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Women Demand Respect EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network, Kathy Doherty, speaks out in front of Trump Tower alongside nearly 100 fellow activists from wide range of backgrounds. (See story on page 9)

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Cook County Votes to Raise Minimum Wage

By J. Coyden Palmer Its good news for those who live in Cook County suburbs as the Board of Commissioners voted Oct. 26 to raise the minimum wage to $13 an hour within the next four years.

Commissioners say raising the minimum wage will put the suburbs on par with Chicago, which voted to raise the wage earlier this year. The commissioners also believe the hike for workers who are most vulnerable to becoming a part of the working poor will lift some people out of poverty.

Kristi Sanford of Fair Economy Illinois praised the move.

“This will bring a raise to over 220,000 workers in the Cook County area who deserve

a raise,” Sanford said. “They need this money; people are making choices between putting food on the table, paying their rent or putting gas in their car.”

The measure calls for wages to increase to $10 an hour in July of next year, then go up $1 each additional year until 2020. Home-rule communities in the county can choose to opt out of the program.

“The measure approved by the board takes a reasonable approach in raising the minimum wage to $13 per hour by 2020,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said in her remarks. “It phases in over time to provide flexibility for employers to adjust and minimize any impact on their bottom line. At $13 an hour, no one will get rich. But that pay rate will help people pay their bills.”

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Proposed Tax on Sweetened Drinks Leaves Sour Taste in Citizens’ Mouths

By J. Coyden Palmer Continuing its role as the highest sales taxed county in the United States, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is adding to the legend by proposing a new tax on sugary drinks, like soda, lemonade and sports drinks.

Preckwinkle says the new revenue is needed to close a $174 million budget shortfall. She said without it, there would be cuts to the county’s law enforcement, judicial and health services. Even with the tax, the county is still going to eliminate 300 present vacant posts and lay off dozens of current employees.

“I could put forth a proposal that would significantly impair our criminal justice system over the next three years and undermine the progress we are making in public health. It would mean at least 1,000 fewer positions in our criminal justice system, including prosecutors, public defenders, sheriff’s deputies, and critical support staff, programs and services,” said Preckwinkle during an address to County Commissioners on Oct. 12.

Preckwinkle added the tax would help improve overall health in the county, thus, reducing the strain on the county’s healthcare system. Sugary liquids have been linked to a sharp increase in diseases, like diabetes, over the last few decades. In the past 30 years, obesity rates have doubled to 600 million worldwide and diabetes to 347 million according to the World Health Organization.

Taxing citizens to get them to change their habits has proven to fail in many other industries. Even those who are critical of the sugar industry do not believe taxing sugary products is the answer.

“It balances budgets for governments, but doesn’t stop people’s addictions to certain products,” argues Gary Taubes, author of the book, Why We Get Fat. He said the sugar industry plays a large role in the aforementioned diseases, but he said taxing sugary products is not going to solve the problem. Instead, Taubes believes educating the public on what to eat and what not to eat is the better long-term solution, along with getting the food industry to stop placing sugar in so many items.

Morris Smith of Coca-Cola and a representative of the Illinois Beverage Association visited the Crusader offices last week. He said the IBA thinks the proposed tax is unfair because it singles out one industry. He went on to say the law would require businesses to pass this tax on and the tax might likely drive consumers somewhere out of Cook County, which would affect the sales of businesses in the county.

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“In any business, if you lose sales…it could affect how they employ people. They are in business to make money, and if they’re not making money, they can’t employ people,” Smith said. He also disagrees with Preckwinkle’s assessment that the tax will make people choose healthier products.

“I don’t think you can tax people into changing behavior,” Smith said. “Even though obesity is a serious issue…you can’t single out a single beverage as the cause and everyone has the choice to eat or drink what they choose. If you look at a state like Alabama, which has a beverage tax—one of the highest in the country—they still also have one of the highest rates of obesity,” Smith said.

Anything that is not 100 percent juice would be taxed under the plan. That would include popular sports drinks, like low- or no-calorie Powerade and Gatorade’s G2.

Morris Smith Many people recently switched to those drinks because they are a healthier choice.

“I can understand you wanting to tax products that are full of sug-

ar, but what did Gatorade do to the county to get put on this list?” asks Rodney Flynn of Richton Park. “I switched to these products because they are healthier. If they tax them, I will simply drive five minutes to Will County and buy the products. I’m not going to deal with this county tax.”

The American Heart Association said 6-9 teaspoons a day in added sugar is a healthy amount. Anything over that is considered excess. Americans consume 19.5 teaspoons of added sugar a day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ironically, some of the beverages with the highest sugar counts are 100 percent pure fruit juices, which are exempt from the proposed tax.

Nutritionist Dr. Jonny Bowden recommends eliminating fruit juice entirely because of its high sugar content and offers little to no

Toni Preckwinkle fiber that the real fruit does.

Drinking fruit juice also makes people hungrier, which can lead to people eating more calories than they need in their daily diet, stated Bowden.

Services for Herb Kent brings closure to Icon’s life President Barack Obama is sending a message by Congressman Bobby Rush to the final services for the renowned DJ Herbert Rogers Kent, as throngs of admirers and listeners are expected to be in attendance. This service, befitting a man who was a Disc Jockey icon for more than seven (7) decades, is expected to be filled with stories and experiences as the city of Chicago mourns the loss of the consummate music authority.

What is even more ironic is that Herb was to accompany Farley and the Hot Mix 5 DJ Team on Saturday, October 29th at 9 a.m. to the White House. It had been

Herbert Rogers Kent one of Herb’s greatest desires, according to his long-time girlfriend and companion Linda. It seems that previous attempts for the visit had been changed each time.

While the group will be in attendance in his honor on Saturday, they said that “the trip is now of greater significance for DJs. The services include a six-hour (2 p.m. – 8 p.m.) viewing on Fri-

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day, October 28th at the Robey Park Manor Funeral Home in Chicago Heights and a wake and homegoing service on Saturday, October 29th, 9.a.m. and 10 a.m., respectively.

Herb Kent, the “Cool Gent” as he was popularly known died on Saturday, October 22 at the age of 88. He had hosted his last broadcast on V103 on Saturday morning and had become ill as he prepared to attend an event that evening. It was noted by Joe Vince of the Patch, a community news network, as he quoted Mat Scarano regional president for iHeart Media Chicago, the parent company of V103, “Herb was an iconic talent, who for nearly 70 years entertained millions of listeners in Chicagoland and around the world. His passion for radio and work ethic was second-to-none as Herb worked to the very end, by hosting what unexpectedly was his final V103 broadcast on Saturday morning.”

Through his lively exchange with guests and co-workers during his broadcasts, the everyday person felt like they knew Herb Kent, whether they had met him personally or not. He was a walking encyclopedia and was credited with furthering the careers of many of the famous rock and roll artists of the 60s, 70s and 80s. He was also popularly associated with the well-known dance called “Steppin.” Steppin’ parties are regularly held around Chicago and its suburbs and he hosted a “Steppin’ show on television from time-to-time.

Some of the noted artists he helped launch into successful ca-

DOROTHY R. LEAVELL, Editor and Publisher of the Chicago Crusader, presents “Crusading Pioneer Award” to Herb Kent during the newspaper’s 75th anniversary. reers included Smokey Robinson, Leavell, Editor and Publisher of The Temptations and Curtis the Crusader that often when she Mayfield, Minnie Riperton and and Herb would meet he remindthe host of “Soul Train” Don Cor- ed her that his mother at one time nelius. And there were many worked as a secretary for the Crusader. She said she remembered more over the decades.

Born in Chicago on October 5, when WVON Radio Station was 1928, Herb grew up in Ida B. launched in the 1960s “that one Wells project and went to Hyde of the most exciting djs was Kent.

Park High School. He had a street His distinguishable and melodic named in his honor in Bronzeville voice was his calling card. And and a portion of Stony Island Av- even in recent years he still corenue. He said he was humbled by rected people who did not speak with correct diction, a trademark the honors.

It was in 2015 when the Chica- of his.” She said that his brand of go Crusader celebrated its 75th excellence will be missed.

The legendary broadcaster beanniversary that the newspaper presented Kent with the “Crusad- gan his career in the 1940s at (Continued on page 15) ing Pioneer Award.” Dorothy R.

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Local, National Haitians ask for Marshall Plan to rebuild Haiti Seek meeting with Clinton for reparations

By Chinta Strausberg Already suffering from the loss of 1,000 victims of Hurricane Matthew, which affected two million Haitians, and not yet recovering from the earthquake in 2010, Judge Lionel Jean Baptiste said the Haitian Diaspora is seeking a Marshall Plan for the reconstruction of their country and reparations.

Illinois Haitian leaders have joined with their Florida-based peers and organizations and written a letter to Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton listing their priorities—many of them urgent.

“We’ve suffered from all types of calamities. We’ve had to pay reparations to France— the equivalent of

$25 billion in today’s money,” said Baptiste.

“The U.S. invaded and occupied Haiti depleting its treasury. Haiti has also suffered extreme population loss caused by the U.S.-backed Duvalier dictatorship that terrorized the Haitian people over the course of 29 years (1957-1986).”

Baptiste cited data from the World Bank claiming that 86 percent of Haitian professionals live outside of the country. “With the rebuilding, will come reintegration of the Haitian Diaspora and the long-term stabilization of Haiti,” he stated That is why 27 Florida-based organizations and 24 other prominent Floridians have written a letter to Clinton demanding reforms and social justice for the embattled Haitians, including asking Homeland Security to immediately re-des-

Cook County Votes. . .

(Continued from page 1) those on the lower end of the wage earning scale. She said realistically, nobody can live on $8.25 an hour, which is the current rate.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce issued a statement in opposition to the move. They say their members are being hit twice this month with a proposed tax on sugary drinks that will force businesses to raise prices and now an increase of the minimum wage.

“In addition to a higher minimum

The total raise will put an additional $10,000 a year in the pockets of full-time minimum wage workers.

Trade groups representing the retail and restaurant industries say businesses operating on 3 to 5 percent profit margin are already being squeezed to the bone. One of those cost increases includes a federal rule set to start Dec. 1 that will extend overtime pay to millions more Americans.

But a more drastic approach is be-

JOINING REV. JESSE L. JACKSON, SR. on the taping of his “UpFront” show on an update of Haiti’s Hurricane Matthew were Janine Raymond, president of Friends of Haiti, Dr. Serge J.C. Pierre-Louis, president of the Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad (AMHE), Senator Kwame Raoul (D-13th) and Rev. Janette Wilson, national senior advisor to Rev. Jackson.

(Photo by Chinta Strausberg) ignate Temporary Protected Status torate” and is asking to meet with her. stroying and inundating towns, liveBaptiste said their concerns are ur- stock, crops, and livelihood.

(TPS) for Haiti.

These natural disasters have also The Haitian leaders are asking gent and pointed to the effects of Hurcaused a surge in cholera cases.

Clinton to inform them of her posi- ricane Matthew, which has devastated Baptiste stated that before Hurritions on issues that are crucial to their Haiti; stranding hundreds of thoucane Matthew struck, cholera had allives. The leaders said the Haitian- sands—killing at least 1,000, obliter(Continued on page 17) American community is a “key elec- ating tens of thousands of homes de-

The Healthcare Consortium of Illinois holds Banks accountable

By Melanie L. Brown

COOK COUNTY BOARD President Toni Preckwinkle (at the podium) and the Cook County Board recently voted to approve an increase in the minimum wage. wage, employers are also facing a ing taken by one of the largest fast costly paid sick leave mandate and a food chains in the country. Wendy’s potential $150 million sweetened announced earlier this year they will beverage tax,” Theresa Mintle, presi- be installing self-serve kiosks at their dent and CEO of the chamber, said company owned restaurants. Franin the statement. “Each of these new chise restaurants can make their own mandates falls disproportionately choices. The new technology is set hard on restaurants and retailers. It’s to start in stores before the end of no wonder numerous municipali- the year. Wendy’s President Todd ties within the county have already Penegore said many of the franchises stated their desire to exempt them- are going to try the new technology selves from this ordinance, which in cities like New York where the exacerbates the problem for those minimum wage went up to $15. employers and employees inside Wendy’s is also getting ready to beCook County dealing with the gin mobile ordering and mobile patchwork of rules and regulations.” payments. www.chicagocrusader.com

The Healthcare Consortium of Illinois is putting more pressure on banks to follow the Community Reinvestment Act and give to the communities in which they are housed. The Community Reinvestment Act is intended to encourage depository institutions to help meet the credit needs of the communities in which they operate, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, consistent with safe and sound operations. It was enacted by the Congress in 1977 (12 U.S.C. 2901) and is implemented by Regulation BB (12 CFR 228).

The regulation was substantially revised in May 1995 and updated again in August 2005.

Even though the Community Reinvestment Act was updated again in 2005 by President Clinton at the time the organizations who have had numerous layoffs to social services due to Governor Bruce Rauner’s budget cuts and not revealing a set budget still need funding. The Black Lives Matter Movement have been attempting to solve the bank nonlending problem that people of color face by putting their money

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Salim Al Nurridin in Black owned banks. Salim Al Nurridin, Chief Executive Officer of the Healthcare Consortium of Illinois stated “We need to hold these banks accountable through the Community Reinvestment Act.” The banks by law are suppose to be in compliance with the law and provide to low and moderate income neighborhoods. Mr. Al

Nurridin exclaimed, “The banks need to have report cards.” He believes they should be called to report if they have been giving back to the communities that are low and moderate.

The Black Lives Matter movement has helped with addressing Blacks helping Blacks, but the financial institutions who aren’t all Black still need to address the funding with Blacks by law.

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VOTE AND VOTE EARLY IF YOU CAN To say that voting in the upcoming presidential election is almost a life or death matter is not hyperbole. And please vote early if you can.

