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Chatham movie theater set to reopen By Wendell Hutson Last week’s abrupt closing of the only movie theater on the South Side could be reversed soon with the theater reopening under new management. Alderman Howard Brookins Jr., whose 21st Ward includes the theater said it will reopen within the next week or so. “Michael Silver, who is not Black, will reopen the theater. He also will rehire all former employees too,” Brookins told the Crusader. “However, I am not sure if it will still be called the ICE Chatham Theater.” Silver is a business partner of Alisa Starks, who previously owned the ICE Chatham 14 Theater, 210 W. 87th St., through Inner City Entertainment, which she founded and now serves as president. Starks was unavailable for comment at Crusader press time. The 2nd Annual Englewood Film Festival takes place from Oct. 25 to 28 this year and will be held at Kennedy-King College. Last year it was held at Lindblom Math and Science Academy. According to Mark Harris, a native of Englewood and now a Hollywood movie director, writer and producer (and sponsor of the Englewood Film Festival), four movies will be shown at the ICE Chatham
AN ICE THEATER PATRON leaves the 87th Street site after learning that it is temporarily closed. The Cook County Sheriff’s Department sent an eviction notice in August and executed it this week. No one was in the theater when it was closed. theater this week despite its closure. Those interested in attending the showThe schedule is as follows: “They have agreed to honor their previ- ings at the Chatham Theater should go onSaturday ous commitment to us and allow us to line to purchase tickets at englewoodfilmWalls That Bleed, 4 p.m. show the movies there,” said Harris. fest.com (Continued on page 2)
Write-in candidate looking to unseat Jackson By J. Coyden Palmer For more than 10 years Rev. Anthony Williams has been running for a variety of political offices without success. Despite the results, Williams continues to keep his name in the public with his latest stance being taken against incumbent Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. This time Williams is running as a write-in candidate against Jackson and is getting more publicity as the congressman continues to battle a public perception problem with his reported medical issues that have kept him from his duties since June. Williams, a resident of south suburban Robbins has called for Jackson to come out and address serious issues with his constituents or get out of the race. While Williams said he has some serious problems with Jackson even when he is healthy, he thinks what is taking place now is an
embarrassment to the people of the district and not giving them a voice in congress. (Continued on page 3)
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Northstar Lottery Group names VP of Corporate Affairs (See story on page 3)
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NEWS
Mayor Emanuel orders independent audit As part of improved oversight and accountability the parking meter contract, comprehensive audits will be performed regularly. In order to assure Chicagoans that the long-term contracts to manage City assets are being properly managed, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced recently that he has ordered the City’s finance and legal teams to enlist independent auditors to conduct periodic audits of the operational and financial management. The first audit will be of the Chicago Parking Meters, LLC concession agreement and will begin in November. In addition to the parking meters agreement, audits will be conducted on the lakefront parking garages and the Skyway concession agreements on a periodic basis. “To ensure we are responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars being paid to CPM, it is imperative this administration vigilantly exercise due diligence while effectively managing each contract. These
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Grace period registration and voting available until Nov. 3
comprehensive, regular audits will help ensure accountability and keep those behind the agreements honest and responsible,” said Mayor Emanuel. CPM, a consortium of investors led by Morgan Stanley, has submitted invoices to the city totaling more than $50 million. As soon as Mayor Emanuel took office, the new administration began rigorous enforcement of the contract and started regular trainings for the staff in departments. The administration has also established a new computer based reporting system through 311 that requires advanced notice for all street closures. In addition, the Chicago Department of Revenue now verifies all changes to the meter system made by Chicago City Council, including installing meters, removing meters, changing rates, and changes to hours of operation. The audit - which outside consultants will start in November will cover two areas: financial and operational. The audit is expected
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Grace period registration and voting is now available for eligible Illinois voters who missed the registration deadline but still want to vote in the Nov. 6, 2012 Presidential Election. “Procrastinators can still participate during the grace period if you need to register to vote for the first time, change your name or update your address,” Cook County Clerk David Orr said. The grace period is available until Nov. 3. Anyyone who registers during the grace period, you must vote at the time of registration. Grace period hours and locations for Suburban Cook County voters are: Mondays-Fridays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clerk’s downtown Chicago office (69 W. Washington, Fifth Floor) and five suburban courthouse locations: Skokie, 5600 W. Old Orchard Road, Room 149 Rolling Meadows, 2121 Euclid Ave., Room 238 Maywood, 1311 Maybrook Square, Room 104 Bridgeview, 10220 S. 76th Ave., Room 238 Markham, 16501 S. Kedzie, Room 238 Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. only at 69 W. Washington, Fifth Floor Sundays, Oct. 14 & 21: 9 a.m. to noon only at 69 W. Washington, Fifth Floor Sunday, Oct. 28: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. only at 69 W. Washington, Fifth Floor Grace-period registrants vote on
The Clerk’s office will send a voter identification card to each voter after the applications are processed. The card lists each voter’s precinct information and voting districts. However, voters do not need a voter ID card to vote. Voters can check their status from the Voter Information Tool at cookcountyclerk.com.
(Continued from page 1) The Good Life, 5:50 p.m. Not To Self, 7:30 p.m. Sunday A Million Colours (produced by T.D. Jakes), 6:30 p.m. ICE also owns the Lawndale 10 Theater at 3330 W. Roosevelt Road, which closed in 2007 but reopened in 2011. And ICE also closed its theater at 2258 W. 62nd St. in 2007. For now though, residents living on the Far South Side will have to travel to the South Suburbs or the South Loop to find a movie theater. “I don’t want to do either,” said Nedra Cox, who lives in the Roseland community. “It was convenient for me to drive to 87th Street to catch a movie. Now I have to burn more gas to go to the suburbs to see a movie that is already costing me $10. No way.” Every Tuesday was ‘Twlight Tuesday’ at Chatham, which meant the admission for movies all day was the matinee price of $6.75 per person. “That’s a whole lot better than $9.50. Tuesday was my day I would go to the show,” said Byron Temple, 47. “I don’t know any other movie theater that has this special price during the week unless you are a senior citizen, which I am not.” And Chatham residents also are upset that they now have to spend their money outside their community. “I like spending my money in my own neighborhood where I can see my dollars making a difference,” said Terrance Bell, 81, who has lived in Chatham, a Black, middleclass area, for 34 years. “I’m not sure what I will do now. I may just
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touch screen voting equipment immediately after registering. Grace-period registrants are not eligible to vote at the polls on Election Day or take part in Early Voting. To qualify to vote, a person must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day (Nov. 6) and a resident of his or her precinct for at least 30 days prior to the election. If registering during the grace period, you must display two pieces of identification. Neither needs to be a photo ID, but one must include your current address. Some acceptable forms of ID are: Illinois driver’s license Illinois state ID Employee or student ID Credit card statement Social security card Birth certificate Utility bill in applicant’s name Postmarked mail addressed to the applicant Valid U.S. passport Lease or rental contract
to include interviews with CPM’s CEO, CFO, representatives from its principal investor, Morgan Stanley, financial auditors, and senior Information Technology professionals; as well as key contractors. The audit will include a review of the following areas: Contract management and compliance (including M/WBE and local hiring requirements) for both the agreement and related key contractor agreements; revenue reconciliation between transactions and collections records; revenue recognition for reserve meters; and management of the operating standards. Depending on the initial review of these areas, the audits may be expanded to include additional financial and operational processes. “This administration will continue to fight any charges sent by CPM that we feel are not accurate or justified. As I have said before, the city does not cut a check simply because we receive a bill.”
CAUGHT BY SURPRISE was one movie goer as he arrived at the ICE Chatham 14 Theater last Friday to find signs taped on the door letting the public know that the Black-owned theater had temporarily shut down. wait to see if the theater reopens or I’ll start ordering movies at home.” The 14-screen Chatham theater opened in 1997 under much excitement by the community since it was the only Black-owned theater, said Alderman Roderick Sawyer, whose Sixth Ward includes the Chatham community but not the theater. “I hope it can reopen because if not it will be missed by the community,” he added. When patrons arrived at the Chatham Theater last Friday the doors were locked and two signs were taped on several windows. One sign read: “Temporarily closed. Will open under new management soon.” And the other sign was from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, which read in part: “All persons have been evicted from
these premises.” The theater closure follows an eviction entered in Cook County Circuit Court against ICE Development LLC on August 16, according to Nora Sheahan, a spokeswoman for the sheriff’s office. Brookins added that Starks was in the middle of refinancing the property and had hoped the process would be complete before the eviction was carried out by the sheriff’s office. Previously, Starks told the Crusader that she was attempting to lure a sit-down restaurant to the vacant land adjacent to the theater, so customers will have a place to eat before and after watching a movie. The theater is located inside a strip mall where there are no sit-down restaurants but several fast-food restaurants. The Chicago Crusader
NEWS
Northstar Lottery Group names VP of Corporate Affairs Northstar Lottery Group, private manager for the Illinois Lottery, recently announced the appointment of Avis LaVelle to Vice President of Corporate Affairs. “We are fortunate to have Avis join our staff. She brings extensive experience in public affairs and communications experience to our team,” said Marco Tasso, CEO of Northstar Lottery. “Having a highly qualified and talented executive such as Avis will bring an ideal mix of public and private perspective to our work here at Northstar.” LaVelle will oversee public relations, corporate social responsibility, responsible gaming and community affairs for Northstar. A former journalist, LaVelle held
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a number of positions both in the government and the private sector including serving as Press Secretary for former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and working as National Press Secretary for former President Bill Clinton during his 1992 campaign. LaVelle also served as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under Secretary Donna E. Shalala, vice president of Government and Public Affairs for the University of Chicago Hospitals and VP of Communications for Waste Management, Inc. A Chicago native, LaVelle, was appointed in 2011 to be a Chicago Park District Commissioner after serving six years as a mem-
Mayor, Chancellor unveil next three college-to-career programs Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Cheryl Hyman recently announced the next three College to Careers programs that will train Chicagoans for careers in the highdemand industries of: Information Technology at Wilbur Wright College, Advanced Manufacturing at Richard J. Daley College, and Culinary and Hospitality at KennedyKing College. Over the next decade, over 80,000 job openings are predicted in these three fields in Cook County alone, representing a wide range of opportunities for Chicagoans. “Companies are continuing to look to Chicago as a city with top
talent and a place where they can grow and develop in the coming years, and our College to Careers program is an innovative way to ensure Chicagoans have the skills and education they need for the jobs of today and the careers of the future,” said Mayor Emanuel. College to Careers is a nationally recognized initiative that the Mayor launched in December 2011 that partners industry experts with City Colleges faculty and staff to develop current and innovative curriculum, directly preparing students for careers in high-demand and high-growth fields and working to close the skills gap that often keeps people from filling currently
Cheryl Hyman available positions. “There are tens of thousands of (Continued on page 16)
Write-in candidate looking to unseat (Continued from page 1) “The Second Congressional District and our nation are facing challenging times,” Williams wrote in a press release earlier this week. “We are in need of leadership that is stable, clearheaded and visionary. This is not the case with the current Congressman who continues to be deceptive and insulting to us as citizens of the Second Congressional District. He has been a problem creator and not a problem solver in his 18 years in Congress.” Williams went on to say that he is not entirely sold on the idea that Jackson is ill. Williams said Jackson has become a distraction that the district does not need and has benefited from his father Jesse Jackson Sr.’s influence. “I am encouraging the citizens of the Second Congressional District to focus and see through Jackson’s camouflage,” Williams said. “Sympathy is the last thing he needs. He suffers from the illness of entitlement disorder. The incumbent is trying to avoid jail time. His burdens must not burden the citizens and our district.
Our prayers go out to him on his illness, but life goes on.” But winning a seat to the U.S. Congress as an independent write-in candidate in a district that has historically been strongly democratic will be a tough job for Williams. Having never being elected to any public office also is against Williams. But Williams said he believes that just like Eddie Murphy’s character in the movie “The Distinguished Gentleman” and real life example Lisa Murkowski, who in 2010 won election to the U.S. Senate as a write-in candidate from Alaska. Jim Allen, spokesperson for the Chicago Board of Elections said if voters want to vote for a write-in candidate, they must follow the proper format on the ballot and the candidate themselves must also have declared their candidacy. You have to write in the candidates name and also connect the arrow next to that person’s name,” Allen explained. “There also has to be a blank for you to write the candidate’s name in. Otherwise there is no valid candidate for that particular race. On a
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touch screen you follow a similar procedure, you click on the writein space and then you type in the persons name and then you click on the box to indicate that you want your vote for this person, so make an X in that box. So it’s a two-step process; writing in the persons name and make your intent known. Just writing in the person’s name does not mean you have voted for that candidate and your vote will not be accepted.” Williams has declared his candidacy and said he believes he can win. He said the public is frustrated with both parties and career politicians. He said he believes his independent voice will appeal to voters who are dealing with several uncertainties in the district. “Education, healthcare, economic development, accountability and transparency must become the norm for the Second District,” Williams said. “The people of the Second Congressional District must be intelligent on their choice of who will be the next Congressman.”
ber of the Chicago Cable Television Commission and seven years on the Chicago Schools Reform Board of Trustees. During her tenure with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), LaVelle provided strategic communications consulting to the board for major policy shifts on such potentially controversial issues as busing, school closings, and the end to social promotion. LaVelle graduated from the University of Illinois, and earned her master’s degree in business administration from the Keller School of Management at DeVry
University. She is married to Osekre D. Hoes and they have one son, Robert. About Northstar Lottery Group Northstar Lottery Group is a consortium of best-in-class companies with more than 50 years combined experience in Illinois. Northstar Group is led by a partnership between GTECH Corporation and Scientific Games Corporation. For more information about Northstar Lottery Group, please visit www.northstarlottery.net.
