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Public Transit funding is ra cist, a ccord ing to suit

By J. Coyden Palmer A federal class-action lawsuit was filed January 6th against the State of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Metra and the RTA charging that the mass transit funding scheme adopted in 1983 discriminates against African American and Hispanic passengers. During a downtown press conference on the day the suit was filed, lawyers and community leaders spoke of how plaintiffs in the suit face longer travel times, fewer travel options and pay more than residents of more affluent communities. The suit, which was filed on behalf of two plaintiffs by the law firm of Futterman, Howard, Ashley, Watkins & Weltman, contends that the funding scheme for public transportation in the RTA region has unfairly favored Metra and its predominantly white ridership at the expense of the CTA and it’s predominantly minority ridership.

“I was astounded when I looked into this case,” said Attorney Stewart Weltman, whose firm researched the case for six months before filing suit. “The CTA cuts always have a disproportionate affect on minority communities. But through this

lawsuit, we hope the courts can adjourn the current funding formula and make it more equitable.”

Weltman added that poorer people in

collar counties like Kane and McHenry face the same issues as those in Chicago and suburban Cook County. He said that there may be a separate lawsuit in the fu-

ture. Others complain that those communities represented by the plaintiffs have (Continued on page 3)

JOHN GRANT, Walgreens Market Vice President with government officials and community leaders. The Chicago Region launched its own regional Road Tour in Illinois on January 4 at a downtown Walgreens store. (See story on page 3.)

Ebony Fashion Fair Icon, Eunice Johnson dies my career to have met her. It was a blessing,” said Bates, who soon after began designing for Fashion Fair, the travelling fashion show

By La Risa R. Lynch Barbara Bates was an up and coming fashion designer when Eunice Johnson walked into her South Loop studio on South Wabash Avenue in1986.

“She was really high style,” Bates recalled of Johnson who became a private client of Bates Design, now located at 2031 South Indiana, “she was all made up with make-up as if she was going on stage herself [and wearing] high heels. She was super fashionable.”

And Bates took care to design avant-garde pieces such as python and crocodile skirts that personified Johnson’s style. Bates said it was an honor to design for a woman who helped change the way the world saw Black fashion with the icon Ebony’s Fashion Fair Show.

“I was really excited especially so early on in

Johnson started in 1958.

Johnson has been credited with bringing (Continued on page 2)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Basketball Billy “The Kid” Harris remembered (See story on page 2)

Lovie Smith retains job, fans confused and disappointed Eunice Johnson

(See story on page 19)

NEWS

B a s ket ba l l B i l l y “ T he Ki d ” Ha rr i s rem e mb er ed

By J. Coyden Palmer The stories being told are those reserved only for a few legends,

those special enough to have their street credentials heralded all over the world. Words to describe a person who did extraordinary

things, a visionary, and a man before his time, a person admired for his accomplishments and a standard for others to try to meet, then, exceed. Those are all the words and phrases used in describing Billy “The Kid” Harris, a basketball legend and Chicago native who died after suffering a stroke on January 3rd.

Harris starred at Dunbar before going on to Northern Illinois and

playing professionally overseas and in the American Basketball Association. A man dubbed the best “Playground Baller Ever,” Harris’ legend around the Chicago area among his peers is well known. Those who played with and against him are saddened by his loss and say the city has lost a man who not only loved basketball, but Chicago and family.

“Billy may not have gotten all of

the recognition as a Michael Jordan or Dr. J., but make no mistake about it, he was an unbelievable player,” said another Chicago basketball legend, Sonny Parker. “To me he was a game innovator. He could run and gun with the best of them and talk stuff while doing it.”

Several Chicago players who managed to have good careers in the NBA have offered their condolences (Continued from page 19)

Ebony Fashion Fair Icon Eunice Johnson dies (Continued from page 1)

“THE KID” IN motion on one of the playgrounds of the now demolished Robert Taylor Homes where he honed the skills that made him a notable throughout the world of basketball from high school through professional league play.

Former Chicago resident dies Marilyn Brown Preston Killingham, former Chicago resident, died Saturday, December 26, 2009 in Maryland from a lingering illness. Killingham, born August 30, 1933 in Nashville, TN spent many years in Chicago as an educator, working as the executive director of Head Start for Cook County, IL as an administrator for the City Colleges of Chicago and was instrumental in changing the names of two of

Marilyn Brown Preston Killingham those colleges to Malcolm X and Kennedy-King. She was also active in the Chicago chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. She was the first female President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of New Africa and was known as a human rights advocate, addressing a United Nations (UN) session on racial discrimination in Geneva on behalf of the International Human Rights Association of American Minorities at the 2000 2

World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa.

She is also known for her testimony before the Council of the District of Columbia’s Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs where she shared that the conversion of rental properties to condominiums is occurring at a great rate throughout her Southwest neighborhood and the city as a whole, and that Bill 16-724 would protect disabled tenants from being involuntarily displaced by a condominium conversion.

As a leader in the Stand Up for Democracy in D.C. Coalition, an organization that supports D.C. statehood, Killingham was known for working to bring the issue of taxation without representation to audiences throughout the country and the world.

From her Southwest DC apartment, she lived humbly with little fanfare, advocating tirelessly, fighting the fight of her life for the elimination of racism, injustice, quality education and numerous other issues in the Nation’s Capitol.

Killingham is survived by her son Tarik (Judy) Preston and five grandchildren who live in Medina, Saudi Arabia and a host of relatives and close friends. Services are planned for January 9, 2010 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington, DC. Arrangements are being handled

by Stewart Funeral Home in DC. Those wishing more information may contact family by email at cmosbywilliams@gmail.com.

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couture fashion to an overlooked Black consumer base and for providing a platform for Black designers to showcase their wares. Johnson died Sunday, January 3rd in her Chicago home. She was 93. Johnson was the widow of publishing great John Johnson, founder of Ebony and Jet magazines. John Johnson died in 2005.

Eunice Johnson had a direct impact on fashion, Bates said. She said Fashion Fair allowed women to personally see the latest fashion trends from across the Atlantic that often could only be admired in fashion magazines. “(The Ebony) Fashion Fair was actually the vehicle used in the African-American community to show fashion-forward women what was being done overseas,” Bates said. “She brought so much of that to the states when she actually did the shows.”

That feat earned Johnson, who served as the show’s producer and director, a page in history. She became the first Black ever to purchase from overseas fashion houses, which allowed women to view fashions from renowned Italian, French, British and Japanese designers.

The show also featured Black designers, including Stephen Burrows, James Daugherty, B. Michael and Quinton de Alexander. The Ebony Fashion Fair became the pre-eminent stage to expose Black designers to a wider audience, Bates said, adding The Ebony Fashion Fair is the only vehicle of the magnitude that shows Black designers.

“It gave them a vehicle that they needed to show their goods outside of their own community,” she said. “If you made it into (The Ebony) Fashion Fair, your things would not only be featured in the magazines, but it would be featured all across the United States.”

But The Ebony Fashion Fair never pigeonholed designers to a set style, but rather allowed them to showcase their unique artistry, said Bates, whose designs in the 1980s featured a lot of leather and tweed.

The show was noted for featuring sheer camisoles that revealed

JOHN AND EUNICE Johnson at Ebony Fashion Fair Show with daughter Linda Johnson Rice. (Photo courtesy of Ebony archives.) breast, pants that showed buttocks came a cosmetic line bearing the and evening gowns with thigh- name Fashion Fair. Fashion Fair splits, according to Fashion Fair’s Cosmetics was the brainchild of web site. both Johnson and her husband.

The Ebony Fashion Fair’s run- The couple noticed that their way was not only a fashion trend- models struggled to find make-up setter, but a career launcher. that matched their diverse skin Richard Roundtree, of Shaft fame, tones. Fashion Fair Cosmetics was was a Fashion Fair model. Johnson born in 1973 to fill that void. Todiscovered the actor while he was day the brand has become a leader working in a New York haberdash- in cosmetics for Black women. ery in 1967. Eddie E. Hatch of “All Bates noted that Johnson’s influMy Children” fame also graced ence in the world of high Black Fashion Fair’s runway. Fashion Fair fashion would be missed. also paved the way for Black super“There really is no earthly words models, including Naomi Camp- to talk about her absence. Mrs. bell, Iman and Beverly Johnson.

Johnson was one of a kind. She But The Ebony Fashion Fair was can’t be reproduced,” she said, notmore than just a fashion show. The ing that the Selma, Alabama-born more than 50-year-old show began native was a “down to earth” fashas a fund-raising event for a New ionista.

Orleans hospital in 1958. With “We looked at her as this huge only four models, the show was a icon that was untouchable, but hit and soon began touring the that’s not who she was,” Bates country to benefit other charities added. and scholarship funds.

“Mrs. Johnson will be sincerely Over the years, Ebony’s Fashion missed, and her life and work will Fair became the world’s largest continue to be defined by her contravelling fashion show touring tributions to the world of fashion nearly 180 cities annually in the and philanthropy years to come,” United States, Canada and the Ebony/Jet Magazine said in a comCaribbean. The show has raised pany statement to the Chicago more than $55 million for various Crusader.

Black charities.

Out of The Ebony Fashion Fair A private funeral is planned.

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The Chicago Crusader

NEWS

CSU News: Finney elected chairman of Board; employee arrested for theft

By J. Coyden Palmer An accountant at Chicago State University was arrested December 31st and charged with stealing nearly $4,000 in cash from the south side university over a threemonth period. Her arrest comes on the heels of the reelection of Trustee Rev. Leon Finney to Chairman of the Board despite the loud protests of students. A coalition of students blame Finney for the lack of transparency regarding CSU’s funding and fiscal management problems.

During a meeting on December 14th, Finney was elected to serve again as Chairman of the Board.

According to the governing rules, this is the last term Finney can serve on the Board. But serving any more time is not what many students wanted. Instead they would have preferred that Finney left the Board all together.

