real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to the Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. the subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS iS” condition. the sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. the property will NOt be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. if this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). if this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/18.5(g-1). iF yOu ARe tHe MORtGAGOR (HOMeOWNeR), yOu HAVe tHe RiGHt tO ReMAiN iN POSSeSSiON FOR 30 dAyS AFteR eNtRy OF AN ORdeR OF POSSeSSiON, iN ACCORdANCe WitH SeCtiON 15-1701(C) OF tHe iLLiNOiS MORtGAGe FOReCLOSuRe LAW. effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C., 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100, buRR RidGe, iL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-24366. tHe JudiCiAL SALeS CORPORAtiON One South Wacker drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, iL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALe you can also visit the Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C. 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100 buRR RidGe, iL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-24366 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 13 CH 023426 tJSC#: 34-9855 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. i622874 iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON NAtiONStAR MORtGAGe LLC Plaintiff, -v.dARReN HARRiS A/K/A dARReN d.

HARRiS, CHeStNut PARK CONdOMiNiuM ASSOCiAtiON, uNKNOWN OWNeRS ANd NON-ReCORd CLAiMANtS defendants 14 CH 1965 6943-45 SOutH dORCHeSteR AVeNue uNit 2 NORtH CHiCAGO, iL 60637 NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 30, 2014, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 7, 2014, at the Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker drive 24th Floor, CHiCAGO, iL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 694345 SOutH dORCHeSteR AVeNue uNit 2 NORtH, CHiCAGO, iL 60637 Property index No. 20-23-416-003-0000, Property index No. 20-23-416-028-1005. the real estate is improved with a three story multi-family residence; detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to the Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is

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due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. the subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS iS” condition. the sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. the property will NOt be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. if this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). if this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/18.5(g-1). iF yOu ARe tHe MORtGAGOR (HOMeOWNeR), yOu HAVe tHe RiGHt tO ReMAiN iN POSSeSSiON FOR 30 dAyS AFteR eNtRy OF AN ORdeR OF POSSeSSiON, iN ACCORdANCe WitH SeCtiON 15-1701(C) OF tHe iLLiNOiS MORtGAGe FOReCLOSuRe LAW. effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PieRCe & ASSOCiAteS, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHiCAGO, iL 60602. tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1318302. tHe JudiCiAL SALeS CORPORAtiON One South Wacker drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, iL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALe you can also visit the Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PieRCe & ASSOCiAteS One North dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHiCAGO, iL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1318302 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 1965 tJSC#: 34-12581 i624162 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF GMAT LEGAL TITLE TRUST 2013-1, P l a i n t i f f V .

NIA J. CALMESE; JOSEPH BETANCOURT; 6616 S. KIMBARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 34555 Property Address: 6616 SOUTH KIMBARK AVE. UNIT 2S CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 3 7 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE C O N D O M I N I U M Fisher and Shapiro file # 12-060280 (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 July 1, 2014, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on October 2, 2014, 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 6616 South Kimbark Avenue, Unit 2S, Chicago, IL 60637 Permanent Index No.: 20-23-222-037-1003 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

The judgment amount was $ 274,903.79.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at ww w . k a l l e n r s . c o m .

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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

PATTY BROOKS A/K/A PATTY C. B R O O K E ; D e f e n d a n t s , CH 24278 13 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 14, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, October 3, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-27-210-027-0000.

Commonly known as 7216 SOUTH RHODES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619.

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I624218 iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt CHANCeRy diViSiON deutSCHe bANK NAtiONAL tRuSt COMPANy, AS tRuStee FOR NOVAStAR MORtGAGe FuNdiNG tRuSt, SeRieS 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.AudRA MOLyNeAuX, PARKSide ON KiNG dRiVe CONdOMiNiuM ASSOCiAtiON defendants 10 CH 046872 5902 S. KiNG dRiVe uNit # 3 CHiCAGO, iL 60637 NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 23, 2014, an agent for the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 27, 2014, at the Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker drive 24th Floor, CHiCAGO, iL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5902 S. KiNG dRiVe uNit # 3, CHiCAGO, iL 60637 Property index No. 20-15-305-037-1006. the real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to the Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. the subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS iS” condition. the sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. the property will NOt be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. if this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). if this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/18.5(g-1). iF yOu ARe tHe MORtGAGOR (HOMeOWNeR), yOu HAVe tHe RiGHt tO ReMAiN iN POSSeSSiON FOR 30 dAyS AFteR eNtRy OF AN ORdeR OF POSSeSSiON, iN ACCORdANCe WitH SeCtiON 15-1701(C) OF tHe iLLiNOiS MORtGAGe FOReCLOSuRe LAW. effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C.,

Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100, buRR RidGe, iL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 14-1327334. tHe JudiCiAL SALeS CORPORAtiON One South Wacker drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, iL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALe you can also visit the Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C. 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100 buRR RidGe, iL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-27334 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 10 CH 046872 tJSC#: 34-13306 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. i624426

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

ANGELESE COOK AKA ANGELECE COOK; YINKA WALKER TOCCARA WHIT; KIANA MCMATH; COURTNEY MCMATH; KRISTIE MCMATH; DARIUS NEELY; DEJAUN NEELY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RYANE COOK, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; AND JULIE FOX, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, RYANE COOK; Defendants, 13 CH 15178 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on June 27, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described p r o p e r t y : P.I.N. 20-27-230-022-0000.

Commonly known as 7418 SOUTH EVANS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619.

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

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 3 0 8 0 9 7 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I624157

STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 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 9 3 .

