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CPS wants to create “Culture of Calm” in troubled schools New initiative connects at-risk students with mentors, counseling

youth violence prevention measure Chicago Public Schools officials announced at Paul A. Robeson High School, 6835 S.

Normal Blvd. The measure will equip schools that have an high propensity for youth-related violence with extra truant

officers, mentor programs and resources to promote a culture of calm within some of (Continued on page 3)

By La Risa Lynch Seniors Donte Slater, 18, and Calvin Moore, 17, welcomed the news of the increased police presence that Robeson High School will soon get as part of a $30 million initiative Chicago Public Schools rolled out last week to curb youth violence.

Slater and Moore brushed off notions that the strong police presence resembles militarization. They said is it about keeping students safe.

“It helps keep down the violence,” Moore said.

“It helps the kids feel safe,” Slater added, noting that the extra police deters anybody from pulling a weapon.

The extra patrols are part of an ambitious

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CPS CEO RON HUBERMAN outlined a new youth anti-violence initiative aimed at identifying and connecting at-risk youth with mentors and social service programs to address their social and emotional needs. Huberman announced the new initiative during a press conference at Englewood’s Paul Robeson High School, which received $1 million for the program. Attending the press conference were Aldermen Freddrenna Lyle (6) and LaTasha Thomas (17). Mayor Daley was scheduled to attend, but cancelled all media appearances to be with wife, Maggie, who fell ill and was treated and released from Northwestern Hospital. (Photo by L. Lynch)

More challenges for proposed Wal-Mart store in Chatham

By J. Coyden Palmer After yet another failed attempt to reach an agreement in the city council Finance Committee regarding building a Wal-Mart in the Chatham community, Alderman Howard Brookins did not sound optimistic a deal would get done. For nearly five years the 21st Ward leader has been looking to bring a Wal-Mart into his im-

poverished ward. And while Mayor Daley could sign off on any area zoned for a WalMart, like the Chatham Market Place in Brookins’ ward, he has refused to do so, saying he wants the aldermen to come to an agreement on the issue. The constant stalling is wearing on Brookins and his constituents.

“My son has been unemployed for nearly a year and he would love any kind of job

right now, said resident Emma Mae Brooks. “He’s 22 years old, doesn’t go to school and can’t work. While I’m not happy about him not being in school, he isn’t a person who is lazy. He just can’t find a job.”

Brookins told the Crusader not a week goes by when he is not asked about the Wal-Mart situation by a constituent. He (Continued on page 2)

NEWS

Noted broadcaster Wesley South dies at 95 A distinct era of Black broadcasting was noted on Saturday, January 9, when Wesley South died at age 95. South, one of the first Black journalism graduates of Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism was noted for his popular talk show during the civil rights era “Hotline,”died in his Hyde Park home.

Wesley South was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on March 23, 1914 to Dr. Elijah and Mayme South. His family moved to Chicago in 1914. He was educated in the Chicago public schools graduating from Englewood High school.

He served two years in the United States Army during World War II and upon the end of this service he return to Chicago where he enrolled at Medill. In 1951 he was hired at the Chicago Defender, later that year he joined the editorial staff of Johnson Publishing Company. He worked for Johnson for six years.

South in recounting his career to the HistoryMakers in 2000 said that while he was working as columnist and doing public relations work for the NAACP in 1961, he was approached by a local radio executive and asked to host a show. The executive did not have an African American on air and feared being penalized by the Federal Communications Commission. In 1962 Leonard and Phil Chess bought the station and changed the call letters to WVON. South’s “Hotline” was on air for sixteen years.

Noted for interviewing many outstanding personalities, South’s perhaps greatest interview was one with Medgar Evers, three days be-

fore he was killed in Mississippi 1963. He also interviewed such other well known people as Jackie Robinson, the baseball great; Presidents Jimmy Carter and John F. Kennedy; musician great Duke Ellington and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1975 South and Pervis Spann formed Midway Broadcasting Corporation, along with other luminaries in the Black community.

Spann and a host of popular Blacks had worked for the Chess company including Herb Kent and it was known as a music station, until Wesley’s popular show “Hotline”

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was the impetus to make the station all-talk in 1986. Not a unanimous decision by the ownership, but to this day the talk format prevails at WVON. Upon learning of the death of South 1st Congressional District Congressman Bobby L Rush (DIL) said, “Wesley South was a pioneer, a visionary and a broadcasting innovator who understood the need for diverse voices on American radio,” said Rep. Rush. “He will be remembered for not only helping to establish WVON as the première talk radio station in Black America, but also as a journalist,

philanthropist and a man of good character and strong will. He had a giant’s walk—-and he leaves very big shoes to fill. Many of us are indebted to Mr. South for his support throughout the years and for his leadership.”

Mr. South is survived by his daughter, retired Appellate Court Justice Leslie South, and grandson Wesley Jackson. His wife, Mildred, preceded him in death.

Funeral services are set for Saturday, January 16 at the Church of the Good Shepherd 5700 S. Prairie Avenue at 11:00 a.m. A wake at 10:00 a.m. will precede the funeral.

Bl a c k Am e ri ca mo b i l i zi ng t o h e l p H a it i Black Americans struggled to mobilize to help Haiti citizens as the news of the most devastating earthquake caused yet incomplete numbers of deaths in that country.

The earthquake registered 7.0 on the Richter scale on Tuesday, January 11, and aftershocks are reported to be at the 5.9 level. It is believed that the numbers could be as many as 100,000 when rescue efforts end.

Medicine and health supplies are being sent through the American Red Cross and President Obama reacted quickly to offer aid to the tiny country. The President said: “My thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected by this earthquake. We are closely monitoring the situation and we stand ready to assist the people of Haiti.”

According to the President’ office, “The President was informed of the earthquake at 5:52pm. The President asked his staff to make sure that embassy personnel are

safe, and to begin preparations in the event that humanitarian assistance is needed. The Department of State, USAID and the United States Southern Command have begun working to coordinate an assessment and any such assistance.”

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) issued the following statement upon learning of the major earthquake in Haiti late Tuesday afternoon: “I am absolutely devastated to learn of the earthquake that struck Haiti late this afternoon. I fear that an earthquake of this magnitude, with its subsequent aftershocks, has dealt a serious blow to the livelihoods and lives of many Haitians and to the important economic, political and social developments that are underway in the country.

Haiti is already the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. I have travelled to Haiti many times, and I have seen the poverty and desperation of the Haitian people with my own eyes. There is wide-

spread unemployment and underemployment, and more than twothirds of Haitian workers do not have formal jobs. There is a high risk of infectious diseases, including diarrhea, hepatitis, typhoid fever, dengue fever and malaria. The infant mortality rate is nearly 6 percent, and almost half of the adult population cannot read and write.

Many people have worked hard over the years to assist the people of Haiti. I have worked with officials in the U.S. Government and international organizations to bring economic development to Haiti.

Meanwhile, dedicated people working with charities and nongovernmental organizations are on the ground in Haiti trying to end poverty and help the Haitian people build a brighter future for themselves and their children.

I have also worked very hard over several years to bring debt cancellation to Haiti, which owed over one billion dollars in debts to the World

Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and other multilateral financial institutions. Last June, the World Bank announced that all of these debts would be completely cancelled.

Yet for the people of Haiti, every step forward seems to be followed by three steps backward. In August and September of 2008, Haiti was struck by four hurricanes and tropical storms in rapid succession: Fay, Gustav, Hanna, and Ike. The loss of life and the destruction of infrastructure as a result of these storms were devastating. The storms destroyed more than 22,000 houses and damaged an additional 84,000 houses. Almost all of the agricultural land in the country was flooded, causing more than $200 million in damage to the agricultural sector alone and exacerbating hunger throughout the country.

The storms also damaged or destroyed roads, bridges and other essential infrastructure.”

More challenges for proposed Wal-Mart store in Chatham (Continued from page 1) said not only do people want to work there, but many want to shop there because of the lack of grocery stores in the area.

“People have to go for miles just to get to a grocery store for fresh produce,” he said. “If you have a car it’s not as big a deal. But what if you are a single mother with no car or an elderly person who relies on public transit? Or what if you’re a college student and you need to save pennies? Are we really being fair to our residents?”

But not everyone is buying WalMart’s claims of bringing jobs to the community. A recently released study by economic professors at Loyola University and the University of Illinois at Chicago dispute many of the company’s claims. Professor David Merriman is the head of the Economics Department at UIC. He said bringing Wal-Mart into an urban setting might bring some jobs, 2

but the same community will lose one job for every job Wal-Mart brings because the smaller businesses around them cannot compete. He said for the most part bringing Wal-Mart into an area is a “break even” result based on the study The Impact of Urban WalMart Stores on Area Businesses: An Evaluation of one Chicago Neighborhood’s Experienced.

The study also disputes the revenue generating claims of Brookins and Wal-Mart.

“These estimates support the contention that urban Wal-Mart stores absorb retail sales from other city stores without significantly expanding the market,” the study reports. “Communities around the city should not see Wal-Mart, and other big-box retailers, as a panacea to local economic struggles,” Merriman said. “It won’t fundamentally change the total amount of employment in the

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city.”

Mayor Daley has been in favor of bringing the world’s largest retailer to Chicago for years. He said during these tough economic times, Wal-Mart is offering something nobody else seems to be willing to do: jobs. He said to hold Wal-Mart to a higher standard than other retailers is not fair and it is only hurting citizens in communities like Chatham where jobs are desperately needed.

“Why is it that it’s not enacted in the suburban areas?” said Daley on Jan. 13th, the day after Finance Chairman Alderman Ed Burke tabled a discussion on the measure. “Why are we changing everything in the city, and nothing for the suburban and collar counties. That’s the thing I don’t understand.”

Some residents do not object to Wal-Mart coming into their

neighborhood because of the potential to bring jobs, many do not want all of the traffic problems that will come with it. Others say they object to Wal-Mart on ethical reasons, citing how many of their workers are disgruntled with their work environment and their treatment of employees.

South Side resident Lynette Williams resigned from WalMart in 2007 after she claims the company falsely accused her of writing bogus checks. Williams worked as a photo manager for Wal-Mart for nearly two years.

Williams believes the company made up the charges because she was refusing to accept a company buyout proposed to her and other managers at a suburban Chicago store.

“I have not stepped foot in a Wal-Mart store since I turned in my keys and left,” she told the Crusader earlier this week. “I fig-

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ure if they think I’m stealing from them, why should I patronize them.”

Williams said while the pay was good, she could not work for a company that would put her through those types of changes.

She said the cons outweighed the pros and added that for nearly a month she did not get paid while they did an investigation. In the end they offered her a job, but it would have meant she would be demoted from a manager to a cashier.

“That offer was a complete insult so I just left.”

In the meantime the property for the proposed store in Brookins, ward is facing financial troubles of its own, according to various media reports. The property could go into foreclosure later this month, which would kill any hopes of bringing a WalMart to that site.

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NEWS Continuing the Dream:

King College Prep committed to educating students holistically

By J. Coyden Palmer For years some people in the African American community complained that Chicago’s Martin Luther King High School was not doing justice to the person for whom it was named. The school consistently had problems with gang activity and low-performing students. Students seemed unmotivated. In short, King was one of the most undesirable destinations for graduating eighth-graders. But in 2000, the Chicago Public Schools put more resources into the Bronzeville community school and changed its curriculum to a more challenging college prep one and this past June, King College Prep graduated its fourth class.

One of the city’s select enrollment schools, King College Prep has 920 students. The turnaround of the school has shown immediate results as five graduates from the school’s first four graduating classes have been named Gates Millennium Scholars and are continuing their education at the University of Michigan, the University of Chicago, Oral Roberts University, Stanford University, and Dartmouth College, respectively.

But the longest serving faculty member at King disputes the previous assertions that King was a “bad” school. Lonnie Williams has been teaching and coaching at King since its inception in 1964 when it was known as Forestville High School. Williams vehemently challenges anyone who says the

STUDENTS FROM Dr. Martin Luther King College Preparatory School participated in a beach cleanup project recently.

Community service is an important part of the school curriculum at the Bronzeville school. (Photo courtesy of King College Prep) school was not productive. He said King has produced more current principals in the Chicago Public School system than any other school and has a history of producing graduates who go on to achieve great things. He said he still remembers every student who ever came through its doors.

“King High School was a productive school even then, even when we were understaffed, and under equipped. We had the valedictorian and president of the student body at Harvard University by the name of Ronald Wade who graduated from here in 1973,” Williams said. “In all fairness to every student who ever went to school here we need to set the record straight, and it was the farthest thing from the truth for them

to say we weren’t productive. People said that just to take light off of what was really happening at the time and that was the gentrifica-

tion of the surrounding neighborhood.”

Williams said he has seen every transition King has undergone and vows he will be the last person to leave whenever they get rid of him, he says with a laugh. Last year he had the pleasure of seeing again the first homecoming queen in the school’s history who could not believe he was still there and wept when she saw him. He called it one of the most moving experiences he has had in his life. He said today’s King is a lot better in attracting more motivated students, but he does not say that means one can dispel the students, teachers, and administrators of the past.