In the spring of 2009 dozens of students and faculty members called for the removal of the entire Trustee Board. Citing a lack of oversight on financial matters and arrogance when dealing with the student population, many on the CSU campus see Finney as a problem not a solution to the myriad of challenges facing the school. Several outspoken students told the

the recession. Fannie Mae filed a $26.3-million foreclosure suit on a 587-unit portfolio of south side affordable housing units owned by a venture that includes Woodlawn Community Development Corporation and the community development arm of Lakeside Bank.

Finney said he is working to resolve the problems alleged in the lawsuit. He was hoping to create a new affordable housing paradigm.

That will be difficult now he admitted, in the Crain’s article. The Crusader attempted to reach him for comment regarding the student protests against him at CSU but was unsuccessful.

Rev. Leon Finney Crusader they found Finney’s selection “absurd” and will continue their efforts to remove him.

“We will continue to publicly call for the ouster of Reverend Finney,” said student Michael O’Connor, spokesperson for the student group Students Working for Accountability and Transparency (SWAT).

“We will continue to call on the governor to do the right thing for CSU. The latest reason why we think Reverend Finney isn’t suitable is the $26 million foreclosure suit filed against The Woodlawn Organization, a group that Rev-

erend Finney runs. If he can’t run that organization with a level of financial responsibility, what makes them think he can run CSU effectively?”

According to a report in a November edition of Crain’s Chicago Business, TWO bought several properties in hopes of turning them into affordable housing units for low-income families. But the project was troubled from the start as many of the properties were in worse shape than TWO thought and current residents started defaulting on rent payments during

Public Transit Funding is Racist . . .

(Continued from page 1) been passed over and disrespected practice and said the issue could put Chicago under the national for years.

“For years, South Side residents spotlight again in its treatment of have been waiting on the extension the population. Already criticized of the Red Line past 95th Street,” for overkill on parking meter rates said Congressman Jesse Jackson and the privatization of downtown (D-IL). “There has been massive parking lots, coupled with prodiscrimination against South Side posed increases in cab fares and residents. The very structure of the CTA service cuts, Chicago has funding formula is discriminatory. quickly emerged as one of the most The funding structure was created expensive cities to get around in. many years ago. What might have This will have a negative affect on been unfair then, is even more un- not only residents, but tourism as well, alleged those associated with fair now.”

Because 70 percent of Metra rid- the complaint.

“I think it is ironic that as we apers are white 60 percent of CTA riders are Black or Hispanic, Jack- proach the celebration of the birthson and others believe this is a form day of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. of institutional racism. Jackson said and some 55 years after the Montthis is an example of a violation of gomery Bus Boycott, that we stand Title VI of the federal Civil Rights here today still talking about racism Act and the Illinois Civil Rights in public transportation,” said Reverend Marshall Hatch from The Act. “Public transit is vital to working Leaders Network.

Hatch said 52 percent of East families,” said Rudy Lozano Jr., a longtime transportation advocate Garfield Park residents, where he and candidate for state representa- works as a pastor, do not have cars. tive in the 23rd District. “People in The median income in the area is this demographic depend on pub- $23,000. Therefore equitable lic transit to get to work and school transportation options and infrabut it is also vital to increasing structure are desperately needed.

“This disparity in funding leads property values in these communities. The state legislature should be to segregation from opportunities ashamed of itself because 26 years is for West Side residents,” Hatch too long to wait for equitable trans- said.

Dorothy McGhee and Manuel portation funding.”

Other community leaders said Munguia are the plaintiffs in the the time is now to put a stop to the case. Munguia, a Mexican-AmeriThe Chicago Crusader

can resident of South Chicago, said the trains and buses he rides are in a permanent state of physical disrepair. He said the suit is not a political fight, but rather about getting access to things all Americans deserve. McGhee had a more detailed thought on why she decided to file suit.

“As a long time resident of the Bronzeville neighborhood, I have been discouraged and frustrated by public transportation options offered to my community,” said McGhee. “Reductions in CTA routes in my area have become common place over the years. Access to Metra lines is essentially non-existent. Despite paying my ‘fare share’, I have to leave my home hours in advance to reach my children’s schools, my job or other activities. With transportation at the heart of access to schools, work and life’s opportunities, I now turn to the legal system for relief.”

Attorney Weltman was asked by reporters why a lawsuit like this took so long to be filed if the violations are as egregious as his analysis found. He said because there is little money to be made by law firms and these cases are so difficult to prove, most law firms will not touch them. Asked why he decided to move forward with a suit given those challenges he said: “Because it is the right thing to do.”

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“Once again there seems to be controversy surrounding Reverend Finney,” O’Connor said.

The news of a CSU employee being arrested over the holiday break does not help the public’s image of the university. Laverne Sanders, 52, of the 7600 block of Calumet was released on $100,000 bail after prosecutors alleged she pocketed cash she received while working in the University’s Cashier’s office. Between April and August of last year, according to prosecutors, Sanders collected nearly $20,000 in student payments. Almost $4,000 of that was cash. She was responsible for depositing all of the monies, but instead, allegedly only deposited the checks, according to prosecutors.

Prosecutors allege that Sanders admitted to University officials of taking $800 but stated she did not know where the rest of the money was.

U.S. Census Bureau launches “Portrait of America” Road Tour 2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour hits the frigid road Chicago launch precedes upcoming launches in Indiana and Wisconsin The U.S. Census Bureau’s Portrait of America Road Tour is the largest, most ethnically and culturally diverse road tour ever conducted by the Census Bureau.

On January 4, it began by stopping at high-profile celebrations, sporting events and hundreds of community gatherings and will continue these activities through mid-April.

Covering more than 150,000 miles, this interactive road show and exhibition is promoting the 2010 Census by travelling across America in an effort to reach out to the diverse U.S. population and historically hard-to-count audiences.

The Chicago Region launched its own regional Road Tour in Illinois on January 4 at 7 a.m. outside the Walgreens store, 111 South Halsted Street (at Monroe Street) in Chicago’s West Loop.

Despite single-digit temperatures, this festive media event featured: a wide range of 2010 Census-related activities; government representatives; athletes, prominent citizens and entertainers; and Population, the Chicago regional vehicle.

January 5, Population began its exclusive travel to the three states of the Chicago region to educate the citizens of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin about the 2010 Census, and encourage everyone to complete and return the 10question census form when it arrives in March. In the coming

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months, individual Road Tour launches will be held with Population in Indiana and Wisconsin.

Information on the specific dates, times and locations for these festive media events will be released shortly.

Population is one of 12 regional vehicles—in addition to the national vehicle Mail It Back — that are providing entertaining, educational and interactive experiences designed to raise awareness about the 2010 Census.

These 13 Road Tour vehicles are presenting the American public with an engaging, interactive experience that brings the benefits of the 2010 Census to life, as well as an opportunity to: • learn about the census • learn about the benefits a complete count can bring to communities everywhere • view a larger-than-life sample of a 2010 Census form • learn how collected information is used • contribute stories and photos to the Portrait of America project to explain why “I count!”

• view messages from other Road Tour participants.

For more information about the 2010 Census and the Road Tour, and to track each of the vehicles via an interactive map, please visit www.2010census.gov. Social media users can also follow the Road Tour on Twitter (@2010Portrait), Facebook, MySpace, Flickr and YouTube (/uscensusbureau).

Emissions from the 2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour will be completely offset by the Carbonfund.org, which has agreed to donate carbon credits to offset the Road Tour’s 202.8 metric ton carbon footprint.

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EDITORIAL

OPINION

AVATAR-ART IMITATES LIFE Usually, the Crusader does not do editorial movie reviews.

We’ll make an exception, however, with the movie Avatar, which was released on Friday, December 18, and is in the process of breaking box office records. This movie is in a special category by itself. Every now and then, a piece of popular culture comes along that shifts paradigms. Avatar is in this category, and it is a statement on life that brings truth glaringly into the arena of popular culture. During the past several weeks it has grossed over $1 billion worldwide, only the fifth movie ever to hit that mark. Very often, when a new movie hits the theaters, income tends to peak the first week and taper off afterwards. Not so with Avatar, an innovative animated feature that has captured the imaginations and minds of diverse audiences.

It is the kind of movie that leaves theater-goers in their seats, hypnotically watching the credits scroll, lapping up every bit of a special moment in film history.

What is so special about Avatar? For one, the animation is fantastic! The filmmakers were able to use special techniques in order to avoid the “dead eyes” that are so characteristic of realistic animation. The scenery is quite imaginative also, with floating mountains and more, and the characters are visually stunning.

The special value of Avatar, however, does not just lie in the visuals and special effects - it is the story line that lends power to the visual narrative. Usually, when a snippet of popular culture captures the collective imagination of the masses, there is some element of truth that strikes a nerve in the public’s consciousness. When viewing Avatar, it becomes obvious that the movie has a lesson for all thinking people. It is about the perennial struggle between the powerful and the seemingly powerless. It is David and Goliath in blueface.

The movie chronicles the adventures of a group of mercenaries from Earth in the 22nd Century who have landed on a moon called Pandora to mine it for a precious, wildly expensive substance. Inconveniently, the indigenous people, humanoids called Na’avi, happen to live on the land where the mother lode of the substance is found. The mercenaries are determined to remove the people from their land in order to take what they want, by any means necessary. What is instructive in this film is the attitude taken toward the natives - they are disregarded as savages and are targeted for destruction if they won’t move from their homeland. The language in the movie script, including the term “Shock and Awe,” conjures up images of the War in Iraq, and in places mirrors the language that was used to justify toppling the late Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein, by the previous U.S. presidential administration. Furthermore, if you use a little imagination, you can substitute any group of people on Earth who have had their homeland commandeered by others who were more powerful in a militaristic sense. The colonization of the African continent is just one of these scenarios that comes to mind.

The movie has a surprising ending, and there is a lesson to be learned, which involves the power of spirit over aggression. Imperialists everywhere should check this movie out - there is definitely a message for them, as well as for any group that feels powerless in the face of oppression. African Americans should take especial note.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Strengthening Healthcare Reform for ALL D e ar E d i t o r : Insurance companies should be held to the same anti-trust laws as businesses in other industries. AND, cuts in Medicare home healthcare should be limited so that those 55 and over can have the care they need IN THEIR HOMES which would decrease overcrowded nursing homes, overcrowded emergency rooms, unnecesary rehospitalizations.