The next president of the United States will be in a position to drastically change America. He or she will appoint new Supreme Court Justices which will influence laws for years to come. African Americans, in particular, should be vigilant about this issue, since the community has often borne the brunt of injustices meted out by the court system. And people who say that the election is “rigged” and that you should not vote are themselves participating in the rigging process. If they can encourage people to stay away from the voting booth, the opposition gets the advantage. If you question the importance of the vote, ask yourself this question: Why are there so many attempts to intimidate voters if the vote isn’t important? Logic would dictate that voting must be very important, or authorities wouldn’t go through the trouble of introducing voter ID laws and other blockages. The other thing to remember is that all politics are local. Elected officials can, through various avenues, influence what happens in your community. It is crucial, therefore, that everyone old enough to vote should participate in the process. What everyone must understand is that NOT VOTING IS VOTING; when you don’t vote enemies of your community get to have their say, but you don’t. This can be called voting by apathy. This year, Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton is going toe to toe with Republican businessman Donald J. Trump in a bid for the presidency.

Many people are allegedly throwing their support behind Trump because of his so-called business acumen. They ignore the fact that he has had to declare bankruptcy several times, has mistreated employees and vendors, and engaged in questionable hiring practices. More important, however, is the fact that we should not want our country to operate like a business – businesses are not democracies! In fact, capitalism and democracy are, in some ways, antithetical to one another. Donald Trump has made it very clear that he is not a particular fan of democracy. At press time, he has not even committed to accepting the outcome of the election if he does not win. This is a huge red flag. Add to this his admiration of Russia’s Vladimir Putin and you get a full picture. He tells you who he is: he has laid down a plan that if implemented will indeed take America back to more regressive times. He will deport immigrants, repeal “Obamacare,” add an amendment to the United States constitution, implement “law and order,” and more. Remember, Trump was the business mogul who took out four full-page ads in New York City newspapers calling for a return of the death penalty for the Central Park 5, who were eventually exonerated. Apparently, racism was at the foundation of his venom toward these teens. His obvious bigotry is also evident in his unabashed misogyny and in his attitude toward Muslims.

Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, though not perfect, has clearly had a long life of public service, much of it focusing on helping women and children. She is truly self-made, not getting her start with a loan of millions from her father as did Trump. She used her brains to get where she is. Moreover, she has always been concerned about making healthcare accessible to all. If The Affordable Care Act, i.e., Obamacare is repealed, there will once again be millions of people without healthcare access. One of the best aspects of Obamacare is that people are not being penalized for having pre-existing conditions.

Now, why are we encouraging you to vote early? Basically because voter intimidation and shenanigans targeting minorities will probably cause some citizens to be deemed ineligible to vote. Voting early will allow voters the chance to challenge and to correct whatever situation arises in time for their vote to count. Finally, we have been warned that some voters using computers have voted for Clinton, but the computer registered the vote for Trump! Be cautious, be aware, vote, and vote early if possible. It is the best way to make your voice heard. A luta continua.

It is extremely rare that one can reach the age of 60 and have something to stay with him or her that entire time. For many of us Chicagoans at that age, and even older, that something was actually someone named Herb Kent. I doubt that back in the 60s any of us had thoughts that as we reached retirement age we would still be hearing the voice of Herb (the Cool Gent) Kent. The fact that we will never hear that voice live over the air anymore is a blow to the city. It is a loss that is extremely tough to quantify.

His recent passing tells us that Herb Kent was not only enduring; he was without equal. It is pretty difficult to find anyone Black who grew up in the city in the 50s,60s or 70s who doesn’t have a favorite Herb Kent story or memory. The term now to describe what we used to call disc jockeys is “on-air talent.” Herb was so much more than just “a talent.” I think we would have to categorize him as an institution. While it wasn’t unusual for people in his industry to job hop or station hop Herb did so and always took much of his following from the station with him. I don’t recall anyone working in radio in the last 50 years who had the creativity, common man touch and wit of Herb Kent. I

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Herb Kent was without equal Dear Editor:

met him on several occasions and every time he mixed fun, interest and the right of amount of silliness. I know it is a cliche but I don’t think he ever met a stranger.

It also seemed you could ask Herb a question about any singer or group from the heydays of Motown or the Philadelphia Sound, and of course Chicago; and he had a funny story about them. If there is such a thing as a radio renaissance man Herb Kent certainly fit the bill - DJ, emcee, party DJ and honoree. Despite all the accolades and praise, Herb was unfazed by it all. In fact, Herb seemed more comfortable lauding others than being recognized for his achievements.

He also was one who didn’t try to hide his shortcomings, which in my opinion, made him even more endearing. Hopefully, there are some young people just starting out in radio or some part of the broadcast industry who are smart enough to closely study Herb’s life and use it as a blueprint for his or her career. In the meantime Herbie Baby RIP. Morris Sanders

WHY DONALD TRUMP IS UNFIT FOR THE PRESIDENCY Dear Editor: We have the opportunity to win equal pay, paid leave, fair scheduling and higher wages. These are

just some of the reasons why Donald Trump is the wrong choice for America. We can’t risk electing a candidate who puts his profits ahead of the needs of working families. Let’s vote to ensure working men and women get the support we deserve. To truly make America great the only real choice is Hillary Clinton. She has the experience needed to accom(Continued on page 19)

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An Epiphany – Sweet Home Alabama Beyond the Rhetoric

By Harry C. Alford The Coal Industry has been under attack since the beginning of the Obama Administration. The President has stated that “I want to kill coal.” Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has said, “I want to put all of the coal workers out of business.” They have caused an immense amount of damage. An enormous amount of coalmines has closed and a noticeable percentage of coal companies are in bankruptcy. The economic damage is real and its affect will hurt our nation and bring growth and profit to foreign nations like China and India who will fill in the gaps left by our foolish actions.

It is depressing and I began to wonder if our coal industry is going to make it. This past week Kay and I took a tour in Alabama. It was sponsored by an energy group known as PACE (I have a board seat). This “Alabama Energy Tour” showed electric officials and others just how thriving the state is when it comes to energy resources. We went to the Warrior Met Coal Mine #7, the Miller Coal Power Plant, and the Nucor Steel Plant and cruised on the Megan Parker, a boat that pushes barges loaded with coal, operated

by Parker Towing. On Saturday,

we closed the tour by going to the Alabama vs. Texas A&M football game.

The Warrior Met Coal Mine #7 would be horrifying to many people. That is why Kay and I sat on the “sidelines” during this part of the tour. Participants were taken underground for over a mile into the earth. It was pitch dark and the only light was generated from the participants’ headgear. Once hitting the bottom, they went by car on tracks to the part of the plant that was being currently “clawed” for coal. Every now and then a transport would come and scoop up the clawed coal and deliver it to waiting rail cars for transporting to customers (plant facilities). After this 3 hour venture the participants returned and washed the coal powder from their necks and faces.

The coal would travel by railcar to local power plants, storage areas, steel plants and industrial facilities.

Some trips would be a few miles away while others would go across the nation. This world has a very strong dependence on coal. Coal is essential to our way of living. If some politicians and activists think they can “kill coal” they are terribly mistaken. Eliminating coal from our nation will not stop the need for coal. We can make the by-products ourselves which will be the economical thing to do or we can buy it from foreign nations who have

Harry C. Alford enough sense to produce the many bi-products and sell them to us.

Prepare yourselves for finding out all of the by-products of coal: methane (oven burners in your home), fuel, carbon dioxide, artificial silk, acetylene, soda water, briquets, sugar substitute, synthetic rubber, linoleum, TNT explosives, electrical insulation, sulfuric acid, street lighting, paint pigments, sulfur, smelling salts, fertilizers, baking powder, rubber cement, laughing gas, ammonia, electric plugs, food preservatives, fire proofing, carbolic

acid, electric plugs, billiard balls, perfumes, medicines, moth balls, paint thinner, storage batteries, fungicides, storage batteries, insecticides, tar, insulation, paving, roofing, disinfectant, varnish, wood preservatives and gypsum (dry wall). Another byproduct is steel by fusing coal carbon with iron ore. Clearly, there can be no America without the utilization of coal.

As you can see coal plays a major role in the American economy. Fortunately, gains have been made in the cleaning process, which makes our air cleaner at a growing pace.

The Miller Plant Tour showed us how many of these by-products are produced and distributed throughout our nation.

The Nucor Steel Plant was equally informative. Pipes, rebar, steel sheets, etc. were being made right before our eyes. Iron ore and carbon coal were blended via extreme heat (we were in a plant with the average room air temperature of 130 degrees). It was simply amazing to watch the finished products. Facilities like Nucor have provided the

materials to build America and will continue this great service during the future.

Coal is a vital component to our infrastructure and will remain a vital resource. God put it here for us to use and for hundreds of years in the future we will continue to produce with improvements and environmentally safe methods. If anyone doubts this, take a drive through your city. See the construction, cranes, contractors and the developments they are building. It could not have been done without coal.

As for the football game, it was simply a blast! Alabama remains undefeated and rated number one in the nation. It was a sight to see (better to be in). 105,000 cheering fans standing up most of the game.

The citizens of Alabama have a great football culture and a fantastic reserve of energy materials.

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

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Black America’s still elusive dream of homeownership: Mortgage denials persist

By Charlene Crowell (NNPA Newswire Columnist) In recent weeks, a spate of news coverage has referred to America’s “inner cities.” Some may even interpret it as a new code word for minorities, usually referring to Blacks and Latinos.

Yet today, according to Richard Rothstein, a research associate with the Economic Policy Institute, the inner city experience does not encompass all of Black America.

More Blacks now live in the suburbs than in urban ghettos, and approximately one-third of Black Americans have incomes higher than that of the respective median earnings.

So why is access to homeownership still so out of reach for consumers of color? Why do so many Blacks and Latinos continue to suffer disproportionate denials for mortgage loans?

A recent analysis of the 2015 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) sheds further light on the fact that even years after a national recovery from www.chicagocrusader.coM

the housing collapse, the American Dream remains elusive for much of Black America.

“The HMDA data has shown a persistent difference in denial rates by race and ethnicity and this year is no exception,” wrote CRL. “20.8 percent of African-American applicants were denied a loan in 2015 compared to 16.1 percent of Hispanic applicants and 10 percent of non-Hispanic white applicants.”

Last year more than 6 million home purchase mortgages were made, but only 51,202 or 2.7 percent were conventional loans to Black home buyers. By comparison, non-Hispanic Whites received 1,361,564 conventional loans, and Latinos received 96,975 of these loans. Conventional loans are the most widely available and often the most cost-effective and sustainable mortgages available.

The vast majority of loans to Black consumers in 2015 continued a trend that has grown stronger year to year since the housing meltdown: government-backed loans like FHA or VA account for the overwhelming majority of loans made to Black consumers – 120,618, more than double that for conventional

loans. Latino consumers received more with 162,317 loans; but far less compared to 765,880 for Whites.

Government secured mortgage loans are an important source of credit and also tend to be more costly than other home loans.

Now contrast those dismal numbers with those from the Census Bureau that found Black Americans are more than 13 percent of the nation’s population, and 1.8 million ages 25 and older hold advanced degrees.

So how is it that when Black college graduation rates are growing and many are living in the suburbs with higher earnings, why are conventional mortgage loans so rare for Black borrowers?

One reason could be that the average credit score needed to get a loan has risen substantially. In 2015 the average credit score for all new loan originations neared 750, a near 50 point increase from the average used in 2001.

Historically, federal housing policies also gave advantages to Whites that were not available to Blacks. As a result, many Whites were able to build up significant wealth that contributes to stronger credit profiles.

At the same time, unequal mortgage

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Charlene Crowell lending policies made it harder for Blacks to own homes and thereby denied many wealth-building opportunities that could be shared from one generation to another.

“Although the nation’s banks have largely recovered from the financial crisis,” continued CRL, “the 2015 HMDA data illustrate

that they are not using their rebuilt capital to create homeownership opportunities, particularly not for borrowers of color and low-income families.”

“Before the Great Recession,” added Rothstein, “half of all African-Americans owned their own homes. By 2013, it had fallen to 44 percent. Before the Great Recession, the net worth of AfricanAmerican homeowners averaged $144,000. By 2013, it had fallen to $80,000. This was not a natural calamity that befell the Black middle class but one precipitated in part by unlawful banking and governmental practices that have mostly gone unremedied.”

When it comes to homeownership, the facts are clear. The real question for Black America is, ‘what do we intend to do about it?’

Economic inclusion – not exclusion – would offer a real chance to build more Black economic security.

Charlene Crowell is the deputy communications director with the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org.

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CONCEPTS AFRICAN PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW Dr. Conrad Worrill, Director/Professor, Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS), located at 700 East Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, 60653, 773268-7500, Fax: 773-268-3835.

E-mail: c-worrill@neiu.edu, Website: www.neiu.edu/ccics, Twitter: @CCICS_Chicago.

Dr. Conrad Worrill At this current stage of history in the Black Liberation Movement, it is important that key concepts be revisited and re-discussed in our continued efforts to seek clarity on certain ideas that are fundamental

to the white supremacy foundation of America.

First, there is the idea and concept of the “Maafa.” When we discuss genocide against African People in America, we must also discuss the Maafa, because it was this Maafa that has historically created the on-going genocidal conditions inflicted against African People in America.

When we use the term “Maafa” we are talking about an African term used to describe tremendous suffering, indescribable atrocities, disaster, calamity, catastrophe, or injustice. This term is used to refer to the protracted suffering of African people and culture as a consequence of the Transatlantic Slave Trade System. As the African Maafa researcher Michael Scott explains— “No African was waiting as a slave to be traded to the Europeans. In all regions of Africa, from which Africans were transported, the African was involved in a brutal war declared by the European aggressor, interested in exploiting the human and natural resources of the richest continent on the earth.”