State nabs more than 1,100 in unemployment scam Admitting, “Some are good people who made bad decisions,” an Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) spokesman said the state will be reimbursed by the 1,100 individuals who wrongfully collected $2 million in unemployment benefits. Exactly 296 Cook County Jail inmates racked up $722,689 in payments he wasn’t eligible for. One of those inmates hauled in $43,000. Greg Rivara, IDES spokesperson said that once an individual becomes eligible for unemployment compensation, that person is required to phone an automated number to verified their ability to work. He said only in a few cases would an inmate be able to answer the questions yes that he or she is able to work and is available for work-key questions for being eligible for unemployment benefits. A person who is already receiving unemployment benefits and jailed could be eligible for up to 72 weeks of those payments if the incarceration for one or two weeks. IDES Director Jay Rowell, said “cross-matching names of individuals collecting unemployment benefits with inmates lists from Illinois’ county jails and state prisons is the latest effort to protect taxpayers, prevent fraud and help the economy.” He added that “integrity initiatives” have saved $120 million. “Money that comes from funds the unemployment insurance program comes from businesses. Stopping fraud helps our businesses reduce costs, which leads to new hires
and a stronger economy,” Rowell added. The totals released this week include July, August and September figures. Rivara said many of those who collected the benefits illegally are no longer incarcerated. Those individuals have been contacted and offered the option of paying in full, or entering a program allowing them to repay in installments. Rivara said that the state will garnish state and federal tax returns from people who don’t comply with either option. If the individuals lose their jobs and still haven’t paid, the state will garnish that person’s unemployment benefits. Rivara explained that in the case of person who received $357 (the lowest amount of the 1,10 individuals on the crossmatching list); the state would take a small amount of his unemployment payments. He added, “It is unlikely that jail officials or local leaders could have prevented the wrongful payments.” Rowell said in the past year, his office has saved taxpayers $120 million by implementing the inmate cross-matching system, garnishing federal tax returns of unemployment cheats, bolstering anti-fraud unit from Attorney General Lisa Madigan; and created a new-hire directory to more quickly identify fraud. Fraud in other counties included Will County with 21 inmates and $85,159; Winnebago County, 20 inmates and $84,533; Lake County 20 inmates and $76,017; and Peoria 21, and $72,350.
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EDITORIAL CHOOSE WISELY There is a law of nature that is evident all around us. Opposition is the name of the game; whenever something comes into existence, its opposite does also. This was stated early on by the great scientist Sir Isaac Newton in one of his laws; for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Actually, the world of science does not always translate into the so-called “real world,” at least according to some people. But it becomes apparent that it does if we look at the world around us. One of the most obvious examples in American politics is the two party system. The two party system, i.e., Democrats and Republicans, exemplify the qualities found in oppositions everywhere; they are complementary. And as in the case of hot ice, if one goes to the extremes in one position, it becomes difficult to tell the differences between them. In other words, an extreme right wing Republican exhibits the same rigidity as an extreme left wing Democrat. However, even considering the foregoing point, there seem to be distinct differences between the Republican and Democrat camps. Republicans tend to attract the moneyed classes; they seem to be less tolerant of social justice issues. They are more prone to favor big business and rugged individualism. They tend to look down on the poor as less deserving. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney provided the best example of this outlook in his 47% comment that alluded to the notion that almost half of all Americans consider themselves victims who want handouts. It is interesting to note that Republicans, who have gained a reputation as the party of “No” during the Obama administration because of their penchant for blocking everything Obama, are the party that seems to have the most hawks. Democrats on the other hand, tend to be viewed as bleeding heart liberals who favor people over profit, who favor inclusion over exclusion. If you think about the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, the differences become obvious. The Republican convention gave us a sea of White faces. The Democratic convention, conversely, gave us diversity and inclusion; everyone was represented – it was a veritable salad bowl that more closely resembles current America unlike the retroWhite America of earlier times demonstrated by the Republicans. Mitt Romney, to many, conjures up this earlier America, the America that is intolerant of others and that values profit over people, the America that created the glass ceiling; the America that fights affirmative action; the America that was alright with the lynching of Black people, the America in which the “good ol’ days” were those back on the plantation; the tough guy America that wants to bully the world. Democrat Barack Obama presents a different face of America; one that demonstrates concern not only for Americans, but for the world. He has consistently reached across the aisle in an attempt to get things done. He has reached out and the Republicans have pulled back. Even though this is the case, he has still accomplished quite a bit. The question that we must ask ourselves is whether or not we want a party and a candidate that offers hope for all of the people, or one that looks down its collective nose at 47% of Americans with disdain; one that has spawned a very disingenuous “Tea Party” that in no way resembles those who originally adopted that moniker as a response to “taxation without representation.” We must choose between two options, and the choice that we make will determine the future of America and, by extension, Black America. A luta continua.
Thank God that Toni Preckwinkle’s heart is in the right place as she doesn’t t want to put an additional tax on Cook County homeowners, but her head certainly isn’t where it needs to be. Her announcement last week that she wants to raise the tax on cigarettes, guns, and ammunition is just dumb, dumb, dumb. The price of cigarettes in Chicago is already forcing thousands of smokers to get their smokes in the collar counties as well as Indiana. The only reason for anyone to buy cigarettes in Cook County after the new $1 tax is implemented is they can’t get a ride to DuPage County or across the border to Indiana. We can be assured driving business out of the city, as this tax will do, will cause some businesses to dry up. The tax on gun purchases makes even less sense. At $25 per gun how much money can the county really generate? And it’s not like legitimate gun owners are buying more than two guns per year –at the most. One has to question if the paperwork and thought that went into this tax idea is worth the perceived financial benefit. Preckwinkle’s budget pundits have her believing the county can generate $1 million in new rev-
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Poor misguided Toni Preckwinkle To the Editor:
enues by putting a nickel tax on bullets. Have these people heard of the Internet? Don’t they understand a person can buy boxes and boxes of bullets online without the county having any clue? A lot of shooters enjoy making their own bullets, a chore that is neither complicated or untested. In this same paper a few weeks ago, small gun shop owners said this ammo tax would have a huge negative impact on their businesses. Some even said because the tax would drive customers away and the store owners might be forced to close. What needs to happen if Preckwinkle is serious about saving money, is to look at the size of county government and make some personnel cuts –starting with Preckwinkle’s office. These cuts, be they through attrition, traditional layoffs, or buy-outs need to occur merely to reduce the size of government, cut the cost of government, and bring some much needed revenues to the County. Any persons on the payroll, who are retired from state or city jobs, should be let go too; that is if the real reason for these weak taxes is to plug the budget holes. On public radio Friday morning, she said her plan is based on President Obama being re-elected. She refused to answer what would happen, although it is obvious, to her plan should the president be defeated on November 6. The wheels would come rolling off.
Didn’t know Chicago schools needed new leader Dear Editor: I was shocked to get the news that the superintendent of the Chicago Public Schools had been canned by (Continued on page 15)
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Cuba Begins the Road to Success By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist The National Black Chamber of Commerce® has been studying the evolution of Cuba for fourteen years. The evolution has been slow as we entered the 21st century but recently there have been some major economic developments. Last November Cuban residents were given the right to personal property. They can now buy and sell homes. Just last week they can now freely travel abroad with an authentic visa from the nation they wish to visit. During our first trip to Cuba in August, 2000, we were stunned by all the promising features of this island nation and its people. My mentor, the late Dr. Arthur A. Fletcher, marveled at this and said to me, “This nation will one day become the ‘Hong Kong’ of the Caribbean.” Art, it is about to start happening. Let’s look at the possibilities. Cuba has a great education system which is far superior to ours. These citizens are ready to take on the global market as they are adept at the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects. For exam-
Harry C. Alford ple, they are some of the best engineers and architects in the world. Much of this talent is used around the globe and helps generate revenue for the nation. The last time I was in Paris I took a stroll past a new five star hotel that was being built. I was surprised to see so many Blacks doing the construction. The next day I came by again and heard one of Fidel Castro’s speeches blasting out through some speakers. It became clear to me that the
construction company and probably the architectural team were indeed Cuban. I first witnessed this inspirational exercise while we were in Havana. Their prowess at infrastructure is becoming legend around the world. Africa, Europe, Asia and other places they are making a great reputation. This island nation is also known for its healthcare delivery system. Cuban doctors are so efficient that they travel around the globe helping to address health issues wherever it is needed. A Black Cuban has a lifespan at least a decade longer than an African American. Every Cuban is required to have a full medical exam twice a year. Did you know that they have eradicated sickle cell anemia in Cuba? Now that they can freely travel we should be sending for some of their health services here since it is superior to ours. Just think of the possibilities in all third world nations. The biggest provider of wealth for the average American is real estate equity (right now it is in a funk but it will return). Now that Cubans can buy and sell homes it is going to generate cash for prospective entrepreneurs. With
these proceeds they can invest in start-up businesses and begin the venture of wealth building and job creation. Banks in Cuba are as busy as ever. There is now a housing demand for over 600,000 new homes. Think of the construction companies popping up to meet that demand - JOBS, JOBS AND JOBS. The government is estimating that over 1 million new jobs can be created through this capitalistic activity. This nation has a population of about 11 million people and already 338,000 are now self-employed. Cuba is one of the hottest tourist destinations for Europeans and South Americans. Its white sand beaches, modern hotels (mostly European owned), best rum in the world, best lobsters in the world and slick Afro – Cuban music (actually straight from the Congo via the slavery years) makes it a festive nation. Did I mention the world’s best cigars? We saw some of the most beautiful Black women in the world living there. The “gates” of Cuba are unlocked. It is time for our nation to catch up to these changes and let us travel and do business with our brothers and sisters in Cuba
like the rest of the world. Cuba has survived all the sanctions, dirty games, spying and trickery we have thrown at it since 1959. It is now ready, willing and quite able to participate in the global economy. In fact, we should be going there right now and invest in this newborn economy. The best educated people with a natural work ethic should be value added human capital for our corporations. They would be excellent joint venture partners for our small businesses. God has blessed Cuba. Maybe it is that giant statue of Jesus in downtown Havana that is helping things out. Also, maybe it is that statue of Abraham Lincoln in the town square that compels us to go there and join this renaissance. Next year we need to organize a gigantic trade mission to spend a good two weeks in Havana, Santiago and the countryside. Hopefully, our nation will catch up to this modernization and extension of liberty in Cuba. Mr. Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®. Website: www.nationalbcc.org. Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.
Romney Continues Campaign of Lies By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist As we have seen during three presidential debates and in his campaign speeches, Mitt Romney will say anything – even when he knows it is untrue – in his effort to dislodge President Obama from the White House. Romney charged in the second presidential debate that “it took the president 14 days before he called the attack in Benghazi an act of terror.” Obama denied it, urging Romney to “Get the transcript.” FactCheck.org observed. “The transcript does show that Obama said in a Rose Garden speech on Sept. 12: ‘No acts of terror will ever shake the resolve of this great nation, alter that character, or eclipse the light of the values that we stand for.’” In the same debate, Romney said a gallon of gasoline in Nassau County, N.Y. was $1.86 when Obama took office. It’s now “4 bucks a gallon.” As fact checkers for USA Today stated, “Gas prices were going through a period of exceptional volatility when Obama took office – largely because, as Obama noted, gas prices plummeted as the recession took hold and people drove less… The Chicago Crusader
But gas prices are still 34 cents below their all-time high during the Bush administration. In the summer of 2008, the national average hit $4.05 a gallon.” FactCheck.org noted, “Mitt Ro mney falsely claims in a series of TV ads that President Obama ‘will raise taxes on the middle class by $4,000.’ That’s nonsense. The ads cite a conservative group’s study, but even the group itself doesn’t say Obama will raise taxes on middle-income taxpayers. It says his budget could result in a ‘potentially higher tax burden’ over the next 10 years. “In fact, the group’s study considered two other budget scenarios – current law (allowing the Bush-era tax cuts to expire as scheduled at the end of this year) and current policy (extending current policies into 2013, including extending the Bush-era tax cuts) – and determined that Obama’s budget ‘provides a middle ground between these two extremes.’” Romney said during a Republican debate on Feb 22: “I said today that we’re going to cut taxes on everyone across the country by 20 percent, including the top 1 percent.” However, during a debate with Obama, he said, “I’m not looking to cut taxes for wealthy people.”
