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Chicagoans proud of Obama’s re-election

PRESIDENT OBAMA OFTEN said during the campaign he was “sure America wants Michelle to continue as First Lady.” Tuesday’s election results ensured there are four more years of Obamas in the White House. the race was something Romney never recov- did not like the alternative.

By J. Coyden Palmer “I think they were frightened by both the ered from. prospect of Romney being elected and they “They basically pushed him over to his own The re-election of President Barack Obama began to see how it could affect congressional little conservative peninsula and he was never Tuesday night has reenergized the Black comraces if they didn’t show up at the polls,” able to recover,” Muwakkil said.

“Romney munity, according to voters in his adopted Simpson said.

“The overall national turnout tried to become more moderate as the race hometown of Chicago. Thousands of people was almost the same as it was in 2008.” went on but it was too little, too late.” on the South and West sides of the city sat in Jennifer Lee of Lake County was a strong University of Illinois at Chicago political scifront of televisions at home or at viewing parsupporter of Obama from the start and beence Professor Dick Simpson, who also is a ties and celebrated when it was announced came more energized after what she said was a former Chicago alderman, says Obama strugObama won. While the celebration was not deliberate attack on social issues by Republigled to get traction early in his campaign and as intense as it was in 2008, partly because of (See story on page 2) cans and the constant unrealistic expectations those who supported him before were not as bad weather in the area, the passion for Obaenthused until the Republicans cranked up people had for Obama. She held fundraisers ma’s supporters was still the same.

Salim Muwakkil, senior editor for “In These some of their rhetoric. Simpson said Black for the president and knocked on doors in Times” and who hosts a show on WVON voters who were perhaps disappointed or Wisconsin in an effort to get the president re1690 AM, said Obama’s campaign plan and agreed with a lot of the criticism leveled elected. She said on Wednesday morning that execution was nearly flawless. Muwakkil said against the president by other Black voices she felt “vindicated” with the president’s victoObama’s strategy to pin Romney into the like Tavis Smiley and Dr. Cornell West, fig- ry. conservative right corner in the beginning of ured they had to vote for Obama because they (Continued on page 3)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Mother pleads for daughter to return home

NEWS

Re-election of Jackson not a shock to most

By J. Coyden Palmer For a candidate who never campaigned, is under a congressional investigation and is being treated for bipolar disorder in another state, Cong. Jesse Jackson Jr. did well in winning a 10th term in office. Jackson easily smashed the trio of opponents who were looking to unseat him. Jackson garnered over 60 percent of the vote.

This despite a current House Ethics Committee investigation that is looking into allegations that in 2008 Jackson or one of his associates offered to raise money for then-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich in exchange for Jackson being appointed to the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama.

But people the Crusader spoke with said the other candidates never made their cases. Voters

said Republican Brian Woodworth, write-in candidate the Rev. Anthony Williams and independent Marcus Lewis only spent time talking about Jackson’s illness as opposed to what they were going to do.

“I didn’t even know who they were until I saw their name on the ballot,” said voter Greg Kelly.

“You still have to put in the work to get elected no matter how bad the other guy might be. I didn’t hear anyone else come with a platform and neither did Jackson, so to me they were all the same.

Well if they all the same I might as well stick with what I got.”

Kelly’s sentiment was what other voters expressed. Many never heard of Lewis and all and most said they have never voted for a Republican in their life and were not about to start now.

“I’m not going to throw the ba-

Jesse Jackson Jr. by out with the bathwater just because Jackson is sick,” said Ann Thompson from the South Suburbs. “I’m not sure Jackson can still be effective, but I’ll never vote for the Republicans; ever.”

As for Jackson he is still in Minnesota being treated at the Mayo Clinic. He had no election head-

quarters in Chicago. During the race, Jackson had no political ads and his wife Sandi Jackson has remained quiet for the past few weeks. Jackson did release a robocall to voters two weeks ago. That was the last time he made a public statement until Tuesday night when he released the following statement after his victory.

“Once the doctors approve my return to work, I will continue to be the progressive fighter you have known for years,” the statement by Jackson read. “My family and I are grateful for your many heartfelt prayers and kind thoughts. I continue to feel better every day and look forward to serving you.”

Williams said he was disappointed with the election results and said the voters may have done themselves a disservice.

Woodworth said at some point

the district will have to become more diverse politically and believes the close primary race Jackson endured against Debbie Halvorson shows things are slowly changing. He thinks Jackson should have dropped out of the race when his medical situation became severe. Woodworth said serving others is what politics is all about.

“I’m not sure if a Republican can win in this district, but I do know people are tired of Jackson, said Woodworth, a political science professor. “The greatest work anyone can engage in is work that is not for one’s self-interest, but rather is done on the behalf of others. . . . The selflessness of giving one’s time and labor in order to create opportunities for others and to better the lives of others is the greatest work a person can do.”

Mother pleads for daughter to return home

By Wendell Hutson Once again family, friends and community residents recently went looking for 13-year-old Taylor Lockhart, who has been missing since July.

“I think about her all the time., wondering if she is safe, wondering if she is eating right and not being taken advantage of by some stranger,” Latrecia Lockhart, Taylor’s mom, told the Crusader.

“This is my only child. I want her to know that I am not mad at her.

She can come home without worrying about being punished or judged. I want her to know that mama loves her and just wants her back home safe.”

The Clissold Elementary School student, who turned 13 on Oct.

22, vanished while visiting friends with her mother in the West Englewood neighborhood on the Southwest Side. She (Taylor) is described as black, 5-feet-6 inches tall and 130 pounds. She was wearing a pony tail and was last seen wearing a pink and yellow shirt, black yoga pants and white, purple and black Jordan gym shoes, Chicago police said.

“We went over my girlfriend’s house (7300 block of Damen Avenue) and Taylor was playing with my friend’s daughter and neighbors having a good time.

My friend and I were sitting on the porch when I realized Taylor was missing,” recalled the mother. “I went inside to see where she was and could not find out. The other kids said she went inside to

use the bathroom but as I searched the house I found the backdoor unlocked and opened.

That’s when I knew something was wrong.”

Latrecia, a single mother who lives with her mother in the Beverly neighborhood on the Southwest Side, is optimistic that her daughter is safe. Previously, Latrecia had lived in south suburban Country Club Hills so Taylor is now attending a new school.

“I know she does not have any ‘street smarts’ so that concerns me. But I am hopeful that God is keeping her safe and returns her to me soon,” she added. “My mom is a Chicago police officer so she knows the dangers of being out on the street. Still, we plan to continue looking for her until she

“OH WHAT A pretty little baby” seems like it was written for PJ Rose, the month-old infant son of NBA All Star Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose and his girlfriend Mieke Riese.

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Taylor Lockhart is found and we welcome any was not for sexual abuse,” she said. “Her dad is in prison, alhelp from the public.”

Chicago police have no leads in though he had recently started the case and Morrison Investiga- writing her letters and she seemed tion, a private firm in Chicago, is to enjoy that. I have no reason to assisting the family in the search, think anyone would want to kidnap her.” according to Latrecia.

However, the mother admitted Unfortunately, children come up missing every day and while that Taylor ran away from home some are found unharmed most before (in April) but returned two are not, according to data from days later.

“She said she ran away because the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The cen- she was tired of being at home. I ter estimates that 800,000 chil- took her to see a psychiatrist and dren are reported missing each she was admitted for a week beyear and more than 2,000 chil- cause she said she had suicidal dren every day. And an estimated thoughts,” Latrecia added. “As far one in five girls and one in 10 as bullies at school I am not aware boys are sexually victimized be- of any although she did have a fore age 18. Yet, only one in three few run ins with some of the girls when she first got there but nothwill often tell anyone.

But since no man lived at the ing major.”

Latrecia is asking for the pubhome with them Latrecia has lic’s help. If anyone have seen her ruled out sexual abuse.

“At this point I do not know if or have leads Latrecia asked that Taylor left on her on or was ab- you call Morrison Investigations ducted. If she left on her own it at 800-883-5587.

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NEWS

Criminal indictment not a factor for voters

By Wendell Hutson Tuesday’s election resulted in one Black congressman easily winning re-election despite not campaigning, and one Black state representative candidate winning despite a bribery indictment.

Voters in the 10th District, which includes the East Garfield Park community on the West Side, overwhelmingly chose Derrick Smith as their choice for State Representative even though the U.S. Attorney’s Office alleges that Smith solicited a $7,000 bribe in return for him recommending a state grant for a daycare center.

Smith, who did not return repeated phone calls, has denied the allegation.

The former Democratic lawmaker, who was expelled from the Illinois House by a 100-6 vote in August, trounced his Unity Party opponent Lance Tyson with a 62 percent vote total to Tyson’s 37 percent, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Double jeopardy prevents Smith from being expelled twice, so the only way he can be removed is if he is convicted. The last time a

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alternative to Smith or donating $20,000 from the 27th Ward Regular Democratic Organization where he serves as the 27th Ward committeeman.

But White is not the only one worried about voters in the 10th District.

“While not convicted this guy (Derrick Smith) can be heard on tape asking that he be paid in cash and not by check because he did not want anything traced back to him,” Tyson told the Crusader. “I would love to hear him explain that to the voters.”

Should Smith be convicted the

state representative was expelled was in 1905 when Frank Comerford told of other members who had taken money from lobbyists.

Shortly after 10 p.m. Tyson, a Chicago attorney, conceded and Secretary of State Jesse White, who recruited Tyson to run, was still trying to figure out what went wrong.

“Secretary White is disappointed with the results and feels that the district deserves better,” said Dave Drunker, a spokesman for White.

However, White added that he does not regret giving voters an

Lance Tyson

Democratic committeemen for the 27th Ward, which includes White and Alderman Jason Ervin (28) would select a replacement.

Tyson said he would strongly consider replacing Smith if chosen by committeemen.

“The voters spoke and they decided they want Derrick Smith to represent them and I respect their decision,” added Tyson. “I wish Derrick the best of luck in office and with his legal situation. I think it is worth noting that a lot of people do not know what a state representative is and voters were more focused on making sure the nation’s first Black president got a second term.”

Voters seemed pleased that Smith would not be punished before having his day in court.

“How hard is it for a Black man to be charged with a crime in Chicago? The guy is accused of taking a bribe but has not been convicted. A person is innocent until proven guilty,” said Theo Clifford. “I am glad to see him get a chance to prove himself in court and in Springfield as a legislator for us.”

Tammie Harding added that she has yet to hear anyone denounce his record while he was a

Jesse White state representative.

“The man did his part in Springfield,” Harding said. “Everyone gets into a little trouble. It’s no big deal as long as it does not interfere with your responsibilities.”

Prior to polls closing Tyson said there was only one way he would lose.

“The only way Derrick Smith will win is if he pulls off a miracle,” said Tyson.

And based on the 38,000 votes cast Tuesday, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections, miracles do sometimes happen!

Fund-raiser can be a life saver for Richton Park woman

Chicagoans proud of Obama’s

A Richton Park woman is relying on the kindness and work of friends, family and the National Foundation for Transplants (NTF) to give her a new lease on life.

All of those entities coming together to help Pamela Carpenter, 57, raise money for a double lung transplant. Carpenter, who has suffered from pulmonary fibrosis for the past 20 years, and the disease along with several bouts of pneumonia have left her lungs permanently scarred.

She is now on the list for a life-saving double-lung transplant – at an estimated cost of $800,000. The insurance for the owner of a homebased business doesn’t cover all of the costs, nor the costs of a life-time of medicine, including anti-rejection prescriptions.

Lung transplant patients who receive two lungs are twice as likely to live more than 10 years than patients who receive one lung are, Johns Hopkins transplant surgeons said.

Several volunteers are planning “Pam’s New Breath of Life,” which will be a silent auction and brunch Nov. 17 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Village of Richton Park Community Center, 4445 Sauk Trail.

Laura Hughes, NFT fundraising consultant said, “Even while battling such a terrible illness, Pamela is positive and determined to sur-

vive.” She added “At NFT, we’re dedicated to helping Pamela raise the necessary funds so she can focus on her health without constantly worrying about the costs.”

The November 17 event includes refreshments, music, a silent auction and vendors who will share a portion of their profits with NFT. More information about the fundraiser can be obtained by calling Marcie Cobb at 630-215-3995 or Donald Carpenter at 708-8337232 or shaheen57@att.net.

Donations can be made on Carpenter’s behalf at www.transplants.org and select Find an NFT Patient. Contributions also can be sent to the NFT Illinois Transplant Fund, 5350 Poplar Avenue, Suite 430, Memphis TN 38119. Include “in honor of Pamela Carpenter” in the subject line.

(Continued from page 1) “I cried when he won like I did when Michael Jordan got his first ring,” Lee said. “People were so nasty, the reactions so angry, unnecessarily. I relate it to the way that Black coach [Tyrone Willingham] came into Notre Dame and wasn’t able to save it quick enough so they fired him. This man inherited George Bush’s headaches and was expected to save the country in four years. He was held to an unrealistic standard that only a Black person would be held to. I would love to think this election wasn’t race related, but people were so angry, so negative. I’m excited and I’m going to gloat for days to come.”

