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Astronaut Satcher lands at South S ide c hu r c h a f te r s p a c e m is s io n

By J. Coyden Palmer Many people dream of going into outer space as a kid, but only a select few actually get to enjoy the experience. For Chicagoan

CHICAGO PHYSICIAN Robert Satcher performed two space walks and conducted repairs on the International Space Station last month.

Dr. Robert Satcher, the dream became a reality earlier this year. Satcher, an orthopedic surgeon at Northwestern Memorial

Hospital, was a part of the space crew of the STS-129 mission. Fresh from his return, Satcher spoke with members of the Church of St. Edmund on the South Side earlier this week. He said his journey was indeed special and he encouraged young people to follow their dreams and work hard to achieve the things they want in life.

“To say that this was a fantastic and remarkable journey does not do justice to the breadth, diversity and depth of emotions and thoughts that were provoked in me by the experience,” Satcher said.

A native of Hampton, VA., Satcher received a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1986; a doctor of philosophy in chemical engineering from MIT in 1993; and a doctorate of medicine degree from Harvard Medical School in 1994. Married with two kids, Satcher completed 12 Research Grants from 1991-2004 and most recently served as an Assistant Professor at The Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Satcher also held an appointment as an Attending Physician in Orthopedic Surgery at Children’s Memorial Hospital, specializing in Musculoskeletal

Oncology.

Satcher admitted his adrenaline and nerves were going haywire as he lay on his back waiting for launch in what will be one of the final missions of the Space Shuttle.

“It’s acceleration like you’ve never felt before and it’s sustained for about eight and a half minutes. So it’s absolutely fantastic.”

Selected by NASA in May 2004, Satcher (Continued on page 3)

A S T R O N A U T S R O B E R T S A T C H E R , Ba r r y W i l l m o r e a n d L e l a n d M e l v i n share some laughs in the hours before they went into space last month. Melvin served as the pilot for the STS-129 mission.

Stroger skips out of Black media roundtable the only municipality that operates without a deficit and without any furlough days.

By La Risa Lynch Cook County Board President Todd Stroger was a no show at his own Black media roundtable forum held last Monday at his South Loop campaign office.

Stroger, according to campaign staff, was called to a last minute meeting regarding funding for the county’s health care system. Instead campaign manager Vince Williams addressed the sparse gathering of reporters who attended the 40-minute meeting. Williams took jabs at the general media for its bias against Stroger.

Williams explained the campaign has struggled to get its message out against a barrage of negative press generated by the city’s two main dailies. Overlooked, Williams contends, is that Stroger heads

“We’re in the worst economy in our history since the Depression and the presi(Continued on page 16)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Civil Rights Icon Percy Sutton Dies at 89 (See story on page 2)

Black Caucus to press for public option in final health care bill Todd Stroger

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NEWS Black Caucus to press for public option in final health care bill

By Hazel Trice Edney NNPA Editor-in-Chief As U. S. Senators and members of the House of Representatives prepare to negotiate to combine the two distinctly different health care bills, members of the Congressional Black Caucus are vowing once again to push for a public option to make the final bill affordable for their largely AfricanAmerican and low income constituencies.

Barbara Lee In a joint statement released just before the Senate’s long-awaited Christmas Eve passage of the bill, progressive leaders CBC Chair Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) and Congressional Progressive Caucus Cochair Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.), said, “If the bill requires people to buy health insurance, there must be a public option to bring down costs by providing lower-cost competition to private insurers and choice to consumers.”

This assertion implies possibly acrimonious debate before the final version goes back before both houses for final passage and ultimately to the White House for signing by President Obama. The public option barely squeaked by when the House passed the bill by five votes the first time 220-215 November 7.

The Senate left the public option out of the bill because it was a deal-breaker for conservative Democrats. The bill passed 60-39, disabling a filibuster by Republicans with the 60 votes or threefifths of the Senate. Fifty-eight senators were joined by two Independents.

President Obama – enroute to achieving a key campaign promise - has said the public option is not absolutely necessary as long as the health bill has other key components that could serve the same end to provide affordability for low income or no income people, such as Medicaid.

Components that Lee and Woolsey say the bill must have in order to meet their concerns are: • Affordability protections: Meaning, the “legislation must protect 2

lower and middle-income individuals by ensuring that subsidies make coverage affordable and that Medicaid patients have access to primary care physicians.”

• Tighter market regulation: Meaning, “New regulations must keep premiums reasonable and end abusive practices. Insurance companies should no longer be exempt from anti-trust laws and any premium increases must be reviewed before they take effect.”

• Employer mandates: Meaning, “If individuals are required to buy insurance, employers should be required to provide it.”

• Tax surcharges: Meaning, “Health care reform should be financed by tax surcharges on the wealthy not excise taxes on health insurance plans offered to many workers and union members.”

The painstaking fight for maximum health care affordability is clearly not over although progress has been made “While we still have much work to do, we applaud Majority Leader Harry Reid and Sens. Ben Cardin and Roland Burris for their hard work to ensure that the much needed health disparities provision remained in the legislation,” the Lee-Woolsey statement said. “Also, we applaud Sen. Bernie Sanders for helping to secure $10 billion more in the revised bill for community health centers.

“Meanwhile, the passage was applauded by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who also asserted that the public option is still a need. “Forty-five million families [are] without health insurance as we approach the year 2010, some 10 million of them children. For too long, America’s record on health care has been a moral disgrace. By voting for health care today, the Congress is taking steps to reverse this trend,” he said in a statement.

But, Jackson described the victory as having come “with some heavy scars.” He explains, “Without a single payer system or some form of public option, the Senate bill relies too much on the good will of the insurance industries, health care providers, pharmaceutical companies to hold premiums and costs down and make quality health care truly more affordable and accessible. That is unlikely, given the army of lobbyists these forces have deployed to safeguard their private interests, and undermine and scuttle health care reform.”

The Democrats’ determination to get the bill to the President for signage, the Republicans’ determination to kill it, and the CBC’s determination to include a public option will make for hot debate with much at stake when both Houses return to sessions in January.

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Despite objections from the CBC and the Progress Caucus, Democratic leaders are willing to sacrifice the public option in order to at least pass a palatable health care bill.

House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, the highest level AfricanAmerican in Congressional leadership, commended Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and his Democratic colleagues in the Senate for

passage without mentioning the public option.

In his roll as Whip - to move the legislation toward passage – Clyburn pointed to the positives of both bills.

“Both House and Senate bills cut the deficit, bring down rapidly rising health care costs for families and businesses, provide choice, and end discriminatory practices

of the insurance industry that deny coverage if you get sick or have a pre-existing condition,” he said.

“I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues and the President on a final bill that meets the core principles of health reform: affordability for the middle class, security for our seniors, responsibility to our children by reducing the deficit, and accountability for the insurance industry.”

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE Arnette Hubbard welcomed Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-3rd) to her fundraiser for Appellate Court at the Joynt. The event brought out a number of other elected officials and candidates, including Robert Shaw, who’s running for Cook County Assessor. Judge Hubbard’s fundraiser was a great event to kick off Christmas week.

Civil Rights Icon Percy Sutton Dies at 89 Special to the NNPA from the Afro American Newspapers Percy Sutton, best known outside New York for his involvement in the civil rights movement and founding a communications empire, died on December 26. He was 89.

Sutton was born in San Antonio, Texas, the youngest of 15 children of a former slave and his wife. According to the New York Times, Sutton received education at three historically Black colleges or universities including Prairie View A&M in Texas, Tuskegee University in Alabama, and Hampton University in Virginia, but did not complete a degree at any of those schools. He served with the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. Although he did not have an undergraduate degree, Sutton was admitted to Columbia Law School through the G.I. Bill and on the merit of his solid undergraduate performances. Because he had to work while attending school, he transferred to Brooklyn Law School. He was in class all day, and worked through the night at the post office and as a subway train conductor, the New York Times reported. He went for three years,

Percy Sutton with little sleep, to finish school and become a lawyer. After a stint with Air Force intelligence during the Korean War, according to the Associated Press, Sutton returned to New York to work as a lawyer.

Sutton’s involvement with the civil rights movement included a family involvement with the NAACP that earned him a police beating at age 15. As an attorney, he became an advocate for the cause and longtime attorney for Malcolm X and his family. The New York Times notes Sutton was arrested for civil disobedience while protesting the police shooting of the unarmed Amadou Diallo in New York in 1999.

Sutton was also a politician, and

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served as Manhattan borough president from 1966 to 1977 and a state assemblyman for one term starting in 1964. According to the New York Times, Sutton was instrumental in securing funding for the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem and worked to establish open admissions for the City University of New York. He was also the first serious Black candidate for mayor of New York City.

“Percy Sutton was a true hero to African Americans in New York City and around the country,” President Obama said in a statement.

“His life-long dedication to the fight for civil rights and his career as an entrepreneur and public servant made the rise of countless young African Americans possible.”

Sutton’s business ventures centered around communications and media, and at one point included an interest in the Amsterdam News. He also owned radio stations in 18 cities across the United States, cable television systems and some national television programs.

He was married three times, twice to Leatrice O’Farrell Sutton, his surviving spouse. He is also survived by a son, Pierre Sutton, and a daughter from his second marriage, Cheryl Lynn Sutton.

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Family of Nigerian bomb suspect pens open letter expressing shock and prayers Special to the NNPA from GIN (GIN) - The family of a young Nigerian traveller who allegedly attempted to detonate a powerful explosive while travelling to Detroit from Amsterdam, has issued a statement that provides more details of the alleged conversion of their son to extremist beliefs.

The statement was prepared by the suspect’s father, Dr. Alhaji Umaru AbdulMutallab, a banker and a member of Nigeria’s powerful ruling elite. He had been identified early in the course of the near-disaster by a Nigerian website. According to the story as it first appeared on SaharaReporters.com, an anti-corruption website produced by Nigerians, Dr. AbdulMutallab said he had warned U.S. embassy officials of his son’s possible links to an al Qaeda organization that grew out of a visit to Yemen and his studies in London.