King’s football coach for the last 30 years, Williams has sent many young Black men to college on football scholarships. Among the players he coached is Hollywood actor Michael Duncan, who has

KING COLLEGE PREP has one of the best high school marching bands in the country. (Photo courtesy of King College Prep High School)

been nominated for several awards.

He was also there during the years of basketball coach Landon “Sonny” Cox, who won three state championships during his career, including the 1990 National Championship team.

“We’ve had a great athletic program here and that is a proud part of our history,” Williams said.

“Anytime you are number one in anything that is good. King was known for our athletics and just because you were great in athletics that shouldn’t be taken as a putdown or mean you don’t consider academics a priority.”

Principal Jeffrey Wright is doing a fantastic job, according to Williams. Wright said he believes like many others that a school bearing the name of Dr. King should have a solid academic reputation. Those who were close to Dr. King agree. Attorney Clarence Jones, who served as counsel for Dr. King, recently visited the school. He praised King students and staff and said they were different than most schools bearing the Civil Rights leader’s name.

He said in all of his travels around the country, that he is used to King High School being one of the lowest performing, most segregated schools in a city. “To see a school that had King’s name and the words ‘college prep’ connected to it meant a lot to him,” Wright said.

Wright told the Crusader he strongly believes in the mission of (Continued on page 6)

CPS wants to create “Culture of Calm” in troubled schools the city’s most troubled schools.

The two-year initiative is funded by $30 million in federal stimulus money. Part of that includes $10 million set aside for requests for proposals (RFPs) to connect 2,000 youth with mentors using faith-and community-based social service agencies.

“This is not about assigning extra security,” CPS CEO Ron Huberman said. “This is about a culture shift. We are trying to alter culture in our schools in such a way where we won’t need metal detectors…. We are not there today, but certainly that’s where we want to be.”

Dubbed “Culture of Calm,” the initiative takes a three-prong approach to curb violence. The initiative targets youth most susceptible to violence and connects them with mentors and other resources to address their social and emotional needs whether it is academic, familial or behavioral.

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help change troubled schools’ culture by improving student behavior and academic successes.

Schools identified for the program will develop a “cultural transformation program” that will focus on staff training, behavior expectations and new discipline guidelines, including an in-school suspension program that use restorative justice programs.

“We are going to get away from suspension being something outside of school, and we are going to bring it inside the school where we can directly work with those students,” Huberman said.

Additionally, the initiative sets aside $2 million to develop safe passage corridors. Huberman noted that 40 percent of CPS students reported that they do not feel safe during transit to and from school. He noted the police department has identified 43 hot spots that are potential for gang violence and will patrol those ar-

(Continued from page 1) eas along with CPS security.

Progress has been made Huberman said, noting a 29 percent dip in the number of CPS students shot. Last year 143 students were shot compared to 102 this school year. Huberman stressed that no students were shot or killed in or around school grounds.

“We are just beginning to scale up this operation,” he said. “We feel that a lot of these efforts are beginning to make a difference.”

CPS conducted a study to help identify students and schools most susceptible to violence. CPS officials were vague in what criteria was used, but noted factors included disciplinary reports. The study identified 38 schools, which accounted for 80 percent of all CPS shooting victims in the city last year.

This year, Huberman noted that 40 percent of students identified by the study were already victims of violence. He noted 50 percent of high-risk students like-

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ly to be victims of violence were out-of-school youths. The initiative will reach out to student drop-outs and try to re-engage them in the educational process.

Police Superintendent Jody Weis lauded the partnerships among the police, CPS and social service agencies to address the root causes of youth violence.

“We are going to give [students] the skills that they need to deal with the life crisis that come up,” he said.

The program is already in place at Robeson High School, which received $1 million. The initiative will fund anger management classes that teach students to find alternatives to resolve conflicts.

Also staff will be trained in conflict de-escalation techniques and classroom management skills.

The school also has a new attendance policy supported by truancy officers.

Principal Gerald Morrow calls the program unprecedented. He

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said no other major city is investing this kind of money into impoverished neighborhoods to address students’ emotional and social needs.

“A lot of schools were emotionally unsafe,” Morrow said, adding that students often come to school angry which impact the learning environment. His staff tries to find out “what is going on with the kids emotionally” and connect them with services to address the issue.

The initiative piggybacks on what the school has already implemented, including having an open door policy where students can come to any staff member with their concerns. Helping students, Morrow explained, is about building relationships.

“If you take the time to listen to our children, to understand exactly where they are coming from, they will accept you. They will talk to you. They will tell you what is going on,” he said.

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OPINION

EDITORIAL

AN UNWISE KNEEJERK REACTION The unthinkable happened on Christmas Day – a would-be terrorist attempted to blow up Flight 253 which was on route from Amsterdam to Detroit. The attempt was fortunately thwarted, and the perpetrator was subdued and arrested. It turns out that the failed bomber was a 23-year-old wealthy Nigerian whose father is a prominent person in Nigeria. The wanna-be terrorist, Abdul Farouk Abdulmutallab, had been on a watch list, and his father had notified authorities that his son had been radicalized. Even though this is the case, he was allowed to board Flight 253 and attempt to detonate a bomb. He ended up only hurting himself, and is being treated for thirddegree burns.

Because of Abdulmutallab’s terrorist tactics, there is talk now about targeting all Muslims and all Nigerian travelers. This is truly a knee-jerk reaction. We are thankful that nothing drastic happened on that flight, but we also think that targeting everyone from Nigeria, or from any Middle Eastern country for that matter, will be counter-productive. After all, are we going to say that all mathematicians are Unabomber’s because one was; will we say that all White males with crew cuts are Timothy McVeigh clones? Are we to conclude that every Italian belongs to the Mafia, or that every person named Dahmer is a serial killer? Of course not. This is why it would be absolutely ludicrous to profile every Nigerian because one young, misguided soul decided to dock his ship on the wrong side of his religion.

Every Muslim does not aspire to become a member of al-Qaida.

The truth of the matter is that religion is a powerful motivator. People hang on to their beliefs because of the promise of a better life. Some zealots, however, use religion for the wrong purposes, and young impressionable jihadist recruits think that it is alright to kill people in the name of Allah. This is clearly misguided – no matter what deity you profess, with the exception of the entity called Satan, human life is sacred. Religion, in its highest sense, should inspire humanity to reach for the highest parts of ourselves. It is the way that we connect with our creator, whomever that is determined to be depending upon the religion. Christians hold up Jesus Christ as the Savior and pathway to God; Buddhists follow the tenets set forth by Gautama Buddha; Jewish people worship Yahweh; Yoruba adherents consult the Orishas, and members of Islam honor the teachings of Muhammad the prophet and worship Allah, just to name a few. All of these teachings have elements in them that can be misunderstood by the immature or used by those infused with guile. This is why the American Founding Fathers sought to establish a society where freedom of worship was the cornerstone.

However, if the truth be really told, America is a Christian nation, as evidenced by national holidays like Christmas and Easter, which is why there is such antipathy against adherents of Islam. And we sometimes forget that we helped stir up that bees nest as a result of our imperialistic forays into Islamic turf in search of their mineral treasures.

Unfortunately, young Abdulmutallab has probably ruined his life and painted his entire country with a brush that it does not deserve. Reasonable people will resist this tendency. Ultimately, the problems that we face are not about religion, but about the sanctity of human life and the respect of all people. Until we reach this level of consciousness as a species, tragedies associated with terrorism and other forms of violence will continue to rear their ugly heads, and no amount of profiling will prevent it!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LIGHTEN UP ON HARRY REID

Dear Editor:

So Harry Reid spoke aloud what is a prevailing view and practice in America. Looking historically back to slavery, the offspring of the master were given the easier work of being the mistress’ house servant. In other words they were referred to as “house slaves” as opposed to “field slaves.” Because they worked inside the home and served the wealthy visiting guests, they learned English, though sometimes it was merely pigeon English. This ability elevated them above the field slaves, thus establishing a hierarchy.

The house slaves because of their lighter skin were often sought after by white “aristocracy” and in New Orleans there were balls given where match making was made between the “mulatoos” and the wealthy gentlemen. Paternity was not acknowledged; and despite the mistress seeing the similarity between her children and the children of the house slaves, she kept her mouth shut. Remember women had no rights and were subject to the frailties of their husbands.

Because they were well cared for and often did not have to lose

their figures because the Black house maid, often referred to as mammy, was also the wet nurse for the mistress’s babies. The Black house maid often nursed the white baby before she nursed her own. Both women felt a certain sense of privilege, the white mistress because she had no labor to tend to and the Black house maid because she was spared working in the sweltering sun.

This was a cozy arrangement that “benefited” all: the white master who had his sexual fantasies and desires satisfied by his Black house maid, the white mistress whose only stress was seeing that she was sharing her husband, and the Black house maid who was able to eat and feed her offspring from the master’s leftovers and to learn some “affected” social graces.

As recently as the ‘50’s, the government continued to perpetrate this practice. A very fair-skinned friend of mine was hired by the government to “integrate” a government office where she was considered to be “white.” After tiring of hearing all the disparaging remarks made about Black people, she revealed her ethnicity; and was immediately shunned by the same coworkers who embraced her when they thought she was white. After a “respectable” period of time, Blacks were hired with a little more color in their skin. It progressed until the darkskinned Blacks were finally hired.

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In Chicago, a fair-skinned Black woman was hired by Spiegel Company as the human resource manager. My fair-skinned cousin and I both went to seek employment. My cousin was hired and I was not. I am very obviously brown. I was an honor student.

My cousin was a marginal student who called me every night to get help with her homework.

Obviously brains were not the (Continued on page 15)

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BEYOND THE RHETORIC

Has President Obama become the Head Gate Keeper?

By Harry Alford NNPA Columnist

In November 2008 the Black component of the Democratic Party was flying sky high. We just elected our first Black president at

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lightening speed. It appeared the replacement for his senate seat would go, by default, to another Black leader. We had two Black governors in the key states of Massachusetts (Deval Patrick) and New York (David Patterson). The

environment was beckoning all potential Black leaders to adjust their goals upward and shoot for it all. Black political power was real and it was charging like a big steam roller.

Mysteriously, something happened along our way to the year 2010. The Obama Administration has fewer Blacks in key positions than the first administrations of Bush and Clinton.

Is this progress? Time will tell but at least the inspiration for campaigning for the top congressional, state and city offices is apparently undeniable. It is undeniable but there appears to be some very strong resistance from the top office in the land. Presidents, who have political capital, share that with aspiring party mates. They endorse, raise money and just by visiting and appearing with the candidates they can propel a rising star to victory. Not only is there reticence but there is apparent push back or discouragement.

Has the first Black president become the “HNIC” of the Democratic political gate? Let’s look at some glaring examples.

The state of New York is very key to the two party political system.

There are significant electoral votes and a large population and

money base that any political party with some common sense would want to court. The state has its first Black governor and he is going to need a lot of support from the Democratic National Committee and a strong push from the pool of other Black political players.

However, he is not getting the support or even encouragement from President Obama. In fact, the President has told him to consider stepping out of the race. That’s right. He is asking for him to disappear.

It gets worse. Black city councilman Bill Thompson should have won the recent New York City mayoral race. He would have with just some decent interaction by President Obama. A few fundraisers, photo opportunities and strong words of encouragement from the White House probably would have done the trick. Instead, there was practically nothing. The only praise went to his opponent, independent incumbent Mayor Bloomberg. Thompson raised $9 million while Bloomberg spent more than $100 million (much of his own). In the end, Thompson lost by just 4.5 percent. President Obama’s involvement would have made a difference. A close friend of candidate

Thompson sums it up, “The first Black President who tells the first Black governor to get out and he won’t help the guy who wants to be the second Black mayor? The irony is thick.” Yes it is.

Congressman Harold Ford recently announced that he will be running for the New York senate seat that was previously held by Hillary Clinton. All hell has broken loose. Here’s a guy who is supposed to be in the Democratic National Committee inner circle and they are throwing everything at him to stop his plans. Shouldn’t they be encouraging them?

In addition to the New York City mayoral race, two other major cities had close races. In Atlanta, Kasim Reed barely won. He had to go through a runoff and then a recount but he barely edged out his opponent. Funny, all he needed was a little support from the White House but this Black man barely beat out a white candidate who appealed to the extreme conservative right. In Atlanta, we were lucky.

We were not so lucky in Houston. This city which is majority minority had a similar close race.

In a runoff, candidate Gene Locke lost to his white opponent. Locke also has strong credentials and just needed strong support coming in

to assist. It never came.

Senator Roland Burris should be gearing up for his re-election in Illinois. He holds the seat Obama had but he is being bludgeoned by the powers to be. His fundraising infrastructure has been destroyed and they want him to go away big time. In the end, I feel the Republican Party, which is now amused by this, will take this seat at the next election.

Congressman Kendrick Meek is running for the Florida senate seat while Artur Davis has announced his bid for Governor of Alabama.

They, too, are meeting resistance from those we would think would embrace their endeavors and fully support them. President Obama, just what is going on? We need to get our act together and support what the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement provided for us. The above activity coupled with the recently exposed racist remarks by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid causes us to wonder: “Have things actually gotten better?”

Harry C. Alford is the cofounder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®. Website: www.national-bcc.org. Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.