George E. Curry In that same debate, Romney said: “In the – in the last four years, women have lost 580,000 jobs. That’s the net of what’s happened in the last four years. We’re still down 580,000 jobs.” FactCheck.org found: “Actually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the net loss of women’s jobs since January 2009, when the president took office, is 283,000. Even the 283,000 figure is an overstatement. The BLS also has announced that its routine annual benchmarking process will result next year in adding 386,000 total jobs – men and women – to the official historical figures. It did not say how many of those would be women’s jobs, but about 49 percent of total em-
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ployment is currently accounted for by women. So about 190,000 will probably be subtracted from the 283,000 figure. That would put the current loss at 93,000, making Romney’s figure six times too high. “We assume Romney’s reference to ‘four years’ was meant to cover only Obama’s term. For the record, the number of women’s jobs lost in the last four months of the Bush administration was 833,000, according to the BLS. So the total over four years would come to 1.1 million, with the large majority lost before Obama was sworn in.” Romney has repeatedly charge that Obama has “cut Medicare by $716 billion to pay for Obamacare.” But FactCheck.org concluded: “Various incarnations of this claim have cropped up in Romney’s campaign speeches – including claims that Obama is ‘cutting’ ‘funneling’ or ‘raiding’ $716 billion from Medicare to pay for the health care law. But Medicare money isn’t being taken away. The Affordable Care Act calls for a $716 billion reduction in the growth of Medicare spending over 10 years, a move that – if successful – would keep the hospital insurance trust fund solvent for an additional eight years… Saturday, October 27, 2012
Furthermore, as we explained in detail in our story ‘Medicare’s ‘Piggy Bank,’ “ Medicare doesn’t have $716 billion sitting around that could be ‘raided.’ The president can’t take money out of the trust fund – which had $244.2 billion at the end of 2011.” Even on those rare occasions when Romney is telling the truth, there is deception. For example, he claims that he will create 12 million new jobs in his first term. But as fact checkers for USA Today pointed out, “Romney’s pledge to create 12 million jobs has been hotly contested in large part because economic forecasters, including Moody’s Analytics, predict roughly 12 million jobs will be created over the next four years – no matter who is elected president.” George E. Curry, former editorin-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA) and editorial director of Heart & Soul magazine. He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com. You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/currygeorge. 5
COMMENTARY
Worrill’s World By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill
THE INTELLECTUAL CRISIS (Dr. Conrad Worrill, National Chairman Emeritus of the National Black United Front (NBUF), located at 1809 East 71st Street, Suite 211, Chicago, Illinois, 60649, 773-493-0900, Fax# 773-493-9819, E-mail: nbufchic@sbcglobal.net, Web site: nbufront.org)
Dr. Conrad Worrill One of our great ancestors, Harold Cruse wrote a book, The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual, which was published in 1967, at the height of the Black Power Movement. This insightful book stirred up a spirited conversation in the African Liberation Movement. That conversation revolves
around the weaknesses of our movement, the direction of our movement, and inability of some of the leaders and thinkers of our movement to understand what Brother Cruse calls “The Great American Ideal.” This problem continues to linger with us today. Brother Cruse spent most of his activist and organizing days in Harlem, New York from the 1940s until he accepted a professorship at the University of Michigan and helped develop their Black Studies Program in 1967. In Harlem, Brother Cruse was an active participant in most of the major organizing activities that swept through New York for over twenty years. The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual is a summation of those experiences as it related to the literature and history of the African Liberation Movement. This year, 2012 marks the fortyfifth year of the publication of The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual. Its importance to our movement has still not received the attention it deserves, primarily because Brother Cruse was so honest in his criticisms of our movement and many of its wellknown leaders. Therefore, the book was blocked in many circles from receiving the kind of legitimacy its substance deserved.
However, a small group of scholar/activists have discussed and debated Brother Cruse’s ideas during this forty-five year period and have organized study groups from time to time that have aided in understanding the ideas that Cruse presents in his book. When we use the term intellectual we are talking about people who struggle around ideas—writers, poets, scholars, researchers, teachers, students, and activists. Intellectuals are people who grapple with ideas and who function in the cultural, political, educational, and economic domains of the society. As Dr. Anderson Thompson always says, “Ideas are weapons of war.” With this definition, let us review briefly some of the ideas and concepts that Brother Cruse presented in The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual. One of the major points Cruse makes is the African American intellectuals are pathological in their approach to the choices available to them. It is Cruse’s observation that they appear to adopt the values of the dominant group, which he describes as the white Anglo Saxon Protestant. It was in the first chapter of The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual that Cruse raised this question of the problem of identity of the
African in America people. The question of our identity still remains a fundamental problem with the African in America Community today. There is a tendency in the African in America Community to identify with, emulate, and support other races and ethnic groups at the expense of our own race. Cruse illustrated this in his book when he described the following: “In 1940, as one of my first acts in the pursuit of becoming a more social being, I joined a YMCA amateur drama group in Harlem. I wanted to learn about theater so I became a stage technician— meaning a handyman for all backstage chores. But the first thing about this drama group that struck me as highly curious was the fact that all the members were overwhelmingly in favor of doing white plays with Negro casts.” Cruse continued on this point. “I wondered why and very naively expressed my sentiments about it. The replies that I got clearly indicated these amateur actors were not very favorable to the play about Negro life, although they would not plainly say so. Despite the fact that this question of identity was first presented to me within the context of the program of a small, insignificant am-
ateur drama group, its implications ranged far beyond.” Another problem Cruse addresses is that the African in America intellectual’s conceptualization of our condition is not based on the ethnic reality of America. The American Ideal espouses one set of principles through the Constitution, but the basis of reality of this society is founded on ethnic and religious pluralism not individualism, according to Brother Cruse. From the point of view of Brother Cruse, the African in America intellectual is not accepted by whites and does not identify with their own racial group. Cruse concludes that the crisis of the African in America intellectual is an identity crisis and misunderstanding of the false postulation of the American Ideal. For Brother Cruse, the crisis was whether the African in America intellectual will accept the challenge of being the spokesman or spokeswoman of the African in America masses in terms of setting guidelines for our movement and of understanding the issues of our race, making proper analyses, and proceeding to help build our movement. This is still the crisis we face today.
WHAT YOU TALKING ‘BOUT WILLARD? By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist Halfway through the Presidential debate on Wednesday night, I remembered the show where Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges played Arnold and Willis Jackson. Little Arnold was always asking, “What you talking ‘bout Willis?” My question, exactly, only this time directed toward Republican nominee Willard Mitt Romney. What in the world was he talking about when he attempted to debate President Obama on October 16? The Republican nominee behaved as if he were on some kind of upper. Some may have thought his delivery was firm, but when he raised his voice and asked President Obama the same questions several times (Have you checked your pension? Will you answer my question? Well then how much oil production did you cut?). He came off as more obnoxious (or chemically enhanced) than forceful. Because President Obama is a world leader, he could not give the ‘hood response which 6
might have been “shut your mouth up” (or some such related rejoinder). Instead, he responded with dignity and clarity. Mr. Romney is flip-flopping more frequently than a pancake
prices to President Obama’s policies, not to the greater factor of world demand. Surely you know better than that! You are running away from your position faster than a gold medal-winning sprinter at the Olympics. Maybe Willard knows no better. This may be why he substituted raw aggression for actual facts. He disrespected both moderator Candy Crowley and President Obama, but then when you wear the mantle of the entitled white male, I think you think you can disrespect and insult anyone. Some of the spinmeisters are out calling this a “draw” or saying that President Obama was “too aggressive.” That means that when a Black man makes a point he is aggressive, but when a privileged and entitled white man just about beats on his chest, hollers, ignores directions, and does a spot-on imitation of Homie the Clown on steroids (sorry, Homie, for the insult), he is being firm. Were the spinmeisters and I watching the same debate? Or were their biases showing? In the last debate, some say the
on an IHOP grill. So he can’t make up his mind about his tax plan, women’s equality, coal pro-
duction, or anything. He says he has a five-point plan, but really it is a one-point plan, “Trust me.” Why should anybody trust him when he can’t say whether he will cut the mortgage deduction, the charitable contributions deduction, or college credits? He says he will have to think about it. What has he been doing for the past ten years when he was running for President? Clearly not thinking! If it takes him this long to think through his policy, may be he could join (or with his money, even start) a think tank for the cognitively impaired! What you talking ‘bout Willard? You don’t yet know whether you can support the Lily Ledbetter Act, the first piece of legislation that President Obama signed upon his inauguration as President of the United States. You have yet to figure out women’s equality. You forgot that you stood outside a coal plant in Massachusetts and talked about pollution. You are not sure about the tax breaks you took at Bain when you were exporting jobs. Moreover, you connect gasoline
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gender gap closed and as many women favored Romney as President Obama. That implied disturbing things about some women. My mamma used to ask me why good girls liked bad boys. I don’t remember my answer, but back in the day I could find a bad boy faster than a penny in my pocket. If women tipped for Romney after that first debate, they were saying they liked their men loud, rude, and crude. Let’s see where the gender gap goes after the second debate, where Obama put his foot down with dignity and class, while Romney ranted as if he were out of control. What you talking ‘bout, Willard? You distorted the facts so badly about Libya that moderator Candy Crowley had to jump in and correct you. Your “I have to think about that” platform was pure comedy. Your flipping and flopping suggested that you will say anything to get elected, and raised questions about what you will do after you are elected. What you talking ‘bout Willard? Not much! The Chicago Crusader
THE CHATTERBOX By Ima Gontellit EDITOR'S NOTE: This column is published as political satire, street gossip and humor, and therefore should not be considered as fact but rather as matter of opinion. None of the items therein are collected by the news gathering staff of the Crusader Newspaper Group. Items forwarded to The Chatterbox are kept confidential unless otherwise requested by the author in writing. For submissions please forward to: AChicagoCrusader@aol.com. Original photography and artwork are permitted. Thank you for reading!
ABOUT HORSES AND BAYONETS Obviously Mutt Romney’s advisors told him to look presidential and not like someone who would press the button on the red suitcase ill-advised. Well, he failed. He looked like a bumbling idiot and one out-of-touch with reality. His facts were wrong as usual, but that’s no news bulletin. Mutt has demonstrated that he can look into the camera and without any hesitation tell the biggest lies ever. The racists of the United States have tried every gimmick they can to kick America’s First Black President out of the White House. What gets Ima all of these learned political analysts
Mutt Romney seems to have forgotten that the racists announced that their biggest goal was to make Barack Obama a one-time President. Nobody seems to understand that instead of folks talking about what President Obama has failed to do they should be talking about what he managed to do in spite of roadblocks and booby traps the Party of NO set for the prexy. Any less of a man would have given up, cried and whimpered for four years. But instead President Obama kept plugging away. Instead unemployment has dropped, the housing market is showing a come back, he’s managed to keep Pell Grants afloat, he’s whipped the boys on Wall Street (maybe not as much as we would like it, but they know dey been taken to the woodshed), saved the Automobile Industry (in particular General Motors and Chrysler) and produced million of jobs (not what he could have achieved if the Congress had not
blocked every attempt). What dese crazy folks talking about, the President should receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Now I don’t know what debates the President’s opposition been looking at, but the President done kicked butt. Ima thinks the President was in shock during the first debate when Mutt Romney came out with guns ablazing as he told lie after lie. President Obama could not believe a person, in front of millions of viewers would dare tell the whoppers (lies) with a straight face like he did. He has flip flopped so much until he has changed all of his campaign points and just says when the President makes a point and takes a position he says “ME TOO!!” IN my neck of the woods folks would describe Mutt Romney as a “bald face liar.” Now the President can’t do that but Ima can and that’s exactly what he is. The best zinger the President got off on Monday night was the response he gave when Mutt told one of his big whoppers about the U.S. having less Naval ships now since 1916. The internet has blown up with the President’s response that we also have “less horses and bayonets.” Didn’t he look like a fool? But if dey elect this buffoon after he is so confused himself about his platform since he changes it hourly, Ima gonna be looking for a cave, cause anything is subject to happen. He has demonstrated that he will
Diabetes-Friendly Competition Seeks Healthy Meals Improving Diabetes Care and Outcomes on the South Side of Chicago is calling on area amateur cooks who are confident in their culinary creativity and nutrition IQ to help heighten awareness around the ease of preparing delicious, diabetes-friendly meals.
powerment, education and greater access to local resources. The project has launched a number of successful programs including disease management classes, grocery store tours, clinic redesign workshops, and partnerships with community organizations and businesses such as food pantries, farmers’ markets and even local Walgreens stores. Organizers of the project’s first cook-off say most people are well aware that nutritious, well-balanced meals are vital to a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, it’s one of the elements people tend to struggle with the most. “People living with diabetes can lead wonderful, fulfilling lives, but of course, there’s a lot they need to know,” said Peek. “From proper monitoring, to tools for diet and exercise – we’re here to offer this community the essential ‘how tos’ on diabetes management. People want information, but it has to be package in creative, useful ways. That’s the idea behind the Diabetes Cookoff. I’m confident this will be just the spark someone needs to get them back on the right path. Improving Diabetes Care and Outcomes on the South Side of Chicago is funded by the Merck Company Foundation and Na(Continued on page 14)
The diabetes education and support program based at the University of Chicago Medicine has launched its first Diabetes CookOff. Contestants are invited to submit an original recipe in one of four categories: entrée, side dish, dessert, or snack. The contest rules are simple – recipes must be eight ingredients or less, including fruits vegetables, lean protein, whole grains or lower-fat dairy; prep
time must be under an hour; the dish should be low in saturated fat and sugar and high on flavor. “This contest was created as a way to share simple strategies that make meal planning less of a challenge and more of a pleasure for people with diabetes and their families,” said Monica Peek, MD, assistant professor of medicine and associate director of the Chicago Center for Diabetes Translation Research at the University of Chicago Medicine. “For people living with diabetes, coming up with a daily answer to, ‘What’s for dinner?’ can be tough. Through this contest, we hope more people will see real examples of why eating healthy doesn’t mean sacrificing taste.” Recipes must be submitted by Nov. 1. Entries will be judged on taste, appearance, originality, prep time, and overall healthfulness. Twelve semi-finalists will compete for cash and others prizes at the Diabetes Cook-off, Saturday, Nov. 17, at Washburne Culinary Institute. See southsidediabetes.org for full contest details. The Annual Diabetes Cook-off is one of several Improving Diabetes Care and Outcomes on the South Side of Chicago initiatives underway aimed at reducing health disparities through community em-
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do anything to get in the White House. Ima suggests that he do what Ima did GO ON THE TOUR!!! It’s all he and his family need and we will be safer for it. Ima is calling on all SANE people to come out to vote, and those just slightly teched to vote too!! Even the slightly teched can see that Mutt Romney is dangerous!!! Dey done tried everything that we thought was behind us. Taking folks off the voting rolls, changing the location of polling places, put in place voter ID requirements (thank God for sane Judges in the courts) and all kinds of distractions. We cannot let them win, it’s INSANE!!! LET’S SUPPORT PRESIDENT OBAMA and afterwards put our
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agenda on his desk!!! Nuff Sed!!!