Although his son, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, was added to the terrorist watch list, he was not denied boarding privileges on the Amsterdam-Detroit Northwest Air flight. He reportedly paid cash for a one-way ticket and was allowed to board.

But shortly before arrival, Umar Farouk attempted to ignite a fire which would have set off explosives he was carrying in his underwear. It is believed these explosives were strong enough to blow a hole in the plane’s fuselage. At the sound and smoke from the fire being ignited, Umar Farouk was wrestled down by passengers and attendants who successfully doused the flame.

The first official response by the

some foreign security agencies about a month and a half ago, then sought their assistance to find and return him home.

“We provided them with all the information required of us to enable them do this. We were hopeful that they would find and return him home. It was while we were waiting for the outcome of their investigation that we arose to the shocking news of that day.”

The disappearance and cessation of communication which got his mother and father concerned to report to the security agencies are completely out of character and a very recent development, as before then, from very early childhood, Farouk, to the best of parental monitoring, had never shown any attitude, conduct or

Woman Jailed After Threatening Michelle Obama Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab CREDIT: U.S.Marshals Service Homeland Security secretary Janet Napolitano, was that “the system worked really very, very smoothly over the course of the past few days,” but she retracted that assessment and now admits that there were failures with airline security.

As to the al-Qaeda connection, as late as last August, experts said they were unable to find evidence of Osama Bin Laden’s group in Nigeria, despite several arrests by the government and two warnings from the U.S. about potential attacks on its interests in the country in as many years.

Analysts remain sceptical about any link between Nigerian radical Muslims and global jihadists.

Today Dr. AbdulMutallab released the following letter: “Our family, like the rest of the world, were woken up in the early hours of Saturday, 26th December, 2009 to the news of an attempt to blow up a plane by a young Nigerian man, who was later identified as Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab. Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab is the son of Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru AbdulMutallab, the head of this family. “Prior to this incident, his father, having become concerned about his disappearance and stoppage of communication while schooling abroad, reported the matter to the Nigerian security agencies about two months ago, and to

Astronaut Satcher lands at South Side . . .

(Continued from page 1) “Training for this mission and completed Astronaut Candidate Training in February of 2006. to become an astronaut involves a That training included scientific very diverse approach,” he said. and technical briefings, intensive “Because it’s part physical and instruction in Shuttle and Inter- part mental, you are pushing national Space Station systems, yourself to the limit in both areas. physiological training, T-38 flight By the time you’re done, you’re training, and water and wilder- spent, but you feel really comfortable with what you’re going to ness survival training.

“It is a difficult training regi- be doing in orbit.”

Satcher said the highlight of his men, the most difficult thing I’ve ever done in life,” he said. “But in journey into space were the two the end it was all worth it and I space walks he did. He said as the hatch doors to the shuttle opened would do it again.”

Satcher is the first orthopedic and he first walked outside, the surgeon to have blast off into view was phenomenol.

“I was really just overcome by space. He spent 11 days conducting repairs on the International the beauty and awe of the whole Space Station last month. A lay moment,” Satcher said. “To see minister, Satcher told parish- the earth surrounded by all this ioners his faith in God is what blackness and then you see this sustained him throughout the gleaming white space station mission, but especially in the sec- along with the stars, it was really incredible. I didn’t really feel onds before liftoff.

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association that would give concern. As soon as concern arose, very recently, his parents, reported it and sought help.

“The family will continue to fully cooperate with local and international security agencies towards the investigation of this matter, while we await results of the full investigation. We, along with the whole world, are thankful to Al-Mighty God that there were no lives lost in the incident.

May God continue to protect us all, amen.”

Finally, as the matter is being investigated by the various agencies, and has already been mentioned in a U.S. court, the family requests that the press should regard this as the only statement it will make for now.

scared because of that.”

Satcher’s message for young Black students is to follow their dreams and try to avoid all of the negative influences that are abound. He added that nobody lives their life without having to deal with obstacles, tragedy and disappointments, but they can all be overcome with perserverence.

“We have to not be afraid to do what we really want to do,” he said.

This mission was historic as it was the first time two African American men were on the shuttle on the same mission. Astronaut Leeland Melvin served as the pilot, another first in NASA history. Satcher believes it is important for younger African Americans, especially males, to see two Black men headed into space together with one driving, he said with a laugh.

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Special to the NNPA from the Afro American Newspapers A woman accused of threatening to “blow away” first lady Michelle Obama landed in federal court on December 22 as the Obamas prepared to travel to Hawaii for the Christmas holiday, the Associated Press reported.

Kristy Lee Roshia, a 35-year-old woman who has a history of sending threats and violent messages to the Secret Service, was charged with making threats against a member of the president’s family and assaulting a federal agent. Police arrested Roshia less than two miles from the Kailua home where the Obamas are spending the holidays.

According to the AP, Roshia called the Secret Service’s office in Boston, telling a receptionist she

Kristy Lee Roshia would “kill Michelle Obama” and “kill Marines.”

According to the report, Roshia first sent a message to the Secret Service in 2004 when she said her mission was to assassinate the president, although she did not wish to hurt him. She has also sent rambling messages, love letters, poems and photographs of herself to various Secret Service offices, according to police affidavits reviewed by the Associated Press.

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EDITORIAL

OPINION

UNREASONABLY GREAT EXPECTATIONS

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2010 is here and, interestingly, corresponds with the first year anniversary of the inauguration of America’s first African American president, Barack Obama. He was sworn into office on January 20, 2009, one short year ago. African Americans and others who believed in the Obama platform were jubilant with hope and high expectations. Too high.

Today, various and sundry persons are criticizing Obama for what he has not done. Some of the criticism is valid. For example, he has failed to give adequate attention to the plight of African Americans stating that he is the “president of all of the people and not just African Americans.” Truth be told, it took a coalition across the color spectrum to put him in office, and because of this, he is obligated, so to speak, to dance to the tune of many masters. Politics is the art of compromise, and the best ones are able to maneuver in such a way that most people are satisfied, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time. Charity does, however, begin at home, and Obama should recognize this fact and not take Black people for granted.

It is certain that some of the criticism facing Obama has its origins in the notion that an African American should not be president of the United States; should not occupy the most powerful seat on the planet. Though it is publicly unspoken, there are those who still believe that Black people are not as intelligent as others, which may be the reason that he has been critiqued more highly than his predecessor, George W. Bush, who left us with a tanking economy and years of unabated imperialistic warfare. Basically, Bush left America in a shambles and Obama is the clean-up man. The healthcare debate alone, demonstrates Obama’s resolve to make a significant difference in the lives of Americans. His struggles with this issue, along with the climate change debacle in Copenhagen, calls up the specter of “Council Wars” faced by the late, great former Mayor of Chicago, Harold Washington. Looking at this situation, Obama is, indeed, paying “Black Taxes,” i.e., penalties for being Black, when it comes to his perceived performance. He has received more death threats than any other American president in history!

An article by Robert Watson, Ph.D., Coordinator of American Studies at Lynn University, in response to criticism that Obama has done nothing, has published an impressive list of 90 Obama administration accomplishments! An objective perusal of this list is proof positive that Obama has made progress in the right direction during his first year in office.

As we look forward to the New Year, let’s remember that it takes all of us to make a democracy work. The task does not just lie with one person. We must make sure that President Obama responds to the needs of Americans, but we must also remember to have realistic expectations – he is not the Christ or the Anti-Christ – he is America’s first African American president trying to make a difference. Let’s help him.

With this said, please have a safe and prosperous New Year!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR State sponsored terrorism documented in Ohio Dear Editor: Two cases of well documented acts of state-sponsored terrorism have occurred twice in Ohio within a year, yet the perpetrators have yet to see justice, and few media outlets have yet to report on it despite massive amounts of solid evidence.

I have an audio recording of the owner of a home surveillance store in Columbus, Al Smith, who signed an affidavit for a woman who had a brain implant in her head after looking at her xrays and testing for radio frequencies. The audio interview is available for free at www.chadkister.com under my blog, and The Thought Police are Real in 2009.

I have also posted several x-rays that clearly show the implant on the frontal lobe of one of the individuals. I also have a half-hour interview with Jeff Stibel, Chairman of Braingate, which makes brain implants. Both individuals stated that they were thought policed, with voices injected into their heads with the implants.

Efforts were then made to declare the individuals mentally unfit to stand trial because of their asser-

tions.

I know one of them personally, as a well known and respected scholar in the Athens, Ohio area.

He continues to try to get his doctors to admit there is an object on his frontal lobe, pointing to it on the x-rays that you can see at www.chadkister.com, but his doctors have been given National Security Letters, and all they say is that everything looks normal.

You can see the x-ray compared to an x-ray of a brain without a microchip, and you can clearly see the difference.

I need some x-ray technicians to step forward and contact me that there is an object in the xray. We also desperately need independent, investigative reporters, either at newspapers or as personal projects for the protection of our civil liberties, to look into this major violation of civil liberties. While there is no question that this technology exists, the scant media coverage about brain implants has allowed its abuse to go on unnoticed.

Such abuses will only get worse, and harder to detect with nanotechnology that is making miniaturized electronics, and brain-computer interface technology that is connecting these devices to people’s brains.

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This is not a joke Dear Editor: No, this is not a joke. Last week, on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Illinois’ senior Sen. Dick Durbin admitted that he is “in the dark” about the national (Continued on page 6)

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One Terrible Decade

By Harry Alford NNPA Columnist The first decade of the 21st Century (2000 – 2009) was not a subtle period. It will probably be reported in future history as being a very challenging, morally chal-

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lenging, moment for America. I have come up with my Top Ten Events of the Last Decade: Number One - 9/11/2001: Not since Pearl Harbor has America been more shocked and surprised. It showed us that we must always be vigilant and conscious of exactly who are our enemies. I was on Capitol Hill (in the Senate

Russell Building) when it went down and witnessed the smoke bellowing from the Pentagon; tanks going across the Key Bridge; traffic at a complete standstill; cell phones cut off; etc. This was, without doubt, the worst day of my life.