SCLC Tarnishes Dr. King’s Image

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist On Tuesday, the day after the nation officially celebrates the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., suspended Southern Christian Leadership Conference Board Chair Raleigh Trammell of Dayton, Ohio and Treasurer Spiver Gordon, a resident of Eutaw, Ala., are scheduled to appear in an Atlanta court to contest their dismissals amid allegations that they directly benefited from a secret $500,000 board account.

To the public, SCLC, co-founded by Dr. King, has been on the rise after almost going out of business in 2004. Charles Steele, Jr., one of my childhood friends from Tuscaloosa, Ala., brought the organization back from the brink of extinction as president and CEO, raising $8 million during his tenure from 2004 to 2009.

Approximately $3.3 million of that amount was used to build a new SCLC headquarters on historic Auburn Avenue. Even civil rights icon Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth – who once referenced SCLC by saying, “Only God can give life to the dead” – acknowledged the civil rights group had returned from the dead under the

leadership of Steele, now an Atlanta businessman.

While the public perception of SCLC was that it had finally rebounded, Trammell was busy getting the board to revise the organization’s bylaws, shifting many of the powers traditionally held by the president to him. Dexter M. Wimbish, the general counsel, was directed to report to Trammell instead of President Steele. Against the counsel of his closest advisers, Steele went along with the power shift, arguing that his personal friendship with Trammell would still allow him to function effectively.

That Trammell and Gordon could rise to top board positions should have been an embarrassment within itself. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Nov. 10, 2004 that Trammell “went to prison in the 1970s for cheating a county welfare department in Ohio.”

Gordon, the SCLC treasurer, lost his city council seat in Alabama after pleading guilty in 1999 to federal vote fraud charges. He admitted that he had asked a person who lived outside of Greene County to fill out an absentee ballot and falsely list a county address. Gordon was sentenced to six months in fed-

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George E. Curry eral prison, given three years of supervised probation and fined $2,000.

In the rough-and-tumble world of SCLC board politics, Trammell and Gordon have survived because they were among the last people standing.

Their fall from favor is tied to the unaudited secret account, described by one SCLC insider as “a slush fund.” Approximately $500,000 has flowed through the account over the past three years, including about $200,000 said to have been siphoned off from a prison ministry program operated by Gordon.

Although some SCLC staff members were told that the account, opened in Eutaw, Ala. and supervised by Gordon, was subject to an outside audit, no record of an audit has been uncovered. Also, there is no known record of tax returns ever being filed for the account. Some SCLC board members said they had no knowledge that the secret account existed.

Charles Steele raised questions about the account before he resigned a year ago. Steele feared that contributions to SCLC would dry up if the public ever learned about the secret fund. Once Attorney Wimbish and Executive Director Ron Woods learned that there were no independent controls on the board account and suspected that some SCLC funds may have been embezzled, they felt a responsibility to share their concerns with Interim President Byron C. Clay.

On October 29, the board, which had recently elected a half dozen new members, was made aware of the special fund. On November 13, Trammell and Gordon were removed from their board positions, with the new members casting the critical votes against them.

Even before the vote, efforts were made to get Trammell to quietly step aside. A longtime former assisSaturday, January 16, 2010

tant, based in Dayton, filed a sexual harassment complaint against him with a state human rights agency. Persons familiar with the complaint say the assistant claims to have sexually-explicit videotapes of Trammell, a married minister. She is also said to be ready to make additional allegations that, if true, could lead to his returning to prison.

Rather than stepping aside, a request for an injunction was filed December 29 in Atlanta seeking to restore Trammell and Gordon to their former positions.

The board infighting continues as Bernice King, the youngest daughter of the late civil rights leader, prepares to take over as the first female president of SCLC. Her oldest brother, Martin Luther King III, served as president from 1997 to 2004, but left after a bitter dispute with the board.

According to several people who serve on the board or staff of SCLC, Trammell said that under his leadership, no woman or another member of the King family would serve as president of the organization. However, the selfstyled master politician made a major miscalculation.

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COMMENTARY

Worrill’s World

Critical Commentary

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

By Maurice A. Clayton

EDUCATION AND MARCUS GARVEY

I was there—in time

(Dr. Conrad Worrill, Nationa l C h a ir m a n E m e r i t u s o f t h e N a t i o n a l B l a c k Un i t e d F r o n t ( N B U F) l o c a t e d a t 1 8 0 9 E a s t 71st Street, Suite 211, Chicago, Illinois, 60649, 773-493-0900, F a x # 7 7 3 - 4 9 3 - 9 8 1 9 , E - m a il : n b u f c h i c @ sb c g l o b a l . n e t , W e b site: nbufront.org))

It is quite clear that African people in America continue to be miseducated. This problem is discussed in a variety of ways in conversations everyday in our communities throughout America.

From time to time we should consult the wisdom of those who have addressed this problem whom we may have forgotten.

One such person who addressed this problem is the Honorable

Dr. Conrad Worrill Marcus Mosiah Garvey, when he presented his formula for learning in his courses on African Philosophy in the 1930s. I think it is only appropriate to review Mr. Garvey’s formula for learning as we continue to build the Reparations Movement and seek specific guideposts to our development as a people.

These lessons and guideposts in learning can be found in Marcus Garvey, Message to the People, The Course of African Philosophy, edited by Dr. Tony Martin.

Lesson 1: One must never stop reading. Read everything that you can read, that is of standard knowledge. Don’t waste time reading trashy literature. The idea is that personal experience is not enough for a human to get all the useful knowledge of life, because the individual life its too short, so 6

we must feed on the experience of others.

Lesson 2: Read history incessantly until you master it. This means your own national history, the history of the world, social history, industrial history, and the history of the different sciences; but primarily, the history of man.

If you do not know what went on before you came here and what is happening at the time you live, but away from you, you will not know the world and will be ignorant of the world and mankind.

Lesson 3: To be able to read intelligently, you must first be able to master the language of your country. To do this, you must be well acquainted with its grammar and the science of it. People judge you by your writing and your speech. If you write badly and incorrectly they become prejudiced towards your intelligence, and if you speak badly and incorrectly, those who hear you become disgusted and will not pay much attention to you, but in their hearts laugh after you.

Lesson 4: A leader who is to teach men and present any fact of truth to man must first be taught in his subject.

Lesson 5: Never write or speak on a subject you know nothing about, for there is always somebody who knows that particular subject to laugh at you or to ask you embarrassing questions that may make others laugh at you.

Lesson 6: You should read four hours a day. The best time to read is in the evening after you have retired from your work and after you have rested and before sleeping hours, but do so before morning, so that during your sleeping hours what you read may become subconscious, that is to say, planted in your memory.

Lesson 7: Never keep the constant company of anybody who doesn’t know as much as you or (is) as educated as you, and from whom you cannot learn something from or reciprocate your learning.

Lesson 8: Continue always in the application of the things you desire educationally, culturally, or otherwise, and never give up until you reach your objective.

Lesson 9: Try never to repeat yourself in any one discourse in saying the same thing over and over again except when you are making new points, because repetition is tiresome and it annoys

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I write to you now about things that happened in Chicago. I knew something was afoot when my boss introduced me to two FBI agents near where I worked.

They seemed friendly. I was not able to understand why they were there, nevertheless I was cordial.

Years later it all came apart when the neighborhood was ablaze on December 4, 1969. Everywhere around the housing development were heard gunshots. Gunshots from guns handled by those paid to serve and protect.

It was a raid upon an encampment of what was thought to be unlawful actions by those who were in their lawful abode. All of them who were suppose to be inside would have possibly suffered the same fatal demise of those who were found lifeless once the smoke had cleared. Subsequently only one law-abiding citizen, who was part of a group of men who had sworn that if law-enforcement tried to stop those who were partaking of the fruits of the God-given and constitutional right of freedom to bear arms, was present.

The rest is history other than the fact that I was privy to the scene by way of weapons discharged against a single Panther who was sleep on a cot and was killed by the raiding party against the Panther. They basically were killed by proxy of one member.

Guess what this small article was to let any one who might be a victim of unconstitutional rights

those who hear the repetition.

Lesson 10: Knowledge is power. When you know a thing and can hold your ground on that thing and win over your opponents on that thing, those who hear you learn to have confidence in you and will trust your ability.

Le sson 11: In reading books written by white authors, of whatever kind, be aware of the fact that they are not written for your particular benefit of your race. They always write from their own point of view and only in the interest of their own race.

Garvey had many other lessons of learning, in his formula that journalistic constraints will not allow me to elaborate at this time.

However, I encourage you to read Marcus Garvey, Message to the People, The Course of African Philosophy, and as we celebrate begin to internalize and incorporate these “Lessons In Learning.”

and free speech and the right to bear arms.

The truth is that I was another aspect of this. I happened to be in the very courtroom with the man who made history and some of this raiding part from that infamous night.

One of the other persons that was engaged with the nine-shot killing (of the 99 to 82 shots shot into the location killing Fred Hampton and Mark Clark).

Hampton and Clark were killed for their verbal militancy and vows. It was the press that showed the truth of the number of shots that traversed through the apartment. I will never forget what happened and why they died.

This is to let you know that killer Edward V. Harahan, died in 2009 and that his death was confirmed by Peterson Funeral Home in Chicago. There were others who were part of this American fiasco. A Chicago police officer named James P. Davis (known as “Gloves” on the streets) was akin to those men who called themselves lawmen.

By the way, at the time of their

Maurice A. Clayton 19-page indictment I just happened to be a Cook County Deputy who was in the courtroom prior to the court call. I walked over to the police officer and told him “I hope they hang you!” God bless them all.

“May you r est in peace Edward.”

King College Prep . . .

(Continued from page 3) incorporating athletics, music, art and other extra curricular activities into the student learning experience. Currently King College Prep has one of the best marching bands in the country. They (band members) routinely compete in state and national contests under the direction of Benji Washington.

“Some of the words we use around here are scholar-athletes and scholar-artists,” Wright said.

“The second part of those words is incredibly important because they give a person a great sense of balance. It also teaches a person the self-discipline that is needed to be successful in the classroom. I think our marching band is a good example of this because the focus required being in a drumline, that discipline helps a person be a better math or engineering student. The routine practices they must go through as a member of the dance team or marching band prepares their body and their brain, therefore making them better prepared for college.”

Wright said King College Prep students also do various community activities throughout the year in

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keeping with Dr. King’s philosophy of citizenship. He said his students regularly visit residents at the Avenue Care Center, a senior citizens home across the street from the school. They record the stories being told by the seniors as they participate in a program called “Memory Bridge” that teaches them about the early stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

The students form a relationship with the resident that benefits the student and the person to help bring back some of their memories by telling their stories to a young person.

Several female students also visit area elementary schools and serve as mentors for the students there.

The school also hosts a variety of community events throughout the year such as blood drives and community meetings. Wright said he feels it is important for the school not to be seen as an island, but rather a part of the community it serves.

Wright and Williams believe King College Prep has a bright future and are committed to seeing it continue to honor the legacy of Dr. King’s life and values.

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

THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE? The school of thought I came from said no matter what you do tell the truth. And the truth shall set you free. Senate President Harry Reid must be asking himself the same question after the grilling he got this week when it

ruption that dates back decade, poverty and all of the other ills that go along with it. Made Ima ask, Lord what more can the Haitians take? Wyclef Jean, and other Haitians have been doing all they can while Congresswoman Maxine Waters is one of the most prominent legislators that have taken up their plight.

But when you see the devastation of the before the earthquake you have to wonder if Haiti has been cursed . . . cursed by the Docs

PATIENCE WEARING THIN Ima been tired of the “white face” President Barack Obama done put on everything. First of all his cabinet is almost lily white.

He has less Black folks than George W. Bush had. I won’t even talk about Clinton, but when Obama out-whites Bush you know something is wrong.

I’m beginning to think that Barack sold us out for the presidency. You know he must have promised to ignore us and give us

tion comes to mind whose sins are the Haitians paying for?

-ImaBACK ON THE HOMEFRONT Ima done been all the way to Haiti but now we need to bring our focus back to the home front.

Chicago Black politicians are in trouble. We got ourselves a chile who done run from one office to another, never winning, now running for Governor. We got a three Blacks running against each Terry O’Brien

President Barack Obama was revealed that he said that candidate Barack Obama probably could be elected as President because he was of light skin and did not have a Negro dialect. Sounds like the truth to me. And guess who the President is? Barack Obama . . . So some folks like the “non-Negro dialect Obama” said his comments may have been unartful but he did not take of-

Wyclef Jean (Papa and Baby). They stole everything that was not nailed and nailed down and then abandoned the people. So the ques-

Doc Wall

other and one white man poised to run in after they get through splitting the Black vote. We already have lost the one ward that had been traditionally Black dating back to Oscar DePriest (Ima went to her history book for that one) now being served as Alderman by a white man. We stand to lose two of Barack’s old posts as State Senator and U.S. Senator.

Winning the Sheriff ’s post is a long-shot . . . Ima might as well go back to bed the news is too depressing!!! I’ll try it again next week.