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Responding in A hateful/discriminatory Manner Must Not Be An Outcome Of The “Christmas Day” Near Miss Dear Editor: As Chairman and Commissioner of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations, I am truly thankful that a tragedy was averted by quick human reactions and a malfunctioning device. America avoided the potential loss of citizens of all races and creeds who

engaged in travel to be with loved ones during the holiday season.

The potential tragedy that would have resulted from the alleged bomber’s success adds to the increased fears for all Americans who travel in their daily lives.

While the effects of this near miss will be with us for some time, we must not allow hate to be the outcome of this incident.

As human beings, we question who could have wished to do such a horrific act and for what reason? We demand swift justice, and the implementation of extreme measures to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

This is understandable. However, what we cannot do is allow our emotions and our fear to color how we view members of certain communities.

The single actor has been identified as a young Nigerian native who is also a Muslim. News stories also point out that his family, specifically his father a prominent Nigerian banker, who is also a Muslim was responsible for “putting humanity above family” in reporting his son’s entanglements with individuals who he believed had “extreme tendencies in Islam.” Clearly this young man whose actions, tainted by outside influences to his Nigerian upbringing, must not become “the singular face” of the over 150 million Nigerian nationals who are Muslims or Christians many of whom now call the United States

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home. We must strongly decline to make entire communities scapegoats for the acts of one individual and the subject of our outrage.

Most of us can still vividly recall the horrors of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent backlash against the Arab and Muslim communities. Hundreds of innocent people were targeted for hate crimes merely because they (Continued on page 19)

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BEYOND THE RHETORIC

What we learned from Copenhagen

By Harry Alford NNPA Columnist

Another world conference on Global Climate Change has come and gone. This time there appears to be no real progress made or res-

Harry C. Alford

olutions obtained. It was all a bunch of rhetoric, accusations and disagreements. Unlike the last big conference, Kyoto in 1992, there were no plans or direction decided on. The controversies or debates have not ended

or been resolved. In essence, there is no leadership and all of the subgroups appear to be moving in circles void of progress.

In Kyoto, Europe ran the show with special interests like the Sierra Club, Greenpeace and others with their demands for immediate reductions in green house emissions regardless of the costs. What resulted was the United States, represented by zealots such as Al Gore accepted a “stacked deck” which weighted much of the pain and suffering to the people of America while others could keep their emissions growing. It was a no win situation for the world environment but a big cost being assessed to that hated entity, the United States. In the end, the agreement required the U.S. Senate to approve the Kyoto Protocol by an official vote. The Senate killed it by a vote of 97 – 1. President Clinton and his administration were quite naïve to think that we would agree to such an unfair arrangement.

A lot has happened since Kyoto.

For instance, the number one polluter in the world is not the United States but China. India, Mexico, Brazil and others are quickly moving up the pollution rankings

as their industries are starting to take form. Imagine this: China opens two new coal mines per week. So, it is not just the United States and Europe that bears watching; there are major players in all parts of the world. This change in the emission formulas has also brought on a serious form of irony.

Since Kyoto, India, China and Brazil have joined forces and proclaim to represent the Third Word and all developing nations. Like school yard bullies, they put the smaller guys under their protection and fiercely represent “their” interests. They attack the United States, Russia, Japan, Europe and others with verbal attacks and stupid proposals demanding billions of dollars in aid and reparations against the small developing nations they represent. The major irony is that they, too, are generating green house gases as much, if not more, than the very nations they are pointing their fingers at.

Also, when it comes to rain forest shrinkage no nation has done more damage than Brazil. How dare they point their finger at us and demand reparations and billions of dollars in aid.

Equally detestable are the special

interests who seek a way to make big dollars despite the worth of what they offer. People, like Al Gore, have made some serious money talking about the horrors of climate change even though certain “facts” have yet to be proven. Companies like General Electric and the Wall St. Hustlers are fanning the “flames” of Cap and Trade as if it is something holy rather then something that is going to make them some quick bucks. The whole thing has become a “Ball of Confusion.”

Needed in this issue are good, sound science and some dynamic strategic planning. We should all come together with the purpose of finding out just what is going on; structuring a plan with reasonable milestones and proceed aggressively. There shouldn’t be any shakedowns or reasons to demonstrate and fight each other. The world should come as one and work towards new and better technology.

Environmental pirates, crooks and opportunists should be dealt with firmly. New and better technology should be immediately shared and deployed as it becomes available. This shouldn’t be about making big money or having the power curve shift more to your na-

tion’s favor. It is about keeping Mother Earth safe and a place conducive to a good future for generations to come.

There is no place for politics or special interests trying to get the upper hand regardless of the costs and integrity of the findings. Let us look at this so that human beings in the Congo, Sudan, etc. are not exploited and their precious land is not destroyed in the name of quick money. We can invent and develop new technology that can produce needed energy, viable shelter, clean water and quality food for the 9 billion people who reside on this earth. Let’s resolve to serve all and apply our vast skills towards the quality of life. Such a worldwide attitude will end a lot of stupid violent conflicts and reduce the vast amount of suffering that is applied to certain areas of the world.

Copenhagen showed us that we are fractionalized and very much disorganized. A call for good altruistic leadership is needed.

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

Website: www.nationalbcc.org.

Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.

Wish List for 2010 and Beyond

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist

PRESIDENT OBAMA stops gutting his domestic programs in an effort to appease Republicans who have no intention of supporting him on anything. GOP leaders are lower than a snake’s belly and it is useless to try to satisfy them or their No.1 ally, Joethe-Traitor Lieberman. President Obama correctly states that he is the president of all of the people.

And that includes African Americans. We’re not asking him to be a Black president, just a president who realizes the needs of Blacks should be targeted just as he targeted the needs of Wall Street, banks and the automotive industry.

DEMOCRATS exercise the power they have accumulated.

With a 60-40 edge in the United States Senate, counting two independents who regularly caucus with Democrats, a 257-178 margin in the House of Representatives, and a Democrat in the White House, it’s time for De-

mocrats to stop acting like wimps. After pleading for power, including elevating a record number of African Americans to committee chairs and subcommittee chairs, Democrats finally have power. They need to act like it.

TH E CON GRE SS ION A L BLACK CAUCUS follows through on its threat to oppose major bills that do not improve the plight of the masses. After threatening to vote against the health care bill if it did not include the public option, members of the CBC are poised to support a bill likely to emerge from conference without that key provision. If President Obama can placate a couple of conservatives in order to save the bill, he should feel heat from progressives unwilling to roll over in order to pass a watered down version of the bill. Sadly, more is done to capitulate to one or two conservatives than to dozens of African Americans serving in Congress.

REPUBLICANS revert to the big tent philosophy that characterized the party before it became captive of Right-wing zealots. At its best, the GOP embraced liberal New York City Mayor John Lindsay, progressive Senators

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Now that we have ushered in not only a new year, but a new decade, I want to share my New Decade’s wish list. I hope:

George E. Curry Lowell Weicker of Connecticut and Edward Brooke of Massachusetts along with conservative GOP lawmakers. It also embraced former Assistant Secretary of Labor Art Fletcher and Transportation Secretary Bill Coleman, two ardent supporters of affirmative action. It now appears that in order for any African American to be accepted by the GOP leadership, he or she must be a vocal critic of affirmative action. Contrary to GOP assertions, Blacks are not in love with the Democratic Party. Rather, Republicans who routinely op-

pose programs that benefit people of color offer no viable alternative.

CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS return to being outsiders instead of insiders. Many of our leaders have become shills for the Obama administration. Instead of presenting the usual “Black Agenda,” their top agenda item these days seem to be getting an invitation to some White House event. And when they don’t get invited, they profess to be personally offended. Jesse Jackson, for example, recently whined about not getting invited to a White House conference on jobs. In the eyes of many Blacks, Jackson rendered himself irrelevant when he threatened to cut off certain body parts of the president to be. For Blacks already suffering from Jesse Fatigue, that was the last straw. And no one should blame Obama for not wanting Jesse Jackson around to rain on his parade or, even worse, neuter him.

HEADS OF BLACK PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS finally assume the leadership role in their area of expertise. We expect too much from our civil rights organizations and too little from our professional organizations. The National Bar AssociaSaturday, January 9, 2010

tion should lead the way on criminal justice matters. The National Medical Association should present our collective position on health care and racial disparities. The National Association of Black Journalists should lead the charge against racism in the media. The Urban Financial Services Coalition should provide the last word in our community on financial literary. Of course, this would necessarily lead to the emergence of some fresh, new voices. And that would be a good thing for our community.

THE JOSHUA GENERATION – the young leaders-inwaiting – should find another name. I can understand their wanting to put some distance between them and the various icons who poses as the Moses of the Civil Rights Movement, but they should remember that Joshua never reached the Promised Land. So why aspire to be Joshua and cut your trip short?

Secondly, Joshua died at the age of 110. Therefore, Joshua is not synonymous with youth. Young people and not-so-young people such as Al Sharpton should stop complaining that the Jesse Jack(Continued on page 15) 5

COMMENTARY In the New Year, Let Us Worrill’s World Grow With the Work

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

A BOOK TO READ: SHOULD AMERICA PAY? (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)) A few years ago a new book on the African in America Reparations Movement was released. The title of the book, edited by Dr. Raymond A. Winbush, the Director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University is, Should America Pay? In February 2001, Dr. Winbush, who was formerly the Director of Fisk University’s Race

Dr. Conrad Worrill Relations Institute, sponsored a two-day conference on slavery and reparations that brought together leading researchers, politicians, historians, and activists from throughout the country to dialogue on the issue of Reparations for African people in America.

The conference was so successful that Dr. Winbush suggested that several of the presenters be included in a book he was proposing, which would entail several articles addressing the broad spectrum of the reparations debate in this country.