Further, Brother Scott reveals, “These Africans who became prisoners of war were placed in deten-

tion camps and then transported to the Americas to be enslaved by the benefactors of their captors.

No African began his or her ordeal as a slave. Africans were reduced to slavery by conquest.”

It is important for African People to understand and internalize these brief historical facts. Just as the Jews, or any other group of people in the world, internalize their holocaust, and act on it, African People must come to the collective reality of our Maafa and act on it also.

Finally, Brother Scott instructs us that, “Our foreparents were innocent victims of these heinous systems of forced labor. They were never able to comprehend being seized in early morning attacks on their villages by vicious raiding parties. They were never able to understand why they were being sold by the avaricious middle men. They could never fathom why they were being marched in fetters and chains to the coast where they were bartered for European merchandise especially rum and guns. They could never appreciate why they were being warehoused in hell-like dungeons in Elmina or Goree.”

So now that we have some insight into the idea and concept of

the Maafa, it should make it easier to understand the idea and concept of genocide. In Olumenji’s book, White Genocide, Black Obsolescence, The Question of Black Survival In White America, he defines genocide very succinctly. He says genocide is the “deliberate and systematic destruction of Black people by white American socio-economic and cultural forces.”

According to Brother Olumenji, America has created an ideology that justifies the annihilation of African people in this country.

This is the function of genocide by those who inflict it on a mass of people. That is, they create a rationale for the annihilation and then try to explain that it does not exist.

This was the case in the CIA involvement in cocaine distribution in Los Angeles in which the profits were used to finance the CIA backed Contra army in Nicaragua. This involvement of the CIA caused a proliferation of the distribution and sale of crack cocaine across the African Communities of America, causing serious devastation to our communities. The United States Government tried to downplay the CIA’s involvement in this incident by saying

that this is an isolated situation and in fact this is not true.

As a result of the Maafa and the genocide against African People in America, we must step up the demand for Reparations as the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America, N’COBRA, is advocating as are many other African organizations throughout the world.

Reparations simply means repair for injuries, harm and damages. As it has been pointed out, over and over again, we were made chattel and worked for more than threehundred years without pay or other compensation for the value of our labor. The white man and white woman stole and criminally appropriated the services and the value of three-hundred years of labor and then passed it on through inheritance to their children. This process helped create the United States of America and this is fundamental to our demands for Reparations.

We must continue to discuss these ideas in our efforts to dismantle our mental shackles. Every race and every ethnic group in the world protect their interests and African People should and must do no less.

VOTER FRAUD AND VOTER SUPPRESSION

By Julianne Malveaux I watched the October 19 Presidential debate in both awe and horror. Awe – I truly do not understand Mr. Trump’s temerity to lie, interrupt, sniff, sigh, and interject offensive comments (“such a nasty woman”) in lieu of disagreement. The horror came when Mr. Trump asserted that he would not necessarily accept the result of an election he has described as “rigged.” (Actually, in Trump’s world, anything that does not go his way is rigged – debates, primary elections, Emmy Awards). Trailing in the polls, Mr. Trump is playing the same racial games he has played throughout the elections, suggesting that there is massive voter fraud in cities like Philadelphia and Detroit, cities with large African American populations, that dead people are voting, and that millions of voter registration records are wrong.

There have been dozens of reports that refute the Trump claims. A Department of Justice report indicates that only 31 of more than 1 billion votes cast since 2000 have been fraudulent. The Brennan Center for Justice, housed at the New York Uni6

versity School of Law has studied voter fraud and found that allegations are most often unfounded (https://www.brennancenter.org/publication/truth-about-voter-fraud).

Trump also cited a Pew Center study that indicated that one in eight voter registrations might be inaccurate. But Pew says inaccurate registration may not be fraudulent ones. As an example, some people have not changed their addresses, and will do so before they attempt to vote again. These folks aren’t committing fraud, they’ve simply moved. The Pew Center says that our nation’s voter registration system needs an upgrade (http://www.pewtrusts.org/~/me dia/legacy/uploadedfiles/pcs_assets/2012/pewupgradingvoterregistrationpdf.pdf). They have not identified massive voter fraud as a problem. Donald Trump, though, is the master of manipulative repetition. Just like he hammered on “Little Marco,” “Low Energy Jeb” and “Crooked Hillary,” now he is hammering on voter fraud, whether it is accurate or not. At least one factchecker has detailed how wrong Trump is (http://www.factcheck.org/2016/10/trumps-bogus-voterfraud-claims/) and has described his claims as “bogus.”

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Dr. Julianne Malveaux Claims of voter fraud divert attention from a more significant issue, the voter suppression that may make it more difficult for many to vote. Too many states have instituted new voter ID laws, reduced the number of early voting days, consolidated precincts (forcing people to travel further to vote), and purged people from voting registration polls. Several organizations are providing backup for voters, in-

cluding the website http://www.iwillvote.com that allows people to check their voter registration. But with registration deadlines closing in this handful of days before the election, it is likely that some people who want to vote will not have the opportunity.

This voter suppression has been deliberately, and it has had a partisan skewing. Why can a gun registration be used as appropriate voter identification, but not a student ID? Rule shifting has gained the attentions of conservative appeals courts. As an example, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas voided Texas Voter ID laws. Wisconsin’s voter restrictions were also disallowed. Most notably, a federal appeals court shot North Carolina down and, were uncharacteristically critical. The court wrote that, “Although the new provisions target African Americans with almost surgical precision, they constitute inapt remedies for the problems assertedly justifying them and, in fact, impose cures for problems that did not exist.”

Is there voter fraud? If only 31 cases, out of a billion votes, were found fraudulent, we can say that there is a bit of fraud, something that is less than a fraction of one

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percent. At the same time, voting restrictions imposed in 2014 and 2015 were set to block over 1.3 million voters in Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin, all swing states (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/07/29/courts-smashvoter-suppression-just-in-time-forelectionday.html). Should we be more concerned about voter fraud or voter suppression, about the 31 who may have been fraudulent, or the 1.3 million who have been deliberately and “surgically” excluded from the voting process.

African Americans know rigged elections. Our voices have too often been rigged out of the electoral process. Fannie Lou Hamer was beaten to within an inch of her life because she dared organize people to vote. Medgar Evers was killed because he dared organize Black folks to vote. Our people overcame grandfather clauses, voter tests, and all kinds of other nonsense in order to vote. We know rigged elections. We know voter suppression. When Donald Trump talks about elections being rigged, he exhibits, again, his historical ignorance. Every time Black folks were excluded from the voting process, we accepted the out(Continued on page 7) www.chicagocrusader.com

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not only will we be the laughing stock of the world, we might as well be ready to “Make America Great Again” and we will be providing free labor again.

JUST THINKING Ima was getting so glad that it looked like we had seen the last of Jay Cutler, the latest Chicago Bear

-ImaN’WORD PLEASE Now Ima don’t even know Mary J. Blige’s soon to be ex-husband, but he must be super high on something er ‘nother, cause he

IT WON’T BE LONG NOW!!!

Ima used to enjoy politics, but this presidential election don got on my nerves. How anybody with one sense, let lone five senses is even thinking about voting for

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Jay Cutler Pimp when Julius Peppers of the Green Bay Packers broke the arm of the second string quarterback, who by the way was doing much better than Jay Cutler. At first Ima thought that it was payback for the Chicago Bears trading Peppers to the Packers and thennnnnnnnn I thought maybe Jay Cutler paid Peppers to take out Brian Hoyer!!

Lik I said, just a thought!

Donald Trump Donald Trump is a dyed in the wool racist, a bigot and a fool. Republicans that are known as being sane are now coming over on the side of Hillary Clinton. Dey drug General Colin Powell in the email mess, but he said that Donald Trump is a disgrace, that he is a Republican and he is voting for Hillary. A word to the wise ought to be sufficient. Ima got some advice for you, don’t fall for the poll junk, just do what you need to do and that is VOTE!!! If ’n Donald Trump get in the White House

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Now Trump has millions of rabid followers who inhale his every word. His irresponsible allegations of rigged elections may well mobilize his base to reject the integrity of the electoral process. Some of us know all we need to know about rigged elections. We know voter suppression personally and immediately. And

we know that Mr. Trump has disqualified himself for leadership by saying he cannot commit to an electoral outcome that does not favor him.

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says he wants $129,319 per month so he can continue to live like he is accustomed. That N’Word better get unaccustomed to living lik he was before the marriage wid his freeloading behind.

But the best part of the thangs dey said he said is that the pre-nup agreement is bogus cause he didn’t have a lawyer look at it. Now that’s the dumbest thang yet. Now how is that her fault? Now what is her fault is that she didn’t see that dis dude was dumber than a box of rocks and she has wasted 12 years on her life with a 0.

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Herb Kent

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was 88 years old, but his knowledge, diction and work ethic was impeccable and young people should take a page out of his book and they will be a successful human being too.

Ima bids farewell to her buddy Herb Kent who will be laid to rest this weekend. He was one-of-akind and he will be missed. He

Rep. Davis honors Dr. Sowell, the Gold Coast’s “Gentle Dentist”

By Chinta Strausberg Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-7th)’ Multi Ethnic Advisory Task Force is honoring Dr. Zenobia Sowell Sunday, October 30th, at the Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL. The sixth annual congressional awards gala will begin at 5 p.m. with presentation of awards at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.

Dr. Sowell’s established dental practice is known as “The Gentle Dentist.” She is a 1986 graduate of the Ohio State College of Dentistry.

Sowell first practiced dentistry in 1988 at the Hyde Park Hospital which later became Doctor’s Hospital, where she practiced for five-years before the hospital closed.

Dr. Sowell opened her new office on the Gold Coast, 1122 North Clark Street in 1993. Her office staff looks like the United Nations, for she has hired employees from numerous ethnic origins and she trains them well. Her associate doctors come from the Middle East, Israel, India, Peru, the Caribbean and other countries.

Known for her genuine concern and compassion for her patients, Dr. Sowell is also a minister and a woman who is well traveled.

She attended the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana before receiving her Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) from Ohio State College of Dentistry. She completed her post graduate program in Esthetic and Dentistry from Case Western Reserve University in 1992.

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Dr. Zenobia Sowell A premier Invisalign (clear braces) provider, Dr. Sowell provides all aspects of dentistry including implants with her dynamic team of dental specialists. She is committed to the advancement of excellent oral healthcare not only in her Chicago practice and the city of Chicago but also to the world.

Dr. Sowell is a global dental missions leader and volunteer overseas and for the past 20-years, she has led volunteer teams of more than 30 doctors, dentists and other healthcare providers to remote areas of West Africa, Haiti and Trinidad where there is little or very limited access to care. They have cared for thousands of people who would never have been seen by a dentist or doctor.

Dr. Sowell also has a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Union University, Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology in Richmond, VA in 2008. She is co-pastor of Bethel Mennonite Church in Chicago where she serves by her husband’s side, Rev. Tony Bianchi.

She is also a mentor to dental students at the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry and the Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program (CHAMPS) at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), where many of her mentees are now dentists. She has also trained hundreds of dental assistants from Everest, Bryman and IL Health Careers Training Institutes who served as interns in her practice.

Before attending dental school, Dr. Sowell was a cancer research biologist at IIT and worked on viable treatment modalities for breast and other cancers, which are used today.

She has served as dental care provider/consultant and educator for Deborah’s Place: Women’s Shelter, the Federal Access to Recovery Ex-Offender program IL Foundation for the Handicapped Christian Dental Society.

Dr. Sowell is a member of the National Dental Society and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Her professional honors include: Developmental Queen: Eastern Region of Ghana, West Africa, Forbes leading business executives, People to People Ambassador programs, Women in Dentistry delegation to Cuba, Cambridge Who’s Who of Business leaders and many more honors.

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BROOKFIELD ZOO’S ANNUAL BOO! AT THE ZOO OFFERS FANGTASTIC FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Dress up in your favorite costume and head to Brookfield Zoo at its annual Boo! at the Zoo, presented by Ferrara Candy Company, on Saturday and Sunday, October 29-30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Halloween extravaganza will feature not-so-scary, fun-filled festivities for the entire family. New this year, youngsters can slither over to one of six stations for a Ferrara candy treat. These trick-or-treat stations, manned by more than 300 volunteers from Ferrara over the four-day event, feature Halloween-themed backdrops that make the perfect setting to snap a photograph of your visit to the zoo. Sweet treats will include Halloween favorites such as Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers, Black Forest Organic gummies, and classic Brach’s Candy Corn from Chicago’s own Ferrara Candy Company. (Treats are provided while supplies last.) Zoogoers can get into the Halloween spirit by learning about creepy critters like scorpions, bats, giant spiders, and snakes. Special Zoo Chats led by animal care staff will highlight interesting facts about these animals and more. General zoo admission is $17.85 for adults and $12.50 for children 3-11, and seniors 65 and over. Children 2 and under are free.

Parking is $11. (An additional fee applies for Hamill Family Play Zoo, hayride, and The Carousel). For further information, visit CZS.org/Events or call 708-688-8000.

SPOOKY ZOO SPECTACULAR: On Saturday, October 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Spooky Zoo Spectacular will be hosted by the Auxiliary Board of Lincoln Park Zoo. It will be an opportunity for children to celebrate Halloween in a free, safe and family-friendly environment. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the event with even more special Halloween inspired activities for guests.

Attendees will learn fun facts about the animals, flex their artistic abilities at craft stations, collect treats and enjoy entertainment throughout the zoo while dressed in their best or spookiest costumes. Spooky Zoo Spectacular will take place during Fall Fest, and while Spooky Zoo Spectacular admission and activities are free, Fall Fest attractions are ticketed for Fall Fest attractions, occurring on grounds simultaneously. Lincoln Park Zoo, is located at 2001 N. Clark Street. Chicago, IL. This activity is suitable for all ages. More information can be found at lpzoo.org/spooky-zoo-spectacular.