Number Two – The Big Recession: The worst aspect of this dire economic situation is that it isn’t over yet. African-Americans are losing one third of our net worth right before our eyes and the effects will be painful and longterm. Government Sponsored Enterprises (Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae) failed us by knowingly accepting fraudulent and worthless mortgages with our tax money. The crooks (sub-prime mortgage writers, Wall St. bankers, hedge fund pirates, etc.) have gotten away with the crimes and we, the taxpayers are taking the hit. The worst thing is that many of the crooks were made whole with more of our tax money.

They double dipped us and now laugh in our faces.

Number Three – Katrina: Never has our government neglected such a large group of citizens in time of crisis. All they had to do was turn on a television to precisely know of the pain and horror

our brothers and sisters in the Gulf Region were going through.

They sat and did nothing until all the damage was done. This started the hunger for “change” in America. It was a total disgrace!

Number Four – President Barack Hussein Obama: It hit us all by surprise. We elected an African- American with a Muslim name as the leader of the free world. The fruit of the Civil Rights Movement has hit a new high. The Black vote (98 percent for Obama) clearly made the difference 43 years after the passing of the Voting Rights Act. Number Five – The Patriot Act: 9/11/2001 and other events have caused a governmental paranoia that is infringing on many of our liberties. We just don’t know the full extent of what we have lost or will lose. Wire tapping, rendition, water boarding, profiling, checkpoints, etc. are in full swing. “Big Brother” has actually arrived.

Number Six – Bush vs. Gore: This election shot my blood pressure way up. Gore won the popular vote but Bush had the Electoral College votes (or did he?) Florida became an issue of debate which was finally settled by the U.S. Supreme Court which was basically assembled by the Republican

Party. This taught us another lesson about our nation. It was something else not to be really proud of.

Number Seven – Dotcom Bubble: This was another major theft

by Wall St. gangsters. They played a well organized Ponzi Scheme on American stockholders, basically pension funds. There were too many new companies for a person to keep up with and what in the world were they selling or making?

We still haven’t figured it out.

One Dotcom CEO asked us to seat him next to our guest speaker at our annual luncheon. The speaker was a Fortune 500 CEO. During that time period he persuaded the speaker to buy some debentures he was selling. The speaker later told me that in two months they made $40 million off the debentures. The Dotcom CEO wired us $500 thousand dollars one day to thank us for the seating arrangement. The CEO is presently in jail along with many other Dotcom hustlers. Pension funds were left holding the bag when Enron, Worldcom and others all went down.

Number Eight – Iraq War, Part 2: Saddam Hussein was given 13 more years of dictatorship and oppression when our military could

not adequately supply food and other quartermaster type supplies to its troops. The discriminatory process against Black suppliers hindered our readiness. Finally, the Military Industrial Complex made its move by propagandizing our citizens, manipulating our politicians and returning to war.

We are still paying for this one too.

Number Nine – Afghanistan War: The reasons are understandable but the prosecution of this conflict is taking way too long – almost to the point of failure. Let’s finish it!

Number Ten – Passing of Michael Jackson: He was a culture molder and brought joy to billions of people around the world. We will never see another Michael! Question: Why did the FBI have a file on Michael and why did they help the prosecutors in his infamous trial? Perhaps it was too much money for one Black man.

Good bye decade and good riddance!

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

The Politics of Health Care Reform

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Although House and Senate versions of the health care reform bill are weaker than they should be, the legislation making its way to President Barack Obama’s desk is far better than merely maintaining the status quo.

Former DNC Chairman Howard Dean, a physician, said it would be better to do nothing than to enact the Senate version of health care reform. Howard Dean is wrong. It is a gross overstatement to assert that our current system comes close to matching anything being proposed by Democrats and opposed by every Republican senator.

The major changes are that insurance companies will no longer be able to exclude people with preexisting conditions nor be able to cap the amount of care a person or family can receive in a given year. Those two provisions alone represent a sea of change in American health care.

A serious flaw in the Senate bill is that there is no public option – or government-run insurance plan – that would assure enough competition to hold down pre-

miums, which have been rising in recent years at a rate faster than the cost of living. In addition, a requirement in both bills forcing everyone to purchase insurance or face fines is a bonanza for the insurance industry, providing them with millions of new customers.

Allowing insurance companies to offer plans across state lines may assist in getting premiums to a more reasonable level, but that is not enough. That’s why it’s important to continue to monitor the negotiations over this bill by House and Senate conferees.

Instead of a robust public option favored by progressives, conservative senators substituted a watered down federal health exchange where the uninsured can purchase coverage at a group rate.

Less than 5 percent of Americans will be eligible for this coverage.

The Senate bill would allow states to operate these exchanges, which means that national coverage will be uneven. Under the House bill, the exchange would be a national one with the federal Office of Personnel Management negotiating the rates, just as it does for all federal employees, including members of Congress.

Another difference is that the

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George E. Curry House’s plan to provide subsidies to people who cannot afford coverage is more generous than the senate bill.

None of the changes will come soon enough. The Senate bill would go into effect in 2014, a year later than what the House proposes.

The wrangling over health care reform exposed major cracks in the fragile Democratic coalition.

Will Rogers is remembered for the famous line: “I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.” That certainly rang true during this de-

bate.

With 60 votes needed in the Senate to cut off an attempted Republican filibuster, every senator could play an outsized role as Majority Leader Harry Reid tried to hold the coalition together.

That’s why, in the end, we saw Bill Nelson of Nebraska, threatening to withhold his vote until he got certain concessions for his state and Joe-the-Traitor Liberman promising to support a Republican filibuster if the public option wasn’t yanked from the senate version of the bill.

Rather than risk defeat, progressives held their noses as conservative Democrats gutted some of the most important provisions of the health care reform bill.

We saw similar behavior when the stimulus bill was passed.

Coupled with the debate over health care, a disturbing pattern is unfolding. In his eagerness to win over at least some Republicans, President Obama makes significant concessions to conservative Republicans. In each instance, the Republicans initially pretend they want to sign on to bipartisan legislation, but eventually refuse to support the bill even after accommodations have been made for them. That was particuSaturday, January 2, 2010

larly true during the stimulus negotiations, which ended up with only Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe supporting the legislation. In that instance, Obama was careful to follow the wishes of Snowe.

During negotiations over heath care, it was the president’s own party – along with Democrat-turned Independent Joe Lieberman -- that almost did him in. Again, progressives – many who claimed they would not support a bill without a public option – caved in. Everything centered around what it would take to keep wavering conservatives on board. Like so many other things, progressives, including the Congressional Black Caucus, were taken for granted. As was the case with Rodney Dangerfield, they didn’t get any respect.

And they won’t get any respect until, like conservatives, they are willing to vote against legislation if their issues are placed on the back burner. Members of the CBC made a step in that direction when they boycotted a House Financial Services Committee vote and threatened to withdraw support for overall (Continued on page 16) 5

COMMENTARY

Worrill’s World

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

By Maurice A. Clayton

KWANZAA: THE CHALLENGES OF A NEW SEASON

Blacks/Mexicans

(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)) As we enter a New Kwanzaa Season, we must remind ourselves of the continued challenges that we face. The fundamental issue that Africans in America must face is centered around the continued assault by the systems of racism and white supremacy that keeps us in bondage, servitude, and often times, confusion. What is at stake is our survival as a race

Dr. Conrad Worrill of people. We must come to grips with the following challenges as we enter a New Kwanzaa Season.

Family Development: There is no question that the African in American family is in major disarray and is in need of major repair. Without strong African in America families, raising and nurturing our children, the future will remain bleak. Families are the foundation for the survival and development of a people. African men and women need to close ranks and reestablish the tradition of strong Black families in America.

E c o no m i c De ve lopment: Many Africans in America women and men continue to remind us that we earn in excess of 600 billion dollars a year in this country. The tragedy of this economic potential in the African 6

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Community in America is that the overwhelming majority of this income we earn, we spend with other people and not with our own. Other people still continue to dominate and maximize profits from our communities for their own advancement. When are we going to stop this awful practice of allowing other people to benefit from the dollars we earn?

Po lit ical Develo pment: We have often said that politics is the science of who gets what, when, where, and how. And in this regard, we should recognize that the white power structure and its Black allies are doing everything possible to rupture our continuing movement for Black political empowerment. In electoral politics the lessons are clear. Personality clashes and individual personal conflicts have no place in the world of politics! The only thing that matters is what is best for African people in America. If we don’t remain unified politically, we will not benefit from our efforts to increase Black political power in Chicago or in any other cities in which we live.

Cul tura l Develo pment: Why should other people profit from our artistic and creative endeavors? It is clear that we are a creative people with a unique culture of our own. However, in this area the writers, poets, musicians, dancers, singers, actors, etc. must strive to control what we create and the entire African Community should aggressively support their efforts.

International Affairs: We must work harder to support the struggle of our brothers and sisters in Africa, the Caribbean, and South America in their continued liberation struggle for land and independence.

Histo rical Discont inuity: It appears the more we are oppressed under the system of racism and white supremacy, the more we forget our history. One generation from the next has difficulty remembering our great struggles, battles, and movements.

Harold Cruse points out in his book, The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual, “The farther the Negro [Black person] gets from his [her] historical antecedents in time, the more tenuous become his conceptual ties, the emptier his [her] social conceptions, the more su-

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perficial his visions.”

It must be clear, at this point in history that African people need to determine for ourselves solutions to the many serious problems we face. We should realize going into this New Kwanzaa Season that no one will do for us what we really need to do for ourselves.

It is time we begin providing for ourselves in all areas of life. No longer should we listen and adhere to how other people define us and our struggle. Accomplishing the objective of elevating our struggle to a higher level will require that we become more skilled in organizing our communities toward our liberation and freedom.

As an old African proverb points out, “Those who are dead have not gone forever. They are in the woman’s womb. They are in the child who whimpers.”

Craps! Can you believe this? It was recently told that there is a lawsuit filed against a popular soft drink/beverage company with a facility in Northlake, Illinois that says that there are some Mexican/Hispanic workers who are allegedly referring to the African American workers as “monkeys.” Imagine that and in this day and age no less.