Dr. Winbush has emerged as one of the leading scholar/activists in this country, and throughout the world, and has used his considerable skills as a researcher and writer to become the editor of this newly released book, Should America Pay? 6

What makes this book, perhaps one of the most significant and comprehensive books published on the issue of reparations for African people in America is that it thoroughly covers the broad spectrum of this movement in six sections with more than twenty articles that address: Part I – History and Reparations, Part II – Reparations and the Law, Part III – Voices For and Against Reparations, Part IV – Reparations and Grassroots Organizing, Part V – Reparations and Intervention, and Part VI – Historical Documents.

The worldwide African Reparations Movement has become unified around the fact that the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, Slavery, and Colonialism were Crimes Against Humanity. This unity impacted the United Nations World Conference Against Racism that was held in Durban, South Africa in August and September 2001, to officially declare in the conference outcome that the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade and Slavery was a Crime Against Humanity.

The momentum gained by African people who participated in the United Nations World Conference Against Racism, particularly the Durban 400, organized by the December 12th Movement and the National Black United Front, led to “The Call” for the Millions For Reparations Mass Rally held in Washington, D. C. on August 17, 2002.

More than fifty thousand African people from thirty-eight states and sixty-six cities participated in this all day rally, whose theme was “THEY OWE US.” Against this backdrop, Should America Pay? has now been published by Amistad: An Imprint of Harper Collins Publishers.

In the introduction chapter Dr. Winbush writes, “As this book goes to press the reparations movement, historically considered a fringe issue in the American Black nationalist community, is now firmly established among various constituencies in the United States as well as in African communities around the world.

Its ascendancy as an important social movement— I would argue the most important since Civil Rights— is confirmed by the amount of print space and air time the media devote to it.”

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ing, “Though the movement is picking up speed, compensatory measures for Africans have been elusive because of the entrenchment of white supremacy in world politics that provided legal sanction for this crime against humanity.”

Perhaps the most significant aspect of, Should America Pay? is the framework Dr. Winbush develops in his introductory chapter for understanding the rise of the Reparations Movement.

Dr. Winbush explains, “A convergence of four groups provides a conceptual framework for understanding the current discussion of reparations: 1) grassroots organizers, 2) legislators, 3) attorneys, and 4) academics. A similar convergence of cooperation occurred during the late 1940s and resulted in what we now call the Civil Rights Movement.”

In this context, Dr. Winbush makes the analogy that, “Reparations have a similar history. Grassroots organizations such as the December 12th Movement (D12), National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N`COBRA), and the National Black United Front (NBUF) worked closely with legislators in the mid-1980s. John Conyers Jr. (D-MI) for example, and collaborated with the Reparations Coordinating Committee (RCC), consisting of attorneys such as Willie Gary, Randall Robinson, and Johnnie Cochran and academics such as Manning Marble and Ron Walters.”

Dr. Winbush writes, “These groups conversed long and hard with each other, and as you will see, these discussions were often heated and difficult. What united them, however, was a goal of pressing for reparations on a global level for African people.”

I encourage those of you who are interested in learning more about the Reparations Movement to purchase this book. In my judgment, Should America Pay? will be the definitive textbook on the Reparations Movement with contributing chapters from Molefi Asanté, John Conyers Jr., Deadria C. Farmer-Paellmann, Wade Nobles, Adjoa A. Aiyetoro, Roger Wareham, and others. And yes, I even have two chapters in this most outstanding contribution to the continued rise of the Reparations Movement in America.

By Rev. Al Sharpton NNPA Columnist Every year, we all rally together with family and friends to celebrate the holidays and ring in the dawning of yet another new year, a new start and a new beginning.

We diligently make resolutions – some minor, and others life altering – that we emphatically boast to each other and to ourselves. The harsh reality is that most of us either overreach in our goals, or simply don’t put forth the dedication, discipline and fortitude necessary to bring our resolutions to fruition.

As we kick off a new decade, I challenge all of us to judiciously strive for the betterment of ourselves, our communities and for all of humanity. In line with establishing realistic, yet meaningful goals, I myself have set aside three major tasks that I must accomplish in this new beginning.

For starters, I have to look no further than the organization that I’ve invested my heart and soul into – National Action Network. Continuously on the forefront of issues affecting the community, from police brutality to economic and political disenfranchisement to racial profiling, NAN is easily recognized as a voice for the voiceless. With 45 chapters in cities and towns around the country, NAN has become a staple for those seeking justice and equality. And although 45 chapters with limited resources is a rewarding sense of purpose, I have only begun.

This year, we will take those 45 chapters and turn them into 100 chapters. As the work of social justice and civil rights continues to grow, we must grow with it. As the people continue to need our help, we must be more accessible to them. And wherever injustice occurs, we must be able to stand firmly in unison and take action. In order to achieve more, we must be in more locations. 100 chapters in 100 cities in 2010.

This brings me to my second point: In order to effectively empower people, we must first and foremost educate them. Education itself can take root in a multitude of arenas from the classroom, to the simple altering of people’s mindsets. This year, I will continue the fight to perfect our education reform initiative for children in impoverished communities everywhere so that they too may have a fighting chance to make it in this world. An educated youth are an

engaged, powerful body that can use their strength for more constructive measures instead of blindly killing one another. In line with my push for education reform, I will work to end the nonsensical violence that is permeating our streets throughout the nation. The value of human life must be restored, and we all must tackle the underlying issues that create such anger and frustration among our children. Young people need to be armed with textbooks and pens, not guns and knives.

And last, but by no means least, is the simple fact that it is time to deal with the overwhelming economic crisis we are in. Statistically, the national unemployment average wavers around 10 percent but we all know that in communities of color, that percentage is double – sometimes triple that - we can just look at Detroit. We need to come to terms with the blatant fact that people in our neighborhoods are suffering, businesses are suffering and the entire family structure is suffering. Severe unemployment and economic hardship almost always lead to increased crime, violence, depression and an overall sense of hopelessness.

While politicians continue to battle over the best way forward, the people are hurting. When parents work three jobs in order to put dinner on the table, or when a mother must give up her meal in order for her children to eat, we have a serious problem. When shelters are forced to turn away folks due to overcrowding, and tent cities pop up everywhere because families have lost their homes, we are in a tremendous crisis. It’s time to create realistic, sustaining economic development, and time to support our businesses, our radio stations and our newspapers. It’s time to save ourselves before it’s too late.

As 2010 begins amidst growing concerns on a host of issues, I ask all of us to take a deep look at what we do with our lives, what our purpose is and what we are doing to better tomorrow. The time is now.

We cannot continue to turn a blind eye toward our obstacles, for the stakes couldn’t be higher. As I work to improve education, curb violence, create economic empowerment mechanisms and expand my organization, I ask you to think hard and think long before you choose your new year’s resolutions; for your decision could save someone’s future – and your own.

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THE CHATTERBOX

soon they are going to be looking elsewhere to cast their vote. UH,

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.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

It’s another year and the start of a new decade!! Halleluyer!! As Ma Dear would say. Each new year it gives us an opportunity to start anew, and Lawd knows after the celebration I tied on I needs to start new. Killer and I all but hung from the chandelier when the clock struck midnight; it’s lucky we were in our own basement apartment ’cause we were a sight the next morning. Oh well, thank goodness that is over. And now down to business.

-ImaWHAT’S UP TOAD??

Ima been scratching her hed trying to figure out if Cook County Board President Todd Stroger really wants the job or what?? He is campaigning real strange if you ask me. He is beginning to be known as a NO SHOW in most quarters these days. The last straw however has to be the one where he called a press conference and he was the only one that did not show up . . .

WHAT’S THAT ALL ABOUT???

Supporters of him can’t seem to answer the question, but some folks are saying if he doesn’t say something like I want your vote

Todd Stroger what’s up with you Todd?

-ImaARROGANCE PERSONIFIED??

Folks are saying that President Barack Obama is a one-termer for various and sundry reasons, one of which “Mr. Cool Exterior” is showing the other side of the cool one. Now Ima has to admit that he has had more than his share of high drama since he took the oath of office almost one year to the day in 2009. He has been faced with a recession, high un-

employment, automobile and bank crises, housing foreclosures galore, two wars, and then on Christmas Day a near disaster had the bomb gone off on that flight from Amsterdam to Detroit. So if he seems a bit short tempered I guess we ought to understand, but the photo that has been circulating around of him in his tux and Joe Biden, his Vice President is hard to interpret but most agree that he seems to be showing his disdain of the VP by his body language and facial demeanor (how bout that word).

In the ’hood we call it being po’ed, another nice way to put it, but he done po’ed a number of folks too. For one, him trying to continue to distance himself from US Black folks ain’t going over well in some quarters. Danny Glover dared to say it and he responded that Danny was just one actor and if he counted the ones that supported him Danny would be outnumbered. And then the response he has given to the Congressional Black Caucus members you would not expect since a few months ago he was one of them. And for those Black “diggitaries” that are po’ed ’cause they haven’t been invited to the White House and have not been a part of discussions regarding employment and such they be saying that it’s just arrogance personified.

-ImaGATOR’S ON FACEBOOK

Yep, that’s right the Urban Translator aka as the Ghetto Translator now is on Facebook.

Wow, and what a face it is!! It’s enough to stop an eight-day clock. Ima was invited but she has not joined his circle of friends

week endorsements began to come in for Terrence O’Brien who is the only white Democratic candidate for the spot and guess what all of the endorsers were. . . you guessed it white.

Stay tuned!!

-ImaIS THERE TROUBLE IN THE LAND?

Gator Bradely because one more face like the two of us would probably be too much for Facebook and it would be shut down. Besides it could be confused with the lineup photos that police depend on to try to catch some outlaws. By the way I saw a lady of the evening that resembled Gator down near 55th Street the other week, I wonder if she was a relative? Just wondering!!

-ImaBLACK WHITE RACE The race for Cook County Board President is stacking up to be a black white thang! This

Folks are saying that Cheryle Jackson’s campaign is in trouble.

Word reached Ima that there has been a change in her campaign hierarchy, which does not speak well for one who only have about a month to campaign before the election. Ima can’t help but be a feminist in this case, she’s pulling for the girl, but is she out manned, out financed in her quest for what should be a Black seat in the United States Senate?