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COLLECTION: A new exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate the depth of the library’s collection by highlighting items that rarely get a turn in the spotlight, from a document signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson to a pair of shoes from a Nazi concentration camp.

“Rare and Rarely Seen” is ONGOING until January 29, 2017. Among the items on display in “Rare and Rarely Seen” are: Wooden shoes worn by a prisoner at the Dachau concentration camp; A commission naming a federal marshal, signed by President George Washington and Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson; A Howitzer shell representing Illinois that was fired during President Kennedy’s funeral; A dress worn by Marilyn Monroe; and a letter from Robert E. Lee to Ulysses S. Grant expressing concern that he might be indicted for treason. It includes Grant’s handwritten recommendation that Lee not be prosecuted.

The exhibit also includes two interactive features. One was inspired by the section on politics and will let visitors vote on their favorite item in the exhibit. Another asks visitors to write about rare, precious items from their own lives; their answers will be posted for everyone to see. “Rare and Rarely Seen” will be presented in the museum’s Illinois Gallery. The exhibit is free with regular admission to the museum. The museum is open seven days a week. The library portion of the ALPLM is open free of charge Monday through Friday for research.

For details, visit www.PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov.

CREATING A NEW PROMISE – THE GREAT MIGRATION: Join the Great Migration Centennial Commission and the Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Commission in the year-long, city-wide celebration of the Great Migration Centennial (1916-2016). The largest and single most important movement of people to ever occur in North America, 7 million African Americans left the rural South for the urban North between 1916 and 1970, where they transformed the landscape and the culture. Chicago was one of the beneficiaries of that rich heritage as over 500,000 came to the city seeking a new promise and emerged by the mid-20th century as a powerful force in the city’s political, economic, and cultural life. Featuring: Special 2016 promotional calendar of Centennial themed events; Great Migration Centennial website; Homecoming Tribute Concerts by native Chicago artists; Commemorative anthology; Major exhibitions; Music, dance, theater and literary events; Film and culinary events; Educational symposiums, workshops and conferences; Great Migration themed trib-

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LEADING BY EXAMPLE, the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Saturday took two busloads of people to the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, 15 W. Washington, to early vote. With just 17days to go before the November 8th election, Rev. Jackson said, “Don’t just vote yourself. Tell your neighbors to vote. Voting matters. Keep hope alive.” Rainbow PUSH partnered with Jaquie Algee, director of External Relations SEIU Healthcare in launching the GOTV. “SEIU Souls to the Polls program is excited to help mobilize our community to early vote because women, men, seniors, people with disabilities and working families cannot afford to miss this election.” utes during the 2016 Blues, Jazz and Gospel Festivals and Neighborhood Festivals; and Travel and tourism packages built around 2016 events.

Everyone is welcome to participate.

Visit the 2016 Great Migration Centennial Celebration Facebook page, send email to greatmigrationcentennial@gmail.com, or call 773-5369775 for more information.

LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRUMPETER’S FIRST PROFESSIONAL GIG: In an unprecedented collaboration, the Louis Armstrong House Museum in New York City and the Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans have partnered on the exhibit: Satchmo: His Life in New Orleans to tell the story of Louis Armstrong’s complex relationship with his hometown. The exhibit will coincide with the 100th anniversary of his first professional gig at Henry Ponce’s in New

Orleans in 1915. The 100th anniversary of this historic engagement will be celebrated in this exhibit in New Orleans at the Old U.S. Mint and will remain on exhibit through January 2017. The exhibit will showcase over 70 different artifacts, including Armstrong’s first cornet from the Colored Waif’s Home, which will sit side-byside with the last Selmer trumpet he brought for his final visit home in 1968. For more information, go to LouisArmstrongHouse.org.

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Chicagoans Speak-Out Against GOP Following Final Presidential Debate Following the third and final presidential debate, women and men spoke out against Trump and the GOP’s long-standing physical and legislative attacks on women. The voices of diverse and powerful workers, teachers, leaders, immigrants and activists resonated today at Wacker and Wabash with the resounding mantra, “Women Demand Respect.”

“Americans do not want candidates who will further divide us or strip away the rights of half of our population,” said Donna Miller, Board Chair for Planned Parenthood Illinois Action. She went on to say, “we need a champion, not a demeaning bully,” as she pointed out the countless anti-women policies pursued in Illinois over the last twenty years influenced by a conservative agenda that goes beyond Trump. “We must tell our friends and our families that it’s important for us to know these issues and vote on these issues. Why? Because women demand respect Trump has been offensive for months, and the GOP’s anti-women

Women Demand Respect! agenda has been offensive for even longer. Trump was nominated to represent the Republican Party, and his anti-women and hateful sentiments are perpetuated by the conservative officials who support him.

“We are lucky to live in a state where the question is, by what margin voters will reject Donald Trump,” said Adrienne Alexander, AFSCME Council 31. “Unfortunately elected officials like the Governor of Illinois continue to support Donald Trump.

We have an obligation to speak out against hate and violence, and support for a nominee for president that embodies these things should not be acceptable for anyone who purports to represent all of us.”

Oren Jacobson, co-founder of Men4Choice added, “this isn’t simply about defeating a candidate who brags about sexual assault. It’s about recognizing our responsibility to push back on peers engaging in this kind of speech or behavior. We must demonstrate the respect women deserve in both word and deed.”

Women not only deserve respect, today they were demanding it. Voices from all backgrounds, faiths, genders and perspectives encouraged voters to educate themselves, volunteer for

JOINED BY NEARLY 100 activists, Jane Ramsey of Chicago Women Take Action starts off the speak-out at Trump Tower with a powerful message denouncing Trump and the GOP’s antiwomen agenda. campaigns that secure women’s rights, ister, grace period voting is in effect. November 8.

You can register and vote at the same Speakers and Sponsors were: Chicaand most importantly, vote.

“We’re all here today because we are time at the board of election through go Women Take Action, Battered sailing in the right direction, towards November 7. Early voting began Women’s Network, Planned Parentthe right type of democracy and the Monday, October 24. And remem- hood Illinois Action, AFSCME rights we want for women,” said ber, vote as if your life depended on Council 31, Citizen Action Illinois, Chicago Activist, Men4Choice, Kathy Doherty, Executive Director of it!”

SEIU Healthcare Illinois-Indiana, Chicago Metropolitan Battered With 19 days until the presidential Equality Illinois, Independent Voters Women’s Network.

The closing message came from election these women and men are of Illinois - IVI IPO, Chicago NOW Betty Magness, Vice Chair of Inde- sending a message. Women demand PAC, Grassroots Illinois Action, Napendent Voters of Illinois. “Vote early! respect, and millions of women will tional People’s Action and UNITE And if you missed the deadline to reg- be casting their ballots on Tuesday HERE local 1.

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Director Ron OJ Parson enjoying long tenure in theatre with two simultaneous productions

By Raymond Ward 4EVER: NPG records and Warner Bros. Records have announced two new Prince releases, both with previously unreleased music from the vault. The two new albums celebrate the iconic artist’s music and introduce fans to previously unreleased material from his legendary vault. This marks the first Prince recordings since his passing on April 21st of this year.

Released on November 22nd in the United States and November 25th, PRINCE4EVER will bring together 40 of Prince’s best-loved songs, including the blockbuster hits When Doves Cry, Let’s Go Crazy, Kiss, Little Red Corvette, Purple Rain, Raspberry Beret, Sign O’ The Times, Alphabet Street, Batdance, Cream and The Most Beautiful Girl in the World.

PRINCE4EVER includes Moonbeam Levels, a previously unreleased song originally recorded in 1982 during the 1999 sessions and later considered for the never released RAVE UNTO THE JOY FANTASTIC album. PRINCE4EVER will also arrive with a 12-page booklet of never-before-seen photos by acclaimed photographer Herb

Prince Ritts.

In addition, early next year will see the release of the much-anticipated remastered deluxe version of PURPLE RAIN, plans for which were agreed upon with Prince before he passed away. The remaster of the classic PURPLE RAIN will arrive with a second album of previously unreleased material. The label will reveal more details closer to the release date.

CELEBRATION!: Audience Architects, the leading service organization for building and engaging dance audiences in Chicago, celebrated its 10th Anniversary by hosting its 2nd Annual Gala on Monday, September 26th at the Greenhouse Loft. The special evening honored Chicago businessman and philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus with the “Distinguished Service to the Dance Field Award” for his significant support of the dance community, particularly small dance organizations.

Attended by a sold-out crowd of nearly 200 guests, and raising more than $70,000, the special evening was co-chaired by Greg Cameron and Greg Thompson, Amina Dickerson and Anne and Zachary Lazar with Honorary Co-Chairman Sarah Solotaroff Mirkin.

This year’s Gala began at 6:00 PM with a Cocktail Reception on the terrace where guests mingled with one another before being escorted into a beautifully adorned room for remarks and dinner. Before the night was over, guests were treated to a delicious dessert buffet as well as photo booth pictures with various dancers in attendance that evening. All proceeds from the event directly support the programs and services of Audience Architects.

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Legendary director Ron OJ Parson does such good work that he is currently in charge of two productions, one on the North Side and one in the Northern suburbs.

He is directing “Apartment 3A” at the Windy City Playhouse in the Roscoe Village area, and a 20year anniversary revival of East Texas Hot Links in Glencoe. His live theatre legacy runs many years, even when many productions were strictly geared toward white audiences or on the other hand toward Black audiences. Diversity is the word, now, since an audience member can see a Black woman playing one of the sisters in Anton Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” or, as in “Hamilton,” a tall Black guy playing one of the founding fathers George Washington. “There is more diversity in casting at many theatres, now, and the audiences have grown since I moved to Chicago in 1994,” said Parson. “For instance, this year the Court Theatre has a well-rounded diverse season.”

Parson says he doesn’t necessarily pick the plays that he directs, but playwrights or theatres may seek out his expertise. “I usually don’t pick plays, they pick me. I wish I had the luxury of picking every play I direct,” he says. “At the Court, I have some input, of course, but usually the theatre has a play they want to do and they think it might be a good fit for me.”

He admits that a strong marketing plan also helps in making a production successful, but marketing has to be aimed at all segments of the theatre-going population. He says that a good director will bring the full experience to bear when working with a play and cast members. “No one wants to be pigeonholed and limited, and the fact that I am Black makes me a Black director, but I don’t just direct plays for people of color.” Parson stressed the importance of reality-based theatre

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, M.S.J.

RON OJ PARSON IS keeping quite busy directing two productions, one in Chicago and another in Glencoe. Parson has been involved in major theatre companies for more than 20 years. Parson has also acted in various productions and was awarded the 2006 Joseph Jefferson Award for Director of a Play for “Fences” at the Court Theatre, among other awards. productions. “We need to represent the world we live in. In order to attract younger audiences, diversity must be a part of the dynamic of theatre,” he said. “It opens up many opportunities that otherwise would be lost and neglected.”

Parson commented on today’s playwrights who are bringing good theatre in the manner of the late August Wilson. “Dominique Morisseau, Marcus Gardley, Katori Hall, Javon Johnson, Lydia Diamond and Keith Josef Adkins are a few of the notable playwrights.” Morisseau’s “Sunset Baby,” which Parson directed, was just recognized by the Joseph Jefferson Awards with its nomination of the lead actress, AnJi White. Parson attributes this recognition to the fact that

ELENI PAPPAGEORGE AS Annie and Wardell Clark as Tony discuss Annie’s meltdown during the first act of Apartment 3A, directed by veteran director Ron OJ Parson. (Photo by Michael Brosilow.)

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“Sunset Baby” was “a good play with good direction, good writing and good actors.”

There are many challenges around directing, which include having the original vision and managing the entire production. “You also have to be persistent, have patience and perseverance,” Parson said. But he added that it is good to have fun in the process. He commented about the stability that being named Resident Artist at the Court Theatre in Hyde Park gives him. “This is rare for a freelance director, and there is more exposure on a regular basis,” he said. “I owe that to the Joyce Foundation,” which recently awarded a grant to the Court Theatre.

Parson has fond memories of directing “Let Me Live,” by OyamO, which he directed at the Goodman Theatre and Steppenwolf at the same time. He has also directed more than 21 productions of August Wilson’s work, including “The Piano Lesson” at the inauguration of the Congo Square Theatre, an event which the late Wilson attended.

“Apartment 3A” follows Annie as she attempts to get her life back on track after a recent painful breakup and impulsive day at work, where she experiences a meltdown on live radio. And while the apartment may be the best find in town and the best apartment in the building, Annie can’t shake her bad day. She is met by a mysterious new neighbor, and she thinks things are (Continued on page 19) www.chicagocrusader.com

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Hillary Clinton for President This election is not as much about saving President Barack Obama’s legacy as it is preventing Republicans from throwing out the baby with the bath water. As Americans we must continue to protect what works and make improvements where needed, both on a national and local level. Electing a woman as President of the United States in 2016 is as history making as electing the first African American man. It might even be transformational. It all comes down to voter turnout.

If Hillary Clinton wins and brings other Democrats along with her to Washington, her party might be able to take over

the Senate. Only five seats are needed for Democrats to gain control. In the short term, that could translate into an African American woman being confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice.