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DUNKIN’ DONUTS HALLOWEEN DONUT DECORATING DAY: Dunkin’ Donuts is hosting a Halloween Donut Decorating Day for kids of all ages on Saturday, October 27th from 12 pm – 4 pm. Participating locations include: 7921 South Western Avenue, 2356 W. Cermak Road and 8753 S. Stony Island Avenue. Dunkin Donuts will provide the donuts, frosting, sprinkles, fillings and decorating tools. Kids just need to bring their imaginations! Create a ghost, witch, goblin or vampire…and the donut is yours to keep! Admission is FREE and costumes are encouraged. Phone: 773-610-8454 or send e-mail to: rachel@impressionspr.com. HYDE PARK ART CENTER ACTIVITIES: On Saturday, October 27, from 1 pm to 10 pm, the Hyde Park Art Center invites you to make some mischief at Mischief Night in hands-on workshops, interactive performances, and a few surprises, featuring family friendly art making activities during the day and fun opportunities for adults to discover their inner artist after 6 pm. Also on Saturday, October 27, from 6 pm to 10 pm, the Hyde Park Art Center invites you to roll up your sleeves, rock out to some tunes, and feel inspiration flow as your inhibitions fall away at ARTBAR, a new ARTventure for creative adults, featuring live music and art making workshops like clay hand building, screen printing, and darkroom photography. And on Monday, October 29, the Hyde Park Art Center’s half-session courses begin, offering five week studio art classes in a variety of media for those busy artists who want to fit a class in before the quarter ends. The Hyde Park Art Center is located at 5020 South Cornell Avenue in Chicago. For more information call 773-324-5520 or visitwww.hydeparkart.org.
Tickets for adults $25, Teens $10, and children 10 and under are free. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.lvillinois.org or call 312-857-1582. FREE MARQUETTE BANK EVENTS: On Saturday, October 27, Marquette Bank will host a free class, “New Start Personal Finance,” at the Marquette Bank located at 5700 W. 159th Street in Oak Forest, which will cover topics, including understanding and using your checking account, online banking and more. The class will be held from 10 am to 11:30 am. The event is open to the public and seating is limited. To register, call 1-773-918-4624. Also on Saturday, October 27, Marquette Bank will host a Family Fall Fest at the Marquette Bank located at 6316 S. Western Avenue in Chicago. Enjoy clowns, face painting, crafts, games and free refreshments between 10 am and noon. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. For more information, call 1-773-467-5110 ext. 1601. On Tuesday, October 30, Marquette Wealth Management will host a free financial seminar for women at Petey’s II located at15900 S. LaGrange Avenue in Orland Park. The seminar, “Financial Strategies for Widows,” will cover settling your estate, determining your estate planning objectives and understanding your options. This event is open to the public and will begin at 11:30 am. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 1-708-364-2530.
SCRABBLE FOR LITERACY CHALLENGE BENEFIT: The Literacy Volunteers of Illinois will hold their 9th Annual “It’s Your Word Against Theirs” SCRABBLE for Literacy Challenge to Benefit adult literacy programs throughout Illinois. The event is Saturday, October 27 from 3 pm - 7:30 pm at Grossinger City Autoplex, 1500 N. Dayton in Chicago, IL, right off the North/Clybourn Red Line Stop. The annual fundraiser is designed to create visibility for low-literacy issues and raise funds to support programs that help families, adults and out of school teens increase their literacy skills. It features competitive and fun SCRABBLE games, food, drink, festivities and a silent auction.
NAVY PIER’S REALLY BIG HALLOWEEN PARTY: Navy Pier’s Really Big Halloween Party brings families new events and plenty of Halloween fun! From animal rides and a petting zoo, to feats of magic and illusion, the Pier’s Halloween party offers a frighteningly fun time for all ages. Navy Pier’s Really Big Halloween Party is ongoing through October 28, Fridays through Sundays, and the party will, of course, continue on Halloween, Wednesday, October 31. New this year, pumpkin carving savant, Steve Dahlke, will show off his skills on a nearly half-ton pumpkin each Friday from 4 pm – 8 pm. Watch the pumpkins come to life as Dahlke carves them freehand in front of a live audience. Award-winning magician Dennis Watkins returns this year performing some of Harry Houdini’s original and astounding feats of magic. On Saturdays, Sundays and Halloween day, Dennis will attempt the greatest, most dangerous of all Harry Houdini’s escapes, the Water Chamber Escape. Created and developed by Houdini for his touring shows, this escape re-
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quired Houdini and now Watkins to be submerged upsidedown in a tank of water in full view of the audience. The tank is locked from the outside with several padlocks. Once locked inside, the magician only has as much time as he has air in his lungs to escape. Navy Pier’s Really Big Halloween Party will offer guests free events day and night. For a complete list of Navy Pier’s
Really Big Halloween Party events, please visit www.navypier.com. CHICAGO CHILDRENS MUSEUM: Kids Create Wednesdays in November, 10 am – 1 pm at the Chicago Children’s Museum. Share in the joy of process art and sensory exploration as you play with clay, water, paper, paint, wire, and other materials. This program takes
place in the Kraft Artabounds Studio. Also, come and enjoy Kraft Free Family Nights, when admission is free for all! Groups of 15 or more must pre-register their visit. Transportation is available for qualified non-profit organizations. Pre-register your group visit by calling Chicago Children’s Museum at 312-464-8249 or email SonjaM@chicagochildrensmuseum.org.
TOPINKA DONATES SCHOOL SUPPLIES -- Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka and staff donated school supplies to the State of Illinois Child Development Center recently, at the James R. Thompson Center. Comptroller Topinka presented the supplies to kindergarten teacher Jacqui Reedy and 10 students. Reedy’s class is the Child Development Center’s first ever kindergarten class. The Child Development Center provides nurturing and education care to children while also supporting families. They focus on developmentally appropriate practices ensuring that each child’s individuality is embraced.
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Student Loan Problems Mirror those of Mortgages By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist
explain their products are probably not a good choice for the consumer. For consumers now considering a private student loan, invest some time to identify and pursue other forms of financial aid such as grants, scholarships, federal student loans, or work-study pro-
An adage counsels, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” When it comes to consumer debt, that advice is also a truism. After years of mortgage borrowers complaining about servicing – or the lack thereof – it appears that problems student loan borrowers face are remarkably similar. With student loan debt topping the trillion-dollar mark, another looming credit crisis could emerge just as the housing market is showing signs of recovery. According to the Survey of Consumer Finance, today one in four American households are headed by someone under the age of 35 with student loan debt. Private student loans account for more than $150 billion of outstanding debt. Moreover, more than 850,000 of these loans are in default and even more are delinquent. Like the many troubled homeowners who did not understand the terms of their mortgages, student loan borrowers are now having the same difficulty. Servicers, often hired by lenders, often do not share or know the terms of repayment, available options for refinance, or even the total amount owed. Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a report on the nearly 2,900 private student loan complaints it received since March of this year. Approximately 65 percent of complaints allege problems with servicers regarding fees, billing, fraud and credit reporting. Another 30 percent of borrowers filing complaints with CFPB were concerned with limited repayment options, debt collection practices and problems related to loans in default. “Student loan borrower stories of detours and dead-ends with their servicers bear an uncanny resemblance to problematic practices uncovered in the mortgage servicing business,” said Rohit Chopra, CFPB’s Student Loan Ombudsman. The vast majority of the student loan complaints received by CFPB were about private loans. Unfortunately, private loans typically do not have the consumer protections built into federal student loans, such as lower interest and fixed rates, incomebased repayment plans, military deferments or discharges upon death. Instead, the typical private student loan servicer actually works for the lender and may not have an incentive to provide a high level of customer service to bor-
rowers. In the face of financial hardship, unemployment or underemployment, these student loan borrowers often discover few or no options that can be adapted for their circumstances. In some cases, servicers encouraged borrowers to pay whatever they could, but failed to inform them their loan status would still be on a path towards default. With fewer options for refinance or forbearance, some private student loan borrowers are also claiming they were never advised of the difference between a federal and private loan either at the time the loan was first originated or later during repayment. If the original loan was sold or if the servicer changed, many servicers were unable to answer basic questions as to who actually owns the unpaid loan. Depending upon loan terms, it may not be possible to negotiate alternative repayment. Other complaints filed with CFPB expressed concerns with servicer errors or misinformation. For example, some servicers may take two to four days to process payments – even if the payment was submitted online. As a result, borrowers end up paying interest on a higher outstanding principal in the process. Others complained about faulty record-keeping, lost paperwork and errors that though promised to be quickly corrected were not. Still more complaints charged that even after getting transferred to multiple departments, no one was responsive or empowered to provide a clear answer. If there is a moral to these unfortunate consumer experiences, it could be summed up with CFPB’s slogan, “Know Before You Owe.” Before any debt is incurred, take the time and necessary persistence to fully learn obligations and responsibilities. Any business or its representative that is unwilling or reluctant to
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grams. Need-based grants often offered by state and federal initiatives can help defray college costs without incurring debt. Other programs are available to promote the growth of minorities in specific career paths. “Know Before You Owe” is good advice. Knowing more
about financing a college education is even better. Charlene Crowell is a communications manager with the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at: charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org.
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Strayer University Opens New Campuses in Chicago Area Brings 120-Year Legacy of Quality Adult Higher Education Strayer University, a leading postsecondary adult education institution, recently celebrated the opening of two new campuses in Chicago with a ceremony that included remarks by Sumi Ghosh, regional vice president of Starbucks Coffee Company. In addition to a campus in downtown Chicago, Strayer University also celebrated the opening of a new Aurora campus. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only one-third of adults age 25 or older in Illinois have a
four-year college degree or higher. With the opening of its new campuses and with the opening of campuses in Schaumburg and Downers Grove in 2011, Strayer University continues its aim to increase access to relevant and rigorous post-secondary academic opportunities and meet the demand for a competitive workforce in the area. “Post-secondary education enables students to acquire 21st century work skills,” said Ghosh. “A well-trained workforce benefits Chicago-area employers while also growing the nation’s economy.” The Chicago and Aurora campuses offer undergraduate and
SUMI GHOSH, REGIONAL vice president of Starbucks Coffee Company, delivers remarks at the opening of Strayer University’s new downtown Chicago campus at 100 South Wacker Drive.
STRAYER UNIVERSITY PROVOST Dr. Randi Reich Cosentino, Strayer University Chicago Campus Dean Dr. William McConnell and Strayer University President Dr. Michael Plater celebrate the opening of two new Strayer University Chicago area campuses.
Azteca Foods awards Maria High School Shine On Grant
graduate degree programs in business administration, accounting, information systems, information technology, human resource management, education, health services administration, public administration and criminal justice. “Adult learners value high-quality academic programs that expand their professional skill sets and offer immediate, real-world applications,” said Michael Plater, Ph.D., president of Strayer University. “By opening two new campuses in the Chicago area, Strayer University aims to increase access to rigorous higher education programs, while enabling students to balance the demands of work, family and school.” With a 120-year legacy of edu-
cating adult learners, Strayer University offers accessible and rigorous academic programs to working adults, first-generation college students and others who often do not have access to higher education, preparing them for success in today’s competitive job market. Strayer University’s downtown Chicago campus is located at 100 South Wacker Drive, Suite 103 in Chicago, Ill. The Aurora campus is located at 2245 Sequoia Drive, Suite 301A in Aurora, Ill. The Fall term began on Oct. 8, 2012. The Winter term begins on Jan. 7, 2013. Visit www.strayer.edu for more information. About Strayer University Strayer University is accredited
by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and has been in operation since 1892. The University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business administration, accounting, information technology, human resource management, education, health services administration, public administration and criminal justice to working adult students at 96 campuses in 23 states and Washington, D.C., as well as worldwide via the Internet. Strayer University also offers an executive MBA online through its Jack Welch Management Institute. For more information, visit www.strayer.edu or call 1-888-4STRAYER (888-478-7293).