It is alleged that, the employer was approached by the African American workers to complain about the behavior of these workers, but the behavior continued with no indication that the concerns were being addressed. In this facility it is noted that the perpetrators of this poor behavior appears to outnumber the African American workers. This situation is comprised of those things that can make for a negative work environment.

It is known that a lawyer has petitioned the employer and/or the

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) health care “reform” bill. During the debate, Senator John McCain from Arizona raised the issue of being informed about the healthcare bill before asking the entire senate body to vote for it.

Durbin’s answer was, “I would say to the senator from Arizona that I am in the dark almost as much as he is, and I am in the leadership.” [Emphasis added] Yet Senator Durbin and his fellow Democrats are considering a “nuclear option” to rush this unknown bill through the voting process. This means that a simple majority – only 50 votes – would impose government-run healthcare on all Americans.

Even if elected officials, who will be deciding the fate of every U.S. citizen’s healthcare, don’t know what they are doing, there are some facts that are clear.

To start, Americans will be taxed an additional half billion dollars, while Medicare services will be reduced by $464 billion.

Obama/Reid/Pelosi governmentrun healthcare would lead to rationed medical care – meaning less time spent with a doctor, less preventative care, and more time spent waiting for important medical procedures and tests. Mandated insurance will provide coverage you don’t need and deprive you of needed coverage. Insur-

ance companies can’t compete with reduced government premiums. Some are estimating it will take as little as two years for insurance companies to fold.

Now is the time to flood Senators Durbin and Burris with calls to oppose this proposal that even Durbin doesn’t understand.

David E. Smith, Executive Director Illinois Family Institute

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Human Rights section of the federal government with regards to this concern. It is hoped that this matter can be resolved soon without members of either group growing tired and resorting to uncivilized behavior. This may be the time for individuals like Jesse Jackson or perhaps the federal government to step in before the situation escalates to such a place. We as Blacks are looking for La Raza to step up and scold those others of color regarding this mess.

This columnist has relatives that are Polish, German, American Indian, Puerto Rican and has six Mexican grandkids. Blacks in America are for the most part mixed with just about every nationality, culture, and race represented in this country today so when talking about someone Black one just might be talking about one’s own heritage.

Hmm...what about you?!!!

H a ppy Wishing you a very…H New YOU! God bless America!!!

One week until end of voter registration With one week before regular registration closes, Cook County Clerk David Orr reminds eligible citizens who want to vote in the Feb. 2 Gubernatorial Primary Election to register by the Jan. 5 deadline.

To register to vote, you must be: a U.S. citizen; at least 18 years old by Election Day; and a resident of your precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day. Voters who have recently moved must re-register at their current address prior to the deadline.

If you want to verify your registration status, use the “Your Voter Information” tool on cookcountyclerk.com. By entering your information, you can learn if you are registered, where you will vote on Feb. 2 and which candidates will appear on your ballot.

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Suburban Cook County voters can print a mail-in voter registration application from the Clerk’s website, cookcountyclerk.com, or request one by calling 312.603.0906.

Applications are available in English, Spanish and Chinese.

After completing the application, prospective voters should return it to the Cook County Clerk’s office, 69 W. Washington St., Fifth Floor, Chicago, IL 60602. All applications must be delivered or postmarked by Jan. 5.

Prospective voters should bring two pieces of identification to register, including one displaying a current address.

Chicago residents should visit chicagoelections.com for more information.

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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 CHATTERBOX

DAVID AXELROD: For more hair so he won’t have to comb a few strands over his forehead and perhaps he can help the President think of something he can do for Blacks that would not seem that

There are a number of folks who have wishes for the new year, some Ima want to help them with. It’s all in fun I think.

HELEN BURLESON (A staunch supporter of President Barack Obama): Some Sleep Eze so she can sleep at night instead of writing the long dissertations in support of President Obama.

C O N G R E S S MA N B O B B Y RUSH: A decision whether he wants to be a minister or a Congressman. The two are not cohesive as it now stands.

C O O K C O UN T Y C L E R K DOROTHY BROWN: A race where she is not bumping heads with other Blacks and could be the cause of Blacks losing altogether.

C O U N C I L W O MA N T O N I PRECKWI NKLE: To make some kind of accomplishment in the City Council before seeking another office.

Woodlawn Mafia sold her to prison life.

FI RST LADY MICHEL LE OB AMA: A Black clothing designer so that he/she can be recognized worldwide and no more

REV. DR. LEON FINNEY: A quiet seat under a tree or in the pulpit during the retirement he should be taking, rather than infecting an already broken college system.

T O R E V . J E S S E J A C K S ON , SR.: An invitation to come to

SOME NEW YEAR’S WISHES

THE CHICAGO BEARS and LOVIE SMITH: A new year for 2009 football, so that their season would not have been so horrible.

Black prisoners on death row he may have never gone to prison.

David Axelrod

he is favoring them.

VALERIE JARRETT: A new image so that she can be more accessible to people that the President does not want to be bothered with.

RAHM EMANUEL: A nice streak to soften the mean streak he carries so well and to realize that President Obama is only 50% white.

Pat Quinn A retirement home with plenty of windows so that he can watch the world go by inside instead of watching the world through the windows of the Governor’s mansion.

S E N A T OR I A L H O P E F UL CHERYLE JACKSON: Good luck in winning for Senator Roland Burris’ seat.

SENATOR ROLAND BURRIS: A pat on the back as he leaves the Senatorial seat he got into quite by mistake.

MAYOR RICHARD M. DALEY: No more scandals and no more deaths of his go to guys.

FORMER GOVERNOR ROD BLAGOJEVICH: A defense that will help him to stay on the outside that would thwart so many turncoat folks who have worked to have him join former Governor George Ryan.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: No more crises’ so he can finally pay attention to the folks who really need help. Remember US Mr. President?

F O R ME R G O V . G E O R G E RYAN: An early release from prison so he can spend the rest of his life in comfort with his wife and reflect that had he not helped

Michelle Obama

big white bows on garments she chooses to wear. A special wish for braces and NoDoz to stay awake.

OPRAH WINFREY: No more dramatic announcements so that we don’t have to ignore how she truly looks when she cries or pretends to cry. Money only goes so far.

REV. SENATOR JAMES MEEKS: A more visible exterior on the issues including school reform instead of throwing bricks from behind the curtain. What’s he hiding from anyway?

F O R M E R A L D E R W O MA N ARENDA TROUTMAN: Peace of mind as she spends her time trying to figure out why the

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

the White House so he can stop wringing and twisting his hands and be forgiven for talking about abusing the President’s jewels.

TO SPIKE LEE: Amnesia cure for his buffonnery he produced like “She’s Got to Have It,” and stop criticizing Tyler Perry.

TO ALL OF I MA’S READERS: A lot of leisure time to continue reading Ima and to watch Ima’s back cause word reached Ima that there are some folks who don’t like Ima speaking on them.

HAPPY NEW YERE!!!

FORMER SENATOR EMIL JONES: A counselor for his stepson to know what to say when he is investigated.

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FUNNY FIRST SATURDAYS: On Saturday, January 2, 2010, Funny First Saturdays will celebrate the new year while toasting Damon Williams and all the Capricorn birthdays at their new location - SHOWTIME - a 25,000 sq-ft live entertainment venue located at 13343 Cicero Avenue, in Crestwood, IL 60445. In Jannuary Damon will perform and host another round of top-named comedians from HBO, BET, and Comedy Central. On the line-up will be Chasity Washington (Comic View), Ms. Delta Sigma B-Phlat (Def Comedy Jam) and several of your favorite Chicago comics. Doors Open at 8:15pm, and the Show begins at 9pm; the After-Party starts at11:30pm. Admission is $20/- person at the door or online. They strongly recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance by noon on Saturday at www.funnyfirstsaturdays.com to guarantee that you and your party will get in. Please note that parking for this event is available at SHOWTIME, PEP Boys, Crest Lighting and SnowCrest Ski Center. DO NOT PARK AT THE DAY CARE CENTER! For more information on Funny First Saturdays, visit www.funnyfirstsaturdays.com or contact Steve Capers @ 312-5764890 or @ steve.capers@funnyfirstsaturdays.com.

WINTER FREE DAYS AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY: Beat the Winter Blues and come to the Museum of Science and Industry for free! The Museum will offer free general admission weekdays from January 4- 29, 2010 as well as on Monday, February 8 and Sunday, February 14. On these days, guests will be able to enjoy the Museum’s newest permanent exhibit, YOU! The Experience, as well as the Black Creativity exhibit, Taking Charge of YOU!— and other favorites including The Great Train Story, Earth Revealed and the U-505 Submarine exhibit for free. Additional tickets will still be required for Omnimax films, the U-505 onboard tour and special exhibitions such as The White House: A Look Inside. The MSI is located at 57th Street and South Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. For more information, please visit www.msichicago.org.

DONATE B LOOD FOR C H A N C E TO W I N A F L A T SCREEN TV: Donate blood at any Heartland Blood Centers blood drive or center location through January 6, 2010 and you will automatically be entered in a raffle to win a flat screen TV. One lucky winner will be chosen each day! A total of 15 TVs will be raffled during this time peri8

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od. Winners will receive a $1,000 gift card towards the purchase of a flat screen TV or item of their choice. Heartland Blood Centers will be closed on January 1st. The donation process takes about an hour from start to finish and includes: registration, a health history survey, blood pressure and an iron level check. The blood draw itself is approximately 7 to 9 minutes. Patients who benefit from blood transfusions range from newborns, to teens battling cancer, to trauma victims. To be a blood donor, individuals must be at least 17 years old or 16 with written parental permission; weigh at least 110 pounds; be symptom free of cold, flu and allergies; and be in general good health. Donors who have traveled outside the United States within the past 12 months should contact Heartland at 1-800-7TOGIVE to determine eligibility. For a complete listing of Heartland centers and blood drives in your area, and hours of operation please call 1-800-7-TO GIVE or visit www.heartlandbc.org.