Michael Dyson no play in exchange for him being the President. When he was asked a question by a Black reporter at one of his press conferences about the 50% Black unemployment rate in New York and what he was going to do about it, he said he was doing something to benefit all unemployed and not just something for Blacks. We didn’t get any stimulus money and when they bailed out the banks and the automobile industry we didn’t benefit from that either, so what the he(double hockey sticks). But Lawd when Michael Eric Dyson criticized him I thought it was something wrong with my television. Dyson was one of those folks who asked us to be patient with the Black President and he was a huge supporter of Obama’s in the campaign so I guess it’s time for all of us to raise a boatload of he(double hockey sticks) if Michel Eric Dyson is critical. I guess the President better pay attention cause just about everyone’s patience is wearing thin.

-ImaThe Chicago Crusader

Harry Reid fense to them. But the Republicans ain’t about to let it go. They think they finally got something to hang their hat on and they’re going to ride the pony until he drops. So Ima says whatever happened to “the truth shall set you free”? I guess truth must have died and the rats ate him.

-ImaPAYING FOR WHOSE SINS? Let Ima jut start out by saying that she is praying for her brudders and sistahs in Haiti after that for real for real earthquake that hit them this week. I guess the message is finally getting through to the United States and all those the leaders of that Caribbean site have sought help from over many a year. The place is rife with corBLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR A B UD G E T B L U E G R A S S C ON C E R T T O E N D T H E WINTER BLUES! Come to this concert featuring Chicago‘s own He nhouse Prowl ers on Saturday, Janua ry 16, 2010. With a PBS series soundtrack already to its credit and a sophomore recording in the works, The Henhouse Prowlers have been barnstorming on the red hot bluegrass scene since 2004. In 2007, the roughly thirty-something quintet made the commitment to go the distance, to be a full-time touring bluegrass band. But not just another bluegrass band. The Henhouse Prowlers are adeptly positioning themselves for nothing less than success. Dedicated equally to tradition and innovation, The Henhouse Prowlers center their sound on that of the early, formative years of bluegrass, while they keep their pulse on today by covering contemporary topics in a largely original repertoire. The Prowlers wear the Bill Monroe mantle with spit and polish. They perform — and conduct media interviews — in suit-and-tie and work in a tightly choreographed, one-mic stage setting, which adds a dynamic dimension to their shows. Combining passion, confidence and flair with instrumental and vocal prowess, The Prowlers deliver bluegrass with an edge. The group’s prolific songwriting provides entrée to twenty-first century topics not typically tackled by traditional bluegrass groups.

Doors open at 7pm at the American Legion Music Hall, 1030 Central Street, Evanston IL. The concert starts at 8pm. Tickets are $10 donation. For reservations, visit www.chicago-bluegrass.com. For more information send email to concerts@chicagobluegrass.com or call Chip Covington at 847-5730443.

FIRST LEGO LEAGUE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT: The First LEGO League State Championship Tournament takes place at the Forest View Fieldhouse, Arlington Heights IL, on Saturday, January 16, 2010, 9am to 5:30pm. This is a FREE Family Fun Event - Illinois children on 64 teams go head-tohead, putting months of research, design, and programming of a LEGO MINDSTORMS robot to the test in the Illinois State FLL Championship Tournament. For more information visit www.insciteillinois.org or call Eric Arndt, INSciTE Illinois Media Coordinator 847-533-5971.

TOO HOT TO HANDEL: Too Hot to Handel - The JazzGo spel Messiah, will take place at the Auditorium Theatre at 8

Roosevelt University on Saturday, January 16, 2010, 7:30pm to 3pm, 50 E. Congress Parkway Chicago, IL 60605. The tickets are $30. For tickets, call 800-9822787, or visit www.ticketmaster.com/auditorium. For more information, please call 312-9222110 or send email to info@auditoriumtheatre.org GO WILD AT BREAKFAST WI T H L I N C O L N P A R K Z O O ’ S A P E S : Join Lincoln Park Zoo for the wildest breakfast you’ll ever eat! Sip a cup of joe with JoJo the gorilla and enjoy a delicious, exclusive buffet breakfast at Regenstein Center for African Apes. Associate Curator of Primates Maureen Leahy will be on hand to share fun, fascinating and wild stories about the zoo’s chimpanzees and gorillas. After breakfast, enjoy a private viewing of the apes as they explore their habitats – morning is the most active part of their day. Leahy will interpret their behavior and answer questions. All of this will take place Sunday, January 17, 2010, 9 am – 10:30 am. The venue is the Regenstein Center for African Apes at Lincoln Park Zoo, Cannon Drive at Fullerton Parkway. The cost is $75 per person ($65 for Lincoln Park Zoo members). For more information, please call 312-742-2000.

“PIZZ A: ANY WAY YOU S L I C E I T! ” E X H I B I TI O N : This event takes place at the Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago on Monday, January 18, 2010. Pizza: Any Way You Sl ice It! teaches the basics of math by encouraging playful, open-ended exploration based on one of America’s favorite foods.

Using the activities of making pizza, delivering pizza and pretending to eat pizza, children are learning. Hands-on exhibit areas encourage counting, sorting, measuring, gathering, matching, patterning, sequencing, role-playing and sharing. The cost is $6.50.

For more information, visit www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org or call 847-832-6600.

C O L L E G E I L L I N OI S ! 5 2 9 PREPAID TUI TION PROGRAM: Families are invited to ask questions, meet one-on-one with a representative or get general information about the program on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 5am to 7:30am at 1755 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

To RSVP or to schedule a oneon-one appointment send email to 529info@isac.org.

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THE CAPITOL STEPS: After a near sell-out run in 2009, this Centre East favorite returns on Thursday, January 21, 2010, 7:30pm, with more hilarious musical satire of politics and current events. They will be featured at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. The cost is $44. For more info visit www.northshorecenter.org or call 847-673-6300, or Groups of 15 or more, call GroupTix at 877-4GRP-TIX (877-447-7849).

HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO: The Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will be featured in The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University on Saturday, Janua ry 23, 2010, 8pm. After being absent from the Center’s stage since 2001, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) is finally back to display the versatility and virtuosity of their exuberant, athletic and innovative repertoire. The cost is $33. The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University is located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60484-0975. For more information, call 708-235-2222 or visit www.centertickets.net.

PRESIDENT MARK DONAHUE, of the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge #7, is shown presenting an “Award of Appreciation” to Perri L. Irmer, Chief Executive Officer of the I l l i n o i s S po r t s F a c i l i t i e s A u t h o r i t y . P r e s i d e n t D o n a h u e s a i d the award was in Appreciation for the continued support and generosity towards programs for members of the lod ge. The I l l i n o i s S p or t s F a c i l i t y i s t h e o w n e r a n d o p e r a t or o f U . S .

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2010: A Time for Economic Justice

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Financial Writer As news reports continue to update foreclosure trends across the country, another looming development has the potential to change the mortgage industry in significant and permanent ways.

A lawsuit filed in federal court on December 31 by the City of Memphis and Shelby County in Tennessee became the latest legal challenge to how mortgage loans are offered in communities of color. Alleging “unlawful, irresponsible, unfair, deceptive and discriminatory mortgage lending in Memphis and Shelby County� the lawsuit points an accusatory finger at one of the nation’s largest banks, Wells Fargo.

The two governmental jurisdictions have each agreed to provide $125,000 to bear the cost of the litigation and potential expert witnesses. Representing the plaintiffs will be the DC-based law firm of Relman & Dane, the same firm hired by the City of Baltimore in its suit against Wells Fargo.

Reportedly, Wells Fargo origi-

nated approximately 25 percent of all foreclosures filed in Shelby County in 2009. Additionally, one of every eight Wells Fargo mortgage loans made to Black homeowners in Shelby County resulted in foreclosure. By comparison, only one in 59 mortgage loans resulted for white homeowners in the same locale. Shelby County foreclosures also account for 40 percent of all foreclosures in the State of Tennessee. As in the case of Baltimore, officials contend that many of the Black homeowners qualified for primerate loans that would have been more affordable and sustainable.

Although on January 5 U.S. District Court Judge J. Frederick Motz dismissed the Baltimore case as too broad, the court left open the opportunity for the case to be re-filed with a more narrow scope that addressed the specific harm caused by the failed mortgages. Baltimore originally alleged in January 2008 that the lender was responsible for much of the city’s economic decline.

According to a recent interview, John Relman, one of the lawyers representing the city and county

Charlene Crowell said, “Wells knew how to write and get people into low-cost loans. You just don’t see much of that in the Black community.�

Reverse redlining is the term used to identify the marketing of highcost loans to Black customers.

This kind of lending was also the charge waged by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, whose office alleged this same practice has been occurring in Latino communities as well.

For both city and county governments in Tennessee, the loss of substantial property tax revenues drained from foreclosed homes

and their neighbors will soon translate into the delivery of fewer vital services. In Memphis, 70 percent of its civil city revenues are derived from property taxes; for Shelby County, property taxes account for 40 percent of its budget.

As the judicial process unfolds, local governmental officials will face a resulting and serious dilemma, that of fiscal solvency. It is unrealistic in the face of continued, long-term unemployment on one hand, and mounting foreclosures on the other, that local governments anywhere will be able to deliver all of the range of services that citizens expect and reply upon. Baltimore and Memphis will not be the only areas to face this critical issue. The same will be true for every city or county where large numbers of foreclosures threaten the vitality and livability quotient of communities.

Perhaps it is time for more in our community to work in concert, forging challenges to the practices that devastate the places we call home. The National Black Caucus of Local Elected Offi-

cials, the National Conference of Black Mayors, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators — are all organizations whose members have been entrusted with leadership roles. Perhaps in 2010 these recent developments will encourage more officials in leadership posts to actively join efforts to measurably benefit communities of color everywhere.

As state legislators return to respective capitols, now would be the time to urge their personal support of mortgage reforms. Local advocates in several areas are expected to push for state reforms.

As a people, we fought and won the battle for civil rights. But we have yet to know or enjoy the benefits of economic justice. Social equity is one thing; economic parity is quite another. People of color need both. In 2010, will we claim economic justice for all?

Charlene Crowell is the Center for Responsible Lending’s Communications Manager for State Policy and Outreach. She can be reached at charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org

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EDUCATION

Student from Chicago has been named PUSH Excel scholar Scholarship recipients are selected and funded by the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Brianna Barber, a student at Bennett College for Women, is among the students being honored in this academic year in the college’s Excel Scholar program.

Barber is from Chicago.

Bennett students received $150,000 in scholarships under the program, which is funded by the PUSH Excel program of the Chicago-based Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

The scholarships are especially needed in today’s economic climate, said Bennett president Julianne Malveaux, who has worked to get assistance in an era in which college costs are rising more than available aid.

“These days, scholarships are not easy for students to find,” Dr. Malveaux said. “Too many students are leaving college burdened with an excessive amount of loans – and the loans are more burdensome than they have to be because of high interest rates.”

Malveaux said she is especially grateful to Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., founder and president of Rainbow PUSH. She noted that Rev. Jackson has been working to ad-

able to attend Bennett and would not be able to grow into the young woman I am because of Bennett. Thank you, Jesse Jackson!”

dress the problem of high student indebtedness through Rainbow PUSH’s “Reduce the Rate” campaign, which aims to lower the rates financial institutions can charge for student loans.

“By offering these scholarships, Rev. Jackson is putting his money where his mouth is,” she said.

Rev. Jackson’s organization donates about $500,000 a year to student scholars and this year students from Bennett were the largest recipients of that funding.

Rev. Jackson explained Rainbow PUSH’s motivation for offering the scholarships: “In an effort to invest in our most precious commodity, our children, PUSH Excel awards over 200 scholarships worth over a half million dollars to deserving students across the country.”

Brianna is a sophomore majoring in Journalism with a GPA of 3.89. After graduation Brianna plans to get her PhD in Women’s Studies, become a writer for Essence magazine, and have her own magazine for young AfricanAmerican women.

Brianna added, “I am very grateful to have received the Jesse Jackson scholarship. Without this scholarship, I would not be

Bennett Excel Scholars are Bennett College women committed to academic excellence, public service, and civic advocacy. This scholarship opportunity was developed with the assistance of Rev. Jackson, who is also PUSH Excel Founder. The scholarship program is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop their leadership and advocacy skills, as well as to support their academic endeavor.

Brianna Barber

Bennett Excel Scholars must have at least a 2.5 GPA and a need for scholarship assistance, as indicated by the Bennett College Office of Financial Aid. They must submit an essay of at least 500 words that discusses their commitment to advocacy. The scholarships are renewable for students who maintain the 2.5 GPA and who make sufficient academic progress toward graduation. Students will have to submit a 500-word essay each year outlining their academic progress and their civic involvement.

The George S. May Foundation for the Arts celebrate one-year anniversary P.A.U.S.E. initiative inspires 85 inner-city students Where music education was not accessible before, the George S. May Foundation for the Arts has brought afterschool music instruction to 85 students in four, innercity Chicago schools through its first successful year of the P.A.U.S.E. initiative.

P.A.U.S.E., which stands for Positive Action Using Self Expression, was launched last year to promote youth development and positive expression through

music and arts education. It supplements music instruction that has been impacted by budget cuts and provides youth access to music as an inspiration and vehicle toward higher achievement.