-ImaA NEW YOU VALLAS I happen to be flipping through the channels last week and lo and behold the announcer said that Paul Vallas was endorsing someone for Governor. But the person didn’t look like the Paul Vallas I used hang out with. He was sporting a beard and he looked real strange. Oh well, I guess his travels from Philadelphia to New Orleans call for a change. But who really cares who is supporting whom for Governor anyway?

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CHARLENE JONES-CLARK AT THE LIVERY MICROBREWERY AND CAFE: Charlene Jones-Clark will be the featured performer at The Livery Microbrewery and Cafe on Saturday, Januar y 9, 2010, 8pm. “If you open up to God’s will, he will pour blessings into you.” is the motto that Charlene Jones-Clark lives by and it is very evident through her electrifying performances. Charlene’s musical style ranges from Contemporary to Classic Gospel. The cost is $8.

The Livery Microbrewery and Cafe is located at 190 5th Street Benton Harbor, MI 49022. For more information, call 269-9258760 or visit www.liverybrew.com. Italics Film Series-The Decameron: Adapted from Boccaccio’s classic novel, Pasolini satirizes church, state, and class structures with an eroticized vision of daily life in 14th-century Italy at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago, January 9, 2010 through January 10, 2010, 1pm to 1pm. The cost is $8. For more information, call 312-280-2660. You can also visit http://www.mcachicago.org/prog rams/event_detail.php?id=369& page=genev.

F UN F O R A L L A T T H E HYDE PARK ART CENTER: On Sunday, Janua ry 10, 2010, 12pm, join the Hyde Park Art Center for this free drop in day of art activities and performances.

They’ll have special workshops from guests like the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust and more! The Hyde Park Art Center is located at 5020 S. Cornell in Chicago. For more information call 773-324-5520 or visit www.hydeparkart.org.

GO WILD AT BREAKFAST WITH LINCOLN PARK ZOO’S APES: Join Lincoln Park Zoo for the wildest breakfast you’ll ever eat on Sunday, January 17, 2010, from 9 am - 10:30 am!

(RSVP no later than Monday, January 11). Sip a cup of joe with JoJo the gorilla and enjoy a delicious, exclusive buffet breakfast at Regenstein Center for African Apes. Associate Curator of Primates Maureen Leahy will be on hand to share fun, fascinating and wild stories about the zoo’s chimpanzees and gorillas.

After breakfast, enjoy a private viewing of the apes as they explore their habitats – morning is the most active part of their day.

Leahy will interpret their behavior and answer questions. The event will take place at the Regenstein Center for African Apes at Lincoln Park Zoo, Cannon Drive at Fullerton Parkway. The cost is $75 per person ($65 for Lincoln Park Zoo members). Reserve your spot at www.lpzoo.org 8

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by Monday, January 11. For more information, please call 312-742-2000.

SA I L OR JE R R Y SP I C E D RU M C OC K T A I L CL A S S : Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum will host a classic cocktail class under the guidance of mixologist Peter Vestinos on Tuesday, Januar y 12, 7 pm, at The Hard Rock Hotel Chicago. Three sessions are being offered, but register now because space is limited! For more details or to RSVP, email agriffth@hardrockhotelchicago.com. All participants must be 21 years of age.

RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS SMOK ING CESSATION PROGRAM: The Prevention Center at Rush University Medical Center will be offering a comprehensive smoking cessation program in the new year. The eight-week session begins on Tuesday, January 12, and the one-hour classes will be held weekly. The smoking cessation program at Rush will be led by Carol Southard, RN, a known tobacco treatment specialist. The class offers information about the latest therapies to help with smoking cessation and strategies on how to stop smoking. Participants will learn relaxation methods and self-control techniques. Samples of nicotine replacement therapies will also be available. Group support also is an important part of the program. Participants will be able to choose between a noon or 6 pm session, and classes will be held at the Prevention Center at Rush University Medical Center, 1700 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 470 in Chicago. The cost of the program includes nicotine replacement supplies and is $125.

Twenty-five dollars will be returned upon completion of the program. For more information about the smoking cessation program at Rush or to register, call 888- 352-RUSH (7874).

DUNSTAN BABY LANGUAGE: There will be a session at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Ja nuary 13, 2010, 10:30am to 12pm on Dunstan Baby Language. Babies communicate through their cries. You can now learn to differentiate those cries in order to better understand and comfort your newborn. Dunstan Baby Language covers the 5everyday “words” that all babies use from birth to 3 months. The cost is $80. For more information or to register call 1-877-9264664. You can also visit http://classes.nmh.org/listing/detail/Dunstan%2BBaby-%2BLanguage.

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Apply at the Chicago Workforce Center at Pilsen, 1700 W. 18th Street, Chicago, IL 60608, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2pm through the end of January. The job is part-time (15-20 hrs/wk), February through April,

and involves going door-to-door weekends and evenings asking questions. You must be 18 or older, citizens preferred but not required. You must also pass a background check and attend 4 days of paid training. Veterans

will be given preference points, Bi-Lingual is desired, and you’ll need two forms of identification: SS Card, Passport, Birth Certificate, Driver’s License, or State ID. For a practice test go to www.censusjobs.org

ATTORNEY WILLIE GARY (at the podium) along with his client Anthony Pugliese (far left) and his law partners CK Hoffler (second from right) and Maria Sperando (far right) announce the filing of a $5 billion lawsuit against SUBWAY’s co-founder and president, Fred DeLuca for breach of contract, fraudulent conduct and bad faith dealings during a press conference in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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BUSINESS A New Year’s Resolution for 2010: Finding Financial Freedom

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Financial Writer Much of the research published by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) has revealed discrepancies in lending patterns in communities of color, most notably, Latinos and African-Americans. For example, in mortgage lending, CRL was one of the first research organizations to find that many people of color were steered to higher cost, subprime loans, even when they qualified for a lower-cost loan. As a result, today many African-Americans suffer disproportionately from foreclosures.

Or consider research released this spring, on payday lending in California, Predatory Profiling that documents how payday lenders in this nation’s most populous state systematically target black and brown communities, draining nearly $247 million in fees alone each year. Even after controlling for income and other factors, payday lenders are 2.4 times more concentrated in California’s African-American and Latino Communities than they are in non-minority communities.

Now, Native American leaders are also drawing attention to predatory lending, and urging Washington to enact significant reforms. According to a recent commentary published in Indian Country Today, an award-winning multimedia publisher of news, information, and imagery relevant to the indigenous people

of the Americas, predatory lending is denying economic security to Native families and their communities. A 2007 survey by this media organization determined that 73 percent of tribal housing counselors felt predatory lending was a problem in their communities, particularly citing refund anticipation loans and payday loans.

The commentary, written by Michael E. Roberts, president of First Nations Development Institute, echoes the same sentiments of Black and Latino consumers.

In part Roberts wrote, “Payday lenders aren’t really in business to help people deal with an occasional financial emergency. Instead, their business is built on the premise that an initial shortterm, high-interest loan can hook borrowers into a cycle of debt.

For the payday lenders, that’s a sweet deal.”

Moreover, just as African-American and Latino leaders have recently called for passage of the proposed federal Consumer Finance Protection Agency, Roberts’ voice and influence embrace CFPA as well.

“Too many in our communities have been set back by lending practices that never should have been permitted”, he said, “Unfortunately, all of the factors that led to weak banking oversight in recent years remain firmly in place.

Without the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, our financial security is likely to fall through the cracks. Again.”

When America’s racial and eth-

nic minorities are all suffering from the same economic symptoms, it seems logical and practical for us to unite in the fight to overcome the economic disparities we all suffer.

Historically, whenever common ground and cause have been defined and pursued, all of America has benefited. During the civil war, it took white abolitionists, and freed slaves to prick the conscience of America and preserve its union. In the mid-20th century civil rights era, progressive whites and Jews stood with African-Americans to fight for a series of social and educational reforms. And in the late 20th century, when gaming became an economic development strategy for many tribal nations, the political clout of Native Americans grew in proportion to the tax revenues generated by casinos on tribal lands.

In the 21st Century, social equity may be important; but economic parity is paramount.

As we look towards 2010 and all that it can bring, the color that will matter most is green, not black, white, brown, or red.

2010 would be a truly New Year if all of America’s people would know and enjoy financial freedom.

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

Responsible Retirement Investment Planning Seminars “Whether looking to roll over a 401(k), make catch-up contributions to retirement funds, or just starting to save money for the future, the presentation will provide the tools and information necessary to begin responsible planning for a successful retirement,” said Daryl Newell, SVP of Retail Banking at ShoreBank.

The seminar will explore the features and benefits of IRAs in order to help people planning for retirement select the options best suited to their budget and finan-

Two free presentations will provide the tools to help plan for a successful retirement and financial security With so much financial information and so many services available to consumers, making financial plans for the future can be a very rigorous and complicated endeavor, causing great uncertainty and prompting individuals to put off retirement.

To ensure more people gain a better understanding of responsible financial services that will prepare them for secure retirement, ShoreBank is presenting “Understanding IRAs: Know Your Options,” a free financial education seminar offered on Wednesday, Jan. 6, and on Thursday, Jan. 7, from 5:30 – 7 pm. The Wednesday session is at the ShoreBank Chatham Banking Center, 7936 S. Cottage Grove Ave. and on Thursday it is at the ShoreBank Bronzeville Banking Center, 3401 S. King Drive, Chicago.

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DARYL NEWELL, SENIOR Vice President of Retail Banking at ShoreBank, will share retirement tips at two free upcoming ShoreBank retirement planning seminars.

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cial goals. This includes information on: Traditional and Roth IRAs; new Roth IRA conversion opportunities in 2010 based on changes in the tax code; steps to take for rolling over an IRA and consolidating multiple IRA accounts; and Simple or SEP IRAs for small business owners and self-employed individuals.

The seminars are free, but space is limited. For additional information or to register, please call the ShoreBank IRA hotline at 773.420.4667.