Since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, earlier this year, the nine-member Supreme Court is without its 5-4 conservative voting advantage. As a result, the Senate refused to consider the president’s nomination of District of Columbia Circuit Court Judge Merrick Garland until after the election of Obama’s successor. The next Supreme Court will rule on issues of race, sex, religion, guns,

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immigration, unions, and the devastating impact on those Crusader Newspaper is enexorbitant amounts of money who need government help the dorsing the following federal being spent on political cam- most. That is why the Chicago and state representatives: paigns. With three of the surviving Supreme Court Justices in or near their 80s, the next president might very well have an opportunity to make more than one nomination. As president, Hillary Clinton promis• Justice for those without a voice es to appoint Supreme Court • Equal opportunity for every person justices who see the Constituregardless of gender, race or sexual orientation tion as a blueprint for progress.

We believe there is too much • Compassion for our most vulnerable citizens at stake not to support the DeYour vote is your voice!!! mocratic ticket this election.

The gridlock we are experiencPunch 2 for Hillary Clinton ing in both Washington and Springfield continues to & Timothy Kaine stymie progress and is having a

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population of 51 percent African American, 10 percent Latino and 2 percent Asian.

Rush is known for taking on controversial issues and for focusing on issues of importance to low- and middle-income families and communities. He has taken a leadership role in advocating on energy issues, consumer product safety and protection, infrastructure projects and quality healthcare. Most recently, he introduced a bill that would create the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area. The legislation authorizes up to $1 million in federal matching funds per year to provide national recognition of the African American story in Chicago from the Civil War until today.

Rush sits on the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the subcommittees on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, Communications and Technology, and is a ranking member on Energy and Power.

U.S. SENATE PUNCH BALLOT #9

TAMMY DUCKWORTH Currently representing the 8th Congressional District, Tammy Duckworth is running for the U.S. Senate against incumbent Mark Kirk. This is the same seat once held by Roland Burris, Barack Obama and Carol Moseley Braun.

In congress since 2013, Duckworth is the first Asian American woman representing Illinois and the first disabled woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Born in Thailand, her father was an Army officer in the Vietnam War and her mother Chinese.

An Iraq War veteran, Duckworth was injured severely when the U.S. Army helicopter she was co-piloting came under enemy fire.

She suffered the loss of both legs and damage to her right arm. She continued to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Illinois Army National Guard and retired in 2014. Duckworth was appointed Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and later served as Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Although Duckworth’s outreach to the Black community during her senate race is disappointing, this is one of those times when too much is at stake. The Illinois seat is one of the five that could help take back the senate and give a President Clinton the votes she needs to enact her policy agenda--which includes job creation, raising the minimum wage, making college more affordable and criminal justice reform--all of which Duckworth supports.

Duckworth serves on the Committee on Armed Services and Subcommittees on Tactical Air and Land Forces, and Oversight and Investigations. She also sits on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and Subcommittees on Energy Policy, Health Care and Entitlements, and Economic Growth, Job Creation and Regulatory Affairs.

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 1ST DISTRICT PUNCH BALLOT #22 First elected to Congress in 1992, Bobby Rush is seeking reelection to his 12th term. The incumbent congressman represents the 1st Congressional District, which has a long history of Black political empowerment. At one time having the largest number of African American residents in the nation. While still majority Black, the Chicago South Side and south suburban district has a

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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 2ND DISTRICT PUNCH BALLOT #22 Robin Kelly took office in 2013, following a special election to replace Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. She is the first woman to represent the 2nd Congressional District, which includes Chicago’s far southeast side, and the suburbs of southern Cook County, Will County and Kankakee County. The population is 55 percent Black, 37 percent white, 13 percent Latino and .8 percent Asian.

Kelly is known for being a strong advocate against gun violence. As a former Illinois state representative and U.S. representative, she is a champion of common sense gun reforms and responsible community policing.

In August, the incumbent hosted the inaugural 2016 Congressional Black Caucus on Black Women & Girls symposium to explore public policy and community-based solutions to eliminating the significant barriers and disparities experienced by Black women. Since being elected, Kelly has worked to increase job opportunities, reduce health disparities, and increase public safety across the state. She also supports a South Suburban Airport.

Kelly is the lone Illinois representative on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. She sits on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the United States House Foreign Affairs Subcom-

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mittee on the Western Hemisphere.

Danny Davis is one of only three Black congressmen representing the state’s 18 congressional districts. Serving since 1997, he was elected to the 7th Congressional District following the retirement of Cardiss Collins. The district represents a diverse population covering the city’s West Side, Gold Coast, Chinatown, Bronzeville, Englewood and Humboldt Park communities. Davis also represents parts of suburban Bellwood, Forest Park, Oak Park and Maywood. The district is 55 percent Black, 32 percent white, 13 percent Latino, 5 percent Asian and 6 percent other.

A former educator, community organizer, health administrator, civil rights advocate and city and county elected official, Davis is well respected throughout the nation for his knowledge of healthcare issues. He also is an advocate for criminal justice reform. Early in President Obama’s administration, he signed the Second Chance Act, which provides transitional assistance to ex-offenders coping with the challenges of reentry. It reduces recidivism, helps reunite families and protects communities, enhances public safety and saves taxpayer dollars. Davis was a sponsor of the bipartisan bill in an effort to provide resources to the more than 650,000 offenders released from state and federal prisons every year.

The West Side congressman serves on the Committee on Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform including subcommittees: Economic Growth, Job Creation and Regulatory Affairs; Energy Policy, Health Care and Entitlements; and Subcommittee on

DANNY K. DAVIS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 7TH DISTRICT PUNCH BALLOT #22

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KIMBERLY LIGHTFORD STATE SENATOR 4TH DISTRICT PUNCH #32 Human Resources.

Incumbent Kimberly Lightford is unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 4 general election. Elected as the youngest African American to the senate in 1998, the Maywood resident became Senate Assistant Majority Leader in 2009.

She is a leading voice on women’s issues, healthcare, criminal justice and education. Recently, a bill she sponsored to limit long-term suspensions and expulsions in Illinois schools became law. The legislation also eliminates the use of zero-tolerance policies, which disproportionately target African American students. Lightford is chairing a commission to find new ways to fund schools. Illinois is ranked as the worst in the country in school funding.

The 4th Senate District includes a dozen suburban communities in western Cook County and the Austin community on Chicago’s West Side.

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e Democratic Ballot Crusader proudly endorses the following candidates Michael Madigan a reliable super majority in the house to break the budget impasse, overturn the governor’s veto of spending cuts to social services, union-backed legislation, and to pass legislation to generate new revenue sources to offset deficit spending.

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SUSANA MENDOZA COMPTROLLER PUNCH #16 The current Chicago City Clerk knows what it is like to be first. She is the first woman to ever hold the office and if elected Illinois Comptroller, Mendoza will be the first Democratic woman in charge of the people’s checkbook. Before being elected city clerk, she served six terms in the Illinois House of Representatives.

As city clerk, she transformed the Chicago City Vehicle Sticker sales program from annually to year-round. Disbanding the 105-year-old program, proved to streamline the process, improve customer service, lower cost and save money. Earning her the “Bright Idea Award” from Harvard University.

Running an efficient, effective and transparent office as comptroller are Mendoza’s top priorities. She also promises to be an advocate for the people of Illinois—especially, the state’s most vulnerable.

Electing a democrat, as comptroller, will give the office the independence it needs from Republican Governor Bruce Rauner. The governor, following the sudden death of Judy Baar Topinka, appointed the current comptroller. Like the governor, the incumbent has no government experience. We believe Mendoza’s legislative understanding of state government and management experience will be invaluable to the Office of Comptroller.

JULIANA STRATTON STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 5TH DISTRICT PUNCH BALLOT # 42 Running unopposed in the general election, Juliana Stratton will bring an experienced voice to Springfield on issues of children’s advocacy, criminal justice reform, education and civil rights. A lawyer, she is the director of the Center for Public Safety and Justice at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Stratton won one of the most hotly contested and expensive house races in Illinois when she defeated state Rep. Ken Dunkin for the Democratic nomination in the city’s 5th House District. All total, both sides spent more than $6 million on the race. Much of Stratton’s money came from unions and big labor organizations, while campaign financial disclosures show the majority of Dunkin’s contributors had ties to Gov. Bruce Rauner. The district stretches from Grand Crossing on the South Side to Goethe Street on the Near North Side.

This seat is seen as crucial to providing House Speaker

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DOROTHY BROWN CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT PUNCH BALLOT # 64 For the past year, incumbent Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown has been in a fight on two fronts. First, to retain the office she has held since 2001 and second against the Democratic Party leaders, who withdrew their endorsement of Brown amid an FBI investigation into the sale of a building given to her husband. To no one’s surprise, Brown won re-election without the leaders’ support, just as she did in her initial race for circuit court clerk.

The Cook County Court System is the second largest court system in the United States and is a very complex and complicated legal operation with 2,000 employees and over a $100 million budget. Brown is uniquely qualified for the office both as an attorney and Certified Public Accountant. Contrary to her critics, she has implemented many common sense, revenue-generating procedures in the clerk’s office, and continues to digitize court documents to improve access.

Foxx says she would leave cases like McDonald’s and the many others that have come forth since last year to independent prosecutors, to prevent the “politicization” of police shootings.

KAREN YARBROUGH RECORDER OF COOK COUNTY PUNCH BALLOT # 65 Karen Yarbrough is the recorder of Cook County, Illinois.

First elected in 2012, Yarbrough is running unopposed for re-election in the general election on November 8, 2016.

Yarbrough is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 7 from 2001 to 2013. She is faced with political operatives that desire to eliminate her office and will undoubtedly be faced with a revived call for its elimination after the November 8 election. We oppose the elimination and endorse her reelection.

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BARBARA MCGOWAN PUNCH # 51 KIM FOXX COOK COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY PUNCH BALLOT # 62 Kim Foxx is the embodiment of when preparation meets opportunity. An accomplished prosecutor and fierce advocate for children and families, Foxx defeated the incumbent Cook County State’s Attorney overwhelmingly.

In response to public outrage over the release of police dashcam video showing the shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, the former assistant state’s attorney announced her candidacy. Her qualifications and personal story of overcoming homelessness and a mother struggling with mental illness and drug addiction, helped to focus attention on McDonald’s tragic life and so many other children. A Chicago native raised in the Cabrini-Green housing projects, she worked in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office for 12 years.

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KEVIN HART – WHAT NOW? Is a Stress Reliever

By Bonnie DeShong

HERB KENT (CENTER) “The Cool Gent” waves from a convertible during a local parade. The sign announces his change to WHEC 1450.

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(Continued from page 2) WBEZ in Chicago and WGRY in Gary. He has worked at numerous stations, including eight years at WVON. Since 1988 he has been a popular and commanding voice on WVAZ-FM. In 2009, Guinness Book of World Records named him the longest running DJ in radio history, at that time he had been on the airways for 65

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years. He also was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame this year.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said in part of his statement upon learning of Herb’s death, “Herb Kent will forever be remembered for his incredible talent, infectious passion for music, and unique ability to entertain and uplift.”

The night I went to see Kevin Hart’s new live comedy concert film What Now I was at the end of a very stressful, messed up day. All I wanted to do was go home and get under the bed covers. I couldn’t do that because I had made the commitment to see the screening of the film. I am so happy I did.

About 20 minutes before the actual film begins, what I thought was going to be previews turned out to be a mini-film starring Kevin Hart as Agent 54, a James Bond type character; Haley Berry as his girl Friday, Don Cheadle as Don Cheadle, and many other great cameo appearances. The audience couldn’t believe they were seeing these top stars acting in a skit like this. This little film is a good lead into the comedy concert. We were already laughing and I was beginning to feel my shoulders relax a little.

The main event begins and Kevin pops up out of the stage in the Lincoln Financial Field in his hometown of Philadelphia to a record breaking crowd of 53,000 people.

For the next hour and 20 minutes Kevin walks the stage, sits on a huge toilet seat, proclaims that the story he is about to tell is a “True Story,”

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ACTOR AND COMEDIAN Kevin Hart appearing in his newly released comedy concert film that starts off as one and ends as another. and has all the ladies saying “Orang- was well worth it. utan, really?” Once you see it you SPEND THE MONEY and see KEVIN HART: WHAT NOW? in will understand.

Most of his jokes hit the mark; the theater. It is worth the price of adsome don’t but his delivery is hilari- mission, popcorn, and drink. ous. I love it when a comedian Until next time keep your EYE to laughs at his own jokes and it really the sky! is funny.

Bonnie DeShong is one of the EnterWhat Now is not for children. It is tainment Reporters for the Chicago strictly an adult film. and Gary Crusader Newspapers. To By the end of the film I had read her entertainment column and laughed at Kevin Hart and the peo- movie reviews visit www.garycrusadple around me who were laughing at er.com, or visit Bonnie’s Eye on EnterKevin Hart. I left the theater relaxed tainment at www.chicagonow.com. and in a good mood. The evening Bonnie’s Eye to the Sky, Inc.

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A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking

By Effie Rolfe Living full to die empty. This statement depicts the life of my former co-worker and legendary radio personality Herbert Rogers Kent who made his transition last Saturday night. What I loved most is he never stopped living his passion. At 88 years young, he continued to live his life never skipping a beat. It was so obvious that he loved what he did and did

what he loved until his end. Some of Herb’s achievements included authoring an autobiography, hosting a television show titled, “Stepping.” In 2009, he was listed in the Guinness World Record as the longest running DJ on the radio for over 65 years. His career spanned 11 radio stations with the most popular stations being WVON and V103 where he worked the last three decades. The Guinness World Record also

Effie Rolfe marked December 5th as Herb Kent Day presented by Mayor Richard M. Daley. He taught at Chicago State University and poured his broadcast experience into hundreds of students. One of The Good Guys, The Mayor of Bronzeville, The King of Dusties, Herbie Baby and The Cool Gent were some of the

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many titles he held during his career. He was also inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame, as well as the National R & B Hall of Fame.