THE WHITE HOUSE: A LOOK I NSIDE: This 7,000square-foot exhibition is continuing at the Museum of Science and Industry and invites you to explore the history, people and stories behind 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue as you examine the spectacular White House in miniature, an incredible 60-by-13 foot replica of the most famous home in America. Created by John and Jan Zweifel, this replica, “gift to the people from the people” in one-inch-to-one-foot scale, has taken more than 600,000 hours of labor to complete and update.

Peek into the Oval Office, as it looks today. See the Red Room, a stately parlor with an Italian marble mantel; the revered Lincoln Bedroom; and the Green Room, traditionally used for small receptions and teas. Portraits, cracking fireplaces, woven rugs and televisions that work have all been lovingly recreated. In addition, a surrounding exhibit details the unique history, people and stories behind 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. An additional ticket to the MSI is required. Tickets are $5 for adults and seniors and $2 for children. The Museum of Science and Industry is located at 57th Street and South Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. For more information, please visit www.msichicago.org GENTECH SIGNS PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH DISNEY! GenTech, a Multimedia Digital Technology Education & Training Center located on the campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, is proud to announce that it has agreed to

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a marketing and promotion partnership with Disney beginning January, 2010. Disney’s investment in GenTech will include advertising on Radio Disney AM 1300, promotion on the Radio Disney web site, and participation in Disney’s Chicagoland Kids Expo in February, 2010.Disney will also promote GenTech on Disney Road Show events by distributing literature

with the GenTech message. Production support will be provided by Disney for GenTech marketing and promotion activities. There are also plans for GenTech to invite guest speakers from Disney to its Saturday classes and Summer Tech Camps to meet with students in grades 3 through 12 exploring the world of animation. GenTech will also have guest speakers showing

how the $500 billion a year animation industry creates new jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities every day. For more information about GenTech’s classes in Video Game Creation, 2-D and 3-D Animation, Web Design, and Film Production, for youth, teens, and adults, call GenTech at 773-3247772. Or visit the website at www.mygentech.net.

S A N T A , A LI A S P O LI C E O f fi c e r S i d D a v i s , w h o i s a l s o t h e R e c o r d i n g S e c r e t a r y f or t h e Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge #7, recently went to the home of Officer Christina Rodriguez, the fiance of slain officer Alejandro Valadez, to distribute Christmas gifts to her c h i l d r e n on b e h a l f o f t h e F . O. P . P i c t u r e d e n j o yi n g t h e f e s t i v i t i e s f r o m t h e l e ft a r e B r e n d a Va lade z, the sister of A lejand ro, her son Ada m; Offi cer Da vi s; Sa ntiago Rodri gue z, O ffice r Christina and baby Alex Rodriguez; and friend Officer Samella Ramirez

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BUSINESS

Faith leaders tell ‘Tale of Two Holidays’

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Financial Writer (NNPA) - While President Barack Obama met with executives of the nation’s largest banks on December 14, a very different discussion was simultaneously occurring on the steps of the U.S. Treasury Building. In response to America’s still-unfolding foreclosure crisis, grassroots faith leaders from across the country stood with community advocates and struggling homeowners from California, Massachusetts and Missouri to voice an urgent call for fairness for families facing foreclosure. Spokespersons from PICO National Network, Faith in Public Life, Sojourners, and the Center for Responsible Lending, all told a “tale of two holidays” – of bountiful celebrations for bank executives receiving billions in bonuses, and another for the millions of families who have either lost or at risk of losing their homes on the other. “Many Americans see all too easily the immense contradiction between the record profits that Wall Street is back to making,” observed Rev. Lucy Kolin, speaking for PICO, “And the incredible pain and suffering that so many families are facing this holiday season – families who are losing their jobs and their homes due to a recession caused in large part by banks’ reckless behavior.”

One troubled homeowner, who journeyed to Washington for the event, shared her personal plight in trying to secure a mortgage modification. According to Mercy Martinez from San Jose, Calif., “I put $100,000 down on my condo; I had enough money for a traditional, 30-year fixed rate loan.” She cotinued, “But the loan servicer unethically tricked me into an adjustable rate loan that could put me in foreclosure at any moment. It’s a time bomb.. . . I live with daily anxiety knowing that when my payment adjusts, I won’t be able to pay my mortgage.” Jim Wallis, CEO of Sojourners and another event speaker spoke even more bluntly.

“To take advantage of consumers should not only be a crime; but it is a sin against God,” said Wallis. “Teachers, social workers, small business owners and our men and women in the armed services all know what it means to sacrifice for the good of our country in tough times and they do so with pride. I refuse to believe that Wall Street is the one place in the country that is exempt,” he concluded.

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REVEREND DERRICK HARKINS, Pastor of Nineteenth St. Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. speaks at the December 14 event on the steps of the U.S. Treasury Department. ers, one out of every seven with a give out a record $162 billion in world today have little relation to mortgage, are now either behind bonuses this year. If ours is tru- the lives of most Americans. That on their payments or in foreclo- ly a participatory democracy, absence is as painful as it is pitithere must be fairness and justice ful. sure.

Following the December 14 Yet in the face of these dire cir- for all. The democratic ideals event, a delegation of clergy and cumstances, the nation’s six that provided a proud history struggling homeowners presentlargest banks are still on track to and leadership throughout the

ed a written appeal to members of the White House National Economic Council. Endorsed by nearly 300 clergy of different denominations and faiths, the religious leaders were unified in calling for meaningful reform. In part, the letter said, “It is time to hold banks accountable and restore integrity and morality to our financial system. ..

We urge you to reject the pressure of lobbying by financial institutions and stand up for consumers by supporting strong efforts to restore integrity and morality to our financial system, stabilize communities, and keep families in their homes.”

For families facing foreclosure as well as those who have already lost their homes, that call for action in Washington is also a real Christmas wish.

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

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EDUCATION

Henderson Elementry takes home first place Open Book kids perform excerpts from Taneesha Never Disparaging and Taneesha’s Treasures of the Heart—And get their Books Signed

“Everyone has something positive to contribute—even bullies,” was one of the messages that young people got to hear from Author M. LaVora Perry during an Open Book Program Author Event on December 12, 2009 at University of Chicago Charter— Donoghue, 707 E. 37th Street.

More than 200 African American inner city students, 9-14, and their teachers and students attended the event sponsored by the Institute for Positive Living’s Open Book Program and emceed by radio and TV personality Bioncé Foxx.

The Open Book Author Event featured performances based on Perry’s critically acclaimed books Taneesha Never Disparaging and Taneesha’s Treasures of the Heart.

The performances were given by Open Book participants from

The performances were judged by the author, Power 92 radio personality Alexx Dupri and comedian Michael Saps. The judges told the audience that they were looking for creativity, teamwork, enunciation, and whether the performers were having fun. The Open Book participants from Henderson Elementary School, 5650 South Wolcott, took home the first place trophy. Their performance focused on how potential conflicts in religions like Christianity and Buddhism can be resolved through understanding and tolerance. Second place went to Mayo Elementary, 249 E. 37th St., and third place went to Williams Prep, 2710 South Dearborn.

There was also a Q & A session during the event. Questions asked

by Open Book participants included “Do you have to go to college to write a book?,” What inspired you?,” and “Why did you write about diabetes?” M. LaVora Perry’s answers included: • You don’t have to go to college,

OPEN BOOK PARTICIPANTS from Henderson Elementary School, 5650 South Wolcott, proudly display the first trophy for their performance during the Open Book Program Author Event with M. LaVora Perry on December 12, 2009 at University of Chicago Charter—Donoghue, 707 E. 37th Street. More than 200 African American inner city students, 9-14, and their teachers attended the event sponsored by the Institute for Positive Living’s Open Book Program and emceed by radio and TV personality Bioncé Foxx. Inspired by Perry’s book Taneesha Never Disparaging. The Henderson performance focused on how potential conflicts in religions like Christianity and Buddhism can be resolved through understanding and tolerance. character with diabetes in Tanee- there and finds within herself the Smith, Jr., Glennette Tilley Turner, sha Never Disparaging because di- power of kindness.

Darwin MacBeth Walton, Walter abetes is such a growing problem Taneesha’s Treasures of the Heart Dean Myers, and Camille among African American young is a young readers edition to Per- Yarbrough. people. ry’s middle grade novel Taneesha “Author interaction is a key inTaneesha Never Disparaging is Never Disparaging. It was read by gredient in the success of the Open about Taneesha Bey-Ross, a girl the third grade Open Book partic- Book Program,” states founder who puts up with more mess than ipants at University of Chicago- Marrice Coverson, president of the any fifth-grader should have to. Donoghue Institute for Positive Living and exFor one thing, she’s getting tired of The Open Book Program focus- ecutive director of Open Book. being her limping best friend Car- es on stimulating interest in read- “The talk-show format gives stu-

BUDDHISTS AND CHRISTIANS put aside their differences and sing a song together at the end of Henderson Elementary School’s First Place performance.

Louis Armstrong Elementary, Ludwig Van Beethoven Elementary, John Gregory Elementary, Henderson Elementary, Mayo Elementary, Walter Reed Elementary, William Penn Elementary, University of Chicago Charter-Donoghue, White Career Academy, and Williams Prep Academy Middle School.

but to be the best person you can be you have to keep learning.

• Perry told the audience that she was raised in a Buddhist family and noticed that there weren’t any books about Buddhist kids, especially not African American Buddhists, so she wanted to write books about those kids.

• Perry said that she included a

O P E N BO O K P A R T I C I P A N T S f r o m M a y o E l e m e n t a r y School, 249 E. 37th St., to get their Second Place Trophy from critically acclaimed author M. LaVora Perry.