1 2 1 1 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I623154

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

NICOLE PERTEETE AKA NICOLE HAMPTON; 5900 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE CONDOMINIUM AKA 5900 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION ALEXANDER PERTEETE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 45531 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on May 14, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-15-303-041-1010.

Commonly known as 231 East 59th Street Unit 1, Chicago, Illinois 60637.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled at most 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.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

F 1 2 1 0 0 0 8 3 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I623157 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION FIRST HORIZON HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF FIRST TENNESSEE BANK NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N P l a i n t i f f , v s .

ELIAS FORRESTER; CORNELIA F O R R E S T E R ; D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 20557 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on June 24, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, September 26, 2014, 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. 20-28-206-006-0000.

Commonly known as 7121 SOUTH PERRY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621.

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I623211

Pierce & Associates File Number # 2 1 1 0 9 3 1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A D E L A W A R E LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY P l a i n t i f f , v s .

DONNETTE KEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 20644 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on June 20, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described p r o p e r t y : P.I.N. 20-30-418-018-0000.

Commonly known as 1654 WEST 77TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 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. www.chicagocrusader.com For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 2 1 1 0 9 3 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I623154

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Lindblom football team in dire need of new equipment

By J. Coyden Palmer When John Laney took over as football coach at Lindblom Math and Science Academy last year, he took over a struggling program with low participation numbers. He knew he would face some challenges, but nothing like what he has encountered at one of the city and state’s premiere schools. Bad luck combined with a tight athletic budget put Laney in a bind over the summer when he had nearly 60 kids come out for football on the JV and varsity teams, but equipment for less than half of that number.

Now Laney is reaching out to Lindblom’s illustrious alumni base with a goal of raising $25,000 to make the program self-sustained.

“I know we have some of the best alumni in the city and they support the school regularly, so I’m really optimistic they are going to pitch in and get us to where we need to be,” said Laney Tuesday night during an exclusive interview with the Crusader.

It was in July, 2014 that Chicago Park District CEO Michael Kelly joined Lindblom Principal Alan Mather and Ald. JoAnne Thompson for a groundbreaking ceremony on a new football field being built inside Lindblom Park on the corner of 59th and Damen. The field will host all Lindblom home games in football, soccer and track next school year. Laney said it is great to look forward to next season, but he needs new equipment for the football team now.

“I’m trying to get more shoulder pads for the little guys who are freshman because the ones we have, even the new ones, won’t fit them” Laney explained. “The new uniforms we do have are basic ones that will get us through the season.

I have no problem with what the school did because we can move those down to the JV team for next season to replace the old, mismatched ones they are wearing now.”

Over the summer he only had 20 helmets and 18 sets of shoulder pads. Because of the lack of equipment, Lindblom’s football team went all summer without practicing hitting of any kind. Laney said that has put the team at a great disadvantage as their first time doing tackling was in their first game two weeks ago; a 20-7 loss against North Lawndale.

As if that was not enough adversity, last month, someone stole the team’s five-man sled, which is a basic, critical piece of equipment in teaching offensive players how to use their leverage to block and defensive players to practice spin techniques and other maneuvers.

Laney said a new sled will cost anywhere between $3,800 and $6,500. www.chicagocrusader.com

“We just came to the park one day and it was gone,” Laney said.

“We don’t know if someone took it for scrap or what.”

Laney said Principal Mather is very supportive of the football program and sports in general, but understands Mather is operating off a tight budget. He said it is important for alums to understand their help is going to be needed if the program is going to continue to grow in numbers that can be translated into wins on the field.

The new uniforms the school was able to purchase are basic uniforms that arrived the day before the team’s first game. But Laney said they are not the uniforms the team wants for long-term. He envisions uniforms next year in the school’s maroon and gold colors with the word “Swoop” running down the leg of the pants; a nickname derived from their Eagle mascot.

“I want uniforms that will look good; something that will make the players feel good and something all of our alums will be proud of when they see them,” he said.

They have started a website on hudl.com where anyone can donate to the program for as little as $10 and up to as much as they choose. Currently they have raised just over $4,000 Laney said. But with only two weeks remaining in the campaign, Laney said the time is now for the alumni to give a big boost to put them over the top. He understands everything is coming together so fast and so late, but he believes the Lindblom family can rise to the challenge like they always do.

A direct link to the donation can be found here: https://www.hudl.com/donate?c =53a76fb877ae821b888c7952&a =0&s=540fa46567a0eb125c1a6a 56 Meanwhile officials at St. Francis de Sales High School announced last week they are suspending their football season due to low participation numbers. The school was only able to field a team with 20 players this year. After canceling the first two games, de Sales has decided to officially release all opponents from the scheduling commitment with the hopes that they might reschedule. Three scheduled crossover teams were provided the rescheduling opportunity before February 1 and several other teams have already been in discussion to play a JV schedule or find alternative opponents, according to the school. St. Francis has worked to be frank and honest with their scheduled opponents and the league throughout the summer, they said.

“We are very proud of our young men who have worked hard and demonstrated a great deal of commitment and drive,” Mary Reid-

Kujawa, Director of Student Services, explained. “We have our share of early injuries and a few students unable to make a full commitment to the season. Starting with a smaller pool of athletes makes these inevitabilities more

critical to our overall program.”

“We understand, and apologize for the difficulty that this late decision may cause to our scheduled opponents,” explained Janet Cobb, Executive Director. “For the sake of our students, our alumni, and the

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larger east side community who have supported our Pioneer football program throughout the years, we wanted to be certain that we gave it our best Pioneer effort before making this difficult decision.”

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