Herb was confident and comfortable with what God had given him with a natural gift of gab.

Even when challenged at a young age by a professor that admitted that although ‘he had the best voice in the class, there was no place in radio for a Negro.’ Did this stop Herb from pursuing his dream? Thankfully he was not deterred and continued 70 years strong. With the last 30 years being one of the highest rated shows on Sundays in Chicago radio. Unstoppable, Herb finished his final course gracing his listeners with musical favorites and a distinctive voice that can be stored in our memory bank for years to come —hours away from emptying his last breath.

A few weeks ago, I posed the question of how will you be remembered when you’re laid to rest. At God’s appointed time this question will become real and the answer will come based on what

you did or did not do. Also, in the previous article, I talked about the dash is an indication of how well you live each day. Abraham Lincoln said, “In the end, it’s not the years in your life, but the life in your years.” Herb was full of life and died empty using what was gifted to him. He was twice blessed. Over the years, he blessed the careers of several artists while playing their music and using his voice, humor and love to bless millions of faithful listeners for 70 years with the best in Dusties.

(Our thoughts and prayers are extended to his daughter Robbin and longtime girlfriend, Linda.)

Are you emptying anything worth remembering…? ©Effie Rolfe is an Author of “Supersize Your Thinking,” Media Personality and Motivational Speaker. You can contact her at effierolfe.com or on twitter.com/effiedrolfe. Listen to her show daily on urbanpraiseradio.org (2015 Stellar Award Winner for Best Internet Radio Station).

The Crusader Gospel Corner J.J. Hairston and Youthful Praise continues to make waves with “You Deserve It,” the praise and worship song that’s sweeping the nation. This week the new single charted at No. 3 on the Billboard Magazine Gospel Digital Songs sales chart. The song continues to gain traction on the radio as well as charting No. 12 on the BDS Gospel Radio Chart. “I’m really excited about how the song has taken a life of its own. It’s been a blessing to see so many churches around the nation, as well as other artists minister such a powerful song,” says Hairston. The rousing song of praise is the first single released by Hairston’s newly formed JamesTown Music label, which is exclusively distributed through Entertainment One Distribution.

This single, “You Deserve It,” was recorded as a part of Youthful Praise’s live concert recording at City of Praise Ministries in Hyattsville, Maryland.

Thousands were in attendance at the session that covers the group’s fifteen year recording history with updates of their classic songs like “Lord, You’re Mighty,” “Awesome God,” “Resting On His Promise,” “After This,” and “Incredible God, Incredible Praise.” *** J.J. has kept a busy schedule lately with many appearances including WBLS’s Circle of Sisters and Southern University’s celebrity packed Night of Restoration. This week J.J. Hairston and Youthful Praise recently appeared on the new BET Network show Joyful 16

Noise on Sunday, October 23rd.

Formed in 1991 out of Turner’s Faith Temple (TFT) in Bridgeport, CT, Youthful Praise was originally known as Teens of TFT and served as the choir for the church pastored by Bishop J.C. White and Evangelist Gloria White – the parents of Hairston’s wife Trina Hairston. Since that time, the group has become one of the most in-demand acts in gospel music with a string of hit albums and bestselling radio singles. The group has performed on “Good Morning America,” various Black Entertainment Television (BET) TV specials and also shared the stage with Miss Piggy (of The Muppets) on an ABC Network “Lady Gaga” television special. *** Karew Records celebrates the hit chart success of the GEI LIVE album,

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the new live project released from the Greater Emmanuel Institutional (GEI) C.O.G.I.C. in decades. Presented by Senior Pastor Bishop J. Drew Sheard and multi GRAMMY®-winning gospel legend and First Lady Karen Clark Sheard from the GEI C.O.G.I.C. in Detroit MI, the live album debuted in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart upon its release – with the hit project garnering praise for its standout choir sound and timely powerful messages – delivering hope, inspiration, healing, and more, in celebratory worship.

The uplifting lead single “Hang On” featuring GRAMMY®-nominee Kierra Sheard, continues to rise up the radio chart, hitting #13 in Gospel Airplay. Featuring a bonus digital track from Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark, The Clark Sisters taking the stage

bringing their signature vocal power on the song “Look To the Hills,” and solo features with Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Karen Clark Sheard, and Dorinda Clark Cole, the 13 track album provides a rich unforgettable night of worship, with the rousing support of the acclaimed GEI Mass Choir. Karen Clark Sheard - who delivers blessings of praise with a solo feature on the album’s “I Owe You Praise” – is also currently crisscrossing the country performing on the all-star Festival of Praise Tour, which continues throughout the rest of this year into early December, hitting Georgia, New York, Washington DC, Texas, Florida, Virginia, and more. Kierra Sheard also continues to tour this fall, with upcoming dates in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. *** Congratulations are in order for Mrs. Phyllis Rodgers, the Founder and President of Peer Plus Education and Training Advocates. Mrs. Rodgers will be inducted into the prestigious Wendell Phillips High School Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 27th at the Wendell Phillips High School auditorium. The induction dinner will be held on Friday, October 28th at Niko’s Banquet facility, located 7600 S. Harlem Avenue. Mrs. Rodgers has dedicated her life’s work to helping thousands of individuals of all walks of life, and health disparities.

In September of 2016, Mrs. Rodgers

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was presented with the Beauty In Beauty Out (BIBO), award from the BIBO Awards. BIBO “celebrates and honors the life-changing and life-affirming contributions and success of beautiful women everywhere.” Another accolade was bestowed upon Mrs. Rodgers by Walgreens, during Black History Month for her service in the community. In spite of the lack of funds and her own health battle, she advocates and provides vital resources and services to communities of color, covering a range of concerns. From breast cancer, gun violence to diabetes, no one diagnosis or situation takes precedent over the other. In the words of Mrs. Rodgers, “We’re all survivors.” She is a true leader, wife, mother, friend, and a treasure to the Chicagoland area and beyond. *** Peer Plus Education and Training Advocates, Mission: Peer Plus Education and Training Advocates is a not for profit federally designated 501(c) (3) organization that identifies underserved populations in the Midwest area and provides culturally sensitive programs that address the multifaceted issues of people in need of essential health, educational, and psychosocial service. Since 2002 Peer Plus Education and Training Advocates has been providing non-medical education, training and related workshops. For more information on Peer Plus Education and Training Advocates and the services visit: www.peerpluscares.org or phone 773-955-0924. www.chicagocrusader.com

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Cubs and Sox Fans Feisty as Ever During World Series

By Patrice Nkrumah By all means the city’s rival baseball teams’ fans are civil to one another except during the annual battle for the BP Cup, which goes to the winner of the regular season series. However things change if one team makes the playoffs and the other does not. That means with the Cubs in the World Series this week, the White Sox fans are ramping up their taunts and insults as Cubs fans continue with the obnoxious behavior they often exhibit regardless of their team’s record. With the Cubs now in the World Series for the first time since World War II, Sox fans are nervous and fear their worst nightmare; the Cubs winning the World Series.

“I already know it will be hard to live in this city anymore because they will never shut up about it,” said Carlton Hales from the Woodlawn community, a lifelong Sox fan. “I’ve been giving all of my family and friends grief about the Cubs their entire lives and if the tables get turned on me, I really might get run out of town.”

Hales represents the feelings of many White Sox fans. When their team won the World Series in 2005 for the first time in 87 years, it gave them bragging rights over the Cubs.

But with the turnaround of the North Side club in recent years and the Sox going downward, the only thing Sox fans had on the Cubs was their 2005

championship.

“Oh trust me my son has had no problem reminding me about it whenever the subject comes up,” said James Hampton, 72, who has been a Cubs fan since he was 20 and moved to Chicago from Alabama. “My son grew up here on the South Side, so that was his team from the start as I would take him to Sox games more because it was closer to our house. He loved the fireworks and all the wacky stuff then owner Bill Veck would do as promotions. One day he just told me he was done with the Cubs and that was it. We’ve been going at it ever since. He hasn’t called me or returned my calls in a week,” he said with a laugh. “He can run but he can’t hide.

He’s probably going to call on me after the Cubs win it all, anyway out of fear I might have a heart attack.”

Social media is lighting up with the battle between the two passionate fan bases. Cubs fans say Sox fans should be pulling for them to unite Chicago.

Sox fans say “you gotta be crazy,” as many have vowed to never support the Cubs. But there are some Sox fans who say they wouldn’t mind if the Cubs won.

“If they win I’ll be happy for them because right now they are the most miserable sports fans around,” said Jen Little from Bronzeville. “It’s like they try to act like it doesn’t hurt them, but I know it does. It’s embarrassing to say your team has not won

in over 100 years. It’s a disgrace, so I wouldn’t mind if they won just so they could have some peace in their lives.”

Some Sox fans the Crusader spoke with said they will not be pulling for the Cubs, but they won’t be pulling against them either. In this town that should count for progress. But there are Cubs fans who say if the shoe were on the other foot they would not be supporting the White Sox. “Man in 2005 I was doing anything I could to stop them from winning,” said Darius Hayes from Hyde Park. “I was praying, using voodoo, hoping for a power failure anything so they couldn’t win. I hate the Sox and to see them suffering right now while we are on the cusp of making history is a beautiful thing. Living on the South Side all my life and being a Cubs fan ain’t been easy. So if the Cubs fail this year, I’m not going to be happy because we have the best team in baseball.”

If you want to know how hardcore many fans are, all you have to do is visit some of the local establishments on the South Side. At McNally’s bar in Mount Greenwood, their sign says it all. “Fun starts now. Go Indians.”

With things already on edge in the city between the two sides, the national media ratcheted up the pressure when they insulted Sox fans after the Cubs won the National League pennant last weekend. Two major media

Jones Family outlets headlined their articles saying Chicago would see its first World Series in 71 years, all but erasing the White Sox championship season and igniting a torrent of insults thrown in their direction by Sox fans.

“I get that we will always be considered the second team in this city, it’s why I like the Sox, they’re the underdogs. But the media needs to get their facts right,” said Lisa Johnson, a nurse from the south suburbs. “When they did that, every Sox fan I know that would have supported the Cubs during this run stopped in their tracks and said I hope they get killed in the World Series.”

But there is some civility taking

place in many households. Husbands and wives who have opposite rooting interests have vowed not to get divorced or physically assault each other.

But some admit there is tension in the house.

“She don’t want my team to win even though I said I wouldn’t taunt her and would become a better husband as I would be happy,” said “Dax” Jackson from Auburn/Gresham.

“That’s because I know he is lying,” said his wife of five years, Tracie. “He’ll be running around the house naked singing that stupid song ‘Go Cubs Go’ if they win. He ain’t fooling nobody.”

Local, National Haitians ask for Marshall Plan to rebuild Haiti (Continued from page 3) ready killed more than 9,300 Haitians break of cholera and agreed to pay for and sickened over 800,000 “since its damages to the Haitian victims and to introduction into Haiti by the United “provide material assistance” to those Nations Peacekeepers in October affected.

2010.”

On September 20, 2016, U.N. SecHaitian leaders say the massive retary General Ban Ki-Moon apflooding and destruction of water pealed to President Obama for U.S. supplies caused by the hurricane “has support for the U.N.’s new package. worsened the situation causing a surge Haitian leaders told Clinton, “It is in cholera deaths and infections. crucial that the U.S. government now “We have lost family and friends to exercise political and financial leadercholera, and we live with the threat of ship to ensure the U.N.’s commitlosing more of our loved ones,” they ments are followed by robust and wrote to Clinton. “Our community transparent action and that this tragic has taken on significant financial bur- crisis is finally resolved.” dens as we support our relatives’ fuThe Haitian leaders are asking Clinneral expenses, health care costs and ton to support the positive steps being school fees for children orphaned by taken by the interim authorities in the epidemic.”

Haiti to restart the electoral process; The Haitian leaders reminded Clin- “to engage the government of the Doton that for six years, the U.N. minican Republic to reverse its dis“stonewalled and evaded responsibili- criminatory de-nationalization polity for its role in Haiti’s cholera epi- cies against citizens of Haitian demic, despite worldwide criticism. descent; and for the Department of The U.S. government consistently Homeland Security to revert to its defended the U.N.’s inadequate re- pre-September 22 parole and non-desponse, including by advocating for tention policy.”

U.N. immunity in a lawsuit brought Haitian leaders are asking that Clinby Haitians and Haitian Americans.” ton commit to using the U.S. diploIt was only on August 17, 2016 that matic powers to publicly and privately the U.N. finally shifted its position advocate for the U.N. to implement a and acknowledged its role in the out- “robust and victim-centered package, www.chicagocrusader.coM

including a full public apology for the actions and practices that caused and sustained the cholera outbreak.”

They are also asking for remedies to the victims and a “robust investment in cholera control and elimination measures.” Leaders asked Clinton to commit to working with Congress, the State Department and USAID to ensure substantial U.S. funding to support a “just U.N. response, including compensation for victims and cholera control and elimination. Hurricane Matthew makes all of this even more urgent,” they wrote.

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Haitian leaders explained that it was granted after Haiti’s 2010 earthquake, but said it protects only those “otherwise-eligible Haitians who were in the U.S. by January 12, 2011.

Hurricane Matthew’s devastation warrants prompt DHS re-designation of TPS for Haiti to protect all Haitians in the U.S. at the time of the re-designation announcement.

Hurricane Matthew’s destruction has “vastly exacerbated Haiti’s preMatthew conditions” not just the surge of cholera, but the ongoing political and economic crises and “limited recovery from the 2010 earth-

quake.”

They warned, “Removal to Haiti now is completely unsafe and destabilizing and resource-deprived and infrastructure-challenged. Haiti cannot safely receive, house, employ or protect additional deportees.” Leaders want DHS to re-designate TPS for Haiti and to stop deportations there in light of Hurricane Matthew.