Lee said she is proud of her teenage daughter who has had to endure a lot since Obama has been in office. She said her daughter was constantly questioned by her white classmates about why she loved Obama so much.

Lee said living in Gurnee in Lake County where there are not a lot of African Americans meant most of the time her daughter was taking time to educate her white classmates about Black life in America.

Other parents said Obama’s election again serves as a positive example for Black youth. With constant stories in the mainstream press about negative behavior, they said

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from the youngest to the oldest, seeing Obama in office again should bring about a sense of community pride even if people disagree with his politics.

“I’m proud of this moment because the only thing my child has ever known since he was born is a Black President of the United States,” said Roz Weathers, who has a three-year old. “We are living in history and it repeated itself. It’s something that can never be erased so as my child grows older, he will always know about this.”

School teacher Akanke Kareem attended the celebration at McCormick Place where she and thousands of others cheered as the First Family came onstage. Kareem said it was an experience she will never forget.

“The best part was seeing all of these people together for one purpose,” said Kareem, still buzzing the morning after as she was driving to work. “Not just Black people but people from all walks of life; young and old with a common belief. I had a great time.”

While proud, some voters want more from Obama in his second term, especially as it relates to Black Americans. James Robinson of the South Side said many of the excuses made by Obama’s supporters in his first term revolved around George Saturday, November 10, 2012

Bush leaving the office in such bad shape and the president needing to win a second term. Robinson said Obama seemed to go out of his way to appease gay voters by striking down the military’s “don’t-askdon’t-tell” policy and coming out in support of gay marriage.

“I would like to see the President do more as it relates to helping Black businesses and improving education policies in our communities,” Robinson said. “I think he did an okay job, I was expecting a bit more, but he’s always had my support. I would like to see more federal grants created for minorities trying to start businesses. I think we need those same tax breaks large corporations get at least for the first few years so the business will be successful.”

Muwakkil said conservative Republicans around the country are going to have a problem on their hands in the coming years as the nation becomes even more diverse and voters are breaking away from many hard-core conservative beliefs. With the state of Colorado passing a law that allows for the legal purchase of marijuana for recreational purposes and Maine allowing gay marriage, Muwakkil said the Democrats right now are luring those voters who are now more independent and moderate.

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OPINION

EDITORIAL OBAMA VICTORY AND REPUBLICAN GRIDLOCK The 2012 elections have been held and the smoke has cleared. President Barack Obama has won re-election!!!! But have we learned anything from the most expensive presidential campaigns ever run in the United States? Are we a more intelligent electorate? Do we know more about electoral politics, and will we avoid the pitfalls of unrealistic thinking?

Moreover, why are so many citizens gullible when listening to obvious untruths? These are questions that beg to be answered as we face a challenging future.

One wildly illogical canard was the accusation by defeated Governor Romney and his supporters that President Obama was unable to bring people together; was unable to get cooperation from across the aisle. Basically, Romney was “blaming the victim.” It is well known by now that the Republican Party did everything in its power to create gridlock in order to block Obama’s initiatives. In so doing, they were willing to sacrifice the well-being of Americans. Yet Romney stated “Republicans and Democrats both love America. But we need to have leadership — leadership in Washington that will actually bring people together and get the job done.”

This is patently disingenuous; to blame Obama for the Republican party’s antics is tantamount to blaming the slaves for the actions of their slave masters! This is not to say that Obama is in any way a slave; it’s that in a Congress that was dominated by Republicans he was the underdog.

African slaves, faced with the superior technical might of American and European slave traders, were captured for the purpose of providing free labor to the fledgling American colonies, Britain, and others. After more than 400 years of this free labor in America, the country emerged as a dominant economic force in the Western world.

The American slave trade was outrageously brutal; the slaves were deprived of their languages, their progeny, and their decency. They were treated like chattel; their every move was monitored and they were deliberately repressed until President Abraham Lincoln, in a move to save the Union, reluctantly freed them. So think on this: can we in good conscious blame slaves for the actions of their slave masters who had an historical advantage over them? Said in another way, can we blame the underdog in any situation for the actions of those who have an advantage over it? In the real world among reasonable people the obvious answer to this question is an unequivocal and resounding NO, yet Romney blames President Obama for the mean-spirited actions of a Republicancontrolled Congressional body that thwarted his efforts!

It is a truism observed by many that the more emotionally charged an idea is to an individual, the less clearly that person is able to think. This must be what happened in the case where Mitt Romney’s supporters were able to turn a blind eye to some of the ridiculous things that he said and still pretend to espouse democratic principles.

The next four years will be crucial - we face an uphill climb facing climate change, which more people are willing to see in the wake of the malevolent hurricane “Sandy,” and economic woes, among others. We need a clear thinking electorate in order to help President Obama navigate these choppy waters.

If the Republicans retain their numerical advantage, let’s hope the illogical ones come to their senses and help the POTUS lead this country in the direction that it needs to go! Good Luck, President Obama, we’ve got your back!!

The Chicago Transit Authority, along with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will soon launch the Jeffery Jump--a new kind of bus service to be introduced by year’s end.

Jump will offer quicker travel times and more reliable service, and will be a major development, benefitting resident-commuters in the Jeffery corridor.

The Jeffery Jump will test elements of Bus Rapid Transit such as dedicated lanes and traffic signal priority for buses. The goal of this pilot is to offer a new faster, reliable service to the corridor from 103rd and Stony Island to downtown. South Jeffery Boulevard is certainly a main artery, serving thousands of valued CTA customers. This new transit concept will enhance not just the overall service to customers on the southeast side, but will also encourage long-term economic development and a cost-savings for riders taking the bus instead of driving—not to mention addressing the headache and expense of parking.

The “Jeffery Jump” signals a significant change in how African Americans on the southeast side of Chicago will be able to connect to jobs, healthcare, educational institutions, municipal offices, shopping, entertainment, cultural pursuits and more. It is my hope that you’ll partner with

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CTA offering Jump Services Dear Editor:

us in ensuring that your readers are aware of this much-anticipated service improvement, and are kept informed of its scope, timeline and progress.

For more information on the Jeffery Jump and other transit projects, visit www.BRTChicago.com. Thank you.

Sincerely, Sandi Jackson Alderman, 7th Ward

New CPS CEO is not waiting Dear Editor:

or Emanuel has a hand in the district’s operations, he could be behind this for some sinister political reason.

Let’s hope not. Unfortunately for Byrd-Bennett the teachers’ union opposes the delay so the new superintendent may have her first brawl on her hands. It should be shortlived with Byrd-Bennett coming out on the winning end.

Byrd-Bennett is still new on the job and has yet to be seriously tested. So it is easy to give her high marks at this point. I am eager to see her ideas for addressing the budget deficit the board can’t make go away. I believe (Continued on page 17)

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One can’t help but notice that Dr. Barbara Byrd-Bennett the new CEO of Chicago schools is not letting any grass grow beneath her feet.

She is on the move and in an impressive way, It was great to read in last week’s Crusader that she is taking a hard, yet unusual look at the district’s sports programs. Her approach which ties sports into academic success is a novel one and sounds extremely well thought out.

She also took a very smart step in my opinion in asking for a delay on submitting a list of school closings to a state commission. The effect on our children would be horrific if a weak or hasty recommendation was offered. Granted, they still might not get the requested delay but the district will always be able to fall back on the idea more time could have produced a better list.

It is hard to determine but we should be suspect that because May-

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Environmental Racism, Global Warming and Climate Change

By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist The Environmental Activist Community slowly started during the Nixon Administration. It morphed into a replacement for the anti – Vietnam War movement. Groups such as the Sierra Club and Greenpeace saw a new angle to this. They wanted to recruit the civil rights activists into this cause. I remember Attorney General Janet Reno (in the Clinton Administration) declaring to seek Environmental Justice. The groups quickly changed this to Environmental Racism.

They are basically the same thing.

The former says things are unequal in the fair implementation of environmental stewardship. The other states the reason for the inequity.

We started looking into this since it was an incredible charge. After about a year of researching, surveying and interviewing people in authority we came to the conclusion that to say violating environmental regulations or laws was solely the cause of racial hatred was a bit extreme. In fact, it was a ploy to put fear into people and gain support against targeted corporations. The NBCC decided to challenge such claims and actually demand proof.

Harry C. Alford Hearings after hearings, debates after debates and speeches at various conventions soon turned the tide.

The late Dr. Arthur A. Fletcher, when he chaired the Office of Civil Rights, did a review of the Environmental Protection Agency and found it to be, in fact, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Thus, it was the “kettle calling the skillet black.” The poverty pimps and other extremists soon backed off and started looking for other causes.

Vice President Al Gore was outdone. He started a new approach.

The problem wasn’t necessarily environment racism but Global Warming. That is what is happening and we are going to become endangered by it. He held speeches, seminars and gathered many of the aforementioned individuals to start changing “Global Warming!”

He is still shouting this today.

Whenever there is a hurricane, big blizzard, drought, tornadoes, etc. there is Al Gore shouting Global Warming. He was even awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his “work” proving Global Warming. Recently, he has emerged again claiming Hurricane Sandy was purely the cause of Global Warming.

Actually, there is no sound science to support the claims of Global Warming. If you look at the last ten years, there has been a sizeable drop in hurricanes/cyclones around the world. When we had congressional hearings on the claim, they would always end in a demand for irrefutable proof, i.e. scientific data and facts. It would never come. The EPA would and still does “cook their books” when doing surveys and holding panels. For example, they will organize a panel to provide in-

put by representatives of various organizations. These representatives represent organizations or institutions that receive grants and even unsolicited financial support from the EPA. They aren’t going to cut off their funding so their statements are nothing but conflicts of interest.

They love to beat up on our federal government and the citizens of the United States saying we are polluters of the world. However, they are reticent when it comes to noting the environmental recklessness of such nations as China, Russia, India, Brazil and other growing industrial nations. The truth is the United States has come a very long way in improving our carbon footprint. The Clean Air Act has been a success in limiting our pollution levels. The threat is coming from these growing industrial empires that don’t have a governmental agency trying to stop their growth.

The Cap and Trade Bill which this current EPA was trying to force upon American industry would have been an economic catastrophe. We proved it to Congress that it was a job killer and a major transfer of wealth coming from the United States and given to foreign nations who could care

less about our future. It was defeated and now the EPA is coming back with individual rules which are nothing but pieces of the Cap and Trade Bill. They are trying to sneak it in without constitutional legislation.

In regards to Climate Change, that is a no brainer. Certainly the climate changes as time goes on sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. So far, there is no pattern that seems to be very detrimental to our earth.

There is an ebb and flow and it takes time to see any significant detrimental trend. It is like Stevie Wonder wrote, “When you believe in things you don’t understand; you suffer. Superstition ain’t the way.” Climate Change is an important subject and we should constantly monitor these trends and interpret them with good and absolute data. Factual information will always trump scare tactics.

There is no need to deliberately make us suffer and force noticeable pain on our lives and livelihoods.

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

Website: www.nationalbcc.org.

Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.

Obama’s Media Coverage Half as Positive as 2008

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Barack Obama campaigned for president four years ago on a theme of change. Now, four years later, he has seen change in the way the media has covered him – change for the worse. That’s a major finding of an exhaustive study by the Pew Research Center titled, “Winning the Media Campaign 2012.”

The report stated, “…The starkest difference is that coverage of Obama is only half as positive this year (19%) as it was in 2008 (36%). And while his percentage of negative coverage in 2012 (31%) is only modestly larger than four years earlier (29%), neutral coverage has grown markedly, to 50% this year compared with 35% in 2008.”

Mitt Romney received more favorable treatment from the media than Arizona Republican Senator John McCain did four years ago, according to the study.

“The percentage of positive coverage about Romney is very similar to McCain’s four years earlier, but there is about one-third less negative coverage of the former Massachusetts governor’s campaign,” the report stated. “Romney has also seen considerably more neutral coverage than McCain received in 2008.”

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Of the three major networks, only ABC gave Obama more positive coverage than negative (27 percent to 20 percent). CBS and NBC were essentially the same. On CBS, 17 percent of the stories about Obama had a positive tone and 28 percent were negative. Of NBC’s stories, 16 percent had a positive tone and 29 percent were negative.

Romney did not fare any better on the networks. On ABC, Romney’s negative stories outpaced his positive ones (33 percent to 18 percent). On CBS, 15 percent of the stories about Romney had a positive tone and 29 percent were negative. NBC had an identical percentage of negative stories, but a slightly higher percentage of stories with a positive tone (18 percent).

The high-octane, opinion-driven cable networks provided decidedly partisan coverage of the two presidential candidates, with Fox favoring Romney, MSNBC backing Obama and CNN sandwiched between the two.

After studying the tone of coverage between April 27 and October 21, 2012, the Pew report found that 46 percent of the stories about Obama on Fox were negative and only 6 percent were positive. On MSNBC, by contrast, 39 percent about Obama were positive and 15 percent were negative. More negative than positive stories about Obama appeared on CNN, but only by

George E. Curry a margin of 21 percent to 18 percent. Of the stories about Romney on Fox, 28 percent were positive and 12 percent were negative.