“With youth violence escalating in alarming numbers, especially in Chicago, students need direct access to positive afterschool programs, such as P.A.U.S.E., which can make a critical difference in their lives, said Israel Kushnir, chairman of the board for the George S. May Foundation for the Arts. “Music education can

THE GEORGE S. MAY Foundation for the Arts is celebrating its first successful year of the P.A.U.S.E. initiative. Students at the Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School benefit from the afterschool program offered through the foundation.

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P . A . U . S . E . H A S BR O U G H T a f t e r - s c h o o l m us i c i n s t r u c t i o n t o 8 5 s t u d e n t s i n f o u r , l o c a l Chicago schools. An instructor from The Peoples Music School teaches students keyboard , music theory, how to read, write and play music. help students recognize their po- Catalyst Circle Rock Charter performance by the Chicago tential in an area that they other- School. During 10-week ses- Philharmonic at Northwestern wise may never have been able to sions, the students have learned University as part of the experience.” to read, write and play music, un- P.A.U.S.E. program.

To help support the P.A.U.S.E. In fact, research shows that stu- der the expert tutelage of profesinitiative, the George S. May dents who receive a music educa- sional musicians and instructors Foundation for the Arts is collecttion also perform better academi- from Chicago’s New Music ing musical instruments and cally than students that do not School and the People’s Music monetary donations from the study music.

School. public.

The instrument drive welSince its launch, P.A.U.S.E. has In addition to the afterschool comes refurbished, gently-used, positively impacted the lives of music instruction, students at 85 students at Edward Jenner Manual Perez and their families or new instruments such as keyAcademy for the Arts, Manuel enjoyed complimentary concerts boards, drum sets and guitars, Perez Jr. Elementary, Willye featuring classical music and pro- among other instruments as doWhite Community Center, and fessional piano and symphony (Continued on page 14)

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Chicago-Area Resident Deanna Woods named Allstate ‘Give Back Day Hero’ Allstate establishes volunteer event in the community on January 18, 2010

To help Allstate Insurance Company celebrate “Allstate Give Back Day,” a national initiative that encourages volunteerism on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and throughout the year, Allstate and its Midwest region announced recently that Deanna Woods of West Englewood, Ill. has been named an Allstate “Give Back Day Hero.” As part of the company’s recognition of Dr. King’s vision and its own commitment to volunteerism, Woods is being honored for her ongoing commitment to making positive contributions to the West Englewood community through volunteeing.

As one of four honorees from around the country, Woods volunteers her time and effort to the 68th and Marshfield Block Club,

which she founded. She is also an ambassador for Teamwork Englewood promoting community development. Woods’ life of giving back to her community sparked in March 2006 when her niece, Seritha White, 10, was killed by a stray bullet. Since this horrific tragedy, Woods has taken a stand on issues such as drug dealing and gun violence. Known in her neighborhood as the aunt of “Englewood angel” Seritha White, she has become a surrogate mother to the children of West Englewood who are looking for a trusted friend and seeking safety and growth.

“Allstate salutes Woods for following Martin Luther King, Jr’s., vision and serving as a role model to her peers in the African-American community,” said Shaundra Turner, Corporate Relations Manager for the Midwest Region of Allstate Insurance. “We are excited to once again encourage

DEANNA WO ODS STANDS in front of a board ed up home in West Englewood where she provides leadership for children growing up on the 68th and Marshfield block where she resides. (Photograph courtesy of Allstate Insurance) pate in Give Back Day on January 18, 2010, including details on Chicago’s volunteer event. This interactive Web site highlights the commitment of Allstate to the African-American community and links to VolunteerMatch, an online search engine that promotes volunteerism and civic engagement by matching volunteers with charitable organizations and non-profits.

The Allstate Give Back Day volunteer project event will be at the DuSable Museum of African

American History located in Washington Park (740 E. 56th Pl. Chicago, IL 60637).

Woods is teaming up with Allstate employees who will serve as greeters and ushers and will assist with membership check-in at DuSable Museum of African American History during its daylong King Holiday celebration.

The museum will host theatrical performances, storytelling, films, arts and crafts and special symposiums moderated by local activists to honor Dr. King.

DEANNA WOODS CONTEMPLATES what next is to be done to build a more cohesive, caring com muni ty beginni ng with the b lock whe re she lives. (P hotogra ph courtesy of A llstate Insurance)

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volunteerism through an Allstate Give Back Day and organize a volunteer event for the city of Chicago on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.” As part of the recognition, Woods will attend the King Center’s “Salute to Greatness” Awards Banquet in Atlanta on January 16, 2010 before participating in a Chicago-area volunteer project on Allstate Give Back Day, to be observed nationally on January 18, 2010, featuring local Allstate employees, agents and community members.

Allstate is encouraging citizens interested in volunteer opportunities in their communities to visit BeyondFebruary.com to find out exactly how they can partici-

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WOODS DEMONSTRATES TO the community how easy it is to be involved. She showcases apparel at New Communities Program’ Spring Into Sports event for Chicago High School Students in April 2009. (Photograph courtesy of Allstate Insurance)

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The NEW Four-One-One

By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor

CINDY'S HAVING A BALL: The Joffrey Ballet is throwing a very special luncheon in honor of their upcoming performances of Sir. Frederick Ashton’s, “Cinderella.” The soiree which takes place at 12:00 Noon, on February 19, 2010 at The Four Seasons Hotel will begin with "Cindytinis," followed by a delightful luncheon, and then a performance by The Joffrey Ballet. The afternoon will also feature "Dancers, Costumes and Music" in addition to a Royal Raffle hosted by leading fashion designer, Project Runway’s Michael Kors, who will present his Ball Gown Collection and a presentation of shoes including Cindy's Glass Stiletto designed by Brian Atwood.

Mayor Richard M. Daley and Mrs. Maggie Daley are Honorary Chairmen of the event and Commitee Members include: Dori Wilson, Hedy Ratner, Sherren Leigh, Diane Primo, Renee Crown, L a u r a B a r n e t t , J a m e e F o r d , S t ep h a n i e N e e l y , Maria Zec and Coco Meers. All proceeds benefit The Joffrey Ballet's Scholarship Fund for Young Girls and tickets which are priced at $250.00 are available by calling 312-386-8921.

GOOD HELP: If you have not read one of the Best Books of 2009, Kathryn Stockett’s “The Help,” well its now available on audiobook. The audiobook version brings to life all of the characters in this novel which is set in 1960s Mississippi and features actresses such as Octavia Spencer of “Ugly Betty” fame. Rumor has it that the book is about to become a major motion picture, but why wait that long? You've no excuse now, since you can just listen if you do not have the time to actually sit down and read.

SOUL SISTERS: Kevin Frazier of Entertainment Tonight will serve as the emcee when Ford Motor Company and the DuSable Museum of African American History unveil, “Freedom’s Sisters” next Friday (January 22, 2010 ) at the Museum.

The interactive exhibit showcases twenty extraordinary African American women, including: Rosa Parks, Kathleen Cleaver, Dorothy Height Betty Shabazz, Sonia Sanchez and Dr. Dorothy Height who will also be present at the event.

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By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

Girls on the Wall Girls on the Wall is a fascinating documentary about a group of girls who are being detained at the Illinois Youth Center in Warrenville, Illinois. The girls are encouraged to release their innermost feelings through art, as they all participate in therapy sessions and write a play about their lives.

This informative, award-winning documentary will air on your local PBS station Thursday, Jan. 21, at 10 p.m.

The story follows a group of incarcerated teenage girls who get a shot at redemption by staging a musical, which takes them nine months to write and stage, after which they invite family and friends to view.

During those months, many things happen to the girls, but they triumph in many ways. It’s sad to see that the girls are housed together, no matter what their violation—so a murderer could be sleeping right alongside a runaway.

Two standouts in the film are Whitney, who is very quiet about the conditions which led her to be incarcerated. She speaks of her father, but they both admit that Whitney was basically on her own growing up. However, it was

TWO YOUNG GIRLS wait their turn during performance of Girls on the Wall nice to see them interact with one be placed with a new family, but another during the course of the she couldn’t leave her old family documentary. Every girl needs and friends alone. Her mother is her father, no matter if he comes a drug addict, and she really longs on the scene when she’s much for her company, thinking she can help her stay clean. She exolder.

Hot-tempered Rosa taunts guards plained that after she came to live and girls alike, until the musical with the new family it was diffi(and an almost-fatal fight, after cult for her to become acclimated she’s briefly released) forces her to to the new, positive environment. come face-to-face with the source Unfortunately, the documentary reveals that she’s later arrested and of her anger.

Another young lady whom I charged as an adult with drug was excited to see get out just possession; earning eight years in couldn’t get it all together and jail.

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“Too Hot To Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah” supports Chicago Urban League’s Economic Empowerment Mission Historic partnership unites 93 year old civil rights organization and 120 year old cultural icon Opening night performance to benefit the Chicago Urban League In an historic partnership, the Chicago Urban League and the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (ATRU) invite the community to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at “Too Hot To Handel: The JazzGospel Messiah” on January 16 and 17. A portion of $40 and $50 ticket proceeds from the Saturday, January 16th 7:30 p.m. opening night performance of “Too Hot To Handel” will support the civil rights and economic empowerment work of the Chicago Urban League.

“The Chicago Urban League is pleased to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King through the arts,” said Herman Brewer, acting president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League. “We are honored to partner with the Auditorium Theatre for ‘Too Hot To Handel’ as we remember the dream, honor the progress that has been made, and invest in the ongoing civil rights work of the Chicago Urban League.”

Since its 2006 Chicago debut at the Auditorium, “Too Hot to Handel” has continued to grow in popularity each year. Howard Reich of the Chicago Tribune raves, “Ingeniously reimagined to embrace black musical tradition, the aptly named Too Hot to Handel

Alfreda Burke proved that even the most revered classical masterpieces can be taught to swing.”

Tenor Rodrick Dixon and Soprano Alfreda Burke will reprise their critically hailed performances for the fifth consecutive year. They will be joined by Alto Karen Marie Richardson. All three soloists are Chicago-based performers.

“Too Hot to Handel” shapes George Frederic Handel’s beloved “Messiah” masterpiece into an active listening experience. Joining the soloists on stage are 200 additional musicians, including 150

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voices of the city-wide Too Hot Choir (under the direction of Old St. Patrick’s Church’s Bill Fraher); a 50-piece symphony orchestra and a jazz ensemble under the baton of Conductor Suzanne Mal-

lare Acton.

“We are excited to once again present ‘Too Hot To Handel’ and collaborate with the Chicago Urban League to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy,” said Brett Batterson, executive director of ATRU. “When Dr. King brought his message of nonviolent social change and economic empowerment to Chicago, the Chicago Urban League literally marched hand-in-hand with him and supported his work when many others would not. We can’t think of a better partner for this dynamic event.”

For more information about the January 16 performance of “Too Hot To Handel” and the Chicago Urban League fundraiser, please visit www.TheChicagoUrbanLeague.org.

“Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz Gospel Messiah” is supported by JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Arrow Voyages, LLC; Friends of “Too Hot to Handel” chaired by N’Digo Publisher Hermene Hartman. The Friday student rehearsal is supported by The PrivateBank and The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation.

About the Chicago Urban League

Established in 1916, the Chicago Urban League is a civil rights organization that empowers and inspires individuals to reach and exceed their economic potential.

The Chicago Urban League supports and advocates for economic, educational and social progress for African-Americans through our agenda focused exclusively on economic empowerment as the key driver for social change. For more information, visit www.thechicagourbanleague.org andwww.

DriveChangeNow.org.

About the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, located at 50 E. Congress Parkway, is an independent, not-for-profit organization committed to presenting the finest in international, cultural and community programming to Chicago, and to the continued restoration and preservation of the National Historic Landmark Auditorium Theatre. For more information about programming, volunteer and donor opportunities or theater tours, call (312) 922-2110 or visit www.auditoriumtheatre.org.

THE LOVELY BONES A Review by Bonnie DeShong Fourteen-year-old Susie Salmon lives in a wonderful, safe community with her mother Abigail (Rachel Weisz), father Jack (Mark Wahlberg), sister Lindsey (Rose McIver), and brother Buckley (Christian Ashdale).

Susie has a passion for photography and a crush on a new boy at school. All is right in the world.

What neither Susie nor anyone knows in the community, is that there is a predator in their own backyard. It is not a spoiler moment to tell you that Susie is raped and killed by a serial killer.

The story actually begins after she dies.

From the space between heaven and earth called the “in between,” Susie helps bring attention to the man who killed not only her but other girls and women that are with her in the “in between.” On earth her father is going mad trying to find her killer, her mother leaves the family to go work picking fruit on farms; her cigarette smoking, kind of wacky grandmother, Susan Sarandan, comes to help hold the family together, and Susie’s sister focuses in the on

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SAOIRSE RONAN AND director Peter Jackson on the set of "The Lovely Bones." man she thinks killed her sister. just that, watching a movie.

I read the book and absolutely There were moments, for inloved it. It is one of my all time stance when the killer gets her in favorite novels. The movie does place and you know what is going not hold up to the intensity of the to happen but other than that it book. Reading the story I was was a forgettable movie. with Susie the entire journey. I I say wait for the DVD on this felt for the family, I wanted to one. Spend your money to see physically hurt the killer. Avatar or the Frog Princess inWatching the movie, I was doing stead.