“TPS re-designation would protect Haitian nationals, enable them to work and help Haiti by generating significant family-sustaining remittances and enable Haiti to use its tooscarce resources on disaster recovery.”

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Breast Cancer Awareness goes to the game Thornton Township hosts “Get your Pink On” event at football game While breast cancer rates have been stable overall in recent years, they have increased slightly in African American women. In order to get the message out about early detection, Thornton Township sponsored a “Get Your Pink On” Breast Cancer awareness event attended by more than 500 people, mostly dressed in some type of pink. Using the backdrop of the final regular season football game featuring Thornwood vs.

Thornridge High Schools, the township organized interactive photo shoots, giveaways and motivational signs about breast cancer awareness.

“We understand how important of an issue this is not only in October but all year around,” said Frank M. Zuccarelli, Thornton Township supervisor.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers.

About one in 8 or (12%) of women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.

This year alone, about 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women and about 40,450 women will die from breast cancer, per the American Cancer Society.

Breast cancer starts when cells in the breast begin to grow out of control. These cells usually form a tumor that can often be seen on an X-ray or felt as a lump. After increasing for more than 20 years, breast cancer incidence rates in women began decreasing in 2000.

But in recent years while incidence rates have been stable in white women, they have increased slight-

THORNWOOD AND THORNRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL students pose with Thornton Township Breast Cancer Awareness signs.

ly in African American women.

Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death in women with only lung cancer kills more women each year.

Thornridge and Thornwood students from District #205 volunteered with Thornton Township officials to educate people about breast cancer and post photos on social media with inspirational words.

“It’s very important to spread breast cancer awareness because it is a disease taking loved ones away and causing people to suffer,” said Zaire Jordan, 15, a junior at ThornTHORNTON TOWNSHIP FANS hold signs supporting the wood. “I’m glad so many fundraisers and events are being created beBreast Cancer Awareness game.

THORNRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL football players get ready for the Thornton Township Get Your Pink On game.

Advocate Trinity patient joins Chicago Bulls to #PinkOut United Center Donna Buckley, a two-time breast cancer “overcomer,” enjoys the Bulls Pink Out game with granddaughter to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness A two-time breast cancer “overcomer,” Dolton resident Donna Buckley, 53, warns every woman she meets against putting their cell phone in their bra.

“If phones can cause brain cancer, you never know,’’ says Buckley whose two bouts with cancer have inspired her to reach out to others in churches and schools across the metro area. She has been cancer free for nearly 10 years.

Buckley recently joined dozens of breast cancer survivors, fighters and family members from across Illinois to help #Pink Out the United Center as part of Advocate Health Care and the Chicago Bulls’ efforts to promote Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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Granddaughter, MaKalah Osbey, a student at Diekman Elementary School accompanied her to the Bulls game and was part of the “High Five Group,” which went into the tunnel to greet the players.

A patient at Advocate Trinity Hospital, Buckley was first diagnosed in 1998 with cancer in her right breast shortly after refusing to get a mammogram. In 2008, the cancer returned in her left breast.

Despite two rounds of chemotherapy and surgery to remove the lump from her right breast, Buckley does not consider herself a survivor. “That means there’s a risk of it coming back.

As an overcomer, I’m through with it.

I’m not looking for it no more.”

Follow Advocate Health Care on Facebook or @AdvocateHealth on Instagram and Twitter for more photos from the event. To schedule a mamDONNA BUCKLEY, a two-time breast cancer “overcomer,” mogram, call 1.800.3.ADVOCATE enjoys the Bulls Pink Out game with granddaughter. or visit www.storiesofthegirls.com.

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cause I think it helps when people know that we care about them and that they are not standing alone.”

Zuccarelli believes the key to sustaining good health is preventative programs because early detection saves lives. In an effort to keep the community healthy overall, Thornton Township offers blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings as well as light to moderate aerobic workouts by a certified instructor every weekday.

“We want people to get these regular screenings and make sure they are healthy overall. We don’t want you to just wait for something to happen before you check your health,” he added.

The largest township in Illinois, Thornton Township is made up of all or part of 17 south suburban communities. www.chicagocrusader.com

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Enough of the hocus-pocus Mr. Mayor Dear Editor: I really hope the Crusader readers are seeing through the mayor’s shell game when it comes to police reform and police accountability. We were supposed to be fooled by the fact he said he was abolishing the Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA) and replacing it with a new watchdog agency. This one is called the Civilian Office of Police Accountability or COPA. There were cries from across the city a couple of years ago

to dismantle IPRA after an off-duty cop shot and killed 22-year-old Rekia Boyd. The agency, charged with disciplining cops opted not to discipline the officer although there was overwhelming evidence he acted irresponsibly by shooting in a crowd of unarmed people. The calls to get rid of IPRA grew louder and more intense after the cop who murdered Laquan McDonald by shooting him 16 times only got a slap on the wrist from IPRA. Mayor Rahm Emanuel pretended he was listening to the people by creating COPA. The reality though is COPA is IPRA under a new name. If you look at the responsibilities of the two agencies side-byside, you will see they are nearly identical. COPA is just another Rahm Emanuel scam with a twist. COPA allegedly has “expanded jurisdiction” to investigate complaints of police misconduct. Problem with that part is that there is no budget to hire and retain investigators.

The COPA ordinance unlike IPRA calls for a civilian oversight board. My answer to that is whoopee. This board is supposed to be made up of citizens from across the city. I can’t help but think it will be overloaded with white folks. Even if I am wrong about that this civilian board can only hold hearings. I am not sure what good that is going to do. It is no accident the board has no teeth.

All of the so-called activists who were pushing for changes in police accountability in the city overlooked the element that could have brought about the biggest changes – the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) contract.

It is the pact that the rankand-file cops live by. Any effective efforts at police reform should have started and stopped with addressing the FOP contract. Changing ordinances, as was the case with IPRA, still left too many loopholes for cops to misbehave, and that misbehavior was covered in the contract.

It is time that Black people learned that in the long run doing things like shutting down Michigan Avenue boutiques and stopping traffic on Lake Shore Drive makes great television, but without some intellectual power at work at the same time, this mayor will continue to give nothing but vapors, hocus pocus to whatever demands the socalled activists are making. Is what the mayor doing wrong? It certainly isn’t helpful. He does it because he can get away with it. It is time for him to stop, but he will not do so unless our community combines the street work with some brainpower in our think tanks.

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turning around. But there’s more mystery to be unveiled, and the line between fantasy and reality gets thinner and thinner. Parson says the play presents one theory that “love is important in your life, and one should recognize it and embrace it, because it can change the world. “However, different people may get different messages from seeing the show, which is cool,” he added.

The play runs until December 18 at the Windy City Playhouse, located at 3014 W. Irving Park Ave. The recently opened theatre has a unique configuration. “It is a really fun and comfortable atmosphere from the second you walk in.

There’s a nice bar with themed cocktails and a fire place,” Parson added. “There are comfy swivel seats that allow for very unique staging, since audience members can literally turn the seat. It gives me, as a director a lot freedom to really use the space.”

Parson has been acting since the 3rd grade and the bug continued to bite throughout high school in Buffalo, New York. He has the distinction of being the first American Black to direct at the Stratford Festival in Stratford, Ontario. Parson is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s

(Continued from page 10) professional theatre program, and he is also Producing Artistic Director of the New Onyx Theatre Project. Other credits include working with the Black Ensemble Theatre, eta, Congo Square Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Writers Theatre (associate artist), Victory Gardens, Teatro Vista (associate

artist), Chicago Dramatists, Urban Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Chicago Theatre Company, and City Lit Theatre.

And for those of you who may wonder just what “OJ” stands for, it’s Owen Jonathon, Parson said.

30 Days is hereby given to Larry Mitchell of 7930 S. Champlain Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 that a 1990 Buick LaSabre VIN# 1G4HR54C3LH435789 Must be picked up from KarKare Service, 7455 S. Exchange Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649 by _________, 2016 or it will be sold for $_________in outstanding repair and storage fees.

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT ADDIE MILES; BANK OF AMERICA, ) SS: N A T I O N A L COUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NUMBER: 49D09-1608-JC-003288 ASSOCIATION S/B/M TO 49D09-1608-JC-003287 CONTINENTAL ILLINOIS NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST IN THE MATTER OF CHILDREN ALLEGED TO BE CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES COMPANY OF CHICAGO; SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY CB - DOB 4/28/2010 A NATIONAL BANKING PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF NB - DOB 11/22/2012 CORPORATION; STATE OF CHILDREN IN NEED OF (Minor children) ILLINOIS; Defendants, SERVICES HEARING AND ALLAH BOYKINS, ALLEGED FATHER 14 CH 18841 EBONEE MYRICKES, MOTHER NOTICE OF SALE CURTIS BROWN, JR, ALLEGED FATHER AND PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS that pursuant to a Judgment of (Parents) Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above TO: Allah Boykins, Curtis Brown, Jr. and Any Unknown Alleged Fathers; entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, as well as Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are also unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the Children to be in Need of Services, in accordance with Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court. the highest bidder for cash, as set forth YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Marion Superior Court, 2451 N. below, the following described mortgaged Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 317-327-8392 for a Default Hearing on 1/20/2017 at 2:00 PM in real estate: JUVENILE HEARING ROOM 10, 1ST Floor. At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and Commonly known as 8049 South Indiana evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor children are children in Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619. need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing.

P.I.N. 20-34-109-017-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is improved UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the with a single family residence. If the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the children; (2) The subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the children; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian common interest community, the purchaser of the children including child support. of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition and a subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the dispositional decree may be entered against you without further notice.

Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, ____________________________ Dated this 30th day of September, 2016 balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

Clerk of Marion County No refunds. The property will NOT be Jevan Haarer, 31724-49 open for inspection Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 !

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) plish what needs to be done. Please cast your vote for Hillary Clinton. Thank you.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR QUEEN'S PARK OVAL ASSET HOLDING TRUST P l a i n t i f f , v .

BEVERLY MURRELL A/K/A BEVERLY C MURRELL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 33861 8551 SOUTH EXCHANGE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 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, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 30, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8551 SOUTH EXCHANGE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-419-020-0000. The real estate is improved with a 2 flat with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 2501. 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. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 2501 Case Number: 12 CH 33861 TJSC#: 36-11042 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND CERTIFICATE INSURER OF BANK BOSTON HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 1998-1 P l a i n t i f f , v .

PAUL WATERS, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARILYN WATERS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MARILYN WATERS (DECEASED) D e f e n d a n t s 13 CH 016907 2116 E. 96TH PLACE CHICAGO, IL 60617 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, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2116 E. 96TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-12-205-075-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-15342. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-15342 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 016907 TJSC#: 36-10392 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES TRUST 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 P l a i n t i f f , v .

LINDA OGLESBY D e f e n d a n t s 16 CH 005714 7529 S. RHODES AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 23, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 29, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7529 S. RHODES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-403-015-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate

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For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-18596. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-18596 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 005714 TJSC#: 36-10695 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.

I705890 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

CHANDA L. FORT; SHERMAN D. FORT; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHANDA L. FORT, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHERMAN D. FORT, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 15690 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 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. 21-31-421-005-0000.

Commonly known as 8543 South Houston Street, Chicago, IL 60617.

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-KS3 P l a i n t i f f , v .

MAXINE CURRIE, ROBERT F. ROBINSON, SR., MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 14 CH 005665 8521 S. ESCANABA AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 2, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8521 S. ESCANABA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-418-008. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-20437. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-20437 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 005665 TJSC#: 36-12225 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.

I706419

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

MARTHA B. BRUCE, DAVE BRUCE D e f e n d a n t s 16 CH 005478 7843 S. MICHIGAN AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 28, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7843 S. MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-320-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-04571. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-04571 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 005478 TJSC#: 36-9247 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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FLORENCE A. RICHARDS D e f e n d a n t s 15 CH 005902 8111 S. DANTE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 9 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 29, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8111 S. DANTE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-35-221-003-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-05727. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-05727 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 005902 TJSC#: 36-12267 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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DAVID B. WILLIAMS A/K/A DAVID B. WILLIAMS, JR., ELLA L. WILLIAMS, THE CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 021690 9053 S. CORNELL AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 30, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9053 S. CORNELL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-01-126-045-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-09155. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-09155 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 021690 TJSC#: 36-12224 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.

I705985

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2002-HE3 P l a i n t i f f , v .

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ANTHONY MCDANIEL, LARRY MCDANIEL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES CELESTINE MCDANIEL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CELESTINE MCDANIEL (DECEASED) D e f e n d a n t s 16 CH 004355 9132 S. ABERDEEN STREET CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 5, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9132 S. ABERDEEN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-05-401-021-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-02513 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 004355 TJSC#: 36-9988 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.

I704689 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION 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 .

YOLANDA MILES THOMPSON, CLARETTE MILES D e f e n d a n t s 16 CH 005872 8427 S. EUCLID AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 7 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 2, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8427 S. EUCLID AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 20-36-315-010-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-02048. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-02048 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 005872 TJSC#: 36-9470 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt

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

DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE LEGATEES OF ROBERT LAMB, A S S O C I A T I O N DECEASED, VENITA LAMB-REEL A/K/A P l a i n t i f f , VENETIA LAMB-REEL, v .