There was a huge imbalance on MSNBC, with 71 percent of the stories about Romney negative and only 3 percent positive. There were three times as many negative stories than positive about Romney on CNN (33 percent to 11 percent).

“MSNBC was especially negative in its treatment of Romney’s policy prescriptions,” the Pew study found.

“Fully 75% of the stories focused on Romney’s policies were negative compared with 1% that were positive. For Obama, by comparison,

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32% of policy stories were favorable while 18% were negative.”

The report stated, “Fox aired more negative stories about Obama than positive on every aspect of campaign coverage. When it came to policy, 6% of the stories on Fox about Obama were positive and 51% were negative.

“Fox also focused much more on Obama than on Romney. The Democratic Party nominee was a significant figure in 74% of Fox campaign stories compared with 49% for Romney.”

Unlike Fox and MSNBC, CNN devoted a similar amount of time to both candidates (63 percent to Obama and 59 percent for Romney.

“The biggest change in CNN coverage from four years ago is the number of stories with no clear positive or negative tone,” the report said. “In 2008, about a quarter of the stories for Obama (25%) and McCain (26%) were mixed in tone.

In this campaign, the count of balanced stories has more than doubled in 2012, fully 61% of Obama’s stories were mixed compared to 53% for Romney.”

The report found social media far more critical of the candidates than mainstream media. On Twitter, 48 percent of the discussions about Obama were negative, compared with 58 percent for Romney. On Facebook, 53 percent on Obama were negative versus 62 percent for Saturday, November 10, 2012

Romney. Comments about Romney on blogs were slightly more negative than those about Obama (46 percent to 44 percent).

“Throughout the eight-week period studied, a good deal of the difference in treatment of the two contenders is related to who was perceived to be ahead in the race.

When horse-race stories—those focused on strategy, tactics and the polls—are taken out of the analysis, and one looks at those framed around the candidates’ policy ideas, biographies and records, the distinctions in the tone of media coverage between the two nominees vanish,” the report stated.

“With horse-race stories removed, 15% of campaign stories about Obama were positive, 32% were negative and 53% were mixed.

For Romney it was 14% positive, 32% negative and 55% mixed.”

George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA) and editorial director of Heart & Soul magazine. He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com. You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/currygeorge 5

COMMENTARY

Worrill’s World

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

REPAIRING THE CURRICULUM (Dr. Conrad Worrill, National Chairman Emeritus of the National Black United Front (NBUF), located at 1809 East 71st Street, Suite 211, Chicago, Illinois, 60649, 773-493-0900, Fax# 773-493-9819, E-mail: nbufchic@sbcglobal.net, Web site: nbufront.org)

Dr. Conrad Worrill Part of our repair as an African people is the continued struggle to organize to challenge the teaching of African and Africans in America history in the public schools of America. This issue should continue to be a priority on our educational orga-

nizing agenda.

Throughout the development of education in the western world, the idea of transmitting knowledge has been done through what is called a curriculum. It is through this curriculum that people are taught the values, concepts, principles, and theories that undergird the basic philosophy of any agreed upon knowledge. This agreed upon knowledge is called a discipline.

In the late 1960s, the Black Liberation Movement charged American educational institutions as being racist and white supremacist. One of the movements that developed as a result of these charges was the call for a more accurate and thorough recognition of the contributions of Africans in America and African people worldwide to be included in the curriculums of elementary, secondary, and higher education.

This movement became known as the Black Studies Movement.

Throughout America, particularly on college campuses and high schools, battles unfolded for the revision of curriculums that were racist in their interpretations of history and its impact on African people.

The demands of the Black Liberation Movement were so forceful (in some instances buildings were seized

by students demanding Black Studies be taught at their schools) that many universities began to develop Black Studies programs. On the secondary and elementary level in many school districts throughout the United States task forces were developed to study, evaluate, and recommend changes in public school curriculums regarding the contributions and history of African people in the world.

It has been well over thirty years since the call was made for Black Studies and since the first Black program was established at San Francisco State University, after months of intense battle by African in America students with university officials.

During this current climate of socalled educational reform very little discussion has taken place regarding the continued racism and white supremacy of American public school curriculums. The great movement of the 1960s and 70s put the issue of Black Studies on the American agenda, but like many issues of the 1960s, they have either fallen by the wayside or have been put on the backburner.

The concern has shifted from what is being taught to African in America children to the problems with skill development in reading and math. There must be a balance

in our concerns not just regarding skill development but for what is taught. To have African in America children skilled and proficient at reading and math, but having no idea of who they are or where they came from will repeat the historical errors of education that Carter G. Woodson so insightfully discusses in his 1933 publication of The Mis-Education of the Negro.

We must not abandon the struggle to demand that the public school curriculums in America be changed to reflect an accurate interpretation of the history, culture, and contributions of African people in math, science, language arts, art, and social studies. At the Ninth National Convention of the National Black United Front (NBUF) in 1988, in Kansas City, Missouri, the decision was made to place education as a major priority in our National Plan of Action in the work that NBUF carries out in all of its chapters.

NBUF drew on the success of the Portland Chapter members of NBUF who were able to organize the African in America community in Portland to demand significant changes be made in what is called the baseline areas of the curriculum as it relates to African people. Some of the best African minds in the

world, such as our distinguished ancestors Dr. John Henrik Clarke and Dr. Asa G. Hilliard, III were brought in as consultants to help rewrite the curriculum of the Portland Public Schools. This document has become known as “The Portland Model” and has been implemented selectively in other school districts around the country, particularly in cities where there are NBUF Chapters. However, we are still at the embryonic stages of its implementation.

NBUF maintains that, “The issue of education when properly approached is a mass issue that when won will have a mass impact on the minds of millions of Black youth and thousands of Black youth locally.

Portland NBUF has demonstrated that a well organized Black community behind a core of dedicated NBUF members can force local school boards to adopt an African Centered Program of curriculum change along with other changes that will be called for in each locality.”

For the sake of our children, we must continue take on this challenge to change to public school curriculum to more adequately reflect the contributions of African and African American people in all subject areas.

UNEMPLOYMENT BLUES

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist The problem with having a deadline, at the end of the week, is that you miss the opportunity to weigh in on things, like an election, that happen in the next week. Writing on Thursday or Friday for a column that will appear the following Thursday or Friday is almost torture when you consider the possibilities that face us on November 7, after the election. I am hoping that President Obama can pull it off, but I am cognizant of the numbers that suggest that Willard is nipping at his heels. No matter what happens, there are real issues that must be faced not only in the next few weeks, but also in the next few years.

The unemployment rate report that was released on Friday, November 2, was good news for President Obama. The unemployment rate ticked up just a tiny bit, from 7.8 to 7.9 percent.

It stayed below the magic number of 8 percent, which is a boost for the President. Behind the good news, though, there are issues of concern. For example the African American unemployment rate rose significantly from

13.4 to 14.3 percent. Black women took most of the hit, with unemployment rates rising from 10.9 to 12.4 percent. Meanwhile, Black male unemployment dropped from 14.2 to 14.1 percent.

There’s more. More than 5 million people have been officially unemployed for more than half a year. They have been looking for work for an average of 41 weeks.

I cannot imagine the pain and misery that is reflected in such a

long job search. One wonders how many of these folks have left the labor market because they

have become discouraged. At the same time, the data shows that more than 600,000 people returned to the labor force as a result of recent trends.

The most discouraging data comes from hidden unemployment and other measures of unemployment. The 7.8 percent overall rate of unemployment is reported as 14.6 percent. Thus, the Black unemployment rate of 14.3 percent translates to an overall Black unemployment rate of 26.4 percent. That means more than one in four African Americans is unemployed. In some urban areas, as many as half of the African American male population does not work.

When President Obama wins this election, African American activists, especially those who have access, must remind our President of this data. They must suggest that there is a coordinated and comprehensive response to the disproportionate exclusion of African Americans in our economy. In the unlikely scenario that Mr. Romney is elected, it will be a signal for African American people to figure out how to develop an economic model that does not depend on government (not

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a bad idea in any case). Then make the new administration understand that they are not only the leaders of conservatives, but also leaders of our entire nation.

When African Americans are marginalized in the labor market, the whole of our nation suffers.

Any unused human capital is a drain on our economy and society. Whether Mr. Romney or President Obama is the victor on November 6, the brain drain that is a result of high unemployment rates will not be staunched until there is focused attention on Mr. Romney’s 47 percent. Investments in education are threatened by the Ryan budget, but following the Ryan budget is much like eating our seed corn instead of plating it for the next generation. The focus on education improvements in China and India are really a focus on the failure of

our nation to fully invest in higher education, especially for those who are underrepresented.

Our nation’s situation is not simply about an election, but about a matter of direction. Too many of us think that voting is the most we can do, not the least we can do. Too many of us have eschewed the role of community agitator and activist. Way too many of us feel that professional success and community involvement are mutually exclusive. Too many of us fail to understand that our personal success germinates from community activity.

The unemployment rate data is a monthly reminder of the State of Black America. If we are unsatisfied with the facts, what will we do to change them?

Julianne Malveaux is a DC based economist and author.

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FOUR MORE YEARS!!!

Thank goodness it’s over!!! Ima sends congratulations to President Barack Obama aka “Obammy.” We was worried for a while ‘cause ‘dem Republicans, Mutt , I mean Mitt Romney, the Tea Party, the millionaires and billionaires, and all the racists were spending money like running water. But it goes to show you “you can’t buy the presidency” based on lies. The folks who were hoping for a “Mutt” victory tried to dress it up, switch sides like they were for the President, especially the news commentators when it was obvious the President was on his way back to the White House.

What most folks don’t get is Black folks are not dark skinned white people.

Romney’s campaign tactics and voter suppression gimmicks turned off us Black folks. Now we ain’t been too happy that the President has mostly dissed us during his first four years, but when you tell us that we can’t vote, try to take away our right to vote and all of the dirty tricks in the book like creating billboards talking about putting us in jail for voter fraud, trying to get rid of the early voting, especially the “Souls to the Polls” Sundays, voter ID regulations that made it difficult to register and vote and the list goes on and on and on. Ima thought she had heard it all when she heard that absentee ballots were being given out with the requirement that they sign it and there was no signature line on the ballot. Those tactics and other suppression (I looked it up on google) tactics - WE DON’T LIKE ‘DEM!!

So how do we attack these lowdown dirty tactics? We finally are doing what Congressman William L. Dawson used to say “don’t get mad, get smart.” I told you I was from the old school and I am a political science analyst (you thought I was just ignut) didn’t you? We showed how smart we were yesterday when we marched The Chicago Crusader

-ImaCOME ON JUNIOR!!!

You won without campaigning this time, but can you dodge other problems you have? We hope your mental state will improve, but your district is going to the dogs while dey have no representation. Some time in our life we have to be unselfish and step aside, but as I recall your behavior President Barack Obama

to polls and voted in spite of the crap thrown in our path. I hope our 50% President understands that he had better “s . . . or get off the pot” this term. And we ain’t gonna be quiet. A word to the wise should be sufficient. President Obammy has an opportunity to be a “great” President and believe me it won’t make him less than that if he helps the ½ of himself that is Black. Nuff sed!!!

the system. That idea permeated the entire community and the community coalesced behind Derrick Smith.

To not support a candidate that is not running as a democrat, who isn’t registered in the district, who can’t vote for himself, and is not known in the district, who never presented his plan for a better district, whose main campaign strategy was to try and tear down the opponent is a pretty good stand to take.. It’s no wonder the people stood strong in support of Derrick. Jesse White and Lance Tyson gave them reasons.

Derrick Smith said to all of the people that supported him, thanks.

Ed Smith

2012 ELECTION BUMPER STICKERS

-Ima-

Jesse L. Jackson Jr.

MAYOR EMANUEL IS YOU LISTN’?

this will be a major problem for you (being unselfish). Nobody knew the Republican (as if the chap could have won if he had been known in a major major Democratic district and the Independent (who the hell was he?).

A word to the wise to Rev. Anthony Williams keep making your contributions to society through your church. You done used up your help options such as calling a friend, sending the question to your opponent and anything else to win. You played your last political game. May God bless you and yours, but it’s time to try something else other than politics. So back to the Junior, you need to get it together or step aside!!! Ima ain’t charging you for this advice dis time!!!

You won without any promises, commitments, or anything so Ima gonna be the furst one to give you a hint of what is eventually going to come your way. I betcha don’t want to be a one term mare? So you can redraw the political map, keep appoint-

rick Smith into a crumb. Governor, Pat Quinn, committeemen, Joe Proco Molreno, Bob Firoetti, Jason Ervin, Michelle Smith, Scott Waguespack, Karen Yarbrough and senator elect Patricia Van Pelt Watkins.

They spent a boat load of money portraying Derrick Smith as a vicious criminal among us and posted those horrible posters all over the district. They sent out about twenty different flyers, bought radio commercials, television commercials and I am told had five hundred precinct workers. It was all for naught.