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ENTERTAINMENT Chicago Sinfonietta honors Dr. King’s legacy with A Dream Unfolds: Annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program to be led by Maestro Paul Freeman and special guest conductor Kazem Abdullah, featuring guest vocalists and dancers At Dominican University January 17, 2010 And at Symphony Center January 18, 2010 The Chicago Sinfonietta, the nation’s most diverse orchestra, continues its 23rd season with its popular annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in A Dream Unfolds. A joyous celebration and a Chicago tradition, this concert honors the vision and legacy of one of the greatest civil rights pioneers of the 20th century. A Dream Unfolds will be performed at Lund Auditorium at Dominican University, 7900 W. Division in River Forest on Sunday, January 17 at 2:30 p.m. and at Chicago’s Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, on the official holiday, Monday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Chicago Sinfonietta Music Director Maestro Paul Freeman opens the program with Gabriel Fauré’s Pavane Opus 50. Composed in 1887 for his patron, Countess Elisabeth Greffulhe, Fauré’s serene and elegant masterpiece evokes the same grace, passion and idealism for which Dr. King was best known.

The evocative tradition continues with Four Negro Spirituals for Orchestra and Soprano, arranged by Hale Smith, where the Sinfonietta will be joined by guest soloists Gwendolyn Brown (Contralto) and Jonita Lattimore (Soprano). Maestro Freeman will dedicate this performance to Hale Smith, who passed away on

November 24, 2009. The four spirituals (movements) include “Let Us Break Bread Together,” “Jesus Lay Your Head in the Window,” “This Little Light of Mine” and “Witness.” Accompanying this homage to African American heritage, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre will perform a World Premiere dance choreographed

by Artistic Director Wilfredo Rivera inspired by the life and work of Dr. King.

Under the baton of rising conductor Kazem Abdullah, current Assistant and Cover Conductor for the Metropolitan Opera, the Sinfonietta will be joined by guest vocalists Brown and Lattimore, along with Richard Drews (Tenor), Bruce Hall (Baritone) and the Northwestern University Chorus in a robust finale featuring Beethoven’s majestic 9th Symphony, with its celebratory Ode to Joy. Ticket prices range from $26$40 for concerts at Lund Auditorium and from $26-$96 for concerts at Orchestra Hall, with special pricing available for children and students. Tickets are available by calling 312-2363681 ext. 2 or online at www.chicagosinfonietta.org.

A Dream Unfolds will also be presented at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville, on Saturday, January 16 at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information call 630-637-7469.

The Chicago Sinfonietta, now in its 23rd season, has a proud history of having enriched the cultural, educational, and social quality of life in Chicago, while gaining significant recognition on the national and international stage. Performing at Chicago’s Symphony Center and Lund Auditorium of Dominican University, the Sinfonietta presents a full

Paul Freeman season of symphonic concerts as well as a Chamber Music Series.

The Chicago Sinfonietta is the official orchestra of The Joffrey Ballet. Under the guidance of founding Music Director Paul Freeman, the orchestra performs at the highest artistic level and has achieved an outstanding reputation for its innovative pro-

grams. The Sinfonietta is dedicated to the authentic performance of Classical, Romantic and Contemporary repertoire and excels at presenting imaginative new works by composers and soloists of color. Chicago Sinfonietta musicians truly represent the city’s rich cultural landscape and continue to fulfill the orchestra’s mission of Musical Excellence through Diversity™. A 2007 survey of major orchestras revealed that the Chicago Sinfonietta is the most diverse professional orchestra in the United States. Through this distinction, the Chicago Sinfonietta serves as a national model for inclusiveness in classical music.

Peoples Gas is the lead sponsor of A Dream Unfolds. Supporting sponsors include the National Endowment for the Arts and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. ABC7 is the media sponsor for these performances.

The Chicago Sinfonietta’s 23rd season is proudly sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Lead Season Sponsor; Supporting

Season Sponsors are Aon Cornerstone Solutions and the Sara Lee Foundation. The Chicago Sinfonietta is also sponsored by Exelon, Lead Sponsor of the Chamber Music Series; PricewaterhouseCoopers; the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency; ABC7; WXRT; Telemundo; the Albert Pick Jr. Fund; Chicago Public Radio; Chic ago De fender; Chicago Crusader; Café Media; Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest; the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs’ CityArts Grant program; the Wallace Foundation; The Joyce Foundation; The Alphawood Foundation; National Endowment for the Arts; the Fairmont Chicago - Official Hotel of the Chicago Sinfonietta; Aria Official Restaurant of the Chicago Sinfonietta; Bettiann Gardner; 600words.com; the Ellen Stone Belic Institute for the Study of Women and Gender in the Arts and Media, Columbia College Chicago; Oak Park Area Arts Council; and many other generous contributors.

The George S. May Foundation . . .

(Continued from page 10) nations where children in the program can benefit.

“We are asking the community to rally behind this cause and help support our program, especially during this time of giving,” Kushnir added. “Whether it’s donating money or instruments, George S. May Foundation for the Arts is committed to bridging the gap between cultures and creating more opportunities for children.”

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for a donation pick-up, visit http://pause.gsmfoundation.org or call 1-800-999-3020.

The George S. May Foundation for the Arts, a 501(c) (3) organization, is a civic and community service extension of the George S. May International Company, a management consulting firm based in Park Ridge, Ill. The P.A.U.S.E. initiative was established by the foundation as a privately funded grant that awards financial assistance to selected programs and organizations that use music-based curriculums as a gateway to personal enrichment, community involvement, cautious decision-making, and good citizenship.

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(Continued from page 4) hiring criteria, color was.

When I went to teach in Washington, D C in 1956, every teacher over 40 years old was very fair-skinned.

The Village where I live has a Black mayor of mixed race who was openly embraced by the community because he looks more like them than he does like us.

This is old news for most people of African descent.

Also we are aware of the fact that because of the privileges accorded fairskinned people; they, the fair-skin people tried to keep their “blood pure” by marrying people who were also fair-skinned. This foolish practice went to the extreme in some families where at funerals and social gatherings the dark-skinned members were seated on one side of the room and the fair-skinned ones on the other side.

This is America’s shame.

Not only do we have continued racism in this country, class distinction and separation; but, we also have people of African descent who feel privileged because their skin is not dark. This ignorance is what has been the bane of America for centuries. Many brilliant people who could have caused America to advance faster and further were denied the opportunity to make a contribution because of their color.

No one should be offended by Senator Harry Reid’s remarks; I am not because I know American history.

Many white Americans are embarrassed because it has brought out of the closet what has historically been a prevailing practice in America ever since the Emancipation Proclamation. Despite all of the Acts enacted to assure equality, American society is still divided and unequal. Electing a Black president will not bring an end to a deep seeded, deep rooted problem in the American psyche.

What we need in America is a Secretary of Psychiatry to help us rid ourselves of old prejudices, to help us value people by their talents and abilities to advance our society and to heal and resolve the internal conflict pervasive throughout this country. America is still racist and sick.

When we are healed, there is no stopping us. For now, we are in grave danger of being surpassed by China.

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I would include India, but India has a caste system that also needs to be eradicated.

What we all need is to be working toward a world where all the world’s people are respected and accepted and can live in peace.

Helen L. Burleson, Doctor of Public Administration

Volunteers needed for SMP Dear Editor: Recent national news articles have described some of the ways that seniors are scammed and how many are now volunteering to help their peers avoid becoming victims.

It’s all part of a program called Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) that relies on more than 4,700 volunteers across the country.

Together, these wonderful individuals protect older people and fight health care fraud, leaving more money in the system for everyone. Here in Illinois we have 29 volunteers who assisted us in educating more than 19,000 Medicare beneficiaries last year about how to avoid becoming victims of health care fraud. We also intervened on behalf of many Medicare beneficiaries with complicated problems, including fraud and identity theft, related to their Medicare benefits.

We at the Illinois SMP need your help. If you’d like to become a volunteer, contact us at AgeOptions at (800)699-9043. If you are interested in attending one of our educational events or if you would like more information about how to avoid becoming a victim of health care fraud

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The musical explores common issues of drug-addicted parents, poverty and neglect. But the real victors in the end are the girls who are able to grasp their problems and discuss them in productive, healing ways.

Girls on the Wall shows a musical that is full of humor, also. “To make a straight, serious prison documentary about these girls wouldn’t be true to who they are,” says director Heather Ross. “The girls in Warrenville are wickedly funny and bright, and the musical allows those qualities to bubble up.”

The documentary features the girls’ raw and original freestyle raps as an alternative to narration, in contrast with the more vulnerable lyrics of their musical.

Girls on the Wall had a

TWO TEENAGE GIRLS who are incarcerated at the Illinois Youth Center in Warrenville perform their original script and production of Girls on the Wall.

world premiere at the recent Chicago International Film Festival, where it won a Special Mention Jury

SCLC Tarnishes Dr. King’s . . .

(Continued from page 5) job as interim president and CEO of SCLC, Byron Clay requested – and got – about six people added to the board. Trammell campaigned for the election of former Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge Wendell Griffen as president and presumed he had the votes of the new board members recruited by Clay. He presumed wrong. Instead of going with Trammell’s candidate, all of them backed King, providing the margin for her 23-15 victory.

If Bernice King is to be successful at SCLC, she’ll need to get rid of Trammell, Gordon and those aligned with them for good.

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SIDDIQUE A/K/A MOHAMMAD F. SIDDIQUE, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 46518 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 24, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7318 SOUTH DORCHESTER AVENUE UNIT 2, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-26-219-048-1005 The real estate is improved with a brown brick condo no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0830549. 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.: PA0830549 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 08 CH 46518 I235991

HOUSES FO R SALE MOHAMMAD IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT DIVISION CHANCERY AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC; P l a i n t i f f , s . v BRADY SPANGLER; MORTGAGE E L E C T R O N I C REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS N O M I N E E ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BRADY SPANGLER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, CH 13754 09 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 11/13/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 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: Commonly known as 652 WEST MARQUETTE ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 1 .

The improvement on the property consists The of a multi-family residence. successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the s a l e .

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 8 2 8 9 4 5 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I235026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, v .

MOHAMMAD SIDDIQUE A/K/A MOHAMMAD F. SIDDIQUE, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 46518 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 24, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7318 SOUTH DORCHESTER AVENUE UNIT 2, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-26-219-048-1005 The real estate is improved with a brown brick condo no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at

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

USMAN GHANI BHATTI, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 018656 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 29, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 3, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6145 S. VERNON AVENUE UNIT #1S, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-409-033-1002, Property Index No. (20-15-409-013 underlying) The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER OF AN ORDER OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE POSSESSION, SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE WITH ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-06401. 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) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-09-06401 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 018656 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.

I233841 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, CHANCERY DEPARTMENT DEUTSCHE BANK DIVISION NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY , AS TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W1 P l a i n t i f f , v .

EDITH BLUITT, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 044257 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5545 S. LAFAYETTE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-207-016 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation 16 as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY , AS TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W1 P l a i n t i f f , v .

EDITH BLUITT, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 044257 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5545 S. LAFAYETTE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-207-016 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER OF AN ORDER OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE POSSESSION, WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-08-31751. 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) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-08-31751 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 08 CH 044257 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.

I233401 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY INVESTMENTS, INC.; HOMEVESTORS P l a i n t i f f , s . v ZENO PROPERTIES, INC.; UNKNOWN AND OWNERS NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , CH 10895 08 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 11/9/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 11, 2010, 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. 20-27-413-019.

Commonly known as 7653 SOUTH CHAMPLAIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 8 0 5 2 8 4 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I233068

Saturday, January 16, 2010

COMPANY, TRUSTEE, TRUST #6138 NKA PULLMAN BANK & TRUST, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF CHICAGO CITY BANK & TRUST CO NKA PULLMAN BANK & TRUST, TRUST #6138; LAWRENCE C. WASHINGTON, BARBARA A. BELL METRO CAPITAL INVESTORS, LLC; LAND A U C T I O N INCORPORATED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 07 CH 34536 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on December 8, 2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 8, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in its office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: Commonly known as 632 West 60th Street, Chicago, IL. P.I.N. 20-16-301-064-0000.

The property consists of vacant land.

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the s a l e .

For information call City of Chicago Corporation Counsel/Collection and Ownership Litigation Division, 33 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312) 742-0007.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I232861

HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., ASSIGNEE OF M I D A M E R I C A Plaintiff, BANK, FSB, v s .

HERVE J. DESDUNES, DELTA D. THOMPSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNDER HUD M O R T G A G E RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 0729815191, 61ST NUMBER AND DREXEL HOMEOWNERS A S S O C I A T I O N , D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 21461 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 28, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 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. 20-14-308-048.

Commonly known as 907 East 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

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

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be for inspection. open For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3 5 7 - 1 1 2 5 .

JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I233017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST AS COMPANY TRUSTEE FOR INDENTURE AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-3, INVESTMENT BACKED NOTE MORTGAGE 2006-3, ASSIGNEE OF SERIES M O R T G A G E REGISTRATION ELECTRONIC INC. AS SYSTEMS, NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN BROKERS C O N D U I T ; P l a i n t i f f , s . v VINSON D. JOHNSON; MORTGAGE E L E C T R O N I C SYSTEMS, INC., REGISTRATION MORTGAGE UNDER AS DOCUMENT RECORDED 0612305263; STATE NUMBER DEPARTMENT OF OF ILLINOIS AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES, UNDER CHILD FAMILY LIEN SUPPORT AS DOCUMENT RECORDED 0711309034; NUMBER D e f e n d a n t s , CH 4022 09 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 4, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 8, 2010 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. 20-35-201-019.

Commonly known as 7957 Avalon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

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

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

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

For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

(312) 3 5 7 - 1 1 2 5 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I232883

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J. P. MORGAN ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-CW1, P l a i n t i f f V .

JOE L. JOHNSON A/K/A JOE JOHNSON; U.S. BANK NATIONAL AS TRUSTEE; ASSOCIATION, OWNERS AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS, NON-RECORD D e f e n d a n t s CH 20817 07 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-5122D (It is advised that interested parties consult their with own attorneys before bidding at mortgage sales.) foreclosure PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on December 6, 2007, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 18, 2010, 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 p r o p e r t y : C/K/A 7334 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619. TAX ID 20-26-122-035 NO. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be for inspection. open The judgment amount was $138,879.00.

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

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

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y .

I232627

10/9/2007, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 5, 2010, 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. 21-30-110-005.

Commonly known as 7311 South Phillips Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649.

The improvement on the property consists of a 2 story, 2 unit building with no garage.

Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the 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 P A 0 6 1 4 7 0 5 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I232167 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CITY C O R P O R A T I O N ; P l a i n t i f f , s . v BEULAH BRAXTON; Z FINANCIAL LLC; .

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D ASSOCIATES, INC., DOC. #90018736; HOUSE IDA DOC. #85069936, EFFIE CHEAIRS, #85069936 DOC. UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND OF EFFIE LEGATEES CHEAIRS; CHICAGO TITLE LAND CO., TRUST TRUST #1083491. DOC. #85069936; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF CHICAGO TITLE TRUST CO. LAND TRUST #1083491; CHICAGO TITLE TRUST CO. LAND TRUSTEE DOC. #85077540; FRANK W I L L I A M S ; COMMUNITY BANK OF GREATER DOC. PEORIA, #85324809; REUBEN COMPTON; JOAN O M P T O N ; C SUSTER; UNKNOWN DEWEY AND NONRECORD OWNERS CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 07 CH 33636 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on December 8, 2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 8, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in its office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: Commonly known as 19 East 69th Street, Chicago, IL. P.I.N. 20-22-312-029-0000.

The property consists of vacant land.

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the s a l e .

For information call City of Chicago Corporation Counsel/Collection and Ownership Litigation Division, 33 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312) 742-0007.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I232860 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION SUTTON FUNDING LLC, P l a i n t i f f , v s .

BENARD SLAUGHTER; MORTGAGE E L E C T R O N I C REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR EQUIFIRST CORPORATION; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; Defendants, 09 CH 14387 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 5, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 8, 2010 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-20-422-030-0000.

Commonly known as 6944 South Green Street, Chicago, IL 60621.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call William E. Dutton, Jr. (ARDC #6255876)/Barbara J. Dutton (ARDC #6188016) at Plaintiff's Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423.

(815) 806-8200.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I232891

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

GENEKA E. SANDERS; COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. D/B/A AMERICA'S WHOLESALE L E N D E R ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GENEKA E. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK SANDERS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN COUNTY, ILLINOIS OWNERS AND NON COUNTY DEPARTMENT RECORD CLAIMANTS; CHANCERY DIVISION D e f e n d a n t s , CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL 06 CH 25935 C O R P O R A T I O N ; PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that P l a i n t i f f , pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure v s . entered in the above entitled cause on CHICAGO CITY BANK & TRUST 10/9/2007, Intercounty Judicial Sales COMPANY, TRUSTEE, Corporation will on Friday, February 5, TRUST #6138 NKA PULLMAN BANK & 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at TRUST, UNKNOWN 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, BENEFICIARIES OF CHICAGO CITY Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder BANK & TRUST CO for cash, the following described property: NKA PULLMAN BANK & TRUST, P.I.N. 21-30-110-005.

TRUST #6138; Commonly known as 7311 South Phillips LAWRENCE C. WASHINGTON, Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649.

BARBARA A. BELL METRO The improvement on the property consists CAPITAL INVESTORS, LLC; LAND of a 2 story, 2 unit building with no garage.

A U C T I O N Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, INCORPORATED, UNKNOWN balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

OWNERS AND NONRECORD No refunds. The property will NOT be CLAIMANTS; Defendants, open for inspection. payment in full 07 CHBLACKS M 34536 UST CONTROL THEIRUpon OWN COMMUNITY of the amount bid, the purchaser will NOTICE OF SALE receive a Certificate of Sale which will PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure premises after confirmation of the sale. entered in the above entitled cause on For information: Visit our website at December 8, 2009, Intercounty Judicial http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 Sales Corporation will on Monday, p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, February 8, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn its office at 120 West Madison Street, Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number highest bidder for cash, the following P A 0 6 1 4 7 0 5 . described property: INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES Commonly known as 632 West 60th Street, C O R P O R A T I O N Chicago, IL. Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I232167 P.I.N. 20-16-301-064-0000.

The property consists of vacant land.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE BANK OF NEW YORK ON BEHALF OF CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.AS NOMINEE FOR ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC., RECORDED AS DOC#0911108198 P l a i n t i f f , v s .

JOSEPH GRANT; THE CITY OF CHICAGO BY VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT RECORDED AS D O C # 0 8 2 4 6 1 1 1 2 1 D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 18862 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 2, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-17-404-041. Commonly known as: 5956 South Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL 60621.

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

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

This sale is subject to unpaid real estate taxes, assessments, covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions of record. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection, except by the arrangement and agreement of the current owner or o c c u p a n t .

For information: JAROS, TITTLE & O'TOOLE, LIMITED, Plaintiff's Attorney, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 510, Chicago, Illinois 60602, (312) 750-1000. Phone calls will be taken only between the hours of 9:00 thru 11:00 A.M. When calling, please refer to file number 09-34045.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I232107 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS FOR TRUSTEE Plaintiff, ARMT 2007-2; s . v RAHFIK BARNES; UNKNOWN HEIRS LEGATEES OF AND RAHFIK BARNES, IF ANY; UNKNOWN AND OWNERS NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , CH 1135 09 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 10/29/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-22-420-037-0000.

Commonly known as 7048 SOUTH EBERHART AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 3 7 .

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I231692

The Chicago Crusader

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND S E R V I C I N G AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2007 GSAMP TRUST 2007-FM1 Plaintiff, v s .

ANITA HALSEY AKA ANITA M. HALSEY AKA ANITA KNOX; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANITA HALSEY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 08 CH 46098 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 10/29/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-17-205-004-0000.

Commonly known as 917 WEST GARFIELD BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 1 .

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I231690

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CWABS, INC., A S S E T - B A C K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 AND/OR MERS AS APPROPRIATE; Plaintiff, v s .

IVAN GRAJEDA; MORTGAGE E L E C T R O N I C REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF IVAN GRAJEDA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 08 CH 16774 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 10, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: 20-28-106-029.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 7142 South Eggleston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621.

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

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W08-0191.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I207670 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AND AS AUTHORIZED BY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR TO WMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION P l a i n t i f f , v s .

TYRONE X. TOEFIELD; KIYOKO T O E F I E L D NONRECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS D e f e n d a n t s , 07 CH 31266 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 19, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 2, 2009 at the hour of 11 Chicago a.m. in theirCrusader office at 120 West The Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as: 7759 S. Damen, Chicago, IL 60620.

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

This information is considered reliable but is not warranted.

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

This sale is subject to unpaid real estate taxes, assessments, covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions of record. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

TO PLACE AN AD IN THE CHICAGO CRUSADER CALL 1-773752-2500

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AND AS AUTHORIZED BY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR TO WMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION P l a i n t i f f , v s .

TYRONE X. TOEFIELD; KIYOKO T O E F I E L D NONRECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS D e f e n d a n t s , 07 CH 31266 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 19, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 2, 2009 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as: 7759 S. Damen, Chicago, IL 60620.

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

This information is considered reliable but is not warranted.

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

This sale is subject to unpaid real estate taxes, assessments, covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions of record. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

This pleading is a communication for the purpose of collecting the mortgage debt, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If you fail to dispute, in writing, the validity of this debt within thirty days, it will be assumed to be valid. Finally, any information you provide will be used for the of collection. purpose Upon payment, of each portion of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Receipt of Sale. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the mortgaged real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection, except by the arrangement and agreement of the current owner or o c c u p a n t .

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

JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I208851

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

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 8 2 7 4 9 6 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I207645

all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER OF AN ORDER OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE POSSESSION, WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0809465. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Sales Corporation at Judicial 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.: PA0809465 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 14606 I233422

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

WANDA ROLAND; 7101 S. RHODES C O N D O M I N I U M ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WANDA ROLAND, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 11494 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 8/14/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-27-203-042 & 20-27-203- 0 4 7 - 1 0 0 2 .

Commonly known as 7101 SOUTH RHODES AVENUE, 2, CHICAGO, IL 0 6 1 9 .

6 The improvement on the property consists The of a condominium residence. purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after of the sale. confirmation For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 8 0 5 9 3 0 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I209039

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION COUNTY DEPARTMENT GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC CHANCERY DIVISION P l a i n t i f f , U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, v .

AS TRUSTEE LAURENCE DOCKERY II, et al FOR THE SPECIALTY D e f e n d a n t UNDERWRITING AND 09 CH 14606 RESIDENTIAL FINANCE TRUST NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered -BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES in the above cause on October 23, 2009, an 2 0 0 6 - B C 4 agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation P l a i n t i f f , will at 10:30 AM on January 26, 2010, at v s . the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One DOUGLAS HOPSON; UNITED STATES South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor OF AMERICA; CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF auction to the highest bidder, as set forth DOUGLAS HOPSON, below, the following described real estate: IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND Commonly known as 7306 SOUTH YATES NON RECORD BOULEVARD UNIT G, CHICAGO, IL CLAIMANTS; Defendants, Property Index No. 60649 08 CH 42281 20-25-220-029-1001 The real estate is PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that improved with a multi-story multi-unit pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure brown brick condominium building with entered in the above entitled cause on parking. Sale terms: 25% down of the 7/22/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales highest bid by certified funds at the close Corporation will on Monday, October 26, of the auction;. The balance, in certified 2009, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder special taxes levied against said real for cash, the following described property: estate and is offered for sale without any P.I.N. 20-23-101-014. representation as to quality or quantity of Commonly known as 859 EAST 63RD title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

"AS IS" condition. The sale is further The improvement on the property consists subject to confirmation by the court. Upon of a multi-family residence.

The payment in full of the amount bid, the successful purchaser is entitled to purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale possession of the property only. The that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to purchaser may only obtain possession of the real estate after confirmation of the units within the multi-unit property sale The property will NOT be open for occupied by individuals named in the order inspection and plaintiff makes no of possession.. Sale terms: 25% down by representation as to the condition of the certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by property. Prospective bidders are certified funds. No refunds. The property admonished to check the court file to verify will NOT be open for inspection. Upon all information. If this property is a payment in full of the amount bid, the condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale at the foreclosure sale, other than a which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed mortgagee shall pay the assessments and to the premises after confirmation of the the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS s a l e .

605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE For information: Visit our website at MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE 0 8 2 7 4 9 6 .

ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES LAW. For information: Visit our website at CONTROL THEIR OWN C OMMUNITY C O RBLACKS P O R M A UST T I O N http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & I207645 ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0809465. 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.: PA0809465 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 14606

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-2 P l a i n t i f f , v .

ANNETTE M. ALBRITTON, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 010428 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 21, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on January 26, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6415 S. EBERHART AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-210-007 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-07010. 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) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-09-07010 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 010428 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.

I232748

COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CAPITAL ONE BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER OF GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, I N C .

P l a i n t i f f , v .

WILLARD CAMERON, JR. A/K/A WILLIARD CAMERON, JR., et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 367 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 21, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 2009, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5502-5510 S. UNION STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-101-005-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $579,772.14.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN , 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 3000, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 212-4028 .

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

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I200356

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF8, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF8 P l a i n t i f f , v .

BERNICE FORTE, et al D e f e n d a n t 07 CH 31135 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 22, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on October 20, 2009, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 652 WEST 81ST STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-33-110-019 The real estate is improved with a white vinyl frame single family 1 1/2 story home with no garage.

The judgment amount was $85,796.79.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK as to quality or quantity of title and without COUNTY, ILLINOIS recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" COUNTY DEPARTMENT condition. The sale is further subject to CHANCERY DIVISION CAPITAL ONE BANK, N.A. AS confirmation by the court.

SUCCESSOR BY MERGER OF Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale I N C . that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to P l a i n t i f f , the real estate after confirmation of the sale v .