Azteca Foods recently announced that the Peer Ministry class of Maria High School has been awarded a $500 Shine On grant. The grant competition, which ran from April 1 – September 30, 2012 was open to teens and teen groups in Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin and was intended to help teen volunteers make a difference in their communities. The grant will allow the Maria Peer Ministry class, under the guidance of teacher and Campus Minister Judy Bumbul, organize and execute a campus wide food drive to stock the shelves of the Sisters of St. Casimir food pantry. The Sisters have requested the items most in demand by the families that visit them: peanut butter, jelly, and breakfast cereals.
Azteca Foods, Inc. Vice President of Marketing Joe Rabaglia notified Bumbul of the award via email and shared his enthusiasm for the project by saying, “It makes our heart happy to help teens who are helping others.” In its final year of operation, Maria currently shares the school building, located at 67th and California, with students from the Catalyst Maria elementary school and Catalyst Maria high school charter schools. Service and social justice have always been an important part of a Maria education, and this year’s Peer Ministry class wanted to help address the plight of the hungry in their own neighborhood as well as educate and build (Continued on page 16)
MARIA TEACHER JUDY BUMBUL poses with the seniors in her peer ministry class as they prepare to launch “The Hunger Games,” an educational service project that is designed to raise awareness about the issue of hunger and collect food for the Sisters of St. Casimir food pantry. Their project is being supported by a grant from Azteca Food Inc.
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COMMUNITY NHS recognizes local heroes for strengthening neighborhoods Nearly 300 partners, volunteers, city leaders, and residents attended Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s (NHS) Annual Meeting and Neighborhood Leadership Awards, “Promoting Our Neighborhood Treasures” on Tuesday, October 16 at the Garfield Park Conservatory. The event was hosted by NHS’ Community Banks Partnership. Members of the partnership donated items to the silent auction and raffle, which raised over $3,300 to support NHS’ programs. At the event, seven community leaders representing NHS’ target neighborhoods were honored with the 2012 Neighborhood Leadership Award for their dedication, commitment and inspiration in their communities. Videos showcased each hero’s strength, passion and commitment to making a difference in Chicago and Elgin neighborhoods. Honored this year were Jeff Bartow, Chicago Lawn/Gage Park, Doris Brown, West Humboldt, Craig Chico, Back of the
Yards, Senator Jacqueline Collins, Auburn Gresham, Carl Missele, Fox Valley, Clyde Ross, North Lawndale, and Silas Woods, Roseland. The event also celebrated NHS’ work in seven target neighborhoods in Chicago. In the past year, NHS served over 5,800 clients, loaned over $22 million, created 104 new home owners and worked with over 3,000 home owners at risk of foreclosure in the Chicago area. Established in 1975, NHS of Chicago is the city’s largest nonprofit community development organization committed to providing Chicago and Elgin residents affordable resources so they can buy, fix, and keep their homes. Since its creation, NHS has created more than 3,880 new homeowners. NHS also works to stimulate community reinvestment through a partnership of residents, businesses, and government. With the help of these partners, NHS has leveraged investment of more than $1.1 bil-
THE 2012 NEIGHBORHOOD Leadership Award honored (Seated) Doris Brown, West Humboldt; Illinois Senator Jacqueline Collins, Auburn Gresham; Carl Missele, Fox Valley; (Standing L-R) Jeff Bartow, Chicago Lawn/Gage Park; Silas Woods, Roseland; Craig Chico, Back of the Yards; and Clyde Ross, North Lawndale. At the event each hero’s strength, passion and commitment to community were demonstrated in videos of NHS’ target neighborhoods. lion in Chicago’s neighborhoods. pendent, community-based non- wide. For more information on NHS Chicago is also part of the profit organizations serving more NHS, call (773) 329-4010 or visNeighborWorks® America net- than 4,500 communities nation- it www.nhschicago.org. work, which includes 235 inde-
Raoul law firm brings 150 together to hear TV analyst Quarles & Brady, a national law firm, who lists among its partners State Sen. Kwame Raoul recently attracted more than 150 business leaders, elected officials and media executives to “a chairman’s brunch” featuring CNN analyst Roland Martin. The second annual chairman’s brunch was held during the Congressional Black Caucus 42nd annual legislative weekend. Thomas Hart, Quarles & Brady’s director of government relations, said “ It
was an honor to attract so many distinguished guests to our brunch. Roland Martin mixed humor with substance to explain the current challenges and opportunities presented by the upcoming election.” Dr. Joan Price, newly appointed U.S. diplomatic representative to the 67th General Assembly of the United Nations, was joined by several corporate titans from ExxonMobil; BMO Harris; Time Warner Cable, and AT&T.
Raoul is a partner in Quarles & Brady, a full-service law firm which has more than 400 attorneys in offices in Phoenix and Tuscon, Ariz.; Naples and Tampa, Fla.; Chicago; Madison and Milwaukee, Wis.; Washington, D.C.; and Shanghai, China. The firm’s work ranges from small entrepreneurial business to Fortune 100 companies. The company’s website is www.quarles.com.
COMMISSIONER FRANK AVILA displays the “2012 Citizen Engineer of the Year” plaque presented to him by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Illinois Section. Avila receives family support from (l-r) Jackie Avila, Quinn Avila, Sherry Avila, and Audrey Avila.
Comm. Frank Avila named as “Citizen Engineer of the Year”
QUARLES & BRADY LLP hosted their 2nd Annual Chairman’s Brunch during the Congressional Black Caucus 42nd Annual Legislative Weekend at the Willard Hotel on September 22. Pictured left to right are John W. Daniels, Jr. ( Q&B Chairman), Roland Martin (Syndicated Columnist and CNN Analyst), Kwame Raoul (Illinois State Senator and Q&B Partner) and Thomas A. Hart, Jr. (Q&B Director of Government Relations). The Chicago Crusader
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For his contribution and advancement to the science and profession of civil engineering, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Commissioner Frank Avila has been named “2012 Citizen Engineer of the Year” by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Illinois Section. The ASCE awards local engineers and members of the general public for their contributions. The award was presented during the ASCE’s annual dinner meeting on Oct. 10 at the Union League Club in Chicago. Leo X. Morand, PE, is the Chairman of the Illinois Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers Awards Committee. “It is with great enthusiasm that we honor Commissioner Avila Saturday, October 27, 2012
this year,” said Morand. “He has embodied the engineering profession in a public agency that provides a vital service throughout Cook County. We are proud that he has served in an admirable fashion and is a credit to our profession.” Commissioner Avila expressed his gratitude for the recognition. “I am deeply honored by the tribute,” said Commissioner Avila. “I hope that my work has contributed to the improvement of water quality, aquatic life, and the lives of everyone living in Cook County.” Commissioner Avila was elected to the Board of Commissioners of the MWRD in 2002 and re-elected in 2008. He is Chairman of the Engineering Com(Continued on page 13) 11
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The NEW Four-One-One By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor FOR A GOOD CAUSE: On Thursday, November 1 from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM and Friday, November 2 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, SAKS Fifth Avenue in Chicago will play host to an ethnic shopping event featuring Same Sky Jewelry. Same Sky is a trade-not-aid initiative that employs African women living with HIV/AIDS as artisans, teaching them, to make beautiful hand crocheted necklaces and bracelets and provides a platform to sell in the global marketplace. During a special trunk show, Same Sky will present their latest jewelry collections including their signature hand-blown glass beaded bracelets and necklaces ($160 Francine LeFrak $400), Prosperity seed bead bracelets ($60 - $95), Fabric Wrap bracelets ($30 - $40), Hope necklaces ($395), Unity bracelets ($145) and Cuff Links ($100) which are all hand crocheted by artisans in Africa. Same Sky founder Francine LeFrak will be joined by Ashley Hooks, Miss Illinois USA as well as co-hosts including Pat Harris, Catherine Hamilton, Janelle Schroeder and Susan Bogart, among others who will be on hand on Thursday, November 1 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for a special reception and to shop the Same Sky Collection at Jewelry on One at Saks. 100 percent of all net proceeds from the sale of Same Sky’s jewelry goes toward employing more women artisans and expanding into other regions. Same Sky jewelry is worn by many celebrities including Meryl Streep, Alicia Keys, Fergie, Queen Latifah, Goldie Hawn, Jessica
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Alba, Ben Affleck, Akon and Victor Cruz, among others and retails in a variety or price points making it the perfect fashion accessory and holiday gift. Same Sky began in 2009 with four artisans and now employs over 75 artisans in Rawanda and Zambia. SAKS Fifth Avenue is located at 700 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. I’ll 12
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ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO - STYLE By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ
Lemon “So watch me be the artist who was born readymade. Watch me take my lemons and make the best god**** lemonade.” These words, from the staged memoir County of Kings, capture the essence of Lemon Andersen’s life, and frame the award-winning documentary Lemon, about the Brooklyn-born poet and playwright. After leaving Rikers Island, Andersen discovers poetry at the age of 20 and is a break out star on Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam, both the weekly series and especially Simmons’ award-winning 2003 Broadway play of the same name. However after finding some acclaim and running through his fast earnings, he is back to square peg one, with no income and a family to support. He also finds himself back in the projects, living in tight quarters with his wife, his wife’s family and at least 13 people in his in-laws’ home. He is desperate to get out, and he has what has sustained him for many years—his poetry. In a fantastic documentary that had me glued to my seat, Andersen pays homage to his late mother who died as a result of drugs and AIDS, and his big brother with whom he was left after his mother’s death. I call him a Def Jam poet/activist who was determined to, as he says, make lemonade out of the figurative lemons that he had been dealt and the figurative lemons that he brought to his own doorstep, gaining the distinction of being a three-time felon. But he ends up a one-time Tony Award winner. Lemon delves into six years of the poet’s life, as he goes back and forth trying to find and keep his niche in spoken word and performance art. He combs over stacks of personal notes detailing his mother’s addiction and trips to the Methadone clinic; his growing up with his brother and resorting to petty criminal acts to get by. He attracts folks at the American Place Theatre who invest in his production, as well as his life. They give him an outlet to reach students. Although there isn’t much money, everyone is filled with dreams. But luck comes Andersen’s way in the form of the prestigious Public Theater in New York, who want to just outright take over the reins of this production, without giving much credit or funds to American Place Theatre. Andersen is faced with hard
Andersen and Russell Simmons decisions that affect friendships, but that will finally bring his story to a wider audience. I loved Lemon, and I just fell in love with Andersen, because he was determined to share his story with others, so that it might be a light to propel those on the sidelines; those afflicted by poverty
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and bad circumstances to rise up and believe that they can do better. His poem where he urges rich people to pay attention to the poor, underclass is riveting. After his performances at the Public Theater, Andersen received many accolades. In 2011, he was chosen to join the Sundance Institute’s Playwrights Retreat and the TED organization invited him to perform at the inaugural TED Youth event, which was live streamed in 16 countries. In the spring of 2012, Andersen traveled to Australia and New Zealand where he participated in the Sydney Writers Festival and the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival. Lemon is produced with support from Spike Lee, Kanye West, Mos Def, Talib Kweli and others. The film’s writers are Laura Brownson and Beth Levison. It is available on DVD and VOD from Cinema Libre. Visit www.lemonthemovie.com and also check your local DVD rental outlet.
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ENTERTAINMENT Ten Chicago artists receive a total of $150,000 in unrestricted awards 3Arts tops $1 million in total grantmaking in its first five years 3Arts is honored to announce the ten recipients of its 5th annual 3Arts Awards, presented to women artists, artists of color and artists with disabilities working in the performing, teaching and visual arts.
Dee Alexander The awards were presented recently by the 3Arts Board of Directors and Awards Host Committee in a celebratory gather- ing at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Additionally, 3Arts marked a major milestone this year, with more than $1 million in total grants to more than 100 Chicago artists in the past five years.