Derrick Smith had very little resources, a few precinct workers, and an undying will to win.

The main element in the Smith campaign was the people who thought he got a bad break from

-ImaIMA’S MAILBAG

Mayor Emanuel ing folks who don’t look like the 50% of our President, the side I guess that is not your friend ‘cause you have been deficient in appointing us to your administration. You continuously gravitate to East 63rd Street for your advice and dey ain’t well respected. Come on Sunday morning and see how many empty seats and how empty the collection basket is and perhaps you will rethink who your advisor should be. Yesterday’s vote can be one repeated when your term is up or it can be in reverse. It’s your choice.

We likks to be kissed fore we get

DEFY THE PEOPLE AND CALAMITY STRIKES DEAR IMA: The people gave Secretary White and all his mighty men an old fashion drumming. All the heavyweights signed on to Jesse White to support Lance Tyson against Derrick because Jesse was gullible, too strong headed and recalcitrant to accept reality. There simply isn’t a panoply for defying the wishes of the people and if you do, you can rest for surely that you are going to end up with the short end of the stick.

Jesse White lined up the heavyweights to crush candidate Der-

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR CHICAGO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Play For All will take place on Saturday, November 10, 9 am – 1 pm at the Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM). Join in the fun as CCM welcomes children and families with disabilities for an exciting day of multisensory activities. Please note: the first hour is for Play For All visitors only. Pre-registration is required, and the first 100 visitors to register receive free admission (limit 6 per family). To register, visit http://chicagochildrens museum.eventbrite.com. To request additional information, please call 312-321-6551. CCM is open every holiday except Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Kraft Free Family Night takes place Thursday evenings, 5 pm – 8 pm.

Also, there is Free admission for everyone on Target Free First Sundays, the first Sunday of every month; Admission is free all day for ages 15 and under.

ing! The IMPROV is located at 5 Woodfield Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 (inside the Woodfield Mall).

Must be 18 years or older. For more information please visit www.tonyrockcomedy.com FREE MARQUETTE BANK EVENTS: On Saturday, November 10, The Marquette Club, a social club for Marquette Bank customers over age 50, will host a Free Wellness Seminar at the Marquette Bank located at 5700 W. 159th Street in Oak Forest. This seminar, “Laugh for Your Health,” will cover why laughter really is the best medicine. Experience the many physiological benefits of mirth and laughter and enjoy a broad range of humorous material.

The event is open to the public and will begin at 10 am. For more information, call 1-708-342-8404. And on Wednesday, November 14, Marquette Bank will host a Business Open House at the Marquette Bank located at 6155 S. Pulaski Avenue in Chicago. Enjoy an evening of refreshments, a prize drawing and networking opportunities. Businesses are welcome to attend from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. To register, call 1-773-476-5110 ext. 1220.

TONY ROCK AT THE IMPROV: Tony Rock, will perform at the Improv on Saturday and Sunday, November 10th and 11th. Showtimes are: Saturday, 7 pm & 9:15 pm; and Sunday 7 pm.

Tickets are $17 and $19. Tony is host of the newly revamped legendary talent competition “Apollo Live,” airing on Centric this Fall 2012, has a cameo role in the number one box office film “Think Like a Man,” has TV appearances on BET’s “Let’s Stay Together” and VH-1’s “Single Ladies,” “The Royal Comedy Tour” and “No Sleep Till Brooklyn Tour,” and stars in a straight to DVD film “C’mon Man.” Being the brother of an established entertainer, Tony was able to successfully elude the shadows of his older sibling and step into his own limelight. Tony has proven himself as one of the most talented, well-respected entertainers in the business. After more than a decade of experience, Tony has proven himself as a skillful comedian, actor, and executive producer. Tony landed the Jada Pinkett Smith/Will Smith pilot for UPN “All of Us” and appeared as a recurring character in the TV hit series “Everybody Hates Chris.” Tony also found comfort on the big screen, playing roles in movies such as Will Smith’s, “Hitch,” “Three Can Play That Game” alongside Vivica A. Fox, and “Life Support” with veteran entertainer Queen Latifah. Tony stepped into the role as executive producer on projects such as The Funny Spot and The Tony Rock Project, both of which he also served as host. Outside of the lights-camera-action, Tony works tirelessly as the founder of the MyROCK Diabetes Foundation, a charity organization established in honor of his late father. For reservations or more information call 847-240-2001 or log onto www.improv.com. Make a dinner reservation and receive priority seat-

BLACK SCIENCE FICTION RADIO: The Black Science Fiction Society has successfully become a centralized gathering place for all things dealing with Black science fiction, and they hope to extend their reach and effectiveness by having conversations with creators and consumers of the genre. Join their hosts as they discuss relevant topics in science fiction from a Black perspective on Fridays at 9 pm EST, 8 pm CST, 7 pm MST, and at 6 pm PST. The show’s hosts are J. Sheffield, AKA Administrator; Third Eye C;

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DANCE CHICAGO 2012 CONTINUES: Celebrating its 18th season, Dance Chicago is the largest festival of its kind in the world with the most diverse variety of Chicago’s local dance companies.

Jump Rhythm Jazz Project will take place at Stage 773 Theater on Saturday, November 10 at 8 pm, and Sunday, November 11 at 3 pm. Dance Slam will also take place on Saturday, November 10 at 8 pm in the Athenaeum Theatre.

Dance Chicago New Moves features an all-NEW program every night at Studio One at the Athenaeum Theatre 8:15 pm as follows: Program A on Tuesday, November 13; Program B, Wednesday, November 14; and Program C, Thursday, November 15. The Athenaeum Theatre is located at 2936 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657, (phone 773-9356860), and Stage 773 Theater is located at 1225 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657. For more information, visit www.dancechicago.com.

Penelope Flynn, William Hayashi, and Thinking Caveman. More info is at http://blacksciencefictionsociety.com/page/radioshow. Also, visit the Black Science Fiction Society at http://blacksciencefictionsociety.co m/?xg_source=msg_mes_network.

EVOLVING PLANET AT THE FIELD MUSEUM: What did the world look like through the eyes of a 500-million-year-old trilobite? What

could you see, hear, and smell in the swampy forest that was Chicago…300 million years ago? How would it feel to touch the face of our early human cousins? The Field Museum’s permanent exhibition, Evolving Planet, takes visitors on an aweinspiring journey through 4 billion years of life on Earth, from singlecelled organisms to towering dinosaurs and our extended human family. Unique fossils, animated

videos, hands-on interactive displays, and recreated sea-and landscapes help tell the compelling story of evolution—the single process that connects everything that has ever lived on Earth. Dinosaur fans are also in for a real treat. The Field Museum is located at 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive.

For hours and general Museum information call 312-922-9410 or visit their interactive web site at www.fieldmuseum.org.

COMMISSIONER BARBARA MCGOWAN convenes public discussion of Minority-owned, Women-owned and Small Business contracting ordinance—Approximately 100 minorityowned, women-owned and small business enterprise (MWBE) representatives took part in a public forum focusing on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s (MWRD’s) contracting ordinance last month. In 1975, the MWRD began development of a program to mitigate discrimination in public contracting, and by 1978, the Board of Commissioners adopted the first Affirmative Action Ordinance. In response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the MWRD Board adopted a new ordinance in 1990 to ensure participation of minority businesses on MWRD contracts. The affirmative action program is periodically reviewed during public study sessions in order to gain insight on discriminatory barriers that MWBEs encounter.

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*** A booster seat, used together with a car seat belt, is advised until the child is 8 and about 4 feet 9 inches and 80 pounds. Even then, a youngster is safest sitting in the back seat with an adult seat belt fitted comfortably across his or her chest. *** Equally important to regular use of car child restraints is proper installation. Check your car’s owner’s manual and the instructions included with the car seat or booster.

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EDUCATION

Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett announce first recipients of Principal Performance Pay 82 Principals From Across the District Recognized and Rewarded for Driving Exceptional Outcomes for Students Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett recently recognized 82 principals from across the district as the first recipients of principal performance pay, part of the groundbreaking Chicago Leadership Collaborative initiative the mayor announced last fall that works to provide support and training for principals as well as reward them for building school environments that drive student success. These principals are building the foundations within their schools that drive student success, as demonstrated by exceptional growth shown by their students over the course of the last school year.

“We hold our principals accountable for the gains or losses our students are making within their schools.

Providing the training, support and resources our principals need to help our students thrive goes hand-inhand with rewarding those with outstanding results,” said Emanuel.

“Across the board, my administration is working to increase accountability so we can see the improved performance and drive results that taxpayers deserve to see; in schools, our principals are responsible for creating an environment within their schools that leads to student success, and we will maintain high expectations for this success.”

In November, Emanuel and CPS announced the formation of the Chicago Leadership Collaborative to help provide professional development, training, differentiated coaching and support for every principal in the district, working in tandem with the creation of Networks led by

“Chiefs” of schools, which allow more personalized and targeted professional support and mentoring for principals.

“When I was a teacher, no one was more valuable to the work I did than my principal – they are the heart of every school and are the ties that bind the support systems at every school,” said Bennett. “Today we are recognizing and rewarding those that have built some of the best support systems across our district that are pushing our students towards success.”

The performance awards are supported by donations from Chicago’s philanthropic community, with a total of $5 million designed to support awards over the course of five years. Principals were selected to receive achievement awards based on metrics developed over months of discussions with CPS principals.

“Over the past year, our students have achieved major accomplishments, posting record growth in math and reading scores, reaching the highest average ACT score on record, and hitting the highest graduation rate and lowest drop-out rates on record, and one of the ways we can continue to build on these is through maintaining a high level of accountability among our principals for student growth and success,” added Emanuel.

Out of the 82 principals recognized this year, 72 were elementary school principals and 10 were high school principals. Achievement factors included student college readiness and graduation rate, two critical pieces in providing students a better opportunity for success, as well as decreasing the achievement gap among students and growth in student test scores. Achievement was determined based on the student growth that was demonstrated among schools at

MAYOR EMANUEL AND CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett recognized and rewarded 82 principals from across the school district for improved performances by students. similar levels and across the same ment awards: demonstrated student rates, completion rates and stugrades (for instance, student growth growth in two of the four factors dents’ rate of employment in their at the high school level was not com- merited an award of $5,000; field of study.

Additionally, the administration pared with student growth at the ele- demonstrated student growth in last year implemented managed three of the four factors merited an mentary school level). These factors competition in recycling services, award of $10,000; and demonstratwill be revisited regularly to ensure leading the city to spend $2.2 miled student growth across the board, they are current, accurate and fair inlion less than projected in only six in all four factors, merited an award dicators of success. months and expand this strategy to of $20,000.

“As a former principal, I know tree trimming and street marking.

The Emanuel administration is first-hand the ups and downs that This past September, Emanuel animplementing similar efforts to link these school leaders face every day nounced an innovative new agreeperformance and accountability and the hard work it takes to support teachers, staff and students in across city departments and agen- ment to reduce costs and improve each and every room of their build- cies. For example, in September, the services at O’Hare International Airings,” said Dr. Mahalia Hines, City Colleges of Chicago an- port through competitive bidding; member of the Chicago Board of nounced a new contract with their and in October, the mayor anEducation and president of the full-time faculty that included “stu- nounced a city employee wellness COMMON Ground Foundation. dent success pay,” in which up to 1 challenge, in which city employees in “Achievements at every level should percent of salary per year will be tied Chicago and San Antonio are eligibe recognized and I commend these to increases in student outcomes, ble for cash rewards in a friendly principals on the strides they have rewarding faculty, training special- competition aimed at increasing the made in creating a brighter future ists and student-facing professionals health of employees, thereby decreasbased on state-developed metrics ing their health care costs to taxpayfor their students.”

There are three levels of achieve- such as student outcomes, transfer ers.

Martin Jackson named Meteor of the Month at De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men De La Salle Institute proudly announces that senior Martin Jackson (Calumet City) has been chosen the Meteor of the Month for October at the Institute Campus for Young Men. In a joint initiative between the school’s Campus Ministry and its City of De La Salle student government, nominations are received from faculty and staff highlighting students who are motivated and enthusiastic about the school’s Lasallian mission inside and outside of the classroom.

Specifically, nominees are students who stand out among their peers by having demonstrated one or more of the Lasallian Principles of Faith, Community, Service, Social Justice and/or Association.

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MARTIN JACKSON IS the Meteor of the Month at De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men. Congratulating him (l-r) campus minister Emily Vogel, principal Jim Krygier, and De La Salle faculty member Dan Dowling.

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owning a 3.294 grade-point average and ranking No. 56 in the 155member Class of 2013 at De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men. In addition, Jackson is a member of the track and field team and Lasallian Youth. He is also the founder of the organization “One Voice, One Goal” that was created to promote peace in the Chicagoland area.

De La Salle congratulates Jackson on all his achievements and wishes him every future success.

De La Salle Institute is an independent Catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition of Christian Education begun by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Founded in 1889, its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for excellence in education.