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Emmett Till Math and Science Academy Library renovated The ribbon cutting for the renovated Emmett Till Math and Science Academy Library, located at 65th and Champlain was held recently. The project to refurbish the library was the result of a collaboration between Alderman Willie

Cochran and the 20th Ward Women’s Auxiliary, the principal and faculty of the Emmett Till Math and Science Academy, The University of Chicago, Emmett Till parents and other active community members.

THE RENOVATED LIBRARY represents only one of the areas recently painted by 54 volunteers. The new carpeting and curtains reflect the pride students will take in this new learning environment.

THE RIBBON CUTTING was a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Alderman Willie Cochran and the 20th Ward Women’s Auxilliary, the Emmett Till principal, Mrs. Mary Rodgers, her staff, parents and volunteers and the University of Chicago. Cutting the ribbon are l-r: Alderman Cochran (20th Ward), Susan Peters of the University of Chicago Medical Center, Victor Lagroon, University of Chicago, Cancer Research Center.

NEW AND GENTLY used books were on display and available for the immediate check-out of anxious students. The books were provided by the University of Chicago Medical Center and a book collection drive still underway at selected Fifth-Third Bank locations.

V I C T OR L A G R O ON T A L K S w i t h e x c i t e d c h i l d r e n a b ou t new library books.

CHANDRA ROSS, UNIVERSITY of Chicago Medical Center, chats with her young mentee.

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W O R D S O F E N C O U R A G E M E N T f o r t h e y o ut h a s s e m b l e d i n t h e T i l l L i b r a r y c a m e f r o m Ald erman Cochran (not pictured) parents, the princi pal, the lib rarian, U of C a nd Medi cal Center attendees.

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Heroes in the ’Hood seek outstanding teens At a time when teen violence remains a dominant public concern, the Heroes in the ’Hood program enters its 17th year of recognizing local young people who defy the trends and try to make their communities safer and better places to live.

Since its inception in 1993, Heroes in the ’Hood has honored more than 400 teens whose service has set an example for their peers and inspired Chicago. Founded by GO Airport Express, the city’s airport shuttle service, the Chicago Crusader, and the DuSable Museum of African American History, Heroes is once again seeking nominations for teenagers who volunteered their time and talent in 2009. Winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the state capital in Springfield in addition to other prizes.

The program takes on particu-

lar significance this year when some 30 teens are shot every month, according to John McCarthy, president of Airport Express, lead sponsor of Heroes in the ’Hood.

“Some people see the problems in their communities and feel helpless,” says McCarthy. “But others rise to the challenge. We’re trying to assure that these exceptional teenagers get the recognition they deserve.”

Nominations will be accepted through March 17th. Candidates must be between ages 13 and 18 and live in the city of Chicago.

Nominees will be judged on their initiative, creativity, and the benefit they brought to their community. Those interested in nominating a teen can download submission forms from www.airportexpress.com/community.html (Continued on page 15)

HONOREES FROM THE class of 2009 of the Heroes in the ‘Hood program for young volunteers show a sign of unity at the 16th annual eve nt sponsored by the Chicago Crusader, Go Airport Express, DuSable Museum of African American History and Dominick’s Finer Foods.

The event is held each year at the DuSable Museum of African American History.

Marquette Bank Buttons-Up Coat and Clothing Drive Neighborhood Bank Donates Clothes to Five Local Organizations Marquette Bank, a locallyowned neighborhood bank, recently held its Annual Coat and Clothing Drive. Over a period of several weeks, employees were encouraged to donate any gently used clothing, coats or shoes.

Employee volunteers then distributed the clothing to neighborhood organizations that help those in need. This year, five local organizations benefited from the clothing drive including, Catholic Charities at St. Blase Parish in Summit, Englewood Cares Outreach Ministries in Chicago, First Lutheran Church of the Trinity in Chicago, Hesed House in Aurora and Together We Cope in Tinley Park. Prior to distribution, all of the donated coats were dry cleaned free of charge by Norman’s Cleaners in Orland Park, IL. “Our Neighborhood Coat and Clothing Drive is a wonderful example of the generosity of Marquette Bank employees” said Betty Kosky-Harn, Executive Vice President. “We would like to thank all of the employees who donated coats and give a very special thanks to Norman’s Cleaners for helping out by cleaning all of the donated coats.”

The Marquette Bank Coat and Clothing Drive was part of the Marquette Neighborhood Commitment where each quarter the Bank focuses on a different area of need – shelter, hunger, education and health/well-being. Other health/well-being activities this quarter included: Marquette Bank’s The Chicago Crusader

serves the financial needs of Chicagoland communities, offering an extensive line of financial products including retail banking, mortgages, trust and business banking, free Online Bill Pay and free Automated Telephone Banking. Marquette Bank’s retail branches are located in Chicago, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Bridgeview, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Lemont, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest, Orland Park, Romeoville and Summit, Illinois. Marquette Bank customers have convenient free access to almost 40,000 Allpoint and Starsf ATMs.

MARQUETTE BANK EMPLOYEES (left to right) Dan Keating, Cesar Rodriguez and Mike Banky help sort all of the clothes that were donated during the Coat and Clothing Drive.

Adopt-a-Family program, which provides holiday presents for families in need and the Adopt-aSoldier program, through which the Bank sent over 100 care packages to soldiers serving in Iraq.

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MARQUETTE BANK EMPLOYEES Danielle Gorajski and Christie Cox pick up donated coats that were cleaned free of charge at Norman’s Cleaners, located at 9630 143rd Street in Orland Park.

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By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor

SOUL SISTERS: It would be difficult to imagine the course of American history without them: Ha rriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad; Rosa Parks and her brave refusal in 1955 to relinquish her seat on a Montgomery city bus; Fannie Lou Hame r and her courageous stand at a 1968 political convention.

These stories of courage and commitment are among the many featured in “Freedom’s Sisters,” a collaboration between the Cincinnati Museum Center, Ford Motor Company and the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). The interactive active exhibit showcases twenty extraordinary African American women, inviting visitors to bear witness to some of the most important moRosa Parks ments in our nation’s history.

The exhibition will open at the DuSable Museum of African American History, on Saturday, January 23, 2010.

“From Mary McLeod Bethune to Dorothy Height, the stories in ‘Freedom’s Sisters’ will surely inspire and motivate all Americans, especially younger visitors,” said Jim Vella, Ford Motor Company Fund President. “We are deeply proud to be a part of this important, educational and uplifting exhibition that honors these individuals and the causes that they served.”

The exhibition is currently on a three-year national tour and visiting cities such as: Memphis, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; Dallas, Texas and Detroit, Michigan. A variety of engaging educational and community outreach components are included to facilitate the involvement of local audiences.

“The inspiring stories of these women should be told Dorothy Height and told again,” said Cincinnati Museum Center president and CEO Douglas W. McDonald.

“Cincinnati Museum Center is honored to create this extraordinary exhibit and can only hope that we can provide an extension to the legacies of these strong, courageous and trailblazing women.”

The exhibition has been embraced by a prestigious National Committee of Honor. Members of the Freedom’s Sisters Committee of Honor include: Quincy Jones, Mae Jemison, General Colin Powell, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Cathy Hughes, Patti LaBelle, Sheila Johnson, Elizabeth Eckford, Johnetta Cole and a wide range of national dignitaries, reflecting the exhibitions broad appeal.

ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

Up In The Air Up In The Air is a timely movie that addresses the current economic downturn and the loss of jobs in America.

Film heartthrob George Clooney plays Ryan Bingham, a consultant who works for a firm that steps in when a company wants to lay off employees. This way, the layoff is impersonal and no one currently employed at the firm is responsible for telling fired employees the bad news.

During his tenure at the firm, Bingham has amassed nearly 10 million frequent flyer miles, as he travels all over the country. But this hectic schedule also lends itself to an impersonal, removed, alienated personality in Bingham.

He has hardly any contact with his family members, and is stunned when a sister is getting married and actually asks for his help in making a prop for her reception table.

Reportedly most of the people in the movie who learn that they have lost their jobs are real people who have been laid off and/or fired in the past, because of economics. This provides a fresh perspective to the movie and adds a diverse group of victims (for lack of better word). One such

GEORGE CLOONEY AND Anna Kendrick as Bingham and Keener arrive at yet another town to lay off employees.

employee, however, played by Tamala Jones is so distraught at being told that she’s being laid off that she nonchalantly says she’s going to jump off the pretty bridge located near her house.

An ironic change of circumstances in Up In The Air presents itself when a new upstart, eager female employee is paired with Bingham to learn the ropes. She’s offers a new, cheaper way to perform the firm’s duties by devising an online teleconference, where employees all over the country are hooked into the teleconfer-

ence and told they are laid off via technology. But this in turn would cause some of Bingham’s firm’s employees to lose their jobs, also.

“This is what we do, we take people at their most fragile and we set them adrift,” Bingham tells Anna Kendrick who plays Natalie Keener to describe their profession. Keener has introduced the new firing program, and the boss has ordered Bingham to show her just what the firm is all about.

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Freedom’s Sisters: Ella J. Baker, Barbara Jordan, Constance Baker Motley, Mary McLeod Bethune, Shirley Chisholm, Rosa Parks, Mary Church Terrell, Sonia Sanchez, Septima Poinsette Clark, Coretta Scott King, Kathleen Cleaver, Betty Shabazz, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Harriet Tubman, Fannie Lou Hamer, C. Delores Tucker, Dorothy Height, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Ida B. Wells.

“Freedom’s Sisters,” was created by Cincinnati Museum Center and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The national tour is made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund. The Chicago presentation is supported by: the Chicago Park District, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs CityArts III Program, the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency and United Airlines, the official airline of the DuSable Museum.

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AVATAR

A Review

By Bonnie DeShong Avatar takes place on the planet Pandora. It looks a lot like earth only greener and majestically beautiful, however, humans can’t breathe the air. The indigenous people that live on Pandora are called Na’vi and are ten feet tall with gold almond shaped eyes and their skin color is blue. They live in a jungle of huge plants and flowers and animals that look somewhat like those on earth but not quite.