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OPEN BOOK PARTICIPANTS from Williams Prep, 2710 South Dearborn, are pictured with critically acclaimed author M. LaVora Perry as they proudly display the third place trophy for t h e i r p e r f o r m a n c e d u r i n g t h e O p e n B o ok P r og r a m A u t h o r E v e n t a t U n i v e r si t y o f C h i c a g o Charter—Donoghue, 707 E. 37th Street. li’s bodyguard. For another, she’s ing quality, culturally relevant dents the opportunity to interact running a loser’s race for class pres- children’s literature through a vari- with one another and to experiident. Plus her imaginary evil twin ety of activities including literary ence the books through the drablabs non-stop about all the rea- circles, drama, and internet expe- matic productions that each school sons why Taneesha’s a total failure riences. During each program seg- has prepared.” For information on at everything—even stuff she has ment, participants do an in-depth the Student/Author event or the not tried yet. And big-pain Ray- study of one or two books. Au- Open Book Program, contact shaun Parker says she’s going to thors and author/illustrators have Marrice Coverson at 773-924hell because her family’s Buddhist. included Sandra Belton, Ashley 9802. Information about Open But when a teenage ogre girl starts Bryan, Debbi Chocolate, Sharon Book including examples of stubullying Taneesha and Carli after Flake, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, Nikki dent work can be obtained on the school, things go from bad to hor- Grimes, Catherine Ingram, Harri- World Wide Web at www.openrendous. But Taneesha hangs in ette Gillem Robinet, Charles R. bookprogram.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT

By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor

THE BOY KING: Tut lay alone year after year, century after century as if waiting for the day when some explorer would scrape off those layers of dirt and limestone.

The best-selling “Master of Suspense” James Patterson reopens the ultimate ‘cold case’—-the unsolved death of King Tut , in “The Murder of King Tut,” and it’s the perfect book to begin the New Year with.

A secret buried for centuries!

Thrust onto Egypt’s most powerful throne at the age of nine, King Tut was challenged from the first days of his reign. The veil of prosperity could not hide the bitter rivalries and jealousy that flour-

ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

African-centered movies F o l l o w in g a r e s o m e g r e a t movie sele ctio ns available on DVD for the entire family.

KIRIKOU AND THE SORCERESS Before The Princess and the Frog, there was KIRIKOU AND THE SORCERESS, a great animated feature film that is good for the entire family. Set in Africa and featuring music by Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour, this French/Senegalese production is the story of tiny child Kirikou and his interaction with many colorful characters, among them Karaba the Sorceress. A story full of music, imagination and love, KI RIKOU AND THE SORCERESS is a film for everyone.

GOOD BYE MOMO / A DIOS MOMO From the streets of Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, comes Obdulio, an 11-year-old boy with a rebellious personality and a lovely grandmother who talks to the “orishas” and speaks in African language. Obdulio has decided to be a man before his time; He does not want to go to school, he wants to sell newspapers in the streets of Montevideo, bring money home and be a foot-

ball soccer player. But one day, all this changes thanks to the help of a magician during Carnival, and a new Obdulio is born. A DIOS MOMO is the first Uruguayan fiction about the life of an AfroUruguayan boy in Montevideo and is available on DVD with CANDOMBE, a short documentary about Afro-Uruguayan musical traditions.

MASAI: THE RAIN WARRIORS In Masai land, the story goes that, in order to bring the rain back, the Red Lion must die. The young boys in the village have to grow up fast because they are the only males around to confront the lion. MASAI: THE RAI N WARRIORS is a story of sacrifice, commitment, and responsibility at an early age. With breathtaking scenery and a group of astounding Masai who have never been before in front of a camera MASAI: THE RAIN WARRIORS is a film of epic proportions that will be remembered.

For music lovers, give the gift of Rai, Reggae and Rumba JAMAICAN MUSIC AND SOUL is a DVD that contains two films about Jamaican culture, music, art and Brother

Howie, a man with a great sense of humor.

The powerful MADE I N JAMAICA features such artists as Elephant Man, Tanya Stephens, Third World and Toots and docudrama THE JOURNEY OF THE LION follows Brother Howie, a Rastaman, as he travels from Jamaica to London to Africa, the land of his ancestors.

AFRO-CUBA: YESTERDAY AND TODAY Afro-Cuba Yesterday and Today is a two-disc DVD about the life of Afro-Cubans before and after 1959.

The Last Rumba o f Papa Montero is a docudrama full of music and dance about the life and death of famous rumbero Papa Montero.

S a r a G o m e z : A n A fr o - C u b a n Filmma ker is a revealing documentary about the first Cuban female filmmaker, her life, her work, her passions, her family and her society. It’s a look at contemporary Cuba from the perspective of the Afro-Cuban.

To order these and many other DVDs at discount prices for the entire family to enjoy, visit Web site www.AFRICANDIAPOSRADVD .com.

Paul Freeman, Music Director

Annual Tribute to DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

ished among the Boy King’s most trusted advisers. Less than a decade after his elevation, King Tut suddenly perished and in the years and centuries that followed, his name was purged from Egyptian history. To this day his death remains shrouded in controversy.

The keys to an unsolved mystery!

Intrigued by what little was known about Tut, and hoping to unlock the answers to the 3,000 year-old mystery, Howard Carter made it his life’s mission to uncover the pharaoh’s hidden tomb. He began his search in 1907 but encountered countless setbacks and dead ends before he finally discovered the long-lost crypt.

The clues point to murder!

Now, in “ The Murder of King Tut”($26.99; Hachette Book Group), James Paterson and Martin Dugard dig through stacks of evidence—-x-rays, Carter’s files, forensic clues and stories told through the ages—-to arrive at their own account of King Tut’s life and death. The result is an exhilarating true-crime tale of intrigue, passion, and betrayal that casts fresh light on the oldest mystery of all.

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The year's most uplifting musical celebration! the Chicago Sinfonietta in a joyous tribute concert. Spirituals, dance, and the power of music come together when the ochestra welcomes special guests Gwendolyn Brown, Jonita Lattimore, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, and the Northwestern University Chorus.

Sunday, January 17, 2010 2:30 PM Dominican University Lead Season Sponsor

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Cirque du Soleil’s Banana Shpeel Falls Flat A Review by Bonnie DeShong

mance of the dancers is awesome, creative fun and energizing.

Cirque du Soleil has opened its world premier of its new show, Banana Shpeel, at the The Chicago Theater. Weeks ago, I was in the opening night audience.

Why has it taken so long to write a review? I have never written a negative review about a Cirque du Soleil production and I had a hard time sitting down to write this one.

Banana Shpeel is said to be a “theatrical mix of comedy and dance inspired by Vaudeville.”

What this production is is a “Hot Mess.” When I think of Cirque du Soleil, I envision mystery, wonder, fantasy, music, and people flying, tumbling and twisting into shapes I can only dream of.

When I think of Vaudeville, I envision fast paced bits, great comedic timing, and pratt falls.

The two in this production do not mix. However, I was taught if you can’t say anything good about something, don’t say anything. There are some goods along with the bad in this production.

Goo d – The Choreography of Jared Grimes and the perfor-

Bad – The script is horrible. I will not point the finger at the clowns who have to perform what is in the script. The Clowns do their jobs well. The bits, such as The Audition and the thing with the girl (wink, wink) from the audience and the dinner are way too long and not funny.

Cirque du Soleil shows have an inner story that we buy into. Perhaps if the love story was between a clown hoping to gain the attention of the lead singer in the show, I might have enjoyed it more.

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Good – The four (4) (you can count them) Cirque du Soleil acts

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that are in the show.

B ad – There weren’t more Cirque du Soleil type acts in the show.

Good – The costumes, set and make-up.

B ad – Unfortunately, The Chicago Theater appeared to be too small a space for a Cirque show.

Banana Spheel heads to New York after leaving Chicago on January 3, 2010. I do hope that the director, David Shiner, will restructure the show to make it enjoyable and recognizable as a Cirque du Soleil production with a touch of Vaudeville.

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COMMUNITY “Dancing with the Illinois Stars” Winter Fundraiser

The friends of Illinois Senator Mattie Hunter hosted their annual fund raiser recently where the guests were treated loads of entertainment, food and fun.

This year’s fund raiser was themed “Dancing with the Illinois Stars.” The event was held at the beautiful Marmon Grand Ballroom, 2230 South Michigan Avenue. The evening began with dinner and was followed quickly by the dance competition.

The star-studded event featured Illinois celebrities dancing like you’ve never seen before. These stars included Bob and Kathy Boylan, State Representative Ken Dunkin and Valerie Wright and Jorge Niedas. They danced the night away as they competed performing familiar dance steps like Ballroom, Chicago Steppin’ and the Salsa/Cha-Cha. They were judged by Chicago based dance experts the top three celebrity teams earned trophies for their dancing abilities.

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STATE SENATOR MATTIE HUNTER (D-3) thanks her supporters during her fundraiser, Dancing with the Illinois Stars on December 11, 2009 at the Marmon Grand Ballroom, 2230 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago. Pictured with Sen. Hunter are (l-r) Emcee Deborah Crable and guest dance contest judges Kendell Moore from WVON and Daryll King, on-air personality from Rejoice 102.3 and Soul 106.3.

S T A T E R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S D A V I D M I L L E R ( D - 2 9 ) a n d K e n D un k i n (D-5) were among the many supporters who attended State Senator Mattie Hunter’s fundraiser.

S E C O N D P L A C E D A NC E c o m pe t i t i o n w i n n e r s V a l e r i e Wright and Jorge Niedas step onto the dance floor to perform their tango. The fundraiser featured a mix of exhibition ballr o om d a n c i n g b y da n c e r s fr o m C h i c a g o D a n c e a n d a da n c e competition.

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ALDERMAN PAT DOWELL (3rd Ward) was among the many supporters who attended the affair.

STATE SENATOR MATTIE HUNTER (D-3) presents the first place award to Kathy and Bob Boylan during her fundraiser.

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CHRISTMAS IN REVIEW

Kidz Korna’s Miracle on 79th Street!

A spectator compares Kidz Korna’s 4th annual Gifts for Giving toy give away to the historical biblical story of Two Fish and

Mariah Terry sings Five Loaves of Bread. Since the Kidz Korna youth group’s work was featured on Oprah’s Angel Network for their involvement in the community to help stop youth violence and child abuse donations have been on the rise.

Over 7,000 juveniles and youth lined up to participate this year not only to receive gifts, but to get inspired about cherishing the gift of life as over 75% of our KK youth were once victims and are now becoming victors in helping others to stop this youth violence and child abuse.