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COMMUNITY Phylicia Rashad and Rev. Willie T. Barrow to receive Civil Rights Award The “Empress of Soul,” Gladys Knight provides special musical performance Best known as mother and attorney Clair Huxtable on the groundbreaking NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, Phylicia Rashad will accept the Edwin C. “Bill” Berry Civil Rights Award at the Chicago Urban League’s 51st Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner on November 10, 2012 at the Hilton Chicago at 720 S. Michigan Avenue.

Throughout her prolific career, Rashad has set a standard of acting that is rooted in grace, dignity and humanity, resulting in groundbreaking performances that have deeply touched audiences. In 2003, she won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Lena Younger in A Raisin in the Sun, becoming the first Black woman to win the coveted honor for a dramatic lead role.

Along with Rashad, Rev. Willie T. Barrow, one of the nation’s consummate community organizers and respected Civil Rights leaders, will be presented with the Edwin

C. “Bill” Berry Civil Rights Award.

The award is named for Bill Berry, who led the Chicago Urban League from 1956-1969 and was a key leader in the civil rights movement in Chicago. Both Rashad and Barrow are being presented with the honor for making a mark on the nation through their hard work, perseverance and creativity.

Following her successful run on “Dancing With the Stars,” the “Empress of Soul,” Gladys Knight, will lend her legendary voice to the event. Very few singers over the last 50 years have matched her unassailable artistry. She has enjoyed #1 hits, received seven Grammy Awards, and has triumphed in film and television.

This year’s gala, themed We Are One, Connected, Committed for Chicago, is co-chaired by four of Chicago’s most dynamic and civicminded couples: Ellen M. Costello, CEO of BMO Financial Corporation and her husband Michael Judge; Claire Gregoire president and CEO of KAMDEN Strategy Group and her husband Joseph A.

Phylicia Rashad Gregoire, state chairman for PNC Bank of Illinois; Dona and Samuel C. Scott III, retired chairman, president and CEO of Corn Products International, Inc.; and Lisa and Charles Tribbett III, senior partner of Russell Reynolds Associates.

Chicago’s own funnyman Damon Williams will act as the master of ceremonies for the night.

Williams’ numerous television appearances include BET’s Comicview, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, the Joyner Skyshow on TV ONE and HBO’s P Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy.

A sellout crowd of more than 1,700 of Chicago’s business, civic and elected leaders are expected to attend the Golden Fellowship Dinner that since its inception, has been a highly anticipated gathering of diverse leaders who are committed to the success of Chicago’s African American communities as an integral part of the success of the city as a whole. Legacy Sponsors for the 51st Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner are Ernst & Young, PNC Bank, Loop Capital Markets. Advocacy Sponsors include: BMO Harris Bank, ITW, Grosvenor Capital Management; and McDonald’s.

About the Chicago Urban League Established in 1916, the Chicago

Rev. Willie T. Barrow Urban League works for economic, educational and social progress for African Americans and promotes strong sustainable communities through advocacy, collaboration and innovation. For more information, visit www.thechicagourbanleague.org.

Cops, Teens Probe Solutions to Issues Affecting Black Males Chicago Police and Black male teens will gather to explore solutions to the rising violence that has many neighborhoods under siege. The often warring sides will join forces on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at the EMBODI Youth Law Conference “Nobody’s Perfect: Bridging the Gap Between Youth and Justice” at Christ the King Jesuit School, 5088 W. Jackson Boulevard in Chicago.

The event opens with a public policy forum breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a youth panel and breakout sessions from 12:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. Highlights include a Judges’ Corner, a heart-to-heart conversation between police officers and Black male teens, and a workshop on youth domestic violence.

This year’s invited participants include First Deputy Superintendent Alfonza Wysinger of the Chicago Police Department, President Toni Preckwinkle of the Cook County Board, Congressman Danny Davis, Circuit Court Judge Carl B. Boyd, Associate Judge Arthur Hill, CAPS Officers and the volunteer mentors of EMBODI. EMBODI– Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence – was developed by the national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as a way to address the issues that affect Black male youth.

The Youth Law Conference, in its third year, is Chicago Alumnae and Lambda Chapter’s signature outreach program for youth. Chicago Alumnae and Lambda chap-

ters collaborate annually on this event.

“We all have seen how our young men and our communities suffer when teens lack proper information and consequently, make poor decisions. In response, our national president charged each chapter with developing effective programs to implement EMBODI. This is one of many outreach events we create and host for our youth, ” said Chicago Alumnae President JoAnn Thomas Woods, PhD. “Our mission for EMBODI was to create a program for young Chicago teens to help them make wise, lifesaving decisions, and to provide them a safe

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bership exceeds 200,000 predominately African American, college-educated women in more than 1,000 chapters, located in 44 states and several foreign countries.

Chicago Alumnae Chapter, founded in 1959, currently boasts a membership of over 1,000 collegeeducated women whose talents and lifetime commitment allows for the implementation of pertinent programs and events that positively impact our communities. Our chapter boundaries include the entire City of Chicago, as well as the suburbs of Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park.

COPS AND TEENS getting together, along with the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. resulted in EMBODI–Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence. The program addresses issues affecting Black male youth.

place to share their concerns.

The success of the Youth Law Conference has won a national award for the two local Delta chapters.

“Our collaboration with Chicago Alumnae shows our ongoing commitment, not only to the issue of violence in our neighborhoods, but to our youth specifically,” said Lambda Chapter President Meshelle Johnson. “Our youth are our future. We must do as much as possible to give them a voice and empower them to help solve problems that directly affect them.”

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. a private non-profit organization founded in 1913 at

Howard University. Its goals are directed toward the provision of services and programs that promote human welfare. The mem-

We seek to make a difference in our communities through our five-point programmatic thrust: economic development; educational development; international awareness and involvement; political awareness and involvement; and, physical and mental health.

The Crusader Newspaper Group is interested in our readers’ ideas, thoughts and opinions, whether you’re in Chicago, Northwest Indiana or any part of the U.S. we encourage you to send a letter to the editor at crusaderil@aol.com.

Please limit your letters to 200 words.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The NEW Four-One-One

By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor TRES CHIC: If you’re a fan of fashion then you know exactly the ladies who were the African American trailblazers in the modeling industry. Naomi, Beverly, Alva, Tookie, Pat, Diane, Shyvette, Judy, Gayle and Dori were the “divas” who ruled the runways during the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

If you did not know this, then there’s a new documentary you might want to plan on seeing. Versailles ‘73: American Runway Revolution a film by Deborah Riley Draper is coming to a theater near you soon.

The documentary which takes place in 1973 follows the story of legendary fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert and Versailles curator Gerald Van der Kemp. These two icons came together to create a fashion face off featuring French designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin, Dior, Emanuel Ungaro and Givenchy taking on American designers including Stephen Burrows, Halston, Josephine Baker Bill Blass, Anne Klein and Oscar de la Renta to raise money for the restoration of the palace of Versailles. But the battle which was supposed to show-up the American designers backfired and actually put the Americans on the map.

Not many moments in life change the course of history; break the mold; shatter the status quo and usher in a paradigm shift. But on a chilly night in November 1973, such a moment took place. For the second time in history, the Americans stormed France in an epic battle. This battle, however, would pit the French haute couture establishment against innovative American ready-to-wear designers in a runway rumble for industry dominance. On a stage where Louis XVI married Marie Antoinette, in front of a “who’s who” audience of royalty, jetset millionaires and icons including Norma Jean Darden Josephine Baker, Princess Grace of Monaco, Christina Onassis and Andy Warhol, the American designers claimed victory.

Fierce competition between the lions of haute couture, and what the French considered easy prey, a group of American designers eager to become household names on the European fashion scene, turned the event into ready-to-wear’s iconic coming out party.

In an era known for protesting, this legendary event made a statement all its own—a fashion statement, one that created a cross-stitch of change across fashion, commerce and publishing.

When African American models Billie Blair, Pat Cleveland, Alva Chinn, Norma Jean Darden, Charlene Dash, Bethann Hardison, Barbara Jackson, Jennifer Brice, Ramona Saunders and Amina Warsuma boarded a plane Alva Chinn from New York to Paris, they had no idea they would be a part of a new world fashion order. These amazing women walked the runway ... or should I say, tore-up the runway ... and helped American designers pull off a fashion coup that would be remembered for decades.They not only changed the face of the fashion world in one exciting night, but they also paved the way for those who would come behind them.

Be on the lookout for Versailles ‘73: American Runway Revolution coming soon to a theater near you.

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ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO - STYLE

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

Flight

DENZEL WASHINGTON and John Goodman in "Flight."

After serving as the closing night film during the recent 48th Chicago International Film Festival, Robert Zemeckis’ latest film starring the great Denzel Washington finally opened in the Chicago area.

In this action-packed mystery thriller, Academy Award®-winner Washington stars as Whip Whitaker, a seasoned airline pilot, who miraculously crash lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board. The flight is a short one from Florida to Georgia, but shortly after takeoff, the plane seems to just start disintegrating. After the crash, in which Washington flies the plane upside down, he is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was really at fault and what really happened on the plane.

Washington not only pilots the plane, but he is high himself—off of cocaine and booze. It seems that overindulgence fuels his ambition and drive, and as much as I hate to say this, Washington makes being a functional, drunken drug addict appear sexy. And while he saves 96 people on the flight, six people, including two crew mates, die and therein lies his problems with authorities.

John Goodman plays a drug dealer named Harling Mays, and he is fantastic in this role. He knows just the right amount of drugs to snap Washington into reality—meaning that Washington has a hard time functioning without being high.

When Mays comes on the scene, he gives him just the right concoc-

tion to get him going, but he also gives him a “downer” just in case things get out of hand and Washington can’t handle it anymore.

Heading up the investigation of the crash is Don Cheadle, who plays attorney Hugh Lang, and Bruce Greenwood who plays Charlie Anderson, a retired pilot and longtime friend of Washington’s.

Although Greenwood and Cheadle are both on Washington’s side, he makes it hard for them to keep him sober, leading up to the final deposition surrounding the crash.

Cheadle has been successful in convincing the authorities that the toxicity results are flawed, and Washington is adamant that no one else could have flown the plane as well as he. But he keeps glossing over the fact that he was incapacitated then and most times when he’s flying.

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Of course, his addictions have led to him being divorced with a teenaged son. He has grown accustomed to lying all the time, and his regular crew mates have grown accustomed to seeing him slightly out of sorts. But the investigation forces Washington’s friends and co-workers, as well as his ex-wife, played by Garcelle Beauvais, to speak the truth about his addictions. While everyone around him is speaking the truth, Washington is hell bent as usual on lying his way through the investigation in order to save his job. Reality comes smacking him in the face, however, and he is forced to come to grips with his addictions, his life, his lies and his destiny.

Flight is a good character study of drug and alcohol addiction and just what suffering from these destructive diseases will do to one who is trying to cover up his sins, while everything else is falling apart. The scene where Washington first meets with investigators—with Cheadle and Greenwood in tow—is heavy on swagger and cool, a cool that only Washington can express. But the closing scenes of the movie will make you want to cry, as I sat in the theater with my stomach in knots just rooting for him to stay sober!

Washington is great in this role, and it was good to see him and Cheadle working together again; since I don’t believe they have appeared together since “Devil in a Blue Dress.”

“Flight” is in theaters everywhere, but opening scenes and the drug use aren’t good for young viewers.

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ENTERTAINMENT Chicago Loop Alliance’s Thirst/3st exhibit of hybrid images of Obama Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) presents a pre-election Thirst/3st exhibit of 50 hybrid images of President Barack Obama as its final Pop-Up Art Loop show at the iconic Inland Steel Building lobby (77 S. Dearborn) through November 17. Rick Valicenti’s “US, Ark of the Archetypes: The Politics of Projection” applies the President’s likeness to archetypical images—including “The Coach,” “The Neighbor,” “The Special Force” and “The Heartthrob”—to comment on the different personas he embodies when representing the United States.

The exhibit remains free and open to the public at the Inland Steel Building lobby through November 17, from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Monday-Friday.

“This [exhibit] has been personally meaningful research in the realm of identity,” says Valicenti, the founder and design director of Thirst/3st, a collaborative studio devoted to art, function and human presence within the world of communication. “While the notion of making hybrid images is something I have been working with for years, this seasonally-specific opportunity takes into ac-

count the subjective in an interesting manner—in other words, the president’s features become more or less prominent based on how much he embodies one of these many personas.”

The White House honored Valicenti with the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for Communication Design in 2011, and in 2006 he received the AIGA Medal, the highest honor of the graphic design profession, for his sustained contribution to design excellence and the development of the profession.

Launched by CLA in November 2009, Pop-Up Art Loop transforms empty storefronts in the Loop into vibrant temporary art galleries open to the public.

First Thursdays gallery walks are free, self-guided tours of the rotating exhibits throughout the Loop that include complimentary wine and beer, live art-making and music. Many of the galleries’ artists and exhibitions change each month. Pop-Up Art Loop is made possible through the generous support of downtown property owners and the Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation. Additional support is provided by

Lonne Elder, III’s classic play “Ceremonies in Dark Old Men” opens at eta George Bailey & Vaun Monroe in Post Show Conversation November 9

Blick Art Materials, Columbia College Chicago, Beck’s Beer and Time Out Chicago.

Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) is a member-based civic organization that represents Chicago’s most dynamic mixed-use district—the Loop—and advocates for the rapidly growing central business area. CLA is focused on promoting and uniting Loop businesses and organizations to support one another in creating a vibrant, flourishing Loop where people live, work and play. In recognition of its leadership in bringing public art to the Loop, CLA received the prestigious 2011 Pinnacle Award from the International Downtown Association. Pop-Up Art Loop has been honored as part of the official U.S. entry to the 2012 Venice Architecture Biennale. For more information, visit www.ChicagoLoopAlliance.com.

(L to R) REGINALD SIMMONS (Bobby), Robert Hardaway (Blue), Glenn Harston (Mr. Jenkins), Parrish Morgan (Theo), Amos Ellis (Mr. Parker)

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“Pinned”

By Sharon G. Flake c.2012, Scholastic Press $17.99 / $19.99 Canada 240 pages

eta continues its season of “Resurrected Works and Reclaimed Music” focusing on great AfricanAmerican writers and Blues music with “Ceremonies in Dark Old Men,” an American theater classic by Lonne Elder, III. Opening Thursday, November 8, the show runs through December 23 at eta Square, 7558 S. South Chicago Ave. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 & 7 p.m. on Sundays. General admission is $30 with student, senior and group rates. For tickets and information, call 773-752-3955 or visit www.etacreativearts.org.

Directed by Vaun Monroe who also selected the play, this powerful 60’s drama by Lonne Elder III is often compared to “A Raisin in the Sun” for its then contemporary examination of the disintegration of a Black family in the midst of the great social revolution in America. The Parker men are dependent on Adele to keep the family solvent. When she demands they find jobs or be evicted, the men form a partnership with Harlem Decolonization Association leader Blue Haven whose mission is to rid the ghetto of white businesses so Black people will have work.

“The characters in ‘Ceremonies’ are trapped in rituals that give them some relief from their economic and spiritual imprisonment but that rob them of their ability to define themselves and determine their own lives,” said Monroe. “You can read the shooting count any Monday morning and see the condition the play speaks to is one we still grapple with today.”

Cast is Reginald Simmons (Bobby), Robert Hardaway (Blue), Glenn Harston (Mr. Jenkins), Parrish Morgan (Theo), Amos Ellis (Mr. Parker), Ebony Joy (Adele) and Krystel V. McNeil (young girl).

Immediately following the 8 p.m. performance on Friday, November 9, Vaun Monroe will be joined by Dr. George Bailey in a lively conversation with the audience that frames the “blues story” in “Ceremonies” and Blues history.

“It is our hope that reclamation will occur from this marriage of great literature to this incredible body of music borne out of the spirit of survival,” said eta producing director Kemati J. Porter.

“We can at least plant the seed.”

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The boy you like is a very sharp dresser.

He always looks so fine. He’s tall and he smells good, he’s got a smile that makes his eyes crinkle, and hair you want to touch.

Sharon G. Flake The boy you like is so sweet.

Unfortunately, the boy you like is not yours.

But that doesn’t stop some people. In the new book “Pinned” by Sharon G. Flake, girl plus boy is a match, in more ways than one.

Not one of fourteen-year-old Autumn’s friends liked Adonis.

Peaches, her bestie, thought he was stuck-up. She said Autumn could do better, and that Autumn barely knew Adonis. Peaches wanted Autumn to focus on

school and their together-dream of opening a restaurant-bakery.

She didn’t want Autumn to think of Adonis at all.

And maybe Peaches was right about that, but Autumn had her eye on the boy. He might be in a wheelchair, but he was nice and he was smart. Adonis was the wrestling team manager and Autumn was the only girl on the team, so they were together just about every day during practice.

She made sure they were together at other times, too.

She might not know Adonis very well… but that could change.

Adonis thought that girl was a pain.

If Autumn wasn’t one of the team’s best wrestlers, he’d talk to Coach about her. Adonis himself had told her to leave him alone several times, but she just didn’t get it. As a freshman in high school, he had his future all mapped out and it did not include some grammar-challenged, rap-singing, fast-talking girl from Saturday, November 10, 2012

the bad side of town. She was always talking, blah-blah-blah.

Couldn’t shut up, always asking him questions.

Mama thought Autumn was sweet. She said to give Autumn a chance, but Adonis just wished that the wrestling season was over. He’d be glad. Maybe that girl would finally, completely be out of his hair.

But when Autumn’s grades kept her out of championship competition, Adonis regretted his wish.

She started to hang out with him more, and she was always crying.

He hated that because it made him feel helpless. It made him want to comfort her.

It made him want to kiss her…

Here’s a secret: I hate gushy novels. So imagine how happy I was to see that “Pinned” is a totally different kind of boy-meets-girl story.

First of all, this book definitely lacks attitude and teen-queen drama. It’s not populated with overthe-top rich divas; no, author Sharon G. Flake’s characters are just average kids. Autumn is a little street-smart. Adonis is a big jerk. She’s eager to change – first for a boy and then for herself. He starts to accept his softer side as he learns that vulnerability won’t derail his dreams. That makes this a wonderful first-love story that’s sweet and clean without heartsand-flowers gushiness.

Ahhhh.

While this book is meant for 12to-16-year-olds, anyone who loves a good story will find it to be quick and endearing. In lacking a bunch of eye-roll-inducing fluff, “Pinned” is really quite sharp.

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WORLD OF MUSIC CMA presents ‘A Harvest of Music’

By Barbara Wright-Pryor

Annual concert celebrates autumn and music Chicago Music Association (CMA) will present a stellar array of performers in concert Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 4:30 pm in the Paul Robeson Theater at South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. Shore Drive, Chicago.

Entitled “A Harvest of Music,” the concert is the first of three events in CMA’s 2012-2013 concert season and celebrates the beauty of the autumn season seen through the transformative powers of music.

Each of CMA’s concerts presents a range of talent that includes youth, emerging artists and established performers. Appearing on this year’s “Harvest of Music” concert are pianists Jahbriel Campbell, Megan Stokes and Julian Wilson; Zechary Stigger, flute; Mittie Cowan, soprano; Riley Jones, baritone; and Louis Santiago, tenor; The

Tahirah Whittington HHW Alumni Vocal Arts Ensemble, Daniel Henry, CoFounder and director; Jean Pinkston-Hendricks, HHW CoFounder and vocalist; and the Kenwood Academy Concert Choir, Richard Nunley, director.

Making special guest appearances are Robert Fisher, violist with The Chicago Sinfonietta

Mormon Tabernacle Choir will return to Ravinia in 2013 For the first time since their sellout Ravinia debut in 2007, the 360-voice Mormon Tabernacle Choir returns to the Ravinia Festival on Saturday, June 15, 2013 for an evening of choral music joined by the 65-member Orchestra at Temple Square. The choir’s repertoire will cover everything from Bach and Broadway to American folk hymns and spirituals.

Called “America’s chorus” by President Ronald Reagan, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir has appeared at 13 world’s fairs, performed at the inaugurations of five U.S. presidents and sung for numerous telecasts and special events. Five of the ensemble’s recordings have earned gold certification and two albums have gone platinum. The Choir recorded an album of Negro Spirituals arranged by the late Composer Moses George Hogan (1957-2003) with

The Chancel Choir of St. John Church-Baptist, 4821 S. Michigan Ave. will celebrate its 85th anniversary concert, “A Choral Legacy Energized by Faith and the Power,” Sunday, November 11 at 4:00 pm in the Church sanctuary. William R. Berry is organist, and Paul Gilbert is percussionist. Eddie Drummond conducts.

Admission is free and a freewill offering will be accepted. ******** Northwestern University’s second in a series of six Kids Fare

Moses George Hogan (1957-2003) Hogan as conductor.

Starting November 12, Pavilion seats will be available for purchase to festival donors and lawn tickets are available to the general public at ravinia.org. A full list of 2013 summer events will be announced in March, 2013.

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performing works for violin and piano by Black Composer/former NANM President Clarence Cameron White (1880-1960) and Tahirah Whittington, cellist and member of The Ritz Chamber Players performing Spiritual arrangements for cello and piano

by CMA Composer-in-Residence Dolores White.

Chicago Music Association was established March 3, 1919, and is the founding branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians (NANM, Inc.) that was organized in Chicago in August, 1919 in order to provide performance venues for Black classically-trained musicians who, by tradition, were not allowed to perform in major concert halls and opera houses; to introduce to the world the long-neglected works by Black and minority composers; to discourage the desecration of Negro spirituals and to encourage their use as a basis

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Robert Fisher for composition; and to establish a scholarship fund to encourage and assist in the cultivation of musical gifts of deserving youths.

Chicago Music Association’s concerts are presented in partnership with The Advisory Council of South Shore Cultural Center and The Chicago Park District.

Concerts will take place at 10:30 am Saturday, November 17 in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Dr. on the Evanston campus.

“All About Brass” will showcase the range and boldness of brass instruments in the Northwestern University Brass Ensemble, led

by Gail Williams. Presented by the Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music, the hourlong Saturday morning programs, designed for children aged 3 to 8 and their families, provides a comfortable and fun introduction to music through song, guid-

Admission to all concerts is free.

Donations are encouraged and are gratefully accepted and provide scholarships to young artists and make it possible for CMA to present free concerts to the community-at-large. CMA is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization and all donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law.

Secured on-site parking is available in the parking lots at $1.00 per hour. The concert is expected to last two hours including a fifteen–minute intermission. South Shore Cultural Center is accessible to the disabled.

ed listening experiences and creative movement.

Northwestern University’s March ing Band, Brass Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Chamber Orchestra and special guests, including the Jump Rhythm Jazz Project, are all part of the 2012-13 Kids Fare series.

Free parking is available in the two-level F lot parking structure just south of Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. For updates on parking and directions, visit pickstaiger.org/construction. ********

Music Institute of Chicago sponsors competition for young composers To encourage and promote the development of young composers ages 10–18, the Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) is sponsoring the Generation Next Young Composer’s Competition. Prizes range from $75 to $350. In addition, winners will hear their works performed live at Nichols Concert Hall receive a CD recording of the performance and become eligible for scholarships to participate in the Music Institute’s Composer’s Lab. The deadline for submissions is December 15, 2012.

While there are abundant performance opportunities and competitions for young musicians, there are far fewer opportunities to recognize talented young composers. In an effort to stimulate interest in the music of our time and support young composers in their endeavors, MIC began the Generation Next Young Com-

poser’s Competition in 2006. Each year talented young musicians from the Music Institute’s Academy and Community School programs perform the winning works at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave. in Evanston.

This year the Winner’s Concert, which is free and open to the public, takes place March 8, 2013, as part of MIC’s annual Four Score Festival. In addition to performances of the winner’s composition, the program also will feature works from the Music Institute’s Composer’s Lab Program, created by Composer-in-Residence Mischa Zupko, and performances by young composers from the studios of Chicago-based composer Patricia Morehead and Ilya Levinson. The Music Institute again has partnered with 98.7 WFMT to record the performance for future broadcast on the popular radio program “Introduc-

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tions” hosted by David Polk which celebrates talented pre-college classical musicians.

As one of the three largest and most respected community music schools in the nation, the Music Institute offers musical excellence built on the strength of our distinguished faculty, commitment to quality, and breadth of programs and services. Founded in 1931 and one of the oldest community music schools in Illinois, the Music Institute is a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

For information, please call Sue Polutnik at the Music Institute of Chicago, 847-905-1500 ext. 122.

For complete guidelines and an application, visit musicinst.org/generation-next-young-composers-competition.

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Trinity United Church of Christ turns a new chapter

By Glenn Reedus A major story in this presidential election cycle has gone unreported, according to the Rev. Otis Moss IIII, senior pastor at Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ. The story is the church enduring death threats, hate mail, as well as “the attacks of corporate and independent entities looking to sully the name of our church, and the work of our Pastor Emeritus the Rev. Jeremiah Wright.”

Moss recently told his congregation that those attackers were attempting to “derail the campaign of then-Sen. Barack Obama, but God protected us and blessed our ministry.”

What the church and its various ministries was grap -

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pling with the last four years was not necessarily visible or known to those outside of the TUCC community, but for members, impact of the attacks didn’t fade easily.

Linda Thomas, a professor of theology and anthropology at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, described the attitude at Trinity now as “absolutely great.”

She added that the attacks on the church and its then-Pastor JeremiahWright, were unprecedented. “As bad as it was, I thought it was going to be even worse,” Thomas said, and explaining “personally if the media didn’t have other stories to pick up, they switched back to our story,” Thomas said the reporting was fraught with racism, especially when compared to current cover-

age of the presidential race.

She noted that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is a Mormon--a religion that at one point denied admission to Black people, “but the news media doesn’t report that. Why?” Wright’s critics from various corners of the country called for him to step down while others urge candidate Obama to disavow Rev. Wright’s words and disassociate himself from Rev. Wright whom Obama had often described as a “father figure.”