Monique Haley 3Arts Awards honorees each receive an unrestricted $15,000 award to use according to their individual needs and priorities. The 2012 recipients are: choreographers Monique Haley and Nejla Yatkin; vocalist Dee Alexander and instrumentalist Lanialoha Lee; teaching artists Miguel Aguilar and Avery Young; lighting designer Hea- ther Gilbert and director Halena Kays; and visual artists Harold Mendez and Maria Vergara. “As we unveil the 2012 3Arts awardees, we also celebrate a major milestone for our organization. In our first five years, 3Arts has distributed $1 million to artists across the city—a testament to our dedication to supporting a diversity of artistic voic-
Comm. Frank Avila named as “Citizen Engineer of the Year” (Continued from page 11) mittee and the Committee on ter environment. Commissioner Avila received Maintenance and Operations. Commissioner Avila works to his Bachelor of Science Degree in protect the health and safety of Civil Engineering from the Unithe public and protect the quality versity of Illinois-Champaign in of water in the Chicago area wa- 1961 and his Master’s Degree in terways. His top priorities in- Finance from the University of clude cost-effective wastewater Arizona-Tucson in 1968. He treatment, flood prevention, the owned a civil engineering comparegulation of waste disposal to ny named AVILA & ASSOCIprotect our waterways including ATES, INC. and practiced engieliminating toxic chemicals from neering and land surveying for the source to prevent endocrine over 45 years. Married for 47 years, Commisdisruption. Commissioner Avila frequently sioner Avila and Sherry have speaks about the MWRD, ad- three children and two grandchildressing many community and dren: son Frank, wife Rachel and business organizations, schools two grandchildren, Clarence (16 and public agencies. He and his years) and Thalia (20 months); wife, Sherry, have produced nu- son Quinn and wife Jackie, and merous Environmental Chicago daughter Audrey. Access Network TV shows that Established in 1889, the may be viewed at www.avilamedia.blip.tv and www.youtube- MWRD is an award-winning, .com/user/avilatvproducers. In special purpose government addition, Commissioner Avila agency responsible for wastewater has produced several Public Ser- treatment and stormwater manvice Announcements for children agement in Cook County, Illiand adults on protecting our wa- nois. The Chicago Crusader
es in our community. Through cash awards, residency fellowships, and promotion, 3Arts helps artists take risks, experiment and focus on the creative process that fuels their art and all of the people it touches,” said 3Arts Executive Director Esther Grimm. Driven by the belief that the vitality and creative spirit of Chicago is reliant upon a diverse spectrum of artistic voices, 3Arts advoates for women artists, artists of color and artists with disabilities Bios for a few of the 2012 3Arts Awardees are as follows: Monique Haley, Choreographer, is a graduate of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a bachelor’s degree in performing arts specializing in jazz dance. She completed nine years with River North Chicago Dance Company in 2010 and has also been a member of the Bermuda Dance Company and the Eleone Dance Theatre of Philadelphia. Her choreography has been featured in the AIDS benefit Dance for Life Chicago. In Chicago and around the country, Monique keeps busy as a frequent substitute teacher for Lou Conte, on faculty as an Adv/Pro Jazz teacher at Visceral Dance Studios and Intrigue Dance Studio, choreographing for high school and professional companies, and travelling to teach master’s classes at the collegiate and professional level. Nejla Yatkin, Choreographer, has Turkish roots and is originally from Berlin, Germany. Her honors include: the 2012 and 2011 Award for Overall Excellence in Choreography (New York Inter-
Avery Young national Fringe Festival); the Forth Fund Award; the 2011 National Performance Network Creation Fund; and the 2009 Princess Grace Award – Special Project and 2008 Princess Grace Choreography Fellowship (Princess Grace Foundation in New York). Dee Alexander, Vocalist, is among the premier vocalists and songwriters in American music today and one of Chicago’s most gifted and respected artists. Her performances span virtually every music genre related to the African diaspora: gospel, blues, neo-soul, rhythm- and-blues and world music. But her true heart belongs to jazz, and she gravitated toward jazz at an early age, with Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald among her major influences, as well as Chicago saxophonist Henry Huff. Her 2007 “Sirens of Song” trib-
ute to Nina Simone and Dinah Washington (commissioned by the Jazz Institute of Chicago) at Chicago’s Pritzker Pavilion introduced her to a larger audience and helped her garner world recognition, resulting in frequent tours of France, Finland, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Poland. Dee boasts long and fruitful associations with Chicago’s jazz elite, including Ramsey Lewis, Orbert Davis and Nicole Mitchell, and leads two of her own bands: the Dee Alexander Quartet and the Evolution Ensemble. She is the recipient of many other accolades, and recent projects include re-interpreting the music of James Brown and Jimi Hendrix. Avery Young, Teaching Artist, indoctrinated with the 400+ years of the African-American experience, history, culture and art, Avery’s work blends phonetics, linguistics, hymns, jazz and hip hop to depict the politic and inspiring attributes attached to the stories of a people. A Cave Canem Fellow, Avery has worked as a teaching artist, mentoring and shaping youth in the craft of creative writing and theatre. He taught primary and secondary grade levels in education facilities that expand ethnicity, socio-economic characteristics and academic benchmarks, among other endeavors. For more information on 3Arts and to read complete bios of other awardees, please visit www.3arts.org.
ALEX CROSS A Review by Bonnie DeShong Dr. Alex Cross is a psychiatrist and police detective with the uncanny ability to know what a crook is thinking by sniffing the air. He is a family man who deeply loves his wife and soon to be 3 children. He works with his best friend from childhood and believes in honesty and playing by the book. He is so good at his job; the FBI is courting him to become a profiler for the agency. All is good in Dr. Cross’s life. All is not good with the film itself. The main problem is, unfortunately, Tyler Perry as Alex Cross. I like Tyler Perry and all that is does outside of his moneymaker, the ‘Madea’ films. I see him removed from that character and I think there are great roles for him. Alex Cross was not one of them. The problem, Tyler Perry just does not fit well in this roll of a gentle yet tough guy. This
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POLICE DETECTIVE AND psychologist Dr. Alex Cross (Tyler Perry) meets his match against the psychotic serial killer, Picasso (Matthew Fox). will sound petty but the first time as the psychopath. He plays it you see Alex Cross he is running way over the top but I loved it. after a bad guy. No problem but He was intense and crazy. I feel sadness for Tyler Perry behe is running using the “karate chop” move with his hands. It cause he had so much to prove. looks so, awkward and 70’s Morgan Freeman in “Kiss the movies style. There are moments Girls” and “Along Came a Spiwhen you get caught up but they der,” set the bar so high for anyone to come behind him to play are few and far between. The only other character that the role. His Alex Cross had a (Continued on page 16) stood out for me is Matthew Fox Saturday, October 27, 2012
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By Barbara Wright-Pryor
SOUTH SHORE OPERA COMPANY PRESENTS “Love at the Opera” South Shore Opera Company of Chicago presents its 2012 Benefit/Gala, “Love at the OperaRomeo and Juliet, A Love Story,” scenes from operas inspired by William Shakespeare’s tragedy Saturday, October 27, at 5:30 pm in the Paul Robeson Theater at South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Shore Drive. “Love at the Opera” presents the story of Romeo’s and Juliet’s forbidden love from operas “I Capuleti e i Montecchi” by Vincenzo Bellini; “Roméo et Juliette” by Charles Gounod; and Leonard Bernstein’s updated version of the ages-old story of the star-crossed lovers, “West Side Story” performed by some of
Bernard Holcomb and Cornelius Johnson. Francesco Milioto conducts. South Shore Opera Company of Chicago was founded in 2008 by Dr. Marvin Lynn. Cornelius Johnson is Artistic/Music Director of South Shore Opera Com-
partnership with the The Chicago Park District, South Shore Cultural Center and its Advisory Council. All concerts involve a diverse cross-section of youth performers and are free and open to the public. South Shore Opera’s Benefit/Gala will support its program of presenting at least two free full performances of opera and relat-
cal music-making and experiences. Concert only tickets are $30; Students with ID and seniors;
Kimberly Jones Chicago’s outstanding young artists including sopranos, Dana Campbell, Kimberly Jones and Joelle Lamarre; and tenors
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pany. The company’s mission is to make opera and musical theater more accessible to diverse Chicago audiences on the Southside and elsewhere; to enhance the lives of youth by offering music education and outreach programs; and to provide greater opportunities for African American and other diverse artists to perform in professional productions. The company was formed in
Joelle Lamarre ed musical art yearly in the beautiful, landmarked South Shore Cultural Center; grow the art and opportunities of established and emerging diverse artists from Chicago’s South Side and beyond, and engage youth in classi-
Bernard-Holcomb $20. Concert-only tickets can be purchased by calling 773-7234627; at the door, or online at southshoreopera.org. For further information, call 773-723-4627.
Vänskä, Capuçon Brothers, CSO and Brahms Conductor Osmo Vänskä, music director of the Minnesota Orchestra, replaced Bernard Haitink as conductor with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) on Thursday, October 18, 2012. Haitink was forced to cancel the first week of his scheduled appearances with the CSO this season. The all-Brahms program remained unchanged. Following rave reviews of their respective CSO debuts, French classical musical prodigies, brothers Renaud and Gautier Capuçon returned to Symphony Center to team up with the CSO to present Johannes Brahms’ Double Concerto resulting in a lyrical and passionate outpouring of glorious musicmaking that electrified the Thursday night audience, bringing
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the house to its collective feet. The brothers answered the thunderous applause by treating the audience to an encore, Johan Halvorsen’s arrangement of Händel’s Passacaglia for Violin and Cello. To conclude the program, Osmo Vänskä led the CSO in a richly triumphant Brahms First Symphony (one of this writer’s favorites) featuring some of the world-renowned orchestra’s principals as soloists, including Concertmaster Robert Chen, oboist Eugene Isotov, flutist
Gautier (left ) and Renaud-Capucon
Ravinia Festival’s Ramsey Lewis at Kohl Children’s Museum
Mathieu Dufour and clarinetist Stephen Williamson.
In an article on last week’s “World of Music” page, it was announced that The Ravinia Festival is sponsoring a permanent, interactive musicmaking exhibit at Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago in Glenview, furthering the festival’s mission of exposing young people to music. The exhibit was officially unveiled by children on October 9 with Ramsey Lewis, Ravinia’s artistic director of jazz and an advocate of music education, performing for the live audience and news crews and trying the exhibits. “I wish they had something like this when I was a kid,” he said. The hands-on “Music Makers” exhibit is designed to help children discover how sound is created in a variety of ways, how to recognize
different types of sounds and the physical forces behind them, and how to manipulate melody, tempo and rhythm.
As concert-goers arrived at Symphony Center on Thursday night,
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Ravinia Festival President and CEO Welz Kauffman said Ravinia’s leadership is thrilled to link the festival’s name to such an inspiring and fun environment with a proven track record of engaging 300,000 visitors year-round. “No one not-for-profit institution can wholly change a child’s life, but when vital players like Ravinia and Kohl Children’s Museum team up, we’re more than just making cultural inroads for children of all backgrounds; we’re making music together,” said Ravinia Festival Chairman Robert Krebs. For more information, call 847-266-5000.
they were met by members of the CSO who were distributing leaflets pledging support for their musician/colleagues in The Minnesota Orchestra who had been lockedout for three weeks in a labor dispute with the management and asking the public to appeal to Maestro Vänskä to intervene on behalf of his musicians. Indeed, the Minnesota Orchestra situation was responsible for Maestro Vänskä’s being available to step in at the last minute to replace Haitink who is expected to return this week for performances of Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis.” For complete schedules of CSO offerings, go to cso.org or call 312294-3000.
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Farrakhan will keynote New Tabernacle’s peace service Nation of Islam leader The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan will keynote a “Let There Be Peace On Earth and Let It Begin With
Me” service October 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the New Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church, 531 N. Kedzie Ave. The Rev. Paul Jakes is the
pastor of New Tabernacle and he said this service is for those “who are tired of the killings, the drugs, the lack of jobs, and tired of being sick
and tired.” He added, “If you are, the answer is try Jesus, try prayer.” Farrakhan has led the Nation of Islam since the late
Newly designed Bible targets Black women A newly designed Bible with a unique African-American perspective is the first product of a company developed by two Black women. The focus of the entity is “to create meaningful products that encourage and empower African-American women with God’s truth.” According to its publisher, Thomas Nelson, a world leading Christian publisher, “the new Bible will provide African American with an inspiring new tool to help bring their Sunday morning experience in their everyday lives. The Bible “The Sisters in Faith Holy Bible: Encouraging and Empowering African-American Women with
Michele Clark Jenkins God’s Truth is expected to be released in January.” One of the co-founders of Sisters in Faith, Michele Clark Jenkins, said “African American women have a different history and a different presence, from any other de-
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Cont’d from page 4) Mayor Rahm Emanuel. I know the media is reporting it was a resignation, but any thinking Chicagoan understands that jumping off a ledge and being pushed off yields pretty much the same results. At the root of it all was the mayor, who tried too many times to inject politics into the educational process instead of letting the superintendent run the district using educational expertise, something the mayor doesn’t have. When the mayor learned he couldn’t successfully browbeat the president of the Chicago Teachers Union, it was the beginning of the end for former superintendent J.C. Brizard. At that moment Brizard became the “fall guy.” The mayor was just waiting for the bus to arrive so he could drag Brizard under it. Well now Brizard is Black history, and we have to see what the new superintendent or C.E.O. or whatever the title of the top dog is does. That now is Barbara ByrdBennett, some call her B3. From everything on paper this New York transplant has all the credentials to be a top flight superintendent. Unfortunately, the Rahm factor is not on paper. Honestly, I don’t think Byrd-Bennett will last as long as the 17 The Chicago Crusader
months Brizard was in office. In a radio interview and a newspaper story, the new superintendent said she has things worked out with Rahm. Let me tell you sister, it won’t be the first time Rahm has lied. This mayor has put so much of his (limited) vision into his version of school reform, he will never take full blame for any educational shortcomings. Had he left Brizard to his own doing the district’s future would look much brighter. If Rahm even raises an eyebrow about Byrd-Bennett’s performance, the city will have a clear view of how the mayor operates. It is time for the community to rally around Byrd-Bennett and let Rahm know she is under our protection and we won’t stand for his foolishness to be her demise. We now must pay even closer attention to what is going on at the CPS Central Office and in all of our schools. Nobody elected Rahm to run the schools and we should not let him keep the impression that we did. Brizard was more than qualified, so is Bryd-Bennet. We cannot compromise our children’s and this city’s future by allowing Rahm to displace some of the best people we have in CPS.