People were jumping out of cars and hopping off the bus to line up, not knowing whether there would be enough gifts for all who came. As with many miracles the group was surprised when a driver pulled up to drop off a truck filled with gifts sent by an anonymous donor. Ernie Sanders, a member of St. Sabina, droved around the block a few times to see how he could help, returning later with gifts as well. Farley Jackmaster Funk, the House Music legend pulled out his speakers to calm the crowd with House Music hits.

Special guests included Chicago’s own T’Keyah Crystal

Kemah, the former television mom of “That’s So Raven” and also of the television sitcom “In Living Color,” who spoke to everyone about dreaming bigger than one’s current situation, and staying focussed on accomplishing their goals. She was a product of the Englewood community who is now making it in Hollywood. Also in attendance was Reverend Elijah L Hill, President/CEO of National Museum of African American Religions, who addressed the church community impact on the decline of youth violence.

Delece Williams, Director and Producer of the Kidz Koma. thanked the 30 volunteers and 32 businesses that donated toys, book bags, clothes and coats on

gift and to get the understanding of cherishing the gift of life. “We need to take this motto into the

new year,” said Williams.

Other guests included Final Explosion, dance group, Mariah

Terry, 10-year-old singing sensation, and Jean E. Moore of 21st Century New Beginnings.

TV MOM OF That’s So Raven (TKeyah Crystal Kemah) encouraged everyone to dream higher than their current situations.

R E V E R E N D HIL L S PO KE t o t h e yo u t h a b o u t p e a c e fu l solutions. such short notice, in spite of the recession just to be a part of the cause during the holidays. The gift she received was demonstrated through the power of the community’s ordinary people willing to do what they could to make sure not one person left without a

C H A N NE L 7 I N T E R V I E W S De l e c e , t h e D i r e c t o r o f K i d z Korna.

J E A N E . M O O R E a n d 2 1 st C e n t u r y N ew B e g in n i n g s speak out.

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Happy New Year from the Crusader Newspapers’ Staff OVER 5,000 YOUTH received gifts, and many gave a promise to stop violence and abuse.

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Stroger skips out of Black media roundtable dent has managed to balance four (4) $3 billion budgets, and its never been on the front-page of one paper, Williams said, hinting that race may play a part in the biased coverage of Stroger.

He also refuted claims in the New York Times and the Tribune that pits Stroger and Mayor Daley against each other.

Williams hopes the campaign gets Daley’s endorsement.

“We haven’t gotten it to this day,” he said. “They have not said they are not with us, but they have not taken any further steps to be for us.”

Stroger faces a tough campaign in the February Democratic Primary. He faces three challengers, Alderman Toni Preckwinkle (4), Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown and Water Reclamation District President Terry O’Brien.

However, Williams contends this campaign is winnable. Based on the Democratic slating process held in September, Stroger holds a solid number of Democratic commit-

teemen support from the city and suburban townships. Williams said 23 slated committeemen Stroger compared to 10 for Preckwinkle, nine for O’Brien, seven for Davis and one for Brown while twenty-seven voted present.

“Because of the short window and the lack of name recognition on behalf of his competitors, I think we’ll be competitive in those areas where he has not gotten the nod from the committeemen,” he explained.

But he did concede that Stroger needs to get “the lion’s share” of Black votes to win as well as a “preponderance” of votes from whites, Asians and Latinos.

When asked about Congressman Luis Gutierrez endorsement of Preckwinkle, Williams said congressional endorsements do not win local races.

Williams also noted that the media has turned the county board presidency into a race about race. He added that was not by the campaign’s design, but he noted the Black community has a lot to lose if Stroger does not retain this seat.

The featured guests for the event were judges: Kendall Moore of WVON’s Kendall Moore Show and Darryll King, on-air personality of Rejoice 102.3 and SOUL106.3; and the evening’s host, television personality, Deborah Crable.

The guests were entertained by professional

(Continued from page 14) dancers from Chicago Dance, sponsor of the fund raising event. Tommye Giacchino and Gregory Day, owners of Chicago Dance, are U.S. and World Champions.

Guest of honor Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter, 3rd Legislative District, congratulated the winners of the dance com-

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“We didn’t want it to be about race. We want it to be about the fact that he balanced the budget. He tried to keep the clinics and hospitals open,” Williams said.

However, he noted there is a racial component since Stroger is the only Black with executive level power in the state, a fact not widely known. Also a Black has not been seated on the fifth floor of City Hall since 1989 with little effort to regain that seat since then, Williams said.

“You almost have to go to the east coast to the president of the United States himself, governor of New York, governor of Massachusetts and the mayor of Washington D.C. to find African-Americans in leadership and in control of multi-million dollar budgets,” he explained.

At 46 years-old Stroger is also the youngest executive in Illinois, a fact that could allow Stroger to share the same political longevity as Mayor Daley, Williams explained.

“We would have that seat vested in our community as long as we supported it,” he said.

Without a Black in any key executive positions, Blacks would be regulated to state legislators, senators, aldermen and mayors of small villages and towns, Williams explained.

“That would be the extent of our power in this state,” he said, adding that Stroger “would be the only African-American with any kind of power other than the Irish white males that control everything else [now].”

petition and thanked all of her supporters. Senator Hunter has worked hard to pass legislation that will progressively impact our education system. According the senator’s spokesperson she was honored to have the people support her in the continuation of her initiatives that will have impact on the community.

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banking reform.

Committee Chairman Barney Frank responded to the protest by adding $6 billion to a Wall Street regulation bill to cover job programs, low-interest loans to unemployed home owners facing foreclosures and neighborhood revitalization programs.

Conservative Democrats were willing to let one of the president’s major legislative priorities go down in defeat if they were not accommodated. Until progressive Democrats are willing to do the same to them, they will continue to 16

be marginalized. And that’s not healthy for anyone.

George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine and the NNPA News Service, is a keynote

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HOUSES FOR SALE

120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-23-101-014.

Commonly known as 859 EAST 63RD PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

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

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AND AS BY AUTHORIZED WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO WMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION P l a i n t i f f , s . v KIYOKO TYRONE X. TOEFIELD; T O E F I E L D CLAIMANTS AND NONRECORD OWNERS UNKNOWN D e f e n d a n t s , CH 31266 07 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 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, IL 60620.

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

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 .

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK CHANCERY DIVISION ILLINOIS COUNTY, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, COUNTY DEPARTMENT AS TRUSTEE CHANCERY DIVISION FOR THE SPECIALTY THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS UNDERWRITING AND FOR THE TRUSTEE RESIDENTIAL FINANCE TRUST BENEFIT OF THE CWABS, INC., MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET A S S E T - B A C K E D -BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 2 0 0 6 - B C 4 AND/OR MERS AS P l a i n t i f f , APPROPRIATE; Plaintiff, v s . v s .

DOUGLAS HOPSON; UNITED STATES IVAN GRAJEDA; MORTGAGE OF AMERICA; E L E C T R O N I C UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; DOUGLAS HOPSON, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND LEGATEES OF IVAN GRAJEDA, IF NON RECORD ANY; UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS; Defendants, OWNERS AND NON RECORD 08 CH 42281 CLAIMANTS; Defendants, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that 08 CH 16774 pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure NOTICE OF SALE entered in the above entitled cause on PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 7/22/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales that pursuant to a Judgment of Corporation will on Monday, October 26, Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above 2009, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at entitled cause on September 10, 2008 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the hour for cash, the following described property: of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West P.I.N. 20-23-101-014.

Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Commonly known as 859 EAST 63RD Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60637. bidder for cash, as set forth below, the The improvement on the property consists following described mortgaged real estate: of a multi-family residence.

The P.I.N. 20-28-106-029. successful purchaser is entitled to Commonly known as 7142 South possession of the property only. The Eggleston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621. purchaser may only obtain possession of The mortgaged real estate is improved units within the multi-unit property with a single family residence. occupied by individuals named in the order Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, of possession.. Sale terms: 25% down by balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by No refunds.

The property be BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWNwillCNOT OMMUNITY certified funds. No refunds. The property open for inspection will NOT be open for inspection. Upon For information call the Sales Clerk at payment in full of the amount bid, the Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W08-0191. to the premises after confirmation of the INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES s a l e .

C O R P O R A T I O N For information: Visit our website at Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I207670 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

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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: P.I.N. 20-28-106-029.

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 ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY O N D I V I S I EVERHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, f P l a i n t i f .

V SARNA, ROBERT D e f e n d a n t CH 25038 09 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-23750 (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 November 16, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on January 26, 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 : Commonly known as 6114 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 20-17-418-027 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $262,196.82.

Sale terms: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Prospective bidders are Plaintiff. admonished to review the court file to verify information. all For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays n l y . o I226776 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

ELENA KONDEVA A/K/A ELENA KONDERA; 6555 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE CONDOMINIUM A S S O C I A T I O N ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGTAEES OF ELENA KONDEVA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 08 CH 20466 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 10/14/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 18, 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. 20-22-220-018-0000.

Commonly known as 6555 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE 2C, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence.

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I227130

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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 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 I233422

UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 13239 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 10/19/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 21, 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. 20-16-320-003.

Commonly known as 449 West 61st Place, Chicago, IL 60621.

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I227708

HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC, P l a i n t i f f , v s .

PEARLIE FARMER; WOODLAWN POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Defendants, 09 CH 5275 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 6, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 21, 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. 20-15-409-030-0000.

Commonly known as 6152 South Eberhart Avenue, #202, Chicago, IL 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 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 I227672 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE TRUST 2005-WL3, P l a i n t i f f V .

JERRY WINN; CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 14, 2003 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1112347; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , D e f e n d a n t s 09 CH 13660 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-18365 (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 October 28, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on January 29, 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 : Commonly known as 6732 South Eberhart Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 Permanent Index No.: 20-22-400-031 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $ 178,753.99.

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

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

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION 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 6 0 6 1 9 .

The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence.