Obama refused to distance himself from his pastor and the criticisms grew.

Wright eventually said he didn’t want to be a distraction to Obama’s candidacy and announced he would not participate in any cam-

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TRINTY UNITED CHURCH Senior Pastor Otis Moss III recently reminded his congregation of the attacks the church has endured over the past four years – attacks rooted in racism. Church members responded with songs and prayer. paigning. pate has always been high. remembers to vote.

The attacks on Wright, The Black church in this The activity of our church Obama and TUCC created country understands that all today is to provide transa resolve among Trinity the movement toward Black portation to get to the members and other Black people having access to the polling places and assist every churches. “I think we, the things that the historically way we can. We are doing church, got organized and dominant group has access this with some other churchdecided this was our time to to, we have to be engaged in es across the country. Our efteach the country and the the politics not as individu- forts are very much focused world what Black Libera- als in the church. No other on taking seriously what our tion Theology is all about. institution has ever done forbearers did during the civWe made the world a class- that for us.” il rights movement so we room. It was an opportunity Thomas said that the can, Thomas said. to explain how Black people TUCC family still loves “We are prepared to do talk about God, about the the Obamas dearly and what we have done whether faith of Black people, The pray for the president’s suc- he is elected or not because Black theology of liberation cess. She said the church’s that is what the Black and how Black people under- members wanted the presi- church has been about. stand their relationship to dent to do more “but we God propels us to be our God. And Black theology of understand he couldn’t be- full selves and love ourliberation knows that Black cause of the Senate and the selves and doing the things people want to be treated as Congress. that Christ did during his full human beings.

Both Moss and Thomas three years of public life.

“The white culture of this proclaimed the church did Moss clarified the entire country tried to beat down what it needed to do in the situation during the service our ancestors but the Black aftermath of the attacks. when he said “We close the theology of liberation re“It is important to ac- chapter on 2008, shut the verses that. While they knowledge what happened door on hate, and cast the tried to crush us, God has four years ago. We are not memories of the election of liberated us. Christ has sus- pushing it under the rug it 2008 into the cellar of tained us and our culture is a healthy process to re- botched attempts by the continues to be one of member. enemy to silence the which we are proud of.

Remember we have to prophetic voice of God’s “The resolve to partici- make sure our community people.

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COMMUNITY

Bears great to represent Chicago Army Battalion The Chicago Army Recruiting has locked in the former Bears Superbowl XX winning quarterback Jim McMahon to represent the Battalion’s Army advocates at the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. McMahon played college ball at Brigham Young University where he held 70 NCAA records. He led the Cougars to the 1980 Holiday Bowl win over SMU, when BYU came back from a 45-25 deficit with four minutes left in the game. BYU fans call it the “Miracle Bowl.”

His college totals included 9,536 yards passing and 84 touchdowns. He was the first round pick by the Bears in the 1982 NFL draft. McMahon is part owner of the Indoor Football League’s Chicago Slaughter.

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the nation’s premier high school football game, featuring the best 90 players in a classic East vs. West match-up every January in San Antonio’s Alamodome and broadcast live on NBC. Last year’s U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl marked the 12th anniversary of the game and drew a record crowd of 39,011.

The Bowl game takes place on January 5, 2013 at 1 p.m. EST.

Building upon the extraordinary players and incredible moments featured during each of the previous U.S. Army All-American Bowls, this year’s Bowl promises to provide the thousands in attendance, and millions more watching on NBC, an unforgettable look at the future of college and professional football.

The history and tradition of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl is unparalleled, highlighted by Heisman Trophy winners and more than 200 NFL players counted among its alumni.

Throughout the years, the game has featured the nation’s most elite football players, providing a launching pad for college and NFL stars such as Andrew Luck, Adrian Peterson, Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow, Ndamukong Suh, Marcus Lattimore and Patrick Peterson.

In addition to the football players, selections are also made for the 125-member All American Marching Band. Two local high school band members were selected for the All American Band.

Selected band members include Michele Linderman, color guard team, Lincoln Way East High (Continued on page 19)

CHICAGO ARMY RECRUITING Battalion Commander congratulates former Bears quarterback Jim McMahon on his accepting the invitation to represent the Army advocates of the Battalion at the 2013 Army All-American Bowl.

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Martin Jackson named Meteor . . .

(Continued from page 12) Young people from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity to fully develop their abilities so they may be active, contributing members of our complex changing society.

The De La Salle – Institute Campus for Young Men is located at 3434 S. Michigan Ave.,Chicago, IL 60616 and the De La Salle – Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women is located at 1040 W. 32nd Pl., Chicago, IL 60608.

Lonne Elder, III’s classic play . . .

(Continued from page 10) of their home, as a young man Elder moved to New York City where he worked a number of odd jobs while learning the acting trade and writing poems, short stories, and, finally, plays. From 1959 to 1962 he played the role of Bobo on Broadway in the classic drama “A Raisin in the Sun” at the personal invitation of its author, Lorraine Hansberry.

“Ceremonies in Dark Old Men” was presented as a dramatic reading in 1965 and then produced for the stage by the Negro Ensemble Company in 1969.

The play enjoyed instantaneous success, bringing Elder many prizes, including a Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Playwright. It was produced for television in 1975.

Americans to be nominated for the Academy Award for best screenplay; and for “A Woman Called Moses” (1978), a television miniseries based on the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

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Saturday, November 10, 2012

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Cont’d from page 4) that should be her No. 1 priority-budget, budget, budget She continually talks about providing the community and CPS parents the respect they are due. It sounds nice and if she lives up to that she will be on a great track. That should garner her tons of community and civic support.

Sharon Hicks LOTS FOR SALE 6 Lots in Oak Wood Cemetery 67th Street in Chicago ½ price $1,800. each or 6 lots for $10,000.

Call John Jacobson at 708-429-1836

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

TAURUS GUNN D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 27578 422 WEST 66TH PLACE CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 1 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 11, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 13, 2012, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 422 WEST 66TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-21-129-014-0000. The real estate is improved with a 2 unit brick apartment; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1016676. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA1016676 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 10 CH 27578 I481577

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

DAVID PRICE A/K/A DAVID L. PRICE, OWNERS AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS NON-RECORD D e f e n d a n t s CH 03338 12 7418 SOUTH LAFAYETTE AVENUE IL 60621 CHICAGO, NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 12, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 14, 2012, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7418 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, SOUTH CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-228-025-0000. The real estate is improved with a 4 or more units with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than o a wn mortgagee shall pay the Blacks Must control their coMMunity assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1200097. THE JUDICIAL

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or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1016676. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA1016676 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 10 CH 27578 I481577

will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1200097. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA1200097 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 12 CH 03338 I481218

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION PARKWAY BANK AND TRUST C O M P A N Y , P l a i n t i f f , v s .

68TH & DORCHESTER, LLC, AN LIMITED ILLINOIS LIABILITY COMPANY, THE CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, JAMES VENTRONE, AN INDIVIDUAL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, CH 2154 11 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 12, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 19, 2012, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate: mortgaged Commonly known as 6749 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.

20-23-404-012.

P.I.N. The mortgaged real estate is a multi-family residence. This property may be open for inspection by contacting John Argianas at (773) 338-2222. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds.

For information call Mr. Miles V. Cohen at Scott & Kraus, LLC, 150 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3 2 7 - 1 0 5 9 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I475874

P.I.N. 20-22-307-016-0000.

Commonly known as 6853 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I475812

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT DIVISION CHANCERY HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-RM2, ASSIGNEE OF M O R T G A G E ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION INC., AS SYSTEMS, NOMINEE FOR RESMAE MORTGAGE C O R P O R A T I O N , P l a i n t i f f , v s .

IRVING, MORTGAGE NIYA ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNDER MORTGAGE AS RECORDED DOCUMENT NUMBER 0504641027 CITY OF AND CHICAGO, UNDER JUDGMENT RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0910441107, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN AND NON-RECORD OWNERS CLAIMANTS, Defendants, CH 49289 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 16, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: 20-22-228-016.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 6645 South St. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I475924

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

CHANCERY DIVISION SHAKA A. RAWLS; SHAKA A. RWLS; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON RUKIYA BYRD; FKA THE BANK OF CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN HEIRS NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE AND LEGATEES CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWMBS, INC. OF SHAKA A. RAWLS, IF ANY; C W M B S UNKNOWN HEIRS AND REPERFORMING LOAN REMIC LEGATEES OF RUKIYA BYRD, IF ANY; TRUST CERTIFICATES, U N K N O W N SERIES 2005-R2 Plaintiff, OWNERS AND NON RECORD v s .

CLAIMANTS; Defendants, GARY POLLARD A/K/A GARY J. 12 CH 20931 POLLARD; NICOLE NOTICE OF SALE SHORTY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN LEGATEES OF GARY that pursuant to a Judgment of POLLARD, IF ANY; UNKNOWN Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above OWNERS AND NON entitled cause on October 1, 2012 RECORD CLAIMANTS; Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will D e f e n d a n t s , on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the 09 CH 38518 hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest entered in the above entitled cause on May bidder for cash, as set forth below, the 21, 2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales following described mortgaged real estate: Corporation will on Monday, November 19, P.I.N. 20-15-419-007-0000.

2012, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at Commonly known as 6225 South Rhodes 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.

Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder The mortgaged real estate is improved for cash, the following described property: with a multi-family residence. The P.I.N. 20-22-307-016-0000. successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The Commonly known as 6853 SOUTH purchaser may only obtain possession of WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637. units within the multi-unit property The mortgaged real estate is improved occupied by individuals named in the order with a single family residence. If the of possession. subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, common interest community, the purchaser balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. of the unit other than a mortgagee shall No refunds. The property will NOT be pay the assessments required by open for inspection subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the For information call the Sales Clerk at condominium Property Act Sale terms: Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law 25% down by certified funds, balance Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, within 24 hours, by certified funds. No Illinois 60603.

(312) 360-9455 refunds. The property will NOT be open W V P 10, 1 22012 - 0 4 7 8 . for inspection. Upon paymentSaturday, in full of the November INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES amount bid, the purchaser will receive a C O R P O R A T I O N Certificate of Sale which will entitle the Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 purchaser to a Deed to the premises after I476070 confirmation of the sale.

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I475812

successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

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

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

(312) 360-9455 W V P 1 2 - 0 4 7 8 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I476070

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA N.A., S/B/M TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Plaintiff, v s .

KAREN M LYLE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KAREN M LYLE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 36992 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on August 28, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, November 30, 2012, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-22-311-030-0000.

Commonly known as 6859 SOUTH CALUMET AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 3 7 .

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I477571

W11-4030 Wirbicki Law IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-MLN1; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

LAWRENCE SPAULDING; 6348 SOUTH G R E E N W O O D CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC.; CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LAWRENCE SPAULDING, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 8918 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 29, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-23-106-082-1002.

Commonly known as 6348 South Greenwood Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 6 0 6 3 7 .

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W11-4030.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I477611

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, AS ASSIGNEE OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, AS RECEIVER FOR S H O R E B A N K P l a i n t i f f , v .

JOEL V. WORDLAW, BELINDA K. WORDLAW, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 7969 1220 EAST 69TH ST. 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 September 5, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 6, 2012, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 1220 EAST 69TH ST., Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-400-008-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $209,517.02. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300.

Please refer to file number 21457-46782.

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. CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Attorney File No.: 21457-46782 Attorney Code. 70693 Case # 12 CH 7969 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.

I481168 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, S U C C E S S O R TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN A S S E T - B A C K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

LARRY SEYMOUR; UNKNOWN HEIRS 18 AND LEGATEES OF LARRY SEYMOUR, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 43442 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 13, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the

U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, S U C C E S S O R TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, AS N.A., SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., TRUSTEE AS FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST MORTGAGE FRANKLIN LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN A S S E T - B A C K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2; P l a i n t i f f , s . v LARRY SEYMOUR; UNKNOWN HEIRS LEGATEES OF AND SEYMOUR, IF ANY; LARRY UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , CH 43442 11 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Judgment of that Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 13, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: 20-16-121-034-0000.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 722 West 59th Street, IL 60621.

Chicago, The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order possession. of Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be for inspection open For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W11-3479.

JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I481070 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, 2006-NC1 P l a i n t i f f , v s .

REGINALD SCOTT A/K/A REGINALD D. S C O T T ; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; CITY OF CHICAGO; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 24651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on May 18, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-20-414-031-0000.

Commonly known as 6834 South Green Street, Chicago, IL 60621.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 983-0770. For Bidding instructions call (630) 453-6713 24 hours prior to sale.

W 0 9 0 7 0 0 8 5 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I480909

LEGATEES OF KENYATTA BAXTROM, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 17106 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 24, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 10, 2012 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-28-220-046-0000.

Commonly known as 7322 South Perry Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W12-1459.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I480906

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $ 365,453.72.

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

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

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

I477040

HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS GRANTOR TRUSTEE OF THE PROTIUM MASTER GRANTOR TRUST; Plaintiff, v s .