mographic. Their history is characterized by strength in the face of instability, making a way out of no way, and self definition in the face of a lost identity. Most are looking to cut a new path. The Sisters in Faith Bible is designed to speak directly to the specific needs of this group of women.” “African American women have long suffered and long loved the Lord in such a way that being Christian and being an African woman is synonymous,” said Moore, adding, “but few Christian products reveal the AfricanAmerican woman’s voice to
the body of Christ and almost none have been created to speak directly to her in a way that relates to her life and her struggle.” Jenkins is the senior director of the public policy consulting group for Griffin & Strong, P.C. and specializes in entertainment contracts and business development. She is the author of numerous faith-based books and co-author of several Bible projects. Moore also has served as coeditor for several Bible projects and is author of more than 50 young adult, inspirattional fiction books and four adult titles.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICINGAGREEMENT RELATING TO IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, v . HENRY WEEDEN, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HENRY WEEDEN, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 33403 7242 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE UNIT 1 CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 24, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 27, 2012, 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 7242 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE UNIT 1, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-114-051-1001. The real estate is improved with a concrete block and brick condominium; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1018211. 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.: PA1018211 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 10 CH 33403 I476200
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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, P l a i n t i f f V . CHRISTINE CARTER; CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 19865 Property Address: 7413 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 9 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-039295 (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 September 27, 2012, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on November 20, 2012, 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 7413 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 Permanent Index No.: 20-27-228-006 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be for inspection. open The judgment amount was $ 135,185.77. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Prospective bidders are Plaintiff. admonished to review the court file to verify all information. For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I474566 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICINGAGREEMENT RELATING TO IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, v . HENRY WEEDEN, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HENRY WEEDEN, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 33403 7242 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE UNIT 1 CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 24, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, October 27, 2012 will at 10:30 AM on November 27, 2012, 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 7242 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE UNIT 1, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-114-051-1001. The real estate is improved with a concrete block and brick condominium; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is
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(Con’t. from page 10) community among the diverse students who share the school. Their project, The Hunger Games, is designed to teach the Maria and Catalyst Maria student bodies about the problem of hunger both globally and locally. It also includes a friendly competition that will encourage students to fill the food pantry’s shelves. This project not only serves an immediate need, it also trains students about the process of tackling such a challenge. Student coordinators are learning how to identify a problem, design a solution, and move the project forward. They are learning how to organize, strategize, delegate, and take charge- valuable skills as they grow into socially conscious adults. The food drive is set to run throughout the school year, but it is especially important to fully stock the shelves as soon as possible. If anyone is interested in contributing peanut butter, jelly, or breakfast cereal, please contact Judy Bumbul at 773.925.8686 ext. 154 or judyb@mariahighschool.org .
ALEX CROSS (Con’t. from page 12) quiet strength, solid footing, and he was sexy in a mature sort of way, something that Tyler did not bring to the character. It is not all Tyler Perry’s fault. The direction wasn’t the best; the script left holes and was weak. Someone important dies in the film but we only hear about this person in one sentence. This was someone that a main character was having a relationship with and was on the same team. No emotion. I say save your money and WAIT FOR IT TO COME TO CABLE.
HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION PARKWAY BANK AND TRUST C O M P A N Y , P l a i n t i f f , v s . 68TH & DORCHESTER, LLC, AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, THE CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, JAMES VENTRONE, AN INDIVIDUAL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 11 CH 2154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 12, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 19, 2012, 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 6749 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. P.I.N. 20-23-404-012. The mortgaged real estate is a multi-family residence. This property may be open for inspection by contacting John Argianas at (773) 338-2222. 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: 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. For information call Mr. Miles V. Cohen at Scott & Kraus, LLC, 150 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3 2 7 - 1 0 5 9 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I475874 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWMBS, INC. C W M B S REPERFORMING LOAN REMIC TRUST CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R2 Plaintiff, v s . GARY POLLARD A/K/A GARY J. POLLARD; NICOLE SHORTY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GARY POLLARD, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 38518 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 21, 2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 19, 2012, 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. 20-22-307-016-0000. Commonly known as 6853 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a Saturday, single family October residence. 27, If the 2012 subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates,
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWMBS, INC. C W M B S REPERFORMING LOAN REMIC TRUST CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R2 Plaintiff, v s . GARY POLLARD A/K/A GARY J. POLLARD; NICOLE SHORTY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GARY POLLARD, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 38518 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 21, 2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 19, 2012, 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. 20-22-307-016-0000. Commonly known as 6853 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 9 2 7 1 6 6 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I475812 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-RM2, ASSIGNEE OF M O R T G A G E ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR RESMAE MORTGAGE C O R P O R A T I O N , P l a i n t i f f , v s . NIYA IRVING, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNDER MORTGAGE RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0504641027 AND CITY OF CHICAGO, UNDER JUDGMENT RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0910441107, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 09 CH 49289 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 16, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 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: 20-22-228-016. P.I.N. Commonly known as 6645 South St. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 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 I475924
COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , v s . SHAKA A. RAWLS; SHAKA A. RWLS; RUKIYA BYRD; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHAKA A. RAWLS, IF ANY; HEIRS AND UNKNOWN LEGATEES OF RUKIYA BYRD, IF ANY; U N K N O W N OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 20931 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 1, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-15-419-007-0000. Commonly known as 6225 South Rhodes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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: 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 W V P 1 2 - 0 4 7 8 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I476070
November 30, 2012, 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. 20-22-311-030-0000. Commonly known as 6859 SOUTH CALUMET AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 3 7 . The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 0 2 1 7 4 7 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I477571
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY O N D I V I S I BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., f P l a i n t i f V . MAXINE YOUNG; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; CAVALRY SPVI, LLC, D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 49988 Property Address: 6547 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 3 7 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-038205 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on October 4, 2012, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on November 30, 2012, 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 6547 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 Permanent Index No.: 20-22-220-015 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 365,453.72. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify information. all For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I477040
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA N.A., S/B/M TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Plaintiff, v s . KAREN M LYLE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KAREN M LYLE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 36992 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK August 28, 2012, Intercounty Judicial COUNTY, ILLINOIS Sales Corporation will on Friday, COUNTY DEPARTMENT November 30, 2012, at the hour of 11 a.m. CHANCERY DIVISION in their office at 120 West Madison Street, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the P l a i n t i f f , highest bidder for cash, the following v s . described property: SHAKA A. RAWLS; SHAKA A. RWLS; P.I.N. 20-22-311-030-0000. RUKIYA BYRD; Commonly known as 6859 SOUTH CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN HEIRS CALUMET AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL AND LEGATEES 6 0 6 3 7 . OF SHAKA A. RAWLS, IF ANY; The mortgaged real estate is improved UNKNOWN HEIRS AND with a single family residence. If the LEGATEES OF RUKIYA BYRD, IF ANY; subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a U N K N O W N common interest community, the purchaser OWNERS AND NON RECORD of the unit othero than mortgagee shall CLAIMANTS; Defendants, Blacks Must control their wnac oMMunity pay the assessments required by 12 CH 20931 subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the NOTICE OF SALE Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of 25% down by certified funds, balance Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above within 24 hours, by certified funds. No entitled cause on October 1, 2012 refunds. The property will NOT be open Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will for inspection. Upon payment in full of the on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Certificate of Sale which will entitle the Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, purchaser to a Deed to the premises after Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest confirmation of the sale. bidder for cash, as set forth below, the For information: Visit our website at following described mortgaged real estate: http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 P.I.N. 20-15-419-007-0000. p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Commonly known as 6225 South Rhodes Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. The mortgaged real estate is improved (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number
W11-4030 Wirbicki Law IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-MLN1; P l a i n t i f f , v s . LAWRENCE SPAULDING; 6348 SOUTH G R E E N W O O D CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC.; CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LAWRENCE SPAULDING, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 8918 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 29, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, November 30, 2012 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. 20-23-106-082-1002. Commonly known as 6348 South Greenwood Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 6 0 6 3 7 . 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 W11-4030. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I477611 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A HOME LOANS COUNTRYWIDE SERVICING, LP, P l a i n t i f f V . CHRISTINE CARTER; CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 19865 Property Address: 7413 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 9 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-039295 (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 September 27, 2012, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on November 20, 2012, 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 7413 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 Permanent Index No.: 20-27-228-006 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 135,185.77. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information. For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m.
Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on November 20, 2012, 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 7413 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 Permanent Index No.: 20-27-228-006 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 135,185.77. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify information. all For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I474566 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICINGAGREEMENT RELATING TO IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, v . HENRY WEEDEN, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HENRY WEEDEN, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 33403 7242 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE UNIT 1 CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 24, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 27, 2012, 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 7242 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE UNIT 1, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-114-051-1001. The real estate is improved with a concrete block and brick condominium; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1018211. 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.: PA1018211 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 10 CH 33403 I476200
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5 9 W 1 2 - 1 4 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , v s . GLORIA ADAMS; SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., F/K/A AMERICAN G E N E R A L FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, N C . ; I KENYATTA BAXTROM; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GLORIA ADAMS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KENYATTA BAXTROM, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 17106 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 24, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, November 16, 2012 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-28-220-046-0000. Commonly known as 7322 South Perry Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 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 W12-1459. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I473867 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA; P l a i n t i f f , v s . ROBERT DOZIER AKA ROBERT L. DOZIER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 16340 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 August 14, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, November 16, 2012, 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 property: described 20-15-420-004-0000. P.I.N. Commonly known as 6215 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 0 6 3 7 . 6 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 1 0 8 5 7 0 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I473840