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

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

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

LAURENCE DOCKERY II, et al e f e n d a n t D CH 14606 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 23, 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 7306 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD UNIT G, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-220-029-1001 The real estate is improved with a multi-story multi-unit brown brick condominium building with parking. 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK representation as to the condition of the COUNTY, ILLINOIS property. Prospective bidders are COUNTY DEPARTMENT admonished to check the court file to verify CHANCERY DIVISION all information. If this property is a WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit P l a i n t i f f , at the foreclosure sale, other than a v s . mortgagee shall pay the assessments and JENNIFER FINLEY; UNKNOWN HEIRS the legal fees required by The AND LEGATEES Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS OF JENNIFER FINLEY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU D e f e n d a n t s , HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN 09 CH 13239 POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE entered in the above entitled cause on WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE 10/19/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Corporation will on Thursday, January 21, LAW. For information: Visit our website at 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One for cash, the following described property: North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, P.I.N. 20-16-320-003.

CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 449 West 61st Place, 476-5500.BPlease refer file C number LACKS MtoUST ONTROL Commonly THEIR known OWNasC OMMUNITY Chicago, IL 60621.

PA0809465. THE JUDICIAL SALES The improvement on the property consists CORPORATION One South Wacker of a single family residence. Sale terms: Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 25% down by certified funds, balance (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The within 24 hours, by certified funds. No Judicial Sales Corporation at refunds. The property will NOT be open www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of for inspection. Upon payment in full of the pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES amount bid, the purchaser will receive a One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 Certificate of Sale which will entitle the CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 purchaser to a Deed to the premises after Attorney File No.: PA0809465 Attorney confirmation of the sale.

Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 14606 For information: Visit our website at I233422 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

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

TYRONE WALKER, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 014991 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 28, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on January 12, 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 6936 S. VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-414-027 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 14-09-04834. 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.: 14-09-04834 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 014991 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.

I228325

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 2, 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 by the court. confirmation Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the are property. Prospective bidders admonished to check the court file to verify information. all If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 and (g)(4).

ILCS 605/9(g)(1) IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN OF POSSESSION, IN ORDER WITH SECTION ACCORDANCE OF THE ILLINOIS 15-1701(C) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: 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 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST SERIES 2006-2; 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 18 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.

ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS FOR OPTION TRUSTEE ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1 A S S E T - B A C K E D SERIES 2007-1, CERTIFICATES, OF ASSIGNEE ONE MORTGAGE OPTION Plaintiff, CORPORATION, s . v MORRIS E. FOURTE, CAROLYN NATHAN FOURTE, BRYANT, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, TENANTS UNKNOWN AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, D e f e n d a n t s , CH 46027 08 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Judgment of that 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: 20-26-210-019.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 1424 E. 72nd Avenue, IL 60619.

Chicago, 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 (312) Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

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JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY 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 CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC P l a i n t i f f , v .

LOUIA TREMAINE AUGUSTA A/K/A LOUIA T. AUGUSTA, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 018095 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 15, 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 6530 S. MORGAN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-219-033 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 14-09-10577. 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.: 14-09-10577 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 018095 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU SERIES 2007-HE1 TRUST, P l a i n t i f f V .

Saturday, January 2, 2010 ARTISHA WALLACE; SMITH ROTHCHILD FINANCIAL CO., D e f e n d a n t s 07 CH 38312 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-9351D (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 5, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 8, 2010, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU SERIES 2007-HE1 TRUST, P l a i n t i f f V .

ARTISHA WALLACE; SMITH ROTHCHILD FINANCIAL CO., D e f e n d a n t s 07 CH 38312 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-9351D (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 5, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 8, 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 : Commonly known as 5603 South Princeton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 20-16-202-016 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $ 279,746.63.

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

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

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

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

DIONNE SCOTT A/K/A DIONNE M. SCOTT, et al D e f e n d a n t CH 15072 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 15, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on January 19, 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 6959 SOUTH VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-415-022-0000 The real estate is improved with a brown frame single family home with detached 1.5 car 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 are property. Prospective bidders admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 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 PA0907288. 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.: PA0907288 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 15072 I230954

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N FIRST HORIZON HOME LOAN CORP., P l a i n t i f f V .

TONI R. PHILLIPS; COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , D e f e n d a n t s 03 CH 12284 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 56386 (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 February 13, 2008, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 4, 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 7404 S. INGLESIDE AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60619. TAX ID NO. 2 0 - 2 6 - 1 2 5 - 0 1 5 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $43,917.49.

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

I228745 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK P l a i n t i f f , v s .

PLESHETTE MAJKUT A/K/A PLESHETTE M MAJKUT; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF P L E S H E T T E MAJKUT A/K/A PLESHETTE M. MAJKUT, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND ON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 41026 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 6/22/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 26, 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. 20-27-400-020-0000.

Commonly known as 7557 SOUTH KING DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619.

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I229719

C E R T I F I C A T E S , 2005-W2 UNDER THE SERIES AND POOLING SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS APRIL 1, 2005 OF WITHOUT RECOURSE, ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ARGENT Plaintiff, COMPANY, L.L.C., s . v JONES-TAYLOR A/K/A KIRSTEN JONES, KIRSTEN DONALD TAYLOR, D e f e n d a n t s , CH 22381 07 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 30, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 25, 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: 20-22-225-026.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 6620 South Marquette Road, 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 (312) Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

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JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I229573 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE C O M P A N Y ; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

ARNOLD GILES A/K/A ARNOLD S. GILES; THE BEACH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, LTD.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ARNOLD GILES A/K/A ARNOLD S. GILES, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 07 CH 37919 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 7/10/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 26, 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. 21-30-202-015-1009.

Commonly known as 2860 EAST 76TH STREET 4A, CHICAGO, IL 60649.

The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence.

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I229677

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC; P l a i n t i f f , s . v E. MORRISON AKA HERALDO HERALDO E. MORRISON JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HERALDO E. MORRISON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 7568 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FORECLOSURE LAW COUNTY DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that CHANCERY DIVISION pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST entered in the above entitled cause on COMPANY, AS 10/22/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales TRUSTEE OF ARGENT MORTGAGE Corporation will on Tuesday, January 26, LOAN TRUST, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, C E R T I F I C A T E S , Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder SERIES 2005-W2 UNDER THE for cash, the following described property: POOLING AND P.I.N. 20-22-421-014-0000.

SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS Commonly known as 7035 SOUTH OF APRIL 1, 2005 EBERHART AVENUE, CHICAGO, WITHOUT RECOURSE, ASSIGNEE OF ILLINOIS 60637.

ARGENT MORTGAGE The improvement on the property consists COMPANY, L.L.C., Plaintiff, of a multi-family residence.

The v s . successful purchaser is entitled to KIRSTEN JONES-TAYLOR A/K/A possession of the property only. The KIRSTEN JONES, purchaser may only obtain possession of DONALD TAYLOR, units within the multi-unit property D e f e n d a n t s , occupied by individuals named in the order 07 CH 22381 of possession.. Sale terms: 25% down by NOTICE THEIR OFOWN CSALE certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by BLACKS MUST CONTROL OMMUNITY PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN certified funds. No refunds. The property that pursuant to a Judgment of will NOT be open for inspection. Upon Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above payment in full of the amount bid, the entitled cause on September 30, 2008 purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed on Monday, January 25, 2010 at the hour of to the premises after confirmation of the 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison s a l e .

Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell For information: Visit our website at at public auction to the highest bidder for http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 cash, as set forth below, the following p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, described mortgaged real estate: Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn P.I.N. 20-22-225-026.

Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. Commonly known as 6620 South (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number Marquette Road, Chicago, IL 60637.

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

C O R P O R A T I O N Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-22-421-014-0000.

Commonly known as 7035 SOUTH EBERHART AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60637.

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

The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the 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 2 0 2 8 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I229756 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARMT 2007-2; Plaintiff, v s .

RAHFIK A. BARNES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RAHFIK A. BARNES, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 8680 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 10/22/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 26, 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. 20-22-403-034-0000.

Commonly known as 6752 SOUTH CHAMPLAIN AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60637.

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I229758 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY FARGO BANK, NA; WELLS P l a i n t i f f , s . v FINLEY SMILEY; CONDOS ON KING O N D O M I N I U M C ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS LEGATEES OF AND FINLEY SMILEY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 45913 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 10/26/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 28, 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. 20-15-416-001-0000.

Commonly known as 409 EAST 62ND STREET UNIT 202, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence.

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I229847

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SPORTS Chicago Bulls’ Luol Deng sponsors holiday party for 400 CHA children CHA youth enjoy an Afternoon of Holiday Fun, Food and Exhibits Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng made the holiday season special for 400 children living in CHA housing on Sunday, December 20th, as he sponsored a Kids Holiday Party at The John G. Shedd Aquarium.

Marking his fifth year of participation in the Kids Holiday Party, Deng joined children ages six to 12 as they spent the afternoon celebrating the holidays and taking in the Aquarium’s exciting exhibits, including Fantasea - the Shedd’s newest aquatic show in the Oceanarium amphitheater.

Team mascot Benny the Bull was on hand to entertain the children as they ate a lunch provided

by Vienna Beef, Hinckley Spring

TEAM MASCOT BENNY the Bull greeted and entertained children as they ate a lunch provided by Vienna Beef, Hinckley Spring Water and Edy’s Ice Cream.

LUOL DENG SIGNED autographs and provided toys to the children. This year marks Deng’s fifth year of participation in the annual holiday party.

Water and Edy’s Ice Cream, while Deng signed autographs and handed out toys. In addition, each child received a $100 gift card to the Gap. “I would like to thank Mr. Deng for his generosity in providing CHA children with such a wonderful opportunity this holiday season,” CHA CEO Lewis A. Jordan said. “We are very fortunate to have partners like Mr. Deng.”

This event was made possible by a generous donation from Luol Deng. Gift cards to the Gap were provided courtesy of Discover Card.

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KIDS WERE ABLE to tour the Shedd Aquarium before viewing the evening aquatic show Fantasea.

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NEARLY 400 CHILDREN received a toy, a $100 gift card to t h e G a p a n d a m e m o r a b l e e v e n i n g a t t h e S h e dd A q u a r iu m .

G i f t c a r d s t o t h e G a p w e r e p r o v i d e d c o u r t e s y o f D i sc ov e r Card. (Photos Courtesy of the Chicago Housing Authority)

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BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

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