The story in a nutshell, there is a mineral that is only found on Pandora and it is worth millions of dollars on earth. A major corporation wants this mineral badly. They build a base on Pandora, create a device to wear to breathe the air and send ex military personal to the planet to take the rock. First they have to communicate with the Na’vi so the scientists create a way to take Na’Vi DNA and grow sort of a clone that looks like the Na’Vi and can breathe the air of Pandora. Now the key is that humans are put into a pod and through a program their “souls” integrate the clone of the Na’Vi and they are sent into the jungle to integrate with the real indigenous people of Pandora. They are to gain their trust and get them to move from the area so the corporation can mine

Sam Worthington as Jake Sully and Zoe Saldana as Neytiri in "Avatar." of his Na’Vi clone, he can run, for months and actually began a the minerals.

Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) jump and walk. But his mind is school to teach them English. All was fine until the corporation is a former marine who is also a still in military mode.

Zoe Saldana plays the role of came in and she was banned from twin. Jake is also paralyzed from a war wound. His brother was set Neytiri, the chief of Pandora’s the village.

I love this movie. I think directo go to Pandora on the scientific daughter. She finds Jake in his mission but was killed and since Na’Vi form and knowing that he tor and writer James Cameron he and Jake have the same DNA isn’t a true Na’Vi she rescues him created a wonderful, wistful world and the Na’Vi clone for his broth- from certain death. Sigourney and the various themes that run er was already done, the military Weaver is the head scientist who through the film are exciting. I recruited Jake to take his brother’s is the head of the avatar program. didn’t get bored once in the entire place. Once Jake enters the body She has been visiting the Na’Vi 3 hours of the film.

There are several versions of the film. You can see it at an IMAX theater in 3-D, a regular theater in 3-D which is $3.00 more than the regular price of the film or you can see it like I did, without the 3-D and pay regular price. I was just as thrilled and entertained.

Whichever way you decide, SPEND THE MONEY and see this film in a theater.

Best of 2009 Ahhh, the new year. A time for fresh beginnings and resolutions made with the best intentions (then broken). Out with the old, in with the new. A time to use up that bookstore gift certificate that’s burning a hole in your pocket.

But what to buy?

Lucky for you, the new year is also a time for the annual Best Of list. So without further ado (and because that gift certificate is tingling), here are my best picks for 2009: Fiction: If you love mysteries with sass and a few cringe-worthy scenes, you’ll love the Jacqueline Daniels series, the latest being “Che rry Bomb” by J.A. Konrath. This book starts out with a boom and ends with a cliff-hanger that leaves fans howling for the next installment. One caveat: you’ll get more out of this novel if you read “Fuzzy Navel” (the book before this one) first.

I was pleasantly surprised by “B as in B eaut y” by Al berto Ferreras. This little novel is about a self-conscious, homely wallflower who gets a series of fairy god14

mothers, transforming her into someone who blossoms. A Cinderella tale with a few twists, this is one really cute book.

I listened to “Eve” by Elissa Elliott on CD, and I was glad I did.

This lush, beautiful story is about what happened to Adam and Eve after they were thrown out of the Garden of Eden, as told from the viewpoint of Eve and her daughters. Performed by three readers and in several different voices, this is an audiobook not to miss.

Getting older and saying good-

bye are two of the themes in “ G o t ’ t i l I t ’ s G o ne ” b y L a r r y Duplechan. When Johnnie Ray Rousseau loses his husband to AIDS, he believes he’ll never love again, but he does – and just as he enters a new relationship, he faces losing his beloved mother. Be aware that there is one graphic scene in this book, but get it for its casually presented dialogue and the realism within.

This one is probably cheating: “Shutt er Island” by Dennis Lehane. First printed a few years

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ago and re-released in audio this fall (to coincide with the movie’s release), this audiobook is positively stunning because of its narrator, Tom Stechschulte. Yes, the story is good – it’s got surprises all over the place – but listening to such a stellar performance makes it an audiobook you’ll want to listen to twice.

Non-Fiction: Like a fool, I read “The Survivors Club” by Ben Sherwood while on an airplane. I read about

how passengers have 90 seconds to exit a burning plane and how women over a Certain Age most certainly die in a plane crash.

Gulp. And still, I can’t recommend enough this book about fighting, surviving, overcoming adversity and turning life’s rottenest lemons into sweet lemonade.

Particularly in this economy, it seems that speculation on How the Other Half Lives is an acceptable pastime. In “Rich Like Them” by Ryan D’Agostino (Continued on page 15) The Chicago Crusader

Best of 2009 (Cont’d from page 14) you’ll see that things are only slightly different. Part business, part motivational for wallet and soul, this book is a nice antidote to those irritating spoiled-star headlines.

Reading like a novel in Nine Live s: nine parts, “N D eath an d Li f e i n N ew Orleans” by Dan Baum is the 100% true story of nine people a few decades before Hurricane Katrina and the years afterward. I loved this book for the way the tales are told (in shortshort chapters of mini-drama) and because Baum has a knack for wrapping you tight in the lives of such divergent people.

If you live in the city and have never so much as touched a live pig, don’t discount “Co op” by Michael Perry. Much more than a farm memoir, this is a love story to a woman, daughters, the land, and yes, to pigs and chickens. Perry is a poet

with a wicked sense of the absurd and this book is another can’t-miss.

Since we all came into the world in the same basic way, “Birth Day” by Mark Sloan, M.D. is a particular delight. This is a book about what happens in the hours leading up to and the hours after birth, to both the mother and the baby. Not just for new moms, this book is a science-geek’s dream as well as a gee-whiz read for anybody who is awed at the miracle of birth.

Children’s Books Okay, so let’s just say it.

When you read a book aloud to your child, having something for you is bonus.

So make yourself happy with “Let’s Do Nothing!” by Tony Fucile, a cute story of two bored boys who try the impossible. The good-naturedly silly tale is great for kids ages 4 to 8. The illustrations – very Bugs-Bunnylike - will keep you laughing.

Your middle-school dog lover will adore “Flawed The Chicago Crusader

Dogs” by Berkeley Breathed. This is the story of a fancy showdog who becomes the victim of jealousy and is separated from his beloved Human.

Filled with Breathed illustrations and with a tale that brings tears (silly, I know), this is a good book for an adult, too.

I was very impressed by “We Are the Ship” by Kadir Nelson in audio. Yes, this is a picture book about Negro League baseball and the struggle of the players to gain recognition and to bust through racial lines. It’s a beautiful book, but you won’t miss a thing by getting it in audio; in fact, you’ll gain. Not only is it presented with various voices (which enhances the story), but there’s a bonus DVD with the books’ artwork included.

For upper gradeschoolers who’ve read the Little House books a couple dozen times, “School’s Out: Rachel Yoder – Always Trouble Somewhere” by Wanda Brunstetter in audio is a nice alternative. This is the story of an Amish girl and her wild summer vacation. Kids will love the authentic Pennsylvania Dutch language in the audiobook and parents will love that this book is great for all ages.

What kid doesn’t like a few shivers? “Coraline” by

Neal Gaiman has them and more. This is the story of a little Coraline who steps into an alternative universe where things are close to life, but not quite. The creature who is her Other Mother wants to keep Coraline forever, but, of course, she must return. I truly enjoyed this darkly-told story in audio, but beware that it might really frighten very little children.

And there you are. A gift certificate-friendly Best of The Year list you can really use, with some books that your family will enjoy until it’s time for the next Best of The Year list.

Fortunately, time flies fastest with a book in your lap.

Happy Reading!

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The pair has a hard time of it at first, because Bingham is used to working alone and not having any association with others; just the occasional woman that he meets for sexual encounters during his travels.

One such woman with whom he finally allows himself to fall in love with is named Alex Goran, played by Vera Farmiga.

Bingham and Goran don’t know much about each other at first; they just keep making plans to meet in cities where they cross paths in their respective jobs. Kenner tries to make sense of what she feels is a senseless relationship; even bugging the two to make a commitment. That is, until her boyfriend breaks up with her via text message.

After that point, she’s upset and becomes a bit more relaxed, as she tries to mend her broken heart.

Toward the end, Bingham learns a thing or two about life and love, although all doesn’t work out well. He and Keener are both distraught when a sad

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G E O R G E C LO ON E Y P L A Y S R y a n B i n g h a m , a lonely executive who only seems to find happiness when he’s up in the air. turn of events involving the can’t go wrong, even character played by Tamala though throughout most of the movie he tends to be Jones comes to light.

Up In The Air is a good on the wrong path personfilm. Of course Clooney ally.

Last year, Harper High School principal Kenyatta Stansberry was its first recipient for reducing fights in her school by 200 percent.

Past Heroes recipients have tutored children, organized clothing drives, fostered dialogue with police, and even written books. The winners will be honored during an April 15th ceremony at the DuSable Museum for African

American History. “Every year we’re impressed by how much just a few concerned young people can accomplish,” said McCarthy. “We can’t wait to hear about all the good they did in 2009.”

Heroes in the Hood is sponsored by Go Airport Express, the Chicago Crusader, Dominick’s, the DuSable Museum of African American History.

Wish List for 2010 and Beyond sons and Julian Bonds of the world should step aside so that they can more effectively provide national leadership. Neither Jesse Jackson nor Julian Bond rose to leadership by waiting their turn. In fact, if you had studied history, you would have known that they fought for their place at the civil rights table. And if you are the leader you proclaim to be, you will not wait for their permission to assert your talents.

If we do half of the things I’ve proposed, I am sure we will indeed have a happy

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA, ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY TO LASALLE BANK MERGER ASSOCIATION, AS NATIONAL TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 P l a i n t i f f , v .