LOTS FOR SALE
6 Lots in Oak Wood Cemetery 67th Street in Chicago ½ price $1,800. each or 6 lots for $10,000.
Call John Jacobson at 708-429-1836 The Chicago Crusader
common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after of the sale. confirmation For information: Visit our website at Between 3 http://service.atty-pierce.com. 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 5 7 0 . 1 1 0 8 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N Officer, (312) 444-1122 Selling I473840
W E F 0 9 - 2 9 5 6 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF CWABS REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2004-S REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED NOTES SERIES 2004-S; Plaintiff, v s . UNDINE M. STINNETTE A/K/A UNDINE S T I N N E T T E ; CITY OF CHICAGO; 26 PROP JIS L.L.C; U N K N O W N HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF UNDINE M. STINNETTE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 16201 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 19, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, November 16, 2012 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-28-202-012-0000. Commonly known as 7143 South Princeton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 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 W E F 0 9 - 2 9 5 6 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I473839 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE H O L D E R S ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-4 Plaintiff, v s . BEATRICE M. SEAY; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BEATRICE M. SEAY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 2529 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 14, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, November 15, 2012 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. 20-16-315-022. Commonly known as 659 West 61st Street, Chicago, Illinois 60621. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the condominium Property Act Sale terms: 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 W07-0462. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I473721
HOME LOANS SERVICING LP P l a i n t i f f , v s . GERARDO VILLA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GERARDO VILLA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 36264 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on August 9, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described p r o p e r t y : P.I.N. 20-16-216-003-0000. Commonly known as 353 WEST 58TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 9 1 6 4 8 0 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I473532
HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , v s . CLYDE LANGHAM; OGLESBY PLACE C O N D O M I N I U M ; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CLYDE LANGHAM, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 41173 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 19, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, November 15, 2012 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. 20-24-426-009-1013. Commonly known as 2334 East 70th Place, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60649. 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 W11-4036. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I473781 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP P l a i n t i f f , v s . OLUJIMI ADEONIGBAGBE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF OLUJIMI ADEONIGBAGBE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 36249 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on September 18, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 12, 2012, 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. 20-25-113-051-0000. Commonly known as 7208 SOUTH EAST END AVENUE UNIT C, CHICAGO, IL 0 6 4 9 . 6 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after of the sale. confirmation For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 9 1 7 1 9 9 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I473496
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP P l a i n t i f f , v s . GERARDO VILLA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GERARDO VILLA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 36264 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on August o 9, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Blacks Must control their wn c oMMunity Corporation will on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described p r o p e r t y : P.I.N. 20-16-216-003-0000. Commonly known as 353 WEST 58TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms:
POSSeSSiON, iN ACCORdANCe WitH SeCtiON 15-1701(C) OF tHe iLLiNOiS MORtGAGe FOReCLOSuRe LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C., 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100, buRR RidGe, iL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1210147. 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.: 14-12-10147 ARdC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 12 CH 013386 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. i473974
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-WFHE2, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK SERIES 2006-WFHE2 Plaintiff, COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtv . MeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON tAyLOR MARCO WATKINS, PALISADES beAN & WHitAKeR MORtGAGe COLLECTION, LLC, STATE OF CORP. Plaintiff, ILLINOIS Defendants -v.11 CH 35513 HeAtHCLiFF FyKeS JR. A/K/A HeAtH8436 SOUTH BLACKSTONE AVENUE CLiFF FyKeS, RAMONA WALtON CHICAGO, IL 60619 A/K/A RAMONA J. WALtON-FyKeS, NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS tAyLOR, beAN & WHitAKeR MORtHEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a GAGe CORP. Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered defendants in the above cause on August 20, 2012, an 12 CH 013386 agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, 5844 S. PRAiRie AVeNue CHiCAGO, iL 60637 will at 10:30 AM on November 26, 2012, at NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale enCHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public tered in the above cause on August 1, auction to the highest bidder, as set forth 2012, an agent of the Judicial Sales below, the following described real estate: Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on Commonly known as 8436 SOUTH November 20, 2012, at the the Judicial BLACKSTONE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL Sales Corporation, One South Wacker 60619 Property Index No. drive - 24th Floor, CHiCAGO, iL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bid20-35-406-032-0000. The real estate is der, as set forth below, the following deimproved with a single family home with a scribed real estate:Commonly known as detached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% 5844 S. PRAiRie AVeNue, CHiCAGO, down of the highest bid by certified funds at iL 60637 Property index No. 20-15-122the close of the auction; The balance, 042 (uNdeRLyiNG 20-15-122-035). including the Judicial sale fee for the real estate is improved with a single Abandoned Residential Property family residence. Sale terms: 25% down Municipality Relief Fund, which is of the highest bid by certified funds at the calculated on residential real estate at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction Residential Property Municipality Relief thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser Fund, which is calculated on residential not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or real estate at the rate of $1 for each wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount hours. No fee shall be paid by the paid by the purchaser not to exceed mortgagee acquiring the residential real $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring other lienor acquiring the residential real the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortestate whose rights in and to the gagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor residential real estate arose prior to the acquiring the residential real estate sale. The subject property is subject to whose rights in and to the residential real general real estate taxes, special estate arose prior to the sale. the subject assessments, or special taxes levied property is subject to general real estate against said real estate and is offered for taxes, special assessments, or special sale without any representation as to taxes levied against said real estate and quality or quantity of title and without is offered for sale without any represenrecourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" tation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS condition. The sale is further subject to iS” condition. the sale is further subject confirmation by the court. Upon payment in to confirmation by the court. if the sale is full of the amount bid, the purchaser will set aside for any reason, the Purchaser receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle at the sale shall be entitled only to a rethe purchaser to a deed to the real estate turn of the deposit paid. the Purchaser after confirmation of the sale. The property shall have no further recourse against will NOT be open for inspection and the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the plaintiff makes no representation as to the Mortgagee’s attorney. upon payment in condition of the property. Prospective full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entibidders are admonished to check the court tle the purchaser to a deed to the real esfile to verify all information. If this property tate after confirmation of the sale. the is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the property will NOt be open for inspection unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a and plaintiff makes no representation as mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and to the condition of the property. the legal fees required by The Prospective bidders are admonished to Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS check the court file to verify all informa605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a tion. if this property is a condominium condominium unit which is part of a unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, common interest community, the purchaser shall pay the assessments and the legal of the unit at the foreclosure sale other fees required by the Condominium than a mortgagee shall pay the Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/9(g)(1) and assessments required by The (g)(4). if this property is a condominium Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS unit which is part of a common interest 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE community, the purchaser of the unit at MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU the foreclosure sale other than a mortHAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN gagee shall pay the assessments rePOSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER quired by the Condominium Property Act, 765 iLCS 605/18.5(g-1). iF yOu ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF ARe tHe MORtGAGOR (HOMeOWNPOSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE eR), yOu HAVe tHe RiGHt tO ReWITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE MAiN iN POSSeSSiON FOR 30 dAyS ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AFteR eNtRy OF AN ORdeR OF LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours Saturday, October 27, 2012 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 PA1120639. 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.: PA1120639 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 11 CH 35513
assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1120639. 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.: PA1120639 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 11 CH 35513 I475252 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF FIRST NLC TRUST 2007-1 MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 P l a i n t i f f , v . DERRICK SMITH, SANDRA D E N N A R D - S M I T H D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 28488 7224 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE Chicago, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 22, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 26, 2012, 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 7224 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-114-029-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $212,864.52. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432. Please refer to file number 10IL00655-1. 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. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 Attorney File No.: 10IL00655-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case # 11 CH 28488 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. I473460
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; P l a i n t i f f , v s . JOAN SMITH; THE PARK MANOR OF GREATER GRAND CONDOMINIUM CROSSING A S S O C I A T I O N ; D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 44670 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 9, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 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. 20-27-216-034-1001. Commonly known as 7355 South King Drive Unit G, Chicago, IL 60619. 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 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 I473615
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., P l a i n t i f f , v . RENAE WINFIELD, 75TH ON THE LAKE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 35152 2772 E 75TH STREET, UNIT 3 NS Chicago, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 24, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 26, 2012, 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 2772 E 75TH STREET, UNIT 3 NS, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 21-30-123-021-1021. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $103,975.86. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 39 South LaSalle Street 18 - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 11-2222-18331. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No.: 11-2222-18331 Attorney Code. 4452 Case # 11 CH 35152 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
than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 11-2222-18331. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No.: 11-2222-18331 Attorney Code. 4452 Case # 11 CH 35152 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. I473452 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v . REGINA L. MONROE AKA REGINA O N R O E M D e f e n d a n t s CH 00921 10 7344 SOUTH LOWE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 16, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 20, 2012, 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 7344 SOUTH LOWE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-115-027. The real estate is improved with a brick 2 unit; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and The the legal fees required by Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0935984. 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.: PA0935984 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 10 CH 00921 I473397
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., P l a i n t i f f , v . KIMBERLY RATLIFF FORTE AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF EDGAR S. FORTE, DECEASED, EDGAR S. FORTE, JR., A MINOR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 27, 2012 October Saturday, 11 CH 32044 7341 S LOWE AVE Chicago, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 24, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 26, 2012, 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 7341 S LOWE AVE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-116-009-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, CHANCERY DEPARTMENT DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., P l a i n t i f f , v . FORTE AS KIMBERLY RATLIFF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF EDGAR S. FORTE, DECEASED, EDGAR S. FORTE, JR., A MINOR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants CH 32044 11 7341 S LOWE AVE Chicago, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 24, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 26, 2012, 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 7341 S LOWE AVE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-116-009-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $58,207.13. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 11-2222-17957. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No.: 11-2222-17957 Attorney Code. 4452 Case # 11 CH 32044 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. I473386
CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 8338 S. INGLESIDE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-35-302-084-0000. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $159,683.03. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 10-2222-14421. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No.: 10-2222-14421 Attorney Code. 4452 Case # 10 CH 47588 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. I473378
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB P l a i n t i f f , v . BLESSING IGBINOSA-BROWN AKA B. I G B I N O S A D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 17843 6952 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 14, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 16, 2012, 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 6952 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-312-027-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story single family home; detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK highest bid by certified funds at the close COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY of the auction; The balance, including the DEPARTMENT CHANCERY Judicial sale fee for Abandoned DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORGAGE, Residential Property Municipality Relief L L C Fund, which is calculated on residential P l a i n t i f f , real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 v . or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the CHARISSA HURT, UNKNOWN purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified OWNERS AND NON-RECORD funds/or wire transfer, is due within C L A I M A N T S twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be D e f e n d a n t s paid by the mortgagee acquiring the 10 CH 47588 residential real estate pursuant to its credit 8338 S. INGLESIDE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60619 bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS judgment creditor, or other lienor HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a acquiring the residential real estate whose Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered rights in and to the residential real estate in the above cause on August 20, 2012, an arose prior to the sale. The subject agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, property is subject to general real estate will at 10:30 AM on November 26, 2012, at taxes, special assessments, or special the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One taxes levied against said real estate and is South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, offered for sale without any representation CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public as to quality or quantity of title and without auction to the highest bidder, as set forth recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" below, the following described real condition. The sale is further subject to estate:Commonly known as 8338 S. confirmation by the court. Upon payment in INGLESIDE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 full of the amount bid, the purchaser will Property Index No. 20-35-302-084-0000. receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle The real estate is improved with a the purchaser to a deed to the real estate condominium. The judgment amount was after confirmation of the sale. The property $159,683.03. Sale terms: 25% down of the will NOT be open for inspection and highest bid by certified funds at the close plaintiff makes no representation as to the of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned condition of the property. Prospective Residential Property Municipality Relief bidders are admonished to check the court Fund, which is calculated on residential file to verify all information. If this property real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 oMMunity wnthecpurchaser their ounit, control Must Blacks is a condominium of the or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and funds/or wire transfer, is due within the legal fees required by The twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS paid by the mortgagee acquiring the 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a residential real estate pursuant to its credit condominium unit which is part of a bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, common interest community, the purchaser judgment creditor, or other lienor of the unit at the foreclosure sale other acquiring the residential real estate whose than a mortgagee shall pay the rights in and to the residential real estate assessments required by The arose prior to the sale. The subject Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS property is subject to general real estate 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE taxes, special assessments, or special MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU taxes levied against said real estate and is HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF condition. The sale is further subject to POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE
as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1039857. 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.: PA1039857 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 11 CH 17843 I473141 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, CHANCERY DEPARTMENT MERRILL LYNCH DIVISION CAPITAL INC. MORTGAGE P l a i n t i f f , v . ODUNSI, MORTGAGE REMI ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS INC., CITIBANK, N.A. D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 39949 5639 S. EMERALD AVE Chicago, IL 6 0 6 2 1 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 20, 2012, 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 5639 S. EMERALD AVE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-101-032. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $101,119.00. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 357-1125 Please refer calls to the sales department. 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. LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 357-1125 Attorney Code. 18837 Case # 11 CH 39949 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. I472667
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: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 357-1125 Please refer calls to the sales department. 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. LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 357-1125 Attorney Code. 18837 Case # 11 CH 39949 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. I472667
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, P l a i n t i f f V . SAYNABOU AIDARA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 13201 Property Address: 6627 South Langley Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-021354 (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 August 21, 2012, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on November 27, 2012, 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 6627 South Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 Permanent Index No.: 20-22-230-009 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be for inspection. open The judgment amount was $494,801.21. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information. For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I464677 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 . UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RACHEL VISOR, DECEASED; DAVID NOVOSELSKY, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF RACHEL VISOR, DECEASED; ALEXANDER GOLLIDAY; VIRGIL ROAN AVERY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s 09 CH 15667 Property Address: 814 WEST MARQUETTE RD. CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-019926 (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 August 23, 2012, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on November 27, 2012, 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 814 West Marquette Road, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 20-20-231-021 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $91,915.45. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information. For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I469272
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HEALTH Need to go to the ER? Take a Seat on the Couch waiting room. Once they arrive, it’s our commitment to make sure that the patient is promptly seen by a health care professional.” InQuicker is not an appointment or reservation service, as the nature of ER triage does not allow for the scheduling of medical treatment. InQuicker estimates treatment times based on facility conditions and allows its users to wait in line from the comfort of home, rather than the waiting room. InQuicker users do not skip the ER wait, nor will they be seen ahead of individuals in the wait-
After several years of making remarkable improvements to the Emergency Department experience, the team at Advocate Trinity Hospital, located at 2320 E. 93rd Street, has taken things one step further and launched a program in which some patients can hold their places online and reduce time spent in the waiting room. The program is called InQuicker, and it’s a new way to access ER
care at the hospital. As of October 2nd, patients can hold their place in the emergency room line at InQuicker.com, arrive at their projected treatment time at Trinity, and be promptly seen by a health care professional using this innovative online service. “Our patients deserve more respect for their time in the emergency room,” explains Dianna Grant, MD, vice president of Medical Management at Trinity. “Once a prospective patient receives a projected treatment time at Trinity, he or she can wait at home rather than sitting in the
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ing room or impact the wait times of other visitors. In the event of a projected treatment time delay, InQuicker users are sent real-time notifications via phone call and email so they can continue waiting at home. “InQuicker is intended only for individuals with non-life threatening medical conditions,” Grant added. “It’s a simple and convenient way for people with busy lives and busy families to conveniently access care for minor medical needs. If you’re in doubt about the severity of your condition, you should always seek im-
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mediate care.” The InQuicker system is designed to filter certain symptom keywords that may indicate a lifeor limb-threatening medical condition, in addition to a review of a user’s symptoms by a health care professional. Those indicating a life- or limb-threatening medical condition are prompted to dial 911 or go immediately to the nearest emergency room.” Those interested in using the online emergency department waiting service at Trinity can do so at InQuicker.com
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