CASSANDRA COOPER, AS ANDY HAMPTON AKA ANTHONY R. INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF HAMPTON, CITIBANK, NATIONAL THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LAMB, ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY DECEASED, ROBERT ANTHONY MERGER TO CFSB, NATIONAL LAMB A/K/A ANTHONY LAMB, ASSOCIATION FKA CITIBANK, TYRONE LAMB, GREGORY LAMB, FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, CITY OF KEVIN LAMB, DARRYL LAMB, C H I C A G O JEFFREY LAMB, VANESSA LAMB, D e f e n d a n t s UNKNOWN OWNERS AND 09 CH 52472 NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, 1058 W. 92nd Pl. Chicago, IL 60620 UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS D e f e n d a n t s HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a 16 CH 304 Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered 9638 SOUTH JEFFREY AVENUE in the above cause on September 6, 2016, Chicago, IL 60617 an agent for The Judicial Sales NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a December 7, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered Corporation, One South Wacker Drive in the above cause on August 26, 2016, an 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, public auction to the highest bidder, as set will at 10:30 AM on November 29, 2016, at forth below, the following described real The Judicial Sales Corporation, One estate: Commonly known as 1058 W. 92nd South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, Pl., Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public 25-05-408-013-0000. The real estate is auction to the highest bidder, as set forth improved with a single family residence. below, the following described real estate: The judgment amount was $148,494.72.

Commonly known as 9638 SOUTH Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by JEFFREY AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60617 certified funds at the close of the sale Property Index No. 25-12-106-056-0000. payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

The real estate is improved with a No third party checks will be accepted. The multi-family residence. The judgment balance, including the Judicial sale fee for amount was $48,059.63. Sale terms: 25% Abandoned Residential Property down of the highest bid by certified funds at Municipality Relief Fund, which is the close of the sale payable to The calculated on residential real estate at the Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction checks will be accepted. The balance, thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser including the Judicial sale fee for not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or Abandoned Residential Property wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) Municipality Relief Fund, which is hours. No fee shall be paid by the calculated on residential real estate at the mortgagee acquiring the residential real rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or other lienor acquiring the residential real wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) estate whose rights in and to the hours. No fee shall be paid by the residential real estate arose prior to the mortgagee acquiring the residential real sale. The subject property is subject to estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale general real estate taxes, special or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or assessments, or special taxes levied other lienor acquiring the residential real against said real estate and is offered for estate whose rights in and to the sale without any representation as to residential real estate arose prior to the quality or quantity of title and without sale. The subject property is subject to recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" general real estate taxes, special condition. The sale is further subject to assessments, or special taxes levied confirmation by the court. Upon payment in against said real estate and is offered for full of the amount bid, the purchaser will sale without any representation as to receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle quality or quantity of title and without the purchaser to a deed to the real estate recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" after confirmation of the sale. The property condition. The sale is further subject to will NOT be open for inspection and confirmation by the court. Upon payment in plaintiff makes no representation as to the full of the amount bid, the purchaser will condition of the property. Prospective receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle bidders are admonished to check the court the purchaser to a deed to the real estate file to verify all information. If this property after confirmation of the sale. The property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the will NOT be open for inspection and unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a plaintiff makes no representation as to the mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and condition of the property. Prospective the legal fees required by The bidders are admonished to check the court Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS file to verify all information. If this property 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the condominium unit which is part of a unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a common interest community, the purchaser mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and of the unit at the foreclosure sale other the legal fees required by The than a mortgagee shall pay the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS assessments required by The 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS condominium unit which is part of a 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE common interest community, the purchaser MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU of the unit at the foreclosure sale other HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN than a mortgagee shall pay the POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER assessments required by The ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN LAW. You will need a photo identification POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER issued by a government agency (driver's ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF license, passport, etc.) in order to gain POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE entry into our building and the foreclosure WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE sale room in Cook County and the same ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE identification for sales held at other county LAW. You will need a photo identification venues where The Judicial Sales issued by a government agency (driver's Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. license, passport, etc.) in order to gain For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: entry into our building and the foreclosure HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, sale room in Cook County and the same 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL identification for sales held at other county 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not venues where The Judicial Sales confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. the sale shall be entitled only to a return of For information, contact The sales clerk, the purchase price paid. The Purchaser SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, shall have no further recourse against the LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 Mortgagee's attorney. THE JUDICIAL For information call between the hours of SALES CORPORATION One South 1pm - 3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL Please refer to file number 15-078020.

60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & You can also visit The Judicial Sales MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO #: (217) 422-1754 KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Code. 40387 Case Number: 09 CH 52472 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax TJSC#: 36-11141 NOTE: Pursuant to the #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: Debt Collection Practices Act, you Attorney File No. is control theiraown coMMunity 1 Blacks Must Code.

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FIDENCIO CARDENAS AKA FIDENCIO X. CARDENAS AKA FIDENCIO DE CARDENAS, ISABEL CARDENAS AKA ISABEL DE CARDENAS, ADRIANA CARDENAS AKA ADRIANA CARDENAS-HERNANDEZ AKA ADRIANA HERNANDEZ AKA ADRIANA E S P A R Z A D e f e n d a n t s 15 CH 11000 11221 S Avenue H Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 9, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 11221 S Avenue H, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-17-321-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $134,857.50. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 Attorney SATURDAY, C 11000 T the F you a advised that Plaintiff's attorney is d be used I

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I705576 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION 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 .

SHARLENE BYMUN D e f e n d a n t s 13 CH 10506 7957 S. Rhodes Ave. Chicago, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 27, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 7957 S. Rhodes Ave., Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-34-203-016-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $118,842.58. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 10506 TJSC#: 36-11714 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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DAWN FOWLER; UNKNOWN OWNERS; NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 16 CH 3171 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, November 10, 2016, 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 e s t a t e : P.I.N. 25-04-322-010-0000.

Commonly known as 9327 South Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620.

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

For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff's Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O'Donoghue, LLC, 2550 West Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008.

(847) 590-8700.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I705522 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION 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 s .

CARL D. ROBINSON; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. OF ILLINOIS, FKA AMERICAN GENERAL F I N A N C I A L SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC.; WELLS F A R G O FINANCIAL BANK D e f e n d a n t s , 16 CH 3396 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 432 East 89th Street, Chicago, IL 60619.

P.I.N. 25-03-212-033-0000.

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 Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 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. 25-05-329-016-0000.

Commonly known as 9400 South Throop Street, Chicago, IL 60620.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 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 W15-1000.

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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 .

JOSE RAZO; JULISSA N. RAZO; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S D e f e n d a n t s , 16 CH 4756 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 11249 South Avenue J, Chicago, IL 60617.

P.I.N. 26-17-320-069-0000.

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 Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

16-007728 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I705331 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-1, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 P l a i n t i f f , v .

ELSIE MULL, DEDRA MULL, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CAIN MULL JR., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GERTHA EVANS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CAIN MULL JR. (DECEASED) AND GERTHA EVANS (DECEASED) D e f e n d a n t s 16 CH 004662 8025 S. BISHOP STREET CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 0 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 28, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8025 S. BISHOP STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32-111-008-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be

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For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-02653. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-02653 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 004662 TJSC#: 36-9338 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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SHARON D. SWANSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD C L A I M A N T S D e f e n d a n t s 16 CH 000520 8643 S. MARQUETTE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 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, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 28, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8643 S. MARQUETTE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-330-015-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or

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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-00347. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-00347 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 000520 TJSC#: 36-10613 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE 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 WILLIE COLEMAN A/K/A WILLIE B. COLEMAN, IF ANY, GENIA COLEMAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, JULIE FOX, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, WILLIE COLEMAN A/K/A WILLIE B. COLEMAN Defendants 14 CH 16149 10233 SOUTH HOXIE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 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, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 29, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10233 SOUTH HOXIE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-12-430-074-0000.

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family home; attached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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 1621. 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 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 1621 Attorney Code.

91220 Case Number: 14 CH 16149 TJSC#: 36-11120 I705268 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2 0 0 6 M 2 ; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

OTIS W. BOWDEN, JR., CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF ANY, OF OTIS W. BOWDEN, JR. UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 30519 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 28, 2016 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. 21-31-107-016-0000.

Commonly known as 7941 South Manistee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.

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.

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unit other than a mortgagee shall the assessments required by (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Property Act. by certified funds,

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 W15-0326.

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

LESLIE CATHEY AKA LESLIE L. CATHEY, CHERYL CATHEY AKA CHERYL MCINNIS D e f e n d a n t s 16 CH 02776 6606 S. Minerva Ave. Chicago, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 7, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6606 S. Minerva Ave., Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-126-027-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $137,093.77. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 02776 TJSC#: 36-7628 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Morgan Park High Grad – Returns as NIU Coach for Big Game NIU ‘HUSKIES’ vs.

TOLEDO ‘ROCKETS’ in the Huskie Chi-Town Showdown - Wednesday, November 9, 2016–7 p.m.

Melvin Rice, an all-state player named first team All Public League at Chicago’s Morgan Park High School, who went on to become a three-year starter at cornerback for Northern Illinois University from 2006-2008, returns to Chicago as an assistant coach of the NIU Huskies. He will coach the first-ever football game to be held at Guaranteed Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox. Melvin Rice said, “I am so pump ed to return to Chicago as Coach

As a graduate assistant coach at NIU in 2010, he was part of the staff that led the Huskies to an 113 record, its first of what is now six consecutive Mid-American Conference Championship game appearances, and a victory in the Humanitarian (now Famous Idaho Potato) Bowl.

Guaranteed Rate Field is the home of the White Sox. On Wednesday, November 9 at 7 p.m. it will be the site for the Mid-America rivalry game between the Huskies and the Rockets, which is billed as the Huskie Chi-Town Showdown. Rivals on the field, Northern Illinois University and University of Toledo will share the honor of playing in the first football game ever on the field of the stadium built in 1991.

Tickets are still available for this game, which will be nationally televised on ESPN. The game is set to be a good one, as NIU is one of the most successful Division I football subdivision teams in the nation.

Guaranteed Rate Field is owned by the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, whose CEO, Lou Bertuca, comments, “Our board wanted to increase the number of

ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, at 7:00 p.m. the home of the Chicago White Sox – Guaranteed Rate Field – will become the place where the NIU “Huskies” will play against the Toledo “Rockets.” The NIU coach for the first football game ever played in the Guaranteed Rate Field is a Chicago native, Melvin Rice. non-baseball events held at the fa- Chicago area to enjoy the Huskie the Huskie Chi-Town Showdown cility; two members of our board Chi-Town Showdown: we’re ac- at Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 W. (Manny Sanchez and Jeff Yordon) cessible from all expressways, 35th St., Chicago. Tickets start at were in the NIU class of 1970, so we’re our own entertainment cen- $45 and can be purchased at it was natural to reach out to NIU ter, we’re an easy in-and-out facili- http://www.ticketmaster.com/eve for a partnership. The Field is the ty…and we’ve got the best video nt/040050AA9DEC15C6.

For questions or more informaperfect venue for many of the boards in the country!

145,000 NIU alumni in the The game time is 7:00 p.m. for tion, call (312) 951-7575.

Special Olympics athletes scrimmage with MV Women’s soccer team

Melvin Rice of the NIU Huskies, which is one of the most successful Division 1 football subdivisions in the nation. We have around 145,000 alumni in the Chicagoland area…many of whom, like me, are African-Americans from the local Chicago community – it will be exciting to play on the Southside at Guaranteed Rate Field!”

Rice returned to NIU after one season at Southeast Missouri, where he coached cornerbacks in 2015. Prior to that, he was on the defensive staff of former NIU head coach Jerry Kill at Minnesota from 2011-2014. He began his coaching career with Kill and the Huskies in 2010 as a graduate assistant coach. As a member of head coach Tom Matukewicz’ staff at SEMO in 2015, Rice helped the Redhawks rank fourth in the Ohio Valley in scoring defense and in interceptions. As the defensive quality control assistant at Minnesota, Rice handled opponent scouting, self-scouting and day-to-day operations of the defensive staff as the Gophers played in three bowl games during his time there. www.chicagocrusader.com

Youthful voices chanted, “Soccer, soccer, soccer,” in the Moraine Valley Community College Cyclone Center on Oct. 6, signaling the end of a scrimmage game played by the women’s soccer team and 19 Special Olympics athletes from eight elementary and junior high schools from Oak Park School District 97.

With assistance from their chaperones and teachers, the young athletes scurried around the gym for an hour. Cyclones and Special Olympians donned yellow, red or blue practice jerseys to distinguish teams, but everyone ran around wearing big smiles.

Hosting this scrimmage was an opportunity for Moraine Valley athletes to give back to the community and offer a different experience for students with disabilities.

“Being former athletes, coaches and teachers, we feel that it is our job to give back when we can.

Athletes are automatic role models to many kids,” said Cyclones assistant Coach James Kline, who organized the event. “We can offer an experience that these students might not have had, and it’s really an experience for both sides. As a special education teacher, I always try to find ways to accommodate or incorporate the students with disabilities any

THE JAYHAWKS AND EAGLES – two special Olympic teams from Oak Park School District 97 – recently played scrimmage soccer games with assistance from the Moraine Valley Community College Women’s soccer team. The games were held in the Moraine Valley community College Cyclone Center. way we can.” players.

“We could have played soccer the The two visiting teams—Eagles “They were so excited when they rest of the day if we were able to,” and Jayhawks—included boys and scored. It was great to share some- Kline said. “It was really awesome girls of varying abilities. Moraine thing we love with these kids,” said how excited both students and our Valley athletes assisted some players sophomore Dalila Alcala (Eisen- players were to see one another even or hung with the goalkeepers, giving hower). though they had never met. Everyeveryone a chance to change posiAt the end of the hour, the group one came together and just had a tions. The scoreboard wasn’t illumi- took a photo. Before the Special blast.” nated and a clock wasn’t winding Olympics athletes departed, the CyVisit www.morainevalley.edu/athdown to the end of the half. They clones shared high-fives, took selfies letics or follow the Cyclones on Facewere just having fun. And every goal with and gave bear hugs to their new book at morainevalleycyclones and brought a rousing cheer from the friends.

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