TONYA SLEDGE, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 17111 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 512 W. ENGLEWOOD AVE., Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-322-027-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $160,054.13. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC , 230 W. Monroe Stree, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 . Please refer to file number 09-5706. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Stree, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No.: 09-5706 Attorney Code. Case # 09 CH 17111 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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USMAN GHANI BHATTI, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 018656 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 29, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 3, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6145 S. VERNON AVENUE UNIT #1S, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-409-033-1002, Property Index No. (20-15-409-013 underlying) The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER OF AN ORDER OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE POSSESSION, SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE WITH ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-06401. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-09-06401 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 018656 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

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

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

EDITH BLUITT, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 044257 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5545 S. LAFAYETTE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-207-016 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER OF AN ORDER OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE POSSESSION, WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-08-31751. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-08-31751 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 08 CH 044257 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I233401 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY INVESTMENTS, INC.; HOMEVESTORS P l a i n t i f f , s . v ZENO PROPERTIES, INC.; UNKNOWN AND OWNERS NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , CH 10895 08 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 11/9/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-27-413-019.

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

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

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

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

Saturday, January 9, 2010

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

The property consists of vacant land.

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

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

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

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

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

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

HERVE J. DESDUNES, DELTA D. THOMPSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNDER HUD M O R T G A G E RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 0729815191, 61ST NUMBER AND DREXEL HOMEOWNERS A S S O C I A T I O N , D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 21461 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 28, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-14-308-048.

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

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

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

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

JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I233017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST AS COMPANY TRUSTEE FOR INDENTURE AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-3, INVESTMENT BACKED NOTE MORTGAGE 2006-3, ASSIGNEE OF SERIES M O R T G A G E REGISTRATION ELECTRONIC INC. AS SYSTEMS, NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN BROKERS C O N D U I T ; P l a i n t i f f , s . v VINSON D. JOHNSON; MORTGAGE E L E C T R O N I C SYSTEMS, INC., REGISTRATION MORTGAGE UNDER AS DOCUMENT RECORDED 0612305263; STATE NUMBER DEPARTMENT OF OF ILLINOIS AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES, UNDER CHILD FAMILY LIEN SUPPORT AS DOCUMENT RECORDED 0711309034; NUMBER D e f e n d a n t s , CH 4022 09 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 4, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 8, 2010 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-35-201-019.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JOE L. JOHNSON A/K/A JOE JOHNSON; U.S. BANK NATIONAL AS TRUSTEE; ASSOCIATION, OWNERS AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS, NON-RECORD D e f e n d a n t s CH 20817 07 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-5122D (It is advised that interested parties consult their with own attorneys before bidding at mortgage sales.) foreclosure PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on December 6, 2007, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 18, 2010, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real p r o p e r t y : C/K/A 7334 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619. TAX ID 20-26-122-035 NO. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be for inspection. open The judgment amount was $138,879.00.

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

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

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

I232627

10/9/2007, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 5, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 21-30-110-005.

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

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

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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

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

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

The property consists of vacant land.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(815) 806-8200.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The property consists of vacant land.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Chicago Crusader

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This information is considered reliable but is not warranted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This information is considered reliable but is not warranted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER OF AN ORDER OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE POSSESSION, WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0809465. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Sales Corporation at Judicial www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0809465 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 14606 I233422

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES LAW. For information: Visit our website at CONTROL THEIR OWN C OMMUNITY C O RBLACKS P O R M A UST T I O N http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & I207645 ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0809465. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0809465 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 14606

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

ANNETTE M. ALBRITTON, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 010428 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 21, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on January 26, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6415 S. EBERHART AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-210-007 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-07010. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-09-07010 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 010428 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

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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 9, 2010 Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure cause on July 21, 2009, an agent of The sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 assessments and the legal fees required AM on September 23, 2009, at the The

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The mortgaged real estate consists of non-residencial properties.

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

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

(312) 670-6900.

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY 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 9, 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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Lovie Smith retains job, fans confused and disappointed

By J. Coyden Palmer Bears fans hoping for a change in the head coach were disappointed this week as the team’s first and only African American head coach has kept his job. Despite missing the playoffs for the past three seasons and his team this year looking unprepared and uninterested, Bears CEO and President Ted Phillips said he believes Smith is the right man to get the Bears back on top.

“We can’t just stay with the status quo and changes were necessary,” Phillips said. “For the last three years it’s been clear that nobody has done a good enough job in this organization. We are committed to putting a winning team together in 2010 and I know some may disagree, but I believe the fastest way to improve is to keep the continuity that we’ve had with both Jerry Angelo as our General Manager and Lovie Smith as our coach.”

That news did not sit well with African American Bears fans with which the Crusader spoke. Many wanted Angelo, Smith and his entire staff canned after the Bears endured a 7-9 season and missed

the playoffs for the third year in a row. Fans expressed discontent with everything from Smith’s laidback demeanor and seemingly unwillingness to change, to his game-time decisions on personnel and play calling. But Smith has always had the support and respect from his players and the McCaskey family who own the Bears.

“The Bears are a strange organization,” said Bears fan Terrence Jackson, who could not believe how Smith kept his job. “I wonder how bad they have to be before people get fired.”

Smith spoke in his usual Texas drawl during the press conference, but seemed more emotional than usual. He vehemently defended his defensive schemes, which have come under fire. He said the schemes were not the problem and they were the same ones used when the team went to the Super Bowl in 2007.

“Look, the defensive scheme we use is pretty much the same one that everyone else uses,” Smith said. “I am moving out of my role as Defensive Coordinator. When you look at every season independently, I felt like last year this

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Billy “The Kid” Harris remembered (Continued from page 2) to Harris’ family. Included in that group is Westinghouse and University of Illinois graduate Eddie Johnson. He said Harris was the person everyone came to see when he played in the famed Chicago Summer League.

“I remember growing into my own as a basketball player and travelling to participate in the Summer League at Chicago State University. I competed against all types of top college players and professionals, but the one player you enjoyed watching and competing against was Billy “The Kid” Harris,” Johnson said.

Mr. Harris was featured in several media outlets after his career. In 2002 he appeared in a car commercial and Billy Harris is featured in the book “Brothers” co-authored by Sylvester Monroe. The book tracks the lives of men growing up in and around the Robert Taylor homes.

Harris’ affect on his children was well-known. His daughter is an employee at the Chicago Tribune. She said her father loved his biological and stepchildren equally and that he was a great man who touched many people. His other children made similar statements.

“He’s always been there for me no matter what,” wrote his son Anthony Harris on his blog and who played at Whitney Young. “When I fall he and my Uncle Carl are the people who are there to pick me up, The Chicago Crusader

Billy “The Kid” Harris

and push me to do more to reach the peak of my career in life. Whether it’s school, basketball, or my workouts they are there 100 percent all the time. There are others who have an impact on my life but not as effective as my father and uncle. Not only do they teach me how to work hard in school and on the court, they are preparing me for life. They have always told me the time I put into bas-

ketball will carry over into the working society.”

Harris began his prep career at Lindblom Technical High School.

But the school at that time was primarily white and Harris said he did not like the racism he was facing. So he transferred to Dunbar, where he went on to become an All-City, AllState player. Harris was inducted in the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the Chicago Public League Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Current Director of Sports Administration for Chicago Public Schools Calvin Davis knew all about the legend of Harris. A 1976 alumnus of Dunbar and an excellent athlete, Davis said coaches at Dunbar let it be known to all about the contributions Harris made to the school and the sport.

“I witnessed him score 56 points once during a game and he could shoot the ball consistently from just inside halfcourt,” Davis said. “He is one of those people we want all of our current student-athletes to model because he was a family man first, a good student and citizen. He knew how to balance life in all of those areas.”

A memorial service for Harris was held January 8th at the UIC Pavilion. He is survived by his wife Marianne Tidwell, six children and eight stepchildren. He also had a number of grandchildren.

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would give us the best chance to win. Now I feel differently.”

But the more Smith spoke, the more fans got upset.

“I felt as though Smith insulted our football I.Q. when he started talking,” said James Monroe from the Far South Side. “Everyone does play the Cover Two defense but they play it better than the Bears because we have garbage players on the field! So if the players aren’t developing whose fault is that? And if it’s the coaching staff ’s responsibility that there is no player development, how can you not get new coaches?”

Montrose Redd is also disappointed Smith is returning. He

said the players don’t fear Smith and he believes they aren’t held accountable for the mistakes they make on the field.

“I wish I could work for a boss who never reprimanded me for poor performance and get paid the amount of money these players make,” said Redd, a driver for FedEx. “He makes excuses for the players every time they do something dumb. I also don’t like the defense we are playing, which Lovie was in total control of this year. I think he and the other coaches should have been fired.”

Not everyone got a reprieve however. Offensive Coordinator Ron Turner along with five other offensive coaches was fired.

Smith said he will look at a wide array of candidates to fill the coaching vacancies. He said he will have the final decision on who is hired. However with his record of hiring and firing assistants, Smith has lost the confidence of fans. He understands the frustration of fans but believes he is the right guy to get the Bears back to their winning ways.

“We are not the first team to go through a tough spell and we won’t be the last,” Smith said.

“We’re going to make changes and there were times this year when we were a good football team and we weren’t playing inconsistently. I think we can be that team more than we were the team that lost nine games this season.”

Many people believe money was behind the decision to keep Smith. He has two years and $11 million remaining on his contract. Phillips said the contract was never a factor. Phillips also said he consulted with Bears owners Michael and Virginia McCaskey when evaluating and making the decision on Smith’s future.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) appeared to be Arab or Muslim.

Chicago is home to possibly the largest Nigerian community in the US. The Commission on Human Relations has worked extensively with an engaged Nigerian community through, numerous organizations and individuals who continue to make significant contributions to Chicago’s business, social, and cultural experiences.

This potential tragedy would have been devastating. As a nation and as a city, we cannot allow a hate-inspired response to unfairly victimize Nigerian Americans or Africans from one of the

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over 50 African countries who continue to prosper and contribute to the well-being of our city.

As the investigation of this near miss tragedy intensifies, we are learning some reasons why it took place. The President and our federal government are moving swiftly taking steps to prevent any possible attacks. For now, we are thankful that a great tragedy was averted, and pray that this senseless act will never be repeated anywhere in the world.

Dana V. Starks Chairman and Commissioner 19

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BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

The Chicago Crusader