ADRIAN GRANT; STATE OF ILLINOIS, D E P A R T M E N T OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ADRIAN GRANT; UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 935 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 6, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 10, 2012, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate: mortgaged Commonly known as 7636 Eberhart Chicago, IL 60619.

Avenue, 20-27-409-033-0000.

P.I.N. 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 Act. Property 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. Matthew C. Abad at Plaintiff's Attorney, Blommer Peterman, S.C., 165 Bishops Way, Brookfield, (219) 793-9680.

Wisconsin 53005.

2 0 1 1 - 0 1 6 8 8 - 1 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I480895

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION RODINIA HOLDINGS 3, LLC P l a i n t i f f , v .

LEE PIERCE, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO MOUNT GREENWOOD BANK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 17, 1992 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 5-1006, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 26874 7930-46 S. INGLESIDE 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 October 22, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 27, 2012, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7930-46 S. INGLESIDE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-35-102-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a commercial property. The judgment amount was $349,870.67. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 11-2000-2606. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No.: 11-2000-2606 Attorney Code. 4452 Case # 11 CH 26874 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.

I480466

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

MAXINE YOUNG; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; CAVALRY SPVI, LLC, D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 49988 Property Address: 6547 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 3 7 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-038205 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK (It is advised that interested parties consult COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT with their CHANCERY DIVISION own attorneys before bidding at mortgage BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; foreclosure sales.)

P l a i n t i f f , PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that v s . pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure GLORIA ADAMS; SPRINGLEAF entered on October 4, 2012, Kallen Realty FINANCIAL SERVICES Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at OF ILLINOIS, INC., F/K/A AMERICAN 12:30 p.m. on November 30, 2012, at 205 G E N E R A L W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest I N C . ; bidder for cash, as set forth below, the KENYATTA BAXTROM; UNKNOWN following described real property: HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GLORIA ADAMS, IF ANY; Commonly known as 6547 South Saint UNKNOWN HEIRS AND Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 LEGATEES OF KENYATTA BAXTROM, Permanent Index No.: 20-22-220-015 IF ANY; UNKNOWN The mortgaged real estate is improved OWNERS AND NON RECORD with a dwelling. The property will NOT be CLAIMANTS; Defendants, open for inspection.

12 CH 17106 The judgment amount was $ 365,453.72.

NOTICE OF SALE Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN successful bid immediately at conclusion that pursuant to a Judgment of of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK business day, both by cashier's checks; entitled cause on September 24, 2012 COUNTY, ILLINOIS and no refunds. The sale shall be subject Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will COUNTY DEPARTMENT on Monday, December 10, 2012 at the hour to general real estate taxes, special taxes, CHANCERY DIVISION of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West ARCHER BANK, AN ILLINOIS STATE special assessments, special taxes levied, Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, CHARTERED BANK and superior liens, if any. The property is Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest ontrol c ust M lacks B 10, 2012 November Saturday, P l atheir i n otwni cf oMMunity f , offered "as is," with no express or implied bidder for cash, as set forth below, the v s . warranties and without any representation following described mortgaged real estate: 6630 S. VERNON, LLC, AN ILLINOIS as to the quality of title or recourse to P.I.N. 20-28-220-046-0000.

L I M I T E D Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are Commonly known as 7322 South Perry LIABILITY COMPANY; MICHELLE C. admonished to review the court file to verify Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621.

YOUKHANA; AND all information.

The mortgaged real estate is improved UNKNOWN OWNERS AND For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and with a single family residence. If the NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a D e f e n d a n t s , Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois common interest community, the purchaser 11 CH 33547 of the unit other than a mortgagee shall 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF SALE pay the assessments required by PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure I477040 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

entered in the above entitled cause on October 12, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 3, 2012, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION ARCHER BANK, AN ILLINOIS STATE CHARTERED BANK P l a i n t i f f , v s .

6630 S. VERNON, LLC, AN ILLINOIS L I M I T E D LIABILITY COMPANY; MICHELLE C. YOUKHANA; AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 33547 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 12, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 3, 2012, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 6630 South Vernon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.

P.I.N. 20-22-224-025-0000 and 20-22-224- 0 2 6 - 0 0 0 0 .

The mortgaged real estate is a mixed use d e v e l o p m e n t 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. Francis L. Keldermans at Plaintiff's Attorney, Holland & Knight LLP, 131 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 263-3600.

JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I479150 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION ARCHER BANK, AN ILLINOIS STATE BANK CHARTERED P l a i n t i f f , s . v 2300 E. 71ST STREET, LLC, AN LIMITED ILLINOIS LIABILITY COMPANY; MICHELLE C. AND YOUKHANA; OWNERS AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS, NON-RECORD D e f e n d a n t s , CH 25926 11 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 12, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 3, 2012, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 2300-04 East 71st Chicago, IL 60649.

Street, 20-24-429-002-0000.

P.I.N. The mortgaged real estate is a mixed use development (8 residential apartments and 6 commercial units) 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. Francis L. Keldermans at Plaintiff's Attorney, Holland & Knight LLP, 131 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 263-3600.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I479146

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY PURCHASE FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FKA WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA P l a i n t i f f , v .

ELLEN MEDLEY HARRINGTON, THOMAS D. SALLAS, CITY OF CHICAGO, 6700 CRANDON CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AKA CRANDONMINIUM ON THE LAKE D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 37825 6700 S. CRANDON UNIT 9C Chicago, IL 6 0 6 4 9 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 14, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 17, 2012, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6700 S. CRANDON UNIT 9C, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-24-404-028-1025. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $91,228.48. Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. 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

Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 17, 2012, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6700 S. CRANDON UNIT 9C, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-24-404-028-1025. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $91,228.48. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Residential Property Abandoned 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

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

HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case # 11 CH 37825 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.

I474948

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION OF AMERICA, N.A., BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, P l a i n t i f f , v s .

ELLEN TOSENFIELD, MORTGAGE E L E C T R O N I C REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendants, 11 CH 43159 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 28, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 3, 2012 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-22-228-035.

Commonly known as 6634 South Champlain, Chicago, IL 60637.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

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

For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125.

Ref. No. 11-05587 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I479155

The Chicago Crusader

SPORTS Alderman Willie Cochran offers help for teenage boxing champion

By Chinta Strausberg After attending a luncheon honoring National Golden Gloves Tournament champion Shawn Simpson recently, Ald. Willie Cochran (20th) pledged to help support his career but advised him to think beyond the boxing ring and plan for a lasting career.

Cochran and the WE CAN, INC. Committee hosted the luncheon held at the Beverly Woods Restaurant, 11532 S. Western. WE CAN, INC. President Florence Cox and members former Senator Howard Brookins, Sr., Herbert Hedgeman, Kublai Toure and members of Simpson’s family also were present.

Cochran, who has his own TV program, “20/20 Vision: News and Views From the 20th Ward,” which airs Monday’s at 9 p.m. on Channel 21, vowed to have Simpson on his show to help with his visibility. He pledged to get support from other venues including the business community.

Simpson, 18, who graduated from CVS last June, has his eyes set on going to college. He wants to take business courses. Cochran advised him to always stay engaged in education and to one day become an entrepreneur.

“You are a champion. You have endurance and have already established yourself as someone who has the commitment to do what you put your energy towards and you have to do that with your education and your professional development outside of boxing,” added Cochran.

“You have to know when to quit your game.”

When asked how can the violence be reduced, Hedgeman said, “These young folks need employment …and unless we are able to provide those things, we are going to have a problem. It’s up to us to see to it that they have alternatives that they don’t have to resort to violence… It’s up to us to provide these kinds of things not the kids. If we don’t have a clue, nothing will happen.”

Referring to prime time TV and its constant stream of violence, Cox said there is a problem with programming. “All I see is CSI or a version of a crime scene investigation.”

“Whether it is the cartoons or the video games, the violence is there. It’s programmed into the children and when they have the programming already and the absence of something to do, you have a healthy mix” for violence. Quoting the Greek philosopher Aristotle, Cox added, “Poverty is the mother of crime and revolution. We got crime, but we don’t need to wait for a revolution to come.”

Cox called for programs to be placed in the neighborhoods and the schools. “When I first came to Chicago, you could go to Dunbar Vocational High School and get a

GED and learn a trade and other schools, but all of that is gone. The young people need to have something to do with their hands…”

“They have no place to go to improve upon their God-given talents and that is our fault. We have left them. They didn’t leave us.” Cox said today’s youth are “pushed out, not dropped out.” “We are losing our future and we’re sitting around wringing our hands saying, ‘What can we do?’ But after awhile there will be nothing else for us to do because they’ll be nothing left but we’re smarter than that,” said Cox. However, Ald. Cochran disagreed saying, “Our community is fractured.” While some say the programs that could help the youth are no longer in place, Cochran took offense to that. “Our community is fractured.” “I have always taken an initiative in making those things occur, but I can’t put training programs on every three blocks. That is one of the problems. They get into these cliques and they can’t go from one section of the community to another.”

Explaining, Cochran said he has GED programs “three, four deep in the 20th Ward.” However, when he asks some youth if they could go to different GED programs located in various parts of his ward, the youth can’t go for a myriad of reasons including excuses like “no, that’s too far.”

Cochran, who is from a family of 13 from Robbins but didn’t realize he was poor, said these programs are in place. “I entered into an agreement with Kennedy King College and the Metropolitan Family Services to provide family supportive services” the alderman said.

“There are programs in place that won’t cost them a dime, but they are not taken advantage of. They don’t have the discipline to do it…. I’ve made a commitment to ensure there are programs,” said Cochran including ex-offender programs.

“It not just the kids. It’s who gave birth to those children. Alcoholism and drugs change our DNA and our genetics, our sperms and our eggs,” said Cochran. “You alter those things and you alter a learning process and there will be a challenge when they go to school so they can’t comprehend. You add that to seeing violence over and over again and never having those things removed through counseling, you become adapted into thinking that is normal and it’s not normal.”

Brookins said people should address elected officials and support and work with them rather than talk about them publicly. He said the negativity directed at elected officials hurts their ability to garner support among others who view them as weak and ineffective because of constituent criticism. Cochran agreed with Brookins and said the divisive-

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ALDERMAN WILLIE COCHRAN (LEFT) joins Shawn Simpson, 18, who clutched his National Police Athletic League Belt, poses with his parents, Angela and Tony Simpson; Victor Woods, advisor; businessman Herbert Hedgeman; Florence Cox, president, WE CAN, INC.; Jeffery Mason, Simpson’s boxing coach; Judy Ransom, attorney; former Senator Howard Brookins, Sr.; James Roberts, cousin; Kublai Toure, mentor and advisor; and Lorna Mapp, a family member. (Photo by Chinta Strausberg) ness dilutes an alderman’s effective- around thinking they don’t have to Toure said he has been sponsoring ness to produce for their communi- answer to nobody,” said Toure. the boxing team for the past 10 to 12 ties.

“They talk about who they repre- years. “My passion is to work for Toure said today’s gang structure sent, but back in the days if you’re young folks,” he said. Toure heads has been removed leaving “pockets representing the nation, you had to the Chicago Chapter of the Amer-Iof renegades” with a 17 or 19-year- know the history of the nation. You Can program began by actor Jim old “calling the shots on that block.” had to know and recite the law and Brown.

“They really don’t understand the that is not happening anymore.” structure of the system. They have a Cox invited Simpson to an “Elec“The Chicago chapter was initiatfalse solution about power. When tion Day Breakfast,” sponsored by ed in 1991 after the death of my the old heads were in place, they had Josephine’s Cooking (formerly Cap- stepson who was killed by mistaken laws that govern the streets that you tain Hardtimes) Restaurant and the identity by two warring gang faccould not violate the community WE CAN, INC. Committee, at tions” in the Dearborn Homes. At and if you did you got dealt with. 436 E. 79th St., where live inter- that time, Toure was the chairman of Those are the laws that need to be re- views were filmed by the Aljazeera the Concern Black Firefighters. “It’s instated back on the street,” said Network with WVON’s Cliff Kelley always rewarding when you work Toure. as the Masters of Ceremony. While with young people who are trying to “A lot of this (violence) will not the breakfast cost $6, customers pre- make a difference in their lives,” said stop until these laws are reinstated senting their voting ballot receipt on- Toure. “You have to give them an because these guys are running ly paid $5. opportunity.”

Bears great to represent Chicago . . .

(Continued from page 16) School, Frankfort, Ill. Lindeman was a color guard captain during her junior year, participates in winterguard, where she served as a captain during her freshmen year and junior year. Her marching band was a grand nationals semi-finalist her sophomore and junior years. Her winterguard has won their circuit championships her sophomore year and placed second her freshman and junior years. Josiah Williams, a trombone player for the South High School Marching Band in Downers Grove, Ill. Josiah has been a member of the District Jazz Ensembles, including lead trombone. He played Assistant Principle Tenor Trombone in the IMEA District I Orchestra. He

was also a member of the Masterworks Orchestra. He was lead trombonist in the South HS Jazz Ensemble. As drum major, he led

his school’s marching band. He won most Outstanding Drum Major Captain Award at the local competition.

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