The property will NOT be open for WILLARD CAMERON, JR. A/K/A inspection and plaintiff makes no WILLIARD CAMERON, JR., et al representation as to the condition of the D e f e n d a n t property. Prospective bidders are 09 CH 367 admonished to check the court file to verify NOTICE OF SALE all information.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment If this property is a condominium unit, the Saturday,of January 16, 2010 Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure cause on July 21, 2009, an agent of The sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 assessments and the legal fees required AM on September 23, 2009, at the The

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 Judicial Sales Corporation, One South ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR 60606, sell at public auction to the highest (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE bidder, as set forth below, the following RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION described real estate: FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN Commonly known as 5502-5510 S. UNION ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-101-005-0000 ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION The real estate is improved with a single 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS family residence.

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. The judgment amount was $579,772.14.

For information: Visit our website at Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the certified funds at the close of the auction;

recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number P A 0 7 1 6 4 9 1 .

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.

I209403 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

ANNA ORTIZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANNA ORTIZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 22808 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 10/10/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 26, 2009, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-16-110-036.

Commonly known as 512 WEST 57TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the s a l e .

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 8 1 2 7 0 7 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I207635 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION HARRIS, N.A., Plaintiff, v s .

ELZY L. BROWN, ET AL., D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 7558 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on September 3, 2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 2, 2009, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as Parcel 1: 2648-54 E. 78th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60649 Parcel 2: 6657-59 S. Lowe, Chicago, Illinois 6 0 6 2 1 .

P.I.N. Parcel 1: 21-30-323-015 Parcel 2: 2 0 - 2 1 - 1 2 6 - 0 1 7 .

The mortgaged real estate consists of non-residencial properties.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. James M. Crowley at Crowley & Lamb, P.C., 350 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654.

(312) 670-6900.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I208869

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, v .

SUANNE KINNISON, et al Defendant 09 CH 22711 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 9, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 16, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6120 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-411-037-1002 The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

The judgment amount was $268,878.20.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;.

The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. , 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020 . Please refer to file number 09-2222-11613. 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. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No.: 09-2222-11613 Attorney Code. 4452 Case # 09 CH 22711 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.

I235604 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB F/K/A INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK, FSB Plaintiff, v .

QUIANA BRADLEY, et al Defendant CH 22080 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 10, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 16, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1218 EAST 72ND PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-26-208-018-0000 The real estate is improved with a brown brick two story single family home with a two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no 18 representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ORDER OF ENTRY OF AN POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0912057. 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.: PA0912057 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 22080 I235564

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DEUTSCHE BANK DIVISION NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS BEACH TRUSTEE FOR LONG MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-WL3 P l a i n t i f f , v .

WILLIE MCBOUNDS, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST U/T #1114730, 6831 S. ST. LAWRENCE CONDOMINIUM A S S O C I A T I O N D e f e n d a n t CH 24 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 17, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 18, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6831 S. ST. LAWRENCE AVE. #1, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-410-052-1001 The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $262,379.25. Sale terms: The bid amount shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC , 111 East Main Street, Suite 200, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 . THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street, Suite 200 DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case # 09 CH 00024 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.

I236708

Saturday, January 16, 2010

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES WMABS SERIES 2006-HE4 TRUST, P l a i n t i f f V .

RAQUEL R. DAILEY-PARHAM; CORY PARHAM; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., D e f e n d a n t s 09 CH 23750 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-18370 (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 November 10, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on March 1, 2010, 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 7435 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 Permanent Index No.: 20-26-127-007 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $ 124,165.71.

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

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

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y .

I230221

HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION P l a i n t i f f , v s .

BRIANNE BLUE; CITY OF CHICAGO; U N K N O W N HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BRIANNE BLUE; IF ANY; UNKOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 13502 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 11/12/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 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: Commonly known as 6618 SOUTH CHAMPLAIN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 3 7 .

The improvement on the property consists of a multi-family residence.

The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the s a l e .

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I235025 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-OA6 TRUST, P l a i n t i f f V .

WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA; S A M A N T H A THOMPSON-MIDDLETON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , D e f e n d a n t s 08 CH 33340 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-10808 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 15, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 23, 2010, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 531 West 61st Place, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 2 0 - 1 6 - 3 1 9 - 0 1 0 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $242,442.09.

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

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

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y .

I233241

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

JOSEPH R. SHIFFER, III A/K/A JOSEPH R. SHIFFER A/K/A JOE SHIFFER; CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s 08 CH 41727 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-13189 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 4, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on October 27, 2009, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 743 West 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 2 0 - 1 6 - 3 0 7 - 0 0 6 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $347,483.10.

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

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

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y .

I208532

P l a i n t i f f , v s .

STEPHEN T. VAUGHN; THE PARK SOUTH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT; DIANE L. SMITH; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF STEPHEN T. VAUGHN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 21280 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 21, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 26, 2009 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-23-118-033-1006.

Commonly known as 6506 South Minerva Avenue, Unit 3S, 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. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W08-0356.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I207633

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1 A S S E T - B A C K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, ASSIGNEE OF OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, v s .

MORRIS E. FOURTE, CAROLYN FOURTE, NATHAN BRYANT, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 46027 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 3, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-26-210-019.

Commonly known as 1424 E. 72nd Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

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

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

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

For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3 5 7 - 1 1 2 5 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I209104

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 P l a i n t i f f , v .

JUDY SUGGS, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 23257 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 23, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 25, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at COUNTY, ILLINOIS public auction to the highest bidder, as set COUNTY DEPARTMENT forth below, the following described real CHANCERY DIVISION estate:Commonly known as 7725 SOUTH DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST CHAMPLAIN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL COMPANY, AS 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-421-010 INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW The real estate is improved with a frame CENTURY HOME gray single family with no garage. Sale EQUITY LOAN TRUST SERIES 2006-2; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK terms: 25% down of the highest bid by P l a i n t i f f , COUNTY, ILLINOIS certified funds at the close of the auction;. v s .

COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY The balance, in certified funds, is due STEPHEN T. VAUGHN; THE PARK D I V I S I O N within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject SOUTH CONDOMINIUM BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL property is subject to general real estate ASSOCIATION; CITY OF CHICAGO ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY taxes, special assessments, or special DEPARTMENT OF MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS taxes levied against said real estate and is WATER MANAGEMENT; DIANE L. TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON offered for sale without any representation SMITH; UNKNOWN MUTUAL ASSET-BACKED as to quality or quantity of title and without HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF STEPHEN CERTIFICATES WMABS SERIES recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" T. VAUGHN, IF 2006-HE4 TRUST, ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON condition. The sale is further subject to P l a i n t i f f RECORD CLAIMANTS; confirmation by the court. Upon payment in V .

D e f e n d a n t s , full of the amount bid, the purchaser will RAQUEL R. DAILEY-PARHAM; CORY 08 CH 21280 receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle PARHAM; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC NOTICE THEIR OFOWN COMMUNITY SALE the purchaser to a deed to the real estate BLACKS MUST CONTROL REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN after confirmation of the sale The property D e f e n d a n t s that pursuant to a Judgment of will NOT be open for inspection and 09 CH 23750 Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above plaintiff makes no representation as to the NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE entitled cause on May 21, 2009 Intercounty condition of the property. Prospective Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-18370 Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, bidders are admonished to check the court (It is advised that interested parties consult October 26, 2009 at the hour of 11 a.m. in file to verify all information. If this property with their their office at 120 West Madison Street, is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the own attorneys before bidding at mortgage Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a foreclosure sales.) auction to the highest bidder for cash, as mortgagee shall pay the assessments and PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that set forth below, the following described the legal fees required by The pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure mortgaged real estate: Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS P.I.N. 20-23-118-033-1006. entered on November 10, 2009, Kallen 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE Commonly known as 6506 South Minerva Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU Avenue, Unit 3S, Chicago, Illinois 60637. will at 12:30 p.m. on March 1, 2010, at 205 HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN The mortgaged real estate is improved W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER with a condominium residence.

The Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF purchaser of the unit other than a bidder for cash, as set forth below, the POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE

terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;.

The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER OF AN ORDER OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE POSSESSION, WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0913456. 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.: PA0913456 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 23257 I236068 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 P l a i n t i f f , v .

TONYA SLEDGE, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 17111 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 512 W. ENGLEWOOD AVE., Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-322-027-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $160,054.13. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC , 230 W. Monroe Stree, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 . Please refer to file number 09-5706. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Stree, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No.: 09-5706 Attorney Code. Case # 09 CH 17111 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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SPORTS MLK Dream Classic honors life of Dr. King through basketball

By J. Coyden Palmer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a profound affect on the world in life and continues in death. Even in arenas that many people do not realize. For the past eight years Marshall High School girls’ basketball coach Dorothy Gaters has hosted a tournament in Dr. King’s honor. This year will be the biggest in its history with boys’ and girls’ teams from around the nation competing over the course of the three-day Martin Luther King Holiday weekend.

Coach Gaters has the distinction of being the winningest basketball coach in the state of Illinois with over 900 career victories. She has also won eight State Championships to go along with more than twenty state fin-

come involved to the point where this year there will be over 60 teams participating. She said even with using two courts at a time, she still had to turn some schools away this year.

Over the years, Gaters has secured some corporate sponsors for the event, which means the teams don’t have to pay an entry fee. She also says because they don’t match teams with one of their rival schools to play during the tournament, it provides a more relaxed atmosphere where the kids can just play and not worry so much about the pressure of winning.

Through her years as a coach, Gaters has gotten to meet several prominent individuals who too agree with her work. She was once honored at the White House by President Bill Clinton and served as a consultant to

Dorothy Gaters ishes. She is a member of five Hall of Fames including the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association in Nashville Tennessee.

Still working with the youth in our community, Gaters said today’s youth need to not only know, but believe in what Dr. King’s legacy was as we still face some of those same social ills.

“I wanted to start something where we could constantly remind our athletes of the sacrifices that were made by so many people on their behalf,” Gaters told the Crusader earlier this week. “Many of the schools they (the students) being recruited by, during the Civil Rights era, they wouldn’t recruit our students. Our kids went to Lincoln University and Alabama State. So I want them to realize that people made a lot of sacrifices for some of the things they may take for granted.”

When the MLK Dream Classic first started, there were only 10 girl’s teams. But each year, Gaters said more schools wanted to beThe Chicago Crusader

Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf when he was considering purchasing a WNBA franchise team. Many of the people she befriended have become a part of her team in producing the MLK Dream Classic.

“Many people think of Dorothy Gaters as an outstanding athlete and coach, indeed she is the best among the best,” said Congressman Danny Davis, a co-sponsor and longtime supporter of Gaters and the showcase. “Helping her with the MLK Dream Classic has given me the opportunity to see first hand what a great philosopher and teacher that she is. I encourage every family to come out and participate in this event. It is a great way to teach our young people about the values associated with Dr. King through sport.”

Gaters said she emphasizes to coaches and players to recommit themselves to the values Dr. King often spoke of. Besides the student-athletes and coaches, Gaters believes all of us can learn from

DRUMLINES FR OM LO CAL hi gh schools wi ll b e pe rformi ng a s part of the MLK Drea m Classic at Whitney Young High School this weekend.(Photos courtesy of Dorothy Gaters) the experience of the MLK gives his players a chance to inter- cheerleading teams and appearDream Classic. She hopes all in- act with kids from other commu- ances from local celebrities. volved, including the fans come nities and cultures.

All games for the MLK Dream away with the same sense: “Dr. King was about tolerance “A renewed spirit and apprecia- and fair treatment for all people Classic will be played at Whitney tion for the shoulders of those regardless of race,” Irvin said. “As Young High School, 211 S. people they stand on,” she said. a school with a diverse racial stu- Laflin. The games will begin on Morgan Park High School boys’ dent population, this is some- Saturday, January 16th and go basketball coach Nick Irvin said thing we teach at Morgan Park through the national recognition he is honored to participate in every day. This tournament will day of Dr. King’s birthday Januthis year’s event. Irvin is one of allow us to expand those teach- ary 18th. Tickets will be available the new, young, up and coming ings as well as compete against a at the gate and there is free parking around the school. For more coaches in the Chicago Public good team from Texas.”

League. In addition to getting to In addition to the basketball information or to donate to the play against a good team from games there will also be a Drum- MLK Dream Classic, you can visHouston in this year’s event, he line competition, performances it their website www.mlkdreamsaid the MLK Dream Classic by various high school dance and classic.org.

Martin Luther King Basketball Fest coming to SSC

The South Suburban College Basketball Program will host a Martin Luther King Basketball Fest on Monday, January 18, 2010. The event will feature four basketball games scheduled as follows: 12 noon Curie vs. Proviso West High School Girls Basketball

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2:00 p.m. South Suburban College Women vs. Kennedy King CC 4:00 p.m. South Suburban College Men vs. Robert Morris College (Springfield) 6:00 p.m. Thornridge vs. Rich East Junior Varsity Boys Basketball All games will be held in the

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SSC Fitness Center. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors, and all students and kids under age 12 are welcome to attend free of charge. For more information please call Coach Pigatti at 708596-2000 x2524. South Suburban College is a community college located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL. 19

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Ralph Abernathy (left), Cirilo McSween, McDonald’s Owner/Operator (center), with Dr. King. Photo Courtesy of The McSween Family.

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